Articles from the May 16, 2018 edition
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42 Receive Diplomas at ANC Commencement Ceremony
6 Graduates crossed the stage at the Aaniiih Nakoda College Graduation earning their Degrees and Certificates in the process. Above: George Horsecapture gives the Invocation, carrying the Staff is...
By Levy's pass in Chinook
School Levy and Trustee Elections were held last Tuesday around Blaine County. In Harlem Valerie Blackcrow received 132 votes and Clayton Talks Different 126 and were elected to serve three year terms. Kathleen Adams received 152 votes and will...
Chinook Chamber celebrates Public Service Recognition Week 2018
The Chinook Area Chamber of Commerce hosted an ice cream social last week to celebrate Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW). The annual week to salute employees in the public sector began in 1985 to...
Undersheriff warns seniors they are targets of scams and identity theft
Blaine County Undersheriff Frank Billmayer was a recent presenter at the Chinook Senior Center. His topic was “Identity Theft, SCAMS and Identity Protection and Recovery.” Center Director Kristi Norby said, “We only planned for a short prese...
Bear Paw Development brings in $8.9 Million in 2017
HAVRE – Bear Paw Development Corporation, Montana’s longest-serving federally-recognized Economic Development District, recently released its Annual Report for 2017. Through the activities of the nonprofit community and economic development org...
Harlem Senior Center to host presentation on 'Senior Scams'
Have you ever received a very official looking letter from someone or an organization claiming you owe them money? Have you ever received an unsolicited email or phone call from someone asking for your credit card, bank account or personal...
Winners drawn for JUMP raffle to benefit Wallner Hall
JUMP, the interdenominational youth group for junior and senior high students in Chinook, has staged a raffle for several weeks to help pay for a new heating unit for Wallner Hall. Funds raised through the raffle and other donations will be used to...
FWP Seeking Public Comments on Plan to Treat Cattail Marsh on WMA in Phillips Co.
For Immediate Release, May 10, 2018 Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is proposing to begin treatment on approximately 20 acres of a cattail marsh on Sleeping Buffalo Area 8 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Phillips Co., and is looking for public...
Hogeland happenings
The Jr High and High School track teams of Turner had their district meets in Havre this past week. Many of the High school athletes qualified for Divisionals to be held this week in Great Falls. The Jr, high held their meet in Havre on Saturday. It...
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol announces Wild Horse Port of Entry Summer Hours
WILD HORSE, Mont. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations announces the Port of Wild Horse will begin operating on its summer hour schedule of 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily, on May 15. The summer hours will continue until S...
Seed Show Scholarship Winners announced
The Montana Seed Show has awarded two scholarships in the amount of $300.00 each for this year to: Daniel Rasmussen, Harlem Curtis Humphreys, Harlem The scholarships are awarded to individuals who...
Richard "Dick" Neil Looby
Richard "Dick" Looby, long-time resident of the Hi-Line, passed away at 73 on April 18, following a several-year long health spiral from a series of strokes. Dick grew up on what he affectionately... Full story
Helen L. Kallenberger
Helen L. Kallenberger, 102, passed away due to natural causes on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at the Care & Comfort Home. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. Funeral... Full story
Marion Wisch
Marion Wisch (Carrie) passed away on May 8th 2018 of natural causes. She was born on April 24th 1954 in Wolfsburg, Germany to Helmut and Irmgard Mester. She began her working career at Volkswagen, where her father had worked for many years. She then... Full story
Another $10,000 grant received for indoor event center project
The Blaine County Fair Board was notified recently of a $10,000 grant award to buy and wire 50 LED lights for the new indoor event center to be erected at the county fairgrounds. Laura Kleinjan, who...
Blaine County Library
If you have been to the library in the last few weeks, you may have noticed we have a new library clerk. We would like to welcome Stephanie Billmayer-Silva to our staff. Stephanie grew up in the area...
Harlem LIBRARY
“Libraries Rock!” is the theme of the upcoming Summer Reading Program. Children ages preschool through grade 6 are invited to participate by registering beginning May 29 at the library or on Facebook. There will be weekly programs for the children in...
HARLEM Senior Center
Thank You to Patty Quisno for the eggs. Thank You to Linda Murch for the tulip bouquet. Thank You to Audrey Parnell for the honey. Did you know?? May is Older Americans Month. The theme is: Engage at...
Chinook Senior Center
The Chinook Senior Citizen's Center welcomed their new director, Marlane Wenzel on May 11th. We all look forward to the new adventure. We hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day. Shanghi Rummy was...
Chinook High School recognizes the efforts of 16 Honor Seniors
Chinook High School continues to recognize the efforts of their honor students. To earn Honor Student status, a senior student must have a cumulative 3.0 grade point average or higher. Many of these students are not only high achievers in the...
Reporting Livestock Losses; 2018 Livestock Indemnity Program
For Farm Service Agency’s 2018 LIP Program, producers who suffer livestock deaths due to an eligible loss condition including eligible adverse weather events, eligible disease and eligible attacks from Jan. 1, 2018 through Dec. 31, 2018 must s...
Allergies Dampen Springtime Enjoyment Managing Triggers and Symptoms
I think that we can all agree that we are happy to have the warmer, spring weather back. Upon welcoming the warmer weather, we are also welcoming the pesky seasonal allergens back. Allergens are...
Overwhelming support: Wacee Simenson's Benefit draws more than 600
If there is one thing that seems to be a certainty, it's the way neighbors help neighbors in Blaine County and across the Hi-line. This past winter, the fire before that, the recent flood, the...
Chinook Girls 2nd, Turner Boys 3rd at District 9C Track & Field Divisional
Less than two weeks remain in the high school track and field season after teams competed in their District meets last week. The Chinook Sugarbeeter girls finished second at the District 9C behind...
Chinook wins Northern B/C Tennis Divisional, edges C-J-I
The final tally might be closer than in years past but the Chinook Sugarbeeter Tennis team is again Champions of the Northern B/C Divisional. Chinook finished with 38 points to edge out...
