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Clausen Construction crews were out in force on Thursday, March 17, working on the roof of the Wildlife Museum in Chinook. Taking advantage of the 53 degree mercury readings and the basically wind-free day, they made considerable progress towards completion of the project. People walking across the parking lot at Finley's Food Farm commented on the crew's working like "a well-oiled machine." Six workers-all in a line-would make their way from the west to the east, pick up a sheet of tin, and...
Ag, Natural Resources, and 4-H Extension Agent, Julianne Snedigar announced on March 18 that MSU Extension Blaine County will reinstitute their previously popular Lunch & Learn series. This new season of topics will launch on April 4 and continue every Monday throughout the month. The first topic, What Is MSU Extension, will not only define the organization—its mission and its goals—but also share what services the Extension Office provides to the residents of Blaine County. On April 11, the focus will be on yard and garden planning, with addit...
Impressive turn out for the blood drive in Chinook on Tuesday March 8th. We had 57 donors presenting with 54 productive units on a goal of 44. Great job everyone. We had 4 first time donors: Lexi Miller, Toby Niederegger, Morgan Friede and Belle Elliott. We hope this was the first of many donations for you. Mark Weber reached 13 gallons, Shirley MacKenzie 10 gallons, Carla Jenewein 6 gallons, Lindy Brekke 4 gallons, Cindy Haney 2 gallons, and Kim Cornell 2 gallons. The canteen was hosted by The...
It’s scholarship season, and the Counselor at Chinook High School, Fay Friede announced that several scholarships are available to Blaine County high school graduates. While encouraging graduating seniors to submit their applications, Friede reminds all Blaine County students that because each scholarship has its own requirements and application deadline, they are advised to read carefully so as not to miss any important funding opportunities. “There are obviously thousands of scholarships. Some of these are memorials; others are specific to...
Sheriff/Coroner - John Colby (D) Box 236, Chinook, MT 59523 406-399-4266 Clerk & Recorder/Assessor - Pauly B. Miller (R) Box 1628, Chinook, MT 59523 406-262-4888 Treasurer - Tori MacLean DesRosier (D) Box 44, Chinook, MT 59523 406-390-1715 Attorney - Kelsie Whitney Harwood (D) Box 94, Chinook, MT 59523 406-357-2446 Commissioner Dist #2 - Frank DePriest (R) Box 475, Chinook, MT 59523 406-799-2872 - Kevin Mellville (R) 125 Logie Rd, Chinook, MT 59523 406-945-1748 - Shane Fox (R) Box 1372, Chinook, MT 59523 406-207-0217 - Todd Jorgensen (D) 565...
Eric Tilleman, Agricultural Education Specialist at Montana Office of Public Instruction, reminded students last week about the Montana Farm Bureau’s five available scholarships with an April 1 deadline. Sponsored by the Women’s Leadership Committee and available to Montana Farm Bureau members, the Montana Farm Bureau Federation will present two, $1,500.00 scholarships to incoming college freshmen. Another $1,500 scholarship, the Future of Agriculture Honor Scholarship is administered by the Montana Farm Bureau Foundation through donations fro...
The March meeting of Big Flat 4-H Club was held on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 2:00 at Richman Insurance in Harlem, Montana. Members present at the meeting were Hannah and Natalie Richman, Jessa Schroder, Katie Kimmel, Hudson Simons, Avery Fox, Hannah and Isabella Van Voast. Leaders present were Shannon Van Voast, Hilary Richman and Bobbi Schroder. Katie led the 4-H pledge and Avery led the American Pledge. Roll call was to name your favorite part of the Seed Show. Jessa read the minutes from the February meeting. Shannon read a thank you letter...
Harlem Library Small business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to the second “Bring It to the Table” discussion session on Mon., Mar. 28, 11:30 -12:30 in the library meeting room. Special guest will be Joe LaPlante, Small Business Development Center, and the topic will be business plans. The library is hosting the program “Internet Security” Mon., Mar. 28, 6 P.M. presented by Triangle Communications. The Book Challenge for Mar. is to read a book with a two-word title. The library board will meet Wed., Mar. 30, 4:15 P.M. The Book Club is...
People from multiple countries and cultures celebrate St. Patrick's Day, just with their own twists. Evidence of this fact was visible around Blaine County on March 17. People were wearing green clothing, decorating with shamrocks, or serving menu items like corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, or pistachio pudding dessert. Others dressed up like leprechauns-those wily creatures known for their trickery-or wore themed shirts to proclaim their ethnicity: Kiss Me; I'm Irish. Some provided...
Gene and Susan Billmayer were in Havre on Tuesday for a dentist appointment and visited with Jim and Helen Billmayer at Timber Creek. Carol Klindworth spent Friday-Monday watching Liam Mariani while his parents, Shawn and Kelsey, went to Vegas. Jessica Klindworth made a nice dinner Saturday for Morgan’s birthday. Duane, Liam, and Carol were guests and had a nice time. Linda Hauge, Diana Maloney, and Anita and Brooke Reed visited Jane Krass throughout the week. Brooke was on Spring Break from college this past week. Lunch guests at the Wally B...
The Harlem Education Union (HEU) annually awards two scholarships to graduates of Harlem High School. One scholarship is for $500 and one for $250. The 2022 scholarship applications are due Friday, April 29, 2022. Application forms are available at Harlem High School office. Harlem graduates including those who will be graduating in 2022 are encouraged to apply for the scholarships....
Laura Lee Hawley passed away at her residence in Fort Belknap, MT on March 12, 2022. A Viewing/Wake was held Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Wilderness Funeral Home in Chinook, MT. Funeral services were Thursday, March 17, 2022 with Rosary being recited at 1:00 p.m. in the St. Paul's Catholic Church in Hays, MT. Burial followed at the Hawley Family Cemetery, Three Buttes, MT. Laura was born on February 20, 1966 to Loretta "Cookie" Stiffarm and David "Buzz" Hawley in... Full story
Karen G. Zaso, a Behavioral Analyst with Colors in Life, Incorporated, performed as the guest speaker at the Chinook Senior Citizens' Center on March 17. A home-based and community services therapist in private practice, Zaso not only shared her philosophy about mental health with her audience but outlined an array of options for staying healthy. Earning her Master's Degree of Social Work (MSW) in 2013 from Walla Walla University, Zaso has been in practice for nine years. Currently based out of...
Spring is here! I’m so excited I wet my plants… Blackout Bingo winner for March 10th was Lois Butcher. Way to go. Bingo is played every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and anyone is welcome to join us. Each card played is a dime, only one card for each player wins per round. Last Thursday of the month is Jackpot Bingo. Caramel Rolls, Plain Cinnamon Rolls and Maple Sticks are $1.50 each and $15.00 a dozen. Please call by 10 a.m. on Wednesday for all Cinnamon Roll orders. Cinnamon Rolls can be picked up on Thursday morning starting at 7 a.m. 406...
You know Lord, today or maybe even this week, we might just feel like completing some winter projects or we might just pack them away for another day. The urge to clean and plant surges deep within us. No false sense of security here, we know the fickle weather of March as the new season struggles with Spring birth pains. But how about taking a moment to check out a few words for a Day Brightener – especially as we think about Saint Patrick’s Day and Green things, right? “Blue Sky overhead – Snow piles melt – Spring’s smells abound – Geese fee...
Q: It is disappointing when people say that Christ changed their life but there is no evidence. I don’t like hypocrisy, yet I like to accept people for what they are. My mother says that I am using this as an excuse. While I don’t agree with her, I am troubled by my attitude. A:We cannot let hypocrisy divert us or keep us from Christ Himself. Christians are imperfect, and some who claim to follow Jesus are far from His teaching; they will sometimes falter in their walk with Christ, but Christ never falters. We must not put our trust in peo...
Well, first let me apologize for a big "whoops." Over time writing about St. Urho I somehow morphed in to an incorrect spelling of the made-up name of the patron saint of the Finnish vineyard workers. The correct spelling, as no alert reader ever noted, is Urho which means "brave" in Finnish. Despite that personal misspelling in print, I enjoyed the first local celebration of St. Urho's Day and thought the lunch and surrounding visiting went very well. I first wrote about St. Urho in 2020. St....
The newly appointed Rural Development State Director, Kathleen Williams was at Aaniiih Nakoda College on March 9 to meet with community stakeholders in the Fort Belknap Indian Community. With the group gathered, she spoke about the Equity Project and what it means for this area, as well as about programs available for addressing the food supply chain. Describing her tour to visit the ten communities across the state that have been identified as underserved, Williams said she's focused on...
Our property taxes now increase by double digits every year. They are being driven in large part by wealthy out-of-state transplants with sacks of money from selling their Seattle and Silicon Valley homes. Montanans of all economic backgrounds are now considering selling their homes to forestall tax foreclosure. Without change, the number of Montanans facing the same dilemma will skyrocket in the coming years. Property taxes should be based upon the value of your home when you buy it, not its value after years of out-of-staters bidding up home...
Everyone involved with small business or entrepreneurship is invited to “Bring It to the Table.” The next monthly session will be Monday, March 28 from 11:30 to 12:30 in the library meeting room. Bring your questions, concerns and ideas to share. The guest this month will be Joe LaPlante from the Small Business Development Center in Havre and the topic will be business plans. The library is hosting the program “Internet Security” presented by Triangle Communications Monday, March 28, 6 P.M. This presentation will cover protecting yoursel...
The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday, March 28th at 4:30 p.m. Students in grades 9 through 12 are invited to attend the Teen Scene Hangout at the library, Wednesday March 30th from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be karaoke, board games, movie, video games and more. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Have you been wondering what "streaming" is all about? Triangle Communications will be presenting a technology class and you can learn all about...
MT Department of Agriculture Helena, Mont. – Following the first day of Spring and beginning of Ag Week in Montana, the Department of Agriculture is reminding growers to ensure their seeds and plant materials are sourced from licensed dealers and nurseries to preserve the health of agriculture in Montana. “From farmers and ranchers to backyard gardeners, the success of Montana Agriculture relies on sourcing quality seeds and plant materials from trustworthy sources,” said Ian Foley, Agricultural Sciences Administrator at Montana Depar...
Are you interested in learning how to drop your satellite or cable TV but still be able to watch the local news? Triangle Communications, in cooperation with the Chinook Senior Center, will be hosting a FREE “How to Stream” class on Tuesday, April 5th from 1PM-3PM in the Blaine County Library’s meeting room in Chinook. Materials and equipment for the class will be provided. Attendees will learn how streaming works, devices you can use to stream online content as well as the different streaming services available. Triangle employees will be av...
President of the Turner American Legion Auxiliary and two Junior Members visited the elementary students in the Elementary at Turner School recently. President Brenda Mohar and Junior members, Laci Maloney and Cassidy Grabofsky talked to the students about the flag and the meaning of the pledge. Mohar read a book to the children and then Laci and Cassidy handed out flag pins to the children. The students appreciated their visitors and seemed to appreciate the message that was given. Thanks to...
The students in the first and second grade classroom recently celebrated the 100th day of school. Given the 4 day school week at their school, it has taken a bit longer to reach this milestone. Their teacher, Mrs. Diana Maloney, made and decorated a cake that is entitled, "We're 100 Days Smarter," for the kids to enjoy during snack time. They had fun drawings throughout the day, every 100 minutes. They read stories about the 100th day, had special crafts, and special assignments. They had a fun...
