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Articles from the October 9, 2024 edition


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  • Sewer Line Replacement Begins

    Bob Feist|Oct 9, 2024

    Residents may have seen streets blocked with gravel piles and barricades in Chinook creating a minor inconvenience. This is due to work being done to replace deteriorating sewer lines in town. "We chose the areas that were most in need to keep costs down," said Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager, Eric Miller. COP Construction out of Billings is in charge of the project. According to Miller they are currently working between Pennsylvania and Indiana Streets (in the alley). Their next move should...

  • Harlem High School Hosts Powwow

    Donna Miller|Oct 9, 2024

    Harlem High School (HHS) Gymnasium served as the venue for a powwow celebrating the culmination of American Indian Heritage Week on September 26. The Wildcats welcomed students from both Hays-Lodgepole and Turner Public Schools for a day to celebrate American Indian culture and heritage. The event opened at approximately 1:30 p.m. with a grand processional during which the United States, Canadian, and Tribal Flag for the Belknap Reservation representing the Assiniboine and Gros Ventre Tribes...

  • Give Life a Chance

    Donna Miller|Oct 9, 2024

    To an audience of Turner Public School students and community members on Wednesday, October 2, Ryan Wetzel, who is the founder of Actions Speak Louder, shared his insight on how to overcome various obstacles in life. Wetzel spoke of issues surrounding depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. His steps for how to overcome each of the emotions involved derive from his own battles. Inducted during December 2018 into the Montana Indian Athletic Hall of Fame for outstanding athletic achievement...

  • Hello Harlem!

    Jim Kobeski|Oct 9, 2024

    Welcome to the first weekly article about everything Harlem: news, important events, ways to get involved and hopefully something that will bring the community together. If you have something you think would be of interest to the community, get in touch and we'll help get the word out. Friday, September 18 was a beautiful day for a parade! The Harlem School District, joined by groups from the Harlem and Ft. Belknap communities, conducted the annual Homecoming Parade. The streets were lined with...

  • Journal Jots

    Oct 9, 2024

    Harlem Library The Book Challenge for October is to read a book with antonyms in the title. Weekly programs to involve your family in the library include: Storytime for children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers meets on Tuesdays at 10 A.M.; After School Squad for elementary students which is held on Wednesdays at 4 P.M. and Lego Club which meets on Thursdays at 4 P.M. The Book Club, a book discussion group for adults, meets on Mondays at 4 P.M. During the month of October “Buy a Bag O’Books!” Fill a grocery sack with used books for only...

  • Chinook Senior Center

    Oct 9, 2024

    Hello From the Chinook Senior Center Everyone has enjoyed the Sugarbeet Festival, I trust. So many and varied activities for all to enjoy. Lots of effort from many people make this a success, every year. Hooray to all who put the effort forth. Looks like our weather is getting more “Fallish”, so let’s all enjoy the colors while we can. It is always such a beautiful, sweet, short season to enjoy. Soon, we will see pumpkins and goblins, too. Our Center is once again inviting the school age children to come and Trick or Treat @ 3:30 on Hallo...

  • Mary Annetta (Sattleen) Hofeldt

    Oct 9, 2024

    Mary Annetta (Sattleen) Hofeldt Mary Annetta (Sattleen) Hofeldt, 101, passed away on October 1st, 2024 at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home due to natural causes. Mary was born in Chinook, MT on May 4, 1923 to Jonas and Olive (Ramberg) Sattleen. She was the second born of 7 siblings Helen, Julia, Ed, Louis Jack, Georgia, and Roy. Mary rode horseback everyday with her siblings to a country school south of Havre. Mary graduated from Havre High School in 1941. In her younger years, she had a very... Full story

  • Michael Francis McLain

    Oct 9, 2024

    Michael Francis McLain, 78, of Havre, MT passed away on October 1, 2024. He was born in Havre, MT at Sacred Heart Hospital on September 24, 1946 to (William) Francis and Thelma (Cole) McLain. Mike was the oldest of 11 children. He attended St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic School from Kindergarten to 8th grade. He continued on to graduate from Havre Central High School in 1964. After H.S. he attended Northern Montana College where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education with... Full story

  • National 4-H Week October 7-12, 2024 Beyond Ready

    4-H.org|Oct 9, 2024

    What is 4-H? 4‑H is delivered by Cooperative Extension-a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. For more than 100 years, 4‑H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better. Through life-changing 4‑H programs, nearly six million kids and teens have taken on critical societal issues, such as addre...

  • Fire Prevention Week October 6-12, 2024

    nfpa.org|Oct 9, 2024

    Since 1922, the NFPA has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running public health observance in our country. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically decrease casualties caused by fires. Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9th in commemoration...

  • Chinook Volleyball wins in 3 against Malta; 4-0 at Fort Benton Midseason Tournament

    Oct 9, 2024

    The Chinook Sugarbeeters were in Malta on Thursday night to take on the M-Ettes. The Sugarbeeters dominated and earned a 3-0 victory, sweeping the M-Ettes, 26-24, 25-22, 25-23. Leading the way in Kills was senior Rilee Molyneaux with 8 of the teams 26. Senior Addison Olsen led the way for the Beeters in both Aces and Assists. Olsen had 3 of the teams 11 aces, and 11 of the teams 25 assists. Junior Brooke Fetter kept balls alive in the back row leading the team with 19 of the teams 75 digs. Seniors Hannah Schoen and Gracie Skoyen each had a...

  • Harlem Cross Country In Glasgow this past weekend

    Oct 9, 2024

    The high school boys from left to right – Ethan Walker – 1st time of 16:11, Treyton Mount – 8th time of 18:43 and Jayvon Bigknife -9th time of 18:50. Overall the boys team placed first. Aaraya Mount placed 8th with the time of 22:19 and the girls team placed 4th . Ethan Walker is ranked 2nd for Class B boys....

  • Chinook Runners compete in the Scottie Invitational

    Oct 9, 2024

    The Chinook Sugarbeeters traveled to Glasgow to take part in the Scottie Invitational at Fort Peck. The event had up to 45mph wind gusts at times, but Chinook's Alexus Seymour finished first with a time of 19:59.94 and Neva Lowe was right behind her in second with a time of 20:13.64. On the boys side, Xavier Ymzon was the first Beeter to cross the finish line, finishing with a time of 21:20.64. Gus Buck was next, finishing with a time of 21:38.83...

  • Sugarbeet Festival Draws Large Crowd

    Bob Feist|Oct 9, 2024

    By Bob Feist BCJ News Warmer weather brought out the crowds for the 19th annual Sugarbeet Festival. Many activities marked the event throughout the day starting with the Blaine County Health Department Suicide Awareness Walk/Run. According to Valerie Beck, Public Health Nurse, September is Suicide Awareness Month, and the goal of the run/walk was to bring more awareness and resources to people in the county. "There have been too many suicides in Blaine County lately and we wanted to promote the...

  • Local Theatre Announces 33rd Season

    Donna Miller|Oct 9, 2024

    Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT) announced the launch of its 33rd season and wishes to inform the public of the upcoming shows as well as some changes in time and cost. They have ten shows and various special events on the schedule for the coming year. The curtain will rise for their season opener, An Enemy of the People on October 17. The 2024-25 Season plans to feature the following productions: • October – An Enemy of the People – Produced by Valley Furniture • November – The Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow cast • November – Women of Rock ...

  • MSU–Northern to Host TekNoXpo & ShowCASE

    Donna Miller|Oct 9, 2024

    On Thursday, October 10, students from across the Hi-Line will converge on Montana State University–Northern (MSUN). At various locations around the campus, TekNoXpo & ShowCASE events will be taking place. Check-in for the event begins at 8:00 a.m. and sessions start at 9:00 a.m. Supporting the university’s motto, “An Education That Works,” TekNoXpo & ShowCASE are intended to introduce high school students to all that Northern has to offer in their various academic departments. Ranging from graphic design to diesel equipment operation and fro...