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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...
The Harlem High School All Reunion is finally here with three days of fun scheduled for this weekend. 'Celebrating 100 Years of Harlem Alumni' the fun will get started Friday morning with registration taking place from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Clothing Company. There will be a hospitality room set up at the Little Rockies Senior Center from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for those who arrive early to gather and visit. Also happening Friday afternoon will be the opportunity for Harlem Alumni to...
Scattered storms and damp conditions were observed across much of the State last week, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Topsoil moisture conditions for the state were 72 percent adequate to surplus, compared to 76 percent in the previous week and 40 percent the previous year. Subsoil moisture conditions were rated 73 percent adequate to surplus compared to 43 percent the previous year. Reporters in Roosevelt and Judith Basin counties reported frequent storms and humidity...
Background: The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act follows legislation calling for a study to determine the best three-digit dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The FCC released its report last week recommending “9-8-8” as the best three-digit dialing code for the lifeline. The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act assigns the FCC’s recommended number as the easy three-digit dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This legislation authorizes states to collect a fee limited to supporting local...
At a teacher’s in-service meeting on August 19, the Grand Master of Chinook’s Masonic Lodge #50, Larry Surber and Lodge Secretary, Ben Hall invited public school administrators and educators to submit applications to the Montana Masonic Foundation Educational Grant Program. Grant applications for the 2019-2020 school year are due prior to December 31, 2019. The Montana Masonic Foundation’s (MMF) Educational Grant Program is designed to provide those involved in the public school system an opportunity to apply for a grant to assist under...
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...
When Zurich Elementary School students began their school year on Monday, August 19, they welcomed a new K-2 teacher, Cassie Johnson; a new paraprofessional, Krysta Drugge; and a new cook, Sami Powell. However, none of the three newbies is new to the area. Cassie Johnson, who grew up spending her summers on the family ranch on Lone Tree Bench South of Chinook, is eager to be part of the rural school system. She remembers begging her mother to allow her to attend elementary school at Lone Tree...
Tribal Councilman Dominic Messerly and Event Announcer Kenneth "Tuffy" Helgeson opened the inaugural Fort Belknap 4-H Livestock Sale with an honor song in the heart of Lodge Pole for Nakoda Aaniiih's first Fort Belknap 4-H Fair earlier this month. Leader of the Lucky Charms 4-H Club, Jennifer Perez Cole wished to thank the Wasay Wakpa committee and the local community for hosting the fair in what she called "the most beautiful setting." In hog showmanship results, Senior Showmanship Grand...
Several educators from North Central Montana gathered in the Lloyd Sweet Auditorium at Chinook High School on August 19 to hear Katie Anderson, an educational consultant with Conscious Teaching, present an interactive workshop entitled "Conscious Classroom Management: Bringing Out the Best in Students and Teachers." Anderson performs consulting work for Rick Smith and Grace Dearborn at Conscious Teaching, a company in Fairfax, California. She is a National Board Certified Teacher currently...
Harlem Lumber, as it's known now, can trace its roots in the area all the way back to 1926 when it was known as Monarch Lumber. This past Friday Harlem Lumber welcomed customers, family and friends to come check out their new location as part of their Grand Re-Opening. Owner Rod Wagner and his wife Lorie took over the business back in 2012 from her parents, Charlie and Kay Brekke. Wagner has since taken the location to new heights. The biggest test to date was moving out of an outdated building...
Turner Public Schools returned to school last week and students in Chinook, Harlem and Hays/Lodge Pole will start later this week. This means that the streets surrounding the schools will be busy with kids hustling to and from school as well as the buses and parents or family members dropping their children or siblings off. With all the commotion going on it's time to remind everyone to be extra vigilante around the schools, especially the grade schools with the much younger students. Drivers...
The Sweet Medical Center has been for active in the community going way beyond providing necessary medical treatment. A big reason for that community involvement being such a success has been the hard work of Resource Support Specialist Nora Conner. The Sweet Medical Center has been very active getting their message out and doesn't have any plans to scale back any time soon. Conner has been with Sweet Medical for the past four and a half years and says she wears many hats while performing her...
GREAT FALLS, Mont.—Governor Steve Bullock has appointed Max Cederberg of Turner and Llew Jones of Conrad to the Board of the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee (MWBC). The MWBC administers the check-off dollars paid by Montana wheat and barley producers. Max will serve as the District 2 producer-director, replacing Randy Hinebauch of Chinook, who served nine years on the wheat and barley board. Max raises a variety of small grains and pulse crops on his farm and manages both conventional and organic operations. This will bring a unique and d...
With the retirement of former Turner School District superintendent, Russ McKenna, the school district which refers to itself as "one of the smallest towns in the 9C" has a new chief administrative officer. Tony Warren, Turner's current superintendent, previously served as the Opheim School Superintendent from 2014-2019. Prior to that, he lived in Helena for six years where he worked primarily as a special education teacher at Shodair Children's Hospital. Warren also has experience as a social...
School started this week in Turner for the Big Flat community. It seems school starts earlier each year. Good Luck to all the teachers and kids. May it be a good year for all. Don’t forget school will be in session this Friday the 23rd. The Billmayer gals and their kids had a day out on Saturday . They went shopping in Havre, ate at Wolfer’s Restaurant, and took the kids swimming at the end of the day. A good time was had by all. Hilary Richman and Natalie were out to Mom and Dad Krass’ on Saturday. She canned a batch of their favorite pickl...
According to Darin Hannum, Chinook School District Superintendent, several new people will be joining the district, including an elementary school principal. He also shared details about bus services. Meadowlark Elementary School’s new principal will be Shane Bartshi. Although this will Bartshi’s first administrative position, he has leadership experience in Charlo, where he taught physical education, served as the school’s counselor, spent some time as the Dean of Students, and was the athletic director. Vacancies left by Roberta Weinh...
This past spring, the Harlem Civic Association (HCA) purchased flowers grown by the Harlem FFA members and planted them along Main Street to beautify their town. In late-August, they are still lush and vibrant, ready to welcome those who will be attending the 100 year anniversary of Harlem High School next weekend. Dale Klungland, a member of the HCA, developed a watering schedule at the beginning of the season and asked HCA and community members to commit to a week of watering. The civic group...
On Wednesday, August 14, the Thunderbirds gathered for a Back-to-School Tailgate Party. Food, bouncy houses, music, and fun were on the agenda! The tailgate party was an opportunity for the community to celebrate before the routine of the upcoming school year once again took over. With the first day of school on August 19, Thunderbirds participated in Welcome Back Spirit Week activities. Monday was Red, White, and Blue Day, so students wore patriotic clothes. Tuesday was Muscle Day, encouraging...
Hays, Montana hosted their annual Powwow this past weekend and as always visitors from all across the western United State and Canada converged on the Powwow grounds to take part in the celebration. Pictured above is the Grand Entry on Saturday. These teen girls are waiting for the Honor Song, Victory Song and introduction of Royalty to begin....
The Montana Department of Commerce’s Delivering Local Assistance Program has $21.5 million available for needed infrastructure investments in communities and school districts. The deadline to apply is Monday, September 30, 2019. According to information provided on the Montana Department of Commerce, Community Development Division website, the Delivering Local Assistance (DLA) Program was created in 2019 to support communities impacted by natural resource development. Specifically, this program will focus grant funds toward local governments an...
On Wednesday, August 7, Gary R. Levine, an architect with Spectrum Group Architects, visited the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home to conduct a walk-through with potential contractors for the nursing home's remodel project. According to Sweet Home Administrator, Jenni Pula, the construction project will include a new activity room on the south end of the building, which will ultimately allow them to expand the physical therapy room to about double its current size. "Expanding the physical therapy spac...
From August 15-17, the MSU Fort Belknap Extension Office will be hosting the Fort Belknap 4-H Fair at Lodge Pole, Montana. Other hosts include the Fort Belknap Indian Community Council, the Wasay Wakpa Committee, the Nakoda Aaniiih Economic Development Corporation, and the Nakoda Aaniiih Credit Agency. The fair will begin on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. with market animal weigh-ins. 4-H exhibit entries will be accepted from 5:00-7:00 that evening at the Wasay Wakpa Arena Grounds. According to Hillary Maxwell, MSU-Extension Agent for the Fort Belknap R...
