Articles from the August 4, 2021 edition
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Fair food does more than feed hungry fairgoers
Correspondent's note: Alert readers may recall a story I wrote in 2016 about food booths at the Blaine County Fair. I researched and wrote the story after I worked my first time ever in a fair booth....
Childcare and the Name Wanda Chilton Are Synonymous
Since 1977, Wanda Chilton has been the woman behind childcare services at Kid's Korner in Chinook. When approached about an interview and a potential story for the newspaper, she replied in the...
A Full-Scale Fair Returns to Blaine County
Opening next week on August 10, the Blaine County Fair promises "Fun for Everyone" through its motto. The events begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday with the 4-H and FFA Horse Show at the George Ortner...
Capital Improvement Plan Underway, Public Input Requested to Help Prioritize Areas with the Most Need
The Blaine County Commission is in the midst or working on updating the 2017 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). This is a very important that will greatly affect the services provided to the people of...
Public Comment Sought on Fresno Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan A public open house will be held in Havre on Aug. 16
The process of developing the first Fresno Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan is nearing completion, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a draft plan developed by FWP and a 9-member Advisory Committee. Comments will be...
Journal Jots
Harlem Library Summer Reading participants should turn in the total number of books read this summer by Aug. 6. Drawings for grand prizes will take place the week of Aug. 9. If you have completed the July Book Challenge please notify the library....
Hogeland Happenings
Helen and Susan Billmayer were in Havre on Wednesday for doctor appointments and had lunch at the Mark Billmayer home in Chinook. Jim and Helen Billmayer had lunch at the Alan Van Voast home on Friday. Linda Petrie visited her parents, Jim and Helen...
Erma Bear
Erma was born on July 13, 1927, at Little Warm, MT, to Richard and Carrie Snell, and went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Great Falls, MT, at the age of 94. Erma worked in Chinook,...
Harlem Library
Summer Reading participants have until August 6 to notify the library the total books they have read this summer. Drawings for grand prizes will take place the week of August 9. Grand prizes will be given in the 0-kindergarten, grades 1-8, and...
Blaine County Library
The library will be open limited hours today, August 4th, due to staff scheduling issues. We will be open 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience. Summer programs are officially over....
Chinook Senior Center
Marathon Pinochle is getting ready to start. If you would like to play, find a partner and sign up at the Senior Center. Pinochle is being played Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and on Fridays at 1:00 p.m. when enough players show up. Bingo is played...
Museum Selects Winning Logo and Looks for a Board Member
Back in May, the Blaine County Museum's Board of Directors sponsored a logo contest to allow current residents of Blaine County the opportunity to create a logo for the museum. After receiving six...
Getting Ready for Back-to-School
On August 17 and again on August 18, Region II of the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) will be offering free training for parents, general and special educators, paraprofessionals, agency personnel, and others who work with...
Blaine County Beacon: The Options Are Endless with Secret Sun Travel
There's a new business in town, although its owner is a familiar face. Secret Sun Travel began booking trips in late July under the belief that "travel is the best therapy." Operated by Independent...
Customs and Border Patrol agents visit library's summer program
Three Havre-based officers with the Customs and Border Patrol CBP) recently visited with children at Blaine County Library's summer program for kids. The officers did two presentations to educate...
Foundation Receives Donation from Graham Family
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation is making progress, not only with donations but with their two projects. However, progress has been somewhat slow recently. According to Foundation...
Shores Floral Has a New Owner
After 33 years in business as the owner of Shores Floral & Gift, Bonnie Weber has sold the shop to Tomi Simenson, although Weber will continue to own the greenhouse portion of the business. Simenson...
Montana Hay Hotline Available for Producers Affected by Drought Producers can list hay for sale or donation using Montana Hay Hotline
As severe drought conditions and wildfires persist across the state, the Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding agricultural producers of the availability of the Hay Hotline, an online tool that connects those interested in buying, selling,...
Chinook Lions, Harlem Swim Teams Complete Another Successful Swim Season
The summer swim season concluded this past weekend in Colombia Falls with the Montana Federation of Swimmers State Meet. Both the Chinook Lions and Harlem swim teams performed very well over the...
Fall Sports: Are You Ready? Practice Starts, August 13th
Editors note: The following includes information directly related to Chinook Junior and Senior High Schools as submitted by Chinook Athletic Director Paula Molyneaux. Harlem, Hays/Lodge Pole and Turner schools have similar policies in place as well....
Residents Encouraged to Remain Vigilant with Fire Safety and Prevention
The Chinook Volunteer Fire Department was again called out to a fire on July 31, joining forces with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to contain the 'Cow Fire'. The fire burned approximately 100...
