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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...
Eva Jane J. Sargent (Janie) 54 of Williston ND, formerly of Chinook Montana, was called home peacefully while at her home surrounded by her family on December 30,2017 following a battle with cancer. Janie was born in Newcastle Wyoming on February 11, 1963 to Clarence H. and Jeanette C. (Martin) Sargent.Janie attended schools in Chinook, but transferred to Powell County high school in Deer Lodge, Montana where she graduated in May of 1981. In February 1981, Janie was blessed to become a mother... Full story
Ruby C. Cochran Shoemaker, 90 of Hays, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at the Hi-Line Retirement Home in Malta. A wake was held beginning on Friday, January 5, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. and continued until her funeral service held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the Red Whip Center. Burial followed in the Shoemaker Family Cemetery. Holland and Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Ruby's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her... Full story
Q: When we do something wrong, why doesn’t God just ignore it? He knows we’re not perfect, so why doesn’t He just overlook the bad things we do and hope we’ll do better the next time? A: You’re right when you say that God knows we’re not perfect, because He knows all about us—not only what we do but what we think. The Bible says, “Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account” (Hebrews 4:13). Why, then, doesn’t God simply ignore it when we do something wrong? One reason is because He knows what happe...
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...
Here’s hoping you resolve to take part in the two challenges the library has for 2018. The Book Challenge has a certain type of book for you to read each month of the year. For January you are challenged to read an award winning book. If you need help finding a title check the Jan. 3 post on our Facebook page. Carly has listed a variety of websites that list award winning books. Let the library know when you have completed that challenge and your name will be entered to win gift certificate from a local business. The second option is the R...
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel will be the movie today at 1:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. It is rated PG-13 and running time is 2 hours. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served. Rooster Cogburn will be January 17th. We are showing the movies with closed captioning whenever possible. Hopefully this will encourage those who may have difficulties hearing the movies to attend. Stop in and take a look at the January book display. Kelsey has put together a display of books with red covers! There are thrillers and...
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...
By Katie Noel In Appreciation: Thank you to Diane Peterson for vegetable oil, cans of pie filling and the cases of water. Thank you to Carla Chambers for the drying towels. Remember: Harlem Senior Center Membership is now open for 2018. Dues for one full year are still only $5.00. Anyone age 60 or older is encouraged to become a full member. New Year = New You: Anyone willing to give the WiiMachine a try? We have Wii Sports and Wii Fitness. No experience necessary! Go, Northern Skylights! Go, No...
Montana's high school speech, drama and debate students are in the final stages of their winter competition season. With only two more weekends for competition before divisionals, students were honing their presentations anticipating divisionals and, for some, a chance to participate at the state level (this year at Huntley Project). Chinook High along with schools in Three Forks, Culbertson and Columbia Falls were hosting similar competitions on the same weekend. Chinook High Drama and Speech C...
Tis the time for New Year’s Resolutions. Tis also the time for very up close and personal dreams as well. Are they related, that is my question? For the past few years I have been having very up close and personal dreams. Let me tell you about one I just finished a few minutes ago. I was staying with a friend at the School House Log cabin on Clear Creek where Henderson Creek meets Clear Creek. In the cold reach of reality, that cabin is not even there anymore. Across the road from that cabin was another large structure that is gone now too. I...
In mid-December the Blaine County Fair Foundation announced plans to begin site work on a new indoor event center at the fairgrounds. The 100 x 200 metal building will have a dirt floor and can host events varying from barrel races to car shows. The county received the new metal building from Malmstrom Air Force Base through a federal surplus program that makes equipment available to local governments. The Fair Board created the Fair Foundation so donors could have a process for making...
The Chinook Sugarbeeter and Harlem Wildcat wrestling teams stepped back on the mat this past weekend beginning in Shelby Thursday. Both teams took part in the Cut Bank Booster Wrestling Tournament Friday and Saturday. After a long Holiday break the wrestlers from Blaine County performed very well. The Sugarbeeters had seven wrestlers in the field while the Wildcats entered eight. Harlem senior Gavin Horn finished fourth in the 113 pound weight class picking up three wins in the tournament and...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters continued their march through the District 9C and the Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds stretched their win streak to four games as both teams began 2018 with a pair of wins and the Harlem Wildcats remain undefeated in the District 2B. The Chinook Sugarbeeters took on the Harlem Wildcats Thursday night in a non-conference tilt to begin the new year. The Sugarbeeters started fast taking a 10-2 lead on the strength of six points from junior Cord Schneider and a three point...
The high school basketball schedule resumed this past weekend with a full slate of games. all four Blaine County teams were in action for the first time in 2018. The Harlem Wildcats continued their hot start to the season picking up a 50-17 win over the Chinook Sugarbeeters Thursday night and a 63-33 win over the Glasgow Scotties Saturday afternoon to improve to 7-1 overall and 3-0 in District 2B play. The Turner Tornadoes also secured a pair of wins to begin the new year. Friday the Tornadoes...
