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This past Wednesday, November 30 nearly 80 people braved the elements to attend the 30th Anniversary Commemoration of the C-141 Collision Crash that claimed the lives of 13 United States Airmen north of Harlem. Immediately following the devastating crash, a group of local individuals formed an Airmen Memorial Committee and quickly erected a Memorial in their Honor. The past 30 years the Committee has maintained a memorial in Harlem as well as a site marking the spot of the crash North of...
The Harlem Lady Cats wrestling team brought home hardware a season ago but for the first time in school history they brought home a First Place Team Trophy. The Lady Cats won the Badger Invitational in Cascade running away from the field in the process. The Lady Cats amassed 123 points, 57 more than the second place Simms Tigers. In addition all eight Lady Cat Wrestlers made the podium and took home a medal. Senior Amelia Blackcrow led the way, winning three matches en route to the 152 pound...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters had a solid contingent in Havre this weekend. 10 boys and two girls took part in the Mixer in Friday and eight boys and two girls were on the mat for Saturdays action. Senior, Tyler Schoen wrestling at 182 pounds, had a fantastic start to the season picking up six wins over the course of the two days. First Schoen won by Fall over Seth Hicks from Lewistown in 1:36. In his second match Friday he again won by fall this time over Havre's Kale VanCampen in 1:03. Schoen...
The Turner Tornado Boys basketball team has gotten off to a perfect start after picking up a couple of wins in Glasgow over the weekend. Turner was taking part in the Class C Showcase. Friday morning the Tornadoes opened up a big lead against the Nashua Porcupines before holding on for a 69-62 season opening win. Saturday morning they earned a thrilling come from behind 57-53 win over the Glasgow Scotties JV. The Tornadoes wasted little time in putting the first points of the season on the...
The Turner tornado girls Basketball team began the season in Glasgow at the Class C Showcase. The girls began the season Friday morning with a hard fought 36-34 win over the Nashua Porcupines. Saturday morning Turner fell in a tough 51-49 set back to the Glasgow Scotties JV to start the season 1-1. Sophomore Cassidy Grabofsky scored the first point of the season knocking down a free throw after being fouled on a drive to the basket. Junior Hannah Richman fired off a bomb from long distance that...
The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbird Boys Basketball team has a familiar face back on the sideline for the 2022-23 season. Head Coach Derek Shambo returns to the bench for Thunderbirds after stepping down at the conclusion of the 2019 season. Joining him on the bench is Geno LeValdo and Nate Doney. A season ago Shambo was an assistant for LeValdo in Harlem where they led the Wildcats to a second place finish at the Class B State Tournament. Doney brings a ton of knowledge to the bench and as an EMT w...
The 37th Annual Parade of Lights was a hit by all accounts. Activities got underway at 10 in the morning on Friday with vendors set up in the Chinook Senior Center and Blaine County Library. The Festival of Wreaths were on display at the First Bank of Montana for all of those wishing to participate in the Silent Auction. Santa and Mrs. Clause then made their appearance at the Blaine County Library to the thrill of parents and children alike. The Bell Choir performed in the afternoon at the...
The Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner was once again held at the Blaine County Fairgrounds Commercial Building. A Great group of volunteers was on hand to serve 195 meals including a record 130 take-out and delivery orders. Bettie Billmayer and her husband Mark organize the annual event and have a wonderful group of volunteers that assist them. This year's crew helped provide support on Thanksgiving day as well as the Wednesday before with preparation. Volunteers include Jay Eslick, Jim...
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation are planning a spectacular family fun community event on Saturday, December 17. The Foundation is going all out to bring Ice Skating to Chinook in what could be the final hurrah for the old rink located just south of the City Pool. For many, they may not even realize that the asphalt square with a couple of basketball hoops that has primarily been used just for parking during swim meets is actually an ice skating rink. The last time the rink had...
In true spirit of the Holiday Season local residents Duane and Tahnee Mord have decided to do their part to help a family or an individual in need this holiday season. The couple owns Triple D's Detailing in Chinook and have had the idea of donating a good reliable used car on Christmas Day for a couple of years now. Recently the opportunity came for the couple to make good on their plans and they immediately jumped at the opportunity. Tahnee's mom turned them on to a car that one of her clients...
The Blaine County Journal ~ News Opinion is thrilled to bring our readers a preview of all of our local high school sports teams as they prepare for the 2022-23 season. Blaine County is home to 12 teams competing in Basketball and Wrestling. The Chinook Sugarbeeters and Harlem Wildcats each field girls and boys basketball teams as well as girls and boys wrestling teams. The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds and Turner Tornadoes are home to both girls and boys basketball programs. In Basketball, Chinook, Hays/Lodge Pole and Turner will compete in...
The Chinook Sugarbeeter boys and girls wrestling teams are back in the wrestling room working hard in preparation for the 2022-23 season. Head Coach, Ben Stroh returns for his second season at the helm and is again assisted by Kenny Pruttis and long-time mentor Robin Stroh. This year's team is very young with just two seniors on the roster. Back this year is senior Tyler Schoen, the Class B/C 170 pound State Champion a season ago. Schoen is focused on repeating as a State Champion while also...
The Harlem Wildcat and Lady Cat wrestling teams boast extremely strong numbers this winter. Head Coach, Jonny Baker is back once again to lead the teams. Baker has some well qualified Assistants to help him this season, and with such strong numbers their presence is much needed. Joining Baker are Assistant Coaches, Lyle Faulkinberry, John Stiffarm and William Blackcrow. Faulkinberry headed up the program for years building a program that included a number of state champions. Stiffarm previously...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters had a good 2021-22 season and from that team they return the bulk of their line up losing just one starter to graduation. Head Coach, Mike Jones is back once again to lead the 'Beeters and will be assisted once again by Mike Seymour and Tammy Schoen. Chinook returns All-State and All-Conference junior, Hallie Neibauer as well as All-Conference senior, Bree Swanson. Both will be expected to lead the team on and off the court once again. Chinook returns a ton of talent to...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters were a fun team to watch a season ago, with a fast break offense and high flying dunks they certainly entertained the crowd. Like every team they lost a few solid contributors on both sides of the ball graduating three seniors but return a very athletic team that will compete very well in the District 9C once again. The 'Beeters are again being led by Head Coach, Chad Jones and his Assistant Coach, Scott Schmitt. Jones is in his second season as Head Coach after serving...
The Harlem Lady Cat basketball team sure turned some heads a season ago. The Lady Cats clawed their way from a difficult regular season all the way to the Class B State Tournament. This years roster is very young on paper, but Head Coach, Brandon Trottier and his staff are familiar with the underdog roll. Some pundits might be quick to write the Lady Cats off, but if you have followed their program lately, that's probably the wrong call. This years roster includes seniors Ma'Lea Moore and Crysie...
The Harlem Wildcats turned in a magical season a year ago, one that concluded with a runner up finish at the Class B State Tournament. The Wildcats lost the bulk of their roster, including all five starters to graduation. Every team across the state loses key players to graduation each year, but rarely is team depleted like this years Harlem Wildcat squad. That being said don't turn your back on this group as they are sure to bring their best effort to the court every time they take the floor....
The Hays Lodge Pole Thunderbirds girls and boys basketball programs both have new Head Coaches this season. Leading the Girls program will be Cody Shambo and back for the Boys after three years will be Head Coach, Derek Shambo. The Thunderbirds girls program put together a fine season a year ago, finishing third in the District 9C standings and will look to build on the upward trend this year. The boys have struggled the past few years and haven't had much success on the court since Derek last...
The Turner Tornadoes Varsity girls basketball team had a difficult campaign a season ago but with another year under their belt, this years squad expects a different outcome. Head Coach, Julie Welsh is once again at the helm with longtime Assistant, Darci Ammen joining her on the bench. Back for her senior season is District 9C All-Conference award winner Dakota Krass. With four years of Varsity experience already under her belt, Welsh will certainly look to her for leadership on and off the...
The Turner Tornadoes have been in a slide the past several seasons and last year was no different. Turner finished 2-16 overall and 0-14 in District 9C play. This years team has been invigorated by having a new, but familiar face on the sideline. Head Coach, Darci Ammen takes over this winter as Head Coach of the Turner Tornado varsity boys basketball team. Ammen is taking over the reigns of the boys while also serving as a Head Coach for the first time at the high school level. Ammen however...
The Blaine County Journal is happy to present our next successful group of youth hunters. Sharing the successful hunts of our local youth through the years is something we look forward to sharing with our readers. Maisie Ford, Garrison Kirschenmann, Wylee Simenson and Wacee Simenson highlight this week's quartet. Maisie Ford has been hunting for four years now and recently successfully harvested her first Bull Elk. Maisie is fifteen years old and loves to hunt. She got this awesome Bull Elk...
After months of planning the time has finally come to pay respects and remember 13 Airmen who lost their lives in a plane crash 30 years ago in the skies over Blaine County. The Airmen Memorial 30 Year Commemoration and Dedication will take place on Wednesday, November 30 at the Airmen Memorial site in Harlem. The Commemoration will get started at 3:30 pm with Darwin Zellmer serving as the Emcee. Following the welcome and Pledge of Allegiance, Veteran Reverend William Rima (ALC) will give the...
It's no secret that emergency response units across the board are facing challenging times when it comes to recruitment, retention and maintaining the ability to properly serve the communities they live in. Ambulance Crews, Volunteer Fire Departments are among the hardest hit, especially in small communities. Efforts are always ongoing searching for new methods to attract new recruits. Training and education are vital components of new crew members. In an effort to increase numbers the Chinook...
Who doesn't like a party, especially a Christmas party? Thanksgiving is Thursday and the Christmas season officially kicks off. Throughout December and even into January Christmas parties of some sort will be taking place nearly every week. Some will be Owners and managers of local businesses showing their appreciation for their employees, others may be clubs or organizations getting together to celebrate the season and a few will be gatherings organized by local churches celebrating the season...
The Sweet Home staff and residents have been busy over the course of the summer and into fall. Residents have had plenty of fun interacting with folks in the community while attending several events. The Blaine County Fair, Picnics in the park and special Sundays featuring BBQ, music and family highlighted a great summer. Fall quickly set in as the calendar turned to October and while it's technically not Winter yet, we have certainly experienced the conditions. Sweet Residents made their last...
