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A few weeks ago I did a story about marbles, a kids' game once mainly played by boys. To keep a gender balance in my writing, I decided to take a look at the game of jacks, a game I best recall as dominated by girls back in my school days. I had no sisters so have very little first hand experience about the game of jacks. But, I recall playing jacks with our daughter, now fifty years old, when she was just a tyke. Like marbles, the game of jacks seems to have slipped in to obscurity, not likely...
My wife and I live in the Grande Villa in Chinook and there is a tradition there among residents to put their unwanted items "on the bench." Each floor has a bench by the elevator, the place to leave items no longer wanted or to pick up something that catches the eye. I call the benches "the Mall of America." Recently I found a paperback titled "Cut to the Bone" by Jefferson Bass. I'd never heard of the author but from the title assumed it was a book about crime. Turns out the book was authored...
In an anything but normal 2020, Halloween and its traditional night of Trick-or-Treating by the kids of the community was toned down a bit by the Covid-19 pandemic, but Chinook resident Jeff Finley got a bit creative with his candy delivery system. With social distancing and safety being the topic of many conversations, Finley looked to the local Ace Hardware store for help into turning an idea he had saw on Facebook into reality. After getting all the parts he needed, PVC Pipe, he constructed...
My wife recently came home from a yard sale with a bag of marbles. I had not thought about marbles in years. When I was in grade school (the early 1950's) marbles were a major deal among boys. With dirt school yards it was easy to draw a big circle and start a game of marbles easily. It was mostly "boys only" though a few girls did like to shoot marbles. For readers not familiar with how to shoot a marble, see attached photo. When a shooter hits another player's marble or knocks a target marble...
The library board of trustees will meet today at 4:15 in the library meeting room for its monthly meeting. Check out the library website at www.harlempubliclibrary.org. There you will find links for our online catalog, resources to assist with virtual learning, MTLibrary2Go ebooks and audio books, World Book Online, the links for The Book Club and Virtual Story Time and so much more! If you have completed the October Book Challenge to read a book with a body part in the title contact the library to be entered into the drawing to win a gift...
Hunting season is in full swing and hunters young and old are searching for that memorable hunt. This past weekend Emma Klingaman, Ethan Klingaman and Beau Henry were among those hunters returning home with a story to tell. These young hunters have taken full advantage of the Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Apprentice program. This program allows young hunters to get in the field and harvest a animal under the watchful eye of an approved guardian. Beau Henry, age 10, of Havre is the Grandson of...
Someone mysteriously decorated both guard rails of the bridge that crosses the Main Canal on Stephens Road just south of Kuper Cemetery. The use of the fall garden produce added a bit of color and a festive note for travelers....
“Many people, myself among them, feel better at the mere sight of a book.” ~Jane Smiley Take in the sight of new books available for check out this week at the library. If you are in the mood to be scared pick up “The Only Good Indians” by Stephen Graham Jones. This novel blends classic horror with sharp social commentary. The story follows four American Indian men after a disturbing event from their youth puts them in a desperate struggle for their lives. Susan Wiggs is the author of “The Lost and Found Bookshop.” Natalie Harper’s li...
Homecoming festivities took place recently in Turner on Main Street. Although it looked different this year, the weather and the fun was never better! The students were good about wearing their masks while doing the activities and the adults enjoyed seeing the kids again. A parade of floats were held after the crowning of coronation with each class being represented. Homecoming candidates were announced as Shyan Krass and Shane Kimmel as the 2020-2021 King and Queen, Brandy Calvert and Austin...
Fort Belknap’s Jordan Shortman was back on the set of the hit television show Yellowstone last week and looks forward to more opportunity in the future. Shortman is pictured above with Moses Brings Plenty, ‘Mo’ a integral character of the show. Shortman stated that filming for season four wraps up November 14 in Missoula, “They’re going home on November 14th wrapping up with season 4. It was more fun this time.” Shortman added that the show expects to conclude after season six, but that a spin-off may be in the works, “Talk of a movie called...
Readers may recall I'm looking for information about the 'bronc rider mural' in Chinook's old Opera House and the 'rock writing' on the Burkhartsmeyer ranch in the south country. Some time ago a local asked if I knew about the mural in the house built by Gaylord Sargent (at 636 Illinois). When I started asking around I learned many people had heard of the mural but details were sketchy. That mural is the third local art mystery that interests me. Larry Wisch was married to Gaylord's daughter Shi...
We would like to send a huge shout out to Kenny Finley for his generous donation to the library! Thank you to all the people who came out to Finley's Garden Pumpkin Patch and donated money for their pumpkins. Kenny grows a fabulous variety of pumpkins and decorative gourds, which he gives away. This was the first year I have witnessed the activity at Finley's Pumpkin Patch. Kids of all ages and adults took great delight in perusing the pumpkins and choosing just the right one or ones! This was...
The library’s free Wi-Fi is on even when the library is closed to assist those who need access to the internet after hours from outside the building. To obtain the password ask at the front desk during hours we are open. The library abides by copyright laws and if any illegal activity is detected using the library’s Wi-Fi we will be forced to discontinue this service. If you wish to access the internet from your home or on the go, you may check out a hotspot device. These small devices allow you to connect to the internet using a cellular con...
This is a new appeal to alert readers for information about another local folk art mystery. Several weeks ago Mark Burkhartsmeyer asked me by phone, "Are you the paper's expert on local history?" I said I was interested in local history, was no expert but enjoyed unraveling local historical mysteries. He shared information about some rock writing on the Burkhartsmeyer's ranch south of Chinook. He described rock writing as letters and words spelled out using random rocks found in the area. Of...
The Fall Festival this past weekend was well attended and a very welcomed event for the community to enjoy. The Fun Run in the morning included more than 20 runners. Sugarbeets were decorated on main street. Vendors were out showcasing their goods, and people were mingling about taking it all in. The atmosphere was upbeat, smiles were everywhere and a organizers were pleased with the turnout. Chinook had a great weekend full of activity and in this day and age it couldn't have come soon enough....
The library will be closed October 12 in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day. The Book Challenge for October is to read a book with a body part in the title. We have a selection on display for you to choose from. Book Club members may pick up the new selection “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd. The first discussion will be October 19, 4 P.M. via Skype. The link is join.skype.com/OBqEUM6IEwF or you may click on the link on our website or Facebook page. Children may watch Virtual Story Time Tuesdays, 10 A.M. via Fac...
We hope you all enjoyed the festivities over the weekend!...
The 3rd annual community dinner and auction to support our Chinook golf course was held on Saturday, August 22. Despite the event being pushed to later in the year due to the pandemic, there was a fantastic crowd present and everyone had a great time. Social distancing was adhered too (due to the fact that we are fortunate enough to have the commercial building locally) which allows enough space to keep everyone at the required distance, while still moving ahead with the much needed fundraiser....
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 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...
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...
Early next month, KNMC, the radio station broadcasting from MSU-Northern in Havre and dialed in at 90.1 FM on the airwaves, will be staging Rocktober: A KNMC Webstream Rocktacular! The event will take place in the Montana Actors' Theater on the campus of MSU-Northern on Saturday, October 3, beginning at 3:00 p.m. For the past five years, KNMC has been working to create opportunities for musicians of all skill levels to connect and perform around the Hi-Line. Two of KNMC's annual live music...
The Harlem Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting today at 4:15 in the library meeting room. The time to complete the 2020 Census is now! The deadline is September 30. You may complete the survey online at my2020census.gov, by phone at 844-330-2020, or by completing the form you received in the mail. The library staff is here to help you complete your online form or to answer any questions. Remember each person counts! Join Carly every Tuesday at 10 A.M. for Story Time Online via Facebook Live. All kids, big and small,...
“It’s Not Too Late” is this week! September 21-25, 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. There are only 7 days left to count residents in the 2020 Census. 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 count...
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...
