Articles from the December 20, 2017 edition
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Schwarzbach takes Mayor position
The new, recycled, Mayor of Big Sandy is Shaud Schwarzbach. He will serve as Mayor, replacing the current Mayor Steve Stiles, who resigned due to illness. The council wants to have a Proclamation and...
The Anderson's: An inspiration to many
What is the impact of 23 years of service to a community? Brooke and Renee Anderson moved to Big Sandy in 1994. Their first job was working for Sheehy's before he started to work at the Mountain View...
Christmas Eve Services at local churches
The Christmas Eve Services, in Big Sandy, for you to choose from are: The Catholic Church is having three candle light local Christmas Eve services; Big Sandy at 6; Box Elder at 8; and Rocky Boy at 10:00. Christ Lutheran will have a candle lit...
Green Acres
Master Gardener Level 1 Class in Fort Benton (please pre-register) MSU Extension level 1 Master Gardener classes may take place in Fort Benton in February pending pre-registration numbers. Now is your chance to participate in an excellent...
Big Sandy Booster Club will Honor Allan Pearson at December 21st home opener
The 2017 basketball season is underway and the home of the Pioneers has seen some changes this year. New to our gym this year is a beautiful Pioneers scorers’ table, purchased by the Booster Club with the help of donations given in memory of longtime...
Meetings Set for Chester, Havre to Explain Chronic Wasting Disease
Fish, Wildlife and Parks will hold a pair of meetings in two Hi-Line towns to explain chronic wasting disease recently discovered north of Chester near the Canadian border. The meetings are set for 7 p.m., Dec. 21, in Chester and Havre. The Chester...
Patching Cracks
When I was in school, I was a poor student all the way up until I went to seminary, where I was a straight ‘A’ student for the first 3 years. It started as a point of pride for me, then it became a challenge to maintain it, and finally it made me mis...
Senior Center News
The senior wants to remind everyone that they will be Closed December 25. Merry Christmas! Menus for the week: Thursday, December 21, Cheese burger Soup, salad and dessert. Friday, December 22, Smorgas Board Tuesday, December 26, Prime Rib sandwich...
Getting by
Free Annual Credit Reports There is one official site to get a free annual credit report. It is AnnualCreditReport.com and they can also be reached at (877)322-8228. It is Federal law that you are able to get a free credit report every twelve months...
Pioneers fall to Longhorns, Sugarbeeters as conference play begins
The Big Sandy high school basketball teams began conference play this past weekend with a pair of tough road contests in Fort Benton and Chinook. Friday the girls were defeated by the Longhorns by a...
Pioneer/Longhorn Wrestling Results
The Longhorn/Pioneer wrestlers were in front of the home crowd this past Thursday December 14th. They won 12 of 16 matches. Ethan Davis won 3 matches. Landon Taylor, Weston Allderdice, Connor...
Pioneer News
Thursday, December 21- Basketball will host DGS games start at 3 p.m. Friday, December 22- Basketball will travel to Hay/Lodgepole games start at 4p.m. Wrestling will travel to Shelby. Christmas Break – December 21- January 1 Tuesday, January 2- S...
Christmas Joy comes to Big Sandy Activities
While seeing Christmas through the eyes of the clients of Big Sandy Activities you once again discover the magic of the season. We discover we can celebrate life in the smallest things and find real...
The 2017 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree...the rest of the story
Reporter's note: Since learning the 2017 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree would come from the Kootenai Forest in western Montana I've been following the story. When my wife and I lived in Libby I was a...
Dear Santa Letters
Mary’s Little Lamb Daycare Dear Santa, This Christmas I am 1 year old. This year, I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is little toy trucks and cars. I promise to leave out a cookie for you! Merry Christmas, S...
Feeding the Reindeer
As a child making a tasty and, of course, sweet treat for the reindeer did not happen every year, but the years it did happen were the most memorable. My grandma, cousins and I would mix oatmeal, sugar and sprinkles together to put out in the snow...
At the Base of the Mountains
Christmas in rural areas is more than the gifts lying under the tree, or the lights strung down Main Street. The material items are diminished as the people come together as a family: we remember those we have lost since the last eve, we support the...
My Answer
Q: I have an aggressive form of cancer, and the doctors have told me this will be my last Christmas. I feel so sad, especially when I think about not seeing my grandchildren grow up. What would you say to someone in my situation? A: The most...
