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If you have not been in the Mint on Main Street in Big Sandy, go in and be prepared for the "Wow" factor. It isn't that there is a new floor and that the famous rocks that line the bar are again in place or that there is new paint throughout. It is more than that. It is a look that the Mint did not ever have before. For instance one of the owners, Marie Jappe says that most people who look back in the kitchen think there are all new appliances. Not true she said. It is just that with a new coat...
By Brad Moore When the legislature meets every two years it can be a stressful time for schools. During the session there are several decisions made that effect schools from changes in the laws to changes in our budgets. The previous two legislative sessions have been beneficial to schools as we have seen increases in our budgets as well as increased flexibility for trustees in utilizing the funds. We knew going into the 2017 session was going to be tighter on the financial end. If you followed the major newspapers early in the session you...
On February 21, the MSU Extension Chouteau County office will be moved to the green steel building located next to the Chouteau County Courthouse. The original Extension office located in the Courthouse basement will be filled by Judge Susan Spencer from Chouteau County Justice of the Peace. Winter Tree Watering Winter watering is next to useless when the soil is frozen or soil temperatures are below 40 to 45 F. Plants can’t absorb much water in winter, and they need less of it. It is better to water in spring, when the buds really begin to s...
The Montana Association of Clerks and Recorders is again sponsoring a $1,000 scholarship for a graduating senior who will be attending an in state school. Applications will be accepted until March 17, 2017. Application forms are available at the Clerk and Recorder’s Office at the Courthouse in Fort Benton or from the Guidance Counselors at the Big Sandy, Fort Benton, Geraldine, and Highwood High Schools. Application forms must be received by Clerk and Recorder Lana Claassen by March 17, 2017. Applications from Chouteau County will be judged b...
Edward Leo Nygard died peacefully on January 21, 2017, at the Juneau Pioneer Home. He was 89. Ed was born on June 6, 1927, in Big Sandy, Montana, to Julius and Irma (Tuomi) Nygard. He was the eldest of four children. Ed grew up in Big Sandy on the family homestead, working the family commercial coal mine. He graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1945. He graduated in 1949 from the University of Montana (Go Grizz) with a degree in forestry. Ed joined the United States Army on September 28,... Full story
Sitting here looking at a blank page of the computer, I realize that I have no meanderings left in me this week. When that happens, sometimes if I just start out, something clicks in me and there is something to write about. I thought about writing about the outrage of daylight savings time but although it is just around the corner, maybe I will save that for a column closer to the dastardly event itself. Then there is wind chill factor. That is always a good topic for winter and sort of fits right in with Montana weather. It is close to fifty...
Contact Senior Citizen Cooks at 378-2405. Menus for the coming week are as follows: Wednesday, February 22 chicken and dumplings with a dinner roll, salad and dessert for the Lunch of the Week! Thursday, February 23 meatloaf, mashed potatoes, veggies, salad and dessert. Friday, February 24 fish tacos, chips and dessert. Monday, February 27 Selmer’s chicken, potato salad, veggies and dessert. Tuesday, February 28 French dips, macaroni salad, fruit and dessert. Donna said that this recipe for Super Duper Chocolate Cookies is Loren’s fav...
For a few years after the death of his wife and mother, Theodore Roosevelt ran a cattle ranch on North Dakota. Early in his venture, another rancher tried to strong arm the future president from his land, going so far as sending a hired gunman and his gang to the homestead in an attempt at intimidation. Theodore wasn’t home at the time and the thugs left after issuing a warning that they would murder him next time they saw him. When Teddy heard about the visit, he rode directly to the gunman’s home, knocked on his door, and when the man ans...
The Big Sandy Pioneers girls and boys basketball teams concluded their 2016-17 basketball seasons this past week at the District 9C Tournament in Havre. The teams, both under the direction of head coach Ronny Simpson played hard throughout the season and continued to do so at the District Tournament. The girls entered as the No. 8 seed and opened the tournament with a first round contest against the top seeded Box Elder Bears. The Bears depth showed as they took a 57-16 win over Big Sandy...
Thursday, February 23 National Guard Optical Course in Gym. Parent permit slips are required for students to participate. Friday, February 24 junior high wrestling at Fort Benton starting at 4pm. Monday, February 27 Mid Term Monday, February 27 Adult Education Spanish Class in high school history room from 7 to 8pm. Tuesday, February 28 junior and senior job shadowing in Great Falls, Montana. Wednesday, March 1 Spring testing begins. See the school website for all details concerning that testing. Breakfast and lunch menus for the coming week...
See Page 8 of this weeks Big Sandy Mountaineer for more information....
