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So, let's talk roads, and not because no-one is talking about them. A small attempt at humor. Recently on television and radio, and in the Havre Daily Newspaper it has been reported about how Hill County Commissioners are applying for the BUILD grant. I stopped in Fort Benton to visit with the Chouteau County Commissioners; Clay Riehl, Bob Pasha, and Daren Schuster about the Grant. The BUILD (Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development) provides DOT Department of Transportation to help...
Last Thursday, Miss Montana 2018-2019 came to the Big Sandy High School to give a presentation to the students. Her name is Laura Haller and she was very excited to speak to the school. Laura goes around the United States to visit several schools and share informative words. She came with pictures of her experiences, stories about her travels, and a good lesson to bring the students. Laura worked very hard during the competition. Her talent was ballet dancing. She has had a passion for dancing...
Connie Reichelt will be taking her advance Spanish class to Jaco, Costa Rica, April 9-18. The Box Elder High School English teacher Kelsey Miller will also be going. Although many of their students have been out of the country, it is only been to Canada. So, traveling by plane, going through four airports has them a little anxious. They are excited for this "trip of a lifetime." After they arrive they will be bussed from San Jose International Airport to Pumilio House in Jaoc, Costa Rica where t...
Seventh Annual Chouteau County Agriculture Day for 4th and 5th Graders The seventh annual Chouteau County Ag Days for 4th and 5th graders will take place at the Chouteau County Fairgrounds on April 25, 2019. All 4th and 5th graders in Chouteau County are invited to attend. Home school kids who are interested in participating need to contact the Chouteau County Extension Office at 622-3751. Participants will learn the importance agriculture, which is Montana’s number one industry. In addition, youth will learn why agriculture is important to t...
Editor’s Note: The Mountaineer approached Tucker Taylor, Big Sandy High School teacher of the 12th grade Government, 11th grade U. S. History, and World History about having his students writing essays on current issues. Each student is required to look at both sides of the issue in their essay. Occasionally, an essay will be published in the Mountaineer. This week Tyler Schwarzbach was selected. His comment after researching this issue was, “it’s difficult to just find facts without opinions added”. A Nation Divided By Tyler Schwarz...
A Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Bowhunter Education course date has been set for the Havre area. There will be a regular youth classroom course starting on April 22, and an adult online “field day” course on April 27. Archery hunters must have purchased a Montana bow and arrow license prior to hunting during the archery-only season. To purchase a bow and arrow license an individual must meet one of the following requirements: • show completion of a bowhunter education course • show proof of purchase of a previous year’s bow and arrow lic...
RECYCLING BONANZA – E-waste collection is back! April 27, 2019, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Dedman Foundation Parking Lot, 1410 24th St, Fort Benton It is that time of year for the annual Recycling Bonanza. This year we will be able to collect electronic equipment including computers and computer accessories, phones and tablets, entertainment equipment, office equipment, televisions and monitors and more. Most of the electronic items will be collected for free, however, fees may apply for large items and others, such as the Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) units...
Thursday, March 28- Chili Dogs, Bean Salad, and Fruit. Friday March 29- Fish Burger, Chips, Peas, Snicker Apple Salad. Monday April 1- Tater Tot Casserole, Green Beans, and Pineapple Fluff. Tuesday, April 2 - Birthday Dinner $10.00, Pork Chops, Stuffing, Mixed Veggies, Jello with Fruit, and Cake. Wednesday, April 3- Cheesy Potato & Sausage Casserole Recipe of the Week: Cardamom and Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon...
Seeing Red, by Sandra Brown Kerra Bailey is a television journalist on the rise, and she’s hot on the trail of a story guaranteed to skyrocket her career to even greater heights: an interview with the legendary Major Trapper. Twenty-five years ago, The Major emerged a hero from the bombing of the Pegasus Hotel in downtown Dallas when he was photographed leading a handful of survivors out of the collapsing building. The iconic picture transformed him into a beloved national icon, in constant demand for speeches and interviews--until he s...
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena…” This quote from Theodore Roosevelt came up in conversation between my brother and I regularly as we discuss our various endeavors and hobbies. Roosevelt essentially argues that the thing that matters most isn’t the response of others to the work you are doing, but rather that you endeavor to do great things. It’s far greater to try and fail...
On March 21st Erik Sietsema's had a book signing event at the Roadhouse Diner. Posters were made saying to come and celebrate with a local author Erik Sietsema's "The Curse of the Vassal Fruit". They had a special hamburger creation made especially for the day; "The Curse of the Bacon Sauce". A hamburger made with house-made bacon sauce, red onions, and hickory smoked bacon with fires or salad. Tara Beam and her husband Jason own the Great Falls restaurant. Tara represented Great Falls and the...
Q: I am a young mother with four children under 10 years old. My friends at church criticize me because I do not work outside the home or attend their women’s Bible studies and help with their various ministries. They tell me I should be working as they do. I do try to be available to my neighbors when they are in need but feel that my first responsibility is to my children. Am I wrong by declining other opportunities for service? A: Alan Redpath, the great preacher and pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago, had a plaque on the wall of his s...
The American Quarter Horse Association, Amarillo – The 2019-2020 American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee was elected at the 2019 AQHA Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. Though AQHA operates primarily upon the decisions of its members through the board of directors, the five-person Executive Committee is responsible for implementing important decisions and governing AQHA between the annual meetings of the membership and the board. The AQHA Executive Committee – consisting of a pre...
FORT HARRISON/ HELENA, MT,--March 15, 2019 For Immediate Release Montana, a Proud Partner with The U.S.A. Vietnam War Commemoration, is Commemorating Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day on March 29, 2019 throughout the State. This is a Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemorative Event sponsored by the Montana Governor’s Office, the Montana Department of Military Affairs, the Montana Military Museum, American Legion Post #2 (Lewis & Clark Post), the Oro Fino Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Veterans Administration (See www.viet...
Certified boater training for Tiber and Canyon Ferry reservoir is available online at cleandraindrymt.com. Watercraft owners who primarily recreate on either Tiber or Canyon Ferry reservoir can receive the Certified Boater designation. The online training course provides participants with information about the invasive mussel threat; how to appropriately clean, drain and dry watercraft; and why it’s important for everyone to take responsibility in protecting Montana’s waterbodies. Certified Boaters are expected to do a self-inspection eve...
I want to express the passion that we share. Thank you parents for your support, your help and your dedication. We all make it happen! Each year we grow. Each year we learn. We’ve gone from taking three to State and placing one to taking 13 to State and placing six. We’re going to keep growing, we’re going to keep achieving, we’re going to keep setting higher goals! Thanks to my wrestlers! Thanks for working hard. Thanks for giving me everything. Thanks for giving me your best. You’re a special group. We’re not finished yet! Stay tuned! Next...
