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Top: The 38th Annual Parade of Lights was held in Chinook this past Friday. Festivities including a Scavanger Hunt at the Museum, Vendors at the Library and Senior Center, Cheeseburger Soup by Jean’s Bakery, Hot Chocolate Bar by Prairie Pieces and the Festival of Wreaths made for a fun day getting into the holiday spirit. The night concluded with the Parade of Lights where businesses and clubs created fun light displaces. Bottom: The Community Thanksgiving Dinner had another successful year m...
Turner, MT was filled with fun and games Saturday night! Turner may be small, but they always have a great time when everyone gets involved. Locals filled the little town as they strolled around Saturday afternoon from 2-6 pm checking out the crafts, having some great food, listening to music and signing up for door prizes. The Poker Run was a big success as well. Participants got started with a buy in at Reed’s Elevator, with stops at Harmon Machines, Big Flat Grocery, Border Bar, Image N T...
On Wednesday evening, December 6, from 6:00-8:00, the Friends of the Library will be hosting their Annual Wine and Cheese Fundraiser at the Harlem Public Library. The library, located at 37 First Street SE in Harlem, will be closed that day for event set up as organizers decorate the facility to match this year's theme: Silver Bells. Friends of the Library Executive Board Member and Events Chair, Karolee Cronk shared details about the event, saying: "This is our big fundraiser for the year, and we schedule it around this time to kick off the...
The Blaine County Fair Foundation is proud to present the First Annual Blaine County Fur Fest. Coyotes are a huge problem all over Blaine County and North Central Montana. The event is not only an effective fundraiser for the Fair Foundation but also helps farmers and ranchers control in some manner the huge varmint population that can wreak havoc on livestock and pets alike. Registration takes place Friday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Blaine County Fairgrounds Commercial Building. Calcutta will follow the registration at 8:00 pm and is...
The Foundation for Rural Service & Triangle Communications sponsors a trip to Washington, D.C. for up to two high school juniors each year. The deadline to apply is December 1. This year’s tour dates are June 3-7, 2024. Any 16-17 year old high school junior who is the dependent of a subscriber who receives landline telephone or broadband services from Triangle Communications is eligible to apply. Applications are available online from the Triangle Communications web page. Interested individuals can click on the Community Tab. From that d...
A blood drive was held last week in Turner at the American Lutheran Church. There were 20 donors that turned out. The National Honor Society helped check people in and the Turner Auxiliary provided the canteen with sandwiches and bars. There was one new donor, Hannah Richman and one time second donor, Cassidy Grabofsky that donated blood. These girls should be commended for giving a gift of life to someone in need....
The second and third grade students participated in a coloring contest sponsored by the Blaine County Health Department earlier this Fall. The contest was geared to raise awareness of Mental illness. The younger children of Blaine County were asked to color a picture that was selected by Blaine Co. Health Dept. This particular picture that they colored was drawn by a winner from a drawing contest in upper grades the year before, so this was a special drawing to color. In second grade, the...
Hello From the Chinook Social Senior Center! We are truly enjoying all of the new people who are visiting us & participating in our activities. There is so much laughter with Cornhole! You really need to try it! GET IN HERE! We have been richly blessed by many helping hands during this season of business, with people traveling to meet with their families. We require 3 volunteers daily to help with the meal tickets, deliver meals, and help in the kitchen. I count many people as my friends, who have stepped up to fill the voids. PLEASE REMEMBER,...
The Harlem Library Board will hold their monthly meeting today, November 29, at 4:30 P.M. in the library meeting room. The Friends of the Library Holiday Wine and Cheese “Silver Bells” fundraiser will be December 6 from 6:00- 8:00 P.M. at the library. Tickets for adults age 21 and over are on sale now at the library for $10 each. There will be only eighty tickets sold. Tickets will cost $15 at the door. This fun evening includes live and silent auctions, delicious refreshments, 50/50 raffle, door prizes and musical entertainment. The lib...
½ c. sugar ¾ tsp. ground ginger ½ c. shortening ½ tsp. baking soda ½ c. dark molasses ¼ tsp. ground allspice ¼ c. water 2 ½ c. Golden Medal all ¾ tsp. salt purpose flour Raisins or currants 1. Beat sugar, shortening, molasses and water in a large bowl on low speed until blended. Beat on medium speed 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients except raisins. 2. Cover and refrigerate until chilled 1 to 2 hours. 3. Heat the oven to 375 degrees. 4. Sprinkle a cloth coved surface lightly with flour; turn dough onto surface. Roll dough with a rolling...
3 c. sugar 1 (7oz.) jar Kraft marshmallow crème 2/3 c. undiluted Carnation Evaporated milk ¾ c. margarine 1 c. chopped nuts 1 tsp. vanilla 1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi sweet Chocolate pieces Combine sugar, margarine and milk in heavy 2 ½ quart saucepan, bring to full rolling boil, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat, stir in chocolate pieces until melted. Add marshmallow crème, nuts, and vanilla, beat until well blended. Pour into greased 13” x9” pan. Cool at room temperature; cut into squares. Makes approximately 3 pounds....
Olive Lucille Robinson, age 90, passed away in Whitefish, Montana on November 19, 2023. Her life revolved around the ranch life. She spent most of her life between the ranch and town while her son, Bill, was in school. After he graduated, she lived at the ranch full time. Oil painting was one of her most passionate pastimes. She was also known very famously for cooking and gardening. Olive was particularly known for cooking large meals for all the ranch crew and branding help. Her son Bill... Full story
Chinook Blood Drive On November 14, 2023 the Chinook community hosted the Red Cross Blood Drive. We had 51 donors registered with 45 productive units. We had 6 first time donors: Addison Olsen, Alexus Seymour, Hope Huckabee, Robert Reid, Leonard McKee, and Cheyenne Weigand. Thank you for becoming donors and giving such a valuable gift. Door prizes were awarded to Tess Langford, Addison Olsen, Sandi Boardman, Jennifer Allen, Julia Briere, Crystal Huckabee, Leonard McKee and Stephanie Grimes. The...
The Turner Tornadoes girls’ basketball team has been in the gym practicing hard in preparation for the 2023-24 season to get underway. Leading the way once again is Head Coach, Julie Welsh. The Turner girls look to play hard for 32 minutes and be able to compete effectively regardless of the opponent. Turner will open up the season in Glasgow at the Class C Showcase. Welsh is thrilled to get the season started with this year’s roster. “We lost one senior last year in Dakota Krass and gaine...
The Turner boys’ basketball team is looking to continue the growth established a season ago. Their numbers are small, but they have plenty of experience returning at the top of the lineup and quality depth down the roster. Back for year two is Head Coach, Darci Ammen. Turner returns a pair of seniors that are more than qualified to lead the team, “Ryan Doyle and Trent Billmayer are my two seniors. They both have quite a bit of varsity experience for four years and both have contributed valuable...
The Harlem Wildcat and Ladycat wresting teams boast record impressive numbers for the 2023-24 season. All told, the teams have 41 student athletes ready to compete, 28 boys and 14 girls. Head Coach John Baker will once again lead the program. Assisting him will be Lyle Faulkinberry, William BlackCrow and John Stiffarm. The teams began practice on Thursday, November 16 and have been working hard in preparation for the season opener in Cascade December 1-2. Baker gets pretty excited when asked to...
he Chinook Sugarbeeter wrestling team has been working hard in practice as a new season is about to get underway. Head Coach, Ben Stroh returns to lead the ‘Beeters for the third year. Kenny Pruttis and Robin Stroh will assist him once again. The ‘Beeter boys and girls are anxious to wrestle somebody other than each other. They will get that chance this weekend in Havre on Friday and Saturday. Stroh talks about this year’s teams’ grade by grade. For the boys’ junior Gage Chapman returns. “I’m expecting bigger things out of Gage this year. We wo...
