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Ed and Kathy Zellmer, Melissa Hiniker, and Jordan, Elissa, Caleb, Brady, and Gracie Zellmer spent last weekend in Missoula going especially to attend Troy Hiniker’s high school graduation. Harlan and Jane Krass, Diana Maloney, Anita Reed and family, and Hilary Richman and girls helped Natalie Richman celebrate her 9th birthday at Harlan and Jane’s home on Saturday afternoon. Loretta Beck took Harley Beck to swimming lessons a couple days this past week. Ty Beck also visited at the Wallace Beck place on Wednesday and Friday and mowed grass for...
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 required to be reported by previously announced...
Signup Begins June 4 for Livestock Indemnity Program and Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting disaster assistance program applications on June 4 from agricultural producers who suffered livestock, honeybees, farm-raised fish and other losses due to natural disasters. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is reopening the application period for two disaster assistance programs in response to statutory changes made by Congress earlier this year. Beginning J...
Acting President Daniel Tilleman called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. on May 17th, 2018 at the Meadowlark School Cafeteria with 22 members, 2 leaders, and 5 guests present. Katie Tilleman led the American pledge and the 4-H pledge was led by Micah Conner/Gerky. Roll call was to name your favorite 4-H project. Acting Secretary Jacob Metcalf read the minutes from the April meeting. The minutes were approved as read. Treasurer Britton Elliot gave the treasurer's report and one bill was...
The Alice Nash Cemetery is located more than 60 miles south of Chinook in the heart of the Missouri River Breaks and despite its isolation it has been very well maintained and looked sharp as every this past Memorial Day. Susan Sanford maintains the cemetery and lives in the breaks, recently she applied a fresh coat of paint to the gate and ensures that all the graves are kept up and decorated. The cemetery has a strong connection to many of the communities in North Central M...
Organizers of the recent mental health fair in Chinook were pleased with the number of locals who came to the event held on May 30. A number of local groups shared information about the mental health services they offer. The first ever mental health fair for Chinook was coordinated by the Local Advisory Council (LAC) on Mental Health in Blaine County. Plans are to make it an annual event each May during Mental Health Awareness Month. The focus was on "integrated health care" The focus of the...
Reporter's note: Several months ago Blaine County Museum Executive Director Jude Sheppard showed me a copy of a small book created by the members of the Mountain Community Club as part of the club's 50th anniversary celebrated in 1983. The vest-sized book has a picture of each club member in 1983 with a brief commentary written by another club member. Many of the commentaries are written in poetic verse, which I later found was a popular way of writing and used by many of the club members. I...
MSU Northern Agricultural Research Center (NARC) and MSU Extension will be hosting two field days near Loma and Turner on Wednesday, June 27 and another field day on Thursday, June 28 near Chester. The Loma field day will begin at 9:00 a.m. north of Loma near the Lyle McKeever farm at 1494 McKeever Road. The Turner field day will begin at 5:00 p.m. near the Max Cederberg farm north of Turner. A barbecue hosted by CHS Big Sky will follow the Turner field day. The Chester field day will begin at 10:00 a.m. near the Kurt Kammerzell farm west of...
Whether you’re tying on a salmon fly or threading a night crawler onto a hook, during Father’s Day weekend, everyone in Montana can fish for free. “Montana is home to some of the finest fishing anywhere in the world. It’ll be a great chance to get your family outside.” said Martha Williams, director of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Helena. While the promotion allows anyone to fish without a license on June 16-17, all other fishing rules and regulations are in effect and must be followed. Williams encourages all would-be anglers to be awa...
Triangle Communications (Triangle), will host a free workshop covering basic computer operations, mouse and keyboard function, maintenance, speakers, memory cards and more basic skills and tips. Attendees will learn how to change the desktop background, add a shortcut, set screen settings, cut/copy & paste, create folders and select multiple files, email attachments, clean up email files, browse the internet, search engines and popular websites. The workshop is scheduled to take place Wednesday June 13th, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the...
Ron and Susan Fox attended the three on three Tournament in Great Falls on Saturday. Last week the Welsh family was in Great Falls for the State Track Meet. Cody came home with the State Championship in the 300 hurdles and 4th in the State for the 110 hurdles. The boys relay team of Cody Welsh, Jack Harmon, Clayton Krass, and Eddie Harmon also broke the school record. Also qualifying for State were Shyan Krass and Rylee Conlan. Congratulations to all six of our Turner athlete’s that qualified for state. That is a huge accomplishment. We, on t...
Susan and Emily Billmayer attended the kindergarten graduation in Big Sandy on Thursday for Kasey Weaver. The Rabies Clinic is in Turner today (Wednesday, June 6) from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Old Fire Hall. The Blaine Co. Veterinary Clinic is here to vaccinate your dogs and cats. The Big Flat 4-H Club is sponsoring this event. Ezzie’s Wholesale will be in Turner to service fire extinguishers as well. Susan Billmayer taught a cupcake class at 4-H project day on Saturday in Turner. Harlan and Jane Krass were guests at Randy and Diana M...
The Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter at Chinook High recently hosted a number of ag related activities for elementary students from Meadowlark elementary school. The Meadowlark students came to the CHS vocational-ag shop where FFA members presented activities that were both fun and educational. CHS Vo-ag teacher Robin Allen said, "We've been doing this multi-grade activity for national FFA Week since at least 2007. The event might predate the time I came to CHS." This marks the 70th anniv...
Hello to all of you out there. Hey all you fellow baby boomers out there, I just wanted to let you know that you are missing out on a very enjoyable time here at the center. You really are old enough to come in and enjoy a meal, play some games, or just visit over a cup of coffee. We always welcome and love to see some new faces and old friends. Thank you to the Walline Nash Campbell family for the donation of flowers and to the Chamber of Commerce for the pots of flowers out front. They are all beautiful. Membership for the Senior Citizen...
Thank you to: Anonymous for the jigsaw puzzle; Harlem High School for the tomatoes, eggs, milk, mayo, dressing, salads and cottage cheese; Sally O'Leary, Patsy Shelhamer and Jayne Morrow for the extra pies. And the winner is... Elsie Bertelsen is the May 50-50/Kitty winner, $33.00! Coming up this week: Thursday, June 7th: Albertsons 10% Off for Seniors Day (age 55 +). Saturday, June 9th: Shelby Kite Festival, Shelby Airport Saturdays in June (9, 23, 30): Charlie Russell Chew Choo Dinner Train,...
The 2017-2018 Turner High School Awards Ceremony was held recently at the Turner School Gymnasium. Melanie Watkins gave a warm welcome to students in grades 7-12, parents, teachers, and board members. The Extra Curricular Awards were announced first. Mr. Russ McKenna started off the event by announcing the Academic All State awards. Those receiving this award were: Sarah Billmayer, Brandy Calvert, Raegan Conlan, Rylee Conlan Shyan Krass, Melanie Watkins, Brooke Reed, Eddie Harmon, Jack Harmon, T...
As Chinook Public Schools concludes the 2017-18 school year and starts preparing our 2018-19 school year, there are several topics I would like to address with everyone: thank yous, staff placements, and gearing up for the fall. Thank You The Board of Trustees, Administration, Staff and students at Chinook Public Schools would like to thank you for taking part in the school elections and passing the levies. We will work to continue to be good stewards of our school funding in order to keep producing a high quality educational system. A special...
BOZEMAN -- Montana State University has announced its undergraduate honor rolls for spring semester 2018. There are two MSU honor roll lists: the President’s and the Dean’s Honor Roll. Students must complete a minimum of 12 degree-eligible credit hours to be on either list. Students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the semester were named to the President’s Honor Roll. An asterisk follows the names of the 1,098 students named to the MSU President’s Honor Roll in the listing below. The Dean’s Honor Roll includes the 3,179 students earn...
The National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB) (www.plantbreeding.org) created an exciting new travel scholarship and mentoring program called the NAPB Borlaug Scholarships. The Borlaug “Green Revolution” legacy of breeding better plants, promoting global food security, and mentoring young emerging scientist is well known and respected worldwide. This award builds on that strong foundation. The inaugural class of 2018 consists of 8 scholars from 5 states and 6 institutions: Congratulations to the Class of 2018 NAPB Borlaug Scholars! Und...
Lane Schmitt, Chinook, Montana, recently re-enrolled in the American Angus Association®'s MaternalPlus® program as a commitment to making genetic improvements in lifetime cow herd productivity. Breeders participating in MaternalPlus are keenly focused to better evaluate herd reproductive performance, the number one profit driver in the cow-calf industry. MaternalPlus is a voluntary, inventory-based reporting system that collects additional reproductive trait data to provide Angus...
The 'Old Pink Church' just east of Fort Belknap Agency is a familiar landmark to all who have lived along the Hi-line for any amount of time. Coming back from a long road trip it is always a welcoming site to see as it meant you were almost home. This Memorial Day the American Flag was proudly flying and the cemetery was filled with all the colors of the many flowers left to remember loved ones. Celebrations were held at several Blaine County locations as we remember those who have passed and...
An upcoming event will recognize and honor all past and present EMS (Emergency Medical Services) volunteers who served or currently serve with the Chinook ambulance crew. According to Colleen Overcast, one of the event organizers, "It will be an opportunity for us to publicly recognize the many volunteers who served with the ambulance crew. Over the years we never properly thanked the crew members who put in so many hours of their own time to help our community." Two plaques will be displayed...
Malcolm Obresley, a twenty-eight-year-old resident of Havre and a conductor for Burlington Northern, shared his experience as a cancer survivor at the May gathering of Chinook's Cancer Support Group. What started as a simple "lost my glasses when I fell off a paddle board at a family gathering" turned into a series of diagnoses and treatments that lasted for half a year. Happily, Obresley's prognosis is great, he's back to work and doing things he always did before his bout with cancer. He's the...
The Chinook Golf Course and Country Club is holding its 2nd Annual Community Dinner and Live Auction on Saturday, June 9th at the Blaine County Fairground Commercial Building. Everyone is welcome to attend as it features something for everyone and is not just for those who play golf but to anyone who enjoys community get togethers. The fundraiser is to help raise funds for maintenance and upkeep of the course. Equipment needs to be repaired or updated as well as fertilizer, bug spray, sand and...
Meadowlark Elementary Principal Jon Martin gave the signal for the assembled students to quiet down, but there was still a thrum of excitement on the last day of school. It was Awards Day and students would be recognized for superior school attendance, completing an online course to learn about managing money, being good citizens and reading achievements. Sixth graders, who would be moving on to junior high next fall, got a sendoff from their fellow students with a song, cheers and high-fives....
