Articles from the November 20, 2019 edition
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Harlem Country Christmas Approaches
The Harlem Civic Association invites everyone to their Harlem Country Christmas and Soup Supper event scheduled for Sunday, December 15 from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Harlem Community Center, formerly the Harlem VFW “Vet’s Club” and Bowling Alley...
Shipping Blaine Counties 69,000 cattle
Blaine County is home to right around 69,000 head of cattle. The official number moves slightly up or down each census but the number is pretty constant. Cattle are on the move year around, but from...
A Slow but Steady Pace Produces Progress on Indoor Event Center at the Blaine County Fairgrounds
Although the year is gradually coming to a close and the target September completion date has come and gone, the Blaine County Fair Foundation (BCFF) hasn't broken stride in their efforts to get the...
Thanksgiving Dinner is for everyone, join us at the Senior Center - Organizers stress a need for pies
No one is exactly sure what year the first Community Thanksgiving Dinner was held in Chinook, but most agree it was in the 1980’s. First held in the Presbyterian Church, the event later moved to the Chinook Senior Center when the present facility w...
Chinook's November Red Cross Blood Drive collects 35 Pints
The Chinook community hosted the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday November 5, 2019. There were 39 individuals that showed up to donate with 4 deferrals making our total number of pints donated 35 on a goal of 41. We appreciate all who...
Journal Jots
Harlem Library Kick off the holiday season with the Creative Christmas program at the Harlem Public Library Nov. 26, 7 P.M. This year our guest crafters are Jennifer Strzelczyk and Dorothy Harris who will present ideas for your Christmas crafting...
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
(Washington, D.C., November 15, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the second tranche of 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage due to unjustified trade r...
Stella Lamb
With a gentle tug, God reunited Stella with her son, Bruce in heaven on the evening of November 15th. Stella Rice was born July 20, 1926 in Big Sandy, MT to Carrie and Walter Rice; she was the middle...
Big Flat Catholic Kids collect food for the local food pantry
Holidays are a happy time where families gather and have a big meal to give thanks. But, that isn't the case for all families. Some find themselves either alone or have the family but can't make ends...
Great American Smokeout: You can quit Vaping or Smoking
For more than 40 years, the American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November. The Great American Smokeout is an opportunity for smokers to commit to healthy, smoke-free lives – not just for a day, b...
Blaine County Journal
Plan ahead, 28th Annual Hassle Free Christmas Program will be Tuesday December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. As always we will have demonstrations, the Bell Choir will perform and we will have plenty of goodies...
Harlem Library
Please join us at the Creative Christmas program Nov. 26, 7 P.M. Start off your holiday season with a fun evening featuring guest crafters Jennifer Strzelczyk and Dorothy Harris who will share holiday crafting and decorating ideas. Refreshments will...
Iota Chapter Held Their Monthly Meeting
Iota Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an international society for women educators, met October 28th at the Chinook Motor Inn with Peggy Perry as their guest speaker. Peggy spoke on the topic of OPI's...
Chinook Senior Center
Well it went and warmed up again, I don’t think this weather ever knows what it’s doing from one day to the next. But I won’t complain, I’m happy there are no bugs out now. Jodi will be here on Monday November 25th, from 9-12pm to go over Medicare Pa...
Harlem Senior Center
Thanksgiving is fast approaching! I always feel like the Holiday just seems to get lost in between Halloween and Christmas! IF you think about it; it is the only holiday you don’t have to feel the pressure of finding the prefect costume and going i...
Hogeland Happenings
Loretta Beck attended the Veteran’s Day dinner on Monday evening in Turner. Susan Billmayer attended the funeral for Keith Benson in Harlem on Tuesday. Linda and Darel Hauge visited with Harlan and Jane Krass on Sunday afternoon. Diana Maloney v...
Zurich Association of Parents Recalls a Colorful History
This summer, Zurich Elementary School will hold its first All-Class Reunion and celebrate its 105-year history. The celebration is scheduled for June 12-13, 2020. However, in 1988, the survival of the school itself was in question. On September 5, 19...
Harlem Elementary ROARING Students of the Week
Harlem Elementary has chosen Second grader, Carrigen Stiffarm, and fifth grader, Tresten Cole, have been chosen as Harlem Elementary's newest ROARing students. Carrigen and Treston are Respectful,...
Young Artists and Writers Are Called to Create
Dina Abdulhadi, Special Projects Coordinator with the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers/Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, is encouraging all students in grades 7–12 (ages 13 and up) to apply for their New York Life Award. The award provides s...
South of the Border:"Iron rod jerk lines: powering oil well pumps for nearly 150 years "
Columnist's note: Travelers in north central Montana are used to seeing pumpjacks (oil wells) dotting the region. Around Oilmont on the way from Whitlash to the I-15 access north of Shelby (on S-343)...
Blaine County Beacon: The Perils and Rewards of Risk
After graduating from Chinook High School in 2002, Crystal Murphy attended UM-Western in Dillon, earning a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business Administration in 2006. Shortly after her college...
11 Chinook, Harlem athletes earn All-Conference/All-State Volleyball Awards
District 6C-East Awards 1st Team All Conference Delaney Kellam 11 Chinook Ginger Hauer 11 Chinook Olivia King 12 North Star Kenidee Wolery 11 North Star Amanda Cline 12 Big Sandy Tatum Hull 10...
Thank you for your service!!
Many Blaine County Schools showed their respect to veterans on Veterans Day. We thank you all for your service!...
Annual 4H Achievement Night Award Winners
Hannah Schoen • Teen Leader Award -Up & Coming Young Leader Victoria Kirby • 4H Ambassador • 4H Teen Leader • 2019 "I Dare You Award" Winner • The Montana Black Angus Auxiliary Buckle • Grand Champ...
Annual 4H Achievement Night Award Winners
4H Achievement Night Winners Continued. Great Job Everyone!...
