Articles from the April 17, 2019 edition
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25th Annual Poets & Pickers – Always a good time!
Poets and Pickers from all over Montana and parts of Canada and the surrounding states converged on our community for the 25th Annual Montana Country Poets and Pickers Western Heritage Roundup in...
(FSA) announces higher levels of coverage will be available
For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, April 8, 2019 – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that higher levels of coverage will be offered through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), a popular safety net program, beg...
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Local Schools Leverage Team Work and Competition for Two Worthy Causes
Since the summer of 1987, the Make-A-Wish Chapter in Montana has granted more than 575 wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions living in the state's 56 counties. As the...
"Prairie Grizzly Bears: Awareness and Minimizing Conflict" Public Meeting to be held in Havre
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is hosting a public meeting regarding prairie grizzly bear awareness, including how to minimize conflict, on Thurs., April 25, in Havre. The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Hensler Auditorium in the Applied...
Turner Talk
The Bear Paw Cluster Spring gathering was held last weekend at the Turner ALC with 25 in attendance. Harlem WELCA served morning rolls, coffee and muffins. Turner WELCA served a baked potato bar for lunch with buns and dessert. A discussion was held...
Hogeland Happenings
A 90th birthday party for Harlan Krass was held at the Turner Lutheran Church on Sunday. Friends and family members enjoyed telling stories and sharing favorite memories of Harlan. Thanks to all who attended! Wally and Loretta Beck took in the...
Internships and Summer Theater Camps Available to Area Youth
For the past five summers, the Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT), located in Havre, has hired college students or recent college graduates as paid interns. These young adults manage and direct the KidsMAT touring children’s camps and the Youth Pro...
Ethan D. Goldsmith Jr.
Ethan D. Goldsmith Jr. passed away on April 12, 2019. Wake Services were 7:00 P.M. Sunday, April 14, 2019, Funeral Services were 11:00 A.M. Monday, April 15, 2019 at the Fort Belknap Community...
Mary Shull
Mary Shull, wife of Rev. Phillip Shull, passed away April 8, 2019. Mary was born February 10, 1946 in Kansas. The Shull family served the Chinook United Methodist Church from 1971 to 1976. Their daughter Melinda and son Andrew, as well as Phil,...
Ray Jergeson
Funeral services for Ray Jergeson will be held on Saturday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m. at the Unity Church in Missoula. 546 South Avenue West.....
Yoked Parish in Harlem Will Serve Easter Breakfast
The United Methodist/Presbyterian Church, a Yoked Parish in Harlem, will be hosting an Easter Breakfast this Sunday, April 21, at the Presbyterian Church, located at 104 First Avenue South East in Harlem. They invite all surrounding community...
My Answer
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Q: America has been a land of plenty for much of its history and some believe our nation can never fall. Are we in danger of going the way of other great and powerful nations? A: Fifteen hundred years ago th...
Harlem Library
Please join us for the next Learn at the Library program “Do’s and Don’ts of Tree Care” Tuesday, April 23, 7 P.M. Our guest presenter is Juli Snedigar from the Blaine County Extension Service. Everyone is invited and refreshments will be served....
Blaine County Library
Please join us for the next Learn at the Library program "Do's and Don'ts of Tree Care" Tuesday, April 23, 7 P.M. Our guest presenter is Juli Snedigar from the Blaine County Extension Service....
Chinook Senior Center
I hope you are all doing well. This week we will be celebrating Easter with dinner on Friday. Please join us for ham and scalloped potatoes. A Plus Healthcare will be doing the foot clinic on May 13. Unfortunately, they were not able to make it...
Harlem Senior Center
Thank You to Jerry and Kay Schmitt for finishing up the raking in the Court Yard. Thank You to Ken and Phyllis Heilig for the Easter Sugar Cookies. Did you know?? How many states have a larger land area than Montana’s 147,046 square miles? They a...
Eight Chinook High School Students Take National Honor Society Pledge
On Tuesday, April 9, Chinook High School's Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) met for the induction of eight new members. By the ceremony's conclusion, Damon Hannum, Crystal Hofer, Delaney...
It's on to State for Qualifiers from District Music Festival
All of the musically talented Chinook students taking vocal solos or duets to District Music Festival, which was held on April 5-6 in Shelby, received either Excellent or Superior ratings. Out of seven pieces, five have advanced to perform at state....
Corrected: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet April 25
The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission will meet Thursday, April 25, at FWP Headquarters in Helena. The commission meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. and will be streamed live via video to all FWP regional offices. The meeting will also be audio streamed...
South of the Border: "Some curiosities around Whitlash"
South of the Border, Column No. 11 Columnist's note: I've had the privilege to live in many diverse locations over the years. A newcomer to an area has a unique opportunity to see a place with a 'new...
Chinook Junior High Competes in Academic Challenge
On Wednesday, April 10, the Chinook Junior High travelled to Glasgow to compete in the Academic Challenge competition hosted by Glasgow School District and sponsored by the Eastern Montana Principals'...
Blaine County Beacon:Jensen Responds to Customers' Search for Knowledge and Advice from a Trusted Source
In the fall of 2016, Ryan Jensen noticed a need in the community, so he decided to start an agriculture supply business in order to make quality products available locally. With Milk River Ag, he can obtain and distribute supplies like seed and feed...
2 'Beeters, 2 Wildcats win events, Chinook girls finish 3rd at Havre Lions Invitational
Another week is in the books for area thinclads and two athletes have secured a spot at the state meet the end of may. The addition of state qualifying times and marks in both the Class C and Class B...
Chinook Golfers perform well on home course, five qualify for State Tournament
The long cold extended winter is still leaving its mark on the spring sports schedule as local high school golf teams saw another opportunity to play following the cancellation of the Cut Bank...
Census of Agriculture Shows Changes for Montana Agriculture
Helena, Mont. – USDA’s National Agricultural Statistic Service today released the 2017 Census of Agriculture, highlighting several key data points important to Montana’s agriculture industry. Montana’s report can be found here. “The Census of Agricu...
