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The University of Montana’s Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center has developed a free program called Big Sky LEAD (Leadership, Engagement, and Development) for high school students from across Montana. Open to fifteen Montana high school students (sophomores through seniors) who have demonstrated an interest in leadership, community service, and civic engagement, Big Sky LEAD aims to develop the next generation of Montana civic leaders. Applications are due on November 8. Tyson Warner, Program Officer for Democracy Youth Engagement, encourages a...
Work at Babb, Montana on the St. Mary's Siphon Project is moving forward on schedule according to Project Director Jennifer Patrick. "All of the excavation phase is completed and the siphon pipes are starting to arrive," said Patrick. The pipe is 7.5 feet in diameter and arrives in different lengths due to the connections, some as much as 40 feet. Pro-Pipe Corporation based in Huson, Montana is making the pipe. "We get about 6 pipes a day," said Patrick, "about 1000 feet a day." Around 3200 feet...
It’s almost Halloween here in Harlem – a time for ghosts, jack-o-lanterns and lots of candy. But where did Halloween come from? Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints. The church incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain into All Saints Day. The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve...
By Cody McCracken Over the next couple of weeks, the voters of Blaine County will cast their ballots for a long list of important offices and ballot measures. At the top of that ballot will be the candidates for President of the United States. Some of you may think that your vote for this high office will not have much of an impact on the ultimate outcome. However, as Blaine County voters, we may have a greater impression on who wins the presidency than voters anywhere else. This is because Blaine County is the greatest predictor of...
Hunting season is in full swing and hunters young and old are searching for that memorable hunt. As we have done in the past the Journal is recognizing successful hunts by our local sportsman, focused primarily on our youth hunters. These young hunters have taken full advantage of the Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Apprentice program and have went on to have great success. This program allows young hunters to get in the field and harvest an animal under the watchful eye of an approved...
Living: Richard Louis Stuker of Chinook; Legacy: John Stuker of Chinook. RICHARD LOUIS STUKER DISTRICT 4 – YEAR 2025 Richard Louis Stuker was born on December 3, 1954, in Havre, Montana to John and Fay (Vercruyssen) Stuker. He was the fourth of seven children each born one year apart. Richard spent his early childhood on the family ranch 35 miles north of Chinook, on the Canadian border. Indoor plumbing was not installed in the house until he was eleven. The outhouse was furnished with a S...
Several Democratic candidates running for office in Montana made a stop in Chinook last Wednesday at the Blaine County Library meeting room. Among those attending the meet and greet were Senator Jon Tester, Attorney General Candidate, Ben Alke, Lieutenant Governor candidate, Raph Graybill, candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, Shannon O'Brien, and Clerk of the Supreme Court Candidate, Erin Farris-Olsen. Candidates mingled with voters and guests introducing themselves and taking...
The Chinook Skate Park development had a special visitor Saturday when Jeff Ament showed up to check out the progress. Ament is the bass player for the rock group Pearl Jam who is on a break right now before they head to Australia for two weeks. He is the chief benefactor to the skate park. Ament had just been to Glasgow who recently completed their skate park. "It looks awesome," said Ament. "They are making good progress." The work crew from Evergreen Skateparks has been pouring concrete the p...
There will be an assortment of activities for young and old alike during the upcoming Halloween season. One of the first events will take place the weekend before Halloween. The Chinook Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Murder Mystery Weekend on October 25 and 26. The mystery has a 70's theme and centers around the apparent death of Mrs. Black. The event is the brainchild of Senior Center Director Ginger Hansen who participated in one in Townsend, Montana. "It was a lot of fun, and I thought, 'Wh...
Up to $2,000 for nonprofits or government agencies available to meet unmet needs. Helena, Mont., October 17, 2024 – The Montana Community Foundation (MCF) is pleased to announce that the Blaine County Community Foundation Fund has extended the grant application deadline to November 1, 2024. The fund is designed to benefit the communities and residents of Blaine County. This opportunity is made possible through the vision of Warren Ross, who established the Blaine County Community Foundation Fund at MCF in 1997 to support the local community for...
Members from two local FFA Chapters attended the Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) this past week at MetraPark in Billings. In the NILE Meats Evaluation Competition Junior Division, Chinook saw two members gain top ten status: Gus Buck and Bryce Elliot. In addition, the Meats Team from the Big Flat was ranked 12th. These judging contests took place on Tuesday, October 15. From Chinook, Gus Buck scored 342 to take fifth place individually, and Bryce Elliot accumulated 330 points to rank ninth. With those scores, Buck and Elliot...
The meeting was called to order by Vice president Henry Miller at 1:00 PM at Shores Floral. Fallan led the American pledge and Norah led the 4-H pledge. The roll call was what's your favorite animal. Hannah Schoen read the minutes from the last meeting. Old Business 4-H Week Window Display, to be decorated after the meeting. New Business Officer elections were held – President: Hannah Schoen; Vice-President: Henry Miller; Secretary: Wacee Simenson; Treasurer: Walter Schoen; Reporters: Norah Z...
Eight chapters from across the Milk River District of the Montana FFA gathered at the Blaine County Fairgrounds on October 1 for 2024 Fall District competition hosted by the Chinook Chapter of the FFA. Chinook's Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor, Mitzi Cecrle not only reported various contest winners but shared gratitude with the numerous community members who assisted in making the event possible. Once the scores had been tallied and any ties broken, it was determined that teams representing...
The Fort Belknap Clinic will be holding a walk-in Flu Shot Clinic on Wednesday, October 16 from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm. All those who receive their flu shot at this event will be entered to win door prizes. Let’s do what we can to stay healthy this season! The Friends of the Library Membership Meeting takes place on Wednesday, October 16 at 6:00 pm at the Harlem Library. At this annual meeting, the Friends of the Library board of directors shares reports and activities of the past year, accepts new members, holds elections and announces plans for t...
Youngsters in Blaine County will have an opportunity to share their talents by designing a wildlife T-shirt for a contest sponsored by the Wildlife Museum. The winners will have a T-shirt created from the design that they come up with and displayed and made available for sale in the museum gift shop. Dawn Colby, director of the Blaine County Wildlife Museum came up with the idea for the contest. "I brought it to the board, and they gave me the ok to go ahead with the contest," said Colby. She's...
Saturday night saw a lot of Marksman and Markswomen take their chance at winning prizes at the trap shooting range at the Chinook Rod and Gun Club shooting range. "We had 22 total shooters," said board member Joe Kennedy. The event was held in conjunction with the gun show held at the commercial building at the fairgrounds. Shooting started at 3 pm, and continued into the darkness, with several participants creating their own competitions. Several individuals took home meat bundles and other pri...
Glenna Hiner Schaible grew up in Chinook. She was raised by her Grandma Lucille Finley Nash, a lifetime resident of Chinook. Glenna explained, "Grandma was a strong Christian woman who had a hard life but was always strong. She didn't have much but always had enough and raised me that way. I was looking to give something back to this small town where she lived that would honor and respect the memory of my grandma. I know that Grandma Lucille would approve such a gesture." A serious quilter,...
Living: Richard Louis Stuker of Chinook; Legacy: John Stuker of Chinook. PRESS RELEASE Media Contacts: Christy Stensland, Executive Director, (406) 653-3800, Christy@montanacowboyfame.org The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announces their 17th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees are honored for their notable contributions to the history and...
Press Release Bozeman, Mont., Oct. 1, 2024 – The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana is accepting applications for the St. Mary Initiative. Farmers and ranchers in Blaine, Glacier, Hill, Phillips, and Valley counties including the Blackfeet Nation and the Fort Belknap Indian Community directly impacted by the St. Mary Canal siphon failure should visit their local NRCS office now to apply. The final application batching date for the initiative will be Feb. 28, 2025. “We’ve been working closely with partners criti...
Residents may have seen streets blocked with gravel piles and barricades in Chinook creating a minor inconvenience. This is due to work being done to replace deteriorating sewer lines in town. "We chose the areas that were most in need to keep costs down," said Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager, Eric Miller. COP Construction out of Billings is in charge of the project. According to Miller they are currently working between Pennsylvania and Indiana Streets (in the alley). Their next move should...
Harlem High School (HHS) Gymnasium served as the venue for a powwow celebrating the culmination of American Indian Heritage Week on September 26. The Wildcats welcomed students from both Hays-Lodgepole and Turner Public Schools for a day to celebrate American Indian culture and heritage. The event opened at approximately 1:30 p.m. with a grand processional during which the United States, Canadian, and Tribal Flag for the Belknap Reservation representing the Assiniboine and Gros Ventre Tribes...
To an audience of Turner Public School students and community members on Wednesday, October 2, Ryan Wetzel, who is the founder of Actions Speak Louder, shared his insight on how to overcome various obstacles in life. Wetzel spoke of issues surrounding depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. His steps for how to overcome each of the emotions involved derive from his own battles. Inducted during December 2018 into the Montana Indian Athletic Hall of Fame for outstanding athletic achievement...
Welcome to the first weekly article about everything Harlem: news, important events, ways to get involved and hopefully something that will bring the community together. If you have something you think would be of interest to the community, get in touch and we'll help get the word out. Friday, September 18 was a beautiful day for a parade! The Harlem School District, joined by groups from the Harlem and Ft. Belknap communities, conducted the annual Homecoming Parade. The streets were lined with...
What is 4-H? 4‑H is delivered by Cooperative Extension-a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. For more than 100 years, 4‑H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better. Through life-changing 4‑H programs, nearly six million kids and teens have taken on critical societal issues, such as addre...
Since 1922, the NFPA has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running public health observance in our country. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically decrease casualties caused by fires. Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9th in commemoration...
