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Several years ago the concept of forming a Big Sandy Educational Foundation was discussed amongst educational officials at Big Sandy Schools. What is a foundation? A Foundation is s a legal categorization of nonprofit organizations that will typically either donate funds and support to other organizations, or provide the source of funding for its own charitable purposes. Through a time period of research and planning the actuality of starting an Education Foundation started to take form in the...
On December 14, 2015, Big Sandy High School will be flooded with eager FFA students from 14 different chapters to compete in district career development events (CDE). This year, Big Sandy FFA is on the rotation to host a number of different events including agricultural sales, parliamentary procedure, star greenhand and a number of public speaking events. The contests will start promptly at 9:00 AM and run throughout the day. The Big Sandy FFA has had overwhelming support from community members who will serve as judges and make the events...
It is not often that Big Sandy residents can purchase products locally to use as stocking stuffers that are made right here in Big Sandy. Bob Quinn's Kracklin' Kamut is one product that is made here and is readily available in many local stores. Not only that but FFA chapters all over Montana are selling the salty snacks made from the ancient grain called Kamut. Most all chapters of FFA, including Big Sandy, have many of the Kracklin' Kamut for sale and the proceeds help the Chapter in its fund...
When holiday hosting, don’t forget that while the right wines complement dishes, the wrong wines can ruin your best efforts. “The key is being mindful of your food’s sugar and acidity,” says Michael Trujillo, President and Director of Winemaking of Sequoia Grove Winery. With a combined 80 years of experience in Napa Valley winemaking, Sequoia Grove has learned what it takes to make a great food and wine pairing. Sweet or savory foods call for radically different wine pairings. Having the right Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon on hand should sa...
Ellaraine Lockie sent "The Mountaineer" a poem we had published before. Called "Abandoned Garden", the poem was just recently published in "Songs of Eretz Poetry Review". We had used this poem a year ago if memory serves but in the review Ellaraine said she was inspired by an article I had written about my grandmother's garden. I wrote that story because all of her life, my grandmother planted flowers. I know she was told that if civilization was to come to these Montana range towns, it would...
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) HIV Program hosted a World AIDS Day event in the Capitol Rotunda in Helena today, Monday, December 7, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. The event honored two individuals who made substantial contributions in terms of treatment or prevention of HIV disease in Montana, including Dr. Raymond Geyer of the Great Falls Clinic and Missoula’s Win Lewis, PA-C, of Partnership Health. Both were presented with World Aids Day awards. DPHHS HIV/STD prevention coordinator Judy Nielsen said that both have bee...
A few years back, a study was done with children, in which young boys and girls were placed by themselves in a room, in front of a mirror. Before long, most of the little girls began to talk to themselves in the mirror. Whereas, the boys looked in the mirror and began to pretend to shoot at themselves, pretend to be an airplane, or some other sort of active play that they watched themselves engage in. In addition, the boys became distracted, losing interest in the mirror, and began looking around at their surroundings. The experiment...
Unofficial minutes are out from the School Board meeting of November 17th. Trustees present were Kurt Strutz, chairperson, Darin Genereux, Diana LaBuda. Trustees absent were Brad Weaver and Brandon Gasvoda. Staff present were Brad Moore, superintendent, Maryetta Engle, clerk and Heather Wolery, elementary lead teacher. After a call to order, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. There were no guests present. Minutes were approved from the last meeting. There were no public comments to the Board, no correspondence, no old business. In new...
Weston Allderdice, represented the Big Sandy Pioneers ,wrestled extremely well at the Cascade Invitational this past weekend as he picked up a fifth place finish. The Badger Invitational features several top teams including schools from the AA, A and B ranks. Allderdice won his opening match by pinning Josh Meyer of CMR in 2:36 before falling in the second round. He then battled his way back through defeating Dominic Baird of Great Falls High by pinfall then defeating Tyler Duffy, also of Great...
Wednesday, December 9 midterm for the second quarter. Friday, December 11 teacher in service day. No school for students! On Friday there is wrestling in Chinook and at CJI is the pre season basketball tournament. Girls play Dutton/ Brady at 11:15am. Boys play Dutton/Brady at 1pm. Saturday, December 12 wresting at Glasgow. Preseason basketball tournament continues. Girls play Power at 2:45pm. Boys play Power at 4:30. Monday, District FFA Convention in Big Sandy all day. Tuesday, December 15 Elementary Christmas Concert at the High School...
