Week of July 9, 2025
Week of July 9, 2025
One of my favorite people, Doris Gullickson, is still rocking life. Her resilience and determination are truly inspiring. Despite the challenges, she's found a way to continue her work outside, even in a wheelchair. Doris's love for the outdoors and her positive spirit are unwavering. She's a testament to the fact that with the right support, anything is possible. Doris received a track wheelchair for the summer. Cutting Fences Foundation is a 501c (3) nonprofit organization serving farmers,...
I hope that someone will continue the paper, but the chances are slim. You can do it no matter what your ability. There's a former editor in town who will help, and I will also, but it needs to be someone who believes in the purpose of the Mountaineer and its importance to Big Sandy. Please step up. Yes, I did initially say the last month would be June, but I had forgotten about Homecoming at the time, so I will now retire in September. My goal for the Mountaineer was five years, and it's been...
As my retirement approaches quickly, I want to write a series of articles about the people in our community who are invaluable. I decided to introduce the pastors of our community first. Erik Sietsema, currently serving as the pastor of the Big Sandy Community Church of God, has been a guiding light for many in our community. Erik said, "I became a Christian. I committed to follow Jesus for the rest of my life when I was maybe 15." He wasn't sure of the age. "It's hard to remember, it's a long...
On Thursday, the 17th, Corey Kop, owner of Spruce and Steel Music in Havre, Montana, will host a concert and fundraiser for Chris Myer's Rock School. Chris told me Corey has a nice little music store. "He's been doing a backyard concert series, and this one will help support Rock School." Chris said, "I think Nathan and I are both going to play a little bit, and Cory is going to play. I might have the other three Shiver Brains kids play some acoustic stuff because it's in the backyard." Corey...
This league consists of teams from Geraldine, Winifred, Highwood, Stanford, Denton, Hobson and Harlowton. They offer 3 age groups Tee ball (4-6 year olds), Peewee (7-9 year olds) Little League (10-13 year olds). We fielded teams in Peewee and Little League. This was a big step as Big Sandy has played baseball independently for many years. By joining the Triangle League our players got to play in many more games including an end of season tournament. The Peewee team had 13 players and was...
Its that time of year again, the Big Sandy Senior Citizens Board has set the time for the Senior Citizens Center annual meeting. The meeting is open to the public and anyone interested in the activities and events of the Senior Citizens Center is encouraged to attend. The meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at the Senior Citizens Center. As a reminder the Senior Citizens Center has a membership dues of $10.00 per year per person. The dues are paid on a yearly basis, which runs from July 1 to June 30. The...
The Belt Performing Arts Center has released the lineup for their summer festival concert, as well as the schedule of concerts for the fall season. Beltstock is a great local outing for locals looking for a family friendly day out. This year’s 5th annual Beltstock festival is Saturday, August 23rd from 5 to 11 PM, featuring a lineup of family friendly music. The event is a fundraiser to support the Beltstock Performing Arts Center music season. I attended and reviewed Beltstock a previous year with my family and would heartily recommend the...
I found the following definition for freedom. “Freedom, at its core, is the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrances. It often encompasses both individual liberty and collective rights, and can be understood as the absence of constraints or the ability to make choices without undue restrictions. Ultimately, freedom allows individuals to pursue their own paths, express their beliefs, and shape their destinies.” Our rights are found in the Bill of Rights. “These include freedom of religion, speech, press,...
Helen Cornelius "Connie" Green, 95, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025. Cremation has taken place, and a service is not scheduled at this time. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Connie was born April 3, 1930, in Helena, Montana, the eldest of three children born to Clifford John and Louise Kessler McNamara. She attended schools in Big Sandy, Montana and San Rafael, California graduating in 1948. She went on to attend Scripps College in Claremont,...
