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The Hays Powwow is always well attended and with beautiful pageantry full of eye-popping colors, wonderful dance and amazing singers and drums highlight the festivities and everyone in attendance always has a good time. The Powwow took place August 11-14 at the Hays Powwow grounds. Don Racine III served as Master of Ceremonies and the Arena Director was Sid Goes Ahead. The youth Powwow took place the evening of Thursday, August 11 at 6 p.m. and was followed by the Life Language Lodge School...
Last week the Blaine County Museum hosted its first ever "Day Camp for Kids." The day camp had separate morning and afternoon sessions, drawing 35 kids total. Samantha (Sam) French, the Museum's director, said she was very pleased with the turnout and "will definitely do a day camp again next year." Looking for ways to help build "good memories of visiting the museum" French took the suggestion of Peggy Perry, a local museum volunteer and retired school teacher, and made the idea of a fun day...
About two weeks ago a working relationship in Blaine County ended between two long standing agricultural businesses. Don and Tanis Ross of the Ross 8 Bar 7 Ranch, Inc. sold the last yearlings they will raise from their place south of Chinook on Clear Creek Road. Mark Billmayer of B & B Buyers (cattle buyers) bought the Ross' last load of yearlings. That ended a business connection that started when Russell Benson (Mark's father-in-law, now deceased), the other "B" of B & B Buyers, started buying...
As the 2022-23 school year gets underway, Harlem High School District No. 12 welcomes Corey S. Barron to the community as the new Harlem Jr./Sr. High School Principal. Mr. Barron previously served as Principal at Lodge Grass High School. In introducing himself to the community Mr. Barron stated, “It is my great pleasure and honor to serve you as the new principal of Harlem High School. I look forward to meeting with all of you and working alongside the school community. I am honored to have the opportunity to lead a school with dedicated, h...
The 2023 Tourism Grant Program application cycle opened on August 1. Through this program, grants are available to Montana nonprofit organizations and city, county, and tribal governments for projects to enhance and develop the state’s recreation and tourism industry. Funding may be used for facility construction and upgrades, arts, heritage, and cultural preservation. Applications are due September 15 at midnight. According to the Montana Department of Commerce, the State of Montana levies two different taxes on accommodations: the 4% Lodging...
Hometown Plaza – A unique local shop showcasing all the talented people of the Hiline. The grand opening of Hometown Plaza took place Thursday August 11th and was ecstatic to showcase all kinds of local artists and collectors. Owner, Sablle Ericson, commented “The turnout was great! Lots of treats taken, and many people couldn’t contain how excited they were for everything and how awesome it was!” What is Hometown Plaza? The Plaza is a small shop located to the left of Havre Hardware that showcases all kinds of local talent and collect...
The Sweet Home census is growing and this month a large contingent of those residents have enjoyed some quality time away from the home by attending the PRCA Bear Paw Roundup Rodeo, the VFW Booth at the Blaine County Fair and a family barbecue at the Sweet Park in Chinook. August got off to a bit of a rough start with another lockdown in place due to Covid-19 Safety Protocols, but the building was cleared from lockdown status on Tuesday, August 9 just prior to the start of the Blaine County...
Turner Hogeland Lions are proud to announce the award Lion of the Year and Lifetime Membership. The award was presented to the member who almost singlehandedly was responsible for founding the new Turner Hogeland Lions. In 1984 he instigated the forming of the second Lions Club on the Big Flat. The first club lasted 30 years and in two years we will have been organized for 40 years. We pride ourselves in being a community club that really acts as a service club. Almost all of our activities are...
The Chinook Public School Board of Trustees has taken measures to update policy regarding school safety with the increased number of school shootings nationwide, including the most recent school shooting this spring in Uvalde, Texas. Parents of students attending Chinook Public Schools were mailed out a statement regarding current policy, proposed policy changes and asking for parental input in reaching the best possible solution by Superintendent Fred Hofman prior to the start of the school...
The Blaine County 4-H/FFA Livestock, Horse and small animal entries again impressed fairgoers as they made their way through the various buildings. The Horse shows took place Tuesday in the George Ortner Arena with plenty of worthy Grand and Reserve winners crowned. The Senior Horse Grand went to Emma Paulson with the Reserve being awarded to Jessa Schroder. The Junior Horse Grand went to Fletcher Anderson while Lynley Conrad claimed the Reserve. Fletcher Anderson had an incredible Blaine...
The Blaine County 4-H Indoor entries for the 2022 Blaine County Fair awed the judges as many of them were amazed at the quality of work being submitted by many of the 4-H Members. Grand Champions were crowned in 23 different categories and another 15 categories earned Reserve Champion ribbons. Entries were presented to the judges in their allocated spots within the Blaine County commercial building beginning at 1:00 pm Wednesday afternoon and continued until the final entry was judged just...
When we think of the County Fair a few things immediately come to mind. Fantastic Fair Food, Rodeos, Demo Derby's, Night Shows and of course 4-H/FFA Exhibits. Often times the Open Class entries get forgotten or overlooked but they are what completes the idea of a genuine 'County Fair'. The Open Class entries allow anyone to participate in the festivities. The youth make up the 4-H/FFA exhibits, and it takes a special skill to compete in a rodeo, demolition derby or perform on the musical stage....
Havre Trails recently announced their 4th Annual Summer Brewfest. This year's event will occur on Saturday, August 20 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Havre's Pepin Park. Event organizers promise dozens of Montana beers, a variety of food options, and live music. In addition to Vizsla and Triple Dog Brewing based in Havre, other breweries that will be represented at the event include Beaver Creek (Wibaux), Busted Knuckle (Glasgow), Mighty MO (Great Falls) Blue Ridge Brewing (Malta), and Phillipsburg...
After taking in the 4-H/FFA Exhibits, the Open Class entries, the Commercial Building Vendors, some outstanding fair food many fairgoers conclude each day with a seat in the Grandstands taking in the nightly entertainment. The 2022 Blaine County Fair had a tremendous lineup for the grandstands and despite a little lighting and rain Friday night, everything went off without a hitch. It takes a tremendous amount of effort by organizers to put together four consecutive nights of outstanding...
From Friday through Sunday, August 26-28, Montana Actors' Theatre will be hosting their annual Renaissance Faire (Ren Faire) at the Lions Campground in Beaver Creek Park. Admission to the event is free, and those who attend will have access to games, vendors, food, drinks, and a dramatic presentation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Frank and Bettie Barber of Lloyd, Montana, will preside as King and Queen of the Faire. The Faire is a history-inspired festival much like those held during the...
Chinook is once again home to an arcade. Located upstairs at Finley's Food Farm and owned and operated by Lynette and Jeff Finley, Aisle 8 opened late last month and invites community members to reserve the facility for their next gathering. According to Jeff Finley, the idea actually sprouted from a joke while the family was cleaning this past spring. "We had this upstairs area of wasted real estate at the store that had collected some junk over the years. It just needed to be gone through. We...
"Thank you for your service" was a short declaration but backed by lots of hard work and emotion. The short statement was spoken as two representatives of the women's quilting group at the American Lutheran Church in Chinook handed military veterans present in their congregation a custom made patriotic-themed handmade quilt. The project, started in the fall of 2021, culminated in the presentation of the flags in a surprise ceremony at worship on the last Sunday in June. Three more flags were lat...
This contest is available to 4-H members and will be entered into categories by age as of October 1, 2021: Junior/Intermediate: Age 8-13; Senior: Age 14-19. The winner will be featured at the 2022 State Horse Show September 9-11, 2022 in Joliet, MT. Photo must be taken by participants between the dates of October 1, 2021 and the time of entry. Photos may be submitted only one time and in only one category. Must be .jpeg, .jpg, or .png Please upload the best quality of your photo. Registration on zsuites closes August 15, 2022. Size ratio must...
Havre, Montana – Northern Montana Hospital's Labor & Delivery Unit received a CuddleCot™ system donation from Ashlie's Embrace, an Ohio-based not-for-profit corporation, on Tuesday, July 12. The donation was presented to Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) during a dedication ceremony. The CuddleCot was donated in memory of Miller Michael Tidwell, whose parents made the trip from their home in Ohio to be present at the ceremony. The CuddleCot™ system is an internationally recognized product which...
A huge part of the Blaine County Fair each year are the exhibits and projects on display by the Blaine County 4-H and local Junior/Senior High School FFA Clubs. Prior to the start of the fair each year members gather at the fairgrounds for a 'clean-up day' and to get some last minute instruction from Blaine County Ag/4-H Extension Agent Juli Snedigar. Also on hand to lend assistance was Trent Noel - FCS/4-H Extension Agent. Blaine County 4-H consists of five clubs, they include: Bear Paw Buddies...
Set this past May by Blaine County 4-H, the goal to improve the area near the Show and Sale Arena on the Blaine County Fairgrounds is well on its way to being met. On July 26, a work crew unrolled sod and celebrated the planting of grass in time for the 2022 Blaine County Fair. Trent Noel, 4-H/Family Consumer Science Extension Agent with MSU Blaine County, reported that the primary work force was comprised of parents and members from the North Chinook Boosters 4-H Club. The club had applied for...
(MALTA, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management issued a final decision today for a bison grazing proposal involving seven allotments in Phillips County, Montana, held by American Prairie, which allows for bison grazing on six of the seven allotments. The Telegraph Creek, Box Elder, Flat Creek, White Rock, French Coulee, Garey Coulee and East Dry Fork allotments – a total of approximately 63,500 acres of BLM-administered lands – currently provide 7,969 animal unit months of permitted use. One common allotment grazed with another livestock opera...
At their July Regular Board meeting, Hays/Lodge Pole School District No. 50 approved and certified their June meeting minutes. The summer can be a busy time for school boards as they look to get everything in order for the start of the upcoming school year. More than a few things have to be addressed from finalizing budgets to filling out the teaching staff to start. Several topics were addressed at the June 14 meeting. The June meeting of Hays/Lodge Pole School District No. 50 was called to...
Independence Bank is proud to announce the 2022 IB Scholarship recipients. IB offers seven $1,000 scholarships each year to incoming freshman students planning to attend Montana State University-Northern. To be eligible, students must graduate from a high school in Hill, Blaine, Phillips, Valley, Daniels, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Liberty, Chouteau, Pondera or Toole Counties. Our 2022-2023 IB scholarship recipients include: Kaden Frickel – Kaden is the son of Chad and Trina Frickel and is a 2022 graduate of North Star High School. He will be a...
The Hays/Lodge Pole School District No. 50 Board of Trustees approved and certified minutes from a pair of special meetings held on Thursday, June 23 and Wednesday, June 29 addressing specific issues as they prepare for the upcoming 2022-23 School Year. In the first session the Board considered the hiring of various extracurricular and staff personnel. In the second session the Board further addressed the hirings and an extended public comment discussion was had. The June 23 Special Board Meeting was called to order by Board Chair Ken Morin....
