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Although the year is gradually coming to a close and the target September completion date has come and gone, the Blaine County Fair Foundation (BCFF) hasn't broken stride in their efforts to get the Indoor Event Center built and operational. In a meeting in September, the BCFF approved a contractor bid from Rock Bottom, LLC, a company owned and operated by Cody Kissner of Chinook. Offering the best price, Kissner was the only one to bid within the BCFF's budget. Before the recent heavy snowfall...
This summer, Zurich Elementary School will hold its first All-Class Reunion and celebrate its 105-year history. The celebration is scheduled for June 12-13, 2020. However, in 1988, the survival of the school itself was in question. On September 5, 1988, the wooden structure, which was built around 1915, was wiped out by fire. The school fire was reported about 7:00 a.m., but by then the building was so engulfed that it was a total loss. Although the fire was blamed on an apparent electrical malfunction, the cause was never precisely determined....
Dina Abdulhadi, Special Projects Coordinator with the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers/Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, is encouraging all students in grades 7–12 (ages 13 and up) to apply for their New York Life Award. The award provides six students whose visual art or writing explores personal grief, loss, and bereavement with $1,000 scholarships. Montana students are also eligible for a special state-level scholarship of $500. For Montana youth, visual art submissions are due on December 3, and writing works are due on December 1...
After graduating from Chinook High School in 2002, Crystal Murphy attended UM-Western in Dillon, earning a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business Administration in 2006. Shortly after her college graduation, on May 20, she married Eric Stepper, who is originally from Helena. Later that year, the couple moved to Chinook. "Eric likes small communities, so he was totally on board for moving to Chinook," Stepper said. "Besides, this is my home; my friends and family are here." While her husband,...
The Bobcat and Grizzly rivalry has quite a following in Blaine County, and now rivals will have yet another reason for bragging rights. Montana State University–Bozeman was recently named the number one school in Montana for 2020. With 2.4 fewer points than MSU–Bozeman, the University of Montana–Missoula ranked seventh on the list, and Aaniiih Nakoda College–Harlem made the Top Ten, coming in at ninth. Published last week, a list of the Best Colleges and Universities in Montana for 2020 was compiled by a Utah-based company called EDsmart...
BCJ News Every year around the first weekend of November, pheasant hunters congregate in Blaine County to support the Chinook Chapter of the FFA. Frank Overcast, Tim Wynne, and Mark Velk organize the event, which this year was held November 2-3. Part of the money raised will support FFA members who earn their American FFA Degrees. While the hunt is not of the same caliber as the Legends for Lights Jamboree-a Havre-based event that brings together former NFL, NHL, MLB, and other professional...
This Sunday, November 17, from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Shores Floral and Gift will hold its annual Holiday Open House. Owner of the floral and gift shop, Bonnie Weber invites everyone to join her and her employees for what she describes as "a day of wonderful food, friendship, and fabulous Christmas displays." Using products previously purchased by Weber, Tara Hofeldt, an independent wine consultant for WineShop at Home, will be preparing and serving a punch called St. Nick Sipper. Hofeldt...
Nine teachers from the Chinook School District travelled to Boise, Idaho, earlier this month to attend professional development with Gerry Brooks on November 2. The program was a stop on Brooks' Celebrate Educators Tour. In October, Shandel Fouts, fourth grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary School, saw an invitation on Facebook: "Hey, Boise, we are coming to you! November 2 at Borah High School." Since Fouts had heard about Brooks, a humorous and inspirational speaker, and even watched...
Montana Actors’ Theater (MAT) is looking for individuals interested in taking part in their 24-Hour Play Festival which will be held November 15-16. This is the third year that MAT will host the event. On Friday, November 15, all participants who are drawn to this opportunity should plan to gather at 7:00 p.m. for a social event at Vizsla Brewing, located in the Holiday Village Mall in Havre. At this gathering, the writers, directors, and actors are randomly placed on teams. These teams will consist of one writer, one director, and an equal num...
Although the First Annual Chinook Volunteer Fire Department Coyote Hunt won’t take place until December 6-8, early registration is now open, and all proceeds will stay with the local fire department. Registration will close on November 20. The event will feature a gun raffle, door prizes, a Hard Luck Prize, a Smallest Coyote Prize, and a Largest Coyote Prize. All interested persons who pay the $40 per person entry fee are invited to participate, whether as single hunters or as teams. Teams can consist of up to four people. According to event or...
The Food Court at MSU-Northern went back to the 80s this year for Halloween by featuring food and prices from that era. The menu included a Cheeseburger Combo for $4.00, six-piece Chicken Nugget Combo for $3.00, and a Themed Buffet for $7.95, featuring Sloppy Joes, Shake & Bake Chicken, Mini Corn Dogs, Jell-O Salad, Ants on a Log, E.L. Fudge Cookies, Mud Pie, and much more. Kool-Aid and Nestlé’s Nesquik chocolate and strawberry milk powders were also available as beverage choices. For those not from that era, Ants on a Log is a snack that th...
By Donna L. Miller BCJ News Not only the Chinook Chapter of the FFA but FFA members nationwide converged on Indianapolis from October 30-November 2 to attend the 92nd National FFA Convention and Expo. At events like this one, members celebrate their accomplishments and find inspiration for their next steps. They hear motivational keynote speakers, attend energetic concerts, fulfill their learning with workshops, and visit the expo floor bustling with agricultural education and industry...
The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) chapter advisers, Dr. Kris Bruckerhoff and Dr. Cristy Osburn of MSU-Northern (MSUN) invite anyone interested to tonight's speaker broadcast with Atiim Kiambu "Tiki" Barber. Hosted by the NSLS, the broadcast will occur on November 6 at 5:00 p.m. in Hensler Auditorium on the MSUN campus. In this broadcast, Barber, a former football running back who played for the New York Giants of the National Football League for ten seasons, will provide...
Several area youth participated in the Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE), which took place at the MetraPark in Billings on October 12-19. Wylee Simenson, Cody Arnold, Alyssa Gruszie, Madilyn Gruszie, Kenneth Gruszie, and Morgan Friede all came away with awards. Others attended and brought home memorable experiences. Although the Chinook Chapter of the FFA competed, they had no note-worthy placings, according to their advisor, Robin Allen. Besides being billed as a stock show...
Juli Snedigar, MSU Blaine County Agriculture and 4-H Extension Agent, announced that this Sunday, November 3, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Blaine County Fairground’s Commercial Building, the local 4-H Club members, their leaders, their families, and various other supporters will gather to celebrate 4-H Achievement Night. Achievement Night is the annual awards and recognition event for 4-H members and adult volunteers for the past year. According to Snedigar, the 4-H program exists to build character and to develop life-changing skills in t...
After accepting bids, the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home has awarded the building contract for their remodel project to Clausen and Sons, a Havre-based, full-service general contractor that works on a variety of agricultural, commercial, and industrial buildings and prides itself in most facets of carpentry. According to Sweet Home Administrator, Jenni Pula, Clausen and Sons have started the process of construction, which will include a new activity room on the south end of the building. This remod...
This past weekend, Bear Paw Mountain Outfitters produced the closing of The Vorbit Incident at the Montana Actors' Little Theater on the campus of MSU-Northern in Havre. Former Blaine County resident and 2008 Chinook High School graduate, MaryBeth Blankenship was a member of the cast. She recently shared her challenges and satisfactions in personifying the lone female role of Andromeda, a mythical princess featured in the drama. The play, with its adult humor and language, as well as some mild v...
The Harlem Civic Association has two events planned for October 29, and they invite the community to join them at the Harlem Little Rockies Senior Center to celebrate. According to event organizers, both the Luminaria Ceremony and the Pumpkin Carving Contest will feature food and camaraderie. From 7:00-9:00 P.M. on Tuesday, people are invited to gather at the Senior Center, located on South Main Street, to decorate luminaria bags, enjoy refreshments, and join in a celebration of remembrance and...
In the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Monday, October 7, in Washington D.C., Montana Senator Steve Daines and President of the Montana Stockgrowers Association, Fred Wacker from Miles City, were present for the signing of the U.S.-Japan trade agreement. According to the Montana Stockgrowers Association, the agreement should deliver several million dollars in beef prices for Montana. Calling Monday a historic day for Montana agriculture, as this trade agreement will help level the playing field for Montana ranchers and farmers in...
Director of University Relations, Jim Potter reported last week that enrollment at Montana State University-Northern (MSUN) is up this semester. “This is the first time that we have been up in several years when most of the campuses in the state are currently experiencing a decline,” Potter said. MSUN reported that 1086 students were attending classes, which is up slightly over last year’s fall enrollment of 1082. MSUN is seeing significant growth in its education, nursing, and trade programs. Due in part to consortium agreements with Fort...
Some may cheer while others may groan at the news that the Montana Transportation Commission (MTC) received during a conference call meeting on September 17: The ten mile road project from Chinook to the west will finally get finished. According to District 3 MTC member, Greg Jergeson, the project will be configured so that motorists will see two, five lane passing zones. “These passing zones will enable traffic to clear reasonably well,” Jergeson said. “In the interest of safety, there will also be eight foot shoulders and gentle slope...
Yvonne Field, the Assessment and Accountability Specialist in the Student Services Division at the Office of Public Instruction (OPI), will be at the Best Western Plus Inn & Suites in Havre on October 9 to present a workshop entitled “Meaningful Participation in Statewide Assessments.” This free training for general and special educators, special education directors, system test coordinators, principals, and superintendents is suitable for districts and schools looking to improve participation rates and performance of students with dis...
HAVRE – On Saturday, September 14 during the Sugarbeet Festival, Chinook residents, Barb and Greg Jergeson, played host to Democrat Kimberly Dudik, a candidate for Attorney General. An attorney living and practicing in Missoula, Dudik was the first candidate to announce a bid to replace current Republican Attorney General Tim Fox who cannot run again because of term limits. If elected, Dudik would be the first woman to hold the attorney general's office in Montana. Born and raised in the s...
On October 4-5, Region II of the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD), in partnership with Havre Public Schools, will offer free MANDT System training with presenter Clarissa Shaffer. To be held at Best Western Plus Havre Inn & Suites, located at 1425 Highway 2 Northwest, this training is for parents, general and special educators, paraprofessionals, agency personnel, and others who work with children. Registrations for this workshop will be taken through October 1 or until the course, which is limited to 20 participants, is...
Many residents across the Hi-Line can claim an affiliation to MSU-Northern, either as a former student, as an employee, or as a benefactor of the economic benefits that come from a college town. Given those common connections, all can celebrate the institution's 90th Anniversary on September 24. Northern actually had its beginnings in 1913 when the Thirteenth Legislative Assembly of Montana established Northern Montana Agricultural and Manual Training School to be located at Fort Assiniboine....
