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illmayer accompanied a small group of juniors and seniors from Chinook High School to Montana State University-Northern (MSUN) on Thursday, October 7, for the TekNoXpo & ShowCASE held on the college campus in Havre. The intention of the TekNoXpo & ShowCASE was to introduce high school students to all that MSUN has to offer in academic programming. With programs ranging from graphic design, to diesel equipment operation, to interacting with livestock, and even working with simulated humans in...
With October’s arrival, Nature’s display of color grows more diverse and intense as Mother Earth in Montana slips her hips from her green gown, trading it for one variegated with orange, yellow, burgundy, and gold. Pink is another color common in October when people all over the world show their support for those affected by breast cancer. Various Blaine County businesses are supporting the awareness crusade with signage, pink-themed products on their shelves, or actual promotions. One business, American Garage will again participate in the...
"Ask and you shall receive" seems to be an appropriate moral of the Blaine County Museum's story as they searched for replacements to the board after the loss of Jeannie Powell-who passed away in May-and Wally Elliot, who resigned in July. Museum Director Samantha French's appeal to the community has resulted in two new voluntary board members: Cassie Johnson and Greg Jergeson. A full-time agent representing Lodestar Land and Home, Johnson identifies real estate as her calling. And with her...
With winter knocking at our doors and snow forthcoming, many livestock producers will soon be feeding hay. Most hay is bound with baling twine or net wrap, which is often a polypropylene plastic rope or, in the case of net wrap, a thermoplastic resin frequently manufactured from recycled High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) plastics, like empty milk jugs. When not properly disposed of, these materials can create a littering eyesore as well as cause inadvertent problems for both wildlife and livestock. Although baling twine and the plastic net...
The Chinook Chapter of the FFA hosted Judith Basin District's Fall Contest on Wednesday, October 6 with several livestock judging events taking place at the Bear Paw Livestock facility in Chinook and with range contests occurring at the Chinook Rod and Gun Club range site. Chinook High School Agriculture Education Instructor and FFA Advisor, Karyn Billmayer reported that there was a good turnout and beautiful weather for the event. Approximately 230 students competed in livestock judging and ano...
Bovine tuberculosis (TB) has been confirmed in a Montana beef herd for the first time in decades. The Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) confirmed TB in a Blaine County herd following detection of the disease in a cow at slaughter. The infected cow was identified by meat inspectors during routine inspection at a Minnesota plant. Identification collected from the infected cow at the time of slaughter linked the animal to a Blaine County beef herd and subsequent herd testing revealed additional TB infected animals. The herd has been placed...
Durward Sobek, an architect representing Space Planning for People located in Billings, recently completed an architectural assessment of the Blaine County Museum building. The assessment includes costs of renovating the existing facility versus costs to relocate or build a new facility. Museum Director Samantha French seeks feedback from the community to gauge their interest regarding these options. French reported that the assessment recommends building a new facility, which will take likely...
Whereas, Friends of the Harlem Public Library raise money that enables our library to move from good to great -- providing the resources for additional programming, much needed equipment, support for children’s summer reading, and special events throughout the year; Whereas, the work of the Friends highlights on an on-going basis the fact that our library is the cornerstone of the community providing opportunities for all to engage in the joy of life-long learning and connect with the thoughts and ideas of others from ages past to the p...
The Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) and the Office of the Secretary of State (SOS) would like to remind everyone that the U.S. Constitution Contest ends on October 15, 2021. Presenting an opportunity for students to participate and become knowledgeable about our government, the topic for the contest is “What Does the U.S. Constitution Mean to Me?” Last month, the contest was announced in a partnership between OPI and SOS as part of Constitution Week, which took place September 17-23. Thanks to the U.S. Constitution and the mil...
This past week, October 3 through October 9 was National 4-H Week. Blaine County 4-H celebrated with a membership campaign that was largely profiled on their Facebook page. Each day, Blaine County MSU-Extension Officials posted a new message featuring a poster child, the encouragement to “discover more at 4-H.org,” and this year’s theme, Find Your Spark! Finley’s Food Farm in Chinook also showcased the thoughts of select White Pine 4-H Club members. The Find Your Spark! theme was created by the National 4-H Council to rally support for 4-H pro...
August 24, 2021 – The Montana Community Foundation (MCF) announces a grant cycle to benefit communities and residents of Blaine County. Grants will be made from the Blaine County Community Foundation Fund, established at the Montana Community Foundation (MCF) by Warren Ross in 1997. Financial support for this grant program also comes from the Ross 87 Ranch Endowment Fund, established by Warren Ross as well. Grant applications will be accepted from September 1- October 1, 2021. Applicants must be either a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or an exempt g...
Last month, Brenda Reiter, Program Director for Code Girls United, reached out to Blaine County Library Director Valerie Frank about the possibility of hosting a coding program for girls in grades 4-8. The Library Board of Trustees approved the proposal, giving girls in Blaine County the opportunity to attend a local branch of 2021/2022 Code Girls United beginning on November 3 and running concurrently with the academic school year. However, the community’s support is requested. This program is offered at no cost to girls between the ages of t...
The final Market Day of 2021 for the Chinook Market Farmer and Flea 59523 is October 9. It will take place at the Blaine County Fairgrounds in the Commercial Building from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. With autumn in the air, one of the event’s organizers, Chad McKenzie invites everyone to come drink some apple cider and enjoy shopping for the upcoming holidays before the snow flies. Past vendors have provided knitted/crocheted articles, homemade crafts, rummage sale items, holiday wares (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas), beauty products, j...
Fort Belknap, Mont. –– The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) recently issued new load postings for the White Bear Creek Bridge on MT 66 in Fort Belknap, in Blaine County. The postings are part of a multi-year effort to update load ratings and postings on Montana bridges as mandated by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The FHWA mandate is in response to changes in the trucking industry over the last decade. Truck manufacturers are building specialized hauling vehicles (SHVs), which are capable of legally carrying heavier loa...
The 2021 Homecoming was held this past weekend on Turner's Main Street. A carnival hosted by grades 7 and 8 kicked off the festivities. A variety of games, including Bingo, was held as well as corn dogs and Taco's in a bag. Everyone loved eating out for the day and having fun with the kids. A group of older ladies in the community were escorted down the street by Max Cederberg in his old Cadillac, which had the top down! The ladies who led the parade of floats were those who are regular Friday...
Hays/Lodge Pole Elementary, Junior High and High School celebrated Native American Week in grand fashion. The celebration began on Monday with the ‘Deadly Auntie’ contest which consisted of teams of three girls racing to put up Teepee’s. The activities and games continued throughout the week. The students, staff and community came together to enjoy all that was offered in a wonderful traditional celebration....
Although Pokémon Go was all the rage a few years ago, a more low-key, unplugged treasure-hunt trend is steadily growing in popularity in Montana communities: finding painted rocks. In an effort to join the trend, the Harlem Public Library hosted a Rock Painting Party on Thursday, September 16. People gathered at the library from noon until 6:00 p.m. to support the Harlem Rocks! movement. Library staff estimated that 45 people came and painted rocks. The movement began in Harlem after a patron...
Through a Presbyterian Church program called Young Adult Volunteers, Emma Kate Lander and Brendan Stump will be spending a year in Chinook, Montana. After a week of orientation delivered virtually, they arrived in late August and are staying with Wade and Carla Anderson, who are performing as their host family. The area's Young Adult Volunteers (YAV) site coordinator, Jack Mattingly-who also serves as the Pastor of the United Methodist Church-described the YAV program as an ecumenical, faith-bas...
Two Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks law enforcement cases from the fall of 2020 were completed, including an unlawfully killed bull elk in Blaine County, and a bull moose in Phillips County. Lucas Sterling, 42, of Columbia Falls, plead guilty to charges of hunting without a license and unlawful possession of a bull elk. Sterling killed the elk during the 2020 archery season in the Bear Paw Mountains in Blaine County. Sterling was hunting without the required special permit for the hunting district. He was ordered to pay $460 in fines, $1000 in...
With the beginning of the 2021-2022 academic year, Harlem Elementary School is already adding to their esteemed Rockin' ROAR Roster! Under the leadership of two female American Indian Educators: Principal Evelyn Bigby and Assistant Principal Jessica Cochran, the school year began on August 25. At an assembly on the first day of school, students were introduced to the ROAR Guidelines so that they could start school on positive footing by learning how to be Respectful, Organized, Always safe, and...
Havre, Montana –Northern Montana Health Care (NMHC) recently presented the C.A.R.E. Award to two employees. Paul Schuschke, RN, part of the Emergency Medicine team, won the Award in June and Shannon Hansen, a member of the Northern Montana Pharmacy team, won the Award in September. Customer Service is important to Northern Montana Health Care. "Being the healthcare provider of choice" is part of their mission statement. Taking the time to recognize excellence in their employees is one of the w...
It is not every year that Blaine County Museum organizes something special for the community in observation of the anniversary of the Battle of Bear Paw. This year, however, we are hosting an event that will honor the history of the Nez Perce Flight of 1877, Bear Paw, and the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce). We have invited Nimiipuu Tribal Elder LeRoy Seth and Pendleton blanket designer Terry Ball to give a talk on their collaborative work of art, “Hear Me, My Chiefs”. “Hear Me, My Chiefs” is the title of a limited-edition Pendleton blanket designe...
Each week, Harlem Elementary has been naming a trio of students to join the Rockin' ROAR Roster. For the week ending September 17, kindergartener Isaiah Doney, fourth grader Kayleigh Gray, and fifth grader Renessa Doney were selected. The newest learners to earn this distinction on the last Friday of September are second grader Jaxton Brady, third grader Kaleb Filesteel, and sixth grader Jasper Lamere. According to Janice Gilham, a spokesperson for the school, these students have proven to be...
Havre, Montana –The Havre Women's Golf Association (HWGA) recently awarded the Northern Montana Health Care Foundation with a check for $48,900. This was the total proceeds from their 2021 "Golfing for a Cure" Tournament and will go towards the Havre Women's Golf Association Assistance Fund. 2021 marks the 16th Annual Golf Tournament that the Havre Women's Golf Association has held, with the exception of 2020. Originally it was created to help our Hi-line community members who suffered from B...
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 by the Blaine County Clerk & Recorder’s office not later than 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 2, 2021. The Blaine County Cle...
