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In last week's edition of the Blaine County Journal~News Opinion we recognized a group of past Chinook High School graduates that have went on to serve the public in Law Enforcement. We highlighted the fact that three graduates of the class of 2010 and the class of 2014 have done just that. Other graduates have gone on to serve the public in law enforcement or by joining the armed forces. Some of these individuals have chosen to remain silent while others have chosen to share their story. In...
After receiving a green light from the Blaine County Health Department on September 8, the Blaine County Cruisers confirmed that they will be holding a Covid Car Show on September 26, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. Club President, Loren Skoyen reported that there will be no registration fee and that interested car enthusiasts can "just show up and show off their cars." The event is also free and open to the public. According to Skoyen, the show was the Club's idea and...
Turner School District received news on September 10 that they are recipients of a grant that will enable them to provide additional education on the culture and history of Montana American Indians. The Indian Education for All Division of the Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) awarded Turner School $3,400. According to Superintendent of Turner Public School, Tony Warren, the money will be used to buy K-12 book sets and to bring in tribal speakers. The grant will also help expand education beyond the walls of the classroom for the...
When an alumni magazine arrived a few weeks ago an advertisement titled "Winter is Coming" caught my attention (see photo). The ad was promoting sales for a combination "beanie and scarf set" with the Southern Illinois University logo and colors. I said to my wife, "Whoever wrote this ad is not from southern Illinois. Everyone I knew growing up in southern Illinois would have called those two items in the advertisement "a toboggan and a muffler." And that got me thinking: though we all speak a...
White Pine 4-H Club completed a community service project in July by painting the flower boxes at the entrance of Zurich Park. According to one of the club’s leaders, Bobbi Klingaman, twelve members gathered at the park, played on the park equipment for a while, painted the flower boxes, and finished out their work session with another play period. “The group took a lot of pride and care in completing the task, and they all worked well together,” Klingaman said. Other leaders of the club are Larry Klingaman, Jenny Buck, Emily Scofield, and W...
Harlem Library The Book Challenge for Sept. is to read a book written before you were born. Join our Book Club discussions Mondays at 4 P.M via Skype at join.skype.com/OBq8EUM6IEwf or see our Facebook page or website to click on the link directly. We are reading “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek.” Virtual Story Times are on Tuesdays at 10 A.M. via Facebook Live for kids of all ages! The regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees is Wed., Sept. 23, 4:15 P.M. The library is leaving the free Wi-Fi on after hours to assist with the gre...
Sharon Goodrich was over to visit Jane Krass on Tuesday and the ladies enjoyed tea and banana bread together. Helen and Jim Billmayer returned this week from RedLodge where they attended the wedding of their granddaughter,Julie Petrie. They were accompanied by Mark and Betty Billmayer. On Saturday a birthday party was hosted by Brenda and Terry Mohar for Sarah Allfred, daughter of Mattt and carrie Allfred. Also present were Rhonda Mohar, Jack Thompson, Dusty and Misty Mohar, Colter and Corbin, and Aislan Heath. They were also guests over the we...
September is Library Card Sign Up Month. If you don’t have a library card, you are missing out! You don’t even have to come into the library to take advantage of a library card. With MontanaLibrary2Go you can download eBooks and audio books to your phone, tablet or computer for free. “It’s Not Too Late” week will be September 21-25. During the week we encourage anyone who has not completed the Census to come in and get it done. Anyone who comes to the library and completes the Census will receive a gift certificate to the Creamery or Rads. Wit...
The library board will hold its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, September 23, 4:15 P.M. in the library meeting room. Book Club discussions are held Mondays, 4 P.M via Skype at join.skype.com/OBq8EUM6IEwF or direct links can be found on our Website and Facebook page. We are reading “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek.” Carly is hosting virtual Story Time every Tuesday at 10 A.M. via Facebook Live. Story Time is primarily for preschoolers but would be enjoyed by children of all ages! The Book Challenge for September is to read a book wri...
Last week, Kass and Daryn Cederberg were to Turner for cattle deliveries and for the Tristan Billmayer Memorial walk. Sis Nace also visited the Welsh family over the weekend. Brandon and Ashleigh Simons and their two children, Quinn and Remmi, spent a couple weeks helping with harvest and visiting family on the Big Flat. They stayed with Ryle and Patty Simons. Julie and Isley Welsh were in Malta for barrel racing on Friday and Isley competed in the little kids rodeo there on Saturday. Diana Maloney, Anita Reed and girls, and Linda Hauge were...
Gerry 'Red' Williams, 60, of Landusky, MT, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, September 7, 2020. Gerry was born on November 18, 1959 in Malta, MT, to Raymond and Margaret (Moore) Williams. Gerry was raised on the Williams family ranch near Landusky and attended grade school in Landusky and Lewistown, MT. He attended high school in Belt and graduated from Dodson in 1978. Gerry married his high school sweetheart, Lorri Durocher, on December 22, 1978 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church... Full story
17, passed away due to natural causes on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Benefis Medical Center in Great Falls. Cremation has taken place, and graveside memorial services and a community fellowship reception will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at the Big Sandy Cemetery. Martha’s family has suggested memorial donations be made in her name to the Big Sandy Medical Center or the Big Sandy Historical Society. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Martha’s online mem... Full story
Dear Editor, I am writing in support of Greg Gianforte for Governor. I believe Greg understands the dire economic position our state is in, and has a game plan for recovery. Before the plandemic (not a typo), Montana ranked 49th in the nation in household income, as reported by Prospera. We barely had an economy going into 2020. Our current governor had no business shutting down our businesses. I believe Greg would never hobble our ability to prosper. Greg believes in school choice. Greg also appreciates religious and medical freedom, issues...
Well the weather still cannot decide what it wants to do, be cool, be hot… how about somewhere just in the middle for a while. That would be nice for a change. The Hearing Clinic will be on Thursday September 17th. If you would like a meal to pick up or have delivered, please call 357-2648 before 10 a.m. $5 for those over 60, and $6 for those under 60. Our Meals This Week Wed. Sept. 16 Ham & Potatoes Au Gratin Thu. Sept. 17 Ravioli Fri. Sept. 18 Super Tots Mon. Sept. 21 Chicken Sandwich w/ Potato Soup Tues. Sept. 22 - Beef Stroganoff U...
Chinook School District students returned to in-person classroom learning on August 26, and those at the high school encountered two new instructors and two new paraprofessionals while those at Meadowlark Elementary welcomed a part-time paraprofessional. Karyn Billmayer was hired in July to serve as the 7-12 Vo-Ag teacher and FFA Advisor. Billmayer earned a pair of associate degrees from Sheridan College in Wyoming: one in Agricultural Business and the second in Rangeland Management. While...
During the last week of August, a new and unusual school year began for Harlem Elementary School students. School District #12 is following a hybrid approach to learning this year as a means to cope with the current Covid-19 pandemic. Those students who attend school in person will find everyone, including staff members, required to have their temperatures taken upon entering the building, while wearing masks and practicing social distancing measures. Janice Gilham, Computer and Technology...
Congratulations Class of 2021 Volleyball Players on your Senior Night...
Congratulations Class of 2021 Football Players on your Senior Night...
The Harlem Wildcats are on a winning streak. The boys hosted the Wolf Point Wolves this past Friday in a Northern B contest. Harlem started fast, scoring on their first possession and then finished strong in a dominating 34-21 win to improve to 2-0 on the young season. Harlem began the contest with a meticulous 83 yard drive that featured the running game as expected, but added a nice mix of passing plays. Senior running back Andrew Rasmussen scored from 5 yards out and junior quarterback...
The Harlem Lady Cat volleyball team was back on the court this past Thursday to take on the North Country Mavericks in a tough non-conference clash. North Country is a Class C powerhouse and has a win against District 2B rival Glasgow this year. The Mavericks showed plenty of that power Thursday night. The Mavericks stormed out of the gate to set the tempo early. The Lady Cats fought valiantly to match their effort but dropped the opening set 25-10. Lady Cat Head Coach Kim Faulkinberry fired her girls up prior to the start of the second set...
The Chinook Volleyball team earned a split this week to move to 3-1 on the season in District 6C play. Thursday night the 'Beeters were in Fort Benton where they fell in straight sets to the conference leading Longhorns. Saturday Chinook was back in front of the hometown crown and picked up a 3-1 match win over the Geraldine/Highwood Mountaineers. The Sugarbeeters are a senior laden team and prior to the start of the varsity match against the Geraldine/Highwood they were recognized for their...
The Harlem Wildcats and the Hays/Lodge Pole Cross Country teams were in Havre this past Friday to take part in the Blue Pony Invitational. The Thunderbirds were represented by senior Isaiah Denny and junior Tahtianna Morgan. Both runners competed hard and ran the course well, especially for the first meet of the season. Denny finished 10th among Class C boys with a time of 19:56.59. Morgan ran a solid race for the Thunderbirds in the Class C girls race, finishing 11th in 31:32.74 Harlem's only...
Jordan Shortman currently lives in Havre, attended junior high in Harlem, is an enrolled member of the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation and has also appeared on the hugely popular television show Yellowstone. Shortman currently is employed by the United States Department of Homeland Security as part of a contracted security service. Recently Shortman, who is based in Havre, had to travel to Helena to fill in for another officer who was taking leave. While in Helena he was approached and informed...
Congratulations to all 4-H participants on your accomplishments....
