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BSMC Annual Meeting Tomorrow Nov 30
Tomorrow, November 30th, is the big day! At 5:30 pm, the BSMC Board of Directors, the CEO, and the community with gather at the Senior Center for the 59th Annual Meeting. This meeting is a bit different than the regular monthly Board Meetings. Most...
Christmas Memories can be life changing
Christmas time! For many, it’s a joyous celebration, but for others, it brings difficult memories. For some, it brings both! After interviewing this person, who asked to remain anonymous, I was impressed that she could see the good in difficult...
A history of ChristmasAdvent
December is almost upon us. In my home, the days immediately preceding the final month of the year prompt a barrage of questions from my kids about when we will be handing out the Advent calendars for this year. When I was young, I did the same...
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Christmas Tree Care When it comes to Christmas tree care during the holidays, the best strategy is to keep it simple. All a tree really needs to maintain freshness is adequate water. Longevity is easily achieved by using the proper tree stand and...
SUNSHINE SNIPPERS 4-H CLUB NEWS
The Sunshine Snippers 4-H Club kicked off the new 4-H year in October with the annual awards ceremony in Fort Benton. Members received numerous individual awards and the club took home several group a...
Food Bank receives community support through FE Miley Elementary and First Bank of Montana
Kindergarten teacher Samantha Weaver wrote, "The holiday time of year is upon us. Our elementary school is again partnering with our local Food Bank to put together Christmas gift boxes. Last year,...
Pioneer Parents Team create an Amazon Wish list
Pioneer Parents Team started their efforts to support teachers with an Amazon wish list at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/91H7IKPCHQRA?ref=wl share. The example of items needed listed were K-Cup coffee pods, stickers for kids papers, colorful...
Unoffical Minutes from the Big Sandy Public School District #2 & #11 Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, November 21 st, 2023 High School Computer Lab, 7:00 PM Trustees present: Chairman Kelly Rutledge, Brad Weaver, Anna Bold, Matt Myers, Jessica Sheehy Staff Present: Superintendent Dan Schrock, Principal Heather Wolery, District Clerk Mary...
Q&A regarding Pepé Le Pew's kin
Editor’s Note: I recently had a terrible time with skunk spray that my dog brought into the house. I don’t know anyone who knows more about how to clean and get rid of the odor like Erik. This is an article that should be clipped and kept....
BSMC Board Candidate Interviews
For three weeks you've been hearing about the role of the Board of Directors and the process for the upcoming election. It is finally time to meet the candidates. Each candidate offered a few minutes...
Christmas Stroll: Shop local this Christmas
Shopping will be more challenging this year because everything costs more! Yes, you can get things cheaper at Walmart or by ordering gifts online, but buying local will help the entire community this Christmas. Local storefronts have a lot to offer....
Finding the inspiration for Chirstmas
I needed inspiration this year, and Heather Dilworth and her mother, Lori Schiller, gave me just that. I can hear people now; it's not even Thanksgiving! But this year, I need to celebrate early....
Green Acres
Five Additional Activities Improving Cow Herd Profitability Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University State Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist Tight cattle supplies and record cattle prices are wonderful, but costs of production have also...
Yirsa; Working Equiation
At 65, riding my 20 year old Arabian mare, Candy, I did my first ever competition in the saddle this past summer. I even ended up in fifth place in my category. Cool. For the past few years I have...
Big Sandy Christmas Stroll-Yes it's almost here
The Big Sandy Christmas Stroll will be here on December 2. "Christmas Candy Land" is the theme of the event. It's a lot of work to put on this event, and it's more fun if the community members get...
Can I vote at the BSMC Annual Meeting?
We're only three weeks away from the Big Sandy Medical Center's Annual Board Meeting. This will be the 59th Annual Meeting to be held for the facility. Big Sandy Medical Center was originally built...
The Mayor would like town support at city council meetings
Shaud Schwarzbach is tired of being Mayor. He knows town people want the council to act, but “they won’t attend the meetings. I want their input!” Being on the city council is stressful. They need your support by being involved. There are...
Big Sandy Schools' Veterans Day Program
Big Sandy Schools honored the veterans of our community last week with their annual Veterans Day Assembly. The program featured music performed by the High School Band and Choir, songs performed by...
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Chouteau County Juniors and Seniors Will Participate in 2023 Chouteau County Agricultural Business Day Junior and senior students from Big Sandy, Fort Benton, Geraldine, Highwood and Chouteau county home schools will participate in the 2023 Chouteau...
Michael Wright practices gratitude
I have a love/hate relationship with Facebook, and in November, I work on finding articles for the Mountaineer that celebrate giving thanks. I found Michael Wright's Facebook page. Michael Wright move...
Difficult Memories for a Vet
I visited with a Veteran this past weekend about what Veterans Day means to him. He shared about his time in service and his experiences, and he also shared a story about his time deployed to another...
What does the Board do for BSMC?
The Annual Board Meeting is slated for November 30, 2023 at 5:30 pm, at the Senior Center. While there is a Board meeting every month, the annual meeting functions a little differently. In this meeting, new members are elected, by-laws and policies...
Fund Raiser for Leon Huschka November 11th at the Jerry Martin Memorial Hall
Heather Wolery wrote, "Our dear friend, Leon, was involved in a semi vs. motorcycle accident in July. He lost his left leg and the use of his left arm, and spent 21 days in a coma recovering. After wa...
Green Acres
Five Activities Improving Cow Herd Profitability Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University State Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist Tight cattle supplies and record cattle prices are wonderful, but costs of production have also increased. Even in...
How to approach the Holidays
Does the word "holiday," or "Thanksgiving," or "Christmas" send shivers down your spine? Does it make you cringe just a little because you know that with those words comes stress? Do you immediately think of everything you need to do and get done bef...