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Several Chinook Lions Club members visited Meadowlark Elementary in Chinook and handed out 20 American flags to first graders on Presidents Day last Monday. For some local families it's a third generation receiving the desktop stick flags. Lions Club members say handing out the flags is a 40-plus year tradition. Some surrounding first graders in country schools will also receive the flags. First grade teachers at Meadowlark this year are Bridgette Brennan and Tammy Edwards. Mrs. Edwards is...
Tiffany Kimberling, Business Manager and District Clerk for Chinook Public School recently reported the achievements of her 2025 Speech and Drama team members. Two participants, Kylie Huravitch and Ivey Lenz made it to state this year in Huntley, where Lenz earned a fourth place ranking over-all in Pantomime. Huravitch competed in Spontaneous Oral Interpretation. “I agreed to coach to help fill the need for our Speech and Drama team this year, as my predecessor passed away last summer, leaving our District quite devastated. I had no previous S...
According to the Red Cross, The severe weather has severely impacted blood collections More than 25,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected since the beginning of the year — a number already closing in on the total number of uncollected donations due to weather for all of 2024. We are asking all eligible donors to come forward and give at our upcoming blood drive on Tuesday, March 4th from noon till 6 pm at the community commercial building, 300 Cleveland Road (fairgrounds) in Chinook. People of all blood types - especially t...
The Presbyterian Church of Chinook began awarding post-secondary scholarships to Chinook High (CHS) graduates in the spring of 2015. Thirty-eight scholarships have been awarded since the program began. A study suggests that of the recipients of scholarships during that period, only thirty percent still remain in the area along the Hi-Line. The scholarship committee at the church will award two scholarships this coming spring, one $500 scholarship to a 2025 CHS grad and one $500 scholarship to a non-traditional student from the local area. Part...
The Blaine County DUI Task Force is sponsoring an essay contest for junior high and high school students across Blaine County. The topic is “Ideas for Ways to Reduce Drunk Driving.” According to Debbie Gomke, a member of the Task Force, the essays are due on March 7 and winners will be announced on March 17. Gomke also asks that students write their name, school, and grade level on their essays. Two winners from grades 7-12 will be selected, with the best essay writers being awarded gift cards. The top high school essayist will receive a $50...
Billings, MT – February 21, 2025 – Western Native Voice (WNV) is thrilled to announce “Building Bridges, Building Power: A Day of Leadership and Change,” a high-energy, interactive experience designed to inspire and uplift its members across Montana. These dynamic gatherings will bring essential resources, leadership training, and opportunities for civic engagement straight to the people in a fun and engaging way! The “Building Bridges, Building Power” One-Day Membership Conferences will take place in twelve locations across the state, brin...
Harlem Library The Harlem Library Board will hold their monthly meeting today, Feb. 26, 4:30 P.M. in the library meeting room. Storytime for children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers is held Tuesdays at 10 A.M. After School Squad for elementary students meets Wednesdays at 4 P.M. Lego Club for all ages is held Thursdays at 4 P.M. If you have completed the February Book Challenge, please contact the library. The March Book Challenge is to read a book with the words “Luck” or “Lucky” in the title. “Buy a Bag O’Books” during the month of...
Protest: Montana does not need the RFID tag rule (RFID = electronic identification tags with the official U.S. seal) The RFID tag rule, touted by Brazilian packers and the Biden administration, requires RFID tags for intact cattle over 18 months of age crossing state lines since November 2024. Most of the tags come from China, and a system to read the tags is not in place. Although the tags can’t be routinely read, they are supposed to help with disease traceability. The tags are easily lost in brush, transit, and shipping points. Australian ra...
The Harlem Public Library board will meet today, February 26, for their monthly meeting at 4:30 in the library meeting room. If you have completed the February Book Challenge to read a book that reminded you of home, please contact the library to have your name entered to win a gift certificate from a local business. The March Book Challenge is to read a book with the words “Luck” or “Lucky” in the title. During the month of March you may “Buy a Bag O’Books” (a grocery sack full of used books) for only one dollar! Did you know the Harlem Librar...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center A HUGE Thank you to Amelia Funk for the lovely Valentine flower vases to keep our tables festive during our Valentine celebrations. This lady is a sweetheart, indeed. I would like to take a moment to thank Makhayla Farmer who has designed a beautiful logo that is in our Senior Center news. She is very talented and it looks lovely. Speaking of Valentines……we have had lots of fun, with games and a very special menu that was prepared on Feb. 14th. We had a very full house and we all enjoyed a wonderful mea...
The January meeting of Big Flat 4-H Club was held on January 19, 2025 at 2:00 at the Turner Christian Church. The American pledge was led by Isabella Van Voast and the 4-H pledge was led by Isaac Klindworth. Members present: Modesty Chamberlain, Avery Fox, Piper Fox, Mason Freidrich, Hannah Klindworth, Isaac Klindworth, Natalie Richman, Jessa Schroder, Hannah Van Voast and Isabella Van Voast. Leaders present were Shannon and Alan Van Voast and Hilary Richman. Pau was our visitor. Reports: Treasurer’s Report said a balance of $1,406.59. I...
Gaylord Waisath born October 16, 1940 to Herman and Hazel Waisath. He lived on a Farm west of Chinook with 7 siblings. Gaylor graduated from Chinook High School in 1958, then joined the Navy for 3 years serving in the Pacific. He worked construction for 2 years and due to an accident that resulted from a D9 Cat rear end dump truck rolled on his leg he spent 6 months in the hospital. He then decided to go back to school and graduated from Brigham Young University in 1971 with a masters degree in... Full story
Sandra L. O'Bryan Stiffarm, 78, passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on February 19, 2025 in Seattle, Washington following a sudden and brief illness. Sandy was born on April 9, 1946, the only child of Gerald and Mary (Robinson) O'Bryan and an enrolled member of the Gros Ventre (Aaniiih) Tribe. Sandy's first home was on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, at the O'Bryan Ranch established by her father and grandfather (Thomas O'Bryan), but she spent most of her young life living in... Full story
Mary Lou M Lexvold-West, aged 86, passed away on January 8, 2025 at her home in Sun City West, AZ. Born March 8, 1938 in Madison, WI. Although born and raised in Wisconsin, Marylou lived the largest portion of her life in Anchorage, AK, raising her family and working at the FAA in logistics. After retirement Mary Lou and her husband Dave moved to Washington State then settled in Arizona. Also making Chinook their part time home, where she established friendships and memories she cherished for... Full story
Nina Marlenee, 78, passed away January 30, 2025 at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM, March 8th, at the Chinook Eagles. Nina was born to Anna and Gordon Marlenee in Scobey, MT on April 7, 1946. On June 30, 2009 she was married to Roy Case and they resided in Chinook, MT. In her spare time, Nina enjoyed sewing and gardening. She was a loving mom, grandmother, and she loved her "furbabies". Nina was preceded in death by her brother Kenneth Marlenee. Nina... Full story
Dennis Gay Hensley of Williston, ND formerly of Harlem, Montana passed away at Bethel Lutheran home on February 16, 2025 due to cancer complications. Dennis was born on May 23, 1955 in Hardley, Arkansas to Lloyd and Dorothy (Holmes) Hensley. Dennis was the third of four children. Despite quitting school his junior year, Dennis was very intelligent. Dennis later served in the army for two years and was a very hard worker always busy. He spent time working on ranches hauling and cutting wood... Full story
Amber Leigh Short was born on February 17, 1974, and passed away on February 17, 2025 from complications of diabetes. Amber was born in Great Falls, MT to Linda (Sugar) Blackbird and Robert (Bubz) Short. She attended elementary school in North Dakota and Sacramento, California but Montana was always home to her. Amber had four children, Dakota Short, Aubrey Stanley, Vincent Short, and Carter Short. Amber had numerous jobs working in fast food. She lived a carefree life and often traveled back... Full story
Delphus “James” Doney, 75, passed away due to natural causes at Benefis Healthcare on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Cremation has taken place, and at his request no services will be held, and his remains will be placed in the niche wall at Fort Harrison Veterans Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit James’ online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolence for his family at www.hollandbonine.com.... Full story
No, I’m not misquoting Forrest Gump here. I’m reflecting on the celebration of love that is often expressed through cards and flowers and…yes…heaps of chocolates arrayed in valentine boxes that ultimately layer the landfill at the end of every February. But it’s not necessarily the one-time use, disposability of love that is marketed and exploited every year that I want to focus on – not today anyway. Let’s go back to that box of chocolates. Any good box of chocolates comes with a road map so that one’s fingers can make their way to the most de...
The dust has settled, the nets have been cut down, and the echoes of squeaking sneakers and roaring crowds have faded into the vast Hi-Line sky. The District 9C, 1B and 2B basketball tournaments delivered a whirlwind of emotions, stunning upsets, and nail-biting finishes. In a display of dominance that sent shockwaves through the 1B landscape, the Sugarbeeter girls seized the district crown with an iron grip! Their journey to glory was paved with decisive victories, showcasing a potent...
Blaine County Museum Agenda Special Meeting Friday, February 28th, 2025 • 1:30 P.M. @ Blaine County Museum w/virtual option Minutes Discussion • Continue Proposed By-Laws Changes Discussion Action Items • Approve Proposed By-Laws Any public comment on matters within the jurisdiction of the board will be heard....
