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A few years back the Montana State Legislature passed a law that allowed the Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks service to offer 'Free Fishing weekends. These weekends were to coincide with the Mother's Day and Father's Day holidays. The goal, to encourage families to get outside and enjoy some of the great ponds, streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs the Big Sky has to offer as a family. Simply put the law states, 'Any person (resident or nonresident) may fish for any fish within this state...
Three members from the Montana Media Lab (MML)-an innovative, digital media lab based at the University of Montana (UM) School of Journalism-were in Harlem from May 31-June 3 to work with a dozen Harlem High School (HHS) students. Two recently graduated seniors, three former juniors, three former sophomores, and four former freshmen all participated in the Summer News Literacy and Digital Storytelling Program. The Assistant Director of the MML, Mary Auld led the workshop. Working out of the...
Area residents are invited to 'Save the Date' for Jamieson Motor's Hi-Line Appreciation Event. This celebration, which is scheduled for noon on Friday, June 24, will commemorate their 80 years in business. About the event, current owner, Matt Langford stated, "Please join us for food, music, drinks, giveaways, door prizes, and lots of fun! We want to thank not only our customers but everyone on the Hi-Line for allowing us to serve you in the automotive industry for the last 80 years!" Langford...
The Harlem City Pool opened at noon on Wednesday, June 1 for the season. Anyone interested in purchasing a pool pass or signing up for swim lessons can do so with the Pool Manager during pool hours. Lyle Falkinberry will serve as the Pool Manager in Harlem this year. He released the Pool Schedule last week. For Monday through Friday, the tentative schedule reveals hours and designated activities: • 7:00—8:00 a.m. Lap Swim • 8:00—10:00 a.m. Swim Team • 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Swim Lessons • 12:00—1:00 p.m. Guard Laps • 1:00—5:00 p.m. Recreational...
On May 24, the Chinook City Pool saw one major step in its upgrade process. A new chlorinator was purchased and installed with funds from the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation (FPPF). The installation occurred just in time for the summer swim season. Lifeguard training took place June 1 and 2 with the pool opening on June 3. "The chlorinator is officially in!" announced Heather DePriest, President of the Foundation. "Your donation dollars are being put to work, and we're really excited...
On Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 1:00 pm the American Lutheran Church in Harlem will be conducting a food drive for the Harlem Food Bank. The other churches in Harlem will be assisting with the project as well. We are asking all residents to have some food ready in a sack or box so it can be picked up by a volunteer. The food drive will assemble at the Harlem Food Bank to begin collecting at 1:00 pm. Water and snacks will be available to volunteers. Items that are very useful this time of year are cans of green beans, corn, peas, carrots, chili,...
Monday, June 13, 2022 • 6 P.M., Harlem City Hall The regular monthly meeting for the City of Harlem will be held on Monday, June 13, 2022 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 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. There will be a budget work session at 5:00 pm prior to the regular meeting AGENDA ROLL CALL P...
Harlem Library Tonight is the finale for the Friends of the Library Basket Raffle fundraiser! Join us at the Harlem City Park from 6 -7:30 P.M. when final silent bids may be made and refreshments will be served. You may also pay your Friends membership dues and make a donation to the library if you do not wish to bid on the baskets. Summer Reading is in full swing. Children may still register at the library with a parent/guardian. Summer Storytime for ages 0-5 meets on Tuesdays at 10 A.M. Summer STEAM for elementary students is held Wednesdays...
School is out, the temperature is warming up and there are plenty of activities, events and gatherings happening all over Blaine County. This past Wednesday, Thursday and Friday a Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) Family event took place at the Chief Nosey Gym in Lodge Pole. The Family GONA was organized by Fort Belknap Native Connections/Zero Suicide/Tribal Programs and was planned through a series of Zoom Calls. Fort Belknap Tribal Health was also involved, and a Swimming Pool was to be...
Services were held at Silverbow, Wing, and Turner Cemetery on Monday for Memorial Day. They were well attended even with the cool, windy conditions. The Legion Auxiliary served a potluck lunch afterwards. Jane Krass’ Great Grandson Davion Reed graduated from High School in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Grandma Cindy Reed flew down for the graduation. Wally and Loretta Beck attended the Memorial Day services and potluck at the Legion Hall Monday. Anita Reed and Diana Maloney took Jane Krass to her doctor appointment in Chinook on Tuesday. Some of J...
Virgil Ronald Langford, 76 passed away Jan 23, 2022 in Taylor, Texas after a long illness. Virg was born June 12, 1945 in Richland, Washington to Virgil and Freda (Powers) Langford, the second of three children. The family moved to Chinook, MT in 1952. In 1962, at the age of 17 he left high school in Chinook to enlist in the Marine Corps. He was stationed for several years in Japan prior to serving two tours in Vietnam, having earned the rank of Sergeant at the age of 21. Following his military... Full story
Long time Beaver Creek resident Caide LongKnife, 45, passed away May 15, 2022. Wake service will be held at Chief Nosey Recreation Center of Lodgepole, MT at 6:00 pm Saturday. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday. Burial will take place at the LongKnife Ranch. Mr. LongKnife was born October 30, 1976 in Fort Belknap Hospital, to Ruth and Leroy LongKnife. He grew up alongside the Little Rockies at his family ranch in Beaver Creek. He graduated from Chemawa Indian School, Salish Kootenai... Full story
Omaha, NE- A Celebration of Life was held in the family backyard on Saturday, May 28, 2022 beginning with a short service with Military Honors at 2:00 pm, followed by visitation with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch (https://www.ybgr.org/donate/). Harvey passed away peacefully on May 13, 2022, from a 15-month battle with cancer. He was born in Chinook, MT on August 20, 1936, the fifth child of David and Elizabeth Funk. A... Full story
Donald Lee Annis, 72, passed away at his home in Chinook, MT on January 19, 2022 of natural causes. Memorial Services for Don Annis will be June 10, 2022. Graveside memorial in Harlem at 10:30 am. Potluck reception at Zurich Hall following the service.... Full story
Congratulations to the Tornado graduating Class of 2022! Commencement Exercises took place on Saturday, May 22, 2022 at the Turner School gymnasium. Mrs. Heather Jorgenson played the processional followed by Shay Humphreys welcoming the crowd. He also introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Elissa Zellmer. Mrs. Zellmer taught the graduating class for their 5th and 6th grade years. The Seniors then had some nice music playing while they presented their special guests with a long stem rose. Mr. Tony...
The Juniors of Turner High School completed the 2022 Prom with nothing but great memories. A theme of a beach party decorated the school gymnasium with lei's, palm trees, shells, and flowers. The Junior students and parents prepared a delicious prime rib meal for the Jr./Sr. banquet, of which the students and their dates, school board and parents were invited to attend. Following the banquet, pictures were taken and that led up to the prom dance. Pippen dj and karaoke served as...
The students in Kindergarten - Second grade enjoyed a day away from school to go to the Malta Museums. They toured the Phillips County Museum in the morning. Then after a yummy stop at the Dairy Queen for lunch, they toured the Dinosaur Museum. A Paleontologist was on hand to show the children around the museum. He was very knowledgeable and was very good with the kids. He allowed them to do some hands-on activities at the close of the tour, of which the students enjoyed very much. If you've...
Turner School graduated four little students from the Kindergarten Class this past week. They came onto the stage with their green graduation caps. They wrote stories earlier in the week and read their illustrated stories to the crowd. They sang some favorite songs and rhymes before they were presented their diplomas. New board of trustee member, Mrs. Kristen Jones, presented the class their Kindergarten diploma. Cookies and coffee were served after the program to all their g...
Earlier this year, the Turner school was awarded a grant for an after school program. Included in this program are numerous adults that have committed to teach a class or do a project. This past week, Mrs. April Fox taught a class on tye dying a t- shirt. The students had a great time making their shirts a personal creation. The students shown here are back row L-R: Izabella Van Voast, Hannah Van Voast, Auzdyn King, Lucas Grabofsky, Hudson Simons, and teacher, Mrs. April Fox. Front row: Piper...
The Montana Federation of Swimmer summer season kicked off this past Saturday and Sunday as Harlem hosted the first meet on the schedule. A total of 12 teams and 130 swimmers were on hand for what was a very successful meet for our Blaine County Swimmers. The Chinook Lions had an outstanding performance in the pool with six swimmers winning Individual High Point trophies for their respective age group. The Lions also took the team title with the Harlem Swim team taking second. The host Harlem...
The 38th Annual Bob Cleverly Eight-man All-Star game was played this past Saturday on the campus of Montana Tech University in Butte, Montana. The Chinook Sugarbeeters were well represented in the Classic playing and coaching for the Red Team. Sugarbeeter Head Football Coach Mike Jones was selected to be a Defensive Coach for the team while Class of 2022 graduates Drake Berreth, Oskar Pula and Toby Niederegger saw action on the field. Being selected to represent your school at the Clev is an...
The 2022 Bear Paw Marathon took place this past Saturday and a number of Blaine County Runners took to the course. Five competed in the full marathon, just two runners completed the half marathon and 13 women and six men ran the 5K. Ages ranged from 5-62 and represented Chinook, Harlem, Hays and Zurich. Chinook's Leslie Zellmer finished 2nd overall in the Womens Marathon while Anna Terry, also of Chinook was 7th. Harlem's Carey Patrick Wertz led the way for the Blaine County Men with a top 10...
With their summer programming gearing up, Montana Actors' Theatre (MAT) is looking for youth ages 11-21 to audition for the 2022 Youth Production, Happily Ever Before. Auditions will take place on June 13 and 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the MAT Theatre on the Montana State University-Northern campus. No experience is necessary. With planned performance dates for July 28-30 and August 4-6, the Youth Production provides an opportunity for young people to participate in a fully-staged presentation....
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation (FPPF) announced an upcoming fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, June 11. To coincide with the Chinook Swim Meet, the Foundation will be holding a Pulled Pork Dinner at 6:00 p.m. at the Eagles Club, located at 305 Indiana Street in Chinook. Later this month, the group will host a public meeting. Foundation members invite the public to a pulled pork meal, which will be served with baked beans, coleslaw, a bun, and dessert. The purpose of this event is to continue generating funds that will support the...
