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This past weekend farmers were trying to beat the wet weather that was coming into the area. but with it came some great photos....
The Chouteau County Fair will be taking place Friday, August 16 through Sunday, August 18. The fair’s theme, “Make the Fair Great.” According to Shirley Embleton, Chouteau County Fair Office Manager, they chose the theme because it’s local participation that makes the fair great. She’s been the office manager for 12 years and wants to invite everyone, “Come and see what is going to happen at the fair. Without you participating the fair wouldn’t be. So, we need you to come, and you’ll be surprised it’s more fun than you’ve given it credit for...
I tried to visit with Wells Fargo personal to ask a few questions. Some of the questions I asked were leading, I admit. I only got the same information everyone received in their letters informing them of the bank closure. The questions I asked were: "The decision to close the bank was because the structural foundation of the bank is unsafe. (Wells Fargo Bank is 108 years old) I was also told customers were down. Big Sandy only has Wells Fargo Bank, and the closure would leave the town with no...
Timothy Bond, who prefers to be called TJ, is from Edwardsburg, MI. "I like being out of the city. I love the space. It' nice, quiet, peaceful. The community has been so welcoming. Everything here is so positive." He has experienced being called Mr. Bond and laughs because his name usually breaks the ice. He has a lot of experience in both band and singing. He plays up to 21 different instruments, but his main instrument is the saxophone. He does compose music as well, and he loves arranging....
Managing horticultural landscapes in September is essential to healthy production during the growing season. Below are a few recommendations for Chouteau county gardeners. • The average first frost is September 15 (Carter), September 18 (Kenilworth and Highwood), September 20 (Big Sandy), September 25 (Fort Benton) and September 28 in Geraldine. All fruit and vegetables should be harvested before temperatures drop below 40° to 50°F. • Ripen tomatoes in a paper bag along with an apple, or hang the entire plant upside down in the garage. • Pla...
Are you looking for more hunting opportunity this year? Due to the abundance of both mule deer and white-tailed deer, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 6 biologists elected to increase antlerless quotas in many of the hunting districts (HDs) in Region 6. Every two years, FWP considers changes to all hunting seasons, proposes changes from the previous biennium, and encourages public comment before the Fish and Wildlife Commission makes its final decisions. Part of this process includes...
On the evening of August 3rd, from Jordan to Big Sandy and every community in between, combines shut down and balers quit baling. An estimated crowd of between 600-700 farmers, ranchers, and concerned citizens gathered in Winifred for an evening of socializing and fundraising to raise money for the all-important cause of stopping the APR. There were 50/50 tickets, over 100 donated raffle items, live auction items, free-will donation burger fry, corn-hole tournament, and live entertainment for...
I do about 30 chin-ups at the gym several times a week. I don’t like doing chin-ups, and I couldn’t do them for many years. I’d try and try and couldn’t quite get myself up over the bar. Then, a crazy thing happened one day: I did one. After doing one, I found that doing a second one was easier. In the space of a few weeks, I jumped from none to more than a dozen. I didn’t develop some supernatural strength or find a new training program. What changed was that I figured out that I could do chin-ups. Before I did my first one, I never believed I...
Thursday, August 15- Creamy Penne pasta with Chicken, Bacon cauliflower salad. Friday, August 16- Taco Salad, and a roll. NO Salad bar. Monday, August 19- Tuna Noodle casserole, peas and carrots, and cottage cheese. Tuesday, August 20- Bacon Cheese burger and tots. Wednesday, August 21- Slemers Chicken, Scalloped potatoes, green beans, and cherry whipped salad.Recipe of the week: Willie Cake Ingredients 14 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed 6 egg yolks 6 egg whites 3/4 cup white sugar, divided 1 teaspoon dark r...
Sleep No More: Six Murderous Tales , By P.D. James It’s not always a question of “whodunit?” Sometimes there’s more mystery in the why or how. And although we usually know the unhealthy fates of both victim and perpetrator, what of those clever few who plan and carry out the perfect crime? The ones who aren’t brought down even though they’re found out? And what about those who do the finding out who witness a murder or who identify the murderer but keep the information to themselves? These are some of the mysteries that we follow through tho...
The Montana High School Association (MHSA) is the governing body for all high school athletics, music and speech and drama in Montana. It sets rules in regards to participation eligibility, coaching expectations, contest administration and many other aspects of competition regulation. One of these areas that has come under increased scrutiny in the last several years is the rules governing how booster clubs are allowed to support athletes and their programs. According to the Fundamentals of MHSA Athletic Regulations, “Boosters and booster clubs...
The end of the swim year for the Big Sandy Barracudas was held on August 8th with a dessert buffet, presentation of awards, slide show of the year, and team swim. It's been a long season with everyone improving. Rookie of the year award went to Cassia Butler. Most time cut award went to Dorothea Merrill. Travis discussed how every year the most time cut during the year would be given to a bantam swimmer. They put it all together at the end of the season where they can easily take off numerous se...
Before the Booster Club meeting, the fall sports player/parent meetings were held with new rules concerning Booster club donations to the school. (See Article from Melanie Schwarzbach) The Booster Club met at 8:00 for short, let’s make the important decisions, meeting. President Jeri Roth said she has sent out Corporate Sponsor letters and knows there are at least two new sponsors. Those who are sponsors should be receiving the letters in the mail. Junior High and High School Volleyball girls presented their request for volley practice gear a...
Pies and lemons are flavor favorites across the country. This week is going to be a great opportunity to bake a delicious pie. So, hope you're hungry because August fifteenth is National Lemon Meringue Pie Day! Lemon meringue pie is a dessert usually baked with a simple shortbread crust. There is a white, fluffy meringue on top of lemon curd filling. A lemon curd filling is created with a mixture of ingredients. In a heated saucepan, combined ingredients including lemons and cornstarch are...
Chouteau County Chosen for Exciting New Strength Training Study Chouteau County has been selected as one of six locations in Montana to participate in an exciting collaborative research study, ‘Strong People Strength Training Program: A Community Based Randomized Trial’. In this study, we will be examining the effects of a twice-weekly strength training program on the health, including heart disease and diabetes, as well as the functional fitness of midlife and older adults. We are very pleased to be able to be part of this important res...
It was hot that day and still in the high 80's when it approached the hour I go for my walk. I have accepted a #365challenge to go for at least a mile walk/run/bike ride every day for a year. I wasn't looking forward to walking in the heat, but like always I grabbed my cellphone to prove I did indeed walk that day. I had also committed myself to "smell the roses" every time I walk. I was almost at the end of my walk, while still frustrated because of the heat, I finally noticed the sunset and th...
