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Big Sandy is divided up into two wards. Ward one runs south of the main street that runs from the Catholic Church to the cemetery. Ward two runs north of the same street. The council has two representatives from each ward. The Mayor represents the entire city. There are three Big Sandy Council members up for re-election. From Ward 2, Krystyl Kulbeck and Colby Baumgarn. Krystle was appointed April 1st but now must run for the position outright. From Ward 1, Jon Sheehy is also up for re-election....
Pastor Sean Janssen and his family will be leaving Big Sandy to answer a call to pastor Grace Lutheran Church in Port Townsend, Washington. Sean was called to Big Sandy to pastor Christ Lutheran Church in May 2018, though he was not able to start his work here until the end of the summer. "Because I was in a one-year contract to serve as a chaplain resident at Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix, and that contract would not be finished until August, I did not get ordained until September...
I have known Sarah Shaw for quite a while. I was also looking for someone who could do alterations or mend small projects. Yes, I sew, but finding the time or, for that matter, the desire to mend hasn't been in the works. Sarah sews. I didn't know she even had a small business where she could do all of that and more. Sarah's Craft Creations will do alterations and mending. You don't have to give them or throw them away. If you look on Facebook at Sarah's Craft Creations, you can see various prof...
For those who struggling wiAccording to Laurie Kerzicnik (Montana State University Entomologist), grasshoppers continue to be an issue for several areas in Montana. Grasshopper infestations will continue to extend into the fall. High grasshopper populations this year could be due to a couple of factors including an abundance of a yellow sweet clover in 2019 and a cold, wet spring in 2019 where grass was abundant and rising grasshopper populations were tolerated and mostly not managed. Most grasshoppers overwinter in the egg stage in the soil. A...
Do you love making wearable items, quilts or afghans from wool fabric or yarn? If so, the Make It With Wool (MIWW) Contest is for you! If you knit, crochet, spin, weave, felt, sew or quilt, consider entering the MIWW contest coming up in November. The MIWW contest promotes the beauty, comfort and versatility of wool fabrics/yarns/fibers, encourages personal creativity, recognition of creative skills and development of life skills. Here are the details. The District 3 (Blaine, Broadwater, Cascade, Chouteau, Glacier, Hill, Judith Basin, Lewis...
Mayor Shaud Schwarzbach and Councilman Rich Jesperson were in hand to receive an $21,000 check donation from Northwest Farm Credit services for the neww pool project. This is a mock up of what the new pool will tentativly will look like. Currently on display at the bank....
The community pool fundraising project is in motion, which raises the question of what sort of pool will the community be building? Plans for the pool are based on its placement in the lot near the graveyard on the southern end of the lot. The north side will remain an undeveloped field and will continue to belong to the local schools. The deep end of the pool will either be 10 or 7 feet deep. The depth will ultimately be determined by the total capital raised before the groundbreaking. The shallow end will measure 3.5 feet deep, which is...
At the Memorial day Presentation at the Big Sandy High School Auditorium, the guest speaker was Durl J. Gibbs of the Lewistown area. He is a 95-year-old World War II veteran. Born in 1925 in Idaho, he enlisted in the U.S. Army upon graduation from high school. As a 19-year-old, he was assigned to the 381st Regiment, 96th Infantry Division of the U.S. 10th Army, a division known as the "Deadeyes." On Easter morning, April 1, 1945, his Regiment was part of the assault force against Imperial...
"For everything there is a season"-Ecclesiastes 3;1 All through our lives there are seasons. Happy, sad, challenging, many kinds of seasons. The Methodist Church of Big Sandy is going through such a season. We are in the middle of change, and with this change comes sadness. We are losing our lay-pastor, Laverna McGrew. Laverna will hold her last service with us on June 13. We have come to rely on Laverna each Sunday, and she has faithfully driven each Sunday from Havre to lead our services....
Last week, a young man from the community made the trip to Great Falls to receive treatment for a suspected case of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF). The decision to seek medical help was made after he suffered a handful of symptoms that prompted a trip to the ER and then to the hospital. Fortunately, tests for the condition ultimately came back negative. However, anyone working in grassy or wooded areas can potentially pick up ticks that carry the bacteria responsible for the illness. With tick season in full swing, it is important to know...
New Montguide Available on Codling Moth Management for Apple Tree Owners FFor those who struggling with worms in apples, a new Montguide called Backyard Guide to Codling Moth Management is available from the Chouteau County Extension office. Below are a few paragraphs from the Montguide. Leaving codling moth-infested fruit and debris in the orchard will lead to increased infestations. Keep leaves raked, remove fallen twigs, pick up dropped fruit, and remove infested fruit from trees throughout the season. Appropriate disposal options for this...
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument by joining the Friends of the Missouri Breaks Monument’s Boats in the Breaks canoe and kayak race on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Paddle 20 miles of Montana’s Wild and Scenic Missouri River from Fort Benton to Wood Bottom Recreation Area while supporting the Friends’ efforts to protect and preserve the monument. Kick back and relax after the race at the Boats, Brews and Blues event in historic Fort Benton. This annual event, hosted by our partners at ChoCo Fun,...
State and Local Health Officials Encourage Safe and Healthy Swimming this Summer Spending time outdoors around water and in swimming pools is a great way to stay active and healthy during summer in Montana. The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), along with local health authorities, want to remind Montanans to stay safe while having fun in the water over the coming months, and to be aware of the related health and safety risks. Over the past 10 years, there have been an average of 20 unintentional drowning deaths per year in...
BANNACK – Bannack State Park’s signature event, Bannack Days, will return this year with many familiar activities, displays and re-enactments celebrating Montana’s first territorial capital. Bannack Days are scheduled to happen Saturday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. About 20 miles west of Dillon, Bannack State Park is a National Historic Landmark and the site of Montana’s first major gold discovery in 1862. More than 50 historic buildings line Bannack’s Main Street. During Bannack Days, the...
There is an important public meeting on Wednesday, June 9, at the city hall to discuss the new sewer and water rates. I have been covering this issue for three years attending the city council meetings, and have reported on the process they have taken to get to this point during those three years. There has been ample time to ask questions and discuss with the city council members your concerns. The meeting on Wednesday, June 9, will be another opportunity to express your opinion and ask...
Fundraising efforts to build a new community pool have begun and construction plans and cost estimates are being finalized. The committee to raise the estimated $1.75 million dollars is comprised of members of the community and two city council members, whose objective is to fund the project without having to put the costs on the town's taxpayers. So far, the fund raising effort has pulled in a little over $110,000, primarily from Rotary, 2 foundation gifts, and some local donations. Rich...
It is an exceptional year for Big Sandy to be sending five girls to Girls State this year. In 2020 Madison Terry and Katherine Bold were selected to go due to COVID-19 Girls State was canceled. Montana Girls State is allowing the girls that missed the opportunity last year to advance this year. In addition, three girls from this year's Junior class will be attending the week-long event. Amiya Griffith, Savannah Jerrel, and Tavie Wortman have been selected to participate in the American Legion...
The Montana State University College of Agriculture and Montana Agricultural Experiment Station have announced the dates for their annual agricultural field days, which will return as in-person events after being hosted virtually in 2020. “We are so excited to be bringing back our in-person field days this year,” said Darrin Boss, head of the Department of Research Centers and superintendent of the Northern Agricultural Research Center. “These events are always a highlight for all of us, because they offer one of our best chances to meet with o...
This May 26th, a spring Piano Recital featuring the private students of T. J. Bond, Nona Danreuther, Susie Sant, and Marla Ray was held at the Christ Lutheran Church. There were 21 impressive students: seventeen grade school students and four upperclassmen. The range of experience was fun, from those who just started this year to senior Kathrine Bold with years of lessons and experience. Katherine Bold played “Never Give up on Your Dreams” from memory. Simple songs like “London Bridge” were played by Isaac Goodman and Chopsticks in a duet wi...
Looking forward to being outside with the sunny days we have had and are yet to come? While we all have much to keep us busy outside, we may forget the harm the sun exposure can cause. Whether you are working or recreating, long days in the sun can be a serious health hazard in the form of various skin cancers and other health concerns. Cumulative sun exposure is a major factor in the development of skin cancer. The sun’s rays are more damaging during the summer months and during the midday hours (10 am – 4 pm,) even when it is cloudy. In addit...
6 students at FE Miley Elementary received Kindle readers as prizes for their participation in the Bikes For Books/Kindles for Kids program. Every year 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students participate in the program by reading books and receive tickets to enter a drawing at the end of the year. Mr. Thorton explains the program and how it encourages kids to read more: "The Masons offer their program to encourage the kids to read books. It's nice to have somebody other than the teacher saying that...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Big Sandy resident Colleen Buck just returned from 5 days in Colstrip, Miles City and Sindey as part of REAL Montana (Resource Education and Agriculture Leadership). For Colleen other members of REAL Montana Class IV, these were the sixth and seventh seminars in their ten-seminar educational program. Class IV began in Colstrip where they discussed energy production, legislation, and community successes and challenges. Tours included the Westmoreland coal mine and Rosebud...
On May 20th, F.E. Miley Elementary School put on its annual Open House Extravaganza. Parents and community members were welcomed into the elementary school to see displays and hear presentations put on by students in order to share some of what they have learned during the school year. The Extravaganza was cancelled last year due to the Covid lockdowns, so students, teachers, and parents alike were pleased at the opportunity to resume the tradition. The Kindergarten portion of the open house...
Every 5th and 6th grade student at FE Miley Elementary received a fishing pole last week, compliments of Walleyes Unlimited of Montana, Fresno Chapter. Neil and Bope Kulbeck, along with Charlie Foussard, delivered the fishing poles during classes on Thursday the 20th. Neil explained the reason for the gift of fishing poles: "Our goal is the future of fishing, especially for kids. We normally have a kids' education day for 5th and 6th graders in the spring. Of course, Covid has stopped that....
The class of the 2021 Graduation Ceremony was held on May 23, 2021, at two o'clock at the Big Sandy High School gymnasium. The gym was full, and I heard so many say it was good to get back to the tradition of graduation. Last year only family could attend, and it was outside on the football field. It was a beautiful day, but because of that, the slide show could not be seen. This year the ceremony was like all others before. This graduation felt like a warm sweater, something warm, something...