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In support of local pollinators, Aaniiih Nakoda College Library and the USDA Extension Program sponsored a viewing of the Nature film My Garden of a Thousand Bees on Tuesday, May 17. Morning activities were held in Classroom 213 at the Returning Buffalo Building and afternoon activities took place outside near the greenhouse. Those who participated in morning pursuits observed the unique behaviors of bees in the PBS production in which wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn set out to record all the...
On May 5, Sheena Wortman, who teaches at Bear Paw Elementary School (BPES) in South Blaine County, learned she had won a Rural Teacher Appreciation Award from Hill County Electric Cooperative. A $1500 cash prize accompanied the award. Currently in her 15th year as an educator, Wortman began her career as a second grade teacher in Big Sandy, where she also taught junior high math due to a shortage of teachers that year. After moving to Chinook, she accepted a teaching position in Harlem where she...
Harlem Elementary School presents another outstanding group of winning young Wildcats! The Rockin' ROAR students for the week ending April 22 are as follows: Back Row: Travis Heppner (grade 6), Arin Healy-Paris (grade 4), and Rain Janis (grade 3). Front Row: Shaylee Cochran (grade 2), Aurora Doney (grade 1), and Brayli Horn (kindergarten). Not Pictured: Layla Clark (grade 5)....
On May 11, the Chinook Senior Center played host to a Poetry Jam. The event, which began at 1:00 p.m., was organized by Lois Butcher and featured ten presenters. Butcher said she worried at first that the event wasn't going to draw a crowd, but by 1:30 all of her presenters were on deck and a small audience had gathered. "The meet and greet went well and we had plenty of food. I was so thrilled with the turn out," she said. Each participant was invited to read or perform an original and a...
Although many people tend to glorify independent business ownership-believing that owning a business grants freedom to determine personal working hours-those individuals may not have a full picture of the challenges. Self-employment can actually be compared to riding a roller coaster: the highs are euphoric and the lows produce the visceral sensation of a belly-swoop as blood rushes away from the stomach and moves into other organ systems-such as the muscles-that are essential for defense,...
The Lucky Lil's Casino location in Chinook has a new sign. Workers from CAT Graphics, a commercial sign company based in Great Falls, were onsite removing the old sign and installing a new one on May 3. According to a Bill McGladdery, Director of Corporate Communications for Town Pump Company, the signs are replaced on a rotational basis. Because the old sign was losing its color due to environmental exposure over time, it was due for replacement. "This was an older sign that was fading. Basical...
There is a new business operating on Harlem's Main Street. Owned by James and Frances Hodgson, The Corner Hub opened on Wednesday, May 18 with breakfast and lunch items. During their first week open, they served hot cinnamon rolls on both Saturday and Sunday. The longtime Blaine County residents welcomed their first customers from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on their inaugural day by offering a limited menu of ice cream, fresh homemade bagels, blueberry muffins, coffee & specialty drinks,...
The Chinook Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) has a new command vehicle, Unit #708. This white Ford F250 HD pickup is outfitted with an Iconic X First Responder Truck Cap and multiple added features that are tailored to the needs of first responders who serve with the department. The pickup and box were purchased with what the Blaine County Commissioners refer to as the Five Year Fund. Fire chiefs who represent departments from Chinook, Harlem, Hogeland, and Turner gather annually to prioritize...
In a news release on May 2, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) announced that Montana now has eight flocks of birds with a confirmed infection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). This report comes after HPAI was detected in a Pondera County flock. These are the first cases of HPAI reported in domestic poultry in Montana since 2015. According to Montana’s State Veterinarian, Dr. Marty Zaluski, these cases are part of a wave of HPAI infections in the United States linked to the seasonal migrations of wild birds. HPAI has also b...
As part of a project to generate environmental awareness for Earth Day, third graders at Meadowlark Elementary School were challenged by their teacher, Mrs. Amanda Davies, to find a piece of "garbage" and turn it into something repurposed and usable. This open-ended project that Davies has used successfully in the past carries two basic objectives: "to ignite the possibilities in creativity and to lend awareness to preserving the Earth." Her students impressed her with their creative...
Harlem Friends of the Library will be hosting a Silent Auction at the Harlem Public Library with final bids being taken on June 8. Items will be displayed at the library starting May 25 with closing bids occurring at the Harlem City Park the following Wednesday from 6:00-7:30 p.m.. Cookies and ice cream will be provided for all those in attendance at this community event in the park. According to Library Director Colleen Brommer, people can bid on items at either location. She explained that...
A home-based and community services therapist in private practice, Karen G. Zaso, MSW, SWLC, wishes to inform readers that her experience as a Behavioral Analyst with Colors in Life, Incorporated, qualifies her to offer an array of options for staying healthy. As a mental health advocate, Zaso highlights her primary quality as someone who listens with an open mind. Her 30 years of experience visiting with diverse populations enables her to examine issues with an interpersonal, self-reflective, and introspective approach. “I feel that my r...
When Blaine County voters exercise their right to vote in the primary election on June 7, they will do more than determine which candidates will advance to the General Election ballot in November. They will play a role in deciding how the marijuana business gets regulated. The ballot issue—Blaine County Local-Option Marijuana Excise Tax—is a result of House Bill 701 which made some modifications to the voter approved Initiative 190 (I-190), a law to legalize the sale and use of marijuana. One of those modifications would give local gov...
When Montana's longest running travelogue program, Backroads of Montana returns to the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) airways at 8 p.m. on Monday, May 23, it will feature a new host, a Blaine County personality, and some building history. The new host is one of the program's producers, John Twiggs, and this episode will highlight Daniel Dahl of Wilderness Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Dahl and the Wilderness Funeral Home building in Chinook are the subjects of a segment in the upcoming...
With the school year winding down, many educators express concern about "summer slide," the decline of skills developed during the previous school year when they don't get practiced. Without available summer programs-especially in reading-students are academically vulnerable. Thankfully, due to Summer Reading Library Grants from the Town Pump Charitable Foundation, two libraries in Blaine County will have support for ensuring that youth continue to learn, read, and explore Oceans of...
As National Mental Health Awareness Month continues, the Local Advisory Council for Mental Health (LAC) continues to share tips for self-care. They are also looking for someone willing to serve on the Council, as well as applicants for their mini-grant program. The position that LAC is hoping to fill is for a Community Resilience Coordinator. Although this is a volunteer role, all training will be provided and paid for by the LAC. As described by LAC Secretary, Haley Velk, and Vice Chair, Tina Mord, this is an individual who will serve as a...
The Montana Seed Show has awarded two scholarships in the amount of $300 each for this year to: Laci Maloney - Turner Kaden LaBrie - Malta The Scholarships are awarded to individuals who have shown excellence in scholastic achievement (C average or above), community involvement, extra-curricular sports or clubs and participation in the Montana Seed Show. All applicants must be high school seniors attending college or trade school next year....
When the Block Builders Quilt Guild met on May 10 in the Blaine County Library's Meeting Room, members unveiled their projects completed for Gift of Life Housing and Harold & Carmen Poulsen Legacy Housing. The Block Builders will be donating 26 quilts to these complimentary housing facilities for Great Falls Clinic Hospital and Benefis Hospital patients. After the meeting was called to order by President Sharon Reed, the sixteen members in attendance listened to a show and tell session. Those...
May 24 is a special date to Art Kleinjan for two important reasons. First, he will celebrate his 90th birthday, and second, he will be retiring from his position as meal delivery person for the Chinook Senior Citizen Center. Regarding his secret to a long life, Kleinjan replied, “I’m just lucky.” Speaking of luck, Center Director Karyn Higgins feels fortunate to have had the dedicated and uninterrupted services of Kleinjan for so long. “Art has been involved with meal deliveries for the Center for 16 years. For the last seven, he has been pe...
Millions of Americans face the reality of living with mental, emotional, or behavioral health concerns. During May, which has been designated National Mental Health Awareness Month, the Blaine County Health Department (BCHD) has joined forces with several other entities and agencies to raise awareness about mental health. With a Kindness Rocks initiative and several other projects on the horizon, these groups hope to provide support, educate the public so as to reduce stigma surrounding mental...
After COVID put the Ultimate Salad and Dessert Bar into hibernation for two years, JUMP is ready to bring that event back. The smorgasbord-style event will take place on May 15 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Wallner Hall in Chinook. According to one of the JUMP leaders, Chrissy Downs, the Ultimate Salad and Dessert Bar is primarily a social event where friends gather for lunch to support area youth. As the name implies, the menu offers a huge selection of both salads and desserts. Typically, the consumer will find ten or more salad-types....
Inspired by the desire to return to small town life and to work for themselves, not for someone else, Laura and Bryce Weinheimer decided to take the leap of business ownership. However, when the Mint Bar in Chinook came up for sale, that leap transpired in slow motion. Given all of the legal aspects regarding licensing transfers and closings and navigating the barriers with various forms required by the state, the process towards owning their own business took nearly ten months. The pair joked...
Blaine County 4-H has set a goal to improve the area near the Show and Sale Arena on the Blaine County Fairgrounds by planting grass and installing shade structures in time for the 2022 fair. Hoping to reach that goal with an Envelope Fundraiser, the organization has set a purchase deadline of May 15 for potential donors so that work can begin. According to Julianne Snedigar, 4-H/Ag Extension Agent with MSU Blaine County, North 40 Outfitters has offered to donate grass seed, Triangle...
When Community Outreach Manager from the Montana History Foundation (MHF), Zachary Coe announced on March 29 that twenty-eight projects across the state received a total of $212,187 in grant funds disbursed for preservation projects in 2022, another organization with a local presence that received $10,000 was the Montana Association of State Grazing Districts (MASGD). One of those districts is the North Blaine Grazing District, a non-profit, cooperative association of ranchers and farmers who raise livestock. With headquarters in Helena, the...
A Blaine County resident reported last week that she had been scammed by someone claiming affiliation with Microsoft. Unfortunately, these and other tech support scams are fairly common. Unscrupulous cybercriminals have built a multi-million-dollar industry by preying on everyday consumers and PC users by impersonating tech support. The incident was reported to Blaine County Law Enforcement, and the individual cancelled and replaced her compromised credit card. The sheriff’s department reminds county residents to be vigilant in order to avoid f...
