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Tables are now available to vendors for the Craft Show at the 2022 Christmas Stroll. Information on reserving tables is available at the AgriPrairie office in Big Sandy or by contacting Cassie Bahnmiller. Table reservations opened last week after the organizers of the committee met to finalize details. Tables have quickly begun to fill up, with demand heightened primarily due to the fact that the sale has not taken place since 2019. The 2020 & 2021 strolls were cancelled due to Covid. Cassie Bahnmiller, who is heading up the organization of...
Hello my old friends Hello my old car Hello my old bed Hello to the library and thank you too for hours of fun and good times that will last Do you still remember when I sat on the hill or walked to the stables when I biked out of town when I'd had quite enough of the neighbor's old dog or when I blew kisses from up on that hill Can you still see the grain elevator from miles away Is Rhony still laughing and fist bumping people with a smile Are Nan and Papa Ramond still going to visit their...
Last week, Big Sandy Schools let out midday on Wednesday and did not have classes on Thursday. The school calendar identified these as MEA Teachers’ Conference days, though at other times throughout the school year, they are labeled “In-Service” days. I am sure I’m not alone in wondering what in-service days are and why schools shut down for the MEA Teachers’ Conference. I spoke with Big Sandy Superintendent Dan Schrock about the scheduled days. “The state says you have to have a certain number of pupil-instruction-related days or what we cal...
As most of you know, Zane Bending, NP, has accepted a position at the Great Falls Clinic. His last clinic day will be Friday, October 28th. As the clinic recruits for another provider, it will contract with Heath Horton, a Nurse Practitioner from Colorado to cover the clinic days when Krystyl Kulbeck, PA is off. Heath is familiar with working in rural Montana, having provided services to the communities of Ekalaka, Circle, and Roundup. His first day in the clinic will be Monday, October 31st. If you need a to make an appointment, please give...
There is still time to purchase a Christmas wreath for our deceased veterans. Fill out the information below and get it to us with $15 per wreath no later than Nov. 23 and we will place them on Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. along with all the other participants around the United States. You can designate who you would like the wreath for or donate to whoever needs one because there is no one left to take care of them. This is another nice way of remembering the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you. Make checks payable to: Wreaths Across...
New Tree and Shrub Pest Diagnosis Guide Available from MSU Extension Montana State University Extension has a free, color booklet (EB0235). The booklet is a great resource for helping identify and manage pests and problems in ornamental trees and shrubs in Montana. The 240-page guide is intended to help MSU Extension agents, arborists and those in nursery and landscape trades identify and diagnose tree and shrub issues and to help with decisions for treatment based on integrated pest management concepts. A section on woody plant identification...
The Big Sandy Pioneers are back on top in the 6-Man North, and they're far from done. As the final whistle sounded on Wednesday afternoon the Pioneers had proven themselves ready for a deep postseason campaign. Valier came into the contest with an impressive 6-1 record on the year. The Pioneer football team dominated the game from start to finish. The first score for the Pioneers came on a 2 yard touchdown run by Kody Strutz. Ty Terry would cap off the score with a successful 2 point kick. A...
Coach Britney McKenney said, "I am super proud of my girls for finishing out the conference season with a win! We are heading into the District Tournament 9-7, which is the first time we've had a winning record, since I've been coaching. Districts are going to be wild, because everyone is so evenly matched this season. Everyone is beyond excited to see what happens, including myself! There are 4 teams from our conference that will make it to Divisional. Our goal is to be one of those teams. We...
Big Sandy Senior Center received a donation of $510 from Lewis and Clark Caverns and Jefferson Inn. They held a raffle and wanted to donate to a Senior Center that was doing a good job recovering from difficulties and was currently in compliance. The check was given to the center by Nichole Thennis, OAA Nutrition & Evidence-Based Program Manager, Montana Office On Aging. During public comment, Pat Matthews thanked the board for all their work to get the center up and running. She commented how...
As we watch the leaves turn golden and fall to the ground, we know we are in the middle of the autumn season. Thanksgiving is several weeks away, a special time for many of us. The Chouteau County Cancer Support Groups invites everyone to join us for an early Thanksgiving no-host lunch on November 7 at the Banque Bar and Casino at 11:30. Cancer has touched nearly everyone in one way or another. This time offers the opportunity to reflect on all that we are thankful for, talk to other cancer survivors, and of course there will be laughter and...
