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Tami Mitchell, Blaine County's Clerk of District Court, hosted a meeting of other District Court Clerks from around District 6-a geographic area that includes district courts from here east to the North Dakota state line. Mitchell said she was excited to host the group because "we usually meet at Glasgow, or some other place more in the center of the district." She wanted to make the get together special for the visiting clerks. Tami and her husband Dennis secretly planned to pick the ladies up...
Under the leadership of Advisor Kylee Urie, the Harlem Chapter of the FFA has been busy raising funds for their upcoming year in FFA. The membership held a chili cook-off on the evening of November 3 in the Harlem High School (HHS) lunchroom. At the event, judges named three winners: Janeisha Aguirre, Kylee Urie, and Katherine Windyboy. In her first year as an FFA Advisor at HHS, Urie is eager to monitor the future of this chapter and to see her 83 current members excel. Officers for the Chapter are President Erik Snell, Vice President...
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte is currently in the middle his 56 County tour and recently stopped by Bear Paw Meats in Chinook for a visit. The Governor has made it a point to visit each Montana County and get a first-hand look at what's happening locally. Gianforte has done this for several years, as a United States Representative, while campaigning for Governor and now as Governor. The meat processing industry was heavily impacted by the Covid 19 Pandemic and questions arose on many fronts...
When the 2021-2022 school year began on Turner's first day of instruction back on August 23, students met three new teachers. With one quarter of school now in the record books, Mr. Xerxes Budomo, Mr. Travis Garrett, and Mr. Nathan Urie are adjusting to life as rural educators. From the Phillipines, Mr. Budomo said that he was inspired to teach in Turner because it has always been his driving force to pursue this dream-the desire to teach in the USA. "It has not been an easy road, but Turner,...
By the contest deadline of 6:00 p.m. on October 27, the Harlem Public Library had nine entries for their Great Pumpkin Contest. Once the judges had assessed the contestants' creativity, three winners were declared on Friday, October 29: Jalen Gray, Jayda Whiteclay, and Denise Stanley. Area resident readers were invited to decorate a pumpkin as a favorite book character, using any craft materials of the creator's choice. In the first category for ages 1-8, Jalen Gray took top honors with his...
Now is the time to enroll children from birth through age 4 with the nonprofit Plant a Seed…READ! to receive an age appropriate book once a month until the month turns 5. Plant a Seed…READ! will be at the Blaine County Library, Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 11 am – 2 pm, enrolling children from Blaine County. At this time, the children enrolled will receive the first book prior to Christmas when signing up at the library....
Harlem Library The library will be closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Thanks to everyone who entered “The Great Pumpkin” contest. Congratulations to the winners: Jalen Gray’s “Rainbow Fish,” Jayda Whiteclay’s “Piggie,” and Denise Stanley’s “Coraline.” The Book Challenge for November is to read a book written by an Indigenous author. The library will be closed November 16 for staff training. Harlem Food Bank The Harlem Food Bank is CLOSED until further notice. Bear Paw Cooperative The Bear Paw Cooperative, through your local sc...
November 1 was Chinook School District Superintendent, Fred Hofman's first day to certify numbers in the school reporting process so that base funding could be calculated for the district. During that certification process, Hofman noticed a discrepancy: Chinook School District students in grades 4-6 weren't meeting the minimum aggregate hours as outlined in Title 20, Chapter 1, Part 3 (20-1-301) of Montana Code Annotated. Contact time for students in grades 7-11 will also require some...
Loretta Beck attended the Auxiliary meeting in Turner on Wednesday evening. Terry and Brenda Mohar and Dusty Mohar and boys went to Billings for the calf sale Friday. Wally and Loretta Beck attended the Junior High Basketball games in Hays on Friday. Jane Krass’ girls visited and helped out during the week. Tate and Ty Beck visited with Grandma and Grandpa Beck Saturday morning. That afternoon, Mike, Crystal, Holly, Cooper, and Lucy Grabofsky came for a visit. Duane Klindworth visited with Gene and Susan Billmayer on Tuesday morning. Brandon B...
Genevieve Velma Paulson (Hansen) of Chinook, MT, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 2, 2021, at the age of 102. Gen was born November 6, 1918, to John and Emma Hansen in Egeland, ND and moved to Montana when she was six years old. She was third in a family of seven children - Robert, Lucille Reihl, John J, Dona Mae Hanson, Billy D, and Emma Gene Gross. Genevieve was raised in Havre, MT, attended school there, and worked at the Deaconess Hospital. She married LeRoy Paulson, of Chinoo... Full story
Chinook lost a beloved husband, incredible father, doting grandfather, loyal brother, dear uncle, proud volunteer and handy man extraordinaire. Dwight Thomas Tilleman passed away on November 3, 2021 at the age of 76, after a ten-year battle with Hodgkin's and Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma and related complications. Tom was born to Charles and Beulah (Willman) Tilleman, the seventh of seven boys on January 26, 1945 in Chinook, Mont. Tom spent his childhood fifteen miles south of Chinook on the family...
Two little girls were baptized this past Sunday at the Turner Lutheran Church. Tessa Virginia and Macy Grace Cowan, young girls of Sarah and Keith Cowan were baptized into the Church by Pastor Will Rima. Many family and church guests were present to celebrate with the family. God Bless these young girls as well as their family as they celebrate this church milestone....
The Hogeland Lutheran Church had a very special service a week ago. It included a service to celebrate the Affirmation of Baptism of Matt Billmayer. Two students recently met requirements for confirmation completion. Matt Billmayer of the Hogeland Church and Bridget Reed of Turner and to be confirmed soon in Turner. A celebration was held in Matt's honor with his family and friends, as well as his church family....
President Emma Klingaman, called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm on October 28th, 2021 at the Triple E Room. There were 20 members, 1 advisors and 7 Guests present. The American pledge was led by Evan Davies and the 4-H pledge was led by Claire Buck. Roll call was "What's your favorite animal." Grace Buck read the minutes from the September meeting. Zoe Scofield motioned to approve the minutes, Claire Buck seconded: Motion passed. New business: Remember to do demonstrations before the end of...
Leland Duane Standiford Sr, passed away on November 3, 2021 in the Northern Montana Hospital in Havre. He died of complications of pneumonia (NOT COVID) and was surrounded by family. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 13, 2021 in the Kuper Memorial Cemetery, with a reception to follow at the Eagles. Le was born in Shelby, MT on July 12, 1939, the second of five children born to Gordon and Hazel (Rishoff) Standiford. He was raised on the family farm located just... Full story
Teresa Harshman, 61, formally of Chinook passed away on 2 November 2021 at her home in Kalamazoo, MI. A full obituary to follow at a later date.... Full story
CHINOOK CITYWIDE Total Votes Cast 402 ……………………… MAYOR Keith A. Hanson 179 Glenn Huestis 222 …………………………………………… Ward 1 For Councilperson ……………………… Michael D. Radovich 86 Robert L. Smith 121 …………………………………………… Ward 2 For Councilperson ……………………… Mitch Haider 41 Shannon R. Sattleen 140 HARLEM CITYWIDE Total Votes Cast 162 ……………………… MAYOR Kim Hansen 87 Douglas Stuart 69 …………………………………………… Ward 2H - For Councilman 4 Year Term ……………………… Rodney...
In the aftermath of a global pandemic and heightened race relations across the country, this year’s Montana School Law Conference will provide a balanced look at the landscape of school and education. Sponsored by the Montana Office of Public Instruction, the conference will be held virtually on November 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dr. Yong Zhao and Dr. Wilfred Reilly will provide keynote addresses. With a theme of “Your Rights and Responsibilities,” the Law Conference is open to parents, school administrators, trustees, curriculum speci...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters were in Belt this past week at the Northern C Divisional. The Sugarbeeters were anxious to see how they stacked up against the divisions best with a trip to the Class C State tournament in Bozeman on the line. The 'Beeters played extremely well in their three matches at the Northern C but still came up short. The 'Beeters opened the tournament against the 7C No. 2 Seed Belt Huskies. In a match that certainly could have gone either way it was Belt that earned a 25-20,...
Tournament time is a great time of year, but it also means the end. The Harlem Lady Cat Volleyball team concluded its 2021 campaign this past weekend in Glasgow at the Northern B Divisional. The Lady Cats began their tournament by taking on the No. 1 seeded Choteau Bulldogs from the District 1B. The Bulldogs went undefeated through their conference schedule and are considered to be among the states best. Harlem played every point against the Bulldogs the best they could, but the depth and...
Hunting season is in full swing and hunters young and old are searching for that memorable hunt. As we have done in the past the Journal is recognizing successful hunts by our local sportsman, focused primarily on our youth hunters. These young hunters have taken full advantage of the Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Apprentice program and have went on to have great success. This program allows young hunters to get in the field and harvest an animal under the watchful eye of an approved guardian....
The 54th Northern International Livestock Expo (NILE) Stock Show is in the books. Two local young men, Wylee and Wacee Simenson participated in the Exposition and brought home several awards. Dedicated to the promotion of livestock, agriculture education, and preserving the western way of life, NILE is a week-long stock show and rodeo held in October every year. This year’s events took place October 15-23 when hundreds of exhibitors from across a region of 38 different states brought their l...
On October 13, Jason Weiss, Founder of FLY Racing, posted the roster of 2022 Team Bar Bangers. On that roster is Ryder Hofeldt, the twelve-year-old son of Levi and Tara Hofeldt. He will be riding for the only FLY Racing-sponsored youth program in the nation. The youngest in a group of sixteen youth ranging from ages 12-17, Hofeldt qualified and was accepted to compete in the 2022 Motocross Season. When he heard the announcement, he said: "I'm officially a member of Team Bar Bangers! I can't...
As our country continues to deal with the effects of a global pandemic and the subsequent economic stress, political turmoil, and a myriad of other distressing conditions, it may be difficult to think about being grateful. However, November is National Gratitude Month. And turning our thoughts to gratitude has a multitude of health advantages-including improved mental health and even life-saving benefits. According to researchers and psychologists, gratitude can enhance moods, decrease stress,...
After achieving runner-up status in a close race during the Hi-Line's version of the Great Light Fight-the Deck the Halls rivalry-last December, Jeff Finley was back in the holiday house decorating spirit for Halloween. Anyone driving by the Finley home at 400 Illinois would have been in for a treat. Other houses in Blaine County also got in on the spirit of the season with "spooktacular" décor. Finley's house and yard featured witches, spiders, pumpkins, and other ghoulish figures as well as...
