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A new year is often considered a time to create a new look, and that is exactly what the Albertsons grocery store at117 Main Street South in Harlem is doing. The store is in the middle of a remodel, saying good bye to 2020 and hello to new developments. This make-over process began on Tuesday, January 5 when sign vendor Image National Signs installed LED lighting on a sign affixed to the west facing store front wall. To showcase the Albertsons brand, high visibility, LED channel letters now...
A shortage of volunteers may once again be posing a threat to the future of the PAWS Animal Shelter in Chinook. In the interest of being thoroughly transparent with the community, Alissa Hewitt, Board President of PAWS, shared an announcement earlier this month. "PAWS of Chinook is down to three core volunteers. We are unable to accommodate a full shelter until that number goes up. Because of this, effective immediately we will house only two-three dogs at the shelter at one time. We hope you un...
Correspondent's note: Laurie Faber recently told me, "You might be interested in doing a story about the news clippings posted on the walls of the scale house at the livestock loadout facility operated by Mark Billmayer." I'd never heard about the clippings so I called Mark and he agreed to meet me at the scale house so I could see and learn about the collection of newspaper clippings. My first impression was, "Wow, that's a lot of newsprint about local history." Closer examination allowed me...
While the fog that descended on the region earlier this month made driving difficult with reduced visibility and by creating some slick surfaces on January 9 and 10, it also dressed the trees and other outdoor items in a frosty rime. According to the National Weather Service, freezing fog is a unique weather phenomenon. Although not that different from regular fog, freezing fog forms when below freezing air temperatures and a moisture source condense into a fog cloud full of tiny supercooled...
The library board of trustees will hold its regular meeting Wednesday, January 27, 4:15 in the library meeting room. Parents of young children are invited to sign up for the “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” program hosted by the library. This program encourages the love of reading in babies, toddlers and preschoolers in preparation for school. Parents/guardians are encouraged to record the number of books they read to their child using the READsquared app or another method that works for them. When children register they will earn a prize and...
Harlem Library The library is hosting a program to encourage the love of reading in children! “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” is for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Parents/guardians can track each book they read with their child using the READsquared app or by keeping their own system of recording the number of books read. Prizes will be given along the way! The Book Challenge for Jan. is to read a book with an author who uses initials in their name. Virtual Story Times is held each Tues. at 10 A.M. on Facebook Live. The Winter Rea...
Duane Klindworth was a visitor at the Wallace Beck home on Friday morning. Morgan and Jessica Klindworth and family visited on Saturday at Duane and Carol Klindworth’s home. Matt and Annie Klindworth and family joined them all for lunch. The Turner School Spelling Bee was held on Tuesday. Congratulations to Holly Grabofsky who will advance to the Blaine County Spelling Bee. Carol Klindworth went to Havre on Wednesday to visit with her mom Betty and her sister Nancy. The Turner Tornadoes hosted the Fort Benton Longhorns and the Chinook S...
The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday January 25, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. We have several non-fiction books to help you jump start the new year. “Know Yourself Know Your Money” by Rachel Cruze, will help you discover Why you handle money the way you do, and What to do about it. “In Case You Get Hit by a Bus: How to Organize Your Life Now for When You’re Not Around Later” by Abby Schneiderman is a step-by-step program for getting your life in order, so you are prepared for the unexpected. “Plan you...
On January 5, 2021 Brad Steward Maddox, 71, died from accidental electrocution at his home in Pocatello, ID. Born on November 7, 1949, Brad was the third of seven children born to Wesley and Fontella Maddox of Chinook. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Chinook. In high school he excelled in choir and was a member of the elite "Highliter" singers. He graduated from CHS in 1968. After attending BYU he began working in construction, a profession he loved and enjoyed. The company... Full story
Calvin Sidney Blatter, 97, left his earthly family to join his Heavenly family on Thursday, January 14, 2021. A Family Graveside Service were held at the Kuper Cemetery in Chinook on Tuesday, January 19th at 1:00 PM. Calvin, "Cal", was born on the 10th of October 1923 to William L. and Olga Blatter in Ammon, Idaho. He was the middle child of nine children. The family moved to Chinook, Montana in 1929, living on a farm. In 1939 Cal decided not to finish his senior year of high school as his... Full story
Burchard Jack Windels Sr., 85, of Fairfield, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 6, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Burt was born October 14, 1935 in Chinook, MT to Raymond and Marion Windels. His best friends were his siblings Virginia, Bill, and Pernal "PeeWee" whom he played and grew up with on their ranch five miles south of Hogeland. Burt attended elementary at Wing School, a one room schoolhouse. He attended high school at Hogeland High and graduated in 1954. He atten... Full story
The Turner Tornadoes suffered their first setback of the season in Fort Benton Friday night 47-29. Turner is a solid team and bounced back Saturday night at home with a hard fought 59-52 win over the Chinook Sugarbeeters. Chinook began the week with a tough loss in Box Elder, falling 57-49. Friday night the girls were home to take on the Chester/Joplin-Inverness Hawks and won going away 70-36. The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds played three games this past week. Tuesday they were bested by the...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters picked up three more wins this week as they continue to roll through the competition. On Tuesday they steamrolled the Box Elder Bears 86-46, Friday at home they blasted the Chester/Joplin-Inverness Hawks 73-22 and then took down the Tornadoes 80-30 in Turner. The Harlem Wildcats picked up a big District 2B win in Glasgow Thursday night, earning a 72-52 win over the Scotties. The Turner Tornadoes fell in Fort Benton Friday night to the Longhorns 58-14. The Hays/Lodge...
The 'Beeters will compete in their home gym for the final time this season, Friday with action getting underway at 4:30 p.m. The mixer will be available on NHFS Network. The 'Beeters will be in Harlem Saturday for the Wildcat mixer....
A new year is cause for celebration, just as are respectful, organized, safe, and responsible actions. On that note, Harlem Elementary School is pleased to announce their ROARing Students of the Week as well as their Employees of the Month. For the first week of 2021, Hybrid A students were chosen on Tuesday, January 5, and the winners were Oz Baker (K-2nd), Kingston Folk (3rd-4th), and Marlee Brown (5th-6th). On Thursday, the ROARing students were chosen from Hybrid B group. Zayla LaMere was th...
Amyerah Kelly 6 Kolton DePreist 6 Wace Simenson 4 Harley Haugen 4 Jorie Miller 3 Hayden Paulsen 3 Amiya Greetham 1 Parker Paulsen K Enom Seymour 2 Jaxson Parker K Peyton Martel 2 Bryce Elliot 5...
Well this winter has been very strange; we go from freezing temperatures to balmy temps in the 50’s. It’s been nice but we will need some moisture soon. The ten absolutes of communicating through Dementia and Alzheimer’s: Never argue, instead agree Never reason, instead divert Never shame, instead distract Never lecture, instead reassure Never say “remember,” instead remind Never say “I told you,” instead repeat\regroup Never say “you can’t,” instead do what they can Never command\demand, instead ask\model Our Meals This Week Wed. Jan. 20 T...
