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Cattle and Grain, that's the undeniable backbone of Blaine County and the success of our local Farmers and Ranchers weighs heavily on all residents of Blaine County whether directly involved or not. To measure the economic impact of agriculture in Blaine County the Census of Agriculture report clearly reflects it. Blaine County includes 2,705,358 acres of land with 75.4% of that classified as farmland. 491 farms were listed in the 2017 Census and included a median farm size of 1,000 acres with...
Tonight, September 28 from 6:00-7:00, Janet Trethewey will be speaking in the Turner School Gymnasium about Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). Sponsored by emergency response personnel with Blaine County 2 Ambulance (Big Flat), Trethewey is the Cardiac Ready Manager at the Montana Department of Health and Human Services. Everyone, high school age and older, is welcome to attend Trethewey's presentation entitled, "Saving Lives in High School Sports." While children are also welcome, they m...
A small but enthusiastic audience enjoyed a lecture on Modernism in Montana art by MSU professor Dr. Michelle Corriel. Blaine County Museum Director Samantha French said she was pleased with the turnout and was looking forward to two future lectures scheduled for this fall. The lecture by Dr. Corriel was virtual, via the internet, and interactive. The two upcoming lecturers will be speaking live at the local museum. Lecture focused on current Blackfeet tipis exhibit's creator Dr. Corriel...
Living in an agricultural community, weather is often the topic of conversation wherever you may be, the store, the post office or at a ball game, you will often hear the familiar "We sure could use some rain!" Weather, as a result, is a topic we all relate to; a conversation starter, connectivity with others and a way to unite. Smiles and joyful people are more common after a good rain, and when it's dry coming together to complain about the drought brings a connection. Weather affects...
Harlem Library Children’s programs are up and running. Storytime for littles ones ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers is held on Tuesdays at 10 A.M. Elementary students in grades K-6 are invited to After School Squad STEAM activities on Wednesdays at 3:30. Lego Club for all ages is on Thursdays at 3:30. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult. If you completed the September Book Challenge let the library know. October’s Book Challenge is to read a paperback book. This is the last week of September’s “Buy a Bag O’Books” used book sale....
Kirk Jellum is a 1992 graduate of Chinook High School, Aerospace Engineer and an amazing large scale engineering car artist. Not many can say they have worked on something located in deep space as well as another project located in the heart of Las Vegas on the world famous Freemont Street. Jellum graduated from Montana State University in 1997. From there he designed tooling for booster rockets and commercial aircraft before moving on to the Aerospace Industry, where he played a role in the des...
On October 7, the Chinook Senior Citizen Center will conduct a presentation during which they confer the 2022 Senior of the Year (SOY) Award. The family of Dwight Thomas (Tom) Tilleman will accept the award on the behalf of their deceased loved one. Although the award is a posthumous one, Tilleman remains remembered for his ebullient personality and his many contributions to the community. With his passing at age 76 on November 3, 2021, Tilleman lost a ten-year battle with cancer and its many re...
"It's cool and the gang, I'll leave the light on for you!!!(Donald Cox Sr.) Donald Robert Cox Sr., (Age 71) passed away at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, MT on Thursday September 15, 2022. A service was held on September 24, 2022 at 11:00am to celebrate Donald's life. The location was at the Wilderness Funeral Home, 500 Indiana Ave. in Chinook MT. Reception followed the services. Services have been entrusted with the Wilderness Funeral Home in Chinook, MT. Donald Cox Sr. was working for the... Full story
Lance David Brockie, 33, of Hays, MT was called home on September 17, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, MT. He was born on August 21, 1989 to John & Janice Brockie. Being the youngest of 5, he was the baby of the family and everyone knew it. Lance attended his early elementary years at the Mission Grade School, and finished his Jr. High and High School years at Hays/LodgePole High School. There he displayed his natural athletic abilities many times over in Football, Basketball and... Full story
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Pumpkin Patch over the weekend. We appreciate the support and generosity of the community. If you missed last weekend, be sure to bring your kids out this weekend. Saturday, October 1st we will be at the Pumpkin Patch from 10:00 to 4:00 and Sunday, October 2nd from 11:00 to 3:00. We will have treat bags and a drawing for prizes. Kenny has several new activities available for the kids to enjoy. All proceeds donated will be used for our children’s programs. If thrillers and suspense are your kind of b...
The children’s programs are ready to go again this fall. Parents/caregivers are invited to bring their children to the library to participate in all the fun and educational activities we have available. Little ones, ages 0-5, are invited to Storytime on Tuesdays at 10 A.M. They must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. After School Squad for elementary students explores STEAM activities on Wednesdays at 3:30 P.M. Lego Club for all ages is held on Thursdays at 3:30 P.M. Preschool children must be accompanied by an adult. The Book C...
Wally and Loretta Beck attended the Carnival, Parade, and Homecoming festivities in Turner on Friday. Annie, Hannah, and Carol Klindworth went to a baby shower for Ashley on Saturday. It was hosted by her friend Christina from Billings and Kelsey Mariani. Wally and Loretta Beck rode to Hays on Tuesday with Shawn and Bobbi Beck to attend the funeral service for Glenn Hawley. Susan Billmayer visited with Marna and Jennifer Strzelczyk on Saturday afternoon in Harlem. Terry and Brenda Mohar attended Kristina Conlan’s wedding in Billings on S...
The No. 4 Chinook Sugarbeeters were in Fort Benton this Friday for a huge Northern C Eight-man football contest. Chinook came into the contest with a perfect 4-0 record while the Longhorns sported a 3-1 mark with their lone setback coming to the Belt Huskies. Fort Benton celebrated their seniors prior to the start of the contest and crowned their homecoming royalty at halftime bringing plenty of energy to the field. Chinook entered the contest on a roll and were looking add to that momentum...
The Chinook Sugarbeeter Cross County team was in Great Falls this week to compete in the Great Falls Invitational. The race was ran on the Anaconda Hills Golf Course and features drastic elevation changes in what many consider to be the toughest course set up in the state. The 'Beeter girls had their first individual champion in Great Falls with senior Anna Terry leading start to finish to top the field of 132 runners. Terry conquered the difficult course in 22:07.05. Freshman Emma Klingamen... Full story
The Chinook Sugarbeeter Volleyball team had a solid week on the court going 2-0 in a pair of District 7C matches. Friday night in Gildford the 'Beeters bounced the North Star Knights in straight sets 25-11, 25-20, 25-21. Saturday the team headed to Centerville to take on the Miners. Chinook again earned a sweep with a 25-12, 26-24, 25-22 match win. Chinook swept the season series with both teams without dropping a set to either. Against the Knights Friday night, junior Teagan Richman scored the...
The Harlem Wildcats added back a game to their schedule this past Saturday, traveling to Circle to face the Broadus Hawks in a neutral site contest. The Wildcats were short a game following the cancellation of the Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbird football season. The long trip to Circle didn’t quite turnout as they had hoped as they were dealt a 38-14 loss. Broadus got on the board first scoring on a one yard run at the 7:07 mark of the first quarter to take a 6-0 lead. The Hawks would add a six yard touchdown run on the very first play of the s...
The Harlem Lady Cats took the court just once this past week hosting the North Country Mavericks on Thursday. Harlem had plenty of chances to make something happen, but in the end, it was the visitors that earned a 25-22, 25-15, 25-22 straight set win over the Lady Cats. Junior Emma Billmayer found a spot in the Maverick defense to give the Lady Cats an early 8-6 lead in the opening set. Harlem had control for much of the set leading 16-13 following an Ace from sophomore Aaraya Mount and then a...
The 2022 Sugarbeet Festival will take place this Saturday with activities and shows taking place all over Chinook. In a late addition to the festival schedule an Antique Tractors and Farm Equipment Show has been added. Organizers are encouraging folks interested in including their farm equipment and or tractors are encouraged to call the Chinook Area Chamber of Commerce Office at (406) 357-2529. These iconic tractors and pieces of equipment are perfect reminders of the history of farming in Blai...
