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Leslie Gregory, who is the lady in charge at the Big Sandy Swimming Pool, said that the pool is up and running and, as usual, there are a few changes from last season. "Our hours are different this year," Leslie said. "Hours are 12 to 2, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 for open swimming seven days a week. 8 to 9 am five days a week is adult swimming as is 6 to 7pm five days a week." Gregory said there are eleven life guards from the Big Sandy area. Many people have commented this is a great place for summer...
Looking on line, "The Mountaineer" came across a story entitled fifteen places in Montana you must see before you die. We decided to include the list for our readers to see how many of those places they have actually been to or are planning on seeing. But, then there is the real list of places that are little known or seen for what they are but they are places in Montana that if you don't want to miss. Don't wait until you are ready to croak. See at least some of them this summer. But first the...
This is the eighth year former Big Sandy High School graduate Ellaraine Lockie has provided the English students at BSHS the opportunity to participate in the Walter Gerson Poetry Contest. Each year Ellaraine Lockie judges students’ poetry, makes comments about the poems and awards students for their excellent poetry and participation. This year is no exception. There are several cash prizes and several honorable mentions. Two teachers at Big Sandy high school have been involved in the poetry contest. Lauren Clampitt handled the Gerson poems f...
By Robert Lucke Mayor Steve Stiles announced that the City Council and the School Board will have a joint meeting, June 29 at the high school computer room to discuss the prospect of a new swimming pool for Big Sandy. The Public is invited to share input. Regarding the last City Council meeting on June 8, there were three visitors and Deputy Hale although he did not give a report. After the Pledge was recited and the last minutes were approved, there were no public comments. As to the new water project, discussion centered around what package m...
Whether you are working or recreating, long days in the sun can be a serious health hazard in the form of various skin cancers and other health concerns. Cumulative sun exposure is a major factor in the development of skin cancer. The sun’s rays are more damaging during the summer months and during the midday hours (10 am – 4 pm,) even when it is cloudy. In addition, exposure is increased when around bright surfaces such as sand, water, snow and concrete and at higher altitudes. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can res...
Tis the season for thunder and lightning rolling out of the mountains and onto the prairie. Farmers always hope that those thunder and lightning storms will come with no hail. Everyone hopes those storms will come with no funnel clouds. Last week I got to thinking about thunder and lightning storms I have been involved with or heard about. Some are just plain wonderful. Others lead to great tragedies and as a result are nightmares from hell. I was reading the Media Report last week from the Chouteau County Sheriff’s office. The report said t...
Joyce Hagen (Paliga) Powell, 86, of Libby passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at the Libby Care Center of natural causes. She was born November 4, 1929 in Zurich, MT to John and Audrey (Schwenke) Hagen. She resided and attended grade school in Zurich. In 1942, she moved with her family to Big Sandy, MT where she entered high school, graduating with the Class of 1947. Joyce enjoyed band and sports activities in high school. In February, 1948, she moved to Great Falls, MT when she married Nicholas...
The Old Testament tells the account of the lives of a pair of brothers: Jacob and Esau. Jacob, the younger brother, steals his brother’s birthright and flees the country to go into hiding. From that point forward, we see Jacob live through a difficult series of circumstances and challenges, eventually fathering 12 children, whose descendants become the Jewish people. The difficulties he faced were ridiculous; his life was downright difficult. Later in the Scriptures, God says that he loves Jacob, but he hates Esau. This rather extreme s...
Q: I admit we never paid much attention to the television programs and films our children watched, but I’m beginning to wonder if we made a mistake. I guess we thought they’d learn how they ought to live by watching us, but now I’m not so sure. Have we missed something? A: Raising our children is one of the most important responsibilities God gives us, and neglecting it or leaving it to others can be disastrous. The Bible says, “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it” (Proverbs 22:6)....
The Variety Show held June 12, 2016, as a fundraiser for the new library was a big success, bringing in $1500 from the generous crowd. The program was filled with wonderful home-town talent of all ages. Those featured at the piano were Ann Quinn and Marla Ray, Dakota Terry, Audrey Sipler, and Judy (Bush) Pleskac, who wowed the audience with her original arrangement of "America, the Beautiful." Vocal solos or ensembles included Charley and Stephanie Overbay, Bridgette (Quinn) Long, Larry...
Over sixty years ago, a Scripture scholar was asked by a parent "How would you explain the Bible to children?" The Scripture scholar only knew how to teach adults, so she approached Maria Montessori for help. Out of this grew the Montessori religious formation program "Catechesis of the Good Shepherd" (CGS) for children 3 to 12 years of age, used by catechists throughout the world, including Canada, the United States, Europe, South America, Africa, Australia and Mexico. Three formation leaders,...
Field days coming up near Loma and Turner MSU Northern Agricultural Research Center (NARC) and MSU Extension will be hosting two field days near Loma and Turner, Montana on Monday, July, 11. The Loma field day will begin at 9:00 a.m. north of Loma near the Terry Mckeever farm at 2088 Houston road. The Turner field day will begin at 5:00 p.m. near the Max Cederberg farm north of Turner. A barbeque hosted by CHS Big Sky will follow the Turner field day. Dr. Luther Talbert (MSU agronomist/spring wheat breeder) will educate producers about spring...
The Big Sandy Barracudas took 35 swimmers to the Chinook meet this past weekend. They placed 4th over all as a team out of 14 teams. Bringing home high point honors for the Barracudas was Dillin Geyer, who chalked up wins in the 50 M free, 50 M fly and 50 M back. Brady Pleninger remains undefeated in the 100 M Backstroke and the 13/14-year-old boys relay teams also remain perfect, scoring wins in the free and medley relays. Swimming for the first time for the Barracudas were Jaesun and James...
