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Looking back over the stories I've written leading up to and about the annual Harlem Seed Show I found I tried to write about everything offered at each show. I decided this year to approach my wrap up story in a different way. For the 74th edition, I'm writing about my observations and the things that caught my attention. If you attended this year's show you might have seen things differently but here's my take on the show that ended last Saturday. A little history: Paul Rasmussen, the Chairman...
Alert "Journal" readers may recognize the name "St. Urho." Actually, really alert readers will remember when the Finnish saint was first introduced in the "Journal" I spelled his name wrong-oops. That's all in the past, way back in 2022 when St. Urho made his first visit to Chinook. He appeared first at the Chinook Senior Center for lunch on March 16, the official St. Urho Day. Here's a bit of background to this year's runup to St. Urho's Day, 2024. St. Urho created in Minnesota as a reaction...
The Northeast Montana Feral Swine Tour was in Blaine County last week. While there appear to be no feral pigs in Montana, MSU Extension Wildlife Specialist Dr. Jared Beaver, Officer Shawn Hondo with the Montana Department of Livestock and Doug Ekberg with USDA's APHIS Wildlife Services shared updates about the continuing need to be vigilant to keep feral pigs out of northern Montana. The meeting in Chinook was attended by about 40 folks who gathered to hear regional experts talk about the challe...
To the editor: Help can’t wait when emergencies strike — not for the family displaced by a disaster, the patient in need of lifesaving blood or the deployed service member alerted to a family crisis at home. Every day, when our neighbors face emergencies like these, they rely on local volunteers, blood donors, financial supporters and community partners who deliver care and hope through Montana Red Cross. Last year alone, we helped more than 560 Montanans impacted by disaster by delivering food, shelter and clothing, and most importantly – a sh...
March is National Nutrition Month. Come and check out the informative books we have on display. The Book Challenge for March is to read a book about siblings. You may win a gift certificate from a local business. Rod Benson, Harlem High graduate, will present the program “The Geology of Blaine County” March 21, 6:30 P.M. in the library meeting room. Benson lives in Helena and teaches high school science in Hays. He is currently in his 42nd and final year of teaching. He has learned as much as he can about the geology of north central Mon...
Hello From the Chinook Social Senior Center As we continue on towards spring we are seeing many changes in our weather pattern, as we likely knew would happen, here in our wonderful state of Montana, so enjoy the journey! Our Blaine County Extension office shared some truly insightful information regarding the Feral Swine concerns for any of us who live in Blaine County and more especially those of us who are involved in agriculture, in any way, whether it be ranching or crops of any kind. These are very destructive animals that populate at an...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Lee Cochran Jr, affectionately known as "Babe," on March 4th, 2024, at the age of 76. He left this world after a courageous battle with a stroke at The Agency in the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Born on December 28th, 1947, to Ola and Bobby Lee, Babe's journey through life was marked by resilience, perseverance, and a commitment to continuous learning. Having graduated from the bo... Full story
In Loving Memory of Gerald "Jerry" Lee Hutton Jerry, age 70, passed away on November 15, 2023, at home in Grand Junction CO surrounded by his loved ones. Born on May 6, 1953, in Havre, MT to Gerald and Donalee Hutton. Jerry grew up in Turner MT where he graduated high school. He spent several years of his life living and working in Kalispell, MT before eventually ending up in Grand Junction, CO for the last 15 years of his life. Jerry was a talented carpenter and welder that could build or fix... Full story
You know, Lord, when we ask You to bless us or to bless others, we are asking YOU to impart Your favor, protection and peace. Blessings prayed for others have a way of returning to bless the one who prayed. Yes, we ARE born to die and several folks we know, have recently passed on to You. Can’t we just imagine how ‘John’ kissed his son, Fred, tucked him into bed, and said, ‘Good night, and God bless you, my precious son.’ Then, years later, when ‘Freddy’ was visiting his frail dad in the nursing home, he bent to kiss him and said, ‘God bless yo...
The Chinook Lady Sugarbeeters concluded their incredible season this past weekend at the 2024 Class B State Tournament. The Beeters went undefeated during the regular season and lost four games in the postseason. Every team's goal is to make it to the State tournament, or win the Championship game, but only one team can win it all. Chinook wasn't that team this year, but they were one of 8 Class B teams that could say they made it to the State tournament, and that is something to be proud of....
