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There's a new doctor in town, and he's looking forward to helping people care for their animals. Seth Phillips, DVM, recently accepted a position with Blaine County Veterinary Service. His first day on the job was June 18. Dr. Phillips graduated from Northwest Missouri State in May 2017 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science Pre-Vet. While at Northwest, he played football for three years and also focused on three core areas with his coursework: science, research and experiential...
Ambitious, dedicated, passionate, and goal-oriented are some of the attributes that describe the newest members of the teaching faculty at Harlem Junior/Senior High School. Principal, Bonnie Nesslar welcomes five members to her faculty and staff. Joining the Harlem Junior/Senior High School (HHS) as the junior high math instructor, Jessica Stiffarm is an enrolled member of the Aaniiih tribe from Fort Belknap, Montana. She herself graduated from Harlem High School before going on to earn...
When Zurich Elementary School students returned to their classrooms, saying goodbye to carefree summer days on August 18, they encountered a new teacher. Hired in late May, Mrs. Brooke Pruttis will be teaching grades K-2 for the 2021-2022 school year. As Brooke Elliott, Pruttis graduated from Montana State University-Northern on May 1 when she completed a degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in K-12 Reading. Later that month she signed a contract to teach in Zurich, and on June...
The Montana Telecommunications Association held its 2021 Annual Meeting on August 23-25 at Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, Montana. While attending that annual meeting, Rich Stuker, Triangle Communications Board President/Chairman, was recognized for his 35 years of service to the Cooperative. Stuker also shared information about policies affecting the telecommunications (telecom) industry. Montana Telecommunications Association (MTA) represents rural telecom/broadband providers of Montana like...
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) held an open house on August 16 at the Best Western Plus Havre Inn and Suites to invite public comment on its proposed long-range comprehensive plan for the fisheries at Fresno Reservoir. Anyone who missed the event and wishes to comment has until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31. The 51-page document was prepared by two Fisheries Biologists for Region 6: Cody Nagel, who is based in Havre, and Steve Dalbey, based in Glasgow. In preparing the Plan, the...
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program, or SNAP-Ed program, awarded six Growing Together Montana mini grants this year to Master Gardeners across the state. One of those recipients was Hillary Maxwell and the Old Hays Community Garden on the Fort Belknap Reservation. These mini grants, worth up to $2,000, help to address food insecurity in Montana. Growing Together Montana (GTMT) is a collaboration between the MSU Extension Nutrition Education Program and the Master Gardener...
Friday, August 20 was Eva English's last working day at the Aaniiih Nakoda College Library. After 28 years of service to the college, she has decided to retire. English graduated in 1988 from Northern Montana College (NMC) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Technology and a minor in Computer Information Systems. While taking a few credits each semester at Northern, she worked various jobs, usually more than one at a time. "I worked at K-mart and Van Barron's law office in Havre so I c...
The owners of Bear Paw Livestock, Bear Paw Meats, and Bear Paw Farms in Chinook, have agreed to donate one whole beef, cut and wrapped, to the North Central Montana Shrine Club. The donation will come through ticket sales and a raffle with the winners being drawn during Havre Festival Days next month. Tickets for this donation are available at Bear Paw Meats in both Havre and Chinook, as well as at Bear Paw Livestock in Chinook. Three winners will be selected during a drawing that will be held...
In February of 2021, Becky Petrick, a 1992 graduate of Chinook High School, opened a bookstore in a 109 year old home. Many of Butte's long-time residents will recognize the address of The Corner Bookstore at 1877 Harrison Avenue as the Mullen house, one of Butte's historic homes. Petrick explained that this house, which remained a family residence until 1996, was built in 1912 by the Mullen family. For some time now, Petrick had been looking for a business opportunity that matched her interests...
The Black and Orange will be taking their seats in school classrooms on August 25 after their teachers attend two days of orientation on August 23-24. According to Superintendent, Fred Hofman, the Chinook School District is experiencing some staffing challenges, and he has been busy since July inviting applicants to become “Difference Makers.” At their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on August 10, the Chinook School Board accepted the resignation of Shane Bartschi, who was the 2020-2021 Meadowlark Elementary School Principal. He rec...
The Superintendent of Turner Public Schools, Tony Warren welcomes students and parents to the 2021-22 school year, recognizes various staff members, and invites the community to warmly receive several new faculty. Turner's first day of instruction will be August 23. Until then, Warren encourages everyone in Tornado Country to enjoy these final days of summer. In a letter to the parents, Warren emphasized the partnership essential in the education process and stressed his belief that a strong...
The Chinook High School Class of 1971 held its fifty-year class reunion over the weekend of July 16-19 in Bigfork, Montana. Among the activities was a fundraising challenge to benefit the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation. Cole Maddox won the challenge, and the Class of 1971 would like to extend a challenge to the Class of 1972 to improve on their fundraising effort during their own fifty-year reunion next year. Classmate and reunion co-organizer, Susan Renne Holman offered her property...
On August 9, the Chinook School Board held a special meeting to focus on their back to school plan as it relates to coronavirus. Despite the late summer surge in coronavirus (COVID) cases, the school is planning to return to in-person instruction. According to Superintendent, Fred Hofman, the school year will look similar to how last year ended, rather than how last year began. “Chinook Public School will open and have school in full capacity for this upcoming school year. We are not using a phased system for our plan in light of our i...
The crew at the Blaine County Wildlife Museum and members of the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation are asking area residents to 'Save the Date,' October 2, for a pair of community fundraisers with palate pleasing profiles. In conjunction with the Blaine County Wildlife Museum's (BCWM) community barbecue, the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation (FPPF) will hold a Brewfest on Saturday, October 2 at 4:00 p.m. at Sweet Memorial Park in Chinook. According to Kelsey Harry, one of the...
The Blaine County Museum is looking for a new board member. Since its latest vacancy in July, the board has yet to receive any letters of interest. While the search continues, Museum Director Samantha French wanted to celebrate the service of past board members. According to French, the museum has seen a lot of board turnover in the last year. "After our board chair, Scott MacKenzie, passed away last fall, we added Doug Mitchell to the board. The first meeting he attended was in December 2020,...
Although at one time photography was banned in Whittier, Alaska, because a secret facility resided there, that is no longer the case in this remote and wind-swept location guarded by Whittier Glacier. Originally known as H-12 and built to support the World War II effort and to provide a more reliable supply route for the Alaska Rail Road, today Whittier is a popular launch point for cruises, halibut charters, sea kayaking, and the Alaska State Ferry. This tourist destination has a rich and...
Everyone is invited to a Barn Dance and Boogie on August 28 at the Commercial Building on the Blaine County Fairgrounds. The event, which is a result of the Re-imagining Rural sessions and a grant awarded to Montana State University (MSU) Blaine County Extension by the Montana Community Foundation, will feature music by the Milk River Band, drinks by Chinook Eagles, and snacks by Val’s Custom Catering. Extending from 7:00 p.m. until midnight, the Barn Dance and Boogie promises “fun for the whole family.” According to MSU Extension Ag/4-H Agent...
On July 30, the Blaine County Wildlife Museum celebrated "Scott MacKenzie Memorial Day." The celebration honored the memory of one of its founding board members by offering extended hours and free admission to any visitors on Friday. Often called "the man with the vision and the determination to see it through," MacKenzie is considered a champion of the Blaine County Wildlife Museum. According to former manager and currently one of the museum's attendants, Tammy Edwards, MacKenzie acquired that...
On Thursday, August 19, at 7 p.m., the Hi-Line Arts Council will be hosting journalist, author, and entertainer Ednor Therriault at the Montana Actor's Theater on the campus of Montana State University-Northern. During this free community event entitled "Finding Montana," Therriault will share entertaining stories, music, and discoveries from his travels across Big Sky Country. As part of Humanities Montana's Montana Conversations program, Therriault uses a quirky slideshow/video presentation...
Blaine County residents will be treated to several nights of entertainment offered in conjunction with the Blaine County Fair. With featured musicians Cale Moon and Jess Allestad providing performances after the PRCA Rodeo, between heats during the Showdown Demolition Derby, and prior to the Day at the Fights, there is bound to be something for everyone. On August 12, 13, and 14 after the rodeo and the derby, country music performer Cale Moon will present his musical talent. Managed by his dad,...
Since 1977, Wanda Chilton has been the woman behind childcare services at Kid's Korner in Chinook. When approached about an interview and a potential story for the newspaper, she replied in the affirmative but stated, "No pictures; I hate pictures." Chilton's efforts to divert the topic from herself several times during the interview provide a testament to her selflessness. She has no taste for the limelight; she's about touching lives. "I spend more waking hours with these children in their...
Opening next week on August 10, the Blaine County Fair promises "Fun for Everyone" through its motto. The events begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday with the 4-H and FFA Horse Show at the George Ortner Arena on the Blaine County Fairgrounds. That will be followed by a packed slate of other attractions-including a dedication to former Fair Board President, Don Richman. According to Fair Manager, Debbie Ramberg, fair-goers can expect everything to be back to normal. "That means a full fair compared to...
Back in May, the Blaine County Museum's Board of Directors sponsored a logo contest to allow current residents of Blaine County the opportunity to create a logo for the museum. After receiving six original entrants, inviting additional entries, and judging those designs, Cody McCracken was named the contest winner and Shelby Denny received honorable mention. For his work, McCracken received a $300 check from the Chinook Chamber of Commerce and a $50 gift certificate for the museum bookstore. He...
On August 17 and again on August 18, Region II of the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) will be offering free training for parents, general and special educators, paraprofessionals, agency personnel, and others who work with children and students. The training, offered in partnership with Havre Public Schools, will feature Dr. Jay H. Berk at the Havre High School Auditorium. The topic for Tuesday’s session is Electronic Addiction. A pioneer in electronic addiction in youth, Dr. Berk, is a licensed psychologist in two U.S. s...
There's a new business in town, although its owner is a familiar face. Secret Sun Travel began booking trips in late July under the belief that "travel is the best therapy." Operated by Independent Travel Agent Keri Hanson, Secret Sun Travel is a full-service Travel Agency specializing in All-Inclusive Resorts with all the amenities. This specialization comes from Hanson's own travel experiences and knowing what to look for and/or avoid. Inspired by her love for travel, Hanson hopes to design...
