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8 – Suicide Awareness and Prevention – This model policy has been revised to comply with administrative rule governing district prevention and response efforts to suicide events. 2151F – Assumption of Risk Form – This model form has been revised to clarify responsibility of parents to provide insurance or assume responsibility for costs associated with student injury in school activities. 2161P – Special Education Procedures – This model policy has been revised to reflect legislative action related to identification and service of students...
“Royal Family Kids” is an international Christian organization that offers various programs, free of charge, for foster kids. Their website, RoyalFamilyKids.org, states in part: “Royal Family Kids. Changing lives. Transforming Communities. We intervene in the lives of children in the foster care system through camps and mentoring programs in order to improve life outcomes and to transform communities. One of our most effective interventions is a 5-day summer camp. Camp is where many kids get to be kids—often for the first time in their young li...
Applications are being accepted for the Toby Sargent Memorial Scholarship. For more information you may call Gina Kaftan at 265-7351 or download an application from Hi-Line Home Educators Facebook page Applications must be postmarked on or before July 1, 2020. REQUIREMENTS • Must be a homeschool graduate from a Blaine or Hill County homeschool within the last four (4) years • Must be enrolled, or enrolling in a college, university, trade school or bible school for the 2020-21 school year; whether in state or out of state. • Applications must...
As the 2019-2020 school year came to an end, nothing seemed the same. The halls had been empty and silent for what seemed like an eternity – no students bustling from class to class, no cafeteria full of hungry, chatty kids, no rambunctious play at recesses, no infectious laughter coming from the halls. Yes, it seemed the Covid19 pandemic wreaked havoc on everyone and everything. Yet, in the midst of this unusual and trying time, the students, families, and staff of Harlem Schools somehow made i...
Samantha (Sam) French has been on the job as Director of the Blaine County Museum for a little over a year, and she recently shared details of her preparation for the position, a progress report on her role and vision, and a few of her goals for the museum. French grew up in Havre, and after graduating from Havre High School, she attended Carroll College, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History. While in Helena as an undergraduate, French held a couple of internships with the Montana...
Blaine County Museum Director, Samantha French talked excitedly recently, about bringing summer assistants and student interns into the facility. In the spirit of fulfilling that goal, she wishes to introduce readers of the Blaine County Journal-News-Opinion to Brandon Long Fox-Blaine County Museum's first-ever student intern. Expressing aspirations to advance with the Island Mountain Development Group, Long Fox reenrolled at Aaniiih Nakoda College (ANC), where he is currently a business...
On Saturday, June 13 at the Bear Paws Saloon, the Tj Overcast Band will be performing at the Amber Miller Benefit. This is a community fundraiser and dance to help Miller with her medical expenses as she receives treatment for cancer. The event will take place from 7:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. at 213 Indiana Street in Chinook. It follows on the heels of a May 16 fundraiser for Miller, sponsored by Bikini Coffee, Shores Floral, Finley's Food Farm, Patty's Greenhouse, and Gary & Leo's IGA. Miller...
BILLINGS, Montana – At approximately 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, a concrete drop structure failed on the Bureau of Reclamation's Milk River Project St. Mary Canal, northwest of the town of Cut Bank in northern Montana, located on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. When the damage was reported, the canal was flowing approximately 200 cubic-feet-per-second (CFS) which is about 1/3 of the canal's total capacity of approximately 600 CFS. No injuries were reported, and canal flows have been shut o...
Since 1899, “to have a beef” has indicated more than just owning cattle, taking on significance outside the field or corral and meaning to harbor a complaint, grievance, or objection. Today, those who raise cattle and many who eat beef have a beef with the fact that they may not be eating meat raised in the United States. According to Bill Bullard, CEO of Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA), if a consumer buys off the grocery store shelf, the chances are very high that such beef is from South Ame...
On behalf of the Department of Commerce, Lieutenant Governor Mike Cooney, who also chairs the Montana Complete Count Committee, contacted Blaine County officials this past week about the seriously low numbers of people in Blaine County completing the 2020 Census. The Montana Complete Count Committee (MTCCC) is panel of state leaders who represent the diverse communities, geographies and populations across our state. In a bipartisan effort, Greg Jergeson, who chairs the central committee in...
Sweet Medical Center has launched a new telehealth solution that allows patients to use their smartphone or tablet to receive in-depth medical examinations with a licensed health care provider in the comfort of their home. “Our use of a telehealth platform is keeping our patients and staff safe and healthy,” said Dr. David Mark, CEO of Sweet Medical Center. “With the emergence of Covid-19, we’ve dedicated licensed healthcare providers to delivering virtual care.” Telehealth appointments for primary care and behavioral health are currently...
In a press conference on May 19, Governor Steve Bullock announced that beginning on June 1, Montana will move from Phase One to Phase Two of the Reopening the Big Sky plan. Among other changes, the transition will mean lifting the 14-day out-of-state travel self-quarantine since Montana continues to have the lowest number of positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations per capita in the United States. Although travel restrictions will subside on June 1, the Montana National Guard remains authorized to assess travelers in airports and train depo...
Officials at Montana State University-Northern announced on May 20 that a task force has determined that the start date for fall semester will remain as published, and classes will begin on August 31, 2020. The first regular summer session will begin on June 8 and will run fully online as planned. According to MSUN Chancellor Greg Kegel, the university remains committed to fulfilling its mission and meeting its standards of excellence while protecting the health and safety of the campus and community. Consequently, the university’s fall s...
Upon learning last February that she had received a National FFA Living to Serve grant in the amount of $800.00, Robin Allen, Advisor of the Chinook Chapter of the FFA, set to work with FFA members to make that money grow. Piggybacking on an order with agriculture education teacher Chad Massar in Jolliet, the process began with purchasing 200 petunia plugs, which arrived in March. These small-sized seedlings were then transplanted into container trays by the Exploratory Ag class and cared for...
Last week, the Blaine County Journal-News-Opinion joined local school administrators in celebrating area teachers who have faced the school closure challenge with a level of professionalism and dedication to their students. This installment, which captures the perspectives of junior high and high school teachers-those teaching grades seven through twelve-represents the second in a three-part series. To celebrate their efforts and to share their perspectives, we asked teachers to reveal not only...
Even though Cascade County Commissioners voted 3-0 on May 19 to cancel the 2020 Montana State Fair due to health and financial concerns tied to COVID-19, Blaine County planned to stay the course with their fair dates, announcing recently: "We are looking forward to seeing you all at the Blaine County Fair August 12-16 2020." That announcement captured the view of Blaine County Fair Board until Tuesday night, May 19, when Fair Board President Don Richman received two separate phone calls. "The...
Chinook has a new postmistress, and this one, in her words, is "here to stay." Kasha Jeide's first day on the job was April 27, and she expressed pleasure at being "back home in Montana." Jeide began her career with the United States Postal Service in Lewistown, Montana, on February 6, 2007 as a Post Office Clerk, and she quickly climbed the corporate ladder. After performing on the customer service side of the postal service in Lewistown, Jeide went on to serve in Deer Lodge and then Havre....
On Saturday, May 16, 2020 the town of Chinook celebrated Amber Miller Day as a way to help her deal with her current battle with cancer. The community again came together in support of one of their own, customers lined up at Bikini Coffee start to finish in offering their support. Several ways to take part were offered as means to support Amber on this special day. Patrons could get a coffee or a donut and even a flower or all three amongst other things as a way to lend their support. All...
While some businesses are struggling in these times replete with regulations and social distancing guidelines, new businesses are finding a footing. The Harlem area will soon be seeing and hearing a novel business that has been travelling some streets since the 1920s: an ice cream truck. Bliss Ice Cream, which will open this week, is owned and operated by Jessica Cochran. As a nine-year-old living in Seattle, Cochran fondly remembers the ice cream truck and its recognizable music that stopped...
On May 7, the Chinook FFA Chapter held its 2020 FFA Banquet in a virtual format. During the video conference program, multiple awards were presented, accomplishments recognized, new members graduated into the Chapter, and another slate of officers installed to ensure that the traditions of the FFA are carried on. After the traditional meeting opening, led by President Alyssa Gruszie, the Chapter honored its senior members: Alyssa Gruszie, Jase Pursley, Rielly Wiegand, Kurtis Hamilton, Shane Friede, Saige Olmstead, and Kendra McMaster....
MSGA Shows Support for COOL Resolution HELENA, Mont. (May 13, 2020) - Today, Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines signed onto a resolution to reinstate Country-of-Origin (COOL) labeling for pork and beef. Similarly, Congressman Greg Gianforte sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to find a meaningful solution to allow accurate labeling of U.S. beef. MSGA has long been an advocate of COOL and, as an association, we support efforts to continue to evaluate avenues forward for a program that meets the needs of producers, consumers...
BOZEMAN, Mont., May 13, 2020 – The next deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications to be considered for funding this year is June 12, 2020. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners earn payments for expanding conservation activities while maintaining agricultural production on their land. CSP also encourages adoption of new technologies and management techniques. “CSP continues to be a very effective tool for private landowners working to achieve their...
Last weeks edition of the Blaine County Journal was incorrect in listing Turner's Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Turner had two Co-Valedictorians: Sarah Billmayer and Jack Harmon. In our section recognizing Chinook Honor Seniors, Abigail Hamilton and Saige Olmstead were inadvertently left out and we have included their information below. We apologize for this oversight. Congratulations Sarah, Jack, Abigail and Saige on your achievements Chinook High School continues to recognize the efforts of...
4 has been anything but usual in the terms of how we go about our daily lives. Beginning in the middle of March, we have had our lives turned upside down by circumstances that none of us were prepared for. Each and every one of us has had to deal with these obstacles in our own unique way, independent of how others deal with their own situations. This pandemic that we are all going through has no doubt caused a ton of hardship and changed all of our lives. After the Spring of 2020, the...
Turner Graduation 2020 took place in the Turner Park, following recommendations set by the Blaine County Health Department, this past Saturday, May 16, 2020. Graduating at the service were the seven Junior High Graduates and the two, 2020 Senior High Graduates. A welcome was given by Tony Warren, Superintendent of Turner Schools. Jack Harmon introduced the guest speaker, Mr. Alan Van Voast. He gave some very encouraging advice to both grades graduating. A parent presentation was given to music...
