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On October 3rd, the Big Sandy CSI, the committee that organizes the Christmas Stroll, met to discuss the planning of the 2022 stroll. There was some concern in the air as the day approached, because new volunteers and helpers were needed to pull off the mammoth event. Previously, The Mountaineer published an S.O.S. (Save Our Stroll) article dealing with the potential for the decades-long town tradition may be in danger of coming to an end. The meeting drew 14 attendees, quite an increase over...
The school staff in Big Sandy featured a lot of new faces for the 2022 school year. One new face is actually returning to us after several years away. Jessie Jaramillo, who is teaching art at the high school this year, taught in Big Sandy from 2016 to 2018. She moved back to Helena, where her family lives, and tried to land a teaching job in their school districts. She has been substitute teaching for the last few years, before returning to our little community. Jessie is very close with her...
The article below is a portion of an article written by Peter Kolb (MSU Extension Forester). The article is available in full at the Chouteau County Extension office or on the website. The article explains the natural phenomenon of fall needle drop, insect management, and proper watering techniques for pine and spruce trees. Every fall a lot of concern arises when conifers such as pines, spruces and firs start to drop their older needle cohorts in preparation for winter. This is essentially an energy conservation mechanism for surviving the...
Are you looking to try canning at home but it seems overwhelming or are you unsure how to do it safely? Join us for a free “Essentials of Canning” demonstration on Thursday, October 13 at the Big Sandy Library from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Topics will include equipment, safe canning methods for different foods, resources, recipes and an overview of how to can. Home canning has changed significantly since it was introduced over 180 years ago which is why it is important to use up-to-date safe canning guidelines which have been scientifically teste...
John Donne, the English poet-scholar, wrote: “No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main…” The poem goes on to explain that every man lives a life dependent on those around him. He needs others to thrive and survive from day to day. At the face of it, this is a true statement. We need each other for various aspects of our lives. On every level of our lives, we require some connection to those around us for food, supply, support, encouragement, etc. While researching a passage from the writi...
Coach McKenney said, "We had a massive win against Fort Benton on Thursday night. It was extra special, since it was our last home game of the season and Senior Night. This is the first time we've beat Fort Benton, so it was super thrilling. I am beyond proud of my team for getting the job done in 4 sets!" The scores were : 25-23, 16-25, 25-20, 25-23. Impressive Team Stats: Digs: 76, Assists: 23, Kills: 35, Blocks: 5, and Aces: 8 Individual Leaders: Digs: 15 - Jai Baumann, Assists: 19 - Jai...
