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The Blaine County Commissioners have been working diligently with the Blaine County Road Department to assess the flooding that is occurring in all parts of the county. County Commissioners Miles G. Hutton, Chairman, Dolores Plummage and Shane Fox all signed a County Declaration of Disaster on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The declaration stated that heavy winter precipitation followed by rising temperatures produced rapid snow melt that resulted in flooding of the Milk River, numerous small...
Havre Elks Lodge #1201 recently awarded six scholarships to local graduating high school seniors. Lodge Scholarship Co-Chair Brandy Kurtz announced that recipients of this year’s local Elks Most Valuable Student Awards were: • Lance Rutledge — Big Sandy High School; • Jessica King — Harlem High School; • Morgan Friede — Chinook High School; • Aliza Haney, Conner McKay & Scott Woods — Havre High School The six local MVS winners were advanced to the Montana State Elks Association competition and out of the 134 statewide applicants, the M...
HAVRE – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Bowhunter Education course dates have been set for Havre, with an in-person course taught by volunteer instructors starting April 24 at the Hill County Electric Hospitality Room. This bowhunter education class is free of charge. Bowhunter Education classes are taught by skilled volunteer instructors and offer hands-on learning experiences, mentoring opportunities, and the ability for students to ask questions of experienced bowhunters. Students learn about archery equipment, how to handle equipment s...
Harlem High School, in partnership with MAPS Media Institute, is proud to announce the inaugural Harlem Student Film Festival on April 29th. "Guiding the way from our past into our future" will take place at the Harlem High School Gym on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 4pm - 8pm. The event will begin with a student/filmmaker meet and greet, prayer and honor song, a community meal and the screening of four student films produced with MAPS Media Institute, as well as two student films created at th...
Blaine County Library Join us next week as we celebrate National Library Week! The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday April 24th. Tuesday Story Time 10:30 and Hangout for grades 5 & 6 at 3:30. Thursday LEGO Club 3:30. Friday Early Out Movie at 2:15. American Lutheran Church Chinook American Lutheran Church has changed Worship Time to Sundays at 10 AM. Rotating Joint Services are now held on the first Sunday of every month at 11 AM. No worship services will be held at Chinook American Lutheran...
To some the rising flood water may seem like something they need to dive into whether as youthful children or daring individuals looking for a thrill. Maybe an individual is desperate to clear a path to drain water. Whatever the case may be the Blaine County Health Department wants to remind people the dangers of flood water. Blaine County Nurse, Valerie Beck and Blaine County Health Department, Deb Anderson stated that, "It had been reported that kids were seen playing in the flood water and...
The American Legion Post #48 of Chinook held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 22, 2023. This happened to be a special meeting as District 2 Commander Jed Damson made a post visitation; Post 48 welcomed its newest member Miranda Helzer; and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #48 presented the Post members a cake in honor of the American Legions 104th birthday anniversary. It's a very significant and impressive milestone when you consider that in this day and age an organization that...
Catherine Helen Gist Morgan was born September 25, 1928 in Big Sandy, Montana, to Leo and Pauline (Boehmer) Gist. "Cassie" was the third of six children who were raised in the Missouri River Breaks. She attended elementary school at Gist School, built by her dad on their homestead 75 miles south of Chinook, where most of her classmates were her brothers and sisters. Catherine and her sisters moved to Chinook for high school, and she graduated in 1946 at the age of 17. She immediately began her...
Gerald “Jeb” Stiffarm 56 years old born in Fort Belknap Montana, resided in Wolf Point MT. On April 4th, 2023 he went home to Heaven. Jeb was born on August 26th, 1966 to Jeb Stiffarm and Barbara Whitecow Stiffarm in Fort Belknap. After Jeb graduated from Hays Lodgepole School in 1984, he worked as a Montana Indian Firefighter during summer months, he has worked various construction jobs and also working in the restaurant industry. He went on to have children, three daughters, two sons and ten grandchildren. Jebs hobbies included, fishing, hun...
Bryon Lee Rowe, age 69, died of a heart attack on Feb 19, 2023 in Oakland CA. Bryon was the son of Stewart and Lois Rowe. Bryon graduated from Harlem High School and later from the University of Chicago, Illinois. He worked in the computer field in the New York area for many years before moving to California. He lived mainly in the San Francisco, CA area. Bryon was preceded in death by his two sisters Cheryl Keller and Pat Rowe as well as his father Stewart Rowe. His surviving family members...
Geraldine Mae Lenhardt, 97, passed away at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home in Chinook, MT on April 14, 2023. A funeral service will be held on April 22, 2023, at 2:00pm at the American Lutheran Church in Chinook, MT. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Wilderness Funeral Homes of Chinook. Gerry was born on May 3, 1925, in Great Falls, MT to John and Grace Dussault. Gerry grew up and attended school in Billings, MT. Gerry met the love of her life, Ted, and they were married on December 6, 1941,...
You know, Lord, sometimes unexpected ‘things’ come together in surprising ways. ‘Miss Emy’ was delighted about Easter and how her family really liked John 8:12, a verse Jesus told his followers, before the Resurrection. She recited it: ‘When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’ She changed the subject then, talking about her company, which was mostly family, this time, and how she’d overheard some of the older ones speaking t...
The Cal Wearley Memorial Invitational is typically held annually at the beginning of the track and field season and often will be one of the largest meets our local teams will attend. With more than 600 athletes participating it's also a great way to gage where each athlete is at individually as well. Class A Havre along with Class B schools Harlem, Conrad, Cut Bank, Fairfield, Malta, Rocky Boy and Shelby joined 22 Class C teams including the Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds, the Chinook...
Boys Results 100 Meters - 2.) Brenden Fetter, Chinook - :11.40; 6.) Braxton Inman, Chinook - :11.65; 11.) Carson Nissen, Chinook - :11.90; 22.) Kohen Sullivan, Chinook - :12.26; 24.) Tyler Schoen, Chinook - :12.28; 44.) Trent Billmayer, Turner - :13.03; 45.) Davontae Sullivan, Hays/Lodge Pole - :13.09; 55.) Troy LongKnife, Harlem - :13.42. 200 Meters - 7.) Braxton Inman, Chinook - :24.40; 8.) Carson Nissen, Chinook - :24.43; 15.) Tyler Schoen, Chinook - :24.94; 16.) Ryan Doyle, Turner - :25.21. 400 Meters - 6.) Ryan Doyle, Turner - :55.60;...
The Chinook Sugarbeeter Tennis team nearly had their weekend interrupted by Mother Nature, but a quick scheduling change allowed them to compete for the second time this spring. After weeks inside Chinook was able to compete in Great Falls a week ago but had their following meet in Wolf Point cancelled. Just when it looked like they were going to lose out on an opportunity to compete in Lewistown this past Saturday were gone following a snow storm a quick change of venues provided the 'Beeters...
After nearly five weeks inside a contingent of Chinook High School golfers were able to get on the course and compete for the first time. A group of four boys and two girls made their way to the Anaconda Hills Golf Course in Great Falls last Monday to swing a club outside for the first time this season. Head Coach, Nick Turner had Senior Ryan Meneely, sophomores Jacob Metcalf and Kohen Sullivan and Dentin DePriest on the boys side and senior Morgan Friede and Sophomore Brianna Boetcher for the g...
The Chinook Lions Swim Team put on yet another spectacular 'Spring into Basketball' 3 on 3 Tournament this past Sunday at the Chinook High School Gymnasium. More that 200 athletes filled out the rosters for 43 boys and girls teams that competed in multiple divisions. At the end of the day champions were crowned for the 3rd/4th grade boys and girls, 5th grade girls, 5th and 6th boys. The stands were filled on both sides as parents, friends and family watched the action. A large contingent of...
Chinook High School Senior, Ryan Meneely was sworn in to serve in the United States Army in Butte on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). For many Veterans seeing a young person take the Oath of Enlistment carries a lot of meaning, especially with recruitment numbers in recent years being so down. Recent analyses, "The Defense Department is facing a recruiting crisis. The number of young Americans wanting to enlist is near a record low, a deficit not seen i...
The Book Challenge for April is to read a biography or autobiography. There will be no library board meeting this month. “The Dry” is written by Jane Harper. Federal Agent Aaron Falk hasn’t been back to his hometown since he and his father were run out of town twenty years ago. Even when he learns his best friend, Luke, is murdered along with his entire family, Falk doesn’t plan to go back. But then he receives a note saying “Luke lied. You lied. Be at the funeral.” When Falk returns for the funeral long-buried secrets resurface. Caroline Ke...
Celebrate National Library Week April 23-29, 2023 First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week, is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. All types of libraries - school, public, academic, and special - participate. Blaine County Library encourages all community members to visit the library during National Library Week, April 23-29, to explo...
Gene and Susan Billmayer were in Great Falls for doctor appointments on Thursday. Shawn, Tate, and Ty Beck visited Grandma Loretta on Monday and enjoyed caramel rolls. Jane Krass’s girls visited and helped throughout the week. Susan Billmayer visited with Jane Krass and girls on Saturday. Tate and Ty Beck stopped to see Grandma Loretta on Saturday afternoon. Hilary and Hannah Richman were out Saturday to visit Jane Krass. Linda Hauge and Diana Maloney visited as well. Cindy Reed and friend Alan of Billings visited Jane Krass on Sunday. F...
There is a lot of water melting off and going over or washing out roads all over the county, so be careful. 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 Karyn about Respite. 406-357-2648 Cribbage is played every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Connie Stanley was last week’s winner, players wanted, will teach anyone who would like t...
Havre Elks Lodge #1201 installed the members who will lead the lodge in the 2023-24 year Monday April 3rd. The members who were installed and their offices are Exalted Ruler, Mike Rappold; Leading Knight, John Winegar; Lecturing Knight, Dale Herd; Loyal Knight, Robert Kurtz; Secretary, Brandy Kurtz; Esquire, Kyle Leeds; Chaplin, Debra Herd; Tiler, Greg Tilleman; Inner guard, Linda Hoover. The lodge trustees for the 2022-23 year are Arnold Shulund, William Patera, and Donna Tilleman. Secretary Brandy Kurtz said: “We look forward to working w...
