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The crew at the Blaine County Wildlife Museum and members of the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation are asking area residents to 'Save the Date,' October 2, for a pair of community fundraisers with palate pleasing profiles. In conjunction with the Blaine County Wildlife Museum's (BCWM) community barbecue, the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation (FPPF) will hold a Brewfest on Saturday, October 2 at 4:00 p.m. at Sweet Memorial Park in Chinook. According to Kelsey Harry, one of the...
The Blaine County Museum is looking for a new board member. Since its latest vacancy in July, the board has yet to receive any letters of interest. While the search continues, Museum Director Samantha French wanted to celebrate the service of past board members. According to French, the museum has seen a lot of board turnover in the last year. "After our board chair, Scott MacKenzie, passed away last fall, we added Doug Mitchell to the board. The first meeting he attended was in December 2020,...
Although at one time photography was banned in Whittier, Alaska, because a secret facility resided there, that is no longer the case in this remote and wind-swept location guarded by Whittier Glacier. Originally known as H-12 and built to support the World War II effort and to provide a more reliable supply route for the Alaska Rail Road, today Whittier is a popular launch point for cruises, halibut charters, sea kayaking, and the Alaska State Ferry. This tourist destination has a rich and...
Everyone is invited to a Barn Dance and Boogie on August 28 at the Commercial Building on the Blaine County Fairgrounds. The event, which is a result of the Re-imagining Rural sessions and a grant awarded to Montana State University (MSU) Blaine County Extension by the Montana Community Foundation, will feature music by the Milk River Band, drinks by Chinook Eagles, and snacks by Val’s Custom Catering. Extending from 7:00 p.m. until midnight, the Barn Dance and Boogie promises “fun for the whole family.” According to MSU Extension Ag/4-H Agent...
On July 30, the Blaine County Wildlife Museum celebrated "Scott MacKenzie Memorial Day." The celebration honored the memory of one of its founding board members by offering extended hours and free admission to any visitors on Friday. Often called "the man with the vision and the determination to see it through," MacKenzie is considered a champion of the Blaine County Wildlife Museum. According to former manager and currently one of the museum's attendants, Tammy Edwards, MacKenzie acquired that...
On Thursday, August 19, at 7 p.m., the Hi-Line Arts Council will be hosting journalist, author, and entertainer Ednor Therriault at the Montana Actor's Theater on the campus of Montana State University-Northern. During this free community event entitled "Finding Montana," Therriault will share entertaining stories, music, and discoveries from his travels across Big Sky Country. As part of Humanities Montana's Montana Conversations program, Therriault uses a quirky slideshow/video presentation...
Blaine County residents will be treated to several nights of entertainment offered in conjunction with the Blaine County Fair. With featured musicians Cale Moon and Jess Allestad providing performances after the PRCA Rodeo, between heats during the Showdown Demolition Derby, and prior to the Day at the Fights, there is bound to be something for everyone. On August 12, 13, and 14 after the rodeo and the derby, country music performer Cale Moon will present his musical talent. Managed by his dad,...
Since 1977, Wanda Chilton has been the woman behind childcare services at Kid's Korner in Chinook. When approached about an interview and a potential story for the newspaper, she replied in the affirmative but stated, "No pictures; I hate pictures." Chilton's efforts to divert the topic from herself several times during the interview provide a testament to her selflessness. She has no taste for the limelight; she's about touching lives. "I spend more waking hours with these children in their...
Opening next week on August 10, the Blaine County Fair promises "Fun for Everyone" through its motto. The events begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday with the 4-H and FFA Horse Show at the George Ortner Arena on the Blaine County Fairgrounds. That will be followed by a packed slate of other attractions-including a dedication to former Fair Board President, Don Richman. According to Fair Manager, Debbie Ramberg, fair-goers can expect everything to be back to normal. "That means a full fair compared to...
Back in May, the Blaine County Museum's Board of Directors sponsored a logo contest to allow current residents of Blaine County the opportunity to create a logo for the museum. After receiving six original entrants, inviting additional entries, and judging those designs, Cody McCracken was named the contest winner and Shelby Denny received honorable mention. For his work, McCracken received a $300 check from the Chinook Chamber of Commerce and a $50 gift certificate for the museum bookstore. He...
On August 17 and again on August 18, Region II of the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) will be offering free training for parents, general and special educators, paraprofessionals, agency personnel, and others who work with children and students. The training, offered in partnership with Havre Public Schools, will feature Dr. Jay H. Berk at the Havre High School Auditorium. The topic for Tuesday’s session is Electronic Addiction. A pioneer in electronic addiction in youth, Dr. Berk, is a licensed psychologist in two U.S. s...
There's a new business in town, although its owner is a familiar face. Secret Sun Travel began booking trips in late July under the belief that "travel is the best therapy." Operated by Independent Travel Agent Keri Hanson, Secret Sun Travel is a full-service Travel Agency specializing in All-Inclusive Resorts with all the amenities. This specialization comes from Hanson's own travel experiences and knowing what to look for and/or avoid. Inspired by her love for travel, Hanson hopes to design...
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation is making progress, not only with donations but with their two projects. However, progress has been somewhat slow recently. According to Foundation Treasurer Jessica Aberg, the group is continuing to market its efforts so as to ensure their plans reach fruition. Although they have applied for grants and have various "balls rolling," no actual construction has begun. "Engineering documents are done, a plan is in play, and we have a viable budget for a...
After 33 years in business as the owner of Shores Floral & Gift, Bonnie Weber has sold the shop to Tomi Simenson, although Weber will continue to own the greenhouse portion of the business. Simenson officially took over the business on July 28. Describing her path to business ownership, Simenson said, "Ten years ago I walked into Shores looking for a job. I was just hoping to help some with the retail side of things, and Bonnie informed me that I would be arranging flowers instead. In my head I...
After being postponed from June 23 and rescheduled due to impossibly busy schedules, Blaine County 4-H held its annual Project Day on July 21. Twenty-nine 4-H members from six of the clubs in Blaine County attended. Sign-in for members of Bear Paw Buddies, Big Flat, Harlem Variety, North Chinook Boosters, Valley Clovers, and White Pine clubs began on Wednesday morning at 8:30 at the 4-H Building on the Blaine County Fairgrounds. Those in attendance selected from a series of morning workshops. Am...
on the Students' Choice Award at Harlem High School's Spring Art Exhibition, will be honored yet again. She will be a featured artist at the Artitudes Gallery in the Havre Atrium on Wednesday, August 11 from 6:00-8:00 in the evening. Under the guidance of her English teacher, Mr. Matthew Hodgson, King has curated a small art show. Selecting from among her best pieces, she chose those that would match her theme. Thematically speaking, she will be focusing on flowers and gardening as a metaphor...
Both pleasure and pain accompany halibut fishing. When the fish are biting, little can match the excitement of hooking one since an angler never knows what's on the other end of the line-dinner or something less desirable like a skate or an Irish Lord, a member of the sculpin family. However, jigging in 200 feet of water with a two-pound lead weight while fighting the tides requires stamina and strength. On July 9, we met at Captain Daniel Donich's boat, Optimist, in the Homer, Alaska, harbor...
When visiting Homer, Alaska, tourists often drive out to the Spit-an approximately 4.5 mile piece of land jutting out into Kachemak Bay-to stop at the Salty Dawg Saloon. Once they arrive, some visitors order the saloon's signature cocktail made with grapefruit juice and gin or vodka served in a glass whose rim has been garnished with salt. Others add a dollar to the thousands tacked onto the walls and ceilings. In July 2021, the interior was furry with bills; almost every available space on the...
How many young Montanans get to celebrate their thirteenth birthdays at the Grand Ole Opry where the crowd sings 'happy birthday'? Such was the case for Kenneth Gruszie who travelled to Kentucky and Tennessee from July 13-18 to attend the 2021 Junior Red Angus Association Round-Up with his sister, Madilyn, and his mother, Trisha Gordon-Gruszie. While there, Kenneth competed on the Champion Team. The theme for this year's tour was Red Cows, White Lights, and Bluegrass. Because the Junior Red Angu...
Pets Are Worth Saving, Incorporated, also known as PAWS of Chinook, has again collaborated with Spay Montana to offer a Spay/Neuter Clinic for low income households from August 21-22 at Harlem City Hall. Because clinics like this can fill up fast, anyone interested in getting a pet spayed or neutered is encouraged to call the clinic line at 407-357-7172 to make an appointment or to sign-up. Spay/neuter slots will start at 8:00 a.m. each day and continue until both days are spent. According to Alissa Hewitt, PAWS of Chinook President, signups ar...
Attention, Hi-Line musicians! The signup sheet for KNMC Rock Lotto is live! Deadline to sign up for the event is noon on Friday, August 6, followed by the band drawing and song draft at 6:00 p.m. at the Tip-It Bar. On Saturday, September 18, KNMC-the radio station broadcasting from MSU-Northern in Havre and dialed in at 90.1 FM on the airwaves-will be celebrating 20 years back on the air by hosting an event during Havre Festival Days that brings together musicians from all around the Hi-Line....
Most of us have a passion, something in which we find great satisfaction, pleasure, or fulfillment. For Chinook native M. Jeffrey Harshman, a retired school psychologist in Colorado Springs, that is the art of samurai sword guards, or tsuba. His passion runs so deeply that he has authored a book on the subject. Published by Sweetgrass Books in Helena, Montana, The Art of Tsuba: The Montgomery Collection came out in paperback on June 18, 2021. About a sizeable collection of Japanese Samurai...
Bidders, businesses, and the public are invited to the Fort Belknap 2021 4-H Fair. The event will take place from August 12-13 in Lodge Pole, Montana, at the Wasay Wakpa Arena and Powwow Grounds. The Market Animal Weigh-in and Horsemanship Showing are scheduled for Thursday, August 12. This will be a working ranch horse showing, with roping, sorting, and other exhibitions by the horses and their riders. Then, on Friday, August 13, the fair will feature 4-H Exhibits, Market Livestock Showmanship...
On July 15 and 16, crews were hard at work setting 85-foot utility poles for new arena lights at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. The project is a collaborative effort of several organizations and volunteers and will take approximately three weeks to complete. According to Fair Board Vice President, Loren Skoyen, the workers were all volunteers. "Between the Fair Board members and the Red Rock and Outback boys, we had a pretty good crew," he stated. The Blaine County Fair Foundation and the Bear...
Launched in 2010, GoFundMe is the world’s largest social fundraising platform and considered a leader in online fundraising. So, it’s no surprise that when two individuals were seeking to help a local homeless girl, they created a GoFundMe page. Mary Ellen Earnhardt, a Career Lab Supervisor with the Department of Labor, and Matthew Hodgson, a Harlem High School English Educator, are the organizers of this fundraiser. According to information provided on her the GoFundMe page, Kiahna Cochran is a young Native American woman from the Fort Bel...
