Week of May 14, 2025
Week of May 14, 2025
This summer's Big Sandy Homecoming activities will include some fun options for locals who enjoy athletic activities. Registration is now open for the Color Fun Run and the Bike Ride. Both events will take place on Saturday, June 21st. The Color Run begins at 8 AM, while the Bike Ride begins at 9 AM. A link to register for the Color Fun Run can be found on the Big Sandy Homecoming 2025 Facebook page. Registration for the Bike Ride will happen on the day of the event, though there is a...
Charlotte Danreuther sent the following information. "We just had our end-of-the-season pool tournament for our Big Sandy VNEA league. It was a double elimination, and the top 6 players got payouts. All four tables in town were utilized in the 2 day event. Ryan Pansch was undefeated and took first place, winning $200. Chad Cook worked hard to get to the final match, winning second place with $150. Charlotte Danreuther came in third with $125. Walt Sivertsen got 4th place, taking home $100. Ron...
I want to encourage any family to join the swim team. For the older kids, it's a wonderful way to get in excellent shape for fall sports. For younger swimmers, it's one of the best ways to develop confidence! The friends they make all over the state encourage them to be confident socially. So, it's something to do all summer long: getting stronger, building self-esteem, and building confidence. You aren't required to go to every meet, but you'll want to. You will only be required to attend two....
How Farmers, Gardeners and Insecticide Applicators Can Reduce Risks of Honeybee Injury When Spraying Insecticides. Honeybee injury results when pesticides are applied or allowed to drift to hives, blooming crops, wild plants or weeds. The following article comes from the University of Nebraska and is available at: https://bit.ly/3vQPhuz. Do not treat fields in bloom. Be especially careful when treating crops, such as alfalfa, sunflowers and canola, which are highly attractive to bees. Insecticide labels carry warning statements about...
The Pioneer tracksters, as a team, put on a commendable performance at the 9C District track meet this past week in Havre. The Pioneers have several athletes heading to the Northern C Divisional track meet in Great Falls this week, a testament to the team’s collective strength and determination. The top 5 in each event go to Divisionals, and then five “wildcards”, the five athletes with the best times/distances from those who did not qualify or complete. Some kids who state qualify choose not to compete at the district meet. Several...
Physically besides water and air, humans also need food, shelter, and sleep to survive. These are considered basic needs; without them, survival is impossible.” I have realized that these five components of physical life are the same ones we need for a spiritual life. Therefore, these will be the subject for the following five weeks. In the beginning, after the Lord formed us from clay, he breathed life into us (Genesis 2:7). The Spirit of God gave us life from the beginning! Without him, we cannot breathe spiritually. “In scripture, the...
Bernard Frank Witschen, 94, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2025 at home in Big Sandy, Montana. Rosary at 6pm Monday, May 12. Funeral services to be held 10am Tuesday, May 13 at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church in Big Sandy, MT. Burial at Big Sandy Cemetery. Bernard was born in Clear Lake, MN in 1931. In 1954, he married the love of his life, Rose Mary Friedenbach. Bernard was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Mary and two of his sons, Bernard Jr. and Kenneth. He is survived by five...
