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Trapper Skoyen, newlywed husband of Eryn Darlington, has been diagnosis with pancreatic cancer. In Early March, Trap made a visit to the hospital for what they thought was gallstones and came out with the unexpected news he had cancer. A Tough Like Trapper Benefit as been scheduled for July 25 at 5:00 PM at the Blaine County Commercial Building in Chinook . On June 16 he went in for surgery, unfortunately the tumor remains. They found that the cancer had metastasized. But they are still fighting...
The first fire of the season was caused by a baler bearing. It was put out with the help of neighbors and the Big Sandy Fire Department. The following is an article found on the internet to remind all of us to be diligent in preparing for the fire season. Farm fires pose significant dangers and can devastate agricultural communities. As a local resident, there are several crucial ways you can contribute to preventing and responding to these fires: 1. Prevention is key • Practice fire safety a...
Nine students from Big Sandy High School recently traveled to Belize to study rainforest ecology and marine biology. This was the fourth international science trip taken by students at BSHS and the second time our students have visited Belize. Working through Ecology Project International, a nonprofit educational ecotourism company based out of Missoula, the students raised funds for close to a year in order to make the trip possible. The Big Sandy Education Foundation supported the students...
A Special Thanks in Advance to our Chouteau County 4-H Fair Superintendents 4-H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for a career tomorrow. 4-H programs help develop nearly six million young people across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills. 4-H is the youth development program of our nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA. Cooperative Extension serves every county and reservation in the U.S. through a network of 110...
This year was the 15th year of the annual skate park. As always, people from all over the world were here. I visited with two from Brazil and from around the states. This year, I wanted to focus on the youth, as the hype should be about what it's doing for our children. After all, that is why Jeff Ament built it in the first place. So I spent time visiting with Big Sandy's guest about why it was important for our children. It was interesting to talk to skateboard experts. It was very clear why...
Donald Ardal (Jake) Haaland, was born December 4, 1964 in Havre, Montana. His early years were spent on ranches in the Big Sandy, Montana area until he moved to Bonners Ferry, Idaho in 1977 with his father and stepmother. He graduated from Bonners Ferry High School in 1983 and immediately after graduation moved to Rock Springs, Wyoming to live with his sister Jeanne and her husband Steve. Jake became a roofer working for Rock Springs Roofing where he became a master at his craft, working hard...
Lysbeth “Lynn” Ophus There will be a memorial service for Lynn Ophus on Saturday, July 26th at 11:00 am. The service will be held at the Van Orsdel United Methodist Church in Havre with a luncheon to follow. Interment will take place at 2:00 pm at the Big Sandy Cemetery....
The Big Sandy Swim Team went to Cut Bank this past weekend where they competed against 11 teams. Coach Leslie Gregory said, “It was the first swim for two of my littles and they did great. Everyone else did amazing!! And we will be working hard for next week. Those results are below: Amara Butler: 34 points for the team: Girls 8U division; Girls 9-10 100 Meter Free Relay: 1st place 1:21.89; 25 Meter Free: 1st place 20.38; 50 Meter Free: 1st place 48.37; and 25 Meter Back: 7th place 29.66 Cassia Butler: 40 points for the team: Girls 11-12 d...
Shon Tester wrote this poem and read it at Homecoming. We repeat it here to acknowledge the importance of community. The Homecoming Committee is planning a final meeting to discuss the event and invite those who want to work towards the next Homecoming in five years. Because harvest is upon us it will take place after harvest is over. Stay tuned. 'purple haze.' By Shon Tester They dropped us off with love in their hearts, looked us in the eye and said this is where it all starts. With hope in...
Last week's Big Sandy Mountaineer featured an article announcing Lorrie Merrill's upcoming retirement. Lorrie is the owner and operator of the Mountaineer, which means that the paper will potentially cease publication in September. The story behind Lorrie's tenure at the Mountaineer is a long and winding road. Lorrie initially became a part of the Mountaineer when the previous staff writer, Robbie Lucke went in for cancer treatment effectively limiting his ability to write for the paper. She...