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The renowned Cascade String Quartet, cream of the Great Falls Symphony, will give a special concert at the Big Sandy Cultural Center, 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 30. Students are especially encouraged to attend. Free admission. The internationally-popular quartet will give our student musicians an up-close experience. Their educational and concert programs have delighted many Montana small communities, and Big Sandy is fortunate to have them visit our Cultural Center (next to the Bakery). Please note that SEATING IS VERY LIMITED so advance...
Monday April 17th eight members of the Montana auctioneers association met at the state capitol in Helena Montana. The idea was to go to the legislature with no agenda in mind only to mix and mingle with legislators reminding them of the importance of auctions and auctioneers in our state. At 1 PM the full Montana senate was called into session. The auction items were four flags that had been flown over the Capital two of which were Montana flags and two US flags. The group of auctioneers took their positions at the front of the senate and MAA...
An informational meeting for veterans with free food, drinks and raffles is set for Tuesday, May 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at B Social Bar & Lanes in Fort Benton, hosted by American Legion Henry Griesbach Jr. Post 26. There will be no pressure to join any organizations or groups, organizer Diane Jones said. Rather, the event is intended to help get the word out to local veterans about new benefits available through the recently-passed PACT Act and other topics of interest. They welcome and encourage all local veterans to attend. Signed into law by the...
Big Sandy Public Library will be celebrating National Library Week April 24th through the 28th. "National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. In the mid-1950s, research showed that Americans were spending less on books and more on radios, televisions and musical instruments," according to the National Library Association, which puts on the event every year....
Big Sandy High School put on its annual carnival last weekend, complete with the triumphant return of a classic event: the class skits. As always, the evening of fun was well attended. Superintendent Dan Schrock summed up the event well: "I just think it's so great. It's springtime, and our kids can have fun. The community can come out and celebrate our kids. There's a lot of smiles. It's great to see." The return of the skits to the evening came about as a result of English teacher, Marla Ray...
When I saw the pictures, I wished I could have floated the runoff. Josh Danreuther, Kristin and Rusty Gasvoda, and Steve Lund kayaked the prairie. The last time the runoff was good enough to float was in 2018. You need good snow and a quick melt. While we all know the impact is flooding, some see the opportunity to enjoy it. Josh Danreuther said, "I didn't go into the lake this year because there was a really strong south wind. It was that big winter, and the runoff was incredible." They...
The reopening of the bakery in Big Sandy is fast approaching. Emily LePinnet, who moved to Big Sandy last September with her family, will be opening "Elevated Grains." Right now, the goal is to open the first weekend in May. "I'll do all of the standard bakery fare. I've got a bunch of sourdough offerings, cinnamon rolls, cookies, muffins, and croissants. As soon as I'm able to organize my daily plan to execute it, because I will be most working mostly on my own, I'd like to have a breakfast...
Recropping Potential is Poor to Fair for All of Chouteau County The Chouteau County Soil Moisture Survey was started by Judee Wargo in 1993 to assist farmers in determining recropping potential on cereal grain stubble. After 30 years, the Chouteau County Extension Office continues to compile data for determining recropping potential and provide the state drought committee with soil moisture information. Testing for soil moisture took place in Chouteau county on April 10-12. The only winter wheat plots that scored in the good range were two...
There are over 100,000 men, women, and children waiting for lifesaving organ transplants, with another person being added to the list every 9 minutes. 17 people die every day waiting for their life saving donation. There is a national system that helps to match those on the list with a donation based on blood type, body size, severity of illness, geographic distance, tissue type, and how long they’ve been waiting on the list. One person who chooses to donate can save 9 lives through organ donation, provide sight for two people, and restore h...
1. Please introduce yourself to the community. Example do you have kids in school, What is your profession? Jessica Sheehy: I grew up in Eastern Montana, an agricultural community very much the same to Big Sandy. In 2010 I graduated from Carroll College and received a master's degree in physician assistant studies from the University of St. Francis and Albuquerque, NM. I moved to big sandy in 2013 after marrying my husband Jon. For the past 10 years I have been employed as a physicians assistant...
The Big Sandy Public Library looks a little different today than it did at the beginning of the year. When you walk in the door, the first thing you notice is the new hexagonal table with a computer set up on each side. If you happen to walk in after school has let out, you will also notice a crowd of nearly 30 kids surrounding the computers and talking excitedly. Four of the machines are new computers donated to the library by Triangle Communications. Big Sandy librarian, Darlene Cline,...
Yes! Another small business comes to Big Sandy. Amber Barnes has a small business selling jewelry. Amber graduated from Big Sandy in 2012. She just returned to Big Sandy. Amber said, "It's nice to be back. It really is!" She is trying to build her business. Amber said, "I started it in the middle of the pandemic. I was working at home because I was also working at Blue Cross Blue Shield, and we just got sent home immediately. And Paparazzi was just starting off at that time. I joined on July 2,...
The Public House in Fort Benton has moved to a new location, For the first few years of the Public House’s life, it shared front space with the Wake Cup, but now it has moved to The Courtyard on River Drive in Fort Benton. In an interesting twist, The Courtyard was the original location of the Wake Cup. Alex Salazar is the BBQ cook and owner of the restaurant. “I just wanted to be my own man. We’ll keep it simple, short, and sweet. I wanted to work for myself. It had been a long time coming, and after Amanda sold the business I found it to be a...
Alfalfa Seeding Q&A How important is it to have a firm seed bed? “Packing the seed bed has become a standard component of establishing perennial forages.” (Dave Wichman, 2016) What is the recommended seeding rate for dryland alfalfa? “In numerous dryland trials across Montana, no yield or stand advantage has been documented at planting rates higher than 5 pounds of pure live seed (PLS) per acre. Five pounds of PLS equates to approximately 23 seeds per square foot. Heavier seeding rates will lead to over-competition during estab...
Lodge Scholarship Co-Chair Brandy Kurtz announced that recipients of this year’s local Elks Most Valuable Student Awards were: • Lance Rutledge — Big Sandy High School; • Jessica King — Harlem High School; • Morgan Friede — Chinook High School; • Aliza Haney, Conner McKay & Scott Woods — Havre High School The six local MVS winners were advanced to the Montana State Elks Association competition and out of the 134 statewide applicants, the MSEA reported that Lance Rutledge and Morgan Friede earned a state scholarship awards of $550. “We are pro...
All Big Sandy Board meetings start with letters that have been received. Rarely are there any, but this time The Big Sandy Pioneer basketball teams sent a letter to the Board thanking them for their support during the year. Rusty Gasvoda was present to tell them that the Junior High Prom was a success. The Big Sandy Booster Club just reported they were confirming the design of the mats to be placed in the gym. Big Sandy Schools received authorization to test for mold because of the water damage in the gym. Some FOB problems at the FE Miley...
The 2022-2023 State FFA was one to remember. We had Lance Rutledge, our local FFA Chapter president, run for a State FFA office. We had multiple teams participating in FFA competitions including: Forestry, Agricultural, Technical, and Mechanical Systems (ATMS); Agronomy, Horse Evaluation, Veterinary Science, and Farm and Ag Business Management. We had a couple of participants enter the Montana Junior Ag Mechanics Show (JAM) for the first time at State FFA. We had many members that got proficiency awards, State Degrees, and scholarships. Lance...
With the snow still on the ground and the temperatures mimicking a mid-winter chill, Easter weekend seems like a far-off thought, let alone the summer swim season. Neither of them, however, are very far out. Easter weekend brings back an annual tradition for the Big Sandy Barracuda swim team. The Swim Team Barbeque is held every year on the Saturday before Easter, this year being held on April 8th. This Fundraiser, put on by all the families and swimmers themselves, raises funds that are used for multiple expenses throughout the season which al...
Craig Edwards, a local artist and farmer, received special recognition at the Montana Western Art Week show in Great Falls 2 weeks ago. Craig has been participating in the art show for years, but for the first time was included in the Charlie Russell Auction, which took place at the CM Russell Museum on March 17th. Craig's inclusion in the silent auction is the first time photographic art was included in the auction. Craig explained the auction itself and the significance of his inclusion: "The...
Tree and Shrub Grafting Class at Fort Benton Library The Fort Benton garden club is hosting a tree and shrub grafting class at the Fort Benton Library at 12:15 on April 19. Those who attend will learn how to make unproductive apple trees and rosebushes productive thru the grafting process. In addition, there will be a hands-on grafting demonstration where gardeners will get to practice. Please bring a grafting knife, paring knife or a carpet knife. Branches, tape and wax will all be available. The class is free and open to the public. In...
Easter eggs and egg hunts, the Easter rabbit, fasting for lent, and even the name of the holiday itself all have fascinating origins that have become increasingly obscured by the passage of time. Over the last few weeks, I’ve explored the background of some of the most popular Easter symbols and customs. But, what about the holiday itself? Most people know that Good Friday and Easter are the the days we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus. But, why was Jesus crucified? What is the significance of the resurrection? Why did it take p...
Superintendent Dan Schrock reported to the board that the leak creating the water damage to the gym floor was because of a leak in a fin tube of the heaters in the gym. In the written report to the board Superintendent, they have "wrapped up the mitigation efforts by Day Spring restoration as of last week. They came and removed the equipment that was used to pull moisture from our gym for in the area that experienced a significant water event. Time will tell if other gym areas are affected, and...
My wife and I moved to Big Sandy from a community with nearly the same population as the entire state of Montana. The peace and quiet are amazing. Having a tight knit community and the lack of traffic are even better. The one thing we find ourselves missing about living in a larger community is in the things-to-do-when-we-go-out category. Over the years, we have discovered that the Golden Triangle has plenty of amazing options as well, though it might take some exploring and searching to find them. This is why I will be sharing the hidden...
The Montana FFA Association held their 93rd annual state convention in Great Falls on Saturday March 25th. The last order of business was announcing the 2023-24 State Officers. Congratulations Lance Rutledge for winning the election for State Treasurer....
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been researching questions about the origins of various Easter observances, traditions, and practices. As I’ve progressed, I’ve had folks approach me and add their own curiosities to the list. There is one question, which I’ve alluded to in other articles but have avoided mainly because I haven’t been able to come up with a conclusive (or even vaguely satisfying) answer. “Where did the Easter rabbit come from?” Like so many other traditions we observe today, no one is really sure. Worse, the research that exists o...
