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Dick Nicholson recently harvested 200 acres of industrial hemp. The crop is a first for Blaine County under a provision of the national Agricultural Act of 2014, also known as the 2014 Farm Bill. That bill allowed states to devise a program to license the growing of industrial hemp. Montana's first planting under the process occurred in 2017. Nicholson said, "Last year there were 10 licensed hemp producers, this year there were 49." And he expects the number of industrial hemp growers in...
USDA News Release U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Montana Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Mike Foster recently announced approval of the first guaranteed agricultural Micro Lender in Montana. Through FSA’s EZ Guaranteed Loan program, Native American Community Development Corporation (NACDC) Financial Services, Inc. of Browning, Montana, can now offer their agricultural customers loans for up to $50,000. FSA guarantees up to 95 percent of the loan. These loans can be used to finance operating costs, such as livestock, feed, s...
President Rebecca Stroh (Rebecca had to leave early, so Vice President Drake Berreth finished the meeting) called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. on August 16th, 2018 at the Meadowlark School Cafeteria with twenty members, three leaders, and five guests present. Emma Klingaman led the American pledge and the 4-H pledge was led by Lincy Johnson. Roll call was to state your middle name. Secretary Lincy Johnson read the minutes from the May meeting. The minutes were approved as read. Treasurer Britton Elliot gave the treasurer’s report. Under u...
The 2018 Veterans Stand Down will be held Thursday October 4th at the HRDC building at 2229 5th Ave, Havre, MT. The Stand Down is a collaboration of the VFW Bear Paw Post 497 and many other organizations on the Hi-Line and throughout Montana. The purpose of the Stand Down is to assist Veterans with any needs they have by providing them access to representatives from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Montana Veterans, job service associations and if available will provide health screening and counseling services. The Stand Down is intended t...
Paradise Pals 4-H Club Report By, Acting Reporter: Victoria Kirby The September Meeting of the Paradise Pals 4-H club was held on September 16, 2018. Victoria Kirby reported on Fair, Sweet Home Birthday Party, and Swim Party. Aislinn and Aubree Handy reported on fair. Kristi Warburton and Samaria Kirby reported on the Fair Wrap-up meeting, Livestock meeting, and Council meeting. We discussed putting up a window display at Dan’s Auto Parts for National 4-H week (October 7-13). We discussed our October meeting and decided to hold it on October 2...
The colors of fall are always a sight to see. Katie Noel took this photo on her way to work, "I just thought it represented the beginning of autumn in this area so beautifully. The start of the change in colors on vegetation fascinates me," said Noel. This photo will be entered into our photo contest. Please send you pictures of Blaine County to bcjads@mtintouch.net with your name and contact info and a little information about your photo....
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHINOOK, MT. September 12, 2018 – Sweet Medical Center (SMC) of Chinook and Bighorn Valley Health Center (BVHC) of Hardin are forming a partnership with the goal of offering the best possible care and more services to residents of Eastern Montana. After careful analysis, the Boards of Directors of both health centers, which are made up of local residents representing patients and their communities, decided that a merger of the health centers would be beneficial for the patients, employees and residents of the regions s...
Reporter's note: In our efforts to do Montana-based road trips, in early June my wife and I attended a four-day "Roadshow" put together by the Montana Preservation Alliance (MPA). The MPA is a non-profit that works to preserve Montana's historic buildings and culturally significant places by helping locals find funding sources and know how. Readers may recall part of the statewide Big Sky Schoolhouse Survey was completed in Blaine County in 2015. That work was part of an MPA project to gather...
H.H.H. Club met at Linda Hauge’s home on Thursday afternoon. We planned the upcoming Firemen’s Spaghetti Supper. It will be held on October 14th from 5-7 p.m. at the Hogeland Lutheran Church basement. Present for the meeting were Diana Maloney, Elissa Zellmer, Susan Billmayer, Jane Krass and Linda Hauge. Note the change of place where it will be held this year. Susan Billmayer attended a Garden Club meeting in Malta on Monday. Merrilyn Billmayer attended the Harlem-Turner Varsity Volleyball game in Glasgow on Friday, and the Jr. High Vol...
Anita and Bridget Reed attended the Wildcat Volleyball matches in Harlem on Thursday vs. Malta. Linda Hauge held HHH Club at her home Thursday afternoon. It was decided to have the Annual Firemen Supper on October 14th. It will be held this year at the Hogeland Lutheran Church from 5:00-7:00. Mark your calendars and plan to attend. Susan Fox took her granddaughter, Piper, to the Luke Bryan concert in Billings this weekend. Nellie and Sonny Obrecht have returned from a week long trip to the South Dakota area including MT Rushmore and Crazy...
Story submitted by, Mark Weber, Blaine County Health Department 420A Ohio,Chinook, MT 59523, 406-357-2345 As we continue with our series for National Preparedness Month, it’s time to start thinking about how to take care of ourselves in the event of emergencies. As mentioned in earlier articles, fire, flood, winter storms or extended power outages can and do occur too frequently. They may be widespread or only affect you and your home. In any case, it’s too late to put things together when the emergency is already upon you. Below you will find...
Helena, Mont. – The Montana Potato Advisory Committee is seeking proposals for the Montana Potato Research & Market Development Program. Proposals should relate to demonstration projects, applied research, and market development projects designed to address needs and opportunities for the Montana potato industry. The committee has established the following research priorities for the 2018-2019 funding cycle: • Management of potato viruses and their vectors; • Stem and tuber diseases caused by fungi and bacteria (such as blackleg, scab, soft...
According to the Montana Department of Health and Human services and in line with CPS policy most minor illnesses do not require that you stay home from school. However, for the health and safety of all Sugarbeeters- there are times when staying home is the best option. If you feel you aren’t sure if you should stay home ask yourself these questions: 1. Does this illness prevent me from participating comfortably in activities at school? (example sitting and focusing through entire class periods, participating in PE, playing your band i...
Story submitted by Clarena Brockie Henry or "Prince" as most people know him, at 89 years old is the longest living of the Brockie family. He is the son of Clarence and Mary Fox Brockie and grandson of Belknap and Rebecca Fox and Old Man Brockie and Plume. He has many fond memories of growing up at the old Brockie place at the foot of the Little Rocky Mountains. Prince received his Aaniinin names, Say E Wus Hoth, Weasel Horse from Tall Jack and Dabi Dah Neetha, Crop-Eared Horse, from Curly...
The Missouri River by the McClelland-Stafford Ferry on the southern tip of Blaine County is always a sight to see, "This time of year the grass is mostly dried up but still a beautiful place," said Jerry McGillivray. This photo will be entered into our photo contest. Please send you pictures of Blaine County to bcjads@mtintouch.net with your name and contact info and a little information about your photo....
Patrons at the Blaine County Library in Chinook are being greeted by two new faces. Kelsey Buhmann Brown, who grew up in the Zurich area, and Kadie Dahl, a fairly recent newcomer to Chinook, have joined the library staff. Kelsey is the new Assistant Librarian and Kadie will serve as Library Clerk. Library Director Valerie Frank said, "I was pleased with the number of qualified applicants who applied when these two positions came open. I'm looking forward to working with Kelsey and Kadie. I...
The 44th annual Montana Angus Tour is set for our area during September 18-20. The annual event brings together as many as 400 Angus breeders and others connected to the breed to view Angus cattle, visit and tour ranch facilities and network with tour guests from all over the nation. Each of the three days of the tour includes stops at ranches and other facilities where Angus cattle will be showcased. Luncheons, dinners and the state Angus association's annual meeting will be held at stops...
Alert readers may recall two photos in the September 5 issue of the "Journal" of the mysterious foam at the outdoor fountain at the southeast corner of the Grande Villa's grounds. Regarding the origin of the foam, the question was: Is the foam at Charlie Russell's feet from natural causes or from prankster-induced soap? Locals were about evenly split on the cause, some recalling having seen similar suds after rains and others convinced it was the act of tricksters. I was asked to find the...
Last week we introduced you to September being National Preparedness Month. The easiest and often the most comforting thing to have in the event of an emergency or disaster is a communications plan. Not knowing where those most important to you are or what condition they may be in can lead to unnecessary panic that is very avoidable. Just follow these three easy steps and tips. 1. COLLECT. Create a paper copy of the contact information for your family and other important people, offices or services. A paper plan can be completed online at: read...
Loretta Beck visited with Virginia McCracken on Labor Day. Susan Billmayer and Emily visited with Marna Strzelczyk on Tuesday, and then Susan took Emily back to Havre. On Sunday,Hogeland and Turner had joint Church services in Turner because of the Memorial Walk. Elissa and Jordan Zellmer and family attended Church in Turner and took in the Breakfst at the Legion Hall that was part of the Tristan Billmayer Memorial Suicide Walk and program after. Anita Reed took Jane Krass to Chinook for therapy on her shoulder/arm on Tuesday. On Thursday,...
Don and Bonnie Harmon participated in the Suicide/Awareness Walk on Sunday on the Big Flat. Britney, Kenley, and Carter Tempel, Chelsi Jones, and Katie Jacobs all spent the night at Terry and Tammy Jones’ on Saturday. Chad has also been out helping Van Voasts harvest. Max and Kirsti Cederberg were to Chinook on Sunday to visit Edith and Bill Bilger. On their return trip home, they stopped to visit Jack and Ethel Siemens in Harlem. Kenley Tempel is spending the week with Grandma and Grandpa Jones this week. Happy Birthday to Mary Simons on M...
Two Montana Department of Natural Resources (DNRC) employees recently delivered a rebuilt 2008 Freightliner Type II Water Tender to the Blaine County Shop in Chinook. The fire fighting equipment is part of a joint program between the Montana DNRC and the U.S. Department of Defense's Fire Fighter Property Program. The new piece of equipment will be housed at the Chinook Fire Hall. Don Pyrah, Fire Program Manager for the NE Land Office (Lewistown) of the Montana DNRC, accompanied the new truck to...
September FSA Newsletter Agricultural producers affected by hurricanes and wildfires in 2017 may apply for assistance to help recover and rebuild their farming operations. Signup began July 16, 2018, and continues through Nov. 16, 2018. Hurricanes and wildfires caused billions of dollars in losses to America’s farmers last year. Our objective is to get relief funds into the hands of eligible producers as quickly as possible. We are making immediate, initial payments of up to 50 percent of the calculated assistance so producers can pay their b...
The fourth Annual Tristan Billmayer Suicide/Awareness Walk was a huge success on Sunday under the sunny Big Flat skies. The day was kicked off with a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Turner/Hogeland Lions Club. The fantastic meal, which is a specialty cooked by these men on the Big Flat, is always looked forward to each time they host a breakfast. A large crowd took advantage of this specialty and were able to fill their stomachs before the 8 mile walk later in the morning. When the meal...
This weeks entry into our Front Page Photo Contest comes from Linda Hutton. Pictured Above we have three young entrepreneurs selling lemonade on Main Street in Turner on Friday, August 31. Left to right are Wrien Wolery, Bridget Reed and Lex Wolery. Lennie Erickson was their first customer of the day. Please remember when sending in your entries to include a brief description along with your name and contact information. Send entries to bcjads@mtintouch.net...
