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By Robert Lucke Whoa partners and sashay yourselves down to the new Big Sandy Library on April 11 to celebrate with an open house from 2 to 5 on that day. If you have not had a chance to view this beautiful addition to our main street, now is a good time to do it and be served refreshments at the same time. Head librarian Stephanie Overbay said that the open house is a great time to visit the new library but it is open and perfect for all sorts of activities during the week as well. There are...
On April 11, 2017 at 7:00 PM the Big Sandy Board of Trustees will meet to make a final decision whether or not to run a special bond election for the purpose of building a new swimming pool. The potential of this project has been a joint effort between the Town of Big Sandy and Big Sandy schools. There have been many public meetings over the course of the past year soliciting input from the community and the time has come for the trustees to make a final decision. Below is the information on how a $2,300,000 bond would affect taxpayers in our...
Included in this week's "Mountaineer" is a story about bears coming out of hibernation. We front paged this story for two reasons. First, it has a dandy picture of some grizzly bears coming out of hibernation that we wanted to share with you. But even more important there are many grizzlies especially, who are denning up along the Front Range and some even out on the prairie so those of us who live along rivers that have their sources in those areas should be on the lookout for grizzly bears in...
By Robert Lucke Everyone going to Glacier National Park wants to see a grizzly bear or at least a moose or an elk. But few people know about the rare abundance of harlequin ducks that can be seen in the early spring on upper McDonald Creek from about the Lake McDonald Falls to Avalanche campground. These amazing small ducks get their name harlequin because they are brightly spotted and look for all the world like they are dressed in a clown costume. The Glacier National Park colony of...
Chouteau County is in Excellent Condition for Soil Moisture The Chouteau County Soil Moisture Survey was started by Judee Wargo in 1993 to assist farmers with determining recropping potential on cereal grain stubble. After 24 years, the Chouteau County Extension Office continues to compile data for determining recropping potential and providing the state drought committee with soil moisture information. Testing for soil moisture took place in Chouteau County on March 23th for locations south of the Missouri River and March 24th for locations...
Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks is seeking public comment on a draft management plan for the Fresno Reservoir Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The comment period will run from March 29, 2017 through April 27, 2017. The Fresno Reservoir WMA is located in Hill County just upstream of Fresno Reservoir. The WMA is on Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) property, but is managed by FWP under a joint management agreement between FWP and BOR. The management plan identifies the objectives for wildlife habitat, weed management, infrastructure, and public...
Canning Class—Meals in a Jar, First Christian Church, 1201 Main St, Fort Benton. We will begin at 5:30 pm. Join us for an evening of hands-on learning and fun. You will experience making two recipes and additional meals in a jar recipe options will be available for tasting. The basics of pressure canning and safe food handling will be covered and you will receive research-based recipes and resources to take home. If you have been afraid of pressure canning, this class is a great opportunity! Or, even if you have a lot of experience pressure c...
Big Sandy is an amazing place! While most small towns in this area are retrenching and drying up, Big Sandy is making progress to become larger and have more amenities that will attract even more people to call this home. Think about the new library on Main Street. The Bakery that the Stiles family made out of an old and unused building, the remodeling of the Mint, the great school system, our own grocery store. Big Sandy Activities and maybe most important of all for a small and isolated town, a medical center with a care center combined with...
Catherine A. (Carter) Dielman, 72, passed away due to natural causes on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Northern Montana Care Center. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Big Sandy United Methodist Church with Pastor Sharon Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in the Big Sandy Cemetery. Cathy’s family has suggested memorial donations to Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23453, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has...
Ronald Murray Upham, 94, passed away March 26, 2017 due to natural causes. Ron's services will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 as follows: viewing from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Community Bible Church; his burial at 1:00 p.m., at the Big Sandy Cemetery, and his funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m., at the Community Bible Church with Pastors Joe Jordan and Graham Nicolson officiating. Memorials in Ron's name may be made to Community Bible Church, 1600 Main Street, Fort Benton, MT 59442,...
Anitra Arlene (Craft) Willson, 75, passed away on March 25, 2017 due to natural causes. Her funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2017 at the Ag Center with Pastor Kit Miller officiating. Memorials in Anitra's honor may be made to the Dedman Foundation, 2400 High Street, Fort Benton, MT 59442; Gift of Life, 1101 26th Street S., P.O. Box 7008, Great Falls, MT 59406; or to the donor's choice. Benton Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit...
Betty E. Silvan, 82, passed away Peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, due to natural causes on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Big Sandy Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the Big Sandy United Methodist Church with Pastor Sharon Robertson officiating. Burial followed at the Big Sandy Cemetery. Betty’s family has suggested memorial donations be made to the Big Sandy Senior Citizens’ Center, the Big Sandy Medical Center, the Big Sandy United Methodist Church, or the charity of the donor’s choic...
Q: My husband just dumped me for another woman, and I am crushed. I don’t see how I can carry on, I feel so worthless and helpless. How could anyone be so heartless, abandoning not only me but our two children? Please pray for us. A: God gave marriage to us, and one reason He opposes divorce is because He knows the deep hurt it causes those who have been betrayed by their spouse’s unfaithfulness. The Bible says, “The man who hates and divorces his wife… does violence to the one he should protect” (Malachi 2:16). Your feelings are understan...
I have a stationary bike in my living room. It serves several purposes. Sometimes it is a coat rack. At other times, it is a fun way to burn off a little energy, though admittedly these times are rare. Usually, the stationary bike is there for the purpose of improving me. I ride it to make me healthier and fitter. Ideally, this means that in the long run, I will likely be happier as a result of using it, but the immediate effect of working out on the bike isn’t my happiness. Happiness is a byproduct of the work I put in. The stationary bike e...
(StatePoint) For homeowners looking to create a more inviting outdoor living space, it all starts with a beautiful lawn. But without the right routines and tools, achieving and maintaining a top-quality yard can be time consuming. One of the best ways to save time and get the lawn you want is to invest in better lawn care tools. Now is a great time to take stock of the tools in your garage. “If you’re spending more time than you’d like maintaining your lawn, you might consider some key equipment upgrades,” says Jamie Briggs, product manager at...
