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When Blaine County's MSU-Extension Agent, Trent Noel attended Harlem Junior/Senior High School, he participated in the Montana GEAR UP program. Noel largely credits that program, a Pathways Scholarship, and the mentorship he received from project advisor Craig Todd for his post-secondary degree. GEAR UP, which stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, serves students beginning no later than the seventh grade and follows them through high school. It gives...
On Wednesday, April 28, which the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) had designated as Go Orange Day, traffic moved at a crawl on a stretch of Highway 2 just east of Zurich where MDT crews worked. A road patrol, bulldozer, and excavator, as well as a number of smaller construction machines and trucks, labored at the culvert excavation site near mile post 413.4. The work zone was controlled with signal lights and by pilot car, with a posted speed limit of 35 mph. To allow the contractor...
This year’s Community Chest Fund Drive in Chinook will take place Wednesday, May 19, at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of Community Chest is to alleviate each organization from going door-to-door soliciting donations. The drive provides local funding for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Food Pantry, AAU Wrestling, Youth Baseball/Softball, Youth Soccer, MCT, Swim Team, Chinook Rod and Gun Club, and PAWS. Without area residents’ support, many of these programs would not be available to the youth in the community. Those that participate in these organizations o...
Tomorrow, May 6, the Aaniiih Nakoda College (ANC) USDA Extension Program will be hosting a tree planting demonstration in collaboration with Hillary Maxwell, the Family Consumer Science MSU Extension Agent for the Fort Belknap Reservation. The event, which is also a fruit tree and fruit shrub giveaway, will take place at the ANC Greenhouse on the west edge of the campus beginning at 2:00 p.m. It will last until the trees and shrubs are gone. Handouts with information pertaining to planting and...
The Chinook community will be hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 from Noon to 6PM at Wallner Hall, 330 Ohio in Chinook (Wallner Hall sits to the west of the Methodist Church. It's entrance is on 4th). Appointments are highly encouraged by the American Red Cross. You can go on-line at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 (1-800-REDCROSS) to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome, however available appointment slots for walk-ins are limited so making an appointment will ensure you will be able...
After a year that saw plenty of heartache with the failure of Drop 2 in the St. Mary Watershed Project, we are still not yet out of the woods. For more than 20 years, repairs, improvements and emergency needs have been the theme. Jennifer Patrick, Project Manager, Milk River Irrigation Project, Joint Board of Control, has been constantly pursuing improvements but the process has been a difficult one, and stated as much in a recent press release, "As many of you know the St. Mary project is...
Juniors and seniors in high school and recent high school graduates who are fascinated by filmmaking are invited to apply for a Summer Bridge Program on the Helena College campus. In addition to filmmaking, the program entitled Humanities Through Film has threads of art, history, journalism, writing, sociology, and culture. Because space is limited, students are encouraged to complete an application by June 18, 2021. Humanities Through Film will run for two full weeks (August 9-13 & 16-20), from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Each day will typically beg...
If readers of the Blaine County Journal-News-Opinion haven't yet heard about the collaboration of three Chinook area businesses, there is still time to get "uptown" and visit Shores Floral & Gift, All Dahl'd Up, and Ace Hardware to enter their Mother's Day Giveaway. The proprietors of the three stores determined that such a promotion might encourage patrons to shop locally. After visiting each of the three stores, consumers will be entered into a drawing. Although no purchase is necessary,...
In a candlelight ceremony on Tuesday night, April 27, nine sophomore students at Harlem High School were inducted into the Harlem Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS). In addition, the senior members of the group were honored for their years of service. According to their advisor Crystal Doney, the new NHS inductees displayed evidence of leadership, service, character, and scholarship by maintaining a 3.25 or above grade point average. Along with inducting the sophomores, the Harlem...
Triangle Communications has announced its 2021 Photo Contest. Entries, which must be submitted on the Triangle website by July 9, are limited to two per person. This contest is open to members and member dependents of all ages who subscribe to Triangle landline services. One grand prize of $200 and five runner-up prizes of $50 will be awarded. Award winning photos will be featured on the 2022 covers of the Keeping You Connected magazine. In order to qualify, a photograph must meet the following criteria: • Depict the scenic or abstract b...
As the 2020-21 school year ends, we are already beginning the preparations for the 2021-22 school year. Parents who live more than 3 miles from a school that does not provide bus transportation or more than 3 miles from the nearest bus stop may be entitled to reimbursement for transporting their child. Pursuant to ARM 10.7.105, all school districts are required to have individual transportation contracts for the ensuing year signed and returned to their school district of residence by June 1. Any contract submitted to the County Superintendent...
April Fox was recently notified by Artsonia that she was one of 15 Art Education Leadership award winners. Artsonia is the world's largest collection of student art, published by teachers from around the world. Parents and family can view the art online, leave comments and order keepsakes featuring the artwork. Mrs. Fox, K-12 teacher at Turner Public School was one of the 15 recognized Artsonia teachers that motivate others through their online school art gallery. The teachers must be nominated by their peers and demonstrate leadership and...
On Fridays, to give teachers additional preparation time as they navigate the challenges of in-person learners and those who work remotely during these pandemic times, students receiving their education in the Chinook School District have a noon release time. In order to mitigate any lost learning time, teachers will typically assign their students projects or tasks requiring independent work. In the spirit of recycling as well as celebrating Earth Day on April 22, one of the third grade...
ROUND EM UP FOR KINDERGARTEN 2022 SCHOOL YEAR These little cuties came to the Turner School this past Wednesday for the annual Kindergarten Round Up event. They were able to experience life as a Kindergartener with teacher, Mrs. Shelly Harmon. They drew, sang, played, and did some cute art projects throughout the afternoon event. They even got to go to recess!! The littles that attended the afternoon were L-R: Huston Van Voast, Owen Egbert, Eli Jones, Teacher, Mrs. Harmon, and Kane Jones. Each...
There's always a reason to celebrate or someone who deserves an accolade, and in that spirit, Harlem Elementary has chosen several students to honor as models of the ROAR guidelines. In addition, two honorable employees: Counselors, Ms. Melody Sand and Ms. Ruth Stephenson were selected as Employees of the Month for March. For the week ending April 16, the students recognized for their behavior as the in-school ROARing students were first grader Meela Hawley, fourth grader D'Sean Cochran, and...
Martin's Grocery in Hays, Montana has played a huge roll in providing goods and services to the local communities of Hays and Lodge Pole, but its impact has been felt for miles away as well. Martin's Grocery first opened back in 1989 when Margaret and Harold Martin welcomed their first customers into the store. Harold was looking to retire from the construction business and could always be found lending a hand all around the region. Helping at the church, repairing roads anywhere help was needed...
If community members haven’t already encountered fliers announcing the Chinook Farmer and Flea Market, they will soon be seeing them posted around town as well as some signage at the Blaine County Fairground’s entrance. The Market is on schedule to open May 8 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. With spaces still available for vendors, event organizers encourage interested individuals to apply. Applications will be accepted up to the day of the Market, providing that space remains available. Each vendor-space is approximately 20 feet by 20 feet, and...
Blaine County once again has a second Extension Agent. Although March 15 marked Trent Noel's first day on the job in his new role, he is not an unfamiliar face on the Blaine County team. When he came on board after graduating from college in 2018, he served as a Maintenance Assistant in the custodial department under supervisor Brett Zarn, maintaining the Blaine County Courthouse, Blaine County Library, and Blaine County Museum. Now that he has hung up his maintenance tools, Noel will...
As Montanans look to enjoy the outdoors this spring and summer, state and local public health officials urge everyone to follow a few simple steps to prevent tick bites and related illnesses: Limit exposure to ticks, use insect repellent, and inspect yourself, gear, and pets for ticks. Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials say each tick season is unpredictable. However, each year thousands of people in the U.S. are bitten by ticks and become infected with a tick-borne illness. DPHHS communicable disease...
On Thursday evening, April 22, Lloyd Sweet Auditorium served as the venue for an induction ceremony of Chinook High School's Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS). During the ceremony, one junior-Anna Morrow-and seven sophomores: Flint Annis, Torin Cecrle, Morgan Friede, Lexi Pitkanen, Tyler Schoen, Bree Swanson, and Anna Terry pledged to uphold the principles of the honorary organization. To qualify for membership, those eight students had to distinguish themselves in four areas, which...
BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension will soon offer a program to help rural Montana residents gain skills needed to work from home as a remote employee, freelancer or entrepreneur. “This educational program will help people living in rural communities gain the skills needed to access high-paying jobs and larger markets for their business while remaining in their rural communities,” said Cody Stone, MSU Extension executive director. “This program has the potential to strengthen the economic well-being of individuals, families and com...
Freedom was at the forefront this week in Helena. This week at the legislature, we made significant progress in ensuring freedom and protecting liberty for Montanans all across the state. House Bill 702 prohibits discrimination against all Montanans based on their vaccination status. That means employers may not punish or fire employees for personal medical decisions, nor can they require employees to get a Covid vaccination. However, employees must understand. The policy manual of the employer. This bill is not an attack on vaccines. The...
This past Thursday, our planet celebrated its very own holiday. Perhaps the most widely observed secular holiday across the globe, Earth Day takes place each year on April 22. According to the Earth Day Initiative, a New York City-based non-profit group, Earth Day is an event "celebrated around the world when people take time to appreciate humankind's connection to the Earth and to raise awareness of our environmental challenges." As green whispers its way back into North Central Montana with...
FSA Direct Loans FSA offers direct farm ownership and direct farm operating Loans to producers who want to establish, maintain or strengthen their farm or ranch. FSA loan officers process, approve and service direct loans. Direct farm operating loans can be used to purchase livestock and feed, farm equipment, fuel, farm chemicals, insurance and other costs including family living expenses. Operating loans can also be used to finance minor improvements or repairs to buildings and to refinance some farm-related debts, excluding real estate....
HELENA – Lt. Governor Kristen Juras, Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Adam Meier, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) Vice President of External Affairs John Doran were joined by various organization representatives Tuesday, April 6 for a Pinwheels for Prevention event at the Capitol. Over 1,000 bright blue pinwheels were placed in the ground and spun in the wind for the month as part of Strengthening Families Month Activities in April. The Montana Children’s Trust Fund (MTCTF) also accepted a $10...
