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Volunteer fire fighters from across Blaine County responded to the fire last week caused by a spark from a downed power line that quickly spread across the Big Flat on Wednesday of this week. Everyone is very grateful that no one was hurt and even though the fire came very close to structures and out buildings, none of them were damaged by the fire. As seen here the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church was very close to being a victim of the fire....
After moving to Whitlash I asked the postmaster, "Who's the Game Warden up here?" thinking that might be an interesting story since big game hunting was underway. She said, "A guy named Willie Miller" and handed me his business card. Then I remembered Willie, he's the youngest of the eight children of Perry and Pauly Miller in Chinook. On opening day of the 2020 upland bird season I rode with Willie as he toured part of the East Butte complex checking and visiting with hunters in the field. We e...
Without question the vast majority of those men and women that take the selfless act to serve their communities, state and country by becoming involved in law enforcement have done so with outstanding service, valor and integrity the position requires. Very few individuals have the courage to do a vital job, that comes with high risk to one's self, with little gratitude and often requires dealing with folks who are not having the best of days. Chinook High School is by no means big, even by...
The Blaine County Extension Service has partnered with several other agencies to facilitate a series of three meetings that are free and open to the public. Re-Imaging Rural will be presented in a virtual community gathering format on September 15, September 29, and October 13 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Chinook at the Commercial Building on the Blaine County Fairgrounds. Anyone interested in these sessions is encouraged to RSVP with the Blaine County Extension Office by September 11. The venue was c...
Lewistown, Mont. – With Labor Day weekend on the horizon, North Central Montana continues to see a warming and drying trend. Blaine and Golden Valley Counties will begin Stage 1 fire restrictions on Friday, September 4, 2020 starting at 12:01 a.m. These restrictions apply to all state, private, Bureau of Land Management and the Bureau of Reclamation lands within these counties. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service managed lands within Blaine County has implement fire restrictions on Black Coulee Refuge. Additionally, representatives from Fort B...
Harlem Library The Book Challenge for Sept. is to read a book written before you were born. Carly will be presenting virtual story time via Facebook Live beginning Tues., Sept. 15, 10 A.M. Book Club members may pick up the new book “Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” Sept. 1-4. The first discussion will be Sept. 14, 4 P.M. via Skype using the link join.skype.com/OBq8EUM6IEwF. Masks are required in the library. Mobile hotspots are available for check out. The library will be closed Labor Day, Sept. 7. Make sure you complete the 2020 Census at my2...
The roughly 18,000 people that rely on water made possible by the St. Mary's Diversion and Milk River Irrigation Projects got a bit of good news this week. Jennifer Patrick, the Project Manager for the Milk River Irrigation Project (MRIP) Joint Board of Control said "As of today, rough numbers, Drop 2 is approximately 85% complete and construction will slow down to focus on catching up Drop 5 so the intake's concrete canal liner can be installed simultaneously to cut down on mobilization costs....
Along with the rest of us in Blaine County, the residents at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home (SMNH) endured a hot August. To break the discomfort and monotony of the intense and unrelenting heat, the Sweet Home residents engaged in water balloon bowling, celebrated August birthdays with ice cream and fashion, painted sunflowers, and enjoyed outdoor visits. On August 7, SMNH Activities Employee, Stephanie Talks Different led the residents in water balloon bowling because the weather was so hot and...
When Minnie McCann was little, a policeman brought her home after discovering the child had "run away." But she was not running away. She had been exploring, Minnie later recalled. Her adventurous spirit never tired throughout her 82 years. Minnie passed away in her home in Havre in the early hours of August 26 surrounded by family. Minnie Hannicker was born on March 16, 1938, in Havre, Montana. Cars parked outside Pizza Hut in Havre sit where her childhood home stood. She grew up exploring the... Full story
You know, Lord, the way ‘things’ are going on right now with ‘Sheltering In’, etc. a friend suggested a ‘Joy Box. ‘A joy box? What is a Joy Box?’ “Oh, everyone should have one,” our friend exclaimed. “They are SO easy to make, an old shoe box will do. Wrap it pretty with lovely paper and decorate it so it’s eye-catching. We listened while she told what goes inside: “Put into it selected cards, letters, notes and your favorite Bible Verses; scrapes of wee notes from special folks, little children, family mementoes and even some dried flowers...
With less than 30 days left to count residents in the 2020 Census, the Montana Department of Commerce and State Complete Count Committee are urging every Montanan who has not yet responded to the Census to do so before September 30. For every Montana resident counted, the Census estimates the state will receive nearly $2,000 per person each year in federal funding. The $20,000 per person coming into the state over the next decade is used in every Montana county for medical assistance, educational programs, need-based support, infrastructure,...
Mike Tilleman and his family are well known throughout the area and far beyond. The Mike Tilleman family spearheaded by the efforts of Mike himself were deservedly honored by Montana State University Northern (MSU-N) and the Light Football team recently. MSU-N has been working diligently, first securing funds (An on-going endeavor), then putting into action the designing of and construction of a new field on campus for the Lights to call home. On Wednesday, August 26, MSU-N Chancellor Greg...
Jim and Helen Billmayer left Sunday with Betty and Mark Billmayer to attend a wedding for Julie Petrie. She is their granddaughter. It is to be held at a wedding venue near RedLodge. There was a volleyball game on Saturday at Harlem. They played CutBank. Brooke Reed, Laci Maloney, Brandi Calvert, Hannah Richman, Paycie Leo, and Emma Billmayer from the Turner School all play on the Harlem Teams. All 3 games were wins for the Teams. Eric and Karyn Billmayer also attended the Julie Petrie wedding at RedLodge. Jennifer Strzerczyk, and Karyn...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters are off to a resounding start to the 2020 season. The 'Beeter volleyball team collected its third straight sweep this past Thursday, taking down the visiting North Start Knights in three lopsided sets to improve to 3-0 in on the season. The Sugarbeeters were dominate Thursday night as the rival Knights were outmatched from the get go. The 'Beeters jumped out to a big 19-7 lead after senior Jayden Miller served up a pair of aces. Senior Hailey Bell followed with a kill...
The Harlem Lady Cat volleyball team has been steadily laying a foundation for the past few years and Head Coach Kim Faulkinberry has her team playing quality volleyball to start the season. The Lady Cats have co-oped with the girls from Turner recently as well and the combination has been a benefit to all involved. The Lady Cats began their season this past Thursday with a trip west to take on the Shelby Coyotes of the District 1B. The Lady Cats fell 3-0 in the season opener but were highly...
The Harlem Wildcats have had a long tough dry spell where wins on the grid iron have been measured in years, not weeks. The 2020 Wildcat Football team has put in the time and effort to make sure that doesn't continue. They did just that in their season and home opener this past Friday as they dominated the visiting Poplar Indians start to finish while earning a 42-26 win. The Wildcats haven't found the win column since September of 2017 when they picked up a forfeit win over Poplar. Head Coach...
The Sugarbeeters have found themselves in a pair of barn burners to start the season. After earning a hard fought down to the wire win in week one, the 'Beeters fell short in the final seconds to lose their home opener to the Shelby Coyotes 26-22. The loss evens their record at 1-1. The 'Beeters thwarted the Coyotes opening drive by forcing a fumble. A fourth down attempt on the ensuing possession came up short after the chains were brought out. Shelby punted the ball back to Chinook late in...
4 Blaine County 4-H Indoor Project Awards Congratulations to All participants!...
4 Blaine County 4-H Indoor Project Awards Congratulations to all participants!...
