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On Monday, September 14, Chinook Police Officer Kevin Spudic visited Meadowlark Elementary School to train fourth, fifth, and sixth graders as crossing guards. As he conducted training sessions, the main message that Officer Spudic wished to impart to the students was that in playing the crossing guard role, they are in fact executing the same protocols and performing the same job as that of a police officer: Controlling the flow of traffic. "I stressed the need for them to raise that stop sign...
When the eighth edition of the Chinook Gun and Antique Show opens in early October Gary Asproth, from Park Rapids, Minnesota, will be making his second appearance as an exhibitor at the annual show. In a recent phone interview Asproth said he'll be displaying two "historic Winchester rifles, one belonging to Teddy Roosevelt (26th President of the U.S. and an avid big game hunter) and the other to Buffalo Bill Cody (a buffalo hunter and showman who spread the idea of the Old West through several...
Early next month, KNMC, the radio station broadcasting from MSU-Northern in Havre and dialed in at 90.1 FM on the airwaves, will be staging Rocktober: A KNMC Webstream Rocktacular! The event will take place in the Montana Actors' Theater on the campus of MSU-Northern on Saturday, October 3, beginning at 3:00 p.m. For the past five years, KNMC has been working to create opportunities for musicians of all skill levels to connect and perform around the Hi-Line. Two of KNMC's annual live music...
During the second week of September, the United States Postal Service (USPS) mailed out to Postal Customers in Blaine County, a postcard warning: "If you plan to vote by mail, plan ahead." That notice, coupled with news about Governor Steve Bullock's lawsuit filed that same week against the Postmaster General, Louis Dejoy, has served to alarm some local residents. Bullock's suit, filed in U.S. District Court in Great Falls on September 8 on behalf of Montanans, alleges that the USPS and DeJoy ha...
Harlem Library The Harlem Library Board will meet today at 4:15. The Book Club meets Mondays at 4 P.M via Skype to discuss “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek.” Story Time Online for children of all ages is held Tuesdays, 10 A.M. via Facebook Live. The Sept. Book Challenge it to read a book written before you were born. The deadline to complete the 2020 Census is Sept. 30. Make sure you are counted! Come to the library if you need assistance. The library has mobile hotspots available for check out. The library Wi-Fi in on 24/7 to provide int...
In 2009, Montana Law designated the last Friday in September of each year as American Indian Heritage Day (MCA 1-1-228) for the state. Given that designation, on September 25, Montanans are encouraged to “reflect on American Indian culture and heritage and to celebrate American Indians and their culture and heritage in lawful ways.” According to Montana lawmakers, this day of observance serves to commemorate Montana’s American Indians and their heritage and culture, which have contributed and continue to contribute to the state’s history...
On Monday, Susan and Emily Billmayer and Helen Billmayer, Denise Watkins, Glenna Ammen, Rose Van Voast, and Carla Van Voast went to the Billmayer cabin at Nelson Reservoir. The ladies had a day out together and took picnic lunch and visited the afternoon. They all enjoyed the outing. 4H was held in Turner today with the members turning their books in for the past years projects. Helen Billmayer, Susan Billmayer, and Sharon Goodrich visited Jane Krass at her home . They had a good time visiting and then having lunch of zucchini cake, chocolate...
Ernest "Ernie" Glen Smith, 65, died of natural causes on September 16, 2020, at home. Ernie was born June 14, 1955, to Floyd and Stephannie Smith in Havre. He married Ruth Stuker in Chinook on June 10, 1983, and cherished their time together with family and friends, caring for their pets, camping and fishing, living in the country and watching the evening sky together. His wife Ruth passed away in 2009. Ernie was an excellent mechanic and enjoyed working hard to achieve his self employment.... Full story
Payton Jakob Jones "Horn", 19, of Chinook, Montana passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 from injuries sustained in a single vehicle accident near Chinook. Payton was born December 12, 2000 in Havre, Montana to Leve Jones and Rachel Smiley. He graduated from Chinook High School in 2019 and started working with Uncle Casey at Northwest Security. Payton seemed to really enjoy that type of work, but loved to take hunting season off to help his dad process wild game at Lev's Meat Shop. Payton... Full story
Richard A. (Dick) Zinn, 89, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 in Great Falls of heart failure. Cremation has taken place. A Graveside memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2020 at the Highland Cemetery in Havre, with Pastor Sean Janssen officiating. A luncheon will be held at the Eagles Club in Havre. Memorials in Richard's honor may be made to the Havre Senior Center or a charity of one's choice. Please visit Richard's on line memorial to leave a message of condolence for... Full story
Shannon was born March 11, 1967 in Anaconda, Montana to Frank and Karen LaTray. Moving back to Chinook after the Anaconda Company Strike, they resided there while he was still young, only moving to Williston, ND for a year before returning. Shannon attended school in Chinook for his academic career. Meeting Tara Stoeger, they married at St. Jude Church in Havre, MT before Shannon joined the guards. While Shannon was in the service, Tara moved to Livingston where they lived for years until they finally moved to Lander, WY where they raised... Full story
Joseph Robert Inman “Bob”, 89, passed away on September 15, 2020 at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home in Chinook MT, The Burial has already taken place. A Memorial Service will be held in the Spring time of 2021. Funeral Arrangments are entrusted to Wilderness Funeral Homes.... Full story
one of the legends of Montana football, died Friday morning September 18, at the age of 76. Full obituary will be in next week’s edition.... Full story
The Harlem Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting today at 4:15 in the library meeting room. The time to complete the 2020 Census is now! The deadline is September 30. You may complete the survey online at my2020census.gov, by phone at 844-330-2020, or by completing the form you received in the mail. The library staff is here to help you complete your online form or to answer any questions. Remember each person counts! Join Carly every Tuesday at 10 A.M. for Story Time Online via Facebook Live. All kids, big and small,...
A campaign that may seem new to the area has actually been going on in some way for several years. Folks travelling through residential neighborhoods in our communities may have noticed Blue Lights illuminated at the entrance to some homes. The Blue light is serving as a reminder to recognize and honor those individuals who dedicate their lives to public service as City Police Officers, Sheriff Department Deputies or in various other forms of Law Enforcement. Similar forms of recognition are familiar to us like the ‘Green Light a Vet’ pro...
Congratulations Hays Lodge Pole Seniors!...
Anyone travelling in North Central Montana has likely seen one of the signs declaring: "Save the Cowboy; Stop the American Prairie Reserve." They are taped to windows, staked in lawns or fields, and tied to fences-like the one on the southeast end of Chinook. This banner announces the conflict between the American Prairie Reserve and the United Property Owners of Montana. So, what is the American Prairie Reserve (APR)? According to their website, they are a Bozeman-based non-profit business...
“It’s Not Too Late” is this week! September 21-25, we encourage anyone who has not completed the Census to come in and get it done. Anyone who comes to the library and completes the Census will receive a gift certificate to the Creamery or Rads. There are only 7 days left to count residents in the 2020 Census. For every Montana resident counted, the Census estimates the state will receive nearly $2,000 per person each year in federal funding. The $20,000 per person coming into the state over the next decade is used in every Montana count...
This year marked the sixth year since this walk was started. The walk was named after a local family lost their beloved son/brother/grandchild to suicide. The event was started to help raise awareness and educate people on the devastating subject. Although 2020 was rocked by a pandemic, the family of Tristan Billmayer felt that more than ever, they needed to raise awareness. So, they put together the event in a bit of a different format. They had Gerald Stiffarm of the Harlem/Belknap area speak...
For Kindergarten through 3rd grade: Please select a color page or color pages to color, complete and return to the LAC c/o Blaine County Health Department, PO Box 516, Chinook, MT 59523 by October 7th at 5pm. Please know that you are special, people care, and that difficult situations don't last forever. For 4th arade through 12th grade: We invite all students in grades 4th-12th to celebrate each person's worth by drawing a page to be colored for NEXT YEAR's contest. There will be a prize...
The Chinook Sugarbeeter Volleyball team had a solid week on the court. Thursday night in Box Elder they took down the Bears in straight sets. Saturday evening, plating in front of the hometown crowd, the Sugarbeeters recovered from an opening set loss to take down the visiting Chester/Joplin-Inverness Hawks 3-1. Thursday, Chinook was in the Bears Den for a District 7C match and a chance to build some momentum going forward in the conference season. The 'Beeters started fast and with a...
The Harlem Lady Cat Volleyball team fell to District 2B rival Malta on Thursday night in a five set thriller that had plenty of action. The Lady Cats played well in the 27-25, 27-29, 25-18, 23-25, 15-9 conference clash. Harlem Head Coach Kim Faulkinberry and her Lady Cats record currently sits at 1-3 but that doesn’t accurately depict the effort this team has put forth on the court to begin the season. The Lady Cats have been competitive in nearly every match thus far and were again Thursday in an epic battle with their District 2B rivals to t...
Chinook Senior Cheerleader Allyssa Schoen and Family...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters got back in the win column Friday afternoon in Hays with a 47-0 win over the Thunderbirds. Chinook was coming off an unscheduled bye the previous week after their contest with Fairview was cancelled. The Sugarbeeters entered the contest with the Thunderbirds with a 1-1 record. Chinook took down Park City in a thriller and then fell at home to the Shelby Coyotes a week later. The 'Beeters played well in both those contest, both of which went down to the final play of the...
The Harlem Wildcats came back to earth this past weekend in Roundup. Harlem began the season with two nice wins for their first winning streak in years. Head Coach Derek Azure has done a remarkable job laying out his plans for the team as well as the future. To their credit the 11 kids that have suited up have been all in on their coach's plan. Friday in Roundup the Wildcats matched the Panthers play for play. Harlem scored early on a five play , 70 yard drive that culminated with junior...
