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Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 6 game wardens are seeking any information regarding two bull elk that were found shot and left to waste approximately two and a half miles southwest of Cleveland in Blaine Co., just off Peoples Creek Rd. Warden Haden Hussey received a call on May 22 about an elk laying on a hillside near Peoples Creek road. Upon further investigation, warden Hussey found a second elk about 100 yards away from the first. Wardens determined that the elk were shot, likely...
The Chinook community hosted the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday May 12, 2020. There were 45 presenters with 4 deferrals making our total number of pints donated 41 on a goal of 38. We appreciate all who stopped by to donate. Mariah Kellam joined us for the first time to give blood. Don Ranstrom reached 16 gallons and Rita Surber reached 6 gallons The canteen was hosted by the United Methodist Church Women: Rita Surber, Linda Sharples and Monica Swank. As always, the goodies were enjoyed by all of our donors, volunteers and guests....
Memorial Day celebrations around Blaine County took place recently, most with significant changes being made to the traditional gatherings due to COVID-19 restrictions. Circumstances have forced us to adjust to the way we conduct business, but recognizing the sacrifices made through the years to provide us the protections and freedoms will always go on. The Chinook Veterans of Foreign Wars held their Annual Celebration at the Chinook Cemetery, recognizing all those service members that have...
Fort Belknap Agency, Montana – On February 13, 2020, Aaniiih Nakoda College (ANC) received approval from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), the regional accrediting agency, to begin offering the ANC's first bachelor's degree program. Starting fall semester 2020, ANC will offer a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Aaniiih Nakoda Ecology. In the NWCCU letter of approval, the review panel commended ANC for developing a program plan that "meets the needs not only of t...
Tickets are currently being sold for the Third Annual Plant a Seed... READ Cash Raffle. Only 500 tickets will be sold, and there are 33 chances to win! The drawing will be held on June 24, but not at Triple Dog Brewing, as was originally planned. The Plant a Seed . . . READ Program is an educational community impact project that not only advocates for literacy but supports children in North Central Montana with readiness skills prior to kindergarten. This proactive nonprofit encourages and educates communities and families about the importance...
Harlem Library The library is open to the public under Phase II guidelines. Please see the posted signs, library column, Facebook page, or website at www.harlempubliclibrary.org for details. Summer Reading begins this week! Readers of all ages are invited to participate. Storytime in the Park is held every Tuesday at 10 A.M. Children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver and each family is asked to bring a blanket to sit on. Teen and adults, keep track of each book read. More details in this week’s column. The Book Challenge for June is t...
8 – Suicide Awareness and Prevention – This model policy has been revised to comply with administrative rule governing district prevention and response efforts to suicide events. 2151F – Assumption of Risk Form – This model form has been revised to clarify responsibility of parents to provide insurance or assume responsibility for costs associated with student injury in school activities. 2161P – Special Education Procedures – This model policy has been revised to reflect legislative action related to identification and service of students...
Monday, June 8, 2020 • 6 P.M., Harlem City Hall The regular monthly meeting for the City of Harlem will be held on Monday, April 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., in City Council chambers at Harlem City Hall. The public is encouraged and invited to attend. Please practice safe social distancing if planning on attending! *Minor agenda changes may occur prior to the council meeting date, but no changes will be made after the required 48 hour public notice posting. A fiscal year 2020-2021 budget and Capital Improvements Plan work session will be held at 5:00...
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2020, at 7:30 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING AGENDA At this meeting the board takes official action on agenda items. Items of information and discussion may be placed on the agenda, so the board has an opportunity to solicit input from the audience on issues not requiring action. Persons planning to attend the meeting may request, in advance, to be scheduled to speak on an agenda item. The board is bound by ethical practice, district policy, negotiated agreements and Montana statute to protect the rights of employees; therefore,...
“Royal Family Kids” is an international Christian organization that offers various programs, free of charge, for foster kids. Their website, RoyalFamilyKids.org, states in part: “Royal Family Kids. Changing lives. Transforming Communities. We intervene in the lives of children in the foster care system through camps and mentoring programs in order to improve life outcomes and to transform communities. One of our most effective interventions is a 5-day summer camp. Camp is where many kids get to be kids—often for the first time in their young li...
Applications are being accepted for the Toby Sargent Memorial Scholarship. For more information you may call Gina Kaftan at 265-7351 or download an application from Hi-Line Home Educators Facebook page Applications must be postmarked on or before July 1, 2020. REQUIREMENTS • Must be a homeschool graduate from a Blaine or Hill County homeschool within the last four (4) years • Must be enrolled, or enrolling in a college, university, trade school or bible school for the 2020-21 school year; whether in state or out of state. • Applications must...
Jill Ann Topel-Bold was born January 26, 1953 in Great Falls, Montana and passed away unexpectedly May 16th, 2020 surrounded by her family in Denver, Colorado. She filled the time in between these dates with immeasurable amounts of life, love, and laughter. Truly a soul to aspire to and we will certainly miss her smile. She was born to Gail (Mutz) and Donald Topel, the second oldest of their four children, and is credited with teaching her youngest sibling Tim Topel how to walk. She spent her... Full story
Cindy Ann Schubert, daughter of Larry & JoAnne (Weyh) Schubert, passed away May 19th, 2020 due to complications of sepsis at Benefis Hospital. Cindy was born July 12, 1965. She graduated from Havre High School in 1984. She worked many years at Kmart in Havre. Recently, until her failing health issues, she worked at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home. She loved all the residents she cared for and had compassion and a smile for them all. She loved working there. Cindy enjoyed camping, fishing and... Full story
On May 26, 2020 the world lost one of its true angels with the passing of Judy Rachela Pike. "Grandma Sparkle" passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Judy Rogliano was born October 25, 1943 to Albert and Anne Rogliano while at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington DC. One of six children, the family ultimately moved to Bronxville New York, where Judy spent most of her childhood. She later attended Northwestern University in Chicago, where she would meet Kent Pike, her husband of 5... Full story
Gregg R. Carlson, 72, passed away due to a stroke at Northern Montana Hospital on Sunday, May 24, 2020. Private family graveside services will be held in Highland Cemetery in Great Falls where generations of his family are buried, and a memorial service will take place when his friends and family are able to gather to celebrate his life. Memorials in Gregg’s honor may be made to the H. Earl Clack Museum Foundation, the Montana Sight and Hearing Foundation, Hill County 4-H, Van Orsdel Methodist Church, or the charity of the donor’s choice. Hol... Full story
Some of the farmers in the community have finished putting in their crops. It would be nice to get a little rain now to help it come up. What moisture we had probably evaporated with all the wind we have been getting. Wally and Loretta Beck attended their granddaughter Harley Jo Beck’s First Communion and Confirmation at the Big Flat Catholic Church on Sunday. They also enjoyed Breakfast at the Shawn Beck home afterwards. Congratulations to Harley Jo Beck, Lucas Grabofsky, and Hudson Simons who were also confirmed. It was a very special day f...
June 9, 2020, at 7 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING AGENDA The City Council meets at 6:30 to review the monthly claims and reports. *Minor agenda changes may occur prior to the council meeting date, but no changes will be made after the required 48 hour public notice posting. Call To Order Pledge Of allegiance MINUTES CLAIMS & REPORTS PAYROLL CHECKS CANCELED CHECK(S) PUBLIC COMMENT DEPARTMENT REPORTS COMMITTEE REPORTS MAYOR’S REPORT CORRESPONDENCE Old BUSINESS: 1. Water Distribution Project 2. Firehall Content Coverage Through MMIA. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Revi...
As the 2019-2020 school year came to an end, nothing seemed the same. The halls had been empty and silent for what seemed like an eternity – no students bustling from class to class, no cafeteria full of hungry, chatty kids, no rambunctious play at recesses, no infectious laughter coming from the halls. Yes, it seemed the Covid19 pandemic wreaked havoc on everyone and everything. Yet, in the midst of this unusual and trying time, the students, families, and staff of Harlem Schools somehow made i...
In these social distancing times, Shiloh Seymour, Principal at Harlem Elementary School, and Evelyn Bigby, Elementary Assistant Principal, took the wearing of masks and gloves to an entirely different level to celebrate their students' attendance. Because Seymour and Bigby wanted to honor their students for their attendance this past school year, while also bringing some humor and fun to the achievement, they travelled to the homes of their students on Wednesday, May 20, to hand out attendance...
Samantha (Sam) French has been on the job as Director of the Blaine County Museum for a little over a year, and she recently shared details of her preparation for the position, a progress report on her role and vision, and a few of her goals for the museum. French grew up in Havre, and after graduating from Havre High School, she attended Carroll College, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History. While in Helena as an undergraduate, French held a couple of internships with the Montana...
Blaine County Museum Director, Samantha French talked excitedly recently, about bringing summer assistants and student interns into the facility. In the spirit of fulfilling that goal, she wishes to introduce readers of the Blaine County Journal-News-Opinion to Brandon Long Fox-Blaine County Museum's first-ever student intern. Expressing aspirations to advance with the Island Mountain Development Group, Long Fox reenrolled at Aaniiih Nakoda College (ANC), where he is currently a business...
On Saturday, June 13 at the Bear Paws Saloon, the Tj Overcast Band will be performing at the Amber Miller Benefit. This is a community fundraiser and dance to help Miller with her medical expenses as she receives treatment for cancer. The event will take place from 7:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. at 213 Indiana Street in Chinook. It follows on the heels of a May 16 fundraiser for Miller, sponsored by Bikini Coffee, Shores Floral, Finley's Food Farm, Patty's Greenhouse, and Gary & Leo's IGA. Miller...
The library is now in Phase II under Montana’s reopening guidelines. We are open to the public with certain restrictions: 1. If you are sick please do not enter the library. 2. Practice good hygiene. 3. It is strongly advised to wear a mask. 4. Practice social distancing. 5. Each patron has a limit of 30 minutes in the library. 6. Only 2 patron computers are available to adults for business or educational use. 7. All toys, blocks, puzzles, etc. have been removed from the children’s area. 8. The meeting room is not available for use. 9. Whe...
