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December 2nd promises to be the best Stroll Day ever in Big Sandy no matter what the weather. There is so much going on that it will take more time than you have to see it all but what you do see should make you all agog and atwitter and certainly all into the Christmas spirit! The Stroll all starts with Santa at the Mint. Have breakfast with your kids and get their pictures taken with Jolly Old Saint Nick and elves he has specially chosen himself to help him pass out goodies to kids of all...
In this land of plenty called the Golden Triangle there is nothing worse than going to bed with an empty belly and yet that happens. However, it does not happen as much as it used to with the advent of the Big Sandy Food Bank which used to be run out of the Methodist Church basement and now is run at the Big Sandy Church of God. According to Pastor Eric Sietsema, there are about fifteen families that have real needs for food and that translates into around 70 people in our community that would not make it through the month without help from...
Don’t miss the Second Annual School Art Show at “The Mountaineer” office December 2, Stroll Day. Big Sandy art teacher Jessie Jaramillo has put together a show of her students work that they have been doing since the first of the year. The work is from K through 12 and is about every subject known in the Big Sandy area. And there is plenty of it. You will see everything from pastels to pencil drawings and many different mediums and subject matter that is just simply all over the place. You will be amazed at how full “The Mountaineer” office wi...
Last week on Thanksgiving day it was in the sixties in many parts of Montana. Strange to say the least because for some time now it has been cold with even snow on the ground when Thanksgiving rolls around. It is the wind, those wonderful Chinook winds that cause the temperatures to go up. Just before Thanksgiving early one morning I was awake and heard the winds start up and noticed that the house was getting very warm. I saw that around 5am the temperature outside was almost 50 and the winds had died down. I was sad because I had hoped to...
Using Straw in Cattle Rations- Frequently asked Questions How much straw can I put in my cow winter ration? It is important to know that straw is a low energy, and low protein feed. It is not as digestible as hay or green feed. Generally, a cow can consume 1.25% of her body weight in straw dry matter (DM). Therefore, a 1400 lb cow could consume 17.5 lbs on a DM basis, or 19.9 lbs on an ‘as-fed’ basis if the straw was 90% DM (17.5/0.9 = 19.9 lbs, this calculation is to adjust for the moisture content of the straw). Near the end of ges...
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and local public agencies are offering food safety tips to help Montanans stay healthy this holiday season. “As we plan for visitors and prepare for festivities, food safety can be the last thing we think about,” said Ed Evanson of the DPHHS Food and Consumer Safety Section. “Being safe while preparing food is easier than people think. Keeping these guidelines in mind will help ensure that you and your family can have a happy and healthy Turkey Day.” Safe Storage • Make sure there is am...
Happy Christmas from the Big Sandy Cultural and Curiosity Center. We had very successful summer arts workshops thanks to Roberta Edwards, Jessica Jaramillo, Dolly Pursley, Carol Smith, Donna Jenkins and Kelly Owen. Soon with funding we’ll be able to install a heating system in the former S&J grocery store so we can finish renovations and operate year round. For years, Big Sandy folks wanted to have a boys and girls club, and with our plans for an after-school program we’ll have our version complete with a research library, more workshops and...
Hill County Electric Cooperative (HCE) is committed to the communities and members that we serve. Recently, the HCE Board approved a donation for four local food banks and 17 local volunteer fire departments. HCE appreciates the services these organizations provide to our members. The local food banks receiving donations are the Chinook Food Pantry, North Havre Community Services, Loaves & Fishes Inc. in Chester, and the Big Sandy Food Bank. The following volunteer fire departments each received a donation: Big Sandy, Box Elder, Chester,...
The Big Sandy Pioneers recently completed a stellar season on the Gridiron. Big Sandy finished second in the Northern C Six Man Football Division and advanced to the second round of the Montana Class C Six Man Football State Playoffs. A big reason for the Pioneer success was the efforts of senior Weston Allderdice and senior Duke Darlington. Both were active on both sides of the ball and provided all the necessary leadership the younger kids needed to rally behind. The Pioneers will certainly...
Two weeks ago our Lady Pioneers traveled to Missoula to watch the Lady Griz take on University of Kentucky and Gonzanga. The team met and visited with the Lady Griz players after one of the games. They were kept busy between the games with practices and workouts....
Wednesday, November 29 FFA District at Judith Gap. Wednesday, November 29 junior high at Gildford, Montana. Friday, December 1 wrestling at Cascade. Breakfast and Lunch menus for the end of November. The December lunch menus were not available at Press Time. Wednesday, November 29 breakfast is peanut butter and jelly, fresh fruit, assorted cereals along the milk and juice Lunch includes a sandwich bar along with assorted soups, salad bar and milk and buns Thursday, November 30 for breakfast is a breakfast burrito, fresh fruit, assorted...
Darlene Hilma "Dee" Hettrick passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 24, 2017 of natural causes. Cremation has taken place, and at Dee's request, no services will be held. Dee's family has suggested that memorial donations be made in her name to the St. Jude Children's Hospital in Helena, or to Bear Paw Hospice in Havre. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Dee's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her...
(StatePoint) Gathering around the hearth this holiday season? While you may be taking time off from work and school to celebrate, don’t take a vacation from practicing basic safety guidelines. Stay safe with the following tips. Safety Devices Before using your fireplace or lighting candles, check all of your home’s life-saving safety devices, including carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms for functionality, and to ensure batteries are still working. You should do this periodically, but especially around a time of year with additional fir...
I think I write this column every year around Christmas time but it means a lot to me so here I go again. I love the Christmas lights that are up all over this time of year. Just look at Big Sandy. Thanks to the Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce and many joyous volunteers, the town just pops at Christmas and is lovely and gives even more meaning to the birth of the Christ Child and all that has meant for so many generations. I think I can remember the first Christmas lights to be strung in Havre. I think they were on the big brick Clack...
Contact the Senior Citizen Cooks at 378-2405. If you need a meal on wheels, contact the Senior Citizen’s center before 10:30am. Meal menus are as follows: Wednesday, November 29 pineapple pepper chicken with veggies, salad and dessert. Thursday, November 30 cabbage rolls, salad, dessert or cheeseburger pie for the Lunch of the Week! Friday, December 1 tomato soup, grilled ham and cheese sandwiches and salsa along with a dessert. Monday, December 4 Shepherd’s Pie with salad and dessert for yet another Lunch of the Week! Tuesday December 5 Bir...
On Thursday, November 16, the Friends of the Library met with librarian Darlene Cline in the meeting room of the Big Sandy library. Main items on the agenda were 1. Christmas Stroll plans finalized, 2. Darlene’s library update. Old Business centered on nailing down our plans for the day of the Christmas Stroll. The library will be open from 9-4, with quilt raffle tickets for sale all that day. The winner will be drawn that afternoon and announced at the Button Drawing for prizes at City Hall that evening. Friends of the Library will be on hand...
Remember that library story hour is every Wednesday at 10:30am. Lego Club is every second and fourth Friday at 11am. This week Darlene has chosen “THE PROVING” by Beverly Lewis. Having left the Amish life for the English world, Amanda Dienner is shocked when she learns that her mother has passed and left her Lancaster County’s most popular Amish Bed and Breakfast. The catch is she has to run it herself for one year, acting as hostess. Amanda accepts the terms but coming home to people she left behind will not be easy. “THE PROVING” is availa...
Q: Every year I tell myself that I’m not going to get caught up in the Christmas shopping crush—but every year I hit the stores as soon as they open the day after Thanksgiving. I’ll probably do the same this year. I know this isn’t a spiritual question, but why can’t I be more self-controlled? A: Although it may not strike you as such, in reality this is a spiritual question—because it deals with everything from the way we use our money, to what we think is really important in life. Jesus said, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will...
In the 5th Century, an Egyptian named Arenius set out to live a holy life by abandoning the community he lived in and living in the desert as a monk. After several years of living in the wilderness, he visited the city of Alexandria, where he spent time wandering through the markets and bazaars. A Christian in Alexandria asked him why he spent so much time wandering through the shops if he had renounced possessions and worldly comforts. He responded that he was filled with joy at the sight of so many things that he didn’t need. Arenius had l...
