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Chaz Shambo, left in lavender of Hays and his Mountain River team take the lead in the third heat of the Indian Relay Races at the Great Northern Fair in Havre Sunday afternoon. Indian Relay races have become a staple across the west, filling the stands with people ready to witness the action. The Mountain River team won the third heat. Blaine County was well represented both in the arena and in the stands....
What makes a picture great? The subject matter, the spontaneity, contrast, color? There are so many things that can factor in to ones idea of a ‘great’ picture. We are very proud of our front page picture each week and we want to involve our local photographers and casual picture takers in the process. The front page picture is generally a stand alone photo of an event, scenery, animals, kids or people just having fun but there are so many instances that happen every day that fit the bill. Planning on setting up a shot or getting the right angl...
Harlem High social studies teacher Jack G. Young, now a recently published novelist, said he's always loved to write, even as a kid when he would write "little stories with the characters from my dad's comic book collection: Spider-man, Daredevil, The Hulk, Wolverine, etc." A major motivation to do a novel was so he could honor the memory of his former students who died young. He explained, "This venture into writing is as much honoring them as well as fulfilling a dream of mine." Young grew up...
The final draft of Blaine County's 2018 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP) was presented at the courthouse to about 30 local government officeholders, representative from state and federal agencies and interested citizens. The 150-page draft is the result of nearly a year's work to assess potential hazards in the county, list the possible economic and human losses should certain calamities occur and provide ways to reduce the severity of these calamities. Having a plan helps ensure...
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 20 at the senior center in Geraldine. "The annual award program," per Karin Roehm, Director of Area III's regional senior centers, "honors 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...
The case concerning the poaching of ten deer in McCone Co. last fall has been settled in McCone Co. Justice Court. Two high school-aged males were found guilty on multiple wildlife violations for events that took place on Oct. 15, 2017, prior to the opening of general deer season. In this case, Region 6 Game Wardens confirmed a total of ten dead deer, most of which were shot with a shotgun using loads typically used for pheasants. The deer were found scattered over two miles near road 528 in northern McCone Co., on the north end of the Remuda...
Brandon Leon Crasco, 43, a rancher, died at Ft. Belknap Indian Health Services of an apparent heart attack on July 14, 2018. Rosary was held at 7:00 P.M., Thursday, July 17 at the Kirkwood Memorial Chapel in Malta. Funeral services were 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, at the family ranch at Beaver Creek. Interment was on the Crasco Family Ranch. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. Brandon was born January 24, 1975, the son of Luther and Irene (DeCelles) Crasco. He was ra... Full story
Gene Richard Dobrenz Sr, age 88 went to the great roundup in Heaven on July 11th, 2018. Gene was born June 30th,1930 in Augusta, Wisconsin to Esther (Livermore) and Henry Dobrenz. He was the only boy and the youngest child. Gene came to Montana alone when he was 15 to work with a relative on the Clack ranch. He traveled back and forth between Montana and Wisconsin before settling in the Hi Line area for good. He said his parents and then sisters and their husbands followed him out here. He always wanted to be a rancher and worked most of his... Full story
Ever wondered what really happens at the point of death? Karin Gunderson, author of “Encounters with Heaven - Stories of God’s Surprising Presence” along with her son, Ryan, will be presenting “Encounter with Heaven,” an experiential evening combining Karin’s incredible true stories from her work as a hospice harpist, with beautiful harp, piano, Native American flute, and incredible stories from Karin’s hospice work. The Gundersons will be giving a concert Thursday, July 26, 7 PM at American Lutheran Church of Chinook. Ryan Gunderson beg...
The library board of trustees will meet Friday, July 27, 9 A.M. in the library meeting room. The final summer reading program will be July 26, 1 P.M. Children have until Aug. 3 to return their reading record sheets to earn prizes and to enter to win the grand prizes. The grand prize winners will be drawn Aug. 10. Thanks to everyone who participated in the summer reading program. The “Letter by Letter” game for adults continues through the end of August. The Book Challenge for July is to read a book from a genre you don’t usually read and the c...
By Katie Noel Thank You to these fine folks - Kay and Jerry Schmitt, Chuck Wasser and Kermit Johnson for all the help with unloading, hauling and getting the new cabinets in place. To Heilig Clan for the for the cakes in honor of Phyllis’s birthday. Historical Fact: In 1946, U.S. Lieutenant James J. Davidson became the first pilot to take off and land a jet aircraft from a ship-based launching platform. Joke of the week: Three Pastors in the south were having lunch in a diner. One said “Ya know, since summer started I’ve been having trouble wit...
Matthew Gurnsey, aka The Kilted Man, presented two programs last week at the Blaine County Library. In an afternoon performance he entertained a large number of children from the summer reading program and adults, then did a second show in the evening for a predominantly adult audience. About 90 locals attended the two programs funded by memorial funds given to the library to support public programs or provide for special needs of the library. The Kilted Man now lives in Colorado and was on a to...
The Turner Volunteer Fire Department hosted their annual "Fill the Boot" picnic in the Turner Park on July 14th. The Firemen barbecued burgers and had corn on the cob. They asked attendees to bring the side dishes of desserts and salads. It's always a fun afternoon with much visiting and games of sorts. The children were looking forward to the water slide coming, but due to wind and cooler temps the order was canceled. But, even though it was cooler at lunch time, the temp went up a bit towards...
Renella and Kraig Hansen, Marija and Clinton Hansen, Kent and Jenna Hansen and Eliott, Ananiah and Josiah Thompson, Jonathan Erickson and Max and Kirsti Cederberg were Saturday guests at Lenny Erickson’s to celebrate Renella’s birthday. Last weekend, Bill and Mary Hake spent the weekend in Glasgow. They also took in production, “Leader of the Pack” at the Fort Peck Theater. They enjoyed their weekend with friends from Columbus. Don and Bonnie Harmon, Jon, Shelly, Eddie, and Jack Harmon were in Havre on Saturday to attend a McGillivray family...
Brandon, Daniella and Dallas Beck and Kevin Beck spent the afternoon Sunday visiting with Wally and Loretta Beck. Emily Billmayer was home for the weekend. She spent Saturday afternoon with Grandma Helen and Aunt Betty making pies. Emma Timmons, Hannah Richman and Gracie Honey spent the week in Helena at a basketball camp at Carroll College. Mary Ellen Deloach and Carol Ann Klaptse had a few ladies over to their home on Wednesday for coffee. Nancy Snider brought along some treats to enjoy with their coffee. Diana Maloney and Jane Krass went to...
The Chinook Lions and Harlem swim teams took a full compliment of swimmers to Lewistown this past weekend and swam very well. The Chinook Lions finished second overall in the team points race as well as second in the relay race. The Lions had two High Point winners, Rachel Stephens in the eight and under Bantam girls and Daniel Tilleman in the 9-10 Midget boys. Harlem's Andrew Rasmussen remained perfect on the season winning the 13-14 Intermediate boys High Point. Stephens has had a spectacular...
With summer half over, more than 50,000 watercraft have been inspected at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks aquatic invasive species inspection stations around the state. “The wet spring delayed a lot of boating activity, but boaters are enjoying the water now that hot and dry weather is here,” said FWP’s AIS Bureau Chief Thomas Woolf. “Get out on the water and have fun but remember to stop at any open watercraft inspection station that you encounter in your travels.” To date, 12 boats with invasive mussels have been intercepted in Montana....
