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When Meadowlark fourth grader Griffin Crowley and his family returned to their home in south Blaine County after being evacuated because of the East Fork Fire, Griffin made a sign for the front yard. One side read "Pray for rain" and the other read "Thank you firefighters." Asked why she thought her son made the sign, Jacy Crowley teared up a bit as she explained, "I think when we returned to the house and he saw the devastation from the fire, he was overwhelmed." Jacy added, "He did the sign...
By Steve Edwards BCJ News Reporter's note: Forty-six seniors from along the Hi-Line recently completed a seven day, six night motorcoach trip to Colorado Springs. My wife and I organized and were group leaders for the trip. Since coming to Chinook I've wanted to put together such a trip and the experience was a lot of fun for us, and I hope for the other 44 travelers who made the trip with us. Coordinated through the senior centers along the Hi-Line, we had 27 passengers from Blaine County, the...
Members of the Chinook High School classes of 1956-1957-1958 are gathering this weekend for their 59th, 60th and 61st reunions. They would welcome greetings from any friends who may also be in the area. Registration for around 50 attendees begins 5 p.m. on Friday at the Chinook Motor Inn. Saturday morning these classmates will be at the Blaine County and Wildlife Museums. They will then board a bus at 11 a.m. for a drive down Paradise Valley Road, where many of Chinook’s former students rode to school by bus. Upon arriving at Zurich Park, t...
The fall season is here, and with it comes Harlem’s Fall Festival. The event will begin with the Harlem Hunger Walk starting at 2 PM; entry forms for this 5K walk are available at Richman Insurance (forms have all the needed information). The walk proceeds will benefit the Harlem food pantry. All are invited to the potluck picnic to be held in City Park at 4 PM; sloppy joes and lemonade will be provided. To add to the afternoon’s enjoyment, Tim Whitney’s band will be playing. Also, get your tickets for chicken bingo from Helen Schroeder; this...
By: Alyssa Gruszie Every year, the FFA organizes community service projects. The Chinook FFA began a community garden this past summer. They have been landscaping the post office since school started. Before the fair members also expanded the FFA booth at the Blaine County Fair Grounds. Community service projects encourage FFA members to help out in our community. The newest and largest FFA community service project is the community garden located behind the High School. The community garden...
On Sunday, August 27, 2017, American Legion Auxiliary Blaine Unit #48 of Chinook hosted a reception recognizing the Girls State and Boys State delegates that represented Chinook High School this past summer. The delegates, their parents and families were invited to attend the reception. Every year girls and boys in their junior year of high school are offered the chance to apply for the honor of attending the Montana Girls State and the Montana Boys State sessions that are held during the month...
The movie "The Choice" will be shown in the Library Meeting Room on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Popcorn will be provided. Next week's movie is "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas." This Thursday, Bingo with Ray Reid will be at 1 p.m. Amy Belle Smith and Annette Powell won the Blackout prize last week. On Friday, the Kitchen Band will be entertaining us. Welcome to our new member Sheri Miller with her mandolin. There will also be pinochle after lunch. Last week's winners were Virginia Olson and Rochelle Wohl...
Brenda Mohar, Legion Auxiliary member, came to the Turner School this past Thursday afternoon to present the Americanism Essay winners and Poppy poster winners. After the local winners were announced last spring, the essays and posters were sent on to the state level for competition. It is with great pleasure that these students' work were top notch winners! In the poppy poster contest, top winners in the various divisions are seen with Mrs. Brenda Mohar, Bailey Billmayer, Hannah Richman, Sarah...
Susan Fox attended a quilt workshop in Turner on Sunday taught by Shawna Crawford. Many people attended the 60th Wedding Anniversary of Harlan and Jane Krass on Sunday. The family extends a heart felt thanks to everyone who attended. They appreciate you all taking time to wish them well! Volleyball games this week include Box Elder coming to Harlem on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m., Friday vs. North Country at Whitewater at 5:00 p.m. and again on Saturday at Wolf Point at 1:00 p.m. Football this week will be with Homecoming on Friday vs. Shelby at 7:00...
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently awarded a grant to purchase and install technology that will allow students at Meadowlark Elementary to experience "virtual field trips." Meadowlark Principal Jon Martin said he was excited about how the equipment will provide new learning experiences outside the classroom without the expense and logistical challenges of organizing and taking regular field trips. USDA's Distance Learning and Telemedicine grants program was created to...
Reporter's note: A couple of weeks ago Lynn Friede called and asked if I could come by the NAPA store in Chinook, husband Dan had something to show me. Dan took me to Centennial Park, the little park on the north side of NAPA, to an oak tree with a trunk about 10 inches, or so, in circumference. The tree was just around the corner from the front door of the store. Pointing to some low hanging branches Dan said, "The other day I heard a terrible noise from the park and came out to see what was...
For someone just passing through the Big Flat on business or simply site seeing, this may seem like a church from a storybook or perhaps even something from the past because of it's lone prairie setting, but to the congregation and church family of the Big Flat, this is their home church. It's the place they do their weekly worships, an occasional wedding or perhaps even a funeral mass. It's serene setting of their little white church is surrounded by hay and wheat fields and wildlife crossing...
Two wildfires have raised concerns with locals in the southwestern part of the county. While each fire had its own unique conditions, the most recent fire was on Lloyd Road south off Bose Road. That fire began late this past Saturday afternoon but was quickly extinguished. Local fire resources are still involved with monitoring the East Fork Fire, which, according to a dispatch on Sunday afternoon, is currently under control. The fire on Lloyd Road A spokesperson for Chinook-area firefighters said that fire was reported about 4pm on Saturday (9...
By Steve Edwards Last week the Blaine County Commissioners approved the 2017-2018 budget to operate the county. Again, the annual budget cycle for Blaine County had a familiar ring to it. Declining non-tax revenues, minimal growth in the value of taxable property, uncertainty about key annual payments from the federal government and county commissioners’ goal to keep an ‘emergency reserve’ have required more belt tightening by county departments. The result is a 2017-18 budget that is at the same overall level as last year and will again requir...
Valerie White has been selected to replace Kelly Mills as the Blaine County Superintendent of Schools. White was sworn in Thursday, September 7 by District Court Judge Yvonne Laird. She has actually been on the job since September 1. White taught at the Harlem Elementary School for 25 years in a number of different capacities. She retired from the Harlem School District in 2012. White has since worked for the Office of Public Instruction in Helena for Denise Juneau and subsequently Elsie...
The Big Flat American Legion Auxiliary Unit #109 of Turner are in search of pictures of present or former military persons from the Turner and Hogeland areas who ARE NOT members of the American Legion Post #109 of Turner. We would like to build a display board of all military persons who would like to have their pictures included. We have set a deadline for pictures to be accepted. That deadline is October 1,2017. Pictures may be sent to ALA Unit #109, PO Box 142, Turner, MT 59542. The pictures must be size: 5x7. We will NOT be returning the...
As of noon Monday, September 11, 2017 the Hill County Sheriff’s Office is lifting all evacuation orders in Hill County. Hwy 234, Sucker Creek Road and Taylor Road are all open to public access. All side roads in Beaver Creek Park are still closed and Beaver Creek Park remains closed to all recreation. Cabin owners are allowed access to their recreational cabins from 7am to 7pm to check on, clean and maintain their cabins. The power is still off in some areas and the local power companies are working on restoring service in the area. The Hill C...
It’s hard to believe we are already into the middle of September and Fall is in the air! Don’t forget we will be playing Whist on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. here at the center. The movie “A Dog’s Purpose” will also be shown in the Library Meeting Room on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Drinks and popcorn will be provided. Next week’s movie is “The Choice.” Bingo will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday with Ray Reid calling. Irene Gauthier was last week’s winner. The Kitchen Band will entertain us before lunch this Friday and Pinochle will be played in the afterno...
Thank You! Thank You! To Barb McDonald for the watermelon; To Audrey Parnell for the candy for the activity events; To Chuck Wasser and Paycee Leo for the cherry tomatoes from Memorial Park; To Esther Hofer, Diane Peterson and Phyllis Heilig for the jigsaw puzzles; To Vala Johnson for the tomatoes, squash and cucumbers; To Linda Murch for the freezer and sandwich bags Did you know: September is National Falls Prevention Month & National Senior Center Month. Senior Sensations Event We already have 7 speakers lined up to speak about and/or...
The East Fork Fire began late Sunday afternoon, August 27, on Rocky Boy reservation. By the week's end the fire had spread north and east to parts of Hill and Blaine Counties as well as Beaver Creek Park. At press time for the "Journal" on the first of September, the fire encompassed 15,000 acres, involved 160 firefighters and threatened 160 structures and much farm and ranch land. A Type I Incident Management Team was being assembled to take over management of the situation. Special Type I...
The Chinook Area Chamber is bringing back Farmer-Rancher Night on October 21. The idea is to show appreciation to the farmers and ranchers for the economic contribution they make to local and area businesses. The concept follows a model used from 1970 to around 1996 by the chamber and local merchants. For many years what started Ag Appreciation Night attracted several hundred guests for a dinner and dance that sometimes lasted until 2am. Former and present ag nights were set in the fall after...
Criminals and opportunists thrive during natural disasters such as Hurricane Harvey. Social media accounts and internet donation funds are ideal avenues for scammers to collect funds and information from people trying to donate to natural disaster victims. Scammers also use phishing emails, which, when opened, could steal login information, or infect devices with malware and viruses. Please research any organization that you wish to donate to. Do not open or reply to an email if you do not know the sender. Do not share or contribute to any...
Reporter's note: Since I first heard about ranch rodeos, three or four years ago, I've wanted to attend one. Recently my wife and I went to the Phillips County Fair, in Dodson, to see our first ranch rodeo. Locals say a ranch rodeo has been held each of the last several years in Malta but this was the first one held at Dodson as part of the county fair. I've learned fan interest in ranch rodeos is burgeoning nationally. The attendance at the combined ranch rodeo and Indian relay races at Dodson...
Earlier in the summer "Bibbs" Pyette, from Houston, was visiting her mom, Mary Pyette, out at the family home on Coal Mine Road west of Chinook. Sitting on the front porch, Bibbs heard a commotion. When she checked it out a rabbit was head-butting a gutter drain pipe down the driveway. Later, Mary was able to photograph the rabbit using its teeth to pull the drain pipe away from the down spout. Mary's theory is that maybe the rabbit was looking for water. She said, "Whatever its reasons, the...
Did you notice how nice and clean the chairs in the dining room are? They all got a shampoo job last week and they all look great! Ann Azure was the August 50-50/Kitty winner. She enjoyed the $23.00 she took home. Much, much appreciation: To Mary Messerly for the bread, to Phillip Hofer for the cucumbers. Happy Trails to the Bus Tour Group - The Senior Bus Tour trip to Colorado Springs departed Sunday morning, after loading at the Presbyterian Church at 8:30 am. Have fun to all the seniors going from Harlem and Chinook Senior Centers!...
