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In the upcoming primary election, two candidates are running for the position of District Clerk of Court in Blaine County. Tami Mitchell, the incumbent, is being challenged by Jim Doyle. The current Blaine County District Clerk of Court, Mitchell interacts directly with the judiciary system. To the position, she brings her years of experience served as well as more than seventeen years of experience as a Blaine County Employee. During her service with Blaine County, she has worked as an...
Located at 112 Sixth Street West in Chinook, the Chinook Food Pantry is a member of the Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN). As a partner agency, it provides direct service to individuals and families in need by distributing food and grocery products to clients in their service area. During this time of economic insecurity, the volunteers of this donation-based entity remind the community that the Food Pantry is a resource available to them. One of those volunteers, Wilma Melville reported that there has been no increase in those requesting the se...
A number of Big Flat residents found a unique way to come together socially for a community event while maintaining proper distancing. Traveling in their personal vehicles, custom show cars or their farm vehicles, this determined group traveled around the county together turning isolation into something special....
On April 17, 2020, Montana State University-Northern in Havre, MT, announced the recipients of the Student Excellence Awards, which is the highest honor that a student can receive. One local student received this award. Erika Anderson is a junior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Operation Technology and an Associate of Science in Diesel Technology with plans to eventually work in the agriculture industry. She has served in a variety of leadership roles on campus including as a...
One year ago, almost to the day, the Blaine County Journal published an article for the local animal shelter in Chinook. P.A.W.S was ready to close its doors if they couldn’t find reliable volunteers. Starting over 25 years ago, the idea that our animal shelter might face closing was shocking. I contacted Bonnie Weber and asked what could be done. Volunteer. That was the only answer. They needed people in seats, or in kennels as it were. I attended a board meeting and the very next day I was sweeping kennels, playing fetch and trying to e...
Harlem Library The Book Challenge for April is to read a book with a name in the title. We are continuing curbside services so call if you need to check out materials. Also you may call if you need to have copies made, to FAX, or to use a computer. Remember to complete the census form at my2020census.gov, by phone at 844-330-2020, or you should be receiving a paper form this month. . Montana Veteran Affairs The Montana Veterans Affairs Division - Havre office - regrets our Outreach for the month of April has been canceled until further notice....
The library continues to provide services even though our doors not open to the public. You may call 353-2712, email atharlemlib@live.com or Facebook message if you need to check out materials. We will deliver them curbside or at the door. If you are unable to leave your home please contact the library and we will make arrangements to deliver materials to you if you live within the city limits. We can also mail you items. You may also make an appointment to use a computer. If you need to make copies, send a FAX, or have something notarized we...
National Library Week (April 19 - 25, 2020) is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and library workers and to promote library use and support. From free access to books and online resources for families to library business centers that help support entrepreneurship and retraining, libraries offer opportunity to all. The theme for National Library Week 2020 is " Find Your Place at the Library," and Olympic medalists Maia and Alex Shibutani will serve as 2020 National Library Week Honorary Chairs. As the impact of the...
Emily Billmayer celebrated her 30th birthday at home on Tuesday, April 14. Happy Birthday, Emily! Gene Billmayer hauled a couple of loads of canola to Great Falls this week. Susan and Emily Billmayer decorated Nutcracker gingerbread cookies this week. Several members of the community cruised the streets of Turner in cars, pick-ups and motorcycles. Then they took it to the road and cruised to Harlem and back, practicing safe social distancing, on Sunday. A fun time was had by...
Many people are respecting social distancing and even wearing masks when they go out into the public to conduct essential business. Grocery shopping is one of those essentials, and three of Blaine County’s grocery store managers report that things are starting to level out as supply chains regain their health and merchandise continues to flow into stores. However, shoppers are spending less time in the stores so as to minimize potential exposure for themselves and others. In two area stores—Albertsons in Harlem and Finley’s Food Farm in Chino...
Carol Ann (Passon) Upshaw passed away of natural causes at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home in Chinook on April 8, 2020, just four days after her 76th birthday. Carol was born on April 4, 1944 in Havre to Adolph and Inez (Adamson) Passon. She was raised in Havre and attended school there. Besides being a mom to her three children, she was a waitress, cook, bartender and restaurant owner. Carol was proud of the fact that she was born on 4-4-44, and often used it as a conversation piece. She was... Full story
Gary Bryan passed away at his home in Columbia Falls, MT, October 2019. Gary was born October 9, 1948 in Salt Lake City, Utah with a strong heart and a will to overcome the toughest obstacles. He weighed 2 lbs. 4 ounces and slept in a shoebox near a stove. His parents, Bill and Margaret Bryan moved their family to Chinook, MT in June of 1953. This was the perfect place for Gary and his siblings to grow up. Gary excelled at all things to do outside. You would find him biking out to Redrock trying to catch shiners, off to the river for snakes... Full story
More than 90% of the country's residents are under "stay at home" directives and all of us are being cautioned to stay "socially distant" to help minimize COVID-19 spread. We hear the directives will likely be extended further in to the future. Millions are separated from their jobs, either temporarily or permanently. We see images on the news of major metropolitan areas in the U.S. with streets vacant of people or vehicles. Many businesses are shuttered and schools are closed. In the past few...
Enumerating several reasons and believing that the best way to get the largest attendance, the Zurich Association of Parents (ZAP), who are planning the Zurich Elementary School All-Class Reunion, has announced that the event will be postponed. The tentative reschedule date is June 19, 2021. “For those wondering what we’re going to do, I guess we have a plan,” Committee Chair Betty Billmayer stated. “Not that plans necessarily go the way we expect!” In a Zoom video conference meeting held on Monday, April 13, members considered feedback from mu...
The Hill County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, administered through the Hill County Health Department, is accepting new clients in Hill and surrounding counties. As the nation’s most successful and cost-effective public health nutrition program, WIC is designed to influence lifetime nutrition and health behaviors for participating families. Nationwide, WIC provides healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and other benefits to more than 7 million people, including 16,000 participants in Montana. The program provides...
WASHINGTON – Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) and U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will ensure more Montana taverns have access to federal emergency relief resources amid the COVID-19 outbreak. “Like small businesses throughout Montana, bars and taverns have been shut down by government order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and save lives. We need to help them keep workers on payroll and set them up to reopen after the public health threat has passed,” Gianforte said. “I appreci...
Here it is Week 6 of our self-quarantine; so far there are no cases of Covid – 19 in Blaine County. I hope everyone is practicing social distancing and keeping each other safe. I also pray everyone is well and taking care of themselves and their family. Even though we are closed off from each other, treat each other with kindness, think of each other and check on your neighbors. While our building is closed to the public, we are still doing deliveries and pickups for anyone who calls in to order by 10 a.m. 357-2648 We are still doing C...
Helena, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Montana Agriculture Student Loan Assistance Program. The program was established with the signing of HB 431 during the 2019 legislative session. Applications can be submitted at funding.mt.gov and the application deadline is June 1, 2020. More information, including eligibility requirements can be found on MDA’s website. “Montana’s young ag producers are the future of our industry, and there are tremendous opportunities out there,” said MDA Director...
The 2020 Montana Winter Fair, which was billed as the premier event "Celebrating Montana Agriculture and Our Western Way of Life for 75 Years," is in the books. From the exhibition, four Blaine County livestock showmen and women brought home several awards. With over twenty-five attractions, Montana Winter Fair took place at numerous locations throughout Lewistown on January 18-26. With events like Skijoring, Polar Plunge, Ranch Rodeo, Arm Wrestling, Savor the Flavors of Montana, Fiddle...
