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Anna Mary Robertson Moses (September 7, 1860 – December 13, 1961), known by her nickname Grandma Moses, was a renowned American folk artist. Having begun painting in earnest at the age of 78, she is often cited as an example of an individual successfully beginning a career in the arts at an advanced age. Her works have been shown and sold in the United States and abroad and have been marketed on greeting cards and other merchandise. Moses' paintings are among the collections of many museums. T...
On August 16 the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame announced the ninth class of inductees into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. For those of us who live in Big Sandy, our district is District 4 which includes Blaine, Chouteau, Hill and Liberty Counties. This year only two inductees were chosen from this district which is puzzling because two legacy inductees and one living inductee can be chosen from each district. This year from District 4 were chosen the living award to Aaron "Duke" Pursley from...
When Steve Sibra was in Big Sandy last week, one thing he did was to read from his new poetry book to a group at Craig Edward's Gallery on Saturday night. The book is called "The Turtle is Not a Metaphor" and is some 35 dark and not so dark poems that he has written in the past few years. Sibra grew up on a farm 7 miles south east of Big Sandy and graduated from Big Sandy high school in 1974. Sibra went to the University of Montana and then the University of Puget Sound for law school. He loved...
James C. Howland IV is the new librarian at both the Big Sandy elementary school and the Big Sandy high school. In addition Howland is teaching seventh grade English. Howland was raised in Havre, graduating from Havre High School in 2000. He majored in English and History at MSU Bozeman and has taught for 7 years at Rosebud before moving to Big Sandy to take over the library position. Howland loves history and specializes in the Middle Ages. However English is a challenge to him as well as he...
Cropping Questions from Producers in August • What is causing the dark and light colored stubble in my field after harvest? According to Clain Jones, MSU Extension Soil Fertility Specialist, one explanation may be differences in fertility and soil texture. If you have sandier soil and lower nitrogen available, you are going to have lighter colored straw, greater yield, and less protein. If you have finer soil and high nitrogen available, you are going to have darker colored straw, less yield and higher protein. • Is grazing a field with wheat s...
Regular Meeting August 16, 2016 7:00 p.m. High School Computer Room Trustees Present: Brad Weaver, Chairperson, Diana LaBuda, Andrew Long Trustee Absent: Brandon Gasvoda and Darin Genereux Staff Present: Brad Moore, Superintendent, Maryetta Engle, Clerk, Heather Wolery, Elementary Head Teacher Visitors Present: Steve Stiles 1. Call to Order Chairperson Brad Weaver called the meeting to order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. Welcome Guests Chairperson Brad Weaver welcomed the guest. 4. Approval of Minutes of...
It was Superintendent Brad Moore’s idea first. He told “The Mountaineer” that a Big Sandy native, Scott Chauvet was the superintendent of his high school in Manhattan, Montana. Not only that but Moore is the superintendent of Chauvet’s home school system in Big Sandy. Now that probably does not happen very often. Not only that but neither claims to want the other’s job. Moore wants to stay in Big Sandy and Chauvet is happy in Manhattan, Montana style, as the old commercial for eating more beef used to say about Manhattan. We thought it would...
By the time these words are being read, Maddy Reichelt will have enrolled as an incoming freshman at the University of Montana. She is taking a four year course to get her pre med requirements over and then she wants to go to medical school. Part of what happened to Maddy this summer caused her to turn to medicine as a lifetime occupation. She went to the National Youth Science Camp in the mountains out of Bartow, West Virginia. Maddy thought the camp was great. There were 120 participants and only one other from Montana, a boy from Corvallis....
Once again Rod Hickman has become a PA at the Big Sandy Clinic. This is about the third time at least that he has moved back to Big Sandy to help out until another PA could be found. “The Mountaineer” asked if Hickman had written anything or could he write about getting a flu vaccination this fall. Luckily he said he had something and emailed it to us. We are using it this week. So, once again, Rod, you have saved our bacon. Thanks again and again for all that you do for this community! Why do I need a Flu vaccination? By Rodney Hickman PA-C Se...
Fitness, food and farming will be center stage at the Bangs Family Farm near Inverness September 17 for the 5K on the Farm fun run event. The farm is located near Inverness and owned and operated by Tom and Carol Bangs. Event organizers Jeff and Katie Bangs, son and daughter-in-law of Tom and Carol, are active members of Montana Farmers Union. Jeff and Katie were the 2014 Farmers Union Enterprise Leadership Couple. In addition, Katie has served on the Montana Farmers Union Women’s Committee and also served on the National Farmers Union Next Gen...
4-H and FFA members from across Chouteau County had a very busy and successful 2016 Chouteau County Fair. Every 4-H and FFA member has worked over the past year in anticipation of this time of year. The Chouteau County Extension Office would like to extend huge thank you to every individual who supports the 4-H program in any way-- The following is a list of those who received the top awards at the 2015 Chouteau County Fair. Top Cat Project – Lily Winderl Top Cat Showman – Alex Worrall Top Rabbit Project – Faith Gasvoda Top Rabbit Showm...
The Big Sandy Booster Club is one of the most rewarding and fun organizations to be in--but few know anything about it. With only three fully active members, for them it is still a great organization to be in and even though none of the three have children in school any more it is still very rewarding--but few know anything about it. Current members are Barbie Martin, Maryetta Engle, and Dave Louvar. The Big Sandy Booster Club simply supports Big Sandy school children in extracurricular activities. They might provide snacks and a meal to the...
When you read these words, Big Sandy's beloved Patti Hannum will be less than a week away from retiring from her job at The Grocery Store, a job she has had since 1977. But, hold on, we are getting ahead of ourselves. Born and raised in Big Sandy and south-east of Big Sandy, Patti said that her grandfather homesteaded out there. At age 5 the family moved into Big Sandy. The farm was sold after the grandfather passed away and along with Patti's grandmother, her mother and father, Helen and Duane...
Fred Watstein works maintenance with the Big Sandy School System. Although he has not been in Big Sandy very long, he has made himself known at the school, on the City Council and bicycling around Big Sandy with his family. Fred asked "The Mountaineer" to write a story about him as, in his own words, "The Mountaineer" interviews everyone else, why not me? We agreed at "The Mountaineer" and first, found out that Watstein is his third last name. First, his last name was Thomas. From there it was...
By Robert Lucke There were two visitors present at the August 10th regular City Council Meeting. After the Pledge was recited and guests were welcomed, minutes were approved and public comments were called for. There were none. There was no Sheriff’s Report. Regarding the KLJ Water Project report, the City is getting close to knowing what kind of a financial package would be available from Rural Development for this project. The Mayor thinks that if some public meetings go well, the project could get started this spring and he thinks that t...
“Rolling Cows” A Cattle Semi Rollover Exercise for Emergency Responders A cattle semi-roll over exercise will take place on September 21, 2016 at the Community Bible Church Recreation Center located at 911 16th Street in Fort Benton. Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. The goal is to train first responders and others in case of an actual incident involving livestock. The event will begin with introductions and logistics followed by a functional scenario & break-out discussion groups. A working lunch will take place at 12:00 p.m. followed by...
High School District #2 & Elementary School District #11 Regular Meeting Trustees Present: Brad Weaver, Chairperson, Darin Genereux, Andrew Long, Brandon Gasvoda Trustee Absent: Diana LaBuda Staff Present: Brad Moore, Superintendent, Maryetta Engle, Clerk Visitors Present: Shersteen Cline, Teal Poole, Jessica Roth, Connie Reichelt, Leslie Gregory, Steve Stiles, Pete Jerrell, Leah Griffith and Michelle Young 1. Call to Order Chairperson Brad Weaver called the meeting to order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3....
Special thanks to The Church of God for the wonderful lunch they provided for the staff during in service training. Reminder to students and parents, all handouts given out the first day of school must be turned in ASAP. If you are in an extra-curricular activity they need to be turned in before allowed to compete. Thursday, August 25 Booster Club Kickoff at the football field 6pm. Friday, August 26 junior high and varsity volleyball at Centerville. Saturday, August 27 junior high volleyball at Chester and varsity volleyball at Belt. Monday,...
There will be many new teachers this year at Big Sandy Schools as school gets underway. Most of our new staff are from the area or have ties to the area, which is a real plus. At FE Miley Katie Hanson, who student taught in 3rd grade last year, will be assuming the 1st grade teaching duties. Katie completed her elementary education degree at MSU-N this past spring. Katie is a graduate of Big Sandy High School, so we are excited that she chose to start her teaching career in her hometown. Calista Worrall will be taking over the 5th grade teachin...
As schools across Montana continue to struggle with teacher recruitment and retention, school boards and administrators are always looking for ideas, incentives, or programs to help deal with the recruitment and retention problem. Schools have implemented 4-day school weeks, modified salary schedules, student loan forgiveness, housing and such. All these concepts are successful in helping recruit and retain teachers to a certain degree. One component we as a school district was missing was a strong mentoring program to help new teachers adapt...
After decades of absence, once-native grizzly bears have been spotted in the hills north of Chester. State wildlife officials are asking residents and recreationists of the Sweet Grass Hills to be bear aware after the sighting of a couple of grizzly bears recently. “We believe there are at least two bears in the Hills,” said Mike Madel, bear management specialist with Fish, Wildlife and Parks, adding the bears were involved in the killing of several sheep. The Sweet Grass Hills are on the Canadian border north of Chester. The bears were sighted...
Life can be full of risks. Every time we step outside, we risk insect bites, car accidents or simply tripping on an uneven sidewalk. Of course, we don’t let these concerns rule our lives or change our daily activities. We take reasonable precautions, such as insisting our kids wear seat belts and put on helmets when they take off on their bicycles. As medical providers in this community we are very much aware of the health risks that surround us. So we take precautions. We evaluate coughs and colds, schedule routine checkups, and recommend c...
After 50 years, the Big Sandy High School Class of 1966 will once again gather in our home town. This time it will be to celebrate our 50th class reunion. We had two main suggestions for the celebration. Most of those living out of town wanted to return to Big Sandy while others, especially those who live here, wanted to retrace out sneak trip trek to Lake Blaine. We decided to do a little of both. We will begin in Big Sandy on August 18th with an open house at the Oil Barn located on the Quinn farm SE of town at 4 pm. We will then have a tour...
Blast yourself out of the Past and hold on to your hats and come running to the Chouteau County Fair on August 18 through 21 in Fort Benton. There is the Barbecue throwdown on Thursday, August 18 at 5pm and while area barbecue specialists compete for the honor of the best barbecue ever, thanks to The Grocery Store in Big Sandy, the rest of us get to enjoy the fruits of their labor in a free barbecue meal that evening. And, providing the pigs don’t run and hide in the mighty Missouri, there is a pig wrestling contest and pig wrestling C...