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I must admit that when Dana Darlington came into "The Mountaineer" asking if we had heard anything about National Heritage Areas, I had not. Darlington went on to say that there is a group of mostly Great Falls people that want to make all of Chouteau County, all of Cascade, part of Fergus County and some of Lewis and Clark County into a National Heritage area. "The idea of a National Heritage area comes across as good at first," said Darlington. The idea is to promote tourism. The problem is th...
"The Mountaineer" published the story a couple of months ago about Lorrie and Allan Merrill's upcoming trip to Zambia with the Farmers Union., the World Food Organization meets in a food producing place yearly or so to talk about getting food produced and into the mouths of hungry people. Now, Lorrie and Allan are back home and Lorrie has written this wonderful conclusion to their trip. Thanks to Lorrie and Allan for sharing so much with "Mountaineer" readers. Sunday Zambia Lessons It is with...
There is a new book out this summer called “DEATH IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK” by Randi Minetor. It is a history of all the known deaths in Glacier since it became a park in 1910. That is not as horrible a story as one might think. I knew a Red Bus Driver who did a “Death Tour” of the park one summer that was very popular. This book lists everyone who has died in the Park for whatever reason. With some deaths there are stories because there was a lot of publicity that went along with the death or deaths. Some have no stories to go with the dea...
Gardening Tips for the Month of July Aside from hail damage last week, and a few extra insect problems, it has been a wonderful year for Chouteau County gardeners. Below are a few tips which will assist gardeners with summer management of their landscapes. • Plants use in our landscapes is up to 2.5 inches of water per week. • Harvest broccoli while heads are tight. • Pick shell peas when the seeds are fully developed but before ripening. Harvest edible pod peas when the seeds are barely visible inside the pod. Allow snap peas to reach nearl...
Margaret Opal (Taylor) O’Neil, 76, passed away June 30, in Great Falls. Graveside services will be Friday, July 15, at 11:00 am at Big Sandy Cemetery. A luncheon at the Big Sandy Lutheran Church will follow the service. Rockman Funeral Chapel was entrusted with arrangements. Margaret was born July 9, 1939 in Hendricks, West Virginia to John “Jack” and Opal Mae (Helmick) Taylor. She grew up in Choteau and graduated from Choteau High School in 1957. Margaret married Alfred Burkhead in September 15, 1956. Together they had 2 sons, James and Jack.... Full story
Reinholt E Bitz, 93, passed away due to natural causes on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at the Big Sandy Medical Center – Long Term Care Unit. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 1, 2016, at Van Orsdel United Methodist Church in Havre with Pastor Sharon Robertson officiating. Reinholt’s family has requested that memorials be made in his name to the Big Sandy Medical Center, Van Orsdel United Methodist Church in Havre, or the Big Sandy United Methodist Church. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has bee... Full story
I love this salad in the summer and I have not made it for a decade or more. It seems like I have forgotten all about it. Called Cucumbers in Sour Cream, it is best served just when made and the sour cream mixture is thick. But keep it longer and it is still very good. You will need 2 cucumbers sliced into thin rounds One red onion sliced into rings ½ cup sour cream 1tablespoon vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar Pepper to taste. Tobacco to taste Lots of ground sea salt. Take your sliced onion and cucumber and spread them over a cookie pan. Grind up...
Q: I’ve heard a lot about asteroids that might hit the earth, or new diseases that could destroy all life, or new weapons of war, and I can’t help but be worried about the future. Is this the way the world is going to come to an end? A: The world as we know it will only come to an end in God’s time and in God’s way—and only when He intervenes to usher in a perfect world of peace and righteousness. As the Bible says, “In keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells” (2 Peter 3:13)....
Many of us have been, are currently and/or will end up becoming a caregiver at some point in our lives. People who provide unpaid care for an elderly, ill or a disabled family member or friend in their home are called informal caregivers. Nearly half of informal caregivers assist someone who is 75 years old or older. As the elderly population continues to grow nationwide, so will the need for informal caregivers. Caregiving can include everyday tasks, such as helping with meals, schedules and bathing and dressing. It can also include managing...
The Big Sandy Barracudas took 4th place overall with 23 swimmers competing at the Columbia Falls meet this past weekend. Bringing home high point honors for the Barracudas was Dillin Geyer in the 11/12 boys category, chalking up wins in the 50 M free, 50 M fly and a 2nd place in the 50 M back. Brady Pleninger snagged another high point trophy in the 13/14 boys category with wins in the 100 M free and the 100 M back and a 2nd place finish in the 50 M free. The 13/14-year-old boys relay teams...
Over the weekend, a well known pastor/author was fired from the 30,000 person church he had founded. The reason given for his firing was that he had developed a problem with alcohol, which had strained other parts of his life, including his marriage and work. I wasn’t a fan of this particular fellow, but I’ve found myself reading and paying careful attention to the situation largely because it’s important to understand why things like this happen. Lots of pastors mess up, mainly because we are human. Unfortunately, because of their respo...
