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March 18, 2016 Scott Thompson was recently appointed as the Region 6 Wildlife Manager for Montana of Fish, Wildlife & Parks. He will be based out of Glasgow and replaces Mark Sullivan, who became the Region 6 Supervisor in October of 2015. Thompson, 37, is originally from Butte and holds both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Animal and Range Science from Montana State University-Bozeman. He has been employed with FWP and since 2003. Thompson started his career in Culbertson as the...
The Meadowlark Parent Teacher Organization held its annual carnival and spaghetti dinner recently in Chinook. Organizers said the event was very well attended, with a large number of families on hand for a spaghetti dinner and the games and carnival events that followed the meal. The annual event is the major fundraiser for the PTO that uses all proceeds to support special projects for the school. Teachers and volunteers set up many of the popular games from years past. Jon Martin, Meadowlark...
Wildlife, outdoor recreation and mountainous scenes illustrated in the 2016 Keep Montana Green art contest recently educated regional judges on wildfire prevention using a variety of slogans and designs. “We received 992 posters from 34 teachers in 24 schools across our region, which is made up of 13 counties,” said Tim Crosmer, East Side Training Officer for the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Fire Bureau. Crosmer helps coordinate the Keep Montana Green art contest in the DNRC Northeastern Land Office in Lew...
Today the Nature Conservancy announced the transfer of 760 acres of wildlife habitat to the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. The Clear Creek Conservation Project will nearly double the size of the Nevada Creek Wildlife Management Area. It will provide crucial habitat for elk and mule deer, movement corridors for lynx and grizzly bears, as well as habitat for the westslope cutthroat trout. In addition, the project will provide new public access to the Helena National Forest. “This project has enormous benefits for wildlife as w...
Reporter's note: When my wife and I moved to this area I was not familiar with the annual Montana Seed Show held in Harlem. My first year attending I was a bit overwhelmed trying to take in all the activities and events. By the second year I had a better understanding of what would and did happen during the show. This is my third year attending and rather than try to report on every event, I decided to highlight some of the new events and reflect a bit on the activities that happen every year,...
The Fort Belknap Community Economic Development Corporation (FBCEDC) recently received a $30,000.00 grant from the First Nations Development Institute of Longmont, Colorado. This award will support the Red Paint Creek Trading Post Greenhouse Project. The Greenhouse will provide the community with a longer growing season for fresh vegetables. This would enable us to compliment the Healthy Eating and lifestyles Initiative mandated by our tribal Council. It also helps place us a step closer to becoming a food sovereign nation. Harlan Mount, FBCEDC...
Story notes from unapproved minutes. During its regular March meeting the school trustees approved 2016-2017 contracts for current staff and teachers and hired two new teachers to fill vacated positions. The first annual evaluation of first-year Superintendent Darrin Hannum was completed. New policies regarding bereavement for classified staff and a change in the travel policy for junior high students were also approved after final reading. The Chinook School Board met March 8 for its regular monthly meeting. Chairwoman Miller called the meetin...
Representatives of the Montana Community Foundation were in Chinook last week to award grants to the Food Pantry and PAWS. The foundation helps more than 75 Montana communities to create permanent philanthropy and build strong communities. Since the inception of the foundation some 8,000 grants, totaling $18.6 million, have been awarded to participating communities in the state. This year's local awards were supported by an 'endowment in perpetuity' created by Warren Ross several years ago....
As part of the Harlem Library's regular Learn at the Library program, two local spinners recently did a demonstration of the ancient art of making yarn. Chris Thurman and Jeanni Powell set up their spinning wheels, showed examples of different yarns and their uses, explained some of the tools of the trade and demonstrated how yarn is made on two different types of spinning wheels. A freezing fog likely limited the audience turnout, but those who came to watch were impressed with the complexity...
In at least one respect, the history of Europe is more interesting than our national history. With all those kings and queens to name, quite a few of them emerged from the anonymity of serial Henrys and Marys by acquiring nicknames. For example, King Henry the Eighth to six wives was wedded: Two of the six were named Anne and three were named Catherine. You can see the problem. Nobody would object to being nicknamed Lionheart. Richard I earned the nickname by his bravery in many battles and crusades. William the Conqueror had an insulting...
The Chinook Area Chambers' March Business After Hours was hosted by the American Lutheran Church. Now in its third year, the After Hours program allows chamber members a chance to showcase their business or organization in a relaxed setting after regular operating hours. Despite several other events on the same night, a sizeable number of guests came to learn about the congregation that first organized in the early 1930's. Danny Pratt, part of the group that organized the event at American...
The 48th Annual Governor’s Conference on Aging will be held in early September. For several years, during a special luncheon at the conference, Montana’s centenarians are recognized. Conference organizers are asking for help in identifying Montana’s centenarians, especially those who are veterans. In the last national census conducted in 2010, there were 175 Montanans who were 100 years old, or older. That number is expected to rise to 3,000 by the year 2025. By recognizing Montana’s elders and honoring them, the folks who work with the sta...
Come spring Kenley Tempel, the two year old great granddaughter of Don and Marilyne Berger, will be getting her new playhouse delivered-from the Berger's garage workshop in Chinook to Kenley's yard in Joplin, Montana. The half year plus project to build the playhouse started when Kenley's parents, Britney and Matt, asked great grandpa Berger, "When are you going to build a playhouse for Kenley?" Berger's response, "I started thinking about building a playhouse." That was last fall and by the end...
Word has been received of the death of Janice Hendrickson-Frank. She grew up on the Big Flat and moved away later in her life. She passed away this week. She leaves behind a son and two daughters. Condolences go to the Bob Spoonheim family. Bob passed away on Sunday. Prayers and thoughts are with all his family during this difficult time. Max and Kirsti Cederberg took in the Seed Show and banquet. Glenna Ammen was to Rudyard for the Elementary Jamboree games. Tom and Lucy Fairbank took in the delicious Catholic dinner on Sunday. Bill and Mary...
Reporter's note: I recently learned that Linae Jensen, of rural Chinook, and her friend, Ruth Stewart, had gone to Madrid, Spain last November on a sales trip. Turns out they were at the show in Madrid to sell the miniature items Stewart creates and sells through her Fort Benton-based business called Stewart Dollhouse Creations. The business makes and sells items that enthusiasts use to decorate dollhouses and make miniaturized decorations. It's a big business that thinks small. Stewart and Jens...
Triangle Communications is hosting an Internet Security and File Sharing Class Tues., March 22, 6-8 P.M.at the library. You may register at itstriangle.com/free-training or by calling Angela at 394-2862 or the library at 353-2712. The next Learn at the Library will be a Fused Jewelry Class instructed by April Fox. This will be held Tues., March. 29, 7 P.M and is limited to 15 people. Please call the library to reserve your spot so you can make your own pendant. There is a $10 fee to cover the cost of materials. Three new nonfiction titles...
February 8th the Chinook FFA took the senior mechanics team to Melstone to compete and placed 9th. The team consisted of Garrison Mitchell, Ryle Elliot, Michael Warburton, and Ross Reed. Michael Warburton individually placed 6th in the mechanics competition. Tuesday the 9th of February the junior and senior mechanics team competed at the district level in Harlem. The junior mechanics team consisting of Austin Swanson, Colton Liddle, Rielly Weigand, Ryle Elliot, and Cord Schneider took 1st...
All residents of Blaine County are well aware of the importance of agriculture whether they are directly involved in the process or not. We celebrate National Ag Week 18-25 and recognize the contributions of our farm and ranch community. Throughout Blaine County and Fort Belknap farms and ranches dot the landscape. 4-H and the Future Farmers of America (FFA) are very active throughout the county and are involved in community functions throughout the year. Agriculture is the counties number one...
From its inception part of the purpose of the Montana Seed Show was to showcase local products raised in the area and to pick the 'best of the best' during the annual event. The winners of the various Seed Show competitions were listed as follows in the program for the closing dinner and closing ceremony held on Saturday night of the event. Educational Display Booths:. Youth Division Groups: first place to Valley Clover 4-H; second place to the Dodson School and third place to the Big Flat 4-H....
GREAT FALLS, Montana — Chinook farmer Randy Hinebauch has been elected as Secretary of the Wheat Quality Council. Randy serves as the District 2 Director of the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee. Randy is a fourth generation Montanan and he and his family have raised organic and conventional spring and winter wheat, peas, lentils, and alfalfa since 1987. He and his wife, Lisa, have raised six children on the farm. When not busy bringing in a crop, Randy has served on the Blaine County Development Association. He has been president of the O...
R-CALF USA may be defined as a non-profit producer organization, but our work benefits anyone who eats meat and lives in an economy that includes agriculture. We’re more than a producer organization; we’re your organization! In a letter sent recently to the members of the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee (Committee) R-CALF USA urged the rejection of any effort to create a voluntary country-of-origin labeling (COOL) law. The group’s letter points out that Congress repealed the popular COOL law “pursuant to a directi...
Kyler Johnson will soon complete the requirements to become an Eagle Scout. The rank of Eagle Scout, in the Boy Scouts, is the culmination of a boy’s career in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The 17 year old Chinook High junior said, “About all that is left to do is to complete the paperwork and appear before the Eagle review board. My requirements are completed and the Eagle Scout project is done.” The official awarding will happen later this year. The road to Eagle Scout Asked to descr...
