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The Blaine County Sheriff's Department has issued a press release that states two individuals have been arrested and charged in a string of vandalism incidents in Blaine County. The press release stated, "The Blaine County Sheriff's Office would like to thank everyone involved in the vandalism investigation that was reported in south Blaine County on August 18, 2022. There was an extensive amount of damage, hundreds of thousands of dollars inflicted on the farm equipment, wildlife, and land....
Four members from Turner, Montana's American Legion Post 109 conducted a Ceremony for Disposal of Unserviceable Flags on September 29 at approximately 3:00 in the afternoon. The time was set so that students from Turner Public Schools could attend. At the ceremony, 39 flags received a dignified disposal. Jeff Nelson welcomed those gathered and explained that the flags would perish in a proper service of tribute, memory, and love after having reached their present tattered, faded, and frayed...
I recently wrote about my wife and I visiting the Merry Widow Health Mine in Basin, Montana. Before that stop we stayed three days in the Anaconda/Butte area and had the opportunity to learn about that part of the state where the Copper Kings reigned back in the day. I decided to write about my impressions of the area and its mining history. I came from a coal mining family and was curious to see how hard rock mining in Montana compared to underground and surface mining in the Midwest where I...
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation have another fundraiser on the horizon in their continuing effort to bring much needed restorations to a couple of community hangouts. The Foundations mission statements states, "We are an organization of dedicated individuals working towards the betterment of two very special entities in Chinook, the Ensign Sweet Memorial Park and the Chinook City Pool. Both of these facilities hold a special place in many people's hearts, whether you lived in...
The September 18, 2022 meeting of the Big Flat 4-H club was called to order at 2:00 at the Turner Christian Church. Members present Hannah and Natalie Richman, Hannah and Isabella Van Voast, Piper and Avery Fox, Hudson and Mary Simons and Jessa Schroeder. Leaders present were Shannon Van Voast, Bobbi Schroeder and Hilary Richman. The minutes from the July meeting were approved as read. Natalie Richman led the American Pledge and Hannah Richman led the 4-H Pledge. Roll call was your favorite thing about 4-H this year. Old Business Hudson gave a...
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. Friends of the Pool & Park Hello citizens of Chinook! The Friends of the...
The Blaine County Cruisers held their annual Car Show October 1st at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. The Car Show took place to the west of the Commercial Building where the Chinook Rod & Gun Clubs Annual Gun Show was taking place at the same time. Loren Skoyen with the Blaine County Cruisers was pleased with this year's turnout, "I thought everything went really well. We had 41 total entries, and everything went really well. Those entries varied wildly, from a 1927 Model T to a 2018 Tesla...
The Chinook Rod & Gun Club held its Annual Gun and Antique show September 30th and October 1-2 at the Blaine County Fairgrounds Commercial Building. The three day event had a record turnout this year with more than 550 people passing through the doors. "Last year was the first time we broke 500. It was like 520 or something. This year we far exceeded that," said Frank Pehrson. This year's show featured 78 tables and for the first time all were from Montana. Each day there was plenty going on for...
Members representing FFA Chapters from Chinook, Harlem, and Big Flat (Turner) traveled to Malta for Career Development Events (CDE) in the Judith Basin District FFA Competition held on October 4. While all three Chapters posted strong scores, Blaine County’s top finisher was Katherine Windy Boy who placed first overall in Senior Livestock. Another stellar performer was Ashlyn Hofeldt who achieved fourth overall as an individual in Junior Horse. Many other Blaine County youth ranked in the Top Ten. Hosted by the Malta Chapter of the FFA, the J...
John Harold Stuker passed away on August 21, 2022 from complications from a heart attack. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle. John Harold Stuker (Jack) was born to John Will and Fay Lois Stuker in Havre, MT. He was premature and joked that his birth was the one and only time he was early. He was raised on the family cattle ranch north of Chinook, MT. and he continued to be a rancher all his life, in addition to other professions. John was the second of seven... Full story
Bruce Lynn Sterrett, 71, died of natural causes on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Big Sandy Medical Center. Bruce was born June 8, 1951 in Havre, MT to Mary (Williams) and Howard Sterrett. He joined brothers Larry and Jerry. He was raised on the family farm in Havre and attended Havre Public Schools. He lived in Great Falls for several years and worked at many of the businesses downtown, helping with deliveries. Later, Bruce moved to Big Sandy and resided at the Big Sandy Medical Center. Bruce was... Full story
On Wednesday September 21, 2022, George Thomas Bell "Tom", passed peacefully in his home in Wendover, UT, he was 82 years old. Tom was born May 31, 1940 in Harlem, Montana, to George Bell and Fern McConnell. He was raised by his grandparents Margaret Todd McConnell and Anson McConnell. Tom was an enrolled member of the Nakoda Tribe of Fort Belknap and southern Cheyenne of Oklahoma. He grew up in Hays, MT. Tom attended High School in Chinook, MT where he met his wife of a legendary 59 years,... 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. We had over 600 people come out and choose pumpkins. Livia Turner and Paisley MacLeod were the winners of the drawings. A huge shout out to Kenny Finley for generously donating the money raised from his Pumkin Patch to the library again this year. All funds will be used to support and enhance our children’s programs. We have Hangout for grades 7 & 8 on Mondays at 3:30, Hangout for grades 5 & 6 on Tuesdays at 3...
Governor Greg Gianforte announced on Friday, September 23, that he would be hosting a 2022 Youth Hunting Story Contest for Montana youth and apprentice hunters ages 10-17. The launch of this contest marks an inaugural event that will celebrate the hunting heritage in Montana. With a deadline of Monday, November 28, the contest is now open and accepting story entries about animals harvested by Montana youth hunters during the 2022 hunting seasons. Young and apprentice hunters wishing to enter their hunts into the contest should write and submit...
Susan Billmayer went to Big Timber on Thursday for a Garden Club workshop meeting. Linda and Darel Hauge and Jane Krass went to Chinook on Thursday for an appointment. Wally and Loretta Beck attended the delicious turkey dinner on Sunday at the Turner Lutheran Church. They drove over to Jamie and Crystal Zellmer’s for a visit afterwards. Anita Reed and Linda Hauge visited and helped mom, Jane Krass, during the week. Tate and Ty Beck were Friday morning visitors at Grandpa and Grandma Beck’s. Diana Maloney and Hilary Richman visited Sunday after...
Harlem Elementary has chosen the following Respectful, Organized, Always safe and Responsible individuals, plus an entire class, as the newest additions to the Rockin' ROAR Roster. Back row: Caysen Hawley (gr.6), Manda Hart (gr. 4), Shya Carrywater (gr. 3), Kruze Wilke (gr. 2), Calisa Collins (gr. 1), and McKinzlee Main (kindergarten). Purrr-fect! Mrs. Pruttis' super ROARing 5th graders were rewarded with an extra recess! Kudos to our fantastic Roarin' Lil Wildcats!...
Dr. Janet Trethewey, the Cardiac Ready Communities Manager with the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), visited Turner on September 28 to share strategies with emergency response personnel representing Blaine County 2 Ambulance (Big Flat) for the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). She also shared statistics on Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in young athletes. "Seventy-five percent of all fatalities during sports are cardiovascular related," Trethewey told those...
This week, Sunday, October 9 through Saturday, October 15 is National Fire Prevention Week with the theme being, "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape". The idea is to strengthen everyone's awareness in how everyone needs to be fire aware and prepared. At home to encourage folks to have a prepared escape plan and ensure everyone in the house is aware of said plan. Make sure renters and homeowners alike test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms every month and replace them every 10 years. To...
The undefeated Sugarbeeters, rankedNo. 3 in the state, traveled the short distance west on Thursday for a Northern C tilt against the winless Rocky Boy Stars. The 'Beeters took full advantage of the opportunity to get some banged up players some rest while getting so many younger athletes quality Varsity experience. When the final horn sounded the 'Beeters had earned a comfortable 46-14 win to improve to 7-0 on the season. The 'Beeters pinned the Stars back deep in their own territory to start...
The game this Friday at Hoon Field between the No. 2 ranked Belt Huskies and the No. 3 Chinook Sugarbeeters will certainly have that big game feel. The crowd will be large, the fans will be passionate and loud, and the winner will be Northern C Eight-man Football conference champions. The winner will be the North No. 1 and host a first round playoff game while the loser with be the North No. 2 and travel for the first round of the playoffs. It's rare for two top teams to meet this late in the...
The Harlem Wildcat football team concluded its season this past Friday in Belt as they fell to the No. 2 Huskies 57-12. The season concluded with Harlem picking up wins over Poplar to start the season and a Homecoming Win over Rocky Boy capping off a fun filled week. The Wildcats finished the season with a 2-5 record overall. For some it may be difficult to find the silver lining in a season like this but there were plenty of good things that happened to the Wildcats this fall. Harlem was a...
The Chinook Sugarbeeter Volleyball team extended their conference win streak to eight matches following a 3-1 win Friday night in Chester against the Hawks and a sweep of the Longhorns in Fort Benton on Saturday. The 'Beeters moved into sole possession of the number two spot in the District 7C standings with a 10-3 record. The Chinook Sugarbeeters made the most of their trip to Chester Friday coming away with a 25-23, 20-25, 28-26, 25-18 win over the Hawks. The Sugarbeeters attack was...
Throughout any given season many teams will experience a bit of a lull at some point, a time when things just aren't working. The Harlem Lady Cats are experiencing that right now. In a pair of road matches this week the Lady Cats struggled to get anything going on a consistent basis. Thursday night in Conrad they were swept by the Cowgirls. On Saturday in Glasgow, they fell in straight sets to the Scotties. Harlem started their match Thursday with a great save from senior Jessica King and a...
The Chinook and Harlem boys and girls Cross Country teams were in Malta this past Saturday competing at the Marian Hills Golf course just south of town. The course has its challenges for sure with a good mix of gravel, grass, hills and flat land. Of course, to any cross country runner that is what's to be expected. The season is quickly winding down making every chance to race hold even more value. One of the neat features about the Malta course setup is that it doesn't repeat, it's one continuo...
The Hays Lodge Pole Volleyball team was home this past Thursday to take on the Highwood Mountaineers in a double header. Highwood sits atop the district 7C standings with a 9-1 conference mark to start the week. The Thunderbirds have found the win column just once this season, but they have made teams work for nearly every point. In the first set of the opening match Highwood jumped out to a 12-2 led early and never looked back, cruising to 25-11 first set win. Set number two was nearly...
