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Articles from the July 17, 2024 edition


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  • Harlem Schools Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony

    Harlem Schools|Jul 17, 2024

    On June 18th, before the regular school board meeting, the Harlem School Board of Trustees held a ground breaking symbolizing the beginning of two major construction projects. The projects include Junior High/High School cafeteria expansion and new kitchen facility. A new physical education area consisting of a regulation sized gymnasium is in the works at the Elementary school. Collaborative Design Architects out of Billings handled the design/engineering for both projects and Dick Anderson...

  • St. Mary Canal siphon will be fully replaced in 2025

    McKenna Dickey|Jul 17, 2024

    On June 17, 2024, the St. Mary River Canal siphon suffered a catastrophic failure, causing the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to take immediate action. Ryan Newman, the Montana area office manager for the Bureau of Reclamation, said they aren't expecting any negative impacts on the municipal water for 2024 or 2025. "The municipal water supply is stored up. We do have that water held in Fresno Reservoir and we have that available for use; what comes into question is next year, 2025, we won't be able...

  • A Double Meteor Shower Will Decorate the Night Sky in July

    Donna Miller|Jul 17, 2024

    The month of July will be framed by sparkling displays in the night skies: one commercial, the other natural. Many people enjoyed fireworks shows over the Fourth, and coming on July 30, two annual meteor showers will take place simultaneously, adding another dazzling exhibition. At month’s end, the alpha Capricornids and the delta Aquarids will be at peak activity, providing a spectacle of shooting stars. This rare occurrence will give stargazers a unique opportunity to witness an impressive number of meteors streaking across the sky. M...

  • Chinook to Host Blood Drive July 23rd

    Jul 17, 2024

    Chinook Blood Drive The American Red Cross critically needs blood donors now following a concerning trend over the past months – fewer donors rolling up a sleeve to give lifesaving blood. With summertime, comes family vacations and lots of extra traveling. According to the American Red Cross, AAA calls it the "100 deadliest days" of summer for auto accidents, it's critical hospitals have lifesaving blood products on hand for all trauma and accident victims who count on transfusions when there is no time to waste. In some of the most dire s...

  • Local, Britton Elliot, will participate in Miss Montana Volunteer program

    Press Release|Jul 17, 2024

    Once again for the 4th year the Miss Montana Volunteer Program will take place at the Dawson County High School Auditorium on July 18-20th. The show will start at 7 pm nightly. There will be nine Miss Montana Volunteer contestants hailing from across the state from Helena, Billings, Chinook, Laurel, Bozeman, and of course Glendive. The Miss Montana Volunteer Program has been working hard to get the word out across this vast state about the great scholarship opportunities that they provide. Our...

  • Journal Jots

    Jul 17, 2024

    Harlem Library This is the final week for Summer Reading Storytime and Lego Club. The last Summer STEAM program will be July 22, 1 P.M. All participants are reminded the last day to bring reading logs to the library is July 26. All adults and teens have until July 26 to notify the library of completed books. Grand prize winners will be announced the week of July 29. The Book Challenge for July is to read a book set in an intriguing city. The Friends of the Library community appreciation event will be a free taco bar for all library supporters...

  • Harlem Library

    Jul 17, 2024

    The library will close at 1:30 on Thursday, July 18, so staff may attend meetings. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. The Friends of the Harlem Public Library will host a free taco bar July 24, 4:00 -6:00 P.M. at the library. This event is to express appreciation for the community’s support of the library. Summer Reading is quickly drawing to a close. This is the final week for summer reading Storytime and Lego Club. The last Summer STEAM program will be held July 22 at 1:00 P.M. Participants are reminded the last day to b...

  • A great passenger! - Hello, God, it's me, Mara.

    Jul 17, 2024

    You know, Lord, us four gals buzzed along, heading to a meeting, several shared a surprising thought. Patty said ‘I’m not sure how HE got there, but Jesus is in my car, well, not Jesus Himself, but a card with His picture on it. Hubby thought that maybe a worker may have put it there during my car inspection. I don’t care how He got there, actually, having Jesus riding on my console has changed my life!’ Sally spoke up, said she also has a picture; ‘It’s a close-up of Jesus’s face. His hair is long and shining, His eyes are looking towar...

  • Harlem ROARing Students

    Jul 17, 2024

    ROARing Students Syrena Blackwolf, C'Lya Adams, Ganny Stiffarm, Jenayva Weasel, and Hazel Doney CAPTION: These respectful, responsible Harlem Elementary students were chosen as the ROAR winners for the 2nd week of March. Back Row: Syrena Blackwolf (gr. 6), C'Lya Adams (gr. 4), and Ganny Stiffarm (gr. 2). Front Row: Jenayva Weasel (gr. 1), and Hazel Doney (kindergarten). Fantastic job, Lil' Wildcats!...

  • Chinook Senior Center

    Jul 17, 2024

    Hello From the Chinook Senior Center I am trusting that you all had a wonderful 4th of July celebration with all that it means to you. Now, the heat is finally upon us. We had such a rainy, cooler 4th of July, that it hardly seemed like it was the 4th! Boy oh boy, we sure had a big time in here last week! With the All-Class Reunion, we had countless people in here for Bingo, Lunch, Music, Pie & Ice Cream social, as well as just to drop in and say “Hello”. We had the biggest crowd ever, for Bingo! I had no idea that so many people liked Bin...

  • Christina Marie Downs

    Jul 17, 2024

    Christina Marie Downs was born January 31,1963, in Havre Montana and earned her official angel wings on July 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Chrissy was the middle child and only daughter of Alton and Jean (Walker) Annis. She grew up in Savoy on the family farm with her two brothers "little house on the prairie style" as she would put it. She attended the one room schoolhouse in Savoy for a time, sometimes barely escaping with her life, until she finished out her school years in Harlem... Full story

  • Perry Lynn Brown

    Jul 17, 2024

    Perry Lynn Brown, born on April 2, 1951, in Havre, Montana, passed away peacefully in his favorite chair on July 6, 2024. He was the son of Edgar "Buster" Brown and Rose Marie O'Brien and spent his younger childhood on the family ranch South of Big Sandy. As the eldest of seven children and the only son, Perry took on the responsibility of caring for his family after his father's passing when he became the man of the house at ten years old. Perry attended high school in Judith Gap where he lived... Full story

  • Julia Sattleen Dolan

    Jul 17, 2024

    Julia Sattleen Dolan, age 99, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024, in Billings, Montana, under the care of St. John's United. Julia was born March 9, 1925, in Chinook, Montana, to Jonas and Olive (Ramberg) Sattleen. She was raised South of Havre on the family ranch/farm. She often reminisced about riding a horse to grade school in the snow. Julia attended and graduated from Havre High School. During this time, she worked for A.F. Buttrey. Any thoughts of a career ended when she joined the... Full story

  • Ray Earl "Chuck" Harbolt

    Jul 17, 2024

    Ray Earl "Chuck" Harbolt passed away in Renton, WA June 30th 2024. He was born August 19, 1934 in Chinook, Montana to Glen M. and Daisy E. (Thompson) Harbolt. He was the youngest of four children. Ray was raised on a ranch / farm north of Chinook in the Cherry Ridge Community, and went to Chinook Public Schools. He graduated from Chinook High School in the class of 1952. While living in town during the school year, Ray was a member of the Sugarbeeter band and football team. In addition to this,... Full story

  • Joan Elser

    Jul 17, 2024

    Joan Elser was born Barbora Joan Sheldon in Hialech, Florida July 10, 1930 and passed away in Billings, Montana on February 24, 2024. Her mom died when she was five years old. Her dad worked for Terry Morse Seeds which took them to Sheridan, MT. She graduated from high school in 1948. She and her future husband, Wayne Elser, went to Montana State College, graduating in 1952. They lived in Highwood from 1952-1963, when they moved to Dutton. She lived there almost 56 years. Her husband died in... Full story

  • Gregory Scott Swenson

    Jul 17, 2024

    Lifelong Chinook resident Gregory Scott Swenson, 76, passed away July 1, 2024, at home. Graveside services were held on Sunday, July 7, at 1pm at Kuper Memorial Cemetery near Chinook. Greg was born May 29, 1948, in Havre, Montana to Gladys and George Swenson. He graduated from Chinook High School. Greg served in the US Army from February 1968 to October 1970 and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal after two tours of duty in Vietnam. He began working at the US Postal Service and returned after a 30-year career there. He was a member of the Veteran... Full story