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From the beginning to Blaine County Cruise has been an incredibly popular event For many to participate arm as they get into the heart of their summer schedule this past weekend Blaine County Cruisers event attracted a record number 70 registered cars as they made the trip east to Malta and back Saturday. Since the beginning the cruise has had good numbers through the years and steady growth is a direct result of a well-organized activity. The community was welcome to take part in the...
Editors note: Thom MacLean's last day as "Your local State Farm Agent" is tomorrow, June 29th after that he will be heading to Billings, Montana to 'See what happens'. Currently Thom has no immediate plans but thought it was time for a change and is excited to see what opportunities are out there. Thom has been very active in the community and with the school and his departure will surely leave a void. In recognition of his commitment to the community we felt it appropriate to acknowledge all...
Two Blaine Countians received "Senior Citizen of the Year" awards at the regional meeting of the North Central Agency on Aging's gathering on July 21 at the senior center in Choteau. Karin Roehm, Director of Area III, said, "The annual award program is an opportunity to honor volunteers who have made significant contributions at the various centers in our region." The Area III Aging Council includes senior centers in Blaine, Chouteau, Liberty, Pondera, Teton, Glacier and Toole counties. Award...
USDA authorized emergency grazing on certain Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands in Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota. All or parts of these states are experiencing severe or extreme drought conditions – indicated as categories D2 and D3 on the U.S. Drought Monitor. CRP is a voluntary program administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) available to agricultural producers to help them safeguard environmentally sensitive land and, when needed, provide emergency relief to livestock producers suffering the impacts of certain nat...
One of the worst things about getting old are all the wonderful memories and all the wonderful people that will not ever be seen again. As most of you know, I have written again and again about my life as a boy and young man on Clear Creek. But apart from Clear Creek itself and the incredible beauty of that part of the Bear Paw Mountains, it was the people who summered there and others who lived there winter and summer that were so intriguing for me. I have not written much about Dan, Jim and Veronica Murphy but at one time they were large in...
Hunter Gustin Hawley, "Strong Bull", was born on June 16, 2017, and passed peacefully in the arms of his parents, Ayana Bacon and Matice Hawley, and also surrounded by other immediate family on June 19, 2017. Wake services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, and will continue until his funeral, which will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, all at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rocky Boy. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been... Full story
Fred Dolven, 77 years old, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2017 in Reno, Nevada. His death was the result of a ten-year battle with Lewy Bodies Dementia and Parkinsonism. Fred was born to Arnold and Mary Dolven on November 3, 1939 in Harlem, Montana. He attended University of Montana in Bozeman, where he graduated in 1964 with a bachelor's degree in architecture. Fred married Patricia Williams, his high school sweetheart, in 1961. Fred and Pat lived briefly in Reno, Nevada in 1964 before... Full story
Elaine Frances Ereaux, 63 Passed away on June 22, 2017 at Billings Clinic in Billings Montana. She was born on December 28th 1952 in Ft. Belknap MT to Frank and Katherine Ereaux. Her parents decided to move to the family to California, where they lived in Long Beach, Sacramento, and San Francisco Bay area. She then moved back to Montana in her 40s. Elaine loved her friends, and made wonderful memories. "She will be missed by all who knew her and loved her, she was the "Mother Hen" for Low Rent... Full story
Sweet Memorial Park in Chinook was a busy place last week as the local jump youth group helped put on a vacation bible school last Monday through Thursday. The Girl Scout house served as headquarters for the event which ran from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. daily. The school was an extremely popular event this past week, at its height 44 children attended the midday sessions headed up by 18 Junior High and High School and adult camp counselors. The Bible school first began in 2008 when a visiting...
The Blaine County II Ambulance crew bid Don and Bonnie Harmon farewell this past Sunday at a retirement BBQ picnic at the Turner Park. The Harmon's have invested a lot of time and commitment into the Ambulance and its services over the years and the now the community will sorely miss their presence. Don was instrumental in getting the ambulance on the Big Flat dating back to 1974. In reminiscing back to that time, he recalls other ambulance personal who also played a big part in that mission....
A baby shower for Katie and Maya Billmayer will be held on Friday, June 30th at 7:00 p.m. at Susan Billmayer’s home. If any of the local community and surrounding area people plan to attend the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Big Flat Catholic Church on July 22, please RSVP as soon as possible to Nancy Snider at 379-2343 or Shirley Keller at 379-2228. Everyone is welcome to attend! There will be a memorial for Ellie Johnson on Saturday, July 1st at 11:00 a.m. at the Hogeland Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the Wing Cemetery, with a meal...
Mark your calendars for the 100th Anniversary at the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church of the Big Flat, July 22-23rd. If you plan to attend the celebration on July 22nd, please RSVP to Nancy Snider at 379-2343 or Shirley Keller at 379-2228. They need to let the caterer know a number so it would be appreciated if you could let the ladies know asap. Thanks! Everyone is welcome to attend. Don and Bonnie Harmon wish to thank everyone who came to their retirement picnic on Sunday at the Turner Park....
A large group of elementary aged children gathered recently at the Turner American Lutheran Church for a fun, week long Vacation Bible School adventure. This year the theme was Fun Maker Factory and the decorations were of the same theme. Pre-K kids had their week of fun at the Turner School Old Gym and were bused back and forth to the church via school bus. It was there that they joined the other students in singing and games. The school lasted all morning dismissing at noon each day. Those...
The Blaine County Library will be closed Tuesday July 4th. We will have our regular programs the other days next week. Thank you to everyone who helped with our Summer Reading Program last week. We appreciate you and couldn't do it without your help! We learned about the ocean during last week's programs. Story Time kids painted fish and the kids attending the afternoon program made beach in a bottle. Animals United Adventure in Africa will be the movie at 2:00 p.m. Monday July 3rd and it is 93...
It is hard to believe it is almost July. Stop in for the new calendar and see all that the center has to offer this month. We start with Whist on Wednesday, June 28 at 1 p.m. On Thursday, the Strong People exercise class with Kendra Seilstad will be at 10:30 a.m. Jackpot Bingo will then be played in the afternoon with a $10 prize. Last week’s winner was Frances Ewing. This Friday will be a very busy day at the center. The Foot Clinic is scheduled and there will be a Birthday 50/50 Raffle at noon. Pinochle will be played after lunch. As you k...
Thank You! Rose Noel for weeding the courtyard; Kay Schmitt for the American flags; Vonnie Klungland for the sanitary wipes; Albertsons for twisty crayons and colored pencils; Chuck Wasser for beef roast; Carol Murch for liver; Cathy Weigand for greeting cards; John & Debbie Stout for the flower bouquets, lemonade, orange juice, strawberries, veggies, meat kabobs and dressing. Wednesday 28th: Melvin Rutherford will provide special music, 1:00 pm after the meal at Sweet Medical, Harlem – Open House, 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Refreshments and tour. T...
Reporter's note: Jim Nissen told me about the upcoming August 3rd induction of Harlem native Bob Ragsdale into the PRCA's Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. I'd seen bits and pieces of the National Finals (NFR) on television and attended a few local rodeos. That was about the extent of my knowledge of the world of rodeo and I knew nothing about Bob Ragsdale's illustrious career as a professional cowboy. I soon learned more about rodeo and the Ragsdales. I met Bob Ragsdale and his wife, Ree, in their...
The Chinook Lions swim team split their roster and sent some swimmers to Glasgow and some to Chester to compete this weekend. Regardless of where they swam the Lion swimmers made their way to the finals. The Lions had three swimmers earn High Point trophies. Kohen Sullivan and Hallie Neibauer took top honors in Chester while Benton Elliot won the award for the second week in a row in Glasgow. It was Kohen's first High Point trophy and he sure earned it. He owned the Chester pool start to...
We are not even two months from the start of college football along with the NFL. So, there is news about football and a little more is coming out every day or so. Not only that but the Cleveland Cavaliers seem to be in chaos is one headline reported after their General Manager David Griffin left at a critical time. Apparently Griffin could not get along with Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert who is not satisfied with much of anything about his organization. This latest flap looks to be all about Dan Gilbert who is never satisfied with much of...
