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On Sunday, March 15th Governor Bullock announced he was closing schools across Montana due to rising concerns about the Coronavirus. We had already planned to take the next day off as a snow day and we used it to make plans for how we would proceed with distance learning. On Monday teachers made plans and bagged up things the students would need. On Tuesday we passed out materials in a drive up situation at the Elementary and High School. And on Wednesday, just three days later, our students were receiving online instruction! What an...
Once again Keely Bahmiller heading up the effort for the 3rd Annual Big Sandy Community Yard Sale June 20th between 8-3:00. She is still trying to get more people to commit to have a sale. COVID-19 rules are required, but she has gotten permission from the County Health Nurse and the City council to once again organize a community Yard sale. In years past, the Community Yard Sale has had between 25-30 different Yard Sales. This year so far only 12 individuals have committed. People have travelled as far as Billings to attend and we need more...
Editor's note: During the Summer months of 2020, the Mountaineer will support the businesses that support the paper by writing a weekly Business Profile. We acknowledge the interdependence we have with small businesses. During COVID-19, it has become obvious how important our communities are, and with that, make this effort to support each other. Chris Halko is the owner and pharmacist of both Fort Benton and Big Sandy Pharmacy, and he wanted to make sure that I emphasized the employees of the...
The Big Sandy Barracuda's swim practice is started June 2, according to Travis Baumann head coach with a 5:45 AM older/Advance Swimmers starting time. Connie Reichelt will be working again this year with the younger kids between 8:00-9:00 each morning, and between 4:15-4:45 will be the intermediate swimmers. Travis said, "I can't thank Connie enough. "She does an amazing job with the little kids." Currently, there is between 36-38 kids wanting to be on the swim team, with the possibility of...
Laurie Kerzicnik (MSU Entomologist) wrote the article below to help Montanans prepare for the upcoming wasp and hornet season. Except for the Western yellowjacket, social wasps are typically not aggressive unless their nest is disturbed. Most are beneficial and feed on a lot of garden pests. The most common wasps are bald-faced hornets, aerial yellowjackets, Western yellowjackets, and paper wasps. They live in colonies, which include workers, queens, and drones. They all feed on insects. The western yellowjacket is a scavenger, feeding on...
Summer is on its way, which means so are mosquitoes. The flying pests invade neighborhoods like an army, but they aren’t just a backyard nuisance with bites that itch. They also can carry dangerous diseases, including West Nile virus and Zika. Most regions of the U.S. have issues with mosquitoes, but knowing prevention and mitigation measures can stop them from mushrooming into a big problem, says Dr. Craig Stoops (www.mosquito-authority.com), a retired U.S. Navy medical entomologist and chief science officer at Mosquito® Authority, a mo...
Bailey Gasvoda, Montana FFA 1st Vice President Along with Caroline Roeder, retired Montanan FFA State President, spent time in Great Falls showing gratitude to the supporters of our organization. Picture with Northwest Farm Credit Services...
Maybe canning is not for you, but do you have extra produce you want to preserve and have available for later? Freezing is a convenient option for preserving food while maintaining a large portion of its nutritional value and flavor. Freezing will cause texture changes due to the water inside vegetables. You will find some produce freeze better than others. Depending on personal preference and what you are using the frozen food for, you may find you prefer some over others. Select produce at peak flavor, maturity and texture. If possible,...
The few months of quarantine and social distancing have seemed like forever. Luckily as long as everyone stays healthy and safe, opening of businesses and normal activities are allowed! The Big Sandy pool will be open this Monday, June 1st, and the lifeguard family is very excited. There are many lifeguards working at the pool this year and they are all ready to get back to the pool. The age of the lifeguards at the pool range from fifteen to nineteen. All the lifeguards are professional and take their job seriously, as well as having fun and...
Although the importance of Memorial Day should be honored and remembered, Lindsay Boyce wrote to me, saying, “We would like to notify people that the whole parade and program at the high school are canceled. The American Legion Post will still be doing a 21-gun salute and playing taps at the cemetery to honor those who have passed. However, due to phase 1 still being in affect, we can’t have an audience and therefore, will not be reading the names.” The American Legion Auxiliary will not be distributing the poppies either this year. The event...
I interviewed Brooke Schwenke on the internet, and she wrote her answers to my questions. I asked her about her drawing that she had received an award for. Brooke wrote, "I entered the American Auxiliary Poppy Poster contest my junior year, because my art teacher, Ms. Jaramillo, presented us with the amazing opportunity to get our work into the contest. She always offered us the best ways to get our artwork out there and was 100% supportive through it all and always making sure we didn't have...
Not your traditional graduation, but it made me cry just the same. It was a beautiful hot day, the weather held, and the sun shined right into parents’ faces. It started with the graduates walking from downtown to the football field. The streets were lined with residence cheering and throwing confetti. Girls on one side and boys on the other side as they walked, not in a single line but almost. Like they were tackling their future together. The names of each senior were read along with s...
The Master Gardener program provides research based information for gardeners. Below are a few notes taken from the turf management portion of the program. • Rough bluegrass is probably the best grass in Montana for shady areas. • Kentucky bluegrass is the best grass for open sunny areas with well-drained soil. • Annual ryegrass can be used as a cover crop following vegetable production. • The standard lawn mix is 60% Kentucky bluegrass, 30% creeping red fescue and 10% annual ryegrass. • Zoysiagrass does not grow well in Montana. Montana s...
I had to go. I knew it would be heart-warming to watch a parade that was formed just so people at the nursing home could get outside. It was a beautiful day; the sun was shining, and there wasn't any wind. They waited till the Sheriff's car came around the corner, followed by several people driving their cars by so they could wave and tell them hello! A motorcycle went by, an old blue pickup, a red corvette with my grandchildren in it, an old built car, I didn't know what make it was, there...
Registration for all incoming 2020-21 kindergarteners will be Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the F.E. Miley Elementary School. Students must be 5 years of age on or before September 10th. To commit to social distancing, the event will be by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call Cinda Pearson at 378-3101. Documents you need to bring to the registration are as follows: child’s birth certificate, proof of physical address, immunization record and proof of guardianship or custody (if appropriate). This event is for the parent o...
Congratulations, Class of 2020! This is a great accomplishment; and although the year has not ended how you'd hoped, nothing can ever take away your education. You've earned it! We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see where life takes you! We asked the folks here some questions in your honor as their life experiences are far greater than yours and ours. May you take it to heart; enjoy their words of wisdom. What advice would you give to the high school seniors? A. If you have some idea of...
HAVRE, May 8, 2020 – Bear Paw Development Corporation is seeking input from area residents regarding economic and community development priorities for northern Montana. The organization is currently updating its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and is reaching out to individuals who reside in their five-county, two-reservation area. “We really want a good idea of what people think are the strengths and weaknesses of our regional economy and the type of projects that help make our communities stronger, all with the goal of crea...
Stacey Allderdice Thora Allderdice Scholarship Triangle Communication Scholarship Volleyball Letter Volleyball Best Offensive Player Academic All-State Selection-Volleyball Amanda Cline FHA Scholarship Alvin and Judy Kober Scholarship Volleyball Letter Volleyball Co-Most Valuable Player Volleyball Best Defensive Player Academic All-State Selection-Volleyball Basketball Letter Basketball Most Rebounds Academic All-State Selection-Basketball Clint Darlington State of Montana STEM Scholarship Footb...
What does it take to be a fine musician? Is it studying hard in the repertoire of music? Is it dedication to practice and the craft of music making? Is it focusing on solid comradery, in leading the effort to unify the ensemble, creating a stronger group harmony? For all musicians, each one of these factors matters immensely. Without one or the other, it can be hard for any musician to develop to the greatest potential possible. This year, I would like to recognize three seniors that through the...
Angel Johnson, PHN, Chouteau County Public Health wrote the following letter: “To all Big Sandy Senior Parents--Currently, we do not have an answer as to when the Governor will move the community into Phase II of the re-opening plan. Unfortunately, this makes scheduling events to celebrate your student’s graduation tenuous at best.” “In phase 1 of the Governor’s plan, places of assembly are to remain closed. This would include the Senior Center, Church halls, community halls, and any other gathering place. We received clarification on 5’7’20...
5:45 p.m. - Seniors will walk down Main Street in Caps and Gowns to the football field. 6:00 p.m. - Graduation Ceremony will begin Families will be given a parking pass to park on the Southeast side of the field. They will be able to park there 1 hour before the ceremony. Up to 9 guest can sit in the vehicle during the ceremony. The Senior tables will be set up in the high school gym and will be open for the public 1 hour before the ceremony and 1 hour after the ceremony. If you are unable to...
The Big Sandy Barracudas are planning on a swim season. They are hopeful the Governor will move us into Phase II of reopening Montana before June 1st. They are holding swim registration on May 21st at 5:00 pm at the football field concession area. This will allow for the correct social distancing and still be able to have everyone attend to obtain the information they will need for the swim season. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Heather Pleninger or Diana Labuda....
Last Thursday at the Big Sandy City Council meeting, they learned Big Sandy had won the Montana State Park and Recreation grant for a Walking Trail (sidewalk). The Walking Trail would start at the F.E. Miley and connect the school with the sidewalks already along Johanson street, the main street downtown. It was funded at $50,500, which was $10,000 short of the requested amount. However, Rotary has already met and is willing to pay for the rest of the money. The total project was bid at...
Happy Hospital Week! May 10-16 is National Hospital Week 2020. This is a chance to recognize each hospital for the service they provide to the community. You know about the clinic; you know about the behind-the-scenes staff; you know about the "patient people"; now it's time to introduce you to the rest of the staff! In every facility, teamwork is what makes the dream work. Each job is essential. Each member of our staff is vital to the well-being of the facility. Some staff members like Lisa...
Information for this article was compiled by Dr. Kevin Wanner (MSU Extension Entomologist) and Dr. Emily Glunk (Previous MSU Extension Forage Specialist). Alfalfa weevil is the key insect pest of alfalfa, causing variable levels of economic damage across Montana. Females lay eggs in alfalfa stems. Larvae hatch and crawl up to developing terminal buds where they chew small “pin” holes in the leaves. Larvae develop through four instar stages. Larger 3rd and 4th instar larvae feed openly on unfurled leaves and cause the largest economic loss. Sev...