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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 been awesome," explained Sydnie Stellpflug, the new Second Grade teacher, when I asked her about her experience at F.E. Miley Elementary School. "As a first year teacher, I was super nervous. I feel like I have every question in the world. But everyone's been super helpful. They jump right in and answer. They're checking on me throughout the day. 'Hey, is everything okay?' 'Do you need anything?'" Sydney was born and raised on a ranch in Wyoming. She graduated from the University of...
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...
Fall Management of Cheatgrass in Fallow Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum), also commonly called downy brome, is a problematic weed in winter wheat and in rangeland throughout Montana. Cheatgrass typically germinates in the autumn, overwinters, and produces seed by mid-summer. The cheatgrass life cycle is similar to winter wheat. Cheatgrass is an abundant seed producer. Seed is only viable for one to two years in the seedbank and can be killed under drought conditions. Cheatgrass germinates from late August to early October and matures in early...
Harvest Festival 2022 will be an afternoon of fun, food, and entertainment for all ages. Starting right at 1 pm you’ll recognize the carnival games for the kiddos and a new bounce house! Jim Dumas’ Blue-Ribbon Cheddar Brats will be served (polish dogs and hot dogs will also be available) along with fresh fries, baked beans, coleslaw, fry bread, cinnamon rolls and pie. Cotton candy will be available until sold out and Trailer Park Taps will be on site with your libations until 10 pm. Bingo will start at two and after many requests last yea...
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...
Richard Wayne Cook, Jr., "Richie" 47, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, in Salt Lake City, Utah from complications of heart surgery. Viewing was held Friday, September 9 from 5-7 p.m. His funeral service was at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the LDS Church in Fort Benton. With his celebration of life service at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Big Sandy High School Gymnasium. His burial will follow at the Cook Family Farm with a Potluck to follow at the shop. Please visit "Richie's" online...
Joyce Marie Robertson, 77, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at the Big Sandy Nursing Home. At her request no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her honor may be made to the Big Sandy Ambulance, Big Sandy Medical Center, or to the Big Sandy Medical Guild. Please visit Joyce's online memorial to send a card or leave a message of condolence for her family at www.hollandbonine.com. Joyce was born January 2, 1945, in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, one of three...
Larry Thomas Sasaki, age 71 passed away due to complications from heart surgery on September 1, 2022, in Great Falls, MT. He was an easy-going man with the patience and precision to haul the world's largest tractors across the country. Fueled by his parent's indefatigable work ethic, he would quietly do what was needed to be done without being told or even asked. Though he wasn't fluent in the native language of his family's heritage and unfortunately was never able to fulfill a goal of...
14-6 was the final score on Saturday night in Sunburst. The Pioneers improved their record to 3-0 on the season in impressive fashion. Senior Kody Strutz took the opening kickoff 57 yards for a Pioneer touchdown. The first of ten touchdowns scored in the contest by the Big Sandy Football Team. Key blocks and hard running by Strutz propelled him into the endzone. After forcing a quick punt, the Pioneers would score their second touchdown in under a minute with a 10 yard run from Quarterback...
The Big Sandy Volleyball team competed against Highwood and Box Elder last week. Although they played even with Highwood, they lost the game in four out of five (24-26, 25-20, 20-25, 25-23, 6-15). They had some impressive team stats with 94 digs and 31 kills. Individual Leaders: Digs: 22 - Eva Wagoner, Assists: 23 - Jai Baumann, Kills: 11 - Angie Sant, Blocks: 3 - Keira Galbavy, and Aces: 5 - Eva Wagoner. Coach McKenney said, "We lost a tight battle against Highwood this week. While I was happy...
