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These are all words which describe Big Sandy Book Club’s May third meeting. Two of our members , Megan Gannon and Barb Slonaker, live in Havre and travel to Big Sandy for our monthly meetings. Megan and Barb chose to be hostesses for our May meeting, with Megan our discussion leader. Intriguing is just one descriptive word for the tours Megan gave us on the 3rd. Megan’s family has purchased Havre’s old post office building and also the Masonic Temple building. Our meeting was held in the Masonic building. We were greeted by Megan’s grandso...
This is a story about dirt. It includes cowboys and horses, trains and timber, mining and farming, war and politics, and settling the west. It is about hard work and hard times, choices and commitments. It is an American history lesson that spans a century. While it is not unlike most homestead stories in the early 1900's, this is our story. It is a family tale about the Wortman Homestead, founded one hundred years ago. It is a love story about dirt. Homestead legislation was a hotly debated...
There is a very important meeting at the Senior Citizen's Center June 8 at 3pm. The Big Sandy Conservation District officials will be there to discuss their proposed new ordinance to keep grazing bison from destroying conservation lands. Dana Darlington is the head of the Big Sandy Conservation District. He stated, "This meeting is about the Big Sandy Conservation Ordinance. It is to inform the public about protecting the soil and water if wild or domesticated bison are grazing in the Big Sandy...
Agricultural research center field days scheduled for June and July There will be three field days in Chouteau County in June and July. The Knees field day will take place on June 8th, the Loma field day will take place on July 11th, and the Highwood Bench field day will occur on July 13th. Details on the Highwood Bench and Loma field day will be addressed in a later article. All three field days in Chouteau County will begin at 9:00 a.m. For additional information, please contact the Chouteau County Extension office at 406-622-3751. In additio...
Please mark your calendars for a Variety Show fundraier for the new library in Big Sandy. Sunday, June 12 at 7:00, performers will be taking the stage at the high school auditorium. Last year we had everything from hula dancing to concert pianists, ages 6 to well past 60! This year’s program will be just as entertaining. If you would like to participate, please contact Marla Ray at 378-2606 for more information. Construction of the new library is finished, and the interior work is nearing completion. New sidewalk will be poured this summer, a...
Q: We’re having a big family reunion this summer, and I admit my husband and I are kind of nervous because most of our relatives aren’t religious. We don’t want to come across as self-righteous killjoys, but I guess we ought to take a stand somehow for Jesus. Should we just not go? A: I sincerely hope you won’t avoid your family’s reunion—and instead of dreading it, I hope you’ll go with an attitude of anticipation and joy! And you will, if you see this not as a burden but as a God-given opportunity—an opportunity He is giving you to influenc...
2 people drown in Montana each year. The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) would like to encourage everyone to stay healthy and safe while having fun in the water this summer. Just 2.5 hours of water-based, or other forms of physical activity per week, has health benefits for everyone. Each of us plays a role in preventing illnesses and injuries linked to the water we share and swim in, this summer and year-round. Contrary to popular belief, drowning can happen quickly and silently. In the short amount of time it takes to...
Some of summer’s favorite moments happen right in your backyard: the sounds of children running around, the smells of fresh-cut grass and newly planted flowers, and the gathering of family and friends. Here are a few simple tricks to make your next soiree the best one yet: Build Atmosphere Your patio and backyard are an extension of your home, so don’t limit your creativity to indoors. Avoid harsh overhead lighting and create an inviting summer atmosphere by stringing paper lanterns or lightbulbs across your deck or around the railings. While y...
The crisis of a teacher shortage in Montana continues to reach epidemic proportions, particularly in rural Montana. Just last week as I looked at OPI Teacher Placement site where most schools in Montana advertise open teaching positions, there were over 635 new job listings in the last 90 days. I think it is safe to say that there are not that many new graduates in our university system to fill those positions. Today we rarely get applicants for any teaching jobs in our rural schools. 10 years ago the perspective teachers came to us and...
When Big Sandy native George Rice was drafted in 1952 he could hardly believe it. After all he was in college at Montana State College. That didn’t seem to matter and Rice was drafted into the United States Army. Drafted he was and he went to Fort Lewis, Washington for his basic training. After that Rice went to school at San Louis Obispo in California. Rice was trained there as a small engine power maintenance mechanic. Rice says it was a good course with good instructors. It lasted about three months. Then Rice was sent to Fort Hood, T...
There are three candidates running for one Chouteau County Commissioner seat in the June primary. Since all three are Republicans, it probably can be assumed that whoever wins the primary will be the new Chouteau County Commissioner. The three candidates running for that office are Jim Olson from the Spring Station Road, Clay Riehl from the Bootlegger Trail and Dean Rominger from Floweree. "The Mountaineer" asked a series of five questions of the candidates that were either county related or...
At the May 4th regular City Council meeting there was one visitor. After the pledge was recited minutes of the last meeting were approved. There was no Sheriff’s Report. Regarding the Wastewater Project, the mayor said that finally they are closing out phase 2 and 3. The wastewater lagoon was seeded and hopefully grass will come up this time. In the new water project, funding is coming along. Already Big Sandy has $750.00 from the Treasure State Endowment fund. The rest of the project could be funded by a loan from the State of Montana R...
The American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting a potluck at the Senior Citizen Center on Memorial Day May 30th. The dinner will follow the ceremony at the cemetery. All are welcome to attend. Come spend the afternoon visiting with friends and out of town guests. The Center will be open by 8:00 am if any one wants to drop their food off before attending the Big Sandy Historical Society breakfast at the museum. Call Helen Rice at 378-2271 for information about the potluck. The American Legion Auxiliary ladies will, as usual be offering poppies...
I recently came across an anonymous quote: “A daughter needs a dad to be the standard against which she will judge all men.” There are a slew of variations of this quote in books or on the internet, but in general, they capture the same idea. The role a dad plays in his daughter’s life is huge. She learns a great deal about her value as a person from her dad. She learns how men should treat women by watching her dad’s interaction with her mom and her. She has her earliest emotional needs for lov...
The Big Sandy Music Department has been busy this spring. The movie-themed spring concerts at the end of April featured many talented soloists. The elementary kids sang songs from The Sound of Music, The Lion King, Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, The Music Man, Pocahontas, Beauty and the Beast, and Frozen. The junior high and high school kids presented performances from district music festival and some volunteered to do other pieces as well. The concert ended with Princess Leia conducting the...
By Robert Lucke The Big Sandy Barracudas Swim Team is using the entire month of May to recruit new swimmers for their award winning team. Swim coach Travis Baumann says that not only will recruits be able to swim in competitions all summer long but they will be learning a life skill that just could save their lives. On the prairies too many kids do not learn how to swim and as a result every summer North Central Montanans hear of drownings in ditches and prairie potholes. Not if Baumann and the...
For Melanie Schwarzbach graduation is a big deal. Out of three children, Eric is she and Shaud's first to graduate from Big Sandy High school. As interesting as it all is, something else goes through Melanie's mind too. She has to go through this two more times! Melanie had taught science at Box Elder High School for several years. This is her second year of teaching science in Big Sandy. "I am glad I am here for Eric's senior year. I would never have known what was going on if I wasn't here,"...
When Barb Martin's daughter Lisa graduates from Big Sandy High School soon, it will be a piece of cake for Barb because already Lisa's older sister Quinn graduated two years ago. Well, maybe a piece of cake. Sort of. Barb supervised two step brothers graduating from high school too. They were Kasey and Lane. Now, Barb sort of sighs a sigh of relief and says, "We will be working on grandchildren now." Barb said that Lisa, who is very organized, has been doing well in telling Barb where she needs...
Members of the North Central Montana Shrine Club are preparing to receive their usual shipment of three tons of Vidalia onions. The annual sale of the delectable Georgia onion, according to Shrine officials, is their best fundraiser of the year. Onion sale proceeds provide money to help kids, and their families, with travel expenses to the Shriners' Hospital in Spokane. Henry Tweeten, a Shriner from Havre, has been heading up the regional onion sale since it started about a decade ago. Tweeten...
With the encouragement of eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, there comes the food safety concerns, especially when they are eaten raw. The Food and Drug Administration strongly recommends washing raw fruits and vegetables before you peel, cut, eat or cook with them. This reduces the bacteria that may be present on the fresh produce and is the best way to reduce the risks for food-borne illnesses/food poisoning. Here are some recommended ways to wash fresh produce for safe consumption and retained quality: 1. Start by washing your...
This week Vicki picked “FRICTION” by Sandra Brown. This is reported to be one of the hottest Sandra Brown books ever! Crawford Hunt wants his daughter back. Following the death of his wife, Crawford, a Texas Ranger, fell into a downward spiral that left him relegated to desk work and with his five-year old daughter, Georgia, in the custody of her grandparents. But Crawford has cleaned up his act now and the fate of his family lies with Judge Holly Spencer. Ambitious and confident, Holly temporarily occupies the bench of her recently dec...
Years ago, while out driving with my future wife, I got a flat tire. This would normally not be a big deal, except the freezing rain and the busy road where we pulled over made tire changing less than pleasant. When I finished changing the tire and lowered the car off the jack, I discovered that my spare tire was also flat. I was already frustrated and responded badly to the new problem. My wife often reminds me that I hit the hood of the car with the tire iron. This did little to fix the tire...
The Leaders, Legends and Legacies Football Camp is again excited to announce that its 2016 camp will be in Belgrade, Montana June 22nd - 24th! The camp is an all-inclusive nonprofit event which is offered to all high school athletes who register to attend. Registration is $50 per participant. All meals are provided and each athlete will receive a camp T-shirt. High school football athletes from all across Montana and surrounding states are encouraged to take advantage of this exciting opportunity that is hosted and coached by current and former...
WHO: First Grade Students of F.E. Miley Elementary, Big Sandy, MT WHAT: Art Show and Reception WHEN: from May 19 - June 18th Artists’ Reception Thursday, May 19, 2016, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. WHERE: Craig Edwards Fine Art Gallery, US Highway 87 Big Sandy, MT Artwork from 13 first-grade students will be installed at Craig Edwards Fine Art Gallery in Big Sandy, Montana, with an artists’ reception May 19th. The works will be on display through June 18th. The first grade class at F.E. Miley Elementary in Big Sandy, taught by Christina Anacker, has e...
Reporter's note: On a trip to Seattle I made a fuel stop in Superior, Montana, about 60 miles west of Missoula on I-90. Behind the fueling area at the convenience store I noticed three small structures, looking somewhat like gas pumps. Signs by the odd looking structures read, "Tesla recharging station." The convenience store owner, Dale Bullock, was working in the store and I asked about the charging stations. Bullock explained, "The charging stations were here when I bought the store. My...