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The Montana Actors' Theatre (MAT) is a Havre-based community theatre group. Over the group's history many actors from Blaine County have taken parts in both plays and musicals. The upcoming production of "Charlotte's Web" is a stage play based on E.B. White's famous children's book of the same name. Director Oriah Williams described the play as "a very family friendly show." Williams wrote, "We have in all 17 kids in our show ranging from the ages of 7-15." Six of those seventeen parts for...
Mark your calendar – Blaine County Veterinary Service will be coming once again this year to hold a Rabies Clinic at the Turner Old Fire Hall on Wednesday, June 6th. It is a great opportunity to get your pets vaccinated without taking them to town. The Big Flat 4-H is sponsoring this event. We will keep you posted on a specific time as the date approaches. Ezzie’s Wholesale will be in Turner servicing fire extinguishers that day as well. Tate and Ty Beck were visitors at Grandma Loretta and Grandpa Wally Beck’s home on Friday. There will be a...
The area around the corner of Pennsylvania and 3rd Streets in Chinook should be hopping mid-day on Thursday. Five businesses and organizations located on and near the corner will be hosting a block party complete with lunch and door prizes. It will be a great time, hopefully, to enjoy some spring weather, have lunch and learn about the services and products of the groups hosting the mid-day event. The party will run from 11am to 2pm. The block party is hosted by the Blaine County Library, the Chinook Post Office, The Grande Villa, Bear Paw...
Lacy Schimmel and Lauren LaMonica, the Young Adult Volunteers (YAVs) who served in Chinook during the past year were given a farewell party recently. The two won't be moving on until late July, but with all the spring and summer activities coming up, the committee that supervises the YAV program decided this was the time to say a public good-bye. The event was held at the Chinook Senior Center. Both Lacy and Lauren shared some of their reactions to a year in Chinook and what the future holds...
We had a request for the movie Singin’ in the Rain with Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds, so we will be showing it today at 1:00 p.m. True Grit starring John Wayne will be the final movie on May 9th. Everyone is welcome to attend, and refreshments will be served. Movies are being shown with closed captioning whenever possible. Movies will resume in the fall. Blaine County Library, in cooperation with the Post Office, Grande Villa, Ace Hardware, and Bear Paw Credit Union would like to invite everyone to a Customer Appreciation Block Party T...
The children’s programming resumes this week at the library. Books and Babies meets on Tuesdays at 10:00 A.M. Lego Club is held from 4:30-5:30 P.M. on Thursdays. Story Hour meets on Fridays at 10:00 A.M. The Book Challenge for May is to read a book about an animal, either fiction or nonfiction. If you have completed the Book Challenge for April let the library know so your name may be entered into the drawing for a gift certificate from a local business. Summer Reading is just around the corner. For our projects we need empty coffee, Pringles,...
The calendars are out, so stop by and see all that we have going on in May. The movie “Singin’ in the Rain” will be shown on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Popcorn will be provided. Next week “True Grit” with John Wayne will be the last movie shown until fall. Bingo will be played at 1 p.m. Thursday afternoon. Last week’s winners were Doris Hofeldt and Irene Wendeln. Friday is our Cinco de Mayo party with super nachos on the menu. The Kitchen Band will provide entertainment and pinochle is played after lunch. Last week, Amy Belle Smith was the winner...
Thank You to James Murch for the corn. Thank You to all the gals for working on the Monopoly tickets. May is Older Americans Month! The theme this year is: Engage at Every Age! That means that no matter what your age… just get out there and do the things you love, do the things on your bucket lists, learn new things, make new adventures for yourself and keep moving, ENGAGE yourself in life! Harlem High Greenhouse Open Soon... Start thinking about what arrangements you are wanting for this season, so you are ready when they have their Open H...
The 2018 edition of the Medieval Feast was sixth grade teacher Janelle Downs third feast celebration-the second time as the teacher in charge, the first time was as a student. Downs said before the event, "The Medieval Feast was one of the highlights of my sixth grade experience. That's one of the reasons I wanted to teach sixth grade, to share my experience with my students." She admitted it was a bit different as the teacher in charge versus as a student a few years ago. But, she's still very...
(HELENA) --- On April 13th, at the 106th annual Montana Library Association conference held in Bozeman, the Blaine County Library received the 2018 Excellent Library Service Award (ELSA) from the Montana State Library (MSL) Commission. The awards were announced by the Chair of the Commission, Bruce Newell of Helena. The ELSA recognizes libraries for achieving excellence in serving their communities by exceeding the essential Montana Public Library Standards. These standards define 'excellence' i...
Acting President Micah called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. on April 19th, 2018 at the EEE Room with 13 members, 1 leaders, and 4 guests present. Daniel led the American pledge and the 4-H pledge was led by Emma. Roll call was to name your favorite color. Acting Secretary Katie Tilleman read the minutes from the March meeting. Acting Treasurers Gus Buck and Ethan Klingaman gave the treasurer’s report. We received a correspondence from Shirley Brockie of the Montana Seed Show thanking us for our display entry. Under unfinished business, ther...
Three weeks ago Blaine County Commissioners and county Emergency Manager Haley Velk were sharing ideas about the potential for spring flooding. Velk said, "...I don't have a crystal ball to tell if, when and where a flood might occur." A "winter briefing" from the National Weather Service (NWS) showed the worst case scenario for flooding was "rapidly warming temperatures and overnight lows above freezing." About a week ago the worst case scenario happened and so did flooding. Wednesday, April...
National Volunteer Week, always in April, is a time that many charitable groups and organizations recognize and thank their volunteers. Sweet Nursing Home and the Chinook Senior Center thanked their volunteers with special complimentary lunches and kind words of thanks. Without putting too fine a point on how these calculations were made, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other national groups have compiled some impressive statistics about the number of volunteers in the country and their econ...
It is with a heavy heart to let you all know that Robert Lucke passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018. He went peacefully and without pain. Robbie entertained many readers over the years with his tales of Glacier Park, Beaver Creek and his youth. He will be missed by the all the Staff at The Mountaineer and Blaine County Journal, and by many members of the community. A full obituary and service announcement will follow in next week's paper....
Darin Hannum, Chinook School Superintendent released this statement following an event at the high school last week: This afternoon (Wednesday, April 18) at Chinook High School we had a written threat. We take threats seriously as our number one priority is to provide a safe learning environment for students and staff. What did we do? Upon notification of the threat, the Chinook City Police Force and the Blaine County Sheriff were immediately contacted. Students and staff at both Meadowlark and Chinook High School sheltered in place. Law...
This year’s Community Chest Fund Drive in Chinook will take p lace Wednesday, May 2, a t 5:30 p.m. The purpose of Community Chest is to alleviate each organization from going door-to-door soliciting donations. The drive provides local funding for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Food Pantry, AAU Wrestling, Youth Baseball/Softball, Youth Soccer, MCT, Swim Team and PAWS. Without area residents’ support, many of these programs would not be available to the youth in the community. Those that participate in these organizations or would just like to hel...
Looking for a chance to throw off some of the effects of a hard winter and tough spring? There are several events coming up the weekend of April 27- 29 that might do the trick. It's also a way to support the programs the sponsoring groups provide in the community. The Montana Actors Theatre (MAT) is a Havre-based community theatrical group. Many Blaine Countians have acted in and attended MAT productions at MSU-Northern's stage facility. Now MAT is coming to Chinook with a two night run of...
Melanie Watkins, a Junior at Turner High School, was recently selected to represent Auxiliary Post #109 and Turner High School at this years American Legion Auxiliary Girls State. This year marks the 70th year of the Girls State program in Montana. The six day program takes place June 10-16th at the Carroll College in Helena. Watkins will be joining other girls from Montana where they will spend their experience doing full democratic process of seeking office, holding elections, and...
Max and Kirsti Cederberg were to Chinook on Saturday to visit Edith and Bill Bilger. Keep your calendar marked for May 19th. Family of Jim Reed will be holding a 90th birthday celebration in his honor. More details later as the date gets closer. A preschool screening was held this Monday at the Turner School. Spring has finally sprung on the Big Flat. Much of the snow has been slowly melting and green grass is peaking up! The Cal Wearley Memorial Track Meet will be held on Wednesday, April 25th beginning at 8:30. This is a good meet that you...
Emily Billmayer was home from Havre for the weekend. Track season has begun for the Turner High School and Jr. High track teams with meets this past week in Glasgow. Gene Billmayer attended the Cemetery board meeting on Monday night at the Catholic Church. The Big Flat 4-H Club met in Harlem on Sunday afternoon. Wally and Loretta Beck, Kevin, Brandon, and Dallas Beck, Daniella Schilling, Shawn, Bobbi, Tate, Ty, and Harley Beck, and Mike, Crystal, Cassidy, Holly, Cooper and Lucy Grabofsky all enjoyed a family dinner at the Med Room Thursday...
Thank You to Albertson’s for the bananas. Thank You to Rose Noel for helping to clean the fish tank. Thank You to Bev Devaney for the tangerines, grapes & kiwis. Thank You to Irene Stout and Rose Noel for the donut and French bread run to Malta! Just so you all know: The Fort Peck Summer Theater Shows will be starting June 1st. Here is the line-up of shows for the summer: • Guys on Ice • Cabaret • Leader of the Pack • The Little Mermaid • Almost, Maine The longest word in any of the major English language dictionaries is pneumonoult...
Thirty-five fifth graders from Meadowlark Elementary hosted their annual wax museum. Each student selects a character from American History which they learn about and represent for the project. This year's theme was "Heroes and Heroines." Fifth grade teachers Lesa MacLeod and Megan Hinebauch said the historical figures were "people who had an impact on the U.S. in politics, sports, entertainment or scientific endeavors." The program has been ongoing at Meadowlark since the fall of 1992. But,...
BOZEMAN, Mont., April 16, 2018–The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has set a June 1, 2018, application cutoff for agricultural operators to be considered for 2019 conservation program funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. NRCS provides funding and technical assistance to help farmers and ranchers implement conservation practices that provide environmental benefits to help sustain agricultural operations. Conservation program participation is v...
In order to comply with FSA program eligibility requirements, all producers, including livestock producers, are encouraged to visit their local FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the applicable deadline. The 2018 Acreage Reporting/Crop Certification Deadline is Mon., July 16, 2018 for Spring Seeded Alfalfa Seed, Forage Seeding, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Fruit (except cherries), Vegetables, Christmas Trees, and all Spring-Seeded Crops and any other crops not...
The ice has gone off this section of the Milk River just south of Chinook on the Clear Creek Road as it rapidly rose over the weekend. Ice jams continue to cause problems throughout the Milk River basin as spring temperatures have finally arrived. Battle Creek, Lodge Creek as well as several other streams are flowing over their banks and along with heavy runoff from snow melt at the higher elevations has caused flood warnings to be posted all along the Hi-line....
