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The National Tree past through Blaine County in November on its way to the Capitol lawn in Washington D..C. The tree was harvested in the Kootenai National Forest in western Montana. During its trek to the nations capital the caravan transporting the tree made two stops in Blaine County. First, hundreds of residents in Chinook including many from the elementary and Jr./Sr. High Schools got a chance to take pictures with the tree and sign a banner. From there the tree was greeted with a...
Promoters of the erection of an indoor arena at the Blaine County Fairgrounds are optimistic site work could begin sometime in the spring of 2018. Members of the Blaine County Fair Foundation say they have sufficient designated contributions to begin site work, the first phase of the project. Several years ago Blaine County acquired a new, surplus 100' by 200' foot metal building from Malmstrom Air Force Base. Serious fundraising to erect the building began this year. The Fair Foundation,...
The first Future Farmers of America (FFA) students from Chinook High to receive grants through the Montana FFA Bulls for Blue program attended the Shipwheel Cattle Company's recent bull sale. Bulls for Blue is a program that allows beef producers to earmark 10% of the selling price of Lot 10 from their bull sale to the FFA Foundation. FFA students who are interested in beginning or expanding their own beef program can apply for a one time grant from Bulls for Bule to use for a Supervised...
The Blaine County Sheriff’s Office will diligently investigate all alleged violations and assist in the prosecution of any assaultive or disruptive behavior at any sporting event. As a casual reminder the Montana Legislator has created a law specifically protecting sports officials. Montana Code Annotated (MCA) 45-5-2ll “Assault upon a sports official” clearly details that any purposeful physical contact to or any threats that create reasonable apprehension of bodily harm in a sports official is a violation and punishable by a fine of $1,00...
Once again it is that magical time of year called Christmas. To paraphrase Robert Frost, we stop often to watch the falling of downy flake along the streets and boulevards of our home towns or even better, we stop out on Beaver Creek to watch those woods fill up with snow. Christmas is for giving and those who have been giving all year long certainly know how to do it now. It is a time to share, reflect and wait for the Christ Child to be born and once again come into our homes and families. In the meantime we light candles, get Yule logs roari...
our students took top honors for their coloring and designing when the Blaine County Health Department came out to the Turner School this past Tuesday. The coloring page was geared to STOP BULLYING and be a good friend. Mark Weber and Amber Heustis came and presented these four students a prize for their outstanding coloring and drawing. They encouraged to be friends and stop the madness of bullying that sometimes happens in school or around us. The first grade winner was Savannah Heilig,...
Merry Christmas! It's the most wonderful time of the year! We are having a "Holiday Special" on cinnamon rolls for $1 every Thursday throughout the holidays. Please call ahead with your orders, so the cook knows how many to make. The movie "A Heavenly Christmas" will be shown this Wednesday in the library meeting room at 1 p.m. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. There will be no Strong People exercise class until after the new year. Bingo is played this Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. Last week,...
Teresa and Dave Cornell are grandparents again. Dalton and Alyssa Cornell had a baby girl on Thursday. She is named Addison Rose. Addison was welcomed home by big brother Danial. This makes 4 grandchildren for Teresa and Dave, 2 boys and now 2 girls Congratulations to all. On Tuesday, Shawn Beck, Adam and Shawna Billmayer, Levi Hawley, and Cooper and Lucy Grabofsky had lunch at Wally and Loretta Becks. Merrilyn Billmayer attended the Catholic Church Christmas program Sunday afternoon. Lucy and Cooper Grabofsky spent Tuesday night with Grandma...
Anita and Bridget Reed attended the Tornado basketball games in Gildford on Friday. Glenna Ammen was to the ballgames on Saturday in Turner. Kirsti and Max Cederberg were to the School Christmas program on Thursday evening and the ballgames on Saturday. Don and Bonnie Harmon were to Billings for doctor appointments for a couple days this week. The school Christmas program was well attended. Thanks to everyone who came. It was a fun evening. Remember that Raymond Keller is hosting basketball for grades K-3 at half time of the varsity games....
Happy Holidays everyone! The library will be closed Christmas Day and New Years Day. There will be no Story Hour December 22 and December 29. There will be no Books and Babies December 26 and January 2. There are many great selections to choose from on the Christmas Book Tree. Stop by to check out several for your holiday reading. There is no regular meeting of the library board of trustees this month. Two new nonfiction books ready for check out are “Montana 1889” by Ken Egan, Jr. In similar fashion to “Montana 1864” Egan tells the stories...
The library will be closed Monday December 25, 2017 for the Christmas Holiday. We will resume regular hours Tuesday, December 26th. There will not be Story Time that day. The library will be closed the following Monday January 1, 2018 in celebration of New Year's Day. We will be open regular hours the remainder of that week and there will be Story Time Tuesday January 2nd. A Heavenly Christmas will be the movie today at 1:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. It is a Hallmark movie and running...
Thank You to Diane Peterson for the apple and peach pie filling cans. Thank You to Jim Murch for the coffee filters. Thank You to Renee Hansen for the beautiful "Deck the Halls" wreath as a parting gift as she leaves our Senior Center Board of Directors. Thank You to Renee Trottier for the adult coloring books. Don't forget!! After the Christmas Meal on Wed. 20th we will be playing BINGO. Please bring 1 or 2 small wrapped items that will be used as BINGO prizes. Also bring whatever bars or...
Reporter's note: A few weeks ago Dobie Weasel contacted me about a story that he believed ran in the "Journal" several years ago entitled "Calling Dr. Weasel." The story was before my time in Chinook and had to do with the beginnings of the medical career of Dr. Jacob Weasel, Dobie's son. Dobie was born at Fort Belknap and his mother, Ruth LaMere, was a longtime nurse with Indian Health Services and a community volunteer at Fort Belknap. Currently Dr. Jacob Weasel is completing his fifth year...
The High school basketball season kicked into high gear this past weekend as a Harlem Wildcats, Chinook Sugarbeeters, Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds and Turner Tornadoes all begin the conference season Each team has a couple of its games under their belt, having played in their own respective preseason tournaments but now the games have a bit more meaning as District 2B and District 9C play got underway. The Chinook Sugarbeeters and Harlem Wildcats both picked up a pair of important wins to begin...
During the first two weeks of the Chinook Sugarbeeters, Harlem Wildcats, Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds and Turner Tornadoes each saw action various preseason tournaments in preparation for the start of the conference schedule. This past weekend all four local teams were in action. The Harlem Wildcats stormed past the Malta M-ettes 64-34 at home Friday night and then outlasted the Wolf Point Wolves 48-46 Saturday afternoon the start District 2B play 2-0. The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds came back...
The Chinook Sugarbeeter wrestling team continues to make strides as their season moves along. This past weekend the team was in Fort Benton for the Longhorn mixer, Friday they were at the Charles M. Russell Holiday Classic and Saturday the team split time between the CMR and the Great Falls Bison Invitational. The CMR Holiday Classic, now in its 40th year is one of the most prestigious wrestling tournaments in the state and features wrestlers competing from all over Montana. In all 55 teams made...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on open water fishing contests proposed for the 2018 season. Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits. Applications for fishing contests may be approved, approved with conditions, or denied by the FWP Fisheries Division in Helena. Conditions placed on contests may help to minimize fish mortality, regulate harvest, reduce user conflicts and/or require additional access site maintenance when needed. Information on the proposed fishing...
The meetings are set for 7:00 p.m., December 21, in Chester and Havre. The Chester meeting will be in the town’s high school auditorium, 511 Main St. The Havre meeting will be at the Hill County Electric Coop, 2121 U.S. Highway 2 NW. At both meetings, FWP officials will present a background on the disease, what is known about the disease along the state’s northern border and what the department’s CWD draft management plan identifies for actions and management in the future. A mule deer buck shot by a hunter November 12 about 30 miles north...
Producers, Including Beginning and Underserved Farmers, Have a New Option to Gain Access to Land FSA offers farm ownership microloans, creating a new financing avenue for farmers to buy and improve property. These microloans are especially helpful to beginning or underserved farmers, U.S. veterans looking for a career in farming, and those who have small and mid-sized farming operations. The microloan program has been hugely successful, providing more than 16,800 low-interest loans, totaling over $373 million to producers across the country....
Reporter's note: Since learning the 2017 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree would come from the Kootenai Forest in western Montana I've been following the story. When my wife and I lived in Libby I was a seasonal employee in the Kootenai Forest for several summers. I still have friends who work there and I was hoping I could get some nuggets of information about the national tree that might not otherwise be available. Turns out there was huge coverage by the media of the process of harvesting and...
