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A small number of the 53 graduates from Harlem High School's Class of 1973 gathered at Zurich Park on July 8-9 for their fifty year class reunion. Those in attendance threw horse shoes, tossed bean bags in a corn hole tournament, and spent a fair amount of time just visiting and reliving memories. Since their graduation day on May 16, a lot has changed. Back in 1973, "The Exorcist" and "American Graffiti" were playing at the movie theater for the ticket price of $1.77, Elton John's "Crocodile...
On Wednesday, July 26, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. First Bank of Montana and Crystal Stepper State Farm Insurance are hosting a School Supply Giveaway at 337 Indiana Street in Chinook, Montana. Although July might feel premature for a community to start thinking about back-to-school, retail outlets have already been setting up displays, so ready or not, school starts next month. In that spirit, two local businesswomen decided to provide school supplies to K-6 graders in Blaine County. Supplies will be distributed from the First Bank of Montana...
Alert readers may recall my wife, Sherry, and I lived in Whitlash (north of Chester in the Sweet Grass Hills) while she served as pastor of the Presbyterian Church there. We lived in Whitlash from December, 2018 to July, 2020. All during that time, even before moving to the Hills, I heard people talk about the Devil's Chimney. The site is one of the most discussed places in the Hills (right up there with the Bears Den) and many locals as well as visitors from foreign countries have explored the...
According to the Red Cross, a recent decline in blood donations may soon make it tough to keep blood products stocked on hospital shelves. We are asking all eligible donors to come forward and give at our upcoming blood drive on Tuesday, July 25th from noon till 6 pm at the community commercial building, 300 Cleveland Road (fairgrounds) in Chinook. Donors with all blood types are needed. Remember, blood is a perishable product that can only come from blood donors like yourself. So please, come roll up your sleeve and give the gift of life. One...
Blaine County Library Journal Jots Monday Hangout for grades 7 and 8 at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday Story Time for ages 5 and under at 10:30 a.m., Children’s Summer Library Program at 1:30 p.m., and Hangout for grades 5 and 6 at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday Beat the Heat Movie at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday 7/26 Teen Scene 6:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday Story Walk at the Meadowlark 11:30-12:30 p.m. and LEGO/STEAM Club at 1:30 p.m. Harlem Library The Book Challenge for July is to read a book set on a plane, train or ship. Summer Reading is quickly drawing to a close. All childre...
We have two non-fiction books ready this week. “The Menopause Reset” by Dr. Mindy Pelz is a guide to help you get rid of your symptoms and feel like your younger self again. “No-Sew Love” by Ashley Johnston has 50 fun projects to make without a needle and thread. We have a couple of thrillers ready to go this week. “The Only One Left” by Riley Sager is a twisty and addictive story about a young caregiver assigned to work for a woman accused of a Lizzie Borden-like massacre decades earlier. “Zero Days” by Ruth Ware is about a woman in a race...
This is the last week for Summer Reading programs. Please bring in your reading logs by July 21 to earn prizes and chances to win the grand prizes. Adults and teens are reminded to notify the library of books read by July 21 to be entered to win a $50 gift card. Drawings for grand prizes will take place the week of July 24. There will be no children’s programming during the month of August. Thanks to everyone who participated in the “All Together Now” Summer Reading program. The Book Challenge for July is to read a book set on a plane, train...
Ashley and Cody Houle and John Wing, from Missoula, arrived to visit Wayne and Mary Ellen DeLoach at the farm last Saturday. They did a tour of the countryside around Hogeland and Turner. They had dinner at the Border Bar with Nancy and Ralph Snider. John left for Missoula on Monday, and the Deloach’s friend, Rusty from Wisconsin, arrived Tuesday. He had never been to Montana before, and was suitably impressed! They spent a day giving him a tour of the area, had lunch at the Border Bar, and coffee and a visit with Nancy and Ralph Snider. They m...
Greetings From the Senior Center! We had a great week here, at the center, with lots of new people participating in our activities and wonderful lunches, which our cooks, Candice & Karla are making each day. We are still in the early stages of forming a CORNHOLE league, as well as a BILLIARDS league. We are also talking about forming a card group & teaching a new game, called Lambsey. This is a new game to many, but is somewhat along the lines of Rummy. Please call and let us know your interests. 357-2648 We are so very grateful to Jim & Judy...
Ronda Rowe Harrison, age 67, died May 6, 2023 in Gallatin Gateway, MT from diabetic complications. Ronda was born to Stewart and Lois Rowe. After graduating high school in Harlem, MT Ronda went to a year of college at Montana State University after which she married Samuel "Sam" Harrison. Together they had four boys. Mathew Harrison deceased. Robert "Bob" or "Rob" Harrison Bozeman, MT. Michael "Mike" (Elizabeth) Harrison Detroit, Michigan. Daniel "Dan" (Charya) Harrison Lake Point, UT. Ronda... Full story
The Chinook Lions Swim team was in Sidney, Montana July 8-9 and again turned in a fantastic effort. With just one meet in Fort Benton (July 15/16) before the Divisional Swim Meet is held in Chinook, July 22-23, teams are fine tuning their strokes to be ready for the post season. The Lions had three High Point Trophy winners this week with Bryce Elliot capturing the honor in the Boys 13-14 age group and Dentin DePriest and Britton Elliot winning the Boys and Girls 15-19 age group. The Lions had...
Just in time for the Chinook Lions' Divisional Swim Meet on July 22-23, Brandon Nissen of Brickcent$ will be unveiling what he is calling his "Mona Lisa." The masterpiece is an original design, scaled re-creation of the Chinook City Pool and Park constructed entirely from LEGO blocks. It will be on display at the Chinook City Pool during the swim meet and hopefully at the Montana State Fair later this month. Initially planned as a 96 x 96 stud model, the finished product will be 122 x 128 studs...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters are bringing back their Football Camp for the first time since 2019. The Day Camp will be held August 1-3, 8:30-11:00 am daily. The ‘Beeter Football Team will be hosting the ‘Fundamental Skills Camp’ for athletes Grade 4-8. The three-day camp instructors will be the ‘Beeter Coaching Staff as well as players. The camp will focus on Technique, Speed and Strength training. Cost for the camp is $40 and includes a camp T-shirt. “We are putting this on like we have done in the past pre-covid. This is a good chance for the e...
