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We began 2018 with our streets covered in snow, sky high heating bills and extreme cold but what a difference a year makes! The mild winter has began to spoil us a bit as kids are riding their bikes to school, people are going to high school basketball games in shorts and it's not really a big deal if you forget your jacket on the way to the store. If you have lived here long, you know one thing for sure, 'It can change in an instant'. Enjoy it while we can....
The MSU Blaine County Extension Service, in collaboration with the MSU Hill County Extension, Havre Chamber Agri-business, and Northern Ag Research Center (NARC), invites area producers to their Winter Beef Symposium on January 10 and January 24 at the Northern Ag Research Center in Havre from 11:00 a.m.—3:40 p.m. The center is located at 3710 Assiniboine Road, which is about seven miles southwest of Havre on U.S. Highway 87. Interested persons can attend one or both sessions. Although the symposium is free and open to the public, i...
On Tuesday, January 15, the Chinook Chapter of the FFA will be hosting a stockmanship clinic with stockmanship expert Tom Curtin. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Commercial Building at the Blaine County Fairgrounds located at 300 Cleveland Road West in Chinook. Curtin has over 20 years of experience teaching livestock handling clinics and enjoys helping others learn about something he is very passionate about. He considers himself fortunate to have worked with some of t...
Columnist's note: Alert readers will recall that mid-December my wife Sherry and I moved to Whitlash. For the next year Sherry will be the "pastor in residence" for the Whitlash Community Presbyterian Church. During the move our 23-year old granddaughter, Kayla Bonar, died unexpectedly in Ellensburg, Washington where she was working as a reporter for the local newspaper. Sherry and I drove to the Seattle area to be a part of the celebration of Kayla's life. Kayla was known by many locals as she...
In most contexts and conversations, the phrase “the birds and the bees” is a metaphor for explaining the mechanics of reproduction to younger children. Relying on imagery of bees pollinating and eggs hatching enables parents to portray sex as natural rather than having to provide a more technical explanation of human reproduction. However, with a new partnership between Pheasants Forever and local landowners, “the birds and the bees” might take on new meaning as the benefactors of Pollinator Habitat Projects. The partnership was forged out of...
Helena, Mont., January 2, 2019 – Applications for Montana Community Foundation (MCF) scholarships for the 2019-20 academic year are now available for Montana students. Last year, MCF awarded more than $430,000 in scholarships to 138 Montana students. These scholarships are made possible by the generous donors who have established scholarship funds at MCF. Scholarship awards generally range between $500 and $20,000, some of which are renewable for multiple years. Qualifications vary widely, resulting in scholarship eligibility for a diverse r...
For the thirteenth year in a row Alexander (Zander) Blewett, III, a trial lawyer from the personal injury law firm of Hoyt & Blewett PLLC in Great Falls, Montana, has offered three $1,000 scholarships to the top student/wrestlers around the state of Montana for Classes “AA”, “A”, and “B/C”. The scholarships are awarded to the top wrestler from each school classification who has displayed the best combined qualities of wrestling and academic achievement. The award will go to one senior high school wrestler in each class around Montana who best q...
Local author, Jack G. Young, will be showcasing his two recently published books "Down Range" and "The Wolf" at the Harlem Public Library Tuesday, February 19 at 6:30 P.M. Young is a history teacher at Harlem High School and also a member of the Harlem Public Library board of trustees. The evening will begin with a soup supper followed by Young presenting readings from each book as well as a question and answer session. Young will also do book signings at the event. Admission to the event is by...
It may be January but it is not to early to start thinking about getting all your graduation information to us at the Blaine County Journal/News Opinion. We would like to remind everyone from all of our Blaine County High Schools: Chinook, Harlem, Hays/Lodge Pole, and Turner that you will need to send in your Senior class information such as class colors, flowers, etc. We put together a special section to pay tribute to our graduates with the help of many fine sponsors who make the section possible. If you would like to help sponsor this...
Free People Reading Freely, the Blaine County Library Book Club, will hold its fourth meeting on Monday, January 14 at 7:00 p.m. The book club is reading 2017’s Top Ten Most Challenged Books, so any interested readers—whether they have attended previously or not—are invited to attend the book club’s next meeting. Books are not only on display and available for check-out at the library, but a book list is also available online at www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10#2017. During its last meeting the club discussed the iss...
Word was received this week of the death of Eldora Rosling, former teacher in Turner and wife of Superintendent Bernie Rosling in the late 80’s in Minnesota. Jessica and Davion Reed of Las Vegas, NV visited Grandpa and Grandma Krass during the day Christmas Eve. Kathy and Ed Zellmer had Christmas Eve dinner at their home. Those present were Jordan and Elissa Zellmer and family, Wayne and Connie Jones, Jamie and Crystal Zellmer, Crystal’s Mom Mary Jane and Chuck Waldahl, and Modesty. Teresa and Dave Cornell attended Christmas Eve Church ser...
Billie Lee Briere Watkins, age 71 of Sebring, passed away peacefully at her home on December 30 surrounded by her family. Billie Was born on June 6, 1947 in Havre, Montana to Albert D. and Lucille P. (Liberty) Briere. Billie married Robert Watkins in 1972. Billie and Robert moved to Sebring in 1981 from Hawthorne, Nevada. Billie was a LPN for 43 years and worked at the Lake Placid Health Care for 26 years before retiring. Billie was a proud Native American of the Chippewa/Cree Tribe and... Full story
Tennyson (Tenny) Leonard Doney, 78, died at home Dec.30, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. He now rests peacefully with our Lord and Creator. Tenny was born in Hays, MT on Oct.13, 1940 to Roy and Lillie Doney. After graduating from Harlem High School, he joined the Marines. In 1963, he married the love of his life Charlotte Larson. While working and raising 4 daughters, he graduated from University of Montana and then earned a Master's Degree in Public Health Administration at the... Full story
Marty Lone Bear Jr. passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at his home. A Rosary service was held at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Chief Nosey Center in Lodge Pole, Montana. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 4, 2019 at Chief Nosey Center in Lodge Pole, Montana. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com Marty was born on October 19, 1999 to Marty Lone Bear Sr. & Nicolette Long Fox in Havre, MT. Marty attended school in Dodson MT. where... Full story
Maxine Morehouse, age 83, of Helena passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019. A memorial service celebrating Maxine’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 12th at Plymouth Congregational Church, 400 South Oakes Street in Helena. Burial will follow the service at Resurrection Cemetery in Helena. A reception will follow the burial at a location to be announced at the service. Memorials in Maxine’s name are suggested to Coats for Kids Program c/o Helena Exchange Club, PO Box 1054, Helena, MT 59624 or to the Hospice of St. Pet... Full story
Please join in the 2019 Reading Challenge to read 52 (or more!) books this year. The Book Challenge for January is to read a book you meant to read in 2018. The complete list of monthly Book Challenges is printed below in the paper. Tech Time is held every Wednesday from 1:00-2:00 P.M. Carly will answer your tech questions to the best of her knowledge. Call the library at 353-2712 or bring in the device you have a question about. The Book Club members may still pick up a copy of the new book “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah this week. Dis...
The movie today will be The Greatest Showman at 1:00 p.m. It is rated PG and runs for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served. "I Can Only Imagine" will be the movie next week. New movies available for checkout this week are Crazy Rich Asians, Unbroken: Path to Redemption and Mission: Impossible Fallout. The book display for January is titled From Page to Screen. All the books on display have been made into movies. Check one out, read it, then see...
Thank you to all the people who donated books and puzzles this past week. We do so appreciate getting new titles to read and puzzles to piece. If you are interested in volunteering occasionally please contact Marlane at the center and set up a training time. We still need volunteers to fill in on an occasional basis. Last week activity winners are as follows: Bingo: Virginia Olson Shanghai Rummy: Unavailable Our activities start at 1 p.m. and include Pinochle on Monday, Shanghai Rummy on Tuesday, Scrabble/board games, Whist or other cards, or...
Last February, the Pheasants Forever Organization purchased approximately 279 acres of mixed riparian/wetland, grass prairie, and dryland crop ground 45 minutes North of Great Falls along the Teton River. Since that time, they have continued to develop what will be called the Teton River Wildlife Area as habitat for pheasants and as hunting access. The property is located immediately west of I-15, 40 miles north of Great Falls. It is adjacent on its eastern side to the southbound rest area on I-...
In Appreciation - Thank you to Herman and Rita Gebert for the tea and hot chocolate for the New Year’s Eve Party. Thank you to North Harlem Colony for the cake and bread for the New Year’s Eve Party. Remember - Senior Center Membership dues for 2019 are due. Only $5.00. If you’re not a member you can sure join us. Anyone interested in a game of bowling on the Wii Machine? We have Wii Sports and Wii Fitness. No experience necessary! Our Meals This Week Wed., Jan. 9 - Sloppy Joes Thur., Jan. 10 - Salmon Steaks Fri., Jan. 11 - Hamburgers Mon.,...
On February 5-9, 2019 the Mid Winter Fair will be dedicated to the 1904 World Champion Fort Shaw Indian Girls Basketball Players. Team members included Rose LaRose, Flora Lucero, Katie Snell, Minnie Burton, Genevieve Healy, Sarah Mitchell, Emma Sansaver, Genie Butch, Belle Johnson, and Nettie Wirth. The relatives of the Fort Shaw Indian Girls will be honored at the Banquet at the Lodge Pole Public School. For the complete story "Champions: The girls of Fort Shaw" go to http:/...
The word beacon has its origin in Old English when its meaning referred to a signal or lighthouse. Beacons were used not only by ships and later by airfields as a warning or guidance system but as a means for carrying news. A fire or light set up in a high or prominent position could also provide a sign of celebration. Since the 1600s, the word beacon has figuratively referred to a person or thing that illuminates or inspires. Drawing from these historical meanings, once a month, the Journal...
The November meeting for the Valley Clovers 4-H club was held at the Meadowlark Elementary School at 1:00 pm on November 18, 2018. The president called the meeting to order and then we said the American and 4-H pledge. After that, the officers read their official reports on our financial state and our correspondence. Then the individual club members reported on the events that happened prior to the meeting. After old and new business the club officers announced upcoming events. The club decided that the next meeting would take place at the...
The Milk River Wagon Train Company is gearing up for their 50th Annual Milk River Wagon Train trail ride, which will take place from August 28—September 2. Although the approximately 48-mile trek from Zortman to Malta won’t occur until late summer, event organizers are putting a call out to Blaine County cowboys, cowgirls, and trail riding campers, with hopes to see 50 wagons for their 50th Anniversary. According to their Facebook Profile, the mission of the company—which launched in 1969—is “to spend time with friends, family and our horses—se...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters boys basketball team got 2019 off to a fast start as they opened up with a pair of wins over the Harlem Wildcats, 79-45 on Thursday and the Turner Tornadoes 77-19 Saturday night. The Hays Lodge Pole Thunderbirds also picked up a win to begin 2019. The Thunderbirds got off to a slow start but finished fast in a 91-61 win over Turner. Saturday night in Fort Benton the Thunderbirds are unable to keep the momentum going and fell to the Longhorns 66-30. The Harlem Wildcats bo...
