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Big Sandy's own Steve Sibra has released a new book through Swallow Publishers. "Shoes For Baby" is a collection of poetry that reflects a great deal of growth for Steve as a writer. Historically, his work has been more narrative, telling brief snapshots of stories with sometimes silly or outlandish imagery. That style has made Steve's work fun and surreal to read (or better yet-listen to him read.) He explains that over the past few years, he has become a more introspective and serious writer...
The Big Sandy Senior Center Board has hired a cook, Robin Coyler, for the center with an opening date of August 1st, hopefully. Robin formally worked for the Big Sandy nursing home and needed to give them time to hire a new cook. At the last meeting, the members discussed meal tickets. They have been found. Individuals having meal tickets can either get a refund or continue using them. You will be contacted personally by Terry Grant. The next meeting is on June 20th, a Wednesday, starting at 5:00. Although they had their annual meeting last...
CUTTING HAY FOR HORSES – WATCH OUT FOR POISONOUS BLISTER BEETLES Several blister beetle species feed on alfalfa, including the ash-gray blister beetle, black blister beetle and striped blister beetle. Adult blister beetles are easy to recognize due to their large size (½ to 1½ inch), soft bodies, short wing covers, long legs and a neck-like appearance between head and prothorax. Most blister beetle species have one generation per year. Adults become active in early to mid-summer and females lay eggs in the soil. Eggs hatch in about two wee...
Friday, July 8, major thuderstorm hit Big Sandy, sustained winds of 77 MPH winds with gusts up to 91 MPH, rain and hail. Trees were blowed down and there was some damage to houses and yards. See Page A6 for some more pictures....
The town of Big Sandy held a regular meeting on June 22nd. Every council member was present, along with two members of the public. The SWPP (stormwater pollution permit) has finally come through. ACME is updating the construction schedule. The council asked them to go to town and update the businesses on Johannes Avenue. A start date is tentatively set for July 5th. There were no further public comments at the Second Reading of Ordinance 2021-01. Rich Jespersen moved to pass the ordinance. Jon Sheehy seconded, and the motion passed unanimously....
It's early morning when I write this, and the birds are singing loudly. I love the mornings because it's a new day, and possibilities are just beginning. Kelly and Jody Haaland have lived here for four years and are now moving on to new possibilities. I wanted to tell them thank you and goodbye. I wanted to tell them, "I enjoyed getting to know you! Being a school superintendent is a difficult job." Kelly was always willing to work with me, and when I needed some time to ask questions, he...
Mayor Shaud Schwarzbach presented Colby W. Baumgarn a plaque at the June 22 meeting in appreciation for his service and dedication a Council Member for the Town of Big Sandy 2007-2022....
This week, we are celebrating our Independence as a nation. It is easy to say that we are living in “interesting times” where so many things seem to be in flux and conflict between our fellow Americans simmers hotter and hotter. Divisions along the political spectrum are high and so are the prices of almost everything we need on a daily basis to survive. While reflecting on the crazy challenges we face as a nation, I decided to look back at The Mountaineer from other periods of turmoil to see what The July 3rd issue of the paper from 1947 lea...
Dan Schrock, Big Sandy Schools' new superintendent, arrived in town over the 4th of July weekend. Dan has been working in Montana for a few years, but is originally from Michigan. "I grew up in lower Michigan, but I graduated from college at Northern Michigan University Marquette up there in the U.P. (upper peninsula). Then I came out to Montana after that." Dan is an outdoors enthusiast who enjoys camping, fishing, hunting, and travel. His preference for outdoor hobbies has heavily influenced h...
Winter Canola Research at Montana State University Decision time is fast approaching for winter canola seeding. Genetic technology has improved and some producers in Montana are having success with winter canola. Dr. Perry Miller, Cropping Systems Professor at MSU has been researching winter canola. Below are a few of his thoughts. For additional questions, please reach out to Dr. Miller by email (pmiller@montan.edu) or call (406-994-5431) • Yield: Winter canola is a fragile system that is a game-changer when all the pieces line up c...
The home of the Pioneers football team is sporting a new look, thanks to the efforts of several volunteers in our community. The field and track were previously lined with railroad ties, installed by the football teams of the mid-1980's. Years of weathering took its toll and many of them were rotten and deteriorating. Removal of the old ties and preliminary preparatory work began this spring, thanks to the efforts of Thomas Dilworth and the staff of Big Sandy Organics. A crew of volunteers met...
Tina Cook said, “It started small with just Tracy and I and our kids--two families and a spattering of older widows. The boys would light fireworks, and we would have a barbeque. It just got bigger and bigger.” They will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, chips, cookies, water, and “maybe watermelon .”Tina said, “We ask for a $5.00 donation, but if you don’t have the money, we don’t care. We won’t turn you away. Just come over and join the community.” It starts at 6:00. At the Ball park, The last part of this bash begins in the dark. Plea...
Natalen Gasvoda has opened Blushing Willow Salon, a new beauty shop in Big Sandy. She chose the name because she likes "Willow," which means new beginnings. She completed her schooling in 2016 and worked at the Top Hat in Havre for six years. Natalen is married to Adrian Gasvoda, and they are expecting their first child in August. Although she will be closed for a while after the baby is born, Natalen can still take a few appointments for July. The Blushing Willow is located at 88 Johannes Ave....
With school out and the days growing hotter and longer, the Big Sandy Public Library has launched its always popular summer reading program. The theme for this year's program is Oceans of Possibilities. Pirate ships, buried treasure, and various sea creatures adorn the building to set the mood, and the calendar has been filled to overflowing with a treasure trove of activities for children, teenagers, and adults. Historically, the library has been a gathering point for kids after school and...
The 5th Annual Big Sandy Community Yard Sale took place last Saturday, June 25th. Shoppers were greeted by two new options for sales this year. In addition to the standard yard sales throughout town, City Hall hosted a craft sale and Christ Lutheran Church put on a community rummage sale fundraiser. Most of the folks I spoke with commented on the excellent weather for this year’s activities: A warm sunny day, but not hot. The excellent weather brought out the deal seekers. As one veteran yard saler explained, this years traffic was a mix of b...
A Special Thanks in Advance to our Chouteau County 4-H Fair Superintendents 4-H is the youth development program of our nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA. Cooperative Extension serves every county and tribe in the U.S. through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3000 local Extension offices. Research-based, hands-on experiences develop young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices, and two times more likely to be civically active. T...
Jim Taylor Motors in Fort Benton recently announced plans to donate $100 for every vehicle sold from May through the end of 2022 to restoring Fort Benton’s Historic Walking Bridge. The money will be donated to the City of Fort Benton in honor of Mike Taylor, who founded Jim Taylor Motors with his brother. Mike, 65, was killed in a motorcycle accident near Parker, California on April 11; he had just retired shortly before leaving on the motorcycle trip. Owner Mike Schneider, who recently finalized his purchase of Jim Taylor Motors in Fort B...
In recognition of her excellence in clinical practice, Jennifer Bold, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, was recently honored by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) as the 2022 recipient of the AANP State Award for Excellence in Minnesota at their annual conference held this year in Orlando, Florida. Each year, nurse practitioners (NPs) across the nation are nominated by their colleagues to receive this prestigious award. Bold is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner in the Departm...
Most of the time at the last Senior Center meeting was spent looking at and discussing the new by-laws. The by-laws were tabled until the next meeting because Barb Ophus will bring an amendment forward. Barb would like to see the board include younger members of our community. Currently, in the new by-laws, the membership age is 50. The board felt senior citizens should have the responsibility of running the center. They would love to see younger members of our community involved by being a part of the committees appointed to help energize the...
The Big Sandy Medical Services Foundation voted this week to donate $15,000 to the Medical Center’s kitchen renovation project. The money being given is the total amount raised by their fundraiser last year. Harry Bold explains: “The $15,000 we gave today was from our fall fundraiser. We sent out a fundraising letter to all the box holders in the Big Sandy and surrounding communities. The money will go towards the remodel of the kitchen to help purchase needed things such as a new reach-in or walk-in cooler and a fan for the exhaust system over...
I got excited when I saw the pictures of Big Sandy's first pool. I had heard a swimming pool before our current pool was somewhere by the Big Sandy Lumber. I have been searching for information through old newspapers. I haven't yet found much about how it was built and by whom. The first mention of a pool was in October of 1917. A splatter of pool articles was mentioned running through 1919, but it was about small groups trying to raise funds for a pool every time. They talk about family...
It was a beautiful afternoon, and I was enjoying the greenness of the prairie as I drove home. I saw him on a stretch of highway in the distance. I stopped my car, rolled my window down, and waited for him to stop. I laughed because I wouldn't have stopped if I were enjoying a bicycle ride easily coasting down a hill, but he did. I introduced myself as the local newspaper owner, and he was a story. He smiled and told me he was going on a Bike Packing Tour. It was over 300 miles. He was going...
How Farmers, Gardeners and Insecticide Applicators Can Reduce Risks of Honeybee Injury When Spraying for Grasshoppers Because of the increase in grasshopper pests this year and last year, many folks are spraying insecticides to save their crops and landscapes. The following article comes from the University of Nebraska and is available at: https://bit.ly/3vQPhuz. Do not treat fields in bloom. Be especially careful when treating crops, such as alfalfa, sunflowers and canola, which are highly attractive to bees. Insecticide labels carry warning...
The “Friends of the Library” met on Thursday, May 19th to discuss what has been happening at the library since our January meeting. At the library’s open house for our Fifth anniversary, Renee Hansen was the lucky winner of the beautiful quilt made and donated to the library by Judy (Bissell) Hawkins. This was particularly special as Judy and Renee are both Pioneers, graduating with the Class of 1966. Darlene thanked Jody Holland for all her work at the library these past years and wished her well on the next leg of their life’s journey...
The next meeting of the Big Sandy Senior Center will be on June 20th at 5:00. The board members have been working on getting the final report from the accountant and hope to have it to present to the members. They will also have new by-laws for the members to consider. The hiring of a cook for the Center is in full swing. Applications, resume, and references have been received. Background checks and interviews will take place before hiring. There will be a brief period where members can voice their opinion about the priorities—a b...