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The Chinook High School graduating Class of 2018: Anne Reed, Brandon Morneau, Caleb Dumas, Carrie Hofer, Chelsie Fox, Colton Liddle, Erika Arnold, Erin Pula, Garrett Lowham, Hailey McMaster, Heaven LaForge, JJ Colby, Jacob Huckabee, Jamie Roth, Jaye Anderson, Mackenzie Gruszie, Madison Inman, Megan Pruttis, Nathan Pomeroy, Rylan Mitchell, Sierra Swank, Steven Mulonet, Tamer Jamieson, Tristian Whitetail. Valedictorian - Sierra Swank Salutatorian - Erin Pula...
A celebration of Mental Health Month is set for the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, May 30. Organizers say the event will be staged “much like a health fair with information tables available all in one location. The fair will be followed by a movie and then a barbeque dinner.” Jana McPherson-Hauer, Blaine County Public Health Nurse, said, “We often hear about how ‘resource poor’ our area is for mental health services. Part of the purpose of this celebration is to emphasize and showcase what we’re doing well for mental health awareness a...
THAT in the spring of 1919, amidst complete devastation, the poppies bloomed in abundance on the battlefields of France where so many of our men had fallen in battle, and that replica of this poppy has become the Memorial Flower of the American Legion Auxiliary? THAT The American Legion was the first national organization to adopt the poppy as its Memorial Flower, having taken this action at the National Convention in Cleveland, September 27-29, 1920? THAT the American Legion Auxiliary adopted the poppy as its Memorial Flower at its organizing...
Welcome home to Helen and Jim Billmayer.. Good to have our neighbors and community members back in the area. All the family has been to see them and they are enjoying catching up with the grandkids. Loretta and Wally Beck spent the weekend of May 11-13 in the Missoula area. On the way, they visited the Brent Anderson’s in Lincoln and then saw Wally’s sister, Marilyn Herman in Missoula at St. Patrick’s Hospital where she had by pass surgery. She is doing great and is out of the hospital now. On Saturday evening, they attended a Graduation party...
Kirsti and Max Cederberg were to Great Falls last Friday to spend an early Mother's Day with Nellie. Leneus Erickson went to Wyoming a week ago with Shannon Downing for his grandson, Dusty's college graduation. A 90th birthday celebration for Jim Reed was held on Saturday afternoon. All six of his children were in attendance as well as many of his nieces and nephews, etc. He was delighted to see many people who rode his bus over the years as well. What a wonderful afternoon! Don and Bonnie...
Family and friends honored James Reed of Turner at an open house party on his 90th birthday this past Saturday. The Legion Hall in downtown Turner was abuzz with a luncheon and cake in his honor. All six of his children made it home to help their Dad celebrate his special day and honor the many accomplishments of his life. A surprise presentation was made to Reed by Elissa Zellmer with a Quilt of Valor. What an amazing surprise and honor! To top off the party a wagon ride was given to guests...
Carl Wilford "Bill" Bell, age 93, passed away on May 11th, 2018 at Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow, Montana. Visitation was on Wednesday May 16th at 6 PM. Bill's service was held at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow on May 17th at 11 AM. Interment will be at the Highland Cemetery followed by a reception and lunch at the VFW. Condolences may be left at bellmortuaryglasgow.com. Bill was born in San Bernardino, California on August 25th, 1924 to Wilford and Kathryn Bell. Bill was raised in Malta. He... Full story
Bruce Jay Annis, 73, passed away at Benfis Medical Center in Great Falls, MT on May 13th 2018. A Memorial get together will be held on Saturday June 16th 2018 at the Brownie Park in Chinook MT starting at 1:00pm with a potluck to follow. His burial took place on Thursday May 17th 2018 at Kuper Memorial Cemetery. Edwards Funeral Home was entrusted with the Funeral Arrangements. Longtime resident of Blaine County, he was visiting his family for the first time with his twin sister Betty, they were... Full story
Malta – Loretta Lee "Letty" Mummey, 73, Homemaker, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at Hi-Line Retirement Center. Graveside services were Saturday, May 19, 2018, 1:00 P.M. at Harlem Cemetery with a luncheon that followed at Kennedy's Bar. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. Letty was born July 23, 1944 in Harlem, MT, the 3rd of 9 children born to Clifford and Gladys Mummey. She grew up in Harlem and married Lee Williams July 15, 1965 in Coeur d'Alene, ID. T... Full story
William Spatz Jackson, age 41 of Fort Belknap passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, May 16, 2018 from an acute coronary event. He was born to Norman Chase Sr. and Bunni Jackson on December 28, 1976- after 4 days of hard labor. William was born breach and came into this world feet first. He was always on the run after that. He loved his family and friends- always asking questions about the things unknown. He lived most of his life on either the Fort Peck Reservation or in Fort Belknap.... Full story
Q: Recently we moved into a new neighborhood, and I suppose we ought to get involved in a local church, but I’m not sure it’s worth the effort. After all, what difference does it make what church you join—or if you join one at all? Our previous ones didn’t do much for us. A: I’m sorry you haven’t had a positive church experience—but I hope this won’t keep you from seeking one in the future. Churches (like people) differ from each other, and I strongly encourage you to seek out the one that God has for you. Have you ever asked yourself what y...
Your children are invited to join the Blaine County Library’s Summer Reading Program and attend the fun programs and events we are planning for children of all ages. Children who join the summer reading program keep their minds active and enter school in the fall ready to learn and ready to succeed. Kids can start signing up for the Summer Reading Challenge after school on Friday, May 25th. For every two hours read, kids will be able to enter their name into our Summer Reading prize drawings. There will also be small prizes awarded for every t...
“Libraries Rock!” is the theme for the upcoming Summer Reading program at the library. Each summer the library offers an opportunity for children ages preschool through grade 6 to join in the Summer Reading program to keep their reading skills sharp, to enjoy reading new books, to take part in fun weekly programs and to earn prizes! Registration opens May 29. Please stop by the library to sign up or you may also register on Facebook. To kick off Summer Reading families are invited to attend the “Libraries Rock!” Family Fun Night on Wednesd...
The first week under new directorship went well for the Senior Center. I am still looking forward to meeting everyone, as well as having fun getting reacquainted with friends from the past. Thank you all for making me feel welcome. Get well thoughts and prayers going out to Ray Reid and Connie Pursley. If you or anyone you know is interested in being a board member please let Rochelle and or Marlane know so we can get your name on the ballot. We are also voting for Senior of the Year 2018. The...
Thank You Phyllis Culbertson for the turkey, Harlem Senior Center Board for being so flexible and willing to come in for all the different interview times these past few weeks. Wednesday 23 - If you like Fresh Donuts, today will be the day to be here... we will be "sharing the wealth" of 10 dozen donuts from our Monopoly wins from Albertsons Thursday 24 - Senior Scams: Presented by Undersheriff Frank Billmayer at Harlem Senior Center, 7:00 pm. Pie and coffee afterwards. Don't Forget: Memorial...
The Turner School held its Commencement exercises this past Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the Turner School gymnasium. The processional was played by Mrs. Heather Jorgenson. Senior, Eddie Harmon, gave the welcome, followed by a the introduction of the guest speaker by Stacie Cornell. The Commencement address was given by Mrs. Heather Jorgenson. A Parent presentation was given by the Seniors. Long stem roses were given out to the parents and special guests, and family. A speech was given by Senior,...
The eighth summer edition of Loaves and Fishes, the ecumenical summer feeding program in Chinook, will meet at noon time, Monday through Thursday, beginning June 4 and ending on August 9. The ecumenical program, sponsored by five local congregations, was created to assure local children get a nutritious meal during the summer months. When it was discovered that the local school system would not qualify for a feeding program grant, the five churches stepped up to operate the program. Five...
Sorry I wasn't able to alert readers beforehand about this big news item. I only was aware of it when my wife shared a recent post from Microsoft sharing the good news. For those of you who may have spent the last thirty years on another planet or do not regularly use a computer or smart phone, this new national day honors solitaire played on a variety of electronic device. It was 28 years ago that Microsoft first added solitaire to 3.0 Windows. When I read the announcement about yet another...
Twenty one athletes from Chinook, Harlem and Turner will compete on the big stage at the Montana High School Track & Field State Championships this weekend. The Chinook Sugarbeeters will take eight girls and 2 boys to the State C in Great Falls Friday and Saturday. Junior Megan Molyneaux will compete in the 100 Meter Dash and the 200 Meter Dash after finishing second in both events at the Northern C Divisional. Sophomore Raynee Hasler will run the 3,200 Meters after qualifying with a fourth plac...
The Chinook Sugarbeeter girls finished fourth at the State C Golf tournament held at Fairmont Hot Springs last week. The girls finished with a score of 646 just three shots out of third and fourth out of second. The team consisted of senior Carrie Hofer and junior Ashley MacLeod who were both making there third appearance at the state meet. Freshman Hailey Bell and sophomore Alyssa Gruszie were competing at the state meet for the first time. Hofer shot a 97-102 199 and matched her performance...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters again made some noise at the State B/C Tennis Tournament in Great Falls last weekend. The Doubles Team of senior Sierra Swank and senior Megan Pruttis looked to improve on their third place finish from a season ago and did one better finishing second at this years tournament. The girls opened with a bye after earning the Northern B/C top seed at the Divisional Tournament the week prior. In their first match they defeated the Widhelm/Bloom team from Simms 6-0, 6-2 to adva...
According to the 2017 Montana Gray Wolf Program Annual Report, population estimates suggest there are approximately 900 wolves in Montana. This marks the 13th consecutive year that Montana has far exceeded wolf recovery goals. FWP now estimates wolf numbers using a method called POM, or Patch Occupancy Modeling. The old way of trying to count wolves from an airplane became a less and less accurate picture of wolf numbers as the wolf population grew beyond anyone's ability to count it....
