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I received a letter from a lady describing herself as "an of town subscriber" to the Journal. JoAnn (Staff) Stevenson is a Chinook High grad (class of 1959) who grew up on the Staff Ranch south and west of Chinook in the area where Logie, Staff and Clear Creek roads intersect. The Staff family owns the ranch which is operated by Harry Ramberg, a second-generation cousin of JoAnn's grandfather John Staff. While visiting Harry, he told me, "I've been around this ranch for about 50 years. Started...
Havre Trails will be hosting their 6th Annual Summerfest in Pepin Park on August 24 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. All proceeds will support the maintenance of local trails and the improvement of area walking, running, and bike paths. Formerly called Brewfest, Summerfest is a fundraiser for Havre Trails, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and improve recreational trails in and around Havre. This year’s Summerfest will feature drinks, food, and music. According to event organizers, dozens of Montana-sourced beverages, i...
A few days ago I stopped in the Chinook Post office and was kidding the employees about "being the only Post Office in Montana with a flower garden growing in the cracks of the sidewalk by the parking lot." They looked at me puzzled and I told them, "There's a whole row of 'wildflowers' growing out of the space between the street curb and the sidewalk by the parking lot on the west side of the building." Later in the week I saw Leann Haider, one of the postal employees, mowing the strip of...
The meeting was called to order by President Wylee Simenson at 5 PM at the Miller shop. Norah Zellmer led the American pledge and Wacee Simenson led the 4-H pledge. The roll call was what's your favorite type of weather. No minutes were read. No treasurer's report was read. . Norah Zellmer reported on getting a new puppy. Old Business No old business New Business Under New Business, we discussed the 4-H Chuck Wagon and sheep barn. For the chuck Wagon each family will need to bring 2 homemade...
Harlem Library The Book Challenge for August is to read book with a person’s name in the title. Library programs are taking a break in August but will start up again in September. Remember our on-going used book sale in the Reading Room. The library has puzzles and games for check out. The library board’s monthly meeting will be August 28, 4:30 P.M. Blaine County Library Tuesday- Story Time 10:30-11:00 and Beat the Heat Movie 3:00-4:30. Wednesday- Summer Reading Program from 3:00 to 4:00 and Hangout for ages 12 and up 5:30-6:30. Thursday- LEG...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center Another great week of gatherings, here, with many & varied activities, was enjoyed by all. I always encourage everyone to try something new. I hope that if you are reading this, you will do the same. We had a very successful Foot Clinic schedule on Mon., Aug., 5th! Our schedule was full! As always, call us at 357-2648 and schedule for the next, monthly Foot Clinic. We are so very fortunate to reside in this small community of people who genuinely care about other people. I see this so often, while working...
You know, Lord, we’re into SUMMER- big time! Some out-of-state company popped in, wanting to view the City Scenes – said their grandparents used to live here – YEARS ago! So, off we went. They’d never been to this town so were surprised to know there was an Airport, even a Train Station, let alone Taxicabs, and more schools than their grandma had mentioned; many years back. More chuckles when they saw several benches along the streets for folks to sit on. They had a seat, watched some traffic; were amazed to know drivers buzzing down a Street,...
The Summer Reading Program is officially over. We had a final program Friday August 2nd with live drawings for prizes. Denton Eggleston turned in the most reading slips and was the winner of the pizza party. Katherine Kropf was the winner of the pre-school prize. Bannen Stroebe was the winner of the science kit. Natalee Niederegger was the winner of the LEGO set. Elosie Gonzalez was the winner of the marble run & cornhole game. Zoe Scofield was the winner of the art kit. Knox Jonart was the winner of the special passport drawing, a set of...
New arrivals ready for check out include several new thrillers. Bestselling author Ruth Ware’s latest book is “One Perfect Couple.” “This high-tension thriller follows five couples trapped on a storm-swept island as a killer stalks among them.” “She Saw Him” is the new psychological thriller from Kate White. Kiki Reed is left reeling when her former fiancé, Jamie, appears to take his own life. But Kiki is desperate to prove it was actually murder and uncovers something far more sinister than she imagined. Riley Sager has written “Middle of the...
The Blaine County Rodeo Team, along with many wonderful volunteers, held a Kids Rodeo on Saturday, August 3, 2024. The event featured 90 participants competing in steer riding, arena race, chute dogging, goat untying, goat tying, sheep riding, breakaway, flag race, barrel racing, pole bending, calf tying, and team roping. There were also 5 separate boot races from 4 years old all the way to 19 and over. Fun was had by everyone. Thank you to all of our volunteers, sponsors, and the Rodeo Team...
Amara Cochran (15-19) 8th in 100m butterfly fly, 6th in 100m backstroke, and 4th in 400m freestyle. Izzy Baker (15-19) 10th in 100m free, and 11th in 50m freestyle. Baylee Johnson (13-14) 2nd in 50m free, 5th in 100m free, and 6th in the 200m freestyle. Ciana Johnson (11-12) 1st in 100m free, 1st in 200m free, and 2nd in 50m Butterfly. Ciana also set 3 new pool records and 2 new federation records at state! Javen Doney, Duncan Kinsey, Reggie Doney, and Lizzy Baker also placed in the top...
Sophie Ann Shambo LaTray, 92, died peacefully on August 6, 2024 at the Northern Montana Hospital in Havre, MT. with family by her side. She was the widow of John H. LaTray, Sr. They shared 50 years of marriage, until his death in 1998. Born in Hays, MT., she was the only daughter of Ed Shambo and Cecelia Sleeping Bear Shambo. Sophie attended school at the Mission school in Hays, MT and Nothern Montana College in Havre, MT. Sophie worked as a CNA for 30+ years. She started at the Sweet Memorial... Full story
Patty Hall Holmes, 65 lost her battle to an unknown illness July 30th, 2024, at NMCC in Havre. Her Celebration of Life was held August 9, 2024, at 1st Lutheran Church in Havre, MT. The service were at 11am followed by a luncheon at the church. Patty was born June 9th, 1959, in Havre, MT to Ira & Janet Hall. Patty was the second oldest of 4 daughters. Peggy, Patty, Robin & Shelly lived with her parents in Havre until Patty was 11 years old. The family then moved to the ranch northwest of... Full story
Michael Lee Messerly, passed peacefully on July 31, 2024 in Billings, MT. A funeral service were held on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the Chief Nosey Gym in LodgePole and a burial to follow at the Messerly Family Cemetery in Wolf Coulee. Mike was born on April 5, 1945 to Glen "Hop" & Mary Leona "Clocky" Messerly in Fort Belknap, MT. He attended school in Brookside, LodgePole and Flandreau Indian School. In his later years, he met Andrea "Maryann" LongFox. Of this union, they were blessed with... Full story
Dear Parents: Where oh where did the summer go? We are scheduled to resume school on Monday, August 19th. The first bell will ring at 7:55 and classes will begin promptly at 8:00; same as last year. Teachers will report August 15th and 16th. With the exception of Hartland Colony School, both the elementary and high school districts are continuing on with the 4-day school week. If you’ve been keeping score at home, you will know that we lost some long-time administrative staff, including Matt and Paula Molyneaux and Leslee Weber to r...
Brittany Archambeault and Jaclyn Stapp star in this booty-scootin', feel-good musical about laundry, friendship and country music, featuring the songs of Reba McEntire, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, and many others! Lana Mae Hopkins, proprietress of the Wishy Washy Washeteria hires Katie to help out, they soon find themselves up to their elbows in soap, suds, gossip, and cheatin' hearts. Watch these two country angels join forces to turn their good...
