Week of May 27, 2026
Week of May 27, 2026
As Chouteau County voters prepare to cast their ballots in the upcoming sheriff’s election, The Mountaineer invited both candidates to answer a series of questions regarding their experience, leadership philosophy, public safety priorities, and vision for the future of the Chouteau County Sheriff’s Office. The candidates were asked identical questions covering topics including rural law enforcement challenges, emergency response, community outreach, recruitment and retention, and...
The Risks of Hauling Pregnant Cows is Greatest in First Trimester The following article was written by Chevy-Lynn Vaske, Kansas State Extension Service. Transporting pregnant cows may seem routine, but timing and management decisions can have significant impacts on the success of the herd, according to experts from the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute. During a recent episode of the BCI Cattle Chat podcast, veterinarians and beef cattle experts emphasized that moving pregnant cattle requires careful consideration to avoid...
Looking Up and Slowing Down As I was scrolling through today’s news, an article intrigued me enough to click and read more. The International Space Station (ISS) has been in orbit for more than 25 years. It orbits the Earth once every 90 minutes, and the crew sees 16 sunrises and sunsets every day. I learned that the ISS is often visible to us Earthlings as it speeds overhead at 17,500 miles per hour. I also learned the “Spot the Station” app is available that tells exactly where in the sky the ISS will appear and how high in the sky it...
100 Years ago May, 1926 A notice appeared this week reporting two good hats lost during one of the region’s strong spring winds. The owner requested their return if found. Sad news reached the community as John Kalanik received word that his daughter, Susan, had been killed in an automobile accident in Merced, California. Her body was to be returned home for burial. Mrs. Oscar Ray of the Inga community passed away at her home at the age of 41. She was survived by her husband and six children. Funeral services were held at her home, with...
On May 17th, 12 people gathered at the Mint to play 7 rounds of Pinochle. Winning scores for the day are as follows. 1st was Sue Knight-Score 8470, $25.00. 2nd was Charlene Silvan-Score 8020, $15.00. 3rd was Joe Landinger-Score 770, $10.00. 4th was Dana Gasvoda-Score 7120, $5.00. Low was Vance Butler getting his $5.00 back with a score of 5150. the next planned playing dates are May 31st, June 14th, and June 28th. Start at 2 pm at the Mint. Please try to come early, 1:45pm, to draw tables and cards. Everyone is welcome. Pretty good way to...
Glen Eizoo Terry January 10, 1958 – May 15, 2026 Glen Eizoo Terry, 68, affectionately known as “Eizoo,” passed away suddenly in the early hours of May 15, 2026, from a heart attack. Born January 10, 1958, Eizoo was the seventh of Glen Mason Terry and Helen Lucille Broesder Terry’s nine children. He was raised on the family ranch in Virgelle, Montana, along the banks of the Missouri River. Eizoo attended Big Sandy Public Schools before graduating from Chandler High School in Arizona in...
