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Helena, Mont. – Folks across Montana looking to create or expand their operation or agriculture business now have the opportunity to access state grant dollars, as the 2019 funding cycle for the Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) Program is open. “Our Growth Through Agriculture program has provided Montana’s producers and small-business owners with vital funding to help create jobs in their communities and add value to our state’s ag products,” said Department of Agriculture Director, Ben Thomas. “With our ag industry becoming increasingl...
FSA’s Emergency Loan Program is available for agricultural producers in counties designated as primary or contiguous natural disaster areas. See map below of current Disaster Designations in Montana. Contact your local FSA office for specific designations in your area and time frames to apply. Eligible producers have eight months from the date of the disaster designation to apply for low-interest emergency loans to 1.) Restore or replace essential property; 2.) Pay all or part of production costs associated with the disaster year; 3.) Pay e...
The ninth annual Blaine County Cruise has a full slate of events planned for the weekend as activities get underway Friday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. with registration taking place at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. The Cruise welcomes everyone to participate in the weekend activities and this year will also include a 'Scavenger Hunt' Friday evening. Saturday Cruisers will head to Chester. The cruise is open to anyone with a vehicle. The club prides itself on being family-friendly. Bring the kids,...
The JUMP Youth Group held a 80's themed street dance and costume party Saturday evening on main street in downtown Chinook. The dance was well attended and provided added fun for all the swimmers in town to enjoy. Prizes were awarded to the winners of the Dance and Costume contest....
Twenty-three youth and adults from the Jesus Uses Motivated People (JUMP) group will be travelling to Puyallup, Washington, this summer for their third mission trip to that city. From June 16-24, they will work at three different sites. At Helping Hand House (HHH), an emergency shelter that serves families with children who are experiencing the crisis of homelessness, the group will perform maintenance and landscaping labor. Operating under the core values of urgent relief, trust, and dignity, HHH helps families through one or more of their pro...
Detroit (May 31, 2019) – Cord Schneider, a student at Chinook High School, was awarded $6,000 at the National Invention Convention Entrepreneurship Expo presented by Youth Entrepreneurs. The Entrepreneurship Expo is part of The Henry Ford National Invention Convention, an annual celebration of K-12 inventors and entrepreneurs from across the U.S. and is the marquee event of The Henry Ford's Invention Convention Worldwide young inventor and entrepreneur programs for K-12 students globally. For 2...
Due to a scheduling conflict the speaker event planned at the Blaine County Museum for the weekend of June 8 and 9 has been canceled and rescheduled for the weekend of June 22 and 23. Unfortunately this issue was not recognized until the day of the event. We apologize to all for the inconvenience. Bear Paw Battlefield will host Silas Whitman, a Nez Perce elder, at Blaine County Museum the weekend of June 22 and 23. Silas has decades of traditional Nez Perce knowledge of medicines, foods, and everyday survival. With a lifetime of knowledge...
Men’s Health Month continues with another important topic! Sometimes it gets a little difficult to talk about what we consider our “embarrassing” issues. But stop right there because nothing about your health should ever be embarrassing! So let’s take a look at the Prostate this week. The prostate is the walnut sized gland that sits between the bladder and the penis. Its main job is to secrete fluid that protects and nourishes sperm. Issues with the prostate are a common occurrence in men though frequently not talked about until symptom...
Wipfli LLP (Wipfli), a top 20 national accounting and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the continued growth of the firm with the promotion of 11 new partners effective June 1, 2019. The newly promoted partners include Dana Springer of Havre. Dana Springer is a partner focusing her career in the agriculture industry. She provides tax preparation, tax planning, and business transition consulting services. Dana lives on a farm, which gives her a deep understanding of the opportunities and...
Helena, Mont. –Montana’s producers are no stranger to severe weather, and with temperatures rising across the state so are the chances of significant and severe hail storms. The Montana State Hail Program began its operations earlier this Spring and staff is prepared to accept new policies through August 15, 2019. Staff is available 8 am-5 pm Monday through Friday to accept policies, file claims, and to answer any questions producers might have regarding coverage options. Producers can insure crops against hail damage at the maximum coverage ra...
There will be a Rabies Clinic this Thursday, June 13, 2019, from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Turner Old Fire Hall. Blaine County Veterinary Clinic will be on site to vaccinate your cats and dogs. This event is sponsored by the Big Flat 4-H Club. Ezzie’s Wholesale will be on Main Street selling/servicing fire extinguishers that day as well. Teresa Cornell spent last weekend in Red Lodge at a Quilt Retreat. Danial Cornell and August Handran spent this week at Grandpa Dave and Grandma Teresa Cornell’s house. Diana Maloney took Harlan Krass to a do...
Chinook School District advertised a vacancy on May 28 for an elementary school principal. After four years in that leadership role at Meadowlark Elementary School (MES), Jonathan Martin will be moving on in an effort to be closer to his parents and family, who live in the Bitterroot Valley, as well as to continue to grow professionally. He has interviewed in the Missoula County School district and has also applied for a position in Polson. "When I announced at the end of year assembly on May...
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on a proposal to construct a Community Pond on the outskirts of Culbertson. Fish, Wildlife and Parks (Community Pond Program), the Culbertson Lions Club and the City of Culbertson propose to construct a pond by excavating a pit and earthen berms. This proposal also includes road and parking lot construction. The goal of the project is to provide a safe, convenient public fishing pond close to the City of Culbertson. The pond is designed to be 1.5 surface acres and construction will be...
Students in grades K-4 at Turner recently took the Kids Heart Challenge. They were given pledge slips and collected money from their friends, neighbors, and family for pledges to help benefit heart diseases. The kids were very successful in collecting and raising money as they brought in 2,247.00. They should be commended for their efforts. Thanks to these kids, more research can be done to prevent more heart diseases. Pictured above are: Back row - Natalie Richman, Landon Honey, Preston...
Historically, June has been the most popular month for weddings, and many ideas offer explanations for its matrimonial popularity. For example, the month of June derives its name from Juno, the Roman goddess known as the protector of women in all aspects of life, but especially in marriage and childbearing. Given those connections, it was thought that couples who married in June would be blessed with prosperity and happiness. An anonymous poem further claims "Marry when June roses grow, over...
One of the planned events during the All-Class Reunion scheduled for July 4-7 is a Brewfest. According to event organizer Kelsey Harry, the Brewfest will be held on Thursday, July 4 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Sweet Park, located at 700 New York Street in Chinook. Besides providing a venue for groups to gather and reminisce, the purpose of the Brew Fest is to raise funds for upgrading the playground equipment at the park, which Harry describes as "almost everyone's favorite park while growing up...
The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission will meet June 18 and 19 at FWP Headquarters in Helena. On both days, the meeting will be streamed live via video to all FWP regional offices. The meeting will also be audio streamed online at fwp.mt.gov. The meeting on June 18 is a work session; no public comments or action will be taken. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. and work items include: •Voluntary Wildlife Heritage Stamp update •Enforcement — regulations update •Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan update •Madison River rulemaking...
School's out for summer, and the local pools in Chinook and Harlem are open for all in the community to cool off in and enjoy. Contact the pool office for their summer schedule, hours of operation, swim lessons and more. The local pools are also available for private parties and social gatherings and more....
The Jesse James Memorial Foundation (JJMF) encourages community members to participate in the Jesse James Memorial Color Fun Run during the Chinook All-Class Reunion. Although the Color Run will take place on Saturday, July 6, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., the early registration deadline is June 16 so that event organizers can get an accurate count of sunglasses and t-shirts needed for all racers. To sign up or to access registration information, interested persons should visit the Foundation’s Facebook page and then click on the Find Tic...
JUMP invites the community to join them on Indiana Street—from Finley’s Food Farm to the Presbyterian Church—this Saturday, June 8, for a Community Street Dance. From 7:00-11:00 p.m., their 80’s themed street dance is free for the whole family and will feature a live DJ, a costume contest, snacks, and games. According to one of the group’s leaders, Chrissy Downs, the street dance is something the group is hoping to make an annual community event, as a way of expressing gratitude for all of the support they receive. “We hope families an...
GLENDIVE –Dare to make a Difference is the exciting theme for this year's Miss Montana and Miss Montana's Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program. Twenty-four amazing young women arrive in Glendive on June 16 to start a whirlwind week of excitement, adventure, community service, and the chance to win the state title. Each contestant besides being talented has a platform to make a difference from skin cancer awareness, the need for foster homes, to suicide prevention and empowering youth. The M...
Jim Billmayer and Helen Christiansen, who were married May 18, 1949 at the Lutheran Church in Hogeland, Montana, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with family and friends on May 26. For photos taken that day, Helen wore the seventy-year-old wedding dress made by her sister Irene. When asked for advice on how to stay married for so long, Helen replied: "I said 'yes' lots of times when I wanted to say 'no.'" Jim had no comment. Once Helen had put on her wedding dress, she just as easily...
It’s Men’s Health Month and Sweet Medical Center is diving into some of the big topics on Men’s Health! This week let’s talk about Heart Disease. Did you know that Heart Disease is the LEADING cause of death in men! 1 in 4 male deaths to give you the statistics. This is also the leading cause of death for men in most ethnic groups. Between 70-89% of sudden cardiac events occur in men. There are many areas that put you at risk for heart disease. This includes higher blood pressure, a high LDL cholesterol level on your fasting lipid panel a...
Back by popular demand, Lend Me a Tenor, a multi-Tony Award winner, opens Fort Peck Summer Theatre’s 50th season! A legendary farce, set in 1934 at the famous Cleveland Grand Opera Company, this side-splitting comedy features mistaken identity, revolving doors, over-the-top opera personas, and of course a love story! The production is directed by former FPST Artistic Director John Rausch, whose many credits with the company include directing Lend Me a Tenor during the 25th Anniversary Season. According to current Artistic Director Andy Meyers,...
HAVRE – Bear Paw Development Corporation is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and, as part of the celebration, is sponsoring a free concert for area residents. On Thursday, June 13th, the band The Mighty Flick will perform in the outdoor amphitheater behind Pershing Hall on the MSU-Northern campus. The band will perform at 6:00PM and will play three 70-minute sets with 15 minute breaks in between. The Mighty Flick is comprised of band members Stacy Olson of Belgrade and Brij Coleman a...
