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Poets and Pickers from all over Montana and parts of Canada and the surrounding states converged on our community for the 25th Annual Montana Country Poets and Pickers Western Heritage Roundup in what has become a staple of the poets and pickers calendar. Hosted by the Chinook FFA, a good o' time was had by all!...
For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, April 8, 2019 – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that higher levels of coverage will be offered through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), a popular safety net program, beginning April 8, 2019. The 2018 Farm Bill also increased service fees and made other changes to the program, including service fee waivers for qualified military veterans interested in obtaining NAP coverage. “When other insurance coverage is not an option, NAP is a valuable risk mitigation tool for farme...
Since the summer of 1987, the Make-A-Wish Chapter in Montana has granted more than 575 wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions living in the state's 56 counties. As the Foundation's motto suggests, "Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses." The Chinook High School (CHS) Student Council took that motto to heart and planned a fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Chinook Food Pantry. Keeping with the theme of togetherness and...
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is hosting a public meeting regarding prairie grizzly bear awareness, including how to minimize conflict, on Thurs., April 25, in Havre. The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Hensler Auditorium in the Applied Technology Center on the MSU-Northern campus. The event is open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Montana is home, in whole or in part, to four grizzly bear recovery zones designated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS): the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE); the Northern Continental...
The Bear Paw Cluster Spring gathering was held last weekend at the Turner ALC with 25 in attendance. Harlem WELCA served morning rolls, coffee and muffins. Turner WELCA served a baked potato bar for lunch with buns and dessert. A discussion was held on the book , “Love without Limits” by Jacqueline A. Bussie. In the afternoon, they were treated to a presentation by Pamela Reyes who works with the Christian organization called Child Bridge. She has fostered 33 children to date. Child Bridge has partnered with the State of Montana too find hom...
A 90th birthday party for Harlan Krass was held at the Turner Lutheran Church on Sunday. Friends and family members enjoyed telling stories and sharing favorite memories of Harlan. Thanks to all who attended! Wally and Loretta Beck took in the 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Chinook on Sunday. Tate and Ty Beck and Cassidy and Holly Grabofsky all participated, with Tate’s team winning the Championship game for the 6th grade boys. There were five teams with kids from the Big Flat and four of the teams played the championship games. They were a...
For the past five summers, the Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT), located in Havre, has hired college students or recent college graduates as paid interns. These young adults manage and direct the KidsMAT touring children’s camps and the Youth Production. Applications for this opportunity are due April 30, 2019. The interns hired will oversee two established MAT youth programs: the touring KidsMAT Summer Children’s Theatre camp and the annual MAT Youth Production, which this summer will be She Kills Monsters. Interns gain professional devel...
Ethan D. Goldsmith Jr. passed away on April 12, 2019. Wake Services were 7:00 P.M. Sunday, April 14, 2019, Funeral Services were 11:00 A.M. Monday, April 15, 2019 at the Fort Belknap Community Center. Burial were in the Horn Family Cemetery. Ethan Dallas Goldsmith, born November 28, 2018 in Havre, Montana to Jessica Horn and James Goldsmith Jr. Ethan brought a lot of excitement to his sibling and was welcomed by his big sister Jaime, and brothers Curtis James, Aiden and Jaxson. Ethan is the... Full story
Mary Shull, wife of Rev. Phillip Shull, passed away April 8, 2019. Mary was born February 10, 1946 in Kansas. The Shull family served the Chinook United Methodist Church from 1971 to 1976. Their daughter Melinda and son Andrew, as well as Phil, survive her. For anyone wishing to send a card, the family can be reached at 4807 N. Hedgerow Court, Belaire, Kansas 67220. Memorials in Mary’s memory can be made to the United Methodist Church of Chinook.... Full story
Funeral services for Ray Jergeson will be held on Saturday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m. at the Unity Church in Missoula. 546 South Avenue West..... Full story
The United Methodist/Presbyterian Church, a Yoked Parish in Harlem, will be hosting an Easter Breakfast this Sunday, April 21, at the Presbyterian Church, located at 104 First Avenue South East in Harlem. They invite all surrounding community members to join them at 7:30 on Easter morning. All proceeds from this free-will offering meal will be donated to Intermountain Children’s Home in Helena, Montana. Intermountain Children’s Home (ICH) was founded in 1909 upon the premise that caring solutions and strong families lead to healthy com...
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Q: America has been a land of plenty for much of its history and some believe our nation can never fall. Are we in danger of going the way of other great and powerful nations? A: Fifteen hundred years ago the people of imperial Rome were living in luxury, ease, and prosperity. The Romans laughed at the rugged barbarians of the north. They had a far lower standard of living than the Romans did. They could not possibly conquer Rome—great imperial Rome. But they did. Those illiterate barbarians conquered...
Please join us for the next Learn at the Library program “Do’s and Don’ts of Tree Care” Tuesday, April 23, 7 P.M. Our guest presenter is Juli Snedigar from the Blaine County Extension Service. Everyone is invited and refreshments will be served. The Book Challenge for April is to read a book with a two-word title. Stop by and see our special display of gardening books. Get your green thumb on and get ready to dig into the dirt! The regular meeting of the library board is Wednesday, April 24, 4:15 P.M. in the library meeting room. “The Hu...
Please join us for the next Learn at the Library program "Do's and Don'ts of Tree Care" Tuesday, April 23, 7 P.M. Our guest presenter is Juli Snedigar from the Blaine County Extension Service. Everyone is invited and refreshments will be served. The Book Challenge for April is to read a book with a two-word title. Stop by and see our special display of gardening books. Get your green thumb on and get ready to dig into the dirt! The regular meeting of the library board is Wednesday, April 24,...
I hope you are all doing well. This week we will be celebrating Easter with dinner on Friday. Please join us for ham and scalloped potatoes. A Plus Healthcare will be doing the foot clinic on May 13. Unfortunately, they were not able to make it happen in April. They did hire a new nurse and she will be getting back to the schedule of the first Monday of the month starting in June. Call 265-4776 to schedule an appointment. Pinochle high Myrla McCoy. Pinochle low Michael Schneider. Bingo blackout Amy Belle Smith. Our activities start at 1 p.m....
Thank You to Jerry and Kay Schmitt for finishing up the raking in the Court Yard. Thank You to Ken and Phyllis Heilig for the Easter Sugar Cookies. Did you know?? How many states have a larger land area than Montana’s 147,046 square miles? They are Alaska, California and Texas. How children perceive their grandparents! My young grandson called the other day to wish me Happy Birthday. He asked me how old I was, and I told him, 80. My grandson was quiet for a moment, and then he asked, “Did you start at 1?” Reminder: The Harlem and Chinook Senio...
On Tuesday, April 9, Chinook High School's Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) met for the induction of eight new members. By the ceremony's conclusion, Damon Hannum, Crystal Hofer, Delaney Kellam, Jayden Miller, Garrett Pruttis, Allyssa Schoen, Lily Surber, and Grace Ymzon had pledged to uphold the principles of the honorary organization. To qualify for membership, students must distinguish themselves in four areas, which are considered the pillars of the NHS: Scholarship, Service,...
All of the musically talented Chinook students taking vocal solos or duets to District Music Festival, which was held on April 5-6 in Shelby, received either Excellent or Superior ratings. Out of seven pieces, five have advanced to perform at state. Those going to State are Lincy Johnson, Cristina Shackelford, Gracie Warburton, Syrus Pomeroy and Molly Halingstad. At District Music Festival, those students in high school band and high school choir performed on Friday. Lincy Johnson, Cristina Shackelford, Gracie Warburton, Syrus Pomeroy, Molly Ha...
The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission will meet Thursday, April 25, at FWP Headquarters in Helena. The commission meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. and will be streamed live via video to all FWP regional offices. The meeting will also be audio streamed online at fwp.mt.gov. The commission will make final decisions on the following topics: • Canyon Ferry no-wake zones • Statewide Fisheries Management Program & Guide • Amendments to administrative rule regarding the Bitterroot River Commercial Use Permit restrictions • Glendive Chamber of Commerc...
South of the Border, Column No. 11 Columnist's note: I've had the privilege to live in many diverse locations over the years. A newcomer to an area has a unique opportunity to see a place with a 'new set of eyes.' Things and situations longtime residents may take for granted often stand out to the new arrival. Here are a few things I've found curious during the four months my wife and I have lived in Whitlash. In its basement the Whitlash Church has a cabinet full of sewing patterns During a...
On Wednesday, April 10, the Chinook Junior High travelled to Glasgow to compete in the Academic Challenge competition hosted by Glasgow School District and sponsored by the Eastern Montana Principals' Association. According to local organizer Susan Erskine, who works for Chinook Schools as a Title I Paraprofessional, the Chinook Junior High has attended this event for at least 30 years and has taken two teams. Each team involves two seventh graders, two eighth graders and a member at large. The...
In the fall of 2016, Ryan Jensen noticed a need in the community, so he decided to start an agriculture supply business in order to make quality products available locally. With Milk River Ag, he can obtain and distribute supplies like seed and feed and hay wrap, making them readily accessible to local farmers and ranchers. Milk River Ag is a family owned business where Jensen and his wife Linae grow hay and cattle and raise their three children: Levi (14), Ashlyn (12), and January (8) near Chinook. “Our business was formed out of the need f...
Another week is in the books for area thinclads and two athletes have secured a spot at the state meet the end of may. The addition of state qualifying times and marks in both the Class C and Class B ranks has been well received and currently Chinook senior Megan Molyneaux and Harlem junior L'Tia Lawrence have secured their spot at the state meet. Molyneaux finished second in the 100 Meter Dash at the Lions Invitational on Saturday, but her time of :13.00 eclipsed the state qualifying standard...
The long cold extended winter is still leaving its mark on the spring sports schedule as local high school golf teams saw another opportunity to play following the cancellation of the Cut Bank Invitational on Friday. The course in Chinook however came through the winter in good shape and was ready to give teams an opportunity to compete. Generally the Sugarbeeters host their Invitational the first Saturday in May, however this year they hosted their second meet of the season this past Saturday....
Helena, Mont. – USDA’s National Agricultural Statistic Service today released the 2017 Census of Agriculture, highlighting several key data points important to Montana’s agriculture industry. Montana’s report can be found here. “The Census of Agriculture is an important tool for both producers and policy makers,” said Montana Department of Agriculture Director Ben Thomas. “While the report shows that Montana farmers have taken a big hit in farm income over the last 5 years, it also shows that our producers aren’t taking those hits lying down...
