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The Blaine County Fair got under way a few days earlier than planned in order to condense and spread events out keeping CDC guidelines in mind. Small animal shows started off the week on Sunday along with interviews for indoor exhibitors. Images of indoor projects will be posted to the Blaine County 4-H Facebook page and will also be published in the Blaine County Journal. Small animal, horse and livestock shows will be streamed live on the Facebook page as well as they take place. The 4-H...
Motorists driving through or into Chinook have likely noticed the new weight limit sign at Lodge Creek. This sign is among several that the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has erected as part of new load posting procedures on public bridges across the state as mandated by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Already subject to hundreds of regulations that apply to freight carriers and transport companies, many truck drivers expressed alarm at the sign. A loaded semi-truck...
The word beacon has its origin in Old English when its meaning referred to a signal or lighthouse. Beacons were used not only by ships and later by airfields as a warning or guidance system but as a means for carrying news. A fire or light set up in a high or prominent position could also provide a sign of celebration. Since the 1600s, the word beacon has figuratively referred to a person or thing that illuminates or inspires. Drawing from these historical meanings, once a month, the Journal...
Austin Haney is the Interpretive Ranger for this summer and fall at the Bear Paw Battlefield south of Chinook. A native of Great Falls and a recent graduate of the University of Montana with a major in history, he's also active in several regional reenactor's groups. Reenactors learn history by mastering skills and performing life styles from by-gone eras then share what they've learned to help others understand history. He's a member of several regional groups that focus on historical periods...
On Monday morning August 3, the Turner Public School Board met and approved the Turner Public School’s Return to School Plan. According to Superintendent Tony Warren, the situation will be fluid and plans may need to be adjusted based on changing recommendations from federal, state, and local officials. “We appreciate the community’s continued patience and support throughout this time of the unknown. It seems like our guidance changes hourly, daily, and weekly. Please understand that the plan we have approved may change as we navigate this...
On September 1 of 2019, Blaine County was notified of a death to a lady’s 10 month old puppy after drinking water immediately below the outflow of Cow Creek Reservoir. A few days later a qualitative water sample test was positive for the presence of microcystin, a known liver toxin, at or above the advisory level for recreation. A post on the Hill County Health Department Facebook page states that research done by MSU-Northern found levels to be toxic high enough to pose health risks at Beaver Creek Reservoir. Bailey Reservoir as well as K...
Harlem Library The Book Challenge for August is to read a book set in another time. We have some on display for you to choose from. The library now has links on our website to Niche Academy, a selection of tutorials to help you learn how to do just about anything on line. Remember the library has hotspots available for check out. Masks are required in the library in order to keep everyone safe. If you prefer we are still providing curbside service, delivery in the town of Harlem, or we will mail materials. The Harlem Yoked Parish 50th...
Wayne and Mary Ellen Deloach took a drive through the Bowdoin wildlife refuge and enjoyed it very much. They visited with Mary Ellen’s cousin, Kay Brekke and on Saturday, Kay and her granddaughter stopped by the Anderson homestead for a visit. Susan Billmayer visited with Jane Krass on Tuesday afternoon. The Klindworths held an early 6th birthday party for Hannah on Saturday. Present were Matt and Annie and kids, Morgan and Jessica and kids, Kelsey and Shawn, Ashley and Cody and his girls, Annie’s mom and dad, Margaret and Larry, her sis...
Agnes Fox, 81, passed away peacefully of natural causes in her Queen Creek, AZ home on July 28, 2020. She was born in Chinook and raised on the Williamson family ranch in the Bears Paw mountains before moving to Arizona in 1966. Agnes was preceded in death by her parents Margaret and Herb Williamson and sister Dorothy Thornby. Agnes is survived by her brother Martin Williamson of Chinook and sisters Mary Ann Sheppard of Havre and Margie McKeever of Helena, her children Wayne Fox (Alice) of...
Edward Thomas Filesteel, ʔᴐᴐʔohuh (Filesteel), born July 16, 1961, passed away at Beaver Creek, MT Friday, August 7, 2020. He passed away doing one of his many loves, riding his iron horse. Edward Thomas Filesteel, Jr., also known as "Tom" was born on July 16, 1961 to Edward Joseph Filesteel Sr. and Faye Dean Plumage. He was a beloved resident of Hays and Fort Belknap, Accomplished Team Roper, Champion Pool Player and King of the Hi-Line, Rancher, strong Gros-Ventre advocate, Heavy Equip...
As residents of the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home (SMNH) reflect back on the past month, they count several events as memorable: the Independence Day Parade, straw painting, celebrating Gorgeous Grandma Day, and remembering lost residents through National Lipstick Day. After hearing about the idea from other facilities, SMNH Administrator Rebecca Shackelford brought the notion of holding an Independence Day Parade to her staff. From there, employees at the Home organized a red, white, and blue...
You know, Lord, now and then friends share with us things that are special to them. One gal shared that a long while ago, Pastor ‘Phil’ [name changed] was telling them that: “Listening is not hearing. Touching is not feeling. Looking is not seeing. There is the sense and the sensibility. The former is our body’s proper functioning. The latter is our “will to awareness.” T Then she went on explain that we involuntarily might listen, but we all know that we hear only by intention; she then gave a couple examples in her life, that she had missed...
The weather sure has been up and down, if it’s not HOT it’s sprinkling or raining or just making a lot of noise. But for the most part it’s been pretty nice out. I hope everyone is doing well, and we miss seeing you at the center. We are looking for a Cook or and Asst. Cook for the Senior Center, if you are interested please stop by and pick up an application. Our condolences to Terry Pyette’s family. We have had some great vegetable donations the last couple of weeks, Lettuce, cucumbers, and zucchini. Thank you so much. Our meals are $5 for...
Mud flew, engines roared, metal crunched, and fuel exhaust wafted around the arena at the Phillips County Fairgrounds in Dodson on Saturday night, August 1, as twenty drivers fought for bragging rights and a piece of the $8,500 purse payout. When the mayhem ceased and the decibels dropped in the stadium, seven individuals emerged as winners in the Crash for Cash 2020 Demolition Derby. In the Chain Class, Peyton Peterson of Havre took first, Frankie Nieft from Chinook placed second, and Mike...
The library has a new service available through our website at www.harlempubliclibrary.org. Niche Academy provides online tutorials on just about any topic including social media, research and study skills, job searching, business resources, genealogical research and so many more. Thanks to the Friends of the Library for supplying this new resource. The Book Challenge for August is to read a book set in another time. We have some options on display for you to choose from. The library has hotspots available for check out. These small devices...
Effective 7/17/2020 all patrons age 5 and over are required to wear a face covering to enter the building. The mandate by the Governor went into effect in Blaine County due to the number of COVID-19 cases in the county. Although at the time this article was written we only had 3 active cases in Blaine County, the library made the decision to continue to require masks regardless of the active case count. It becomes too confusing for many of our patrons if we require masks one day and not the next, so we will continue requiring them until further...
Due to the limitations resulting from the Covid 19 pandemic, the Blaine County Democrats are launching a series of “Zoom to meet the Candidates” events ahead of this year’s elections. The first candidate invited to participate in these virtual town halls is State Senator Bryce Bennett, Democratic candidate for Secretary of State. Montana’s Secretary of State is responsible for overseeing the election process in Montana, managing business registrations, and serving on the five-member State Land Board. Democratic Chairman Greg Jergeson express...
The Chinook Golf Course held the 25th Annual Fireball Tournament this past Saturday and again the course was packed with players. Plenty of hole prizes were available including a trip to Hawaii and $5,000 Hole in One prizes and even a $10,000 three putt challenge. The team of Jeff Brandon, Cory Brothers, Kaare Engebretson, Josh Knudson took top honors with a score of 60. The Fireball has also held a Calcutta for the past several years with each team already in for themselves at $50. For the...
One of the great things for area golfers in the crazy year of 2020 is they have had the opportunity to hit the links and experience a bit of normalcy in this anything but normal summer. Many locals as well as duffers all along the Hi-line from Shelby to Wolf Point have headed to the course for a casual round of golf by themselves, with family or as small groups ready to get the competitive juices flowing. For many it also meant getting their league teams together to compete weekly at their local...
