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Coach McKenney wrote, "We won an exciting 5-set match against North Star this week. Even though we played up and down throughout, I was happy to see us finish. We still have a lot of work to do, but I think we are on the right track. My goal for us is to continue being scrappy defensively while also improving our offensive game." Big Sandy beat North Star three sets to two. Scores: 14-25, 25-19, 20-25, 25-16, 16-14 For the last five years, the North Star nights have consistently beaten the Lady...
The organizational meeting of the Pioneer Parent Organization met at the Big Sandy Library. The purpose is to find ways to support the teachers of Big Sandy. Both teachers and parents will belong to the organization so they can communicate needs and ideas. Every idea is doable. For example, suppose you want to offer to help do little things. In that case, you can make copies, laminate items, cut out items, hand out backpack buddies, help at the book fair, bake goodies for the teacher's lounge,...
Ron Wiens is still the acting CEO; however, the Medical Center is still looking for a permanent CEO. Anyone interested in the position should contact the Medical Center to require how to apply. I attended the monthly board meeting of the Board of Directors for BSMC. There were 29 people in attendance, all associated with the medical center except myself. I want to express that this will not be meeting minutes, primarily because by the time it gets to print, many agenda items will have changed. Sarah Schlepp reported that currently, the Medical...
ven new volleyball enthusiasts can see a difference in the Pioneers. Michael Wright said, " The Pioneer's home game against the CJI was an exciting but tough match-up. Even though the Lady Pioneers lost all three sets, they kept the scores very close and played hard. What is very admirable is that the teammates on the Pioneers were always encouraging each other and cheered together every time they made a point. They proved that volleyball is a team effort and that they depend on each other to...
It was a scorching day, over 100 degrees, with a strong wind of plus 20 miles an hour. Red flags warning were out when the fire alarm went off in Big Sandy. It was the kind of day that everyone needed to respond. The rumor was that it was arson because the fire was so sporadic. However, it was started by a contractor working on a cabin formerly owned by Keith Edwards and now owned by a relative. It was purely unintentional. He couldn't stop it and drove immediately to a place where there was...
It's great to have it back! Everyone has missed the Medical Guild rummage sale. Twenty-nine people came to the luncheon, and ten of those were new younger people. Lisa Sipler was extremely happy to see new younger people caring about the medical center. It is good when we get involved and give back to our community. These new volunteers have already started working! They also have a new vice president--Laci Labuda. And Michele Robertson volunteered to be responsible for the PR and...
One of the most frustrating things I deal with at the Mountaineer is that we are only a weekly. The time frame of getting things in often feels late after the fact. Also, it creates issues for people who want their information in the paper but get it to me too late to make the deadline. The deadline is Friday by noon, except for those articles about weekend events. Why Friday? Because putting the paper together is like a six/eight-page jigsaw puzzle, which takes time. We send the paper out to the printers by 10:30 AM Monday so it can be...
The Senior Center has been open for one month. By their own admission when it first opened, they needed to work on it to make it run smoother. They’ve done that now. There are many things that are making it work. The most amazing thing is the number of volunteers stepping up to make it successful. They have a new working set of bylaws. The financial review has been completed, and it has been used to make a budget they can work with. Between 37 and 50 meals are being served each day. I’ve eaten there, so I know it’s good. According to the contra...
Committee members Jessica Ophus, Judy Yirsa, Sarah Sura, and Kathy Camp have taken an idea and made it, even after just one year, an event everyone looks forward to. My grandchildren spent the entire day there last year. Jessica said she got involved by accident. It was supposed to be a different Jessica, but they called her by accident. She's glad they did, because she believes we need to do more things to celebrate. The purpose of this article is to highlight the event, but more important, to...
It was a very successful Fireman's Auction at Loma this last weekend. The auction, which goes into the general fund to help pay for the event, brought in over $10,000. Overall they raised over $24,000 for the various fire departments. Todd Witt said there were around 300 people this year, which is hard to determine because it is a bigger space. There was exceptional support from farmers and ranchers during the auction. Always amazing that during drought and challenging times, people come togethe...
The Lady Pioneer Volleyball team won and won and won. Coach McKenney said, "What an incredible way to kick off our season! I am so proud of my girls. The defense on both sides of the court was so fun to watch. Chinook is a solid team, so that was a massive win for us." Big Sandy beat Chinook in three (25-23, 31-29, 25-23). The team stats totals: Digs: 76; Assists: 22; Kills: 32; Blocks: 2, and Aces: 8. Eva Yeadon had 20 digs, Jai Baumann had 20 assists, Angie Sant had 10 kills, Keira Galbavy...
A weekly paper isn't the first place you read to get recent news. It was on Dustin Gasvoda's Facebook page first, and then KRTV covered the story, but it's too important for the community not to at least let everyone know what happened to them. There was further damage done to the Blaine County road equipment as well. I can not get information from the two counties' Sheriff's Departments either, as it is "still under investigation ."And that is all they will tell you, so the reports on Facebook...
Paula Amsbaugh and Donita Darlington are co-sponsors of the newly formed Big Sandy Farmers Market and Vendors Fair. It runs every Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 till the end of September.Seeing both of them give the other credit for the event was interesting. So the picture is the only picture I have with both of them. I wanted to support the event and give credit where credit is due. They had an idea and didn't just sit around and talk about it over coffee. They did the work, and the market became a...
This September 3rd, a golf scramble at Beavercreek Golf Course in Havre will be a fun and new way for the Barracudas to raise funds for the team and support the new swimming pool fund. Registration opens at 7:30 am, with a Shotgun starting at 9:30 am. There are four people on a team with a team fee of $400. They can pay in advance or pay that morning. It covers everything: the green fees, lunch, and carts. I thought it sounded like fun. And I don’t even golf. I think it’s the word shotgun scramble. I’d form a team, but a new beginner slowing th...
Assistant Coach Tucker Taylor visited with me by phone. I asked so State Champions? Tucker Taylor said, "I think that is primarily the goal of the boys, the community, the coaches. Everybody, but ultimately we are going to have to practice and work hard. We are going to have to put some egos aside. Right now, we have all the talent in the world to go and win the state championship. As a coaching staff and the players, it's up to us to really buy into the team. It will be hard work and not make a...
Once again August 27th at Loma, there will be a fantastic event to celebrate who we are and support the volunteer fireman in the county. Last year this event raised just shy of $20,000 for all the county volunteer fire departments. They hope to continue this event this year and want it to get bigger and better. How can it not with music, great food, dancing, and the fun of outbidding your neighbor and, at the same time, helping our local fire department? The Stone family from Geraldine will...
The Senior Center had a special meeting to elect new board members. Three new members were voted in by paper ballot. Four community members were willing to serve, with Sheila Duncan, Jim LaBuda, and Rhonda Works elected to the board. The other board members are Brenda Darlington, President, Wendy Kleinsasser, Terry Grant, and Karen Baumann. The board has been requested to get a better number of its members, and two months ago, the membership voted that anyone wanting to vote would be required...
"I'm excited! Yes, definitely looking forward to the season, ?? told me. "We have a lot of experienced players and six incoming freshmen" Morgan Simpson will be the assistant this year and Brittany McKenney is happy to have someone who knows the game and has played volleyball. A total of 16 girls have come out for the sport this year. Currently, they have two practices a day. Coach McKenney will be experimenting with letting every girl play at different positions. She wants to learn their...
Booster Club is looking for new members and volunteers to help promote our high school student athletes and activities. We are always open to new ideas and are looking for volunteers to help with upcoming projects. All community members are welcome to help, you do not need to be a member. We won’t be holding monthly meetings this year, but instead meetings will be held at the start of each sport season and as needed so that parents can become involved in supporting the sports in which their kids participate. As you can tell they are worth b...
In Spring, 1974, some friends were visiting and mentioned the Hi-Line Senior Citizens Center one of them belonged to. An interested Big sandy individual called a group to her home to discuss the possibility of organizing a similar group and a nominating committee was chosen. On May 14, 1974, the organizational meeting was held in the Vet’s meeting room. It was a pot luck. 48 people were present. A county Commissioner explained the project was not a welfare program but centers were being set up throughout the state for Senior Citizens, age 5...
Nothing brings more joy than running into kids who want to share their lives with me. I love the park right next to the Mountaineer and walking on the sidewalk by the library. Of course, I have to know them before I join in their conversations, but that is one of the great opportunities we have in Big Sandy. We are a small community, and we know each other. After recently resigning from the Big Sandy Senior Center Board, I am still looking forward to my involvement with the Senior Center...
It's exciting to find a cook so experienced and passionate. Robin Coyler and John Johnson came in June for a vacation and stayed for a week to visit friends and relatives. They moved to Big Sandy in 2016 after deciding this was where they wanted to live. They have two foster children. They are glad they stayed here. It was the sense of community they wanted. Robin's passion has always been children and the elderly, so it's the people she will be cooking for that most excites her about the job....
The Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on July 19. After the pledge Chairman Genererux introduced the new superintendent, Dan, and asked if he would like to say a few words. Dan Schrock asked, "What can we do for the kids?" It's all about that question. He invited anyone to reach out to him to ask questions or visit about any concerns. He has been using most of his time recruiting teachers. Mr. Schrock has made numerous contacts with various schools. He did mention that he has three...
The Big Sandy Medical Center's Wellness Center has finally got its direction solidly in place. Ryan Labuda has a degree in Business Management and is a Certified Trainer. Kurt Strutz has a Master's in Physical Therapy. They are excited to offer residents a place to strengthen their bodies and improve mobility and health. Last thing Ryan and Kurt said to me after the interview was to make sure the emphasis is on the people who are here getting healthier and stronger and the kids who are...
I have always loved listening to Bob Nelson talk; it doesn't matter the topic, it doesn't matter who the audience is. This time it was to local children at the Big Sandy Library. He answered the question why do you fish? Bob said, "Why do people go skiing? Why do people ride motorbikes? Why do people ride horses all over the place? People have all kinds of wonderful interests." Jane brought several shells and talked about how each was alive when they were in the water. To be honest, I loved the...