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The Blaine County Local Advisory Council For Mental Health has put together a fun night of activities centered around family fun while focusing on Mental Health and a number of other issues affecting our communities. The goal is to provide the information in a fun yet productive manner. The Family Carnival Night is set to take place at the Blaine County Fairgrounds on March 31, 2023. A Spaghetti Dinner will be served from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. The Carnival is scheduled to run from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m....
Chinook High School Principal, Matt Molyneaux has been working on a very interesting project recently and hopes that it will better highlight the academic achievements of the students of CHS through the years. According to Chinook School Superintendent, Fred Hoffman, "Mr Molyneaux was digging around the dungeon looking for some flags or something and just happened to come across our original charter for membership to the National Honor Society." 'The National Honor Society of Secondary Schools...
Many readers of the Blaine County Journal really enjoy learning about the various trials and tribulations that local residents have endured through the years. We have done stories on family ranches celebrating 100 years, to achievements of residents accomplishing great things. We have highlighted businesses, individuals and community groups that have made each of their communities great. We have done stories on the successes of endangered species reintroductions on Fort Belknap as well as academ...
Harlem Library Stop by and “Buy a Bag O’Books!” During the month of March you may fill a grocery sack of used books for only one dollar! The Book Challenge for March is to read a book with a green cover or spine. The library board of trustees will hold their monthly meeting March 29, 4:30 P.M. in the library meeting room. Storytime is offered weekly on Tuesdays at 10 A.M. for children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers. After School Squad for elementary students meets on Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:30 and Lego Club for all ages is held on Th...
March 15 - Susan Billmayer spent Thursday at the Montana Seed Show in Harlem. Jane Krass enjoyed visitors throughout the week. She would also like to thank everyone who cleared her driveway and yard of snow. It is greatly appreciated! Carol and Duane Klindworth went to Havre last Sunday, March 5th and had lunch with the kids and grandkids to celebrate Carol’s birthday. Gene Billmayer visited with his parents at Timber Creek on Sunday. Isley Welsh and Harley Beck visited with Grandma Loretta Beck on Friday. Tate and Ty Beck visited Grandma w...
A large contingent of Aaniiih Nakoda College (ANC) Students and Staff recently attended the American Indian Higher Education Consortium Conference (AIHEC) held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The first student conference was held back in 1980 and has come a long way in 43 years. The AIHEC now includes well over 1,000 students, faculty, and staff representing schools from all corners of the United states to get together each spring and compete in a variety of different competitions including...
HELENA, MT- The Governor’s Office of Community Service (ServeMontana), Reach Higher Montana, and Montana Campus Compact (MTCC) are pleased announce 100 Montana high school seniors have been awarded Youth Serve Montana Scholarships. This scholarship is offered in two awards, $1,000 for 50-99 hours of service and $1,500 for 100+ hours of service to attend a Montana Campus Compact member institution next fall. The Youth Serve Montana Scholarship was created to promote volunteerism among high school students. Funds are available through support fro...
3 year old Lane T. Allen of Harlem and 19 year old Michael J. Dess of Havre have been charged with a number of misdemeanor and felony charges in connection with the poaching of Deer and Elk in Blaine and Hill Counties. According to a press release from Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Region 6 headquarters the two men had charges filed in Blaine and Hill Counties alleging their involvement in the unlawful take of deer and elk, out of season, in 2021 and 2022. The charges involved the take or attempt to take nine antlered deer and four bull...
From the White House Briefing Room on March 1, President Joe Biden renewed the Proclamation on Read Across America Day for 2023. The following day at 3:15, every student at Turner Public Schools (TPS) was engaged in reading. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers participated by bringing together young readers, teens, and books to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday. Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904. In making the Proclamation, President Biden stated,...
Although the Turner Tornadoes didn't advance beyond District Basketball Tournaments, they would have ridden in style to Divisional and State competitions in their green Blue Bird Bus. Their new activity bus got a facelift with several vinyl decals at the end of February when two employees with Kelly's Signs, a sign manufacture and design company located in Great Falls, travelled to the Hogeland, Montana, on February 19. According to Adam Billmayer, when the athletic bus arrived at his shop...
The Blaine County Fair Board continues to work hard to bring the best entertainment to the Blaine County Fair as they possibly can. Recently the Fair Board made a significant announcement regarding the Blaine County Saturday night main draw. Country music superstar, Darryl Worley will perform Saturday night during the 2023 Blaine County Fair. The fair will run from Thursday, August 10 through Sunday, August 13. Fair Board Manager, Debbie Ramberg addressed the boards decision on this years...
Three members of the Chinook Chapter of the FFA will be receiving their State FFA Degrees during an awards ceremony at the 93rd State FFA Convention in Great Falls next week. Torin Cecrle, Bree Swanson, and Morgan Friede have earned the honor of walking across the stage and accepting this coveted award. The trio will also attend a special recognition dinner with their families and the State FFA Officer Team while at the Convention. About this achievement, Chapter Advisor, Mitzi Cecrle said, "It...
Twelve students representing the Big Flat Chapter of the FFA will be competing at the 93rd Montana FFA State Convention scheduled for March 21-25 in Great Falls, Montana, at the Four Seasons Arena. In the words of event organizers, this convention is “a premier opportunity to interact with our state’s best and brightest future leaders.” Livestock, Meats, Mechanics, and Ag Sales Teams from Turner Public Schools (TPS) will showcase their talent, seniors Dakota Krass and Charlie Calvert will receive State FFA Degrees, and all in attendance will...
Cleveland Elementary, south of Chinook, has been very active in the great outdoors lately; going on Ice Fishing trips, learning how to identify birds and getting to really interact with various organizations in the community. Teacher, Mrs. Shirley Kienenberger-Fisher, or simply Mrs. Fisher to her students, is thrilled with the opportunity her students have had recently. Mrs. Fisher has five students at Cleveland ranging from kindergarten to the fifth grade. On Monday, February 27 Montana Fish...
Ethan Werk was recently named the American Indian College Student of the Year for Aaniiih Nakoda College. Sunday night he was presented with his award at a banquet held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The American Indian Higher Education Consortium Conference (AIHEC) has grown tremendously through the years and Werk, along with a number of other ANC staff and students, were on hand. The official website describes the event as such, "Since the first AIHEC Student Conference in 1980, this annual...
The Chinook Senior Center is offering two free presentations related to local and regional historical events. The presentations were first hosted by the Blaine County Museum in the winter. Senior center board members felt the topics would be of interest to the Center's clients as well. It was observed that many seniors, leery of the icy winter conditions and bad travel conditions, likely opted not to attend the winter programs. According to Peggy Perry, chair of the Center's board of directors,...
On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, staff and students at Harlem Elementary and Jr/Sr High Schools eagerly participated in wearing YELLOW to support Chloe Main for Rare Disease Day, in conjunction with the Yellow Brick Road Project. In January 2022, Chloe was diagnosed with HNRNPH2, a neurodevelopmental disorder. Chloe is 1 of 130+ in the world to carry this super rare gene. She is the only known case in the State of Montana, and the only Native American. Chloe is a 3rd grade student in Mrs. Powell's classroom at Harlem Elementary School. If you...
FRIDAY March 10, 2023 8:00 a.m. Road/Bridge Supervisor Mitchell Sheriff Colby County Attorney Harwood DES Velk ARPA Funds/LATC Funds County Health Department Internal Business Employment Review Budget Transfers Tax Abatements Procurement Policy Claims Approval MONDAY March 13, 2023 8:00 a.m. Road/Bridge Supervisor Mitchell Sheriff Colby County Attorney Harwood DES Velk ARPA Funds/LATC Funds County Health Department Internal Business Employment Review Budget Transfers Tax Abatements Procurement Policy Claims Approval 1:00 pm - Senior Citizens...
Most folks that live anywhere on the Hi-line from Browning to Wolf Point have probably at some point travelled through Harlem and stopped at the EZ-Mart on the edge of town. The C-Store is a popular stop for snacks and fuel and home to a pair of very dedicated employees who also happen to be very much involved the community itself. Darby Turntoes and Jerry Wiegand have been employed at EZ-Mart since 1995 and have been loyal supporters of the local community as well. Darby has always enjoyed his...
Friday, March 3rd, proved to be an exciting day at Harlem Elementary as Chinook Masonic Lodge members, Bob Sharples and Ben Hall, handed out rewards to the top Accelerated Readers in every classroom, kindergarten through 6th grade. One of February’s I Love To Read activities involved taking Accelerated Reader tests on each book the students read. The points from the tests were then totaled and a winner was chosen from each classroom. All in all, Mr. Sharples and Mr. Hall delivered 20 Kindle Fires to the hard-working students. Harlem E...
"The purpose of the Montana Seed Show is to promote the production and use of quality seed and feed. Seed show entries/exhibits may be made by any crop producer from any county. Growers are encouraged to exhibit the feed and seed they have for sale or are using on their farms. We see representation from all over the state." Blaine County MSU Extension agent Juli Snedigar The Seed Show, which is free and open to the public, will include livestock and crop speaker seminars, a health fair, baking...
March 9-11, 2023 Thursday, March 9th Events Start at 9:00 a.m. NEW - Art Classes 5 pm - 7 pm Friday, March 10th Breakfast Starts at 6:30 a.m. NEW - Art Classes 12 pm - 2 pm Saturday, March 11th Breakfast Starts at 6:30 a.m. NEW - Art Classes 12 pm - 2 pm...
The Antique Tractor and Car/Models and Antique Toy Show will take place in the Vo Ag building at Harlem High School on Saturday March 11th from 10AM to 3PM. Entries for all categories will be accepted from 8:30 to 10AM. There are no limits on what types of vehicles that can be entered. So, anyone who has a vehicle to show, we encourage you to bring it. Due to limited indoor space, we ask that you reserve a space in advance. The models and antique farm toys can be brought in the morning of the show , however if you have a fairly large display,...
Chinook Lions Club members handed out about 30 American flags to first graders on Presidents Day last Monday, February 20. It's a ceremony that dates back at least 40 years per senior Chinook Lions Club members. For some families it's a third generation receiving the desktop stick flags. Flags are given to Meadowlark students as well as first graders in surrounding rural schools. Before the handing out ceremony and the end of program class photo, a Lions Club member presents a short program...
On Tuesday, February 7, ten members with the Big Flat Chapter of the FFA departed at 5:00 a.m. and travelled to Hobson with their Advisor, Mr. Nathan Urie for the Judith Basin District FFA Spring Competition. The top competitor from Turner at Spring Districts was sophomore Cassidy Grabofsky, who won fourth place in the Prepared Speech Competition. Grabofsky wrote and delivered a prepared speech entitled “Animal Rights Versus Animal Welfare.” In it she defines Animal Welfare as pro-animal ownership and recognizes the human-animal bond, as well a...
