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Chouteau County Juniors and Seniors Will Participate in 2023 Chouteau County Agricultural Business Day Junior and senior students from Big Sandy, Fort Benton, Geraldine, Highwood and Chouteau county home schools will participate in the 2023 Chouteau County Agricultural Business Day on December 6th. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. at the Ag Center (1205 20th Street). An estimated twenty businesses will be in attendance to educate juniors and seniors about agricultural career opportunities in Chouteau County. Businesses will...
I have a love/hate relationship with Facebook, and in November, I work on finding articles for the Mountaineer that celebrate giving thanks. I found Michael Wright's Facebook page. Michael Wright moved to Big Sandy with his mother, Suzanne, in 2021, and his Facebook comments this time of year inspire and encourage me. He was born in Vancouver, Washington, but lived most of his life in Eureka, Montana, graduating from Lincoln County High School in 2010. He moved to Kalispell for about seven and a...
I visited with a Veteran this past weekend about what Veterans Day means to him. He shared about his time in service and his experiences, and he also shared a story about his time deployed to another country. "I joined after high school and looked forward to serving my country. I honestly had a tough time transitioning after high school and found that I was making some horrible choices. My dad had suggested to me that maybe I join the military. I agreed and thought it was probably the best...
The Annual Board Meeting is slated for November 30, 2023 at 5:30 pm, at the Senior Center. While there is a Board meeting every month, the annual meeting functions a little differently. In this meeting, new members are elected, by-laws and policies are reviewed and the financial audit is explored. The Board of Directors is also responsible, in conjunction with the facility staff, for developing plans to accomplish the organization’s mission: “To provide quality patient care in an innovative and professional manner.” The Board has the final...
Heather Wolery wrote, "Our dear friend, Leon, was involved in a semi vs. motorcycle accident in July. He lost his left leg and the use of his left arm, and spent 21 days in a coma recovering. After waking from his coma, he was moved to Advanced Care Hospital where he continued to recover. He spent several months there regaining his strength and preparing for a move to a Rehabilitation Facility. At the beginning of October, he went to St. Luke's in Spokane and learned to walk with a prosthetic le...
Five Activities Improving Cow Herd Profitability Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University State Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist Tight cattle supplies and record cattle prices are wonderful, but costs of production have also increased. Even in a good year, out of control production costs may lead to profits below breakeven. There are 10 management strategies important for a profitable cow-calf operation. Dr. Beck will cover 5 strategies this week and 5 strategies next week. 1) Know cost of production - Beef cattle Standard Performance...
Does the word "holiday," or "Thanksgiving," or "Christmas" send shivers down your spine? Does it make you cringe just a little because you know that with those words comes stress? Do you immediately think of everything you need to do and get done before it all happens? Do you think of family members you will have to see and be nice to, even though you only see them once a year? Do you groan in silence to think of all the food that needs to be cooked and the dishes that need to be done? Do you dread hearing about politics, and how the world is b...
October proved to be a hectic month here at the senior center. We started the month with pinochle and greeting card making and ended the month with pumpkin decorating and a family fun night. The beginning of the month started a little slow, but as the month progressed, we became busier. Each event brought in brought in new guests. We had guests from Rocky Boy, Box Elder, Fort Benton, and a few from Great Falls who came and enjoyed lunch, Thursday morning cinnamon rolls, and a few of the events...
By Zoe Merrill As we go forward next year, I hope to get more pictures and information about our local vets. This is not a complete list, but it is a beginning. There are probably many on here who are no longer with us, but so many are still with us, and they do deserve to be thanked and celebrated for their service. Veteran’s Day is for those who are still here. Those who have passed should be remembered and are on Memorial Day. I appreciate the few who reached out and gave information. I hope to have a correct list and correct spelling by t...
November is the month I try to write about what to be thankful for. We have a great little Grocery store that never stops giving, and I wanted to talk to you about it. In most cases, they have what we need, and if they don't have it, Deb Louvar will order it in. Her philosophy is simple, " I just try to do the best I can. Try to meet people's needs as best as you can." The Grocery Store is a big giver to the community. They donate to almost every cause in our community. "Because it's important...
In the Spring of 2023, a spot on the Big Sandy Medical Center's Board of Directors became vacant. After careful review of the Board By-laws, the Board learned they must appoint a candidate to that position until the term is completed. Candidates that were interested in being on the BSMC Board were allowed to express their interest through October 16, 2023. At that time, the nominating committee stopped accepting nominations and the Board chose the candidate to be appointed. At the most recent Bo...
I asked Shane Ophus, “How do you approach life so you can be thankful every day”? Shane responds, “Well, it’s not easy. Sometimes, you have to concentrate on it.” However, just that morning, Shane told me he had read in his study bible,”’Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. The note for that verse in my study bible says, ‘Our joy, prayers, and thankfulness should not fluctuate with our circumstances or feelings. Obeying these three commands, rejoice always, p...
A family of turkeys moved into the east side of Big Sandy this past month. The Merriam's wild turkeys travel from one yard to another looking for seeds, leaves, insects, nuts, and berries. They also hold up traffic on occasion as they leisurely stroll across streets. The birds garner fame as their photos repeatedly pop up on social media. So what is their story? Wild turkeys are native to North America but not native to Montana. The large birds were introduced to Montana in the 1950s as part of...
Deer Need a Little “Tough Love” in Winter Conditions Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks recently sent out a warning to Montanan’s that it is illegal to feed deer under Montana law. Jim Knight, MSU Extension Wildlife Specialist (retired) explained a 2003 article why feeding deer is a poor practice The compete article is available at https://bit.ly/3uU6JRa. Feeding deer hay or corn can be deadly because deer cannot always digest new feed. Deer digestion involves protozoa and bacteria that help break down food. Different micro-organisms help diges...
Big Sandy Schools is participating in Red Ribbon Week this week, an annual event where schools work to inform students of the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. Dianna Keane, the school counselor, is organizing this year’s activities. She explained, “Red Ribbon Week would be a week that we use to help students give them facts and awareness about drugs and alcohol and how that it can affect them. We use it as a way to create awareness, but then also provide some tools to help kids. Things like refusal skills, emotional regulation tools, the fac...
Big Sandy High School shop class has been busy preparing for a subterranean geothermal greenhouse, given to Big Sandy by a grant from Northwest Farm Credit Services. Helping to get the site, which is by the football field, ready were Jay Worral, and Blaine Ophus who both came over and helped dig dirt. Layne Taylor said, "They brought over their equipment and donated their time to help me dig it out. So, they actually did most of the digging. We have just been building. I also had Jesse Hartley,...
The Chouteau County Angel Basket Program provides in-need families with food for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, as well as Christmas gifts for children in the homes. The deadline for signing up is November 1st and it is approaching quickly. For years, the program has provided families in our area with groceries, a gift certificate, ham and beef roasts, and (sometimes in years past) turkeys. The program also is associated with the Angel Trees, which provides gifts for kids in the families of basket recipients. For children who are not...
A new book offers decades of grassroots research and local history that easily could have been lost on computer hard drives and buried in filing cabinets. Instead, Fort Benton resident Lorna Krause, retired Chouteau County Conservation District administrator, worked closely with the family of Highwood farmer Ron Long to make sure a piece of his life's work will be available for generations to come. A lifelong learner and community volunteer, Long passed away in 2021 at age 81 from injuries suffe...
Updated Diseases of Cool Season Legumes MontGuide Available A Montana State University Extension guide from 2015 has been updated. The new and improved guide (EB0207) is titled Diseases of Cool Season Legumes - Pulse Crops (Dry Pea, Lentil and Chickpea). It is written by Uta McKelvy, Assistant Professor Extension Plant Pathology, Erin Gunnink Troth, Research Associate, and Mary Burrows, Associate Dean for Research and Director of Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station. It includes photographs and management of existing diseases and diseases...
Staff present- Superintendent Dan Schrock, Clerk Mary Merrill Trustees present- Chairman Kelly Rutledge, Jessica Sheehy, Matt Myers. Not present- Anna Bold, Brad Weaver. Guests in attendance. 1. Meeting called to Order at 7pm by Kelly Rutledge, Chairman 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Public Comment- Non Agenda Items . No public comment 4. Minutes of the Last Meeting held on September 19th 2023. Motion to approve made by Jessica Sheehy, motion seconded by Matt Myers, approval of minutes from previous meeting approved unanimously. 5. Reports &...
½ Beef - Demrce Keller ½ Beef - Daniel Weaver ½ Pork - Rita Yirsa ½ Pork - Kyle Clark ½ Pork - Frank Moravec ½ Pork - Chase Hoffman They can be picked up at Hi-Line Meat Packing Nebo Emergency Kit Light and Power – Ruth Hlavnicka $50.00 Gift Certificate to the Mint – Eli Dixon $50.00 Gift Certificate to Pep’s – Daniel Weaver Turkey/Ham Combo. – Eli Salapich Turkey/Ham Combo. – Carla Courtnage Turkey/Ham Combo. – Ruth Hlavnicka Turkey/Ham Combo. - William Ophus Turkey/Ham Combo. – Chase Gasvoda Prime Rib Roast – Heather Pleninger Prime Rib Roa...
t represents one of the reasons I love small-town living. The tradition has continued for 68 years! Once again, the Fireman's Chili Feed was well attended. Such a wonderful community event. It isn't just a one-day event. The week starts on Monday because although we don't call it Homecoming it is. There is spirit week all week with Monday being Pajama Day, Tuesday being Cowboy or Cowgirl, Wednesday being Favorite Decade, Thursday being Favorite Sports Team, and Friday being Purple and Gold. The...
F.E. Miley's First Grade Students were greeted by a new face when they showed up to class at the for the beginning of the school year. Long time Big Sandy resident, Renee Leader, stepped in to fill the role left by Mrs. Hanson. Katie Hanson shifted from full time teaching to a slot on the substitute teaching roster. Renee came out of retirement this year to help care for the needs of our first graders. The move came after a change in the teachers' retirement system, which allows teachers to...
A new structure takes shape at Big Sandy Airport. The 52 X 46 foot building will house ground maintenance vehicles including a new snow plow. Chouteau County Joint Airport board began plans, for the vehicle and building, approximately one year ago. Mark Reichelt, Big Sandy Airport manager and member of the airport board, says bidding for the building began soon after plans were finalized and Claussen and Sons, of Havre, received the job. Chouteau County currently supports three general aviation...
Saturday morning slowly began with an eery glow. The gloomy atmosphere wasn't a remnant of Friday the 13th but instead an astronomical phenomena. Beginning around 9:15 a.m., Big Sandy saw shade from the shadow of the Moon. The annular solar eclipse lasted for almost two hours and the best viewing sites, in the United States, were in Oregon Nevada, Utah, New Mexico and Texas. Big Sandy experienced a partial eclipse with maximum coverage around 10:30 am. The annular or "ring of fire" eclipse...
