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Although Chick-fil-A's cow campaign plays off the idea that cows want people to eat more chicken so they will in turn not be eaten, here in cattle country, beef is what's for dinner! This colorful hay-bale and sign are visible on Highway 2 between Chinook and Zurich. Happy Thanksgiving!...
During a stay in Miles city my wife and I visited some of the local tourist attractions. I was especially impressed with the Range Riders Museum. Described as "a celebration of eastern Montana history" the collection includes exhibits of local branding irons to an iron lung. Though the amount of material to view is a bit overwhelming one exhibit, especially, stood out for me: the collection of "It Happened in Montana" panel drawings by artist James Masterson The particular set of drawings on dis...
The faith based non-denominational youth group, JUMP is beginning their Annual Holiday Pie sales. They are also selling tickets for the Eagles’ Club meat raffle with winners drawn every day in December. The proceeds from these fundraising activities are used primarily to fund mission work. With delivery taking place before Thanksgiving, the organization will have homemade apple, pumpkin, and pecan pies available for order. Individuals interested in purchasing a pie should contact any JUMP member or let Chrissy Downs, one of the team’s lea...
The Veteran's Day ceremony at Chinook High School on November 11 was well attended and featured several speakers, including Master of Ceremonies Doug Hayes, Veteran Don Richman, and students Brooklyn Terry and Liam Edwards. Other individuals, classes, and community groups also participated in what was called an "honorable and patriotic event." Upon entering the Floyd Bowen Gymnasium last Thursday, guests received a program created by Paula Molyneaux's graphic design students. At the...
During the week of October 23-31, schools and organizations across the country joined in celebration of National Red Ribbon Week. This year's theme, Drug Free Looks Like Me, was created by Marin Wurst, a seventh grader at Solon Middle School in Solon, Ohio. The theme is a reminder that everyday Americans make significant daily contributions to their communities by being the best they can be because they live drug-free. In keeping with tradition, Harlem Elementary School celebrated Red Ribbon...
Harlem Library The library board of trustees meets today at 4:15 in the library meeting room. The Book Challenge for November is to read a book written by an Indigenous author. The Book Club meets Mondays at 4 P.M. Story Time is held Tuesdays at 10 A.M. After School Squad meets Wednesdays at 3:30. Lego Club is held Thursdays at 4:30. The library will be closed Thanksgiving Day. Harlem Food Bank The Harlem Food Bank is CLOSED until further notice. Bear Paw Cooperative The Bear Paw Cooperative, through your local school district, assists in the...
Cold weather is coming and heating bills can pile up fast. Are you or someone you know worried about how to pay those bills? Energy Share of Montana is a private, nonprofit organization whose main purpose is to help Montanans facing energy emergencies. An “energy emergency” usually means someone facing loss of heat or lights in their home due to unforeseen circumstances or issues beyond their control, and who have no resources to pay that bill themselves. Energy Share helps people from all walks of life: Senior citizens, veterans, une...
Susan Billmayer visited Jane Krass on Tuesday morning, and Sharon Goodrich visited Jane that afternoon. Wally and Loretta Beck attended the junior high basketball games on Tuesday vs Hays in Turner. Jane Krass went to Chinook with Anita Reed on Wednesday for an appointment. Marna and Jennifer Strzelczyk were out on Saturday and made lefse with Susan Billmayer. On Veteran’s Day, Wally and Loretta Beck attended the program at the school and the Veterans Day Dinner at the Turner Legion Hall. Jane Krass’ girls visited and helped get a few pro...
Raymond Michael Snell, age 63, passed away November 6, 2021, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT. A wake was held Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 6:00 PM, with a rosary at 7:00 PM, and a funeral mass as held Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 11:30 AM. Both services was held at St. Paul's Recreation Center in Hays, MT. Raymond was born January 20, 1958 in Mountain Home, ID, to Albert Snell and Roberta Browning. On February 3, 1982, he was married to Ione Snell. They lived in Hays, MT where he... Full story
Kristmas Santana Snow was born on December 25, 1982 to Ivy Snow. Kristmas started her final journey on November 10, 2021 surrounded by family. Kristmas passed away from natural causes. Kristmas attended Harlem Elementary School and the Harlem Jr/Sr High School. She quit high school and in later years she acquired her GED. She was so proud when she received her GED. Kristmas had various jobs including working at the Holiday Inn in Great Falls, Malta hotel in Malta and she worked for EZ Mart conve... Full story
Teresa Harshman, 61, passed away at her home in Kalamazoo, MI on November 2nd, 2021 from natural causes. Born on December 3rd, 1959 in Havre, MT, Teresa was the eighth child of Don and Mary (Williams) Harshman. Teresa came from a big family as she was raised with nine other brothers and sisters. Teresa was a Research Pharmacist at the Upjohn Company. Teresa then transitioned to Select Speciality Hospitals in Battle Creek, followed by working in the pharmacy at Felpausch stores. Teresa then... Full story
October was National Physical Therapy Month, and although the crew at Sweet Home Physical Therapy didn't have a celebration-so as to be mindful of the nursing home residents during flu season-they wish to remind Blaine County residents that their facility isn't just for the residents at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home. With a remodel completed in early spring of 2020, the in-house physical therapy clinic, Sweet Home Physical Therapy (SHPT) offers both inpatient and outpatient care. The clinic...
Crystal Stepper, an agent with State Farm Insurance in Chinook, wishes to welcome two new staff members. Shannon St. Dennis and Nora Conner have joined the State Farm team. In the office, the pair will accompany Kaitlynn Olson, who has been at Stepper Insurance & Financial Services for a few months now. Olson's employment with Stepper began in July. She also labors with health insurance related issues at Northern Montana Hospital on Saturdays. About her position at the insurance office, Olson...
The library board of trustees will hold their monthly meeting today, November 17, 4:15 P.M. in the library meeting room. The Book Challenge for November is to read a book by an Indigenous author. We have several titles on display to assist with your selection. The Book Club, a book discussion group for adults, is currently reading “Education” by Tara Westover. We meet on Mondays at 4 P.M. in the library meeting room. The library has mobile hotspots, iPads and a laptop available for check out to register users in good standing for at least one...
For more than 40 years, the American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November. The Great American Smokeout is an opportunity for smokers to commit to healthy, smoke-free lives – not just for a day, but all year round. The Great American Smokeout provides an opportunity for individuals, community groups, businesses, health care providers, and others to encourage people to use the date to make a plan to quit, or plan in advance and initiate a smoking cessation plan on the day of the event. A...
The 2021 Montana High School Volleyball season has officially come to an end. State Champions were crowned this past Saturday in Bozeman for all four classifications and in turn means the release of post season awards. Three Chinook Sugarbeeters and a pair of Harlem Lady Cats found their names listed on those releases. Chinook junior Bree Swanson was named to the Class C All-State team. Swanson also named to the District 7C All-Conference First Team. Also receiving recognition for the...
This week we are happy to report three successful youth hunts were recently completed. Landon Trottier of Harlem along with Ethan Klingaman and Bridger Billmayer of Chinook all harvested nice Muley Bucks. Hunting as a youngster was always a thrill no matter how it was done, but the opportunity to have a successful hunt alongside family is always something special. All three of these young hunters accomplished just that making memories that will last a lifetime. Landon Trottier recently went on...
Crossing Indiana Street near the grocery store a few nights ago I looked south and saw emergency flashing lights. From where I was it looked like a fire truck and firemen running toward the tire shop at the end of the block. Curiosity got the best of me and I headed toward the lights and activity. Turns out Chinook firemen, in full gear and wearing SCBA packs (like scuba gear for firefighters), were moving in and out of the north side door of Chinook Lube Tire and Sporting Goods. Smoke was...
Born in Missoula, Montana, in 1976 to Margaret (Flying) and Algie Piapot, and currently living in Harlem, MT,Duane Piapot only recently took up painting in December of 2018. Regardless of the time lapse, his profession as an artist was likely destined to happen since painting runs in his family's blood. Piapot's Chippewa/Cree father was a professional artist himself. His first piece to be offered at auction in 2012 at O'Gallerie was "Through the Snowstorm, Native Americans on Horseback Guided...
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation announced in early November not only that donations continue to flow in but that they hope to name the Chinook City Pool the "Jesse Dannels Memorial Pool" once it is completed. That name proposal will be taken to the City Council for approval. Explaining the planned designation, President of the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation (FPPF) Heather DePriest said, "I haven't taken this idea to the City Council for approval yet, but we felt that the...
Forty-five years ago this month, The Band staged their final concert along with some of their friends, including Bob Dylan, Muddy Waters, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, and a dozen other stars drawn from the ranks of old friends, admirers, and idols. Filmed by Martin Scorsese, the concert became the film The Last Waltz. This Friday and Saturday, November 19-20, audiences can witness highlights from those concerts performed live as part of The Last Best Waltz on the Montana State University—Northern (MSUN) Campus. This m...
To assist in monitoring bovine tuberculosis, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is looking to deer hunters in Blaine and Phillips counties for help. In September, bovine tuberculosis (bTB) was discovered in a herd of cattle in northern Blaine County and then later in Phillips County. Bovine TB is a contagious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis and primarily affects cattle. The disease can be transmitted to nearly any mammal, including humans. The Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) is the lead agency for the investigation into...
Sometime between the evening of Sunday Nov. 7th and the morning of Monday Nov. 8th two horses were shot along the Stage Road south of the bridge on Big Warm Creek. This road is commonly used to travel between Zortman and Lodgepole. One died there, the other had to be put down. If you have any information please contact Phillips County Crime Stoppers, all tips are anonymous. 654-1211...
