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Our February calendar is out, so stop by and pick one up when you come in for a cinnamon roll on Thursday morning. They are $1 each. Please call before Wednesday if you would like more than 6. Don’t miss Whist on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. Last time, we had two tables playing and Rochelle Wohlschlager was the winner. The movie “Gifted” will be shown this Wednesday afternoon at 1 p.m. in the library meeting room. Popcorn will be served. Thursday is Jackpot Bingo at 1 p.m. with a $10 prize. Last week’s blackout winner was Irene Gauthie...
The Harlem Pubic Library and Little Rockies Senior Center will host Montana Conversations program "A Visit with Theodore Roosevelt" with Archer Ellwein on January 24, 2018. The program will be at the Harlem Public Library at 7 P.M. The presentation is free and open to the public. Funding for the Montana Conversations program is provided by Humanities Montana through grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Montana's Cultural Trust, and private donations. Meet the vibrant 26th...
Each month the Cancer Support Group in Chinook meets to hear a topic related to the challenges surrounding cancer from survivors, caregivers, researchers, medical professionals and patients. Judy Handstede, a cancer survivor from Havre, recently shared her story of her survival after an initial diagnosis of breast cancer 15 years ago. Last year two of her three adult daughters were diagnosed with breast cancer casting Judy now as a caregiver and survivor. She shared some of the challenges of...
White Pine 4-H Club Minutes December 21st, 2017 President Rebecca Stroh called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. on December 21st, 2017 at the Blaine County Library meeting room with 26 members, 5 leaders, and 7 guests present. Jenna Liddle led the American pledge and the 4-H pledge was led by Colton Liddle. Roll call was taken and the treasurers report were presented. Bills for Achievement night door prize, leaders dues, and project books. Gus B. gave a report on shooting sports. Grace B. gave a report on the cookie and craft party put on by...
Performers and stage hands pose after the final performance of "The Snow Queen." The Missoula Children's Theatre adaptation of the fairy tale was staged under the direction of two traveling actor/directors with local school children as performers. This was only the second time "The Snow Queen" was performed outside the Missoula area. Each year the Missoula-based theatrical company provides traveling theater productions to about 1200 communities in every U.S. state and several foreign countries....
This is part of the group who packed snow blocks around the playground to build a very unique fort. It was made with many hands and working together was the key ticket! These kiddos looked forward to each recess for several days to get it to this point. They are back row: Bridget Reed, Avery Fox, Matthew Timmons, and Natalie Richman. Middle Row: Piper Fox, Hannah Van Voast, and Savannah Heilig. Front Row: Dane Frey-Haluszka, Hudson Simons, Colt Leitner, and Izzy Van Voast. Good job,...
Frank Billmayer was the first candidate in Blaine County to file for an office in the upcoming 2018 election. Filing opened at 8 am on January 11 and Billmayer filed paperwork as a Republican (R) candidate for Sheriff shortly after 8 am. Deputy Clerk and Recorder Laurie Rigg said four more candidates filed for county offices during opening day of filing. The filing period began on Thursday, January 11 and will remain open until 5 pm on March 12. In Blaine County seven county-level officers are to be elected by voters. The seven elected offices...
On January 1, 2018 Hilary (Krass) Richman and her husband, Tim, became the new owners of the Milk River Pharmacy located on the south side of Harlem along Highway 2. The pharmacy was started in 2008 by Kelcey and Nancy Diemert of Chinook. Regarding the sale to Hilary and Tim, the Diemerts said, "It was always our plan for Hilary to eventually own and operate the pharmacy." Hilary has served as the Pharmacist-in-charge since the store opened. The Milk River Pharmacy is a successor to Don's...
County Commission Chair Frank DePriest, retired Clerk and Recorder Sandi Boardman, recently appointed Clerk and Recorder Tammy Williams, Commissioner Dolores Plumage and Commissioner Charlie Kulbeck pose during a reception for recently retired Clerk and Recorder Sandi Boardman. Boardman ended a 44 year career with the county at the end of 2017. She was recognized for her many years of service. In closing remarks Sandi Boardman said, "I've loved serving the citizens of Blaine County. I was...
Seventeen year old Jeremy Tincher was found deceased in a field near mile post 426 along US Hwy 2 in the morning hours on January 11, 2018. Jeremy was reported to be last observed walking along the highway between Harlem, MT and Fort Belknap the evening of January 10, 2018. He was not appropriately dressed for the extremely cold temperatures and he succumbed to hypothermia and exposure. His body was transported to the Montana State Medical Examiner in Billings for autopsy and his cause of death was confirmed to be hypothermia, alcohol may have...
Colten Jorgenson, a seventh grader at Turner Public School, won the school competition of the National Geographic Bee this week and a chance at a $50,000.00 college scholarship. The school Bee, at which students answered questions on geography, was the first round in the 30th annual National Geographic Bee, a geography competition designed to inspire and reward students' curiosity about the world. Thousands of schools around the United States and in the five U.S. territories are participating...
Over the past few weeks, Bill and Mary Hake have been to Great Falls to visit Charlie Shanefelter while he was in hospice. Since his passing, they have been to visit Sally at her home in Turner. Condolences are extended to Sally and all his family. He will be missed by many. Max and Kirsti Cederberg were to Great Falls on Saturday. They stopped in Chinook and picked up Bill and Edith Bilger to take them along. They met Dale and Lynda Cederberg there and took Nellie Cederberg to lunch to celebrate her birthday (Monday). Happy Birthday wishes to...
Susan, Gene and Emily Billmayer attended an Ag meeting in Malta on Monday afternoon. Harley and Ty Beck were overnight guests at Grandma Loretta and Grandpa Wally Beck’s home on Thursday night. Jane Krass was pleased to hear from a classmate who called this past week, Karen Kelly Brekke. They had a good visit! The Turner Tornadoes played in Box Elder on Thursday (lost both games) and in Big Sandy on Friday (won both games). Sharon Goodrich, Yvonne Rasmussen, Sandy Beck, Teresa Cornell, and Loretta Beck of Hogeland all attended the Quilt G...
When the curtain goes up this Saturday afternoon for two live performances of the "The Snow Queen" performed by local youngsters, it will mark another milestone for the Danish fairy tale first published in 1844. For nearly two centuries artists have used the tale written by Hans Christian Andersen to present the struggle between good and evil as experienced by Gerda and Kay, the two main characters in the Missoula Children's Theatre's (MCT) adaptation of the original story. The version of the...
How does one go about thanking all volunteers in a community? Well, one small way might be to invite everyone who has volunteered to come for an appreciation event. How about serving these amazing volunteers pie and ice cream? And wouldn’t surrounding them with the great country and blue grass music of the Stone Broke String Band make it even more enjoyable? American Lutheran Church is going to do just that. On Sunday, January 21, from 1 to 3 pm, in the church basement, everyone who has volunteered in any way is invited for pie, ice cream a...
The free class "Microsoft Word: The Basics" will be held tonight, Jan. 17, 7 P.M. at the library. Hope Speakthunder and Heidi Harris will be instructing. Please bring your own laptop if you have one. The library has 5 computers available with Microsoft Word installed. Contact the library if you plan to attend. The library will host the special presentation "A Visit with Teddy Roosevelt" Wed., Jan. 24, 7 P.M. in the meeting room. Archer Ellwein from Humanities Montana will give his impersonation...
The Chinook High School Cheerleaders held their annual Cheer Camp this past Saturday and then performed for the crowd during halftime of the Chinook versus Turner Varsity girls basketball game. Cheer Coach Jerilyn Wood had seven cheerleaders instructing the camp as well as 2017 graduate Rio Overcast. 34 kids took part in the camp representing, Chinook, Harlem, Cleveland, Turner and Zurich....
Until her retirement on December 31, Sandi Boardman had more years of service than any other current Blaine County employee. The Zurich-area native started as a part time employee in the Clerk and Recorder/Assessor's office during her senior year of high school, working after school and during school breaks. She explained, "Dave Jensen, my Chinook High business teacher, contacted local businesses and set up work opportunities for his students to get on the job experience. I worked in the Clerk's...
Owen Powell likes to build things, especially using his welding and metal working skills. I first met Owen a couple of years ago, while he was still in high school, when he and a friend, Justin Kellam, built some custom bumpers and headache racks for their pickups. At that time the two friends got sticker shock when they went bumper shopping and decided they would make their own, which they did. They said at the time, "We like to build stuff." Owen was looking to use his skills with metal to...
The December winners in the Sweet Escapes 2017 Raffle were drawn last week. The year long raffle involves quarterly and monthly drawings with proceeds going toward needs at Sweet Medical Center. Quarterly winners choose among trips for two people to Hawaii, San Diego, Cancun and Las Vegas. Monthly drawing winners may select from twelve trips for two travelers to Montana destinations including West Yellowstone, Chico Hot Springs, Fairmont and Glacier. Each month a runner up winner is also drawn for a $200 cash prize. Successful December ticket...
he Big Flat was looking forward to a community concert that was scheduled for the last week of school but due to sudden snow storm and bad roads, it sadly was canceled. However, it was decided that the students that were scheduled to perform, could do so in front of fellow students and any community members who were able to brave roads to come watch. This group of students above were who entertained the audience with traditional Christmas songs. Mrs. April Fox stepped in for the pianist that...
Tom and Lucy Fairbank attended basketball games this weekend in both Hays and Chinook. Don and Bonnie Harmon were to Hays on Friday to watch Tornado basketball. Gerald and Shirley Keller were to Havre High to watch their grand kids play basketball on Saturday. On Thursday, Gerald and Shirley Keller were to the Harlem vs. Chinook basketball game. There will be a Geography Bee at the Turner School on Tuesday. You are welcome to come watch the students from grades 5-8 participate. There will be basketball on Thursday, Jan. 11th at Box Elder at...
The Turner Tornadoes play this week in Box Elder on Thursday 5:00/6:30 and in Big Sandy on Friday at 4:00/5:30. Gene, Susan, and Emily Billmayer visited with Denny and Colleen Overcast on Thursday afternoon. Anita Reed and Jane and Harlan Krass went to Havre together on Wednesday for appointments. Carol Klindworth went to Havre on Friday to see her mom and dad, Betty and Bill Hay. Sandy Beck went to the Turner basketball game in Chinook on Saturday night with Sylvia and Joey. Jennifer Strzelczyk visited at the Gene Billmayer home on Saturday...
Antonio Castillo Jr (48) of Harlem/ Fort Belknap died as a result of hypothermia and exposure to extremely frigid temperatures on 12/29/2017. Mr. Castillo was residing in an aged bumper pull type camper trailer with an insufficient heat source for the sub-zero ambient temperatures. The manner of death has been determined to be accidental. Safety Note: The Blaine County Sheriff/ Coroner’s Office would like to remind everybody to be vigilant and check on family or friends that may be living in non-traditional or temperature sensitive living a...
I know it is cold outside, but it is nice and warm at the center, so stop by and enjoy a cup of coffee and one of the many activities we have planned for you this week. "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" will be shown this Wednesday in the library meeting room at 1 p.m. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. The classic western "Rooster Cogburn and the Lady" starring John Wayne and Katherine Hepburn is on the docket for next week. You do not want to miss this one! Whist will also be played this...
