Week of March 25, 2026
Week of March 25, 2026
Among the many action items on the agenda for the Chinook Board of Trustees on March 10 was the Chinook High School (CHS) Student Council's request to obtain a Sugarbeeter license plate from the State of Montana. Given that the school board approved their idea, the Council is moving forward with plans. According to Student Council Advisor Fay Friede, the thought of designing a Sugarbeeter license plate has been discussed a number of times over the years. Because the Student Council currently...
The Montana State-Northern men's and women's basketball programs will be hosting the annual Hi-Line Invitational Tournament this weekend at the Armory Gymnasium. The H.I.T. traditionally features some of Montana's top high school basketball players on all-star teams from each of the state's four classifications (AA, A, B, C). Girls and boys games will take place throughout the weekend, culminating with consolation and title games on Saturday. A 3-point and slam dunk contest is also scheduled...
The 2026 high school basketball season is in the books, and spring sports are underway. But spring also means awards season for basketball, and many Chinook and Harlem athletes were honored this past week. After reaching the Class B state championship game two weeks ago, a pair of Harlem boys basketball players earned Class B All-State honors in Latham Black Wolf and Cody McCabe. Both were also selected as First-Team District 2B, while teammate Matt Billmayer was named Second Team All 2B. Two...
Blaine County Library Monday: Home School Hour 1:00-2:00, Middle School Meet-up (Grades 6-8) 3:45-4:45. Tuesday: Story Time 10:30-11:00, Kid Zone 3:45-4:45(Grades 3-5). Wednesday: Teen Scene 5:30-6:30. Thursday: LEGO Club 3:45-4:45. Friday: Movie 1:00-2:30 p.m. Blaine County Library Board of Trustees meeting Monday 3/30 at 4:30 p.m. SONshine School SONshine Church School meets on Fridays from 10:00 - 11:00 am at Wallner Hall and is open to all children ages Pre-K through 5th grade. Registration forms are available when you arrive or can be...
With ten individuals enrolled, the Adult Education ceramics class in Chinook has been underway since March 10. Under the direction of Chinook High School Art Teacher Shay Waldbillig, the course will run for five weeks, with the final session planned for April 7. Because this is Waldbillig's first class, she planned for eight total sessions over the five-week period but will likely make adjustments due to time constraints. The group meets in the high school art room from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m....
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center Earlier today, Jack Mattingly and Brandon Nissen came in to explain a bit about the recently formed Sugarbeeter Foundation, which includes several others as well as Jack & Brandon. Jack shared that our high school gymnasium floor is in need of replacing. It is original to 1964 and has been resurfaced so many times, that is no longer an option. It appears that the cost to replace it is a staggering nearly $350,000.00. The purpose of the Foundation is to help to further the many necessary things that are...
The Board of Trustees meeting will be rescheduled for Tuesday, March 31st, at 4:30 pm. The agenda will remain the same. Stop by our booth at the Baby Fair, set to take place Thursday, April 2nd, at Red Whip Gym, from 10:00-2:00. We’ll have ways to sign up for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, where your child ages 0-5 can receive a book a month; sign up for library cards; learn about our children’s programming; and other resources about reading to your child. Prepare for next month’s...
The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting Monday March 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in the library meeting room. Carsey has a new book display where you will find books about spring and gardening. Enjoy the spring weather while reading about planting a garden! We have a variety of books ready for check out this week. “Kin” by Tayari Jones is a novel about mothers and daughters, friendship and sisterhood, and the complexities of being a woman in the American...
Reuben Kuntz, - 80, passed away at his home on Dec. 20, 2025. A funeral service will be held at the Harlem Lutheran Church on March 28, 2026 11:00am. There will be a Military service with “Fire Out” Honors and the Burial will follow the service at the Harlem Cemetery with a reception to follow. Donations can be made to Harlem Volunteer Fire Dept. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Wilderness Funeral Homes of...
