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On December 14, 2015, Big Sandy High School will be flooded with eager FFA students from 14 different chapters to compete in district career development events (CDE). This year, Big Sandy FFA is on the rotation to host a number of different events including agricultural sales, parliamentary procedure, star greenhand and a number of public speaking events. The contests will start promptly at 9:00 AM and run throughout the day. The Big Sandy FFA has had overwhelming support from community members who will serve as judges and make the events...
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) HIV Program hosted a World AIDS Day event in the Capitol Rotunda in Helena today, Monday, December 7, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. The event honored two individuals who made substantial contributions in terms of treatment or prevention of HIV disease in Montana, including Dr. Raymond Geyer of the Great Falls Clinic and Missoula’s Win Lewis, PA-C, of Partnership Health. Both were presented with World Aids Day awards. DPHHS HIV/STD prevention coordinator Judy Nielsen said that both have bee...
Wednesday, December 9 midterm for the second quarter. Friday, December 11 teacher in service day. No school for students! On Friday there is wrestling in Chinook and at CJI is the pre season basketball tournament. Girls play Dutton/ Brady at 11:15am. Boys play Dutton/Brady at 1pm. Saturday, December 12 wresting at Glasgow. Preseason basketball tournament continues. Girls play Power at 2:45pm. Boys play Power at 4:30. Monday, District FFA Convention in Big Sandy all day. Tuesday, December 15 Elementary Christmas Concert at the High School...
Most everyone in Big Sandy, and adjoining Class C schools, knows that Ronnie Simpson has taken the head coaching job for Big Sandy Varsity boys and girls. That seems sort of overwhelming but then Ronnie Simpson is no ordinary coach. His assistants are Cheryl Strutz for the girls and Pete Jerrel for the boys. Simpson modestly says of coaching his two teams, "I am just going to do it. It is simply two practices and it is similar things we do for both teams." And if that wasn't enough, Simpson is...
Marla Ray, representing library fund raisers, Dee Pribyl and Ann Quinn were in “The Mountaineer” this week updating the fund raising efforts for the new library. Since construction has started on the project, it is good to know that the group does not have a long way to go with fundraising to reach their goal. Matter of fact, they need to raise short of $90,000 with a couple of grants in the works that would lower that to about $70,00. The group is still working on grants as well. A grant for around $20.000 has just come in. The fun...
Rylee Rice, 13 year old daughter of Will and Danetta Rice of Ainsworth, NE and the granddaughter of Irene Rice, participated in the National Coaches Cross Country Meet in Lexington, KY on Nov 21,2015. Rylee ran in a field of 163 13 years and 78 14 year old, her first 4K in her cross country career. She brings home a Championship title for the 13 year old division with a time of 14:29.07....
Two elk hunters approach a barbed wire fence. One unloads his rifle and hands it to his partner, who lifts the top wire for easier crossing. Then she unloads her rifle and hands it over to him before ducking under the wire. Once across, the two reload and continue on their way. Episodes of hunting safety like this, played out thousands of times across Montana each fall, are brought to you by Montana’s roughly 1,500 volunteer Hunter and Bowhunter Education instructors. Generous with their time and committed to the public good, these i...
The “Angel Trees” decorated with many angel tags are now in stores in Fort Benton and Big Sandy. The Angel Trees provide an opportunity for people to share with others in their community through the Angel Gift Program for Chouteau County children. The trees can be found in Fort Benton at Benton Pharmacy, RJ’s Toggery, and Lehman’s True Value. Angel Trees may also be found at Big Sandy Pharmacy and Wells Fargo Bank in Big Sandy. Each angel tag represents a child who might not otherwise receive a gift at Christmas. The angel tags indicat...
One of the most endearing events in the Big Sandy Christmas Stroll is Breakfast with Santa that happens at the Mint Family Room where Tammy and her crew really go all out to provide breakfasts for children and adults who want to see Santa and his elves and get their picture taken with him. The event goes from 8:30am to 10:00am. All children eight and under are invited to have breakfast with Santa. It costs five dollars per child and for that the child gets a special “Christmas Breakfast”, gets to talk with Santa and parents or grandparents wil...
At the regular City Council meeting, after the pledge was recited and the minutes read, the meeting continued on. There were three visitors present and no public comments. The new Chouteau County Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Echols was at the Council meeting. Regarding the Wastewater Project, there were no draws and there was discussion about the new grass to be planted in some areas. The Mayor said it is still a process. There could be a couple of blocks of sewer line redone as the grade is wrong. That depends on the weather, when that happens. The...
This is a reminder to all families who qualify for Thanksgiving/ Christmas food baskets and Angel gifts that applications are now available. Qualifying families from Carter, Loma, Floweree, Highwood, Big Sandy, Geraldine, Fort Benton and surrounding areas in Chouteau County are eligible to apply. Applications are available at the Public Health and Human Services office in Fort Benton. In order to participate, completed applications must be turned in no later than December 1, 2015. No letters will be mailed out. This program is sponsored by...
In conjunction with the Big Sandy Chamber of Commerce Christmas Stroll and Parade of Lights, on Saturday, December 5, 2015, the Big Sandy Rotary Club is joining the celebration with a Christmas lighting contest for everyone. All you have to do is to put up some lights for the holidays that everyone can enjoy. With the holiday season upon us, the forecast is for warmth and fun for everyone in Big Sandy. The new Christmas lights around Paul Williams Memorial Park are from your Big Sandy Rotary Club and were installed by Big Sandy High School FFA...
Parents and guardians are reminded that school starts at 8am sharp. There has been a rash of tardies the last several weeks. Students are expected to be in their seats ready to go at 8am. Please allow extra time for bad roads, inclement weather, etc. It is a disruption to everyone in the class when students arrive late. It appears that winter is here, so please make sure students are prepared by wearing warm coats and having hats and gloves on hand as well. There are students showing up to school with no coats or with very light jackets. School...
There has been a lot of talk around town of a new outdoor swimming pool for Big Sandy. It started in the Big Sandy City Council where a new pool has been on the agenda for the last three months. When asked about it, Mayor Stiles is saying that there are groups and individuals around Big Sandy who are interested in a new pool. So, interested, in fact that when the city asked Rotary to fund a feasibility study, they did just that and probably that study is going on at the present time. The cost...
There will be a volleyball fundraiser at the high school gym for Yanci Ann Phillips, daughter of Victor and Karli Phillips Saturday, November 21 starting at 9am. The style of these volleyball matchups are 6 on 6 Co-Ed. There is a sixty dollar entry fee per team and teams can be made up of seventh graders and up. Get your entry forms from Sherri at the High School and be prepared to play the most fun volleyball you have ever played in your life! For those who just love watching good and fun...
Jamie Tone teaches fifth grade at the F. E. Miley School in Big Sandy. Jamie is a long way from home. She was born and raised in Lindenhurst, New York. She moved to Missoula when she was a freshman in high school. “The Mountaineer” caught up with Jamie a couple of weeks ago. Here is her story. “Mountaineer” : Did you ever think you would become a school teacher? Jamie: I did enjoy playing “school” when I was a child but I did not know that I would follow that road until my early 20’s. ”Mountaineer”: Where did you get your education and how...
Thursday, November 19 high school basketball and wrestling start. Thursday, November 19 junior high basketball at Box Elder 5 and 6:30pm. Friday, November 20 junior high basketball hosts Chinook 4pm. Saturday, November 21 Phillips Volleyball fundraiser starts at 9am in the high school gym. November 23 and 24 Science Olympiad in Bozeman November 23 junior high basketball in Fort Benton November 25 to 29 No School Happy Thanksgiving! Breakfast and lunch menus for the coming week are as follows: Wednesday, November 18 breakfast includes egg and ch...
The Chouteau County Sheriff's Office is releasing the following information pursuant to MCA 46-23-508 which authorizes agencies to inform the public of a sexual offender's registration in our community. This sexual offender has served the sentence imposed on him by the courts and has advised the Chouteau County Sheriff's Office that he will be living in the location below. He is NOT wanted by police at this time. Offenders Information Offender type: Tier 2 Sexual Offender Name: Joshua...
A recent acquisition to the Big Sandy Historical Museum rolled through the doors in August of this year. On permanent display, courtesy of the Joe Trepina family, is a 1928 Huber Tractor. Joe Trepina, a longtime resident of Big Sandy, farmed with the Huber in the community of Iliad where his family had homesteaded years before. This Huber Super 4 model participated in the 2015 Big Sandy Homecoming celebration. Sons, Jim and Don Trepina got the tractor "parade-ready" and then made arrangements...
It is that time of the year again. It is recommended per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that routine annual influenza vaccination be given to all persons greater than 6 months old who do not have contraindications. This vaccination should be given optimally before the onset of influenza or flu activity and can take up to 2 weeks before the vaccination to work. We are currently recommending and offering the Flu Vaccination at Big Sandy Medical Center and the Senior Center ha...
At the latest City Council meeting, October 15, 2015 there were no visitors, no public comment and no sheriff’s report. Previous minutes were approved and the pledge was recited. Regarding the Wastewater Project, there is a grass issue at the lagoon. Bad fill is given for the reason that grass will not grow in one area. The construction company and council are working on a solution. There is a small tear in the sewage lagoon liner. It is cost prohibitive for the manufacturer to come and repair it. Mayor Stiles figured the least that bill would...
Wednesday, October 28 Red Ribbon Week. Wear Red. Thursday, October 29 District Volleyball tournament at North Star School. Thursday, October 29 is the end of the first quarter. Parents may pickup report cards at Parent/Teacher conferences November 6. Friday, October 30 Junior High basketball at Box Elder. Friday, October 30 Annual Halloween hamburger feed and dance for grades 7 through 12 at the elementary school. 7 to 9 pm. Tuesday, November 3 a representative from MSU Billings will be here at 2:30pm to answer questions about MSU Billings. Wed...
Thelma Mae Briney is two years old and is going through treatments that no two year old should have to go through. Her parents have an extraordinary amount of expenses so friends are having a benefit for Thelma Mae on Saturday, October 24 2015 at the Jerry Martin Memorial Hall on Main Street in Big Sandy, Montana. There will be a free will spaghetti dinner served from 5 to 7pm and a silent auction and raffles from 5 to 7pm and a live auction at 7pm. Thelma is the two year old daughter of Brad...
Amy Terry is a new second grade teacher at the Elementary school. For "the Mountaineer" and our readers, Amy answered a series of questions from "The Mountaineer" about a whole range of subjects. Her answers made us dream we were in the second grade once again. "Mountaineer": Where were you born and raised., Amy: I was born in Whitefish and raised in Big Sandy. "Mountaineer": When you were a child, did you ever think you could become a teacher? Amy: I wanted to be teacher for as long as I can...
Imagine this. In Big Sandy the same person has been running blood drawings for the last 28 years. She is Twila Cline and she is a happy camper when she talks about her blood drawings through the years. Cline is as close to a life time resident that Big Sandy has without living here full time. Twila was born and raised in Box Elder but has made her home here in Big Sandy for the last 47 years. And in that time Twila has learned a lot about blood drawings. "Like be sure that the donors have...