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North Border Analytics opened late June at its new facility on the north side of Chinook. The business performs testing and assessment for soil, water, forage and grain samples. Dr. Brian Grebliunas, the owner, says the local lab will perform testing on site and "allow users quicker test results to make timely business decisions." North Border Analytics is located at 1301 Montana Street. New owner earned doctorate in Biological Sciences Dr. Brian Grebliunas grew up outside Joliet, Illinois. The...
Despite all the craziness that has gripped the community, the state and the country as we all try to navigate this global pandemic COVID-19, the P.A.W.S. Animal Shelter in Chinook has had a fantastic 2020. Alissa Hewitt, manager at the shelter, has been busy taking advantage of the down time during the shutdown. First, the shelter went through a remodel after the last dog was adopted in the spring. New paint, concrete in the outside kennels and a number of other improvements were made. June saw...
From 23 Sesame Street, the broadcast team with Virginia’s Home for Public Media announced on April 27 that “while the pandemic brings many uncertainties, there is one thing we can count on; it is officially growing season.” With that statement, they kicked off their “Show Us What You’re Growing” contest, and other broadcast teams have picked up the idea. As an imitation, Montana Ag Live, a regular call-in information program dealing with agricultural and gardening issues in Montana, launched their “Show What You Grow” Photo Contest. Anyone...
Harlem Library The Harlem Library Board meets today at 4:15 for its July meeting. The library is now requiring everyone ages 5 and older to wear masks when entering the library in accordance with Governor Bullock’s directives for counties with 4 or more active Corona Virus cases. If you have completed the July Book Challenge to read a book featuring nonhuman characters be sure to notify the library. August’s challenge is to read a book set in another time. All participants in the Summer Reading Program have until August 7 to let the lib...
With registrations due as early as July 31 and workshops beginning on August 4, Region II of the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) is offering a buffet of professional development topics during the month of August. Featuring three high profile speakers: Dr. Lucy Hart Paulson, Denny McLoughlin, and Eliza Sorte Thomas, these FREE trainings target General and Special Educators, Paraprofessionals, Agency Personnel, and Parents. The first workshop, Early Literacy and Learning Language, will be presented on August 4 by Dr....
Brianne Marie Hawley, Assiniboine Woman, 35, passed away due to natural causes at the Fort Belknap Indian Health Services on Monday, July 20, 2020. Cremation has taken place, and a private family graveside service will be held. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Brianne's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at www.hollandbonine.com. Brianne was born on June 23, 1985, in Havre, MT to Deborah Vialpando-Gone and Timothy... Full story
Paul J. Ramberg, 91, a long-time Bear Paw rancher and Chinook resident, died of natural causes early Monday morning, July 6th at the Sweet Memorial Home. A small graveside service was held for immediate family on Sunday the 12th of July and a community celebration of Paul's life will be held this fall with a date to be published in advance. The family hopes that as Covid accommodations change we will be able to publish a notice of the gathering on Facebook and in the Chinook Opinion. Paul got... Full story
George L. Cichosz, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 16, 2020. George L. Cichosz was born on June 6, 1946 to Leo and Elizabeth Cichosz. Georgie, as his older sisters fondly called him, was the youngest of eleven children. George was raised on the Cichosz family farm in the Hogeland area of Montana. It was here that George was raised in a loving family and taught a love for music, dancing, the value of a hard days work and a reverence for God. Upon completion of his... Full story
In my 10 plus years of writing articles for the Blaine County Journal News~Opinion I have covered a wide range of subject matter. From high school sports to school functions. Agriculture, public events, fundraisers, fairs, Powwows, rodeos and many more. The list is a long one, and I have enjoyed everyone. One thing that I have found very interesting is the wide range of subject matter our readers like to see in the paper. We have a strong readership in following the local high school sports....
The Harlem Library is now requiring everyone age five and older to wear a mask or face covering in the library in accordance with Governor Bullock’s directive for counties with four or more active cases. If you do not wish to enter the building we are still supplying curbside pickup, delivery of materials in Harlem or we can mail the items to you. Please call if you would like one of these services. Thank you for your cooperation. Today the Harlem Library Board will meet for its July meeting at 4:15 in the library meeting room. All p...
Effective 7/17/2020 all patrons age 5 and over are required to wear a face covering to enter the building. The mandate by the Governor went into effect in Blaine County due to the number of COVID-19 cases in the county. We require everyone to wash their hands upon entering the building and to practice social distancing while in the building. The library has mobile hotspots available for check out. These are small devices used to access the Internet by using a cellular connection. Patrons who have been registered with a good record for at least...
A very different season in the pool concluded this past weekend in Sidney, Montana. The Chinook Lions and Harlem swim teams concluded their seasons at the Covid Classic 2020 Divisional Swim Meet. Despite all the obstacles, the late start and only three regular season meets with just six teams at each meet, our local swimmers represented the communities well. The Divisional meet had 10 teams in attendance with Glendive, Scobey, Sidney and Plentywood joining Chinook, Harlem, Glasgow, Malta, Lewist...
On Saturday, August 1, three local artists will be hosting an Art Social and Exhibition at 223 Indiana Street, the former location of the Impact Zone in Chinook. The work on display will be that of Adrianna Standiford-Reid, Jenna Fox, and Elizabeth Finley-all recent magna cum laude graduates of the University of Montana-Western (UMW) visual arts program. Because Finley and Fox had to cancel their art thesis exhibitions due to COVID-19, the trio is looking forward to displaying their work...
The three 4-H clubs that serve the Fort Belknap area will be holding their 4-H Private Treaty Livestock Sale from August 3-13. Potential buyers include anyone wishing to support local youth or wanting to buy quality beef and pork with a known origin. According to MSU-Fort Belknap Reservation Extension Office Agent, Liz Werk, 4-H members from Lucky Charms (Dodson), Little Rockies (Hays), and Wild Horse (Fort Belknap Agency) clubs brought their steers and hogs to the Hays Scale for an official weigh-in on July 25. These weights will be projected...
Mary Ellen and Wayne Deloach have returned to their home on the Big Flat. It is so nice when our neighbors return home. .They returned to the Homestead on Tuesday and will be staying awhile to visit family and friends. Wayne’s sister from Deluth,MN, came for a visit with them on Wednesday for a few weeks. They are staying home for the quarantine period and then will welcome visitors at their home. Welcome Home!! Susan Billmayer visited Jane and Harlan Krass at their home on Thursday and had coffee with them. So good to have a good visit . On S...
