Articles from the April 5, 2023 edition
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Big Sandy FFA Attends State
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...
Annual Swim Team Barbeque Fundraiser
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 tradi...
Craig Edwards honored at the Charlie Russell Auction
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...
Green Acres
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...
Thoughts with Zoe
For the last few years, I have found myself in a loop of grayness, same after same after same. I could blame it on COVID, but honestly, it started before that. But it's Easter, a great time to reflect on rebirth, new beginnings, or a fresh breeze....
Arnold N. Hokanson
Arnold N. Hokanson, 91, passed away due to natural causes on Friday, March 24, 2023. Cremation has taken place, and at his request, no services will be held. Arnold requested that memorial donations...
Patching Cracks
Over the weekend, my wife and I went to Great Falls to run errands. While we were there, we stopped at Goodwill to look for a few odds and ends. Before we stepped out my wife started looking through the books. She came across 4 volumes of “The G...
Why do we celebrate Easter?
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 b...
