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Memorial Day always makes me cry! I even saw a veteran break down and cry and another veteran comforting him. I have noticed that each year more people come home to honor those who passed away, serving our country, in our community. A breakfast is served by the Big Sandy Historical Society at the Big Sandy Museum followed by a parade. This year's parade was the best yet, with numerous old vehicle. After the parade a program was held at the Big Sandy Highschool. Diana LaBuda, Bob Quinn, and...
Upside of a Short Calving Season There are several benefits to a short calving season including simplifying cow management, gaining efficiency of labor management, increasing weaning weight and improving uniformity/marketability of the calf crop. Collectively all these advantages lead to one positive potential impact: improved profitability. CattleFax survey data of cow-calf operations sorts participants into three groups: high, average and low profitability. The high profitability group had a shorter calving season with a higher percentage of...
Brianna Terry, daughter of Marissa and Jason Terry, will be going to Montana's American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls State this summer. Girl state will take place from June 8-14, 2025, at Carroll College in Helena. The program epitomizes the ALA's mission to honor those who have bought us freedom through our enduring commitment to develop young woman as future leaders grounded in patriotism and Americanism. The young ladies will operate under a non-partisan curriculum assuming the roles of...
I would like to acknowledge the Big Sandy Homecoming Committee for the enormous amount of work they have done to make this Homecoming theme of All Roads Lead Home a reality. The Homecoming Committee Members are: Kristen and Brandon Gasvoda, Michelle and Steve Bahnmiller, Brenda and Rick Darlington, and Heather and Scot Pleninger. I want to thank all eight of you for your efforts, but would also like to recognize Brenda Darlington procuring the funds, planting the flower pots for downtown, and for her commitment for watering the pots during the...
American Legion Post has two scholarships every year for our children within the school district. One is the rhetorical which is on the constitution that they have to write a speech the other is to prepare the essay which took first place. Severin Heimbigner, son of Conrad and Lianna Heimbigner won and earned a $1,000 scholarship. Diana Labuda read the winning essay, at the Memorial Day Program. "The Vietnam War era was an intense time in our country's history. There was a very binary outlook...
The Pioneer tracksters had a successful trip to State Track! 5 athletes made the podium! Braxton Hajenga, Sonny Phillips, Chase Gasvoda, Tommy Sant, and Darrell Sunchild! Good Job Pioneers! Braxton Hajenga won 5th place in the high jump with a height of 6'2. Mens Unified 100 meters: Sonny Phillip won 4th place with a 15.6, and Tommy Sant won 5th place with a 16.03; Mens Unified 4x100 relay: 3rd place with a PR and a time of 1:01Sonny Phillips, Chase Gasvoda, Darrell Sunchild and Tommy Sant;...
Just a friendly reminder that we’re sending out the catered meal count on June 5th. If you’d like to register for one or both meals listed below, head over to bigsandyhomecoming.org. Hope to see you there! Bomgardner Catering is back at the Dining Hall this Homecoming to treat us to a feast fit for a king! On Saturday, we’ll be enjoying the Baron of Beef, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Twice Baked Potatoes, salads, rolls, and a yummy assortment of desserts. And on Sunday, we’ll indulge in a scrumptious brunch with Biscuits Gravy, Baked French...