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The Diabetes Beat Down held this past Saturday at the Blaine County Fairgrounds was a huge success. Pictured above is a group of high school students, Sweet Home staff and community members that walked/ran in support of the residents at the Sweet Home. Overall turnout was fantastic and a good time was had by all....
The election for council members and mayor in the City of Chinook and City of Harlem will be voting by mail ballot. This type of election allows the voter the convenience of voting at home and simply returning the ballot by mail or delivering it to the Blaine County Clerk and Recorder’s office at the courthouse. No precinct polling place will be open on Election Day, November 2, 2021. Ballots must be voted and received at the Blaine County Clerk & Recorder’s office not later than 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 2, 2021. The Blaine County Clerk and...
On Thursday, October 14, the Montana Department of Livestock held a public meeting in the Commercial Building at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. To a crowd of approximately 100 people, State Veterinarian, Dr. Marty Zaluski and Assistant State Veterinarian Dr. Tahnee Szymanski shared extensive information about bovine tuberculosis, the investigation to date, upcoming epidemiologically linked herd testing, and subsequent wildlife surveillance. Calling the discovery "an event of significance,"...
Who is ready for Trunk or Treat 2021 in Chinook? At Tuesday's meeting of the Chinook City Council on October 12, this community event received a stamp of approval. Therefore, Trunk or Treat will be held on Sunday, October 31. In its third year, the Annual Trunk or Treat will take place from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on the 400 block of Indiana St. Lineup will begin at 5:30 p.m. "Although this is technically our third year, we had to cancel last year because all of the event coordinators were...
On Sunday, October 10, the Wasay Wakpa Orchard located in Lodge Pole played host to a harvest day. Several families attended with approximately 50 people served. Beyond the apple picking, the community also harvested the garden and attended Talking Circle or prayer gatherings on the nearby rodeo grounds. Posters advertising Community Apple Harvest not only encouraged community members to bring their families to pick some fresh apples from 2:00 until 3:30 but offered apple cider floats and a Jump...
Harlem Library Stop by the library this week as we celebrate National Friends of the Library Week! See all the wonderful things the Harlem Friends of the Library have done for you local library and enjoy refreshments! Enter “The Great Pumpkin Contest!” Decorate a pumpkin as your favorite book character and bring it to the library by Oct. 27, 6 P.M. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: ages 1-8, ages 9-14, and ages 15 and older. The Book Challenge for Oct. is to read a weather related book; either fiction on nonfiction. Storytime for age...
After being intrigued by a pumpkin decorating contest while she was visiting a Facebook group for teachers/librarians, Assistant Librarian Carly Vauthier presented the idea to Harlem Public Library Board Members, who adopted it. Entries for The Great Pumpkin Contest are due to the library by October 27 at 6:00 p.m. Other events this month include the Buy A Bag O' Books sale and the Friends of the Library celebration. For the Great Pumpkin Contest, Blaine County residents are invited to decorate...
Helena--Since 2015, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has allowed children as young as 10 to hunt with a mentor for two seasons without completing Hunter Education. The decision of whether the child is ready to be an Apprentice Hunter is left up to the parents or guardians, but FWP offers some tips that may help them to make that decision, and to make the experience safe and positive. Physical and emotional maturity: Is your child ready? According to FWP Outdoor Skills and Safety Supervisor Wayde Cooperider, would-be apprentices need two things:...
Susan and Gene Billmayer were in Great Falls Tuesday and Wednesday for medical appointments. Anita Reed took Jane Krass to Havre on Wednesday for doctor appointments. Brandon Beck and Danielle Gard were lunch guests at Grandma and Grandpa Beck’s on Friday. Susan and Gene Billmayer attended a cattle meeting Thursday afternoon in Chinook. Diana Maloney and Hilary, Hannah, and Natalie Richman visited Jane Krass on Sunday. Hannah made brownies and Diana and Hilary decorated for Halloween. Susan Billmayer visited Saturday morning with Jane Krass a...
With a heavy heart we are sad to announce the loss of our beloved father, Donald "Don" Raymond Sullivan also known as Sully. Don, 74, passed away on October 10, 2021, after a short but courageous battle with COVID-19. Don was born on February 27, 1947, in Butte to Joe and Virginia Sullivan. He attended grade school at a Catholic school in Butte, graduated from Butte Central, and attended MSU-Bozeman for 2 years. Don married Lynda Zunick Sullivan and to this union Chris was born. Although they we... Full story
Cliff Rustad, devoted dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, and friend, 80, of Malta, MT went to be with his love, Judy, on October 14th, 2021. Cliff was born on September 15th, 1941 to Clifford and Pearl Rustad in Havre, MT. Cliff's father passed away when he was only six years old. He was raised on the family ranch north of Malta by his mother and stepfather, Paul Kropp. Cliff attended school in Malta, where he met the love of his life, Judy Anderson in 1951. He graduated from Malta High... Full story
On the afternoon of October 11, 2021, Oren passed away at St Peter's Hospital in Helena, MT, due to complications of COVID-19. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his loving family. Oren was 60 years young. Oren was born in El Paso, Texas, to Larry and Susan Metzger on May 19, 1961. He spent his early childhood in Germany and later attended schools in Glasgow, MT and North Carolina. Growing up, Oren spent summers with his beloved Grandpa George and his cousins down south. He graduat... Full story
Several Montana residents from Augusta to Wolf Creek are sponsors of the Montana Ag in the Classroom Foundation's (MAITCF) Book Buddies Program. Because of their generosity, schools and students across the state are reaping benefits. Locally, First Grade Teacher Sheena Barber and her classroom of students at Meadowlark Elementary School are receiving sponsorship from Nissen Angus, a family owned Angus seedstock operation in Northcentral Montana operated by Jeff and Christy Nissen. Barber...
After 47 years of putting in a 'Hard Days Work' with the Bees at the Bears Paw Apiaries, Leonard 'Ole' Brown decided it was time to stow away his Bee Suit for good. On Friday October 1, Ole humbly retired, a week later on Saturday, October 9, the company and the community came together at the Chinook Eagles Club to celebrate his remarkable accomplishment. Ole, wasn't unlike many young men on the Hi-line back in the early 1970's. An Army Veteran having served in Vietnam, Ole was newly married...
illmayer accompanied a small group of juniors and seniors from Chinook High School to Montana State University-Northern (MSUN) on Thursday, October 7, for the TekNoXpo & ShowCASE held on the college campus in Havre. The intention of the TekNoXpo & ShowCASE was to introduce high school students to all that MSUN has to offer in academic programming. With programs ranging from graphic design, to diesel equipment operation, to interacting with livestock, and even working with simulated humans in...
With October’s arrival, Nature’s display of color grows more diverse and intense as Mother Earth in Montana slips her hips from her green gown, trading it for one variegated with orange, yellow, burgundy, and gold. Pink is another color common in October when people all over the world show their support for those affected by breast cancer. Various Blaine County businesses are supporting the awareness crusade with signage, pink-themed products on their shelves, or actual promotions. One business, American Garage will again participate in the...
"Ask and you shall receive" seems to be an appropriate moral of the Blaine County Museum's story as they searched for replacements to the board after the loss of Jeannie Powell-who passed away in May-and Wally Elliot, who resigned in July. Museum Director Samantha French's appeal to the community has resulted in two new voluntary board members: Cassie Johnson and Greg Jergeson. A full-time agent representing Lodestar Land and Home, Johnson identifies real estate as her calling. And with her...
The library is celebrating National Friends of the Library Week! Stop by this week to show your appreciation for the Friends of the Harlem Library and to see all the wonderful things they have done for us! This is a great time to renew your membership or join if you are not already a member. Dues are $10 annually. Refreshments will be served. Halloween is just around the corner! The library is sponsoring “The Great Pumpkin Contest!” The challenge is to decorate a pumpkin as your favorite book character. You may use any type of craft mat...
Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday, October 25th at 4:30 p.m. During the month of October, we are having a "Spooktacular" Book Sale! We will give you a big bag and you can put as many books as you can fit in it for $3.00. We also have boxes and boxes of Harlequin romances we will make a deal on, and Kelsey says she will load them in your car! There will not be LEGO Club or an early out movie this week, due to the MEA Conference. The library...
Blaine County Homecoming Royalty 2021...
With winter knocking at our doors and snow forthcoming, many livestock producers will soon be feeding hay. Most hay is bound with baling twine or net wrap, which is often a polypropylene plastic rope or, in the case of net wrap, a thermoplastic resin frequently manufactured from recycled High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) plastics, like empty milk jugs. When not properly disposed of, these materials can create a littering eyesore as well as cause inadvertent problems for both wildlife and livestock. Although baling twine and the plastic net...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters started their 2021 Northern C Eight-man Football Playoff run with a home contest against the Cascade Badgers. The 'Beeters (6-1) entered the contest as the Pool B Subdivision No.2, Cascade (5-3) carried the A Subdivision No. 3 seed. The winner would advance to the State Tournament as either the Northern C No. 3 or No. 4 Seed. The Badgers won the coin toss and deferred to the second half giving the 'Beeters possession to start the game. The teams defenses established them...
Harlem Cross Country seniors Taya Trottier, Creedence Blackbear, Titan Brockie and Daniel Lawrence ran for the final time at home this past Friday. No results were available. The Class B and Class C State Cross Country Meet will be held this Saturday in Missoula....
Blaine County Honors Area Seniors on their respective Senior Nights....
Blaine County Honors Area Seniors on their respective Senior Nights....
