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The 33rd Annual Parade of Lights and 8th Annual Festival of Trees were held this past Friday in downtown Chinook. The Parade this year included more than 20 floats that made their way down main street where a large crowd lined both sides of the street. The Festival of Trees conducted its Live Auction Friday evening at the Chinook Eagles Club, proceeds from the Live and Silent Auctions will go to upkeep of the Snowflake lights that line Main Street during the Holiday season....
Betty Billmayer, one of the primary organizers of this year's Community Thanksgiving dinner in Chinook, wrote of last week's holiday gathering, "It was great but we couldn't have done it without all the good help. We had a great time." That seemed to sum up the reaction of the 115 diners who came to the senior center of the Thanksgiving meal at noon plus the 70 others who enjoyed carry-out meals. Other major organizers were Betty's husband, Mark, Kathy O'Brien, Jay Eslick and Larry Wisch. Wisch...
Blaine I, the ambulance crew that serves the Chinook area, started a planned 180-hour class to license new Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). The class began the first week of November and meets two nights per week, with one weekend meeting each month. Facilitators teaching the class say the program will be completed in mid-February. The course is a combination of lectures, audio-visual presentations, text book readings and lots of skills practice. Blaine I leaders said earlier that with an...
Connie Zanto was recently appointed the new Director at the Harlem Senior Center. The Landusky native who spent most her adult life in Malta replaced Katie Noel. Noel has served as director at the center since June, 2011. Noel is leaving to marry and be a pastor's wife in Vegreville, Alberta. She will soon begin training to be the manager of a recycling center located in Vegreville. Connie Zanto began work as Director at the Harlem Senior Center on October 8 Zanto learned of the opening at the...
Citizens of Blaine County, It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve you! We have cried together over of the loss of loved ones and we have rejoiced together when our loved ones are found safely. During my short 9.5 years at your Sheriff’s Office I have formed friendships that I will cherish for the rest of my days. I have tried my best to address the concerns of all citizens of Blaine County and I am only sorry that we could not save the loved ones lost or prevent some of you from being victimized. For that, I am truly s...
Havre Elks Lodge (BPOE 1201) will conduct their annual Memorial Service on Sunday, December 2nd at 5 p.m. in the Lodge Room located at 321 2nd Street. Lodge Exalted Ruler, Kyle Leeds, stated that this annual service honors the memory of Elks members who have passed away during the past year – as well as remembering those Elk members who have gone on before. Program Chairman Bob Nieuwenhuyse announced that this years’ Memorial Service speaker will be Pastor Rick Hodshire, Senior Minister at Fifth Avenue Christian Church. Havre Elks Lodge off...
Linda and Darel spent Thanksgiving weekend in Liberty Lake, WA with Adam and Lauren Hauge and boys. Shania Maloney was home over the Thanksgiving weekend. Max and Kirsti Cederberg and Lenny Erickson attended Norman Spoonheim’s funeral services on Wednesday. Miles and Linda Hutton and family spent Thanksgiving in Chinook with Dorothy Johnson, Tom Johnson, and Linda Miller. Anita and Steve Reed and family hosted Thanksgiving dinner at their home. Those attending were Jim Reed, Tim and Hilary Richman and girls, Diana and Randy Maloney, Shania M...
Thanksgiving has come and gone for another year. Hope everyone had a wonderful day with family and friends. Elissa and Jordan Zellmer and family spent Thanksgiving in Dodson with Wayne and Connie Jones. Loretta and Wally Beck spent Thanksgiving at Shawn and Bobbi Becks along with Crystal and Mike Grabofsky, Cassidy, Holly, Cooper and Lucy and Ralph and Nancy Snider. Jen and Nito Cuaresma, Josiah, and Sofia spent the Thanksgiving holiday at Ed and Kathy Zellmers. On Thanksgiving day, they all went to John and Donna Schneiders along with Aris...
The Big Flat 4-H Club met at Reed’s Elevator on Nov. 18, 2018 at noon. There were eight members present and three leaders. Roll call was a favorite Thanksgiving dish. Bailey and Hannah gave a report on 4-H Achievement Night that was held in Chinook last Sunday. The club voted to get matching t-shirts from Maloney Metalworks, and also to go ice skating for our December outing. There are several workshops coming up in Chinook that we are all encouraged to attend, such as Officer Training and Record Book instruction and market quality assurance t...
Leo Martin Faber, 89, passed away due to natural causes on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Big Sandy Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018, at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Big Sandy Cemetery. Leo's family has suggested memorial donations be made in his name to the Big Sandy Volunteer Fire Department, Big Sandy Medical Center, or St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been... Full story
On November 20, 2018, Erika Nickole Kelly left her earthly body surrounded by the love of her family. Many of us are familiar with Ooka's witty "Dear Diary" posts on Facebook. They made us laugh and smile in situations that would make other people lose hope. Whether you knew Erika from her work at the hospital, were in her circle of "peeps", or were in her circle of caregivers, most are blown away by her selfless generosity, unbreakable spirit, unwavering hope and eclectic sense of humor. Erika... Full story
C. "Norm" Spoonheim, 85, passed away due to natural causes on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at Riverstone Hospice in Billings. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at Turner Christian Church with visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m. Burial followed in the Turner Cemetery. Norm's family has suggested memorial donations be made in his name to Riverstone Hospice House, 2230 Mission Way, Billings, MT 59102. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with... Full story
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Jesus’ acts prove he wasn’t an ordinary human Q: Is there proof that Jesus, who came to earth in human form, is really God? — P.S. A: Jesus lived a perfect life. Those who schemed to bring him to trial had to obtain false witnesses to bring charges, because he was blameless. “In Him there is no sin” (1 John 3:5). There was also evidence of His power — power that only comes from God. He had power over sickness and disease. His miracles were a witness to the fact that He is Lord of all nature. “Ev...
Please join us for the Creative Christmas program at the library December 3, 7 P.M. This evening will be a fun way to usher in the holidays as guest crafter Heather Jorgenson shares festive craft and decorating ideas. Refreshments will be served and all ages are welcome. Bring a friend! The Friends of the Library annual Holiday Wine and Cheese Fundraiser will be December 5, 6 P.M. at the library. The evening will include a live and silent auction, wine tasting and fabulous refreshments, a 50/50 raffle and numerous door prizes. Tickets are on...
The Center will be having a farewell party for Katie Noel. We will be having cake and coffee after the noon meal, on November 30th. Everyone is invited to come and wish Katie well as she moves on to the next chapter in her life. Thank You to Ruth Brown for the puzzles. Thank you, Kay Schmitt, for all the extras you do! Thank you to Teresa Cornell for the elderly needs items. Albertsons 10% Off Day is Thursday, December 6th. Anyone age 55 and older. Insight is the first condition of Art ~ George Henry Lewes. DON'T FORGET.... ST. Thomas Catholic...
The Sixth Annual Friends of the Harlem Public Library Holiday Wine and Cheese fundraiser will be held Wednesday, December 5, 6 P.M. at the library. This year's theme is "Deck the Halls!" The events for the evening include live and silent auctions, with items for bidding donated by local individuals and organizations. There will be wines for tasting and for auction as well as a 50/50 raffle. A large selection of door prizes will be given away. There will be a fabulous assortment of refreshments...
If you missed the first two meetings of our book club, Free People Reading Freely, there is still time to stop in and choose a book to read before the next meeting! We have multiple copies of the Top 10 Most Challenged or Banned Book in 2017. The next meeting will be Monday December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in the library. Everyone is welcome to attend. Plan to attend the 27th Annual Hassle-Free Christmas Program Tuesday December 4th at 7:00 p.m. As always, we will have demonstrations, refreshment,...
Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is just around the corner. I love seeing all the decorations popping up all over town. We adorned the Senior Center this past weekend. Thanks to Jean Kiel and Marilyn Williamson for all the work and ideas. It looks very festive. Last week activity winners are as follows: Bingo: Not Played Shanghai Rummy: Lila Steffensmier Our activities start at 1 p.m. and include Pinochle on Monday, Shanghai Rummy on Tuesday, Scrabble/board games, Whist or other cards, or movie on Wednesday afternoons, Bingo on Thursday, and...
Northern Star Chapter # 23, Order of the Eastern Star, presented Meadowlark principal, Mr. Martin, with a check to help with the Christmas food basket, a project that the students undertake each year. Pictured Mr. Jon Martin and Mr. Ben Hall....
• Kourtney Hanson, a student at Chinook High School, has been named a Semifinalist for the 2019 class of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. • 1,896 high school seniors were selected as Semifinalists from a pool of 95,715 applications from across the country based on their academic excellence, leadership and service demonstrated in school and community activities. See the full list. • The Semifinalists are in the running for 150 college scholarships worth $20,000. Local high school senior Kourt...
In the next three weeks, Lars Kimer will be sharing articles about Christmas in Denmark. Lars lives in Gundsømagle, Denmark, which is a small village about 25 miles east of Copenhagen. For the past 15 years, he has been a journalist for the Dagbladet Roskilde in Roskilde, Denmark which is about the size of Great Falls. When we were there this past summer, my sister and I went with Lars on a Saturday to events he was covering for the newspaper. Lars is married to Mette and they have two...
Alert locals may have noticed a new sign on the front of 516 Indiana-the north half of the brick building just south of Edwards Funeral Home. "hi-line escape" is the newest addition to the growing trend of escape rooms. According to Daniel Dahl, Vice President of the Chinook Area Chamber, the recently opened escape room is the only one of its kind along the Hi-line, with the other closest operating escape rooms being in Kalispell, Great Falls and Billings. An escape room is a live game, played...
The Winter Sports season is finally upon us and with that comes the start of the High School Basketball and Wrestling seasons. The Turner Tornado girls and boys basketball teams will be in action this Friday and Saturday in Glasgow at the Class C Showcase. The girls will begin play Friday at Noon when they take the Scobey Spartans. Saturday they will face The North Country Mavericks at 3:00 p.m. The Turner boys will tip off at 4:30 p.m. Friday afternoon against the Frazer Bearcubs. The...
The Winter Sports seasons finally upon us and with that comes the start of the High School Basketball and Wrestling seasons. The Turner Tornado girls and boys basketball teams will be in action this Friday and Saturday in Glasgow at the Class C Showcase while the Chinook Sugarbeeter wrestling team will be at the Havre Invitational Friday and Saturday while the Harlem Wildcat wrestlers will be in Cascade Friday and Saturday. The Harlem boys and Hays/Lodge Pole boys and girls basketball teams will begin their seasons on December 6th at the...
The Chinook Sugarbeeter boys basketball team will be holding a Black - Orange - White Scrimmage this Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Floyd Bowen Gymnasium. The ‘Beeters have 17 kids out this year and Head Coach Mike Seymour invites the public to come catch a early glimpse of the style of play they plan to take to the court when they begin their season in Chester, December 7. At press time the format of the scrimmage is still being decided. If the team is able to secure Officials then they will play eight minute quarters the same as they would d...
