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The 6th Annual Blaine County Cruise turned out to be a huge success despite some inclement weather throughout the Friday-Saturday event. A total of 52 entries took part in the cruise and challenge events Saturday. Registration took place Friday evening at the Blaine County Fairgrounds and again Saturday morning while breakfast was being served. Cruisers then got a chance to visit, catchup and enjoy concessions provided by the Chinook chapter of the Future Farmers of America. Both nights at the...
Steve Edwards BCJ News The Chinook City Council held a special meeting on the evening of Wednesday, June 22. Council began building the agenda for a special meeting during its regular June meeting earlier in the month. Much of the recent special meeting was devoted to discussions about the 2016-2017 city budget. That final budget will be approved later in the summer. Mayor Keith Hanson called the special meeting to order. All council members were present: Mitch Haider; Robert Smith and Clint Greytak. One council seat is still vacant after the...
Steve Edwards BCJ News Information from unapproved board minutes. The Chinook School Board meet on June 14. Two more resignations from Meadowlark staff were received. Several contracts were approved for summer cleaning staff, a Certified Teacher Contract for the summer and contracts for CHIPS members for both 2015-2106 and 2016-2017 school years. Classified staff contracts and additional Extracurricular contracts were also approved. Three school bus routes for 2016-2017 were tabled pending some corrections that needed to be made. Chairwoman Mil...
Steve Edwards BCJ News Readers may never have heard of Phragmites Australis and even more likely never seen it. But, it's in Blaine and Hill County, and that's not good. Also known as 'common reed' or 'giant reed,' the aquatic invasive species was added to Montana's noxious weed list in 2015. Blaine County Weed Coordinator Christian Lehnart said, "Phragmites (said frag-my'-teez) is very tough to eradicate because it's a grass and usually in a place that's wet and hard to access." Weed experts...
New space is being created for the judicial functions of Blaine County. The shape of new space can be seen from this photo inside the former storage room on the third floor of the courthouse. The step ladder is placed inside what will be the new Justice Courtroom. To the right, where workmen are visible, will be offices and space for the County Attorney and staff. Space to the left, behind the existing wall, will house the judge and staff of the Justice Court-that space formerly housed the...
Police Chief Elmer Zarn is warning locals to keep their vehicles locked overnight. He said a few incidents have been reported of someone entering unlocked vehicles, especially in the early morning hours. He added, “Whoever is doing this seems to be after cash or things they can turn into cash quickly. Credit cards and identifications aren’t being taken.” Zarn said last week a county road employee, on their way to work before 6 am, discovered three abandoned purses lying at separate locations on city streets. The Chief explained, “The locatio...
Through the generosity of Association Member Dennis R. Washington and his wife, Phyllis, the organization provides college scholarships to young men and women from Montana WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 23, 2016) – Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced that 50 students from Montana will receive the prestigious 2016 Horatio Alger Montana Scholarship in t...
I don’t suppose I really knew that such a thing existed but if I did, I would not think of calling it a Piastra Radiante in Ghisa Smaltata. Knowing that it is a flat plate of cast iron, glazed on one side, about the size of a dessert plate, I wondered how it got its name. Does piastra have something to do with pastry? The consonants sort of match up with those in patisserie, which the French unabridged says does mean cake shop or confectioner’s shop. A further search reveals that piastra means griddle, hot plate, iron plate, or waffle iro...
We have come a long way in the celebrating of the Fourth of July in this neck of the woods. It used to be that homesteaders would fire a gun out the front door of their houses early in the morning of the 4th and that would be their celebration of the Independence of the United States. After that was the time of the grand rodeos, some of which linger to this day. For years and years the Fourth of July Rodeo at Warrick, on the south side of the Bear Paw Mountains was the place to be. I have talked to many old time cowboys who went on to do great...
Fort Belknap, MT "Bill" William Joseph Running Fisher (Indian name of Traveling Wolf), Gros Ventre of the Blackfeet Nation accidently fell resulting in his death June 16, 2016. Bill was born at the old Fort Belknap Hospital on March 26, 1943, the second youngest of 12 children to Mamie Anne Shortman and Frank Joseph (Running) Fisher (Indian name of Rides High) (both deceased) from Hays, MT. His dad was born July 4, 1897 and was a World War 1 Combat Veteran posthumously awarded for his bravery... Full story
Lodge Pole, MT Bruce Lyle Denny, Jr. (Bruman), 20, made his journey on June 15, 2016. His Indian name “Walks With Water”, given to him by his grandfather, Richard Denny. His baby Indian Name was “Little Bear”, given to him when he was born by his great grandma, Bessie Denny. Bruce was born on November 29, 1995 in Havre, Montana. He was born to Bruce and Wanda Denny, Sr. He spent most of his life in Lodgepole, Montana and attended Hays/Lodgepole schools. He graduated from Hays/Lodgepole high school in 2014. He attended Aniiaii-Nakoda College... Full story
Blackfoot, ID Our mother went home to be with her Lord on May 27, 2016 in Blackfoot, ID. She was born in New Rockford, ND, March 25, 1919. Her family moved from New Rockford to Chinook when she was a young girl. She met and married John Seaman. They raised their six children and farmed for many years in Chinook area. She was preceded in death by John in 2001. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Rosalie Parrish in 2011 and LaRena Mack in 2016. She is survived by four other children: Melvin Seaman and wife Marge of St. Ignatius, MT,... Full story
Havre, MT Lee G. Blevins, 91, passed away due to natural causes on Thursday, June 23, 2016, at the Care & Comfort Home. A visitation were held from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Father Daniel Wathen officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Lee's family has requested that memorials be made in his name to the Care &...
The Big Flat Grocery Store will be closed on Monday, July 4th. They apologize for any inconvenience this may bring. Doors will be open and ready for business as usual on Tuesday. Richard and Marjorie Hickel enjoyed a visit from their grandsons, Dan and Jesse and their Mom, Becky, and Grandpa Joe last week. They all spent time with the rest of their family, Steve and Colleen Hickel and family, Johannas and Shannon Brown and family, and Greg Hickel. Ron and Susan took Avery and Piper Fox to Buffalo, WY to help Lyvee Fox celebrate her 2nd...
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. He recognized ice cream as a fun and nutritious food that is enjoyed by over 90 percent of the nation’s population. In the proclamation, President Reagan called for all people of the United States to observe these events with “appropriate ceremonies and activities.” The International Ice Cream Association (IICA) encourages retailers and consumers to celebrate July as National Ice Cream Month. In 2016, Natio...
Susan Billmayer and Jennifer Strzelczyk travelled to Missoula over the weekend to attend the State Garden Club Convention. Anita Reed and the kids and Diana Maloney visited Harlan and Jane Krass on Friday afternoon. Sandy Beck was to Havre one day this past week on business. Jim and Helen Billmayer attended church in Turner on Sunday morning. Then after church, Marilyn and Julien Hanson helped out with the meal and they, as well as Larry Billmayer, all enjoyed dinner at Jim and Helen’s. Randy and Diana Maloney visited Harlan and Jane Krass o...
The Summer Reading Program is well under way. Last week we made cakes in the microwave. The kids had to read instructions, measure ingredients, bake and decorate their cakes and then they got to eat them! Tuesday July 5th we will have an art theme. We have lots of fun things planned. LEGO Club will be today for kids grades K through 6. Kids not in school yet may attend with adult supervision. Thursday will be Middle School Hangout for grades 6-8. There will not be a movie on Monday July 4. The...
The library will be closed Monday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. New titles are ready for you to check out. “The Fireman” is by Joe Hill. No one is safe. A terrifying new plague is spreading across the country. Dragonscale is a highly contagious spore that tattoos its victims with black and gold-before they burst into flames. And there is to antidote. Nurse Harper Grayson has discovered the gold-flecked marks on her skin. She and her husband, Jakob, had made a pact to take matters into their own hands if they became infected. But...
Saturday evening, June 28, estimated "75 to 100 mph winds" wreaked havoc with an eastbound freight train near the Bowdoin area, between Malta and Saco. Even though the train was stopped as a safety precaution, the winds overturned a number of railroad cars carrying intermodal cargo containers. About 160 of the cargo units were thrown near the tracks during the storm. After work by an outside derailment service and BNSF employees, traffic was restored around 2 pm on the Sunday after the...
White Pine 4-H Club on Friday, June 17th at 1:00 p.m. in the Community Events Center at the Blaine County Fairgrounds with 20 members, 5 leaders, and 9 guests present. President, Rebecca Stroh, called the meeting to order. Every 4-H family was thanked for bringing hotdogs, buns, chips, bars, and beverages and for setting up, preparing lunch, serving, and cleaning up the building as hosts for 4-H Project Day. Thank you notes will be sent to the Justin and Tomi Simenson family for providing the animals and presenting showmanship workshops for...
The Chinook Lions and Harlem swim teams each took a portion of their full roster and made the long trek east to Plentywood to take part in the two day meet. While the two teams number may have been down for the meet, the results the teams posted were still at a very high level. Chinook swimmers Daniel Tilleman (8 & Under Boys) and Britton Elliot (8 & Under Girls along with Harlem's Andrew Rasmussen (11-12 Boys) each secured individual High Point honors and broke a couple pool records in the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2016 Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks are trying to determine the cause of a fish kill that occurred at Bailey Reservoir south of Havre. The fish kill was first reported on June 6, and appears to be affecting only adult black crappie. FWP fisheries crews responded immediately and observed 25 dead black crappie along the banks of the reservoir during a complete survey of the shoreline. At this time, it appears to be a species-specific fish kill that is targeting spawning-aged crappie. Recent shoreline surveys...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2016 Don’t drive impaired, buckle up and don’t text and drive Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials are urging Montanans to take the necessary precautions to stay safe this summer while behind the wheel, especially heading into the Fourth of July weekend. DPHHS Trauma System Manager Alyssa Sexton said the three main factors that contribute to motor vehicle crashes are drugs/drinking, distraction and drowsiness. And, one of the biggest contributors to motor vehicle injuries and death is...
For Immediate Release – June 24, 2016 Long days of abundant sunshine and limited rainfall mean that grasses, shrubs and even trees are beginning to dry out in the Northern Rockies and Northern Plains. Whether outside for work or play, individuals need to be careful so their actions don't accidentally spark a wildfire. Something as simple as driving over or parking a vehicle with a hot muffler in high, dry grass can start a fire. So can the use of gasoline powered equipment without a proper s...
linor Spihowa was born in Poland in February 1874. She then ventured to Montana with her aunt when she was just fourteen. She stayed with her brother Stanley in Zurich for a while. Elinor later went to work at the St. Pauls Mission in Hays assisting the Sisters at the boarding school. Elinor married Julius Wysoski who was also working at the Mission; he had come there from Germany. They established a homestead on the south side of the Little Rocky Mountains, near Landusky. Elinor and Juilus had...
