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Mary Ophus, from Big Sandy, took the first-place honors with this picture of farm life. She took this picture while out on the farm doing chores besides the chicken coop. It was taken last March "during that awful winter." Mary thought it was beautiful day and grabbed her cell phone to capture the light. "I'm not a fan of snow but the sun shining on it was beautiful." She likes taking photographs and takes a number of them. The Mountaineer hopes to see more of her photographs in the future....
The 7th Annual Gun and Ammo Show in Big Sandy will take place on January 25th, 26th, and 27th. The Gun Show will be at the Jerry Martin Memorial Hall. Vance and Jean Butler along with their son Kirkley started the show seven years ago because they thought "it was good for the community, because it gives everyone a chance to get a gun and some ammo." Vance said he, "enjoys visiting with old friends as well." There will be some new vendors this year, because a couple from last year will not be...
The full board was in attendance President Darin Genereux, and board members Brandon Gasvoda, Jerri Roth, Brad Weaver, and Heather Pleninger. Also in attendance Superintendent Kelly Haaland, Big Sandy School Principle Heather Wolrey, Baily Gasvoda Student Body President, Travis Baumann Tech, Melanine Schwarzbach Teachers Representative, Maryetta Engle Big Sandy District Clerk, Layne Taylor Shop Teacher and FFA representative, and Amy Terry 2nd grade teacher. The Student Council Report by Baily Gasvoda said the Christmas Party was a large food...
Calling Class: 1st Place paid out $2,166.00 and went to Eli Hinebaugh, Kody Nystrom, Tanner Pronto, and Garrett Powell killing 14 coyotes. 2nd Place paid out $1,083.00 and went to Duke Darlington, Pete Sura, Paul Sura, and Cory Brothers killing 10 coyotes. 3rd Place paid out $361.00 and went to Wyatt Terry, Casey Terry, and Tyson Ruff killing 8 coyotes. Open Class: 1st Place paid $1,176.00 and went to-Casey Clark, Blaine Judeman, Levi Clark, and Ryan Erickson killing 32 coyotes. 2nd Place paid $...
Judy Hawkins said, "People who live and work in your community donate bits all the time. But people like myself who have moved away aren't able to do that. It is my way of giving back to a community that gave me a great start." She had surgery on her leg on New Year's Eve, that makes three surgeries since May so making quilts gives her a real sense of accomplishment because she's been non-weight baring for nine months. She already has Big Sandy's Library Quilt for 2019 already made. It has nine...
Management Methods for Cows during the Calving Season Managing cows to rebreed as scheduled is an important practice during the calving season. Below are a few good management practices to remember from the Cow-Calf Management Guide Section CL115. • The above-average milking cow will need about 30 pounds of hay per day. • Ration balancing using the animal’s nutrient requirements and the nutrient composition of the feed resource should be used to determine appropriate ration. The Chouteau County Extension office has an excellent ration balan...
Lillian Rose Petr Blazek passed away on January 7, 2019 in Tumwater, Washington. Lillian was born on March 5, 1922 at her family home in the Iliad community southeast of Big Sandy. She was the second of eight children of Frank Petr and Anna Koutensky Petr. In 1934 at age 12, Lillian completed Iliad School through eighth grade. She loved both her classwork and her teachers, and was undeterred by the two and a half-mile walk each direction in harsh Montana winters. In 1936, soon after she had...
The Senior Center will now be CLOSED every Friday. Thursday, January 24 - Chicken Salad Wrap, Chips, and Cinnamon Twist. NO SALAD BAR. Monday January 28 - Tater Tot Casserole, Lima Beans, Lemon Bars, and Bread. Tuesday, January 29 - Hot Prok Sandwiches, Diced Beats, Pea Salad, and Oatmeal Cherry cookies. Wednesday, January 30 - Cream if Chicken over biscuits, peas n carrots, Apple salad, and Pumpkin bars. .Recipe of the Week: Loaded Crack Potatoes Ingredients: cooking spray 1 (32 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed 1 (16 ounce)...
It’s Bingo for the entire family Sunday January 27th. The Christ Lutheran Youth are trying to create a fun family afternoon starting at 1:00. The cards are only 50 cents per card for adults. They can’t charge kids to play, so they are asking adults to attend with their children. There will be snacks and prizes. They are looking for donations from local businesses or individuals to support the activity. Depending on how it is received, and how many people like playing Bingo at least one person said they would like it to be a regular event. It...
Melvin Jones was the founder of Lions Clubs International. "What if these men," Melvin Jones asked, "who are successful because of their drive, intelligence and ambition, were to put their talents to work improving their communities?" Thus, at his invitation, delegates from men's clubs met in Chicago to lay the groundwork for such an organization and June 7, 1917, Lions Clubs International was born. As recognition of outstanding work, a Melvin Jones Fellowship Award may be presented to individua...
“Wrestling is a mentally, strong sport, that taught all four of our boy’s self-discipline.” “It’s a sport that taught my kids how to win, and lose graciously”. These are two quotes from mothers that had their sons in wrestling from when they were in the Little Guy wrestling program all the way through till they graduated high school. In other words, wrestling is worth supporting. There is a high school wrestling mixer here in Big Sandy Thursday 24th at 5 p.m. The mixer will feature wrestlers from CJI, Chinook, Harlem, and Malta. Coach Tucke...
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, deadly gas. This is why it is so dangerous. High concentrations can cause death within just a few minutes of breathing it while lower levels can make you sick. When appliances are properly installed and maintained, they produce only small amounts of carbon monoxide. Anything that disrupts the burning process or results in a shortage of oxygen can increase carbon monoxide production. Wood, coal and charcoal fires always produce carbon monoxide, as do gasoline engines. It is important to check...
Dr. Martin Luther King is one of my heroes! And we need his wisdom these days. He of course is most known for his “I Have a Dream” speech. “I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” But here are a few more quotes by Dr. King “Let no man pull you low enough to hate him.” “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” “People fail to get along because they fear each other; They fear each other b...
The Big Sandy Pioneer girls and boys basketball teams began the second half of the district 9C conference schedule this past weekend. Unfortunately the results remained the same. Friday the girls and boys were in Fort Benton to take on the Longhorns. Big Sandy fell in the girls contest 69-20 and were defeated in the boys game 67-53. Saturday in Chinook the girls lost 44-24 while the boys suffered a 70-39 setback. In Fort Benton junior Lainey Gregory dropped in a pair of three point buckets to...
On January 10th the wrestling team traveled to Fairfield for a wrestling mixer. Connor Schnabel, Dillin Geyer, and Hayden Axtman were 2-0 on the night, Colter Ball and Brock Hanford both got a win each at Fairfield. The team traveled to Choteau the next day January 11th- 12th for the Choteau Classic wrestling tournament. Connor wrestled strong and came away with a 4th place finish. Dillin, Hayden, and Brock got one varsity win and one JV win on Saturday. Colter was able to get to two JV wins on Saturday in Choteau. Last week the wrestlers were...
MFU is pleased to announce registration is open for the 2019 Women’s Conference at Fairmont Hot Springs February 1, starting at 4:00 PM and ending February 3, at 10:00 AM. It is a relaxing & welcoming environment complete with workshops on personal & professional development. The cost is very reasonable for a weekend at Fairmont. Laura Peterson, head of federal government relations for Syngenta, will kick off the event with a talk on Ag Policy and how it relates to her work with Syngenta. MFU Lobbyist Cindy Palmer will provide a legislative u...
