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The sound of emergency sirens sounded in Chinook last Saturday on September 11. Local first responders participated in the commemorative parade to honor first responders and civilians who died or were injured 20 years ago in the terrorist attacks around the nation. Chinook Fire Chief Kraig Hansen explained how the local event became a reality. Chief Hansen said, "I saw on social media that several groups of first responders around the country were organizing low-key memorials for the 9/11...
The 7th Annual Tristan Billmayer Suicide Walk was recently held on the Big Flat. It was a beautiful day for the walk on the Big Flat under Montana's Big Sky Country. There was a great turn out for the event and walkers consisted of various groups and individuals. Some rode bicycles or side by sides, while others either ran or walked. Once again, the MSU-N Cross Country walkers came to participate in the event. Shawna Billmayer gave a short talk prior to heading out on the approximate 8 mile trek...
I visited recently with Ken Finley out at his garden and pumpkin patch adjacent to the Chinook Water Treatment Plant just off Cleveland Road on the south edge of town. I'd walked through the pumpkin patch during the growing season and was impressed with some of the 'lunkers' I could see down in the vines. But an orange wooden contraption had been erected at the south end of the patch and I was curious to learn what it was. Ken was happy to talk about this most recent addition to his patch. He ex...
On October 9, Vernice Doughten will celebrate her 100th birthday. To preserve her memory and the history of her life, Vernice’s grandson Rob Doughten composed her life story. In it, he tells the story of a resilient and religious woman who doesn’t count sheep to get to sleep; she talks to the Shepherd. Born in 1921 to Helen (Gardner) and Frank Bergren, Vernice spent her early years living on the eastern plains of Montana in a small town called Twete, which was later renamed Hogeland. From the Big Flat, which is how many people refer to the are...
In early September, the Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) released information regarding the August 31 announcement made by Governor Greg Gianforte regarding the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) emergency rule to reinforce parental rights regarding masking in schools. Recognizing parents as the ultimate decision makers on matters pertaining to the health of their children, including on the issue of wearing masks in schools and on school buses, Gov....
Harlem Library Join us for the Rock Painting Party Sept. 16, noon – 6 P.M! As part of the Harlem Rocks! movement to spread joy and kindness in the community we invite everyone to create rocks to pass on to others. All supplies will be provided. Preschool children must be accompanied by an adult. The Book Challenge for Sept. is to read the first book you touch on a shelf with your eyes closed. Storytime for ages 0-5 with a parent/guardian is held Tuesdays at 10 A.M. After School Squad (STEAM activities) for grade school students meets on W...
The Roman Catholic Church has been dealing with a shortage in priesthood vocations for some time now. Even with the number of priests that Bishop Michael Warfel-the eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings-has recruited from beyond the borders of the United States, the vacancies continue to increase. Given that situation, Reverend Father Michael Schneider will take on expanded responsibilities. With seven churches now under his direction, Mass times will change for many communities i...
Helen and Susan Billmayer had lunch with Carla Van Voast on Thursday. Beatrice Kane left for her home in the Bear Paws after spending Sunday-Thursday afternoon at the Wallace Beck home. Hilary and Natalie Richman visited Jane Krass on Sunday. Diana Maloney, Anita and Bridget Reed, and Linda Hauge visited throughout the week with mom, Jane, as well. Monday lunch guests at the Wallace Beck home were Mike, Crystal, Cassidy, Holly, Cooper, and Lucy Grabofsky, Maggie and Katie Kimmel, and Beatrice Kane. Susan Billmayer attended the funeral for...
Our beloved Dusty Lee Manuel was born to Katherine Ann Doney and Thomas Lee Manuel on August 4, 1985. Dusty passed away on September 5, 2021 at his mothers home. After family, a huge part of Dusty's life was horses. There wasn't a horse Dusty would not ride, or one he could not tame. Dusty liked to show off his prowess by crawling between a horses front and rear legs, and under the horse's belly. He knew he had the best of a horse when he could stand on their backs. Dusty trained many horses...
Earl W. Brown, 59, passed away at Billings Clinic Hospital Sept. 2, 2021, due to alpha one and pneumonia. Cremation has taken place and, due to his wishes, no service will be held. Earl was born March 13, 1962, to Steve and Elizabeth (Thompson) Brown. He was raised in the Bear Paws on the family ranch south of Havre. He married the love of his life, Shauna Nesslar, July 12, 1980, in Havre. They lived in the Bear Paws and raised four beautiful children. He worked on the Brown Ranch until he...
Dec. 14, 1930 – Sept. 7, 2021 Dorris Minnie Hamilton was born on December 14, 1930 to Herman W and Grace V (Hutchinson) Friede in Harlem, MT and was raised in the Paradise Valley near Zurich, MT on her folk's farm. Living on the family farm, she attended the North Fork, Zurich schools and graduated from Chinook High School with the Class of 1949. She went on to attend one year of Nursing School at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Havre, MT in 1949 and 1950. She married John M Hamilton, a high s...
Bingo is played every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. till 3:00 p.m. anyone is welcome to join us during that time to play. Bingo winners for September 9th were Irene Gauthier and Ray Reid. Nicely Played. We need to know before 10 a.m. how many meals we need to make, so we would appreciate it if you would call us at your earliest convenience or by 10 a.m. for all dine-in, pick up or delivery. 406-357-2648 Caramel Rolls, Plain Cinnamon Rolls and Maple Sticks are $1 each. Please call by 10 a.m. on Wednesday for all Cinnamon Roll orders. Cinnamon Rolls can...
You know, Lord, recalling a ‘happening’ from a long time ago, was fascinating. Several of us gals had to deal with those pre-college physicals. None of us were really that tall but several of us were delighted to see that we WERE taller than five-feet. Woo-hoo – even though it was only by one-quarter inch. Time passed, we’d kept in touch, then several of us were less than thrilled when a recent measurement set two of them, once again, at under five feet. Friend K. G. said, “No wonder my motto has always been “Quality, not Quantity....
Late afternoon and into the early evening on September 10, the Montana Department of Transportation had striping crews out working. Caution cones lined US Highway 2 from Chinook to East of Zurich to make motorists aware of the wet paint and to stay off the road's shoulder. Periodic signage also asked motorists to not cross wet lines. As striping took place throughout the 24 mile project from Chinook to the Milk River Bridge at Fort Belknap, travelers experienced short delays as they came up...
As the country was preparing for the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, individual memories of that day surfaced for many area residents. With the date's approach, various people no doubt reminisced about the question from Alan Jackson's country song: "Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?" Now that the date has passed, we still reflect-our memories tumbling in a fashion similar to the water cascading into the two enormous reflecting pools at Memorial Plaza in New York...
Harlem Junior/Senior High School (HHS) is offering a new course: Journalism. HHS English Instructor, Matthew Hodgson rallied to get journalism approved as a class so that students would have protected time to construct the school newspaper rather than having to use extracurricular time. The school has been without a newspaper since approximately 2000 when interest in sustaining the publication waned. Aware of the multiple lessons that being a student journalist provides, Hodgson determined that...
With school starting Chief Zarn wants to remind everyone to be more mindful of the children out and about on bicycles and in crosswalks. The following is the law on PEDESTRIANS’ RIGHT-OF-WAY IN CROSSWALK--SCHOOL CHILDREN AND CROSSING GUARDS. 61-8-502. Pedestrians’ right-of-way in crosswalk--school children. (1) (a) Except as provided in subsection (1)(b), when traffic control signals are not in place or not in operation, the operator of a vehicle shall yield the right0of-way, slowing down or stopping if necessary, to a pedestrian crossing the...
Did you know you can check out eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines, all in one app? You need to install the Libby app on your phone, or any device that has an Internet connection. You then need to know your Blaine County Library card number, and if you don’t know what it is, just give us a call and we can give you that. You can find the link for MontanaLibrary2Go on our website with step-by-step instructions. There are 24,692 audio titles, 33,252 eBook titles and 3,544 magazine titles available. If you need help downloading the app, or using M...
September is Library Card Sign Up Month! If you are not the proud owner of a library card take this opportunity to sign up. To register for a library card you must be age sixteen and older and present a current photo ID, working phone number, and mailing address. After completing the registration form, your card will be mailed to you. Bring your card in to use it to check out one item for the first time. After returning that item on time you may have regular privileges. Preschool children may...
The faculty and staff at Harlem Elementary School has chosen the second trio of ROAR winners for the week ending September 10. Because first grader Brody Plumage, fourth grader Aizha TalksDifferent, and fifth grader Lucas Blackcrow have been following the ROAR Rules, they have been chosen as this week's ROARing Lil' Wildcats. Each day during the morning announcements, School Counsellors, Melody Sand and Ruth Stephenson read aloud the components of the ROAR Rules and explain how they apply to...
The last time the Chinook Sugarbeeters and Harlem Wildcats met on the football field for a Varsity contest was way back in 2003 when both schools were part of the Northern B. This past Friday, on a beautiful night at Hoon field, the two schools met again, this time as members of the Northern C Eight-player division. The Sugarbeeters have got off to a blistering start, winning their first two contests in impressive fashion over a pair of quality football teams. The Harlem Wildcats have been...
The Harlem Wildcats sent five boys to the Havre High School Cross Country meet this past Saturday. Senior Titan Brockie led the way for the Wildcat contingent with a 14th place finish overall with a time of 19:19.40. Freshman Lance Morgan finished in 21:16.80 while sophomore Moses Lawrence completed the course in 22:36.8. Rounding out the Wildcat runners were seniors Marty Snow (26.41.2) and Creedence Blackbear (33:55.2)....
The 28th Annual Montana Lineman's Rodeo was held this summer in Butte, Montana at the Vigilante Saddle Club Rodeo Grounds just on the outskirts of town. The Montana Lineman's Rodeo Association hosts the Annual event. The Rodeo wasn't held in 2020 due to the pandemic, but returned in a big way in 2021. Hundreds of competitors from across the state were on hand to take part in a number of different competitions. One of those competitors is Harlem Class of 2015 graduate Brenden Johnson who was...
The Harlem Lady Cats were back in action this past Thursday playing in front of the home town fans as they welcomed the North Country Mavericks to town. The Mavericks are a quality team out of the District 3C representing the towns of Saco, Hinsdale and Whitewater. The Mavericks went on the attack early and never looked back in winning the opening set 25-16. The Lady Cats continued to play hard but the Mavericks were too strong up front for the Lady Cats to slow them down. North Country took the...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters started the season on a roll, winning their first three conference games. This past week the girls fought hard and competed start to finish, but were unable to find the win column. Chinook dropped their first match of the year on Thursday night to the visiting Fort Benton Longhorns 3-1. Saturday the team traveled to Geraldine to take on the Geraldine/Highwood Rivals and were dealt another setback in a 3-2 loss. Thursday night in Chinook the Fort Benton Longhorns were in...
