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From the looks of the new Big Sandy Library outwardly it is almost complete. As these words are being written, workers are working on the new sidewalk in front of the interesting new building with the small tower that compliments Main Street so well. But, according to Marla Ray and Dee Pribyl, there is much to get completed before a grand opening can be touted this fall. The main thing slowing things down is the wait for furniture and fixtures along with shelving. Dee said that Carroll College h...
When I last wrote about my prostate cancer I had taken a turn for the worse in two areas. The chemo therapy treatment I had taken did not do a lot of good for my prostate cancer in that they barely lowered my PSA which is one of the best indicators as to how the prostate cancer is doing. In addition I had gotten what five percent of people who do chemo get, congestive heart failure. First, the congestive heart failure. The symptoms I had that something was very wrong with my body were that I had trouble breathing; I was retaining fluids and...
When twice in July ducks had landed on the Big Sandy swimming pool, we at "The Mountaineer" took it as a sign. Were the ducks telling us we needed a larger and newer swimming pool or were the ducks telling us that the present pool is just fine? Neither, we deduced. Rather the ducks were telling us we needed a mascot. We decided the mascot had to be a female duck which Leslie promptly named Beatrice. You will hear from Beatrice frequently. She will lend a couple of quacks to many stories and...
Mulching is a must for lawn and garden landscapes during the hot summer. The single most serious problem with ornamental plants in Northern Plains region is not a disease, insect or mite problem; it is environmental stress. Stress affects plant material in direct and indirect ways. It can cause damage directly and weaken the plants to the point where they are vulnerable to insect and disease attack. Stress is a problem in the Plains region because we, in our landscaping efforts, are attempting to grow “alien” species (non-native for the most pa...
As school gets closer and closer and people start staying home more toward the end of summer, it is time to remember that the needs of the Big Sandy Food Bank are always there. The Food Bank continues to feed a large number of people weekly and monthly too. They are also working on getting a Back Pack Program started to help hungry children get through the weekends. There has been some very good news regarding the Big Sandy Food Bank according to Erik Sietsema, who heads up the Food Bank in Big Sandy along with Terry Grant and Karli Phillips. T...
When "The Mountaineer" ran a story week before last about a local National Heritage Area, we asked for more input if anyone had anything more to share about a local National Heritage Area. The entire Board of the local Heritage Area had a hand in writing the story appearing in this week's "Mountaineer" The picture was provided by local historian Ken Robison. "Mountaineer" contacts for this story were local historian Ken Robison and Cascade County Commissioner Jane Weber. What Are They? National...
By Robert Lucke The Russell Museum in Great Falls has a varied array of activities that are open to the public all summer long and into the fall. There is a cost per activity but if a person joins the Museum, that cost is much less. “The Mountaineer” only just got the summer program brochure so the activities listed only are for August and into September and the fall. On August 2 through 4 there is a Youth Art Camp entitled exploring expressionism. It runs from August 2 to 4 at the museum in Great Falls and is for grades 2 and 3. It is hel...
On Friday, July 3 the Big Sandy Senior Citizen's Center had a large turnout when they hosted the Area III meeting and the honoring of various Senior Citizens of the Year. There were 58 people from around the region plus 6 more visitors and the usual Seniors from Big Sandy and all feasted on Parmesan chicken and mashed potatoes and gravy. There were Senior Citizens from Valier, Park View, Chinook, Harlem, Geraldine, Fort Benton, Fairfield, Heart Butte, Shelby and Chester. It was a nice turnout...
Jacquelynn and Jordee Bomgardner represented Chouteau County 4-H during Montana 4-H Congress July 13-16, 2016 held on the Montana State University campus in Bozeman. Jacquelynn and Jordee participated in the Stir Ups contest along with thirteen other contestants. The purpose of the contest was to prepare an appealing, nutritious meal that can be prepared easily by using common ingredients. The 2016 theme was designated as the International Year of the Pulse to heighten public awareness of the nutritional benefits of pulses and to explore...
Mayor Stiles said that the joint City Council and School Board meeting to discuss a new swimming pool for Big Sandy on June 21 was very successful with both groups thinking more about a new swimming pool. Most of the Council was at the meeting along with most of the School Board. "We showed the School Board the diagrams and pictures of pools we have been talking about," said Mayor Stiles. "We also discussed pros and cons of both suggested locations. One location is very close to the elementary...
Tina Rodewald, who heads up the Big Sandy Museum, says to stop in as the entire museum is being refreshed and there are plenty of new exhibits to see and explore from 10 until 4 until Labor Day. Traci Rodewald, is the woman in charge of the museum, and she has worked hard to make museum mannequins dressed in the kind of garb they should be wearing for the period they are representing. For instance Tina said that the Mountain Cowboy has never looked better and is worth a look this summer at his...
There is an old saying in Montana that if a person does not like the weather, just wait five minutes and it will change. That has never been more true than this winter, spring and early summer, in the Big Sandy area. Just before this story came to see the printed word, there was a good inch of rain in the Big Sandy area. Some areas of the Bear Paw Mountains were reporting up to three inches of rain and some low land flooding. Many have commented that it is almost the middle of July and the prairie is that wonderful early spring green color....
The Montana Department of Agriculture will host the first ever Grown in Montana Store at the Montana State Fair in Great Falls, July 29th through August 6th. The Grown in Montana Store will showcase value-added agriculture products that are grown in Montana and processed by Montana businesses. Nearly 20 Montana companies from all corners of the state will have products available for purchase, ranging from jams to jerkies and cookies to caviar. Following is a partial list of some of the great Montana companies that will have products for sale at...
At the last regular City Council meeting July 6, 2016, there were six visitors present. The Pledge was recited and minutes were approved. There was no sheriff’s report. Nor were there any public comments. The New Water Project was discussed. Rural Development has asked for updated figures as they are interested in funding the project. Mayor Stiles said that before they go too much further they need to have public meetings to let Big Sandy know what is in the mix. The Council discussed property cleanup of weeds, abandoned vehicles and w...
In unofficial minutes of the June 28 School Board Meeting all trustees were present except for Brandon Gasvoda. Staff present was Superintendent Moore, Clerk Engle and Elementary Lead Teacher Wolery. Visitors present were Colby Cline, Joe Bahnmiller, Traci Rodewald, Lisa Genereux, Sheri Moore, Jennifer Darlington, Mark Reichelt, Ronnie Simpson, Sophie Reichelt, Jessica Roth, Josh Tone and Neal Bouma. The meeting was called to order, the Pledge recited, there was a welcome of guests and the minutes of the last meeting were approved. There were n...
I must admit that when Dana Darlington came into "The Mountaineer" asking if we had heard anything about National Heritage Areas, I had not. Darlington went on to say that there is a group of mostly Great Falls people that want to make all of Chouteau County, all of Cascade, part of Fergus County and some of Lewis and Clark County into a National Heritage area. "The idea of a National Heritage area comes across as good at first," said Darlington. The idea is to promote tourism. The problem is th...
"The Mountaineer" published the story a couple of months ago about Lorrie and Allan Merrill's upcoming trip to Zambia with the Farmers Union., the World Food Organization meets in a food producing place yearly or so to talk about getting food produced and into the mouths of hungry people. Now, Lorrie and Allan are back home and Lorrie has written this wonderful conclusion to their trip. Thanks to Lorrie and Allan for sharing so much with "Mountaineer" readers. Sunday Zambia Lessons It is with...
There is a new book out this summer called “DEATH IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK” by Randi Minetor. It is a history of all the known deaths in Glacier since it became a park in 1910. That is not as horrible a story as one might think. I knew a Red Bus Driver who did a “Death Tour” of the park one summer that was very popular. This book lists everyone who has died in the Park for whatever reason. With some deaths there are stories because there was a lot of publicity that went along with the death or deaths. Some have no stories to go with the dea...
Over the weekend, a well known pastor/author was fired from the 30,000 person church he had founded. The reason given for his firing was that he had developed a problem with alcohol, which had strained other parts of his life, including his marriage and work. I wasn’t a fan of this particular fellow, but I’ve found myself reading and paying careful attention to the situation largely because it’s important to understand why things like this happen. Lots of pastors mess up, mainly because we are human. Unfortunately, because of their respo...
Amber Beaudette celebrated 40 years working at the Big Sandy Medical Center. She started there in 1976 as a brand new RN out of college wearing her white uniform dress, white stockings and shoes and of course her RN hat. Amber, at that time, was the youngest employee being only 20 years old. She loved her job then and still does today, with no plans yet for retirement. Jerry Beaudette was the administrator and a year later when she married Randy Beaudette, he would also become her...
Hold onto your hats (and not just because of the Montana winds) friends and neighbors for July 9 are the Quinn Farms Open House. All are welcomed to this huge event that lasts from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. or beyond. Registration for this free event is at 9 a.m. on the morning of July 9. Introduction of guests will be at 9:30 a.m. for the event which is expecting to host several hundred visitors. The route to the Quinn Farms is clearly marked on the Judith Landing road. One of the big events of the day...
If Fair Board Chairman Colby Baumgarn has anything to say about it, this year’s Chouteau County Fair will live up to its motto, “A Blast from the Past.” The Fair is officially August 19 through 21 but there is, like always, the Big Sandy Grocery Store Barbeque Throw Down with free eats beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 18. This year’s big event, according to Baumgarn is the Western Grand National Tractor Pull. That event is scheduled for Saturday night and should be a very big show. This year the Pull organizers are asking for local e...
The Montana Highway Patrol 2015 Annual Report is out and, as usual, there is much to be learned about car crashes and the like right here in Chouteau County. The Mission Statement for the Montana Highway Patrol is to focus on safeguarding the lives, property and constitutional rights of people traveling the highways of our state. Division goals are to work to build relationships with our citizens and communities. We will also work to continue building partnerships with other state, federal, county, municipal and tribal agencies. Enhance the...
Safety tips for Ranchers Using Rodenticides Information for this article was prepared by Stephen Vantassel (Vertebrate Pest Specialist for the Montana Department of Agriculture). Rodenticides must be used properly to prevent needless death or injury to people and non-target animals. Fortunately, following a few simple precautions will prevent most potential accidents. • Do not stockpile rodenticides. Restrict purchases to those needed to fulfill seasonal needs. While rodenticides do not usually weaken during storage, grain baits, for example, m...
Triangle Communications is supporting eight area non-profit organizations through the Triangle 4-H Beef Grant Program. Each year Triangle purchases 4-H livestock at local fairs in its service area. Processing and packaging is done by area processors. Non-profit organizations in the area can apply for the grant to be used in their daily operations or for fundraising purposes. Winners are chosen by random drawing from all eligible applications received. This year’s winners include: American Legion Post 25, White Sulphur Springs; Friends of B...