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I was able to talk to Jason Gardiner, CEO of Kart Kleen Technologies, last week about the development of a mobile disinfecting unit that would allow students to clean their personal belongings before they entered the school. Along with company operations director, Jason Gardiner, Joe O’Bresley had their unit scientifically tested by Bill Holbein, a microbiology professor at the University of Montana. Ultraviolet rays at a specific wavelength, not found in sunlight, kills microorganisms, viruses, and bacteria at a 99.9% kill rate. Jason said, ...
For the past five years, Big Sandy's first grade students have been taught by the energetic and cheerful Mrs. Katie Hanson. Mrs. Hanson was born and raised here in Big Sandy. She cites a long term relationship and deep familiarity with the community as two of the major reasons she loves teaching here so much. When asked her feelings about teaching in Big Sandy, she describes it with one word: "Awesome." Her reason is that our town is "...a tight knit group. Everyone focuses on the kids. It's...
Since I moved to Big Sandy, I have always called the road that runs through the middle of downtown "Main Street." I have heard quite a few other people refer to it by the same name. It wasn't until I had been here for a few years that I learned that the road that ran through the middle of town is actually named "Johannes Street." I have never heard a good explanation as to who the road is named after. It was one of many roads in Big Sandy that bears the names of folks I haven't heard of anywhere...
This week, the Pioneer Volleyball team hits the road, playing Hays-Lodgepole on Thursday evening (date change from the original schedule) and CJI on Saturday. As of press time, no spectators are allowed at Hays, though you can watch the volleyball action on the NFHS network. Your only opportunity to watch the Pioneers in person this week is in Chester. CJI is welcoming spectators, but asks that you sign up prior to the game. Please check the Big Sandy High School web site or the Big Sandy Schools Facebook page for a link to sign up. You can...
The following information was prepared by Kevin Wanner (MSU Extension Entomologist). Emerging winter wheat can be particularly vulnerable to damage by grasshoppers. The larger adult stage grasshoppers are more difficult to control and can move into emerging winter wheat fields from surrounding grassy areas. Treatment thresholds for emerging winter wheat are lower, 3-7 per square yard within the field, or 11-20 per square yard around the margin probably requires treatment. Border treatments applied as insecticidal sprays or seed treatments are...
Dear friends and neighbors, I have placed an ad in the Mountaineer promoting what I have called an “America Rally” in Big Sandy on Friday evening, September 18th. Let me explain my rationale. First, the public health restrictions imposed by the pandemic has caused our usual civic and patriotic gatherings to be canceled. Memorial Day observances were canceled. July 4th observances were more private and quiet. The fall Chile Feed event was called off by the fire department. Many of us are just itching to get together with neighbors, observing saf...
Importance of Vaccination for Influenza 2020 By Dr. Ann Rudinger (Editor’s note- Dr. Rudinger is the wife of Ed Blazek, Class of BSHS ’72) With all the attention given to COVID-19, it is easy to overlook a basic health care step- the annual FLU SHOT. I have heard many people express reluctance to get a shot, saying, “It will give me the flu”, or “I got the flu after the last one”, or “Someone I know got very ill after getting it”. I thought I would share a few basic flu shot facts. -Every year, 20-50 MILLION people get the flu in this country...
“Wealth should be like a light coat on a cool day. It should bring us comfort while we have it, but it can throw off at any moment without worry.” I read this line years ago in school, but I can’t find the name of the speaker. At the time, it inspired me enough to remember the gist of it for years. It was easy to be inspired by it at the time because I didn’t have much money. The idea that money, comfort, and possessions should bring comfort, but not be something that we depend on for survival is easy when we don’t have much of any of those...
Martha May Pleninger, 89, passed away due to natural causes on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Benefis Medical Center in Great Falls. Cremation has taken place, and graveside memorial services and a community fellowship reception will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at the Big Sandy Cemetery. Martha’s family has suggested memorial donations be made in her name to the Big Sandy Medical Center or the Big Sandy Historical Society. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit M...
FRIDAY FOOD PRESERVATION 101 Finding your freezer stuffed and no room to put your fresh seasonal produce to enjoy this winter? Canning may be your answer. Canning does require some specific steps to ensure a safe, shelf-stable product. Montana State University Extension is offering a series of basic food preservation classes online. The sessions will be held live on Fridays from 9:30 – 10:30 am. Topics include, water bath canning, pressure canning, freezing, sausage making, dehydration vs traditional drying and pickling. On September 25, I w...
Menu Thursday,September 17 - Beef-n- Bean Burritos, Fried rice, and dessert. Friday, September 18- Pulled Pork nachos, and dessert. Monday, September 21 - Hawiian Chicken, Fried potaotes, veggie, Bacon Ranch salad, and Bread Pudding. Tuesday,September 22 - Sweet -n- Sour Pork over Rice, veggies, salad, and dessert. Wednesday, September 23- BBQ Chicken sandwich, veggie, coleslaw, and Apple Crisp. Gooey Butter Cake Ingredients 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix ½ cup butter, melted 2 large eggs eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (8 ounce)...
Two weeks after it started, the Big Sandy Pioneers football regular season is halfway done. In yet another 2020 oddity, the home slate is two-thirds complete following Friday’s 68-13 romp over Bear Paw country rival Box Elder. Fourteen days after the season kicked off, Big Sandy improved to 3-0 and faces two of its last three scheduled contests on the road before a likely fourth consecutive trip to the state playoffs. The Pioneers’ dominance against their guests from just 10 miles north became evident from the opening drive. Brady Ple...
There’s no night like Parent Night to pick up a win. Upon recognizing the support of their folks, the Big Sandy varsity and junior varsity volleyball squads each swept visiting Box Elder Thursday night. The victory is the first on the season for the varsity girls after a harrowing start against the division’s top contenders. Senior Amiya Griffith led the Pioneers with 7 kills and underclassmen Caydence Pleninger and Malaysia Baumann each served up 4 aces in a 25-19, 25-9, 25-17 varsity victory. “That was pretty exciting for Malaysia becau...
