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Local outdoor swimming pools are now open in Harlem and Chinook. With the heat of summer ratcheting up a notch, the pool has been the perfect place to cool off and have a little fun while doing so. Swim teams have just completed their second week of competition and area school students seemed to have had little trouble making the transition from the classroom to the pool....
Statewide there was a 41.3% turnout of Montana’s 679,231 registered voters for the recent primary election. In Blaine County, the turnout was 36.1%, a bit lower than the state turnout. The 2018 primary election results will not be official until the county commissioners ‘canvass’ the ballots. The commissioners will review and confirm the primary results in the next few days. Here are the primary results as reported by the Blaine County Clerk and Recorder’s office and as posted on the Montana Secretary of State’s official website (see more resu...
Blaine County Commissioner Charlie Kulbeck submitted a letter to fellow county commissioners on June 7 resigning from his post as commissioner for District 3. In the letter Kulbeck wrote, "I unfortunately am forced to resign my position as a Blaine County commissioner due to health reasons." Kulbeck said in January, 2018, he would not file to run for a second term this election cycle citing his wife's battle with cancer and his ongoing recovery from a car accident in December, 2016 that left him...
Jessica (Hansen) Aberg was named Branch President for the First Bank of Montana in Chinook effective June 7. Dean Comes, President of the branches that make up First Bank of Montana, made the announcement after reviewing applications from within the Glacier Bank system. A native of Harlem, Aberg began with First Bank in Chinook in 2007 as a loan processor and most recently served as a consumer lender. Aberg replaces Craig Lowham who took a banking job in Mountain View, Wyoming, to be closer to...
Juli (Sather) Snedigar is the new Ag & 4-H Extension Agent in Blaine County. Juli served as the county's 4-H & FCS (Food and Consumer Science) Agent about ten years ago. A Blaine County native, she grew up on a farm in the Milk River Valley near Harlem. Juli began her new duties on June 1. She attended grade school in Zurich and graduated from Chinook High in 2000. She went on to earn an Associate's Degree in Agriculture Business from Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming and a Bachelor's Degree...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Blaine County Rodeo Club is sponsoring the Blaine County Kids’ Rodeo for those 18 and under as part of the Blaine County Fair on Wednesday, July 4th at 1:00 p.m. Entries are due by June 25th. Entry forms can be picked up at the following businesses: E-Z Mart and Hair It Is in Harlem, The Journal and Bear Paw Livestock in Chinook, The Kwik Stop in Fort Belknap, Norman’s in Havre, Westside Self Service in Malta, and the Mountaineer in Big Sandy. A big THANK YOU to all these businesses. For further information call Cou...
With much reluctance and disappointment, the Montana Organic Association and Matt and Sonja Johnson have decided to cancel the farm tour planned at the Johnson Ranch in Hinsdale on July 24, 2018. The Johnsons were very excited to be hosting the tour but due to dry conditions this spring and an extremely dry season in 2017, it has been decided to post pone this event for a future year. MOA and the Johnsons are sorry for any inconvenience. Please consider attending the Organic Advisory and Education Council’s Organic Principles Review, July 1...
Lawrence (Larry) Lee Kiedrowski, an Air Force Veteran passed away on 1/6/2018 at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, MT at the age of 71. Larry passed away from natural causes due to heart failure. Arrangements have been entrusted with Edwards Funeral Home in Chinook, MT. Larry will be cremated and buried at the Wing Cemetery in Hogeland, MT with his parents Frank and Lorraine Kiedrowski. Larry was born in Havre MT on July 13th 1946 He is survived by his sons Greg and Mark Kiedrowski, six siblings...
Mary Kay White, 61, of Fort Belknap passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. A Wake was held on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at the Fort Belknap Community Center and continued until Friday, June 8, 2018 when a funeral was held at 11:00 a.m.; burial followed at the Pink Church Cemetery. Holland and Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Mary Kay's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at www.hollandbonine.com. Mary Kay was born...
Rosaleen Alice Butler Peterson, 98, went to her heavenly home on June 10th 2018. Born June 22, 1919, to Presley Otis "P.O." and Besse Overcast Butler. Rosaleen was the eldest of 5 children. She married Floren "Jack" Peterson Jan 8th 1939, they had two sons Bob D. and Randy. They raised their family on the banks of the Milk River south of Chinook. Service will be held at Edwards Funeral Home on June 16th 2018 at 1:00pm. A00013B2018JN16...
Brice E. “Swede” Cederberg, - Turner, MT. Graveside interment services will be held for Brice E. “Swede” Cederberg at 1:00 on June 16, 2018 at the Turner cemetery. A reception and remembrance of Swede’s life will be held at the Turner Legion Hall immediately following the graveside services.....
Marlane Wenzel began serving as the Director for the Chinook Senior Center on May 11. Wenzel, who grew up in Chinook, is a 1975 graduate of Chinook High ("The year we won the Class C Championship!"). She replaces Kristi Norby who served in the position for more than two years before opting to take on the role of "new grandma" for her and husband Scott's first grandchild. Marlane and her husband, Kent, moved to Minnesota in 1985 where he got his first job after graduating from North Dakota State...
This week ‘s column will feature the ABC’s of Summer Fun at the library! A - Adult “Letter by Letter” game & air conditioning B - Bestselling books, blocks and beanbags C - Coloring table, checkers, and comfy couches D - DVDs (two at a time) & devices E - Enjoyment, Entertainment & Enrichment! F - Friendly faces & free services G - The Great American Read (PBS) H - Hours of fun! I - “I Spy” table J - Juvenile books K - Kids’ programs (Tues. 10:00 & Thurs. 1:00) L - Lego Club (Thurs. 4:00) M - Musical Movie Nights in June (Thurs. 5 P.M.) N - N...
It is the time of year to renew your membership at the Senior Citizen Center. Membership is $10. Anyone can be a member. Voting members must be 60 or older. Our annual board meeting will take place July 20, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. and voting for board members will be taking place at that time. If you or anyone you know is interested in being a board member please let Rochelle and or Marlane know so we can get your name on the ballot. The vote for the Senior of the Year has taken place. We are proud to announce that Raymon Reid is the Senior of the...
Thank You: MaryAnn Richman for the jigsaw puzzle; Barb McDonald for the paper towels; Jim Murch for the flowers from the cemetery from the Ekegren graves. Notice: The latest “Share the Wealth” winners from the Monopoly winnings are Vonnie Klungland, Lilah Orlando, Ellen Ayres and Lois Benson. The all won $5.00. Did you know??? Helen Hornung’s name was drawn as the winner of a FREE foot clinic treatment for the March, April, May and June drawing! By the way…there are only 199 days until Christmas! Santa is starting to fine-tune his Good-Ba...
The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Friday June 22, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the library meeting room. If you are planning a road trip be sure to stop in and get some audio books to make the trip more enjoyable. We also offer downloadable audio and eBooks through MontanaLibrary2Go. You can find a link on our website or come into the library and we can get you started with downloadable content. “Sweet Vengeance” by Fern Michaels is a deeply satisfying and uplifting story of one woman’s journey from he...
These students are the High School winners from Turner School that competed in the American Legion Auxiliary Poppy contest. The poppy is a red crepe paper flower that is made by Veterans as part of a therapeutic rehabilitation and distributed across the country in exchange for monetary donations that assist disabled veterans and hospitalized Veterans. There was a criteria to follow in the contest and winners were given in various levels of competition. These are the winners from the Turner...
Diana Maloney photo The 2017-2018 Kindergarten class at Turner graduated seven students recently. The little ones read a short story that they wrote and illustrated themselves, then sang some little jingles of the days of the week, months of the year, and their class cheer. They received their diplomas from Superintendent, Mr. Russ McKenna. A reception was held in the gym following the program. The kindergarten students shown are L- R: Gracie Zellmer, Maddox Keller, Lucas Grabofsky, Alaina...
Ed and Kathy Zellmer, Melissa Hiniker, and Jordan, Elissa, Caleb, Brady, and Gracie Zellmer spent last weekend in Missoula going especially to attend Troy Hiniker’s high school graduation. Harlan and Jane Krass, Diana Maloney, Anita Reed and family, and Hilary Richman and girls helped Natalie Richman celebrate her 9th birthday at Harlan and Jane’s home on Saturday afternoon. Loretta Beck took Harley Beck to swimming lessons a couple days this past week. Ty Beck also visited at the Wallace Beck place on Wednesday and Friday and mowed grass for...
In order to comply with FSA program eligibility requirements, all producers, including livestock producers, are encouraged to visit their local FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the applicable deadline. The 2018 Acreage Reporting/Crop Certification Deadline is Mon., July 16, 2018 for Spring Seeded Alfalfa Seed, Forage Seeding, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Fruit (except cherries), Vegetables, Christmas Trees, and all Spring-Seeded Crops and any other crops not required to be reported by previously announced...
Signup Begins June 4 for Livestock Indemnity Program and Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting disaster assistance program applications on June 4 from agricultural producers who suffered livestock, honeybees, farm-raised fish and other losses due to natural disasters. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is reopening the application period for two disaster assistance programs in response to statutory changes made by Congress earlier this year. Beginning J...
Week two of the summer swim season had the Chinook Lions and Harlem swim teams in Malta this past weekend. Both teams performed really well in the pool and looking to be in fine form heading into week three this weekend in Roundup. Above left: The Chinook Lions won the overall team title in Malta racking up an amazing 814 team points over the two days. The Lions also finished third in the overall Team Relay competition. Middle: The Chinook Lions had four individual swimmers win High Point...
Acting President Daniel Tilleman called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. on May 17th, 2018 at the Meadowlark School Cafeteria with 22 members, 2 leaders, and 5 guests present. Katie Tilleman led the American pledge and the 4-H pledge was led by Micah Conner/Gerky. Roll call was to name your favorite 4-H project. Acting Secretary Jacob Metcalf read the minutes from the April meeting. The minutes were approved as read. Treasurer Britton Elliot gave the treasurer's report and one bill was...
