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The Blaine County Museum is looking for a new board member. Since its latest vacancy in July, the board has yet to receive any letters of interest. While the search continues, Museum Director Samantha French wanted to celebrate the service of past board members. According to French, the museum has seen a lot of board turnover in the last year. "After our board chair, Scott MacKenzie, passed away last fall, we added Doug Mitchell to the board. The first meeting he attended was in December 2020,...
Although at one time photography was banned in Whittier, Alaska, because a secret facility resided there, that is no longer the case in this remote and wind-swept location guarded by Whittier Glacier. Originally known as H-12 and built to support the World War II effort and to provide a more reliable supply route for the Alaska Rail Road, today Whittier is a popular launch point for cruises, halibut charters, sea kayaking, and the Alaska State Ferry. This tourist destination has a rich and...
Everyone is invited to a Barn Dance and Boogie on August 28 at the Commercial Building on the Blaine County Fairgrounds. The event, which is a result of the Re-imagining Rural sessions and a grant awarded to Montana State University (MSU) Blaine County Extension by the Montana Community Foundation, will feature music by the Milk River Band, drinks by Chinook Eagles, and snacks by Val’s Custom Catering. Extending from 7:00 p.m. until midnight, the Barn Dance and Boogie promises “fun for the whole family.” According to MSU Extension Ag/4-H Agent...
Harlem Library The Book Challenge for August is to read a book featuring sports or athletes. Stop by to check out the on-going used book sale in the reading room. Parents are encouraged to register their preschool children in the “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” program. The library has mobile hotspots, iPads and laptops available for checkout. Blaine County Library Mobile Hotspots and iPads available for checkout. Blaine County Kids Rodeo Entry Forms Forms can be picked up at the following businesses: In Chinook at the Blaine County Journal, B...
Sharon Goodrich visited Jane Krass on Thursday afternoon bringing fresh cookies for lunch. Loretta Beck visited Kathy Zellmer at the Zellmer home on Saturday. Susan Billmayer judged flowers and vegetables in Dodson at the Phillips County Fair Friday. Anita Reed and girls went to Billings Monday and Tuesday for Brooke’s appointment and stayed with sister, Cindy Reed, while there. Linda Hauge took mom, Jane Krass, to Chinook on Tuesday for an appointment. Brooke Reed took Helen and Jim Billmayer to Mark and Betty Billmayer’s for dinner on Fri...
The Sweet Memorial Nursing Home has certainly been trending up recently. The staff and administration have been working hand in hand to provide the best possible care to the Residents. The latest accomplishment comes from Sweet Home Activities Director, Michelle Snell. In a fast paced, busy summer, Snell has put in the work to become both state certified and nationally certified in her position. Snell began her tenure at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home in May of 2018. As an Activity Aide Snell...
Bud Vernal Campbell, "Lil Bud", 63, of Old Hays, Montana, passed away from natural causes on August 3, 3021, at the Peace Hospital in Great Falls, Montana. A wake service was held 7 pm Saturday, August 7, 2021, and funeral service was held at 11 am, Sunday, August 8, 2021, at the Enemy Killer Gym in Lodgepole. Burial will be at the Campbell Ranch Cemetery in Old Hays followed by a feed at the Enemy Killer Gym in Lodgepole. Lil Bud was born October 17, 1957, at the Indian Hospital in Poplar,... Full story
On the peaceful night of August 1, 2021 LoyGene "Canúba Sabá" Molina was called home to the spirit world. Loy was born on the sunny spring morning of April 15, 2003 to Lionel Molina and Gina Rae Helgeson. LoyGene had an old soul from the time he was a toddler, you could often hear an Inkdomi story being told by a 4 year old Loy. Throughout LoyGene's toddler years he became especially close with his Grandmother Florence, the start of a lifelong best friendship. LoyGene's educational journey began... Full story
On July 30, the Blaine County Wildlife Museum celebrated "Scott MacKenzie Memorial Day." The celebration honored the memory of one of its founding board members by offering extended hours and free admission to any visitors on Friday. Often called "the man with the vision and the determination to see it through," MacKenzie is considered a champion of the Blaine County Wildlife Museum. According to former manager and currently one of the museum's attendants, Tammy Edwards, MacKenzie acquired that...
We are headed east of Havre to Chinook for this week's Bullhook Blossoms Yard of the Week. Congratulations to Anjanett Hawk, 728 Illinois Street, on her stunning yard. My sister and I call it the "sitting yard"! We drive by and admire it several times each summer. On the grassy boulevard, there are three lawn chairs with two log stump tables that are frequently used by locals taking their daily walks. It is a lovely spot for catching your breath. An invitation into the yard is through a...
“Local Woman Missing” is the latest thriller from Mary Kubica. Eleven years ago Shelby Tebow disappears. Then just blocks away Meredith Dickey and her young daughter, Delilah, go missing. After the investigations leads to more questions the answers the case goes cold. Now Delilah returns and everyone wants answers. But no one is prepared for what they learn. Jeffrey Archer has written “Turn a Blind Eye.” The third installment in the William Warwick series finds Detective Inspector Warwick going undercover investigating corruption at the hea...
It's that time of year again. The time when the summer schedule is winding down and preparations are being finalized for the fall high school sports seasons. So many Blaine County teams and athletes were busy this summer preparing for the upcoming high school sports season. The Harlem girls basketball team was very active through much of June with team camps, in Dillon, Montana and at Dixie State College in Utah as well as various other tournaments and open gyms. The Harlem boys basketball team...
Each fall the Blaine County Journal runs a special Fall Sports Preview Section. This year that section will run in the August 25 edition. All fall sports coaches will be emailed a questionnaire regarding their specific team. We will include their responses, rosters and schedules in this edition. Fall sports practice for high school athletes is set to get underway this Friday, August 13. For junior high athletes the first practice will take place on Monday, August 16. Chinook, Harlem and Hays/Lodge Pole will field teams in both volleyball and...
On Thursday, August 19, at 7 p.m., the Hi-Line Arts Council will be hosting journalist, author, and entertainer Ednor Therriault at the Montana Actor's Theater on the campus of Montana State University-Northern. During this free community event entitled "Finding Montana," Therriault will share entertaining stories, music, and discoveries from his travels across Big Sky Country. As part of Humanities Montana's Montana Conversations program, Therriault uses a quirky slideshow/video presentation...
The 23rd Annual Bear Paw Roundup PRCA Rodeo returns to the Blaine County Fairgrounds this Thursday and Friday. This year's event is expected to bring the house down with top notch entertainment, professional cowboys and cowgirls, and a new event that is sure to be a hit. Bear Paw Roundup President Dennis Kleinjan is pretty excited about this year's event, "We have got a great committee, it's small but one that really works hard and that wants to put on a great professional show. We want our...
Blaine County residents will be treated to several nights of entertainment offered in conjunction with the Blaine County Fair. With featured musicians Cale Moon and Jess Allestad providing performances after the PRCA Rodeo, between heats during the Showdown Demolition Derby, and prior to the Day at the Fights, there is bound to be something for everyone. On August 12, 13, and 14 after the rodeo and the derby, country music performer Cale Moon will present his musical talent. Managed by his dad,...
Tuesday, August 10th 10:00 a.m. - Horse Show Thursday, August 12th 9:00 a.m. - 4-H Indoor Exhibits Open 9:00 a.m. - 4-H Dog Show 11:00 a.m. - 4-H Cat Show 1:00 p.m. - Poultry Show 3:00 p.m. - Rabbit Show 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Market Lamb Weigh-in/ultrasound 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Market Beef Weigh-in/ultrasound 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Market Swine Weigh-in/ultrasound Friday, August 13th 8:00 a.m. Market Swine Show 1:00 p.m. Market Lamb Show 3:00 p.m. Horse Showmanship Show Saturday, August 14th 8:00 a.m. Youth Market Beef Show 1:00 p.m. Livestock Round...
