As most Big Sandy residents have noticed for a long time now there have been sidewalks torn up in the Big Sandy business district.

Project manager Keith Ballantyne said that by the time this story is out, all the sidewalks should be finished.

Chouteau County found that there was some money left in old CTEP funds (Community Transportation Enhancement Project). The money was awarded to Chouteau County to use in Big Sandy for a sidewalk project.

By using CTEP funds for sidewalks, the business owner would not have to pay as much for a new sidewalk as would be paid normally.

As to why the project h...