Articles from the March 16, 2022 edition
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Seed Show Attendance Sees Decrease
The 72nd Annual Montana Seed Show is in the books. While attendance was down this year, those who attended and participated expressed a general sense of satisfaction about the event. With multiple...
One Health Schedules Open House in Harlem
One phase of the reconstruction/remodel of the former Vets Club building in Harlem is nearing completion. Fetter Construction has transformed the once bowling alley and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)...
Rod and Gun Club to Host Annual Meet and Greet This Saturday
One of Blaine County’s promoters of shooting sports, fishing, and outdoor recreation in general, the Chinook Rod and Gun Club (CRGC) will be hosting its Annual Meet & Greet Dinner on March 19. The membership invites everyone to join them this S...
Art Abounds at the Seed Show
Art Superintendent Mary-Kate French conveyed pleasure about the array of artwork on display at the 72nd Annual Montana Seed Show. With everything from self-portraits created with continuous string...
Journal Jots
Harlem Library The Book Challenge for March is to read a book with a two-word title. Our used book sale continues all month. “Buy a Bag O’Books” for only one dollar. The Book Club will have its first discussion of the book “Moloka’i” Mar. 21, 4...
Fetter Joins Abundant Montana Team
The Alternative Energy Resources Organization (AERO) announced in late February that one of its affiliated programs, Abundant Montana (AMT), has expanded its team by adding several regional Local...
Hogeland Happenings
The Big Flat Catholic Church will hold their Spring Dinner this Sunday, March 20, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. A turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be served. Come out and enjoy a great meal! Crystal Grabofsky came over to help her mom and dad, and...
Simenson Wins Future Generation Leader of the Month Award
When Western Ranch Supply (WRS) announced the selection of their Future Generation Leader of the Month award winners, Wylee Simenson from Chinook was among those honored for the month of February....
Harlem Education Union Scholarship
The Harlem Education Union (HEU) annually awards two scholarships to graduates of Harlem High School. One scholarship is for $500 and one for $250. The 2022 scholarship applications are due Friday, April 29, 2022. Application forms are available at...
Perry Lee Chapman
Perry Lee Chapman passed away on March 2, 2022, at his home in Havre MT at the age of 84. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on March 11, 2022, at Blaine County Funeral Chapel in Chinook.... Full story
Ignatius George "Iggy" Stiffarm
Ignatius George "Iggy" Stiffarm Jr. made his journey home on March 2, 2022. He was born March 26, 1947, to Ignatius "Ginn" Stiffarm and Florence Skinner Stiffarm at Fort Belknap, Montana. He was the... Full story
Death Notice: Dave Iver Berg
Dave Iver Berg, 87, Memorial services will be held on March 25, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Big Sandy Firehall with Pastor Richard Jesperson officiating. A reception will follow immediately following the service at the Mint Bar. Internment will take... Full story
Chinook Senior Center
Thank you to Carol Johnsrud for the beautiful Daffodils. They really brightened things up like Spring does. Blackout Bingo winner for March 10th was Irene Gauthier. Way to go. Bingo is played every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and anyone is welcome to join...
Five Local congregations begin joint celebrations of Easter season
The "five congregations from three towns" recently celebrated a joint service for Ash Wednesday. Over the years some of the congregations have gathered to celebrate together. This is the first Easter...
TURNER HIGH SCHOOL HOLDS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION
The Turner High School held an Induction of the National Honor Society recently in the school gymnasium. One member was inducted into the T.H.S. Chapter, Hannah Richman. The ceremony paid tribute to...
Blaine County Beacon: Making An Impact with Music
Country and blues musician, Alex Billmayer released his first album, It's All There, on February 3, 2022 with R&D Recordings based in Big Sandy. To promote the album, Billmayer spent February 9-March...
Wildcats 2nd at Class B State Tournament, Bring Home Hardware for the First Time in 20 Years
The Harlem Wildcat Boys Basketball Team was back at the Montana Class B Boys State Basketball Tournament this past weekend. The Tournament was played in conjunction with the Girls and was held at the...
Lady Cats Advance to State B Semi with Impressive 61-39 Thumping of Thompson Falls
The old adage "It's not how you start the season, but how you finish it" couldn't be more true when talking about the 2021-22 Harlem Lady Cat girls basketball team. The Lady Cats struggled through...
Radio Show Builds Awareness about Food Insecurity
On the third Monday of each month from 6:30-7:00 p.m. on Yellowstone Public Radio, host Stella Fong shares her personal love of food and wine in a series called "Flavors Under the Big Sky." On...
Culinary Artists Capture Prizes
The culinary arts are always well represented at the Annual Montana Seed Show, and this year was no exception. On Saturday afternoon, March 12, Pie Superintendent Lisa Hamilton and Bread...
Blaine County Library
We have books from some of our patron’s favorite authors available this week. In “High Stakes” by Danielle Steel, five successful women play for high stakes in their careers at a boutique literary and talent agency. “The Lightning Rod” by Brad Melt...
Harlem Library
New titles ready for check out this week include “Box 88” by Charles Cumming. In this spy thriller a secret agent comes of age as he reckons with the legacy of his first mission. “Daughters of the Moon Goddess” is by Sue Lynn Tan. This debut fantasy...
Four Harlem Students Start a Movement
Juniors Jessica King, Mylah Rider, Nellie King, and Ma'Lea Moore have gained notoriety at Harlem High School as the OGs. They are the 'originals' who found satisfaction in the poetry unit taught...
Local Art Will Travel to Great Falls for Western Heritage Gathering
Next month when the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) hold their ceremony for the 14th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame on April 9, some art...