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Columnist's note: Alert readers may recall the June, 2016 "Journal" story about the Fred Robinson Bridge and its dedication in 1959. The giant celebration drew an estimated 10,00-15,000 celebrants. At the end of 2016 story I wrote, "Here's one interesting but somewhat mysterious connection between the bridge and Blaine County. Both the "Harlem News" and the "Chinook Opinion" reported, "The first person to walk across the bridge after the log was cut (like a ribbon cutting) and the bridge officia...
On October 4-5, Region II of the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD), in partnership with Havre Public Schools, will offer free MANDT System training with presenter Clarissa Shaffer. To be held at Best Western Plus Havre Inn & Suites, located at 1425 Highway 2 Northwest, this training is for parents, general and special educators, paraprofessionals, agency personnel, and others who work with children. Registrations for this workshop will be taken through October 1 or until the course, which is limited to 20 participants, is...
Many residents across the Hi-Line can claim an affiliation to MSU-Northern, either as a former student, as an employee, or as a benefactor of the economic benefits that come from a college town. Given those common connections, all can celebrate the institution's 90th Anniversary on September 24. Northern actually had its beginnings in 1913 when the Thirteenth Legislative Assembly of Montana established Northern Montana Agricultural and Manual Training School to be located at Fort Assiniboine....
Elaine Robinson of Superior, Montana, Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Montana made her official visitation to Northern Star Chapter #23 in Chinook on Friday, September 13, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Worthy Grand Patron Earl Bricker, of Moore, Montana accompanied her. Dinner at the Chinook Motor Inn at 5:00 p.m. preceded the meeting. All members of the Eastern Star were invited to attend. The Order of Eastern Star was developed in the 1860's by Rob Morris, who...
Although Columbus Day was made official by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1937 and the Federal Government will close on October 14 for the 82nd commemoration of that holiday, some cities in the United States will mark the day in a different way. One of those cities is Harlem, Montana. At its regularly scheduled meeting held on the evening of Monday, September 9, the Harlem City Council voted on a resolution to change the second Monday of October from Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day. Although the minutes of that meeting will not be m...
Free People Reading Freely, the Blaine County Library’s Book Club, will meet on Monday evening, September 23 at 7:00. The Club will kick off this year by celebrating Banned Books Week, September 22-28, with a book give-away and by reading two books by Jamie Ford, who recently visited the Hi-Line. According to Library Director, Valerie Frank, Ford was well-received on Tuesday night, September 10. About his presentation, she said: “He is so entertaining and down-to-earth.” Ford spoke to a crowd of 29 people. Of those, ten per cent were under...
Harlem Elementary has chosen third grader, Wynnter Anderson, and sixth grader, Kyler Mount, as the newest students to join the ROCKIN' ROAR ROSTER. Wynnter and Kyler have gone out of their way to show Respect, Organization, (Always) Safety, and Responsibility at all times. Wynnter and Kyler, you are phenomenal!...
Montana has been near the top of the list of states with the highest suicide rates in the Nation, but an increase of 38% from 1999-2016 has moved the state to the top of the list. According to the Center for Disease Control, Montana had a suicide rate of 25.9/100,000 in 2016, nearly double the National average of 13.5/100,000. Blaine County in 2019 has had to deal with several suicides, mainly amongst our youth. Rural American has a 45% higher risk of suicide than the National Average and...
Happiness and sincere appreciation prevailed on the campus of Aaniiih Nakoda College on Thursday, September 5, 2019. President Carole Falcon Chandler paid a visit to the studio of KGVA, ANC's public broadcasting radio station, to present a $300.00 check to two students that were part of a trio that registered for classes this Fall Semester. HLP Principal Reyna Perez Monteau accompanied Gary Werk and Siris Grandchamp to the ANC Campus to register for "dual-enrollment" credits. That happening...
CHINOOK – Blaine County health officials reported Wednesday that toxic, blue-green algae has been found in Cow Creek Reservoir, southwest of Chinook. On Sunday, September 1, Blaine County was alerted that a woman’s 10-month old puppy had died after drinking water immediately below the outfall of Cow Creek Reservoir. On Wednesday, September 4, a qualitative water sample test was positive for the presence of microcystin, a known liver toxin, at or above the advisory level for recreation. The Blaine County Sherriff’s office has posted five of th...
The Zurich Elementary School reunion planning team that repurposed the name Zurich Association of Parents (ZAP) held its second meeting on August 26. Despite the small turnout, the group was large on enthusiasm for a reunion event planned for Saturday June 13, 2020. They encourage all Zurich School alumni to “Save the Date.” According to committee member Betty Billmayer, after discussing how to proceed, the group decided to change their original plan of scheduling two days of reunion events in favor of just one day. The committee felt that thi...
The Blaine County Democrats are pleased to sponsor an open house this Saturday, September 14, at the home of Greg and Barb Jergeson, 2 to 4 P.M., featuring a leading candidate for Attorney General, State Representative Kim Dudik. The public is cordially invited to stop by and visit with Representative Dudik about her ideas for the Montana Department of Justice to better serve the residents of rural communities, in accordance with this year’s Sugar Beet Festival theme. The Jergeson home is located at 215 4th St. W in Chinook. “I’m pleased that...
The word beacon has its origin in Old English when its meaning referred to a signal or lighthouse. Beacons were used not only by ships and later by airfields as a warning or guidance system but as a means for carrying news. A fire or light set up in a high or prominent position could also provide a sign of celebration. Since the 1600s, the word beacon has figuratively referred to a person or thing that illuminates or inspires. Drawing from these historical meanings, once a month, the Journal...
Helena, Mont., July 30, 2019 – The Montana Community Foundation, Inc. (MCF) announces the opening of a grant cycle to benefit communities and residents of Blaine County. Grants will be made from the Blaine County Community Foundation Fund, established at 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. Applicants must be either a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or an exempt governmental unit. Grants will range in size from $500 to $2,000. While grants...
Brenda Mohar, President of the Turner Legion Auxiliary Post 109, came to the Turner School this past week to award several youngsters for their hard work in the essay and poppy poster contest that was done last spring. They were awarded a certificate and gift certificate from the local chapter. Left: Winners are as follows: Brenda Mohar, President of the Auxiliary, Willie Krass, Holly Grabofsky, and Quin Billmayer. Not pictured, Olivia Keller. Class 1: Quin Billmayer and Olivia Keller. Class 2,...
June 24, 2019- Sentencing Hearing Tara Marie Syverson, Havre, MT DC-2018-08 The Defendant entered a plea of Guilty to Theft, as Part of a Common Scheme, a felony. The Court sentenced the Defendant to the Department of Corrections for a period of ten (10) years, all suspended. Syverson was ordered to pay $8,065.51 in restitution to New Horizons Unlimited, Inc., in increments of no less than $70 per month. The Court required Syverson to comply with probationary conditions during the suspended sentence. June 24, 2019 Sentencing Hearing James...
Three days may not have been enough time for everyone to do all that they wanted while in town for the 100 Year Harlem High School All Class Reunion. According to event organizer, Kellie Rasmussen, 307 alumni registered for the reunion package. Organizers included Karolee Kronk and Rita Richman, who put together the style show on Saturday night. Paul Rasmussen was in charge of the Car Show and Brew-fest on the north end of Main Street. Kayla Hudon took care of the Color Run Saturday morning and...
Next Saturday, September 14, Chinook will be honoring a piece of its history with the annual Sugarbeet Festival. This year's Sugarbeet Festival theme is Celebrating the Rural Family, and the event promises food and fun for everyone. "We wanted to keep the celebration simple," event organizer and Chinook Chamber of Commerce President, Daniel Dahl said. "We know how busy everyone is and how valuable time is, but small businesses are the staple of our community, so come on out, get involved, and th...
The Chinook Rod and Gun Club invite the public to their 7th Annual Gun and Antique Show on September 13-15 at the Commercial Building on the Blaine County Fairgrounds. Branded as "the Hi-Line's largest gun show," the event will play host to games, guns, antiques, prize drawings, and more. According to Rod and Gun Club Board Member and Chairman of the Gun Show, Keith Hanson, the dates for the gun show had to change this year from early October to mid-September because gun shows run on a circuit...
BLOOD DRIVE Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 in Chinook at Wallner Hall, 330 Ohio from 12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 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). However, walk-ins are always welcome. There will be walk-in availability throughout the day along with the scheduled appointments. Any healthy person age 18 (or age 16 or 17 with a signed parental consent) or older and weighing at least 110 pounds i...
Beginning the 1st of September until the 31st of October the Harlem Food Bank will be conducting their Drive for Fund Raising for the year. We will be trying to raise enough to match the $2000.00 that the Town Pump Corporation generously offers to us. We have always been able to make the match and hope to do it again this year. Whether anyone realizes it or not or even wants to admit it, there are hungry people in the world. It is not unique to this area. There are many Food Banks in Montana trying to meet the needs of those who are hungry. It...
Amy Belle Smith, President of Chinook's Nile #12 Chapter of the Daughters of the Nile, has announced that Linda Hiltabrand will be visiting Chinook September 10, 2019. Hiltabrand is the reigning Montana Queen for the Daughters of the Nile State group. The Daughters of the Nile is "an international fraternal organization for women 18 years or older, who are related by birth or marriage to a Shriner, Master Mason, Daughter of the Nile, or is a majority member in good standing of a masonic-related...
Above left: 2018-19 CHS Student Council President Kourtney Hanson had a goal to increase the schools involvment within the community. CHS Counslor Faye Friede thanks Kourtney for her service and dedication to the CHS Student Body. The increase in CHS student council's community involvement is a direct result of Kourtney's commendable leadership. Above right: The 2019-20 Student Council, left to right: JT Hauer, President, Ginger Hauer, Vice President, Allyssa Schoen, Secretary and Hunter...
Although this past August marked the 50th anniversary of the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home, Sweet Home Administrator, Jenni Pula said they delayed this "golden celebration" so that it could take place during the Sugarbeet Festival. "This year's festival theme is especially relevant to us, since we're always celebrating the rural family at Sweet Home," Pula said. Pula invites everyone to come out to the Sweet Home on September 14 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. to enjoy cake, punch, and coffee, as well as to t...
Monday, September 2 is Labor Day and marks the 'unofficial' end of summer. Kids are back in school, high school football and volleyball have began their seasons and many are looking for one last chance to 'get away' before settling into fall and preparing for winter. In the beginning the Labor Day Holiday was anything but the unofficial end of summer. The Labor Movement was at full strength and a number of organizations, some above board and some a little more clandestine were competing for cont...
