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Upon researching Covid-19 on the CDC website, I found 8,911 results. If I just searched masks, I found 6,112 results on masks. The first travel-related case of COVID-19 in the United States was on January 21, 2020. The first Person-to Person spread of Covid-19 was on January 30, 2020. We now have almost 10 million. Initially, about 200 test kits were distributed, testing up to 800 individuals per kit. If a Laboratory ordered a test kit, they would be sent one. One of the other problems was data originating from all 50 states and all tribal...
After 43 years of teaching in Big Sandy, Larry and Chris Brumwell are retiring. The couple came to Big Sandy in 1978, right out of college and have served our town for their entire careers. Chris pointed out that Big Sandy was both their first and last teaching job. The pair came to Big Sandy specifically because the school was looking for a Special Education teacher. As Chris explains: "They wanted Larry; they were looking for a Special Ed teacher for the High School. There was no Special...
The 2019-2020 school year ended in an unusual manner when the pandemic triggered national lockdowns. Big Sandy Schools shifted to a distance learning model for the last few months of the school year, while the the community went into lockdown. With the recent rise in Covid cases in the state, and the appearance of cases in Big Sandy, many people are worried that the schools will be forced to close down again to fight the spread of the virus. Last week, the Choteau County Health Department issued a new set of guidelines for handling Covid in...
On behalf of the Chouteau County Extension Office, Janell and I would like to Congratulate Julia on this achievement. The Montana Symbol of Excellence (SOE ) program annually recognizes both 4-H and FFA youth and hog breeders who raise market hogs that meet carcass merit standards and who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in producing quality pork products. The SOE program was created through a partnership between Montana Pork Producers Council (MPPC) and MSU Extension before the Pork Act of 1985. MPPC with MSU Extension Swine Specialists...
Menu Wednesday, November 4- Chicken Cordon Bleu,Pasta bake, beets, creamy bacon pea salad, and dessert. Thursday, November 5- Meatballs over noodles, veggie, Jello, and doughnuts. Friday, November 6- Ham & Potato corn Chowder soup and Cornbread. Monday, November 9- BBQ Chicken Piza, Broccoli/Cauliflower salad, and dessert. Tuesday, November 10- Tuna Melt, Chicken noodle soup, and Cookie salad. Homemade Fresh Pumpkin Pie Ingredients Pastry for Single-Crust Pie: 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening 3 ½ tables...
Lawrence R. Ophus, 94, passed away surrounded by his loving family due to natural causes at the Big Sandy Medical Center on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2020, in the Big Sandy Cemetery with Father Pete Guthneck officiating. Lawrence's family has suggested memorial donations be made in his memory to the Big Sandy Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Department, Big Sandy Medical Center, Big Sandy Medical Guild, or the charity of the...
Bambi Kay Rice, 60, passed away at her Big Sandy residence on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life has been scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at the Mint. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Bambi's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at www.hollandbonine.com. Bambi was born on May 9, 1960, in Liberal, KS, to Jim and Lorene (Stewart) Carrell...
Elizabeth N. Brown, 82, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Care Center on Monday, October 19, 2020. Due to the current situation, private family graveside services will be held. Elizabeth's family has suggested memorial donations be made in her memory to the Big Sandy Senior Center, the Big Sandy Medical Center, or the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Elizabeth's memorial page and...
Around and about two years ago, I decided we must get two baby goats. I had seen cute videos, and our farrier's wife was selling them. Two good reasons, they are Pygmy Dwarf goats who came to us tiny and now have big bellies but are still short. For some unknown reason, the song 'Cisco Kid" by War began playing in my head. If you have never heard this song, you must check it out. In it, it says Cisco drank the whiskey, Pancho drank the wine. Well, one little guy certainly struck me as a Cisco....
Adversity builds character, it's a simple truth, and if you had the privilege to watch this weekend's football game, you witnessed that firsthand as the Pioneers pushed past the visiting Bridger Scouts 36 – 12. In what felt like a real-life version of the movie "Groundhogs Day," the Pioneers took the field the begin their playoff run with another Proulx hobbled on the sideline. Senior Parker Proulx suffered a season-ending knee injury on the second play of the game during last week's win over W...
Saying this season was unconventional is an understatement. With all the Covid rules, limited seating, masks, and the always looming questions of "Are we going to get to finish the season?" The Pioneer Volleyball team played each game like it might be the last. The Pioneers took on the task to host half the District tournament this year, the other half was played in Fort Benton. Big Sandy played their first game of the tournament Thursday night, taking on the Northstar Knights. The Pioneers...
