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Municipal elections were completed on November 3 for city council positions in both Harlem and Chinook. Between the two councils there were five seats to be filled—two in Harlem and three in Chinook. In Harlem, Mark Arensmeyer was an incumbent in Ward 2 West and Kim Hansen an incumbent for the seat representing Ward 1 East. Both candidates were unopposed. Chinook’s three seats were all held by incumbents going into the election. Chris Thurman was unopposed and reelected in Ward 1 West. Clint Greytak and Mitch Haider were both unopposed for two...
The North Central Montana Stockgrowers Association and the MSU-N Collegiate Stockgrowers are holding a joint gathering on the MSU-Northern campus on the afternoon and evening of Saturday, November 14. It will be the first time the two ag-oriented interest groups team up for a joint effort-the annual meeting for the Central Montana group and an opportunity for the Collegiate group to meet and great with leaders in an economic sector the students aspire to be a part of. Teddy Crowley, from the...
The Chinook City Council held its November meeting on November 11. Councilmen present were Mitch Haider, Robert Smith, Chris Thurman and Clint Greytak. Mayor Keith Hanson called the meeting to order. Council motioned and approved the minutes from the October meeting. Approval of claims and reports was also motioned and approved. There was no public comment. Department reports followed. Police Chief Elmer Zarn showed new body cams that were purchased for officers to wear while on duty. The body cams will be used by officers once a use policy is...
Last Thursday Governor Steve Bullock attended the Hays/ Lodge Pole High School assembly to visit with the students and encourage them you to do their best this academic year, and make Montana proud. It won't be long before these students are starting to plan what they will do after graduation. Some will go to college, some to job-training programs and some directly into the workforce. The governor stressed that no matter what their individual path will be, the choices they make today will lay...
The annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner is scheduled for November 26 with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner being served from noon to 2 p.m. at the Chinook Senior Center. The dinner is free of charge and donations of time, talent and money are very welcome to help cover the cost as well as assistance with the preparation of the food and clean up. Take out dinners are provided for those who are physically unable to get to the senior center. Just call the Chinook Senior Center at 357-2648 or Jeanne at 357-2799 to leave your name, address and...
While many locals were doing or thinking about big game hunting, heading to high school playoff games or just relaxing on a day off, a group of emergency services responders were training at the fire hall in Chinook. Region 2A emergency medical providers from Glacier, Toole, Liberty, Hill, Chouteau and Blaine counties were holding their fall training. The annual event moves each fall to one of the various towns and locations that make up the region in north central Montana. Laurie Huestis, a mem...
A group of volunteer firefighters recently spent a training session learning fire behavior and fighting real fires in the 'burn prop,' a mobile training unit designed to give firefighters experience with suppressing a real fire under controlled conditions. The tractor-trailer mounted training unit is one of two provided to local fire departments around the state of Montana through the Fire Training Services Training School (FSTS), a state level agency that is attached to the Extension Service...
The Chinook Area Chamber’s November Business After Hours will feature four local artists from the Chinook area. Business After Hours is a monthly meet and greet event that allows local business owners to showcase their products and services in a setting outside the normal business day. November’s event is being hosted by local artists Corey Couturier, Tomi Simenson, Ken Martin and Terri Meyer. Each artist will have a table with examples of their work for display and sale. Corey Couturier, best known for his large, mural like paintings, sai...
The Chinook Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging the community and businesses to purchase Chamber Bucks for their Christmas gifts this year. “The Chamber Bucks are a great asset to everyone in the community. They ensure our hard earned dollars stay in town and give the satisfaction of helping improve commerce in Chinook,” says Heather DePriest, President of the Chinook Area Chamber of Commerce. Chamber bucks are easy to give... simply write your check payable to the Chinook Area Chamber of Commerce for the face amount you would like to giv...
A group of local volunteers recently met to organize a drive to help assure fellow citizens have the cold weather gear they need for the upcoming winter season. Jessica Aberg, Loan Officer with the First Bank of Montana in Chinook, organized the meeting to explore ways to fill this need for warm clothing. She invited volunteers with My Neighbor in Need, another community-based support group, to help organize the project. The group decided to use contacts from schools, churches, day care facilities and other local agencies to assess needs, then...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters are headed back to the campus of MSU-Bozeman, more specifically the Brick Breeden Field House and a spot in the Class 'C' State volleyball tournament this Thursday through Saturday. The girls earned their invitation following a strong second place showing at the Northern C Divisional in Belt this past weekend. The 'Beeters found themselves in five very tough matches as they defeated the very talented Geraldine/Highwood Rivals twice and their District 6C-East nemesis...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters edged the Ennis Mustangs in a thriller 36-30 Saturday at Hoon Field. The quarterfinal game of the Montana Class 'C' Eight Man football playoffs was a dogfight. Each team found the end zone five times but the 'Beeters were successful with three conversion attempts while the defense stopped the Mustangs on all five. Chinook scored the first points of the game on a one yard plunge from senior quarterback Ian McIntosh with 2:20 left in the first quarter. McIntosh added the...
Last Sunday marked the date for the Chinook Rod and Gun Club's First Annual 22 Cal. Turkey Shoot. The newest event for the club was held at their shooting range three miles south of Chinook on the Clear Creek road. The rules that were established by the club are as follows: For the youth division, the targets were placed at the 25 yard line and shooters were able to load and shoot 5 rounds. After the range was cleared the targets were tallied, a new set of targets was placed and the shooters...
There are many exciting events coming up at the library! Get those calendars out and mark these dates: The Book Club is starting its discussion of the new book “Light Between Oceans” by M.L. Stedman on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. in the meeting room. We are meeting on Thursday this week because the library is closed on Wednesday for Veterans Day. During the afternoon of Nov. 19, representatives from Sweet Medical Center will be at the library to assist with sign-up for insurance through the Affordable Care Act Health Care Marketplace. If you ha...
Elizabeth "Betty" Rose (Wangenstein) Griggs, 89, of Eagles Manor, Havre, is at peace with her Heavenly Father. She died peacefully Friday, October 2, 2015, at Northern Montana Care Center, Havre, Montana. Her daughter Betsi Knight and granddaughter Casea Barnett were by her side. A memorial service was held Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel in Havre. Bishop Cameron Acor officiated. Arrangements were made with Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook....
William "Bill" Stirling, a long time resident of Winchester Bay, Oregon, had recently moved to a Family Home in Veneta, Oregon. Bill passed away peacefully at the Family Home on Sunday October 25, 2015, at the age of 89. A Memorial Service was Friday November 13, at the Winchester Bay Community Center in Winchester Bay, OR for "Bill" Stirling. He will be buried later at the Willamette National Cemetery, in Portland, OR. Bill was born September 19, 1926. He grew up on a 1,600 acre farm near...
