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  • Trunk or Treat at Harlem Elementary!

    Nov 7, 2018

    Harlem Elementary was the spot to be during the day on Halloween. Fort Belknap Special Services hosted a 'Trunk or Treat' at the school and put plenty of smiles on the faces of the young students. Pictured above: The "Happy Fall, Y'all" farm setting is the perfect backdrop for Mikaela and Phoenix....

  • Veteran's Day is November 11, Local Communities, Schools, honor those who served

    Kody Farmer|Nov 7, 2018

    The veterans of the United States Military are honored annually on the eleventh day of the eleventh month at 11:11 in the morning in celebrations around the country as we celebrate Veterans Day and honor all those who have served or are currently serving and remember those who gave all. Veterans Day began as Armistice Day in 1926 through a congressional resolution. Armistice Day was celebrated on the eleventh day of the eleventh month at 11:11 a.m., the exact day and time that World War I ended...

  • Stockgrowers to hold 5th Annual Meet & Greet

    Kody Farmer|Nov 7, 2018

    The Montana State University Northern Collegiate Stockgrowers and the North Central Montana Stockgrowers are holding their 5th Annual Meet and Greet this Saturday, November 10 at the Montana State University-Northern Student Union Building. The day will begin with the North Central Montana Stockgrowers welcoming guests to their Annual Meeting being held on campus at Hensler Auditorium from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. This meeting will include multiple workshops and provide those in attendance with updates...

  • Get Involved: Greenlight a Vet

    Nov 7, 2018

    WHAT IS GREENLIGHT A VET? America’s veterans are some of our nation’s bravest, hardest-working men and women. However, it’s hard to show them the appreciation they deserve when, back home and out of uniform, they’re more camouflaged than ever. Greenlight A Vet is a campaign to establish visible national support for our veterans by changing one light to green. HOW TO GET INVOLVED Change one light to green Change one light in a visible location in your home or office to green, and keep it glowing every day as a symbol of support and appreci...

  • Sweet Medical Center Merger Complete

    Christy Pease|Nov 7, 2018

    Montana Clinics Working Together to Increase Health Care Services for Communities CHINOOK, MT. November 1, 2018 – As of November 1, 2018 Sweet Medical Center has officially partnered with Bighorn Valley Health Center! As announced in September, the local boards of both health centers determined that a merger would be beneficial for the patients, employees and residents of the regions served. The merger will result in less duplication of the administrative and compliance requirements of the industry so that more focus can be placed on improving...

  • This and that: What's happening in our area

    Clara Laird|Nov 7, 2018

    Valley Clover’s initial 4-H year meeting The first meeting of the 2018-2019 4-H year was held on October 14, 2018. Rhea and Harold Miller hosted the meeting in their shop. Once everyone arrived and the meeting was called to order, new officers were elected. The following were elected: President: Kourtney Hanson Vice President: Raynee Hasler Secretary: Allyssa Schoen Treasurer: Belle Elliot Reporter: Clara Laird Historians: Belle Elliot, Hannah Schoen, Morgan Friede and Clara Laird Following the election of officers, the club members d...

  • Hogeland Happenings

    Jane Krass|Nov 7, 2018

    Election Day is almost here. Its been a long hard fought campaign. Everyone get out Tuesday and cast your votes for the candidate of your choice. Loretta and Wally Beck attended the Halloween Carnival put on by the the Jr,High students at the Turner School It was well attended and everyone enjoyed themselves. Susan Billmayer went to the dentist in Havre on Tuesday. On the way back , she attended a Joint Call Committee meeting at the Lutheran Church in Harlem. Wally and Loretta attended the basketball games Friday afternoon and night between...

  • Turner Talk

    Diana Maloney|Nov 7, 2018

    Linda and Darel Hauge were to the Hogeland Lutheran Fall dinner on Sunday. Max Cederberg attended the ballgames this weekend in Turner. Bill and Mary Hake were to Billings for medical appointments this week. Don and Bonnie Harmon rode to Havre with Jon and Shelly Harmon this weekend to watch Eddie in his run in the MSU-Cross Country in Great Falls. Congratulations on a great season, Eddie! Terry and Tammy Jones, Chelsi and Jordan, and Chad Jones were to the Hogeland Fall dinner on Sunday. Sonny and Nellie Obrecht enjoyed the dinner at the...

  • Frank Douglas Jones

    Nov 7, 2018

    Frank Douglas Jones, was born on October 23, 1974 to Matt Jones Sr. and Carletta Doney Benson. Frank passed away on October 29, 2018 at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls MT. Franks Indian name is Grey Hawk "Ce'ta Hoda". Frank was given this name by Elliott Eagle Chief. Frank thought it was awesome to have and Indian name. Frank graduated from Harlem High school in 1994 he then attended college at Idaho State where he walked on to play for division 1 football team. He then moved to Missoula and...

  • Louise (Mueller) Hutton Lorenzen

    Nov 7, 2018

    Louise (Mueller) Hutton Lorenzen passed away on October 27, 2018 surrounded by her family at Great Falls Peace Hospice. She was a long time resident of Brady, MT. Louise was born on July 1, 1933, the youngest child of August and Louise (Huetter) Mueller who were early settlers and homesteaders of Chinook, MT. Louise was raised on the family's farm and was no stranger to hard work and primitive living conditions. She was active in 4-H all of her life as a member and later as a judge. She...

  • Hovey Molstad

    Nov 7, 2018

    Hovey Molstad was born July 30, 1916 in Minneapolis, MN. He passed away August 13, 2018 in Valley City. Hovey was the youngest son of John & Mabel Molstad. Hovey spent his formative years in Valley City & Minneapolis before graduating from Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis. After graduating he went to work for Deere & Webber in Minneapolis. He delivered some of the first diesel tractors to farmers in North Dakota, Montana, and Canada during that time with the company. While spending time in...

  • Harlem Library

    Nov 7, 2018

    The library will be closed Nov. 12 in observance of Veterans’ Day. The free Lunch and Learn Solid Finances webinar series continues Nov. 14 with the presentation “Slash Your Spending” from 12:05-12:55 in the library meeting room. The topic for Nov. 21 is “Organizing Your Financial Paperwork.” Bring your lunch! This week I would like to introduce you to the members of the library board of trustees. The members include Kirsti Cederberg, Chuck Wasser, Mary John Taylor, Valerie VanVoast, and Jack Young. These dedicated individuals volunteer...

  • Blaine County Library

    Nov 7, 2018

    If you missed the first meeting of our book club, Free People Reading Freely, there is still time to stop in and choose a book to read before the next meeting! We have multiple copies of the Top 10 Most Challenged or Banned Book in 2017. The next meeting will be Tuesday November 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. Everyone is welcome to attend. The movie today will be "Lion" at 1:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. The movie is rated PG-13 and it runs for two hours. Everyone is...

  • Harlem Senior Center

    Katie Noel|Nov 7, 2018

    IN APPRECIATION Thank you to Barb McDonald for the cans of chicken and the milk. Thank you to Dale Klungland for making the door stops. Thank you to James and Linda Murch for the clock for the dining room. Elsie Bertelsen was the 50-50 winner for October. She acquired $30.20. Monday, November 12th is Veterans Day. We are FREE because of those who served. Reminder no meal served for that day. Put It On Your Calendar… Coming to the Alberta Bair Theater, The Nutcracker Live, Nov. 24th and 25th. Dec. 1st is The Oak Ridge Boys. BrainBashers... C...

  • Chinook Senior Center

    Marlane Wenzel|Nov 7, 2018

    Hello All. Here it is the Monday after the time change and Kody from the newspaper had to call me and ask for the article. I think the time change messes me up more and more the older I get. I hope you are all well and enjoying this brisk fall weather. On the 13th Tom is going to be cooking again and he is serving up Chicken Noodle Soup and Clam Chowder. Come and join us. Last week activity winners are as follows: Bingo: Three blackout winners Marilyn Williamson, Michael Schneider and Rosalie Perrine. Shanghai Rummy: Lila Steffensmier and Lyla...

  • Blaine County Extension and CHS Big Sky to host Crop Seminar at Chinook Eagles

    Nov 7, 2018

    Press Release Julianne Snedigar, Agent MSU Blaine County Extension PO Box 519, Chinook, MT 59523 406-357-3200 The Blaine County Extension Office and CHS Big Sky will be hosting a crop seminar at the Chinook Eagles Club from 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm. Three Montana State University faculty will be on hand to provide crop information. The program will be worth 3 recertification credits for private pesticide holders. The workshop will begin at 5:30 pm with a pulled pork dinner sponsored by CHS Big Sky. At 6:00 pm, Dr. Alan Dyer, Montana State U...

  • USDA Market Facilitation Program: Jan. 15 Deadline

    Nov 7, 2018

    USDA launched the trade mitigation package aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage due to unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations. Producers of certain commodities can now sign up for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP). USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will administer MFP to provide payments to corn, cotton, dairy, hog, sorghum, soybean, wheat, shelled almond, and fresh sweet cherry producers. An announcement about further payments will be made in the coming months, if warranted. The initial MFP payment rates are: • Corn -...

  • CWD check stations in operation across Region 6 and the Hi-line

    Marc Kloker|Nov 7, 2018

    Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has check stations in place across the Hi-Line to sample for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer, elk and moose during the general hunting season. This is part of a planned surveillance effort, and FWP encourages hunters to help by submitting their harvested animals for testing. Last year, FWP discovered CWD in deer south of Billings and north of Chester. This contagious neurological disease can infect deer, elk and moose. It is always fatal and there is no known cure. Last week, a white-tailed buck harvested...

  • Chinook concludes a fantastic season with a third place finish at the Northern C

    Kody Farmer|Nov 7, 2018

    The Chinook Sugarbeeter Volleyball team completed an outstanding season on the volleyball court this past weekend after finishing third at the Northern C Divisional in Belt. The team accomplished quit a lot this season, having blazed through the conference schedule undefeated to capture the District 6C-East regular season crown. The Sugarbeeters then parlayed that momentum into a District 6C-East Championship a week ago, earning them the 6CE No. 1 Seed at the Northern C Tournament. The team...

  • Harlem ends season at Northern B Divisional

    Kody Farmer|Nov 7, 2018

    The Harlem Lady Cat Volleyball season ended this past weekend in Cut Bank at the Northern B Divisional. The trip marked the Lady Cats second consecutive appearance at the Divisional tournament as the program continues to build. Harlem entered at the No. 4 seed out of the District 2B and opened with the top ranked and undefeated Choteau Bulldogs. The girls would fall in three sets25-13, 25-9 and 25-10 but competed every step of the way. Sophomore Aspen Baker recorded four kills in the match while sophomore Taeshon Schaeffer dug up 12 balls for...

  • Reminder to Submit 2018 Year End Financial Data for Supervised Credit

    Nov 7, 2018

    FSA Direct Loan borrowers are reminded of their responsibility (per loan closing conditions) to submit 2018 yearend financial data to their local FSA office. This includes the following: • Year end or current balance sheet • Profit and loss • Complete copies of both corporate and personal tax returns of all entity members – many producers had extensions to file their returns from the disaster last year • Proof of current insurance coverage on all assets pledged as security for the FSA loans. FSA Direct Loans are considered a temporary...

  • Fort Belknap Tribal Programs Share "Trunk-or-Treat" event with Harlem Elementary

    Janice Gilham|Nov 7, 2018

    Harlem Elementary was the most enviable location in the county as Ft. Belknap Tribal programs put together an unforgettable "Trunk-or-Treat" Halloween celebration. On the afternoon of Wednesday, October 31st, the elementary parking lot was transformed into a wonderland of characters and their Halloween/Fall themed backdrops. As the students filed by each of the stations, playful music drifted over the area while the kiddos received Halloween items and yummy treats. The students and staff alike,...