We've Got The County Covered
We've Got The County Covered
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 30
Major projects by local governments to a late July rain helped define the county's news stories for 2015. Activities to preserve native languages produced stories of local efforts to influence state policies and new efforts to preserve native cultures. And stories that reflected the close-knit nature of our communities on the prairie shaped the news for this year. Here are some of the news stories that shaped our lives during the past year. Government actions at all levels Late November Blaine...
It certainly was a "White Christmas" all throughout Blaine County as those venturing outside Christmas morning were greeted by an astonishing, fantasy-like wonderland of frost that made everything from tree branches to electrical wires, fence posts and buildings sparkle in a way not normally seen. This barn is just past the spring on Cleveland Road....
Reporter's note: The Chinook Area Chamber holds an informal competition each year to select the best Christmas yard light display. In an email to the "Journal," Chamber President Heather DePriest listed the three top displays and noted, "The competition has no prizes, just bragging rights." And she thanked all the local residents who put up some fantastic decorations this year, that help make the season just a little more festive. First place went to Ken and Teri Pelesky, whose house is on the...
Reporter's note: Paula Reynolds, who handles advertising at the "Journal," recently laid a copy of an upcoming ad on my desk. The ad was for "Singing Canaries" and listed only a name and phone number. Paula said, "This lady has canaries for sale, there might be a story there." I called the number on the ad and got Debbie Stout, who lives on a farm in the Savoy area. I figured maybe she was selling a couple of canaries and a cage to go with them. Turns out Stout doesn't have just a couple of...
A crane from Baltrusch Construction, in Havre, had to be called to move a semi-tractor and trailer crash last week at the drainage near the Red Rock Creek Bridge west of Chinook on Highway 2. The crash occurred about 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16. The truck caught the guardrail and skidded off the highway. The tractor and trailer remained connected with the trailer still on the highway and the tractor dangling off the road. Ace Towing, also from Havre, assisted with the separation of the...
Christmas Day is past, yet the glow may still be lighting certain corners of our lives. The thought struck me a couple of days ago, “Candles are an important part of Christmas, from cultural tradition even if not part of the original story.” Wise sayings cluster around the use of candles: “Better to light one candle than to curse the darkness”; “How far that little candle throws its beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world.” When Shakespeare said this, naughty meant worthless. Many churches have discovered that the lighting of Advent c...
It is the end of another year and, as usual, I am glad and sad both. I am glad that I made it through and it looks like I am going to see 2016. I am sad because it was a year that could have been so much better. Hindsight is always great and I learned a lot about having prostate cancer this year. More than I had learned in the twelve years I have had it. I went into the taking of chemo therapy as just another simple treatment. I soon learned that it is anything but simple. Five percent of people who take chemo for prostate cancer, get symptoms...
The Sunday School students of the Lutheran Church held their Christmas program recently at the Turner Lutheran Church. These kids did a wonderful job learning lines and singing their songs. They are back row: Carson Maloney, Ryan Doyle, Caleb Zellmer, Ali Doyle, Bridget Reed. Middle Row: Gracie Zellmer, Rhett Ammen, Piper Fox, Alaina Egbert. Kneeling: Avery Fox, Preston Egbert, and Brady Zellmer. Congratulations on a job well done. A potluck dinner was served in the fellowship hall following...
Theresa Danley, aided by daughters Abby, left, and Laura, center, light the Christ candle on the advent wreath at the Chinook Presbyterian Church. Bryan Danley, not in the photo, was at the podium reading the advent liturgy while his wife and daughters lit the candles. Many churches in the area hold late afternoon Christmas Eve services, with an advent lighting, as part of the traditional celebration of Christ's birth....
Carla Jenewein has been coordinating Chinook's Red Cross blood drive every other month for a long time. For the upcoming January 5 blood drive, Jenewein is temporarily taking a mentor's role to help Elizabeth Hodgson, a Chinook High School senior and student body president, who will be leading the drive. Hodgson will be assisted by members of the National Honor Society and the Student Council. The student-led drive is a part of the Red Cross' Leaders Save Lives program that seeks to get...
The year might be changing but 1907 has been sort of good for us so we are going to stay with it for a little time in 2016 Let’s get to it and see what this week brings us... The new lunchroom at the depot is open and being run by Mayor Newman. In addition to the counter, there is a very neat small dining room for ladies. The waitresses are dressed in black with white collars and cuffs. Mrs. O’Leary, the famous chef, has charge of the kitchen with a good corps of assistance, and the place promises to be well patronized. Editor’s note... When...
The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Wednesday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. in the library meeting room. The library will be open Thursday, Dec. 31 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and closed Friday, Jan. 1. Story Time is Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. All kids are welcome to join whatever fun things Kelsey has planned. LEGO Club is Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and is open to grades K though 6. On Tuesday, Jan. 5 at 6 p.m., there will be a Bring Your...
North Harlem Colony had earlier announced the date for its annual Christmas program at the school. Pastor Eli Hofer, who also administers the school, said the program would be different this year with music and readings but no Christmas play. On the night of the program Pastor Eli welcomed colony families and friends of the colony. He said, "This is our school's annual Christmas program but it's also a time to show appreciation for our neighbors." The audience was a mixture of colony residents...
Harlem Elementary held their annual Christmas music program on Thursday, December 17. Grades kindergarten through sixth, under the direction of instructor, Ms. Lynda Brown, eagerly performed their renditions of the season's most popular songs for their families and friends in the audience. From traditional carols, to contemporary tunes, to comical arrangements, the concert covered every possible preference. The many highlights included students playing kazoos and bells, Erik Snell with his...
Happy New Year from the Harlem Public Library! The Harlem Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and we will be closed New Year’s Day. The regular programming schedule will start up again next week. Books and Babies meets Tuesday, Jan. 5 at 10 a.m. at the library, Wednesday, Jan. 6, at 10 a.m. at Turner’s Big Flat Grocery, and Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. at the Aaniiih Nakoda College Library. The Lego Club meets on Thursday, Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. in the library meeting room. Story Hour will be held Friday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m....
The Chinook Sugarbeeters have gotten off to a great start this season, but last Tuesday in Chester they ran into a talented Hawks team falling for the first time 76-53. Chester J-I was looking to atone for three losses to the 'Beeters a season ago as Chinook ended the Hawks season at the district tournament in February. The 'Beeters are young and trying to work the kinks of new personal out, while the Hawks return nearly the same roster as a season ago. The Hawks got off to a blistering start...
The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds finally picked up their first win of the 2015-16 campaign last Monday when they defeated the North Star Knights in Gildford 52-45 to improve to 1-4 overall and 1-2 in conference play. The Thunderbirds are a talented team that qualified for the Northern C a season ago. The schedule tested the team early as they played two tough games to begin conference play before challenging the Knights, a team that always seems to give the Thunderbirds a stiff test. Monday's...
The Harlem Wildcats again found themselves on the wrong side of a down to the wire basketball game as they fell in a tightly contested contest with the Rocky Boy Stars last Tuesday, 61-57. As seems to be the case this season the Wildcats put themselves in hole early and battled their way back. Harlem spotted the Stars a 14-7 advantage after one before getting the offense rolling in the second quarter as they put up 18 in the stanza to trim the deficit to 26-25 by halftime. Senior Keahna Little led the charge, scoring eight in the quarter to...
Mike Seymour and Brad Tilleman have been Montana Officials Association (MOA) members for many years. Both have worked District, Divisional and State tournaments at all levels and are recognizable wherever they officiate. Last Saturday evening, during Chinook's home opener against the Big Sandy Pioneers, their sons Lane Seymour and Grant Tilleman took the court as MOA officials for the junior varsity girls contest. Lane and Grant are both graduates of Chinook High School and both earned All-State...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters entered the holiday break with a perfect 3-0 conference mark and 5-0 overall record following a 66-51 drubbing of the Chester-Joplin-Inverness Hawks last Tuesday. After opening the season with a hard fought win over a very talented Great Falls Central team, the girls have coasted to lopsided wins over Dutton/Brady, Hays/Lodge Pole and Big Sandy. Tuesday in Chester the 'Beeters got off to a sluggish start against a Hawks team that has struggled early on, leading just...
The Turner Tornadoes and Chester-Joplin-Inverness Hawks met in a District 9C clash in Turner last Monday with the visitors claiming a 65-37 win over the Tornadoes. The Hawks are considered to be among one of the three teams to advance to the Northern C Divisional come February, but that didn't stop a young Turner squad from making them compete start to finish. The Tornadoes outscored the visitors 10-2 over the final eight minutes and played the second half to a score of 17-19 as the younger...
The Turner Tornadoes fell to 0-3 in District 9C play and 2-3 overall following a tough 38-36 loss to conference rival Chester-Joplin-Inverness last Monday. Turner has steadily improved the past few seasons and has been looking for that break through win to take the next step. Monday afternoon they nearly took that step. Since returning to varsity ball four years ago Turner has yet to pick up a win over teams above them in the standings. Chester J-I led after the opening quarter of action but...
Hays/Lodge Pole dropped their fifth contest of the season last Monday to the North Star Knights 65-39. While the Thunderbirds have yet to find the win column, the direction the program is heading is clear, and thats up. The Thunderbirds have been much more competitive than in recent memory and have caused each team they have faced to work a little harder. In Gildford last Monday eighth grader Mulleeah Stiffarm continued her stellar play at the high school varsity level as she tossed in 13 points in the loss. Stiffarm scored 26 her previous...
A thrilling, down to the wire 49-48 win over the Rocky Boy Morning Stars last Tuesday allowed Harlem to enter the holiday break with a 3-2 record and a little momentum on their side. So many times a young team just can't seem to come out on top in close games and getting that first down to the wire win can be a learning experience that can be built upon throughout the remainder of the season. Harlem had the offense firing on all cylinders early as they took an early 21-14 lead into the second...
The Chinook Sugarbeeter football team and it's players are still in the news more than a month after winning the school's second State Class 'C' football championship. The All-Conference, All-State, Coach of the Year and the Bob Cleverly All-Star eight-man football selections have been made and everyone of them included a Sugarbeeter on the list. Christmas Eve the 70th Annual East/West Shrine rosters were released and senior Kevin Young was honored with a selection. Seniors Jesse Dannels and...
