Articles from the September 13, 2017 edition
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New Teacher at Big Sandy Elementary, Devyn Poser
There is nothing more important in any community than the education of its young people. And, it is also true that there is nothing more important to any community then getting the very best teachers...
Big Sandy: Small School, Big Potential
Times are changing, people are changing, our education system is changing, but we are learning and growing right along with it. As members of the student body at Big Sandy High School, in a dual...
New Big Sandy Librarian
Darlene Cline is the new librarian at the Jeff Reichelt Memorial Library in Big Sandy. She took over as head librarian on July 31. Darlene knows her way around the library as she helped out with...
Chards and Buldozers: Fathers and sons never change
When the Bear Paw East Fork was raging a friend brought a lot of equipment to the Bear Paws to help fight the fire. He also brought his eight year old boy. That first hot, windy night, the friend was told to build a fire line for several miles with h...
Green Acres
Factors Affecting Wheat Germination and Stand Establishment in Hot Soils Hot soil conditions at sowing also reduce coleoptile length. The coleoptile is a rigid, protective structure that covers the emerging shoot to aid it in reaching the soil...
@ THE JEFF REICHELT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
This week Michael Connelly writes a new thriller called “THE CROSSING”. Detective Harry Bosch has retired from the LAPD but his half brother, defense attorney Mickey Haller, needs his help. A woman has been brutally murdered in her bed and all the...
Big Sandy Rotary to Host Punt Pass & Kick Competition
Young football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills when the Big Sandy Rotary Club hosts its 14th Annual Punt, Pass & Kick competition on Chili Feed Friday, September 29th. Youth ages 5-15 will be given the chance to...
Bear Paw Meanderings
A friend of mine loved to hunt and he loved most of all to hunt alone. Just his horse, his pack horse his tent, his gun and some food was good enough for him. What reminded me of this friend was that the October he went hunting in what is now the...
Senior Center News
September birthdays include Betty Bitz, Clyde Webster, Frances Ostrom, Cindy Pokorny, Betty Solberg, Sister Margaret Mary, Jim Ray and Sharon Robertson. As Benny Goodman croons sweet nothings from his saxophone, around the hall an anniversary waltz...
Getting by
In sticking with the theme of National Sewing Month, how many of you have been discouraged from sewing because of the cost? With some time and a little research on the web, you can find a lot of free or low cost supplies to get you back into the fun...
Patching Cracks
One of Jesus’ most popular parables is that of the Good Samaritan. Most of us know the story: a man is attacked while traveling and left for dead on the side of the road. Afterward, a series of travelers pass him as he is laying in the road. The f...
My Answer
Q: I can’t help but wonder if we’re living in the last days. Are we? There’s so much conflict and turmoil in the world, and I don’t see any answer unless God intervenes and brings it all to an end. Am I being too pessimistic? A: You’re right; we...
Pioneer News
Wednesday, September 13 FFA goes to Hobson Friday, September 15 volleyball hosts Chinook at 4pm in Big Sandy Saturday, September 16 volleyball, Belt here starting at 5pm. Sunday, September 16 Football at Heart Butte junior high at 10 am and varsity...
Adult Education this Fall
Full Body Sculpting/Toning and Cardio Class is underway! Tuesdays and Thursdays - September 5 through December 21. -- 5:30 - 6:30 P.M. in the gym annex. $10 registration fee. Jeri Roth is the instructor. Big Sandy Adult Education Sewing Classes...
Pioneer Football, Volleyball teams in action
The Big Sandy volleyball team picked up its first win of the season Friday evening as they defeated the Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds in straight sets 25-9, 25-117 and 25-16. Sophomore Lainey Gregory...
East Fork Fire Update
The East Fork Fire remains at 85% containment this evening and 21,896 acres. More accurate mapping resulted in the total acreage change. Crews continue to make good progress with containment efforts today. Minimal fire activity has been observed...
Hunters, recreationists have several resources for fire and restriction information
As hunters and other recreationists enjoy late summer in Montana, fire safety will be a critical part of a safe trip. Montana is parched. Some parts of the state have seen little rain all summer long. More than 40 active wildfires are currently liste...
