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Frank Moravec recently marked a remarkable milestone-his 95th birthday-bringing with it nearly a century of lived history, hard work, and quiet wisdom shaped by family, service, and community. Frank was born on December 29, 1930, in Havre, Montana, and grew up on a country farm. His early years were shaped by farm life, country schools, and what he recalls as "horse and buggy days," where education and a strong work ethic went hand in hand. Daily chores were simply a part of life, as were lesson...
Master Gardener Level 1 Class in Chouteau County (Please Pre-register) MSU Extension Level 1 Master Gardener classes will take place in Chouteau County pending pre-registration numbers. Now is your chance to participate in an excellent educational opportunity. A minimum of 15 pre-registered participants is required. The class traditionally begins the first week in March. Please contact the MSU Chouteau County Extension office at 622-3751 to pre-register. The Level 1 Master Gardener course requires 16 hours of class time, and is taught by local...
1 Years ago January 14, 1926 Ben Miller left Thursday for Silver City, Montana, where he was to work in a mine. Victor Habeshak entertained friends at his home in honor of his ninth birthday. Guests included Bob Bierly, Harley Hurd, Chas. Roming, Ted and Pat McCrae, and Bob Bryan. Ice cream, cake, and cocoa were served. Everett Brewer and Lester Sluggett shipped two cars of horses to Rock Island, Nebraska. The Mountaineer also received a letter from Geo. Campbell, who reported he was comfortably settled in Hallandale, Florida. On Friday eveni...
My oldest loves basketball. He loves playing, watching, reading about, and every other element of the game. I’m trying to be interested and engage with the sport because he is important to me. One facet of the sport that actually fascinates me is the argument about which player is the greatest of all time. I don’t know enough to engage it meaningfully, but I’d argue that Michael Jordan has had the greatest cultural impact. From the game itself to pop culture to how the business of basketball is conducted, he is the “slam dunk” favorite...
Update from the English Department By: Marla Ray The juniors and seniors have been creating beautiful poetry for the past several weeks, beginning with the easier forms and Free Verse, progressing to the more difficult form of a Shakespearean sonnet. This particular type of poetry, whose theme is always “love” for someone or something, must have a specific rhyme scheme for each quatrain: ABAB, CDCD, EFEF, with a rhyming couplet at the end (GG) that sums up the meaning of the poem. These sonnets must also have a specific rhythm. While the stu...
Sunday, December 21st twenty players met at the Mint family room to compete in seven rounds of pinochle to close out 2025. Linda Schwarzbach had the highest score of 9460 earning her $30. Second high of 8060 went to Rod Courtnage giving him $25. Nora Grubb earned $20 for third high score of 7680. Ending with 7360 for the day was Rebecca Wiehe for fourth and $10. In fifth with 7300 was Joe Landinger and sixth was Renee Leader with 7280 each getting $5. Shawn Webster had low of 5110 for $5! Rod and Dave Schwarzbach had the highest round score of...
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold its next meeting on Feb. 12. Agenda items for that meeting are now open for public comment. The meeting will be held virtually starting at 8 a.m. Public comment on agenda items can be submitted online or by mail. Public comment on agenda items will be taken through Jan. 27. Agenda items include the following proposals from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks: Approval of Future Fisheries Improvement Projects Fish removal projects for 2026 Administrative rules for the fisheries division A...
November and December have been busy months for the Sunshine Snippers 4-H club! In November, we wrapped up our annual Martinson’s Ranch Chocolates fundraiser. Thank you to all the community members, family and friends who brought chocolates and donated to our efforts. We will use these funds to support our clubs’ activities and learning experiences throughout the year. Congratulation to the top seller of Martinson’s Chocolate, Ashlynn! This is her second consecutive year of being the top choco...
Chouteau County and its elected officials were sued by the Chippewa Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation and two individual tribal members for allegedly violating Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The County filed an Answer asserting defenses related to several cases pending before the United States Supreme Court and filed a Motion to Dismiss the Chippewa Cree Tribe as a party. Chief United States District Court Judge Brian M. Morris ordered the parties to attend mediation with United States Magistrate Judge John T. Johnston. At m...