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A 65th Wedding Anniversary Celebration of interest to many in the local community was celebrated on June 30th 2024, at Grimshaw, Alberta, Canada, when Paul and Frances Bogner reached this special milestone. They were married on June 1, 1959, at Big Sandy, Montana, in the old St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, by Father Patrick Devlin. Paul is the son of Cornelius and Mary Bogner, formerly of Fort Benton, where Paul graduated from Fort Benton High School in 1953. Frances is the daughter of...
This weekend, I was again reminded of the value of a person's life at a funeral and realized I must express what made it so incredible. First, Don Heikkila was an incredible man. Second, his family was incredible-one in a million-and third, his staff were incredible as well. What makes for an incredible life? Don Heikkilla was born with Cerebral Palsy and Mental Retardation, so his life was not easy. He was always required to use a wheelchair. At the age of twelve, he was moved into an...
I have recently thought a lot about my past and where I grew up. It was a lot like it is here, in Big Sandy. I love small towns, but I know not everyone does. Seeing how many people live in small towns made me curious. Some of this research comes from the internet, so take it for what it’s worth, like that old commercial used to say, “If it’s on the internet, it must be true, right?!” Well, we all know that’s not necessarily true. Did you know that according to the internet, Big Sandy is not a “small town”? Because of its population, i...
It’s so interesting to listen to people talk about where they live. Sometimes they mention their neighbors or friends as the reason they love it here. Sometimes it’s the weather that makes them smile. People who have lived in larger populated areas say they love the slower pace of life. People are more nice. They smile and say hello. Our town pulls together when one of our own is hurt. It’s understood that we are in this together. Everybody seems to know everybody’s business, but we’re glad when the chips are down. When something affects one of...
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10th Homemade Chicken Casserole with Garden Salad and Fruit plus drinks FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11th VETERANS DAY!!! Short Program with Music, Prayer, and Pledge VETERANS DAY SPECIAL SPONSORED BY AGRI-PRAIRIE INSURANCE VETERANS MEALS ARE FREE EVERYONE ELSE - $12 Ham, candied yams, salad, green bean casserole and a variety of pies Cherry, Pumpkin and more MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14th Creamy Cheesy Broccoli Soup with BLT on Grilled Parmesan Garlic Bread Pumpkin chocolate Cake plus drinks TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 15th BBQ beef on a hoagie bun, b...
Tara Smith who writes Table Talks on Facebook grew up in Ekalaka, Montana on her family ranch (established in 1908). After high school she went to college at Montana State University in Bozeman, where she got a bachelor’s of science in math education. Tara then went to teach high school math at Hulett, WY for three years. During that time she also got a master’s degree in math education. In 2017, her dad suddenly and unexpectedly died. Tara was eight months pregnant with their first child. In the span of six weeks, her dad passed away, she qui...
Last week, I spent some time reading the earliest issue of the Mountaineer that is included in the online database of newspapers. I recounted a few of the articles for context on just how old the paper was before diving into the front page editorials opining on the future of the town. One of the articles I touched on was about the Heiberg family arriving in Big Sandy from Grand Island, Nebraska to homestead west of town. Friday evening, I got a call from Jay Warrall. He spotted the Heiberg name...
No Menu Avaiable at Press time! Recipe of the week: Poor Man’s Stroganoff Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles 1 pound ground beef 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning (such as Cavender’s®) salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 (16 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms 1 pint sour cream Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes; drain. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat...
The Montana State University Pesticide Education Program is offering a training in Fort Benton to assist farm applicators in safely managing pests with phosphine fumigants. Some common examples of products containing aluminum or magnesium phosphide include Fumi-cel, Fumitoxin, Magtoxin, Phostoxin, and Weevil-cide. The fumigant training session is offered on March 24th in Fort Benton at the Ag Center located at 1205 20th street. Four private or commercial applicator credits will be available. The session begins at 8:00 a.m. with fumigant...
Wednesday, January 26- Baked Chicken, Paresan Noodles, veggies, salad, and dessert. Thursday, January 27- Taco Salad and Chocolate cake. Friday, January, 28- Chicken Noodle Soup and Cornship salad. Monday, January 31- Creamy Penne with chicken, broccoli with cheese, and fruit. Tuesday, February 1- Chicken Alfredo with broccoli, garlic toast, slad, and Peach Cobbler. Recipe of the week: -Gourmet Mushroom Risotto Ingredients 6 cups chicken broth, divided 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 pound white...
Wednesday, January 19- Baked Potato Bar and Dessert. Thursday, January 20- Cheeseburgers, baked means and Brownies. Friday, January, 21- Clam Chowder, Green salad, and desserrt. Monday, January 24- Chicken Shawarma, chips, and dessert. Tuesday, January 25- Pork Roast, potatoes, veggie, and salad. Recipe of the week: -Cloud Bread with Italian Herbs Ingredients 2 eggs, separated ¼ teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened 2 teaspoons Italian herb blend 1 pinch salt Directions Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C)....
Wednesday, January 12- Pork Roast wiht mashed potatoes, veggies, Jello, and doughnuts. Thursday, January 13- Meatloaf, corn, baked potoates, Broccoli/Cauliflower salald, and Birthday cake. Friday, January, 14- Hot Pastrami sandwich, fries, and essert. Monday, January 17- Fish burger with lettuce, toamto, coleslaw, and pudding. Tuesday, January 18- Chicken & waffels, fruit and juice. Recipe of the week: -Fashioned Hamburger Stew Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, diced 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and dice...
Wednesday, January 5- BBQ Pulled Pork sandwaich, Fried Zucchini, and coleslaw. Thursday, January 6- Beef Roast, Fried potaotes, squah, Jello, and Dessert. Friday, January, 7- Chili with cornbread, and dessert. Monday, JAnuary 10- Chicken Fajitas, chips, and dessert. Tuesday, January 11- Beef Stew, roll, pasta salad, and dessert. Recipe of the week: Creamy Chicken Florentine Pasta Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 3 cups shredded cooked chicken 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup minced f...
Thursday, December 23- French Dip Sandwiches, French fries, and Peach Cobbler. Friday, December 24- CLOSED Monday, December 27- Dorito Chicken casserole, veggies, fruit, and pudding. Tuesday, December 28- Polish & Sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, veggies, Pea slad, and dessert. Wednesday, December 29- Chef Salad and brownies. Recipe of the week: Favorite Old Fashioned Gingerbread Ingredients ½ cup white sugar ½ cup butter 1 egg 1 cup molasses 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger...
Thursday, December 16- Crab Sandwich, chips, and Apple Crisp. Friday, December 17- $10.00- Christmas Dinner, Black Forest Ham, Hash Brow bake, Green Bean Cassreole, Fruit, salad, and Jello salad. Monday, December 20- Chicken breast sandwich with lettuce and tomato, cheese, onion, Macaroni salad, and dessert. Tuesday, December 21- Beef Stroganoff, Green beans, and Frog Eye salad. Wednesday, December 22- Chicken Stir Fry, Coleslaw and dessert. Recipe of the week: Pecan Pie BarsIngredients 3 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup white sugar ½ teaspoon salt...
Thursday, December 9- Hot Roast Beef sandwiches, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies, salad, and dessert. Friday, December 10- Chili & Cinnamon rolls. Monday, December 13- Hardy Beefy Casserole, Cucumber Onion salad, and dessert. Tuesday, December 14- Biscuits & Sausage gravy, Scrabbled eggs, fruit, and juice. Wednesday, December 15- Oven baked chicken, potato, Broccoli/Cauliflower salad, and Gingerbread Cake. Recipe of the week: Cranberry Cookies Ingredients 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup butter ¼ cup white sugar ¾ cup brow...
Thursday, December 2- Liver & Onions, Scalloped potatoes, veggies, Green Salad, and dessert. Friday, December 3- Taco Soup, roll and dessert. teh rest of the menu was not ready at Press time. Recipe of the week: Cookie Butter Cookies Ingredients ¾ cup butter, softened ¾ cup brown sugar ¾ cup white sugar ½ cup cookie butter ½ cup peanut butter 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 egg ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1/3 cup white sugar Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with pa...
Thursday, November 25- CLOSED Monday, November 29- Goulash, veggies, garlic Toast, and fruit. Tuesday, November, 30- Apple Bacon Pork Roast, Fried potatoes, veggies, and dessert. Wednesday, December 1- Bourbon Chicken over rice, veggies, fruit with cottage cheese. Recipe of the week: Green Bean Casserole Ingredients • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans, drained • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup • 1 (6 ounce) can French fried onions • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pla...
Thursday, November 18- BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich, veggies, coleslawand dessert. Friday, November 19- Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings. Monday, November 22- Pizza casserole and Snicker Salad. Tuesday, November, 23- Cicken Fryied Steak, mashed potatoes, with gravy, corn on the cob, fruit, and Birthday cake. Wednesday, November 24- Tomato soup, and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. Recipe of the week: Mini Croissant Crust Pecan PiesIngredients Pie Filling: ¼ cup unsalted butter 1 cup light brown sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 2 teaspoons kosher...
Thursday, November 11- Veteran’s Day $10.00 Roast Beef, carrots, green salad, Jell-o salad, and dessert. Friday, November 12- Veggie Soup, Tuna sandwich, and dessert. Monday, November 15- Crunchy Chicken casserole, veggie, carrot salad, and dessert. Tuesday, NOvember, 16- Beef-n-Tater casserole, veggies, and cookie salad. Wednesday, November 17- Blueberry pancakes, eggs, sausage, and fruit. Recipe of the week: Beef Stroganoff Sauce with Meatballs Ingredients ½ teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed 1 pound ground sirloin 3 tablespoons Wo...
New and exciting things are happening at Big Sandy Senior Center! Big Sandy Senior Center has started new activities. If you haven’t been to the senior center in a while, we have a whole calendar of activities we are offering; bingo, trivia, arts and crafts, and more to come. These activities aren’t just for well-seasoned persons, but fun for the whole family! Do you enjoy the high school games but can’t make the out-of-town games? No need to worry! If it’s available to stream, the senior center will be airing all the out-of-town games at the...
Menu Thursday, October 28 - HAwaiian Pizza and fruit.Friday,October 29- Bake Potato Bar with all the fixings and dessert. Rest of the Menu not available at press time!! Recipe of the week: Almond, Apple Cinnamon Scones Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons shortening, chilled 2 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped 1 egg, lightly beaten ½ cup plain yogurt 1 tablespoon milk 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract 1 tablespoon milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 table...
Menu Thursday, October 21 - Sub Sandwich, chips, and cookies. Friday,October 22- Beef Stew and Cornbread. Monday, October, 25- Pancakes, bacon, eggs, fruit, and juice. Tuesday, October26-Pasta Beef bake, veggies, Broccoli Cauliflower salad, and dessert. Wednesday, October 27- Crab salad sandwich and Broccoli Cheese soup. Recipe of the week: Ultimate Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Ingredients 1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 2 teaspoons chili powder, divided 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin, divid...
Menu Thursday, October 14 - Sweet -n- Sour Pork over rice, Bean salad, roll, and dessert. Friday,October 15- Pork enchiladas, cottage cheese, and salad. Monday, October, 18- Cold Roast beef sandwich, lettuce, tomato, and Potato soup. Tuesday, October19-Sausage stir fry, salad, and dessert. Wednesday, October 20- Lasagna, green beans, cucumber onion slald, Garlic toast, and dessert. Recipe of the week: Amazing Apple Bread Ingredients 2 eggs 2 cups white sugar ½ cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups apples, peeled and diced 2 cups...
Menu Thursday, October 7 - Sloppy Joe’s, veggies and fruit salad. Friday,October 8- Cranberry Turkey sandwiches, on Cranberry Walnut bread, chips, and pudding. Monday, October, 11- Chicken Pot Pie and dessert. Tuesday, October 12-Beef-n-Bean Burrito, fried Rice, coleslaw, and dessert. Wednesday, October 13- Club sandwiches, fries, and Peach Crisp. Recipe of the week: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons brown sugar 4 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour 5 tabl...
