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High Schools in Turner, Hays/Lodge Pole, Harlem and Chinook held their first spring sport practices on Monday. The Track in Turner, pictured above, is covered in snow, but does feature a few swaths, that for the most part, have been cleared. All the local track and field teams will have to deal with similar situations as they prepare for the upcoming season. Golf and Tennis teams in Chinook and Harlem will also have to find a way to get around the weather obstacle....
The Hi-Line Regional Science Fair was held March 5 at MSU-Northern. Students from Liberty, Hill, Blaine, Phillips, Valley, Daniels, Roosevelt and Sheridan Counties were invited to compete in a type of dress rehearsal for the state science fair. Although no Blaine County students competed in the event, three former Chinook High School students served as judges in a pool of several others who judged the junior high and middle school projects. Joe LaPlante (2000), Christy Baker Smith (2002), and...
Michelle Summers, a professional artist originally from Portland, Oregon, who currently serves as a resident artist with the Holter Museum of Art in Helena, Montana, presented an art program to Zurich Elementary and Cleveland School students in Zurich on Wednesday, March 6, as part of the Art Mobile Montana Program. Similar to a bookmobile that expands the reach of traditional libraries by transporting books to potential readers and providing library services to people in otherwise-underserved...
Traveling dinner theatre with Montana Actors' Theater (MAT) is back-with five separate weekend performances in four different communities, including Chinook. Area residents are invited to join MAT for dinner at 6:00 p.m. followed by the hilarious insanity of The 39 Steps on March 22 and 23 at the Eagles Club located at 305 Indiana Street in Chinook. Based on an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon and reminiscent of the book by John Buchan which was adapted for theater by Patrick...
March Madness, the moniker given to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Basketball Tournaments, captures the concentrated hype from the second week of March through the first week of April when 68 teams vie for college basketball's biggest prize in a single-elimination tournament. Following selection Sunday, which will take place on March 17, when the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee reveals which teams have made the field for this year's basketball...
Late winter can be a stressful time for deer and elk with deep snow, limited food options and depleted fat reserves. That’s why Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is asking shed hunters and other recreationists to give deer and elk their space until the snow melts and the animals are less stressed. Shed hunting – looking for antlers shed each year in the winter by male elk and deer so they can regrow a new pair – has become increasingly popular in recent years and more competitive. While it is illegal to trespass on FWP’s wildlife managem...
Darren James Black Wolf Sr., 49 passed away at his home on February 25, 2019. Darren was born on May 20, 1969 to Ernie DeMarrise and Cheryl Black Wolf in Havre, Montana. Darren was a lifelong resident of Ft. Belknap. He graduated from Harlem High School in 1987 and went on to work construction. Later Darren worked for IHS while taking care of his mom. Darren loved football his favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys and his favorite thing was to watch football with his family on Sundays. He loved... Full story
Don L. Iwan born on September 30, 1943, to the late Amy Ann (Rada) Iwan and late Harold P. Iwan in Mitchell, South Dakota, passed away March 3, 2019 in Great Falls Mt. Growing up the Iwan family lived in White River SD, later moving to the Iwan ranch south of Stamford, South Dakota. Don attended grade/high schools in Roubaix, South Dakota and Deadwood/Lead, South Dakota. Don returned to the Iwan ranch for his junior and senior year of high school graduating from Kadoka SD. In his younger years... Full story
Harris Gail Rock (Sitting Rock Iyaiyodanga), 88 passed away on March 7, 2019 at Northern Montana Hospital. Harris was born on July 23, 1930 to Gus (Above & Beyond) and Nina (Blue Hawk Women) Rock at the Ft. Belknap Hospital in Harlem, MT. Harris graduated from Harlem High School in 1951, and then went on to serve our country, by joining the U.S. Army during the Korean War. While in the army he was stationed in South East Asia. He was then honorably discharged on May 28th 1953. Later he attended... Full story
Mary Ann (Crazy) Allen, a member of the Gros-Ventre tribe, passed away on March 3rd, 2019 of natural causes. Mary Ann was born on November 9th, 1930 to Joseph and Mary (The Boy) Crazy. She married William “Babe” Allen in November 1953. Together they raised their nine children. They worked side by side farming and ranching. She lost her husband and best friend after forty two years of marriage on October 13, 1995. Mary Ann was a devote Catholic all her life. Her Patron Saint was Mary, Mother of Jesus. She was a Life Long Resident of Hays. She... Full story
Michael J. Friede, - Havre, MT. Michael J. Friede, 63, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Messiah Lutheran Church with Pastor Sean Janssen officiating. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Mike’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at www.hollandbonine.com.... Full story
Monica Lynn Poitra Bigby, 57 passed away on March 4, 2019 at Northern Montana Hospital in Havre MT. Monica was born in Rigby ID. Raised in Great Falls, MT. She attended grade school in Black Eagle, Jr. High at Paris Gibson and graduated from Great Falls High in 1979. Shortly after that Monica met the love of her life; Don Bigby whom she loved all her life. Thru this union they had four sons that made them stronger. Family was everything for Monica, she loved them unconditionally, mess with them... Full story
Patricia Gaye Vargas (Sargent), 74, passed away January 16th, 2019 in Zephyrhills, FL. Pat was born to Gaylord Sargent and Gladys Obie Sargent on May 25th, 1944. She grew up in Chinook, MT, where her roots grew strong. Her daughters loved to brag of their mother's high school days as a Chinook Sugarbeeter cheerleader and homecoming queen. Family and friendships in Chinook remained dear to her heart, and she always looked forward to reuniting with everyone at the Chinook All-Class Reunions.... Full story
Book Club members are reminded to pick up their copy of the new book “Empty Mansions” by Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell, Jr. this week. The first discussion will be held March 18, 4 P.M. There is still time to join the online book club which is reading “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Search “Harlem Public Library Online Book Club” on Facebook. This month the library is once again holding the “Buy a Bag O’Books” sale. You may purchase a grocery sack full of used books for one dollar! The next Learn at the Library program “How Gambling Aff...
Hello everyone. We are in need of volunteers to take over and run the public card party the second Sunday of each month. If you are interested please call the Senior Center, 357-2648 for more information. We will be changing the menu on Thursday, March 14 from Sweet and Sour Pork to Taco Salad. Please note the change. Two black out winners this week in Bingo were Ray Reid and Virginia Olson. Congratulations. A rousing game of Shang Hai was played with 5 players and Don Durocher came out the winner. Our cinnamon rolls are set to raise on...
Due to the renovation of our restrooms, we will not be showing a Wednesday movie for the month of March. Story Time, Middle School Hangout and LEGO Club will continue at their regular times. During the month of March, the display table will have a selection of books with the words Irish, Lucky or Green in the title to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Luck is finding the perfect book! Free People Reading Freely Book Club will meet Monday April 8th at 7:00 p.m. Anyone is welcome to attend. We have a list of banned books to choose from. If there i...
Happy St. Patrick’s Day next week!! We’ll have Corned Beef and Cabbage for lunch on Wed. March 13th! During this Lenten Season may we all be reminded that our words can cause either negative or positive results. So, let’s caution ourselves to build on the positives and let the negatives wither away in silence. Our Meals This Week Wed., Mar. 13 - Corned Beef & Cabbage Thur., Mar. 14 -Polish Sausage Stew Fri., Mar. 15 - Tuna Casserole Mon., Mar. 18 - Breakfast Meal Tues., Mar. 19 - Taco Soup Wed., Mar. 20 - Pork Chops Upcoming Birthdays March...
The Sophomore Class of Turner is hosting a St. Patricks Day supper on March 17th from 4-6 pm. Corned Beef and Cabbage, baked potatoes, salad, bun and dessert will be served. Come out and enjoy an Irish meal. All are welcome. Price of the meal yet to be determined. Susan Billmayer returned home on Tuesday from Washington where she spent the past week. She attended a Sewing Expo and while there visited some of her cousins in the area. She said the Sewing Expo was a wonderful experience. Carol and Duane Klindworth enjoyed a Happy Birthday lunch...
The Sophomore class will be holding a Saint Patrick’s Day supper at the Turner Lutheran Church this Sunday, Mar. 17th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. On the menu will be Corned Beef and Cabbage, baked potatoes, buns, salad, and dessert. A charge will be taken at the door. Everyone is welcome!! Come support this class and enjoy a fun Saint Patrick’s Day dinner. Ron and Susan Fox attended the grade school basketball games this weekend. Tate, Ty, and Harley Beck stayed with Grandma and Grandpa Snider a few days last week while their parents were in Nas...
I Love to Read Month activities culminated for Meadowlark Elementary students on Monday afternoon, March 4, during a school assembly when winners for the Accelerated Reader reading challenge were announced for each grade. School Librarian, Mrs. Kelsey Harry reported that during the month of February, Meadowlark students attempted and passed 512 Accelerated Reader (AR) tests. Of that total, 13 tests were conquered by kindergarteners, 220 by first graders, 140 by second graders, 62 by third...
It may not feel like boating season yet, but Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, along with boating safety advocates nationwide, are urging boaters to #KeepYourEdge by enrolling in a boating education course this spring. FWP is participating in the national Spring Aboard – Take A Boating Education Course campaign. The Spring Aboard campaign encourages boaters to get educated prior to the kick-off of the boating season so they can make the most out of their time on the water. A boating safety course provides critical boating knowledge that anyone w...
On Thursday, March 14, Family Learning Night will take place at Meadowlark Elementary School from 6:00-7:00 p.m. The theme for the event will be "Across the Universe" and will feature the STARLAB® from the Museum of the Rockies (MOR) located in Bozeman, Montana. The evening's events will focus on science, technology, engineering, and math-typically referred to as the STEM subjects. Although MOR provides multiple resources that support STEM education, Montana Content Standards, and Indian...
The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), an organization for young men and women in Family and Consumer Sciences education at Chinook High School (CHS), is accepting dress donations for their Dress Boutique. The Dress Boutique, located in Room 106 at the Chinook High School at 528 Ohio Street in Chinook is a place to trade, buy, sell, or borrow formal gowns and dresses. According to Hope Hamilton, the grade 7-12 Family Consumer Science teacher and FCCLA advisor, the Boutique...
Blaine County has a rich agricultural tradition that has transcended generations with many farm and ranch operations surpassing the century mark in recent years. This week, March 10-16, has been designated by the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) as National Ag Week. This Thursday, March 14 was deemed to be National Ag Day. Each year the ACA picks a theme for the week long celebration with many events taking place on National Ag Day. This years theme is “Agriculture: Food for Life”. About 100 college students will celebrate the week in Washi...
For Immediate Release Farm Service Agency reminds Montana producers that Marketing Assistance Loans (MALs) and Loan Deficiency Payments (LDPs) are available to help producers through periods of low market prices. The 2014 Farm Bill authorized MALs and LDPs for the 2014 to 2018 crop years. MALs provide interim financing and allow producers to delay the sale of the commodity at harvest-time lows and wait until more favorable market conditions emerge. A producer who is eligible to obtain a loan, but agrees to forgo the loan, may obtain an LDP if s...
