On the front page of the Helena Independent Record today is an article about the young men from Capital High school, led by a world-class educator Jim Weber, who dedicated last semesters’ work to the Big Hearts program. They have built three truckloads of rustic furniture, made from reclaimed hardwood pallets, and donated these items … Continued
Montana City, Montana. Ten women completed an intensive weekend course designed to provide them the knowledge and skills to select an appropriate handgun and manage it safely, competently and with confidence. Developed at the request of and with the assistance of Montana Outfitters and Guides Association (MOGA) Education Institute, the first part of the course … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Steve Daines today recognized Jim Weber, a welding and machining teacher at Capital High School in Helena, Montana. Under Mr. Weber’s leadership his class recently made 15 machined fly rods to donate to the Big Hearts Under the Big Sky program. Big Hearts Under the … Continued
By TOM KUGLIN, Independent Record Glancing back over his shoulder at 15 gleaming fly rods, Capital High senior Kreston Stevens told the crowd assembled in the machining shop Tuesday evening that he and the five other rod builders had learned more than just job skills. “We’ve been part of some really great, amazing projects, but … Continued
Best Western Plus Gran Tree Inn Bozeman, MT 59715 January 9-11, 2014 Helena, Mont.— Montana Outfitters and Guides Association (MOGA) announced today that both Lt Governor Walsh and Congressman Steve Daines have agreed to speak at the 2014 MOGA Winter Convention. Lt Gov. Walsh will speak at the Friday lunch and Congressman Daines at the … Continued
Two Marines from two eras who share one tragic common bond — the loss of limbs in battle — forged a lifelong friendship in the mountains of the Paradise Valley last week. They met through the kindness of strangers under a new program created by the 2013 Legislature, through which people can donate a hunting … Continued
By Michael Stafford, Philipsburg Mail. “When he got down to the elk, that was the cool part,” said Barnhart explaining that by running his hand over the body of the animal he finally realized how large the animal was, “he got really excited.” Trey Ward, the 13-year-old hunter who was successful in his hunt is … Continued
A Memorial Fund honoring Megan Shoal was established today with the blessings of her family. Proceeds of the Memorial will support Big Hearts under the Big Sky; a nationally recognized charitable partnership program that provides families of military service men and women, children who face the challenge of a life-threatening illness, and women who are … Continued
Derek Hinz, Huntley Montana, was drawn as this year’s winner of the 2012 Honda Foreman ES Four Wheeler donated to MOGA by Montana Honda and Marine in Billings. Derek purchased his winning ticket while attending the annual Big Hearts under the Big Sky Banquet held in Billings April 20, 2013, the same evening the winning … Continued