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Held in the high school computer lab at 7:00pm May 21 2024 Trustees in Attendance: Chair Kelly Rutledge, Vice Chair Brad Weaver, Anna Bold, Jessica Sheehy, Matt Myers Administration in Attendance: Superintendent Dan Schrock, Principal Heather Wolery District Clerk Mary Merrill Onboarding Trustees present- Amanda Hoffman, Kyle Danreuther • Meeting called to order at 7pm by Chairman Rutledge • Pledge was recited by all in attendance. • Public Comment • Correspondence- None • Approval of Minutes from previous regular board of trustees meeting h...
Barb Martin from Big Sandy and Dan Wilkins presented a program to the Big Sandy students called Pull Your Share. It is designed to teach what a Knapweed looks like and encourage students to pull the weed before it forms seeds. The program hopes to have teachers and their classes adopt sites that are infested with noxious weeds. When pulling weeds, wear gloves, pull close to the ground, and remove as much root as possible. If the weeds are pulled before seed heads have formed, it is ok to leave the pulled weeds. If seed heads have formed, it is...
Eighteen residents of the Big Sandy and Box Elder communities participated in a “Crosswalk” prayer event on Saturday, May 18th. The group carried a large cross and walked the ten mile stretch of highway between the Big Sandy Rest Area to Box Elder, stopping at each mile marker to pray for the Box Elder/Rocky Boy Community. The prayer meeting was organized by Rich Jesperson, who has felt a calling to organize a prayer meeting for some time. “Several years ago, I was having my daily devot...
Hello Big Sandy Community! With school nearly out for summer, I wanted to bring attention to a FREE food program that is new to our area. It is called the Summer Food Service Program, or SFSP for short. Not to be confused with the Summer EBT (which does require paperwork) that is also being promoted right now. Superintendent Schrock, District Business Manager, Mary Merrill, and the Big Sandy School Board of Trustees all got the wheels of this train rolling which I’m sure was no easy feat, so if you see any of them be sure to thank them for a...
One of my favorite activities at the FE Miley Elementary School is the end-of-year Extravaganza, held on May 23rd. The kindergarten class theme was "Travels to Antarctica." Teacher Samantha Weaver said, "We collaborated with Connie Reichel when she went to Antarctica. So it was perfect. They just had a great time, and we learned a lot. I learned a lot." A study of four different Penguins on display was excellent, and a few of the students let me take their pictures once they had their penguin...
How Farmers, Gardeners and Insecticide Applicators Can Reduce Risks of Honeybee Injury When Spraying for Grasshoppers Honeybee injury results when pesticides are applied or allowed to drift to hives, blooming crops, wild plants or weeds. The following article comes from the University of Nebraska and is available at: https://bit.ly/3vQPhuz. Do not treat fields in bloom. Be especially careful when treating crops, such as alfalfa, sunflowers and canola, which are highly attractive to bees. Insecticide labels carry warning statements about...
This year's 2024 graduates wanted to have the shortest graduation in Big Sandy's history, and it was. It only lasted 30 minutes, but it fit this class. Dan Schrock, Big Sandy Superintendent, welcomed family and friends. His welcome was the only speaker besides the Salutatorian and the Valedictorian. Dan said, "Distinguished guests, and most importantly, graduates. Today marks a significant milestone in your journey to you, your hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence.'...
Do you have a vehicle with wheels or hooves that can go at least walking speed AND stop? If you do, you’re halfway there! What you do with those wheels and hooves of ‘go and stop’ is up to you. Classics, junkers and clunkers. Horses wagons and wheelers. The campaign to unsuck the memorial day parade is entering its second season. We’re inviting y’all to join us! We have the talent, the infrastructure and the manpower to make our little hometown parade one of the funnest (and maybe even funniest) in the state! Our towns sports teams ~ get a flo...
The old saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” best describes the heart of every yard sale. For some folk, it provides an opportunity to declutter and make a little cash from belongings no longer useful, to others it’s a chance to refine the art of a good barter. For the past 7 years, Keely Bahnmiller has been bringing wheelers and dealers together in our small town for one large yard sale! It’s a day quite a few locals look forward to and usually brings in people from surrounding towns. There’s something special about late sp...
Buckwheat: A Hazard for Montana’s Export Markets As farmers finalize spring planting, remember the importance of keeping Montana grain exports free from buckwheat contamination. Food safety is an important factor for purchasers of Montana’s wheat. Montana exports most of its wheat to Asian countries in the Pacific Rim. Human populations in Asian countries have buckwheat allergies that are more common than in other parts of the world. Buckwheat seed has the potential to contaminate commodity wheat crops when grown prior or adjacent to whe...
This year, the school district is in a much better place. As we approach summer, there aren't as many places to fill as last year. “We have a fourth-grade position (teacher) applied for. She's an experienced teacher coming to us by way of Winnett. Before that, she was the UN Western Educator of the Year. She is hardworking and very student-centered. I am really excited about possibly having her here as a teacher.” However, she will need to be approved, so the Mountaineer cannot have that information confidentially, but it is really enc...
We still have a few more addresses to update via: • email – info@bigsandyhomecoming.com • Facebook, Big Sandy Homecoming page – private message with personal information • Homecoming Committee, PO Box 437, Big Sandy, MT 59520 2000 - Pearl Morsette 2003 - Adam Roam, Lea Doleschal, Mikhala Gideon 2004 - Tyler Scofield 2005 - Francine Egge, Krista Wilkins, Tyson Cooley 2006 - Sarah Sura 2007 - Jeramie Erie 2009 - Lauren Fredenberg 2014 - Brooke Leader, Shiloh Denny 2015 - Nick Carrell Also, your name, address or email, if changed in the last five...
Scholarships and awards to the Class of 2024 were given out on Monday, May 20th. Both Lainey Terry and Cooper Taylor received the Heisman Award. Alleyah Eagleman and Heather Frank received the HOBY. The DAR Good Citizen Award went to Cooper Taylor. Lainey Terry received the Treasure Lodge Masonic scholarship. The Elaine Courtnage Scholarship was given to Tosha Alalderdice and Kodi Boone. Kodyi Boone also received the Medical Center Foundation. Cooper Taylor received the Duane Olson Memorial scholarship. Scholarships Chosen by High School...
On June 4, 2024 Town of Big Sandy voters will decide whether or not they wish to have their form of local government reviewed. The Town Council of the Town of Big Sandy approved a resolution at their regular meeting on Monday March 7, 2024, that will place the option of creating and funding a local government study commission on the primary election ballot. If approved, the study commission would have three members. Those members would have up to $20,000.00 to spend for the review process. The funding for the commission would be an additional...
At the Chouteau County Sheriff’s office there is a plaque with a list of every sheriff that has served in Chouteau County. I thought it would be easy to do some research but found it took a look of time. I think it would be awesome to have history of each by the time Sheriff Vern Burdick’ s retirement. Anyone want to help with this project? James Stewart 1862 Served as Reginal Sheriff from Idaho J.B. Caven/Henry Crawford 1863 WM. T. Hamilton 1865-1868 Born In Scotland. When he was 2 years old he arrived in New Orleans. Grew up in Missouri. He...
Chouteau County Sheriff Vern Burdick, a man of unwavering dedication, will be retiring in January 2025. His commitment to the community is evident in the way he always looks me right in my eyes and says "ma'am" when answering my questions. This respect he shows is a testament to his 30 years of service, 19 years as Sheriff and 11 years as a deputy, which he will complete on January 3, 2025. "I grew up in Nebraska but landed here with my family in 1993." Chouteau County was where he started his...
The students at F.E. Miley Elementary are very busy preparing for this year’s Extravaganza. It will be held on May 23, 2023. K-3 will be presenting from 12:30 - 1:30, and 4-6 will be presenting from 1:00 - 2:00. The whole community is invited to attend. Come and look in on the Kindergarten traveling to Antarctica, while our First Grade gives a walking tour of our own community. Second Grade will be taking a road trip across the USA. The Third Grade will be presenting their Book Project Bonanza. Over on the other hall we’ll have the Fourth Gra...
Long time FE Miley teacher, Demrece Keller, will be retiring at the end of this school year after 20 years in the Big Sandy classroom and many additional years as a title one employee at the beginning of her career. Several parents have asked Mrs. Keller to stay a few more years so their kids will have her as their teacher, but she explained that the time for retirement has come. She explained that she didn’t start teaching as a 22-year old. She started at FE Miley in her 40s. Talking about her...
Long time FE Miley teacher, Demrece Keller, will be retiring at the end of this school year after 20 years in the Big Sandy classroom and many additional years as a title one employee at the beginning of her career. Several parents have asked Mrs. Keller to stay a few more years so their kids will have her as their teacher, but she explained that the time for retirement has come. She explained that she didn’t start teaching as a 22-year old. She started at FE Miley in her 40s. Talking about her...
The Big Sandy Music program distinguished itself at the state music competition last weekend in Helena. The performance happened after Big Sandy took 17 students to the district competition. Seven of those students qualified for the state competition. All seven scored very well, with one student achieving the best score possible in the competition. TJ Bond, who teaches music in Big Sandy, explained the performances, beginning with the district competition. "At districts we had over 50 students...
By Zoe Merrill The new Big Sandy clinic is getting nearer to opening. It's been a nightmare to receive the parts needed for opening. Ron Weins, CEO of Big Sandy Medical Center, said, "We are working on all the cabling for the building. Cabling, like for phones and computers, all that kind of stuff. Some of it's wireless because that connection between our two buildings will be wireless, but hopefully, it will get done next week." He isn't saying when the open house will take place because...
We have a new medical provider at Big Sandy. Introducing Joe Epperson, who has jumped right in because he just moved in here last week, and before the boxes were unpacked, he helped with branding. Joe is married to Tenley Keller. Joe and Tenley will be living with her parents, Demrec and Harvey, Keller 14 miles from town. Joe starts working at the Medical Center on May 10th as a physician assistant, certified (PA-C). He is a healthcare professional trained to diagnose and treat illness as well a...
About a month ago, two people were gunned down in a double murder in Box Elder allegedly related to drug trafficking activity in the area. This horrific event leaves many of us feeling less safe. Though we may want to live and raise our families in safe and healthy communities, this does not happen by accident or without effort. Healthy and safe communities are created by people who choose to live in healthy and safe ways. One critical and indispensable part of our overall safety and health is...
We are $615,402 closer to our goal! Hurrah! The Town of Big Sandy just received a huge grant from the Montana Land and Water Conservation Fund Program. With that grant, the total raised for the proposed new pool topped $1.3 million. The final goal of over $2 million is still in the distance, but this project is well on its way becoming a reality. The final goal is in sight. Sandy Crawford, Grant Manager for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, is to be especially recognized for the...
Don’t Forget to Monitor for Cutworms in Early Spring Two major cutworm species, the western and the army cutworm, are serious but sporadic pests for Montana producers. Outbreaks can occur when cutworm populations are high and weather conditions are favorable for survival. Outbreaks do not necessarily occur in successive years. Larvae of either species generally are not active above ground on bright, sunny days. They can be found just below ground by scraping the soil surface lightly. Small larvae are well-camouflaged and can be difficult to s...