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The recent struggles facing our local ranchers have reached a critical point. Shortages of Hay, lack of rain and other obstacles are forcing area producers to send good cattle with high quality genetics to slaughter or to sale to thin their herds due to lack of moisture and feed....
The Chinook Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) has a new command vehicle, Unit #708. This white Ford F250 HD pickup is outfitted with an Iconic X First Responder Truck Cap and multiple added features that are tailored to the needs of first responders who serve with the department. The pickup and box were purchased with what the Blaine County Commissioners refer to as the Five Year Fund. Fire chiefs who represent departments from Chinook, Harlem, Hogeland, and Turner gather annually to prioritize...
In a news release on May 2, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) announced that Montana now has eight flocks of birds with a confirmed infection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). This report comes after HPAI was detected in a Pondera County flock. These are the first cases of HPAI reported in domestic poultry in Montana since 2015. According to Montana’s State Veterinarian, Dr. Marty Zaluski, these cases are part of a wave of HPAI infections in the United States linked to the seasonal migrations of wild birds. HPAI has also b...
The 2022 Election season kicks off in Montana with the Primary Election on Tuesday, June 7 with the winners of each primary receiving their party's nomination to appear on the November 8 General Election Ballot. This year positions up for election include: Blaine County Sheriff, Clerk & Recorder, Treasurer, Attorney, Commissioner District #2, Superintendent of Schools and Justice of the Peace (Non-Partisan). Of those Blaine County positions all incumbents are running unopposed except for the...
As part of a project to generate environmental awareness for Earth Day, third graders at Meadowlark Elementary School were challenged by their teacher, Mrs. Amanda Davies, to find a piece of "garbage" and turn it into something repurposed and usable. This open-ended project that Davies has used successfully in the past carries two basic objectives: "to ignite the possibilities in creativity and to lend awareness to preserving the Earth." Her students impressed her with their creative...
Harlem Library The Friends of the Library Basket Raffle fundraiser is underway. Stop by the library May 25-June 7 to make your silent bid on the baskets. The finale will be June 8, 6 – 7:30 P.M, in the city park when final bids may be made. Refreshments will be served. Summer Reading “Oceans of Possibilities” begins May 31. All children are encouraged to register with a parent/guardian and set their goal for how many books/minutes to read this summer. Weekly programs include Storytime, Tuesdays 10 A.M.; Summer STEAM for elementary stude...
Blaine County is home to five established Irrigation Districts that serve our local farmers. The districts are a small part of a much larger project. To begin with water is managed through Fresno Reservoir by the St. Mary's Milk River Irrigation Project. The benefactors from the Milk River Irrigation project includes far more than just the farmers that pump water onto their fields for their crops. The City of Chinook as well as the City of Harlem is also directly served by the project. The five...
Harlem Friends of the Library will be hosting a Silent Auction at the Harlem Public Library with final bids being taken on June 8. Items will be displayed at the library starting May 25 with closing bids occurring at the Harlem City Park the following Wednesday from 6:00-7:30 p.m.. Cookies and ice cream will be provided for all those in attendance at this community event in the park. According to Library Director Colleen Brommer, people can bid on items at either location. She explained that...
Susan Billmayer attended Turner graduation on Saturday afternoon. Anita Reed and Linda Hauge took Jane Krass to a doctor appointment on Tuesday. Susan Billmayer had a New Horizons board meeting in Harlem Wednesday evening. Susan Billmayer visited Jane Krass on Monday. Linda Hauge, Diana Maloney, and Anita Reed visited Jane Krass throughout the week. Hilary, Hannah, and Natalie Richman visited Jane after graduation on Saturday. Gene and Susan Billmayer visited with Jim and Helen Billmayer on Thursday evening at Timber Creek. Diana Maloney,...
Artista Larson passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 due to her long fight against Alzheimer's in Missoula, MT. Though much sadness is felt by all of those who knew and loved her, we now rejoice because mom is in heaven, with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for eternity. This isn't goodbye, but it's until we meet again. Artista Mae Kottke was born in Ossian, IN, on July 7, 1932 to Edwin A. Kottke and Carrie Hamilton Kottke. She had a brother, Warren Hamilton Kottke, who was 9 years older... Full story
Kenneth G. Yeoman passed on May 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV wrapped in the arms of his loving children. He will be interred with his beloved wife, Barbara, in Harlem at a later date. On January 2, 1936, Ken was born in Harlem to his parents, Cloyd and Vivian Yeoman. He was also the great grandson of Alfred Cecil, the original founder of Harlem. Some of his fondest childhood memories were made growing up in Harlem with his brothers and his cousins. He graduated from Harlem High School in 1954 and... Full story
Jayme Diane Messerly, 32, passed away on March 1, 2022, in Billings, Mt. She was born on May 16, 1989, in Havre, Mt, 10 minutes before her "Ditty" (twin sister), Heather. Jayme attended schools in Harlem and Billings, graduating from Harlem Junior/Senior High in 2007. She attended cosmetology school to become a nail technician/aesthetician. Jayme is preceded in death by two unborn babies; her maternal grandfather, Matthew "Matt" Bell; her paternal grandparents, Glen and Leona Messerly; uncles... Full story
A home-based and community services therapist in private practice, Karen G. Zaso, MSW, SWLC, wishes to inform readers that her experience as a Behavioral Analyst with Colors in Life, Incorporated, qualifies her to offer an array of options for staying healthy. As a mental health advocate, Zaso highlights her primary quality as someone who listens with an open mind. Her 30 years of experience visiting with diverse populations enables her to examine issues with an interpersonal, self-reflective, and introspective approach. “I feel that my r...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters, Harlem Wildcats, Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds and Turner Tornadoes were in Great Falls this week competing at Memorial Stadium with hopes of punching their ticket to the Combined Montana Class B/C State Track and Field Meet. The 'Beeters, Thunderbirds and Tornadoes took part in the Northern C Divisional Thursday and Friday while the Wildcats were at the Northern B Divisional on Saturday. Some athletes have already pre-qualified for the State Meet later this week, also...
The Chinook Golf Team was in Sidney May 16-18 for the Montana Class C State Boys and Girls Golf Tournament. Having played the course a week earlier in inclement weather at the Eastern C Divisional The four 'Beeter Golfers that qualified were anxious to get another shot. Senior Braden Eoff represented the Boys team while senior Shay Hauer, junior Morgan Friede and sophomore Hallie Kralich hit the links for the girls. Freshman Cayla Hofer also qualified for the State C, but due to unforeseen...
Harlem senior, Amari Stanley, became the latest Wildcat to sign a National Letter of Intent to continue their athletic career at the next level. Stanley was a huge part of the Wildcat football team the past few years and will next take the field this fall as a member of the Montana State University-Northern Lights. Stanley becomes the fourth Wildcat to be listed as a member of the Light football program joining Lane Allen (2020), Andrew Rasmussen (2021), and fellow senior Mikkel Rider...
The Chinook Sugarbeeter Tennis Team was in Bozeman this past weekend for the Montana Class B/C Girls State Tennis Tournament. The 'Beeters had two girls in the Singles Tournament and two Doubles teams in the mix as well. At the end of the Tournament the 'Beeters had captured an overall team fourth place finish, scoring 18 points. Sophomore Mya Berreth put together an outstanding tournament in her first opportunity on the big stage at the State B/C Meet. Berreth battled her way to a fourth place...
When Blaine County voters exercise their right to vote in the primary election on June 7, they will do more than determine which candidates will advance to the General Election ballot in November. They will play a role in deciding how the marijuana business gets regulated. The ballot issue—Blaine County Local-Option Marijuana Excise Tax—is a result of House Bill 701 which made some modifications to the voter approved Initiative 190 (I-190), a law to legalize the sale and use of marijuana. One of those modifications would give local gov...
The Harlem Public Library is ready for summer reading! The theme for 2022 is “Oceans of Possibilities,” which gives way to tons of ocean-themed activities. Children ages 0-Kindergarten are invited to Storytime at 10:00 on Tuesdays, May 31st-July 19th. We will read stories, sing songs, do fingerplays, and play during our hour together. Children must have a parent/guardian present with them during Storytime. Children ages 0-Kindergarten will keep track of the number of books read/read to them. After 15 books, they’ll receive a gift certi...
