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Helena, Mont. – USDA’s National Agricultural Statistic Service today released the 2017 Census of Agriculture, highlighting several key data points important to Montana’s agriculture industry. Montana’s report can be found here. “The Census of Agriculture is an important tool for both producers and policy makers,” said Montana Department of Agriculture Director Ben Thomas. “While the report shows that Montana farmers have taken a big hit in farm income over the last 5 years, it also shows that our producers aren’t taking those hits lying down...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 6 For Immediate Release Montana's spring black bear hunting season opens April 15 and it's important for hunters to refresh themselves on tips for identifying the difference between black bears and grizzly bears. All black bear hunters are reminded that they must successfully complete Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' bear identification test before purchasing a black bear license. Take the bear identification test online at fwp.mt.gov; click the Education...
The fourth meeting for the Valley Clovers 4-H club was held on January 13, 2019, at Walner Hall. The meeting was called to order at 1:05 pm by President Kourtney Hansen. During the meeting, we discussed what we going to do for the Montana Seed Show, the fundraising we were going to do, and birthday boxes for the food bank. We talked about these topics and in the end, we got a seed show committee, set date for birthday boxes and an idea for fundraising. The meeting was concluded and the next...
The Blaine County Wildlife Museums Annual Banquet and Auction was another HUGE success as more than 200 Prime Rib meals were served. The event was held this past Saturday at the St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Chinook and featured both a Silent and Live Auction. Funds raised help maintain the Museum throughout the year as well as finishing, or starting new exhibits....
What began with a tip back in February, the Illegal killing of two Bull Elk south of Chinook, has concluded with a judgment against a local defendant. On February 14, 2019 Region 6 Game Wardens out of Havre received a call from TIP-MONT regarding a dead bull elk approximately two miles north of Cow Creek Reservoir off the Lloyd road in southern Blaine County. MFWP received information through people coming forward that led to the arrest of Cameron Dow Overcast of Chinook. Overcast was charged...
On Friday morning, April 5, the rural mail carriers and the staff of the United States Postal Service (USPS) in Chinook gathered for breakfast to celebrate two birthdays and the retirement of rural mail carrier Brian Baker. Everyone present filled their plates with scrambled eggs, fruit compote, biscuits and sausage gravy, and hash brown potatoes with onions and green peppers. Coffee and orange juice were also available. Gathering for breakfast on birthdays is a tradition at the Chinook Post...
The Annual Fresno Chapter Walleye's Unlimited Banquet is back in action on Saturday April 13th at the Havre Ice Dome. The doors open at 4:30 with early bird drawings beginning at 5:00 and dinner at 6:30. The banquet features the Fresno Chapter's renown all you can eat walleye, beef and other side dishes to prepare you for an evening of entertainment as guests play games for guns, big screen TV's, I-Pads, patio furniture, home furniture, barbecue grills, jewelry, artwork, woodwork and many other...
For Immediate Release Helena, Mont. - The Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) is conducting cattle testing related to the diagnosis of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in animals during routine inspection conducted at out-of-state slaughter establishments. These investigations, involving several states, stem from the detection of TB in a steer at slaughter in June of 2018, a second unrelated steer found in December of 2018, and a cow in March of 2019. The purpose of the traceback investigations is to determine where an animal was infected, if possib...
Cecil Tharp - MSU Pesticide Education Specialist The Montana State University (MSU) Pesticide Education Program (PEP) is coordinating five regional Initial Private Applicator Trainings across Montana. These seven-hour training opportunities are designed for individuals desiring to learn more about pesticides, while simultaneously qualifying for a Montana private applicator license. A private applicator license allows individuals to apply restricted use pesticides on land they own, rent or lease. Training opportunities are available in Flathead...
The children of Harlan Krass would like to invite everyone to attend a party for his 90th birthday at the Turner Lutheran Church this Sunday, April 14th, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Come visit and have cake, cookies, and coffee with him. Everyone is welcome to attend! This past weekend, Cassie, August, and Evelyn Handran and Teresa Cornell traveled to Billings to visit with the Dalton Cornell family. Loretta Beck attended the Auxiliary meeting in Turner on Wednesday evening. Linda Hauge and Anita Reed took Harlan and Jane Krass to Havre on Tuesday for...
In the spirit of a carnival barker, bold red and white striped posters around town attempt to attract patrons to an entertainment event: Come one; come all! The Blaine County 4-H Teen Leaders will be hosting a Carnival and Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, April 12. This family-friendly event will take place from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Chinook High School, located at 528 Ohio Street. Carnival games for all ages will be set up in the Floyd Bowen Gymnasium, and a free-will donation spaghetti feed will be served in the high school lunchroom. According to...
The 89th Annual Montana FFA State Convention was held at Montana State University (MSU) in Bozeman on April 3-6, and several Chinook FFA Chapter members returned home with awards. Kendra McMaster, Cord Schneider, Ryle Elliot, and Rachel Gunderson earned their State Degrees, the highest FFA degree in Montana. Elliot was also selected as the State Winner in the Ag Mechanics and Repair Maintenance proficiency and won the State Star in Ag Placement. Those accomplishments qualify Elliot for National...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 6 For Immediate Release Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and participating land owners will open some Block Management Areas (BMAs) for spring turkey hunting along the Milk River and in one area south of Zortman. Twelve areas will be open for the spring turkey season, beginning April 13, and running through May 19. Most of the properties are located along the Milk River between Hinsdale and Nashua. One additional property is located just south of Zortman in Goslin Flats, which is a portion of the Square...
Spring is traditionally a time for field trips. Warmer weather and predictably passable roads make such scheduling possible. In the spirit of spring travel, on April 11, Meadowlark Elementary School fifth graders will be traveling to Great Falls, where they will visit Giant Springs Fish Hatchery and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center. Originally constructed in 1928 and updated in 1984, Giant Springs Fish Hatchery is a production facility adjacent to the Giant...
The first National Autism Awareness Month was declared by the Autism Society in April 1970, and in 2015, then President Barack Obama issued a White House proclamation recognizing World Autism Awareness Day as April 2. These designations are part of a nationwide effort to promote autism awareness, inclusion, and self-determination for all and to assure that each person with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is afforded the opportunity to achieve the highest possible quality of life. ASD affects about one in every 68 children in the United...
Dr. Jed Baker, Director of the Social Skills Training Project, an organization serving individuals with autism and social communication challenges, was at the Fifth Avenue Christian Church in Havre on April 3, the day after Autism Awareness Day, to present a workshop entitled “Managing Frustration, Anxiety and Teaching Social Skills.” Jon Martin, Meadowlark Elementary School Principal; Anne-Marye Ymzon, Special Education faculty; and Tammy Edwards, first grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary, attended this free training designed for parents, g...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 6 For Immediate Release The cold, snowy, late winter we’ve had in Region 6 has many citizens concerned about game birds such as pheasants, grouse, and partridge. Although these species are well adapted to make it through even tough winters, there is something landowners can do to help birds next winter- plant a food plot! Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has two options to help landowners establish food plots for game birds: standing grain plots and NEW diverse seed mixes. Standing grain plots: For s...
Guitar pickers, poets, and storytellers from across Canada and Montana will take up residence in Chinook for three days to pick cowboy tunes, recite cowboy poems, and tell cowboy jokes. This smörgasbord of talent, humor, history, and entertainment is called the Montana Country Poets and Pickers Western Heritage Roundup. Presented by the Chinook Chapter of the FFA, the event will take place from April 12-14 in Chinook High School's (CHS) Lloyd Sweet Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. In its 25th year, the...
When the Harlem VFW closed its doors nearly a year ago and the Bowling Alley had returned its last ball on May 31, 2018, many wondered what would happen to the building. For years the building served the community in more ways than just a VFW Club. It was used to host parties, wedding receptions, banquets and so many other functions. With its closing the community was left without a venue to hold special events. The VFW building was left in the hands of three Officers, including the Commander...
For some, the slightest mention of running makes their body cringe with a deeply rooted desire to do anything else. For others running is therapeutic and their willingness to pursue it is borderline addictive. Yet there are some who simply just enjoy it. They like the feeling running provides them, the escape and time away from the clutter of the world. Many people run daily, maybe a mile or two, some days a few more but there are some among us who take it to the next level by running...
The Blaine County Courthouse Annex was severely damaged by a major spring storm a year ago. Extensive damage to the roof forced the immediate relocation of the Blaine County Health Department, the MSU-Blaine County Extension Office the Blaine 1 Ambulance crew. After months of planning, research and construction, the facility is nearly ready for it's relocated tenants to return to their offices. The MSU-Extension was relocated the old Justice of the Peace offices in the basement of the Blaine...
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hunter Education classroom course dates have been set for the Havre area for this year, and there are two more courses offered this spring. The courses will be held at MSU-Northern at Cowan Hall, room 300, and are free of charge. The course dates are as follow: Class 2: April 4, 6-7 p.m.- orientation April 8-12- class April 13- field day/live shoot Class 3: May 9, 6-7 p.m.- orientation May 13-17- class May 18- field day/live shoot For youth to be eligible to hunt and be fully certified during the 2019 season,...
Max and Kirsti Cederberg, and Lenny Erickson attended the Catholic Church dinner on Sunday. Chelsi Jones and fiance, Jordan, and Don and Marilyne Berger came out to Turner and accompanied Terry and Tammy Jones to the Catholic Church Spring dinner. Max and Kirsti Cederberg attended a church meeting in Harlem on Sunday. Then afterwards, they went on to Havre to visit Barb and Chuck Salerno. They will be celebrating their 46th Anniversary tomorrow. On their way home, they stopped in Chinook to visit Aunt Edith Bilger. Glenna Ammen attended the...
From the Heart of Montana to the Hearts of Tanzania fundraiser dinner, presentation, and silent auction will be on April 6 at the Boys and Girls Club of the Hi-Line located at 500 1st Avenue in Havre starting at 5 o'clock. The event will begin with Dr. Carley Robertson and Diane Brown, RN, giving a presentation on this medical mission. They both were on the mission in 2017. Following the presentation, the cowboy cocktail dinner will be served. A cowboy cocktail is smoked pulled pork, beans,...
Susan Billmayer attended the funeral service for Lorraine Schwenke in Malta on Monday. The Elementary Basketball Jamboree was held in Turner on Saturday with St. Judes and Box Elder playing the Turner teams. There is one more Jamboree in Chester this coming Saturday. The Turner girls and boys games are at 12:00 and 1:00 vs. Big Sandy, then vs. CJI at 2:00 and 3:00. Susan Billmayer went to Billings for a dental appointment on Wednesday. The High School Track Team will meet in Havre on April 3 and in Glasgow on April 5. Susan and Gene Billmayer...
