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As of last week, The Mountaineer has been purchased and will continue to serve the community of Big Sandy. Danielle Weaver, the paper's new owner, will take over operations in August. Big Sandy residents likely know her as the owner and operator of the Big Sandy Pharmacy. I had the opportunity to visit with her about the purchase of the paper and her plans for The Mountaineer going forward. Danielle explained how the decision to purchase the paper came about: "I had the thought when Lorrie first...
Jason Cook is the Project Lead of the Spring Wheat Breeding and Genetics Program. He is also an Assistant Professor at MSU Bozeman. He is the son of Kenyon and the late Kathleen Cook of Big Sandy. Jason is a graduate of Big Sandy in 1996. Jason told me, "I went to Bozeman for my undergrad degree. And my master's degree. Then I went to Wisconsin for my PhD." He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Missouri. "I went to North Carolina State, in Raleigh, North Carolina. I was...
At the monthly meeting of the Big Sandy City Council, the Sheriff of Chouteau County, Justin Smith, introduced Ryan Clark, the new Chouteau County Deputy, who will be patrolling Big Sandy. The sheriff reported that there were 105 sheriff calls last month from the Big Sandy Area. Two deputies were always present for Homecoming. Last month, there were 18 patrols in the Big Sandy Area. There are currently seven open criminal cases in Big Sandy. Also, the new deputy has logged 41 traffic citations....
Horticultural Tips for August Below are some rules of thumb when tending vegetables, lawns, flowers and trees during the month of August. • Renovate strawberries by mowing a minimum of every three years. Some people mow their strawberries every year following fruit production. Be sure to set the mower high enough to mow the leaves. Mowing too low may damage the crowns and kill the plant. • Topdress strawberries after harvest with a complete fertilizer like 16-16-16. • Pinch the tops of indeterminate tomatoes and reduce watering to promo...
There were 13 teams present with a total of 231 swimmers. Jai Baumann Girls 15-19, place 2nd with a time of 31.71 in the 50 Meter Free; 100 Meter Breast took 2nd with a time of 1:35.15 ; and took 6th in the 50 Meter Fly with a time of 38.83 Holly Baumgarn,8&U, at the age of 4, placed 7th in the 100 Meter Free Relay with the tie of 2:58.23. Amara Butler placed 1st in the 9-10 Meter Free Relay. Amara is in the 8&U group. She placed 3rd in the 25 Meter Free with a time of 20.26; In the 50 Meter...
The first pastor I worked for in my ministry career nearly 20 years ago told me a story about his office job before going to seminary. He was explaining to me that every day he would go out and buy lunch with his coworkers on his lunch break. He explained that it was usually a fun outing and a bit of a treat, easy, and not much of an expense. He kept up this habit through his first few years of employment until one day, while eating his lunch, he spent time calculating how much eating out was...
Press Release: TUESDAY JULY 8 Big Sandy, & Havre, Montana –Healthcare providers and Montanans working on promoting healthy, sustainable food systems come together for a two day summit at the Quinn Institute (Friday) and Vilicus Farms (Saturday). Participants will engage in field tours showcasing organic sustainable farming techniques, including dryland vegetables, crop rotation, and health-driven genetics. Experts will discuss food as medicine, featuring local programs. Topics include the economics of stewardship, food education, and how h...
Big Sandy Public School District #2 Board of Trustees Meeting This meeting has been recorded & will be available on the School Website July 15th, 2025, 7:00 pm Location: High School Computer Lab: 7:00pm Trustees in Attendance: Vice Chairperson Jessica Sheehy, Matt Myers, Amanda Hoffman, Kyle Danreuther Trustee Not present: Chairperson Brad Weaver Administration in Attendance: Superintendent Daniel Schrock, Principal Heather Wolery, District Clerk Mary Merrill Guests in Attendance: yes 1. Call to Order by Vice-Chairperson Jessica Sheehy at 7:01...