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A total of nine vehicles gathered in the parking lot of the Chinook Alliance Church on Easter afternoon, each one decorated in some way to celebrate the fact that, even though many things in the world have changed these last few months, the truth of Easter remains the same--Jesus Christ has risen from the dead and is alive today! The Sunday before, Palm Sunday, the Presbyterian folks had a similar "parade", driving around town waving palm branches out of their car windows....
Staff is still working, although our doors are locked. Staff has been deep cleaning and organizing the shelves, and painting the meeting room. Kelsey started a project last Tuesday that we’ve been trying to get accomplished for several years and she made great progress! In 2016 we had our yearbooks digitized by OCI and we received copies of the project on DVDs. The images and accompanying Meta data are now being uploaded to the Montana Memory Project. Years 1917 through 1954 of the Chinook Breeze went live April 9th and you can view them on t...
While you are sheltering in place it is a great time to complete the census form. You may complete your census online at my2020census.gov, by phone at 844-330-2020, or using the paper form which should arrive in April. Call the library if you have questions. The Book Challenge for April is to read a book with a name in the title. We would be happy to find one for you. Be sure to keep checking our website and Facebook page for information during the Coronavirus pandemic. We have links to resources for education, entertainment and helpful tips...
Like most every other organization in the country right now, the Montana Actors’ Theater (MAT) is in “wait-and-see” mode. According to MAT’s Executive Director, Jay Pyette, that status simply means that MAT is enthusiastically looking to the future. “Yes, things have changed, but we’re moving forward with plans and strategies and lots of new ideas. After all, the show must go on!” Pyette stated. The show that was slated to open before closures began and social distancing orders implemented, Mamma Mia will open as soon as the theater company rec...
The word beacon has its origin in Old English when its meaning referred to a signal or lighthouse. Beacons were used not only by ships and later by airfields as a warning or guidance system but as a means for carrying news. A fire or light set up in a high or prominent position could also provide a sign of celebration. Since the 1600s, the word beacon has figuratively referred to a person or thing that illuminates or inspires. Drawing from these historical meanings, once a month, the Journal...
During early March my wife and I spent 11 days on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Oahu is the most populated of the state's islands and is the home to 1.2 million people, most of whom live in Honolulu. It was our first trip to Hawaii. I wanted to write about our visit without doing a standard travelogue. Oh, we visited many of the popular sites like Pearl Harbor, the Polynesian Cultural Center and with a friend, hiked to the rim of Diamond Head Crater. We did other tourist activities: a whale...
Staff is still working, although our doors are locked. We are trying to continue to serve the community by providing items for patrons. Patrons can call, email or send a message on Facebook about the items you are looking for and we will do our best to fill a request. You can search our online catalog to see what is available. We are now bagging items and setting them outside for pickup, in order to limit contact. We are following ALA guidelines for handling materials when they are retuned. In addition to sanitizing items, we are quarantining...
The library continues to operate under social distancing guidelines. If you need to check out materials, please contact us by phone (353-2712), email at harlemlib@live.com, or via Facebook messaging. You may pick up the materials curbside. We are still taking requests for interlibrary loans, however, many libraries in the state are closed, so we cannot guarantee your requests will be filled. If you need to use a computer for important business please call to make an appointment. Also contact us if you need the Wi-Fi password to use on your own...
Experts in electronic data storage, systems engineers, architects and site developers have been scouring the Sweet Grass Hills looking for a site for a place to build a mega data/colocation facility. It's part of a trend for businesses to construct data centers to house network computers and data storage off-site in rural areas. The new facility will employee highly trained specialists and support staff to operate its computing and storage capabilities. At this stage of the project the name of...
The library is here to serve you as best we can during this time of social distancing and sheltering in place. The staff is working regular hours. We are happy to check out materials to you. Just call and we will deliver them to you curbside or at the door. Please know we are sanitizing all returned materials before they are allowed to be shelved. Please call to make an appointment to use the computer or for the Wi-Fi password. We are still making interlibrary loan requests although many libraries in the state are closed. Remember you can...
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Blaine County Library continues to be partially closed to the public. All programs are suspended until further notice. Staff is working, but our door is locked. Checkout of materials, including Inter Library Loans will continue to be available. Patrons can call 357-2932, email at blcolib@itstriangle.com or send a Facebook message regarding the materials you wish to checkout. We are now placing the materials in a bag and setting them outside the building to minimize contact. Check the website at...
Calling all Chinook friends. During these uncertain times, there are some pretty lonely and bummed out kids. They miss their friends and their teachers and their school community. So how about we do something to boost the morale? Let's start a Beeter hunt for the kids. Put up your Beeters in front windows or yards so the kids can spy them on their neighborhood walkabouts. This is just a small way that they can feel connected and loved by their friends and neighbors. Thank you. Spread the word....
ATTENTION: Due to the Coronavirus outbreak The Harlem Public Library will be closed to the public beginning Thurs., Mar. 19 through Tues., Mar. 31. • The library staff will be working normal hours. • Patrons wishing to check out materials may call, email, of Facebook message the library. The staff will check out materials to you and you may pick them up curbside or at the door. You may return materials in the book drop or call and we will collect them curbside. Phone: 353-2712 Email: harlemlib@live.com • You may access the online catalog on th...
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Blaine County Library will be partially closed to the public effective 3/19/2020-3/31/2020. All programs were suspended until further notice on 3/16/2020. Staff will be working, but our door will be locked. Checkout of materials, including Inter Library Loans will continue to be available. Patrons can call 357-2932, email at blcolib@itstriangle.com or send a Facebook message regarding the materials you wish to checkout. Staff will have the items ready and will do curbside delivery. Check the website at...
The 71st Annual Montana Seed Show took place this past Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Harlem High School. Despite a severe winter storm affecting travel up and down the Hi-line, organizers managed to put on a quality show for those in attendance. The oldest, continuous 'Seed Show' in the country again featured a little bit of everything from quality baked goods to wool and wheat, quilts of all kind and to classic cars and tractors for the auto enthusiast. The gymnasium was again filled...
For the next three weeks, March 13-14, 19-21, and 26-28, area residents are in for a theatrical treat with evening showings of Mamma Mia, a Montana Actors' Theater (MAT) production directed by Angela Pratt and featuring three individuals with Blaine County roots. Bonnie Ortner will play the role of Rosie, Jay Pyette will personify Harry, and Michelene Edwards will sing in the choir. The two characters will be joined on stage by the following cast members: • Donna – Angela L Murri • Tanya – Rac...
Every year March is designated Women's History Month by Presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women's contributions in American history. Women's History Month began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California. The Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women planned and executed a "Women's History Week" celebration in 1978. The organizers selected the week of March 8 to correspond with International Women's Day. The movement s...
Columnist's note: A couple of years ago I read about the annual March 16 celebration of St. Urho's Day in Butte. St. Urho Day celebrations occur in regions of the U.S. where Finnish immigrants live. The fact that it is celebrated the day before St. Patrick's Day is not coincidental. The idea of a St. Urho's Day celebration began when a Finnish American was chided by a friend of Irish descent who said, "Too bad the Finns don't have a saint they can celebrate." That remark resulted in Richard...
There will be NO After School Squad this week. Elementary students are invited to join us on March 11 from 3:30-4:30. Storytime for little ones ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers meets on Tuesdays at 10 A.M. Lego Club is held on Thursdays from 4:30-5:30. The Book Club members may pick up the new selection “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah March 9-13. The first discussion will be March 16, 4 P.M. The library will be closed March 13 for the Seed Show. See you there! In March the library is celebrating the well-loved children’s author, Theod...
Free People Reading Freely Book Club will meet Monday March 16th at 6:30 p.m. We will be discussing the book “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky. We have books available for checkout as well as an audio book. Everyone is welcome to join us. Monday March 16th will also be family movie day. We will be showing the movie Playing with Fire starting at 3:30 p.m. It is rated PG and runs for 95 minutes. We are pleased to announce a new program at the library. “Move it at the Library” is a fitness program offered at many librari...
One thing that you can count on every year is that basketball fans will be out in full force supporting their local teams. Many fans of basketball will show up just to enjoy the game. The girls and boys teams from Chinook, Harlem, Hays and Turner can always count on strong support from their own community. Schools that win and advance will pick up more support from the other schools within the county as they move forward in the tournament. The Harlem and Chinook boys as well as the Harlem,...
The First and Second grades of Turner School celebrated 100 days of learning this past week. They had a few activities throughout the day including some good reading as they count forward to the ending date in May. The are shown here with celebration hats and glasses....
A new cookbook has arrived: “Mediterranean Instant Pot” from America’s Test Kitchen. This book is full of healthy recipes that explore the “authentic flavors of cuisines ranging from Greek to Turkish to North African.” Liz Moore is the author of “Long Bright River.” Two sisters, Kacey and Mickey, once were inseparable. Now they don’t talk. Kacey, an opioid addict, lives on the streets of Philadelphia. Mickey walks those same streets on her police beat. A mysterious string of murders begins and Kacey disappears. Risking her job, and maybe the w...
We are pleased to announce a new program at the library. “Move it at the Library” is a fitness program offered at many libraries across the nation. After reading about the program in the Great Falls Library, Ellen Savage contacted the staff and inquired about starting a program here. Ellen will be leading the aerobic exercise sessions Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. There are still a few days left in February, which is Library Lover’s Month. Stop in and let us know why you love your libra...
On March 2, Chinook Junior High School will host the Music District 7 East Junior High Band Festival. Attended by more than 200 students from Big Sandy, Box Elder, Chinook, Fort Benton, Havre, and North Star, the Festival will culminate with a concert at 6:30 p.m. on Monday night in the Floyd Bowen Gymnasium at Chinook High School. The student group will form two bands: an Intermediate Band, directed by the local band directors; and an Advanced Band, under the direction of guest conductor Susan Walker. A retired music teacher, Walker has been...
