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Impressive turn out for the blood drive in Chinook on Tuesday March 8th. We had 57 donors presenting with 54 productive units on a goal of 44. Great job everyone. We had 4 first time donors: Lexi Miller, Toby Niederegger, Morgan Friede and Belle Elliott. We hope this was the first of many donations for you. Mark Weber reached 13 gallons, Shirley MacKenzie 10 gallons, Carla Jenewein 6 gallons, Lindy Brekke 4 gallons, Cindy Haney 2 gallons, and Kim Cornell 2 gallons. The canteen was hosted by The...
It’s scholarship season, and the Counselor at Chinook High School, Fay Friede announced that several scholarships are available to Blaine County high school graduates. While encouraging graduating seniors to submit their applications, Friede reminds all Blaine County students that because each scholarship has its own requirements and application deadline, they are advised to read carefully so as not to miss any important funding opportunities. “There are obviously thousands of scholarships. Some of these are memorials; others are specific to...
Sheriff/Coroner - John Colby (D) Box 236, Chinook, MT 59523 406-399-4266 Clerk & Recorder/Assessor - Pauly B. Miller (R) Box 1628, Chinook, MT 59523 406-262-4888 Treasurer - Tori MacLean DesRosier (D) Box 44, Chinook, MT 59523 406-390-1715 Attorney - Kelsie Whitney Harwood (D) Box 94, Chinook, MT 59523 406-357-2446 Commissioner Dist #2 - Frank DePriest (R) Box 475, Chinook, MT 59523 406-799-2872 - Kevin Mellville (R) 125 Logie Rd, Chinook, MT 59523 406-945-1748 - Shane Fox (R) Box 1372, Chinook, MT 59523 406-207-0217 - Todd Jorgensen (D) 565...
Eric Tilleman, Agricultural Education Specialist at Montana Office of Public Instruction, reminded students last week about the Montana Farm Bureau’s five available scholarships with an April 1 deadline. Sponsored by the Women’s Leadership Committee and available to Montana Farm Bureau members, the Montana Farm Bureau Federation will present two, $1,500.00 scholarships to incoming college freshmen. Another $1,500 scholarship, the Future of Agriculture Honor Scholarship is administered by the Montana Farm Bureau Foundation through donations fro...
People from multiple countries and cultures celebrate St. Patrick's Day, just with their own twists. Evidence of this fact was visible around Blaine County on March 17. People were wearing green clothing, decorating with shamrocks, or serving menu items like corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, or pistachio pudding dessert. Others dressed up like leprechauns-those wily creatures known for their trickery-or wore themed shirts to proclaim their ethnicity: Kiss Me; I'm Irish. Some provided...
The Harlem Education Union (HEU) annually awards two scholarships to graduates of Harlem High School. One scholarship is for $500 and one for $250. The 2022 scholarship applications are due Friday, April 29, 2022. Application forms are available at Harlem High School office. Harlem graduates including those who will be graduating in 2022 are encouraged to apply for the scholarships....
Karen G. Zaso, a Behavioral Analyst with Colors in Life, Incorporated, performed as the guest speaker at the Chinook Senior Citizens' Center on March 17. A home-based and community services therapist in private practice, Zaso not only shared her philosophy about mental health with her audience but outlined an array of options for staying healthy. Earning her Master's Degree of Social Work (MSW) in 2013 from Walla Walla University, Zaso has been in practice for nine years. Currently based out of...
The newly appointed Rural Development State Director, Kathleen Williams was at Aaniiih Nakoda College on March 9 to meet with community stakeholders in the Fort Belknap Indian Community. With the group gathered, she spoke about the Equity Project and what it means for this area, as well as about programs available for addressing the food supply chain. Describing her tour to visit the ten communities across the state that have been identified as underserved, Williams said she's focused on...
Our property taxes now increase by double digits every year. They are being driven in large part by wealthy out-of-state transplants with sacks of money from selling their Seattle and Silicon Valley homes. Montanans of all economic backgrounds are now considering selling their homes to forestall tax foreclosure. Without change, the number of Montanans facing the same dilemma will skyrocket in the coming years. Property taxes should be based upon the value of your home when you buy it, not its value after years of out-of-staters bidding up home...
MT Department of Agriculture Helena, Mont. – Following the first day of Spring and beginning of Ag Week in Montana, the Department of Agriculture is reminding growers to ensure their seeds and plant materials are sourced from licensed dealers and nurseries to preserve the health of agriculture in Montana. “From farmers and ranchers to backyard gardeners, the success of Montana Agriculture relies on sourcing quality seeds and plant materials from trustworthy sources,” said Ian Foley, Agricultural Sciences Administrator at Montana Depar...
Are you interested in learning how to drop your satellite or cable TV but still be able to watch the local news? Triangle Communications, in cooperation with the Chinook Senior Center, will be hosting a FREE “How to Stream” class on Tuesday, April 5th from 1PM-3PM in the Blaine County Library’s meeting room in Chinook. Materials and equipment for the class will be provided. Attendees will learn how streaming works, devices you can use to stream online content as well as the different streaming services available. Triangle employees will be av...
President of the Turner American Legion Auxiliary and two Junior Members visited the elementary students in the Elementary at Turner School recently. President Brenda Mohar and Junior members, Laci Maloney and Cassidy Grabofsky talked to the students about the flag and the meaning of the pledge. Mohar read a book to the children and then Laci and Cassidy handed out flag pins to the children. The students appreciated their visitors and seemed to appreciate the message that was given. Thanks to...
The students in the first and second grade classroom recently celebrated the 100th day of school. Given the 4 day school week at their school, it has taken a bit longer to reach this milestone. Their teacher, Mrs. Diana Maloney, made and decorated a cake that is entitled, "We're 100 Days Smarter," for the kids to enjoy during snack time. They had fun drawings throughout the day, every 100 minutes. They read stories about the 100th day, had special crafts, and special assignments. They had a fun...
The 72nd Annual Montana Seed Show is in the books. While attendance was down this year, those who attended and participated expressed a general sense of satisfaction about the event. With multiple exhibits and vendors, the agriculture community was on display at Harlem High School on March 10-12. In the Cereal Grains, Eric Billmayer from Hogeland won both Best of Show and Overall Champion awards for his hard red spring wheat. And John Schneider captured the Best Overall rosette for his camelina...
One phase of the reconstruction/remodel of the former Vets Club building in Harlem is nearing completion. Fetter Construction has transformed the once bowling alley and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Club at 530 Central Avenue West into a home for Milk River Pharmacy and One Health Sweet-Harlem. To celebrate the grand "reopening" of the clinic side of the project, there will be an open house in Harlem with tours on April 6 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. According to Allison Gray, Site Director for One...
One of Blaine County’s promoters of shooting sports, fishing, and outdoor recreation in general, the Chinook Rod and Gun Club (CRGC) will be hosting its Annual Meet & Greet Dinner on March 19. The membership invites everyone to join them this Saturday at 6:00 p.m. at the Eagles Club in Chinook for door prizes, raffles, a gun giveaway, a free will donation taco feed, and a guest speaker. According to a spokesperson for the group, every year the CRGC holds their Meet & Greet event to bring members and the general public together to socialize. A...
Art Superintendent Mary-Kate French conveyed pleasure about the array of artwork on display at the 72nd Annual Montana Seed Show. With everything from self-portraits created with continuous string art to charcoal drawings and liquid glue art, the creativity on display was diverse and plentiful. The top youth award winner was Harlem High School sophomore, Emjai Stiffarm for her charcoal rendering of a staircase that resembles a nautilus shell. With her piece titled Staircase, Stiffarm's artistic...
The Alternative Energy Resources Organization (AERO) announced in late February that one of its affiliated programs, Abundant Montana (AMT), has expanded its team by adding several regional Local Food Coordinators (LFCs). In Blaine County, that person is Randi Fetter. Fetter began her new role as Nakoda Aaniiih Economic Development Corporation Food Sovereignty/Local Food Coordinator in September 2021. Located across the state, LFCs act as "boots on the ground" AMT representatives. Currently,...
When Western Ranch Supply (WRS) announced the selection of their Future Generation Leader of the Month award winners, Wylee Simenson from Chinook was among those honored for the month of February. The son of Tomi and Justin Simenson and a sophomore at Chinook High School, Simenson learned of his selection on March 10. According to a WRS spokesperson, the award intends to showcase the youth in communities across Montana that raise the bar for all of us and have a great impact on their...
The Harlem Education Union (HEU) annually awards two scholarships to graduates of Harlem High School. One scholarship is for $500 and one for $250. The 2022 scholarship applications are due Friday, April 29, 2022. Application forms are available at Harlem High School office. Harlem graduates including those who will be graduating in 2022 are encouraged to apply for the scholarships....
The "five congregations from three towns" recently celebrated a joint service for Ash Wednesday. Over the years some of the congregations have gathered to celebrate together. This is the first Easter season assembling of the new group made up of three denominations from Chinook, Harlem and Havre. The success of their first joint Christmas Eve service this past December encouraged the group to bring the congregations together for the start of Lent and other services leading to this year's Easter...
The Turner High School held an Induction of the National Honor Society recently in the school gymnasium. One member was inducted into the T.H.S. Chapter, Hannah Richman. The ceremony paid tribute to service, leadership, character, and above all, to scholarship-these traits which create reasoning and responsible adults and a healthy and just society. Members of the society, Laci Maloney, Dakota Krass, Lacey Hickel, along with their adviser, Mrs. Shelly Harmon reviewed the four requirements upon...
On the third Monday of each month from 6:30-7:00 p.m. on Yellowstone Public Radio, host Stella Fong shares her personal love of food and wine in a series called "Flavors Under the Big Sky." On February 21, one of her guests was Leslie "Josie" Cliff, Executive Director of Nakoda Aaniiih Economic Development Corporation (NAEDC). In February's episode, "Flavors: Food Insecurity in Our Community Under the Big Sky," Cliff informed Fong's audience that Fort Belknap is located in a food desert. Food...
The culinary arts are always well represented at the Annual Montana Seed Show, and this year was no exception. On Saturday afternoon, March 12, Pie Superintendent Lisa Hamilton and Bread Superintendent Karolee Cronk reported their winners. In the pie competition, the four adult finalists were Kellie Rasmussen in first place with her strawberry rhubarb pastry, Amanda Powell in second with her blueberry/raspberry combination, Jan Egeland taking third with classic apple, and Diane Maloney trailing...
Juniors Jessica King, Mylah Rider, Nellie King, and Ma'Lea Moore have gained notoriety at Harlem High School as the OGs. They are the 'originals' who found satisfaction in the poetry unit taught during Matthew Hodgson's Sophomore English course and who continued writing and pursuing poetry on their personal time. In January of 2022, the quartet formed a movement, the I'Abi Waštena Poetry Movement. I'Abi Waštena is a Nakoda phrase which translates in English to mean "pretty with words." As l...
