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Although most hunters respect the land, property, and wildlife they are hunting, many others do not. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks would like to remind hunters and all outdoor enthusiasts to be good stewards of the land, and respect both private and public property. The FWP Region 6 Citizens Advisory Committee, recognizing that this is an ongoing issue, raised the need for more public outreach. Every hunting season, there are reports of vandalizing of Block Management Area (BMA) boxes,...
Mrs. Samantha Weaver has taught Kindergarten before and although 19 students seems like a lot of kids in one room for anyone else, but she's got it under control. "It's a little much for the four days, but after that it works great." I couldn't help but wonder what the kids thought of school, and what did they want to learn at school so I just had to go and ask them. I wondered if they would talk to me at all, but Mrs. Weaver said, "Oh, they are a talkative bunch. You won't have any trouble at...
Dani Norling is a Montana girl from Helena and this is her first teaching job, but she loves Big Sandy. "I loved the first week. It went by so fast. It was awesome." Dani teaches the 5th grade and has 11 students. I asked her what was her top priority and she said, "The biggest thing for me is building relationships with the students. Getting to know them, because, I don't think, especially with kids, you can't help them unless you get to know them. I want the children feel comfortable with me,...
The ladies in Purple, the Big Sandy Pioneer Volleyball team came out of the locker room with an attitude and smiles on their faces. It was communicating they were going to have fun! They huddled up, swaying back and forth then leaned in. They were ready! Shersteen Cline head coach of the Pioneers loves the game. She told me she played volleyball for Big Sandy for seven years since the 6th graders where pulled up that year, and then she played at a collegiate level at Montana Tech. "I had a reall...
Pre-seeding fertilizer tips for farmers Clain Jones, MSU Extension Soil Fertility Specialist Presented at the Montana Agricultural Business Association last winter in Great Falls. The majority of the presentation contained a variety of fertilizer tips to help producers prepare for the upcoming seeding season. In addition, information for this article was taken from the Fertilizer Guidelines for Montana Crops (EB161), which is available at the Chouteau County Extension office. • MSU Extension has an on-line tool designed to assist producers i...
Diet is one of the most powerful ways we can reduce the onset of disease. Healthy eating patterns can help prevent obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes. Healthy eating patterns don’t have to be boring or restricting. Healthy eating patterns can incorporate foods people enjoy and don’t have to be a strain on their budget. An eating pattern is the combination of all the foods and beverages a person eats and drinks over time. So it is important to consider the big picture because a person’s food and beverage choic...
4-H and FFA members from across Chouteau County had a very busy and successful 2018 Chouteau County Fair. Every 4-H and FFA member has worked over the past year in anticipation of this time of year. The Chouteau County Extension Office would like to extend huge thank you to every individual who supports the 4-H program in any way-- The following is a list of those who received the top awards at the 2018 Chouteau County Fair. Top Cat Project – Emmery O’Hara – Sponsored by: Golden Harvest Seeds Senior Cat Showman – Jayd Finlayson – Sponsored by:...
One of the least known displays offers up one of the best moments of the Chouteau County Fair. It is watching F. E. Miley grade-school children look for their ribbons at the School Department. Each grade having a booth. Each year, students choose 3-4 art projects to take to the fair during the school year. Teachers save these projects for them, and then go to the fairgrounds to hang and display them in June, so they are ready for judging in July. The surrounding communities get to see them on...
Following the pledge and minutes Leslie Gregory, Manager of the City Pool, reported the pool heater had quit and needs to be replaced. Tim Labuda reported what was exactly wrong and gave some ideas on how to replace the heater. Further research will be done and the council gave initial agreement to purchasing a new heater and fixing it this fall so it can open next summer on time. Leslie asked if the pool could have longer hours next summer. It was also approved. And even though the water is...
Believe it or not it is the beginning of another Big Sandy Pioneer Football season. As I drove up to the football field for the first practice of the season, which started at 6:00 in the morning, I couldn't help but be excited. There were five coaches on the field and 13 football players. The players were running and there was spirited music blasting away to encourage a certain pace. The field was in great shape, incredible green under a grain elevator with PIONEER placed in its windows. At the...
The School Board met August 15th, at 7:00 AM. Yes, AM, early in order for the farm members of the board to return to harvest. After the standing for the pledge, approval of minutes. During public comments Lorrie Merrill reminded the board the school that Big Sandy Activities had donated the school a kiln and to please keep that in mind. Superintendent Kelly did an overview of building maintenance and summer projects. He did mention there was a break in the water pipe on the football field, but it was repaired. Also, there is a spot on the...
MDA will hold Waste Pesticide Disposal Events in September The Montana Department of Agriculture’s annual Pesticide Disposal Events will be held in several locations across Montana during September. The collection events will be held September 18 in Havre; September 19 in Great Falls; September 20 in Bozeman; and September 21 in Columbus. The annual events have collected more than 586,860 pounds of waste pesticides since it began in 1994. The program was designed to help individuals dispose of any pesticides that are unusable as originally i...
He was growing food but had to think twice about the cost of eating out more than once in a rare while. He worked 80 hours a week but couldn’t seem to save enough to ever take his kids to Disneyland. He worried about his family’s health not just from love of them, but also because any significant medical bills would spell financial ruin. He watched weather reports with an anxious obsession, his livelihood always hanging in the balance. He patched up his old machinery as best he could, which became more and more challenging with each pas...
Havre Elks Lodge #1201 and the Elks National Foundation announce that the 2018-2019 Most Valuable Student Scholarship program is now underway. All high school seniors who are U.S. citizens are welcome to apply. The entire MVS application process is handled on-line with applicants being judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. According to local Elks Scholarship Chairman Bob Nieuwenhuyse, applicants will be judged at three levels with the opportunity to earn scholarships at the local, state and national level. Six scholarship...
The Big Sandy Booster Club is gearing up for an exciting 2018-2019 school year! The Club enjoyed a busy 2017-2018 year! Under the direction of the board; Jeri Roth-President, Lisa Genereux-Vice President, Heather Dilworth-Secretary and Melanie Schwarzbach-Treasurer; the booster club has extended support to many activities during the 2017-18 school year. The year started off with the annual fall kickoff BBQ. Members of the football and volleyball teams were introduced and burgers and hot dogs were cooked up along with a lot of other great food...
Just a reminder to please call before 10:30 am. For to go orders. Thursday, August 23- Bourbon Chicken over rice, veggie tray, and Carrot cake. Friday, August 24- Sub sandwiches, chips, and brownies. Monday, August 27 - Cream of Chicken over biscuits, carrots, Jell-o, and cherry cookies. Tuesday, August 28- Chili dogs, French fries, grape salad, and cupcakes. Wednesday, August 29- Hamburger Stroganoff, green beans, Green salad, and bread pudding. Recipe of the week: Mediterranean Puff Pastry Chicken Ingredients 3 tablespoons crushed garlic 1...
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...
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...
The members of the Chouteau County Fair Board are happy to invite you and all your friends to the upcoming Chouteau County Fair. August 17-19, 2018. This marks the 106th edition and they are excited again about the event filled fair. Discount tickets are available for the early birds at $45 for an adult package of three night show tickets and $10 for a student (6-15) package through August 15 by calling or contacting Shirley Embleton 781-2724 or contacting a board member. Kicking off the fair...
The Big Sandy Barracudas swam to the first place trophy at the State Meet in Conrad this past weekend. The past 2 years they have just fallen short of the championship but this year they worked hard and vowed not to come home in second....