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On Tuesday, February 23, Don Richman, Commander for Post 4744 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and Chuck Wasser, Quartermaster for Post 4744, presented Alaynee Hawley with a check for $2,000 as the First Place State Winner of the Voice of Democracy Essay Contest for writing and speaking on the theme "Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?" In a small gathering that took place at the Richman Insurance building in Harlem, Hawley also received a plaque, medal, and certificate honoring...
Alert readers may recall a story in the January 27 issue of the "Journal" about Walter J. Brown. Brown, a cowboy for Miller Brothers from the late 1940's through the 1950's, was also a cook on the cook wagon when the Miller crews moved livestock to and from summer pastures. He drew several images of ranch life, using his finger and axle grease, on the canvas cover of a cook wagon. Two of the canvas sections survived, one hangs in the Blaine County Museum in Chinook and the other section will...
A Chinook northside resident recently called and asked, "Have you heard about the moose who is wintering up here in our neighborhood?" I had not. She said, "If you come up right now you can get a picture, he's browsing on the bushes in my yard." That was my first introduction to the visitor I've named "Bullwinkle J. Moose" after the cartoon character who appeared on the ABC network during the early 1960's. Chinook's Bullwinkle appears to be a youngster, still sort of gangly, all legs and very...
Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. - MEETING AGENDA At this meeting the board takes official action on agenda items. Items of information and discussion may be placed on the agenda, so the board has an opportunity to solicit input from the audience on issues not requiring action. Persons planning to attend the meeting may request, in advance, to be scheduled to speak on an agenda item. The board is bound by ethical practice, district policy, negotiated agreements and Montana statute to protect the rights of employees; therefore, comments...
Monday, March 8, 2021 • 6 P.M., Harlem City Hall The regular monthly meeting for the City of Harlem will be held on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., in City Council chambers at Harlem City Hall. The public is encouraged and invited to attend. Please practice safe social distancing, and Please wear a mask if planning on attending! *Minor agenda changes may occur prior to the council meeting date, but no changes will be made after the required 48 hour public notice posting. AGENDA ROLL CALL• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. CONSENT AGENDA: Feb...
Blaine County Library Open House and Book Singing with Donna Miller Thursday March 4th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Mobile Hotspots and iPads available for checkout. After School Hangout for grades 7 & 8 Mondays at 3:30, Story Time Tuesdays at 10:30, After School Hangout for grades 5 & 6 Tuesdays at 3:30 and LEGO Club for grades K and up Thursdays at 3:30. Blaine County Museum is seeking a new voluntary board member. Interested persons should write a cover letter expressing why they would like to serve on the museum board. Letters can be dropped off...
Alissa Hewitt had a remarkable first year as Manager of the P.A.W.S. Animal Shelter in Chinook and looks to do even more in 2021. Heading into spring is a big deal for the Shelter as things start to pick up rather quickly, "We really start to hit the busy time of the year at the shelter," said Hewitt. "Leading into this time, empty, is a big help for us as we are able to clean out the building, prep the yard, and give the volunteers a well needed break." Along with her staff of volunteers and...
Gerald and Shirley Keller visited at the Wallace Beck home on the afternoon of Feb. 17th. Susan and Gene Billmayer were in Havre this week while Emily had some medical tests done. The Divisional Tournament was held in Great Falls this week. A few from the area attended. Wally and Loretta Beck went to Great Falls last Sunday for medical appointments. They enjoyed visiting with Dale and Laura Sherwood on Sunday afternoon, and they also enjoyed lunch together on Monday. Sharon Goodrich had tea and visited with Jane Krass on Wednesday. They also...
Venetia Marie Lodge went to be with her Mother Edith and Dad Gordon. Venetia passed away of natural causes on February 22, 2021 at the age of 57. She was born to Gordon and Edith Lodge on April 21, 1964 at the Ft. Belknap Hospital. She attended high school at the Chemawa Boarding School in Oregon and graduated in 1980. Venetia spent her entire life in Hays and lived with and cared for her mother until her death in 2010. She had a big heart and was quick to help out others in need when called... Full story
Joseph Newton Strike, Mato' Pa'(Bear Head), 39 passed away on Feb. 25, 2021 at the Indian Health Service in Ft. Belknap, MT. A Viewing was held on Sunday February 28, 2021 at Wilderness Funeral Home from 7-9pm. The Graveside service was held at the Strike Family Cemetery on March 1, 2021 at 11:00am. Joseph was born to Margaret and John R. Strike Sr. on February 11, 1982. He attended elementary and High School in Harlem, MT graduating with the class of 2000. He studied Allied health and science a... Full story
Two local churches continued a long standing tradition of a combined Ash Wednesday service. Ash Wednesday 2021 was celebrated between the Chinook United Methodist Church and the Presbyterian Church of Chinook. Pastor Jack Mattingly, with UMC, and Rev. Maggie Lewis, with the Presbyterian Church, led the service. Several other local congregations also held Ash Wednesday services commemorating the beginning of Lent. This year's Ash Wednesday celebration for the Methodists and Presbyterians was a...
The library will be hosting an open house book signing for local author Donna Miller, Thursday March 4th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to stop in to meet the author and get your book signed. Donna will have books available with a special event price of $25.00. We have one non-fiction book ready for checkout this week. “Uniquely Human (A Different Way of Seeing Autism)” by Barry Prizant, PhD is a new approach to understanding autism. “The Paris Library” by Janet Charles is based on the true World War II story of the heroic librari...
Celebrate the month of March with the “Buy a Bag O’ Books” used book sale at the library. A grocery sack full of used books is only one dollar! Book Club members may pick up the new selection “The Flood Girls” by Richard Fifield this week. The first discussion via Skype will be Monday, March 8 at 4 P.m. The link may be found on the library website at www.harlempubliclibrary.org. The Book Challenge for March is to read a nonfiction historical book or a historical fiction book. If you have completed the February Book Challenge contact the libra...
The Blaine County Fair Board is pleased to announce that they will be hosting a monthly community Farmer and Flea Market at the fairgrounds from May through October of 2021. The planning committee is looking for potential vendors that will start making plans and send in their applications to reserve a table or booth. Beginning in May, this alcohol-free, family-friendly event will take place on the second Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Vendors are invited to market their...
VALLEY CLOVERS 4-H CLUB The Valley Clovers 4-H club has been meeting monthly for regular 4-H meetings. In December, the club met at Harold and Rhea Miller’s shop for their annual Christmas party. This year the club enjoyed Nachos, and a new corn hole tournament for fun. We also included an awards ceremony for the members present since there was no Achievement night this year. The club had a great time and really enjoys this new tradition. The January Meeting was at Walner Hall with 9 members and 3 guests present. The Club discussed the s...
Fort Belknap Agency, Montana-Aaniiih Nakoda College is pleased to announce the addition of the Student Support Services Project (SSSP). This is funded through the Department of Education – TRIO program and is funded for five years. Staff include Ramona Horn, Director. Ramona worked at ANC when it was Fort Belknap College as an instructor and the Assistant Dean of Instruction. She worked for many years in TRIO programs for the Fort Belknap Indian Community. Ramona is excited for her new job a...
Meadowlark Elementary School is celebrating National Reading Month, not only in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday but to motivate students to read every day. The school district's Librarian Kelsey Harry has a series of activities to bring recognition to reading in March. According to scientists and brain researchers, reading books isn't just about filling one's head with knowledge-it's about nourishing the brain. Although there are countless methods to allegedly improve memory and cognitive functioni...
Regions I and II of the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) will be offering a free virtual training for parents, general and special educators, paraprofessionals, agency personnel, and others who work with children and students. The training, entitled S'cool Moves, will be presented on March 5 by Dr. Debra Em Wilson. Interested individuals should register by March 3. Dr. Wilson, the founder and creator of S'cool Moves, is a graduate from the University of Southern Queensland...
Triangle Communications partners with the Foundation for Rural Service on a $2,500 scholarship opportunity. The deadline is March 5. Because the Cooperative also provides up to 37 additional high school and three college scholarship opportunities, they encourage applicants to start an application today! According to the Triangle Communications’ Community Page, their partnership with the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) gives students the opportunity to receive a scholarship of up to $2,500. Anyone interested in this financial aid will need t...
By Havre’s HELP Committee & North Montana Tobacco-Free Coalition Montana’s Through with Chew Week is observed on March 1-5, 2021. Chinook Dental is once again partnering with the North Montana Tobacco-Free Coalition to provide free oral cancer screenings to spit tobacco users during this week through March 19. Early detection is a key to successful treatment. Health risks of spit tobacco and other forms of smokeless tobacco. The Mayo Clinic concludes that while there is evidence that smokeless tobacco may be less dangerous than cigarettes are...
Every year, the week of George Washington's birthday brings celebrations by FFA members across the country. For the Chinook Chapter of the FFA, this year's FFA Week kicked off their countdown to the Montana FFA State Convention where they hope that two of their members will be receiving State Degrees. Chapter Advisor Karyn Billmayer reported that she sent off two applications for State degrees on February 12-one for Rebecca Stroh and the other for Austin Swanson. "Each of them applied for a...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters concluded an outstanding season on the hardwood this past weekend at the Northern C Divisional. Played at the Four Seasons Arena in Great Falls the 17-4 'Beeters played four games, going 3-1 in the process. The one came Friday night against the Belt Huskies, a tough 64-63 overtime loss. The 'Beeters opened the tournament Thursday with a 68-28 shellacking of the Heart Butte Warriors. They finished the tournament Saturday night with a 76-59 win over the Warriors in the...
It was a great week on the hardwood for the Harlem Lady Cats and Wildcat basketball teams as both the boys and girls punched their tickets to the Northern B Divisional later this week. The Lady Cats earned wins over the Poplar Indians 58-49 on Thursday and the Wolf Point Wolves, 40-37 on Saturday to finish third at the District 2B Tournament in Poplar. The Lady Cats will begin play at the Northern B Divisional in Wolf Point on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. against the Choteau Bulldogs. The Wildcats had...
The Chinook Sugarbeeter and Harlem Wildcat Wrestling teams were in Glasgow this past weekend for the Eastern B/C Divisional. This is the first year for the new format that calls two super divisional tournaments. After competing in the Northern B/C the Wildcats and Sugarbeeters found themselves in the 19 team Eastern Division. The Sugarbeeters took five wrestlers to Glasgow including freshman Lane Snider (138), junior Drake Berreth (152), sophomore Tyler Schoen (170), Junior Lincoln Reich (170)...
Chinooks Roman Surber left the seven pin with his first ball, picked up the spare and then knocked them all down. Surber closed out the middle game of his Sunday league night effort with 11 straight strikes to finish with an impressive 290. When all was said and done Surber put together a 213-290-257 (760) series on the evening....
