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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...
On behalf of Blaine County Disaster and Emergency Services (DES), I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in the five-year update of the Blaine County Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Plan. By providing input and direction as a project stakeholder you can assist us by representing your interests in making our communities more resilient and resistant to the damages caused by natural and man-made hazards. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires that a PDM Plan be in place for the County to receive disaster...
The veterans of the United States Military are honored annually on the eleventh day of the eleventh month at 11:11 in the morning in celebrations around the country as we celebrate Veterans Day and honor all those who have served or are currently serving and remember those who gave all. Veterans Day began as Armistice Day in 1926 through a congressional resolution. Armistice Day was celebrated on the eleventh day of the eleventh month at 11:11 a.m., the exact day and time that World War I ended...
Helena, Mont., October 31, 2017 – The Montana Community Foundation (MCF) announces grant awards to benefit communities and residents of Blaine County. Grants were made from the Blaine County Community Foundation Fund, established at MCF by Warren Ross in 1997. Financial support for this grant program also comes from the Ross 87 Ranch Endowment Fund, established by Warren Ross as well. Grant requests were reviewed by a committee of Blaine County residents and MCF staff. Awardees include: • Blaine County Ambulance 2 – Big Flat (Turner) $2,000 • H...
WHAT IS GREENLIGHT A VET? America’s veterans are some of our nation’s bravest, hardest-working men and women. However, it’s hard to show them the appreciation they deserve when, back home and out of uniform, they’re more camouflaged than ever. Greenlight A Vet is a campaign to establish visible national support for our veterans by changing one light to green. HOW TO GET INVOLVED Change one light to green Change one light in a visible location in your home or office to green, and keep it glowing every day as a symbol of support and appreci...
On Saturday, October 28, St. Thomas Catholic Church in Harlem hosted a gathering of Catholic Women from the Havre Vicariate. President, Karolee Cronk, welcomed the ladies. Women from Chinook, Havre, Harlem, Turner, and Malta prayed the Rosary, enjoyed a coffee hour, signed up for raffle items, had a delicious soup and salad luncheon, and listened to guest speaker, Susan Fox, give her presentation on the recent Dioceasan Council of Catholic Women's Conference in Billings, MT October 20th. Electio...
Helena, Mont., November 6, 2017 – The Montana Community Foundation, Inc. (MCF) announces the opening of the second grant cycle for the Montana Wildfire Relief Fund, a charitable fund dedicated to supporting wildfire relief efforts following the unprecedented wildfire season in Montana. The fund originated as a partnership between MCF and the Montana Television Network. Launched in early September 2017, the fund has grown to more than $500,000 through the extraordinary generosity of individuals, businesses, private foundations, and many o...
Two new members were recently inducted into the Turner Chapter of the National Honor Society. These two students are inducted by the chapter president, the principal, and four or more members who represent scholarship, leadership, service, and character. A candle is lit after each trait, totaling four when complete. The two new students inducted were Sarah Billmayer and Jack Harmon. Sarah is the daughter of Shawna and Adam Billmayer while Jack is the son of Shelly and Jon Harmon. Both are...
Gerald and Shirley Keller were to the Junior High Tornado ballgames this weekend in Turner. Then on Sunday they took in the dinner at the Hogeland Lutheran Church. Sonny and Nellie Obrecht were to the Hogeland Lutheran Church dinner on Sunday with Les and Janet Simons, and Pauletta and Charles Yates. Randy and Diana Maloney took in the Junior High Carnival on Halloween in Turner. There will be a BLOOD DRIVE at the Turner Lutheran Church from 12:00-5:00 on Wednesday, November 8th. There will be a Veterans Day Program on Thursday at the Turner Sc...
Tonight the free “Basic Internet and Email” class will be presented by Triangle Communications from 6:30-8:30 in the library meeting room. Please join us! The library will be closed Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day and Nov. 23 for Thanksgiving. The Harlem Library Creative Christmas will be Nov. 30, 6 P.M. with guest crafter Shannon VanVoast presenting. Join in a fun evening to kick off the holiday season! Refreshments will be served. Used books are for sale in the reading room. This on-going book sale replaces the annual book sale hel...
By Katie Noel Thank You to Edwards Funeral Home for the door prizes at our “End of Life” sessions; to all the folks who brought cookies, brownies and anything else for the “End of Life” sessions; to Barb McDonald for the milk; to the American Lutheran Church for the whipped topping, and Ralph Schneider for the nut breads. Events - Out & About: Wednesday, November 8th - Basic Internet and E-Mail at Harlem Public Library, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, sponsored by Triangle Communications. November 16-18 - Havre High School Play,”Tarzan” 7:30 pm at Havre Hi...
Thank you so much to Mark and Betty Billmayer, Jay Eslick, Larry Wisch and Kathy O’Brien for hosting the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner this year. We have started a delivery list. 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, I would be happy to give them your name. Now on to this week’s activities… Whist will be played this Wednesday at 1 p.m. The movie “In The Heart of The Sea” will be s...
The time has come to honor our local 4-H Clubs and their members for another outstanding year of achievements. The cumulative efforts of all of Blaine Counties 4-H Clubs will be on display at the Blaine County Fairgrounds this Sunday at 3:00 p.m. as awards are handed out and spaghetti dinner is enjoyed by all in attendance. The afternoon will get underway with door prizes being given away as well as awards being handed out to members recognizing their achievements during the 4-H year, culminating with the Blaine County Fair in July. This year...
The Blaine County Fair Board is set to provide fans of country music a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a great concert as well as support the Blaine County Fair. Eli Barsi, a up and coming country music performer from southeastern, Saskatchewan, Canada will perform at the Blaine County Fairgrounds Commercial Building on Thursday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m.. Barsi has received rave reviews from country music critics in the United States and Canada, "Eli Barsi is a talented, traditional-minded country...
Plans are under way in Chinook for the annual Thanksgiving dinner to be held on Thanksgiving Day from noon to 2om at the Senior Center. It'll be an old-fashioned Thanksgiving turkey dinner with all the trimmings, just like Gramma used to make. (If you're counting calories or carbs you better bring a calculator!) Everyone is welcome. The Turkey Day committee in charge of the meal includes Big Bird-Larry Wisch, Bird Watcher- Jay Eslick, Lady Bird-Kathy O'Brien, and New Birds on the Block-Mark and...
The college has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant, Science Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science in Tribal Colleges and Universities (SEA-PHAGES in TCU's ). The grant was offered in partnership with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to the University of Pittsburgh. It is part of a nation wide study involving faculty and students in 141 institutions. Aaniiih Nakoda College was the only Tribal College to receive the award through the...
