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Someone mysteriously decorated both guard rails of the bridge that crosses the Main Canal on Stephens Road just south of Kuper Cemetery. The use of the fall garden produce added a bit of color and a festive note for travelers....
The Blaine County Health Department and the Blaine County Incident Command is providing this as an educational reminder regarding the wearing of face masks. With the rising numbers in Blaine County, we are reaching out to our partners across the County to help us spread the word that the only way we are going to slow the spread of Covid-19, will be for community members to do their part. Under the Governor’s current directive, persons in counties with four or more active Covid-19 cases are required to wear a mask in public settings when s...
Chinook's 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat will be held on the 400 and 500 block of Indiana Street (Main Street) on Saturday, October 31. Lineup will be from 5:30-6:00 p.m., and the event will take place from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Trunk or Treat (ToT) is an event where individuals decorate the trunks or tailgates of their vehicles and hand out candy from a common location. According to event organizer Julie Terry, the goal of ToT isn't to replace traditional trick or treating in Chinook. Instead, she...
We serve voters by ensuring their qualifications are valid, their information is accurate, and that they have equitable, unobstructed access to voting. We protect the integrity of the election by ensuring that every valid ballot that is timely received and legally cast is counted, and that the results are accounted for and validated through the canvass process. We are on guard against fraud, undue influence, and corruption from external forces that seek to politicize the electoral process in order to control the outcome. We follow the laws,...
On Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Substance Abuse and Misuse (SAAM) Coalition, in partnership with the Hill and Blaine County DUI Task Forces and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, will provide the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to the Havre Police Department, located at 520 4th St. in Havre, or the Blaine County Sheriff’s office, located at 420 Ohio St. in Chinook. (...
HELENA, MT- The Governor’s Office of Community Service, Reach Higher Montana, and Montana Campus Compact are pleased to announce applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Youth Serve Montana Scholarship. The Youth Serve Montana Scholarship was created to promote volunteerism among high school students. Funds are available through support from Montana Campus Compact, a network of Montana campuses committed to community service; Reach Higher Montana, a nonprofit dedicated to helping students pursue and fund post-secondary education; and t...
Wednesday, October 21, from 9:00 am - 10:30 am, Montana Procurement Technical Assistance Center will be offering a free webinar on how to contract goods and services with the State of Montana. Each year the State of Montana has numerous contracts available to businesses for everything from catering to construction. This webinar is available statewide to all Montana businesses. Register at: https://www.montanaptac.org/event/free-webinar-contracting-your-goods-and-services-with-the-state-of-montana-6/ The free webinar will include the following...
President Katie Tilleman called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. On October 15th 2020 at the Triple E Room with 16 members, 2 leaders and 4 guests present. Gus Buck led the American pledge and Ethan Klingaman led the 4-H pledge. Roll call was what's your favorite fall activity? Owen Davies read the minutes from September. There was no Treasurer's report to report. Gus Buck reported on the window display, Rebecca Stroh reported on her participation in a horse show in Vaughn and Laura Danely reported on her participation in a rabbit show in...
Harlem Library The Book Challenge for Oct. is to read a book with a body part in the title. The library board of trustees will hold their monthly meeting Oct. 28, 4:15 P.M. in the library meeting room. The Book Club meets via Skype Mondays at 4 P.M. We are currently reading “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd. Virtual Story Time is held each Tues. at 10 A.M. via Facebook Live. The library has mobile hotspots to check out to access the internet using cellular connection. The library is leaving the Wi-Fi on 24/7. The password may be obt...
The family of Tristan Billmayer is pleased to announce two winners of the 2020 Mental Health Field Scholarship in the amount of $500 each. Kiera Miller, a 2016 graduate of North Star High School is the daughter of David and Julie Miller. Kiera is a Senior at Montana State University majoring in community health with a minor in psychology. Keira plans on pursuing a masters in counseling. She will graduate from MSU this fall and plans on applying to graduate programs. Jevyn Schuhmacher, a 2020...
“Many people, myself among them, feel better at the mere sight of a book.” ~Jane Smiley Take in the sight of new books available for check out this week at the library. If you are in the mood to be scared pick up “The Only Good Indians” by Stephen Graham Jones. This novel blends classic horror with sharp social commentary. The story follows four American Indian men after a disturbing event from their youth puts them in a desperate struggle for their lives. Susan Wiggs is the author of “The Lost and Found Bookshop.” Natalie Harper’s li...
The USS Montana (SSN 794) is the US Navy's newest nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine. This Virginia Class vessel will be commissioned for service in approximately one to two years. The commissioning process is a big deal, a lesson I learned when the littoral combat ship, USS Billings, ?was commissioned in 2019 and I served on the commissioning committee. Funds must be raised, events must be planned, and a lasting relationship must be established between the ship's crew and the ship's namesake, in this case the State of Montana. To those...
Susan and Emily Billmayer were in Havre on Friday for a doctor appointment. Sharon Goodrich visited Jane Krass on Wednesday afternoon. Diana Maloney and Anita Reed joined them later. Diana and Shania Maloney visited Jane Krass on Saturday. Caleb Zellmer was confirmed on Sunday at the Hogeland Lutheran Church. Following the service, a delicious brunch was served. Gene, Susan, and Emily Billmayer traveled to Joplin on Sunday to look at some farm equipment. Wayne and Connie Jones and Lee and Susan Mason traveled to Hogeland for Caleb Zellmer’s c...
Alvin "Cubby" Talks Different, 82, passed away October 5, 2020, at Northern Montana Care Center in Havre. A service will be held on October 9, 2020 at 11am, at Ira Talks Different Residence 110 2nd Ave. SE, Harlem, Mt. Alvin was born on February 1, 1938 at Fort Belknap, Montana, to Harry Bear Cub and Louise Talks Different, and was adopted by Grandpa Ira Talks Different and Mary Big Beaver Talks Different. He attended school in Lodgepole and the Mission School in Hays. In 1956, he entered the Ai...
Barbara "Barb" Jean Miller, age 68, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2020 due to brain cancer. Barb was born on August 19, 1952 in Havre, Montana to Robert (Bob) and Jean (Hay) Neely. Barb attended Harlem High School and graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Montana State University-Northern in 1971. Upon graduation, she moved to Shelby, Montana where she met and married her husband of 48 years, Ronald "Ron" Miller I. Barb was a woman of great strength and lived her life through...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month falls in October in countries across the world. Such a designation helps to increase attention and support for the early detection and treatment of this disease. Although disease knows no holiday and efforts to combat disease are always important, October is when people across the globe really show their support for people affected by breast cancer. In the United Kingdom (UK), Wear It Pink Day is one of the biggest breast cancer awareness fundraising events. Taking place on October 23, thousands of people wear...
Frank Pehrson Sr. along with his son Frank Pehrson Jr. stand in front of a Chinook Volunteer Fire truck in celebration of the elder Pehrson's 100th Birthday. Frank Sr. has been a bit of a celebrity in the community for some time, but on Saturday October 10, he was given the royal treatment. Well wishers were able to celebrate the occasion with a Covid responsible drive thru birthday party at Pehrson's Service station....
Homecoming festivities took place recently in Turner on Main Street. Although it looked different this year, the weather and the fun was never better! The students were good about wearing their masks while doing the activities and the adults enjoyed seeing the kids again. A parade of floats were held after the crowning of coronation with each class being represented. Homecoming candidates were announced as Shyan Krass and Shane Kimmel as the 2020-2021 King and Queen, Brandy Calvert and Austin...
Two Lutheran confirmands met the criteria to be confirmed and were honored at their regular church worship services this past Sunday. Caleb Jordan Zellmer was confirmed at the Hogeland Lutheran Church while Carson Daniel Maloney was confirmed in the Turner Lutheran Church. Both churches honored their confirmands at a brunch/lunch following the services. Congratulations to both boys as they affirm their baptism with their congregation and families. Carson Maloney (left) is seen with lay pastor,...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters were in Belt this past Friday with an opportunity to secure a playoff spot. Unfortunately they fell to the Huskies in the final minutes 30-28. The post season is still on the table for the 'Beeters, and they will have a chance to lock up a spot this Friday when they host the Cascade Badgers. Chinook took the opening kickoff, and junior Hunter Molyneaux set the offense up with a nice return. The 'Beeters put together a fantastic opening drive that covered 63 yards in...
The 10-2 Chinook Sugarbeeters are putting the finishing touches on a very successful regular season. Last Tuesday in Chester the girls took down the Hawks in four sets earning a 21-25, 25-21, 25-21, 25-11 win. This Friday the 'Beeters will wrap things up with a road contest in Geraldine against the Rivals. The 'Beeters and the Hawks went back in forth in the opening set, but it was the home team pulling away at the end to take the first set 25-21. Much like the first meeting between the two team...
The Harlem Wildcat Football, Volleyball and Cross Country team has been forced to overcome many obstacles this fall and Friday the kids got the opportunity to experience some 'normal' with a parade down main street. Schools across Montana and the United States have all had to deal with highly unusual seasons. Student athletes, coaches, parents and fans have accepted the fact that to be able to play fall sports, certain guidelines would need to be adhered to. All have done a remarkable job...
The Harlem Wildcat Football, Volleyball and Cross Country Seasons were put on hold in late September by the Harlem School Board. The tough decision was made in the best interest of the student athletes, their parents, fans and school officials. While the decision is not one they wanted to make, the safety of all involved was paramount. The confirmation of COVID-19 cases in the High school and Elementary school system along with the sharp increase in positive cases in the community, the Fort...
The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds were forced to suspend all fall sports in late September. The active number of COVID-19 cases on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, Blaine County and Phillips County has risen significantly and as a result the resumption of the fall sports season has been canceled. The safety of the community, the reservation and the student athletes is the number one priority and the Hays/Lodge Pole School Board felt that canceling the remainder of the season was in the best interest of everyone involved. The Blaine County...
Fort Belknap’s Jordan Shortman was back on the set of the hit television show Yellowstone last week and looks forward to more opportunity in the future. Shortman is pictured above with Moses Brings Plenty, ‘Mo’ a integral character of the show. Shortman stated that filming for season four wraps up November 14 in Missoula, “They’re going home on November 14th wrapping up with season 4. It was more fun this time.” Shortman added that the show expects to conclude after season six, but that a spin-off may be in the works, “Talk of a movie called...
