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Plenty of activity near the football field last week, and not just for homecoming. Ground was broken for the Chinook Skate Park and much dirt is being moved. "Sure was happy to see the trucks roll in Wednesday night," said Lions Club President, Jay Eslick. An idea that originated with a group of Lions three years ago, is finally coming to fruition. Eslick has spearheaded fundraising for the project. Evergreen Skate Parks out of Portland, Oregon is the contractor for the development working with...
Rob Buhmann of Buhmann Apiaries presented Wade Anderson, Bear’s Paw Apiaries, Inc., Chinook, MT with the Sioux Honey Member of the year 2024 award for being in business for 60 years. Buhmann Apiaries also received an award for being in business for 50 years. Born into beekeeping, Wade has embraced the ever-changing world of apiaries. At two years old, his family purchased the apiary business he now owns. Wade has taken the business to a new level while working alongside his dad, Doyle, and b...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its contractor, Wickens Construction, are beginning a project to reconstruct a portion of US Highway 2 (US 2) between Zurich and Harlem. This project will widen a 7-mile stretch of US 2 between the intersections with Eight Mile Road, 4 miles east of Zurich, and Thirty Mile Road, just west of Harlem, to include 12-foot travel lanes and 8-foot shoulders. The project will also add 2 miles of passing lanes in both directions. During the fall of 2024, crews will grade the roadway shoulders and...
On Sunday, September 8, the Chinook FFA Chapter hosted its annual FFA Recruitment Barbecue at the shooting range south of Chinook. The occasion featured a meal, presentations by officers, and a clay pigeon shoot. With ten new members joining the FFA chapter, the event was considered a success. According to Chapter Reporter, Bryce Elliot, "The many new FFA members recruited are crucial for our chapter's growth." Having been established in 1930, the Chinook Chapter is approaching its 100th...
Two members of the Montana Repertory Theatre at the University of Montana-Missoula, took their show, Monster + Farmer on the road as part of the Big Sky Series with the Northeastern Arts Network (NEAN). The training actors presented a twist on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein for students from Dodson and Turner Public School on Monday, September 23. Seth Campbell, a junior at UM, and Jaclyn Kleinsasser, a UM sophomore, travelled to the Hi-Line with their Managing Producer, Marie Fahlgren, performing...
Harlem Library The Book Challenge for Sept. is to read a book with chapter titles. Fall programming resumes in Sept. Storytime for children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers meets on Tuesdays at 10 A.M. Elementary students are encouraged to attend After School Squad on Wednesdays at 4:15 P.M. Lego Club for all ages is held on Thursdays at 4:15 P.M. Preschool children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. The Book Club’s new book is “My Dear Hamilton: A Novel of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton”. Blaine County Library Teen Scene Mondays 5:30-...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center We had a wonderful day last Saturday, and served a large number of people for our Indian Taco Feed, which was one of our fundraisers, to benefit our Center. The rising cost of nearly everything seems to be constantly ahead of us. Wow! Here we are in October! The changing of the leaves (which will hopefully last for more than a week). We have several fun things coming up in October. FOOT CLINIC is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 7th! If you need an appointment, please call us soon! 357-2648 WE HAVE A PIE SOCIAL,...
Join us tomorrow, Thursday October 3rd at 6:30 p.m. at the library for the first book club meeting. We will be reading “Wild Inside” book 1 in the Glacier Park mystery series by Christine Carbo. If you don’t have a library card, you can stop in and get one before October 3rd or get one during the first meeting. In visiting with patrons who belong to other book clubs, we’ve been made aware that some book club members prefer to purchase their own book. The Blaine County Museum carries copies of this book, if you wish to purchase a copy locally...
Cory Ray Belcher, 60, of Chinook, was born May 5th, 1964 in Havre, Montana passed away at his home in September of 2024. Cory was an incredibly talented motor-head. He drove a little of everything, but really loved his old Fords. Cory at a very young age would take apart whatever he could. His curiosity continued throughout his life. He attended Cleveland school and graduated from Chinook High School in 1982. He received his Bachelor Degree in Diesel Mechanics and an Associates Degree in Plumbin... Full story
Elaine Louise Allen passed away peacefully September 15, 2024 at her home in Havre, MT. Elaine, born June 26, 1962 in Havre, MT, was the youngest child of Eugene and Nancy Sudan. She attended Hogeland and Turner Schools, where she was better known as Haney, graduating in 1980 from Turner High. After graduation she worked on farms around Turner and Hogeland as a laborer, something she greatly enjoyed. Elaine built lifelong friendships during these years. She grew close with Jim and Diane Jenks,... Full story
Shirley Ann (Bressler) Isbell, 90, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Care Center on Monday, September 16, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and a vigil service was held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at St. Jude Catholic Church. Funeral Mass began at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, also at St. Jude with Father Pete Guthneck officiating. Burial followed in Highland Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and... Full story
