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Friday October 12th. The annual Fireman's Chili Feed will take place again at city hall starting at 4:00. Children can ride the firetrucks starting at 4:00. The annual fund raisers helps off-set the cost of a volunteer fire department. They still need to finish paying for some new equipment. Also within the year they'll be looking at buying a much-needed new ambulance. The grade school Punt Pass and Kick takes place the same day starting around 1:00 that afternoon. It's a full afternoon with...
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and local public health officials are encouraging all Montanans six months of age and older to take action and get vaccinated now against influenza (flu) in order to decrease their risk of becoming ill. In Montana, the flu season usually peaks in February and lasts through May; however, influenza outbreaks can be unpredictable. It is best to get vaccinated before the influenza virus starts circulating in your community. Officials say the vaccine is now readily available and being vaccin...
This year's Medical Guild Rummage Sale was a huge success. Rough count says they made more money than before. More people attended this year and they came from Havre, The Hutterite Colony, Box Elder, Rocky Boy, and Seattle Washington. The weather was really nice. Mail, flyers, and advertising more on the internet this year could have contributed to the huge turn out. Also, this year the high school let the students out during PE classes to shop for spirit week costumes. Monday's are usually...
Paul Tuss met me at the Bear Paw Deli on his way to Fort Benton. He grabs a cup of coffee and a scone. He's tired, but feels encouraged and empowered, not by his efforts, but by the people in this district. He tells me he has knocked on 6,700 doors. "People are genuinely nice! Regardless of their political persuasion. The number one over-arching issue that comes up again and again. Regardless of any specific issues related to taxation, education, or health care is the end of the partisan...
Soil Acidity Round Table Discussion in Fort Benton “What did we learn in 2018” Producers, Educators and Agri businesses are invited to attend a soil acidity round table discussion on November 7 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Community Bible Center located at 1600 Main in Fort Benton. All present will have the opportunity to share what they have learned about soil acidity and soil acidity management in 2018. Chouteau County Conservation District will provide coffee and cookies. New Herbicide-Resistant Russian Thistle Montguide Available Inf...
Marilyn Lund passed away on September 30, 2018 after a lengthy battle with cancer. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. She and her husband Ben, of 55 years, raised their three children: Paul, Mark (Krista), and Karen on their Chouteau county farms at Big Sandy and Geraldine. Marilyn is survived by her husband Ben; three children; three grandchildren: Scott, Courtney, and Andrea; sister Suzanne (Bob) Lervick; and multiple in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. Marilyn, daughter o...
Just a reminder to please call before 10:30 am. For to go orders. Thursday, October 11- Tater to casserole, green beans, macaroni salad, and peanut butter bars. Friday, October 12- Chicken Enchiladas, Chicken pepper jack soup, and pudding.Monday, October 15-Mac and Cheese with little smokies, cottage cheese, and banana bread. Tuesday, October 16- Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo, Pepe salad, and chocolate chip cupcakes. Wednesday, October 17- Swedish Meatballs, mashed potatoes, carrots, Apple Waldorf salad, and Peach Cobbler. Recipe of the week:...
Spirit week is this week: Wednesday- Western Day Thursday- Character Day Friday- Purple and Gold Day Also the Punt, Pass & Kick After School. Sporting Event Changes: Thursday, October 11- Volleyball will travel to Box Elder games start at 6 p.m. Friday, October 12- Football game is at 7 p.m., it is also Parents night, just a reminder, parents should be at the field by 6:30 p.m. to line up. Junior High Basketball is in Havre, girls play at 9:00 a.m. and boys play at 10:30 a.m. they will face Turner. Saturday, October 13- Volleyball will travel...
Young football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills when the Big Sandy Rotary Club hosts the 15th annual Punt, Pass & Kick competition on Chili Feed night Friday, October 12th. Beginning at 1:00 p.m. on the Big Sandy High School football field, youth ages 5-15 will be given the chance to showcase their talents in punting, passing and kicking with scores based on distance and accuracy. There is no signup or registration just show up to have fun and GO Pioneers! Please contact Richard Roth at (406) 390-2955 for...
The Big Sandy Pioneer football team picked up a big win over the weekend as they defeated the Denton/Geyser/Stanford Bearcats 66-31 in a Northern C Six-man contest. The Bearcats came into the contest with a 4-0 conference mark and an overall record of 4-1. The Pioneers stood at 3-2 but both losses came against highly ranked opponents early in the season. Saturday afternoon the Pioneers wasted little time in establishing their dominance. Sophomore Kade Strutz found the end zone three times in the opening quarter, scoring on runs of 22, 5 and 46...
The Big Sandy Pioneer volleyball team hosted the North Start Knights on Saturday. North Star took control early in the match, taking the opening set 25-15. Big Sandy would fall again in set number two 25-16 before dropping the third set 25-21. Senior Jaylyn Cline led the Pioneer attack with seven Kills while junior Lainey Gregory set up the hitters with 10 assists. Amanda Cline dug up 14 balls in the match for Big Sandy. Big Sandy falls to 2-5 in District 6C-East play and 3-7 overall and...
I read a story about CS Lewis years ago in which a friend asked him if attending church is a necessary part of following Jesus. In response, Lewis answered “No” and pulled a coal from the fire and placed it on the hearth. In response, he asked his friend to describe the coal on the hearth. The answer was the sort of thing you’d expect: hot, glowing, etc. The conversation continued before Lewis turned the conversation back to the burning coal and asked again for a description. This time, the answer was different: cold, dark, etc. As the coal...
Partial Life or Complete Life Even in a small community, and maybe because I live in a small community, I often live in a bubble of my own world. My life is busy, doing and going, and I quickly don't seem to have time to continue my own development. I've left behind the dreams of my youth, I don't even stay connected friends I've had for a long time, and I seldom make time to venture out of my own comfort zone. This last week, I became more intensely aware of the longings of a friend. I...
Join us as we explore two distinctive artists renderings of one historic event, the surrender of Chief Joseph on October 5th 1877. Experience this significant event through the eyes of two different artist. We will be contemplating a painting by Howard Terpning and a sketch by G.N. Holland. Participants will share their observations and re imagine what the artist was conveying or trying to communicate through their art. The Prairie Rose Art Gallery will be joining us for the evening and will lead a discussion about the creation of art, from...
National 4-H Week, October 7-13, 2018 For the 76th consecutive year, millions of youth, families, volunteers and alumni across the country having engaged in many different activities celebrating National 4-H Week this week (October 7-13). This year’s theme, Inspire Kids to Do, is a campaign that will give kids more opportunities to do, empowering them with the skills they need to succeed in life and career. 4-H was found on the belief that when kids are given the opportunity to pursue their passions and steer they own course, their unique skill...
