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Big Sandy's Chili Feed/Homecoming took place last Friday, September 30th, though Big Sandy Schools began a week early with their traditional Spirit Week activities. Spirit Week typically includes various days for the students to wear costumes or themed outfits to school. At FE Miley Elementary School, this year saw the return of a newer tradition: the building of class floats for the parade across town. This is the second year of float building, and it is quickly becoming a favorite amongst the...
Special meals will be served at the Big Sandy Senior Center during the Big Sandy Medical Guild Rummage Sale. Ribs will be served on Thursday, and Spaghetti will be served on Friday. Both will cost $12.00. Carla Courtnage is the new Big Sandy Senior Center Board of Directors member. She was appointed when Karen Baumann resigned. Brenda Darlington, the President, also asked the Mountaineer to inform the public about what was happening at the Big Sandy Senior Center. They could participate in the...
Lawn and Garden advice for October and November Managing horticultural landscapes and house plants in November is important for healthy production during the growing season. Below are a few recommendations for Chouteau County gardeners. • Apply protective mulches to perennial beds. • Use a humidifier to maintain humidity for houseplants. • Prune out dead limbs of woody ornamentals. • Do not fertilize or transplant anything after Columbus Day. • Continue to water landscape plantings (trees, shrubs, and perennials) until the soil freezes....
One request the public has made of the Mountaineer is to have more Ob-Ed articles, which means “opposition to the editorial” page, in other words, more political articles. Consider this your invitation. However, please keep the following in mind. I have the “Freedom of the press, the right to publish and disseminate information, thoughts, and opinions without restraint or censorship as guaranteed under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.” “First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohib...
Dear Community of Big Sandy, I wish to inform you that I am resigning as a provider at the Big sandy Medical Center. My last day will be October 28th, 2022. This was not an easy decision; however, I will remain in the medical field but choosing to specialize. I feel confident that your healthcare needs will be placed in the caring hands of my colleagues. I appreciate your confidence in allowing me to provide your health care needs. Thank you for letting me be a part of you and your family’s lives. I have sincerely enjoyed serving you. Please l...
Born – October 3, 1935, Big Sandy, MT Died – September 24, 2022, Lynnwood, WA Georgia was born on October 3, 1935 in Big Sandy, Montana. She was the youngest of 3 children born to Beatrice and George Schlack. Georgia graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1952. After graduating, she left Big Sandy to attend college at Northern Montana State University in Havre, Montana. Georgia married Calvin Reichelt on September 15, 1957 at the Methodist church in Big Sandy, Montana. In 1959, they moved to...
Nearly 20 years ago, I started working at a children’s home in Indiana. It was an impatient mental health facility for kids. One of the people I met in new staff orientation was a fellow named Mark. He had been working at the home for over 30 years and was spectacular at his job. The day I met him, I decided I wanted to learn to work with kids as well as he did. He was a behavior specialist at the on-campus school and did all sorts of campus support work in the evenings. At every opportunity, I watched him do his job, asked him questions, l...
Volleyball had a huge week of games by first traveling to Chinook and losing in three, 15-25, 25-27, 18-25. Team Stats: Digs: 65, Assists: 14, Kills: 20, Blocks: 3, and Aces: 3 Individual Stats: Digs: 12 - Eva Yeadon and Jai Baumann, Assists: 14 - Jai Baumann, Kills: 6 - Angie Sant, Blocks: 1 -Angie Sant, Eva Yeadon, Keira Galbavy, and Aces: 2 - Eva Wagoner. Big Sandy played Centerville during the Chili Feed weekend. They lost to Centerville in five hard-fought matches. Everyone close 19-25,...
It didn't take long for the Pioneers to build a lead against Box Elder on Friday night. The Big Sandy football team put up 40 points in the first quarter. Braydon Cline threw for five scores and ran for another. Lane Demontiney hauled in three touchdown passes during the rout of the Box Elder Bears as well as a punt return. The Bears lone score came towards the end of the third quarter on an 18 yard catch and run. Senior Tannin Baumann also cashed in on two rushing touchdowns for the Pioneers...
