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Articles from the December 25, 2019 edition


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  • Harlem Senior Center offers a variety of services and programs for locals

    Steve Edwards|Dec 25, 2019

    Senior friends in Harlem recently invited my wife and me to come for a visit and "help tell others about what is going on at the Harlem Senior Center." Being seniors ourselves, my wife and I always enjoy interacting and fellowshipping with others. We headed over to Harlem for lunch and "some visiting." As a senior I've become more aware of the pitfalls of retirement. Oh, it's nice to have more control of your time and maybe no longer have a full time job. But there's also a downside, it's easy t...

  • Harlem Elementary ROARing Students of the Week

    Dec 25, 2019

    Harlem Elementary has chosen third grader, Brandi Cochran, and fifth grader, Kehtsin Stiffarm, as the last ROARing students from 2019. Brandi and Kehtsin are super role models for their peers as they are Respectful, Organized, Always safe, and Responsible, and follow the ROAR rules at all times. Brandi and Kehtsin, you are phenomenal!...

  • Harlem Library

    Colleen Brommer|Dec 25, 2019

    Shepherds used crooks to bring lambs back into the fold. Candy canes remind us we are all our brother’s keeper. Sheep wear bells so the shepherd can easily locate them. Bells remind us to locate those in need, and to bring them into the fold. Also, for centuries bells have been used to announce special events. Stars are the most familiar Christmas symbol. They represent the star of Bethlehem, which guided the Wisemen to the Christ child. They remind us that we should diligently seek Him every day. For centuries, the evergreen tree has been a c...

  • Blaine County Library

    Dec 25, 2019

    Tuesday December 31st we will have Story Time at 10:30 a.m. and in the afternoon we will have a family movie. We will be showing Abominable at 3:00 p.m. All ages are welcome. Preschool children must be accompanied by an adult. The movie is rated PG and runs for 1 hour and 37 minutes. The library will be closed Wednesday January 1, 2020 in observance of New Year’s Day. We will be open regular hours the rest of the week. Thursday is LEGO/STEAM Club from 3:30 to 4:30 for kids K-6. Younger children are welcome to attend, but must be accompanied b...

  • Journal Jots

    Dec 25, 2019

    Harlem Library Merry Christmas from the Harlem Library! We are closed today and New Year’s Day. The children’s programming will resume the first full week of Jan. Storytime for ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers meets on Tues. at 10 A.M. Elementary students are invited to After School Squad on Wed. from 3:30-4:30. Lego Club for all ages is held on Thurs. from 4:30-5:30. Book Club members may pick up the new selection “Beneath a Scarlet Sky” by Mark Sullivan the week of Dec. 30. The first discussion will be Jan. 6 at 4 P.M. Blaine County...

  • William James "Bill" Taylor

    Dec 25, 2019

    William James "Bill" Taylor, 79, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2019, at the Blaine County Funeral Chapel, 311 12th St. W, Chinook, MT with Mike Borody officiating. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Bill's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at...

  • Douglas Jay Severson

    Dec 25, 2019

    Great Falls - Douglas Jay Severson was born on May 3, 1943, to Orval and Hazel (Nelsen) Severson in Chinook, MT and passed away peacefully, on December 7, 2019, in Great Falls, MT. The third of four children, Doug was raised in Chinook, where his dad owned the creamery. After graduating high school in 1961, Doug enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at MAFB in Great Falls, MT where he served honorably as a medic until 1965. It was during his time there that he met his oldest and dearest...

  • Blaine County Beacon: Taking Inspired Action with a Side Hustle

    Donna Miller|Dec 25, 2019

    An Independent Wine Consultant, as well as the Managing Director and Montana's Executive Recruiter for WineShop At Home, Tara Hofeldt speaks with enthusiasm and conviction when she talks about her ventures as a businesswoman: "Long ago, The Sage Grape was originally going to be a store front in town that I was going to open when the old Circle K building was for sale. However, the liquor licensing in Chinook at the time was a bit of a battle and very expensive, and when WineShop offered their...

  • 'Beeters, Wildcats continue to roll as they blast conference foes in district openers

    Kody Farmer|Dec 25, 2019

    The Chinook Sugarbeeters and the Harlem Wildcats continued their winning ways this past weekend with each team picking up a pair of always important conference wins. Meanwhile the Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds and Turner Tornadoes continue to compete for 32 minutes each time out, but just haven't been able to notch that first win. The 'Wildcats improved to 5-0 following a 69-59 win over the Malt Mustangs in their District 2B and home opener Friday night. The Wildcats followed that up with...

  • Lady Cats edge Malta 48-47, now 5-0; Chinook, Hays/L.P., Turner earn splits

    Kody Farmer|Dec 25, 2019

    The final week of action on the hardwood in 2019 saw all four Blaine County girls basketball teams find the win column. The Harlem Lady Cats edged out the 48-47 Friday night in their District 2B and Home opener Saturday the 'Cats clobbered the Wolves 63-40 to finish 2019 with a perfect 5-0 mark. The Hay/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds improved to 3-1 after a 62-14 thumping of the Big Sandy Pioneers Saturday on the road. The Tornadoes enter the holiday break at 2-2 following a lopsided 70-34 win over...

  • Chinook, Harlem close out 2019 on the mat in Great Falls/CMR Holiday Classic

    Kody Farmer|Dec 25, 2019

    The Chinook Sugarbeeter and Harlem Wildcat wrestling teams were in Great Falls this past Friday and Saturday after a pit stop in Fort Benton Thursday. Before the teams headed into the holiday break they had some final business to tend to. Thursday they took part in the Fort Benton/Big Sandy mixer as a warm up for the CMR Holiday Classic and Walt and Trudy JV tournaments in Great Falls Friday and Saturday. The final weekend of action on the mat in 2019 had the ‘Beeter and Wildcat wrestlers challenging some of the states elite. Both teams were at...

  • Hogeland Happening

    Jane Krass|Dec 25, 2019

    Gene Billmayer went to Havre for a dental appointment on Thursday and brought Emily home for the weekend. Ashley Klindworth is home from Billings for the Christmas holiday. On The 17th., Sandy Beck celebrated her birthday. Sister, Sylv Mohar brought dinner for those attending. Present were Fred Mohar, Chad Beck, Ralph and Nancy Snider and Aaron VanValkenburg. Susan, Gene and Emily Billmayer took in the Christmas program at the Turner School on Thursday. Duane and Carol Klindworth attended the School Christmas program at the Turner school on...

  • Meadowlark Elementary November 'Students of the Month Meadowlark students collect 302 food items to donate to the Chinook Food Bank

    Dec 25, 2019

    Meadowlark Elementary Principal Shane Bartschi has announced the Students of the Month for November. Another fine group of well deserving students was selected and they are: Left to right: Amina Shellman, Paul Shellman, Liam Morrow, Kirbey Hofeldt, Kamry Gustitis, Lori Mord, Amanda Mulonet, Beau Elias, Darilyn Grossman, Richard Conrad, Janna Snedigar, Laurin Davies and Claire Rasmussen. Right: The students at Chinook's Meadowlark Elementary have made it a Holiday tradition to do their part to...