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Time is quickly approaching for the Community Yard Sale on June 7. Eight families have signed up so far to set up in their yards, hoping many more will sign up in the next week. Sellers have two options. Set up in your yard, or set up at the fairgrounds for a fee of $25 per space. Everyone has items in their home they can get rid of, so set up a table to be put on the map. The more people, the more traffic you will get. Sellers can contact Bob Feist at 406 366 3804 to be put on the map for city yard sales, or contact Debbie Ramberg at 406 945...
Just prior to National Poppy Day, which will be celebrated this year on Friday, May 23, five Turner Public School (TPS) students were announced as Poppy Poster winners in an impromptu ceremony on May 14. American Legion Auxiliary (ALA), Unit 109 of Turner selected Jordan Cook, Zane Grabofsky, Savannah Heilig, and Natalie Richman as Unit honorees. Unit President Brenda Mohar was on hand to make the presentations. Every year, the ALA sponsors a Poppy Poster Contest for students in grades 2-12,...
Dawn Newland describes herself as "a researcher, author, artist, and weaver of the threads of history." She lives and ranches on a spread situated where the corners of South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming meet. For the last two decades, among other projects, she's written historical pieces about frontier days in the Little Rockies and is currently writing an historical novel about Kid Curry (born Harvey Logan) and his exploits. Tuesday after Memorial Day, 2025, (May 27), Dawn will be in Landusky...
By Jim Kobeski Hello Harlem! Memorial Day has traditionally been the unofficial kick-off to summer, and its right around the corner. Before we light the grill and reach into the ice-chest for a cold beverage, let’s take care of business first. Get the grass cut and trim those bushes and trees. Spruce up those yards, sweep the walks, clear away the garbage. And if you live next to an abandoned house, don’t be afraid to clean up that yard as best you can. After all, you have to live next to it and no one else will do it for you. Let’s do our p...
The Chinook community held a successful Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, May 6th, with a total of 49 donors participating, including five first-time donors. We extend our thanks to everyone who took the time to donate—your support plays a vital role in helping those in need. We’d like to recognize two longtime donors for their outstanding contributions: Don Ranstrom has now donated 18 gallons, and Rodney Johnson has reached an impressive 28 gallons. Their continued dedication is appreciated by all. A special thank you goes to the Met...
The April meeting for Big Flat 4-H Club was held on April 18, 2025 at the Turner Christian Church at 9:30 AM. The American Pledge was led by Isaac and the 4-H pledge was led by Hannah Klindworth. Members present include: Modesty Chamberlain, Avery and Piper Fox, Mason Friedrich, Hannah and Isaac Klindworth, Natalie Richman, Jessa Schroder, Hannah and Isabella Van Voast. Leaders present include: Hilary Richman and Shannon Van Voast. Reports: Treasurer’s Report showed a balance of $1,517.17. Piper gave a report on the Blaine County family C...
Blaine County Library Teen Scene Mondays 5:30-6:30, Story Time Tuesdays 10:30-11:00, Kids Zone 3:40-4:40, Home School Hour Wednesdays 1:00-2:00, LEGO Club Thursdays 3:40-4:40, Movie Fridays 1:00-2:30. Harlem Library The “Color Our World” summer reading kick off event will take place the last day of school, May 22, after school is dismissed. Children are invited to register for summer reading on the south side of the library. Then they may participate in a color walk/run, messy art projects, bike raffle, free meal at the park and a free mov...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center We had an absolutely wonderful group of fabulous ladies for our second annual Mother’s Day brunch! We were blessed with the cooking talents of Howard Juneau and the tremendous help of Charlotte Brummer who stayed and helped the entire day! What wonderful people to have in our Center and our world. We are blessed, indeed. Tomi Simenson donated some lovely flowers to help make our tea-cup arrangements lovely and we were delighted to “gift” every woman a beautiful pastel rose, in honor of Mother’s Day. Bonnie...
The “Color Our World” summer reading kickoff event will take place the last day of school, Thursday, May 22 following the dismissal of school. Children are invited to register for summer reading on the south side of the library. From there they may enjoy a color walk/run in the block on the west side of the library. There will be stops to make messy art projects, color powder, and a bike raffle at MAPS Media Institute. The Harlem Civic Association will serve a free meal in the city park and the Harlem Fire Department will have their trucks rea...
The Blaine County Library will be closed Monday May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. Meadowlark students visited the library this week to learn about the fun activities Carsey has planned this summer! Be on the lookout for information in your child’s backpack. The 2025 Summer Reading Program theme is: “Color Our World”! For 2025, we invite you to embark on a journey of art and creativity, celebrating the myriad ways in which art enriches our lives. The program is designed to inspire and engage readers of all ages through a diverse array...
In loving memory of Dixie Leigh Schroeder, fondly known as "Diz", who was tragically taken from this earth on May 7, 2025. Dixie was born on June 16, 1989 in Livingston, MT, to Fritz and Helen Schroeder. She spent her childhood in Harlem, MT with her mother, sister, maternal grandparents, and cousins. She graduated from Turner Public Schools in 2007 before moving to Havre, MT. Dixie had a fierce passion for animals and worked diligently to better every animal's life she encountered. She... Full story
Lee (Harold) Miller, 85, of Chinook passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in the comfort of his family due to a long battle of pulmonary fribrosis. Lee was born March 14, 1940 in Havre; he was the oldest of three born to Harold and Christine (Hofeldt) Miller. Lee was a man of faith first and was a lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church of Chinook, MT, being both baptized and confirmed at Zion. Lee attended grade school at Harlem Elementary School and graduated in 1958 from Harlem High... Full story
Myrtle Franzen passed away April 29, 2025 at Northern MT Hospital. She Was born on May 4,1935 to Harry and Lena (Albrecht) Ramberg in Chinook and grew up on the family ranch south of Lohman with her 13 siblings.She graduated from Chinook High School in 1953. Myrt and Mike Franzen were married June 13, 1959 and spent nearly 44 years together until Mike's passing in 2003. They lived in Chinook where they raised their 2 daughters, most of that time living on their place just south of town. She... Full story
Ethel “Marie” Phillips, 67 - of Malta, Montana, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025. She was born on April 7, 1958, in Malta to her parents, Jake and Cleo (Heath) Phillips. The complete obituary will be published once finalized. Arrangements are under the direction of Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com... Full story
Hey kids, what are your plans for the summer? Are you ready for some water fun? Are you ready for some hiking? Are you ready for some campfire songs and s’mores? How about some Bible stories about real people in the Bible? If you are interested … then you are invited to Little Rockies Christian Camp at Landusky, Montana. It’s about 45 miles south of Harlem, located in the beautiful Little Rocky Mountains. Little Rockies Christian Camp is non-denominational and has been holding camps for the past 55 summers. Here are the dates and ages: Junio...
The Northern C and Northern B Divisional Track and Field Meets were held in Great Falls over the weekend, and Blaine County athletes delivered outstanding performances as they competed for a spot at the upcoming State Meet in Missoula. Turner High School athletes Bridget Reed and Ali Doyle put on a show in the hurdles events. Reed claimed first in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 16.57 seconds, just edging out Doyle, who took second in 16.90 seconds. The pair swapped spots in the 300-meter h...
Congratulations to the Lady Beeter tennis team who took SECOND PLACE (only 2 points behind first!) in the Divisional Tournament this week in Havre!! Rilee Molyneaux took first in singles, congratulations!! Ashlyn Jensen and Falyn Cecrle took second in doubles, and Gracie Skoyen and Lexi Alexis Kuntz took fifth in doubles. Mekayla took 6th and will be going to state as the alternate. Molly and Rachel Bilger played well but did not advance. Way to go Beeters!!...
This summer marks the 81st anniversary of D-Day, the allied invasion of Nazi occupied France on June 6, 1944; the 79th anniversary of V-E Day, Victory in Europe, on May 8, 1945; and V-J Day, Victory in Japan, on September 2, 1945. Over 16 million Americans served in our armed forces during the Second World War. For Blaine County, the war called over a thousand of the county’s sons and daughters to service, while many more contributed to the war effort on the home front. Following the war, many of those who fought to defeat tyranny and p...
Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared that Decoration Day should be observed on May 30. It is believed that date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country. The first large observance was held that year at Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C...
DO YOU KNOW – THAT in the spring of 1919, amidst complete devastation, the poppies bloomed in abundance on the battlefields of France where so many of our men had fallen in battle, and that replica of this poppy has become the Memorial Flower of the American Legion Auxiliary? THAT The American Legion was the first national organization to adopt the poppy as its Memorial Flower, having taken this action at the National Convention in Cleveland, September 27-29, 1920? THAT the American Legion Auxiliary adopted the poppy as its Memorial Flower at i...
