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The much anticipated event of the week was the spectacle of a total solar eclipse that was to sweep across North America Monday, traversing 15 states, from Texas to Maine, and although Montana was not in the path of totality, excitement still filled the air, especially in the elementary classes of Cascade Public Schools. The early morning looked promising, with lots of sun, as students in these classes learned about eclipses and about safety in watching them. According to reports, the eclipse...
Congrats to Class of 2024 Senior Caiden Sekuterski on committing to continue his athletic career as a Griz! Caiden has signed to run track for the University of Montana, competing in the horizontal jumps. Caiden is a four year letter winner, four time state-qualifier, two time state champion and has racked up 6 state medals ahead of his senior season for the Badgers. He has broken multiple records during his career and has a couple more he's shooting for this season. As a sophomore he was...
Great turnout at the Sacred Heart Women's Craft Show at Wedsworth Hall Saturday. Local ladies, as well as some from the surrounding communities brought their quality wares, transforming the Hall into a colorful mall, with something for everyone. The chili wasn't bad either....
Maybe it’s my age showing but I’m becoming increasingly frustrated with the inability of tech companies to stop making it difficult to use software from other companies seamlessly. They go out of their way to make it hard to use the other service even though everyone I know uses a variety of products from Google, Microsoft, etc. Trying to remember how to go from one to the other along with the correct sign-in credentials causes extravagant use of cuss words from all around the globe. Tech com...
Americans will soon lose their freedom unless people of faith stand against evil sweeping the nation, according to best-selling author Eric Metaxas. This prophetic warning was given at the Foothills Community Christian School annual Spring Banquet at the Heritage Inn on April 2. "Wickedness has increased," Metaxas told the 600-plus audience. "God is asking: 'Now will you stand up?'" "God is calling us to arise in this hour" to join Him in this battle of good vs. evil, Metaxas said. "Will you sta...
Donald "Big Don" Heikkila was born to Henry and Anna Marie Heikkila on February 12, 1954 and passed away from complications from RSV on March 25, 2024 at the age of 70. Donnie and his twin sister are the oldest of 8 children. He grew up in Ulm, Montana until the age of 12. After that, he lived in group homes in Boulder, Polson, and Ronan. He moved to Big Sandy in 2000 and has lived at the Big Sandy Activities Group Home since then. His life at the group home was surrounded by more than just...
I imagine that many who read these articles would call themselves “Christian”. But I am not so naive as to think everyone who reads them would be, as Jesus says, “born-again”. There are many religious souls who feel they are right with God, when in fact they are not. So many strive for “victory”, over finances, sinful habits, work situations, etc. We think our striving and efforts will give us “victory” in the spiritual realm because it works in the physical realm. But with God, victory usually comes after we have been defeated. What...
Always a hit, the Home and Garden Show and Sale was in full swing April 5th-7th at the Montana Expo Park in Great Falls. The show offered "the finest array of products, services, and ideas to elevate your living spaces to new heights of comfort, style and functionality". There were industry experts on hand with opportunities to gather tips and tricks from seasoned professionals....
One of Montana’s great agricultural crops that is often overlooked yet continues to be grown, in appreciation for its nutritional values, in humans and in animals, is Alfalfa. Discovery of its value to Agriculture and human nutrition is ongoing and revolutionary as each decade is written in the history of Big Sky. As diverse and complex as the geography of Montana is, the underlying soil supporting the landscape and life of the State is equally complex. In addition to seeing climate change a...
State health officials are raising awareness about the health risks associated with raising backyard birds. Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) epidemiologist Rachel Hinnenkamp said that while raising backyard birds has become an increasingly popular activity in the state, there are health risks to be aware of. She said live poultry can carry germs such as Salmonella and Campylobacter, which can cause humans to get sick with symptoms including diarrhea, stomach pain, fever, and sometimes vomiting. “Healthy poultry, i...
And a kazoo to you too. Remember an instrument that produces a-buzzing sound when played and consists of a small metal or plastic tube with a side hole covered by a thin membrane? Bet many have tried to play one. It was a real humdinger! A kazoo is a handheld, novelty instrument usually made of tin or plastic. It creates a-buzzing sound when played. The tone quality of a kazoo is determined by the quality of the membrane or resonator. You don’t’ blow into a kazoo to create the desired sound; you have to hum into it. A popular anecdote sug...
