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The Montana Association of Clerks and Recorders is again sponsoring a $1,000 scholarship for a graduating senior who will be attending an in state school. Applications will be accepted until March 17, 2017. 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. Application forms must be received by Clerk and Recorder Lana Claassen by March 17, 2017. Applications from Chouteau County will be judged b...
Thursday, February 23 National Guard Optical Course in Gym. Parent permit slips are required for students to participate. Friday, February 24 junior high wrestling at Fort Benton starting at 4pm. Monday, February 27 Mid Term Monday, February 27 Adult Education Spanish Class in high school history room from 7 to 8pm. Tuesday, February 28 junior and senior job shadowing in Great Falls, Montana. Wednesday, March 1 Spring testing begins. See the school website for all details concerning that testing. Breakfast and lunch menus for the coming week...
Most all towns, little and large, have heroes. The thing about that is that maybe that hero is not known in the next block down or the heroic act he or she performed is lost after a few years have passed. And yet those heroes are still always in our midst. And, once in a while, there are heroes that are so outstanding and so filled with tenacity and grit, that most everyone knows that they are heroes. Three ladies from Big Sandy fit that bill perfectly. Not only have Marla Ray, Dee Pribyl and...
In the spring of 2016 some people from Great Falls, Cascade and Fort Benton, Montana formed a proposed National Heritage Area for this part of Montana. At first their idea was huge with boundaries that stretched almost from Helena to Big Sandy. Later, and that is part of this story, that the boundaries have been changed to more reflect the areas that would be most affected by the National Heritage Area. Of course there are always two sides to each story and one of the problem areas for those who...
Presidents Day is February 20. It takes the place of Washington’s and Lincoln’s birthdays that are both in February. Many years ago the holiday would alternate between the two birthdays but then it was decided to honor all the presidents with their own holiday. If I were to make a list of favorite presidents Franklin Roosevelt would be first on that list, then John Kennedy and Harry Truman because I met both Truman and Kennedy and never did quite get over the assassination of JFK. But there are other great presidents. My list would include Was...
Chouteau County Performing arts in partnership with Montana Flour and Grain Inc, The Pioneer Lodge and Ron and Dee Lohse, present Take 5, at 7 PM, Tuesday, February 21st at the Fort Benton Elementary School Auditorium. There was a lyrical magic in the jazz melodies of the 1930's and 40's. Great song writers such as Cole Porter and George Gershwin, were combining beautiful stories with masterfully shaped melodies to create what became known as the "Golden Age of Jazz". The Take 5 quintet...
The following article about Fort Assinniboine as seen through the eyes of Dr. John Carroll was written for “The Mountaineer” in 1930. Dr. Carroll was slated to go on an adventure to the North Pole during his tenure at Fort Assinniboine but did not go. The article was given “The Mountaineer” by Midge Edwards. Why coal banks are not capitalized in the story remains a mystery. It was 51 years ago, June 17, 1879 that Dr. John V. Carroll, now a resident of Great Falls but at that time a private soldier in the 18th United States Infantry, stepped...
Big Sandy Public Schools Regular Meeting January 23, 2017 7:00 p.m. High School Computer Room Trustees Present: Brad Weaver, Chairperson, Brandon Gasvoda, Darin Genereux, Andrew Long, Diana LaBuda Staff Present: Brad Moore, Superintendent, Maryetta Engle, Clerk, Heather Wolery, Elementary Head Teacher Visitors Present: Colby Cline, Jessica Roth, Alex Richter, Rob Gregory, Melanie Schwarzbach, Teal Poole and Shane Ophus 1. Call to Order Chairperson Brad Weaver called the meeting to order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance - The Pledge of Allegiance was...
The annual school election will be held May 2, 2017, from noon until 8:00 p.m. Two trustees with three year terms are expiring this year: Darin Genereux and Brandon Gasvoda. Andrew Long’s one year term is also expiring. Anyone wishing to file for a 3-year or one year term for election to the Big Sandy Public School Board of Trustees must do so by Thursday, March 23, 2017. Petitions may be requested by contacting District Clerk Maryetta Engle at the high school. Write in candidates must file a declaration of intent by March 30, 2017. Absentee b...
¡Hola! Do you want to learn how to speak Spanish? Instructor Bridgette Long learned by immersion in Chile and will be teaching the basics of Spanish in the history classroom at the high school. Classes will meet on Mondays and Thursdays, from 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. beginning February 27and ending March 23. She will be covering greetings, everyday phrases, travel phrases, grammar, and vocabulary. Bring a notebook and be ready have some fun learning SPANISH! $5.00 registration fee....
I started my teaching career in Glasgow, Montana in 1964. I loved the town and the people in the town. It was a very welcoming town to a stranger like I was. The school administration told us young teachers to join groups and join in the community happenings. All fall and winter long various teachers would have Friday night parties. I don’t think I missed a one of them if I was in town. In Glasgow the winter alcoholic drink of choice was a little white devil called Moose Milk. It sure was good but three or four of them and I was ready to fly t...
ation and the US Dry Pea and Lentil Council MSU Extension will be hosting a Pulse Production workshop Wednesday, February 15, 2017, in both Conrad and Fort Benton. With decreased commodity prices in cereal grains, there is additional interest in raising pulse crops. However, many production and marketing challenges exist, which this workshop will address for beginning producers. The workshop will cover production, marketing, insurance, disease management, and common mistakes with chemicals and inoculants and conclude with a producer panel. The...
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 supply their portion of the scholarship through fundraising efforts and interest from money left from the Livestock Protective Association, a forerunner to the present Stock Grower organization....
Big Sandy Medical Services Foundation is pleased to announce they will once again be awarding scholarships to students pursuing a medical career. For the 2017-2018 college year, up to three $300 scholarships will be given – one to a graduating senior, one to a college student already enrolled in a college, and the third to a second deserving applicant in one of these groups, depending on applications received. The Foundation was established to foster better health care in the Big Sandy community. They feel one way of doing this is to e...
February 15 and 16 in Fairfield, Shelby, and Fort Benton MSU Extension will be hosting a healthy homes workshop titled “Love Your Home.” The class will provide residents information on indoor air quality in their homes as well as methods to mitigate issues. The workshop will concentrate on concerns about indoor air quality in homes during the winter months. MSU Extension Housing Specialist Barb Allen will present in Fairfield, Shelby and Fort Benton on February 15 and 16. On February 16, Fort Benton will host the workshop at the Wake Cup Cof...
Friday, February 10 basketball at home vs. Turner. It is Parent’s night. Games at 6 and 7:30 pm. Saturday, February 11 basketball at North Star. Tuesday, February 14 American Red Cross has a presentation in the high school auditorium. Wednesday, February 15 District basketball starts in Havre. Get your tickets early from Sherri at the high school in Big Sandy. Breakfast and lunch menus for the week are as follows: Wednesday, February 8 breakfast is waffles, egg patty, assorted cereals, fruit, juice and milk for the Breakfast of the Week! Lunch...
We have had a long bout of below zero in the Golden Triangle. Many of us spent a lot of time inside and, as a result, many of us have an old fashioned case of what is called in the Yukon, Shack Fever or to put it another way, we are Shack Happy. That simply means you have been in the shack with your buns and your bread far too long. What to do about it; that is the question? Happily there are many various remedies for this dreaded illness. They fall into two different categories. Go away if you...
County health officials encourage people to be prepared for the current influenza season. “People should be prepared to spend at least a week at home in case they get ill,” said the County Health Nurse. “Those individuals who are ill need to stay home from work or school. They should not be visiting local nursing homes and potentially spreading the illness to the fragile residents and/or family members. They should not be going to local businesses or stores for last minute supplies and spreading germs.” The influenza virus is spread through the...
The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF&WHC) extends an invitation to all to attend the 11th Annual Circle the Wagons Convention in Great Falls, Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Best Western Heritage Inn. “We are excited to be celebrating our 11th anniversary of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame,” said MCHF&WHC President Jeff Bolstad. “We are honored to celebrate those who embody the qualities of our Montana communities and way of life. If you are proud of your Montana Western heritage and wish to help prese...
At the January 11 regular meeting of the Big Sandy City Council there were two visitors present. The Pledge was recited. There were no public comments and there was no sheriff’s report. Mayor Stiles said that the new Big Sandy web page is about finished and should be up and running before very long. “The Mountaineer” will print how to access the page. The new water line project is on hold right now because Rural Development has discovered some costs they were not anticipating. They are working now on how much each match is going to cost. Bear...
It’s time to start thinking about hunting season again, and getting your new fishing license for the year. Starting Monday, Jan. 23, hunters and anglers can start purchasing licenses for the 2017 year. Anglers are reminded that their 2016 fishing licenses will expire on Feb. 28. Hunters are reminded that the deadline for applying for bull and antlerless elk and mule deer buck permits is March 15. The deer and elk permit application packet is available at FWP license providers and online at fwp.mt.gov/hunting/licenses/. The deer and elk p...
Thursday, February 2 Home basketball vs. Box Elder Friday, February 3 elementary school ski trip Saturday, February 4 basketball at CJI. Games start at 4:30pm. Tuesday and Wednesday, February 7 and 8 FFA goes to Grass Range for District Meet. Breakfast and lunch menus for the coming week are as follows: Wednesday, February 1 breakfast is egg and cheese sliders, assorted cereals, fruit, juice and milk. Lunch is Pizza with green beans, fruit, salad bar plus buns and milk. Thursday, February 2 breakfast is muffins, gogurt or a cheese stick,...
(StatePoint) The chilly months can mean colds, flu and feeling worn down. But just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you have to hibernate all winter. In addition to taking precautionary steps to stay healthy, it’s important to stay active with your family. Here are five great ways to keep the cold from holding you and your family back from enjoying the season. 1. Bundle Up. While the cold weather itself is not the germy culprit that leads to illness, not wearing enough clothing outdoors can tax the body, compromise your immune syste...
Master Gardener Level 1 Class in Fort Benton (please pre-register) MSU Extension level 1 Master Gardener classes may take place in Fort Benton in February pending pre-registration numbers. We only have four signed up at this time. Now is your chance to participate in an excellent educational opportunity. If fifteen people pre-register, we will have the class, which traditionally begins the third week in February. Please contact the MSU Chouteau County Extension office at 622-3751 to pre-register. The Level 1 Master Gardener course requires 16...
When the temperature reaches far below zero, we often think of the outside as the dead zone. Plants and mammals are asleep. Birds have flown south. Yeah, there are exceptions but generally we equate winter's long nights and cold temperatures with death. Here's a wake-up call: Nature in winter is alive. Whether in the woods on the prairie or right smack downtown life is teeming even when we don't see it. Let's start where it's obvious: the bird feeder in the yard. In town you may have mostly...