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Martin's Grocery in Hays, Montana has played a huge roll in providing goods and services to the local communities of Hays and Lodge Pole, but its impact has been felt for miles away as well. Martin's Grocery first opened back in 1989 when Margaret and Harold Martin welcomed their first customers into the store. Harold was looking to retire from the construction business and could always be found lending a hand all around the region. Helping at the church, repairing roads anywhere help was needed...
If community members haven’t already encountered fliers announcing the Chinook Farmer and Flea Market, they will soon be seeing them posted around town as well as some signage at the Blaine County Fairground’s entrance. The Market is on schedule to open May 8 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. With spaces still available for vendors, event organizers encourage interested individuals to apply. Applications will be accepted up to the day of the Market, providing that space remains available. Each vendor-space is approximately 20 feet by 20 feet, and...
Blaine County once again has a second Extension Agent. Although March 15 marked Trent Noel's first day on the job in his new role, he is not an unfamiliar face on the Blaine County team. When he came on board after graduating from college in 2018, he served as a Maintenance Assistant in the custodial department under supervisor Brett Zarn, maintaining the Blaine County Courthouse, Blaine County Library, and Blaine County Museum. Now that he has hung up his maintenance tools, Noel will...
As Montanans look to enjoy the outdoors this spring and summer, state and local public health officials urge everyone to follow a few simple steps to prevent tick bites and related illnesses: Limit exposure to ticks, use insect repellent, and inspect yourself, gear, and pets for ticks. Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials say each tick season is unpredictable. However, each year thousands of people in the U.S. are bitten by ticks and become infected with a tick-borne illness. DPHHS communicable disease...
Harlem Library The library board meets today at 4:15 in the library meeting room. If you have completed the April Book Challenge contact the library. The Book Challenge for May is to read a book set in Montana. Virtual Story Time is over for the year. Watch for news about Summer Reading coming soon! Friends of Pool/Park Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation Regular Meeting Thursday, April 29th at 6 p.m. at the Triple E Room. Discussion will be held on progress of the Pool and Park, everyone is invited to attend! Harlem Food Bank The Harlem...
On Thursday evening, April 22, Lloyd Sweet Auditorium served as the venue for an induction ceremony of Chinook High School's Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS). During the ceremony, one junior-Anna Morrow-and seven sophomores: Flint Annis, Torin Cecrle, Morgan Friede, Lexi Pitkanen, Tyler Schoen, Bree Swanson, and Anna Terry pledged to uphold the principles of the honorary organization. To qualify for membership, those eight students had to distinguish themselves in four areas, which...
Big Flat 4-H Big Flat 4-H Club’s April meeting was on April 18, 2021 at the Turner Christian Church. Avery Fox led the American pledge and Natalie Richman led the 4-H pledge. Members present were Hannah Van Voast, Isabella Van Voast, Izzy Baker, Ozzy Baker, Natalie Richman, Hannah Richman, Hudson Simons, Mary Simons, Piper Fox, and Avery Fox. Leaders present were Shannon Van Voast and Hillary Richman. Visitors at the meeting were Cali Van Voast, Susan Billmayer and Rani Baker. Roll call was name your favorite part about the changing of the s...
It’s a dreary day again here on the Big Flat. We have received a small amount of rain and a little snow that melted as it hit the ground. We could use a good soaking rain to give the crops a boost to grow. Maybe it will come yet. Lets hope so. The Senior Class returned Saturday evening from their Senior Trip to Coeur d’Alene, ID where they toured and did variety of things, and then on to Fairmont Hot Springs for their last days of the trip. They had good weather and had a good time. Duane Klindworth visited Tuesday morning at the Wallace Bec...
Keith A. Maristuen, 68, died peacefully on Sunday, April 18th with his children by his side. Keith was born on February 6, 1953 in Malta, MT to Kermit and Agnes (Haugland) Maristuen. He and his two sisters, Cheryl and Monica, were raised and educated in Malta. Keith graduated from Malta High School in 1971. Growing up, he was very involved in many activities including wrestling, football, Key Club, student government, Boy's State, National Honor Society, FFA, Canadian Exchange Student, and M... Full story
We have one non-fiction book and several thrillers available this week. In "On the House: A Washington Memoir" John Boehner, former Speaker of the House, shares colorful tales from the halls of power, the smoke-filled rooms around the halls of power, and his fabled tour bus. "When the Stars Go Dark" by Paula McLain is a thriller that entwines fictional crime with real cases and is guaranteed to keep readers up all night. "The Other Emily" by Dean Koontz takes readers on a twisting journey of...
The weather just does whatever it wants to do. Spits snow and rain on us then turns really cold and windy, then it warms up and is as beautiful as can be, and ten minutes later does it all over again. FYI: Starting April 24th we need to remember to start dialing out the whole telephone number, even if it’s just across the street. So to call the senior center after the 23rd you would dial 406-357-2648 to contact us. So please remember to start with the 406 when you dial a call in town, just like you would in state. This will be the way of it b...
Today, Wednesday, April 28, the library board will meet at 4:15 P.M. in the library meeting room. If you have completed the April Book Challenge to read a book in a different format than you usually do, please contact the library so your name can be entered to win a gift certificate from a local business. The Book Challenge for May is to read a book set in Montana. Virtual Story Time is over for the year. Thanks to all who participated! Summer Reading is just around the corner. The theme this year is “Tails and Tales” and will explore the exc...
BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension will soon offer a program to help rural Montana residents gain skills needed to work from home as a remote employee, freelancer or entrepreneur. “This educational program will help people living in rural communities gain the skills needed to access high-paying jobs and larger markets for their business while remaining in their rural communities,” said Cody Stone, MSU Extension executive director. “This program has the potential to strengthen the economic well-being of individuals, families and com...
Freedom was at the forefront this week in Helena. This week at the legislature, we made significant progress in ensuring freedom and protecting liberty for Montanans all across the state. House Bill 702 prohibits discrimination against all Montanans based on their vaccination status. That means employers may not punish or fire employees for personal medical decisions, nor can they require employees to get a Covid vaccination. However, employees must understand. The policy manual of the employer. This bill is not an attack on vaccines. The...
This past Thursday, our planet celebrated its very own holiday. Perhaps the most widely observed secular holiday across the globe, Earth Day takes place each year on April 22. According to the Earth Day Initiative, a New York City-based non-profit group, Earth Day is an event "celebrated around the world when people take time to appreciate humankind's connection to the Earth and to raise awareness of our environmental challenges." As green whispers its way back into North Central Montana with...
Every month, the teachers at Meadowlark Elementary School in Chinook select a student from each of their classrooms who has exhibited exemplary behavior. The BEETS acronym helps to guide their selection as they seek out students who Be respectful, Exercise responsibility, Engage in learning, Try their best, and Stay safe. For the month of March, the two Kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Hasler-Elliot selected Chloe Beck and Peyson Truax. According to Mrs. Gibson, Chloe is working hard...
Every month, the teachers at Meadowlark Elementary School in Chinook select a student from each of their classrooms who has exhibited exemplary behavior. The BEETS acronym helps to guide their selection as they seek out students who Be respectful, Exercise responsibility, Engage in learning, Try their best, and Stay safe. About Kendall Fetter, Mrs. Scofield stated: "It has been really fun to watch Kendall grow as a student this year! She tries her hardest on all of her assignments and always...
The Chinook Sugarbeeter Tennis Team has battled through the less desirable weather we have all experienced so far to start the season. However, they have not let that hold them back and despite the obstacles, this young team has improved immensely early on. The Sugarbeeters are led by Head Coach Janelle Deanon this spring. This years squad includes seniors Jade Cecrle, and Lily Surber will take over as team Manager. Surber has been a strong contributor to the team in the past but do to an ACL...
The Chinook Sugarbeeter boys and girls golf teams were in Malta on Saturday and then in Fort Benton on Monday. In the process the team qualified three more individuals for the Montana Class State Golf Tournament next month in Bozeman at the Riverside Country Club, May 18-19. On Saturday in Malta senior Erik Pula signed his scorecard for an even 100, matching the qualifying score exactly. Monday in Fort Bent it was senior Ethan Macleod punching his ticket to the state tournament after shooting a...
Harlem freshman Kaitlyn Johnson has excelled on the track in her first season of high school competition. Johnson has been among the leaders in both hurdles races all season long but her shining moment came in Choteau on Saturday, April 17. Johnson broke the school record in the 100 Meter Dash, crossing the finish line in :14.14 eclipsing the previous mark set by Skylee Dirden in 2019 with a time of 14.24....
FSA Direct Loans FSA offers direct farm ownership and direct farm operating Loans to producers who want to establish, maintain or strengthen their farm or ranch. FSA loan officers process, approve and service direct loans. Direct farm operating loans can be used to purchase livestock and feed, farm equipment, fuel, farm chemicals, insurance and other costs including family living expenses. Operating loans can also be used to finance minor improvements or repairs to buildings and to refinance some farm-related debts, excluding real estate....
HELENA – Lt. Governor Kristen Juras, Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Adam Meier, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) Vice President of External Affairs John Doran were joined by various organization representatives Tuesday, April 6 for a Pinwheels for Prevention event at the Capitol. Over 1,000 bright blue pinwheels were placed in the ground and spun in the wind for the month as part of Strengthening Families Month Activities in April. The Montana Children’s Trust Fund (MTCTF) also accepted a $10...
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today signed two bills to help address the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) in Montana. “Montana faces a tragic trend of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons, and we must bring all resources to bear in state and tribal government as well as law enforcement to end it,” Gov. Gianforte said. “These new laws equip the state with the tools needed to track data, raise awareness, and strengthen interagency collaboration to protect Montana’s indigenous persons. I’m grateful to Represen...
MISSOULA, Mont. – At the construction site for SCHEELS, Governor Greg Gianforte today signed into law the Montana Trades Education Credit (M-TEC) to expand trades education in the state. “Many jobs require specialized skills, and M-TEC ensures that Montanans have access to the training and education they need to acquire and refine those skills,” Gov. Gianforte said. “This bill strengthens our workforce, ensuring Montana workers are well-equipped to succeed, thrive, and achieve the American dream.” A signature element of Gov. Gianforte...
During the last year, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offered hunter and bowhunter education classes online due to COVID concerns. Since last spring, more than 17,000 Montanans completed the online courses, which is nearly double the number of students in a typical year. “The biggest increase we saw was among adult bowhunter education students,” said FWP outdoor skills and safety supervisor Wayde Cooperider. “It seems the online courses were popular with our students.” Because of the popularity of the online classes and to meet customer expecta...
