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The youth group trick-or-treat food drive that took place last weekend was a smashing success, with over 800 items collected. Terry Grant, who ran the food bank side of the event, remarked: "I had no idea this food drive was going to gather the quantity of food it did. The youth group leaders and youth of the two churches did a fantastic job in making this happen, especially at this time of the year. It's community support like this that makes it possible to continue providing food to our...
It is once again that time of year when we take time to be thankful for what we have. This year instead of having just one day, one week, where we have an "attitude of gratitude," we will be talking about what we can be thankful for in November. At Thanksgiving time, when we are asked and go around the table saying what we are thankful for, we will say the same things. We are grateful for our families and friends. We are thankful for our home. Some are even thankful for their jobs. My first...
While watching my oldest play on the Jr High School Basketball team this year, I noticed the young man who was coaching the team. At first, I thought he was one of the High School students who was coaching as a learning experience. I caught up with Rhett Simonton, who is not in high school, but says he is often asked if he is. The 21-year old young man has been coaching in Big Sandy for two years. Rhett explained how he arrived in our community: "I graduated from Malta in 2018. And pretty much,...
Montana State University Extension will host a free, annual cropping seminar series January 9-13 in Great Falls, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Shelby, Chester, Havre, Fort Benton, and Stanford. Speakers will cover cereal grain varieties, pea and lentil management, soil fertility management and estate planning. Cereal grain varieties update will be presented by Dr. Jed Eberly from MSU Central Agricultural Research Center, Peggy Lamb from MSU Northern Agricultural Research Center and Wyatt Medina from Western Triangle Agriculture Research Center....
The run/walk provides everyone, of all ages, the opportunity to get outside and exercise. It is designed to be a fun event for friends, families and neighbors. We had runners, walkers, bike riders and kids in strollers! If the wind would have cooperated, the day would have been perfect! We really appreciated all who participated and also everyone who helped! Winner of the 5K was Nate Gregoire from Havre with a time of 23:23. The kids winner of the 5K was Jesse Valdez of Box Elder. Cain Ray won...
James Garfield, who was the 20th president of the United States, is only remembered for one thing. He was shot by an assassin in July of 1881. In an interesting twist, he did not die until two and a half months later. The length of time between his being shot and actually dying is due largely to the efforts of Doctor Willard Bliss. Dr. Bliss was a disgraced physician, who became something of an expert in ballistic trauma as a result of his service as a surgeon during the Civil War. He was called in by a member of Garfield’s cabinet after the p...
What's "The Tea"? It is the 411, the lowdown, the news, the happenings... it's the latest here at Big Sandy Medical Center. It has been a while since you've seen regular updates about everything going on at BSMC. So much has been changing, it's time that we keep you in the loop again. People have always been the heart of BSMC, so you're invited to Tea, right here, with all the latest information about our hometown Medical Center. Look out for "The Tea at BSMC" regularly in the Mountaineer....
HELENA – Montana Farmers Union recently recognized several Montana youths for their dedication to agriculture and MFU education programs. The youth, along with several MFU members and Locals, were recognized during MFU's 107th Annual Convention held in Helena earlier this month. Receiving the highest youth honor through MFU of becoming a Torchbearer were Shania Van Spyk of Great Falls, Natasia Van Spyk from Great Falls, Robert Jack Anderson of Great Falls, Tyson Harper of Billings, and Ella Padg...
The Big Sandy Pioneers made quick work of the Savage Warriors on Friday night. Braydon Cline found Kody Strutz on a 50 yard bomb to set the Pioneers up in the redzone. Lane Demotiney would cash in on a short touchdown Pass from Cline to finish off the opening drive. Ty Terry added two to the score with a completed kick to put the Pioneers up 8-0. Savage found some success on their opening drive until Lane Demontiney intercepted a pass that overflew the intended receiver. Big Sandy drove down...
"We finished the District Tournament in 4th Place. I am beyond excited that we made it to the Divisional Tournament!! Our conference was so competitive all year long. Every match was unpredictable, which was very exciting to watch! I am just glad we were able to finish and buy our ticket to Divisionals. I could not be more proud of my girls," Coach Brittany McKenney said. It was fun to watch her, too, during Districts! Coach McKenney gave the team the skills they needed to be competitive. Big...
