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Marla Ray and Ann Quinn report that things are progressing at a fast pace regarding the construction of the new library for Big Sandy. Ray and Quinn represent half of a tireless group of women who have worked on what the new library would look like along with fund raising efforts too. The other two Big Sandy women representing the rest of the building committee are Dee Pribyl and Ladene Mangold. "We have established a 'Go Fund Me'." said Ray. "That is a face book page where people can check it...
Don't forget to treat yourself to having a great deal of fun this Saturday night by attending the Rotary Banquet. It all happens at the High School Gym with doors opening at 6pm on Saturday, March 12. "Wish Upon a Star" is the theme of the shindig and organizers say you won't have to wish upon a star to be in line for a great prime rib dinner, prizes galore and a time to share the Big Sandy community with others. Rhonda Works is the president of Rotary in Big Sandy. When asked what projects...
Ben Phillips, the Phillips County sheepman and Charles (Pop) Whitcomb found rich gold deposits up Ruby Gulch, just west of Zortman, Montana. They built a mine and mill and a town for workers to live in called Whitcomb on the side of the steep gulch leading to a pass from one side of the Little Rockies to the other. They made a great deal of money but needed other investors so McNamara and Marlow of Big Sandy invested in the mill and mine and made a lot of money there too long before the turn of the century. McNamara and Marlow knew that the min...
In 2015 the Big Sandy library committee received this letter with a contribution for the new library. “The Mountaineer got permission from the library to run this letter. Imagine the pride that Mrs. Weathers must feel when she hears that her contribution actually went into building a new library for her home town. “Rarely does a person have the chance to make a specific contribution to an establishment and its dedicated staff, which had a major impact on his or her life. The modest check I enclose is long overdue and belated thank you for the l...
The Chouteau County Sheriff's Office is releasing the following information pursuant to MCA 46-23-508 which authorizes agencies to inform the public of a sexual offender's registration in our community. This sexual offender has served the sentence imposed on him by the courts and has advised the Chouteau County Sheriff's Office that he will be living in the location below. He is NOT wanted by police at this time. Offenders Information Offender type: Tier 1, Sexual Offender Name: Justin, TheBoy...
Cropping Q &A in February and March • What is the economic advantage of utilizing Thimet 20-G for wheat stem sawfly control? Trials in Montana have demonstrated a 64-100% reduction in damage measured as stem cutting by larvae. The trials also found that farmers can attain a 5.4 bushel per acre yield recovery for spring wheat and a 6.1 bushel per acre yield recovery for winter wheat. • How safe is Thimet 20-G? Thimet 20-G is fatal if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clo...
On Monday, March 14, 2016 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Memorial Ambulance Building (810 15th St) in Fort Benton, Dr. Marsha A. Goetting, Professor and Extension Family Economic Specialist, will conduct a free presentation on estate planning. Why would one want or need to attend? One fact of life that is very difficult for most to accept is that we are all going to die someday. Something even harder to tackle is planning for what happens to your assets and property upon your death. This topic of discussion is not one that most family members want...
I have a very hard time realizing that stream fishing in the Bear Paw Mountains is open all year long these days. It used to be that the season did not start until around the third weekend in May. A friend was talking to me yesterday and told me that at the old Eagles Campground, which is the first large grove of Box Elder trees coming in to Beaver Creek Park from Havre; the fishing right now is great! It must be great not only there because when I drive through Beaver Creek Park; it is rare not to see a couple of fishermen from Bear Paw Lake...
This week Vicki recommends “ASHLEY BELL”. This is a novel by Dean Koontz. Bibi Blair is a fierce, funny, dauntless young women, whose doctor says she has one year to live. She replies, “We will see!” Her sudden recovery astonishes medical science. An enigmatic woman convinces Bibi that she escaped death so that she can save someone else. Someone named Ashley Bell. But to save her from what, from whom? And who is Ashley Bell? Where is she? Bibi’s obsession with finding Ashley sends her on the run from threats both mystical and worldly,...
In 1945, C.S. Lewis wrote “We live… in a world starved for solitude, silence, and private: and therefore starved for meditation and true friendship.” He goes on to describe how times of reading and reflecting are increasingly replaced by busyness and constant noise. In the same vein, he talks about the increasingly common ownership of home radios, which intrudes on silence. People simply have less quiet time, and with it, less time to reflect and think. There’s always some sort of noise or distraction. If this was true in the 40s, it is cert...
Triangle Communications invites public libraries and nonprofit organizations throughout Triangle’s service area to apply for one or more units (no more than ten per entity) of our retired laptop computer lab. By giving away the laptops, Triangle hopes to increase access to broadband technologies, foster digital literacy and encourage the use of online resources. The lab consists of 20 Dell 15” laptops with power cords purchased in 2009. They have been lightly used for workshops and demonstrations. Laptops come “as is” with no additio...
Q: My sister used to be very active in her church, but now she’s dropped out and says she wants to spend her weekends doing other things. I admit, she doesn’t seem to miss church, but what can I do to encourage her to reconnect? A: People drop out of church for all sorts of reasons (and over the years I suppose I’ve heard them all!). And some are understandable—if a particular church isn’t preaching the Gospel, for example, or has no program for their children. Instead of completely dropping out, however, I always urge them to ask God to gu...
Thanks again to this generous community. We had a successful blood drive. We had 30 people show up with 1 fist time donor. Layton Bahnmiller, thank you so much. More thanks to the Church of God for a delicious lunch of soup, stew, chili, sandwiches, and cookies. Good reason to come give blood. Of course, thank you to Reggie Jappe and Ann Quinn for the help setting up and taking down and everything in between. It takes a whole community to make this happen and it is so worthwhile because of the constant need. Thank you all!...
Allie Ruth Gibbs, 60, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Benefis Healthcare in Great Falls. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2016, at the Big Sandy Community Church of God. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Allie's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at www.hollandbonine.com. Allie was born on October 13, 1955, in Kansas to James...
Twenty folks gathered for games of cards at the Mint Family Room on Sunday, March 6, 2016. After six rounds of play the scores were totaled with the following people taking home the cash: high with 8350 points was Wilma Welty who took home $20.00, and a close second and a prize of $15.00 was earned by Earl Sluggett with 8200 points, third place honors and a $10.00 payback was garnered by Frank Moravec whose final score was 7400 points. Maggie (Cline) Richter had the low score for the day with only 3690 points. Other folks who got their $5.00...
(StatePoint) Prom is a time-honored tradition and a rite of passage for teens. Originally inspired by graduation celebrations and debutante balls, prom today is now an extravagant, defining moment in a teenager’s life, and bears little resemblance to the promenades of the past -- especially when it comes to cost. Going to the prom can put a fairly large dent in one’s wallet. In fact, the average family with a teenager spends nearly a thousand dollars on the dance, according to a recent prom spending survey by Visa. Take a look at the bud...
(StatePoint) Alongside all those delicious sweet treats this Easter, think about surprising your little ones with new books. They make an exciting addition to baskets, and are a fun find on egg hunts. “Books are the perfect gift for young children on any occasion, but in an Easter basket, they can be an extra special surprise,” says Nancy Ellwood, Editorial Director at DK, a publisher of adult and children’s books. For preschoolers, consider these titles, which are nice fits for the spring season. Make Noise Babies love reading with paren...
The F. E. Miley Elementary has been reading their way to success this year! Using the Accelerated Reader program or tracking their reading minutes, the students have been earning points all year to trade in for fun prizes to reward their achievement in reading. The prize list looks like this: 2 points (20 min.)Hitch Your Wagon (Wagon on the Hall Wall) 5 Pts. (50 min.) Ready to Roll (Picture on Wagon) 10 Pts (100 min.) Pencil 15 Pts (150 min.) Glow Stick 25 Pts (250 min.) Lunch with Teacher of...
Some have said that Big Sandy is going to the dogs. If so why not put your dog's picture here. Every week we will feature a Big Sandy dog and the first person who guesses whose dog it is, gets a big drink at The Grocery Store. Good Luck! Last week's dog: The Sipler's dog Sasha Winner: Jenna Leader...
(StatePoint) Tax season can be one of the most, well, taxing times of year, especially for chronic procrastinators who make up about 20 percent of the American public, according to research conducted at DePaul University. Why drag out the stress? Here are some great ways to streamline the process of preparing and filing taxes: Review Forms As you receive your W-2, 1099s and other tax forms, review each document right away to ensure it’s accurate. Then, file these forms in one place so they will be ready for you when you’re ready to file. E-F...
