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On December 19, Vince and Raegan Bell celebrated the opening day of their new business. Located on Highway 2 just west of Harlem, Sage N Spur Mercantile occupies the previous Hart of the West building. About their first day of business, Raegan Bell said, "We are so happy about the status of our store and the amazing kind words and support. It could NEVER have been done without the help of our family, friends, and our amazing local towns and loving communities. It took a while to get the place...
At the end of this week on January 15, after just over a year, All Dahl'd Up will be closing the doors at their current location and moving south. When the owner of the store, Kadie Wilderness Dahl made the announcement on January 4, she reassured her customers that she was not leaving town like a snow bird but preparing to relocate. In preparation for expansion into a new building in March, Dahl is offering 40% off all store merchandise this week. In its new expanded space at 330 Indiana Street...
Registration for the 2022 Montana Farmers Union Women's Conference is now open. For nearly a decade, the women of Montana Farmers Union have gathered for personal and professional development. This year's event will be held at Fairmont Hot Springs in Anaconda from February 4-6. Event registration closes on January 19. The annual February event is well-known for its popular hot springs venue and its diverse array of speakers. With a focus on sharing stories, developing business-mindedness, and...
The Montana Arts Council, an agency of State Government, announced recently that nominations for the 2022 Governor's Arts Awards are now open. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, February 3, at 5:00 p.m. Every two years, Montana honors those individuals and institutions that have contributed a substantial legacy to the arts in Big Sky Country. Presented in the Governor's name, these awards represent the highest honor Montana bestows on those working in the visual, performing, and literary...
Harlem Library The Book Challenge for January is to read a collection of short stories. Story Time for ages 0-5 and their parents meets on Tuesdays at 10 A.M. After School Squad for grade school children is held on Wednesdays at 3:30. Lego Club for all ages meets on Thursdays at 3:30. The library will be closed Jan. 17 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The library will host the Humanities Montana virtual program “Connecting to Land through a Tribal Lens” with speaker Lailani Upham Jan. 31 at 6 P.M Bear Paw Cooperative The Bear Paw...
The library offers weekly programs including Story Time for ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 A.M. Elementary students are invited to attend After School Squad on Wednesdays at 3:30 for STEAM activities. Lego Club for all ages meets on Thursdays at 3:30. The Book Club, a book discussion group for adults, meets on Mondays at 4 P.M. The library will be closed Monday, January 17, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The library will host the Humanities Montana program “Connecting to Land through a Tribal Lens” wit...
Mae Isbel Murrish Walsh was born June 20, 1924 in Burlington, MT (suburb of Butte) to James and Mable Murrish. She passed January 4, 2022. Mae was preceded in death by 3 brothers, 2 sisters, and son Truman (killed in Vietnam, 1969). She was one of the last Gold Star Mothers. Mae's young life was not easy, she was raised in an orphanage from the age of 10 to 17 in Twin Bridges. She married Gerald M. Walsh in 1943 in Butte, MT. They moved to Fort Belknap in 1943 where she resided on the family ran... Full story
CHINOOK – Blaine County is working on the certification of the Chinook Flood Control Levee and is seeking public input on the project. Staff from Blaine County and WWC Engineering will host a public meeting on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, to discuss the goals of the levee certification and answer questions from the public. They will also discuss current conditions of the levee system, current DNRC flood mapping efforts and next steps in the process. The meeting will provide a forum where people can learn more about the project and provide i...
The Montana Association for Clerks and Recorders is again sponsoring a $1000 scholarship for a graduating senior who will be attending an in-state college or university. The last day of acceptance of the application is March 11, 2022. Application forms are now available at the Clerk and Recorder’s office at the courthouse in Chinook, or the Guidance Counselors at the Chinook, Harlem, Hays and Turner High Schools. Application forms must be returned to Blaine County Clerk and Recorder, Tammy Williams, Box 278, Chinook, MT 59523 by March 11, 2...
Loretta Beck visited with Darwin and Betty Zellmer at their home on Monday. Susan Billmayer visited with Jane Krass and Anita and Brooke Reed on Wednesday morning at Jane’s. Wally and Loretta Beck rode to the ballgames at Hays with Shawn, Bobbi, Ty and Harley Beck. Gene, Susan, and Eric Billmayer had lunch at New Horizons in Harlem on Friday. Anita and Brooke Reed made cookies and visited Jane Krass this past week. Diana Maloney and Hilary Richman visited and helped Jane over the weekend. The Turner Tornadoes will play in Big Sandy and G...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters, fresh off their 58-30 win in Chester on Tuesday, headed east Friday night to challenge the Harlem Lady Cats in a non conference clash between Highway 2 rivals. Friday night's contest was the first of the new year for the Lady Cats before they jumped back into conference play on Saturday. The Sugarbeeters took control early and steadily built on their lead in securing a 58-32 win. The 'Beeters closed out the week with a 71-37 win over the Turner Tornadoes at home. The Su...
The Hays Lodge Pole Thunderbirds have competed very well this season and looked to continue that strong play following the holiday break. Friday night the girls hosted the Turner Tornadoes in the first game of the new year. The Thunderbirds started fast and coasted to a 58-44 win over the Tornadoes. Saturday the Chester/Joplin-Inverness Hawks paid a visit to the Thunderdome and left in defeat following a 64-35 loss to the Thunderbirds. Senior Jaedyn Chandler started the new year on fire,...
The Harlem Lady Cats headed east Saturday afternoon to take on the Wolf Point Wolves in a District 2B tilt. Senior Taya Trottier and sophomore Emma Billmayer each scored from distance early on, but the Lady Cats found themselves down 16-12 at the end of the first quarter. Trottier added eight second quarter points and senior Chloe Messerly added five more in a strong second quarter effort that saw the Lady Cats catch the Wolves, sending the teams to halftime all even at 28-28. Billmayer connected again from down town, as did Trottier in...
The Harlem Wildcats have battled the injury bug for much of the season and were looking to get a few key players back when they took the court in the new year for the first time. The Chinook Sugarbeeters were in town Friday night for a non-conference clash between two rivals. The Wildcats took control early and then maintained a comfortable cushion in securing a 74-67 win. Saturday Harlem fell just short in suffering a 70-67 road lost to District 2B foe Wolf Point. Friday night against the...
The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds began the new year with a bang. Friday night they welcomed the Turner Tornadoes to town and picked up their first conference win, 60-49. Saturday the Chester/Joplin-Inverness Hawks visited the Thunderdome. Hays/Lodge Pole was clutch down the stretch in securing a 52-48 win. The Thunderbirds have played some barn burners this season but were still unable to find the win column, that all changed Friday night. Turner had the hot hand early getting long balls from...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters began the new year with a short road trip west to face the Chester/Joplin-Inverness Hawks. The 'Beeters tried to stay close but in the end were defeated 51-40. Saturday the 'Beeters were back home in front of the hometown fans and out ran the Turner Tornadoes in a 82-39 Conference win. The Sugarbeeters began the new year in Chester on Tuesday night in a District 9C contest with the Hawks. Senior Oskar Pula provided the bulk of the 'Beeter attack early on, scoring six fir...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters and Harlem Wildcat wrestling teams were in Chester on Thursday for a Mixer and stepped into tournament action Friday and Saturday at the Cut Bank Invitational. The Cut Bank Invitational is good tournament to start the year and the coaches and wrestlers were both looking for a good start to the new year. Chinook senior Wyatt Dunbar continued his strong effort on the mat, finishing second in the 285 pound weight class. Junior Tyler Schoen also turned in an outstanding effo...
