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The 37th Annual Parade of Lights will take place this Friday. This year's schedule begins with Vendors setting up shop at the Chinook Senior Center as well as the Blaine County Library. Vendors are scheduled to be open from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Jean's Bakery Soup and Bake Sale will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 pm an Wallner hall with all proceeds going to the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation. Santa Claus will make his annual appearance from 1:00 - 5:00 pm at the Blaine County Library. The...
Jean's Old Fashioned Bakery was a favorite among residents across the Hi-line from the time Jean opened her doors until the sad day in July of 2013 when she decided to close them. Her goods received rave reviews and were sought after daily. Jean's famous Cheeseburger soup and bread bowl was among the favorites as were those Cream Puffs she made. If you ever had either, you certainly remember how good they made you feel. It's safe to say it was a sad day when the doors closed for the final time....
The 2022 Midterm Elections were held this past Tuesday and Blaine County Voters reelected Sheriff John Colby and Shane Fox won the race for Blaine County Commissioner District No. 2. Voter turnout statewide was at 60.22% of registered voters casting their ballot. In Blaine County, voter turnout was at 47.05% with 1,875 voters heading to the Polls. For the most part Blaine County Voters were in-line with the rest of the state in races and ballot issues with the exception being Legislative Referendum No. 131. In Blaine County voters selected Yes...
Training is vital in any profession and when people's lives are potentially on the line training is crucial. Our Volunteer Firefighters, Ambulance Crews, Police Officers and Sheriff's Deputies all consistently go the extra mile to ensure that they are prepared as well as they can expect to be for whatever situation that may come up. This past weekend Troy Petersen was in Chinook providing training on school bus extrication. Members from the Chinook Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD),...
Veterans Day celebrations were held all across Blaine County including all four school Districts in Hays/Lodge Pole, Chinook, Turner and Harlem. Celebrations were also held at Fort Belknap Agency including a Veterans Powwow. The Title VI/Indian Studies held a Veteran's Day meal for Veteran's at Harlem High School. Turnout was good and the National Honor Society and Indian Club Students as well as other students helped with the decorating, prepping and serving of the meal. Kendal Harwood,...
Chinook Sugarbeeter Volleyball team was back in Bozeman this past weekend competing in the Montana Class C State Volleyball Tournament. The 'Beeters were in the field for the first time since 2016 and turned in a terrific effort, finishing fourth in the tournament. The All-Class State Volleyball Tournament was played in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse on the campus of Montana State University. The Sugarbeeters began the tournament Thursday morning in the first match of the day and took down the...
The Sugarbeeters had four athletes garner post season volleyball awards. The 'Beeters had senior Bree Swanson and junior Hallie Neibauer selected to both the District 7C All-Conference First Team as well as the Northern C All-State Team. Senior Torin Cecrle and junior Mya Berreth were both selected to the District 7C All-Conference Second Team. Head Coach Paula Molyneaux stated that there may be others added to the list following their run to State but that information has not been received by...
The Hays/Lodge Pole Archery Program is getting ready to begin year number two of the program after a very successful inaugural season. Back for one more year to guide the Thunderbird program is Rod Benson. This unfortunately will be Rod's final year, but he is working diligently to ensure the program will be left in good hands after his departure. As they get ready to dive into year two. Rod spoke of some major changes to the program, both at the school and statewide. Benson is currently...
For decades the idea of mental health has simply been pushed to the back burner, left to include the just a few 'crazy' individuals hidden from society in mental hospitals. Mental Health was really never a focus of the public eye. In the last 10 years national organizations and groups of multitudes of charities have been working hard to help bring awareness to the huge Mental Health issue facing our country today. On a much larger scale a very determined and organized grassroots brigade has led...
'Shipping Day' is the culmination of a full year's worth of sacrifice, dedication and hard work put in by Cattle producers everywhere. In an industry that requires a successful operator to be extremely proficient in a number of different skills, the complexities of the profession are easily overlooked by many. Big City folk certainly don't comprehend what is required to succeed in the industry in the 21st century. A successful operation requires a strong business acumen, a producer needs to...
Many in the Chinook community may be surprised to learn of the vandalism that has been plaguing the Sweet Memorial Park in Chinook for quite some time, but in fact it has become a rather serious problem. Karla Zarn has been the Park caretaker for many years and finally reached a point of frustration with the vandalism that she approached both the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation and the Sweet Memorial Park Board about coming up with a proper resolution. "I told them the only way we could...
This Friday, November 11, is Veterans Day. Local High Schools, Elementary schools, Churches and other organizations will hold gatherings to honor all those who have served. Veterans of the United States Military are recognized in ceremonies across the country on the eleventh day of the eleventh month at 11:11 in the morning in celebration of Veterans Day. The purpose of the day is to honor all those who have served or are currently serving and remember those who gave all. Veterans Day began as...
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 24 and hopefully the day can be celebrated with friends and family gathered around the dinner table enjoying a bountiful feast with all the trimmings. Concluding the day with great conversation, watching the football game or just hanging out would be fantastic as well. Maybe your thing is heading to the Community Dinner or spending time with friends uptown enjoying a buffet of delicious food at your favorite watering hole. Whatever your Thanksgiving may be,...
It's that time of year again, early morning wake up calls, convenience store coffee, sandwiches and hunters orange as your outer-wear. Blaine county is a destination spot for plenty of hunters coming from afar, but just the same it is home to the next generation of young hunters ready to fill their tag for the first time. For some it's a rite of passage, a means to taking the next step in becoming an adult. Montana is deeply rooted in hunting tradition and providing those experiences to our...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters are headed back to the Montana State Class C Volleyball Tournament for the first time since 2016. The 'Beeters punched their ticket to the state tournament following an outstanding performance at the Northern C Divisional. Playing in front of their hometown fans the 'Beeters began the tournament with a 3-0 sweep of the Cascade Badgers in the first round. Chinook quickly dispatched the Fort Benton Longhorns with a sweep in the Quarterfinals to advance to the undefeated...
It's safe to say every team in any State Tournament is a very good team that has accomplished quite a lot to get there. It's also safe to say that some years the field may be stronger than others, regardless of the sport or the level at which it is played at. Every year is different and this year the field that makes up the eight teams competing at the Montana Class C State Volleyball Tournament just feels a bit stronger than the field has been in recent years. For example in the Eastern C...
The first Trunk or Treat took place in Blaine County in 2019 downtown Chinook Montana. Since then, it is turned into a popular event that was also held this year at Harlem elementary and Hays/Lodge Pole schools. One of the reasons the trunk or treat events are catching across the nation on is the idea of parents being able to take their kids to a central location to do the bulk of their trick-or-treating in a safe and friendly environment. This year the trunk or treat held in downtown Chinook wa...
Chinook High School reported an incident involving a student making threat to law enforcement on Tuesday, October 25. In a statement released by Chinook City Police Chief Elmer Zarn it was stated that at 12:03 p.m. Deputy from the Blaine County Sheriff's Department as well as a Chinook City Police Officer responded to a report of a student having a gun at the school. The officers were informed upon arrival that the student's locker had already been searched and that no gun was located. The state...
On April 29, 2022 a warrant was issued for the arrest of former Harlem High School teacher, Jack Garner Young, with a bond amount of $150,000. On May 2, 2022 an Arrest Warrant was issued and served charging Young with a Felony Count of Sexual Intercourse without Consent as well as misdemeanor charges of sexual assault and indecent exposure. In a court appearance in May Young plead not guilty to the charges and was remanded into custody and jailed at the Glasgow detention facility. On Monday, October 25, 2022 Young appeared without objection...
The 'Beeters have been on an incredible run the past eight weeks and this past Saturday in Fort Benton they came away with District 7C Championship. The 'Beeters began the tournament with a 3-0 sweep of North star Thursday afternoon and concluded the day with a 3-0 sweep of Centerville in the final match of the night. Friday the 'Beeters topped the tournament No. 1 seed Highwood Mountaineers in the undefeated semifinal. Saturday, they turned the trick again, defeating the Mountaineers in...
The Northern C Divisional gets underway this Thursday in the Floyd Bowen Gymnasium at Chinook High School. The 'Beeters are just coming off a spectacular run in Fort Benton last week in capturing the District 7C Championship. The big win has the 'Beeters entering the Northern C Divisional as the No. 1 Seed out of the District 7C. In the first match of the Tournament Thursday morning at 9 am the 'Beeters will take on the District 6C No. 4 Seed Cascade Badgers. Also, in the top half of the bracket...
Missed opportunities and turnovers plagued the 'Beeters in 19-6 loss to the Ennis Mustangs Saturday afternoon. The 'Beeters made the long trip to take on the Mustangs in the first round of the Montana Class C Eight-player Football Championships. When the dust settled the 7-2 Sugarbeeter's season was over, dropping their second contest in a row. The Mustangs took the opening possession and picked up a quick first down but the 'Beeter defense then tightened and forced a turnover on downs. Chinook...
nded Friday at the District 2B Tournament in Poplar. The Lady Cats fell in their tournament opener to the Poplar Indians 3-1 in the first match of the day. Later in the afternoon the Lady Cats were defeated by the Malta M-ettes 3-0 ending their season. The Lady Cats swept the Indians twice during the regular season, including in the regular season finale just six days earlier. Tournaments are tricky and anything can happen. As it turns out Poplar played their best match of the season, and the...
The 2022 Volleyball season for the Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds has come to a close. The Thunderbirds competed valiantly at the District 7C tournament in Fort Benton this past Thursday but fell in their match against the Box Elder Bears in straight sets. The thunderbirds didn't go down without a fight giving the Bears their very best effort in sets one and two, but after tough setbacks, momentum was completely with the Bears. The Thunderbirds matched the Bears at 8-8 and 12-12 in the first set a...
The 2022 General election takes place this Tuesday, November 8. Certainly many Blaine County Voters have already filled out their ballots and mailed them back in as part of the early/absentee voting process, but for many they will head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their vote in a couple of local races as well as a handful of state and federal races along with a few ballot initiatives. Locally, voters will cast their vote in District #2 for Blaine County Commissioner. Shane Fox, Republican...
