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April was declared Autism Month and Big Sandy Miley School. Big Sandy does have a number of students diagnosed with Autism. One in 36 children in the United States will be diagnosed with Autism. Amidst the significant controversy surrounding autism, it's crucial to remember the essence of this discussion. The focus should always be on the students who have autism, and the necessity to respect and include them in our everyday lives. Inclusion is not just a concept, it's a fundamental need. There...
Do you have a little red heart on your license? You could be a lifesaver. Your decision to donate organs, corneas, or healing tissues like skin, bones, or veins, can save up to eight people, restore sight, and improve the quality of life for dozens more. But if not - April is Donate Life Month, which aims to bring awareness to the life-saving impact of organ donation and the 100,000+ patients across the country waiting for an organ transplant. Their lives are dependent on the generosity of...
Our little town on the Montana Prairie has a history that stretches nearly 150 years. This week, I spent a little time looking at our community and some of the landmark and unusual events that have taken place here. On April 6, 1890 Big Sandy received their first postmaster. T.A. Marlow received an annual salary of $150 to run the local post office. Receiving a postmaster was no small deal for towns at the time. For starters, it meant that the community now had a local communications hub. At...
Achieving Calving Ease Without Sacrificing Content for this article came from Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist. Over time, 90% of genetic change in a cattle herd is the result of sire selection. Bulls contribute more to the genetic makeup of a herd in a calving season than a cow does in a lifetime. Effective sire selection should be based on genetic values in the form of Estimated Progeny Differences (EPDs). Selection on EPDs is 7 – 9 times more effective than selection based on individual p...
Big Sandy Public School District #2 Board of Trustees Meeting April 15th, 2025, 7:00 pm Location: High School Computer Lab Trustees in attendance: Chairman brad Weaver, Kyle Danreuther, Amanda Hoffman, Jessica Sheehy Not in attendance: Matt Myers Staff in attendance: Superintendent Dan Schrock, District Clerk Mary Merrill, Principal Heather Wolery Guests in attendance. 1. Meeting called to order by Chairperson Brad Weaver at 7:00pm 2. Pledge of Allegiance- Said By all in attendance 3. Public Comment- Non Agenda Items - a. A senior Student was...
Rosie Tena (Rieken) Riggins, 100, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025 in Havre, Montana. Rosie was born May 19, 1924, to Gerhard "George" R. and Henderika "Rieka" (Damhuis) Rieken, in rural Sinclair, near Parkersburg, Iowa. Rosie's parents passed away early in life: her father died in 1933 from a highway grader accident and her mother died that same year of tuberculosis. Rosie and her siblings were then raised south of Allison, Iowa at Butler Center by their Aunt Anna and Uncle Henry... Full story
Big Sandy High School was buzzing with activity on Friday evening, April 25, as the annual Carnival welcomed young and old to an evening of fun and games. In the auditorium, clever skits written, edited, directed, costumed, propped, rehearsed, narrated, and finally performed by the four high school classes kicked off the night. All students in each class were cast into specific roles from major to minor to stagehand. Freshmen through Seniors presented their class's skits, each concluding with...
(Editors note: Vern just retired in January of this year. Here is a short rebemberance of his service. Next week we will be ending the sheriffs of Chouteau County) Vern Burdick was born and raised in Nebraska. He moved to Montana in 1993 and started his law enforcement career. Vern brought his values from his first home state. So, I looked up Midwest characteristics and values to get more insight into Mr. Burdick. Descriptors that might explain Vern are hard-working, patriotic, law and order,...
The Pioneer track teams had two meets this past week: one in Choteau at the Choteau Twilight Invitational and the other in Great Falls at the Mustang Invitational. At the Choteau meet, both teams made the leaderboard, with the men’s team placing 9th and the women’s team 7th. The standout achievement, however, was the numerous personal records set by our athletes at these track meets. This is a clear indication of their dedication and hard work. Pioneers, you should be proud of your inspiring performance! Choteau Meet--Men’s results: 400m:...