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The Local Advisory Council on Mental Health in Blaine County invited county students to participate in a coloring contest during Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month (September). The council is made up of mental health professionals and others concerned with the mental well-being of local residents. For the last few years the coloring contest has helped raise awareness among students about suicide, a malaise that claims 40,000 lives in the U.S. each year. The contest gave students an...
Havre, Montana - At the end of this month while many Americans will be determining what to do with their Thanksgiving leftovers, Dr. Michelle Donaldson, Orthopedic Surgeon, will be traveling with the US Olympic Snowboard Team to Pitzal, Austria. She will be there to serve as a team physician for an upcoming training camp for the Boardercross team. This will be her 17th year traveling with the team. In 1968, Dr. Robert Oden, an Orthopedic Surgeon from Aspen, Colorado initiated the "U.S. Ski Team...
From “Jingle Bells” to “Angels We Have Heard on High” to “O Holy Night”, St. Thomas Catholic Church in Harlem will be celebrating Christmas time in a variety of ways. Beginning the season, the annual Christmas Bazaar will be held on Sunday, December 3, at New Horizons starting at 10 A.M. There will be a bake sale, Cookie Stroll, Candy Lane, lunch counter, raffle and bazaar tables. Maple sticks and cinnamon rolls will be available for early visitors. The Mitten Tree will provide collected mittens, gloves, scarves and hats for the school chil...
The Chinook FFA chapter has been busy this fall and was in Bozeman recently for the John Deere Ag Expo, those members attending were: Colton Liddle, Sierra Swank, Garrett Lowham, Cristen Friede, Cord Schneider, Ryle Elliot, Kurtis Hamilton, Jase Pursley, Tye Mitchell,Austin Swanson, Hailey McMaster, Kendra McMaster, Rachel Gunderson, Anna Getten, Brittney Cox, Larissa Getten and Rebecca Stroh. The Chapter participated an various team and individual competitions while at the Ag Expo. Placers...
The Paradise Pals 4-H Club held its October meeting on October 22 at the Zurich School. There were 10 members, 4 leaders, and 3 guests present. The September minutes were read and approved as read. Bills were paid to Sally Anderson, Clothing Company for 4-H t-shirts, and the 1% assessment. Kara Graff made a motion to pay the bills and Justin Graff 2nd the motion. It was voted on and passed to pay the bills as listed. Aubree Handy led us in singing “On Top of Spaghetti”. Victoria Kirby reported on the Officer Training, Graff’s and Ritterbach’s r...
Will Robb joined the Chinook Police Department in August as a new Patrolman. The Nebraska native and his wife, Jessica, moved to the Chinook area just over a year ago. Dr. Jessica Robb, DVM, joined the Blaine County Veterinary Service last year as a veterinarian. Will and Jessica have a fifteen month old son, Braxton. They first resided in the Cleveland area and now live in Chinook. Will grew up in Elwood, Nebraska (south, central Nebraska), a town of about 700 people. He said, "Even though I...
Only 36 days until Christmas! Is that even possible? This year, forget about the presents and glitter and baking and holiday rush. I say sit back, drink some hot cocoa, watch a good Christmas movie, listen to the old Christmas carols and share the peaceful times with those you love. Wise Words: The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up. ~ Paul Valery Get ready for a great and funny family play coming to Havre real soon. “Robin Hood: A Christmas Panto”. Montana State University Northern Theater. Starts December 8th for three wee...
Happy Thanksgiving! Gobble ‘til you wobble! Don’t forget the Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Senior Center from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23. It is free to everyone. You may also call 357-2648, if you need a meal delivered. The good news this week is we have the Foot Clinic back and scheduled for Monday, Dec. 4, so give me a call if you need an appointment. A Plus Healthcare from Havre will be working it. You can also call them at 265-4776 with your questions. Whist will be played at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22. The library has...
It's not very often that students, teachers and the communities of Blaine County in general get to see and be a part of something that in a few short days will be featured at the Nations Capital. The Capitol Tree or as it's often referred to, 'The Peoples Tree' past through Blaine County last Thursday, stopping in Chinook and Fort Belknap on its way to Washington D.C. According to the Capital Christmas Tree website it's beginning is as such: How it Began The tradition of the Capitol Christmas...
The parents of the CHS Class of 2018 kicked off their first fundraiser last Friday night with a spaghetti dinner at the Eagles in Chinook. For the last several years senior class parents have hosted a 'drug-free, alcohol-free' post-graduation event. Michelle Lowham, a senior's mom and one of the volunteers at the spaghetti fundraiser, said, "The After Party is a place where the new grads can come and safely celebrate after graduation. As parents we're raising funds and giveaway items to help...
What Happened? The Brawl of the Wild was won by MSU last Saturday afternoon. The score was 31 to 23. I had predicted that the Griz would win the Brawl as they have the better team or so I thought. Anyway, had the Griz won, they would be off to the playoffs. Not so with Bozeman who played their last game of the season Saturday. I think that the Griz had a better team and I don’t think there was any home field advantage as both teams have played on both fields several times. No, the fact that the Bobcats won the game was simply because they h...
Veterans Day took place this past Saturday, November 11 but many businesses along with all of our Blaine County schools spent Friday honoring all those who have served, are currently serving or will serve our country with celebrations. Picture above: The staff at First Bank of Montana gets together in front of their Military Appreciation Room just off the main lobby Friday afternoon. The room is available for viewing any time the bank is open throughout the year. See pages B1 and B6 for more...
City elections were set for Tuesday, November 7. With no contested seats for either mayor or council positions in Harlem, there was no need for an election there. Chinook was filling the mayor and three council seats, but only one council seat was contested. In Harlem, incumbent Mayor Bill Taylor decided not to seek reelection. Kim Hansen, who had served on the city council, filed to run for mayor. There were no other candidates who filed for mayor and no contests for council positions. There was no need to hold an election. In Chinook,...
B.J. O'Doherty joined the Blaine County/MSU Extension Service as the new Ag Extension Agent on October 17. His duties will include working with local farmers and ranchers as well as with 4-H, the youth development segment of the extension service. O'Doherty replaces Ben Hauptman who took an agent's job last spring near where he grew up in Granite County. O'Doherty grew up in Stone Mountain, Georgia where he completed high school. Most of his adult life he's lived in the west, having recently mov...
The Blaine County Sheriff's Office and Chinook Police Department are using a new web-based software that will improve crime statistics reporting and streamline dispatch operations that serve both agencies. Undersheriff Frank Billmayer explained, "The eFORCE system utilizes computer-assisted dispatch (CAD) and will give officers a record management system (RMS) that reduces paperwork and streamlines the issuing and writing of citations. The RMS capabilities allow department managers to create...
There were 40 people out and about who braved the cold and windy weather on Tuesday November 7th to stop by and donate blood. Of those 40 there were 35 viable pints on a goal of 40. There were 3 first time donors: Tandie Solberg, Rachel Gunderson and Paxtin McCann. Carol Mangold and Josh Nordboe reached 1 gallon, Tuzz Langford 2 gallons, Melanie Qualls 4 gallons, Shelli Pruttis 9 gallons and Mark Weber 11 gallons. The canteen was hosted by St. Gabrielle's Catholic Church and those helping out...
A break in the cold weather brought out shoppers to kick off the 2017 holiday season. Even before the famous 'Black Friday' local artisans and merchants offered numbers of unique gifts for the upcoming season. Left: The banquet room of the Chinook Eagles Club was jam packed with crafters and shoppers during the annual Pre-Holiday Craft Show held last Saturday. Several choices of hot soup, served in a bread bowl if desired, helped the shoppers keep up their strength while browsing for gifts to...
The receiving line was a touching memory to the students as well as the Veteran's present at the annual Veteran's Day program. The entire crowd went through the line and shook the hands of each Veteran that was in attendance. Many of these children are grandchildren, children, a niece or nephew, or perhaps even a child of the Veteran's that were there. It was quite moving to see the respect that was given this day. Thanks to all the Veteran's who served this great nation both past and present. W...
The American Legion Auxiliary of the Big Flat is in the process of setting up a wall of local (Turner and Hogeland) Veterans that are not members of the American Legion. They are looking for photos, preferably in uniform, of the local veterans. If you or a family member would like to be included on the wall, please send a 5x7” photo and information including years of service and branch to Kirsti Cederberg, P.O. Box 142, Turner, MT 59542. They are looking for National Guard and Reserve as well. The photos will not be returned so be aware of t...
THANK YOU, Diane Peterson for the cart for Activity Room. North Pole Adventure Train - Departs at 5:00 and 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 25 - Dec. 16 near Lewistown. Elves, Hot Cocoa, Santa (tons of fun for the kids/grandkids)... call 538-5436. Reminder: If you are 60 or over you may get a totally FREE Lifetime Activity Pass that is good at all the HOME sporting events. If you haven’t gotten yours yet, stop by the Harlem High School Business Office with proof of your age and they will get you your free activity pass. See you at the g...
Elissa and Jordan Zellmer and family took in the Jr. Hi basketball games this weekend. On Friday it was at Hays and on Saturday at St.Judes for the Jamboree. Sandy Beck was to Chinook on Wednesday to play pinochle with her card group at Rita Surbers. Loretta and Wally Beck attended the American Legion Veterans dinner in Turner on Sunday. If you have 5x7 photos of family that are Veterans, you should get them to Kirsti Cederberg by Dec. 3 so that they are included on the wall of Veterans. Susan and Gene Billmayer attended the Joint Parish...
We have started a delivery list for the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner this year. If you would like to be added to it, just call 357-2648 and give us your name, phone number, the delivery address and how many meals you would like. If you would like to volunteer for this event, we would be happy to give them your name. There will be a funeral reception for Harry Friede at the senior center this Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. The movie “A Time to Dance” will be still be shown in the library meeting room at 1 p.m. also on Wed...
Ag Education Teacher, Harlem High School The Harlem FFA Chapter traveled to Bozeman November 8-11th for the John Deere Ag Expo. The chapter competed in Agronomy, Mechanics, and Livestock Judging contests. The students represented Harlem well in the events. Highlights include the Junior Mechanics team of Zach Kinyon, Andrew Rasmussen, and Gabi Bell placing 31st out of 49 teams with Zach placing individually 77th out of 172 competitors. In Junior Livestock, the team placed 40th out of 60 teams...
Truckloads of cattle being shipped are a common sight this time of year and on any given morning gas stations around the region are filled with numerous trucks ready to be loaded at one of the many operations around Blaine County. Ranchers look forward to seeing what their calves will weigh and what they will bring at market as many semi loads head to markets in Iowa and South Dakota where feedlots and feed are more readily available. These cattle are just a fraction of Blaine Counties...
