Articles from the December 29, 2021 edition


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  • Santa and Mrs. Claus fly into Big Sandy

    Dec 29, 2021

    Santa Clause and Mrs. Claus brought gifts to every student at the FE Miley School on Tuesday. He flew into the airport and met with all of the students. The Mountaineer missed the opportunity to interview Santa Clause because he was running late. It seems the airplane isn't as reliable in bad weather and his reindeer. However, he didn't come to be interviewed; he came to bring joy to our elementary children in Big Sandy. Not everyone got the same gift. Some got stuffed animals other received fid...

  • Big Sandy School Board Schedule discussion for public access to the gym

    Zoe Merrill|Dec 29, 2021

    The latest Big Sandy School Board meeting was short. I attended by Google Meet. Superintendent Kelly Haaland mentioned that the gym floor would be touched-up again with a water-based finish during Christmas break. We also have a few electrical issues going on. He also mentioned that the new COVID variant is not going away soon. The evaluation tool for the Superintendent, the Principal, and the Financial Clerk has been chosen. They like the 14-page evaluation better than the two-page one because it covers more areas. They have been looking at...

  • BSMC annouces discount for paying bills in full

    Leah Griffith|Dec 29, 2021

    EXCITING NEWS! The Business Office at Big Sandy Medical Center (BSMC) is happy to announce the Board of Directors has approved changes, updates, and additions to BSMC’s billing and prompt pay policies. BSMC recognizes medical expenses are often large, unplanned, and create further stress at a time when the patient’s primary concern should be getting healthier rather than financial issues. That is why we are happy to announce a 20% discount to patients who pay their bill in full 30 days from when the patient responsibility balance is det...

  • Amberley Snyder speaks to Big Sandy Students

    Erik Sietsema|Dec 29, 2021

    On Thursday December 16th, the students at Big Sandy High School heard an inspirational talk from Amberley Snyder. Amberley is a former national champion rodeo rider and Utah State FFA president, who was paralyzed from the waist down while traveling to the Denver Stock Show and Rodeo to compete. During her talk, she described the car accident, ejection from the vehicle, injury, hospital stay, rehabilitation, and long road to return to competitive riding. Her story of demoralizing and...

  • Green Acres

    Tyler Lane|Dec 29, 2021

    Utilizing Snow as a Water Source for Wintering Cattle Careful management of snow fed cows is essential in cattle management in Montana. Consider the following points from Manitoba Agriculture. The complete article is located at bit.ly/3mmm88F. • Snow as the only water source is not recommended for lactating cows, those in poor body condition, cows on less than optimum feeding programs, or for those who are sick or unhealthy. • An alternate water source must be in place and immediately available in case snow conditions change and cows can...

  • Patching Cracks

    Erik Sietsema|Dec 29, 2021

    The first dog I owned as an adult was a mixed-breed puppy I bought in a Walmart parking lot a few months before I married. His name was Soren. He was full of energy and had a bad habit of running off when presented with the opportunity. Just after my wife and I bought our first house, he managed to get out of the yard. He never simply ran off. It was a game to him to make us chase him. The road that traveled past our new home was very busy and at this particular time there were many cars driving past. The dog, of course, didn’t understand the d...

  • Senior Center News

    Dec 29, 2021

    Wednesday, December 29- Chef Salad and brownies. December 30- Ham & Scalloped Potatoes, beets, and Jello. December 31- Turkey Cranberry Sandwich, chips, and dessert. Recipe of the week: Homemade Mac and Cheese Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 cups milk ¼ cup butter 2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons butter ½ cup bread crumbs 1 pinch paprika Directions Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain. In a saucepan, melt butter or margarine over...

  • "Twas the Night Before Christmas" poems by the 6th graders

    Dec 29, 2021

    Twas the Night Christmas By:Natty Lavenger “Twas the day before break, when all through the halls, All the students so were anxiously climbing the walls; The lockers were anxiously open kids combing their hair, In hopes that some snowflakes would soon fill the air; Kids were excited to sleep late in their beds, Then there we were kids doing work in their heads: Then there was a shout of matter I went to go see what it was, Santa standing in the hall then he left then he shouted “On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer and Vixen On Comet, on Cup...