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  • Easter and April Fools' Day on the same date: the 'perfect storm birthday' in 2018 Last occurrence was all the way back in 1945

    Steve Edwards|Mar 28, 2018

    I was born on April Fools' Day 70+ years ago. I've endured decades of, "So, you're an April fool?" and "Do people pull a lot of pranks on you for your birthday?" remarks and questions. This year my birthday will also fall on Easter. That hasn't happened to me since 1956 when I was 12 years old, and I still recall the day fairly well. In my lifetime the two holidays fell on the same day once before, in 1945, when I was one year old. People who calculate future calendars say the next time April...

  • Co-author of "Hand Raised: The Barns of Montana" spoke recently at Harlem Library

    Steve Edwards|Mar 28, 2018

    Christine Brown, Outreach and Education Director for the Montana Preservation Alliance (MPA), recently presented the third program in a series hosted by the Harlem Library and the Harlem Senior Center. Brown is the co-author of "The Barns of Montana," a 2011-released book that features pictures and stories of selected barns from different geographic regions and eras across the state. The program is part of the Montana Conversations project of Montana Humanities. Why and how a book about barns...

  • Travelers from Hi-Line Senior Centers will visit Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills

    Steve Edwards|Mar 28, 2018

    (Senior Centers in Harlem and Chinook). A motor coach tour, originating from the senior centers in Harlem and Chinook, will be headed to Mt. Rushmore, the Crazy Horse monument and other attractions in the Black Hills area in early September. The tour, being presented by the Harlem and Chinook Senior Centers, is the second tour the two centers have collaborated on for guests along the Hi-Line. Last year's tour had 44 travelers who visited Colorado Springs. The tour is a seven day, six-night trip...

  • Triangle Communications to Offer Basic Grant Writing Workshop at Fort Belknap Agency

    Mar 28, 2018

    Triangle Communications (Triangle), will host a free workshop covering Basic Grant Writing. Individuals and nonprofit organizations interested in learning about grant seeking and proposal writing are invited to attend. The workshop is scheduled to take place April 3rd, 2018 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the conference room of the Harlem Public Library. The workshop is limited to the first 20 participants registered on or before Monday, April 2nd, 2018. To register or for more information, contact Colleen or Carly at the Harlem Library by calling...

  • Hogeland happenings

    Jane Krass|Mar 28, 2018

    I saw my first Robin this morning. Is it Spring? I think they are a little early. Lots of snow yet. On Sunday, Wayne and Connie Jones, Ed and Kathy Zellner, Jamie Zellmer and niece Modesty, were over to Elissa and Jordan Zellmers to celebrate Brady’s 9th birthday. Susan and Gene Billmayer were to a meeting at the Harlem Library for a presentation on Historic Barns in Montana on Tuesday. Guess it was really interesting. Joely Hiniker came out from Missoula Friday to visit her folks, Ed and Kathy Zellmer over the weekend. Her son, Troy went b...

  • Turne Talk

    Diana Maloney|Mar 28, 2018

    Glenna Ammen was to Box Elder to the Elementary Jamboree basketball games this Saturday. Don and Bonnie Harmon were to Havre to the Hoop Fest on Saturday where the Turner boys team played. They enjoyed it a lot. Terry and Tammy Jones helped with the Brew Fest in Havre on Saturday. Max and Kirsti Cederberg were to Chinook on Sunday to visit with Edith and Bill Bilger. Cathy Grove visited Rose Van Voast for the weekend. She also reported that all of “Rose’s girls” recently returned from their “girls Winter vacation” where they enjoyed going to...

  • Dwayne Marlin Simanton, Sr

    Mar 28, 2018

    Dwayne Marlin Simanton, Sr., - Malta, MT - Dwayne Marlin Simanton, Sr. “Si Sr.”, 88, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018 at the Hi- Line Retirement Center with family by his side. The family will receive friends Friday, March 23, 6:00 pm at Kirkwood Memorial Chapel. Funeral Services with Military Honors will be Saturday, March 24, 11:00 am at the Malta Lutheran Church. Interment at a later date during the beauty of summer. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com....

  • My Answer

    Dr. Billy Graham|Mar 28, 2018

    Q: I’ve never really understood Jesus’ prayer just before His arrest. It almost sounds like He was begging God to rescue Him so He wouldn’t have to die. Am I right? — Mrs. V.McF. A: One of the most moving events in the entire Bible took place when Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, a secluded area just outside Jerusalem. In hours, He would be betrayed and arrested, and the conflict of the ages between good and evil — between God and Satan — would take place. Could it be avoided? In His prayer, Jesus looked deeply into the “cup” He wa...

  • Harlem Library

    Mar 28, 2018

    Today the library board of trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting at 4:15 in the library meeting room. Triangle Communications is offering a free Basic Grant Writing Workshop April 3, 6:30-8:00 P.M. in the library meeting room. Please contact the library by April 2 at 353-2712 or at harlemlib@live.com if you plan to attend. The class is limited to twenty participants. Book Club meets on Monday at 4:00 in the library meeting room to discuss “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman. Don’t forget the on-going used book sale in the Readi...

  • Blaine County Library

    Mar 28, 2018

    The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Thursday March 29, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. Max will be the movie today at 1:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. It is rated PG and running time is 1 hour and 51 minutes. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served. Montana Sky will be showing April 4th. We are showing the movies with closed captioning whenever possible. Hopefully this will encourage those who may have dif...

  • Chinook Senior Center

    Kristi Norby|Mar 28, 2018

    Spring is in the air and we are hoping for warm weather so you can come down and enjoy the special activities we have planned for you this month. April calendars are out so come see all we offer. The week starts off with the movie, "Max," being shown in the library meeting room this Wednesday at 1 p.m. This is open to everyone. Popcorn will be served. Whist will be played Wednesday, March 28. On Thursday afternoon, Jackpot Bingo will be played at 1 p.m. with a $10 prize. Last week, the Blackout winners were Karyn Higgins and Irene Gauthier....

  • Harlem Senior Center

    Katie Noel|Mar 28, 2018

    Thank you! To Barb McDonald for the milk; To the Domestic Engineers for the cookie plates; To Diane Peterson for the jigsaw puzzle; To Bev Devaney for the candy for the Activity Room; To the Harlem FFA for the maple syrup; To the Lutheran Ladies and Sandy Egeland for the pie; To Jerry and Kay Schmitt for the snow shoveling; To Kay Brekke for the chips and popcorn for the Activity Room; To Everyone for the successful Seed Show: Booth workers, set-up and tear-down crew, craft donators, the haulers, there is no way I could list the names...

  • Meadowlark Elementary Third Grade Biomes invade First Bank in Chinook

    Steve Edwards|Mar 28, 2018

    Readers who have had a third grader at Meadowlark Elementary in the last several years are likely familiar with the term biome. In fact, they've probably helped at least one of their students create a miniature, table top exhibit of a "community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat." About 30 carefully researched biomes, many made totally with materials at hand, are proudly displayed in the lobby of the bank in Chinook. Third grade teacher Mrs. Bobbi Weinheimer and her colleague, Mrs. Br...

  • Hunter Education Classes Offered Across Region 6 for Youth and Adults

    Mar 28, 2018

    Additional Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hunter Education course dates have been set for many areas across Region 6. All hunter education classes are free of charge. Many classes are being held prior to the May 1 application deadline for moose, sheep and goat, and June 1 for deer B, elk B and antelope. In the next few months, classroom courses (for youth) are being held in: Havre: starting April 5 Whitewater: starting April 9 Glasgow: starting April 13 Wolf Point: starting April 25 Havre: starting May 3 Bainville: starting May 5 All students...

  • Cattle Drive 2018: 400 Cows make their way around Chinook

    Mar 28, 2018

    Roughly 400 head of Cattle made there way around the outskirts of Chinook this past Thursday as they headed towards their spring calving grounds located about two miles south of Chinook at Teddy Powell's place. Teddy led the way with a hay bale to entice the lead cow. Zane Powell, below, made sure everything was going as planned as trail rounded onto Clear Creek Road. Cody Powell was behind on horseback to make sure their weren't any stragglers that broke away. Volunteers helped out along the...

  • White Pine 4H Club has been busy this winter and will continue to be in spring

    Emma Klingaman|Mar 28, 2018

    The sixth meeting of the White Pine 4-H club was called to order by Acting President Colton called to order at 5:30 p.m. on March 15th, 2018 at the Chinook Meadowlark School Cafeteria with 13 members, 2 leaders, and 5 guests present. Grace led the American pledge and the 4-H pledge was led by Britton. Roll call was to name a place you would like to visit. Acting Secretary Britton read the minutes from the last meeting. The minutes were approved as read. Treasurer Britton gave the treasurer's...

  • Chinook & Turner Students visit Washington D.C.

    Mar 28, 2018

    Students from Chinook High School and Turner High School stand in front of The Lincoln Memorial on a recent trip they took to Washington D.C. The two schools combined this year to share the experience together. Several adults accompanied the students as the took in a NHL hockey game, a NBA basketball, visited the White House, the Senate, numerous museums and historical sights while on their trip. This was the first year the schools traveled together and hopes are to continue to do so in the...

  • Chinook seniors learn of opportunities about "Living Life Well"

    Kody Farmer|Mar 28, 2018

    Mark Weber, Program Assistant with the Blaine County Public Health Department, spoke at this month's Cancer Support Group presentation held at the senior center in Chinook. Weber explained a new course being offered by the health department that is designed to help people dealing with a chronic medical condition to live a more enjoyable and healthy life. The course and materials is provided at no cost to participants and is supported by a multi-county contract that the Blaine County Public Healt...

  • Chinook Junior Class presents an evening of Royal Elegance

    Mar 28, 2018

    The Chinook Junior Class held their Prom this past Saturday. The royal court at the Chinook Junior Prom included left to right: Cristina Shackelford, Megan Molyneaux, Rachel Gunderson, Ashley MacLeod, Kourtney Hanson, Cameron Huestis, Cord Schneider, Brendan Edwards, Ryle Elliot and Riley Kellam. King and Queen were Brendan Edwards and Megan Molyneaux....

  • MFWP set to offer Bowhunter Education Class Offered in Havre for Youth and Adults

    Mar 28, 2018

    For Immediate Release A Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Bowhunter Education course date has been set for the Havre area. There will be a regular youth classroom course starting on April 16, and an adult online “field day” course on April 21. Archery hunters must have purchased a Montana bow and arrow license prior to hunting during the archery-only season. To purchase a bow and arrow license an individual must meet one of the following requirements: · Show completion of a bowhunter education course · Show proof of purchase of a previous year...

  • Chinook Rod & Gun Club holds Annual Meet & Greet

    Kody Farmer|Mar 28, 2018

    The Chinook Rod and Gun Club held its Annual Meet and Greet this past Friday at the Chinook Eagles Club. Once again the event featured numerous Door Prizes, Raffles, good food and a great social atmosphere. The club has been very active in the community and surrounding areas since its resurrection six years ago. In that time the club has completely renovated the gun range south of Chinook, built its membership up to over 200 as well as actively getting the area youth out for a day of fishing...