A Look at You… Mike Calhoon

Name:  Mike Calhoon

Birthplace:  Winner,  SD

Family:  Wife: Susan.  Children:  Megan (22), Sarah (20), Meredith (15), Shannon (13), Spencer (10), Matthew (7).

Currently reside where:  Ideal, SD

Occupation:  Rancher/Farmer

The best thing about my job is:  Being outdoors and watching new calves and crops grow.

My favorite childhood memory:  Going fishing with my Grandfather Leon.

When growing up, I wanted to be:  A Rancher/Farmer.

My most prized possession:  My family.

Favorite sports team(s):  Winner Warriors, Clearfield Sandburs,  SDSU Jackrabbits.

Favorite current television show: ESPN Sportscenter.

Favorite past television shows:  Cheers

Favorite movie:  The Longest Day

Favorite actor:  John Wayne

Favorite musician/band:  Merle Haggard

Favorite book(s)/author(s):  Max Brand, Louis  L’Amour.

Favorite publication (newspapers, magazines): Winner Advocate

Hobbies:  Woodworking,  coaching, or watching kid’s activities.

Three things that can always be found in my refrigerator: Cheese,  eggs, and milk. 

My favorite snack:  Dark chocolate chips.

Pet peeve:  People who talk negatively about our community and way of life.

Someone I most admire and why:  My wife Susan for being such a great mom.

Three words that best describe me: Honest, hard-working, reliable.

People would be surprised to know:  That I have had at least one child in the Winner School District for 31 consecutive years.

I’ve never been able to:  Snap my fingers.

I wish I could stop:  Worrying about the weather.

When nobody is looking, I:  Sing along to the radio.

I’m better than most at:  Calving out cows.

The best times of my life:  The births of my children.

My most embarrassing moment was:   Not saying.

If I could go anywhere in the world, I’d go to:  Europe

If I won the lottery:  Take my family on a trip to Europe.

My definition of a great evening is:  Spending it at home with my family.

A goal I have for the future:  Live to see all six of my children happily married with children of their own.

The best thing about where I live:  The great people that also live here.

If I’ve learned one thing in my life, it’s:  Never stop learning and challenging myself.

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