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The 54th Northern International Livestock Expo (NILE) Stock Show is in the books. Two local young men, Wylee and Wacee Simenson participated in the Exposition and brought home several awards. Dedicated to the promotion of livestock, agriculture education, and preserving the western way of life, NILE is a week-long stock show and rodeo held in October every year. This year’s events took place October 15-23 when hundreds of exhibitors from across a region of 38 different states brought their l...
On October 13, Jason Weiss, Founder of FLY Racing, posted the roster of 2022 Team Bar Bangers. On that roster is Ryder Hofeldt, the twelve-year-old son of Levi and Tara Hofeldt. He will be riding for the only FLY Racing-sponsored youth program in the nation. The youngest in a group of sixteen youth ranging from ages 12-17, Hofeldt qualified and was accepted to compete in the 2022 Motocross Season. When he heard the announcement, he said: "I'm officially a member of Team Bar Bangers! I can't...
After achieving runner-up status in a close race during the Hi-Line's version of the Great Light Fight-the Deck the Halls rivalry-last December, Jeff Finley was back in the holiday house decorating spirit for Halloween. Anyone driving by the Finley home at 400 Illinois would have been in for a treat. Other houses in Blaine County also got in on the spirit of the season with "spooktacular" décor. Finley's house and yard featured witches, spiders, pumpkins, and other ghoulish figures as well as...
The Chinook Community Thanksgiving Dinner is being planned. Volunteers are coming together to make it happen and organizers are set to provide the details of this years event. Dorris Hamilton and her husband John were instrumental in the early years of the Community Dinner, joining just a year or two after the first dinner. Larry Wisch, who was part of many dinners through the years, stated that volunteers have tried their best to determine the exact year it began, but the consensus is the early...
Regular ticket sales opened on November 1 for the Fourth Annual 406 Agronomy Summit which will be held January 11-12, 2022 in Havre, Montana. Although the Summit will be an in-person event held at the Duck Inn, event organizers remind area producers to obtain their tickets early so as to ensure a seat since limited seating is available. The Agronomy Summit is a two-day event of agricultural education covering a range of current agronomy and technology topics that impact the farming landscape. In addition to sharing knowledge, this event will...
At the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, Alyssa Gruszie accepted her American Degree in a ceremony on October 30. Her accomplishment represents a hat trick as she represents the third generation in her family to obtain 'gold standard' status with the FFA. Alyssa's grandfather, Henry Gordon earned his American FFA Degree in 1970, and his daughter Trisha (Gordon) Gruszie received hers in 1997. The American FFA Degree is considered the gold standard since it is the...
Achieving a place on the ROAR Roster means being a role model. During this tenth month of the year, three Harlem Elementary students were selected as ROARing students on October 1. A second trio was named on October 8. However, due to some complications in securing media releases and in mail getting quarantined, two groups of ROARing students are actually a bit behind. They join the current group named on Friday, October 15. Computer Technology Assistant and ROAR spokesperson for the school,...
With Halloween approaching, hay bale sculptures are beginning to crop up. These artistic creations range from the playful to the political. One of them on Highway 2 East of Chinook near Alfalfa Road features a currently viral meme, "Let's go, Brandon." Another features a likeness of Frankenstein. According to Britannica.com, an online encyclopedia, British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins used the term meme in his book The Selfish Gene. Since the book's release in 1976, the term has...
Thankful for your good health? Pass it on! Make your appointment to give blood with the Red Cross at our blood drive on Tuesday, November 9th from 12pm - 6pm at Wallner Hall in Chinook, 330 Ohio (behind the Methodist Church). Currently, the American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage and donations are needed immediately. Your help is vital in filling the empty appointment slots. Healthy individuals are strongly urged to donate now to help patients counting on lifesaving blood. Eligible donors with types O, B negative or A...
After fifteen years of service to the Montana Fire Chiefs' Association Board and to the Montana State Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, Kraig Hansen has decided to retire from his leadership roles with both organizations. He was awarded for his service at this year's Montana Fire Service Convention held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Missoula, October 14-16. This year's convention was a collaboration between the Montana State Fire Chiefs' Association (MSFCA) and the Montana State Volunteer...
Two of five highway improvements are now completed The Lohman East and West project on US 2 is complete per the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Schellinger Construction. The project ran basically over ten miles from the Hill/Blaine County line to the west city limits of Chinook. Most construction work was concluded several weeks ago with painting crews finishing the final roadway striping last week. Initial dirt work on the $27 million project began two years ago in the late...
It took about 40 years and two sets of current descendants to make the wish of a "homestead baby" come true. Joe Havlovick's grandfather, Anton, and Joe's father, Paul, homesteaded on two contiguous 320 acre tracts "north of Dodson" on the Big Flat in 1917. Anton Havlovick's great grandchildren believe the two homesteaders were drawn to America by the prospect of "free land" touted in the newspaper ads they likely saw back home in Czechoslovakia. Like many prairie homesteaders, Anton and Paul fa...
Partners in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten literacy program since January of this year, Harlem Public Library staff are proud to announce an award-winning reader. Josey Sather, the daughter of Michelle and Chris Sather, has reached a major milestone in her reading career. Along with her parents and grandparents, Josey has read over 500 books since participating in the Harlem Library's 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. For reaching her halfway mark, Josey received a shirt with the 1000...
About 60 locals gathered last week at the Chinook Eagles for a surprise "thank you" party for Jana McPherson-Hauer resigned recently as head of the Blaine County Health Department. Betty Billmeyer, Betty's daughter Stephanie Billmeyer Silva and others organized the event to, as Betty put it, "Give the community an opportunity to thank Jana for the great job she did as the county's public health nurse." Jana joined the health department in September, 2014. Jana's husband, Jayson, and Stephanie...
On October 9, former Chinook resident, Vernice Doughten became a centenarian. She wishes to express gratitude to all those who sent cards and flowers for her 100th birthday. In this recognition, she joins other area residents like Virginia Olson who celebrated with friends and family at the Senior Citizens Center in Chinook on October 9. Starting the day by attending church, Olson turned 100 on Sunday, October 10. According to Doughten's grandson, Rob Doughten, "Grandma received well over 50...
A Community Fundraiser was held this past Saturday at the Chinook Eagles Club in support of Carla Peck and Family. The fundraiser featured a free will donation pulled pork dinner along with a Gun Raffle and Silent and Live Auctions. As always the community showed up in full force to help the family with medical expenses and related costs. The dinner and auction were both very well attended and supported. "I can't help but feel that everyone came together as a community for the sake of...
A pair of Chinook FFA Chapter members will be attending the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, from October 27-30 with their advisor, Karyn Billmayer. Although Shyla Benzing and Halle Mitchell will not be competing in any contests, they welcome the opportunity for career exploration and inspiration as they investigate industries in agriculture. Billmayer will fly out of Great Falls with her two seniors on October 27 and return on October 30. “We are looking forward to listening to Courtenay DeHoff, checking out a h...
From the perspective of Museum Director Samantha French, the Blaine County Museum's guests during the Sugarbeet Festival were well received by the community. Following the "Hear Me, My Chiefs" presentation by Nez Perce Elder LeRoy Seth and Pendleton Designer Terry Ball, four people were named winners of woolen blankets. During their "standing-room only" talk, the pair of presenters discussed the creation of Ball's limited edition wool blanket, "Hear Me, My Chiefs," a work of art that...
The Third and Fourth grade classes in Turner found out what it was like to become an engineer this past week in their Science Class. They were instructed to build a marshmallow launcher and earlier in the week, they got the chance to launch a marshmallow. The sky was the limit to what they could use and how they engineered it but they also needed to go back to the drawing board and decide how their launcher could be improved, which is part of being an engineer. This was a fun and effective...
The Diabetes Beat Down held this past Saturday at the Blaine County Fairgrounds was a huge success. Pictured above is a group of high school students, Sweet Home staff and community members that walked/ran in support of the residents at the Sweet Home. Overall turnout was fantastic and a good time was had by all....
The election for council members and mayor in the City of Chinook and City of Harlem will be voting by mail ballot. This type of election allows the voter the convenience of voting at home and simply returning the ballot by mail or delivering it to the Blaine County Clerk and Recorder’s office at the courthouse. No precinct polling place will be open on Election Day, November 2, 2021. Ballots must be voted and received at the Blaine County Clerk & Recorder’s office not later than 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 2, 2021. The Blaine County Clerk and...
On Thursday, October 14, the Montana Department of Livestock held a public meeting in the Commercial Building at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. To a crowd of approximately 100 people, State Veterinarian, Dr. Marty Zaluski and Assistant State Veterinarian Dr. Tahnee Szymanski shared extensive information about bovine tuberculosis, the investigation to date, upcoming epidemiologically linked herd testing, and subsequent wildlife surveillance. Calling the discovery "an event of significance,"...
Who is ready for Trunk or Treat 2021 in Chinook? At Tuesday's meeting of the Chinook City Council on October 12, this community event received a stamp of approval. Therefore, Trunk or Treat will be held on Sunday, October 31. In its third year, the Annual Trunk or Treat will take place from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on the 400 block of Indiana St. Lineup will begin at 5:30 p.m. "Although this is technically our third year, we had to cancel last year because all of the event coordinators were...
On Sunday, October 10, the Wasay Wakpa Orchard located in Lodge Pole played host to a harvest day. Several families attended with approximately 50 people served. Beyond the apple picking, the community also harvested the garden and attended Talking Circle or prayer gatherings on the nearby rodeo grounds. Posters advertising Community Apple Harvest not only encouraged community members to bring their families to pick some fresh apples from 2:00 until 3:30 but offered apple cider floats and a Jump...
Helena--Since 2015, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has allowed children as young as 10 to hunt with a mentor for two seasons without completing Hunter Education. The decision of whether the child is ready to be an Apprentice Hunter is left up to the parents or guardians, but FWP offers some tips that may help them to make that decision, and to make the experience safe and positive. Physical and emotional maturity: Is your child ready? According to FWP Outdoor Skills and Safety Supervisor Wayde Cooperider, would-be apprentices need two things:...
