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Last Sunday, September 10, the Chinook FFA Alumni held an FFA Recruitment Barbecue and Fundraising Trap Shoot at the shooting range on the Clear Creek Road. According to FFA Advisor Mitzi Cecrle, the event was a success with ten new members joining. A recruitment session kicked off the evening at 5:00 p.m. when current members talked about the advantages they have experienced through involvement with the FFA. Following those testimonials, FFA members Ben Hofelt, Jacob Metcalf, and Wylee...
On August 23, the Blaine County Fair Foundation announced that it would be hosting the coyote hunt this year after the Chinook Volunteer Fire Department decided to give it up. Foundation members are calling the event the Blaine County Fur Fest Coyote Hunt, and they invite everyone to Save the Dates: December 1-3, in order to participate. In the planning stages for the 2023 Blaine County Fur Fest, the group has been busy soliciting for sponsors. Over the past few weeks, the Foundation has thanked...
Students returning to classes in Chinook have been greeted by new faces and a few familiar ones in new roles. Four new teachers have been added to staff for the 2023-2024 school year, though the school is still looking to fill some roles. Fred Hofman, the superintendent in Chinook, highlighted some of the staff changes: “We’ve got a new 7th through 12th Special Ed teacher, who we converted from a paraprofessional to a teacher.” Faith Hofman, Fred’s wife, took on the role after the district lost its third special education teacher in as many ye...
Are you a Chinook Sugarbeeter fan, or maybe just live on the highline? Come check out our little towns Sugarbeet festival. Whereas just like our new town slogan says "Small town, Big community" we are just that. Started October 7th, 2005, the Sugarbeet festival has been a community favorite since day one. How did the festival tradition start? I found myself asking the same question, so I looked back in the Journal's old papers and the answer was not what I was expecting. Have you heard the song...
I forgot to do the article after our last drive so am incorporating it with the pre drive article. If you could get this in the week before the drive that would be great. Thanks a bunch. Carla On July 25th, 2023 the Chinook community hosted the Red Cross blood drive. We had 47 donors register with 47 units collected. We registered one first time donor, Daniel Mohar. Two donors reached milestones: Amanda Grebliunas 1 gallon, and Don Ranstrom 17 gallons. Door prizes were awarded to Daniel Mohar, Trisha Merrill, Ken Maley, Reese Elliot, Shellie...
The Chinook Rod and Gun Club will be holding a Fall Meat Shoot Fundraiser on September 23. The purpose of the Shoot is to raise funds for the installation of overhead lights at the Trap Range and new Archery Range. With gates opening at noon and shooting slated to begin at 1:00 p.m., the event will take place at the Club Range located four and a half miles south on Clear Creek Road in Chinook. Everyone is welcome to participate. About the activity, a Board Member for the Club, Joe Kennedy said: “This is no turkey shoot because we don’t hav...
Lucas Reed recently completed three years of apprenticeship and schooling; officially receiving his license as a State Certified General Appraiser in August 2023. He completed 3000 hours of apprenticeship with Dave Anderson Appraising prior to Dave's retirement this year and 300 hours of classroom time before passing his test and applying to the State of Montana for his Certificate. "Lucas put a tremendous amount of time and energy into completing his training. Having Lucas as our staff...
For the past two summers a dedicated group of volunteers has been meeting in Fort Benton for two week-long work sessions each summer. They are refurbishing the "Mandan," one of three keelboats built in the 1960's for the movie "Big Sky." Only one of the three boats has survived and it has been on the shore of the Missouri River in downtown Fort Benton for nearly sixty years. In 2024 it was hoped to have the old boat ship shape again and on display for its sixtieth anniversary at the spot. The...
Charlotte LaTray-Vermillion thought the day was just like any other and the flu like symptoms she had was just another cold. This went on for three days, thinking her symptoms were finally going to ease up, she realized it was just getting worse after she noticed blood in her vomit. Not only were the symptoms becoming alarming, but this was also going on right at the start of the Covid outbreak. Charlotte decided it was time to be seen by a professional. After waiting for almost an entire day...
The Chinook Rod and Gun Club received official notification on August 31 that they had received a grant award from the Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) in a program to improve safety at gun and archery ranges. The local Club was among twelve awardee organizations. Awarded through the Montana Shooting Range Grant Program, the $16,605 grant is a 50/50 split. Joe Kennedy, a Board Member with the Club, reported the proposed plan for the funds. “We intend to use the money to help with construction of a new archery range, installation of overhead l...
Lesley Zellmer, from Chinook, recently mentioned to me she had just returned from Oregon where she participated in a relay run from Mount Hood to the Coast at Seaside, Oregon. I knew she was a runner but was not familiar with this relay which, turns out, has been held for 41 years and, for the record, is 196 miles long. Per the relay group's official website, "The Hood to Coast Relay (HTC Relay) is the most popular and largest running relay race in the world, annually drawing participants from...
When Amy Stiffarm was a graduate student at University of Montana, she learned that Native American women have low rates of breastfeeding. But she didn't understand why. "Until one day, I came across (reports) about how historical trauma and boarding school trauma took away our parenting knowledge and knowledge around how to feed your babies," said Stiffarm, who is Aaniiih and a descendent of the Chippewa Cree and Blackfeet tribes. "I had never seen that before - something that was talking about...
Now in its second season, the Drool in the Pool event held this Labor Day weekend seems to be well on its way to becoming an end of the year tradition at the Chinook City Pool. Organizers said 19 dogs were registered for the event with some even willing to swim in the pool, though not all. P.A.W.S was there showcasing a couple of cute adoptable pups. The doggie theme was complemented by pronto pups cooked and served onsite by the Chinook Lions Club. It may be a truism that "you cannot lead all...
Businesses, non-profits, civic clubs, professional groups and even local chambers of commerce rely on slogans to quickly convince a target audience to buy a product, a service or to believe in something. Readers will likely recognize the value of a successful slogan by thinking of advertising slogans that stick in their minds-like Kentucky Fried Chicken's "finger lickin' good," "America runs on Dunkin (donuts and coffee)" and one of the most enduring slogans still recognized by 90% of Americans...
Fairgoers may recall a young woman sitting at a long table in the Commercial Building. Her table was full of 'giveaways,' interesting 'do-dads,' and lots of informational pieces all promoting healthier lifestyles for kids. The young woman is Ann Armstrong and she is the Blaine County Prevention Specialist, a job she's held since last March. I was curious to learn about Ann's work and plans for our youth. Here's information about some of the programming Ann has done in Blaine County and other...
Today, we are having Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes. We hope that you can join us. Please call by 10:00, this morning, if possible. Monday, Sept. 18th : Reuben Sandwiches Tuesday, Sept 19th: Baked Potato Bar Wednesday, Sept 20th: ASIAN DAY Egg Rolls Thursday, Sept. 21st : Chicken Alfredo Hope to see you here! Have a wonderful day!!...
In early August sixteen Air Force veterans and friends, mostly from the west coast, came to Chinook and Harlem to visit the memorials for the fourteen airmen killed in an air collision north of Harlem. The crash occurred in the early morning hours of November 30, 1992. One of the visitors was a loadmaster (crew member responsible for loading and unloading cargo) on one of the four planes doing a practice refueling exercise in the pre-daylight hours. November 30, 2023, will be the thirtieth...
BCJ News Late July my wife Sherry and I stopped in Fort Benton on our way home from Great Falls. After walking along the river downtown we drove north along the highway (MT 387) that passes by Shep’s grave and the airport, then accesses US 87 northeast of Fort Benton. I did a double take when I realized the old paddle wheel boat that sat along the road for years was gone. I’d wondered about the deteriorating boat every time we passed through Fort Benton on our way home. I began inquiring wha...
About 45 local seniors enjoyed a picnic in the park last Tuesday hosted by the Chinook Senior Center. A first of its kind event held away from the Center was well received and attended by about 45 seniors. The weather and mosquitoes (the latter eliminated with some help from the local sprayers) cooperated. The menu was fried chicken, potato salad and slaw. The main meal was complimented with a chocolate pudding dessert and plenty of cold drinks to keep the guests hydrated. The last couple of...
By Steve Edwards BCJ News The 2023 edition of the Blaine County Fair is completed. Major fair activity began on Wednesday when participants brought fair entries for 4-H competitions and hobbyists and artists brought general entries for judging. Two nights of PRCA rodeo followed, then a Saturday night stage show and a final day of Kids' Rodeo. In between those major events fairgoers could enjoy free carnival rides, shop at vendors' stalls in the Commercial Building, look over animals and exhibits...
Anticipating a visit by German guests Stefan and Millie (Hall) Walter and their son, Lukas, from Nuremburg, Germany, the Chinook Senior Center's Director and "guest chef for the week" Ginger Hansen took the opportunity to help seniors learn a bit about Germany. Millie Walter is the daughter of Ben and Patty Hall. Millie and her husband, Stefan, met when he was an exchange student at Turner High for a year. Their nine year old son, Lukas, created a slide presentation titled "Germany from Above"...
By Steve Edwards BCJ News Early last June I stopped in Fort Benton for a walk along the Missouri River. From the Visitors' Center I was driving northeast on Front Street to look at the "Mandan," the old keelboat that sits on the river bank adjacent to the Lewis and Clark Memorial and the boat ramp. I could see the mast was gone from the keelboat. At the keelboat site a group of guys were lounging in the shade surrounded by tools and wood pieces. The fence around the Mandan was open on the river...
Northern Montana Health Care (NMHC) wishes to recognize the efforts of a local memorial foundation that is providing assistance and comfort to cancer patients along the Hi-line. The Jamie Young Memorial Foundation is set to provide comfort measures to local residents. The Jamie Young Memorial Foundation (JYMF) was founded in loving memory of Jamie Lee Young, a Havre resident that passed away from cancer in 2022. The mission of the group is to keep Jamie's loving, giving spirit alive by...
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation are excited to announce the second annual Drool in the Pool event to be held at the Chinook Swimming Pool on Friday, September 1st, 2023. This fun-filled event allows your dogs to swim in the Pool from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. All dogs will need to have a current proof of vaccination card, including Rabies, Parvo and Distemper. Please retrieve this information from your Veterinarian prior to the event, no entrance will be allowed unless proof is provided. The...
In an era when over half the employees in the U.S. stay in one job for only 4.3 years Jim Teel's 37 years with the City of Chinook is a serious statistical abnormality. Jim started with the city as a maintenance worker on June 30, 1986 and retired on June 30, 2023. When I was asked to write a story about his completed career with the city I was curious to learn about this quiet guy that I really only knew in passing. As we started talking about his long tenure as Superintendent of Streets his...
