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A lot of people joke that if a motorist blinks on Highway 2 approximately ten miles east of Chinook, the individual will miss the town of Zurich. However, between the sub-surface investigation operations being performed by the Montana Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the fiber optic cable installation being conducted by work crews for Charter Communications, the flow of traffic on US-2 between mile markers 410 to 417 in Blaine County near Zurich had slowed to a virtual crawl on Tuesday, S...
After the complete failure of Drop 5 this past May, repairs have been done in earnest to get water flowing back to those that rely on the St. Mary's diversion for essential operations. In the 19 weeks since crews have been working diligently to get the job done. Work on Drop 2 and Drop 1 was done in this time as well and was previously scheduled prior to the Drop 5 failure. The diversion is essential to irrigators downstream of Fresno Reservoirs as well as more than 18,000 people in the Havre,...
Harlem Library Remember that masks are required while in the library. Please do your part to keep everyone safe! The library is here to support students, educators, and parents during the pandemic. We have hotspots available to check out to access the internet using cellular connection. The library is also leaving the Wi-Fi on 24/7 so people may access the internet. The password may be obtained at the front desk during the hours we are open. Students may use the library to study and the library has a back-to-school plan in place. Please contact...
TUESDAY, October 6, 2020, at 7:30 P.M. - MEETING AGENDA At this meeting the board takes official action on agenda items. Items of information and discussion may be placed on the agenda, so the board has an opportunity to solicit input from the audience on issues not requiring action. Persons planning to attend the meeting may request, in advance, to be scheduled to speak on an agenda item. The board is bound by ethical practice, district policy, negotiated agreements and Montana statute to protect the rights of employees; therefore, comments...
Ruth Hawley's acceptance of the postmistress position in Hays, Montana, left the Chinook Post Office missing a postal clerk. That situation changed after Ashley Bronec's official first day on September 12. Although Bronec attended junior high and high school in Shelby and currently lives in Havre with her husband, Flint, she has ties to Chinook. For example, she recalls spending many Memorial Day and Veterans Day holidays with her grandparents Shirley (Croft) Gardipee and the late Edward...
On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 The Chinook community hosted the American Red Cross Blood Drive. It was another great turnout. Our schedule was not as full which made more room for walk ins. We had 40 presenters with 37 productive units collected on a goal of 45. The Red Cross is now able to collect Power Red donations at our drives. If you are an eligible type O, B- or A- donor, consider making a Power Red donation. You give two units of blood and only give three times per year rather than six. If interested please contact Carla Jenewein at 357...
The following Montana State University Billings undergraduate students have been named to the Dean’s List for their academic honors in the 2020 summer semester. In recognition of scholastic achievement, the university makes public at the close of each semester an honor roll of undergraduate students who earn 12 or more credits which are not of a Pass/No Pass nature and who earn a grade point average of 3.50 or better. A comprehensive list of all honorees can be found at www.msubillings.edu/honorroll. Students from Montana cities other than B...
Correction from last week: Clarence Beck and daughter Penni visited at the Wally Beck home Thursday afternoon. Carol and Duane Klindworth attended a wedding and reception on Saturday in Havre. Carol’s sister, Nancy Mahns and Russ Mueller were married. Congratulations Nancy and Russ. Karyn and Eric Billmayer visited Sunday at the Gene Billmayer home. Susan and Karyn made Hot pickled peppers. On Wednesday, Katie Billmayer and children and Karen’s mother visited and had dinner at Helen and Jim Billmayers. On Thursday morning, Helen Billmayer and...
Long time Chinook resident, J.R. "Bob" Inman, 89, passed away September 15th, at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home in Chinook, MT, one day before his 90th birthday. He is known as "Bud" to his siblings. Dad was born to Harry Inman and Dorothy Thomas Inman September 16th, 1930 in Wolf Point, MT. He moved to Chinook with his family in 1944 where he spent the remainder of his life. When his parents moved elsewhere, he decided to stay in Chinook and was "adopted" by the P.O. Butler family. The...
Michael (Big Mike) Tilleman was born on March 30, 1944 in Zurich, Montana to Belgian immigrants Henry Tilleman and Irma D'Hooge, who taught all of their children the virtue of hard work. He acquired his sense of humor from his dad, Hank, who was known as a "World Class Bullshipper" and his business sense from Irma. Mike passed away at home, in Havre, surrounded by his loving family on September 18, 2020. He grew up on a farm and ranch, and his father said he was as dumb as a cow. However, Mike...
Sharon Ann Moran, 81 passed away on July 16, 2020 at Northern Montana Hospital in Havre, Montana. Sharon was born in Great Falls, Montana on April 6, 1939 to Eugene and Mamme Moran, the last of 6 children. Sharon met her future husband, Ron Eberwein at a movie theatre in Great Falls where she worked during her high school years. Ron was an airplane mechanic in the Air Force at Malmstrom Air Force Base. Four sons were born to this union, Dennis, Patrick, Terry, and Jason. Ron and Sharon later divorced in 1980. Sharon later on met Earl Hofeldt...
Madison Malsam graduated from Chinook High School eight years ago, and since that time she has been one busy gal. She tried college for a year in 2013-2014, sampling both MSU-Bozeman and UM-Missoula for a semester a piece. Although she was pursuing a degree in areas of interest: either Pre-Veterinary Science or Ag Business, the academic life wasn't a good fit, so she returned to the family ranch to continue learning while at the same time trying to make a living. Independent business ownership...
In February 2020, the APR did open the Antelope Creek Campground. Just off Highway 191 north of the Missouri River's Fred Robinson Bridge, the new campground offers tent sites, electric RV sites, and rental cabins. Another unique outdoor experience offered by APR is a hut-to-hut system completed in 2018. Located in the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, the two huts, which can accommodate up to nine people in four bunk rooms, are priced at $125 a night. Although the infrastructure and disturbance caused by that hut system and...
Over the last few years alert "Journal" readers have provided missing information to me for stories in the newspaper. Most recently, a Shelby subscriber identified the artist of the mural in the old Kuhr Clothing Store in downtown Chinook. Other readers have kindly pointed out errors I made in my research or conclusions, giving me a chance to make corrections. Now comes a new mystery and I need some help in solving it-it involves the Chinook Opera House A short history of the Opera House In...
The legendary Mike Tilleman passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020. Known to many near and far as a tremendous athlete and a huge supporter of the communities he's been a part of, his legacy will live on. Tilleman has left his mark especially on the campuses of Montana State University Northern and the University of Montana Grizzlies. Tilleman was born in Chinook on March 30, 1944 and raised on the family farm in Zurich. He starred for the Sugarbeeters in high school, played three seasons...
The Chinook Rod & Gun Club will hold its eighth Annual Gun Show this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Commercial Building located at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. The Gun Show is the primary fund raiser for the club and like the previous seven, another great show is lined up for the weekend. The Chinook Rod and Gun Club has cemented itself within Chinook and Blaine County as a fantastic outlet for families to get involved in the outdoors. Through the years the club has hosted several fishing...
Banned Books Week 2020 is taking place from September 27 – October 3, and we're right in the middle of it! Various classrooms and libraries around Blaine County are participating in this annual event which celebrates the freedom to read and brings awareness to the dangers in censorship. The theme of this year's event is "Censorship Is a Dead End. Find Your Freedom to Read!" Launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores, and libraries,...
The Chinook rolled into Chester this past Friday confident and ready to add another win to their season total. They did just that with a 64-20 thumping of the Hawks to improve to 3-1 on the season. The win sets up a huge Homecoming contest with the 3-1 Simms Tigers. This game has huge playoff implications heading into the homestretch of the regular season. The Sugarbeeters started fast, taking the opening kick off 75 yards. Junior Toby Niederegger caught the ball at the five yard line and...
The Sugarbeeter volleyball team continues to shine on the court and turned in another pair of stellar outings this past week. Thursday the 'Beeters headed to North Star to take on the Rival Knights and quickly dispatched them in straight sets 25-22, 25-16, 25-7. Saturday the girls were in Centerville to face the Miners and again came away with a win in straight sets, 25-16, 25-14, 25-12. Chinook was scheduled to play host to the Malta M-ettes but that game was canceled early last week. Thursday...
The Blaine County Journal was made aware of Harlem Schools suspending Athletic Activities until completion of further investigation just prior to going to press. Please note that upcoming contests for this week have been cancelled. The Harlem Lady Cat Volleyball has been extremely competitive this fall, pushing every opponent to the max. Unfortunately they have been on the short end of those five set thrillers. This past week the girls were in Conrad to face a solid District 1B opponent. In...
The fall high school sports season has been anything but normal for our local student athletes but thanks to the due diligence of the coaching staffs and administrators in Harlem, Chinook, Turner and Hays/Lodge Pole the kids have got to compete for the most part. All three fall sports have been directly impacted by cancellations and rescheduling due to COVID-19. Chinook Football had it’s game with Fairview taken away. The Sugarbeeter volleyball teams match with Malta was canceled early last week, but the team that has been affected the most i...
The Harlem Volleyball and Cross Country teams have had to adjust their schedules numerous times this fall with cancellations and rescheduling. For the third week in a row the volleyball team got to compete just one time while their other scheduled match was canceled. Cross Country didn't get an opportunity to compete this week either and with fall sports being a question mark in general, having the kids get together is a nice gesture. For the most part the kids don't really have an opportunity t...
The library requires masks or face coverings be worn by everyone ages five and up while in the library. We are trying very hard to keep everyone safe and we ask that you do your part as well. We are still providing curbside service if you do not wish to enter the library or you choose to not wear a mask. Please call to request materials or make arrangements to return materials. The library staff is still sanitizing and keeping materials in quarantine before shelving them. The Harlem Public Library will have a small display set up to celebrate B...
Well it’s officially autumn, yay. I really like the cooler weather that comes with fall, as well as all the wonderful colors that come with the season. If you need your hearing checked or your hearing aids adjusted, Pat will be in Havre at the Specialty Services Clinic on October 5th. Cinnamon Roll orders need to be in by Tuesday at 3 p.m. 357-2648 We have Caramel Rolls, Plain Cinnamon Rolls, and Maple Sticks. $1 each. Meals are $5 for over 60, $6 for under 60. Please call by 10 a.m. for all pick up and deliveries. Our Meals This Week Wed. S...
