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The Montana Arts Council, an agency of State Government, announced recently that nominations for the 2022 Governor's Arts Awards are now open. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, February 3, at 5:00 p.m. Every two years, Montana honors those individuals and institutions that have contributed a substantial legacy to the arts in Big Sky Country. Presented in the Governor's name, these awards represent the highest honor Montana bestows on those working in the visual, performing, and literary...
CHINOOK – Blaine County is working on the certification of the Chinook Flood Control Levee and is seeking public input on the project. Staff from Blaine County and WWC Engineering will host a public meeting on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, to discuss the goals of the levee certification and answer questions from the public. They will also discuss current conditions of the levee system, current DNRC flood mapping efforts and next steps in the process. The meeting will provide a forum where people can learn more about the project and provide i...
The Montana Association for Clerks and Recorders is again sponsoring a $1000 scholarship for a graduating senior who will be attending an in-state college or university. The last day of acceptance of the application is March 11, 2022. Application forms are now available at the Clerk and Recorder’s office at the courthouse in Chinook, or the Guidance Counselors at the Chinook, Harlem, Hays and Turner High Schools. Application forms must be returned to Blaine County Clerk and Recorder, Tammy Williams, Box 278, Chinook, MT 59523 by March 11, 2...
On Wednesday, January 5, Montana Actors’ Theater (MAT) will be holding auditions for their youth production of the musical Anastasia. These auditions are open to all high school age students and will be held at the Havre High School Auditorium from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Because Havre High no longer has a theatre director, MAT has teamed up with them to develop a production of the musical Anastasia in March. “The best thing about this partnership is that it isn’t limited to just Havre High students. Any high school aged youth are encouraged to audit...
CLEVELAND – Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 6 game wardens are seeking any information regarding five white-tailed deer that were shot and left near Cleveland, 30 miles south of Chinook. On December 29, Game Warden Haden Hussey received a call concerning a dead deer on the Nick Faber Ranch, two miles southwest of the Cleveland Road and Peoples Creek Road intersection. While speaking with the landowner and upon further investigation, Warden Hussey found five deer, including: one whitetail buck, two whitetail does and two fawns. All t...
On the final day of 2021, the National Weather Service (NWS) Office in Great Falls issued a statement indicating that bitterly cold air would continue to be our companion as we welcome the new year. "Cold air surging back into the region will remain in place through tonight before some warming develops by Sunday," the statement read on December 31. The NWS further suggested: "Wind chill values around 30 below are expected today over North Central Montana, lowering to about 45 below at times...
Although the recent below zero temperatures and their frigid wind chills forced the Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs and Resort at Saco, Montana, to close from December 27-29, they announced in mid-December that they had invested in four new ice castles. The facilities are part of a plan to expand recreation opportunities at Nelson Reservoir. According to personnel at the resort, the Grey Wolf ice castles are 23 foot trailers that can comfortably sleep up to four people and have eight fishing...
Launched in September and running through February 2022, the I Believe in the Future of Agriculture campaign is an educational campaign for agricultural education and FFA targeted to promote FFA with Montana stakeholders. Through this campaign, the Montana FFA Foundation seeks to raise funds for local FFA chapters across Montana for innovative projects in their classrooms, leadership programming, community service projects, and FFA events to advance agricultural education in the schools. According to Gwynn Simeniuk, Executive Director of the...
The Turner Elementary students and teachers held a holiday celebration for everyone on the Big Flat to enjoy. Students in Kindergarten through sixth grade were involved in the program. Parents, grandparents, and family and friends were on hand to enjoy the program....
After deciding this past fall that they needed to examine their work schedules, Mason and Danielle Martin determined that reliable employment closer to home was in better alignment with their goals. That determination led to their establishing a business of their own. Martin Grind is a mobile coffee service that operates in the communities of Hays, Harlem, and Fort Belknap Agency. In mid-October, the Martins purchased a black, eighteen foot A & R cargo trailer. With the help of Mason's dad,...
On December 20, the Montana Community Foundation announced that grant awards totaling $5,800 have been awarded from the Blaine County Community Foundation Fund to support the communities and residents of Blaine County. Four local non-profit organizations will directly benefit from the recent grant awards. The Blaine County Community Foundation Fund (BCCFF) was established at the Montana Community Foundation (MCF) by community leader Warren Ross in 1997. Annual grant cycle disbursements promote c...
Darwin Zellmer, of Harlem, recently shared a letter from William McKinney, Col. USAF (Ret). McKinney, and his wife, Jill, visited the Airmen's Memorial in Harlem last fall on the way from their home in Florida to Glacier Park. Part of the trip was to fulfill a promise the retired colonel made to his wife to let her see and experience the memorial to the 13 Air Force crew members who died in an air crash north of Harlem. McKinney was the squadron commander of 11 of the 13 crewmembers killed when...
The Blaine County Fair Foundation invites Blaine County residents to save the date, February 5, 2022, for their Third Annual Brew Fest. The event, which is slated to begin at 4:00 p.m., will take place in the Commercial Building on the Blaine Country Fair Grounds. According to one of the brew fest organizers, Loren Skoyen, multiple breweries have been contacted and four have already confirmed that they will have representatives pouring hand-crafted Montana beers. The two Havre Breweries—Triple Dog and Viszla—will be present, as will Big Spring...
This year has been challenging for everyone in the agriculture industry. From drought to fire to rampant supply chain disruption, 2021 has shown us that it is important, now more than ever, to find meaningful ways to support our local communities to enact real change. No one understands the needs of a community more than its own people, and that is why Columbia Grain International (CGI) is launching its Cultivating Community Christmas Campaign, which motivates its teams across the northern tier of the U.S. to join together and volunteer at...
On December 10, personnel at Harlem Elementary School selected "seven sensational students" to join their Rockin' ROAR Roster. One student from each grade level, kindergarten through sixth grade, was chosen as the best role model for their peers, since they exhibit behavior that is Respectful, Organized, Always safe, and Responsible at all times. The seven students recognized for their achievement include Braxlynn WhiteGrass (kindergarten), Ki'Mora Jefferson (1st grade), Zamirah Lewis (2rd...
Three church congregations from Chinook held a joint Christmas Eve service this past week. The evening service was held at the American Lutheran Church in Chinook and joined with the local Presbyterian and Methodist churches. American Lutheran and Chinook Presbyterian churches are currently without pastors. Rev. Jack Mattingly, pastor of the Chinook Methodist Church, led the worship and was assisted in serving communion by Rev. Sherry Edwards, retired and former pastor of the Presbyterian...
As 2022 approaches, many of us will be taking stock of our lives, thinking towards the future, and making resolutions with the intention of modifying certain behaviors. Anyone wishing to see those resolutions reach fruition might want to consider some key tips for ensuring their success. Behavior modification depends on knowing something about brain function and accepting that both habit-making and habit-breaking are skills that require time investment and perseverance. Although brains are designed to grow and change, they are also designed...
BOZEMAN — Middle school students from across the state of Montana are invited to register for a free online mathematics contest set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20. The American Mathematics Competition 8 contest is part of the American Mathematics Competition series developed by the Mathematical Association of America. The contest is designed to provide an opportunity for middle school students to develop positive attitudes toward analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers. Students apply classroom skills to unique p...
The Chinook Chapter of the FFA, in partnership with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, will again collect Christmas trees after the holidays so that they can be re-purposed as fish habitat. According to FFA Advisor Karyn Billmayer, the Chapter will accept trees in two ways: drop-off and pickup. The Community Gardens across the street from the Chinook High School shop will serve as a central drop-off location for any community members wishing to see their trees recycled. Additionally, FFA members...
As of December 14, the convenience store and fuel stop formerly known as Fort Belknap Kwik Stop and located at the intersection of US Highway 2 and Montana Highway 66 is open for business under a new name. In addition to providing fuel and a diverse variety of other convenience store items, Little River Trading Post (LRTP) will have store hours from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Saturday. At the time of this article's writing, store personnel were waiting to hear about the status of...
As part of their ongoing fundraising efforts, the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation still has some ornaments available for purchase. These are available at the following locations in Chinook: Shores Floral, All Dahl'd Up, American Garage, Blaine County Extension Office, First Bank of Montana, and Rad's Deli and Pizza. Ornaments can also be obtained from any Board Member (Heather DePriest, Jill Paulsen, Julianne Snedigar, Jessica Aberg, Kathy Radovich, Shelby Nemetz, and Kelsey Harry) or...
Whether stringing lights, decorating a Christmas tree, setting up a nativity scene, baking holiday cookies and confections, competing in an ugly sweater contest, or engaging in some other ritual, most families have traditions that mark various seasons as culturally significant. For many, the holidays are a time when traditions help us connect to ourselves and others and bring us back to the memories that are part of our upbringing. Around the county, holiday decorations began showing up on stree...
On December 7, Geraldine School District hosted Winter Districts Competition for the Judith Basin Chapters of the Montana FFA. At the contest, two Blaine County competitors placed in the top ten, qualifying them for state: Madilyn Gruszie from the Chinook Chapter and Katherine WindyBoy from the Harlem Chapter. The theme of the event was Growing Leaders for Career Success, and FFA members in the Judith Basin District could participate in several events: Sales and Service, Extemporaneous Speaking, Creed, Star Greenhand, Conduct of Meeting, and...
Last year as fourth graders, the class of 2029 won the ice cream and bragging rights with 140 items packed into Santa's sleigh. Now, as fifth graders in Mrs. Lesa MacLeod's class, the group retained their crown and even surpassed their previously collected amount. Students at Meadowlark Elementary School collected a combined total of 665 canned and boxed food items that will be used by the Chinook Community Christmas Club to assemble Christmas dinner food baskets. With 177 items, Mrs. MacLeod's...
The local Knights of Columbus organization, in collaboration with the Great Falls Council and several local businesses, are making the holiday season warmer and brighter for many Hi-Line families with their food and coat donations. On Friday, December 10, David Grierson's white Toyota Tundra and cargo trailer arrived at St. Gabriel's Church in Chinook with 2400 pounds of food and several boxes of coats. A local distribution is planned for Saturday, December 18. "This is our second shipment to th...
