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For years it seemed every community on the Hi-line had some form of Adult Education Class system in place but about 10-15 years ago they seemed to go by the wayside following increased expenses, shortages of instructors and/or declining enrolment. The Big Flat Community Grain Bin has worked diligently in bringing back an adult Education program to the Big Flat, and despite its small size, the program seems to be flourishing. Alyssa Garrett was brought on to serve the Big Flat Community Grain Bin...
Applications are currently being accepted for the Triangle Communications Youth Club/Organization Technology Grant program. The deadline for submitting a request for funds is February 15. The Youth Technology Grant offers monetary support to youth clubs/organizations in the Triangle Communications’ service area. Clubs and organizations such as the 4-H, FFA, BPA, FCCLA, DECA, and Boys & Girls Club are all eligible to apply. Grant funds of up to $500.00 can be used for science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) related projects. Those i...
The Montana Association of Clerks and Recorders is again sponsoring a $1000 scholarship for a graduating senior who will be attending an in-state college or university. The last day of acceptance of the application is March 10, 2023 Application forms are now available at the Clerk and Recorder’s office at the courthouse in Chinook, or the Guidance Counselors at the Chinook, Harlem, Hays and Turner High Schools. Application forms must be returned to Blaine County Clerk and Recorder, Box 278, Chinook, MT 59523 by March 10, 2023. The winner and a...
The Blaine County Museum is pleased to announce a pair of speakers that will be making appearances in Chinook. The first of these Historical speakers will be Austin Haney this Thursday, January 19 at 6:00 pm. Anthony Wood will speak on Thursday, February 9, also at 6:00 p.m. Both lectures are free and open to the public. This week's speaker, Austin Haney will be discussing the oftentimes overlooked history of Northern Montana in the time before statehood. Haney will speak about the first...
Independence Bank is proud to offer scholarship opportunities for incoming first-year students planning to attend Montana State University-Northern. To be eligible, students must graduate from a high school in Hill, Blaine, Phillips, Valley, Daniels, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Liberty, Chouteau, Cascade, Pondera, or Toole Counties. Independence Bank will award eight $1000 scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. Recipients will receive $500 during fall semester and $500 during spring semester. Scholarship recipients must have at least a 2.5 GPA...
Blaine County Sheriff John Colby recently had a swearing in ceremony for his Deputies. Taking the oath of office to serve the citizens of Blaine County were Undersheriff Christopher Adair, Chief Deputy Levi Gonzalez, Deputy Donald Kokkeler, Deputy Deborah Taly, Deputy Devin Duke. Deputy Kevin Spudic is attending training with the Montana Air Guard and wasn't able to attend the ceremony. The Deputies bring plenty of experience to the office and Sheriff Colby looks forward to his department...
February is National Library Lovers Month, and the Harlem Public Library is planning a Love Chocolate. . . Love Your Library event to celebrate. The event is scheduled for Monday, February 13 from 4:00-7:00 p.m., and they are seeking the community’s help so that the event can be a “delicious success.” Library Director Colleen Brommer described the event as “not a program but part of National Library Lovers Month,” which is celebrated annually in February. “We are looking for community members to bake and decorate chocolate cakes with either...
Travis Mitchell Scheffelmaer, 26, passed away on January 11, 2023. A service will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Wilderness Funeral Home in Malta, MT. The services will be followed by a graveside service in Dodson and reception at the Mint Bar in Malta. Travis was born April 9, 1996 to Ruth and Mitch Scheffelmaer. He attended Zurich Elementary School where he graduated from the eighth grade. From then, he attended Dodson High School where he graduated in 2014. Travis...
Teen Scene is tonight, January 18th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. It is open to all students grades 9-12. There will be games, karaoke, and treats to eat. January is Science Fiction month. Elle has put together display of books available for checkout. J.R.R. Tolkien Day was January 3rd, and the birthday of Sherlock Holmes was January 6th. Elle has a display of books and movies for each author. We have two non-fiction books available this week. “Black Montana: Settler Colonialism and the Erosion of the Racial Frontier, 1...
The library board of trustees will hold their monthly meeting January 25, at the new time of 4:30 P.M. in the library meeting room. The Book Challenge for January is to read a book with a dual timeline. When you complete the challenge notify the library and your name will be entered to win a gift card from a local business! If you are still using the OverDrive app to access MontanaLibrary2Go you have until the end of April to switch to the Libby app. If you have questions please call the library. The Harlem Library and the Montana Library...
I grew up in Chinook and am proud to be a Beeter. I’ve lived in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho for over 40 years but Chinook will always be home. The Chinook Pool and park needs our support to fund essential improvements. I no longer have property in the area but have close friends and family residing there. Generations of residents - young, old, rich and poor - have enjoyed the pool. It is crucial to preserve these recreational anchors for future generations. Hundreds of individuals have had swim lessons, learned lifesaving, or competed on the Swim Team...
On Saturday, Susan Billmayer, Diana Maloney, and Hilary Richman visited Jane Krass. Family visited Jane throughout the week as well. Gene and Susan Billmayer attended the Hogeland Lutheran Church annual meeting on Sunday. Brenda and Terry Mohar went to Sidney on Sunday to see family and watch the Vikings game. Loretta Beck attended Nellie Cederberg’s funeral in Turner on Monday. Gene and Eric Billmayer were in Billings on Tuesday on business. Loretta Beck and Merrilyn Billmayer enjoyed lunch with Sandy Beck at the Duck Inn on Friday and visitin...
You know, Lord, it’s only a few days into the New Year and how fun to snuggle under a nice thick blanket in my quiet-time chair, looking forward to these silent moments with You, Lord, in the wee hours of a, so far, untouched year. The fireplace dances a gentle glow into the room’s darkness. In the dim light, shelves filled with photos, books, mementos and other things, are reminders of an abundant life. Sitting now with You, Lord, it’s interesting to review the year that has just passed. We go over the highs and lows, triumphs and defea...
The students listed below made UM’s Fall semester 2022 Dean’s List or the President’s 4.0 List. Double asterisks after a name indicate the student earned a 4.0 GPA. A single asterisk indicates a GPA greater than 3.5 but less than 4.0. Chinook Liam Edwards** Jasmine Klingaman** Kendra McMaster** Natalia Pomeroy** Lily Surber** Harlem Eric Plumage* Shontelle Talksdifferent* Turner Lacey Hickel*...
The 'Beeters improved to 9-0 on the season and 4-0 in District 9C play Friday night in Gildford the 'Beeters took down the previously undefeated North Star Knights 57-35 in a big statement game for the team. Saturday at home the 'Beeters were tested for the first time all season long but with the game on the line they gained some separation and took down the Fort Benton Longhorns 44-35. Friday in Gildford the 'Beeters took a 12-7 lead after eight minutes of action. Senior Bree Swanson and...
The Turner Tornadoes were in Big Sandy Friday night to take on the Pioneers. Big Sandy started fast and the Tornadoes could never get any footing in the contest in a 60-37 loss. The North Star Knights were in Turner on Saturday and doubled up the Tornadoes by halftime en-route to a 59-43 win over the Tornadoes. The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds had just one game this week, a Saturday afternoon contest with the Box Elder Bears. A slow start doomed the Thunderbirds right from the opening tip as Box Elder stayed the course in a 53-36 win over the...
The Harlem Wildcats and Lady Cats have both had a tough go this season. Neither team had found the win column entering the week, but both teams have been working tirelessly to get better in practice and perform better in games. Both teams are very young and inexperienced and both have improved each time they stepped on the court this season. This past week both teams saw some return on their hard work. Thursday the Lady Cats persevered and pulled out a hard fought 39-36 win over the Box Elder...
The week on the hardwood was a tough one for our Blaine County Boys basketball teams. The Chinook Sugarbeeters were in Gildford on Friday where they were handed a 68-46 setback. Saturday the 'Beeters fell to the Fort Benton Longhorns at home 49-38. The Turner Tornadoes lost to the Pioneers 88-58 in Big Sandy Friday and fell 49-41 to North Star at home on Saturday. The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds couldn't keep up with the Box Elder Bears at home Saturday in a 81-31 loss. The Turner Tornadoes wer...
The Chinook Sugarbeeter and Harlem wrestling teams headed in opposite directions this past weekend. The 'Beeters headed east to Miles City for the 64th Annual Cowboy and 2nd annual Cowgirl Invitational wrestling meets. Meanwhile the Wildcats and Lady Cats were in Choteau for the Bulldog Invitational where three wrestlers earned podium finishes. Chinook senior Tyler Schoen went 4-0 in winning the 182 pound title at the 64th Annual Cowboy Invitational. Schoen won his first match by Major...
10th Annual Cowboy Invitational 103 - Kegan Green - Champ. Round 1 - Won by fall over Casey Koenigsfield (Baker) 1:37; Champ. Round 2 - Lost to Cody Kuka (Glasgow) by tech fall 15-0; Cons. Round 2 - Won by forfeit over Quentin Maxwell (Billings Senior); Cons. Round 3 - Lost to Braylon Walston (Billings West)Dec 11-6. 120 - Fletcher Anderson - Champ. Round 2 - Lost to Ty Peterson (Cody) by fall 1:21; Cons. Round 2 - Lost to Cole Cantu (Moorcroft) by tech fall 16-1. 120 - Zeke Sanders Champ. Round 2 - Tristan Swasnson (Dawson County High School)...
