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Seventy-five years ago, a young couple met at a little Bible school in the Sandhills of Nebraska. Today, Glenn and his wife are celebrating a milestone that few couples ever reach: three-quarters of a century of marriage. Their story began in Gordon, Nebraska, where Glenn — originally from Culbertson in southwestern Nebraska — caught the eye of a young woman who still remembers his black hair and his eyes. She laughs as she recalls that Glenn remembers her for her blonde hair. Their first dat...
Residents along the Kenilworth Highway near Big Sandy got an unexpected surprise this week when a moose ambled across the two-lane highway, taking its time in true Montana fashion. Drivers slowed to watch as the towering animal strolled across the wide-open prairie, seemingly in no hurry to yield the road. While moose are most often associated with Montana’s rugged mountain ranges, sightings on the prairie are not unheard of. In recent years, wildlife experts have observed moose expanding t...
Another Big Sandy Medical Guild annual rummage sale is in the books. The sale ran from Thursday the 2nd to Friday the 3rd and raised around $11,000. The Guild will use proceeds to purchase equipment for the Medical Center and provide aid toward various projects undertaken by the Medical Center. The event was a success, due to the hard work of the volunteers and the generosity of the Big Sandy Community. Work organizing the sale began on Monday the 29th, with volunteers from the Medical Guild and...
During National Farmers Union’s Legislative Fly-In this September, 14 Montana Farmers Union members raised concerns about the impact of tariffs, the lack of a full Farm Bill, trade wars and disruptions, as well as advocated for Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling for beef and fully staffed and funded FSA and NRCS offices – putting family farm agriculture in the spotlight for Montana’s Congressional Delegation. Pictured left to right are: Rachel Prevost (Great Falls), Tammy Copenhaver (Rudy...
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Hall of Fame welcomed a new class of inductees on September 13, 2025, honoring both humans and horses whose contributions have left a transformational mark on the Quarter Horse industry. Among the honorees is Stan Weaver, a lifelong Montana rancher whose dedication to breeding, raising, and promoting American Quarter Horses has reached far beyond the rugged Bears Paw Mountains where he lives and works. The AQHA Hall of Fame exists to celebrate those...
Each year, as the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, the people of Big Sandy gather for one of our most beloved traditions, the annual Chili Feed. This year marks the 70th time our community has come together to celebrate and share a meal. This year Chili Feed will be held on Saturday, September 27th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Jerry Martin Memorial Hall. What makes the Chili Feed so meaningful is not just the chili, though it is always delicious, but the way it brings people together. The...
Across the country, many small towns face the challenge of dealing with abandoned or underused properties that sit empty, unsafe, and sometimes even hazardous. These properties are often known as Brownfields. What Is a Brownfield? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a Brownfield as 'a property where the presence, or potential presence, of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant may complicate the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of that property.' Common examples...
HELENA — Montana’s equine community has been reminded this month that a long-fought disease never completely disappears. An 18-year-old gelding in Musselshell County tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA) during routine screening, prompting quarantine and contact-tracing of dozens of horses. State and federal animal-health officials say the case is part of a pattern of sporadic, but important, detections across the state. What is EIA? Equine infectious anemia — also called “swamp fever” — is a viral illness that affects equids (hor...
For the Art classes’ first projects, Ms. Jarmillo presented her students with four options. Those options included two different “name” projects and two different “portrait” projects. The first option was a Pop Art name. This is the project my particular class chose. In preparation, Ms.J. had her students draw and write a preliminary idea, including the shapes and colors they wanted, on a piece of practice paper, along with the desired font for their name. She required that each person use five different layers and at least three different...
Every year, the first Monday of September brings Labor Day - a holiday dedicated to honoring the contributions of American workers. While the day has national roots in the labor movement of the late 1800s, in Montana - and especially here in Big Sandy - it carries a special mix of history, family tradition, and small-town community spirit. Labor Day became a national holiday in 1894, recognizing the struggles and victories of workers across the country. In Montana, our history is steeped in hard...
1 Years - August 27, 1925 The Glacier Park Dance Orchestra will furnish the music for the dance to be given by the Community Fair and Rodeo. This is an exceptionally good dance orchestra and you will miss a real treat if you don’t dance to this music. Mrs. Wilbur Livers recently returned from a two months visit in Indiana. C.C. Mills left Tuesday night for Redfield, Iowa, for a ten day visit with his parents. Miss Honor Odegard will be at the Butler & Cushman barber shop after Sept. 1 to do marceling. NOTICE! Will ship a car of hogs Sept. 4...
Students are back behind their desks and Pioneer Producers, a local non-profit, is eager to continue providing our youth with locally raised beef. Last school year, Pioneer Producers were able to provide all the ground beef needed to feed the students, aside from 40 pounds the school had already purchased from Sysco. This year Pioneer Producers is on track to supply all the ground beef the school needs. Reflecting on last year's end of school bash, where board members enjoyed a locally raised...
Farmers usually pray for more rain to fall on the semi-arid prairie of the Golden Triangle. This year's heavy, late summer rainfall has farmers asking for a reprieve from the wet weather. All of the unseasonably wet weather has presented multiple challenges for Montana farmers. From crop damage to lost labor costs to dealing with mud, this soggy summer comes with plenty of expensive complications. I discussed rain-related crop damage with Nathan Keane, who recently termed out of his time of...
About a month ago, while visiting with Randy Williams, he directed my attention to a bit of a mystery. In one corner of 8 Mile Bench, in a scenic spot overlooking the Missouri River, someone had erected a cross. The cross is weathered and has been there for years, but who put it there or when they did it is a mystery. To add the to the curious nature of the cross monument, about 10 feet away, a steel pipe is sticking out of the ground. There's a cap on the top of the pipe with a triangle in the...
As summer edges closer to an end, the fall season will soon take its place! Although Fall doesn’t officially begin until September 20, the start of Big Sandy’s school year seems to kick off Fall for many families. Kindergartners leave the house to start a whole new schedule they will likely follow for the next 13 years! Elementary, Junior High, and High School students are excited to be back with their friends, hopefully ready to expand their knowledge. The volleyball and football teams will soon have their first games. With its squeaky cle...
The unusually wet, late summer weather has been creating difficulties for Montana farmers, wreaking havoc with this year’s harvest. Farms in the Golden Triangle have experienced between 200% and 400% their average rainfall as of the first week of August. Heavy rain like that can damage crops in various ways, cause delays in harvest, and be the source of endless frustration to farmers as they wait to cut and deal with the muddy aftermath of constant rain. The good news is that last week saw the start of relief, with a shifting in pressure s...
1 Years - August 17, 1925 No paper for this week 75 Years Ago – August 17, 1950 The Pee-Wee baseball game held here Sunday was an outstanding success, both for the kids and the spectators. Approximately 400 tickets were sold and the fellows have almost a hundred dollars to buy much needed equipment. The members of the Big Sandy Rotary Club met Monday night. It was decided to have the Rotary sponsor a dance around the last of October and a committee was appointed to make the plans. Three young men from this community, the first to be called to...
With Montana's mosquito season in full swing, West Nile virus (WNV) activity has intensified across the state. In addition to previously confirmed positive mosquito pools in Lewis and Clark County (three detections) and Cascade County (one detection), new positive tests have emerged in Hill County. Those developments elevate ongoing public health concerns and reinforce the urgency of prevention efforts. • Cascade County: One mosquito pool tested positive earlier this season. • Hill County: On...
GREAT FALLS – On Sunday, August 10, audiences at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center got a rare, one-night-only chance to see Montana through the eyes of those who live and work its land. The Real Yellowstone, the latest conservation documentary from award-winning filmmaker Tom Opre, offers an unfiltered look at the challenges and triumphs of rural ranching and farming life. This isn't a romanticized postcard of the West. Instead, Opre's film shines a spotlight on the families who raise l...
Summer vacation is winding down as the first day of school is fast approaching. Students returning to classes on the 18th will be greeted by a mostly familiar faces as Big Sandy Schools continues to run like a well-oiled machine. Going into the 2025-2026 school year, Big Sandy Schools experienced a very low number of staff changes, a trend that has been consistent over the past few years. That consistency in staffing is ultimately good for the students, who experience stability and uninterrupted, high quality services. I spoke with Dan...
September Horticulture Management Managing horticultural landscapes in September is essential to healthy production during the growing season. Below are a few recommendations for Chouteau County gardeners. • The average first frost is September 15 (Carter), September 18 (Kenilworth and Highwood), September 20 (Big Sandy), September 25 (Fort Benton) and September 28 (Geraldine). All fruit and vegetables should be harvested before temperatures drop below 40° to 50°F. • Ripen tomatoes in a paper bag along with an apple, or hang the entire plant up...
BIG SANDY, MT — A fresh new chapter is unfolding at our beloved local newspaper as Daniel and Danielle Weaver step in as the new owners and stewards of this long-standing community publication. The Weavers, residents of Big Sandy, are no strangers to the heart and soul of small-town life. With deep Montana roots and a passion for local storytelling, they are eager to carry on the legacy of the paper while bringing new energy and vision to its pages. “Our goal is to make the newspaper a true reflection of the spirit of Big Sandy,” said Danie...
I have been the owner of the Big Sandy Mountaineer for six years, during which time I have learned a great deal about myself and our community. I love being a part of you all. I loved writing, although I believe you will find the new owners are better at writing than I am. Big Sandy Pharmacy, owned by Danielle and Daniel Weaver, has supported me by placing ads in the paper during those years, and now they have stepped up to ensure Big Sandy will have a newspaper in the future. I hope you all...
First thing this morning, while letting my dogs out, they found a small skunk in the yard. My very energetic puppy attempted to play with our unwelcome visitor and got a face full of skunk spray for his efforts. This is my second skunk incident in my tenure in Big Sandy. Fortunately, this one was far less severe. Last time around, we had to keep the kids out of school for a week. We also had to air out the house, wash every bit of clothing we own, and throw away all kinds of things that we...
Practical Considerations for Bovine Castration The following article was written by Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Beef Cattle Specialist. Approaches to castration should be made with operational objectives and animal welfare in mind. Producers should consult with their herd veterinarian for a castration protocol that includes consideration for animal age, facilities available, castration method, and pain control. Calves castrated at younger ages—ideally under three months—generally experience less str...