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The Blaine County Fair Foundations' 4th Annual Brewfest is Saturday February 4 at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. This is a fundraising event that is meant to help make the Blaine County Fair the very best it can be. The Brewfest will get underway at 4:00 pm and run until 9:00 pm. Entertainment will be provided by "America's Premier Cowboy Comedian", Kip Attaway. Several brewers will be on hand including Beavercreek Brewery, Triple Dog Brewery, Meadowlark Brewery and Big Spring Brewery. In additi...
Writing this for the protection of our children. Since the start of school in August, I have been passed by 22 motor vehicles as I was stopped along Highway 2 picking up or dropping off children with my red lights flashing. Last Thursday, the 19th of January, while unloading children with my flashing red lights on and my extended stop-arm out, I was passed by a white semi tractor trailer, a red Dodge STATE pickup and a white van with FICO on the driver’s door. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! For you drivers who think the flashing red lights and extended s...
Merrilyn Billmayer visited with Loretta Beck Tuesday afternoon. Gene and Susan Billmayer were in Malta on Thursday afternoon for an Ag meeting. Ty and Harley Beck visited Grandma Loretta Wednesday afternoon. Gene and Susan Billmayer visited with Jim and Helen Billmayer in Havre on Monday. Loretta Beck went to Great Falls on Thursday and enjoyed supper at Black Bear with Dale and Laura Sherwood, Joely Hiniker, Melissa and Tate Lee, and Daniella Schilling and Blade and Dallas Beck. Blade celebrated his 4thbirthday. Loretta was an overnight guest...
For years it seemed every community on the Hi-line had some form of Adult Education Class system in place but about 10-15 years ago they seemed to go by the wayside following increased expenses, shortages of instructors and/or declining enrolment. The Big Flat Community Grain Bin has worked diligently in bringing back an adult Education program to the Big Flat, and despite its small size, the program seems to be flourishing. Alyssa Garrett was brought on to serve the Big Flat Community Grain Bin...
Applications are currently being accepted for the Triangle Communications Youth Club/Organization Technology Grant program. The deadline for submitting a request for funds is February 15. The Youth Technology Grant offers monetary support to youth clubs/organizations in the Triangle Communications’ service area. Clubs and organizations such as the 4-H, FFA, BPA, FCCLA, DECA, and Boys & Girls Club are all eligible to apply. Grant funds of up to $500.00 can be used for science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) related projects. Those i...
The Montana Association of Clerks and Recorders is again sponsoring a $1000 scholarship for a graduating senior who will be attending an in-state college or university. The last day of acceptance of the application is March 10, 2023 Application forms are now available at the Clerk and Recorder’s office at the courthouse in Chinook, or the Guidance Counselors at the Chinook, Harlem, Hays and Turner High Schools. Application forms must be returned to Blaine County Clerk and Recorder, Box 278, Chinook, MT 59523 by March 10, 2023. The winner and a...
The Blaine County Museum is pleased to announce a pair of speakers that will be making appearances in Chinook. The first of these Historical speakers will be Austin Haney this Thursday, January 19 at 6:00 pm. Anthony Wood will speak on Thursday, February 9, also at 6:00 p.m. Both lectures are free and open to the public. This week's speaker, Austin Haney will be discussing the oftentimes overlooked history of Northern Montana in the time before statehood. Haney will speak about the first...
Independence Bank is proud to offer scholarship opportunities for incoming first-year students planning to attend Montana State University-Northern. To be eligible, students must graduate from a high school in Hill, Blaine, Phillips, Valley, Daniels, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Liberty, Chouteau, Cascade, Pondera, or Toole Counties. Independence Bank will award eight $1000 scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. Recipients will receive $500 during fall semester and $500 during spring semester. Scholarship recipients must have at least a 2.5 GPA...
Blaine County Sheriff John Colby recently had a swearing in ceremony for his Deputies. Taking the oath of office to serve the citizens of Blaine County were Undersheriff Christopher Adair, Chief Deputy Levi Gonzalez, Deputy Donald Kokkeler, Deputy Deborah Taly, Deputy Devin Duke. Deputy Kevin Spudic is attending training with the Montana Air Guard and wasn't able to attend the ceremony. The Deputies bring plenty of experience to the office and Sheriff Colby looks forward to his department...
February is National Library Lovers Month, and the Harlem Public Library is planning a Love Chocolate. . . Love Your Library event to celebrate. The event is scheduled for Monday, February 13 from 4:00-7:00 p.m., and they are seeking the community’s help so that the event can be a “delicious success.” Library Director Colleen Brommer described the event as “not a program but part of National Library Lovers Month,” which is celebrated annually in February. “We are looking for community members to bake and decorate chocolate cakes with either...
On Saturday, Susan Billmayer, Diana Maloney, and Hilary Richman visited Jane Krass. Family visited Jane throughout the week as well. Gene and Susan Billmayer attended the Hogeland Lutheran Church annual meeting on Sunday. Brenda and Terry Mohar went to Sidney on Sunday to see family and watch the Vikings game. Loretta Beck attended Nellie Cederberg’s funeral in Turner on Monday. Gene and Eric Billmayer were in Billings on Tuesday on business. Loretta Beck and Merrilyn Billmayer enjoyed lunch with Sandy Beck at the Duck Inn on Friday and visitin...
For years it seemed every community on the Hi-line had some form of Adult Education Class system in place but about 10-15 years ago they seemed to go by the wayside following increased expenses, shortages of instructors and/or declining enrolment. The Big Flat Community Grain Bin has worked diligently in bringing back an adult Education program to the Big Flat, and despite its small size, the program seems to be flourishing. Alyssa Garrett was brought on to serve the Big Flat Community Grain Bin...
If you were to ask most folks in the Hi-line, what local sports kids are involved in and what they excel at, many would have a quick thought. Basketball, football, wrestling and volleyball would come to mind to many right away. Others would certainly mention tennis, track and field, swimming or golf. Rodeo would be the top of the list for many and even skiing or ice hockey might get a mention. So, it may come as a surprise to many that Blaine County is home for two of the very best young motocro...
Stockholders of both Northwest Farm Credit Services and Farm Credit West have overwhelmingly approved a merger of their associations to form AgWest Farm Credit – a new association serving more than 22,000 customers throughout seven western states. The merger was effective January 1, 2023, after a rigorous due diligence and approval process and affirmative stockholder vote. The new association will be led by past Farm Credit West President and CEO Mark Littlefield and a management team from both legacy associations. According to Littlefield, ...
In December, Eric Tilleman, a former Chinook resident and a long time agriculture education instructor and FFA Advisor, was elected by the Agriculture Teacher delegates from each state to represent them as President Elect of the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE). A member of the NAAE for nineteen years, Tilleman will serve in his leadership role for a three-year term, starting with President Elect, President, and then Past President. The position will involve representing...
In the final week of 2022, the Havre Daily News carried a letter to the editor submitted by Valley County Commissioner Mary Armstrong on behalf of the County Commissions of 19 counties in Montana, including Hill and Phillips Counties. This letter was brought to the attention of the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home (SMNH) Board by Board President, Art Kleinjan, who wants to see Blaine County involved in the important mission outlined by Armstrong. Administrator for the SMNH, Rebecca Shackelford, along with her governing board, wishes to get the word...
Happy New Year from the Harlem Public Library! We hope one of your resolutions is to use your local library this year. We have many resources, services, programs and activities for you to take advantage of. We invite you to participate in the 2023 Book Challenge. Each month the library selects a unique category of book for you to read. After you have completed the challenge contact the library and your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $10 gift card from a local business. The January Book Challenge is to read a book with a dual...
A pivotal moment is upon the community of Chinook for the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation (FOPP) to take a giant step forward in their goal of fixing the local pool and park. The Blaine County Commissioners approved the creation of a Recreation District in October, and the organization has helped propose a bond initiative to seek funding for the project. Ballots will be mailed January 17th to those taxpayers in the Recreation District that own a home, mobile home, or business. The FOPP...
Total joint replacement is one of the most performed, elective surgical procedures in the United States. It is also becoming an increasingly popular outpatient procedure for Orthopedic Surgical practices across the country, including Northern Montana Hospital in Havre, Montana. But the latest trend is the use of robotic-assisted systems to ensure these surgeries have the best possible outcomes. Having utilized the ROSA Knee System for several years at his previous location, Dr. M. Benjamin Farr...
1-4-23 News Loretta Beck rode over to the Mike and Crystal Grabofsky home on Wednesday with Shawn and Bobbi Beck and family to attend Holly’s 14th birthday celebration. Others in attendance were Rick, Matt and Sadie Grabofsky and family. Happy Birthday Holly! Sympathy is extended from the Big Flat community to the family of Gary Olszewski who passed away on Friday in Great Falls. Merrilyn Billmayer and Loretta Beck went to Harlem Friday, and Loretta Beck visited at the Darwin Zellmer home. Terry and Brenda Mohar went to Sleeping Buffalo on S...
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation (FOPP) have been working tirelessly for the past 30 months to raise funds and awareness to save the Chinook City Pool and Park. The facilities have seen significant deterioration through the years and are in dire need of being repaired. The local pool and park are such a pivotal part of the community and provide so much that repairing these facilities is paramount. Since being built in 1976, the pool and park has not had any money set aside for major...
Chinook will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 from noon till 6pm at the Chinook Community Commercial Building down at the fairgrounds. This blood drive is a way of giving our community the opportunity to help save lives. Blood is a perishable product that can only come from volunteer blood donors. With someone in the U.S. needing blood every two seconds, blood products must be constantly replenished, according to the Red Cross. “We urge our community members to donate blood and help ensure that patients in local h...
The holidays are behind us and hopefully everyone had a good time with family and friends. The new year is upon us and for many that brings about a sense of starting fresh, a new beginning. Just because the holidays are over doesn't mean there is nothing to do with friends and family. In just over a month, on Saturday, February 4, the Chinook Rod & Gun Club will be holding their 4th Annual Ice Fishing Derby at Dry Fork reservoir just north of Chinook. Later in the afternoon on February 4, the...
The Blaine County Museum in Chinook has done a wonderful job bringing traveling exhibits to feature locally. These exhibits add a lot to the museum experience and often feature local themes. The most recent display is an exhibit titled "High Flight: Remembering the C-141 Collision of 1992" focusing on the tragic event that occurred 30 years ago just north of Harlem. The Airmen Memorial in Harlem recently held its 30 year commemoration that included the dedication of a new bridge. Many of our rea...
This week we take a further look back at 2022 and all of the fun and exciting stories that were published. There are so many to choose from, an impossible task to pick out the best or the most interesting. So I highlighted a few and encourage everyone to visit blaincountyjournal.com to look for even more. Success was had for the first time in Hays/Lodge Pole at the State B/C Speech and Drama Tournament held on January 28-29 at Huntley Project School in Worden, Montana. The Hays/Lodge Pole...
