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To mark the opening of their newly remodeled physical therapy space and to showcase what they offer, the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home (SMNH) will hold a Grand Re-Opening event on Wednesday, March 25 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sweet Home Administrator Rebecca Shackelford, who has been on the job since December, invites the community to come out to see the facility, to enjoy cookies and punch, and to meet and visit with the physical therapist and his staff. Physical Therapist Christopher Jenness, known as...
Too many of us "Smokejumpers" are a summertime fire fighting crew that cash in during the fire season, but in reality they are a highly trained and elite firefighting unit that is actively engaged in rigorousness training, fitness and skilled in advanced fire fighting techniques. When not deployed to a fire they are in constant training at one of the facilities in the Western United States. Montana is home to two Smokejumper Bases, one located in Missoula and the other in West Yellowstone....
Lane Schmitt, Chinook, Montana, and Garrett Maloney, Turner, Montana both recently enrolled in the American Angus Association®’s MaternalPlus® program as a commitment to making genetic improvements in lifetime cow herd productivity. Breeders participating in MaternalPlus are keenly focused to better evaluate herd reproductive performance, the number one profit driver in the cow-calf industry. MaternalPlus is a voluntary, inventory-based reporting system that collects additional reproductive trait data to provide Angus breeders and their custome...
Helena, Mont. – The Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) will hold an informal public meeting in Twin Bridges on March 18th following the recent discovery of two brucellosis-exposed elk in the Ruby Mountains. 100 elk were sampled by Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks for brucellosis exposure as part of an ongoing surveillance to determine the incidence and distribution of the disease in wildlife. 43 of the captured animals were fitted with GPS collars to monitor their movements. The capture occurred in the Ruby Mountains outside of the current bo...
During their meeting late last month, the Zurich Association of Parents (ZAP) stuffed 382 envelopes with an information letter and registration form about the Zurich Elementary School's All-Class Reunion to be held this summer on June 13. The group was especially grateful to Keith Hanson, who donated envelopes and stamped them. Through that gesture of generosity, the group saved $100 in postage. In other event-preparation business, Brandon Nissen reserved the Chamber of Commerce's big tent,...
Iota Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an international society for women educators, met February 24th at the Chinook Motor Inn for a no host dinner meeting. Jana Hauer, Blaine County Public Heath Nurse, was our guest speaker. Jana gave an informative talk about the various responsibilities her job as Public Health Nurse entails. Each year in honor of February being "I Love to Read" month, Iota buys a Scholastic book for each Blaine County Kindergarten student. This is our fun project to encourage...
The Blaine County Democrats are pleased to sponsor an open house this Friday, March 13, at the home of Greg and Barb Jergeson, 6 to 9 P.M., featuring two Democratic candidates for State office, State Representatives Casey Schreiner and Shane Morigeau. Representative Schreiner is running for Lieutenant Governor with Gubernatorial candidate, Mike Cooney, who is our current Lieutenant Governor. Representative Morigeau is running for State Auditor, the office tasked with regulating the Insurance and Investment industries in Montana. The Jergeson...
arch 12, 13, 14. One of the popular events is the Bread Show, and entry day is Friday, March 13 from 8-9:30 A.M. in Harlem High School’s big gym. Categories, both adult and youth (high school senior and younger), include white bread, 100% whole wheat bread, machine white bread and machine 50% combination whole wheat bread. Again this year, the bread contest will also feature the category of specialty yeast breads. Prizes will be awarded in each category. Adult first place winners may not enter their winning category for three years, but are e...
In an Awards Ceremony on Monday, March 2, several students at Meadowlark Elementary School were recognized for their achievements earned during the month of February, which had been designated as I Love to Read Month. Seven students were also awarded with Kindles for their reading achievement. School librarian Mrs. Kelsey Harry announced that Meadowlark Elementary students took and passed a total of 901 Accelerated Reader (AR) tests. The class with the most tests taken was Mrs. Edwards' first...
The first week of March finds first grader, Ahsini Bell, and fourth grader, Dain Begay, as the newest students to join Harlem Elementary's Rockin' ROARing Roster. Ahsini and Dain have shown they are worthy to be chosen as they are Respectful, Organized, Always safe, and Responsible at all times. Ahsini and Dain, you have outdone yourselves!...
The Chinook Chapter of the FFA and fourteen other schools in the Judith Basin district travelled to Harlem High School on Tuesday, February 4 to compete in the Judith Basin Spring District Contest. In a report of their performance, Advisor Robin Allen shared that Chinook's Senior Mechanics Team-comprised of Ryan Meenely, Christopher Jungers, Ben LaVelle, and Rielly Weigand-placed sixth, Rielly Weigand captured ninth overall as an individual, and Landen Beck tried Agronomy for the first time....
Fort Belknap Agency, Montana – On February 13, 2020, Aaniiih Nakoda College (ANC) received approval from its regional accrediting agency, the Northwest Commission on Community Colleges (NWCCU), to begin offering the college’s first bachelor’s degree program. Starting fall semester 2020, ANC will offer a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Aaniiih Nakoda Ecology. Since it was first chartered by the Fort Belknap Indian Community Council in 1983, Aaniiih Nakoda College (originally Fort Belknap College) has been providing high-quality posts...
On February 19, 2020 Hill and Blaine County Health Departments, in conjunction with local first responder and clinical partners took part in two public health update and table-top exercises focused on COVID-19 (formally “novel coronavirus 2019”). The morning event was held in Havre at the Hill County Public Health Department and the afternoon event in Chinook, at the Blaine County Public Health Department. Public health nurses from both local health jurisdictions facilitated the discussion. In addition to the respective county health dep...
So did you get a new Instant Pot for Christmas or a gift this past year? Do you have a recipe you just love to make in it, that turns out good? We would like you to enter the Instant Pot contest at the Montana Seed Show on Thursday March 12th at the Harlem High School Cafeteria. Co-Superintendents are Susan Billmayer and Sandy Miller. For questions call Susan at 406-379-2545 or Sandy at 406-357-4121. 2 Divisions: People’s Choice and Judges Choice There will be 2 prize moneys paid. No other places will be paid. 1st Place: Judges Choice $150 1...
To the community, congregations, supporters, and families: First of all, we would like to celebrate nine wonderful years of faithful ministry to this community through Loaves and Fishes. In our mission of “making a difference one meal at a time,” we have served 9,200 meals and our volunteers have provided 6,480+ hours of their time in dedication to our community. We have also received the Celebrate Mental Health Award in “recognition of valuable and long-lasting contributions to the stability and reliability of community relat...
As part of the month-long "I Love To Read" festivities, Harlem Elementary held its annual Family Literacy Night on February 20th. The exciting event was sponsored by 21st Century Community Learning Center and the Wrap-Around program. The fun-filled evening was chocked full of well over 100 eager students and their families enjoying the yummy refreshments and Dr. Seuss themed literacy activities. To kick off the night, the students received a box of crayons as they entered the door to complete...
INDIANAPOLIS (20, February, 2020/National FFA Organization) – The Chinook FFA chapter in Chinook, MT has been awarded a Spring Semester-Long Living to Serve Grant in the amount of $800. The nationwide program provides grant money to local FFA chapters to support semester-long service-learning projects that address needs related to community safety; environmental responsibility; hunger, health and nutrition; and community engagement during the fall semester. Chinook FFA plans to help address planting flowers on Main Street by working with the G...
The Montana Council for Exceptional Children (MCEC) held their annual conference in Missoula, MT on February 19th, 20th, and 21st. Each year, children with disabilities are recognized for their accomplishments through the 'Yes I Can!' International Awards Program. Students are nominated in several categories, including Academics, School Community Service, and Self-Advocacy. Five students from the State of Montana were chosen to receive the 'Yes I Can!" award. Harlem Elementary Special Education...
The Zurich Association of Parents (ZAP), the group planning the Zurich Elementary School All-Class Reunion scheduled for June 13, met on February 5 to firm-up their reunion plans. They discussed issues related to getting the word out, developing a registration form, executing a pie-making plan, finding a new Master of Ceremonies, designing t-shirts, and designating other event-related tasks. Their next meeting is scheduled for February 24. As a result of their fundraising efforts and the generosity of the community, ZAP has $2,400 in the bank....
When the Blaine County Fair Foundation learned that their semi-formal prime rib dinner and dance fundraiser was scheduled for the same night as the Seed Show Banquet, they changed the date of their event from Saturday, March 14, to Friday, March 13, at 6:00 p.m. in the Commercial Building at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. "We're grateful that the band booking was flexible," Fair Manager Debbie Ramberg reported. Although the Fair Foundation is putting on the event, which is in response to the...
Beginning at 7:30 a.m. with coffee and donuts on March 18 and concluding at 5:00 p.m. on March 19, the Little River Institute at MSU-Northern will be hosting an Indigenous Gathering in the Student Union Ballroom (SUB) on the campus in Havre. The Gathering is a call to action for all educators and leaders—including youth—throughout Indian country to share the work of reconnecting American Indian youth to their ancestral roots so that they can flourish. The event is the collaborative effort of the Little River Institute (LRI), the Montana Dep...
There are only 2 weeks until the 28th Annual Quilt Show at the 71st Montana Seed Show. The dates for the show are Friday, March 13 -10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 14,2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Band room at the Harlem High School. You can enter your quilts,quilted wall hangings, decorator items, clothing, etc. Entry date is Friday, March 6,2020 at Richman Ins. Office in Harlem by 5:00 p.m. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED!!. Entry forms are available at several places in Harlem, Chinook, Havre and Glasgow. For more...
Earlier this month, Director Grant Olson announced the cast for the touring dinner theatre that will travel throughout the region from mid-March to the beginning of May. Auditions were held Monday evening, February 3, at the Montana Actor’s Theater (MAT) on the campus of MSU-Northern for three female and two male roles in the original play Ticked Off written by Rachel Hutchison. Chinook resident Anjenette Hawk landed a role in the show as the Great Tiki. Ticked Off is a tale of star-crossed lovers. The plot revolves around whether a love b...
A group of Harlem Lutheran Church teens received their own special Bible this past Sunday at their regular church services. Jack Siemens presented them with their own book of Holy Scriptures. They were very happy to have such a special ceremony. These children will hold this gift from their church very special for many years to come....
My wife joined a local home demonstration club after we moved to the Sweet Grass Hills. I had not thought about those clubs since I was a kid. When I was growing up in southern Illinois my mom was active in what was called a 'home extension club.' The ladies met regularly and extension agents presented topics on food safety and cooking, sewing, child rearing and topics related to running a successful household. I was interested to learn about the homemakers clubs in Blaine County (the clubs...
