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Representing Big Sandy this summer at the Northern Ambassadors of Music European Tour will be Abriana Blanton who plays the flute, Grace Finke playing the alto or bass clarinet, Everett Works playing the trumpet and Audrey Sipler who also plays the flute. Last spring, they were nominated and chosen to be a part of the Ambassadors. They will be traveling to seven different countries including England, France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Liechtenstein, and Germany. These four students along with...
Jeff Hull has come to Big Sandy now for a number of years. He loves the area and its people. He wants to especially thank Craig and Vonnie Sterry for their hospitality. Their cabin outside of Hingham was where he wrote the entire book. Ray and Amy Sibra let him stay with them off and on for over a decade and without them the book simply would not exist. Josh Danreuther and Nathan Merrill took him out on the landscape and helped him see it in new and fascinating ways. "I don't know why I write...
The town of Big Sandy celebrated Halloween with activities including trick-or-treating, attending Halloween costume parties, carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns, visiting haunted attractions, telling scary stories, and watching a concert of Halloween music. Big Sandy celebrates the holiday as a secular celebration but Christian religious observances of the holiday is called All Hallows' Eve, which includes attending church services, praying for the souls of friends, relatives and pets. Soul c...
Fall is a Great Time to order Shelterbelt Trees The Montana Conservation Seedling Nursery (MCSN) is already receiving orders for shelter belt plantings. Rocky Mountain Juniper is the most popular windbreak species, and is sold out quite quickly. If you are interested in ordering Rocky Mountain Juniper for your shelterbelt, please place your order as soon as possible. Shelterbelt plans should be approved by the MSU Extension Chouteau County agent, Conservation District or MCSN staff. Seedlings are sold on a first come, first serve basis. Please...
Once again the community of Big Sandy and surrounding areas supported the annual fund-raiser of the Big Sandy Medical Guild which was recently held on October 4-5 2018. A record high of nearly $10,000.00 was raised through the generous support of those who donated rummage items and pies, purchased rummage items, pie and coffee, raffle tickets, as well as made monetary donations. The Guild would also like to thank a gentleman from Havre who so graciously donated bags of apples that were sold during the rummage sale. Each year volunteers of the...
Thursday, November 8- Sub Sandwiches, chips, and fruit pizza. Friday, November 9- VETERAN’S DAY DINNER, $10.00 Roast Beef, mashed potatoes, carrots, green salad, and Jello dessert. Monday, November 12- BLT Wraps, chips, and Rhubarb Coffee cake. Tuesday, November 13- Goulash, mixed veggies, bean salad, and fruit. Wednesday, November 14- TURKEY DINNER $10.00 Mash potaotes, stuffing, beans, green salad, veggie tray, rolls, and pie. Recipe of the week: Grandma’s Green Bean Casserole Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flo...
Margaret Grubb passed away of natural causes on November 2, 2018. She was born on April 22, 1918 to Martin and Mary (Franz) Balazic at home in Big Sandy, Mt. Her birth was attended by Dr. Worstell and Mid-wife Mrs. Mc Donald. She grew up on the family farm in the "Dirty Thirties" with her 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Life was challenging for everyone. The children worked as soon as they were able. Margaret attended grade school and high school in Big Sandy graduating in 1937. In her senior year...
Marilyn Lund, Long-time teacher and resident of both Big Sandy and Geraldine, passed away on September 30, 2018 after a lengthy battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 17th at 2:00 p.m. at the Community Bible Church at 1600 Main Street, Fort Benton. Ben Lund, her husband and Karen, Paul, and Mark, her children, would be grateful for your presence....
Texas Ranger, by James Patterson and Andrew Bourelle Rory Yates’s skill and commitment to the badge have seen him rise through the ranks in the Texas Ranger division, but it came at a cost – his marriage. When he receives a worrying phone call from his ex-wife, Anne, Rory speeds to what used to be their marital home. He arrives to a horrifying crime scene and a scathing accusation: he is named a suspect in Anne’s murder. Rory’s only choice is to find the killer himself. He risks his job, his pride, his reputation among everyone he loves t...
November 7 & 8- Parent/Teacher Conferences November 12- There will be a Veteran’s Day Program at 1:00 p.m November 18- is the Variety Show. This is a fund raiser for the students going to Europe with the Northern Ambassadors this summer. Sign up sheets are around town and at the school. November 10- JHBB travels to Hays....
This morning, while I was making breakfast, my 5-year old came into the kitchen with a book he got a few weeks ago: The Jurassic World Survival Guide. He wanted to talk to me about how important the book would be in the event we encountered dinosaurs or if we take the time to watch the Jurassic Park movies again. He told me all about the reasons a guide book would be useful. During the time that I cooked the morning eggs, I learned a great deal about dinosaurs and guide books in general. Later in the morning, I told my wife about it and she...
One type of diabetes you may not see a lot about is gestational diabetes. With November being National Diabetes Month, this year the educational efforts are being focused on promoting health after gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is diabetes that develops during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes typically goes away after the baby is born, however, the mother and the baby are at a greater risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes later in life. The statistics show that half of all women who had gestational diabetes go on to develop type 2...
While I was at a conference recently a statement was made that has stayed with me. She said, "Remember in this day and age perception is more powerful than truth." It reminded me how currently to many people only listen to, read articles and books, and watch only the news that already proves what they believe. Our perception drives our vision. It reminded me of a photo I took. It had been a very stressful day. I took my camera and went for a walk down Hopp Road. I had walked this gravel road so...
June 25, 1876 was a date that triggered intense investigation, debate, and writing regarding Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer and the "Battle of the Little Bighorn." Recent field investigation has defined types of armaments, strategic positions, and a host of minutia regarding the Seventh Cavalry and participating Indians. No doubt the Indians greatly outnumbered the Cavalry, but also had some advantages in weaponry. The question has long been asked, "How and why did the U.S. Army send...
Pioneers finish season 8-3, will be loaded again next fall. The Big Sandy Pioneer football team headed to Wibaux County this past Saturday to take on the top ranked and undefeated Longhorns in a quarterfinal contest of the Montana Class C State football playoffs. Head Coach Chuck Terry and his team knew they were in for a battle, but one they weren't going to back down from. The Longhorns have had their way with opponents every time they took the field this fall. The Pioneers let the Longhorns...
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Q: My wife tells me I am addicted to golf and that God is not pleased with my obsession. I work hard to provide for my family and golf is a release from the tensions that build up during the week. Is this wrong? A: Obsessions can bring harm to relationships. But golf can be a useful game. When the value of what may be considered a leisurely activity is explained, often it can relieve the anxiety it may create in others. The apostle Paul wrote about physical exercise and competition of his time. The...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Farm Service Agency November Newsletter USDA launched the trade mitigation package aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage due to unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations. Producers of certain commodities can now sign up for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP). USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will administer MFP to provide payments to corn, cotton, dairy, hog, sorghum, soybean, wheat, shelled almond, and fresh sweet cherry producers. An announcement about further payments will be made in the coming mont...
