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Hunting and fishing are two of the most popular activities for many along the Hi-line and across Montana. The industry also provides a huge boost to our local economy, bringing in plenty of hunters from nearly every state in the union. Those hunters buy food, gas, lodging and provide a much needed economic boost. The Archery season began on September 7 for Antelope, Elk, Deer, Big Horn Sheep, Bear, Mountain Lion and Wolf. Moose and Mountain Goat Archery season began on September 15. In Blaine Co...
The Sweet Medical Center held their first ever Diabetes Beatdown this past Saturday at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. The purpose of the event was to raise awareness about Diabetes. The disease affects so many Blaine County Citizens and the goal was to educate the general public about it. Most people dealing with Diabetes in our area struggle with Type 2 while a smaller number, about 5% deal with Type 1. Type 1 - Commonly believed to be an autoimmune condition where for unknown reasons the...
It was with great pleasure that Aaniiih Nakoda College presented to the Board of Nursing in Helena on January 19th Ms. LaVerne Parker, RN, MSN, as the Director of our 'Grow Our Own' nursing program. After having interviewed several candidates by the ANC selection committee, Ms. Parker was chosen as being the best fit for this unique Indigenous program. She is a highly experienced professional, accruing many awards for nursing, and leadership. Ms. Parker has previously served as a Director of...
Helena, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) has received a verified petition from 25 Montana oilseed growers to create an advisory committee. MDA will hold a listening session to receive additional grower input regarding the proposal in Great Falls on December 3rd. Meeting information is provided below. Oilseed Listening Session December 3, 2019 – Great Falls, MT 10:00 am – Heritage Inn, Room 201 (1700 Fox Farm Rd.) Growers will have the opportunity to learn about the process for creating a commodity advisory committee and pro...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announces that the application period to apply for a shooting range improvement grant is now open. Completed applications must be received no later than February 1, 2020. Montana’s Shooting Range Grant Program, administered by FWP, provides funding to non-profit shooting clubs, organizations, local governments, and school districts to build and improve public shooting ranges throughout the state. To learn more about the Shooting Range Grant Program, and to download this year’s grant application, visit FWP’s websi...
After accepting bids, the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home has awarded the building contract for their remodel project to Clausen and Sons, a Havre-based, full-service general contractor that works on a variety of agricultural, commercial, and industrial buildings and prides itself in most facets of carpentry. According to Sweet Home Administrator, Jenni Pula, Clausen and Sons have started the process of construction, which will include a new activity room on the south end of the building. This remod...
HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Commerce today announced grant awards as part of a new, community-led initiative to encourage long-term tourism and economic development in eastern Montana communities. The Eastern Montana Tourism Partner Initiative is a collaboration among the Montana Office of Tourism and Business Development at Commerce and communities across eastern Montana formed in response to community leaders seeking to strengthen local economies. Over the last year, local policymakers, business leaders and community members p...
Ernest Sheldon "Ternie" Taylor, 92, passed away with his family by his side on October 13, 2019, at RiverStone Hospice Home in Billings, MT. Ternie was born to Katie and Sheldon Taylor in Fulton, Kansas on January 17, 1927. Ternie was raised in Fulton and graduated with the class of 1944. He soon enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served until the end of WWII. Upon returning from the service he stopped in Chinook, Montana to visit his father but was quickly sidetracked by his future... Full story
Kathern Irene Rudolph passed away Tuesday October 15, 2019 at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home in Chinook, MT. She was born on May 24th 1943 in Chinook Montana, one of 13 children born to Calvin and Julia Hall. Kathern married her sweetheart Jerry Lowry on August 24, 1959 in Chinook, MT, and that same day moved to Sidney, MT, to start married life. Talk about a whirlwind honeymoon where Jerry had to return to work the next day. Kathern raised her 3 kids for years on the road while Jerry's job... Full story
On Sunday, October 6th, 20Donald "Mike" Randall, 94, of Chinook passed away October 10th, 2019 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Mt. after a disabling injury. He is survived by 5 daughters, 4 sons, 16 grandkids and 16 great grandkids. At Mike's request, no services will be held. Cremation has taken place and his ashes will be disbursed in the spring at the family ranch in Kirby, Mt.... Full story
This past weekend, Bear Paw Mountain Outfitters produced the closing of The Vorbit Incident at the Montana Actors' Little Theater on the campus of MSU-Northern in Havre. Former Blaine County resident and 2008 Chinook High School graduate, MaryBeth Blankenship was a member of the cast. She recently shared her challenges and satisfactions in personifying the lone female role of Andromeda, a mythical princess featured in the drama. The play, with its adult humor and language, as well as some mild v...
The Harlem Civic Association has two events planned for October 29, and they invite the community to join them at the Harlem Little Rockies Senior Center to celebrate. According to event organizers, both the Luminaria Ceremony and the Pumpkin Carving Contest will feature food and camaraderie. From 7:00-9:00 P.M. on Tuesday, people are invited to gather at the Senior Center, located on South Main Street, to decorate luminaria bags, enjoy refreshments, and join in a celebration of remembrance and...
Susan Billmayer was in Havre on Tuesday for a meeting with Emily. Rich Gerky of WI, cousin of Loretta Beck, Ed and Darwin Zellmer, was here for a few days visiting family. He stayed at Darwin’s home with the exception of Wednesday evening, when he was an overnight guest of the Becks. On Wednesday afternoon, Rich Gerky, and Loretta and Wally Beck visited at the Mike Grabofsky home. Shawn Beck, Tate, and Ty stopped in to visit on Thursday with Rich. Loretta Beck, and Kevin and Brandon Beck went to Great Falls on business on Wednesday. Loretta B...
What nice weather we have been having this fall. I know about the time I say that, the weather will turn into a windy and bitter winter, but I’m willing to chance it. I can truthfully say that we are having an actual season of fall and I am loving it. Our condolences go out to the family of Kathy Rudolph. Last week activity winners for; Bingo was Ray Reid Our activities start at 1 p.m. and include Pinochle on Monday, Shanghai Rummy on Tuesday, Scrabble/board games, Whist or other cards, or movie on Wednesday afternoons, Bingo on Thursday, a...
Our Meals This Week Wed. Oct. 23 Chicken Alfredo Thu. Oct. 24 Goulash Fri. Oct. 25 Tuna Fish on Toast Mon. Oct. 28 Indian Tacos Tues. Oct. 29 Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Upcoming Birthdays Wed. Oct. 23 Jan Egeland Tues. Oct. 29: Sally O’Leary...
The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday October 28th at 4:00 p.m. The Book Display for October is full of Spooky Reads, including these new thrillers: “Her Father’s Secret” by Sara Bladel, “The Liar’s Child” by Carla Buckley, “Stealth” by Stuart Woods and “Quantum” by Patricia Cornwell. We have a couple of non-fiction books this week. “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed” by Lori Gottlieb is a revealing portrait of what it means to be human. ...
What is Trunk or Treat? Trunk or Treat is an event where individuals decorate their trunks or tailgates and hand out candy while kids trick or treat from car to car. It is a fun, safe place to start or end your house-to-house trick or treating! The 1st annual Trunk or Treat will be held on the 500 block of Main on Oct 31. Lineup will be from 5:30-6; event is from 6-8. To register, people can go to Facebook and search Chinook’s 1st annual trunk or treat, or they can email me at Julie.a.terry@live.com and I will send them a registration link. D...
4 Chinook High School Students from Mike Seymour's Lifetime Fitness Class concluded their golf unit by heading out to the Chinook Golf Course. The students spent the afternoon of Wednesday, October 16 at the local course. Students were divided into small groups and then sent on their way around the course, accompanied by volunteer members of the Chinook Golf Club. The students were, for the most part, able to play nine holes before getting back on the bus. The weather was perfect, plenty of...
A mule deer buck harvested by an archery hunter last month is suspected to be positive of chronic wasting disease. The hunter had submitted the lymph nodes from the deer for testing. A follow up test is being ran to confirm the results. This marks the 20th detection of CWD in Region 6, the 21st along the Hi-Line, and the first in Hunting District 630, which is south of Glasgow, Hinsdale and Saco. Hunting District 630 will now be considered part of the Northern Montana CWD Management Zone. To reduce the spread of CWD, whole carcasses, whole...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters had a rough go of things the first half of the season. While competitive, they were unable to gain the upper hand against the top teams of the Northern C. The second half of the season has seen the 'Beeters win three of their last four contest, all by lopsided margins. Friday night in Rocky Boy the 'Beeters took down the Stars 69-6. The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds are a very inexperienced, young team. They to have struggled to find their way through much of the season....
The Chinook Sugarbeeters and Harlem Lady Cats volleyball teams had a bit of an unexpected week on the hardwood as both lost to conference foes in tough matches. Tuesday in Chester the Sugarbeeters were stunned by the Hawks in a grueling five set match that saw Chester/J-I overcome a 2-0 deficit to win the final three sets to bounce the Sugarbeeters 3-2 and hand them their first conference loss. The Harlem Lady Cats began the week innocently enough with a 3-0 home sweep over the Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds. Friday afternoon, the Lady Cats...
The Blaine County Journal is looking to promote hunting amongst our youth here in Blaine County. Many local youth have just completing a successful Hunters Education Course and are looking to go out on their first hunt. Others are part of the Apprentice Hunter Program which allows children as young as 10 to be accompanied on a special hunt. In any instance we would like to share those experiences with our readers. Understandably there are more experienced youth hunters and even adults who are...
WHAT IS IT? The Red Ribbon Campaign was started when drug traffickers in Mexico City murdered DEA agent Kiki Camarena in 1985. This began the continuing tradition of displaying Red Ribbons as a symbol of intolerance towards the use of drugs. The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a DRUG-FREE AMERICA. Red Ribbon Week is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against substance abuse. Show your personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle...
Members of the Harlem Volunteer Fire Department visited the elementary school during Fire Prevention Week. Kyle Kuntz, Byron Yellowrobe, Chief - Robert Scheffelmaer, Steven Hopkins, Candus Scheffelmaer, Keenan Fetter, and Troy Kuntz....
Editor’s Note - Aaniiih Nakoda College is one of the Tribal Colleges that has Land Grant Status. WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2019 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture today honored the 25th anniversary of the legislation that recognized 29 tribal colleges and universities as land-grant institutions. Signed on October 20, 1994, the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act enabled tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) to receive federal support and train the next generation of agricultural professionals. “For 25 years, tribal land-grant col...
