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Steve Stiles served as Mayor for four years and needed to resign for health reasons. At the last City Council Meeting the town of Big Sandy presented Steve a plaque of appreciation and a Proclamation. Town of Big Sandy Proclamation WHEREAS, Town of Big Sandy Mayor, Stephen Stiles resigned his position due to health issues on November 5, 2017; and WHEREAS, Mayor Stiles capabilities and dedication to his community have repeatedly been relied upon and recognized by his colleagues, as shown by his...
Big Sandy City Council met at City Hall March 8th at 7:00. All hats were removed prior to saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Schwarzbach called the meeting to order by saying, “Steve it’s good to see you can still draw a crowd.” The first order of business was to present to the former Mayor Steve Stiles an official proclamation and plaque for his contribution to the city of Big Sandy. Brad Moore wanted to thank the city crew, Tim LaBuda and Larry Geyer, for all their help in removing the snow from the school parking lot. He said they were...
This winter has been a nightmare for everyone, but more so for those who are calving out in this weather. We all have a pretty good understanding of what it must be like, but not really because we aren't experiencing it. We aren't in the thick of it. We aren't exhausted. We aren't struggling hourly with the elements of the weather, the freezing wind, the enormous drifts, or the temperamental cow. We aren't fighting for the life of a calf or it's mother. We aren't frozen to the bone after...
Celebrate an Irish tradition on Saint Patrick's Day March 17th, even if you aren't Irish. The day in particular remembers Saint Patrick, one of Ireland's patron saints, who ministered Christianity in Ireland during the fifth century. Despite his Irish notoriety, Saint Patrick was British. His parents were living in Scotland or Wales and he died on March 17, 461. The traditional meal is corned beef and cabbage. Although beef was not readily available in Ireland and was considered a luxury so thei...
Private Pesticide Applicator Initial Training in Great Falls The MSU Cascade County Extension office will be offering a private pesticide applicator initial training in Great Falls on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Registration will begin at 8:30 at the Montana ExpoPark’s Paddock Club. The training will end with the Montana Private Applicator Certification exam around 5:30 p.m. Individuals must be licensed as a private applicator prior to purchasing and using restricted use pesticides on land that they or their employers own, rent or lease. For a...
To go orders need to be called in by 10:30 a.m.. Meals are subject to change without notice. Some meals may contain peanuts and /or Peanut butter. Menus for the week: Thursday, March 15- Roasted Pork with scalloped potatoes, carots, blueberry cobbler. Friday, March 16- Cream of Broccoli Soup or Corned Beef and Cabbage, rolls, and Green Cake. Monday, March 19- Cabbage Rolls, Egg Rolls, mixed veggies, and poke cake. Tuesday, March 20- Scalloped ham and potatoes, peas and carrots, peaches, oatmeal raisin cookies. Wednesday, March 21- Almond...
Thursday, March 15 there will be a FFA meeting at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 17 Junior high wrestling will be in Shelby. Monday, March 19 Science students will travel to Missoula for the State Science Fair for two days. Tuesday, March 20 the Juniors will be taking the ACT in the morning. Thursday, March 22 is the end of the third quarter. Friday, March 23 Is the Adult Prom, it will start at 9:00 p.m. Please see a Junior class member for tickets. Saturday, March 24 Big Sandy High School is holding their Prom, Grand March will be at 9:00 p.m....
For Immediate Release A scholarship is again offered by the North Central Montana Cattle Women and the North Central Montana Stock Growers. This annual scholarship is available to high school seniors and college students completing their sophomore year. Interest from a memorial fund honoring the memory of deceased members is contributed to by the Cattle Women. Stock Growers supplies their portion of the scholarship through fundraising efforts and interest from money left from the Livestock Protective Association, a forerunner to the present...
The importance of arts is a crucial part of a high school student's development. Engagement in fine arts is a big part of any high school experience. People take what they learn from art classes and use them in their everyday lives. Participating in an art class helps a student's ability to express themselves, learning time management, and becoming involved in a part of our beautiful American culture. Miss Jaramillo is the wonderful art teacher for the Big Sandy high school and elementary...
The Virgelle Ferry covered in snow. It will be a while before it is back to working on the Mighty Mo....
It’s time to wake up an hour earlier! March 11th is Daylight Saving Time day which means we need to spring forward an hour. Before you go to bed turn your clock ahead. The following day or for that matter even a week afterwards our conversation will be all about the new time period. Conversations will be about how we hate Daylight Saving Time. Big Sandy residents have their opinions. “I wish they would leave time alone.” “I hate it.” “Ok, Change the time to give us more light in the summer, but leave it there. Don’t change it back ” “I lik...
The Rotary Club is preparing to turn the Big Sandy High School Gym into a “Wild Safari”! This will help us forget the cold and snow we have been experiencing! Tickets are available for the “Wild Safari Dreams” Banquet, March 17, and can be purchased at the bank, The Grocery Store, Ophus Auction Service and Sheehy’s Law Office or your favorite Rotarian! Inflation has not touched the banquet ticket price of $100.00/couple, prices are the same as in 1984!! Something NEW and EXCITING this year, you will be able to use your credit card the night...
Ok, we have snow. We've had wind. We have drifts and everyone is talking how this winter measures up to the winter of 78/79. Comments like, "this is the most snow I've ever seen in the area", or "We're going to have so much flooding just like in 79"! To be sure thoughts need to turn to preparedness for flooding, which is hard to believe when snow is up to our eyebrows. In the spring of 1979 there were numerous road outages, culverts throughout Chouteau county weren't big enough for the massive...
It seems everyone in town is taking pictures of their new neighbors. The deer have come into town in search of food. They’re eating bushes, which probably need trimming anyway. We know how we are faring, but how are the wildlife doing? Are they starving? What does winter do to our neighbors? Retired Montana state game warden, Sgt. Gary Benson said we are losing some deer due to the snow depth and the hardness of the snow. Usually a deer can break through the snow by pawing at the ground to get to the grass below. This year the snow is deep, it...
Notes from Master Gardener Class in Fort Benton A special thanks to Mariel Stone (Level 3 Master Gardener) for her help and expertise during our master gardener trainings. The Master Gardener class (Level 1) began in Fort Benton on February 22. In the past few weeks we have covered soils, plant biology, and vegetable production. Notes from the class are below. • Do not work soil when it is wet. If the soil sticks to the shovel, wait a few more days. • The number one thing that kills our plants is TLC. Don’t over fertilize, don’t over trim, d...
It's still winter, but spring is coming, and so is your opportunity to apply for mule deer buck and bull and antlerless elk permits. Don't let the March 15 application deadline pass you by! Application packets for both resident and nonresident hunters are available at any regional FWP office or online at fwp.mt.gov. The packets contain guidelines to apply, information about regulation changes, maps of hunting districts, drawing statistics and the application itself. People planning to apply are...
The Montana Association of Clerks and Recorders is sponsoring two statewide scholarships in the amount of $1,000 and $500. All graduating seniors who will be attending an in state school are eligible to apply. Applications will be accepted until March 16, 2018. Application forms are available at the Clerk and Recorder’s Office at the Courthouse in Fort Benton or from the Guidance Counselors at the Big Sandy, Fort Benton, Geraldine, and Highwood High Schools. Completed application forms must be received by Clerk and Recorder Lana Claassen by M...
Be sure to call the Senior Center by 10:30 a.m. for your to go orders. 378-2405. Menus for the week: Thursday, March 8: Lasagna, Beets, Green Beans, salad, garlic bread, peach cobbler. Friday, March 9: Tomato basil soup, fruit salad, roll, cherry cookies. Monday, March 12: Chicken Club Casserole, peas with carrots, cottage cheese, and pudding. Tuesday, March 13: Indian Taco salad, and Brownies. Wednesday, March 14: Salmon patty on a bun, tots, broccoli/cauliflower, peanut butter cookies. Recipe for the week: Baked Pork Chop Ingredients • 1 1/2...
The Jeff Reichelt Memorial Library will be having an ebook workshop Thursday March 15th at 4:30. Welcome to anyone that would love to learn how to access MontanaLibrary2Go. We will be learning how to use Overdrive and check out library ebooks on your computer, Kindle, Nook and iPad. For a hands on experience, please bring your laptop, kindle, or other eReading device. For those that are not sure what MontanaLibrary2Go is a statewide subscription service facilitated through the State Library that offers over 30,000 downloadable e-books and...
We would like to thank all the people who came in and donated blood. A few special donors Wednesday were; First time donor Dylan Darlington, Ron Andrade with 1 gallon and Larry Brumwell with 8 gallons. Thank you to the LDS Ladies for providing their time and a delicious lunch. We will be having our first summer blood drive July 25th. Hope to see everyone there!...
Thursday, March 8: Junior High wrestlers will travel to Chinook Friday, March 9: High School Students will have their Ski Trip to Showdown. Breakfast is at 5:45 a.m. and the bus will leave at 6:00 a.m. Saturday, March 10: Junior High wrestlers will travel to Conrad. Monday, March 12: Tack practice starts! Menus for the week: Thursday, March 8: Breakfast- Green Eggs and Ham, toast, Assorted cereals, fresh fruit, juice and milk. Lunch- Swedish Meatballs, mashed potatoes and gravey, peas, salad bar, buns and milk. Monday, March 12: Breakfast-...
West My Whom? Chouteau County Performing Arts in partnership with First Security Bank present the Canadian group West My Friend on Tuesday March 13th at 7 PM at the Fort Benton Elementary School auditorium. Described as everything from indie-roots to chamber-folk, West My Friend has an acoustic blend of instruments and four-part harmonies that challenges the conventions of popular music. The band features pure and thrillingly elastic vocals with catchy arrangements of bass, guitar, mandolin,...
Mayor Shaud Schwarzbach swears in new City Council member, Jon Sheehy, Sheehy was appointed to Schwarzbach's seat on City Council when he took over as Mayor....
Sheri Roth, Big Sandy's Post Master, says mail route carriers must make an attempt to deliver mail. An attempt, but at no time are they to put themselves at risk. Safety is the number one point at every training conference. Having said that the three Big Sandy Mail Carriers have had quite a year this winter. Tina Cook, Barbie Martin and Dennis Young either smiled or laughed out loud when asked about this year's attempts. Tina Cook has worked for the post office for nine years but has only been...
Get your tickets now for 34th Annual “Wild Safari Dreams” Rotary Banquet!! The date is set for March 17, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are available from your favorite Big Sandy Rotarians, which include Karen Baumann, Harry Bold, Demra Brown, Maggie Cline, Carla Courtnage, Janis Kaiser, Kyrstyl Kulbeck, Brad & Sheri Moore, Bob Nelson, Shane Ophus, Bob Quinn, Jeff Richter, Rich Roth, Shaud & Melanie Schwarzbach, Scott Schwarzbach, Tom Sheehy, Jack Thornton, Jodi Thornton, Joe Von Stein, Dianna Webster and Rhonda Works. Each ticket includes del...