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July 31, 2019 Sympathy is extended to Carol and Duane Klindworth and family of Bill Hay. Bill passed away this past week in Havre. Susan Billmayer went to Denver for her cousin, Patty’s birthday along with other cousins that have been here visiting other Burns relatives in the area. Elissa and Jordan Zellmer and family returned last week from a family reunion in Minnesota. The relatives were on her Mother’s side. They took in points of interest on their return trip. Bible School will be in session this week at the Lutheran Church in Tur...
Susan Fox spent a few days visiting Bob and Lynette Fox and Lyvee in Buffalo, WY this week. Billie Jo, Hudson, and Mary Simons were to Sidney to cheer Hudson and the Harlem Swim team on at the State Swim Meet this week. Everyone did a great job!! Paula Cole and friend Paul, and Emily Cole from Sandy, Utah and Adam Cole from Bozeman, Lucy and Tom Fairbank, Sandi and Ron Thompson, Linda and Bob Brandon, Dylan Welsh and friend Katie, and Vanessa Harmon celebrated Don Harmon’s 75th birthday this weekend at the Don and Bonnie Harmon home. They a...
After scrutiny by carcass contest judges, three Blaine County 4-H members-Cody Arnold, Ryley Hofeldt, and Madilyn Gruszie-have earned 2019 Montana Steer of Merit Honors. Earning such an honor takes into consideration many factors-several of which begin with genetics. The Steer of Merit (SOM) program is a statewide beef carcass contest that is overseen by an SOM Committee consisting of Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) members and Montana State University (MSU) Extension representatives....
The Aero Bar served as a gathering spot for many decades. Located on the west side of Indiana street on the 200 block it was a fixture within the community. In January of 2019 ownership changed hands with JoAnne and JD Powell taking over. They soon changed the name to the Bear Paw Saloon and began work on upgrading and modernizing the establishment. The couple had long wanted to open a bar and when this opportunity came along they were all in. With the idea being to attract a larger crowd, the thought of hosting ‘Open Mic’ nights, bands and...
On Saturday, July 27, the Eagles Club in Chinook played host to the Summer Bar Olympics which was sponsored by Baker Amusement. Four four-person co-ed teams competed in pool, darts, bowling, and corn hole. After accumulating points in each event, the Cowboys N Indians team comprised of Dave Azure, Charley Humphreys, Laine Jorgensen, and Kathleen Adams was declared the winner. In addition to the $25.00 per person entry fee, eighty percent of which went towards the winner's pool, Baker Amusement a...
Five hog exhibitors and two lamb exhibitors at the Blaine County Fair have won awards in recent carcass contests conducted by the Montana State University (MSU) Extension Program. Madilyn Gruszie, Gracie Skoyen, Alyssa Gruszie, Morgan Friede, and Koleman Anderson all met Montana Swine Symbol of Excellence (SOE) Standards. Four of the five hogs exhibited by these five youth were bred by Gruszie Show Pigs. Those meeting Certified Lamb criteria as set forth by the Montana Youth Lamb Certification...
The Milk River Indian Days Celebration and Powwow, now in its 55th year was again filled with vibrant colors, traditional and modern dances. A tradition at the start is pictured above where the grounds are blessed prior to the start of the dance. This years Powwow was extremely well attended attracting visitors from miles away....
Although local radio and television stations, as well as other social media sources, have carried news about one of the region's biggest pulse crop company's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and reorganization, local sources reported that they are unaware of any Blaine County producers who were using the JM Grain, Incorporated facility to market their pulse crops. JM Grain, Incorporated, which has offices in both Garrison, North Dakota, and Great Falls, Montana, claimed that sales in...
The Blaine County Sheriff's Department and the Chinook Police Department play a vital role in keeping the citizens of Blaine County secure with a place to call home and feel comfortable with going about their daily lives. Volunteer Fire Departments in Chinook, Turner, Harlem, Fort Belknap and the Bear Paws add another level of protection. An active Boarder Patrol along with the Montana Highway Patrol, assistance from Federal and Tribal Agencies as well as neighboring counties when needed takes...
Helena, Mont., July 30, 2019 – The Montana Community Foundation, Inc. (MCF) announces the opening of a grant cycle to benefit communities and residents of Blaine County. Grants will be made from the Blaine County Community Foundation Fund, established at MCF by Warren Ross in 1997. Financial support for this grant program also comes from the Ross 87 Ranch Endowment Fund, established by Warren Ross as well. Applicants must be either a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or an exempt governmental unit. Grants will range in size from $500 to $2,000. While grants...
Contact: Jasmine Reimer, Montana Department of Agriculture, (406) 444-3140 Jane Mangold, Montana State University Extension, (406) 994-5513 Helena, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture has updated its noxious weed list to includeventenata (Ventenata dubia). The Noxious Weed Listing Workgroup recommended adding ventenata to the Priority 2A list at its meeting on March 21, 2019. The amendment was adopted on June 21st, 2019.Priority 2A weeds are common in isolated areas in the State and require eradication or containment where less a...
Join the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe for their annual Powwow on August 24, 2019 at the First Peoples Buffalo Jump near Ulm, Montana. This traditional Pow Wow features drumming, dancing, craft and food vendors. The Pow Wow is free and open to the public. This cultural event starts at Noon and Grand Entry will be 1pm. In case of rain the Pow Wow will be held at the Heritage Building at the Montana Expo Park in Great Falls. For more information call 406-315-2400...
MSU-Northern's campus radio station, KNMC 90.1FM, is seeking hi-line area musicians and vocalists of all skill levels to sign up for the 4th annual Rock Lotto, Saturday, September 21st during Havre Festival Days. KNMC Rock Lotto is an event where local musicians put their name in a drawing to be randomly placed into bands for a one-time only performance. Musicians may sign up to play an instrument (guitar, bass, drums, keys, horns) or as a lead/backup vocalist. If a participant can play more...
Mary Hake was blessed to celebrate her 90th birthday with close family members this past Saturday at the Turner Park. Birthday blessings to you, Mary! Troy and Sherry Kaelber from Kettle Falls, WA were weekend guests at the Brenda and Chris Maloney home coming especially to help Grandma Mary Hake celebrate her birthday. Nate, Billie Jo, Hudson, and Mary Kate Simons attended the divisional swim meet in Scobey to cheer on Hudson and the Harlem swim team. Hudson placed in the 25 backstroke and the...
Coming this August, Region II of the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD), in partnership with Havre Public Schools, will be offering free training for parents, general and special educators, paraprofessionals, and others who work with children. Although the workshops themselves are scheduled for August 12-15, registrations for the sessions will only be accepted through August 7, 2019, unless they fill prior to that deadline. The first two workshops: Get Secure with Number Sense and Multiplication, Division & Fractions—Oh My! w...
Michael Frye, PGA Professional, will be holding a golf clinic at Chinook Golf and Country Club August 5, 2019 from 1-6 pm. Originally from Montana, Frye graduated from Culbertson High School in 2004 where he won three individual high school state championships as well as the Montana State Junior Tournament in 2003. As a junior golfer, Michael also competed in the Junior World Golf Tournament, Junior America’s Cup, and the Montana/Alberta Cup representing his home state of Montana. In 2009, Frye graduated from the University of Idaho with a B...
As a service project, the Paradise Pals 4-H Club has provided for some time now, a recycling trailer at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home in Chinook. Many local residents and businesses, including the Blaine County Journal News—Opinion, have used this service. However, the Club will have to discontinue this service since Pacific Steel and Recycling is no longer accepting paper products. Havre Day Activity Center will still accept shredded paper, but those who wish to recycle shredded paper will have to haul it to the Havre Day Activity Center t...
Lodge Pole, Montana welcomed all to the Wasay Wakpa Wachi Powwow this past weekend. Amongst all the pageantry and dancing and music was a time set aside to honor some of our most deserving veterans. Pictured above is Veteran John Spence giving his relative, WWll Veteran Robert Cochran a Star Quilt. There are only two surviving Fort Belknap WWll Veterans with Cochran being one and Cranston Hawley the other. Both were honored at the Pow Wow. The Fort Belknap Korean War Veterans were also honored...
According to Juli Snedigar, MSU Blaine County 4-H and Ag Extension Agent, all seven of the 4-H clubs in Blaine County were represented at the Blaine County Fair and the ribbons and awards earned by their members reflect a job well done. "We were slightly down in numbers for the indoor projects, but the quality of the exhibits was outstanding. The kids did a great job on the projects they did exhibit. From what I have heard from the youth and their parents, and through now having my own children...
Kayla (Williams) Hudon didn't always know she would be in the child care business, but she knew she was interested in business. In fact, she dreamed of opening a fitness center/health club in Harlem. After she graduated from Chinook High School in 2006, she attended what was then Fort Belknap College, earning an Associate of Science Degree in Business Entrepreneurship in 2010. During that same year, she married Tylor Hudon on August 14. Intending to put her recently earned degree to work, Hudon...
The Milk River Wagon Train Company is gearing up for their 50th Annual Milk River Wagon Train (MRWT) trail ride, which will take place from August 28-September 2. Although the approximately 48-mile trek from Zortman to Malta won't occur until late summer, event organizers are putting a call out to Blaine County cowboys, cowgirls, and trail riding campers, with hopes to see 50 wagons for their 50th Anniversary. Because of the promotion of the event and its fiftieth anniversary, registration by...
For Immediate Release Region 6 Headquarters 1Airport Rd. - Glasgow, MT Media Contact: Marc Kloker The last Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks hunter and bowhunter education course dates have been set for the Glasgow area: Aug. 7 - bowhunter education adult field course, 5:15-9:15 p.m. Aug. 12-15 - hunter education classroom course, 5:15-8:45 p.m. each evening Aug. 28 - hunter education adult field course, 5:15-9:15 p.m. For youth to be eligible to hunt and be fully certified during the 2019...
Dorothy Nyleen Beck Anderson passed away last week. She was the sister of Wally Beck, and grew up in the Hogeland community. Sympathy is extended to her family. A memorial service will be held in Lincoln August 17 at 2:00 p.m. Gene and Susan Billmayer and Emily and Susan’s cousins attended the triangle telephone meal in Turner on Tuesday. On Thursday, Teresa Cornell accompanied Cassie Handran and family were to Havre for doctor appointments. Sandy Beck visited Helen and Jim Billmayer on Thursday. On Thursday, Lorretta Beck met Crystal Grabofsky...
12 Indoor Project Winners Grand Champion Cooking 101 – Sidney Liddle Grand Champion Cooking 301 – Victoria Kirby Reserve Champion Cooking 301 – Victoria Kirby Grand Champion Baking 101 – Koleman Anderson Grand Champion Baking 102 – Gracie Skoyen Reserve Champion Baking 102 – Izzy Baker Grand Champion Baking 103 – Kourtney Hanson Reserve Champion Baking 103 – Brooke Reed Top Baking Project – Gracie Skoyen Grand Champion Cake Decorating Level 1 – Allyssa Schoen Reserve Champion Cake Decorating Level 1 – Bridget Reed Grand Champion Cake Decorat...
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wildlife biologist Ryan Williamson is once again in the full swing of trapping and banding this small game bird, which is a popular with Montana hunters, especially in September. This is the sixth year that Williamson has been helping to band doves in the Outlook area, and he is now over 1,100 birds banded. Luckily, Williamson is not working alone…his four-year-old son Tosten has been a big help with setting traps, banding, and releasing birds. “It’s pretty cool when I can take my son to work and he helps me ou...
