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By Jim Kobeski Hello Harlem! Memorial Day has traditionally been the unofficial kick-off to summer, and its right around the corner. Before we light the grill and reach into the ice-chest for a cold beverage, let’s take care of business first. Get the grass cut and trim those bushes and trees. Spruce up those yards, sweep the walks, clear away the garbage. And if you live next to an abandoned house, don’t be afraid to clean up that yard as best you can. After all, you have to live next to it and no one else will do it for you. Let’s do our p...
The Chinook community held a successful Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, May 6th, with a total of 49 donors participating, including five first-time donors. We extend our thanks to everyone who took the time to donate—your support plays a vital role in helping those in need. We’d like to recognize two longtime donors for their outstanding contributions: Don Ranstrom has now donated 18 gallons, and Rodney Johnson has reached an impressive 28 gallons. Their continued dedication is appreciated by all. A special thank you goes to the Met...
The April meeting for Big Flat 4-H Club was held on April 18, 2025 at the Turner Christian Church at 9:30 AM. The American Pledge was led by Isaac and the 4-H pledge was led by Hannah Klindworth. Members present include: Modesty Chamberlain, Avery and Piper Fox, Mason Friedrich, Hannah and Isaac Klindworth, Natalie Richman, Jessa Schroder, Hannah and Isabella Van Voast. Leaders present include: Hilary Richman and Shannon Van Voast. Reports: Treasurer’s Report showed a balance of $1,517.17. Piper gave a report on the Blaine County family C...
Hey kids, what are your plans for the summer? Are you ready for some water fun? Are you ready for some hiking? Are you ready for some campfire songs and s’mores? How about some Bible stories about real people in the Bible? If you are interested … then you are invited to Little Rockies Christian Camp at Landusky, Montana. It’s about 45 miles south of Harlem, located in the beautiful Little Rocky Mountains. Little Rockies Christian Camp is non-denominational and has been holding camps for the past 55 summers. Here are the dates and ages: Junio...
This summer marks the 81st anniversary of D-Day, the allied invasion of Nazi occupied France on June 6, 1944; the 79th anniversary of V-E Day, Victory in Europe, on May 8, 1945; and V-J Day, Victory in Japan, on September 2, 1945. Over 16 million Americans served in our armed forces during the Second World War. For Blaine County, the war called over a thousand of the county’s sons and daughters to service, while many more contributed to the war effort on the home front. Following the war, many of those who fought to defeat tyranny and p...
Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared that Decoration Day should be observed on May 30. It is believed that date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country. The first large observance was held that year at Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C...
DO YOU KNOW – THAT in the spring of 1919, amidst complete devastation, the poppies bloomed in abundance on the battlefields of France where so many of our men had fallen in battle, and that replica of this poppy has become the Memorial Flower of the American Legion Auxiliary? THAT The American Legion was the first national organization to adopt the poppy as its Memorial Flower, having taken this action at the National Convention in Cleveland, September 27-29, 1920? THAT the American Legion Auxiliary adopted the poppy as its Memorial Flower at i...
A friend of mine, working as a volunteer at a recent Red Cross Drive in Chinook, called during the recent drive to tell me about a man who drove from Kremlin to donate blood. I went out to the Commercial Building to meet Rodney Johnson. Johnson had just completed is 27th gallon of donated whole blood. I caught up with the 72-year-old farmer as he was enjoying a follow up sandwich, a couple of cookies and something to drink-part of the ritual of donating blood. Rodney told me he first gave blood...
When the Blaine County DUI Task Force sponsored an essay contest earlier this spring for junior high and high school students across Blaine County, Mrs. Miller's eighth graders at Turner Public School entered. The topic, "Ideas for Ways to Reduce Drunk Driving" inspired their writing, and two students won awards. Savannah Heilig earned first place honors, and Rosie Day captured second. "We were studying the concept of fact versus opinion at the time, and this contest opportunity fit right in,"...
The Chinook FFA Chapter held its annual awards banquet on April 27at the Blaine County Fairgrounds Commercial Building. The group not only honored their seniors and presented various member awards but heard remarks from the 2025-2026 Montana FFA State First Vice President Cole Walduskey, who gave a welcoming speech, and from Romulus Hiner, the 2024- 2025 Second Vice President, who served as the evening's guest speaker. Following Walduskey's welcome, seven seniors were recognized: Madi Gruszie, J...
Voters in Blaine County weighed in on several key education-related issues during the May 6, 2025, election, with unofficial results showing the failure of all three proposed levies in School District No. 10 and the election of new school board trustees in Harlem and Hays-Lodge Pole school districts. In Chinook’s School District No. 10, all three levies on the ballot were narrowly defeated. The Elementary Building Reserve Levy received 248 votes against and 220 in favor, resulting in 53 percent voting “No” and 47 percent voting “Yes....
Last week, the office of Congressman Troy Downing released an important public service announcement for Montanans. Starting May 7, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security will require U.S. travelers to be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and enter certain federal facilities. After the May 7 deadline, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security that has authority over the security of transportation systems within and connecting to the United States, will require...
Blaine County is inviting residents to attend upcoming open house sessions focused on the development of the county's Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). These sessions will provide important information and offer the public a chance to participate in planning efforts aimed at preparing for and reducing the impacts of wildfires across the region. The first open house will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Chinook Fire Hall, located at 1201 Illinois Street, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Two additional sessions are scheduled for...
FORT BELKNAP – The Montana Department of Labor and Industry and the Fort Belknap Indian Community's Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) hosted the 2025 Aaniiih Nakoda Workforce Expo, marking a milestone as the first job fair co-hosted by the agency and a Tribal Nation in Indian Country. The event brought together students, job seekers, and local employers for a day of career exploration, skills training, and workforce development in North Central and Hi-Line Montana. Commissioner Sarah S...
Aaniiih Nakoda College announces the 2025 Commencement speaker who will deliver the keynote address. Amy Stiffarm is the Director of the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies' Program on Native American Initiatives, the Montana Coalition. Amy Stiffarm is a member of the Aaniiih (White Clay) Tribe of the Fort Belknap Indian Community and is a descendant of the Chippewa Cree and Blackfeet Tribes of Montana. Amy earned a PhD in Indigenous Health at the University of North Dakota in 2023. She specializes...
The Blaine County Museum, and its exhibit highlighting the life and legacy of one of our county's greatest citizens, has been recognized for their "outstanding and innovative" contribution to Montana history. On March 20th, the Museum Association of Montana awarded the Museum's Gilbert Horn Sr. exhibit its Best New Exhibit of 2024 award. The exhibit received seven separate nominations for this award and it was selected over other very fine exhibits from museums across the state, including an...
This year’s Community Chest Fund Drive in Chinook will take place Wednesday, May 7, at 5:30 p.m. If you have kids that participate in any of the organizations on the list, please take an hour out of your day to help with the fund drive. Bring a friend or two or three and go as a group! The community of Chinook is always so very generous! Lets show them how much we appreciate them too! The purpose of Community Chest is to alleviate each organization from going door-to-door soliciting donations. The drive provides local funding for, Food P...
According to the Red Cross, the impact of busy spring calendars comes right after an incredibly challenging winter, when tens of thousands of blood donations went uncollected due to severe weather. And with record-breaking spring break travel expected in the coming weeks, donors of all blood types are urgently needed—especially those with type O blood and those who give platelets. Here in Chinook, we know how to look out for one another. That’s why we’re asking all eligible donors to roll up a sleeve and join us for a community blood drive...
"From the headwaters in Glacier National Park to the irrigated fields along the Hi-Line, this system has connected generations and cultures-fueling agriculture, supporting communities, and carrying on traditions across Montana and beyond," said Jennifer Patrick, project manager for the Milk River Project. Things are getting exciting at the site of the new St. Mary's siphons, as the undertaking looms closer to achievement. "There's nothing like it – waking up in the morning and knowing that y...
After 13,708 votes were tallied from the 125 participating school across Montana, the 2025 Treasure State Award winner was announced last week. Feathers Together by Caron Levis and Charles Santoso captured first place with 4,554 votes. PreK-3 students at Chinook’s Meadowlark Elementary School, as well as those from Turner Public School, were among those who cast ballots to determine the best picture book in the field of nominees. Inspired by a real-life pair of storks whose relationship bond endures the challenge of great distance, Feathers Tog...
We are proud to announce that Brockton Elliot has been awarded the $5,000 JSI Scholarship through the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS). This prestigious national scholarship, sponsored by JSI in honor of John and Chresanthe Staurulakis, is awarded to outstanding students with an interest in science, math, medicine, or engineering. Only one student from across the nation is selected for this honor each year, and we are thrilled to celebrate Brockton's achievement. Congratulations, Brockton! We...
HELENA, MT- The Governor’s Office of Community Service (ServeMontana), Reach Higher Montana, and Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement (MCNCE) are delighted to announce 84 Montana high school seniors have been awarded the Youth Serve Montana Scholarship. This $1,250 scholarship is awarded to seniors who completed 100 hours or more of volunteer service over the past year and who plan to attend a Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement institution this fall. “Every year, we honor high school seniors who significantly contribute to the...
Scams are a rising concern in this day and age, if you’re not prepared, they’ll get you too. We’d all like to think we would never fall for a scam–especially the old “Nigerian Prince” trick. But today’s scammers are far more convincing, sneaky, and intelligent. According to an article by NBC Montana, Montanans lost over 21 million dollars to scams in the year 2023. Modern scammers rely on two powerful emotions: panic and empathy. They do whatever it takes to elicit said emotion in you, then use that emotion to steal everything they can. A s...
Among the 223 members from across Montana in 2025 that received their State FFA Degree-the highest degree that a state can bestow upon its members-three are from Chinook: Brockton Elliot, Jacob Metcalf, and Madilyn Gruszie. In order to earn this degree, members must also have achieved their Greenhand and Chapter FFA Degrees. Candidates further need to be an active member for at least two years and meet requirements in correlation with agricultural education, Supervised Agricultural Experience...
Last week was National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.Thank you to our Blaine County 911 Dispatchers for all their hard work and dedication to the communities of Blaine County. Pictured left to right, Dispatcher Shaun Guffin, Dispatch Supervisor Brianna Molitor, Dispatcher Jade Pleninger, Dispatcher Debbie Davey, and Dispatcher Scott Gallus....
