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First Bank of Montana has been working the sale for more years than some people would like to remember. They have always done an outstanding job of keeping track of all of those that purchased animals at the livestock sale and dispersing the funds to the kids. The youth were greatly supported and are thankful for all of the community support. This year was exceptionally hot, but that did not deter those that were there to support and purchase livestock. Be checking the Blaine County Journal in...
The owners of Bear Paw Livestock, Bear Paw Meats, and Bear Paw Farms in Chinook, have agreed to donate one whole beef, cut and wrapped, to the North Central Montana Shrine Club. The donation will come through ticket sales and a raffle with the winners being drawn during Havre Festival Days next month. Tickets for this donation are available at Bear Paw Meats in both Havre and Chinook, as well as at Bear Paw Livestock in Chinook. Three winners will be selected during a drawing that will be held...
In February of 2021, Becky Petrick, a 1992 graduate of Chinook High School, opened a bookstore in a 109 year old home. Many of Butte's long-time residents will recognize the address of The Corner Bookstore at 1877 Harrison Avenue as the Mullen house, one of Butte's historic homes. Petrick explained that this house, which remained a family residence until 1996, was built in 1912 by the Mullen family. For some time now, Petrick had been looking for a business opportunity that matched her interests...
The Black and Orange will be taking their seats in school classrooms on August 25 after their teachers attend two days of orientation on August 23-24. According to Superintendent, Fred Hofman, the Chinook School District is experiencing some staffing challenges, and he has been busy since July inviting applicants to become “Difference Makers.” At their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on August 10, the Chinook School Board accepted the resignation of Shane Bartschi, who was the 2020-2021 Meadowlark Elementary School Principal. He rec...
The Superintendent of Turner Public Schools, Tony Warren welcomes students and parents to the 2021-22 school year, recognizes various staff members, and invites the community to warmly receive several new faculty. Turner's first day of instruction will be August 23. Until then, Warren encourages everyone in Tornado Country to enjoy these final days of summer. In a letter to the parents, Warren emphasized the partnership essential in the education process and stressed his belief that a strong...
The Chinook High School Class of 1971 held its fifty-year class reunion over the weekend of July 16-19 in Bigfork, Montana. Among the activities was a fundraising challenge to benefit the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation. Cole Maddox won the challenge, and the Class of 1971 would like to extend a challenge to the Class of 1972 to improve on their fundraising effort during their own fifty-year reunion next year. Classmate and reunion co-organizer, Susan Renne Holman offered her property...
Harlem Library The Book Challenge for August is to read a book featuring sports or athletes. Stop by to check out the on-going used book sale in the reading room. Parents are encouraged to register their preschool children in the “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” program. The library has mobile hotspots, iPads and laptops available for checkout. Blaine County Library Mobile Hotspots and iPads available for checkout. Harlem Food Bank The Harlem Food Bank has been open for some time now and we are looking for clients to come and be served. We hav...
Susan Billmayer attended the 4-H Livestock Sale in Chinook on Saturday. The Hogeland WELCA wedding committee met on Monday to plan the meal for the upcoming Hiniker-Lee wedding. Jim, Helen, and Susan Billmayer were in Chinook and Havre on Thursday for dental appointments. While in Chinook, Helen got to visit Connie Anderson. Loretta Beck visited Shirley Keller at her home on Wednesday morning. Linda Hauge, Diana Maloney, and Anita Reed and girls visited and helped out Jane Krass throughout the week. Hilary Richman visited Sunday and brought a...
Steven Robbin Spencer, 61, passed away August 6, 2021 at Benefis Health Care in Great Falls, MT. A Rosary will be held at 7:00pm, August 10, 2021 and a Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am, August 11, 2021. Both services will be held at Wilderness Funeral Homes in Chinook, MT. Steven was born October 28, 1959 in Ft. Belknap, MT and was a lifelong resident of both Chinook and Ft. Belknap. He worked as a diesel operator for Blaine County Roads Department for 25 years and BIA Roads for 5 years... Full story
Lila Jan Stuker unexpectedly passed away on August 4, 2021. She was loved by her family and friends and will be missed. She had a zest for life and always wished and wanted the best for those she held close to her heart. Lila was known for her big heart, bright mind, and infectious smile. Whenever ending a visit, phone calls or even her heading out for the day her common phrase was always, "All right my girl, you have a good day, I Love You!" Those comments from her will be missed by all. She Al... Full story
After hosting a total of 17 events and serving an estimated 554 people through various programs this summer, the Harlem Public Library is taking a break. The theme of Tails & Tales spurred plenty of ideas for staff to incorporate books, puppets, songs, fingerplays, dances, and crafts for children and their families to learn throughout the summer. Partnering with 21st Century and Aaniiih Nakoda College Library, the Harlem Library displayed four different StoryWalks in the City Park; had a stuffed...
It has been a difficult 16 months for everyone due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, but for the residents at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home it has been an incredibly long journey. Residents have predominately been limited to the home itself, with visitors not allowed for a long stretch. In the past six months restrictions have been greatly reduced and family visits have increased dramatically. Things have returned to a pretty normal situation at the Sweet Home, but residents actively getting out into...
On August 9, the Chinook School Board held a special meeting to focus on their back to school plan as it relates to coronavirus. Despite the late summer surge in coronavirus (COVID) cases, the school is planning to return to in-person instruction. According to Superintendent, Fred Hofman, the school year will look similar to how last year ended, rather than how last year began. “Chinook Public School will open and have school in full capacity for this upcoming school year. We are not using a phased system for our plan in light of our i...
The crew at the Blaine County Wildlife Museum and members of the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation are asking area residents to 'Save the Date,' October 2, for a pair of community fundraisers with palate pleasing profiles. In conjunction with the Blaine County Wildlife Museum's (BCWM) community barbecue, the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation (FPPF) will hold a Brewfest on Saturday, October 2 at 4:00 p.m. at Sweet Memorial Park in Chinook. According to Kelsey Harry, one of the...
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Jasmine Klingaman is 2021 recipient of the Jerry Pyette Eagles Scholarhip. She will be a sophomore at the University of Montana in Missoula and is studying Psychology. Jasmine is very excited and honored having been chosen. The Eagles Scholarship Fund was formed in 2006 to help Eagles children receive an education, if they so wish. A parent or guardian must be a member of the Eagles, or it's Auxiliary, for a student to be eligible. Jerry Pyette passed away at his home in November of 2020....
