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Spring Managed Grazing: Livestock must be removed from CRP by May 14 Primary Nesting Season: May 15 to July 15 The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) 2019 Spring Managed Grazing Period is March 16 to May 14. Livestock must be removed when the calculated AUMs have been utilized but no later than May 14th. Summer/Fall Managed Harvesting Period begins July 16 following Montana’s Primary Nesting Season and ends no later than Sept. 30. Summer/Fall Grazing Period begins July 16 and ends when the calculated AUMs have been utilized or no later than Sep...
March began with record cold temperatures, but the calendar says spring is just a few weeks away. Like the rest of us, even these mules are beginning to wonder if it will ever warm up. High School Track & Field, along with Golf starts Monday, March 18. It will need to warm up considerably if they hope to practice outside this month....
Three additional Chinook FFA Chapter members, Jade Cecrle, Bree Swanson, and Morgan Friede received grants and scholarships through the FFA organization's granting and scholarship program. The three learned of their awards last month during National FFA Week. Bree Swanson and Morgan Friede, two eighth graders in Chinook, were awarded scholarships to attend the Alumni Leadership Camp (ALC) this summer. Held for four days each June in Highwood, Montana, ALC brings together young FFA members who...
During the joint Montana Council for Exceptional Children (MCEC) and Montana Council of Administrators of Special Education (MCASE) Conference on Exceptional Children and Youth held February 20-22 at the Delta Hotels Helena Colonial in Helena, Montana, Louise Nissen was honored with a Special Education Lifetime Achievement Award from the MCEC. "I felt very honored by the award," Nissen commented. The award was presented on Thursday evening during a no–host social held in the hotel's Grand B...
For Montana’s Public Broadcasting Service (MontanaPBS), February meant the highly anticipated launch of the Fred Rogers documentary, Won’t You Be My Neighbor. This award-winning film shares an intimate look at the life and philosophy of America’s favorite television-acclaimed neighbor. To celebrate the launch of this film, MontanaPBS invites youth (Pre-K - 12) across Montana to take inspiration from the legacy of Fred Rogers and to create submissions for a writing contest that responds to the prompt, “What does it mean to be a good neighbo...
Do you watch Shark Tank, the critically acclaimed and multi-Emmy Award-winning entrepreneurial-themed reality show? Maybe you have a business idea that you want to pitch or you’ve dreamed of running a company that would contribute creativity and innovation to the business world. Often, products or ideas are born out of necessity; other times they grow from a seed that sprouts and takes shape on paper. These are the scenarios to explore in a 2019 Entrepreneurship Essay Contest sponsored by Teen Ink and the Gifted and Talented Institute (...
Wynn Zellmer, Darwin Zellmer, Laura Sherwood, and Loretta Zellmer traveled to Tomah, Wisconsin to attend a funeral service for their last remaining uncle, Leroy Strait last week. While there they also attended a funeral of their cousin, Roland Kuehl. They returned home on Tuesday. Kathy and Ed Zellmer, and Jordan Zellmer had lunch in Havre with Melissa Hiniker and Garrett Lee on Friday. Hilary Richman and Hannah and Natalie were out to see Mom and Dad Krass on Sunday. Hannah made a Cinnamon Struesel coffee cake for all to enjoy while there. A...
Dr. Jed Baker, Director of the Social Skills Training Project, an organization serving individuals with autism and social communication problems, will be in Havre on April 3 presenting a workshop entitled "Managing Frustration, Anxiety and Teaching Social Skills." This is a free training for parents, general and special educators, paraprofessionals, agency personnel, and others who work with students or individuals on the autism spectrum or who present behavioral challenges. Anne-Marye Ymzon, Sp...
Booths: Best Over All: Genevieve Healy Adams Booth Community: 1st - MSU Extension; 2nd HRDC; 3rd Tescha Hawley -3 Butte Photography Tribal Programs: 1st Tribal Health, 2nd Diabetes Prevention Program, 3rd Credit Department Head Start: 1st Ramona King Center 4 year olds, 2nd Ramona King Early Head Start, 3rd 3 Strikes. Schools: 1st Hays/Lodge Pole Elementary, 2nd Hays/Lodge Pole High School, 3rd Dodson Schools. Canning: Wilma Werk. Baking: Jennifer Wilkinson. Fiddle: 1st Vince Fox, 2nd Jamie Fox. Jig: 1st Alissa Whitford, 2nd Michael Morin, 3rd...
Certain people are ambitious by nature, for others, opportunities just fall into place at the right time, and for a select few, a combination of drive, fearlessness, and good fortune contribute to dreams coming true. Hannah Weber belongs to that latter, select group. A 2015 Chinook High School graduate, Weber is currently completing the final semester of her undergraduate program at Montana State University-Bozeman (MSUB). She will earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design this...
The 70th Annual Montana Seed Show, scheduled for March 14–16 at Harlem High School, is rapidly approaching. In partnership with event organizers, the Blaine County MSU Extension Service is bringing to the Hi-Line several speakers who will be featured during the Seed Show. Blaine County Extension Agent, Juli Snedigar invites area producers to mark their calendars for these sessions, which are free of charge and open to the public. On Friday, March 15 from 9:00–10:00 a.m., Rick Caquelin will sha...
Thursday, March 14 is entry day at the Seed Show. Those with agricultural exhibits, such as grains, legumes, grasses and potatoes, should bring them to the Harlem High School Gymnasium from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Questions about the agricultural exhibits should be directed to Agriculture Co-Chairs, John Schneider or Juli Sneidgar. This is also entry day for woodworking, with judging to occur at 2:00 p.m. Anyone with questions about this category should contact Woodworking Chair, Dale Klungland. Furthermore, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Thu...
The Antique Tractor and Cars/Models and Antique Toy Show will take place in the Vo Ag building at Harlem High School on Saturday, March 16th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are no limits on what types of vehicles can be entered. So, anyone who has a vehicle to show... We encourage you to bring it! Due to limited indoor space, we ask that you reserve a space in advance. The models in Antique Farm Toys can be brought in the morning of the show, however if you have a fairly large display, please let...
The single judge system will be used for all Montana Seed Show exhibits excluding The People’s Choice Awards and the panel judging used for the Pie and Bread Departments. The judges will be selected and approved by the Seed Show Committee and will be selected based on knowledge and past performance of judging in the fields related to the exhibits to be judged. Judges will report to the superintendent in charge of their respective departments to receive instruction and assistance in evaluating the entries. The superintendent will assist in the j...
This 70th year of the Montana Seed Show book is dedicated to all those who have worked in any way to keep Montana's only Seed Show thriving. So many people have helped in countless ways including planning, donating, exhibiting, setting up, taking down, preparing delicious food, providing interesting programs, entertainment, judging, serving as chairman and department heads. The list goes on and on. Special gratitude goes to the many businesses in our area who have so generously supported this...
Judy Frederick Michael was born and grew up near Wilmington, Delaware. Inspired by many artists displaying work in the Galleries and museums of Wilmington, Philadelphia and New York City. She minored in art throughout high school and college, learning and experimenting in media and under knowledgeable art instructors. Judy has been a professional artist / painter for over 30 years. She enjoys framing and matting her own work. She established the Hi Line Gallery & Frame in October 1985 in Malta,...
Prior to the start of the Northern C Divisional Boys Basketball Championship the Chinook Sugarbeeters and the Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds line up for player introductions. All managers, coaches and players were introduced before the opening tip. Both teams will advance to the State C Tournament in Billings, March 7-9. The Harlem Lady Cats will also be representing Blaine County. Harlem will be making their first ever appearance at the State B Girls Tournament in Belgrade, March...
With this having been the second coldest February on record, it may be difficult to think about gardening, but spring is right around the corner. Personnel from the MSU-Fort Belknap Reservation Extension Office encourage everyone to mark their calendars for tonight, February 27, and plan to attend the first Gardeners' Meeting of the new year. Hays and Lodge Pole gardeners, and anyone who just wants to learn to garden, is invited to attend this meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be...
Comedian Lukas Seely, a native of Billings, Montana, will present a live performance on March 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commercial Building at the Blaine County Fairgrounds located at 300 Cleveland Road West in Chinook. Hosted by the Fair Foundation, Seely will perform with Arlo Sanders, Conner Roma, and Gary Busby, staging a 90-minute variety show, Laugh to the Future, that includes improvisation, song parodies, and both stand-up and sketch comedy that will take the audience back to the 80’s. A lover of golf and a diehard San Francisco 49ers f...
On Feb. 14, 2019, Region 6 Havre wardens received a TIP-MONT call about a dead bull elk approximately two miles north of Cow Creek Reservoir off Lloyd Road in Blaine Co., about 30 miles south of Chinook. Wardens responded to the area and located a seven-by-seven bull elk. Another dead six-by-six bull elk was then found nearby. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 6 game wardens affirm that due to good people coming forward with good information, the individual responsible for the two bull...
BLOOD DRIVE Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 in Chinook at Wallner Hall, 330 Ohio from 12:30-6PM. 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). 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 is eligible and encouraged...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Helena, Mont. – Young people active in rural youth organizations like 4-H and FFA may be eligible for loans up to $8500. More than 65 Montana farm and ranch youths currently participate in the Montana Department of Agriculture’s Junior Agriculture Loan Program. “With the average age of farmers and ranchers being nearly 60 years old, its important we do what we can to encourage the next generation to stay involved in agriculture,” said Department Director Ben Thomas. “The Junior Ag Loan Program is a great way for those f...
Havre, MT February 24, 2019: Havre Elks Lodge is hosting an open house for all residents of Hill, Blaine, and Chouteau counties, on Friday March 1st, between 6pm and 9pm at the lodge 321 2nd street in Havre. Lodge Exalted Ruler Kyle Leeds says: “This event is for members of the communities that our lodge serves to be introduced to the Elks organization in a relaxed, casual environment. Leeds continues “Our members Bill Patera and Clyde Thomas with Fat Billy and the Boyz BBQ will be providing pulled pork sliders and nachos at the event, and our...
There are only 2 weeks until the 27th Annual Quilt Show at the 2019 70th Montana Seed Show. The dates for the Quilt Show are Friday, March 15, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 16 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. Entries are due by Friday, March 8, 2019 at the Richman Insurance Office in Harlem. Entry forms are available at the Blaine Co. Library in Chinook; the Havre/Hill Co. Library, Ben Franklin Crafts and Bearl...
Through with Chew Week is observed in Montana on February 25 – March 1, 2019. Chinook Dental is partnering with the North Montana Tobacco-Free Coalition to provide free oral cancer screenings to spit tobacco users during this week through March 15. Early detection is a key to successful treatment. Health risks of spit tobacco and other forms of smokeless tobacco. The Mayo Clinic concludes that while there is evidence that smokeless tobacco may be less dangerous than cigarettes are, long–term use of chewing tobacco and other smokeless tob...
