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Articles from the November 8, 2017 edition


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  • A welcome sight on the Hi-line: Cattle on the move

    Nov 8, 2017

    Truckloads of cattle being shipped are a common sight this time of year and on any given morning gas stations around the region are filled with numerous trucks ready to be loaded at one of the many operations around Blaine County. Ranchers look forward to seeing what their calves will weigh and what they will bring at market as many semi loads head to markets in Iowa and South Dakota where feedlots and feed are more readily available. These cattle are just a fraction of Blaine Counties...

  • Disaster and Emergency Services to hold public meeting November 13

    Haley Velk|Nov 8, 2017

    On behalf of Blaine County Disaster and Emergency Services (DES), I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in the five-year update of the Blaine County Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Plan. By providing input and direction as a project stakeholder you can assist us by representing your interests in making our communities more resilient and resistant to the damages caused by natural and man-made hazards. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires that a PDM Plan be in place for the County to receive disaster...

  • Blaine County Veterans Day celebrations set for Friday

    Kody Farmer|Nov 8, 2017

    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...

  • Grants Awarded to Benefit Blaine County

    Nov 8, 2017

    Helena, Mont., October 31, 2017 – The Montana Community Foundation (MCF) announces grant awards to benefit communities and residents of Blaine County. Grants were made from the Blaine County Community Foundation Fund, established at MCF by Warren Ross in 1997. Financial support for this grant program also comes from the Ross 87 Ranch Endowment Fund, established by Warren Ross as well. Grant requests were reviewed by a committee of Blaine County residents and MCF staff. Awardees include: • Blaine County Ambulance 2 – Big Flat (Turner) $2,000 • H...

  • Get Involved: Greenlight a Vet

    Nov 8, 2017

    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...

  • Bear Paw Meanderings

    Robert Lucke|Nov 8, 2017

    For many people, Thanksgiving is their favorite holiday because it stresses getting together and having a great meal. There is no gift buying and none of the religious overtones that come with Christmas, just a month away. No, Thanksgiving is simply a time to get together and watch some football and have that great meal. That is all different for people selling things. They have worked to the bones to make their stores and shops beautiful for buying those Christmas gifts for everyone and traditionally it all starts the day after Thanksgiving...

  • Harry E. Friede

    Nov 8, 2017

    Longtime Chinook Resident, Harry E. Friede, passed away at home from natural causes on October 21, 2017. A celebration of his life will be held on November 15th, which would have been his 86th birthday, at the Chinook Sr. Citizen Center from 2 to 4 p.m. Harry was born November 15, 1931, to Otto and Mary Friede. He was raised on the family farm graduating from Chinook High School in 1953. On May 31, 1957, Harry married Julia A. Nesslar enjoying 60 years of marriage together while raising a family...

  • Catholic Women from the Havre Vicariate gather at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Harlem

    Nov 8, 2017

    On Saturday, October 28, St. Thomas Catholic Church in Harlem hosted a gathering of Catholic Women from the Havre Vicariate. President, Karolee Cronk, welcomed the ladies. Women from Chinook, Havre, Harlem, Turner, and Malta prayed the Rosary, enjoyed a coffee hour, signed up for raffle items, had a delicious soup and salad luncheon, and listened to guest speaker, Susan Fox, give her presentation on the recent Dioceasan Council of Catholic Women's Conference in Billings, MT October 20th. Electio...

  • My Answer

    Dr. Billy Graham|Nov 8, 2017

    Q: I divorced my abusive husband after he got in trouble and ended up in prison, and I told him I never wanted to see him again. Now he claims he’s found God, and he says he wants to restart our relationship when he gets out in a few months. How do I know he isn’t just faking it? — L.McS A: You are wise to be cautious; not everyone who claims to be a follower of Jesus is actually committed to Him. Eleven of Jesus’ closest disciples truly believed in Him, but one — Judas — was only interested in himself and later betrayed Jesus. Don’t misun...

  • Montana Community Foundation Announces Opening of Second Grant Cycle for Montana Wildfire Relief Fund

    Nov 8, 2017

    Helena, Mont., November 6, 2017 – The Montana Community Foundation, Inc. (MCF) announces the opening of the second grant cycle for the Montana Wildfire Relief Fund, a charitable fund dedicated to supporting wildfire relief efforts following the unprecedented wildfire season in Montana. The fund originated as a partnership between MCF and the Montana Television Network. Launched in early September 2017, the fund has grown to more than $500,000 through the extraordinary generosity of individuals, businesses, private foundations, and many o...

  • National Honor Society holds induction ceremony at Turner High School

    Diana Maloney|Nov 8, 2017

    Two new members were recently inducted into the Turner Chapter of the National Honor Society. These two students are inducted by the chapter president, the principal, and four or more members who represent scholarship, leadership, service, and character. A candle is lit after each trait, totaling four when complete. The two new students inducted were Sarah Billmayer and Jack Harmon. Sarah is the daughter of Shawna and Adam Billmayer while Jack is the son of Shelly and Jon Harmon. Both are...

  • Turner Talk

    Diana Maloney|Nov 8, 2017

    Gerald and Shirley Keller were to the Junior High Tornado ballgames this weekend in Turner. Then on Sunday they took in the dinner at the Hogeland Lutheran Church. Sonny and Nellie Obrecht were to the Hogeland Lutheran Church dinner on Sunday with Les and Janet Simons, and Pauletta and Charles Yates. Randy and Diana Maloney took in the Junior High Carnival on Halloween in Turner. There will be a BLOOD DRIVE at the Turner Lutheran Church from 12:00-5:00 on Wednesday, November 8th. There will be a Veterans Day Program on Thursday at the Turner Sc...

  • HARLEM LIBRARY

    Nov 8, 2017

    Tonight the free “Basic Internet and Email” class will be presented by Triangle Communications from 6:30-8:30 in the library meeting room. Please join us! The library will be closed Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day and Nov. 23 for Thanksgiving. The Harlem Library Creative Christmas will be Nov. 30, 6 P.M. with guest crafter Shannon VanVoast presenting. Join in a fun evening to kick off the holiday season! Refreshments will be served. Used books are for sale in the reading room. This on-going book sale replaces the annual book sale hel...

  • HARLEM SENIOR CENTER

    Katie Noel|Nov 8, 2017

    By Katie Noel Thank You to Edwards Funeral Home for the door prizes at our “End of Life” sessions; to all the folks who brought cookies, brownies and anything else for the “End of Life” sessions; to Barb McDonald for the milk; to the American Lutheran Church for the whipped topping, and Ralph Schneider for the nut breads. Events - Out & About: Wednesday, November 8th - Basic Internet and E-Mail at Harlem Public Library, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, sponsored by Triangle Communications. November 16-18 - Havre High School Play,”Tarzan” 7:30 pm at Havre Hi...

  • Blaine County Library

    Nov 8, 2017

    Plan to attend the 26th annual Hassle Free Christmas Program at the library November 28th at 7:00 p.m. As always, we will have presentations, the Bell Choir will perform and we will have plenty of delicious food to eat! Middle School Hangout for November is scheduled for Monday November 13th from 3:30 to 5:00. It is open to students in grades 6 through 8. LEGO Club will be Thursday November 16th from 3:30 to 4:30 and is open to kids in grades K-6. In the Heart of the Sea will be the movie today at 1:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. It is...

  • HOgeland happenings

    Jane Krass|Nov 8, 2017

    There will be a blood drawing on Wednesday November 8, at the Turner Lutheran Church from 12-5 p.m. Terry and Brenda Mohar were to Billings on Thursday and Friday to sell their calves at PAYS auction. Jennifer Strzewlczyk was out to Susan Billmayers on Friday and the gals made lefsa. There will be a Veterans program at the Turner School on Thursday at 9 a.m. Everyone Welcome. Joely Hiniker, Troy and Josh came from Missoula this weekend to spend some time with Joely’s parents, Kathy and Ed Zellmer and the rest of the family. They also helped w...

  • Chinook Senior Center

    Kristi Norby|Nov 8, 2017

    Thank you so much to Mark and Betty Billmayer, Jay Eslick, Larry Wisch and Kathy O’Brien for hosting the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner this year. We have started a delivery list. If you would like to be added to it, just call 357-2648 and give us your name, phone number, the delivery address and how many meals you would like. If you would like to volunteer for this event, I would be happy to give them your name. Now on to this week’s activities… Whist will be played this Wednesday at 1 p.m. The movie “In The Heart of The Sea” will be s...

  • Sugarbeeters, Wildcats seasons end at Northern B/C Divisional Tournaments

    Kody Farmer|Nov 8, 2017

    The Chinook Sugarbeeters concluded their volleyball season at the Northern C Divisional going 1-2. They began the tournament with a hard fought five set win over the Simms Tigers 20-25, 25-20, 16-25, 25-16, 16-14. Chinook and Simms were the first match of the Northern C and began play bright and early with a 9:00 a.m. start. The Tigers pulled away at the end of the first set to win the opener 25-20. The Sugarbeeters rose to the occasion in set number two, bouncing back with a 25-20 set win of...

  • What 'cher point?

    Robert Lucke|Nov 8, 2017

    It was an up and down weekend for Montana football. Big Sandy lost to Bridger on Friday night leaving them out in the cold until next year. I think that next year will see great things from the Pioneers. Montana Grizzlies played Northern Arizona and won which was a shock to the experts most who thought that Northern Arizona was a walk in to win that game. The score was 17 to 15 and one thing that made it easier for the Griz to win that game is that in about the first or second play of the game, the Arizona quarterback just blew up and was...

  • Blaine County 4-H Achievement Night is November 12

    Kody Farmer|Nov 8, 2017

    The time has come to honor our local 4-H Clubs and their members for another outstanding year of achievements. The cumulative efforts of all of Blaine Counties 4-H Clubs will be on display at the Blaine County Fairgrounds this Sunday at 3:00 p.m. as awards are handed out and spaghetti dinner is enjoyed by all in attendance. The afternoon will get underway with door prizes being given away as well as awards being handed out to members recognizing their achievements during the 4-H year, culminating with the Blaine County Fair in July. This year...