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Many children or young adults believe that the internet is a great place to find opportunities such as modeling. But, they won’t know what is a genuine offer and what is phony. A girl may think that somebody thinks she is gorgeous, and they may tell her that they are going to make her a big star…famous! Little does she know that if she goes through with agreeing to meet and audition, she may never live a normal life again… On the other hand, this is the reality: she may not become the big star she thought she was going to be. She could end u...
The date has been set for the 2023 Harvest Festival! This is the third annual event hosted by the PCW (Parish Council of Women) from the Catholic Church in Big Sandy. PCW hosts Harvest Festival as their only fundraiser of the year. They use the money raised for scholarships to graduating seniors, maintenance and improvements to the church, funeral services, and other services throughout the community. From its inception, Harvest Fest was designed as a multi-purpose event. To raise funds for the...
F.E. Miley Elementary school has a new 2nd grade teacher for the 23-24 school year. Bonnie Bauer came to Big Sandy from Great Falls with 9 years of classroom experience under her belt, including several years in Great Falls schools and 6 years in Sydney, Montana. Bonnie has lived in Montana since 2007, when her family moved to Great Falls. She attended High School there, but went on to explain that the majority of her childhood was spent moving around the country. "I kind of grew up all over....
The Belt Performing Arts Center held its 3rd Annual “Beltstock” concert over the past weekend. The family friendly concert ran from 4 to 10 PM and featured three highly entertaining musical acts. The event is a fundraiser for the Belt Performing Arts Center. I attended with my wife, daughter, and one of my daughter’s friends and would heartily recommend adding the 4th annual Beltstock to your plans for next summer. Casey Dawson, who is the treasurer for the Belt Theater Board, spoke with me about the event and the theater. “This is our main fu...
Nine 4-H and FFA Youth Meet Excellence Criteria for Livestock Carcass Quality The 2023 Chouteau County 4-H and FFA livestock carcass contest took place at Pioneer Meats in Big Timber. A total of 81 Chouteau County animals were evaluated for carcass quality by Mark King from MSU Extension Sweet Grass County. The purpose of the carcass contest is to teach youth how to correctly select, feed and finish livestock based on carcass data. If carcass criteria are met, youth can be confident they are producing a quality product that is safe, nutritious...
The Big Sandy Medical Center has seen many changes over the last few years. From the transition to a Critical Access Hospital, adding an electronic health record system, the coming and going of providers and staff, remodeling projects, the opening of the Wellness Center, and the future opening of the Rural Health Clinic building. All of these changes are overseen by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is a team of five community members, who volunteer their time to ensure operations at the facility are in the best interest of the...
In the realm of career choices, individuals often find themselves at a crossroads, torn between pursuing a job that offers enjoyment and one that promises a higher income. While job satisfaction and fulfillment are undoubtedly crucial, this essay argues that income holds greater importance in a job than enjoyment. Financial stability and the ability to meet one's needs and aspirations are indispensable for a fulfilling life. Furthermore, a higher income can lead to enhanced opportunities, personal growth, and a more secure future. Firstly, inco...
By Zoe Merrill It is always difficult to write an article about an event that happens every year and The Fall Kickoff is now a tradition. I looked for something new to write about and there just wasn't anything, but as I waited for the long food lines to dwindle I enjoyed just watching our community come together to visit and laugh. The children running on the football field playing catch with a football. Dan Schrock, Big Sandy Superintendent, was wearing a red apron and grilling hamburgers...
The Elevating Grains Bakery will be opening for business Monday, August 28th. Going forward they will be open Monday to Friday at 6:30 AM. Their operating hours will be subject to daily traffic patterns and experimentation to see what works best. The bakery will primarily offer coffee drinks, with a more limited supply of baked goods. Emily LePinnet, who owns and operates that bakery, explained the new approach to the business. “I’ll continue doing some baking throughout the week to fill custom orders for people. We’re gonna see how that goes....
4-H and FFA members from across Chouteau County had a very busy and successful 2023 Chouteau County Fair held August 16 – 20, 2023. The following is a list of the award recipients and sponsors at the 2023 Chouteau County 4-H and FFA Fair. We would like to recognize and thank our generous sponsors of these awards. Top Project – Leadership – Lance Rutledge – Sponsored by: Kelly and Kristie Rutledge Top Project – Foods & Nutrition – Ella Vrtis – Sponsored by: Helen Richter Top Project – Env...
September Horticulture Management Managing horticultural landscapes in September is essential to healthy production during the growing season. Below are a few recommendations for Chouteau County gardeners. • The average first frost is September 15 (Carter), September 18 (Kenilworth and Highwood), September 20 (Big Sandy), September 25 (Fort Benton) and September 28 in (Geraldine). All fruit and vegetables should be harvested before temperatures drop below 40° to 50°F. • Ripen tomatoes in a paper bag along with an apple, or hang the entir...
During the training for Big Sandy School Board Trustees, there was a handout given to them on how the education burden has increased over the years. I thought what he presented was interesting. So I’m taking this information directly from a handout out “The Ever Increasing Burden of the America’s Public Schools.” Which was taken from a book by Jamie Vollmer Copyright 2012 “From 1900-1010, the new responsibilities were related to student health. We added: Lessons in Basic Hygiene, Courses on Nutrition, Immunizations, and Screening for Vision, H...
As always, the summer months seem to fly by and this year is no different. Harvest is in full swing and our children are already back in school. Soon loud cheers will echo across football fields and volleyball courts. What a great time of the year! And what a great time at Big Sandy Medical Center! In just a few short weeks, we will have a brand-new kitchen with ample food storage space and food prep areas. Korb construction has been working continuously, despite shipping delays, to keep this project moving. The addition is complete and now...
Two important opportunities for Big Sandy residents are going on for Big Sandy on Saturday, August 26th the first is the 4-Man Golf Scramble for the Big Sandy Barracuda Swim Team Fundraiser. There are Pin Prizes, a Hole-In-One Contest Sponsored by Taylor's Automax It's a 9 AM Shotgun Start a Beaver Creek Golf Course in Havre Montana. Put together a team Beaver Creek Golf Course Havre Montana. The registration Fee of $400 includes green fees and lunch. To Registration Contact Jolin Sunchild...
With the start of the 2023-2024 school year, several new faces will be visible at Big Sandy Schools. One new face will be familiar to locals. Linda Finke will be taking on special education at the High School and returning to school herself to earn her Masters in Special Education. Linda filled in as Amy Terry's full time teacher's assistant last year, when the teacher shortage resulted in our school only having one Special Education teacher. This year, Linda will be earning credentials and...
For a couple of weeks in April, an abandoned dog, likely a German Shepherd/Yellow Labrador mix, caught the attention of the Big Sandy community. The puppy spent his days walking up and down the highway, chasing mini vans and pickups looking for its owner. More than a few locals put out food for him and spent time trying to lure the puppy away from the highway. The Big Sandy Needs and Yard Sale Facebook pages were active with discussion of near captures and locals offering to take in the puppy...
September Horticulture Management Managing horticultural landscapes in September is essential to healthy production during the growing season. Below are a few recommendations for Chouteau County gardeners. • The average first frost is September 15 (Carter), September 18 (Kenilworth and Highwood), September 20 (Big Sandy), September 25 (Fort Benton) and September 28 in (Geraldine). All fruit and vegetables should be harvested before temperatures drop below 40° to 50°F. • Ripen tomatoes in a paper bag along with an apple, or hang the entir...
(Big Sandy, Mont.) – U.S. Senator Jon Tester today announced he recently secured $4,938,000 in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant funding for the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to improve access to clean drinking water across the state. The funding secured by Tester comes from the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Government Funding Bill. Tester was the only member of Montana’s congressional delegation to support the funding. “As a third generation Montana farmer, I know firsthand just how important clean water is to the growt...
August 8, 2023, marked our one-year, re-opening anniversary. Many things have happened, and much more is still to come. Big Sandy senior center board and staff would like to thank all our community members who have donated money, time, groceries, and other supplies. We would also like to take this time to thank Rotary for our newly painted dining area along with the 3 community members who donated funds to help decorate. Throughout the 22-23 year we have incorporated a few new things. On the 2nd Monday of each month, we will be celebrating...
The Board of Trustees held their regular meeting and Budget Meeting on August 15th. The meeting itself was a three-hour meeting with multiple important subjects to discuss and act upon. Everyone present was impressed that two high school students expressed their concern that there would not be a bus route to pick them up. They were concerned that their education would be diminished if they could not attend Big Sandy Highschool. They asked the board to find a driver so they could attend school....
The town of Big Sandy held its normal City Council meeting on August 10, 2023. There were no Sheriff Deputies present to report to the council. It was noted that 406 is not responding with the results of the soil testing done early this year. Leslie Gregory asked permission for the pool to remain open for lap swimming for an additional week. She also reported the pool will need improvements next year and she will make a list and present it to the council. Rich Jesperson mentioned he thought the...
Over the past few months, The Mountaineer has heard reports of unusually large numbers of toads turning up on farms in the prairie west of town. Those who have shared information with us have joked that the unusual phenomena resembles one of the plagues in the book of Exodus. I began looking into the matter, thinking it might be an interesting bit of local ecological news, and learned that a similar population spike took place in town a little over a decade ago. Digging into the last century of...
Lisa Sipler has been a major part of developing the soul of the Big Sandy Medical Center. Last week when I interviewed Darlene Cline I asked her who she was inspired by and she told me Lisa Sipler. We all need inspiration and Lisa Sipler can inspire anyone. I told Lisa, "You have a passion for your job. You love your job." She smiled and said, "I do love my job!" Her joy is contagious because other employees who work at the medical center have mentioned it to me. She creates an atmosphere where...
Top Yielding Winter Wheat Varieties for Chouteau County MSU Agricultural Research Centers have one test plot for winter wheat in Chouteau County which is managed by MSU Northern Agricultural Research Center (NARC) north of Loma. A special thanks to Peggy Lamb (NARC agronomist) for establishing and maintaining the Chouteau County test plot. The Extension office would also like to thank the McKeever family for donating the use of their land for MSU research. NARC (Loma area) top three yielding winter wheat varieties (10-year average yield) from...
Girls on Shred comes to Big Sandy again. Kim Peterson teaches first and second grade in Missoula. And has been skating for more than 30 years. After interviewing her at Big Sandy's Skate Park, I looked her up on the internet and discovered she's a powerful name in the skateboarding world of Montana. "Girls on Shred is a nonprofit organization centered around empowering girls. But when we come to the smaller communities the guys are welcome too! We started as a gathering for girls to snowboard...
