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By Erik Sietsema Big Sandy students returning to school this fall were greeted by a new physical education teacher. Mike Holtz was a late addition to the teacher roster after a sudden opening. He jumped at the chance to teach in Big Sandy. He had visited our town a few years ago to see Superintendent Schrock, whom he has known since childhood. “Mr. Schrock and I grew up together in Milan, a town 15 minutes south of Ann Arbor,” Mike explained. “The way he tells the story, when we were three...
HELENA, MT — In observance of National Falls Prevention Awareness Week (Sept. 21–25, 2026), the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is encouraging Montanans to assess their fall risk factors and take simple, proactive steps to prevent injury. According to DPHHS officials, one in three Montanans aged 65 and older has experienced a fall in the past 12 months. In 2025 alone, unintentional falls led to more than 19,000 emergency department visits across the state. “As a person ages, the risk of falling and sustaining an injur...
Horticultural Management in October Below are a few horticultural reminders for the month of October. Information was taken from the MSU Extension Montana Gardener’s Book of Days and the MSU Extension Montana Master Gardener Handbook. •Apply tree wrap or white latex paint to trunks of trees less than eight years old. In addition, dark-barked trees such as crabapples and cherries should be protected. The trunk of the tree should be covered from the soil level to the lowest branch. Wrapping is important to reduce sunscald. In late fall and win...
1 Years Ago — Oct 7, 1926. Mr. and Mrs. George Dielman left Monday for their home near Libby after visiting Mrs. Dielman’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Linn. Miss Mary Kulbeck had something new to enjoy that fall—she was the proud owner of a new piano. Politics were also in the newspaper. A notice announced a candidacy for Chouteau County assessor in the November 2, 1926, general election. Dr. Worstell advertised that he had been fitting glasses for 26 years and supplied only first-quality lenses. Those needing bifocals were told that Krypt...
Lady Pioneers Battle Belt in Five-Set Thriller, Sweep Saturday Slate BIG SANDY, MT — The Big Sandy Lady Pioneers experienced an action-packed week of volleyball, highlighted by an electric home battle against a formidable Belt squad and a Saturday clean sweep on the road at Centerville. The week proved the Pioneers can contend with top-tier competition while showcasing the immense resilience and growth of the program from the junior high level all the way to Varsity. Electric Atmosphere as V...
Great Falls, MT – The annual National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) wheat and barley variety survey for Montana is completed. The annual questionnaire is important to Montana State University (MSU) plant breeders as well as buyers of Montana grain. “In a tough economic environment for farmers, it is encouraging to see Montana State University varieties leading Montana’s wheat acreage, with Dagmar and Vida ranking first and second in spring wheat and Bobcat leading winter wheat...
By Mary Ophus During National 4-H Week, the Sunshine Snippers 4-H Club would like to thank the Big Sandy community for the continued support you give our members and club throughout the year. From supporting our fundraisers and community service projects to attending events, purchasing livestock and creative trades, and encouraging our youth, it all makes a difference. We are thankful for all the families, businesses, and community members who continue to support our 4-H members and the...