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The Chinook Rod and Gun Club invite the public to their 7th Annual Gun and Antique Show on September 13-15 at the Commercial Building on the Blaine County Fairgrounds. Branded as "the Hi-Line's largest gun show," the event will play host to games, guns, antiques, prize drawings, and more. According to Rod and Gun Club Board Member and Chairman of the Gun Show, Keith Hanson, the dates for the gun show had to change this year from early October to mid-September because gun shows run on a circuit...
On Tuesday, September 10, Jamie Ford will be at the Blaine County Library for an author Meet, Greet, and Eat. The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by a presentation by the author at 7:00 p.m. After his presentation, Ford will not only be autographing books but will have books available for purchase. Ford is perhaps best known for his debut novel, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, which spent two years on the New York Times bestseller list and went on to win the 2010 Asian/Pacific...
Although this past August marked the 50th anniversary of the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home, Sweet Home Administrator, Jenni Pula said they delayed this "golden celebration" so that it could take place during the Sugarbeet Festival. "This year's festival theme is especially relevant to us, since we're always celebrating the rural family at Sweet Home," Pula said. Pula invites everyone to come out to the Sweet Home on September 14 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. to enjoy cake, punch, and coffee, as well as to t...
In conjunction with the Sugarbeet Festival next Saturday, September 14, Chinook High School (CHS) will hold their Second Annual CHS Cheerleading Fundraiser: Beeter Chili Bowl at the Chinook Eagles Club. Tasting in this chili cook-off competition will begin at 4:00 in the afternoon with judging to follow at 7:00 that evening. According to cheerleader advisor, Jerilyn Wood, all proceeds will contribute to the cheerleaders' fund to help purchase new uniforms. "Since cheerleaders are not...
At a teacher’s in-service meeting on August 19, the Grand Master of Chinook’s Masonic Lodge #50, Larry Surber and Lodge Secretary, Ben Hall invited public school administrators and educators to submit applications to the Montana Masonic Foundation Educational Grant Program. Grant applications for the 2019-2020 school year are due prior to December 31, 2019. The Montana Masonic Foundation’s (MMF) Educational Grant Program is designed to provide those involved in the public school system an opportunity to apply for a grant to assist under...
When Zurich Elementary School students began their school year on Monday, August 19, they welcomed a new K-2 teacher, Cassie Johnson; a new paraprofessional, Krysta Drugge; and a new cook, Sami Powell. However, none of the three newbies is new to the area. Cassie Johnson, who grew up spending her summers on the family ranch on Lone Tree Bench South of Chinook, is eager to be part of the rural school system. She remembers begging her mother to allow her to attend elementary school at Lone Tree...
Tribal Councilman Dominic Messerly and Event Announcer Kenneth "Tuffy" Helgeson opened the inaugural Fort Belknap 4-H Livestock Sale with an honor song in the heart of Lodge Pole for Nakoda Aaniiih's first Fort Belknap 4-H Fair earlier this month. Leader of the Lucky Charms 4-H Club, Jennifer Perez Cole wished to thank the Wasay Wakpa committee and the local community for hosting the fair in what she called "the most beautiful setting." In hog showmanship results, Senior Showmanship Grand...
Several educators from North Central Montana gathered in the Lloyd Sweet Auditorium at Chinook High School on August 19 to hear Katie Anderson, an educational consultant with Conscious Teaching, present an interactive workshop entitled "Conscious Classroom Management: Bringing Out the Best in Students and Teachers." Anderson performs consulting work for Rick Smith and Grace Dearborn at Conscious Teaching, a company in Fairfax, California. She is a National Board Certified Teacher currently...
With the retirement of former Turner School District superintendent, Russ McKenna, the school district which refers to itself as "one of the smallest towns in the 9C" has a new chief administrative officer. Tony Warren, Turner's current superintendent, previously served as the Opheim School Superintendent from 2014-2019. Prior to that, he lived in Helena for six years where he worked primarily as a special education teacher at Shodair Children's Hospital. Warren also has experience as a social...
According to Darin Hannum, Chinook School District Superintendent, several new people will be joining the district, including an elementary school principal. He also shared details about bus services. Meadowlark Elementary School’s new principal will be Shane Bartshi. Although this will Bartshi’s first administrative position, he has leadership experience in Charlo, where he taught physical education, served as the school’s counselor, spent some time as the Dean of Students, and was the athletic director. Vacancies left by Roberta Weinh...
This past spring, the Harlem Civic Association (HCA) purchased flowers grown by the Harlem FFA members and planted them along Main Street to beautify their town. In late-August, they are still lush and vibrant, ready to welcome those who will be attending the 100 year anniversary of Harlem High School next weekend. Dale Klungland, a member of the HCA, developed a watering schedule at the beginning of the season and asked HCA and community members to commit to a week of watering. The civic group...
On Wednesday, August 14, the Thunderbirds gathered for a Back-to-School Tailgate Party. Food, bouncy houses, music, and fun were on the agenda! The tailgate party was an opportunity for the community to celebrate before the routine of the upcoming school year once again took over. With the first day of school on August 19, Thunderbirds participated in Welcome Back Spirit Week activities. Monday was Red, White, and Blue Day, so students wore patriotic clothes. Tuesday was Muscle Day, encouraging...
The Montana Department of Commerce’s Delivering Local Assistance Program has $21.5 million available for needed infrastructure investments in communities and school districts. The deadline to apply is Monday, September 30, 2019. According to information provided on the Montana Department of Commerce, Community Development Division website, the Delivering Local Assistance (DLA) Program was created in 2019 to support communities impacted by natural resource development. Specifically, this program will focus grant funds toward local governments an...
On Wednesday, August 7, Gary R. Levine, an architect with Spectrum Group Architects, visited the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home to conduct a walk-through with potential contractors for the nursing home's remodel project. According to Sweet Home Administrator, Jenni Pula, the construction project will include a new activity room on the south end of the building, which will ultimately allow them to expand the physical therapy room to about double its current size. "Expanding the physical therapy spac...
From August 15-17, the MSU Fort Belknap Extension Office will be hosting the Fort Belknap 4-H Fair at Lodge Pole, Montana. Other hosts include the Fort Belknap Indian Community Council, the Wasay Wakpa Committee, the Nakoda Aaniiih Economic Development Corporation, and the Nakoda Aaniiih Credit Agency. The fair will begin on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. with market animal weigh-ins. 4-H exhibit entries will be accepted from 5:00-7:00 that evening at the Wasay Wakpa Arena Grounds. According to Hillary Maxwell, MSU-Extension Agent for the Fort Belknap R...
On the first day of school, August 22, Harlem School District will welcome several new faculty members and one new staff member for the 2019-20 school year. Five of these in-coming employees will work at the junior/senior high school, another five at the elementary school, and one in the kitchen. At the junior/senior high school, Amy Agdasi has been hired to teach math. Through a teacher exchange program, Ms. Agdasi will be travelling to the United States on a J-1 Visa from the Philippines, where she has seven years of teaching experience. Not...
The Blaine County Cruisers (BCC) Car Show will take place on Saturday, September 14, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Sugarbeet Festival and the Chinook Rod and Gun Club gun show. While the gun show is taking place in the Commercial Building at the Blaine County Fairgrounds, the car show will occupy the grass near that building. Anyone wishing to put their vehicle on display should plan to arrive at the fairgrounds, 300 Cleveland Road West in Chinook, between 10:00 a.m. – 4:0...
Although right out of high school in 1991 Natalie Brekke knew she wanted to own her own business, she did some exploring before finally finding her niche. In the fall of 1991, she enrolled at MSU-Northern as an Elementary Education major, but after two years she realized that teaching just wasn't the right fit for her. So, she moved to Billings and enrolled at May Technical College, earning credentials to work with medical records. For three years, she put that education to work at the...
On Monday, July 15, Heather DePriest, Chinook High School (CHS) All-Class Reunion Administrator, presented the Sweet Park Board with a check for $9,875.00 from the proceeds of the Brewfest held during the 2019 CHS All-Class Reunion. Organizer of the Brewfest, Kelsey Harry declared the event a success. "I think our brew fest was absolutely a success. Doing it in conjunction with the All-Class Reunion helped us a lot. We had anywhere from 380-400 people there! I couldn't believe the support we...
Harlem High School (HHS) will be celebrating its 100th anniversary at the end of this month when graduates from the HHS classes of 1919-2019 will gather to reminisce and reconnect. A committee of spirited individuals have organized three full days of reunion activities from August 30-September 1. For individuals who haven’t already registered, registration begins at 10:00 on Friday at the Little Rockies Senior Center located at 116 Main Street South in Harlem, and activities get underway at noon with a walk down memory lane when graduates w...
A group of nine people met on July 29, resurrecting the name Zurich Association of Parents (ZAP) as their name for the committee that is planning a Zurich Elementary School all-class reunion. The reunion event has been set for June 12-13 in 2020. "We're looking for pictures, names and addresses of former students, and volunteers to help with the organization and planning pieces of the reunion," Planning Committee member Sandy Miller said. "From what we gather, we are hoping to put together a...
After scrutiny by carcass contest judges, three Blaine County 4-H members-Cody Arnold, Ryley Hofeldt, and Madilyn Gruszie-have earned 2019 Montana Steer of Merit Honors. Earning such an honor takes into consideration many factors-several of which begin with genetics. The Steer of Merit (SOM) program is a statewide beef carcass contest that is overseen by an SOM Committee consisting of Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) members and Montana State University (MSU) Extension representatives....
On Saturday, July 27, the Eagles Club in Chinook played host to the Summer Bar Olympics which was sponsored by Baker Amusement. Four four-person co-ed teams competed in pool, darts, bowling, and corn hole. After accumulating points in each event, the Cowboys N Indians team comprised of Dave Azure, Charley Humphreys, Laine Jorgensen, and Kathleen Adams was declared the winner. In addition to the $25.00 per person entry fee, eighty percent of which went towards the winner's pool, Baker Amusement a...
Five hog exhibitors and two lamb exhibitors at the Blaine County Fair have won awards in recent carcass contests conducted by the Montana State University (MSU) Extension Program. Madilyn Gruszie, Gracie Skoyen, Alyssa Gruszie, Morgan Friede, and Koleman Anderson all met Montana Swine Symbol of Excellence (SOE) Standards. Four of the five hogs exhibited by these five youth were bred by Gruszie Show Pigs. Those meeting Certified Lamb criteria as set forth by the Montana Youth Lamb Certification...
Although local radio and television stations, as well as other social media sources, have carried news about one of the region's biggest pulse crop company's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and reorganization, local sources reported that they are unaware of any Blaine County producers who were using the JM Grain, Incorporated facility to market their pulse crops. JM Grain, Incorporated, which has offices in both Garrison, North Dakota, and Great Falls, Montana, claimed that sales in...
