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Foot Scoring Beef Cattle MontGuide is Available at the Chouteau County Extension Office A new MontGuide (MT2024AG) has been created by Taylre Sitz, MS in Animal and Range Sciences from MSU: Tim DelCurto; MSU Professor and Endowed Chair, and Megan Van Emon, MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist. There are some great photos of claw scores and pastern angles that may be helpful when culling or selecting breeding livestock. Due to various selection pressures, beef cattle have been transformed in size and shape over the last 75 years. Increased deman...
Statement from the Montana Hospital Association on recent political ads featuring hospitals September 10, 2024 A series of recent political campaign advertisements has raised concerns about closure of hospitals in Montana’s rural communities. These ads were not coordinated, approved or endorsed by the Montana Hospital Association nor any of the hospitals named in the ad. It is important that residents understand that every one of Montana’s rural hospitals remains open and ready to provide vital healthcare services to the communities they ser...
Fifth graders at FE Miley Elementary School were greeted by a new face on the first day of school this year. Connie Reichelt, a long time Big Sandy resident, stepped in to teach this year. She was born and raised in Columbus, Montana, but has called our town home for many years. Connie has 14 years of classroom experience, having started her teaching career in Havre at the alternative school. After one year there, she moved to Box Elder schools, where she worked for the next 13 years. Connie...
Don Jenkins has been diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis. The official medical definition says it is, "Many different things may cause damage to the lungs that results in pulmonary Fibrosis. Examples include long-term exposure to certain toxins, radiation therapy, some medicines, and certain medical conditions" that cause the disease. Don Jenkins graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1979. He coached wrestling for 14 years and was the assistant football coach for 14 years. He also loved being th...
On the last weekend of July, an amazing discovery was made in the area surrounding Big Sandy. In recent years several examples of prehistoric fossils have been uncovered in this area, but this massive influx of petrified specimens were all, apparently, alive and breathing. A total of twenty-one 1974 survivors appeared on or near Main Street over the weekend, all traceable through carbon dating back to the year 1974, when they were congregated as seniors at Big Sandy High School. A total of...
Last weeks article about Homecoming 2025 had some errors. Please see below the corrections. Regarding the 2024-08-25 Homecoming article, the Homecoming Committee can be contact via: • website - www.bigsandyhomecoming.org • Facebook - www.facebook.com/BigSandyHomecoming (private message with personal information) • Homecoming Committee, PO Box 437, Big Sandy, MT 59520 Thanks...
Board of Trustees Meeting- UNOFFICIAL MINUTES Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 High School Computer Lab 7:00 PM This meeting was recorded and will be available on the school website Trustees in attendance- Vice chair Jessica Sheehy, Amanda Hoffman, Matt Myers Trustee absent- Chairperson Brad Weaver Staff in attendance- Superintendent Dan Schrock, Principal Heather Wolery, District Clerk Mary Merrill Meeting Minutes 1. Call to Order by Jessica Sheehy, Vice Chairperson at 700pm 2. Pledge of Allegiance recited by all in attendance. 3. Public Comment- no...
-H and FFA members from across Chouteau County had a very busy and successful 2024 Chouteau County Fair held August 14-18, 2024. The following is a list of the award recipients and sponsors at the 2024 Chouteau County 4-H and FFA Fair. We would like to recognize and thank our generous sponsors of these awards. Top Project Leadership Annie Johnson Sponsored by: Kelly & Kristie Rutledge Reserve Top Project Leadership Christopher Vrtis Top Project Foods & Nutrition Bram Jones Sponsored by: Helen Richter Reserve Top Project Foods & Nutrition Ella...
Marty Demarest has been preaching at the Methodist Church. I went to worship with them and found him full of joy and the Spirit of God, as they do. I couldn't wait to interview him. Marty said, "I am a lay preacher. I am exactly what Brother Van was: a layman called by God to bring the Word of God. I can preach at three churches on a Sunday, no problem. I love it. I absolutely love it. I drove 230 miles today. The Spirit of God sustains you if God calls you to the work. Before this, Marty wrote...
Montana has more independently owned bookstores per capital than any other state. A group of those shops have banded together to help promote their businesses and attract a peculiar type of tourism around the state. The Montana Bookstore Trail is the product of that effort. For the past 2 years, the Trail has raised awareness of these small businesses in our state. The concept is quite clever. Bookstore explorers get a passport, which they get stamped at each place they visit. The passport has...
Thanks to Our Chouteau County 4-H Club Organizational Leaders and FFA Advisors The Chouteau County Fair concluded for the 4-H and FFA members on August 18, However, the work continues for our Chouteau County organizational leaders and FFA advisors. Chouteau County MSU Extension would like to give special recognition to our 4-H organizational leaders for guiding and preparing our 4-H youth through meetings, competitions, workshops and the fair. The Chouteau County 4-H club organizational leaders include Kelly Crowder (Arrowhead), Jordee...
It’s been years since Big Sandy had a full-time doctor attending to the medical needs of our community. Why is that? The simple answer is the need for doctors exceeds the supply of doctors in the country. This allows doctors the privilege to be particular about where they want to live, if they wish to take call overnight on weekends and/or holidays, and how much they want to be paid for their services. The challenge for communities trying to recruit in this highly competitive market becomes justifying a move through pay, activities, spousal e...
New at the Chouteau County 4-H and FFA Fair this year was the Creative Trades Live Auction held on Sunday, August 18. Thirteen 4-H and FFA members submitted their handmade items they made through their projects completed over the past year. To sell, the items needed to receive a blue ribbon during their interview and judging of their exhibits. Twenty-three items were sold. Thank you to the generous buyers whose final bids raised a total of $1957.00. Each 4-H and FFA member will receive the full amount of the bid received for their item. The...
Hearts for Hep is a benefit for Casten Heppner. It will take place at the Jerry Martin Memorial Hall in Big Sandy, Montana, on Saturday, September 14, starting at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served, followed by live and silent Auctions. Casten and Katie and their children have lived here for years and are still Big Sandy people in our hearts. Katie wrote on Facebook (she gave me permission to use it), "We traveled to Mayo, and we were able to see Casten's mass. The team assessed it to be an arachnoid...
Locals and Big Sandy Alumni are eager to get together once again after a 10-year interval between celebrations due to the cancellation of the 2020 Homecoming due to the pandemic. In anticipation of the event, invitations for Homecoming 2025 have been sent, and you can register either by mail or online, an option that is intended to make the process easier and more convenient for all. The attached QR Code will bring you to the registration page. The homecoming committee is eager to hear from attendees and has a full slate of activities planned...
4-H and FFA Youth Meet Excellence Criteria for Livestock Carcass Quality The 2024 Chouteau County 4-H and FFA livestock carcass ultrasound took place at the Chouteau County fairgrounds. A total of 89 Chouteau County animals were evaluated for carcass quality by Elin Kittelmann, Ultrasound Technician from Ekalaka. The purpose of the carcass contest is to teach youth how to correctly select, feed and finish livestock based on carcass data. If carcass criteria are met, youth can be confident they are producing a quality product that is safe,...
Dear September, we sure hope you are cooler than your friends, August, and July. Here at the senior center, we keep the building nice and cool for the community to come in and get out of the heat. As the cooler months approach, we will continue to keep the temperature of the building comfortable so you can come in and stay out of the cold. We will have warm drinks throughout the morning and early afternoon for your enjoyment. The community is welcome to come in and spend time socializing,...
On August 6, the Mix, a Billings radio station, posted an article stating that two of the fastest ERs in the nation were located in Montana. A law firm in Georgia, compiled in and out times of over 4000 hospitals in the nation, and discovered the McCone County Health Center in Circle, MT has the 10th fastest time. And your local facility, the one that was built for the community, by the community, the facility that has been standing for over 65 years, the Big Sandy Medical Center, has the 4th...
As I parked my car, I couldn't help but smile at the sight of a couple of fair rides, all free to ride on Thursday night! The fair is a place for kids and adults alike, a place where everyone can have fun. There's something about seeing kids enjoying themselves that brings a smile to everyone's face. The 4-H clubs had to have their animals there on Wednesday, but the opening day was on Thursday, with entries due that afternoon and judging starting in the livestock building. Most food booths...
September Horticulture Management Managing horticultural landscapes in September is essential to healthy production during the growing season. Below are a few recommendations for Chouteau County gardeners. • The average first frost is September 15 (Carter), September 18 (Kenilworth and Highwood), September 20 (Big Sandy), September 25 (Fort Benton) and September 28 (Geraldine). All fruit and vegetables should be harvested before temperatures drop below 40° to 50°F. • Ripen tomatoes in a paper bag along with an apple, or hang the entire plant up...
Board of Trustees Special Meeting for FY2025 Budget August 14th, 2024 6:30am Big Sandy High School Computer Lab meeting recorded live and available on school district website Trustees In attendance: Chairperson Brad Weaver Vice Chair Jessica Sheehy Amanda Hoffma Matt Myers Kyle Danreuther Administration in attendance: Superintendent Dan Schrock Principal Heather Wolery District Clerk Mary Merrill Visitors in attendance: None 1. Meeting Called to Order at 6:30am by Chairperson Brad Weaver 2. Pledge of Allegiance- recited by all in attendance....
Every summer, I take part in the Great Cycle Challenge, the largest cycling event in the country to raise money to fight Children's Cancer. Many in the community have seen me peddling out on Kenilworth Road, Judith Landing, on the highway or around town to tick off miles toward my distance goals. Your generosity has helped me raise over $3,000 for the Children's Cancer Research Fund. This year, I am asking my friends, neighbors, family, and community to help me raise more than ever before. In th...
Skate Park Jam was once again a bustling event, with an even more significant presence of families and kids, making it a genuinely inclusive gathering. The participation of world-famous skaters added to the excitement. On Saturday morning, Randy Katen, a pro skater since 1977, generously shared his skating tips with all the kids. The skate park was a generous donation from Jeff Ament, Pearl Jam, who was also present. It's amazing how far people come. One always comes from Brazil, and two came...
After weather delays, parts delays, contractor delays, and a myriad of other barriers, the Big Sandy Rural Health Clinic opened its doors to patients for the first time Monday, August 5th. The long awaited soft opening came with a few expected hiccups that morning. There were some issues with the telephones and the computer system that caused the biggest stress. Clinic Manager, Suzy Labuda, with her team Abbey Sandlin and Morgan Simpson, and providers Krystyl Kulbeck, PA-C and Heath Horton, FNP...
Blaine Ophus was sworn in as a council member on August 8 at the start of the monthly meeting, replacing Danielle Weaver, who resigned. Sarah Strissel from Bear Paw Development was present at the meeting to discuss the removal of the old Motel on the main street. There are rules concerning removing asbestos and lead-paste paint that must be strictly followed. The city needs some in-kind contribution, which is still being determined. She reported that they were present in Big Sandy that day to...
