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As most of you know in Montana Initiative 190 passed by 56%. Chouteau County Deputy Rosijpal told me, “Only the counties that voted yes for recreational Marijuana can sell it.” Hill county and Cascade both voted yes, so it is legal for them to see it recreationally. He reminded me that “Chouteau County can still sell medical marijuana. In Fort Benton, that is the Fat Hippie.” He continued to say, “Technically, there are no dry counties in Montana because anyone in Chouteau can purchase marijuana and bring it into the county.” You must be 21...
Town of Big Sandy Proclamation In Memory of Joanne Kibbee WHEREAS, Joanne Kibbee served as the Town of Big Sandy water clerk beginning in 1967; and WHEREAS, from 1983 until her retirement, Joanne Kibbee served as the Town of Big Sandy Clerk and Treasurer; and WHEREAS, through her commitment to the Town of Big Sandy she worked diligently to improve the community. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Shaud Schwarzbach, do hereby recognize Joanne Kibbee for her positive impact on this community and its...
The MontanaNewspapers.org website features an archive of publications from all over the state going back more than a century. The Mountaineer is one of many newspapers included on the site and is a goldmine for those looking to learn more about our little community. The oldest issue of the paper they have included in their database is from 111 years ago next Wednesday. Out of general interest, I spent some time reading that issue, particularly in light of material I have read about 1911 as an important year in our town’s history. By the end o...
The Montana Actors' Theatre wrapped up its presentation of the musical "Spamalot" over Valentines weekend. My wife and I attended one of the last showings on a date and were blown away by the show they put on. Spamalot is a musical adaptation of the film: "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." For those unfamiliar with the cult classic film, it follows the exploits of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they search for the Holy Grail. In true Monty Python style, it is very silly. The...
Rules of Thumb to Help You Prepare for the Gardening Season Believe it or not, the gardening season will be upon us before we know it. Below are a few gardening facts to help you prepare for the upcoming season. • Soil tests should be taken in the garden every three years. • The best time to collect a soil sample is in the spring after soil thaw. • Fall soil sampling is not recommended because nitrogen in the soil is depleted during the fall and winter seasons. • Do not work soil when it is wet. If the soil sticks to the shovel, wait a few mor...
To open their postseason, the Pioneers would square off against the Thunderbirds of Hays-Lodgepole. The Pioneers were hoping to bounce back from their last game of the regular season, resulting in a loss. In the first quarter of play it would be Junior Kody Strutz who would help the offensive attack putting in 15 points in the first eight minutes of the game by getting good looks inside that would eventually start opening things up for the rest of the Pioneers. After one-quarter of play, Big Sandy would lead 24-7, but the Thunderbirds wouldn’t...
Dave Iver Berg received his angel wings on February 13, 2022, Dave passed surrounded by family members at the Northern Montana Health Care Hospital, Havre, Montana. Dave was the first born to E. Alice (Panchot) and Halvard Berg on January 8, 1935, In Big Sandy, MT. Dave is survived by his soul mate Sandi (Hermes) Finley at the family home in Chinook. He is survived by his children, Linda (Mike) Gantzel, Arizona, Leah (Gary) Echeagary New Mexico, John Berg, Arizona, Alecia (Eric)Brandt, Nevada,...
John Dewey, the American psychologist, educator, and philosopher once said: “Failure is instructive. The person who really thinks learns quite as much from his failures as from his successes.” Dewey’s words represent something far larger and more profound than it seems on the face of it. For years, I had my own version of it: “I’d rather hear what I can do better next time instead of what I did great today, because knowing where to grow is the only way I will improve.” Failure is scary. Falling short, missing the mark, saying the wrong thing...
The Chouteau County Conservation District is pleased to announce the fourth annual Henry Nagamori Scholarship is open to graduating seniors in Chouteau County. The intention of this scholarship is to promote the study of agriculture, natural resources and conservation, and the vocational trades that support it, such as farm and ranch management, diesel mechanics and welding, to name a few. Scholarship information has been sent to Chouteau County high schools to be included in scholarship packets to reach students who would benefit from the...
With the high hopes of moving on, the Lady Pioneers fall just short, losing in a close contest against the Lady Sugarbeeters on Thursday afternoon. The first quarter of play was back and forth, exchanging baskets with high-intensity basketball from both teams. Big Sandy won the first quarter 7-6. The second quarter started a little slow for the Lady Pioneers, letting the Beeters come out with a quick 5-0 run and allowing the momentum to shift in favor of the Sugarbeeters, ending the first half of play 21-14. As the story usually goes, the Lady...
