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If you were to ask most folks in the Hi-line, what local sports kids are involved in and what they excel at, many would have a quick thought. Basketball, football, wrestling and volleyball would come to mind to many right away. Others would certainly mention tennis, track and field, swimming or golf. Rodeo would be the top of the list for many and even skiing or ice hockey might get a mention. So, it may come as a surprise to many that Blaine County is home for two of the very best young motocro...
Stockholders of both Northwest Farm Credit Services and Farm Credit West have overwhelmingly approved a merger of their associations to form AgWest Farm Credit – a new association serving more than 22,000 customers throughout seven western states. The merger was effective January 1, 2023, after a rigorous due diligence and approval process and affirmative stockholder vote. The new association will be led by past Farm Credit West President and CEO Mark Littlefield and a management team from both legacy associations. According to Littlefield, ...
In December, Eric Tilleman, a former Chinook resident and a long time agriculture education instructor and FFA Advisor, was elected by the Agriculture Teacher delegates from each state to represent them as President Elect of the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE). A member of the NAAE for nineteen years, Tilleman will serve in his leadership role for a three-year term, starting with President Elect, President, and then Past President. The position will involve representing...
In the final week of 2022, the Havre Daily News carried a letter to the editor submitted by Valley County Commissioner Mary Armstrong on behalf of the County Commissions of 19 counties in Montana, including Hill and Phillips Counties. This letter was brought to the attention of the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home (SMNH) Board by Board President, Art Kleinjan, who wants to see Blaine County involved in the important mission outlined by Armstrong. Administrator for the SMNH, Rebecca Shackelford, along with her governing board, wishes to get the word...
Gary Olszewski, sixty-five, of Hogeland, MT, passed away on December 30, 2022, after suffering a severe stroke. He was surrounded by friends and family. On April 1, 1957, Gary was born in Great Falls, MT. Gary grew up in Hogeland, MT with Sister Mary Lou and Brother Pat. Years later his sister Teddi Ann joined the family. After graduating from Turner High School in 1975, Gary continued farming the family farm for the remainder of his life. In 1978, he contracted with USPS and ran the rural mail...
Nellie M. Cederberg, 93, passed away January 4, 2023 in Great Falls, Montana. Born to Iris Sanguins Staples and Ernest Staples on January 15, 1929 in Turner, Montana - the youngest of four children. She graduated from Turner High School in 1946 and went on to further her education at Northern in Havre. She worked for Great Northern Railroad while living in Havre. Nellie married Leon Cederberg on November 22, 1951. They made their home in Turner. She became a farm wife and mother of three boys....
Alec Robert Urquhart, 74, formerly of Harlem, MT died peacefully on January 2, 2023 in Colorado Springs, CO after battling cancer. Alec was born December 21, 1948 in Portland, OR. Affectionately known as "Pete" by many, Alec spent his childhood at the family place near Savoy. He was the eldest son of Irvin and Jean Getten. Alec attended grades 1-4 at the Savoy school and finished his education in Harlem, graduating in 1966. He enjoyed class reunions and catching up with his many special friends...
Happy New Year from the Harlem Public Library! We hope one of your resolutions is to use your local library this year. We have many resources, services, programs and activities for you to take advantage of. We invite you to participate in the 2023 Book Challenge. Each month the library selects a unique category of book for you to read. After you have completed the challenge contact the library and your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $10 gift card from a local business. The January Book Challenge is to read a book with a dual...
A pivotal moment is upon the community of Chinook for the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation (FOPP) to take a giant step forward in their goal of fixing the local pool and park. The Blaine County Commissioners approved the creation of a Recreation District in October, and the organization has helped propose a bond initiative to seek funding for the project. Ballots will be mailed January 17th to those taxpayers in the Recreation District that own a home, mobile home, or business. The FOPP...
Total joint replacement is one of the most performed, elective surgical procedures in the United States. It is also becoming an increasingly popular outpatient procedure for Orthopedic Surgical practices across the country, including Northern Montana Hospital in Havre, Montana. But the latest trend is the use of robotic-assisted systems to ensure these surgeries have the best possible outcomes. Having utilized the ROSA Knee System for several years at his previous location, Dr. M. Benjamin Farr...
1-4-23 News Loretta Beck rode over to the Mike and Crystal Grabofsky home on Wednesday with Shawn and Bobbi Beck and family to attend Holly’s 14th birthday celebration. Others in attendance were Rick, Matt and Sadie Grabofsky and family. Happy Birthday Holly! Sympathy is extended from the Big Flat community to the family of Gary Olszewski who passed away on Friday in Great Falls. Merrilyn Billmayer and Loretta Beck went to Harlem Friday, and Loretta Beck visited at the Darwin Zellmer home. Terry and Brenda Mohar went to Sleeping Buffalo on S...
The 'Beeters returned to the court for the first time in the new year this past Tuesday when they hosted the Chester/Joplin-Inverness Hawks. The 'Beeters fell to the Hawks 58-32. Chinook bounced back in a big way collecting a 56-47 win in Harlem against the Wildcats Friday night and a 53-45 win at home Saturday night against the Turner Tornadoes to pick up their first two wins of the season. Tuesday night against the Hawks the 'Beeters struggled to get anything going and trailed 16-3 at the end...
The Hays/LodgePole Thunderbirds began the new year on the road against the Fort Benton Longhorns. The Longhorns jumped out to a 24-6 lead after eight minutes of action. The Longhorn lead swelled to 42-17 by halftime. The Thunderbirds played well to start the second half, staying with Fort Benton through the quarter. Down the stretch the Longhorns took control and picked up a 75-32 win over the Thunderbirds. Junior William Hughes Jr. tallied six points in the contest for the Thunderbirds while...
The Turner Tornadoes began the new year with a home contest against the Box Elder Bears. In a nip and tuck battle it was Box Elder securing a 56-46 win over the Tornadoes. Friday night Turner had their way with the visiting Thunderbirds running their fast break offense to perfection in a lopsided 78-33 win. Against the Bears the Tornadoes found themselves in a battle right from the opening tip. Box Elder took a 10-6 lead early on. Turner trimmed a couple points off before the break and trailed...
The Harlem Wildcats are battling every second they are on the court. The young Wildcats have been facing a tough road with just very limited varsity experience on the roster. The Wildcats play hard and at times show that they are capable of competing with anyone. Every second of game time only adds to their growth as a team. This past Saturday the Wildcats took on the Wolf Point Wolves and fell 75-25. Harlem currently is 0-3 in district 2B play and sits at 0-7 overall. Growth is sometimes hard...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters continue to steamroll the competition winning three games to start the new year by an average of 34.7 points. This past Tuesday the 'Beeters hosted the Chester/Joplin-Inverness Hawks and ran away from the visitors for a 67-30 win. Friday night the 'Beeters were in Harlem racing past the Lady Cats for a 56-26 win. The 'Beeters closed out the week with a home win over the Turner Tornadoes 56-30. In their first outing of the New Year against the Hawks Tuesday night, the...
The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds had an up and down week on the court to start the new year. Tuesday the Thunderbirds made up their postponed game with the Fort Benton Longhorns, The game originally scheduled prior to the Holiday break kicked of the new year for the Thunderbirds. The Longhorns started slow but finished in a flurry handing the Thunderbirds a tough 57-20 setback to start the new year. Friday Hays/Lodge Pole travelled north to take on the Turner Tornadoes. The Thunderbirds battled...
The Turner Tornadoes hosted the Box Elder Bears this past Tuesday in their first contest of the new year. Turner has been steadily improving since day one and gave the Bears all they could handle in a hard fought 57-52 set back. Turner started a little slow against the Bears, trailing 13-5 after eight minutes of action. Freshman Bridget Reed provided a boost in quarter number two, draining a long three and scoring seven points in the quarter. Sophomore Cassidy Grabofsky added a triple and five points to help the Tornadoes stay close heading...
The Harlem Lady Cats were in Wolf Point on Saturday taking on the Wolves in a District 2B clash. The Lady Cats have had a tough go this season, but continue to work hard to get better. Depth and experience is something Head Coach Brandon Trottier and his team are trying to develop. The injury bug has reared its ugly head as well making things that much more difficult. The Wolves took control early and never looked back in handing the Lady Cats a 54-23 setback. Junior Emma Billmayer scored seven...
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation (FOPP) have been working tirelessly for the past 30 months to raise funds and awareness to save the Chinook City Pool and Park. The facilities have seen significant deterioration through the years and are in dire need of being repaired. The local pool and park are such a pivotal part of the community and provide so much that repairing these facilities is paramount. Since being built in 1976, the pool and park has not had any money set aside for major...
Are you a caretaker for your spouse? or a neighbor? or a friend? Do you drive someone to doctor appointments out of town? If so, call Karyn about Respite. 406-357-2648 Cribbage is played every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. players wanted, will teach anyone who would like to learn to play. Bingo winner last week was Janet Gruzsie. Nice job. Bingo is played every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and anyone is welcome to join us. Each card played is a dime, only one card for each player wins per round. Last Thursday of the month is Jackpot Bingo. Caramel Rolls, Plain...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters and Harlem Wildcat and Lady Cat wrestling teams were in Chester this past Thursday for a mixer and Cut Bank on Friday and Saturday for the Cut Bank Invitational. The Lady Cats collected three second place finishers while placing six out of seven wrestlers on the podium to finish 2nd in the team race. The Sugarbeeters placed two in the boys tournament with senior Tyler Schoen collecting another championship. The Wildcats had one wrestler make the podium. The 'Beeter...
