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In a PBS News Hour interview dated August 15, Teri Finneman, an author and journalism professor at the University of Kansas, talked about the critical role that local newspapers play in a small town. “When the United States was settled, a newspaper was one of the first businesses that was established. It made you a real town to have a newspaper. It is a central place in the community, especially in a time when the nation is so divisive,” Finneman stated. She goes on to say, “A newspaper is really that central place to get information about...
Another Blaine County Fair has come and gone, and in the words of Montana State University Extension Agent for Blaine County, Juli Snedigar, it was another year to be thankful to everyone who helps at the fair. "The 4-H portion of the Blaine County Fair is a premier event to showcase the many talents of our local 4-H members. All six of the clubs in Blaine County were represented with entrants; 4-H events include large and small animal shows, animal and indoor exhibits, a Round Robin overall...
Although rainy and muddy conditions at the Blaine County Fair created challenges for youth livestock exhibitors, the Chinook FFA still considered the Blaine County Fair a success. Members competed in market swine, market beef, beef showmanship, cow/calf pair, and the round robin. In other fair involvement, the Chinook FFA Chapter also hosted concessions under the grandstands. They were open not only for the kids' rodeo but also both nights of the PRCA Rodeo, as well as the demolition derby. As...
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, several counties in Montana suffered from a drought intensity value during the growing season, making them eligible for emergency loans. Primary counties eligible in Montana include Daniels, Garfield, McCone, Mineral, Missoula, Phillips, Roosevelt, Sanders, and Valley. However, contiguous counties are also eligible. These involve Blaine, Custer, Dawson, Fergus, Flathead, Granite, Lake, Lincoln, Petroleum, Powell, Prairie, Ravalli, Richland, Rosebud, and...
Blaine County Library The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday August 25th at 4:30 p.m. in the library meeting room. Harlem Food Bank Harlem is looking for someone to manage the Food Bank. Call Jack Siemens at 406-945-1127....
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center We had a large gathering here, on Saturday, for Deb Olson’s family. There were lots of stories and lots of memories to share. This also gave us an opportunity to meet and visit with many of her family members. She is missed. We are hearing that people are finally able to get into the harvest fields and reap what they can, after an unprecedented amount of rain during the month of August. Our Ice Cream Social is coming up this Saturday, August 30th from 1:00-3:00. Please come and visit with friends, while enjo...
The library will be closed Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. We’ll pick back up with our children’s programming this week. Tuesdays at 10:00 is Storytime for children ages 0-5 & their parents/caregivers; Wednesdays at 4:00 is After School Squad for elementary students grades Kindergarten-5th; Thursdays at 4:00 is Lego Club for all ages. (Children under age 5 must be accompanied by an adult). Some new books featured this week: Unshaken by Shelley Shepard Gray; The Peculiar Gift of July by Ashley Ream; Our Last Resort by Cle...
A Mother By: Mary McKenzie I wake to the sound of giggles and cries My name being called by a voice half my size I struggle from bed to the happy delight Of bright-eyed angels, thrilled by my sight I step over toys all the way down the hall A drumstick, Legos, a chew ring, a doll A child on each hip and I trip on a shoe But I don’t hit the floor for it’s not something new I’m the Jill of all trades, master of one— Changing out batteries for noisemaker fun I’m the giver of bandaids, the kisser of bumps, Policer of candy and swatter of rumps I’m...
You know, Lord, A friend shared about idioms/sayings that are totally false. Take for instance the child’s idiom, ‘Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.’ That last part should be changed to ‘but words will always hurt me.’ More than several instances come to mind. Lord, remember that chap, a genuine friendly, intelligent man who was a general office worker, a helper and adviser to the public? He was well-liked and knew his product but behind the scenes, always unsure of himself. One day he confided that as a child h...
On August 15, the Montana property tax rebate portal opened for all Montana taxpayers. Taxpayers who paid at least $400 in property taxes on their primary residence in 2024, are eligible to receive the full rebate of $400. Taxpayers who paid less than $400 in property taxes in 2024 will receive a rebate equal to the amount of taxes paid. Because Governor Greg Gianforte and legislators worked during the 2025 legislative session to ensure taxpayers received immediate property tax relief, all...
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation would like to thank the Chinook Lion's Swim Team for their generous $4,125 donation to the Chinook Pool and Park Rehabilitation Project. This donation, along with a donation made previously, puts the Swim Team's Contributions to the project at over $5,100. The Chinook Swim Team has a long history of prominence in the Montana Federation of Swimmers as one of the top teams in the state. The Chinook Pool is an important part of the Swim Team and the...
CHINOOK – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is receiving several reports of dead rainbow trout at Faber Reservoir 25 miles south of Chinook in Blaine County. FWP officials believe this is most likely due to a natural event caused by low dissolved oxygen levels in the pond. There is no current concern for human or pet health and safety and fish may still be harvested from the pond. "Fish, like humans, need oxygen to survive," says Tyler Haddix, Region 6 fisheries manager. "Most summer fish kills a...
Here are the 2025 Blaine County Fair Results for the Dog & Cat Competitions....
Here are some results from the indoor exhibits at the 2025 Blaine County Fair....
USDA Blaine County Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds agricultural producers of the following FSA dates and deadlines. Contact your local FSA office for assistance. Visit online at farmers.gov and fsa.usda.gov/mt. Sept. 1, 2025: Office Closure for Labor Day federal holiday. Sept. 2, 2025: NAP application closing date for fall and spring seeded Canola and all Value Loss Crops. September 30, 2025: Acreage Reporting Date for Value-loss and controlled environment crops (except nursery). Sept. 30, 2025: NAP application closing date for all annual &...
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers of approaching application deadlines for purchasing risk coverage for some crops through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP). NAP provides financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops impacted by natural disasters that result in lower yields, crop losses, or prevented crop planting. NAP covers losses from natural disasters on crops for which no permanent federal crop insurance program is available, including forage and grazing crops, fruits, vegetables, floriculture,...
