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A piece of artwork by Avery Fox, an eighth grader at Turner Public Schools, has been chosen as a finalist for Artsonia's Artist of the Week. If he wins, the school will receive a $100 gift certificate for art supplies, and Fox will receive a $50 gift certificate provided by Blick Art Materials. Fox's artwork is a clay gargoyle, a mythological creature which he named Jerry. "He looks like something from the past, a little bit scary yet funny," Fox said. "In history, gargoyles stood at the front...
This weekend Terry Mohar’s uncle, Chuck Martin, Calvin Martin, and Colby Martin were here hunting at Brenda and Terry’s. They are from Libby and Kalispell. Susan Billmayer visited Jane Krass and Anita Reed on Monday morning. Monday evening supper guests at the Wally Beck home were Garth and Paul Gerke and friend Ryan from Tomah, WI. While they were here, they were houseguests of Darwin and Betty Zellmer in Harlem. The boys spent Saturday and Sunday hunting. Mike and Crystal Grabofsky hosted Cassidy’s 16th birthday celebration with Grand...
The Community Thanksgiving dinner held annually in Chinook has went through a number of different ideas through the years and has been remarkable in its ability to adapt and serve the community. The dinner has been a staple in the Chinook community since the 1980's although no one is truly certain the first time it was held. Originally the dinner was served at the Presbyterian Church before later moving to the Chinook Senior Center. The dinner is primarily funded by a free will donation at the...
Alert readers may recall two of my recent stories (visits to Anaconda/Butte and Basin) were about what we saw on a "surprise tour of Montana" for my wife's birthday. The following story is about the first stop on that trip, a two day visit to Philipsburg which is located between Missoula and Butte, south of the Flint Creek Mountain range. I'd only heard of Philipsburg in connection with TV ads for the town's famous candy store, the Sweet Palace. Our travel agent, Keri Hanson, said "I think you...
A one-afternoon craft workshop was held last week at the Chinook Senior Center. The class focused on how to create holiday decorations using pine cones as the basic decorative material. Six locals attended the program presented by Sherry Edwards. Asked why this class and why now, Sherry said, "I was thinking about Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up. I know people enjoy special decorations for the holidays and many like to make the decorations themselves." She added, "We live at the Grande...
The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday October 31st at 4:30 p.m. Be sure to bring your little ones in to the library on Halloween. We will be handing out treat bags! This week we have books available from our patron's favorite authors. John Grisham returns to Mississippi with the riveting story of two sons of immigrant families who grow up as friends, but ultimately find themselves on opposite sides of the law in "The Boys from Biloxi." "The Wi...
-H Foundation board meeting in Chinook last week. Susan Billmayer visited Jim and Helen Billmayer last Friday afternoon in Havre. Susan Billmayer attended the Junior High Basketball Jamboree in Turner last week, Saturday, Oct. 15th. Brenda and Terry Mohar took Colter, Corbin, and Steven Mohar to Rapid City, SD, Reptile Gardens, and Bear Country Thursday-Saturday this past week. Susan Billmayer attended the New Horizons board meeting Thursday evening in Harlem. She also visited Marna and Jennifer Strzelczyk. Brenda and Terry Mohar went to Harlem...
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 Dr. appointments out of town? If so, call Karyn about Respite. 406-357-2648 The center could use some more grocery bags if you have extra, thank you. Presentation to Kitty Tilleman of the Senior of the Year award for the late Tom Tilleman will be Friday October 28th at 12:30 p.m. Cribbage winner for October 18th was Karyn Hi...
The Bear Paw Downhill, which will feature 5-mile and 5K runs and a 1-mile Zombie Walk on Saturday, Oct. 29, is the place to do it. Enjoy the fresh air and glorious beauty of the Chippewa Cree Recreation Area as you careen downhill from the Bear Paw Ski Bowl to the reservation line. Entry forms are available at Master Sports, Down Under, Northstar Athletics and Havre Daily News in Havre and at locations in Rocky Boy and Box Elder. Same-day registration will begin at the recreation area entrance at 10:30 a.m. The runs and walk are slated to...
Schools in Blaine County are celebrating National Red Ribbon Week October 24-28, each in their own way but together in theme. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free”. This year’s theme was created by Emily King, Chelsea Abbott, and Celise Wicker, 7th graders at Wayland-Cohocton Middle School in Wayland, New York, The Theme is a reminder that everyday Americans across the country make significant daily contributions to their communities by being the best they can be because they live Drug-Free. Red Ribbon Week was after the kid...
Crystal Grabofsky took Loretta Beck to Great Falls on Monday for a doctor appointment. Darwin Zellmer was a lunch guest at the Wally Beck home on Tuesday. Susan Billmayer visited Monday with Jane Krass and Linda Hauge at Jane’s. Duane Klindworth visited with Wally Beck on Wednesday morning. Visitors in the afternoon were Ryle and Patty Simons and Linda Pederson. The Big Flat 4-H’ers began their new year with a meeting on Sunday, October 16th in Turner. Wally and Loretta Beck attended the Junior High Jamboree in Turner on Saturday. Hilary visite...
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 Dr. appointments out of town? If so, call Karyn about Respite. 406-357-2648 Thank you to Erica Smith for the dishrag donation. Thank you to Donna Murdy for the Aloe Vera plant. The center could use some more grocery bags if you have extra, thank you. Bingo is played every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and anyone is welcome to join u...
A great time was held a couple weekends ago on the Big Flat when the Turner School celebrated Homecoming festivities all week long. The week was kicked off with various dress up days at school and all students asked to participate. A favorite always seems to be Pajama Day, and two new ones added to the week were Patriotic Days and Western Days. It concluded with the traditional Green and White Day where students were invited to wear their school colors. The grand finale was on Friday where...
Susan Billmayer went to Big Timber on Thursday for a Garden Club workshop meeting. Linda and Darel Hauge and Jane Krass went to Chinook on Thursday for an appointment. Wally and Loretta Beck attended the delicious turkey dinner on Sunday at the Turner Lutheran Church. They drove over to Jamie and Crystal Zellmer’s for a visit afterwards. Anita Reed and Linda Hauge visited and helped mom, Jane Krass, during the week. Tate and Ty Beck were Friday morning visitors at Grandpa and Grandma Beck’s. Diana Maloney and Hilary Richman visited Sunday after...
Susan Billmayer visited and had coffee with Jane Krass and Anita Reed on Monday. On Saturday, Carol and Duane Klindworth went to Havre and helped Carol’s sister Nancy move into her apartment. Crystal Grabofsky was over to see her mom and dad on Wednesday. Crystal and Loretta made salsa. Terry and Brenda Mohar and Andy and Becky Carda, who were visiting at Mohar’s, went to view the elk on Saturday. Susan Billmayer was in Havre on Tuesday for a Garden Club meeting. Darwin Zellmer took Loretta Beck to Havre for a doctor appointment on Thu...
Virginia Olson is going to be 101 if you would like to send her a card her address is 2330 Stockyard Rd. Chinook The center could use some more grocery bags if you have extra, thank you. If you are interested in playing Cribbage, we will be playing on Tuesdays at 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. and a cribbage tournament is being planned for a later date this year. Bingo is played every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and anyone is welcome to join us. Each card played is a dime, only one card for each player wins per round. Last Thursday of the month is Jackpot B...
Wally and Loretta Beck attended the Carnival, Parade, and Homecoming festivities in Turner on Friday. Annie, Hannah, and Carol Klindworth went to a baby shower for Ashley on Saturday. It was hosted by her friend Christina from Billings and Kelsey Mariani. Wally and Loretta Beck rode to Hays on Tuesday with Shawn and Bobbi Beck to attend the funeral service for Glenn Hawley. Susan Billmayer visited with Marna and Jennifer Strzelczyk on Saturday afternoon in Harlem. Terry and Brenda Mohar attended Kristina Conlan’s wedding in Billings on S...
North Central Montana is known across the land for a few things in general, Farming, Ranching, unparalleled Pheasant hunting and Big Game Hunting. Each fall the Blaine County Journal takes pride in recognizing our young hunters as they successfully tag their first deer or elk during rifle season. Hunting in Montana is to some a rite of passage, to many a way of life and to the patient, adventurous hunter Archery is the way to get the fall started properly. Unlike rifle season where hunters can...
Darwin Zellmer and Loretta Beck went to Havre on Monday and enjoyed lunch at Chars. Loretta visited at the Darwin Zellmer home on Thursday morning. Sympathy is extended to Levi Hawley’s family, as Levi’s dad Glen Hawley passed away on Friday morning. Susan Billmayer was in Great Falls this week for Garden Club Symposium. Brandon, Dallas, and Blade Beck and Daniella Schilling were visitors Saturday morning at Grandma and Grandpa Becks, and Shawn and Tate Beck stopped for a visit that afternoon. Susan Billmayer had coffee with Jane Krass on Sun...
Susan Billmayer was in Havre on Tuesday for a dentist appointment, and later visited with Marna and Jennifer Strzelczyk in Harlem. Crystal Grabofsky and Loretta Beck went to Havre and enjoyed lunch at Guadalajara for Crystal’s birthday on Thursday. They visited at the Darwin and Betty Zellmer’s on their way home. Hilary and Hannah Richman visited Jane Krass on Saturday. Diana Maloney, Anita Reed, and Linda Hauge visited throughout the week as well. Merrilyn Billmayer was over to wish Loretta Beck a Happy Birthday Friday morning, and Kathy Zellm...
Harlem Library The Book Challenge for Sept. is to read a book that includes a map. Stop by the library and “Buy a Bag O’Books!” You may purchase a grocery sack of used books for only one dollar. September is “Library Card Sign-up Month.” The library board will meet Sept. 21, 4:15 P.M. Friends of the Pool & Park Hello citizens of Chinook! The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation’s monthly meetings are always open to the public so we wanted to give you a more set schedule. Meetings will be held the 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 6 PM. The fol...
Terry and Brenda Mohar and Dusty and Misty Mohar and boys spent the weekend at Fort Peck attending the Carda Family Reunion. Gene and Susan Billmayer visited with Jim and Helen at Timber Creek in Havre on Saturday. Duane and Carol Klindworth attended Duane’s 50th class reunion at Zurich Park over the weekend. Susan Billmayer visited with Marna Strzelczyk on Monday afternoon in Harlem. Lynette and Brian Sallee visited Jane Krass on Friday. Susan Billmayer stopped to visit Jane Krass on Wednesday afternoon. Laura Sherwood from Great Falls was a w...
There are individuals in communities across America that just want to do something to make their surroundings better. In Chinook, one of those individuals is Alvin Hopkins. A familiar face to most people in town, especially anyone who does business on Main Street, Alvin can be seen nearly every day doing something to make the sidewalks and store fronts look there best. His most recent project has been the landscaping around the Post Office. Alvin began this project on Sunday, August 28 and has...
For more than three decades Kim & Lyle Faulkinberry have been on the sidelines mentoring young student athletes as they progress through their high school careers. Lyle has been coaching for 35 years and Kim for 32 giving the pair a remarkable 67 years of combines service to the student athletes of Harlem High School. Coaching at any level in any position, Assistant Coach, Head Coach, Volunteer Coach is task that requires extreme dedication and grit. To be a good coach requires the ability to...
The Montana Cattlemen’s Association is disappointed in the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) decision to authorize the American Prairie Reserve to use 63,065 acres of public lands in Phillips County for bison. In reaching this decision, a number of important issues have been overlooked or completely ignored. This unprofessional failure on the part of BLM to consider all the implications of allowing bison to graze public lands is disturbing. Among the issues ignored are public safety, where BLM contends that bison “…will not measurably contrib...
