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In partnership with the Montana State University (MSU) Extension Local Government Center, MSU Extension Blaine County and the Blaine County Commissioners are bringing a board leadership training to Chinook on March 28. Tuesday’s workshop will be held at the Blaine County Fairground’s Commercial Building beginning at 6:00 p.m. This workshop is available free of charge and is intended for individuals holding a position on a board, those who are part of a non-profit or other organization, and anyone else interested in learning more about how boa...
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...
Preston August Egbert beloved and adored son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and most of all friend passed away on the family farm he was so proud of on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the age of fourteen. It is not believed that he lost some battle with any demons, but that The good Lord, our God, looked upon Preston with grace, saw he had suffered longer than anyone should have to, and called him home to be with Him and the angels. Preston was born Tuesday, August 5, 2008, in Albuquerque,...
On March 1, 2023, Mary Ann Cowan Nepil joined her loving husband, Jerry J. Nepil, in the presence of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Mary Ann, always known as Ann, was born Sadie Catherine to Jack and Anna Kifer on September 15th, 1926. When she was about 18 months old, she became ill with Spinal Meningitis. Her mother caught pneumonia and later died, but before her death she asked her husband to take Sadie (Ann) to Big Sandy, MT to Glen and Blanche Cowan, a teacher and rancher, to see if...
Deborah Louise Vialpando-Gone, 64 began her journey to the other side on March 14th, after a long fight with kidney disease. A viewing was held on Thursday March 16th at Wilderness Funeral Home followed by cremation. Funeral services will be held at the Fort Belknap Community Center on Friday March 17th followed by a burial at Harlem Cemetery. Debbie was born on March 2, 1959 in Pueblo, Colorado to John Gilbert Vialpando and Gloria Rhodes. She was raised in Avondale, Colorado for most of her you...
The Harlem Public Library offers the program “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” for families with preschool children. This program encourages families to read with their children and track the number of books read. The library offers a start-up board book prize and other incentives along the way. Reading with your children is vital to prepare them for school and also is a fun way to spend time together. For more information contact the library. This month’s Book Challenge is to read a book with a green cover or spine. We have a selection on di...
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...
The weather has not been very cooperative to the start of the high school spring sports teams start to the season. Track and Field athletes in Turner, Chinook, Hays/Lodge Pole and Harlem have been forced to workout indoors while Golf teams in Harlem, Chinook and Hays/Lodge Pole face challenging starts as well. The Chinook Sugarbeeter Tennis team has been outside, but not really working on Tennis as they clear the courts. Winter has caused problems for spring sports many times through the years,...
Harlem Lady Wildcat senior Jessica King has signed a National Letter of Intent to play Volleyball at Haskell Indian Nations University. King has been a standout for the Lady Cats through the years and is excited for the opportunity to continue playing at the next level, "I'm thankful for all the teammates I have played with for the past 4 years. They all helped me get to this point. I'm very thankful to the Faulk's, Aimee and Samantha for coaching and striving to keep Harlem volleyball strong...
Another High School Basketball season is in the books for our Blaine County High School teams and with that comes the release of the All-Conference and All State teams. This year Chinook junior Hallie Neibauer and Turner junior Ryan Doyle each found themselves on the Northern C All-State and District 9C 1st Team All-Conference lists. Sugarbeeter Head Girls Basketball Coach Mike Jones was also named Co-Coach of the Year for the District 9C. Chinook senior Bree Swanson was named to the 1st Team...
What Is Ag Day? It's a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. Every year, producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and countless others across America join together to recognize the contributions of agriculture. When Is Ag Day? Ag Day is celebrated on March 21, 2023. National Ag Day falls during National Ag Week. Who Hosts Ag Day? The Agriculture Council of America hosts the campaign on a national level. However, the awareness efforts in communities across America are...
Farm bill discussions The farm bill is the major legislation concerning both agriculture policy and nutrition policy in the U.S. Passage of the $867 billion 2018 farm bill was historical, as it is the first time since 1990 the legislation was introduced and enacted in the same year. That bill, which passed with wide bipartisan support, expires on Sept. 30, 2023. It’s not unusual for previous farm bills to get extensions before their expiration and to last far longer than their planned five-year lifespans. But ag groups, nutrition groups and o...
