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The Blaine County Commission has started the process to update the County’s 2012 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). A Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) is a budgeting and financial tool that will be used by the County Commission to set maintenance and repair priorities for things such as roads and buildings. The plan will also identify funding mechanisms for those repairs and improvements. The reality is that the County will never have enough money to address all of its infrastructure needs in a given year and the CIP is meant to assist the C...
By Steve Edwards BCJ News Two Chinook firefighters, with a quarter century of firefighting experience between them, moved to reserve status at the start of the new year. Firefighters on reserve status are still members of the organization, can perform some related duties to fighting fires and, in specific situations, can be called to fight a fire. Gary Anderson and Billie Haugen were both granted reserve status and recognized for their years of service. Dan Friede, the other Chinook firefighter...
When Congressman Ryan Zinke was appointed by President Trump to be the Secretary of Interior, that left Montana’s only seat in the House of Representatives vacant. Three men are running for that seat in a special election to be held toward the end of May. They are Mark Wicks, Libertarian; Greg Gianforte, Republican and Rob Quist, Democrat. “The Blaine County Journal/Big Sandy Mountaineer sent each candidate a set of questions to answer for readers of this newspaper. Here are the questions and the answers by the candidates. Do you favor a sin...
Members of the North Central Montana Shrine Club are expecting to receive their usual shipment of three tons of Vidalia onions "sometime around the 20th of May." The annual sale of the delectable Georgia onion, according to Shrine officials, is their best fundraiser of the year. Onion sale proceeds provide money to help kids, and their families, with travel expenses to the Shriners' Hospital in Spokane. The North Central Montana club includes members from both Blaine and Hill Counties. The...
When I write about my childhood on Clear Creek sometimes I make it sound like we spent lots of time there in the winter. We did not. There were no four wheel drives then and in our family the first day on Clear Creek was often the first day of stream fishing which was around the third weekend of May. That was a big doings no matter what old fishing shack we were at. We were fishermen, after all, even if some of us did not fly fish but just dipped a worm engorged hook in the water and tried to bring forth a big brookie or rainbow to have for bre...
Sympathy is extended to Connie Cornell and her family after the passing of her mother, Leatrice Faber. Funeral services will be Friday, May 19th at the Methodist Church in Chinook. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Kirsti Cederberg was in Great Falls for a couple days this week taking a continuing Ed class. She visited with Nellie Cederberg while there. Mary Hake and Nellie Obrecht have been to Quilting classes in Havre this weekend. Bette Jo Snider visited her Mother, Rose Van Voast, on Sunday. Kevin, Kimberly,...
On Saturday, Issac Klindworth celebrated his 4th birthday. Those attending, were Bill and Betty Hay, and Nancy Mahns. Morgan Klindworth and friend Jessica and her daughters, Eva and Emma, Kelsey Klindworth, Larry Spadoni, Carol and Duane Klindworth,and Issacs parents, Annie and Matt and his siblings . Loretta Beck attended the confirmation of Shay Humphreys and dinner following at the Hogeland Lutheran Church. Chad, Valorie, and Chloe Beck visited Sunday with Sandy Beck at her home. Harley Jo Beck visited with Grandma Loretta and Grandpa Wally...
Individual Transportation Contracts due by June 1st As the 2016-17 school year ends, we are already beginning the preparations for the 2017-18 school year. Parents who live more than 3 miles from a school that does not provide bus transportation or more than 3 miles from the nearest bus stop may be entitled to reimbursement for transporting their child. Pursuant to ARM 10.7.105, all school districts are required to have individual transportation contracts for the ensuing year signed and returned to their school district of residence by June 1....
On Tuesday, May 9th, the American Red Cross Blood Drive at Wallner Hall welcomed 52 donors with a total of 47 units collected on a goal of 47. Two first time donors were registered; Evelyn Schubert and Ian McIntosh. Tammy Williams received a 2 gallon pin and Carla Jenewein received a 4 gallon pin. Each unit collected saves three lives. We are grateful for each and every one of these life saving gifts and look forward to seeing you again in July. The canteen was hosted by St. Gabriels Catholic...
Wanda Marilyn Morris Ragan 78 of Green River, WY formally of Blaine County and Big Sandy, Montana passed away Jan. 18, 2017 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah after a hard fought battle with Pulmonary Hypertension surrounded by family. Mom was born March 10, 1938 in Harlem, MT the 5th child and only daughter of Gail and Fay(Statelen) Morris. On Sept. 11, 1955 she married the Love of her LifeJames H. Ragan in Big Sandy, Montana. To this union 4 children were born.... Full story
Barbara Faye Messerly Ball, 56 passed away at her home on Fort Belknap on May 11th 2017. Barbara was born on October 21st 1961 in Fort Belknap to Leona and Glen Messerly. She attended Harlem High School and later got her GED. Later she met the love of her life Robert Ball, they got married and raised their family in Fort Belknap till her last days. Barbara worked various jobs, she worked with students at the local school, helping people at the hospital and her favorite thing to do was being a... Full story
Leatrice June Faber, 86, passed away on May 10, 2017. A celebration of live will be held at the Methodist Church on May 19th, at 3:00. A reception will follow at Waldner Hall. Leatrice was born on August 1, 1931, to Arthur and Vioka Butler. She was raised on a farm South of Big Sandy, with her brother, Ellsworth. On April 1, 1951, she married the love of her life, Lawrence Faber. Together, while raising 4 children, they made their home East of Big Sandy for 13 years before moving to Cleveland.... Full story
Q. How old does a child have to be before he or she can learn about God? Neither my husband nor I come from a church background, but we have two small children now, and we'd like to give them a different religious experience than we had. A: You and your husband probably realize that you missed something by not learning about God when you were younger, and I’m thankful you want something different for your children. We live in a world that is growing more and more confused and chaotic, and your children will need strong moral and spiritual f...
A great big shout out of appreciation goes to everyone who supported the Friends of the Library Spring Basket Social fundraiser. Thanks to everyone who donated the fabulous baskets! Thanks to those who attended the social to show their support. To those who purchased baskets, thank you so much for your generosity. And last, but not least, thanks to those who made the delicious desserts and planned such an enjoyable evening. “Build a Better World” is the theme for the upcoming Summer Reading Program. Children ages preschool through grade 6 may s...
"Love is Never Silent" will be the movie at 1:00 p.m. today. A young woman struggles with her own need for independence and the obligation she feels for her hearing-impaired parents in this depression-era drama. A friend sees her turmoil and tells her she must find happiness on her own. However, the initial joy she finds in marriage starts to strain under the guilt she feels for deserting her parents and the bitterness they express towards her. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will...
By Steve Edwards BCJ News Cherie Edwards welcomed guests to the Business After Hours event hosted by the Edwards Funeral Home. With new funeral director Daniel Dahl at her side, Edwards told about 40 guests at the event, "I'm really thrilled to have Daniel and his family joining the business. I believe he will continue the legacy that Marvin (Edwards) started in 1973 when we purchased the funeral home." Noting that Daniel was looking to work with a funeral home that wanted to remain family owned...
The Chinook Sugarbeeter Track and Field teams were in top form last Wednesday at the District 9C Track and Field meet in Havre last Wednesday. The boys team finished second with 104 points while the girls earned a runner up finish as well scoring 141 points on the day. The Sugarbeeters compiled a full list of event winners over the course of the day. Sophomore Megan Molyneaux captured both the 100 and 200 Meter sprints winning the 100 in :12.97 and the 200 in a personal best :26.47. Molyneaux's...
The Turner Tornadoes will be well represented at the Northern C Divisional in Great Falls after a strong performance at the District 9C Track and Field meet in Havre last Wednesday. The Tornadoes were once again led by the effort of junior Eddie Harmon. Harmon was impressive on the track and ran an exceptional 800 Meter race taking the lead midway through the second lap and coasting to an impressive win finishing in a season best 2:02.89. Harmons time in the 800 Meter Run is also the fastest in...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters are again champions of the Northern B/C Tennis world but this year the competition was much closer. The Sugarbeeters won with 42 points while the Harlem Wildcats turned in their best performance ever, finishing second with 26 points. The Sugarbeeters were victorious in both the singles and doubles competition and will send four girls to the State tournament in Missoula this weekend. Junior Jamie Roth defeated Kendal Knapton 6-0, 7-6 (7-5) in the finale to win the...
The Harlem Wildcat boys finished third at the District 2B Track and Field meet held in Wolf Point this past Saturday. The boys scored 100.5 points on the day and qualified both the short and long relays and five individuals for the Northern B in Glasgow this Saturday. The Wildcat girls qualified two for the Northern B picking up strong performances from freshman L'Tia Lawrence and sophomore Haley Johnson. Senior Damon Adams is one of the top sprinters in all of Class B and was impressive on...
Chinook High School continues to recognize the efforts of their honor students. To earn Honor Student status, a senior student must have a cumulative 3.0 grade point average or higher. Many of these students are not only high achievers in the classroom, but are high achievers in all areas of the school environment. Erika Anderson- Erika is the daughter of Bruce and Sally Anderson. Erika is an honor letter winner and has been on honor roll for four years. She has served as a class representative, class secretary and as the National Honor...
As far as clubs go the Chinook Rod and Gun Club is just in its infancy but in the five years since it resumed activity there is no doubt the impact the club has had on the community. In 2013 the Club held its First Annual fishing Day and had a great turnout across the board but in the few years since turnout had began to diminish. “In the past we’ve held it on the first Saturday in June but with so many other things going on at the start of summer and school just getting out it became harder to attract kids to the event,” said Elmer Zarn,...
