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Deputy Sheriff Kevin Spudic has thrown his hat into the 2022 Blaine County Sheriff Election, running as a Write-In Candidate. The 2022 Election will take place on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The Blaine County Journal has made it a point in all contested races locally to reach out to each of the candidates and get their views on the position and what they plan to bring to the job if elected or re-elected. In the best effort to maintain fairness, candidates are each given the same general...
With the winner drawn at the 2022 Chinook Gun & Antique Show on September 30-October 2, the Chinook Rod & Gun Club is holding a raffle of a quarter of beef. The Beef Raffle has been made possible by a generous donation from Triangle Communications, who have donated a 4-H beef for the cause. According to Gun Club Member, Joe Kennedy, tickets have been moving fairly steadily. “I had several people ask, and I did finally get Venmo set up and working, so if anyone else that isn't local wants tickets, just send me a message,” Kennedy stated. Anyone...
The class of 1972 was one of the larger graduating classes from Chinook High and they held their 50th class reunion two weeks ago. According to Evelyn (Jergeson) Schubert, one of the reunion's organizers and presenter at the official welcoming, "Our class graduated with 64 students. Eighteen of those are deceased and of the 46 remaining, 30 attended at least one day of the two-day reunion." She added, "We had 28 at our 40th reunion." Kick-off gathering on a Friday The reunion kicked-off with a...
Established back in 2011, the Big Flat Community Grain Bin, Inc. is to "Build upon the foundations established by previous generations by enhancing and supporting the charitable efforts of local organizations and the public school." The organization is rooted in discussions that began in 2008 as a means to establishing a cooperative to bring a grocery store back to the Big Flat. While discussing what it would take to get the grocery store up and running, other items of need/want were brought up...
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation are excited to announce that they are offering painted stencils on the sidewalk as a fundraiser for the organization. A few generous volunteers have come forward to help with this project and we are so grateful for their donation of time. Katie Unruh, Kaidence Unruh and Kiley Huravitch are donating their time in stenciling the Sugarbeeters around town just in time for the upcoming Homecoming festivities. The stencils are $20 for the Beeter and $25 for the Beeter with Personalized Letters. They will...
Being a business owner can be extremely rewarding. Having the courage to take a risk and start a venture is part of the American dream. A business owner experiences multiple advantages: not answering to a boss, not getting fired, and more importantly, having the freedom to make the decisions that are crucial to business success. However, those rewards come with risks. For example, a business owner is wholly dependent on him or herself to pay the bills. Any salary, benefits, and insurance are...
The Fort Belknap 4-H Fair got started on Monday, August 8 with the Steer Project Poster Design and rodeo ground cleanup. The Market Animal weigh-in took place on Wednesday, August 10, and the 4-H Market Livestock Showmanship and Judging took place Friday morning, August 12 at the Wasay Wakpa Rodeo Arena Grounds in Lodge Pole. The Fort Belknap 4-H Fair concluded later in the day following the conclusion of the 4-H Livestock sale that began at Noon, Friday afternoon. It was another fantastic...
Harlem Library Be sure to contact the library if you have completed the August Book Challenge. The September Book Challenge is to read a book that includes a map. The library will be closed Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day. During the month of September we will have the Buy a Bag O’Books event where you may purchase a grocery sack full of used books for just one dollar! Blaine County Museum We have extended our summer season! We will be open seven days a week from 9-5 through the first weekend in October. Harlem High School Class R...
The Hays Powwow is always well attended and with beautiful pageantry full of eye-popping colors, wonderful dance and amazing singers and drums highlight the festivities and everyone in attendance always has a good time. The Powwow took place August 11-14 at the Hays Powwow grounds. Don Racine III served as Master of Ceremonies and the Arena Director was Sid Goes Ahead. The youth Powwow took place the evening of Thursday, August 11 at 6 p.m. and was followed by the Life Language Lodge School...
Last week the Blaine County Museum hosted its first ever "Day Camp for Kids." The day camp had separate morning and afternoon sessions, drawing 35 kids total. Samantha (Sam) French, the Museum's director, said she was very pleased with the turnout and "will definitely do a day camp again next year." Looking for ways to help build "good memories of visiting the museum" French took the suggestion of Peggy Perry, a local museum volunteer and retired school teacher, and made the idea of a fun day...
About two weeks ago a working relationship in Blaine County ended between two long standing agricultural businesses. Don and Tanis Ross of the Ross 8 Bar 7 Ranch, Inc. sold the last yearlings they will raise from their place south of Chinook on Clear Creek Road. Mark Billmayer of B & B Buyers (cattle buyers) bought the Ross' last load of yearlings. That ended a business connection that started when Russell Benson (Mark's father-in-law, now deceased), the other "B" of B & B Buyers, started buying...
As the 2022-23 school year gets underway, Harlem High School District No. 12 welcomes Corey S. Barron to the community as the new Harlem Jr./Sr. High School Principal. Mr. Barron previously served as Principal at Lodge Grass High School. In introducing himself to the community Mr. Barron stated, “It is my great pleasure and honor to serve you as the new principal of Harlem High School. I look forward to meeting with all of you and working alongside the school community. I am honored to have the opportunity to lead a school with dedicated, h...
The 2023 Tourism Grant Program application cycle opened on August 1. Through this program, grants are available to Montana nonprofit organizations and city, county, and tribal governments for projects to enhance and develop the state’s recreation and tourism industry. Funding may be used for facility construction and upgrades, arts, heritage, and cultural preservation. Applications are due September 15 at midnight. According to the Montana Department of Commerce, the State of Montana levies two different taxes on accommodations: the 4% Lodging...
Hometown Plaza – A unique local shop showcasing all the talented people of the Hiline. The grand opening of Hometown Plaza took place Thursday August 11th and was ecstatic to showcase all kinds of local artists and collectors. Owner, Sablle Ericson, commented “The turnout was great! Lots of treats taken, and many people couldn’t contain how excited they were for everything and how awesome it was!” What is Hometown Plaza? The Plaza is a small shop located to the left of Havre Hardware that showcases all kinds of local talent and collect...
The Sweet Home census is growing and this month a large contingent of those residents have enjoyed some quality time away from the home by attending the PRCA Bear Paw Roundup Rodeo, the VFW Booth at the Blaine County Fair and a family barbecue at the Sweet Park in Chinook. August got off to a bit of a rough start with another lockdown in place due to Covid-19 Safety Protocols, but the building was cleared from lockdown status on Tuesday, August 9 just prior to the start of the Blaine County...
Turner Hogeland Lions are proud to announce the award Lion of the Year and Lifetime Membership. The award was presented to the member who almost singlehandedly was responsible for founding the new Turner Hogeland Lions. In 1984 he instigated the forming of the second Lions Club on the Big Flat. The first club lasted 30 years and in two years we will have been organized for 40 years. We pride ourselves in being a community club that really acts as a service club. Almost all of our activities are...
The Chinook Public School Board of Trustees has taken measures to update policy regarding school safety with the increased number of school shootings nationwide, including the most recent school shooting this spring in Uvalde, Texas. Parents of students attending Chinook Public Schools were mailed out a statement regarding current policy, proposed policy changes and asking for parental input in reaching the best possible solution by Superintendent Fred Hofman prior to the start of the school...
The Blaine County 4-H/FFA Livestock, Horse and small animal entries again impressed fairgoers as they made their way through the various buildings. The Horse shows took place Tuesday in the George Ortner Arena with plenty of worthy Grand and Reserve winners crowned. The Senior Horse Grand went to Emma Paulson with the Reserve being awarded to Jessa Schroder. The Junior Horse Grand went to Fletcher Anderson while Lynley Conrad claimed the Reserve. Fletcher Anderson had an incredible Blaine...
The Blaine County 4-H Indoor entries for the 2022 Blaine County Fair awed the judges as many of them were amazed at the quality of work being submitted by many of the 4-H Members. Grand Champions were crowned in 23 different categories and another 15 categories earned Reserve Champion ribbons. Entries were presented to the judges in their allocated spots within the Blaine County commercial building beginning at 1:00 pm Wednesday afternoon and continued until the final entry was judged just...
When we think of the County Fair a few things immediately come to mind. Fantastic Fair Food, Rodeos, Demo Derby's, Night Shows and of course 4-H/FFA Exhibits. Often times the Open Class entries get forgotten or overlooked but they are what completes the idea of a genuine 'County Fair'. The Open Class entries allow anyone to participate in the festivities. The youth make up the 4-H/FFA exhibits, and it takes a special skill to compete in a rodeo, demolition derby or perform on the musical stage....
Havre Trails recently announced their 4th Annual Summer Brewfest. This year's event will occur on Saturday, August 20 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Havre's Pepin Park. Event organizers promise dozens of Montana beers, a variety of food options, and live music. In addition to Vizsla and Triple Dog Brewing based in Havre, other breweries that will be represented at the event include Beaver Creek (Wibaux), Busted Knuckle (Glasgow), Mighty MO (Great Falls) Blue Ridge Brewing (Malta), and Phillipsburg...
After taking in the 4-H/FFA Exhibits, the Open Class entries, the Commercial Building Vendors, some outstanding fair food many fairgoers conclude each day with a seat in the Grandstands taking in the nightly entertainment. The 2022 Blaine County Fair had a tremendous lineup for the grandstands and despite a little lighting and rain Friday night, everything went off without a hitch. It takes a tremendous amount of effort by organizers to put together four consecutive nights of outstanding...
From Friday through Sunday, August 26-28, Montana Actors' Theatre will be hosting their annual Renaissance Faire (Ren Faire) at the Lions Campground in Beaver Creek Park. Admission to the event is free, and those who attend will have access to games, vendors, food, drinks, and a dramatic presentation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Frank and Bettie Barber of Lloyd, Montana, will preside as King and Queen of the Faire. The Faire is a history-inspired festival much like those held during the...
Chinook is once again home to an arcade. Located upstairs at Finley's Food Farm and owned and operated by Lynette and Jeff Finley, Aisle 8 opened late last month and invites community members to reserve the facility for their next gathering. According to Jeff Finley, the idea actually sprouted from a joke while the family was cleaning this past spring. "We had this upstairs area of wasted real estate at the store that had collected some junk over the years. It just needed to be gone through. We...
"Thank you for your service" was a short declaration but backed by lots of hard work and emotion. The short statement was spoken as two representatives of the women's quilting group at the American Lutheran Church in Chinook handed military veterans present in their congregation a custom made patriotic-themed handmade quilt. The project, started in the fall of 2021, culminated in the presentation of the flags in a surprise ceremony at worship on the last Sunday in June. Three more flags were lat...
