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Blaine County Museum Curator/Manager Samantha French asked me recently what I knew about a piece of art on canvas that once covered a chuckwagon on the Miller Brothers ranch. The piece of canvas has hand drawn cowboy/horse images and is displayed in the museum with other items related to ranching. I'd not given much thought to the piece during prior visits to the museum but when I really studied the canvas I saw a piece of folk art illustrated with authentic, detailed cowboy imagery. The...
The Montana Community Foundation, Inc. (MCF) announces the grantees of the Blaine County Community Foundation Fund benefiting the communities and residents of Blaine County. The Blaine County Community Foundation Fund was established at MCF by Warren Ross in 1997. Financial support for this grant program also comes from the Ross 87 Ranch Endowment Fund, established by Warren Ross as well. The grant money must be used for programs or projects benefiting Blaine County. The applications were reviewed by a committee of Blaine County residents and...
On January 20, Spectrum announced plans to extend its advanced network to several Hi-Line communities, bringing high-speed broadband to residential and business customers in Chinook, Harlem, and Malta in the coming months. “We are focused on providing the best broadband internet, TV, and mobile services possible to Montana’s Hi-Line communities,” said Mike Oswald, Spectrum Area Vice President. “We have a long-standing history of investing in our networks to better serve our customers, and that investment strategy enables us to deliver fast an...
On January 19, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) released an updated 2020 Post-Election Analysis that outlined the agency’s performance in delivering a record 136 million ballots and Election Mailpieces during the 2020 General Election and the two run-off elections for the United States Senate in Georgia. The report revealed that on average, ballots were delivered from voters to election officials in 1.6 days during the general election and in 1.9 days for the Georgia run-off election. In that analysis, the USPS wished to highlight “the ext...
Grades four through eight recently participated in a school spelling bee with the chance to move on to the county bee to be held later this month. After a practice round, and being socially distanced, the group continually became smaller until the final five were announced. Usually the five would go on to compete, but due to Covid compliances of socially distancing, only the top place will move forward this year. The top speller at Turner School was Holly Grabofsky, daughter of Crystal and Mike...
Blaine County Library Mobile Hotspots and iPads available for checkout. After School Hangout for grades 7 & 8 Mondays at 3:30, Story Time Tuesdays at 10:30, After School Hangout for grades 5 & 6 Tuesdays at 3:30 and LEGO Club for grades K and up Thursdays at 3:30. Blaine County Museum is seeking a new voluntary board member. Interested persons should write a cover letter expressing why they would like to serve on the museum board. Letters can be dropped off at Blaine County Museum, 501 Indiana Street, Chinook or mailed to the museum: P.O. Box...
Finley’s Food Farm has taken another step in their never ending effort to best serve their valued customers. For years Finley’s Food Farm has offered some sort of delivery service to assist members of the community with their grocery needs. This service has been primarily for residents of the Grande Villa in the past as well as senior citizens. Adding a pickup service has been in the mix for sometime and now that time is here. The trend in recent years of people utilizing Smartphone Apps has led to customers being more adept and willing to cond...
The principal at Meadowlark Elementary School, Mr. Shane Bartschi addressed the parents of school age children in the school’s monthly newsletter, KidsBits, by thanking them and by sharing various announcements for January. That news includes notice of MAP testing. An acronym for “Measures of Academic Progress,” MAP testing will occur from January 25 through February 1. “Thank you to everyone—parents, community members, and staff—that have helped to keep us in the building. Things like parents monitoring their child's health, community assistan...
Lois Mable (Billmayer) Alcorn passed away peacefully at her home in Kennewick, WA on Jan 14, 2021. Lois was born on Aug 18, 1930 to Roy Clifford Billmayer and Mable Rhoda McGuire. She was born in her grandparents home in Harlem, MT. She was the first daughter in the family and joined her three brothers at the family home in Hogeland, MT. She was joined by a younger sister when she was three. Lois lived on the family farm in Hogeland, MT until she moved to Harlem, MT to attend high school during...
Susan Billmayer visited Jane Krass on Thursday morning. Linda Hauge joined them as well. The Turner Tornadoes went to Big Sandy on Friday for Varsity basketball. The Turner girls won and the boys lost. This week’s games are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 29 in Box Elder at 5:00/6:30 and in Turner vs. CJI at 3:00/4:30 on Saturday, Jan. 30. Good Luck Tornadoes!...
Santiago "James" Orlando Madril was born 9/9/1952 to Jimmie & Eleanor Madril in Duran New Mexico. James O was raised in both Duran and Roswell New Mexico and was one of 9 children. One of James's proudest accomplishments outside his family was serving for the United States Military in both the Army and National Guards for a total of 34 years retiring in 2007. Throughout his years of service James developed some of his most cherished friendships that lasted his whole career and beyond. This is...
John Bearcub Jr. 75, passed away at the FT. Belknap IHS Center in Harlem MT, on January 21, 2021. John was born on August 6, 1945 to Elisabeth Jackson and John Beacub Sr. in Glasgow MT. Later his mom met Gilbert Horn and was raised on Ft. Belknap "Down the Valley", and Frazer MT. In 1963 John graduated from Harlem High School. After graduation he joined the US Navy where he served during the Vietnam War. After his time in the Service, he went on to work many jobs which included, ranch work,...
Loretta Park, 73, passed away due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Monday, January 18, 2021. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Fifth Avenue Christian Church with Pastor Rick Hodshire officiating. Burial followed in the Kuper Memorial Cemetery in Chinook. Loretta's family has suggested memorial donations be made in her memory to Fifth Avenue Christian Church or to the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been...
Dora Poore Skoyen passed away at home on December 26, 2020 after a fight with cancer. Dora was born to Carlton and Cleona (Crites) Poore on December 5, 1953. She joined two other siblings and then there were two that followed. Dora attended Zurich Elementary and then went on to Chinook High School. She married Bob Jendro in 1972, they later divorced in 1993. She had various different jobs through her life, most involving cooking and waitressing. She worked for the Past time Steakhouse for 23...
Although the Wishing Tree only generated about $200 for the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation, the group saw two sizeable donations: one in December and another in January. President of the Foundation, Heather DePriest announced on January 20 that Steve and Lesley Zellmer of Treasure State Title Company in Chinook donated $1,000 toward improvements to the Pool and Park. "We are so thankful for the amazing businesses in our community. If you see the Zellmer family, be sure to give them a...
The Turner Tornadoes played one game this past week, hammering the Big Sandy Pioneers 52-7. Turner's contest Saturday night against the North Star nights has been postponed. The Harlem Lady Cats got their game in at home Tuesday night against the Box Elder Bears. Following the contest Harlem announced that all winter sports activities would be immediately halted due to Covid-19 safety precautions. The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds made a similar declaration earlier in the day. Both schools plan...
It was a tough week on the hardwood for local schools with Covid-19 having a huge impact. The Harlem Wildcats were able to get their game against Box Elder in on Tuesday but following the contest the decision was made to suspend all Winter Sport activities. The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds made the same decision Tuesday afternoon. Both schools have stated that they will resume practice on February 1 and that all postponed contests will be rescheduled. The Turner Tornadoes had their contest Satur...
Chinook sophomore Tyler Schoen looks to score points Friday afternoon against Jared Selander of Choteau at 170 pounds. Schoen won the match by pin at 1:56. The 'Beeters hosted their final mixer of the season as they continue to navigate a season like no other. Junior Wyatt Dunbar defeated Jaden Keeling of Malta by pin (2:39). Senior Rebecca Stroh defeated Savanna Rigging (CJI) by pin (3:03) as did freshman Ryley Hofeldt (1:36). Hofeldt also pinned Ryder Cole of CJI (1:19). Junior Drake Berreth...
Each donation can save up to 3 lives. Because of your generosity, 150 lives will be saved. There were 49 individuals that showed up to donate on Tuesday, January 5th. There were 3 deferrals and 4 Power Reds making our total number of pints donated 50, exceeding our goal of 42 by 8. These numbers are really something to celebrate and we are grateful for each and every one of you who made our success possible. To those walkin's that were turned away due to the high number of appointments, I sincerely apologize and hope that you will continue to...
Western Native Voice is proud to announce that Senate Bill 4, sponsored by Senator, Jason Small, has passed the Montana Senate on a vote of 43-7. Senate Bill 4 would extend the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Taskforce for another two years. By extending this task force, the Montana Legislature would help our tribes bring back our missing brothers and sisters. Western Native Voice’s Political Director, Keaton Sunchild, who has been testifying on this bill stated, “Senate Bill 4 passing the Senate is a great first step towards con...
As frigid temperatures, wind chills, and other inclement winter conditions entrench themselves and keep us inside more frequently, the Montana Memory Project (MMP) is hoping to reduce the symptoms of cabin fever with a writing contest. The organization will be accepting contest submissions until Friday, February 12. MMP has partnered with the Museum of the Rockies and Distinctly Montana magazine to hold a creative writing contest using historical photos from the MMP collection as prompts. Anyone interested in participating is encouraged to...
