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At the State B/C Speech and Drama Tournament held on January 28-29 at Huntley Project School in Worden, Montana, the Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbird thespians won their first-ever State Speech and Drama trophy. Helping their team to earn Third Place in Class C Drama, Haley Cichosz and Jayla Haakanson captured second in Dramatic Theater. In addition to sophomores Cichosz and Haakanson, the Thunderbird team is comprised of Riley Werk, senior; Donovan Chandler, sophomore; and Alexia Walls, freshman. As...
The Chinook Rod and Gun Club will be hosting their Third Annual Ice Fishing Derby at Dry Fork Reservoir this Saturday, February 5, northeast of Chinook. After fishing all day, anglers might choose to attend the Taco Soup Feed that follows at the Eagles Club in Chinook or to head to the Commercial Building at the Blaine County Fairgrounds where the Blaine County Fair Foundation will be holding its Third Annual Brewfest beginning at 4:00 p.m. Pre-registration for the fishing derby will take place...
The fifth and sixth grade spelling bee was held at Harlem Elementary School on Friday, January 21. The school's four winners: Cassius Clark, Lashaia Snow, Mila Wing, and Chloe Green will advance to the Blaine County Spelling Bee. The county competition is scheduled for February 9 at 10:00 a.m. in the Lloyd Sweet Auditorium at Chinook High School. Although competition in Harlem was reported as "tough," the best spellers battled until the final four emerged victorious. Cassius Clark secured...
Alert readers will recall a story I wrote last December for the "Journal" about a dog/house sitting adventure. The story recounted how my wife Sherry and I spent five weeks, rent free, in a very upscale Airbnb in a suburb of Seattle near our daughter and her family. That venture into 'serial pet sitting' turned out to be rather costly. Here's the previously untold part of the story. Emergency room costs quickly added up We took two days to drive to Woodinville, Washington. It's about 800 miles...
The Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) production of Hansel and Gretel will take the stage at Chinook High School's Lloyd Sweet Auditorium on Saturday, February 5. Two performances are scheduled for 1:00 and 3:30 p.m. During their week-long residency in Blaine County, the MCT Tour Team not only conducted workshops for various schools but served as ambassadors for the theatrical arts. Auditions for the production were conducted on Monday, January 31 at 3:45 in the Meadowlark Elementary School...
A total of 5,263 undergraduates have been named to the university's two honor rolls for the 2021 fall semester. Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours to be on either the President's List (4.0 GPA) or Dean's List (3.5 GPA or higher). Chinook: Nicole McCracken*, Megan Molyneaux, Allyssa Schoen, Sierra Swank* Harlem: Makayla Renfro Turner: Tracer Heilig Congratulations, Blaine County Students!...
Harlem Library The Book Challenge for February is to read a book with a red spine. Contact the library if you have completed January’s Book Challenge. The Book Club members may pick up the new book “The Alice Network” by Kate Quinn this week. The first discussion will be Feb. 7, 4 P.M. Feb. is “Love Your Library Month!” Each time you check out materials or sign in to use the internet your name will be entered to win a prize. Story Time meets on Tuesdays at 10 A.M. After School Squad is held on Wednesdays at 3:30. Lego Club meets on Thursdays at...
BCJ News Competitors from both Chinook and Hays/Lodge Pole Schools joined thirteen other schools for the Northern B/C Divisional Speech and Drama Tournament hosted by Choteau High School on January 22. While each team came away with winners, Hays/Lodge Pole took first place in the Northern Division, winning the Class C drama sweepstakes crown. Furthermore, the top six finishers in each of the fourteen meet categories advanced to the state tournament at Huntley Project High School on January...
The Turner Tornadoes have home games both Friday and Saturday night this week. Come out and enjoy the games and cheer on the Tornadoes! Those enjoying lunch together at the Wally Becks Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday were Shawn Beck, Adam, Shawna, and Merrilyn Billmayer, and Levi Hawley. Ashley and Cody Houle and girls of Big Sandy visited at Duane and Carol Klindworth’s home on Sunday. Tate and Ty Beck visited Grandpa and Grandma Beck on Friday. Susan Billmayer visited Jane Krass on Tuesday morning. Sharon Goodrich visited that afternoon. H...
Amos "Lil Shorty" First Raised Jr. was born to Amos "Nace" First Raised Sr. and Melvina "Tiny" Horn on June 13, 1949 at the old Fort Belknap Hospital. He attended grade school at Harlem Elementary and Pierre Indian Boarding School in Pierre, South Dakota. He attended Flandreau Indian Boarding School in Flandreau, South Dakota to complete his requirements for high school. Amos was one of the Flandreau Indian Basketball teams high scoring players. FIS went to the state basketball tournament in... Full story
Gary Allen Stearns of Harlem, Montana passed away of natural causes in his home on Monday, January 17, 2022, at the age of 74. Gary was born to parents, Clinton "Kink" and Frances (Bondy) Stearns, on July 15, 1947, in Glasgow, Montana. Gary was the last of four children. Gary grew up as a "dam kid" and attended school in Fort Peck, Montana. He graduated from Nashua High School in 1966. Gary joined the United States Navy and served a term of four years. While in the Navy he attended Construction... Full story
Butch Johnson, age 72, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, in Weatherford, TX. Butch was born in Havre, Montana to Bruce A. Johnson and Doris A. (Chapman) Johnson. He was a semi-retired real estate broker, and Texas rancher. He never met a stranger and was a friend to all he met. Butch thrived in the 40 years he spent in building his commercial real estate business. He enjoyed saddling up and ranch riding best (like he and his father did for so many years). He was passionate about raising... Full story
February is “Love Your Library Month!” Each time you check out materials or sign in to use the internet during the month your name will be entered to win a prize. Adults may win a gas card from Ezzie’s and a free book. Children may win a Magic School Bus Space Game and a free book. The Book Challenge for February is to read a book with a red spine. If you have completed the January Book Challenge please contact the library so your name may be entered to win a gift certificate from a local business. Book Club members may pick up the new selectio...
We are trying to reach out to parents with preschool aged children, who may not be aware of our weekly Story Time Program. If you have preschool aged children, plan to bring them for Story Time at 10:30 Tuesday mornings. It’s a great way to meet other parents and make new friends! We have three non-fiction books ready to go this week. “How Are You Going to Pay for That?: Smart Answers to the Dumbest Question in Politics ” by Ryan Cooper, gives a compelling alternative view of the relationship between our politics and our economy. “UnDo It!: Ho...
The Harlem Wildcats were back in action this past Friday as they played a couple of District 1B foes. Friday the Wildcats were in Rocky Boy where they fell to the Stars in a hard fought 74-62 contest. Saturday they were back home playing in front of the home town crowd and turned in a comfortable 77-51 win over the Cut Bank Wolves. In the Wildcats first meeting with the Stars, they weren't as competitive as they had hoped to be, they were also shorthanded. Friday they were back at full strength...
The Turner Tornadoes played host to the Dodson Coyotes in a non-conference clash. Turner had earned a 54-49 win back in December over the Coyotes and were looking to complete the season sweep. The Coyotes found their mark from the distance early on, connecting four times from beyond the arc to build a early 16-11 advantage over the Tornadoes. Sophomore Trent Billmayer connected from the distance to keep the Tornadoes close. The Tornado offense began to click in the second quarter as they seized...
The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds were back on the court Friday night against the Fort Benton Longhorns in a District 9C contest. The Thunderbirds had been sidelined due to Covid-19 protocols and were glad to be playing again. The Longhorns escaped with a 61-55 overtime win in the first meeting between the teams back in December. The Thunderbirds were looking to even the season series. Hays/Lodge Pole held an 11-10 edge at the end of one but Fort Benton rallied before the half to lead 28-24 at...
The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds have found their rhythm and it's starting to show up in the win column. The girls had some tough losses early on against District 9C foes, but as the season has progressed they are certainly finding their stride. Following an untimely week off due to Covid-19 restrictions the Thunderbirds were back on the court this past Friday as they welcomed the Fort Benton Longhorns to town in a huge District 9C contest. In the first meeting between the two teams the...
The Harlem Lady Cats were back in action this past Friday and Saturday after missing a week of games due to Covid-19 protocols. Friday night the girls were in Rocky Boy where they hammered the Morning Stars 73-41. Saturday they were back home in the Jungle facing another District 1B team, the Cut Bank Wolves. The Lady Cats made a valiant comeback but fell short 47-46. Friday night in Rocky Boys the Lady Cats took an early lead and never looked back in getting past the district 1B Morning stars....
The Turner Tornadoes picked up the fourth win of the season this past Friday night in Dodson. Turner completed the season sweep of the Coyotes with a come from behind 52-44 win. Turner began the season with three early non-conference wins, but the District schedule has been tough on the young squad. Looking to get a taste of victory back the Tornadoes were in Dodson Friday for the second meeting between the two teams. Turner won the first meeting at home 43-39 back in December. The Coyotes came...
Congratulations Senior class of 2022...
The Chinook and Harlem Wrestling teams are headed to the Eastern B/C Divisional in Colstrip this week for the right to advance to the Class B/C State Wrestling meet in Billings next week. Both teams have had to deal with Covid-19 issues these past couple of weeks, but one thing is for certain, both teams will be ready to go. The Sugarbeeters will be represented at the Eastern B/C by senior Wyatt Dunbar (285), senior Drake Berreth (152), senior Lincoln Reich (160), junior Tyler Schoen (170),...
District 9C Girls Basketball Standings Conf/Overall/TP Won Lost Won Lost Points Box Elder Bears 10 0 11 1 +100 Chinook Sugarbeeters 7 1 9 2 +59 North Star Knights 6 3 9 4 +14 Hays/Lodge Pole 4 4 8 4 +12 Fort Benton Longhorns 5 5 7 6 -1 Chester/Joplin-Inverness 2 5 6 5 -28 Big Sandy Pioneers 1 7 4 8 -56 Turner Tornadoes 0 10 4 10 -100 District 9C Boys Basketball Standings Conf/Overall/TP Won Lost Won Lost Points Big Sandy Pioneers 7 2 11 2 +24 Box Elder Bears 7 3 8 5 +36 Chester/Joplin-Inverness 6 3 10 3 +40 Fort Benton Longhorns 7 4 9 5 +19...
