Articles from the September 25, 2024 edition


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  • BSMC Clinic Grand Opening October 4, 2 pm

    Jessica Ophus|Sep 25, 2024

    It's no secret, the Big Sandy Medical Center is expanding! For the entirety of the Medical Center's existence, the building has housed all entities under one roof; clinic, lab, xray, hospital, Emergency Department, and the long-term care. As advancements in medicine continue and changes are made to the rules and regulations from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid, American Disabilities Act and other regulatory agencies, the need to expand became clear. A 5000 square foot modular clinic...

  • After 17 years, Dr. Roberston Says Good Bye to BSMC

    Jessica Ophus|Sep 25, 2024

    Dr. Carley Robertson has been working at the Big Sandy Medical Center since 2007. Originally, she worked as the backup physician for Ms. Laura Hillis when Dr. Gold was on the Medical Staff. When his time at BSMC ended, Dr. Robertson became the 'default' Medical Director as there was no other MD on the staff at the time. She said, "I offered to be the Medical Director until they could find a new one, to keep the doors open." It has taken over 15 years to do that! Over the years, Dr. Gladys Young...

  • Casten Heppner Benefit a huge success

    Zoe Merrill|Sep 25, 2024

    Close to 200 people were served meals, and with a silent auction, live auction, and raffle tickets, the benefit brought in $60,000. One hundred fifty items were donated to the benefit. One of the organizers, Mikki Pansch, said, "I think John and Jessica Sheehy Elk print, Billy's and Kandi's Thai dinner for 12, and the Mint prime rib dinner for 12 brought in the most dollars. Ryan Pansch's service inspection also brought in a good amount. The beef box donated by the Darlington Ranch went for $500...

  • Green Acres

    Tyler Lane|Sep 25, 2024

    Shelterbelt Workshop on October 9th in North Chouteau County A shelterbelt workshop has been scheduled for October 9th from 9-12 a.m. at the Bob and Becky Bronec Farm in north Chouteau County. The address is 3000 Ames Ranch Road. Our guest presenter will be Dr. Peter Kolb (MSU Extension Forester) Dr. Kolb has extensive knowledge with trees and shelterbelts and will cover techniques for growing and maintaining trees (including pruning and pest management) in prairie ecosystems. Please bring a sack lunch with you. Drinking water will be provided... Full story

  • Funeral Services

    Sep 25, 2024

    Dale E. Morey, 74, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Dale’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Christ Lutheran Church, in Big Sandy, MT. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Dale’s online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolence for his family at www.hollandbonine.com. Wayne E. Turville, 85, passed away due to natural causes at the Big Sandy Medical Center on Wed...

  • Shirley Ann (Bressler) Isbell

    Sep 25, 2024

    Shirley Ann (Bressler) Isbell, 90, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Care Center on Monday, September 16, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and a vigil service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at St. Jude Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, also at St. Jude with Father Pete Guthneck officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services an... Full story

  • Robert E. "Bob" Berg

    Sep 25, 2024

    Robert E. "Bob" Berg, 83, passed away due to natural causes at home on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and a graveside service was held on Friday, September 6, 2024, in Highland Cemetery with Pastor Megan Hoewisch officiating. Bob was born on February 1, 1941, in Lewistown to Walter and Olga (Logeland) Berg, the second of four children. When he was five, the family moved to Havre where Bob attended school, graduating from Havre High School in 1960. He soon entered the US... Full story

  • Lady Pioneers Split the Matches

    Sep 25, 2024

    If you still need to watch the Lady Pioneers play a volleyball game, you must! Support these hard-working ladies; they are a lot of fun to watch! The Lady Pioneer volleyball team traveled to Chester this past week and played Hays at home. They played four sets in CJI but unfortunately fell short of a win. They played a doubleheader against Hays at home and won all six matches. Against CJI, the scores for the matches were 19-25, 25-21, 22-25, and 24-26. Against Hays, they were 25-12, 25-15, 25-11, 25-16, 25-13, and 25-10. Below are the team...

  • Pioneer football win big over Kinights 74-50

    Sep 25, 2024

    The Pioneer football team put on a show offensively this past weekend. Karter Jurenka scored seven touchdowns in a big win against North Star. The final score was similar to a basketball game: 74-50. Coach Taylor said, “The offense played pretty darn well. Our special teams at times were a weapon and at times let us down. We’ve got to get better in that department. The boys played good defense at times but our tackling needs to improve. Karter Jurneka had a good game. He had seven touchdowns and an interception. Dolan Sunchild had a nice goa...