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From 1995-1999, author Jack G. Young served in the US Army as a crewmember of an M1A1 Abrams tank. During those years, he forged a bond with many other soldiers with whom he is still in contact today. He later went on to receive his Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education in 2005 from Montana State University-Northern and became a high school history teacher at Harlem High School. Now in his 16th year of teaching, he has added four self-published novels to his list of accomplishments:...
At the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, Alyssa Gruszie accepted her American Degree in a ceremony on October 30. Her accomplishment represents a hat trick as she represents the third generation in her family to obtain 'gold standard' status with the FFA. Alyssa's grandfather, Henry Gordon earned his American FFA Degree in 1970, and his daughter Trisha (Gordon) Gruszie received hers in 1997. The American FFA Degree is considered the gold standard since it is the...
Achieving a place on the ROAR Roster means being a role model. During this tenth month of the year, three Harlem Elementary students were selected as ROARing students on October 1. A second trio was named on October 8. However, due to some complications in securing media releases and in mail getting quarantined, two groups of ROARing students are actually a bit behind. They join the current group named on Friday, October 15. Computer Technology Assistant and ROAR spokesperson for the school,...
With Halloween approaching, hay bale sculptures are beginning to crop up. These artistic creations range from the playful to the political. One of them on Highway 2 East of Chinook near Alfalfa Road features a currently viral meme, "Let's go, Brandon." Another features a likeness of Frankenstein. According to Britannica.com, an online encyclopedia, British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins used the term meme in his book The Selfish Gene. Since the book's release in 1976, the term has...
Tonight and tomorrow night, November 3-4, as well as next weekend, November 12-13, the Montana Actors’ Theater (MAT) will be recruiting people for roles in their upcoming musical Spamalot and for participation in their 24 Hour Play Festival. Auditions for Spamalot will take place at 7:00 on both Wednesday and Thursday evening at the MAT Theatre in Cowan Hall on the campus of Montana State University—Northern. Adapted from the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python’s Spamalot is a musical comedy featuring all the typical King Ar...
After fifteen years of service to the Montana Fire Chiefs' Association Board and to the Montana State Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, Kraig Hansen has decided to retire from his leadership roles with both organizations. He was awarded for his service at this year's Montana Fire Service Convention held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Missoula, October 14-16. This year's convention was a collaboration between the Montana State Fire Chiefs' Association (MSFCA) and the Montana State Volunteer...
Partners in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten literacy program since January of this year, Harlem Public Library staff are proud to announce an award-winning reader. Josey Sather, the daughter of Michelle and Chris Sather, has reached a major milestone in her reading career. Along with her parents and grandparents, Josey has read over 500 books since participating in the Harlem Library's 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. For reaching her halfway mark, Josey received a shirt with the 1000...
On October 9, former Chinook resident, Vernice Doughten became a centenarian. She wishes to express gratitude to all those who sent cards and flowers for her 100th birthday. In this recognition, she joins other area residents like Virginia Olson who celebrated with friends and family at the Senior Citizens Center in Chinook on October 9. Starting the day by attending church, Olson turned 100 on Sunday, October 10. According to Doughten's grandson, Rob Doughten, "Grandma received well over 50...
A pair of Chinook FFA Chapter members will be attending the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, from October 27-30 with their advisor, Karyn Billmayer. Although Shyla Benzing and Halle Mitchell will not be competing in any contests, they welcome the opportunity for career exploration and inspiration as they investigate industries in agriculture. Billmayer will fly out of Great Falls with her two seniors on October 27 and return on October 30. “We are looking forward to listening to Courtenay DeHoff, checking out a h...
From the perspective of Museum Director Samantha French, the Blaine County Museum's guests during the Sugarbeet Festival were well received by the community. Following the "Hear Me, My Chiefs" presentation by Nez Perce Elder LeRoy Seth and Pendleton Designer Terry Ball, four people were named winners of woolen blankets. During their "standing-room only" talk, the pair of presenters discussed the creation of Ball's limited edition wool blanket, "Hear Me, My Chiefs," a work of art that...
On Thursday, October 14, the Montana Department of Livestock held a public meeting in the Commercial Building at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. To a crowd of approximately 100 people, State Veterinarian, Dr. Marty Zaluski and Assistant State Veterinarian Dr. Tahnee Szymanski shared extensive information about bovine tuberculosis, the investigation to date, upcoming epidemiologically linked herd testing, and subsequent wildlife surveillance. Calling the discovery "an event of significance,"...
Who is ready for Trunk or Treat 2021 in Chinook? At Tuesday's meeting of the Chinook City Council on October 12, this community event received a stamp of approval. Therefore, Trunk or Treat will be held on Sunday, October 31. In its third year, the Annual Trunk or Treat will take place from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on the 400 block of Indiana St. Lineup will begin at 5:30 p.m. "Although this is technically our third year, we had to cancel last year because all of the event coordinators were...
On Sunday, October 10, the Wasay Wakpa Orchard located in Lodge Pole played host to a harvest day. Several families attended with approximately 50 people served. Beyond the apple picking, the community also harvested the garden and attended Talking Circle or prayer gatherings on the nearby rodeo grounds. Posters advertising Community Apple Harvest not only encouraged community members to bring their families to pick some fresh apples from 2:00 until 3:30 but offered apple cider floats and a Jump...
After being intrigued by a pumpkin decorating contest while she was visiting a Facebook group for teachers/librarians, Assistant Librarian Carly Vauthier presented the idea to Harlem Public Library Board Members, who adopted it. Entries for The Great Pumpkin Contest are due to the library by October 27 at 6:00 p.m. Other events this month include the Buy A Bag O' Books sale and the Friends of the Library celebration. For the Great Pumpkin Contest, Blaine County residents are invited to decorate...
Several Montana residents from Augusta to Wolf Creek are sponsors of the Montana Ag in the Classroom Foundation's (MAITCF) Book Buddies Program. Because of their generosity, schools and students across the state are reaping benefits. Locally, First Grade Teacher Sheena Barber and her classroom of students at Meadowlark Elementary School are receiving sponsorship from Nissen Angus, a family owned Angus seedstock operation in Northcentral Montana operated by Jeff and Christy Nissen. Barber...
illmayer accompanied a small group of juniors and seniors from Chinook High School to Montana State University-Northern (MSUN) on Thursday, October 7, for the TekNoXpo & ShowCASE held on the college campus in Havre. The intention of the TekNoXpo & ShowCASE was to introduce high school students to all that MSUN has to offer in academic programming. With programs ranging from graphic design, to diesel equipment operation, to interacting with livestock, and even working with simulated humans in...
With October’s arrival, Nature’s display of color grows more diverse and intense as Mother Earth in Montana slips her hips from her green gown, trading it for one variegated with orange, yellow, burgundy, and gold. Pink is another color common in October when people all over the world show their support for those affected by breast cancer. Various Blaine County businesses are supporting the awareness crusade with signage, pink-themed products on their shelves, or actual promotions. One business, American Garage will again participate in the...
"Ask and you shall receive" seems to be an appropriate moral of the Blaine County Museum's story as they searched for replacements to the board after the loss of Jeannie Powell-who passed away in May-and Wally Elliot, who resigned in July. Museum Director Samantha French's appeal to the community has resulted in two new voluntary board members: Cassie Johnson and Greg Jergeson. A full-time agent representing Lodestar Land and Home, Johnson identifies real estate as her calling. And with her...
With winter knocking at our doors and snow forthcoming, many livestock producers will soon be feeding hay. Most hay is bound with baling twine or net wrap, which is often a polypropylene plastic rope or, in the case of net wrap, a thermoplastic resin frequently manufactured from recycled High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) plastics, like empty milk jugs. When not properly disposed of, these materials can create a littering eyesore as well as cause inadvertent problems for both wildlife and livestock. Although baling twine and the plastic net...
The Chinook Chapter of the FFA hosted Judith Basin District's Fall Contest on Wednesday, October 6 with several livestock judging events taking place at the Bear Paw Livestock facility in Chinook and with range contests occurring at the Chinook Rod and Gun Club range site. Chinook High School Agriculture Education Instructor and FFA Advisor, Karyn Billmayer reported that there was a good turnout and beautiful weather for the event. Approximately 230 students competed in livestock judging and ano...
Durward Sobek, an architect representing Space Planning for People located in Billings, recently completed an architectural assessment of the Blaine County Museum building. The assessment includes costs of renovating the existing facility versus costs to relocate or build a new facility. Museum Director Samantha French seeks feedback from the community to gauge their interest regarding these options. French reported that the assessment recommends building a new facility, which will take likely...
The Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) and the Office of the Secretary of State (SOS) would like to remind everyone that the U.S. Constitution Contest ends on October 15, 2021. Presenting an opportunity for students to participate and become knowledgeable about our government, the topic for the contest is “What Does the U.S. Constitution Mean to Me?” Last month, the contest was announced in a partnership between OPI and SOS as part of Constitution Week, which took place September 17-23. Thanks to the U.S. Constitution and the mil...
This past week, October 3 through October 9 was National 4-H Week. Blaine County 4-H celebrated with a membership campaign that was largely profiled on their Facebook page. Each day, Blaine County MSU-Extension Officials posted a new message featuring a poster child, the encouragement to “discover more at 4-H.org,” and this year’s theme, Find Your Spark! Finley’s Food Farm in Chinook also showcased the thoughts of select White Pine 4-H Club members. The Find Your Spark! theme was created by the National 4-H Council to rally support for 4-H pro...
Last month, Brenda Reiter, Program Director for Code Girls United, reached out to Blaine County Library Director Valerie Frank about the possibility of hosting a coding program for girls in grades 4-8. The Library Board of Trustees approved the proposal, giving girls in Blaine County the opportunity to attend a local branch of 2021/2022 Code Girls United beginning on November 3 and running concurrently with the academic school year. However, the community’s support is requested. This program is offered at no cost to girls between the ages of t...
The final Market Day of 2021 for the Chinook Market Farmer and Flea 59523 is October 9. It will take place at the Blaine County Fairgrounds in the Commercial Building from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. With autumn in the air, one of the event’s organizers, Chad McKenzie invites everyone to come drink some apple cider and enjoy shopping for the upcoming holidays before the snow flies. Past vendors have provided knitted/crocheted articles, homemade crafts, rummage sale items, holiday wares (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas), beauty products, j...
