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Bill Evans Chouteau County Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency had an 'employee gathering in the field' where we can have both a district meeting and we can recognize the accomplishments of employees. "We talk over things in general that we need to talk about as an agency. But in addition to that, part of the intent is to also experience a field visit to get out into the country to see some of the stuff that we experience all the time behind our desks, but never really see in real...
I met him in the high school shop as he was trying to clean and reorganize it. I noticed he was wearing a CHS hat and thought immediately this guy will fit in. It's exciting to welcome new people to the town of Big Sandy, especially when they are excited to be here. Layne told me, "We've already met quite a few people. It's awesome. It's wonderful. It feels right. I think this will be a good move for our family." He was born and raised on a grain and potato farm in South Eastern Idaho. "My...
By Ellaraine Lockie Author's Note: This poem is republished here in honor of Robert Lucke, who loved poetry and kept it alive in the Mountaineer for so many years. He inspired this poem when he described his grandmother's prairie garden to me with such admiration and nostalgia. Both of my grandmothers were Big Sandy homesteaders who also had gardens. My Clawiter grandparents were early Big Sandy homesteaders around 1900. My mother was Ella Clawiter and that homestead, located at the bottom of...
According to Sherriff Vern Burdick Loma, Elm, Big Sandy, Geraldine, and Fort Benton fire agencies responded along with two trucks from the Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation were called out to go fight fire on the south side of the Missouri River. It did burn 2,500-3,00 acres on the Steven's place burning two structures; a house and a barn. It did not jump the river as rumor has it. However, Calvin Danreuther did put out a few embers that had floated across the river, before...
September Horticulture Management 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...
Laverna McGrew, wife of Pastor William McGrew of the Van Orsdel United Methodist Church in Havre, Montana has been filling the pulpit of the United Methodist Church of Big Sandy for six months since February 18, 2018. She travels to Big Sandy every Sunday to have Sunday services with the congregation here. William and Laverna have three children and have lived in 14 states including Montana. She said she loves the little community in Big Sandy. Laverna struggled this summer with a number of...
A huge thank you to all of our sponsors that made this possible by all of your donations. This was such a fun activity and adult love to play every week. This went on for 8 weeks with 57 adults participating. The activities includes getting to know Big Sandy better, learning about the library, and learning about music which the theme for libraries this summer “Libraries Rock” The Grocery Store–Karli Phillips; Big Sandy Pharmacy –Karla Whetham;Agri- Prairie Insurance - Jessica Butler and Heather Wolery; Bear Paw Coffee Shop & Deli - Petra Y...
Patrick D. Welty peacefully went Home on August 2, 2018. His loving wife, Wilma, was by his side; daughter, Val, had spent a pleasant afternoon the day before; and all children, Pam, Val, Brian, and Mark, spent several precious days with him the previous week. Pat was born on March 17, 1934, in Havre, MT, to Ben and Loetta Welty. He graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1952 and went to work for Harvey Keller Sr. at the O'Neal ranch until he joined the US Army in 1953. After Basic training he...
Just a reminder to please call before 10:30 am. For to go orders. Thursday, August 16- ham & Cheese pasta casserole, mixed veggies, carrots, and Lemon Bars. Friday, August 17- Super Nachos and donuts, NO SALAD BAR. Monday, August 20 - Polish & Sauerkraut, broccoli & cauliflower, and apple Cobbler. Tuesday, August 21- Sliced Ham with mashed potatoes, fancy beans, coleslaw, and Peanut butter cookies. Wednesday, August 22- Almond Chicken over rice, broccoli, green salad, and Rhubarb. Recipe of the week: Zucchini Pizza Bake Ingredients 4 cups...
One of my favorite quotes from the boxer Muhammad Ali is about training: “I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.’” I have a good friend who says it a bit differently: “Training is better than trying hard.” The idea behind this is simple: the key to becoming good at anything is training. Exerting effort every day over the course of months and years accumulates into excellence that cannot be matched by putting effort forward in the moment. When I worked with kids in...
The deadline to sign up for enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. In return for enrolling land in CRP, FSA provides participants with annual rental payments and cost-share assistance to remove sensitive lands from production and plant certain grasses, shrubs and trees that improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and increase wildlife habitat. Landowners enter into contracts that last between 10 and 15 years. For this year’s signup, limited priority practices are available for continuous e...
