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My wife and I were in Washington state when Chinook's recent All Class Reunion was held. During the reunion Deb Davies, a former resident, contacted me about a classic car that was in the parade. The car was licensed in Nevada but sported a plate proclaiming "Chinook" on the front. Turns out the 1960 Cadillac Eldorado convertible is owned by some of Shorty Strain's family, though Shorty never owned the car himself. Strain will be remembered by locals of a certain age as the owner of the Mint...
Blaine County did not have a shortage of celebrations in the communities that call this county home, many annual events are kept alive by its residents. The southside of Blaine County, on the beautiful Fort Belknap Indian Reservation the Martin Family hosted yet another successful "Hays Fourth of July Fun Day and Fireworks Display." The day consisted of; mud tug of war, mud volleyball, a horseshoe tournament and an "Independence Challenge" with categories for men, women, teens and children. The...
The cities of Chinook, Harlem and Havre are asking residents to voluntarily reduce lawn irrigation to conserve water while the St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works are repaired. “Following the recent conditions of the siphons at the St. Mary Diversion, the Havre, Chinook, and Harlem communities have been working with Montana Rural Water to find ways to conserve water along the Milk River,” Havre Public Works Director Trevor Mork said in a release this morning. “With our available water supply being reduced and the continued drought in our a...
The treasured fairytale comes to life in this magical stage production. Featuring all the famous songs from the televised specials, originally starring Lesley Ann Warren and later Whitney Houston, including: ‘Impossible’, ‘My Own Little Corner’, ‘Do I Love You?’ and ‘A Lovely Night’. Full of special effects and beloved characters, it is perfect time to share this ageless story and music with a new generation. Starring in Cinderella are Glasgow natives Alexa Etchart in the title role and Rachel Lynn Pewitt as Fairy Godmother. Audience favori...
The July meeting of Big Flat 4-H Club was held on July 14, 2024 at 6:00PM at the Turner Christian Church. Members present include: Modesty Chamberlain, Alaina Egbert, Avery and Piper Fox, Hannah and Isaac Klindworth, Hannah Richman, Jessa Schroder, Mary Simons, Hannah & Isabella Van Voast. Leaders present were Hilary Richman and Shannon Van Voast. Visitors at the meeting were Trent and Alicia Noel. The American pledge was led by Hannah Klindworth and the 4-H pledge was led by Piper Fox. Correspondence: Shannon read the grant award letter from...
Harlem Library The Friends of the Library community appreciation taco bar will take place today, July 24, from 4-6 p.m. at the library. The Summer Reading program is drawing to a close. Participants have until July 26 to redeem minutes read for gift certificates and for teens and adults to notify the library of books completed. The grand prize winners will be announced next week. All programs will take a break until September. The library board monthly meeting will be July 31, 4:30 p.m. “Friends & Fun!” will resume again in September.. Bla...
Today, July 24, the Friends of the Harlem Public Library are hosting a community appreciation event. A free taco bar will be served at the library from 4:00-6:00 P.M. Summer Reading is drawing to a close. The final day for participants to bring in their reading logs to redeem minutes read for gift certificates is Friday, July 26. Teens and adults should also notify the library of books completed by that date. Grand prize winners will be announced the last week of July. Thanks to everyone who took part in the Summer Reading program. All...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center It is with great sadness that we all say “Good-Bye” to Chrissy Downs, who was a true light in this community. Let’s tuck the best of her in our hearts and keep her memory alive. She is now at home, with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Well, the true July weather is upon us and with it we get a bit of everything that mother nature has to offer, the good, the bad and the ugly. Stay safe in the heat and be aware of drinking lots of fluids. We know that the SCAMMING calls are on the rise, so please do NOT ans...
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 • 4:30 P.M. Agenda CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Chair Owens Consent agenda: APPROVE MINUTES OF June MEETING CLAIMS FINANCIAL REPORT & ANALYTICS BOARD CORRESPONDENCE UNFINISHED Business Sign off Showcase & Bulletin Board policy, Internet policy, Meeting Room policy and Meeting Participation Policy Report of Friends of the Library community appreciation event, July 24 Meeting with Blaine Co. Commissioners report New Business Draft letter to commissioners: Vauthier transition to director position Summer Reading statistics and r...
Marilyn "Joanne" Willlman (92) passed away on July 11, 2024, due to natural causes. A celebration of life was held on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the American Lutheran Church at 1:00pm with burial following at the Kuper Memorial Cemetery. Joanne was born on April 18, 1932, to Harold and Mina (Ames) Thielman. She was the third oldest of nine kids raised on the farm northeast of Tiber. She attended and graduated from school in Chester. Joanne married Harold Lybeck on March 17, 1951, and together...
Robert Melvin Cross, 75, passed away on Sunday July 14, 2024 at his ranch in Chinook, Montana. A service was held at the Blaine County Fairgrounds Commercial building at 11:00 AM on Tuesday July 23, 2024 with a burial following at the Chinook Cemetery. Bob was born on August 3, 1948, in Havre, MT and lived in Big Sandy, MT. In 1972, he married Pam (Zarn) and moved to Chinook. Throughout his life he worked various jobs around the farming community, various grain elevators, pole line...
Douglas Lee Plouffe, 91 born 2/23/33 from Wagner, Montana passed away July 10, 2024. He was preceded in death by his first wife Evelyn Faye Watson from Malta, Montana. He is also preceded in death by his siblings Margaret Plouffe Siroshton (Hank), Sonny Amos Plouffe (Ilene), Alan Plouffe (Dorothy), Thelma Plouffe Carnahan (Gene). Doug and Evelyn lived in Memphis, Tennessee while Doug was in the Navy SEABEES. From 1956-1986 Doug worked for Burlington Northern Railroad in Havre as switchman,...
Robert Eugene Roudebush, 82, passed June 26, 2024 at home surrounded by friends and family. Bob was born in Hermiston, Oregon on May 21st, 1942, the son of Miles and Marilla Roudebush. Bob graduated from McLaughlin High School in Milton Freewater, Oregon in 1960. He married Gailya Severin on August 4, 1962. Bob was drafted by the Army in 1967 and attended the Hercules Missile School. He served in Germany during the Vietnam War. Bob and Gay lived in Portland, Oregon in the early seventies where...
Stephen Earl Vaile, 77, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 with his wife Randina by his side. Services were held on Monday, July 22, at 11:00 AM at Kuper Memorial Cemetery. Stephen was born on October 20, 1946 in Browning, MT. He resided in Browning with his grandparents for much of his early life, before moving to Joplin where he graduated from High School. He then joined the Airforce, leaving right after graduation. After the military, he worked selling cars in California, owned a vehicle leasi...
Michael John Kase, 78, of Billings, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 25, 2024. Mike was born in Jamestown, North Dakota, on May 26, 1946, to Eugene and Dorothy (Kenna) Kase. Michael moved with his family at the age of 3 to Havre. He attended local parochial schools, graduating from Havre Central High School in 1966. Throughout his middle and high school years, Michael worked his summers on the Anderson farm near Harlem, which he loved. After high school, Michael enlisted in the U.S....
Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT) is offering free Behind the Scenes workshops this week, July 22-25. This opportunity is open to adults and youth, ages fourteen and older. These no-experience-necessary workshops will run from 9:00 a.m. until noon and will feature a different topic each day. Although advance registration is preferred, interested individuals can also just show up at the theatre to learn. All workshops will take place at the MAT Theatre in Cowan Hall on the campus of Montana State University–Northern. MAT representatives report tha...
A somewhat overcast day, a slight breeze off the prairie and Turner's giant shade structure frame across main street helped make the 2024 Turner Appreciation Day another successful day. The day drew residents, nearby neighbors and international guests to the mid-summer outdoor event. Activities varied from the early morning fly-in and Lions Club's breakfast through the all-day car show, a grilled lunch at noon, the silent auction, play time on bouncy houses for the kids and lots of visiting by e...
