Week of February 25, 2026
Week of February 25, 2026
Chouteau County Election 2026 Filing for the June 2, 2026 Federal Primary Election opened on February 17 and closes at 5 pm on March 4, 2026. Open offices in Chouteau County are: Commissioner District 1, County Attorney, Clerk and Recorder, Justice of the Peace, Treasurer, and Sheriff. The Commissioner District 1 election has been changed this year due to a lawsuit brought by the Chippewa Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation, Tanya Schmockel, and Ken Morsette. Commissioner District 1 now only includes Precinct 5 Rocky Boy and...
PAX What is PAX? PAX stands for “pioneers acting excellently,” which means we act well by treating each other the way we want to be treated. We started PAX three years ago with the help of Katie Hanson. To Mrs. Worrall, PAX means showing a positive attitude and learning from our mistakes. PAX is shown in different ways, such as through “tootles” or simply through your actions. Tootles are rewards given when students do the right thing. What does PAX mean to Ms. Bauer? It means...
When the Quiet Season Doesn’t Feel Quiet As I continue to plod my way through winter, I’ve been mindful in trying to follow my own recommendations when it comes to managing mental health. In my opinion, the current “open” winter creates a sense of restlessness, as this is supposed to be the quiet time of the year, with sounds, energy, and activity hushed by blankets of snow. In my last column I wrote about how the wind challenges our mental health, and it’s been windy here in Montana this winter. I live a few miles away from a...
High school students are invited to apply to participate in Montana Tech’s Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Summer Program that will take place on the University’s Butte campus June 21-26, 2026. Lodging, meals, and all course materials will be provided free of charge (participants will be responsible for transportation to and from the campus). This week-long residential program is for rising high school juniors and seniors interested in exploring careers in science or engineering. The program features hands-on learning in addition...
This month’s meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Austin and the 4-H pledge led by Paxton, followed by roll call with the question, “What is your favorite part of Valentines?” After the 4-H reports we played “Chairs”, led by Chaz and Gabe. The winner got a gift card to Taco Bell, which Colt won. Members voted to decide who will be the recipient of the money earned from the “Egg My Yard” fundraiser. This month we listened to a presentation on “Market Animal...
Registration for Montana Farmers Union’s low-cost, high-impact summer camps at Arrowpeak is now open. The camps are part of MFU’s commitment to education and youth and feature lessons about agriculture and cooperatives at MFU’s Arrowpeak facility in the Highwood Mountains. “Montana Farmers Union Arrowpeak camps are a unique blend of hands-on learning, social activities, group interactions, and outdoor adventures. The facilities provide the amenities of comfort with access to the wild adventures of camping. There are so many exciting...
Top Yielding Spring Wheat Varieties for Chouteau County Producers MSU Agricultural Research Centers have one test plot for spring wheat in Chouteau County which is managed by MSU Northern Agricultural Research Center (NARC) north of Loma. A special thanks to Peggy Lamb (NARC agronomist) for establishing and maintaining the Chouteau County test plot. The Extension office would also like to thank the McKeever family for donating the use of their land for MSU research. The Loma area top three yielding spring wheat varieties (10-year average...
FFA stands for Future Farmers of America and is located in all 50 states. I interviewed the FFA teacher, Mr. Taylor, and asked him how he would describe FFA. He said “FFA is an intracurricular student lead organization for students enrolled in junior high and high school agriculture education classes. FFA is not just for farm kids. It focuses on helping students develop as leaders and gain knowledge and skills through hands-on experience competing in a variety of contests linked to all kinds of careers in agriculture. Contests like food...
100 Years ago February 25, 2026 Late February of 1926 found Big Sandy alive with everyday happenings and community notes. B.H. Welty announced plans to prepare a new building for dances after the previous hall was lost to fire, assuring residents that a place for social gatherings would soon return. The Big Sandy High School basketball team suffered its first district loss at the hands of Belt, though the boys were commended for their grit after a season plagued by illness. E.B. Newhall returned from a trip to Portland, reporting that prices...
82 years years ago, on March 21, 1944, the United States Army sent a B-17 Flying Fortress loaded with with 250 pound demolition bombs to drop with the mission of saving Miles City, Montana. The rescue operation didn’t involve repelling foreign invaders, despite the fact that the operation took place at the height of World War II. The bomber crew was sent to break up ice jams on the Missouri River, which were backing up the flow of water and causing flooding in the region including Miles City. According to the National Weather Service,...
Sunday, February 15th sixteen players met at the Mint family room to compete in seven rounds of pinochle. Joe L had the highest score of 7450 earning him $25. Second high of 7410 went to Dick T giving him $20. Tammie S earned $15 for third high score of 7380. Ending with 7330 for the day was Ken D for fourth and $10. In fifth with 7240 was Linda S for $5. Mary L had low of 5150 for $5! Dick and Ken had the highest round score of 1880. Lowest was a negative 170 for Karla W and Bill K. Next plays will be March 1st, 15th & 29th, 2026 (always...
