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The Montana State University (MSU) Blaine County and MSU Fort Belknap Extension Offices invite both novice and advanced gardeners to participate in a Master Gardener program beginning March 2. This is an eight week course that will take place on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on March 2 through April 20. Upon enrollment, participants will receive a Zoom link that will enable them to participate in the virtual class. The instructor will be Master Gardener and Family Consumer Science Agent...
The Chinook community will be hosting a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 from Noon to 6PM at Wallner Hall, 330 Ohio in Chinook. Appointments are highly encouraged by the American Red Cross. So, if you have not made an appointment to donate, you can go on-line at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 (1-800-REDCROSS) to schedule one. Walk-ins are welcome, however available appointment slots for walk-ins have been limited at the past two drives so making an appointment will ensure you will be able...
When the Montana High School Association (MHSA) committed to an all-virtual competition for the 2020-2021 Speech, Drama, and Debate season, the Coach of the Chinook High School program, Bonnie Ortner, and her team decided to opt out. In lieu of virtual competitions, they engaged in the reading of radio theater scripts this past season. Showcasing an "all-senior" script, they are celebrating their graduating seniors this week: Gavin Lemro, Grace Ymzon, Martin Nussbaum, and Allyssa Schoen....
After the judge's scores were all tallied from the 2020-2021 State Class B/C Speech and Drama Tournament that was hosted by Huntley Project School District and held on January 29 – 30, the Hays-Lodgepole/Dodson cooperative team learned that they had won sixth place. While there was no trophy for that place at State, the two freshmen who comprised the team, Haley Cichosz and Jayla Haakanson, had earlier captured Class C Northern Divisional Second Place honors in Dramatic Theater. Cichosz and H...
The Blaine County Health Department and One Health Sweet (formerly Sweet Medical Center) hosted a clinic last Thursday and Friday to administer vaccinations for COVID-19 to people in Phase 1B of Montana's vaccination plan. This was the sponsoring groups second clinic to vaccinate for people 70 years of age and older plus individuals with elevated health risks. The clinic last week drew about 200 participants. Phase 1A vaccinations for medical workers, first responders and nursing home residents...
With Governor Gianforte lifting the state masking directive effective Friday the 12th of February. The Commissioners have discussed this topic at length and have decided to follow the Blaine County Health Officer’s recommendation to continue wearing masks. The places where masks will be required are the Courthouse, Courthouse Annex, Blaine County Museum, Blaine County and Harlem Libraries and the Commercial Building at the Fair Grounds.... Full story
On Tuesday, February 9, with some relaxing of restrictions related to the pandemic, the Chinook Chapter of the FFA finally got to travel. They attended the District Agronomy/ Mechanics Contest in Big Sandy, where they placed seventh and eighth. Chapter Advisor Karyn Billmayer expressed pride in her members who participated in various contests from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Representing Chinook, Shyla Benzing competed in the senior agronomy contests while Austin Swanson, Wyatt Dunbar, and Christopher...
Mid-January had Bonnie Weber, Owner of Shores Floral & Gift, thinking of daffodils. Granted, she had just been to the warmer climate of Atlanta, Georgia, for a gift show and marketplace extravaganza, but this service-minded gal was thinking ahead to March daffodil sales and fundraising for A Serving of Hope. Shores Floral & Gift has been conducting daffodil sales for the last several years during the month of March. "We first raised money for the American Cancer Society, then for Wacee...
Last year, American Garage's annual Bike Giveaway was disrupted by the coronavirus. Their inability to perform this altruistic gesture led to a decision to instead establish a scholarship fund. Applications for the American Garage Automotive Scholarship are due April 1. "We were unable to give away the bikes last year due to Covid and the closure of school, so we decided this year we are going to change up our donation to the school entirely and do it in the form of a scholarship fund for gradua...
On February 18, NASA's Perseverance rover will complete its journey of nearly 300 million miles to finally land on the Red Planet. After performing a complex maneuver called entry, descent, and landing (EDL), Perseverance will attempt to rest on the surface of Mars. One organization hosting the landing is NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the location of the rover's construction in southern California. As part of their education partnership with the California Institute of Technology, the...
MONTANA – ServeMontana, Reach Higher Montana, and Montana Campus Compact are pleased to extend the application deadline for the Youth ServeMontana Scholarship to February 28, 2021. Up to 100 of Montana’s high school seniors will be selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship for their volunteer service in their respective communities. Qualifying students will have completed 50 hours or more of direct service within the last 12 months and will attend a Montana Campus Compact Institution this fall. Virtual, remote, and COVID-19 response service hour...
Five area students have identified themselves as spelling champions by winning their school spelling bees to gain eligibility to advance to the Intermediate (county) Level Spelling Bee. Alaster Fogg, a seventh grader from Chinook Junior High School; Kendle Lankford, a fourth grader at Cleveland School; Marissa Hofer, a sixth grader at North Harlem Colony; Holly Grabofsky, a sixth grader from Turner School District; and Maddox Asbury, a sixth grader at Zurich Elementary School all won at their re...
U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced academy nominee Alaynee Hawley of Harlem, Montana has been offered an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. “Alaynee is an incredible young Montanan with a bright future ahead of her. It’s clear that with her long list of achievements that include being a Western Aerospace Scholar, playing multiple sports in high school, and even co-founding her local robotics club, she’s ready for anything,” Daines said. “Congratulations on your offer of appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy a...
Late last month, Triangle Communications announced that it is time for eligible organizations to apply for their Youth Club/Technology Grant. Application deadline is February 15, and grants of up to $500 are available. The Triangle Communications Youth Club/Organization Technology Grant program offers monetary support to youth clubs/organizations in the Triangle service area. Youth groups such as the 4-H, FFA, BPA, FCCLA, DECA, and Boys & Girls Club are eligible. Funds can be used for Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math related projects....
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation has received three more sizable gifts within the last month. Triangle Communications, the Blaine County Community Foundation, and the Sweet Park Board all made donations towards the improvement of the Chinook City Pool and the Sweet Park. Foundation members are feeling grateful for the generosity. Triangle Communications in Havre recently donated $1,000 towards the Pool and Park project from their Community Vitality Grant Program. An Economic...
What do you think of when someone says the words senior center? Do you picture older people (much older than you, of course) sitting around eating bland, pureed meals while a television is blaring? If so, the Director of the Chinook Senior Citizen's Center (CSCC), Karyn Higgins believes it's time to update your vision! As described by Higgins, CSCC is a vibrant transportation hub, tasty dining locale, and social center with a games menu that includes cards, board games, Bingo, and a Kitchen Band...
sign as President/CEO of Independence Bank effective this coming April. Hamilton has been with the Bank since 2000 and served as President/CEO since April 2004. Hamilton will continue to serve on the Board of Directors. "I've enjoyed the opportunity to work with a great group of people at Independence Bank. Working together we have been able to successfully grow the Bank. Our focus has always been on service to our customers, knowing that our success would be reflected in our customers success....
Six area students were the recipients of the Independence Bank New Student Scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year and are currently attending Montana State University-Northern. Reese Bulkley graduated from Havre High School and is majoring in Civil Engineering Technology. His parents are DJ and Kate Bulkley of Havre. Kannon Ferestad graduated from Scobey High School and is pursuing a major in Diesel Technology. His parents are Mike and Deanna Ferestad of Scobey. Jodi Hout graduated from...
Harlem Elementary has not only selected their January ROARing Teachers of the Month but awarded several students who have distinguished themselves with their Respectful, Organized, Always safe, and Responsible behavior. According to school officials, kindergarten teacher, Mr. John Orsborn and fourth grade instructor, Mrs. Nancy Kinyon have continued to show the resilience and flexibility needed to stay abreast of the ever changing requirements of this unconventional school year. For these...
HARLEM – On Thursday, February 11, 2021, a film produced by Milk River Productions, a student led filmmaking organization founded in 2019 through Harlem High School, will be recognized at the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) as a nominee for the National Student Production Award. This is the highest honor in the United States for high school filmmakers. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, founded in 1955, is the organization that recognizes production e...
Jeff Finley and Ann Fox show off the brand new hot and cold cases in the Deli at Finley's Food Farm. The store provides a large variety of deli items available on a daily basis. Custom orders can also be made for special occasions and holidays....
This past week, many people in Blaine County began receiving stimulus payments via mail delivery. Because the return address was Omaha, Nebraska, and because the mailed item did not appear to be from The Department of the Treasury, in some cases recipients discarded it, believing it was a solicitation. Rather than inadvertently throwing away a stimulus check, local residents should be aware that the IRS is now using prepaid debit cards to send this round of stimulus payments. Although the...
LUTHERANS GIVE THANKS The Lutheran Church in Turner enjoyed cake and coffee after services to thank Kirsti Cederberg for her services of leading services. Kirsti took this duty when the Hogeland, Turner, and Harlem congregations were without a minister. Jack Siemens took on the Harlem congregation. Getting a full time pastor took more time than expected and Kirsti and Jack took on the job indefinitely. This Sunday marked the end of their jobs at the pulpit as next Sunday, newly hired, Pastor Wil...
Some people will say that fog is a predictor of precipitation, but in Tyler Stepper's case, it is turning out to be a predictor of a potential photography business. On January 10, when the world was white with weather art, ten-year-old Tyler, the son of Crystal and Eric Stepper, decided to take a walk with his grandfather, Jess Murphy. Because Tyler thought he might try his hand at taking photographs, he borrowed his mother's phone, a Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus. The sun emerged while...
Late last month, Blaine County Superintendent of Schools, Valerie White received notice that the 2021 Treasure State Spelling Bee, as well as the intermediate (county) competition, would see revisions in its structure. That means that the familiar County Spelling Bee—where several school spelling bee winners congregate in one location for a spell-off to qualify for state competition—will not take place in its traditional format. This announcement came from the 2021 Treasure State Spelling Bee Director, Matthew Henry, who cited volatile pan...
