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The Blaine County Library will be closed Monday December 26th in observance of Christmas and Monday January 2nd in observance of New Year’s Day. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We would like to thank everyone who came to our Hassle-Free Christmas. It was great to see a nice turnout and support for our local vendors. Thank you to the vendors who were set up in the meeting room and the Senior Center and to the Blaine County Library Board members for preparing and serving food. A special thanks to Ben and Patty Hall for a...
Christmas is viewed through so many different eyes, and each has their own unique perspective on what it means to them. Family heritage, location, age, financial situation all play roles in how the holiday is viewed. I thought it would be fun to ask the citizens of Blaine County, from different towns, of different ages and different family dynamics two questions. The first: All I want for Christmas... finish the sentence. The second, what do the Holidays mean to you? I was expecting the answers...
While currently doing our annual dog/house sitting in Woodinville, Washington my wife and I decided we wanted a Christmas tree. We stopped at a tree lot near the local Safeway to buy a suitable tree. We got 'Christmas tree sticker shock' big time, a tree the right size for our Airbnb apartment cost $70. A serious tree was in the $300 range. A guy in cold weather gear approached and asked how he could help. We told him we were visiting from Montana and were looking for a reasonably priced tree....
The Holiday season is a joyous time, and after a couple years of pandemic related issues the season is again being celebrated across the county. The Community Dinner was record setting, schools are holding Christmas concerts and holiday themed events are happening in Chinook, Harlem, Fort Belknap, Hays, Lodge Pole and Turner. The Holiday spirit seems alive and well. The Holidays weren't always relevant in Blaine County, especially 100 years ago when Christmas and Thanksgiving seemed to be more...
Anyone driving to Hogeland or Turner on Montana Highway 241 East will spot some metal sculptures between mile markers 15 and 17. This art not only has potential to entertain motorists but also provides a testament to the talent of Hogeland resident Steve Leitner. The first pieces of artwork to appear on the fence line on the north side of the road depict two fish, one chasing another in a predator-prey pursuit. According to Leitner, that first fish looked like he was trying to escape from...
In cooperation with Scharfe, Kato, & Company, the Montana Actors' Theatre will be presenting The Play That Goes Wrong in several performances this month. Although the play opened with a Red Carpet Gala on December 9, other performances are slated for December 15-17, and 21-23 at 8:00 p.m. A matinee showing will also take place on December 18 at 2:00 in the afternoon at the theatre in Cowan Hall on the campus of Montana State University-Northern. The play by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and...
Brickcent$ has been busier than Bob the Builder. On November 10, business owner Brandon Nissen posted a video to YouTube and on Facebook announcing that interested individuals could adopt a LEGO dog in order to help PAWS of Chinook manage the expenses of operation as they took on the more than twenty dogs from the "Hell House" gang of hounds. At the time, neither he nor Executive Director of PAWS, Alissa Hewitt envisioned the response. So far, the idea has generated nearly $500.00 for PAWS. The...
Last Monday, Carol Klindworth and her sister Nancy held a birthday party for their mom, Betty Hay’s 93rd birthday, in Havre. Kathy Zellmer visited Loretta Beck Monday morning. Loretta Beck attended the Pep Rally at the Turner School on Wednesday morning. In the afternoon, she attended the Airmen Memorial commemoration and dedication of the new bridge in Harlem and the meal following at the Harlem Lutheran Church. Brenda and Terry Mohar went to the MSU-Northern game to watch Shyan Krass play with the Skylights on Saturday. Loretta Beck rode t...
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...
Plan to attend the Hassle-Free Christmas this year! It will look a little different from years past. We are having an open house in the library and vendors in the meeting room on Saturday December 3rd from 2:00-5:00. The Bell Choir will be playing this year and we will have soups, breads, and desserts to eat, as well as punch and coffee. If you would like a vendor spot, please call the library at 406-357-2932. Santa will be at the library Tuesday, December 20th at 10:30 and 3:30. Santa will be reading “The Night Before Christmas” after whi...
The Friends of the Library Holiday Wine & Cheese Fundraiser will be December 7, 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tickets are on sale at the library for $10 in advance and $15 at the door. This festive event features delicious refreshments, silent and live auctions, door prizes, 50/50 raffle and this year a wine and cheese pairing. All proceeds will go to support your local library. The library will be closed Dec. 7 for set up and preparation for the event. The library is hosting a “Ho-Ho-Ho-Holiday” Santa display during the month of December. If you have...
I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving and the Parade of Lights and I hope you took time to visit all the venders and see what they had to offer. We have respite funds available, to find out if you qualify contact Karyn at 406-357-2648 or come to the Senior Center to pick up a form. Are you a caretaker for your spouse? or a neighbor? or a friend? Do you drive them to doctor appointments out of town? If so, call Karyn about Respite. 406-357-2648 Winner of the fall quilt was Ken Schubert. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets. Cribbage is...
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...
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...
Susan and Gene Billmayer attended the Thanks for the Harvest service on Thursday evening in Hogeland. Laura Sherwood left for home after spending Nov. 5-15th with Loretta Beck. Susan Billmayer enjoyed the birthday celebration with Jane Krass and girls Saturday afternoon after the junior high basketball games. Hannah and Hilary Richman, Diana Maloney, Linda Hauge, and Jane and Susan helped Anita Reed celebrate a belated birthday. Darwin Zellmer was out to visit Loretta Beck and was a lunch guest on Wednesday. Nancy Snider was also a visitor...
Despite seven degree mercury readings at dinnertime and the fact that it had snowed most of the day on November 9, a crowd of approximately fifty people gathered in the Turner Public School's multipurpose room in support of the Big Flat FFA Chapter. From 5:30-7:30 p.m., the organization held its Second Annual Chili Cook-off and Silent Auction to raise funds that will defray costs while members travel for FFA competitions. Once all of the chilis had been taste-tested, Anne Hance was declared the...
North Chinook Booster The first meeting of the North Chinook Boosters 4-H Club for the 2022-2023 4-H year was called to order by President Gracie Skoyen on Sunday, November 6th. The American and 4-H pledges were recited. Roll call was “What is your favorite pet’s name?” Secretary Lillie Skoyen read the minutes from the previous meeting. The 4-H leaders reported on the October 4-H Council meeting. Rainie Skoyen reported on the October Cloverbuds workshop. Julian Powell and Lynley Conrad reported on the National 4-H Week Window Display. Rangl...
A large crowd attended the funeral service for Wally Beck in Turner on Friday. A lunch at the Turner School and burial at Silverbow Cemetery in Hogeland followed. Terry and Brenda Mohar attended a birthday party for Dusty Mohar in Harlem on Thursday. Morgan and Jessica Klindworth and kids were guests at Duane and Carol Klindworth’s over the weekend. Matt and Annie and kids were visitors as well. Susan Billmayer visited Jane Krass and Anita Reed on Monday. Susan and Gene Billmayer attended the funeral service for Wally Beck on Friday. Hilary, H...
As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many families and children are giving thanks and giving back—to children in need around the world through Operation Christmas Child. Shoebox gifts prepared by generous donors and filled with toys, hygiene items, and school supplies may be dropped off now during National Collection Week, Nov. 14 - 21. More than 4,500 drop-off sites are now open. The Samaritan’s Purse project will collect its 200-millionth shoebox this year! Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts to chi...
The Harlem Library Board of Trustees meets today for its November meeting, 4:15 in the library meeting room. The Book Challenge for November is to read a book by a debut author. Please let the library staff know if you have completed the challenge so your name can be entered in the drawing to win a gift certificate from a local business. The Friends of the Library is once again hosting the Holiday Wine and Cheese event on December 7, 6 P.M. This is the major fundraising event for the year and includes delicious refreshments, silent and live...
The Hays/Lodge Pole Archery Program is getting ready to begin year number two of the program after a very successful inaugural season. Back for one more year to guide the Thunderbird program is Rod Benson. This unfortunately will be Rod's final year, but he is working diligently to ensure the program will be left in good hands after his departure. As they get ready to dive into year two. Rod spoke of some major changes to the program, both at the school and statewide. Benson is currently...
For decades the idea of mental health has simply been pushed to the back burner, left to include the just a few 'crazy' individuals hidden from society in mental hospitals. Mental Health was really never a focus of the public eye. In the last 10 years national organizations and groups of multitudes of charities have been working hard to help bring awareness to the huge Mental Health issue facing our country today. On a much larger scale a very determined and organized grassroots brigade has led...
November snow may come real soon, there’s still work to be done. Friends and neighbors have helped a lot, bit more ‘fore change of SUN[1]! Did you get snow, or is it gone? Winter is on its way! Some rain could fall, it’s needed here. Twould make a lovely day. It’s time to bring the cows back home – they ate the pasture clean. They sure do like their summer time – now brown where once was green. Harvest is done and hay hauled in, prepared for winter time. A rancher’s work is very hard. Yoo Hoo! It’s now lunchtime! The birds prepare for tra...
GREAT FALLS – At the end of the third full week of general rifle season, both the total harvest and hunter numbers continue to remain low at FWP’s check station in Augusta. Although numbers in both categories began to increase towards the end of the week, the increase was not enough to offset the slow start to the season. Just over 1,300 hunters have been checked this season, which is 33% below recent averages. The last time hunter numbers were this low was in 2001. The arrival of snow and cold weather has helped with hunter success how...
Bozeman, Mont. - Oct. 28, 2022- The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced appointees who will serve on the Montana USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) state committee. Members of the FSA state committee are appointed by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and are responsible for the oversight of farm programs and county committee operations, resolving program delivery appeals from the agriculture community, maintaining cooperative relations with industry stakeholders, keeping producers informed about FSA programs and operating in a manner...
