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Summer is officially here, and with that comes young entrepreneurs and their lemonade stands. This outgoing trio had quite the deal. For $0.75 you got a glass of lemonade and a cookie – of which they had multiple to choose from. Be on the look out for youngsters trying to earn some spending money through their own hard work. Way to go kids!...
State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans to take steps to avoid mosquito bites and prevent infection with West Nile Virus (WNV). In Montana, WNV season usually begins in July and ends in October, as this is when the mosquitoes that transmit WNV emerge. The best way to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, is to protect yourself from mosquito bites. While mosquitoes found in Montana are unable to transmit diseases like Zika virus, they do spread WNV. The virus can also infect horses and birds, with birds serving as the source o...
Fifty one years ago, those attending the 1968 National FFA Convention engaged in heated debate. Donald Shinn from New Jersey had declared on the business floor, "Any student who is regularly enrolled in vocational agriculture is entitled to become an active member of any chartered FFA chapter." At that time, approximately 3,300 females were enrolled in vocational agricultural classes. The motion was quickly seconded by Richard Posthumus from Michigan, but it was defeated. The FFA would not...
Men’s Health Month is back at you this week with another important topic! This week we are addressing the elephant in the room, Erectile Dysfunction. Once again, this topic may be a little uncomfortable to discuss with your provider but what you should know is that there are about 30 million men affected by erectile dysfunction and about half of those men are 40 years or older. It’s a common issue and a hot topic you should discuss! Erectile Dysfunction can be caused by physical issues or psychological/emotion components. Let’s discuss the p...
After a bipartisan effort from Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte, Pennsylvania Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, and 17 other lawmakers, House leaders chose to delay consideration of an appropriations measure which included a pay increase for Members of Congress. “Hardworking Montanans know that if you don’t do your job, you don’t deserve a pay raise. In Washington, Congress hasn’t passed a budget, hasn’t secured the border, and hasn’t reined in out-of-control spending,” Gianforte said. “Congress hasn’t done its job, it doesn’t deserve a...
Humanities Montana is now accepting nominations for the annual Montana Center for the Book (MCB) Prize. Up to five award-winning programs will receive $1,000 cash in recognition of their creative and wide-reaching literary programming such as family reading groups that promote youth literacy, reading series that encourage active engagement with the literary arts, or high school workshops that support student participation. The deadline to submit nominating letters is July 15. With a mission to promote an awareness of books, writing, reading,...
Elinor Warren 95, passed away peacefully June 7, 2019 in Belgrade surrounded by her loved ones. She was born July 18, 1923 at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Havre, Montana. Elinor was the second child and oldest daughter, of George and Hermina Fairbank. Her parents claimed her for Christ through Baptism at St Thomas Parish in Harlem on August 26, 1923. She received Jesus in First Holy Communion in May 1930 and Confirmed in the Holy Spirit in 1935. She spent her childhood on the family homestead no... Full story
Donna Lee (Smith) Wiley passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 due to natural causes. Memorials may be sent to the Chinook Senior Citizens Center or donors choice. Her Memorial Service will be 11:00 AM on June 29, 2019 at the American Lutheran Church with burial at the Kuper memorial Cemetery in Chinook, MT. Sandwiches will be provided following the service at the American Lutheran Church. Donna was born in Plentywood, MT on November 26, 1955. She was the youngest daughter of nine brothers and s... Full story
Sounds on the Square, a free summer concert series, continues on June 19 with the ROC band, whose members are from both Chinook and Havre. These concerts will recur each Wednesday through August 14 at the Town Square, 332 First Street in Havre, Montana, and feature various local musicians. Hosted by the Havre Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by NorthWestern Energy, along with Triangle Communications and Triangle Mobile, Sounds on the Square music will start at 6:00 p.m. and continue until 8:00 p.m., weather permitting. Sounds on the Square on...
Q: My grandson served in the military and is now back in civilian life. He feels defeated when he sees so many Americans against our flag. Can our nation turn itself around? A: (From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham) America has gone a long way down the wrong road. We are blessed to have brave citizens serve this country, but no one person can turn a nation around. For Christians we must remember that our allegiance is first to God, and then country. When a nation humbles itself before God, He blesses. Only by His power does a nation...
The library is hosting a special presentation by Joan Bird from Humanities Montana on June 28, 1 P.M. in the library meeting room. The presentation “UFOs and Extraterrestrials in Montana” is intended for a teen and adult audience and refreshments will be served. The Summer Reading program “A Universe of Stories” is in full swing and will continue until the end of July. Children may still register and earn prizes for books read. Weekly programs include “Read to Me” for children ages birth to preschool and their parents/caregivers held each T...
Summer Reading Programs are well underway. It's not too late to sign children up to participate. Children who participate in the summer reading program keep their minds active and enter school in the fall ready to learn and ready to succeed. For every two hours read, kids will be able to enter their name into our Summer Reading prize drawings. There will also be small prizes awarded for every two hour entry. Pre-readers are encouraged to participate by having someone read to them. We have fun...
Dave and Teresa Cornell drove to Billings on Friday to take Danial Cornell home after a two week stay at Grandma and Grandpa’s. On Saturday Dave, Teresa, Dalton, Alyssa, Danial and Addison drove to Wilsal to attend the wedding of Dave and Teresa’s niece, Emily Boyce. August Handran spent the night at Grandma and Grandpa Cornell’s on Sunday. Gene and Susan Billmayer were in Great Falls on Thursday for doctor appointments. Susan Billmayer attended a 4-H Foundation meeting on Wednesday in Chinook. Emily and Susan Billmayer attended the wedding of...
Special thank you to Jim and Diane Jenks for the Flowers; Harlem greenhouse for the bakets of flowers. Rose Noel, thank you for the fish filterk and Jerry and Kay for the coffee. The Charlie Russell Chew Choo Dinner is up and running. It will make its three hour run on the following days: June 15 and 29 at 5:30 pm. and July 6 and 20. Dinner, desserts and entertainment are part of each trip. Our Meals This Week Wed., June 19 - Hamburgers Thur., June 20 - Baked Chicken Fri., June 21 - Tuna Patties Mon., June 24 - Pork Roast Tues., June 25 -...
Our Meals This Week Wed., June 19 - Chicken Fetuccini Thur., June 20 - Stir Fry Pork Fri., June 21 - Classic Swiss Steak Mon., June 24 - Beef Stroganoff Tues., June 25 - Shredded Pork Sandwich Wed., June 26 - Potato Bar Upcoming Birthdays June 23 - Russel Skones June 16 - Amelia Funk Happy Birthday!!...
Multiple nominations brought Wade Schneider to the attention of the Student Excellence Award selection committee. Wade is pursuing an associate of applied science degree in plumbing and a certificate of applied science in welding. Wade has worked hard to be an active participant in the college experience at Northern-both in and out of the classroom. His commitment to the classroom has resulted in a 4.0 g.p.a. Outside the classroom, he has been a member of Collegiate Stockgrowers Association (ser...
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will begin accepting nominations for county committee members on Friday, June 14, 2019. Agricultural producers who participate or cooperate in an FSA program may be nominated for candidacy for the county committee. Individuals may nominate themselves or others as a candidate. Organizations, including those representing beginning, women and minority producers, also may nominate candidates. Committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. Their input is vital on how F...
Columnist's note: In 2006 my wife and I moved from North Dakota to Libby, Montana. Traveling along US 2, to our new place, we saw the official, green signs east of Chester identifying the 'bumps' on the north horizon as the Sweet Grass Hills. I asked in Libby and no one really knew much about the Hills, they had their own mountains at their front door. We moved back east to Chinook, on the Hi-line. Folks there said, "Oh, the Sweet Grass Hills are all private land, there's nothing to do there."...
Although organizers of the Annual Blaine County Kid's Rodeo have released a Save the Date announcement for their rodeo event, they would also like area youth to be aware of the rapidly approaching registration deadline of June 24. Entry forms are available on the Blaine County Kid's Rodeo Facebook page, or they can be picked up at various area businesses: EZ Mart in Harlem, The Blaine County Journal News Opinion office or Bear Paw Livestock in Chinook, The Kwik Stop in Fort Belknap, Norman's...
Helena, Mont. – Folks across Montana looking to create or expand their operation or agriculture business now have the opportunity to access state grant dollars, as the 2019 funding cycle for the Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) Program is open. “Our Growth Through Agriculture program has provided Montana’s producers and small-business owners with vital funding to help create jobs in their communities and add value to our state’s ag products,” said Department of Agriculture Director, Ben Thomas. “With our ag industry becoming increasingl...
FSA’s Emergency Loan Program is available for agricultural producers in counties designated as primary or contiguous natural disaster areas. See map below of current Disaster Designations in Montana. Contact your local FSA office for specific designations in your area and time frames to apply. Eligible producers have eight months from the date of the disaster designation to apply for low-interest emergency loans to 1.) Restore or replace essential property; 2.) Pay all or part of production costs associated with the disaster year; 3.) Pay e...
The ninth annual Blaine County Cruise has a full slate of events planned for the weekend as activities get underway Friday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. with registration taking place at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. The Cruise welcomes everyone to participate in the weekend activities and this year will also include a 'Scavenger Hunt' Friday evening. Saturday Cruisers will head to Chester. The cruise is open to anyone with a vehicle. The club prides itself on being family-friendly. Bring the kids,...
