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Greg Skoyen had a booth at the Blaine County Fair where he was displaying and promoting a recently designed gas-powered irrigation booster pump. The device basically increases the volume of water moving from an irrigation ditch through a gated system to a field. Skoyen put me in touch with the Billings-based designer and builder of the pump, Travis Kelsey, who sells specialized ag equipment. Kelsey and his pump co-deigner Brad Kembel, a farmer, came up with the idea for the new pump after...
The Milk River Pow Wow is always full of beautiful color and Pageantry and this year was no exception. With several events taking place over the course of five days, beginning on Wednesday and concluding Sunday. The Milk River Indian Days celebration attracts people from all over the United States and Canada. Pictured above is the Team Dance competition held Saturday afternoon. Dancing are (Left to right) Angela Blackcrow, Nina Fox, and Jenna King of Hays....
The superintendent for the contractor replacing the North Fork bridge and the project manager overseeing the work for the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) said they believe the new bridge will be completed and open for traffic by the end of August. Planning for the $2.8 million dollar replacement project began about six years ago. Actual work began in March of this year under a contract awarded to COP Construction, a multi-state business doing work throughout Montana and surrounding...
The streets were packed around the Chinook City pool, hosts of the Eastern Divisional Swim Meet this past weekend. Hundreds of RV's and campers made passage near the pool nearly impossible Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Meadowlark Elementary opened its doors to campers as well and even hosted a dance for the swimmers and their friends Saturday night. Competition was fierce in the pool but the camaraderie was evident among friends and competitors alike....
This photo of Choke Cherries ready to be picked is our first entry in our 'Front Page Photo Contest. It was taken by Jerry McGillivray, who notes the early start to the harvest season. We encourage all of our readers to keep sending in photos and a short cutline: The who, what, when, where, to be included amongst our choices for the front page photo. Remember there is a $100 prize to one lucky entry at the end of the year. For more information or to send your photo, please email me at...
Contact: Kyle Leeds, Havre Elks Lodge #1201 Phone: 406-945-2524, k.leeds@bresnan.net Havre Elks Lodge #1201 and the local VFW POST are hosting the “Hi-Line Veterans/First Responders Family BBQ” Veterans, First Responders and their families are invited to the First Annual BBQ in their honor, Saturday, August 11th from 12pm – 3pm, at the 2nd Lake Pavilion out in the Bear Paw Mountains. This inaugural picnic is to honor Veterans and First Responders, with a family picnic featuring games, fishing and fun. Havre Elks Lodge #1201 secretary and event...
Ryder Hofeldt, eight years old in this photo, checks out a flower bed he created in his neighbor Myrla McCoy's yard last summer. Ryder, who plans to "be a farmer" often helps his neighbor in Chinook with her yard work. When he decided an area along a fence in Mryla's yard needed some landscaping, he hand-spaded the area, planted the flowers and found the ornamental edging to complete the project. Mryla said, "Ryder is quite the helper to me. He sees me working in the yard and comes over to see...
Allan James Gryde of Hogeland, Montana, age 65, passed away on July 24, 2018 at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana due to complications from diabetes. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at the Hogeland American Lutheran Church. Allan's family has suggested memorial donations be made in his name to the Blaine 1 Ambulance Service, PO Box 235, Chinook, MT 59523. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Allan's... Full story
Ernest Larson passed away on July 13, 2018 due to natural causes and is now in heaven, with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for eternity. Though much sadness is felt by those who knew and loved him, we now rejoice as this isn't goodbye, but until we see you again... Ernest Larson was born in Oklee, MN, to Bennet and Helga Larson, on May 10, 1932 on the family homestead and was #8 out of eleven children. He truly enjoyed the farm life even though it was very hard at times. Ernie lost his dad... Full story
Carol Leeds Harvey, - Chinook, MT. There will be a graveside service for Carol Leeds Harvey, Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Chinook Cemetery. A reception will follow at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church following the service.... Full story
Yuma, AZ. Joleen Henry Clark, 77 of Yuma Arizona passed away on July 29, 2018. A full obituary will follow in next weeks paper.... Full story
Thanks to all the children who participated in the “Libraries Rock!” summer reading program. Reading record sheets must be turned in by Aug. 3. The grand prize drawing will take place Aug. 10. The “Letter by Letter” game for adults continues through the month of August. The Book Challenge for August is to read a true crime book. Contact the library with the title of the book you read for the July Book Challenge. James Grippano has written “A Death in Live Oak.” The death of Jamal Cousin, president of the black fraternity of a major Florida uni...
Here comes August 2018. Where has the summer gone? Since our YAVs (Young Adult Volunteers) have left, we are looking for an exercise leader here at the center. If you know of anyone or are interested please stop by and let Marlane know. The annual meeting of the Chinook Senior Citizen Center is August 3, 2018, at 11:30. Lunch will be served at 12:00, then the first official board meeting to vote in the chair and vice will be held at 1:00 p.m. We are planning a senior trip August 15 to Fort Benton. Please call Marlane at the Sr Center for inform...
Thank you to everyone who came out and attended The Kilted Man program. If you didn't come to one of the programs, you definitely missed out! We had a nice attendance for the book signing and discussion as well. If you have not read "Aunt Eleanor's Men" by Vic Palm, you will want to get on the list for one of our copies. Eleanor led a fascinating life. We have three movies ready to go this week: Ready Player One, Isle of Dogs and A Quiet Place. All are rated PG-13. If you are planning a road...
Much, much appreciation to all these wonderful people! Charlie, Kay and Rose for taking care of the leak on the hose in back of the refrigerator. Rose Noel for picking up the liver in Chinook, Janet Gruszie for the rhubarb. Wise Words: Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly. ~ Unknown Funny-Bone Ticklers… An old guy was working out in the gym when he spotted a sweet young thing... He asked the trainer that was near-by, “What machine in here should I use to impress that sweet thing over the...
Max and Kirsti Cederberg, and Peggy and Francis Van Voast visited with Edith and Bill Bilger in Chinook on Saturday. They went on to Havre and had dinner with Chuck and Barb Salerno. Linda and Darel Hauge attended Dakota Krass’ Confirmation services on Sunday in Hogeland. Tammy Jones met up with a group of gals that she graduated with over the weekend at Flathead. They all had a great time visiting and reminiscing. Brooke Reed attended Basketball Summer League in Havre this summer. It concluded this week. Diana Maloney and Hilary Richman attend...
Congratulations to Shyan Krass on her achievement at Summer League Basketball Camp at the College. She received a letter of intent to play basketball at Northern when she graduates high school. What an honor!! Caleb Zellmer attended Flathead Bible Camp this past week. He and Pastor Ellen attended. Last weekend, Cassie Handran, August, and Evelyn spent the weekend at the Dave Cornell home staying with Grandpa Dave and Grandma Teresa enjoying doing farm things. This weekend, Teresa took him back to his parents in Scobey. Allan Gryde passed away...
The Chinook Lions hosted the Eastern Divisional swim meet this past weekend as the 2018 Summer Swim Season winds down. The top 12 swimmers/relays in each event advanced to the state swim meet in Conrad this weekend. A total of 383 swimmers took part in the meet, including 113 relays and 1,139 entries. The Chinook Lions had a very good weekend in the pool and will send 37 swimmers and 11 relays on to Conrad to compete in the Class AA Division. The Harlem swim team had some amazing performances...
