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Montana has been near the top of the list of states with the highest suicide rates in the Nation, but an increase of 38% from 1999-2016 has moved the state to the top of the list. According to the Center for Disease Control, Montana had a suicide rate of 25.9/100,000 in 2016, nearly double the National average of 13.5/100,000. Blaine County in 2019 has had to deal with several suicides, mainly amongst our youth. Rural American has a 45% higher risk of suicide than the National Average and...
Happiness and sincere appreciation prevailed on the campus of Aaniiih Nakoda College on Thursday, September 5, 2019. President Carole Falcon Chandler paid a visit to the studio of KGVA, ANC's public broadcasting radio station, to present a $300.00 check to two students that were part of a trio that registered for classes this Fall Semester. HLP Principal Reyna Perez Monteau accompanied Gary Werk and Siris Grandchamp to the ANC Campus to register for "dual-enrollment" credits. That happening...
CHINOOK – Blaine County health officials reported Wednesday that toxic, blue-green algae has been found in Cow Creek Reservoir, southwest of Chinook. On Sunday, September 1, Blaine County was alerted that a woman’s 10-month old puppy had died after drinking water immediately below the outfall of Cow Creek Reservoir. On Wednesday, September 4, a qualitative water sample test was positive for the presence of microcystin, a known liver toxin, at or above the advisory level for recreation. The Blaine County Sherriff’s office has posted five of th...
The Zurich Elementary School reunion planning team that repurposed the name Zurich Association of Parents (ZAP) held its second meeting on August 26. Despite the small turnout, the group was large on enthusiasm for a reunion event planned for Saturday June 13, 2020. They encourage all Zurich School alumni to “Save the Date.” According to committee member Betty Billmayer, after discussing how to proceed, the group decided to change their original plan of scheduling two days of reunion events in favor of just one day. The committee felt that thi...
The Blaine County Democrats are pleased to sponsor an open house this Saturday, September 14, at the home of Greg and Barb Jergeson, 2 to 4 P.M., featuring a leading candidate for Attorney General, State Representative Kim Dudik. The public is cordially invited to stop by and visit with Representative Dudik about her ideas for the Montana Department of Justice to better serve the residents of rural communities, in accordance with this year’s Sugar Beet Festival theme. The Jergeson home is located at 215 4th St. W in Chinook. “I’m pleased that...
The word beacon has its origin in Old English when its meaning referred to a signal or lighthouse. Beacons were used not only by ships and later by airfields as a warning or guidance system but as a means for carrying news. A fire or light set up in a high or prominent position could also provide a sign of celebration. Since the 1600s, the word beacon has figuratively referred to a person or thing that illuminates or inspires. Drawing from these historical meanings, once a month, the Journal...
Helena, Mont., July 30, 2019 – The Montana Community Foundation, Inc. (MCF) announces the opening of a grant cycle to benefit communities and residents of Blaine County. Grants will be made from the Blaine County Community Foundation Fund, established at MCF by Warren Ross in 1997. Financial support for this grant program also comes from the Ross 87 Ranch Endowment Fund, established by Warren Ross as well. Applicants must be either a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or an exempt governmental unit. Grants will range in size from $500 to $2,000. While grants...
Brenda Mohar, President of the Turner Legion Auxiliary Post 109, came to the Turner School this past week to award several youngsters for their hard work in the essay and poppy poster contest that was done last spring. They were awarded a certificate and gift certificate from the local chapter. Left: Winners are as follows: Brenda Mohar, President of the Auxiliary, Willie Krass, Holly Grabofsky, and Quin Billmayer. Not pictured, Olivia Keller. Class 1: Quin Billmayer and Olivia Keller. Class 2,...
Remember the library is now operating on a new schedule: Mondays 11-7, Tuesdays and Fridays 9-2, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12-6. The Book Challenge for September is to read a book written by two authors. We have a selection on display for you to choose from. There are all kinds of opportunities to become involved at the library. The Book Club, a book discussion group for adults, meets on Mondays at 4 P.M. You may also take part in the On-Line Book Club through our Facebook page. Programs for children include Storytime for ages 0-5 which meets on...
It's been a while since we have thanked patrons for donations. A big shout out to the following people who have donated to the library: Kylie & Tyler Kropf, Edith Bilger, Ann Davies, Travis Simpson, Mary Pyette, Julie Klingaman, Millie Hall, Donna Murdy, Patricia Hofeldt, Krita Drugge, Wilma Mellville, Gary & Millie Smith, Colleen Overcast, Amber Brinkman and Nancy Boyce. Thank you for your generous support of the library. Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to...
Susan Billmayer, Diana Maloney, and Anita Reed visited Harlan and Jane Krass on Saturday morning. The Missoula Children’s Theatre will be at the Turner School this week and will be presenting “Gulliver’s Travels” on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 7:00 p.m. Big Flat 4-H will hold their Sept. meeting a week later than usual due to conflicts. The meeting will be on Sept. 22. Don’t forget that your record books are due at this time. Harvest has been keeping everyone busy on the Big Flat this past week....
1th Harlem School Reunion was held over the Labor Day weekend. Sounds like there was a great turn out for the events and sounds like everyone had a great time! September is National Falls Prevention Month & National Senior Center Month. Thank you to Phyllis Heilig for the water; To Betty Walker for the eggs and to Jan Egeland for the Cucumbers. Our Meals This Week Wed. Sept. 11 Oven Baked Chicken Thu. Sept. 12 Hot Beef Sandwiches Fri. Sept. 13 Tuna Casserole Mon. Sept. 16 BLT’s Tues. Sept. 17 Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese...
Fall is in the air and the days are starting to get cooler. Leaves are changing colors and it is a good time to visit the center and see all we have to offer. The Cancer Support group meets on Tuesday, September 17. Genealogy also meets on Tuesday, September 17. Our Meals This Week Wed. Sept. 11 Ham Loaf Thu. Sept. 12 Lasagna Fri. Sept. 13 Meatloaf Mon. Sept. 16 Chimichanga Tues. Sept. 17 Battered Cod Upcoming Birthdays Wed., Sept. 11 Sherry Edwards Sun., Sept. 15 Paul Ramberg Mon., Sept. 16 Faye Delucia Mon., Sept. 16 Bob Inman Tues. Sept. 17...
Columnist's note: About 30 miles east of Missoula on MT Highway 200, while taking a couple of my grandsons back to the Seattle area, I saw the sign for the turnoff to 'Garnet Ghost Town.' I'd passed the turnoff many times. I told the kids, "Today we're going to the ghost town." 'Ghost town' got a positive response from the ten and twelve year old boys. Established in 1895 Garnet became a ghost town in the late 1940's when it lost most of its population and businesses. Renovation and...
June 24, 2019- Sentencing Hearing Tara Marie Syverson, Havre, MT DC-2018-08 The Defendant entered a plea of Guilty to Theft, as Part of a Common Scheme, a felony. The Court sentenced the Defendant to the Department of Corrections for a period of ten (10) years, all suspended. Syverson was ordered to pay $8,065.51 in restitution to New Horizons Unlimited, Inc., in increments of no less than $70 per month. The Court required Syverson to comply with probationary conditions during the suspended sentence. June 24, 2019 Sentencing Hearing James...
The Harlem Lady Cats Volleyball team came out on top of the Native American Classic in Rocky Boy this past Saturday, defeating the Box Elder Bears in the Championship match. The Chinook Sugarbeeters turned in an impressive effort this past week as well. Thursday night they began District 6C-East Conference play with a 3-0 win over the visiting Big Sandy Pioneers. Friday and Saturday they took part in the prestigious 37th Annual Chinook Invitational Volleyball Tournament, which features some of...
It was a tough week on the gridiron for the Chinook Sugarbeeters, Hays Lodge/Pole Thunderbirds and Harlem Wildcats as all three failed to find the win column. The Sugarbeeters play in the ever tough Northern C and their schedule to start the season is brutal by any standard. The 'Beeters were in Centerville on Saturday to take on the Miners and turned in a gritty performance, but fell short in a 48-32 loss. The Thunderbirds scored a pair of late touchdowns in a 70-12 loss to the Longhorns in...
The Harlem Wildcat Cross Country Team was in Cut Bank on Friday joining more than 300 runners at the Mike Reynolds Time Trials. Head coach, Hope Doney, has been very pleased with the performance of her team and is excited to see what her top runners can do this fall. Senior L'Tia Lawrence has ran very well in the fall and the spring for Harlem, earning All-State awards in both seasons. Friday in Cut Bank Lawrence won her second race of the season. Lawrence has made a habit of winning her races...
Chinook's Lane Seymour won the 2nd Flight at the Buffalo Hills 82nd Annual Labor Day Tournament in the Flathead Valley. Seymour won the three day tournament with a 73-77-79 229 to win by six strokes. Mike Seymour finished 7th in Flight No. 2 with a 72-85-85 242. Jeff Finley was 3rd in Flight No. 4 with a 87-91-78 256. Clayton Parsons was 16th in Flight No. 4, 94-97-81 272....
