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On the night of November 30, 1992, 9 miles north of Harlem, Montana 13 airmen were lost when two C-141B Starlifter Cargo Planes collided. The airmen were stationed at McChord Air Force Base in Great Falls and were on a low-level refueling exercise. The tragic event was covered nationally, and the country mourned the lives of those Airmen killed while serving their country. The response from the residents of Harlem and the surrounding communities was memorable, efficient and remarkable by what...
Printed by the Blaine County Journal-News-Opinion, entry forms are currently available for the Blaine County Kids' Rodeo. Although the event will be held on Wednesday, August 10, entry and consent forms are due on August 1. With one update, that 14 year olds will be allowed to enter steer riding, entry forms are obtainable along the Hi-Line. They can be picked up at Westside in Malta, Sage N Spur Mercantile in Harlem, and Norman's Ranch and Sportswear in Havre. In Chinook, entry forms can be...
Recently Keith Hanson, co-owner of the "Journal," told me about a conversation he had with Josh Brown who lives in Havre. Josh is part of the American Legion Riders in Havre, a motorcycle club that does poker runs and other events to raise funds to support the work of Montana Wounded Warriors. Keith said, "The Montana Wounded Warriors seem to be doing some great work. Would you talk to Josh Brown and write about how and why the Montana Wounded Warriors provides hunting and fishing outings to...
.7 Acre Feet was incorrect in front page story regarding a second irrigation period being authorized by the Bureau of Reclamation. As stated the new irrigation period of 28 days began on July 15 and will continue as planned through August 13. A early shutdown of water availability would only occur if conditions changed requiring a earlier turnoff. The Blaine County Journal and myself are extremely sorry for any inconvenience this error caused. Your understanding is greatly appreciated!...
Harlem Library The Harlem Library Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting today, July 27, 4:15 P.M. in the library meeting room. Thanks to everyone who participated and donated to the summer reading program. All children’s programs including story time, elementary school programs and Lego Club will take a break until this fall. If you have completed July’s Book Challenge please contact the library to be entered into the drawing. The Book Challenge for August is to read a family saga. We have a great display to choose from! Blaine Cou...
Saturday night at the Pastime Lounge, many patrons and staff alike might have felt like they were in a 'Back to the Future' moment or were experiencing some sort of Deja vu. Back in the 2000s the Pastime Lounge was the place to be on any weekend night. A loyal customer base and a very appreciated staff could always be found. The Pastime was often full to the brim with patrons sometimes three and four deep around the bar. Ownership changed hands, and for many years the Pastime was dark, rarely op...
A popular Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 6 program that allows kids and their friends or families to check out free fishing rods and tackle is in full swing again this year. In time for summer fishing, FWP staff has restocked and maintained over 350 fishing rods in most of the 41 different location sites across Montana’s Hi-Line. The “Kids to Fish” program lets anglers check out fishing rods and reels equipped with basic tackle, such as hooks, bobbers, and sinkers. Typically, eight rods are at each location, and some places have a tackl...
Several ladies from the Hogeland community had pie and coffee with Helen Billmayer and Sandy Beck on Friday afternoon in Havre at Timber Creek. Susan Billmayer attended the human trafficking workshop on Tuesday afternoon at the Turner Lutheran Church. Crystal and Cassidy Grabofsky were visitors and lunch guests at the Wallace Beck home on Monday. Crystal helped Loretta do some things outside on Tuesday and Thursday. Martha and Scott Warren visited with Wally Beck and Crystal on Tuesday morning. Loretta went to Havre that day, and then went...
Michael J "Mick" Thompson, born February 13, 1947, to William R Thompson and Lydia Koenig, in Havre, Montana, passed away at home, July 20, 2022. Mick was raised in Chinook, attending Chinook schools, and graduated in 1965. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served two years on active duty and four years in the reserves. He spent one tour in Vietnam as a Navy Seabee. They were builders, getting things ready so the Marines could do their part. After his discharge, Mick worked for a time in New...
Arlene Francis Fogg Ball, 78, passed away in Fort Belknap, Mt on July 16, 2022. Arlene was born on May 23, 1944 in Fort Thompson, SD to Melissa O'Connor Fogg and Henry Fogg. Arlene married Charles Clairmont in 1964, to this union was born Charles Clairmont and Jesse Clairmont. They later divorced. Arlene later met Ted Metcalf in Fort Thompson, SD. Of this union came Ted Metcalf III and Kevin Metcalf. Arlene married Gordon M Ball on August 31, 1993 in Fort Balknap, MT. They remained close...
Jerry Joe Edgington, 72, of Denver Colorado, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2022 with his wife, Patty, by his side. Jerry was born April 9, 1950 in Havre, Montana to Richard and Carol Edgington. He attended Chinook Schools where he was very active in sports. He was part of the Basketball Team Champions in 1968 and he even was crowned Homecoming King. After High School, he attended Northern Montana College for a short time before enlisting in the US Army. During that time, he coached...
Havre resident John Roger Erickson, 84, passed away July 12, 2022 at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, MT. Cremation has taken place. A memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday August 23, 2022 at Zion Lutheran Church, 803 Illinois St. Chinook, MT. Immediately following the service, military honors will commence, and a celebration of life/birthday party will follow at the church rectory. John was born August 23, 1937 in Rolla, ND to Fred and Hertha (Banse) Erickson. In 1944 the Erickson...
Larry Lewis Martens, age 89 of Coeur d'Alene, ID died July 18, 2022. He was born in Havre, MT on July 29th, 1932. He graduated from the Chinook, Montana H.S. in 1950. He graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. in pharmacology. In 1955 he married his high school sweetheart, Marlene McKinnie. After a deployment in the U.S. Army, they returned to Chinook where he joined his father, Henry Martens, who owned the Chinook Rexall Drug. The marriage produced four beautiful children:...
GOLL- Clarence Wilhelm “Clancy” 94, passed away on July 14, 2022, after a long battle with Cancer. He was preceded in death by both parents, his first wife, two sons, two brothers and a sister. He leaves behind his wife Marjorie, two sons, Larry (Barb), Dennis (Trula), two step- children Chris Snedeker (Cheryl) and michelle Davis and a sister Goldi Siemens. 25 Grandchildren and 28 Great-Grandchildren, He will be greatly missed. Memorial services were held Saturday July 23, 2022, at 10:30 am at...
The Fun Day held this past weekend in Turner turned out to be a huge success! The day began with a FLY IN and Lions pancake breakfast. There were only about 6 airplanes that flew in, but they joined up with others who began registering their cars, trucks, bikes, and tractors at the annual car show. Around 90 vehicles were on hand for the viewing. There were old cars, new cars, restored cars and tractors, and an assortment of bikes, both motor and pedal! The Big Flat Grocery Store organized the...
Readers of a certain age may recall little "jokes" that people used to make about where they grew up or where they were currently living. The jokes were usually introduced with something like, "You know he/she lives in 'such and such a town' because they never pay any attention to the 'yield' traffic signs"....or some such 'insider' joke about the behaviors of residents of a particular place. When fax machines first became common there were jokes galore, flying from office to office, about...
The Grande Ville Retirement Apartments in Chinook held a Back Yard Barbeque on Tuesday, July 19 to show appreciation for its tenants. The event was well attended with most tenants in attendance as well as plenty of family and friends. Burger, Hot Dogs, a large variety of salads, fruit and chips made up the menu. The Stonebroke String Band featuring Kelsey Harwood, Tim Whitney and Gabe Harry making his debut on the Bass Guitar entertained the gathering through the evening. Nick and Audrey Turner...
The Chinook Lions and Harlem swim teams concluded the Montana Federation of Swimmers regular season schedule this past weekend in Fort Benton. The Lions had a good contingent with 14 swimmers on hand to compete. Harlem had one swimmer in the pool in the regular season finale. The Lions took home three individual high Point Trophies along the way. Rachel Stephens set a couple of new Fort Benton pool records on her way to three first place finish and the Girls 11-12 High Point Trophy. Daniel Tille...
If there is one season that always seems to go by to fast it is summer, especially if you are a student still attending grade school or junior/senior high school. The summer swim season is nearly complete, high school teams have completed their summer schedules and gyms across the state are having the floors resurfaced in preparation for the upcoming school season. Student athletes from Turner High School will once again have the opportunity to co-op with the Harlem Wildcats for volleyball and football this fall and that combination has proven...
The Montana Royal Junior Livestock Show was held July 15-18 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell. Two local youth, Wylie and Wacee Simenson came away from the event with several awards, including Grand and Reserve Champion Angus. Following the goat show on Sunday, July 17, the beef competition began. There were categories for Market Steer, Mini Market Steer, and Flathead County Market Steer. In showmanship groupings, entries appeared in Senior Beef Showmanship, Intermediate Beef...
Young Adult Volunteers Emma Kate Lander (from Maryland) and Brendan Stump (from West Virginia) were honored Sunday evening at a "farewell cookout" at Sweet Park in Chinook. The YAV program is in its 9th year in Chinook. The 2021-2022 YAVs arrived last August for an 11-month term of service in the Chinook area and will head home this week. The YAV program is a ministry of the PCUSA (Presbyterian Church in the USA) and is supported/sponsored by the Methodist, American Lutheran, Presbyterian and...
During the spring and summer seasons, it is not uncommon to see transformations as people make efforts to "spruce things up." Such has been the case with various signs around the area. Several business are displaying new or upgraded signage. The most recent facelift was observed on a sign West of Chinook, advertising the upcoming Blaine County Fair, which will be held August 10-14. With work performed on July 18 by Blaine County Fair employees Natasha Skoyen and Mya Berreth, the fair sign...
Many people have commented on the blessing that mosquitos are scarce this summer. Others have noticed a decrease in bug splatter on windshields. Researchers confirm that these observations are not just perception; the decline in insect populations is real. Habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change are threatening insect populations worldwide. In 2019, Biological Conservation reported that 40% of all insect species are declining globally. While it may sound nice to live in a world with fewer...
