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On November 30th, Turner kicked off the holiday season with their Big Flat Christmas Stroll and Poker Run. Christmas shoppers were able to complete their gift shopping list at the Old Gym, where around a dozen vendors sold their goods of all varieties and Christmas tunes provided by the Wet Weather Band filled the old hall. Big Flat 4H served chili and treats as well. Big Flat Grocery assembled a Christmas photo booth for those looking to get their Christmas card photos taken. Tenise Stewart...
As the clock struck midnight on Thanksgiving Thursday, the Christmas season began in Chinook with the 39th annual Parade of Lights. As Chinook's residents awoke from their turkey-fueled food comas to the Friday morning light, they were greeted by a frigid chill in the air and big fat globs of slowly falling snow, the likes of which you usually see in snow globes. While this weather may have called for a few additional layers of clothing, what would the parade of lights be without some nice...
od of Malta will be heading to Great Falls January 9-11 to compete in the 46th Annual Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals. Cox will be competing in the WPRA Barrels. She is currently ranked 5th in the standings and looking to climb the ranks in the finals. Cox is competing in her first circuit finals, following in her mother's footsteps. Cox's mother, Laurie Faber, competed in the first two circuit finals back in 1980 and 1981. Orahood will be competing in the WPRA Breakaway Roping. She is...
Thursday's Dinner was well attended by community members on Thanksgiving. According to committee organizer Betty Billmayer, while in house dining was low, 143 meals were delivered or picked up during the day throughout town. Still 77 pilgrims managed to make the journey to the commercial building to enjoy good conversation and a meal of dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and bacon, cranberries, and of course the traditional turkey. Traditional veggies were also available including...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking any information regarding a bull elk and whitetail buck that were shot, had their heads removed, and were left to waste in south Blaine County. Wardens received a report of the dead elk and deer, and after investigating, located them on private property about ¾ of a mile south of the junction of People’s Creek Road and Birdtail Road in south Blaine County, about 30 miles south of Chinook. The animals were shot with a firearm, and likely killed between the evening of Nov. 20 and early on...
This is a story about a bomb cyclone that hit Seattle while Sherry and I were out here doing our annual dog sitting gig. Since the last story I did was about Japanese balloon bombs from World War II, regular readers may think I'm fixated on writing about bombs. One big difference, besides a 75-year time gap, is that a bomb cyclone is a function of natural forces, not a manmade weapon like the bomb balloons. On Tuesday evening, November 19, a bomb cyclone hit much of western Washington, specifica...
The Chinook community hosted the Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, November 23rd. We had 42 donors presenting. Great job everyone. The canteen was hosted by the Alliance Church Ladies. The hard work and time that goes into all the homemade sandwiches, snacks and sweet treats is always appreciated and enjoyed by all. Thank you, Melanie Qualls, Val Houtzel and Judy Stegmeir for all your hard work. To all those volunteering their time and energy to help get and keep the drive running smoothly, please know that your efforts are greatly...
The Chinook Alliance Church recently welcomed a new pastor to their clergy. Johnny Spence will be presiding over services at the house of prayer. This is Spence's first church assignment who comes to Chinook from Anchorage, Alaska where he was a parole officer. He is married to his wife, Amy who is currently working at Chinook Public Schools and one son, Will who will be returning to college in Alaska. District Superintendent, Jonathan Wiggins, was on hand to welcome Spence to his new...
BLAINE COUNTY, Mont.: The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its contractor, Wickens Construction, have paused the project to reconstruct a portion of US Highway 2 (US 2) between Zurich and Harlem for the winter. This project will widen a 7-mile stretch of US 2 between the intersections with Eight Mile Road, 4 miles east of Zurich, and Thirty Mile Road, just west of Harlem. It will include 12-foot travel lanes and 8-foot shoulders, adding 2 miles of passing lanes in both directions....
A sea of blue jackets inundated the campus of Montana State University-Bozeman (MSU) from November 14-16. With 1,900 registered attendees, the university hosted high school and middle school students from across the state for the annual Montana FFA Ag Expo. Members from both Chinook High School (CHS) and Turner Public School (TPS) competed in FFA activities, such as quiz bowls and livestock judging. Events were hosted not only on Bozeman's campus but also at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds....
Hello Harlem! It’s going to be a cold Thanksgiving in Harlem this year – a blustery wind blowing and possibly some of the white stuff covering the ground. Nevertheless, I am sure it will be very warm in our homes as families and friends gather to give thanks and enjoy some great food and fellowship. I am usually pretty busy on Thanksgiving morning – getting the big meal ready and doing some housecleaning before the guests arrive for dinner (thank God for football afterwards). However, I always take a few moments in-between to think about the p...
.R. Brown, a senior at Turner Public School (TPS), has been selected to participate in the prestigious Big Sky LEAD Program. Brown is among the fifteen students from across Montana who were chosen. He will travel to Missoula December 4-5 to meet with Montana politicians, University of Montana professors, and nonprofit leaders to build skills for civic engagement. An acronym for Leadership, Engagement, and Development, LEAD is a program focused on empowering Montana's Future Leaders. Upon...
On the afternoon of Sunday, September 22, 2024, the American Legion Post 48 and its auxiliary hosted a reception featuring the students that attended Girls State and Boys State, which took place in June of 2024. Selected from the 2023-2024 junior class of CHS to attend were Hannah Schoen to Girls State; and Denton DePriest and Brockton Elliot to Boys State. Each of them reported on their experience in attending Girls and Boys State and answered questions. The Auxiliary sponsors an Americanism...
Harlem Library The Harlem Library will be closed Thanksgiving Day, but we will be open Friday, Nov. 29. The Friends of the Library Wine & Cheese Fundraiser will be Dec. 4, 6-8 P.M. Check at the library to see if tickets are available. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. The Book Challenge for Nov. is to read a book set in Montana. There will be no After School Squad today, Nov. 27 or Dec. 4; but there will be After School Squad Dec. 11 and 18. Blaine County Library Teen Scene Mondays 5:30-6:30. Story Time Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m....
The Harlem Airmen Memorial Committee met on November 10th at the Zellmer household to have their annual meeting. About 6 members were in attendance and reviewed the last year activities. Two new plaques were mounted to the Harlem memorial site and the north memorial site. If you have not visited the memorials lately, consider doing it and seeing the new plaques while taking a silent moment to pay tribute to those 13 servicemen. this memorial has drawn state and national attention and visitors from all over. Last summer, a retired couple were...
The October meeting of Big Flat 4-H was held on October 20th at 2:00 at the Turner Christian Church. Before the meeting started the Big Flat ambulance crew presented to our club. Divided us into three groups to do our presentation so we could see everything. Members present were Modesty Chamberlain, Mason Friedrich, Natalie Richman, Jessa Schroder, Mary Simons, Hannah and Isabella Van Voast. Visitors present were Eli Jones, Kane Jones, and Huston Van Voast. Leaders present were Hilary Richman and Shannon Van Voast. American pledge was led by...
The meeting was called to order by President Hannah Schoen at 1:00 PM at the Millers Shop. Walter led the American pledge and Wacee led the 4-H pledge. The roll call what are you thankful for. Secretary Wacee Simenson read the minutes from the last meeting. Treasurer Walter Schoen read the treasurer's report. Old business: Donation to the chuckwagon and parade of lights float. Under New Business: Christmas party, secret Santa, dinner, games, Angel tree and fundraising butter braids. Maysen made...
Ray Reid was presented with the American Flag in recognition of his service in the military during WWII and in this community....
On Monday, November 11, multiple signs honoring area veterans appeared on Main Street in Turner, Montana. Some were displayed in front of the post office; others appeared across from or flanked the American Legion Hall. These signs are the result of the Dog Tags to Honor Military Personnel project funded by the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) and Post 109. The Big Flat further honored their veterans in an assembly at 9:15 on that windy November morning. Student Council Advisor, Mr. Aristotle...
The Hi-Line of North Central Montana played host to a jazz ensemble from Atlanta, Georgia, on November 5, and the students of Turner and Dodson schools were recipients of the talent of the Jazz Legacy Project (JLP). The group was the third in the Big Sky Series presented by the Northeastern Arts Network. Students and faculty gathered in Dodson's gymnasium for music lessons and performances by the band of four musicians who have been playing together for seven years. Justin Varnes, the band's...
A friend shared a copy of a map showing nearly 30 known locations where Japanese Balloon Bombs, launched in Japan and carried across the Pacific Ocean by the jet stream, landed in Montana toward the end of World War II. Woodcutters near Kalispell were the first to see a balloon bomb in Montana. That was December, 1944. The remaining bombs found and identified in Montana were discovered in the spring of 1945. Two of those bombs were found in Blaine County. One was found east of Turner and one was...
Blaine County is home to thousands of cattle. They are on the move year around, but from September through November the bulk of area cattle are being shipped to buyers, relocated to winter pasture or being sold to other producers. A common sight at any Blaine County gas station or fill up is similar to the one pictured above, cattle pots loaded and ready to head on down the highway. Agriculture is our main business in Blaine County, and we salute all of our farmers and ranche...
Following Election Day on November 7, Savannah Wendeln, Blaine County Election Manager and Grant Coordinator, reported that Blaine County had staffed nine precincts within five polling locations throughout the county. Voters in Precinct 1 on the Big Flat reported to Turner Public School for voting; whereas, voters in Precinct 8 (Harlem) voted at Harlem High School. Both of these polling locations were open from noon until 8:00 p.m. Meanwhile, voters in Precincts 3 (North Belknap) and 9 (South Harlem) had access to voting from 7:00 a.m. until...
Hello Harlem! Winter is in the air and the first snowflakes swirled around in the cold wind last week. It is the time of year when we move most of our activities indoors – time to watch some football games on television and make some hearty autumn soups to enjoy. How do you spend your indoor time? Card games with friends, board games and puzzles with the kids? Thanksgiving is right around the corner. It is a time for all of us to slow down and reflect on all of the blessings we have received. Yes, we all endure hardships from time to time ...
On November 1, NonStop Local ran a press release that triggered concern for Blaine County residents. The piece suggested that the United States Justice Department (DOJ) would be monitoring voting in 27 states, including Blaine County, Montana, for the November 5 election. Curious about the cause, questions swirled in the minds of many: Why was Blaine County "singled out"? What kind of monitoring was going to happen? About what compliance issues was the Justice Department concerned? Who from the...
