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In a year like no other, it was even more important to organizers of the Chinook Community Thanksgiving Dinner for the event to continue. "We really didn't want to let it go. We felt like if you skip a year it's really hard to get it started again," said Betty Billmayer. Their efforts were extremely appreciated as the total number of meals served exceed previous years. "We served approximately 190 Meals, 90 delivered and 100 picked up," said Billmayer. This year's crew included Betty and Mark...
Boxing, like any sport, requires a lot of dedication and hard work to succeed. It helps develop hand-eye coordination, improves physical condition and is a proven stress reliever. It also builds character and instills pride in those individuals who give it their all. For any young child, those traits are highly desirable. For children who may not have the best of situations at home they can be lifesavers. Head Coach and Trainer Jon Jay Mount has worked diligently getting the Hays Amateur Boxing...
The Re-Imagining Rural gathering that occurred in September and October 2020 on a virtual platform was reported a success. As an incentive to capitalize on what they learned during these sessions, representatives from community foundations and other public entities were invited to submit grant applications for funding. Two local entities receiving grants are MSU Blaine County Extension and Fort Belknap Community Economic Development Corporation. MSU Blaine County Extension was awarded a $2,000 grant to support inclusion in Chinook. According...
Harlem Library Join us at 1:00 P.M. each Thursday in Dec. for Christmas with Carly and Colleen. We will share Christmas stories on Facebook Live. Please like the Harlem Public Library Facebook page so you can watch. The Book Challenge for Dec. is to read a book from a library display, including the tree of holiday books. Virtual Story Time is held each Tues. at 10 A.M. on Facebook Live. The Book Club is taking Dec. off and will start again in Jan. Please join the exclusively online Winter Reading program which continues until Feb. 28, 2021....
Duane and Carol Klindworth hosted Thanksgiving dinner at their home. Morgan and Jessica Klindworth and kids and Matt and Annie Klindworth and kids, and Annie’s sister Kristi were dinner guests. Terry and Brenda Mohar spent Thanksgiving with their grandsons Colter, Corbin, and Steven Mohar. Duane and Carol Klindworth helped Carol’s mom, Betty Hay, celebrate her 91st birthday on Saturday in Havre. Happy Birthday, Betty! Ed and Kathy Zellmer were Thanksgiving dinner guests at Jordan and Elissa Zellmer’s home. Emily and Susan Billmayer visit...
HELENA, Mont. (November 19, 2020) – The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) wrapped up its first-ever Virtual Annual Convention & Trade Show on Wednesday, November 18. This one-of-a-kind event provided over 200 attendees the chance to gather for keynote addresses, explore a virtual trade show, vote for MSGA’s 2021 Board of Directors, and participate in policy development – all from their own home! During Opening General Session, attendees heard from livestock industry organization leaders such as Fred Wacker, former MSGA President; Jay Bodn...
Elizabeth (Betty) Hordyk – Visbeek- Haldemann passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 from complications of respiratory failure at the age of 91 at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home in Chinook, Montana. Betty was born on May 30, 1929 in Coupeville, Whidbey Island, Washington. She grew up on a dairy farm and attended schools in Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island. Following high school, she went to The Reformed Bible Institute in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she met her first husband, Clarence (Jack) V... Full story
Jerome (Jerry) Pyette, 79, passed away of natural causes November 23, at his home in Chinook, MT. A graveside service was held Saturday, November 28th at 11:00 a.m. at Kuper Memorial Cemetery in Chinook. Jerry was born March 6, 1941, in Havre, MT to Jerome and Bernice (Heeter) Pyette. He was raised in Chinook, graduating from Chinook High School in 1960. He married Ellen Sodergren September 16, 1961. Jerry and Ellen raised their family in Chinook where he worked as a general contractor for many... Full story
Janet Olson, 89 passed away peacefully with family at her side on November 10, 2020, after failing health for the past four years. Janet was born August 31, 1931 to Fred and Martha (Solomon) Olson. Janet was the last born of nine children. She was born with physical complications so all of the older children pampered and loved their baby sister to the end of the earth. Janet’s family ranched south of Chinook. Reading and learning was always her life, at age 10, she read the original “Gone with the Wind”. Janet loved all of her educa... Full story
John "Jack" Delmar Lind, 72, of Malta, who retired from NorthWestern Energy (originally Montana Power Company), died at home on November 25, 2020 after battling cancer for many years. Jack was born on April 13, 1948 in Glasgow Montana to Delmar Victor and Patricia (Glemser) Lind. He attended St Raphael's Catholic School in Glasgow until 4th grade. Jack graduated from Chinook High School as a proud Chinook Sugarbeeter where he played football, basketball and track. The summer after graduation... Full story
Paul Frederick Wallner passed away on January 23, 2020 in Milford, DE. He was born on November 27, 1939 in Havre, MT to Gwendolyn and Ernest Wallner. Paul was a loving husband, father and grandfather (Pepaw). He leaves behind a loving and loved family. Paul was married to Diane Wallner and they have two daughters: Leslie Trapin and Abigail Wallner; three grandchildren: Jackson and Stella Trapin and Montana Jones. He is also survived by his brother, Edwin Wallner; his sister Ernestine Olson; and... Full story
The Montana Big Game regular season concluded this past weekend and hunters found plenty of success filling their tags. There were many successful hunters over the final weekend and in the coming editions we hope to get them all in. It has been a great honor to highlight the many successes of our local youth hunters and we are proud to present this weeks tandem of Wylee Simenson and Rangler Skoyen. Wylee Simenson, 15, is a freshman at Chinook High School. Wylee used a 30-06 on his recent hunt...
The library hopes to spread some holiday cheer this month. Stop by to warm up and see the tree of Christmas books on display. Some new additions include “Christmas Cupcake Murder” by Joanne Fluke, “Happily this Christmas” by Susan Mallery, and “One Bright Christmas, “ another of Thomas Kinkades’ Cape Light novels by Katherine Spencer. Any books from the holiday display as well as other books on display this month will qualify for the December Book Challenge. Tune in to Facebook Live each Thursday in December at 1:00 P.M. for Christmas wit...
Last week we began a Holiday series meant to highlight individuals in our communities. In this week's chapter of our Holiday Season homage to Blaine County residents that 'give' or 'do' for those around us unceremoniously, we recognize Don Richman and Jack Siemens. Two community members that are the epitome of 'giving' and 'doing'. Don Richman Don Richman has long been a supporter of the Harlem Community and for more than 30 years Don hasn't just 'supported' local events but has 'walked the...
During this pandemic when critical resources are stretched thin and the very essence of our freedom is shrinking under mandates, stay-at-home directives, and social distancing guidelines, many of us have grown introspective. We have turned our thoughts inward to imagine a different reality than the one we're living. Quarantine, although stressful, has given all of us time to think. In this time of crisis and isolation, art can play a healing role. Art slows us down, forcing us to notice and to...
MSU Blaine County Extension will be teaming up with USDA/APHIS to present a Grasshopper informational webinar and question and answer session with Gary D. Adams, State Plant Health Director, Montana APHIS on Wednesday, December 9th beginning at 5:00 PM. This meeting will take place virtually as well as in person. Limited in person attendance will take place at the Triple E Meeting Room in Chinook. Please call the Extension Office at357-3200 to RSVP to attend in person. To attend online, please call the Extension Office and we will send you log...
The Montana High School Association held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 23. Among the topics being discussed, a few had major implications for two Blaine County Schools. The first being a move to Eight man football from Class B for the Harlem Wildcat Football team and the second being significant changes being made to the boys and girls qualifying standards for Class C State Golf as well as the implementation of a Divisional tournament. The Harlem Wildcats have played in...
Given unusual circumstances, schools have had to devise innovative ways to carry on old traditions. For instance, Harlem Elementary School's ROARing students program has undergone a renovation to include both Hybrid A and B groups, as well as those students who are working remotely. What used to be a once a week drawing has evolved into a three times a week affair in order to accommodate all groups. At Harlem Elementary, students who follow the school rules and display appropriate behavior may...
COVID Wave Demands New Thinking This year has been different in so many ways, however one way it will remain the same is that flu season is coming. Montana physicians and the Montana Medical Association see this flu season likely to place an unprecedented strain on our health care system thanks to COVID-19. Chills and sore throats, that might have been treated with a few days of fluids and rest in past years, will now require additional scrutiny and monitoring. In the coming months we will certainly need our health care providers even more...
December is here and the year is almost over. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. The weather is actually behaving like fall is here. Wind could give us a bit of a break, but that’s Chinook for you. Hopefully 2021 will see our doors open again, but until then we are here for meals to be picked up or delivered. Please make sure you call by 10 a.m. for your meal so we can make sure to have enough for everyone. 357-2648 Our Meals This Week Wed. Dec. 2 Broccoli Soup w/ Ham Sandwich Thu. Dec. 3 Cheeseburger Casserole Fri. Dec. 4 Clam C...
Carol Johnsrud, of Chinook, wanted to share a Thanksgiving greeting with friends. A retired nurse she wanted to keep everyone safe but still personalize the greeting. She would drive to a "greetee's" residence, ring them up on a cell phone and urge them to "look out your window" where she was holding the greeting. It was a nice touch to create a personal Thanksgiving greeting while practicing social distancing during the pandemic....
