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COVID has been one of the most divisive subjects in our community. It has divided close friends and family members. COVID, the use of masks and vaccines, has separated our community into two camps. That is why I struggled to tell the story again; however, there is information that we need to consider as a community family before we continue to go forward with our health. As of Monday, September 27, 20 active cases in Chouteau County have been reported. We also know there are some people with COVID-related symptoms that were not diagnosed....
Monica Otto Winderl has been introducing Big Sandy students to the fine arts for three years, which has rounded out her 22 year career as an art teacher. Though she isn't from Big Sandy, Monica spent her growing up years visiting family in the area. Her father is first cousins with Ron Otto. An accomplished artist, her work has been on display in galleries around the state, including Fort Benton. Monica didn't set out to go into either art or teaching as a career. She explains: "I fell into it....
According to Cheer Coach Heather Dilworth "The future of Pioneer cheerleaders is really bright." The 2021 Cheer Camp held Friday, September 24th, and sponsored by the Big Sandy Cheerleaders was a great success and was far beyond their expectations. They had 35 sign up, and 30 of those showed up, including three young men. Big Sandy has three cheerleaders this year Teagan Cochran, Tavie Wortman, and Haley Schwenke. The three of them decorated T-shirts for the prospective cheerleaders, and then...
Fall Management of Cheatgrass in Fallow Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum), also commonly called downy brome, is a problematic weed in winter wheat and in rangeland throughout Montana. Cheatgrass typically germinates in the autumn, overwinters, and produces seed by mid-summer. The cheatgrass life cycle is similar to winter wheat which makes it a problematic weed in winter wheat fields. Cheatgrass is an abundant seed producer. Seed is only viable for one to two years in the seedbank. Cheatgrass typically germinates from late August to early October...
Beverly L. Grass, 92, passed away due to natural causes on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Beverly’s life will be held when her family is able to gather. Benton Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Beverly’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at www.bentonfh.com....
Robert “Bob” Heppner, 83, passed away due to natural causes on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the Big Sandy Medical Center. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Bob’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 27, 2021, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel with Cody Solomon officiating. Bob’s family has suggested memorial donations be made in his memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research, the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, or the charity of the donor’s choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has be...
Big Sandy Chili Feed has always been filled with fun memories of firetruck rides, homecoming and a chance to see your friends and neighbors. I do not think I have missed one in almost forty years. However this years Chili Feed has a different meaning to me than years past. This year when I go, it will not only be the past memories in my mind, but a new purpose to also say thanks! I was involved in an accident in July that nearly amputated my arm. The Big Sandy ambulance crew and the ER saved my life and my arm. My family and I wanted to give...
Although September is almost behind us, I could not miss my opportunity to put in my annual plug for this month being National Sewing Month. This past year brought new sewing enthusiasts into the world of sewing as well as those who used to sew back. Motivations of why people sew vary from relieving stress to a way of saving money, although many would say it is an expensive hobby. If you have not caught the sewing bug yet but have been thinking about it, here is some information to get you started. If you are worried about the cost of sewing,...
This week, I finished reading a biography of Joseph Stalin. I learned a great deal, but the one thing that stood out to me more than anything else in the book was about during Stalin’s early days as an activist before the revolution. The author talked about how Stalin, and many of those he worked with, were aiming to improve the lives of the working class in Russia. The whole purpose of the movement was to raise up the working class. However, Stalin and his co-revolutionaries considered workers to be entirely too stupid to know what was best f...
Big Sandy defeated Cascade in their game Tuesday September 21 and according to Coach Brittany McKenney the Cascade game was an exciting win for the Varsity Lady Pioneers. "The first set was especially close and I was happy to see us finish. We served the ball well and played scrappy on defense throughout the entire match. McKenney is pleased with her team because "We are continuing to improve offensively and are beginning to build the team chemistry to be successful." Big Sandy vr. Cascade Game...
With a triumphant final score of 56-6, the Pioneer offense broke their slow first quarter pattern by putting 27 points on the board while their Defense kept the Warriors to 0. A pleased coach Jappe remarked that "Everybody got to play." Most of them got to play because there was little depth on the bench due to injuries or illness of starting players. Jappe felt, "We did alright in the first quarter this time. They persevered, and everyone got in. They don't always get in, so it's all good. "...
