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 By Zoe Merrill    News    November 29, 2023 

Food Bank receives community support through FE Miley Elementary and First Bank of Montana

Kindergarten teacher Samantha Weaver wrote, "The holiday time of year is upon us. Our elementary school is again partnering with our local Food Bank to put together Christmas gift boxes. Last year,...

 
 By Zoe Merrill    News    November 22, 2023

Christmas Stroll: Shop local this Christmas

Shopping will be more challenging this year because everything costs more! Yes, you can get things cheaper at Walmart or by ordering gifts online, but buying local will help the entire community this Christmas. Local storefronts have a lot to offer....

 
 By Zoe Merrill    News    November 22, 2023

Finding the inspiration for Chirstmas

I needed inspiration this year, and Heather Dilworth and her mother, Lori Schiller, gave me just that. I can hear people now; it's not even Thanksgiving! But this year, I need to celebrate early....

 
 By Zoe Merrill    News    November 15, 2023

Big Sandy Christmas Stroll-Yes it's almost here

The Big Sandy Christmas Stroll will be here on December 2. "Christmas Candy Land" is the theme of the event. It's a lot of work to put on this event, and it's more fun if the community members get...

 
 By Zoe Merrill    News    November 15, 2023

The Mayor would like town support at city council meetings

Shaud Schwarzbach is tired of being Mayor. He knows town people want the council to act, but “they won’t attend the meetings. I want their input!” Being on the city council is stressful. They need your support by being involved. There are...

 
 By Zoe Merrill    News    November 15, 2023

Michael Wright practices gratitude

I have a love/hate relationship with Facebook, and in November, I work on finding articles for the Mountaineer that celebrate giving thanks. I found Michael Wright's Facebook page. Michael Wright move...

 
 By Zoe Merrill    News    November 8, 2023

Difficult Memories for a Vet

I visited with a Veteran this past weekend about what Veterans Day means to him. He shared about his time in service and his experiences, and he also shared a story about his time deployed to another...

 

Thoughts with Zoe

What’s the use of owning my own newspaper if you can’t write what’s important to me? I just recently spent a weekend with my brother and sisters at the family cabin at The Pines Recreation area on Fort Peck Lake (ok, it’s really a...

 
 By Zoe Merrill    News    November 1, 2023

The Grocery Store continues to support Big Sandy

November is the month I try to write about what to be thankful for. We have a great little Grocery store that never stops giving, and I wanted to talk to you about it. In most cases, they have what...

 
 By Zoe Merrill    News    November 1, 2023

Thinking thankful with Shane Ophus

I asked Shane Ophus, “How do you approach life so you can be thankful every day”? Shane responds, “Well, it’s not easy. Sometimes, you have to concentrate on it.” However, just that morning, Shane told me he had read in his study...

 
 By Zoe Merrill    News    October 25, 2023

Many exciting things going on this fall for FFA

Big Sandy High School shop class has been busy preparing for a subterranean geothermal greenhouse, given to Big Sandy by a grant from Northwest Farm Credit Services. Helping to get the site, which is...

 
 By Zoe Merrill    News    October 18, 2023

Chili Feed celebrates its 68th year

t represents one of the reasons I love small-town living. The tradition has continued for 68 years! Once again, the Fireman's Chili Feed was well attended. Such a wonderful community event. It isn't...

 
 By Zoe Merrill    News    October 11, 2023

Old Business New Owners Chris O'Dell and Stephanie Therow

New Owners of the Diamon for You club and Casino, Chris O'Dell and Stephanie Therow, sat down with me and talked about how excited they were to be the new owners. Although they will be changing the...

 
 By Zoe Merrill    News    October 11, 2023

Mountain View Co-op becomes a Seasonal Agronomy facility

At the recent city council meeting I was informed that a business has closed its doors to full-time operation. I received the following information from a letter from Mountain View CO-OP'S Nate...

 
 By Zoe Merrill    News    September 27, 2023

Big Sandy School funding has multiple layers

I’ve tried to write about school funding before. It has multiple levels and at times is difficult to completely understand. But at a recent board training, I was given a Montana School Finance Handout a 25-page document explaining school finances....

 

Thoughts with Zoe

Giving Back I had spent the entire day from 10:00-4:00 watching football in Box Elder starting with Junior High Football. It consists of 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. It’s a fun watch, but a long watch. Two hours of watching young boys learning...

 
 By Zoe Merrill    News    September 20, 2023

The Mountianeer needs your help for Veterans Special Project

Veterans Day is November 11th. It always comes so quickly and I don’t have time to put together a good article for the Veteran’s Day paper. I need help. I need the names of every Veteran in the Big Sandy area along with a picture. And I don’t w...

 
 By Zoe Merrill    News    September 20, 2023

Pioneer Parents Make plans to support teachers

The Pioneer Parents Team met on September 12th at the FE Miley Library. Officers were voted on: President Rachel Baumgarn; Vice President Sarah Sura; Secretary Scarlet Auble; and Treasurer Misty LeFur...

 

Ivan: Family Favorite

A family pet brings enormous joys, of laughter and companionship. Often they sleep in the same bed. Ivan was too big he would take up the whole bed. He was a Great Dane Massive. Nathan bought him...

 
 By Zoe Merrill    News    September 13, 2023

Civic Duty affects Mountaineer

Civic Duty is a sacred responsibility! One we should all hold in high regard. Those Civic Duties include voting, paying taxes, obeying laws, and jury duty. You may notice a slight difference in the paper this week. We found out on Friday that Leslie...

 

Thoughts with Zoe

Sometimes blessings come in strange ways. I hate to admit it, but I lost my phone in my own house. The Find My Phone application told me it was in the kitchen. Yes, I've had to use the application...

 
 By Zoe Merrill    News    August 23, 2023

Two Big Events-August 26th 4-Man Golf Scramble and Marias River Fireman's Concert

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...

 
 By Zoe Merrill    News    August 23, 2023

Big Sandy School Trustees Finalize 23/24 Budget August 15

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...

 
 By Zoe Merrill    Opinion    August 23, 2023

Thoughts withZoe

Too many times Thoughts by Zoe tend to be more on the serious side. Today I’d like to comment on the rumors that have gone around town about my Ford Explorer and myself. My 2016 red Ford Explorer has kind of been a nightmare for me. Without going...

 
 By Zoe Merrill    News    August 16, 2023

City looks at Animal Ordinance again

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...

 

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