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November is the month I try to write about what to be thankful for. We have a great little Grocery store that never stops giving, and I wanted to talk to you about it. In most cases, they have what we need, and if they don't have it, Deb Louvar will order it in. Her philosophy is simple, " I just try to do the best I can. Try to meet people's needs as best as you can." The Grocery Store is a big giver to the community. They donate to almost every cause in our community. "Because it's important...
In the Spring of 2023, a spot on the Big Sandy Medical Center's Board of Directors became vacant. After careful review of the Board By-laws, the Board learned they must appoint a candidate to that position until the term is completed. Candidates that were interested in being on the BSMC Board were allowed to express their interest through October 16, 2023. At that time, the nominating committee stopped accepting nominations and the Board chose the candidate to be appointed. At the most recent Bo...
I asked Shane Ophus, “How do you approach life so you can be thankful every day”? Shane responds, “Well, it’s not easy. Sometimes, you have to concentrate on it.” However, just that morning, Shane told me he had read in his study bible,”’Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. The note for that verse in my study bible says, ‘Our joy, prayers, and thankfulness should not fluctuate with our circumstances or feelings. Obeying these three commands, rejoice always, p...
A family of turkeys moved into the east side of Big Sandy this past month. The Merriam's wild turkeys travel from one yard to another looking for seeds, leaves, insects, nuts, and berries. They also hold up traffic on occasion as they leisurely stroll across streets. The birds garner fame as their photos repeatedly pop up on social media. So what is their story? Wild turkeys are native to North America but not native to Montana. The large birds were introduced to Montana in the 1950s as part of...
Deer Need a Little “Tough Love” in Winter Conditions Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks recently sent out a warning to Montanan’s that it is illegal to feed deer under Montana law. Jim Knight, MSU Extension Wildlife Specialist (retired) explained a 2003 article why feeding deer is a poor practice The compete article is available at https://bit.ly/3uU6JRa. Feeding deer hay or corn can be deadly because deer cannot always digest new feed. Deer digestion involves protozoa and bacteria that help break down food. Different micro-organisms help diges...
The Civil War lasted from 1861 to 1865. It is the bloodiest battle that the United States has every fought since both sides fighting in the war were from the United States. Nearly 620,000 people were killed. The most shocking part, however, is the fact that only 150,000 people died from battle wounds. The other 470,000 died from diseases such as malaria, dysentery, and tuberculosis (Milano). In the 1860’s, medical procedures were very limited. Most of the time, being diagnosed with a disease like tuberculosis was akin to being handed a death s...
Bruce Joseph Robertson, 67, of Bozeman, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 21, 2023. He took his last breath as the sun was setting at 6:13pm, the sky filled with beautiful colors painting the clouds with purples, blues, and oranges in the sky as he departed from his life here on earth. He was a fun-loving buddy up to the end, always smiling, and keeping a positive spin on his life. He was a fiercely loyal man, and passionate about seeing his close friends and...
It was a normal day for the town’s beloved store owner, Jack the Bunny. Jack was an old bunny; he wore rounded glasses on his rounded nose and fluffy sweaters over his rounded belly. He had a long gray beard and a smile that could light up the room. Early one spring morning, he was opening his shop when he realized it had become a disaster. Items were torn off the shelves, and all had fallen to the floor. With all of the vandalism, funny enough, nothing was missing except in one section – almost all the apple juice had been taken. Jack fou...
The Big Sandy Pioneers faced off against Westby Grenora (MonDak) Thunder in the first playoff game of the season this past weekend on a wintery fall day in Big Sandy. The temperature was 18 degrees with a windchill of 6, with snow on the field. The Thunder ended the Pioneers season by beating them 30-6 on the Pioneers home field. The Pioneers were without senior leader Cooper Taylor due to injury against CJI. The Pioneers finished the season with only two losses, but both came at the end of the...
The Lady Pioneers headed into Districts this last weekend as the number two team. Things unfortunately didn't go the way they had wanted, but they are still heading to Divsionals! They first played Box Elder and won, then faced off against Fort Benton and lost, then on to Highwood, who they beat, and lastly faced Centerville, but also lost that game. So overall, in Districts, they went 2-2. The Lady Pioneers once again showed true talent and grit on the court, and they worked so hard in so many...
