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The Belt Performing Arts Center has released the lineup for their summer festival concert, as well as the schedule of concerts for the fall season. Beltstock is a great local outing for locals looking for a family friendly day out. This year’s 5th annual Beltstock festival is Saturday, August 23rd from 5 to 11 PM, featuring a lineup of family friendly music. The event is a fundraiser to support the Beltstock Performing Arts Center music season. I attended and reviewed Beltstock a previous year w...
Its that time of year again, the Big Sandy Senior Citizens Board has set the time for the Senior Citizens Center annual meeting. The meeting is open to the public and anyone interested in the activities and events of the Senior Citizens Center is encouraged to attend. The meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at the Senior Citizens Center. As a reminder the Senior Citizens Center has a membership dues of $10.00 per year per person. The dues are paid on a yearly basis, which runs from July 1 to June 30. The Board...
This league consists of teams from Geraldine, Winifred, Highwood, Stanford, Denton, Hobson and Harlowton. They offer 3 age groups Tee ball (4-6 year olds), Peewee (7-9 year olds) Little League (10-13 year olds). We fielded teams in Peewee and Little League. This was a big step as Big Sandy has played baseball independently for many years. By joining the Triangle League our players got to play in many more games including an end of season tournament. The Peewee team had 13 players and was...
As my retirement approaches quickly, I want to write a series of articles about the people in our community who are invaluable. I decided to introduce the pastors of our community first. Erik Sietsema, currently serving as the pastor of the Big Sandy Community Church of God, has been a guiding light for many in our community. Erik said, "I became a Christian. I committed to follow Jesus for the rest of my life when I was maybe 15." He wasn't sure of the age. "It's hard to remember, it's a long...
Congratulations to Ryan and Mikki Pansch who just this last week is operating Pep's with a temporary operating authority. Thy are waiting for the liquor license to come through, which should be any day. Ryan said, "Our current kitchen hours are 11 am to 10pm." Bar hours will vary. "We did adjust the menu. We changed a few things. We've removed a few items that weren't selling a whole lot, but we also added a new salad!" I ate lunch there last week and the salad was getting lots of compliments!...
After years of planning and fine-tuning for the arrival of CT services to the Big Sandy Medical Center, we will be breaking ground for the addition of a brand-new CT building to house the CT machine! Yes, it is really happening. Korb Construction will begin the initial phase of the project in the first week of July. The ~600 square foot addition will be located on the North side of the building (same side as the ER entrance). We will need to pour a cement pad, install electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, a call light system, and the rest of...
It was ten years since we all got together again. It was a full weekend. It started with the play, which you have already read about. But I thought having the pilot in the audience was fun. When he was introduced the audience sighed! It was a played enjoyed by young and old. While at the gym on Friday I was taken to look at the quilt, because there was a picture of Ruth Merrill on the quilt and someone saw it and thought it looked just like my grandchild! Friday Night at Craig Edwards Fine Arts...
Hail Damage to Plants: What to Expect and how to Manage The following article was researched and compiled by Abi Syeed, MSU Extension Horticulture Specialist. Hail can be a big concern for anyone growing plants, regardless of scale. If you have plants that have been damaged by hail over the past couple of weeks, the following information might provide some guidance regarding what to expect. Hail can be a significant issue for our plants. Hail can damage plants by tearing/shredding through leaves, wounding and stripping bark, breaking branches,...
On July 9th from 10am to 3pm the Quinn Institute (QI) will host its second annual open house and field day at 333 Kamut Lane 12.5 miles SE of Big Sandy, Montana. Hoping to build on the success of last year’s grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony, QI will be holding field tours, introducing a few special guests and hosting a free lunch sponsored by INDHemp in Fort Benton. QI is a regenerative organic research, education and health Institute. Our mission is to “Heal the Earth by Growing Food as Medicine.” All of our activities are tied back...
Big Sandy Public School District #2 Board of Trustees Meeting This meeting has been recorded & will be available on the District Website June 17th, 2025, 7:00 pm Location: High School Library Time: 7:00pm Trustees Present: Chairperson Brad Weaver Jessica Sheehy Amanda Hoffman Matt Myers Kyle Danreuther Admin present: Superintendent Dan Shrock Principal Heather Wolery District Clerk Mary Merrill Guests in attendence 1 Call to Order by Chairperson Brad Weaver at 7:00pm 2. Pledge of Allegiance said by all in attendance 3. Public Comment- Non...
I'm not from Big Sandy. Yes, I have lived here for 53 years, but Homecoming is for those who grew up here, making lifelong friends from childhood. However, I enjoyed Homecoming this year. I spent my time taking pictures of the evenst and listening to conversations. I'm sorry I wasn't trying to eavesdrop. It's hard not to hear conversations. Genuine laughter, hugs galore. Even the kids of former residents talked to me about how they were enjoying the weekend. Big Sandy folks, you did an...
The Big Sandy Community Theater put on two showings of the one act play The Big Sandy by Mike Hesford of Boulder, MT. The play tells the story of the Big Sandy Cornfield Bomber from the perspective of a fictional collection of local residents. The Friday and Saturday shows were well attended, in particular drawing two special guest attendees: Gary Foust, the pilot of the F-106, and Mike Hesford, the author of the play. The production was also special for several other reasons. The presence of Ga...
Brittany Richard, Big Sandy's head volleyball coach, recently held a summer volleyball camp. I went over to the big sandy gym to watch the enthusiasm. The camp was held one week before homecoming. There were 23 second through sixth graders present and 17 seventh through 12th graders. Brittany was happy with the turnout, "I am, especially with that younger group. That's a lot of kids. We're missing quite a few of our high school kids." She acknowledges it happens with summer. "It makes a big...
Hailed Out and Emerged Volunteer Wheat Should be Sprayed Immediately after Harvest Information for this article was compiled from a Kansas State University Press Release in 2016. Producers often wait several weeks after harvest before making their first herbicide application to control volunteer wheat,” said Dallas Peterson, K-State Research and Extension Weed Management Specialist. “This allows as much volunteer as possible to emerge before spraying it or tilling it the first time. Often, a second application or tillage operation will be neede...
Meeting has been recorded & will be available for viewing on the website May 20th, 2025, 7:00 pm Location: High School Computer Lab Guests in attendance: Yes Trustees in attendance: Chairperson: Brad Weaver Vice- Chairperson: Jessica Sheehy Matt Myers Amanda Hoffman Kyle Danreuther Staff in attendance:Superintendent: Daniel Schrock Principal: Heather Wolery District Clerk: Mary Merrill 1. Call to Order- Chairperson Brad Weaver at 7:00pm 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3.Public Comment- Non Agenda Items: Guest in attendance Tara Rowland, a teacher at Me...
As I have gotten older, my energy levels have depleted. I’m sure it’s due to getting older, but also my own poor choices in terms of what I eat and what I don’t do in terms of exercise. I’ve drank energy drinks, just hoping to find one that isn’t bad for me. Energy drinks have been around for centuries and have continued to gain popularity over the years. What started as a medicinal tonic approach to an energy boost for the working class has evolved into a morning, afternoon, and evening ritual every bit as crowd-pleasing and relied upon as y...
Doug Giebel, a dedicated collector, has spent a decade amassing a diverse array of historically significant items. His Big Sandy Cultural Museum, housed in the town's iconic big store, is a testament to his eclectic tastes. As he shared his knowledge and showed me clear photographs, Doug pointed out, "This is our most historic and important building. It was built by McNamara and Marlowe, the two ranchers who started the town. When the railroad came through, they shipped their sheep and cattle....
In the summer of 2022, 16 youth group students from St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church traveled to Mexico City on a pilgrimage to see the holy image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Just a few months later at the beginning of the school year, the youth group had a massive increase going from a student roster of 8 kids to an attendance of 19-22 students, despite losing 3 graduating seniors. The initial pilgrimage had been very successful in reinforcing themes learned in class. Thus, began...
Homecoming 2025 is days away, and with it, the local premier of the Big Sandy, a one stage play about the Big Sandy Cornfield Bomber incident from February 2nd, 1970. The Mountaineer has run several articles on the event over the last year, because it is a unique event. This is the only recorded instance of an airplane landing itself after its pilot ejected. Gary Foust, the young pilot of the plane, graciously sat down for an interview. Last week, we shared some highlights related to the event....
Loma Field Day Will Take Place on July 16 MSU Northern Agricultural Research Center (NARC) and MSU Extension Chouteau County will be hosting a field day on July 16 at 10:00 a.m. The location will be ½ mile south of the intersection of Houston and McKeever Road. Watch for the signs along Rudyard Road and Houston Road directing you to the site. NARC off-station field days highlight the variety testing work by Northern Agricultural Research Center on cooperating farms within the different counties. Speakers include Suchismita (Sue) Mondal,...
Another great school year came to a close, and the perfect way to kick off the summer was symbolized by the 2nd Annual End of the School Year Barbecue. The event was hosted by Big Sandy Schools and Pioneer Producers. If you are unaware of who Pioneer Producers are, here is a little glimpse. Pioneer Producers is a non-profit organization based out of Big Sandy with a board of local ranchers, farmers, and all around agriculture activists. Our mission is to nourish and strengthen our community by providing locally raised beef to our youth and...
The homecoming committee is doing a great job, and Rotary wanted to help in any way they could to make it a success. Interviewing Shon Tester, he said, The Homecoming Committee and Rotary are getting along fantastically. They have always done so, and Rotary has assisted the Homecoming Committee with the flowers on Main Street, which look amazing. During Homecoming, “We are also featuring our restoration of the 59 Willys truck. On Main Street, we will have a 16-foot by 32-foot tent that will house everything Rotary right in front of Courtney a...
FE Miley's beloved 3rd Grade teacher, Mrs. Sheri Moore, has retired as of the end of the 2024-2025 school year. Sheri has been teaching in Big Sandy for the last 12 years and will be missed. Over the summer, she will be moving to Lewistown, where her husband has been working as superintendent for the last year. Sheri and Brad Moore have closed on a house in Lewistown and are working on selling their home in Big Sandy. When we spoke on the last day of school, Sheri was planning a trip to move...
Big Sandy Theater’s production of The Big Sandy by Mike Hesford will be performed during homecoming weekend, Friday June 20th at 6 PM and Saturday June 21st at 3 PM. The show is a fictional depiction of the on-the-ground events/reactions to the Big Sandy Cornfield Bomber’s arrival in a hay field just south of Box Elder and adjacent to Highway 87. The play describes itself as a story that is “only like 10% true” and provides an opportunity to laugh a little at the famous event from February 2, 19...
Mulching is a Must for Lawn and Garden Landscapes During the Hot Summer This article was written by Ron C. Smith NDSU Extension Horticulturalist (Retired). 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 land...