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Cleveland Elementary, south of Chinook, has been very active in the great outdoors lately; going on Ice Fishing trips, learning how to identify birds and getting to really interact with various organizations in the community. Teacher, Mrs. Shirley Kienenberger-Fisher, or simply Mrs. Fisher to her students, is thrilled with the opportunity her students have had recently. Mrs. Fisher has five students at Cleveland ranging from kindergarten to the fifth grade. On Monday, February 27 Montana Fish...
Ethan Werk was recently named the American Indian College Student of the Year for Aaniiih Nakoda College. Sunday night he was presented with his award at a banquet held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The American Indian Higher Education Consortium Conference (AIHEC) has grown tremendously through the years and Werk, along with a number of other ANC staff and students, were on hand. The official website describes the event as such, "Since the first AIHEC Student Conference in 1980, this annual...
The Chinook Senior Center is offering two free presentations related to local and regional historical events. The presentations were first hosted by the Blaine County Museum in the winter. Senior center board members felt the topics would be of interest to the Center's clients as well. It was observed that many seniors, leery of the icy winter conditions and bad travel conditions, likely opted not to attend the winter programs. According to Peggy Perry, chair of the Center's board of directors,...
On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, staff and students at Harlem Elementary and Jr/Sr High Schools eagerly participated in wearing YELLOW to support Chloe Main for Rare Disease Day, in conjunction with the Yellow Brick Road Project. In January 2022, Chloe was diagnosed with HNRNPH2, a neurodevelopmental disorder. Chloe is 1 of 130+ in the world to carry this super rare gene. She is the only known case in the State of Montana, and the only Native American. Chloe is a 3rd grade student in Mrs. Powell's classroom at Harlem Elementary School. If you...
Harlem Library The Harlem Library and Montana Library Network are hosting the virtual Zoom program “Thunderous” Mar. 9, 6 – 7:30 P.M. Join using the registration link tinyurl.com/thunderousMT. The Book Challenge for March is to read a book with a green cover or spine. The Book Club is currently reading “Sold on a Monday” and meets Mondays at 4 P.M. During the month of March you may Buy a Bag O’Books from our used book sale for only one dollar. Blaine County Library Monday Hangout for grades 7 & 8 at 3:30, Tuesday Story Time at 10:30 and H...
FRIDAY March 10, 2023 8:00 a.m. Road/Bridge Supervisor Mitchell Sheriff Colby County Attorney Harwood DES Velk ARPA Funds/LATC Funds County Health Department Internal Business Employment Review Budget Transfers Tax Abatements Procurement Policy Claims Approval MONDAY March 13, 2023 8:00 a.m. Road/Bridge Supervisor Mitchell Sheriff Colby County Attorney Harwood DES Velk ARPA Funds/LATC Funds County Health Department Internal Business Employment Review Budget Transfers Tax Abatements Procurement Policy Claims Approval 1:00 pm - Senior Citizens...
Most folks that live anywhere on the Hi-line from Browning to Wolf Point have probably at some point travelled through Harlem and stopped at the EZ-Mart on the edge of town. The C-Store is a popular stop for snacks and fuel and home to a pair of very dedicated employees who also happen to be very much involved the community itself. Darby Turntoes and Jerry Wiegand have been employed at EZ-Mart since 1995 and have been loyal supporters of the local community as well. Darby has always enjoyed his...
The Harlem Public Library, along with the Montana Library Network, is sponsoring the virtual program "Thunderous," March 9 from 6:00 -7:30 P.M. "Thunderous" is a children's graphic novel written by M.L. Smoker and Natalie Peeterse. The story centers around Aiyana who is more interested in her social media presence than her Native American heritage. She is shocked to find herself in a magical world – with no cell coverage! Pursued by the trickster Raven, Aiyana struggles to get back home; but is...
Emory Mae (Brockie) Champagne, 'Ɔ'ↄↄↄniinen'i (White Clay), or Gros Ventre name Niihↄↄ'eihk, Nee-haw-A (Yellow Hair), born January 10, 1944, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Benefis Healthcare in Great Falls, MT. Her wake began at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Fort Belknap Community Center and continued until her Rosary, which was held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the Community Center. Emory's funeral Mass will began at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Fe...
Harriet Grace Shockley was surrounded and deeply loved by her children, grand-children, great grandchildren, great-great grandchild, sister and niece before peacefully passing away in her home on Sunday, February 26th, 2023. Harriet was born in Chinook, Montana on November 29, 1929, to her parents George David Liddle and Helen Elizabeth (Dolan) Liddle. Harriet's family were pioneers in the Bear Paw Mountains south of Chinook in the late 1800's. The Liddles, Dolans and Thornbers, were all...
George John Chandler Jr., 72, passed away February 27, 2023 peacefully at his home on Chandler road in Old Hays, MT. George was born on September 16, 1950 in Fort Belknap to George Sr. and Margie Chandler. In 1954-1962 George moved with his parents and siblings to Oakland, CA as part of the Relocation Act. George went to high school at Flandreau, SD and he graduated from St. Paul's Mission in 1968. George served in the US Army during the Vietnam war and enlisted in 1970 and served two tours as a...
Cleo May Phillips, 83, passed away at Phillips County Hospital Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Wilderness Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. A celebration of Cleo's life will took place at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Malta on Thursday, March 2, at 2:00 pm with a reception following. Cleo was born May 25, 1939 to Ethel and Gordon Heath in Malta, MT. Cleo developed a love of traveling at a young age, traveling on the tour bus with her grandfather, traveling with her be...
Steven “Steve” Daniel Stiffarm was called home to join his ancestors. He began his next journey peacefully in the love and comfort of his family from Great Falls, MT March 1, 2023. Steve was born on August 7, 1949, to Peter Stiffarm and Ruby Chief Goes Out at the Fort Belknap Agency. His childhood travels led him across the Hi-Line of Montana, graduating from Browning High School in 1967. He furthered his education with a bachelor’s degree in Radio & Television Communications (Univ. of Montana, 1974) and a master’s degree in Library Science...
Friday, March 3rd, proved to be an exciting day at Harlem Elementary as Chinook Masonic Lodge members, Bob Sharples and Ben Hall, handed out rewards to the top Accelerated Readers in every classroom, kindergarten through 6th grade. One of February’s I Love To Read activities involved taking Accelerated Reader tests on each book the students read. The points from the tests were then totaled and a winner was chosen from each classroom. All in all, Mr. Sharples and Mr. Hall delivered 20 Kindle Fires to the hard-working students. Harlem E...
Wednesday, March 8th there will be a LIHEAP representative at the Senior Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to help any seniors that need to sign up for energy assistance. Foot Clinic is on March 13th; call Karyn at 406-357-2648 or Chelby at 406-265-4776 for an appointment. We have respite funds available, to find out if you qualify contact Karyn at 406-357-2648 or come to the Senior Center to pick up a form. 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...
Respect Isaiah 17:7 – At that day shall a man look to his maker, and his eyes shall have respect to the Holy One of Israel. Philippians 4:11 – Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in. whatsoever state I’m there with to be content. Colossians 3:25 – But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons. Leviticus 19:15 – You shall do no unrighteousness in judgement thou shalt do not respect the person of the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty: but in righteousness sha...
The Chinook Eagles donated a portion of the Meat Raffle to the Local Youth Church Group in Chinook, JUMP. Matt Finley donated a check to the club in the amount of $3000.00. A few youth were on hand, Liz Mcmaster, Jace Bemis, Rachel Bilger, Kaidence Unruh, Lexi Kuntz, Laura Danley, and Ian Miller. Top photo leaders Chrissy Downs, Bryan Danley and Aaron Chris. Matt Finley representing the Eagles is in the bottom photo....
Adam and Shawna Billmayer, Levi Hawley, Shawn Beck, and Taylor Fouts enjoyed lunch together at Loretta Beck’s on Tuesday, and on Wednesday Mike and Crystal Grabofsky, Shawn Beck, and Levi Hawley and Loretta had lunch together at Loretta’s. Susan Billmayer had lunch and visited with Marna Strzelczyk on Wednesday in Harlem. Loretta Beck attended Lenten Services in Hogeland on Thursday. Anita Reed, Linda Hauge, Hilary Richman, and Diana Maloney visited Jane Krass throughout the week. Susan Billmayer visited Jane and Anita on Monday morning. Sus...
You know, Lord, A silly Calendar has a ‘Know-It-All’ on every single day, so, a glance showed that the other day was ‘Hot Tea Day’. We didn’t even notice that, but Hot Tea is what we had. Then there’s a Gumdrop Day; maybe some grandkids would be delighted in doing that! Pizza Day would be a great day to share some with busy working friends; we might have to check into that, right? A friend suggested that there was probably also a ‘Make A Special Soup Day’. We didn’t look that one up but it was a reminder of a ‘story’ we’d heard long ago....
You know, Lord, it’s interesting when a friend shares a motivating article or a feeling she may have about what she’s dealing with in life - so here goes. She mentioned the distressed disciples over the predominant blast buffering their boat, and how they woke Jesus and He quickly addressed the raging wind and waves: “Quiet! Settle down”! (Mark 4:39MSG). The storm stopped! ‘E.V.’ continued. “You know what? That translation of Jesus’s words caught my attention. ‘Settle down.’ You know, I first heard that phrase from my mother, admonishing...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters are 25-1 and heading to their first ever Class C State Girls Basketball Tournament. The 'Beeters are concluding their 18th and final season as a Class C school and achieving this opportunity is the perfect way to end. In the fall when the 2023-24 school year begins the 'Beeters will be a part of the District 1B for Volleyball and girls and boys basketball. They will compete in Northern B Cross Country, Golf, Track & Field a well as B/C Tennis and B/C Wrestling. The...
The Hays/Lodge Pole Archery team was in Great Falls recently in preparation for the State Archery tournament later this month in Helena. Competing at Paris Gibson High School were 39 boys and 28 girls representing teams from Paris Gibson, Great Falls High (ROTC), Heart Butte, and Hays-Lodge Pole. Paris Gibson is an Alternative High School in Great Falls with an enrollment of about 250. This tournament was a great tool for the Thunderbirds to use as they prepare for the State Tournament. Shailie...
The Class C Girls State Basketball Tournament gets underway today, Wednesday, March 8 at the Metra Park First Interstate Arena in Billings, Montana and will conclude Saturday night with the State Championship game being played at 6:00 pm. The field in this years tournament is as good as one could expect. The 25-1 Chinook Sugarbeeters are in the field as the North No. 2 and will take on the undefeated Saco/Whitewater/Hinsdale Mavericks in the fourth game of the tournament. Tip-off is set for 7:30...
Carla Van Voast was in Chinook on Saturday and had the opportunity to watch her twin Granddaughters Hannah and Izzy play her Great Granddaughter Cali when the Turner Tornadoes played the Chinook Sugarbeeters in 5/6th grade basketball....
"The purpose of the Montana Seed Show is to promote the production and use of quality seed and feed. Seed show entries/exhibits may be made by any crop producer from any county. Growers are encouraged to exhibit the feed and seed they have for sale or are using on their farms. We see representation from all over the state." Blaine County MSU Extension agent Juli Snedigar The Seed Show, which is free and open to the public, will include livestock and crop speaker seminars, a health fair, baking...
