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Triangle Communications has been busily preparing the network and its members for the change from 7-digit local dialing to 10-digit dialing for local calls. The change to mandatory 10-digit dialing will go into effect on October 24. In addition to making that change, we will need to update our cell phone call directories to ensure the numbers for automatic dialing all have ten digits. Because habits are hard to break, callers were asked to begin dialing ten digits (area code + telephone number)...
The Chinook community will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, September 14th from 12 noon to 6PM at Wallner Hall 330 Ohio (behind the Methodist Church, the door is facing 4th street). To make an appointment to donate you may sign up online at redcrossblood.org. With a simple blood donation, we have the ability to help save the life of someone who could be a coworker, loved one or neighbor." Blood is routinely transfused to patients with cancer and other...
Anyone requiring veterinarian services now has three choices at Blaine County Veterinary Service. Patrons can select a vet in Dr. Roger Baxter, Dr. Seth Phillips, or Dr. Bobbi Knudsen. A native of Malta, Montana, Knudsen joined the practice in mid-June. Upon graduation from Malta High School, she attended Montana State University-Billings where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology in 2014. Then, Knudsen enrolled at Colorado State University (CSU) to earn her Doctor of Veterinary...
The USDA Extension Program at Aaniiih Nakoda College (ANC) will be hosting two Demonstration Garden Tours on Thursday, September 9. Both morning and afternoon tours will begin at the greenhouse on the college campus southeast of Harlem. The first tour is scheduled for 9:00 in the morning and will extend to approximately 12:30 p.m. The afternoon tour will start at 1:00 and continue until 4:00. USDA Extension Program Director, Manny Morales invites everyone to come join the crew outside for a day...
August 24, 2021 – The Montana Community Foundation (MCF) announces a grant cycle to benefit communities and residents of Blaine County. Grants will be made from the Blaine County Community Foundation Fund, established at the Montana Community Foundation (MCF) by Warren Ross in 1997. Financial support for this grant program also comes from the Ross 87 Ranch Endowment Fund, established by Warren Ross as well. Grant applications will be accepted from September 1- October 1, 2021. Applicants must be either a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or an exempt g...
Harlem Library The Book Challenge for Sept. is to read the first book you touch on a shelf with your eyes closed! Book Club members may pick up the new selection “The Return” this week. The first discussion will be Sept. 13, 4 P.M. in the library meeting room. Children’s programs are back in action: Storytime for ages 0-5 and their parents/guardians meets Tuesdays at 10 A.M. After School Squad (STEAM activities) for grade school children meets Wednesdays at 3:30. Join in the rock painting party at the library Sept. 16 from noon to 6 P.M. This...
October 2 will be a day of celebration in Chinook, Montana! The annual Sugarbeet Festival is BACK, featuring a fully-packed day of events. With an event theme of Home on the Range and an array of diverse activities, there is bound to be something for every interest-from guns and cars to a historic talk and a parade with a multitude of shopping opportunities and even a brewfest and barbecue. According to Chinook Area Chamber of Commerce President, Daniel Dahl, Indiana Street in Chinook will be...
Chief Elmer Zarn said his department will be strictly enforcing the parking regulation for parking “backwards” on a city street. If you park the wrong way and we see it you will be given a citation. Chief Zarn quoted Montana Law MCA 61-8-355 which reads: Except as otherwise provided in this section, a vehicle that is stopped or parked on a two-way roadway must be stopped or parked with the right-hand wheels of the vehicle parallel to and within 18 inches of the right-hand curb or as close as practicable to the right edge of the right-hand sho...
Sis Nace, 76 of Billings passed away August 22 due to Covid pneumonia. Sis was born Jan. 13, 1945 to Ralph and Minerva (Wilcox) Nace in Great Falls, MT and joined a big brother, Bill at home. She attended school in Hogeland and Harlem. Sis married Ralph Snider on June 30, 1962 and together they had four children; Lisa, Jay, Kathy and Julie. They later divorced. Sis worked many years as a bank teller in Harlem and then at the Vet Clinic in Roundup for Doc Arthur. She drove truck for Corcoran Truc...
Robert Lee Lavenger passed away August 31, 2021. On September 6, 1957, Robert Lee (Bobby) Lavenger was born to James Edward Lavenger (Dit Laverdure) and Elizabeth Zilda (Jeanette) Lavenger in Havre, MT (Bullhook). Robert was the 11th of 14 children. He attended school in Chinook, Montana, Wahpeton Indian School in North Dakota, Miles City (Pine Hills) Montana. He also attended Northern Montana College. Bobby liked camping and fishing with his brothers; Louis (Mike) and Edward (Sonny). He also...
The July meeting for Big Flat 4-H club was held on July 18, 2021 at 2:00 at the Turner Christian Church. The American Pledge was led by Colten and Jessa led the 4-H Pledge. Members present Hannah & Isabella Van Voast, Hannah and Natalie Richman, Katie Kimmel, Jessa Schroder and Colten Jorgenson. Leaders present were Shannon Van Voast, Hillary Richman and Bobbie Schroder. Under Old Business Hannah Van Voast reported on the rabies clinic. Under new business Project Day is July 21. Lots of information about the fair was reported. Each family...
The new owner of Shores Floral & Gift, Tomi Simenson invites the community to stop by 304 Indiana Street in Chinook on Saturday, September 11, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., for the store's Grand Opening event. "We want to celebrate the new ownership of Shores Floral and hope you will bring a friend and browse through the new fall and home décor that's been coming in," Simenson stated. In addition to a full array of fall décor, there will be fall sangrias and desserts served, as well as d...
Gene and Susan Billmayer attended the Big Flat Electric meeting on Thursday evening in Malta. Morgan and Jessica Klindworth and kids were visitors at Duane and Carol Klindworth’s home for the weekend. Matt and Annie Klindworth and kids visited as well. Carol’s sister Nancy and their mom, Betty Hay, visited on Saturday for the day. Gene and Susan Billmayer attended the burial service for Kristi Billmayer on Sunday afternoon, and later had dinner at Shannon and Alan Van Voast’s home in Turner. Terry and Brenda Mohar attended a Carda family reuni...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters were at it again on the court serving up fans with another successful week. Friday night the Sugarbeeters headed to Gildford to take on the rival North Star Knights in a big early season District 7C Conference clash. The Sugarbeeters started fast, winning the first two sets before holding on to claim a 3-2 win in a five set thriller. Saturday, the girls were back home in the friendly confines of the Floyd Bowen Gymnasium as they hosted the Annual Chinook Invitational...
The Harlem Lady Cats were back in action this week looking to build on their first week of action in Malta. The Lady Cats traveled to Cut Bank Thursday night to take on the Wolves of the District 1B. The match was a very competitive one, but the Lady Cats were never able to gain the upper hand. In the first set it was a fairly even battle with both teams having their opportunity to take control. Down the stretch it was Cut Bank that had the ball fall their way, winning the first set 25-18. Looking to even the match at a set apiece, the Lady Cat...
The Harlem Wildcat Cross Country team was in Cut Bank this past Friday to take part in the Mike Reynolds Time Trials. The Wildcats took five runners to Cut Bank to compete. Senior Taya Trottier led the way for the Wildcats. Trottier hadn't competed in cross country since her sophomore year and never missed a beat. Trottier crossed the finish line in 21:06.70 to finish fifth in the girls race for the Wildcats. The Harlem contingent also included our boys led by senior Titan Brockie with a time...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters have looked very impressive the first two weeks of the High School Class C Eight-player Football season. After knocking off Park City at home in week one, the 'Beeters headed to Shelby Friday night to take on the Coyotes in a huge conference clash. It may be just the first conference game of the season for either team, but it will surely have an impact on potential post season seeding. The two teams were picked as the co-favorites to finish on top of the 'B' Subdivision...
After picking up their first Eight-player Football win in week one, the Harlem Wildcats were on their home field for their Northern C Conference opener. The Wildcats welcomed the Chester/Joplin-Inverness Hawks to town Friday night for the Conference tilt. The Hawks started fast, scoring early and often in a 64-0 win over the Wildcats. Harlem had no answer for the Hawks attack on either side of the ball. To their credit the Wildcat players, played every down hard until the very end. The coaching staff coached the kids up until the final horn...
Montana Maid Simply is a house cleaning service based in Chinook that provides "quality, reliable, and trustworthy cleaning services at affordable rates" along the Hi-Line. Its owner is Rebecca Thompson who grew up in Cody, Wyoming. A 2013 graduate of Rocky Mountain Academy of Hair, Skin, and Nails in Casper, Wyoming, Thompson is a licensed hairstylist and esthetician. Trained in skin wellness, most often helping their clients combat complexion problems, estheticians are state licensed health...
September is here and it is time to jump back into library activities! The library is planning in-person programming at this time. If pandemic numbers worsen, we may need to make alternative plans. The Book Club is a book discussion group for adults. The first selection we will read this fall is “The Return” by Nicholas Sparks and may be picked up at the library this week. The first discussion will be Monday, September 13 at 4 P.M. in the library meeting room. Masks are recommended. Programming for children is underway. Storytime for ages 0-5...
Sounding suspiciously like a recipe foreshadowing disaster, one wedding, two best friends, and three father figures form the plot of a musical romantic comedy opening on September 10. Mamma Mia, a Montana Actors' Theater (MAT) production will feature two individuals with Blaine County roots. For the next three weeks, area residents are in for a theatrical treat with evening and matinee showings of Mamma Mia, which will be directed by Angela Pratt. Show dates are September 10-11, 16-18, and...