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5 donors presented with a total of 47 units collected on a goal of 47 Three first time donors were registered: Brooke Elliot, Theresa O’Neill and Steven J Mulonet. Mark Weber has donated 10 gallons, Jack Davies 7 gallons, Tanis Ross 5 gallons, Art Tomlinson 3 gallons, Rodney Hofeldt 2 gallons, Dan Pratt and Carol Warburton 1 gallon. We are grateful for each and every one your life saving gifts and look forward to seeing you again on Tuesday, September 13th. The canteen was hosted by the Alliance Church and those tending to the goodies were S...
The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting today, July 27th at 11:00 a.m. Last week we had a yoga themed program. Kelsey read books about yoga and then we had a special presentation by Bonnie Williamson. We send a big thank you to Bonnie for a great program. The last LEGO Club of the summer will be today for kids grades K through 6. Kids not in school yet may attend with adult supervision. Thursday will be the final Middle School Hangout for grades 6-8....
The Summer Reading Program draws to a close this week with a finale on Thursday, July 28, from 1-3 P.M. for all children who participated. Ice cream floats will be served and the movie “Zootopia” will be shown. Children have until Aug. 5 to turn in their reading logs. The grand prize winners will be announced after August 5. Don’t miss the “Tea with Alice” summer fundraiser sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This formal Victorian high tea is tonight from 6:30-8:00 with a program scheduled for 7 P.M. All ages are welcome and prices ar...
Each year, since the mid-1960's, the Idaho-based Appaloosa Horse Club has been hosting the Chief Joseph Trail ride. The 1300-mile trip roughly follows the route taken by Chief Joseph as he guided several hundred Nez Perce tribal members in an attempt to reach Canada and avoid moving to a reservation. The organized trail ride takes 13 years to complete, with participants completing about 100 miles each year. This was the fourth time the last 100-mile leg, starting north of Roy, Montana and...
During the regular monthly meeting of the Chinook City Council, Mayor Keith Hanson swore in Meredy Phares to fill a vacant city council seat. Council approved the final payment for the downtown sidewalk project work as well as what will be some of the last payments on the water treatment plant upgrade. A fire ordinance revision was considered during first reading. Council heard concerns from citizens about cats damaging yards and flower beds and received a request for a four-way stop sign at...
Sarah Pratt, the Chinook Chamber Secretary and Communications Director, talked to the “Journal” recently from the Chamber’s office on Indiana Street in Chinook. During the summer the Chamber is opening the organization’s office from 8-10 am, Monday through Friday. Pratt said, “Having the office open is kind of a trial run for the summer. Our hope is we will be able to serve some tourists who stop to visit our town and area.” Pratt also had other news about updated and totally new programs. Bonus Coupon Books The Chamber launched its first Bonus...
For Immediate Release Hays, MT, July 8, 2016 Please come share a day with the Staff of Island Mountain Development Group (IMDG) and the Fort Belknap Indian Community as we celebrate the expansion IMDG’s new 5,200 sq. ft. eCommerce Call Center. This new building is equipped with the most modern eCommerce call center amenities, a conference room, executive offices, and a secure network infrastructure capable of high speed data transmission. This is the new employment hub that houses 80+ employees and is the major employer of jobs on the s...
The Harlem City Council passed a resolution honoring and recognizing the work of the Harlem Civic Association, a group of volunteers formed in 2005 and devoted to the betterment of Harlem. A number of Association members were on hand to receive a plaque presented with the resolution. Council also affirmed its participation with Bear Paw Development Corporation, a group of professional planners that works closely with the city on many infrastructure and economic development projects. The regular July council meeting was held on Thursday, July...
For Immediate Release July 11, 2016 Great Falls, MT- On the heels of the U.S. Senate approving a bill calling for voluntary labeling of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO), Montana Farmers Union is appealing to the U.S. House which has the measure before it this week to reject the bill. “We have long supported GMO labeling as we are committed to helping consumers making informed decisions on where their food comes from,” said President Alan Merrill. “Under this legislation companies would have the option of listing GMO ingredients, and if they...
On July 11, 2016, at the North Central Montana Shrine Club lunch meeting, Frank Billmayer presented to Frank Pehrson of Chinook, a picture of the plane Frank flew in WWII, a B25 Mitchell named "Jersey Bounce". Frank's position was top turret gunner. Staff SGT. Pehrson flew 61 combat missions from April 2 to September 15, 1944. Frank Pehrson's Texaco service station in Chinook was started in 1940 by his father, John. Frank took over in 1947 and Frank Jr. is the current operator. Frank Billmayer...
There is an old saying in Montana that if a person does not like the weather, just wait five minutes and it will change. That has never been more true than this winter, spring and early summer in the Big Sandy area. Just before this story came to see the printed word, there was a good inch of rain in the Big Sandy area. Some areas of the Bear Paw Mountains were reporting up to three inches of rain and some low land flooding. Many have commented that it is almost the middle of July and the prairie is that wonderful early spring green color. All...
(StatePoint) What more delicious way to enjoy summer than with one of the season’s most popular fruits? From family outings to strawberry-inspired gifts, here are some great ideas for celebrating summer from the discount experts at Dollar General. Find a Local Strawberry Farm Plan a family outing by finding a local strawberry farm and spending the afternoon picking fresh strawberries. Make it a fun-filled day by packing a picnic lunch with some of your favorite snacks. Add your newly-picked strawberries to yogurt for a sweet dessert or toss s...
Press Release Montana State University Northern, Havre, Montana The Montana State University-Northern’s Spring semester Dean’s List contains 339 students. To be included in the Dean’s List, students must carry a minimum of 12 credits and earn a grade point average of 3.25 or better. Students that received an incomplete or “F” during this semester are not included in the honor roll listing. The students listed below made the 2016 spring semester Dean’s List. Chinook: Kaydance Benzing Makhayla Farmer Riley Green Jorrell Jones Vinnessa Lu...
Summer Reading is quickly drawing to a close. Children are reminded to bring in their reading logs to earn prizes and to move ahead on the reading race track. The summer reading finale for all children who have participated will be July 28, 1 P.M. when we will celebrate with root beer floats and the movie “Zootopia.” The party will last until approximately 3 P.M. The Friends of the Library fundraiser “Tea with Alice” will be July 27, 6 :30 P.M. at the library. This tea party will have an Alice in Wonderland theme and is a family friendl...
The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Wednesday July 27th at 11:00 a.m. Last week we had a karate themed program. Kelsey read books about karate and then we had a special presentation by Shannon Howland. We send a big thank you to Shannon for a great program. Tuesday July 26th will be the final Summer Reading Program. We will be doing a Makerspace program again. This was a huge hit for our first program, so we decided to end with it as well. LEGO Clu...
Submitted by Tracy Harshman Tracy Harshman, County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, reminds farmers and landowners that FSA soliciting nominating petitions from Blaine County Ag producers interested in serving on the FSA County Committee. The county committee nomination period began on June 15, 2016. Nomination forms must be postmarked or received in the Blaine County FSA Office by close of business on Aug. 1, 2016. For election purposes, counties are divided into local administrative areas (LAA). Each LAA nominates and...
The ninth meeting of the Valley Clovers 4-H Club was called to order by President Brooke Elliot at 5:42 PM on June 9th 2016 at Walner Hall. There were three leaders, 20 members, and several guests present. 4-H Members reported on lamb and pig shows, dog practices, radio ads, and delivering the barn signs. Three leaders then reported on the latest council meeting and to see if anyone knew of a horse judge that would be available for fair. The Fairgrounds committee then reported on their progress on their project in front of the 4-H building at...
The 2016 Blaine County Fair wrapped up on Sunday after a very successful run. Always at center stage during fair week is Mother Nature, and this year she cooperated with mild temperatures and mostly dry conditions. The opening events, including the Kids’ Rodeo on Wednesday night, were challenged by rain but despite several threats and a few sprinkles, the rest of the week was nearly perfect for fairgoers to enjoy a fair with several new wrinkles. New “Hi-Line carnival” a big hit With serious encouragement from the Blaine County Fair Board...
Anna Getten will be an eighth grader next school year at Chinook Junior High. She recently returned from Lebanon, Tennessee, where she participated in three events at the National Junior High Rodeo Finals. Anna and her mother, Tanya, described central Tennessee as "The hottest place we've ever been. We learned all about the 'heat index' and weather-wise it was very unpleasant out there." They also agreed the discomfort was a small price to pay for the excitement of competing in the national...
Reporter's note: Regular readers of the "Journal" know I make periodic road trips to the Seattle area to visit our daughter and eight grandkids. Many of those trips are via Amtrak, especially in the winter, and the rest are by car when bad roads are less likely to cause a travel problem. The last week of June I made a trip to the Seattle area, without my wife, to babysit our four youngest grandsons-age three to nine. Our daughter needed a little help as she was doing orientation for a part time...
First Bank of Montana, in Chinook, celebrated "Big Day" last week. Branch Manager Craig Lowham said the day was part of a week-long celebration to attract new accounts to the bank. It was also the first day to use the local bank's new drive-up system. There was homemade root beer floats during the big day and coffee and treats all during the week. Lowham explained that First Bank of Montana is comprised of the two banks owned by Glacier Bank located in Chinook and Lewistown. Each year the...
The Blaine County Fair kicks off today! Well, readers may be aware that some 4-H events, like the Interview Judging started on Tuesday of Fair Week. Last week some parts of horse judging were completed to speed up competition during the actual fair event. Things have been happening at the fairgrounds and Fair Week is on us. New VIP seating available this year for arena events Back in the late winter the Fair Board heard a proposal from Justin Simenson, on behalf of the Bear Paw Roundup organizin...
The Blaine County Sheriff’s Department was recently awarded a Selective Enforcement Traffic Enforcement (STEP) grant through the Montana Department of Transportation. Per Debbie Gomke, with the Sheriff’s Department, this will be the eleventh year the local department has received the grant. The grant combines intensive enforcement of specific traffic safety laws with extensive communication, education and outreach informing the public about the enforcement activity. This year the grant related enforcement will occur on Saturday, July 16. Gom...
About 70 volunteers and celebrants gathered at Hoon Field on Friday night for the 2016 cancer walk. The walk, and related activities, is the culmination of a year of fundraising by local teams to support cancer research and provide services to cancer victims. Local organizers believe 2011 was when the Blaine County walk began. Prior to that volunteers joined Havre's annual walk. Before the walk began at Hoon Field on Friday night, a group of cancer survivors gathered for a dinner hosted by the...
