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This picture taken Friday, October 31, by Meagan Raty depicts a happy day shared by Ranchers all over, Shipping Day! Or, as some refer to as Pay Day. The weather, good or bad, doesn't change the fact that hard work needs to be done to receive that payday. When it comes just one or two days a year for some Ranchers, the decision is easy, by all means, get the job done!...
The Swift Fox once were very common throughout Montana and Southern Canada, but numbers quickly diminished significantly. This summer reintroduction plans to the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation began with the release of 27 Swift Fox. The Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, just south of the Milk River in Blaine County has proven to be vital in providing critical habitat to some of Montana's treasured and rare species. Fort Belknap has a long history of holding this land in high value and has...
The local Knights of Columbus organization in collaboration with the Great Falls Council and several area businesses are sponsoring a Coats for Kids Program. Councils across North America can purchase new winter coats at a discount to be distributed to needy children in local communities. According to the District Deputy for the Knights of Columbus (K of C), Frank LaTray, many families use their scarce resources to meet the most basic essentials, so they often need help to provide this vital winter necessity. “We want to make sure that no c...
This year's Tenth Annual John Deere Ag Expo (JDAE) took place November 12-14 as a hybrid event. Most contests were hosted online with the exception of a few that were held at local levels around the state. The Chinook and Harlem FFA Chapters were invited to in-person events at Frontline Ag Solutions in Havre, but neither Chapter travelled, citing COVID restrictions as the deterrent. On Thursday, November 12, the Montana FFA Foundation invited FFA members to the first ever Virtual Keynote Session...
A 41 year old female and her dog were struck and killed by a Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) freight train near Lodge Pole Creek, just east of Chinook. A press release by the Blaine County Sheriff’s Department states that at 4:48 the afternoon of Saturday, November 14 that they had received a call from BNSF of a train vs. pedestrian accident. The press release goes on to say that at approximately the same time Dispatch received a 911 call from a male stating that his wife had been struck by the train. Blaine County Sheriff Deputies were i...
On Sunday, November 8, and again on Wednesday, November 11, Chinook School Superintendent, Darin Hannum, in cooperation with Blaine County Health Official Jana McPherson-Hauer, announced that Chinook Schools were notified of school related cases of COVID-19. In the notification, the school learned that one of the cases is in a student from the elementary school and another in a staff member from the junior/senior high school. Through the case investigation, it was discovered that the Meadowlark...
Harlem Library The library board of trustees will hold their regular meeting today at 4:15 in the library meeting room. The Book Challenge for November is to read a book about politics or government, either fiction on nonfiction. The library will be closed Thursday, November 26 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Blaine County Library Mobile Hotspots available for checkout. After School Hangout for grades 7 & 8 Mondays at 3:30, Story Time Tuesdays at 10:30, After School Hangout for grades 5 & 6 Tuesdays at 3:30 and LEGO Club for grades K and up...
Harlem Elementary School District wishes to recognize ROARing Teachers of the Month. Every month teachers are nominated by their peers for acts of inspiration, and those nominated will then have their names put into a spinning wheel style drawing and selected at random. "Although we've been busy, we wanted to show our appreciation for our hardworking teachers," Harlem Elementary School Principal Shiloh Seymour stated. For the month of September, Harlem Elementary selected kindergarten teacher,...
Sympathy is extended from the Big Flat community to the family of Kenneth Heilig who passed away last week. Susan and Emily Billmayer visited with Marna and Jennifer Strzelczyk on Friday afternoon. The Turner Junior High Basketball teams traveled to Fort Benton on Friday. The Tornadoes girls team won 47-13, and our boys lost by only 6 points. Loretta Beck visited with Darwin and Betty Zellmer in Harlem Friday on her way home from Havre. The Chinook Sugarbeeters Junior High basketball teams traveled to Turner on Saturday. The Tornadoes fell...
Kenny was born September 11, 1935 in Turner, MT and went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 10, 2020. Kenny was born to Vernon and Montana Heilig, the second of 8 children and grew up in Turner. He graduated from Turner High School in 1954 and then went to work for the Equity Coop Association (elevator). Some of his best friends in high school were Dick Hickel, Norm Spoonheim, Pat Kimmel and his big brother, LaVerne. They remained life-long friends. He met Phyllis Brekke... Full story
Larry Keith McMullin passed away quietly on Friday, November 6, 2020 in Bountiful, Utah. He was born February 25, 1934 to Keith Stanley McMullin and Rosa Blendina Crain McMullin in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was a kind and thoughtful big brother to his two younger sisters while growing up in the small town of Chinook, Montana. It was a golden era with the whole town as his playground. Larry never reached taller than 5'4-1/2 inches tall, but his love of sports and fighting spirit was 8 feet tall. He... Full story
Harlan Krass of Hogeland passed away November 3, 2020, at the Sweet Nursing Home in Chinook of complications of Covid. Harlan L Krass was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on January 22, 1929. He was the only child born to Lewis and Hilda (Agrelius) Krass. Harlan started school in the third grade at the age of six at the Wing School southwest of his home. He attended Hogeland High School and graduated in 1945 at age 16. He graduated from Northern Montana College and graduated with an Agricultural... Full story
Curtis Lee Nez Perce, 62, passed away peacefully at Northern Montana Hospital in Havre on October 9, 2020. Curtis was born July 26, 1958, in Harlem at the Fort Belknap Indian Hospital, to Moses Nez Perce and Rose Mary (nee Walker) Nez Perce. Curtis was a gentle and loving man with sparkling dark eyes and a face that lit up when he smiled. His gentle manner made him a pleasure and a wonderful man to be around and have a good cup of coffee with while visiting. Curtis treasured spending time with... Full story
Stefan Stzelczyk was born October 1, 1940 in Temne, Poland and passed away at home of natural causes on November 13, 2020. In 1949, the family immigrated to America and eventually settled in Harlem, Montana where he resided until his death. Stefan loved anything to do with water, fishing, playing cards, gambling and watching a good fight on TV. He was loved by many and would do anything to help others in need. He is survived by his wife Marna and daughter Jennifer; sisters Theresa Ivey of... Full story
The library board of trustees will hold their regular meeting today at 4:15 in the library meeting room. The Book Challenge for November is to read a book about politics or government, either fiction on nonfiction. We are excited to share a wonderful STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) resource for children and their families. Thanks to the American Society of Civil Engineers, STAR Net and its Project BUILD, we will be offering a free film screening of the documentary “Dream Big: Engineering Our World.” You can access the...
We are in the home stretch of the 2020 Big Game Hunting season and we are still happy to be reporting on successful hunts from our area youth. This week we are happy to report the achievements of two Blaine County sixth graders, filling their tags with big bucks First we have Cleveland Elementary student, Kenneth Gruszie. 12 year old Kenneth harvested his big buck on the family ranch south of Chinook this past weekend. Joining Kenneth on the hunt was a family friend Damon Almond, from Corvallis,...
This year, with each approaching Holiday I have taken the approach to better understand the history of the day. In doing so I have shared my findings with our readers so that we may have a better understanding to what the days original meaning was. On Thursday, November 26, we will celebrate Thanksgiving, just as we have since 1870, on the last Thursday of November. Most of us know, or are at least aware of the first Thanksgiving. The first 'Thanksgiving' was celebrated over three days in the...
Honor Roll: 12th Grade Izayah Abayomi Cody Arnold Jasmine Barfett Ethan Bell Haley Bell Jade Cecrle Brittney Cox Reese Elliot Anna Getten Covenant Governor Daman Hannum Virginia Hauer Crystal Hofer Delaney Kellam Gavin Lemro Ethan MacLeod Jayden Miller Martin Nussbaum Garrett Pruttis Allyssa Schoen Rebecca Stroh Lily Surber Grace Ymzon 11th Grade Liam Edwards Braden Eoff Shay Hauer Leonard McKee Halle Mitchell Anna Morrow Allison Powell Kinley Robert -Hamilton 10th Grade Flint Annis Torin Cecrle Aspyn Colby Morgan Friede Sasha Gallus Sarah... Full story
Post season Volleyball awards were announced following the conclusion of the state tournaments on Saturday. Four Chinook Sugarbeeters and one Harlem Lady Cat were recognized for their efforts this season. Chinook seniors Delaney Kellam, Ginger Hauer and Hailey Bell were selected to the Northern C All-State Team. The trio was also named to the District 7C All-Conference First team. Chinook senior Jayden Miller was selected to the District 7C Second Team. Chinook had an outstanding season,...
Jill Maria Murdy wrote a beautiful tribute to my Auntie Janet Olson. I grew up in the same home with her, and she was like a second Mother to me. I thought this tribute was perfect and I want to share it. Dawn Overcast Janet Olson I found out today that I lost a very dear friend, my first grade teacher, Janet Olson. As a teacher, "Miss Olson" was gentle, with a sweet sing songy voice, and she had the ability to look at you and listen, and make you feel like you were the most important person in the world when she talked with you. I remember...
Many folks may have experienced boredom at some point, and in this time of pandemic, many may experience prolonged boredom leading to feelings of isolation and signs of depression. Seniors are especially vulnerable to these feelings. Life changes such as retirement, changes in health and independence, and personal loss can all be contributing factors. The pandemic we are experiencing may further compound these feelings due to social distancing and avoidance of usual social activities. It is important that we take good care of ourselves and reac...
JUST FOUR WALLS Just four walls protect me From the cold wintery winds. Just four walls shade me From the blistering sun; Just four walls keep me dry From cold, wet rain and snow. No matter what kind of weather, No matter the size of our shelter, Be thankful to have a home. Simple or Elaborate One room or ten. Stay warm. Stay cool. Stay dry. Stay hydrated. Stay well. Stay HOME! Don’t catch the Coronavirus. THE MASK The outlaw of the old west Wore a mask to conceal his identity When committing a robbery Or other crime. He needed a swift get a...
US Army SPC Albert Tedrick graciously takes a stroll with Helen Stephen's this past Thursday. Helen was very appreciative, "It was a lot of fun! I had a good chauffeur." Tedrick was more than thankful for the opportunity, "It was a slower day and I wanted to get to know the residents. Helen is a sweetheart and I loved hearing her stories, she has some great ones!"...
