Articles from the November 20, 2024 edition


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  • Wreaths across America mission

    Nov 20, 2024

    Wreaths across America’s mission is to “Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the next generation the value of freedom. Our volunteers are the beating heart of the program and work year-around to share this important mission and inspire others to join.” “Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, was a 12-year old paper boy when he won a trip to Washington D.C. It was his first to our nation’s capital and one that would change the trajectory of his life and the lives of millions of others across th...

  • City Council wants to address issues at the town dump

    Zoe Merrill|Nov 20, 2024

    Blaine Ophus is the newest member of the Big Sandy City Council. He took Danielle Weaver's place when she resigned from the council in August. "It was probably a month and a half into taking a seat on the city council that I became a member of the Unified Dump Committee." Big Sandy is the only town in Chouteau County that is part of the Unified Dump Committee. It is an extension of Hill County but not owned by Hill County. It is important to realize that anyone who has paid the necessary fee to...

  • Boys with the boat part 1: a Huck and Tom Sawyer Adventure

    Erik Sietsema|Nov 20, 2024

    In late October, a team of 6 recent high school graduates set sail for adventure on the Missouri River in a boat they designed and constructed themselves. The Boys with a Bus' Instagram account documenting their 5-day journey and other adventures has attracted the attention of over 2.4 million followers on Instagram. Their vessel didn't resemble the barges Louis and Clark used to travel the Missouri River or the raft Huckleberry Finn and Jim used to travel the Mississippi. It's safe to say...

  • Green Acres

    Tyler Lane|Nov 20, 2024

    Christmas Tree Care There are many recommendations online for Christmas tree care that promote longevity. In truth, all a tree really needs to maintain freshness is adequate water. Longevity is easily achieved by using the proper tree stand and keeping the water level in the stand above the base of the tree. The following research-based recommendations will help to maintain the freshness and aroma of a live Christmas tree this holiday season. Use a tree stand that holds enough water for the size of the tree. The rule of thumb is one quart of...

  • Veteran Program: What freed means to Walter Heimbigner

    Zoe Merrill|Nov 20, 2024

    This year's Veteran Program at the high school was a little different. They usually have a speaker. However, this year's speaker was an essay written by Walter Heimbigner and read by Tucker Taylor. Walter won 2nd place in the state with this essay. "I believe freedom is the ability to live in a country where I may think and act independently. I thank God for the men and women whose service to our country has allowed me to be free in this country. Freedom can also mean having the opportunity to...

  • Thoughts with Zoe

    Zoe Merrill|Nov 20, 2024

    God's creation inspires me, but the creativeness of humans also inspires me. I am reminded that I am made in His image, and I believe, to my core, that if we aren't doing something creative, we aren't satisfied with life; there's something missing. Genesis 1:27 SO GOD CREATED MAN IN HIS OWN IMAGINE. I'm not talking about just creating art, sculpture, or painting with oils or watercolor. I'm not talking about what we would see in art. You can be an artist by making an engine purr. You can be an artist when you work outside in your yard and make...

  • A tremendous year for the Lady Pioneers

    Nov 20, 2024

    The Lady Pioneer volleyball team came up a little short this past weekend at the State tournament in Bozeman, but these girls have nothing to hang their heads about. They got to play in the Montana State University Fieldhouse against two tough teams (DGSG and Sulphur Springs) and worked very hard to get a win but just fell short. This team proved themselves time and time again this season and did so well every time they stepped on the court. Good job this season, ladies; hold your heads high;...