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The Sonshine Community Church School visited the Sweet Home on Friday, December 1st. Singing Christmas carols and providing beautiful music for all the residents to enjoy. After they were done the kids helped serve the residents a snack. On average there are 20-25 kids that attend church school that is now held on Friday mornings at Wallner Hall. The church school started gathering on Friday mornings versus Wednesday afternoons when most of the schools in the area went to a 4 day school week....
On December 8-9, 14-16, and 21-23 at 7:00 p.m., The Montana Actor’s Theatre will present Puss in Boots: A Christmas Panto at the MAT Theatre on the campus of MSU-Northern. Produced by Frank and Bettie Barber of Chinook, the play promises “an enchanting journey like no other with the most charming feline in the land!” According to MAT personnel, Puss in Boots: A Christmas Panto is a slapstick comedy that relies on audience participation and silly puns. This is the classic tale of a cat who gains the trust and admiration of a rich and powerful le...
The Chinook Senior Center, under new Director, Ginger Hansen, will be hosting a “Live Auction” on December 10th. Ginger and the members at the Senior Center have been very busy since she took over back in June of ’23. This outgoing group of seniors proves that you’re never too old to have fun. Ginger and the crew are always putting on different social events and everyone is welcome to join them. Recently they’ve been a part of, the Sugarbeet Festival parade, hosted an Ice Cream Social, Corn Hole Tournaments, “Poets & Pickers”, and have brou...
Helena, Mont., November 30, 2023 – The Blaine County Community Foundation (BCCF) announces the issuance of $6,000 in grants, aimed at enhancing the well-being of Blaine County’s communities and residents. The Montana Community Foundation holds the fund on behalf of the BCCF and helps manage the disbursement of annual grants. Grants range from $500 to $2,000. With a population of 6,980 in Blaine County, these funds have a big impact for a small community. “The communities in Blaine County are fortunate to have the annual grants from the Blaine C...
When the Chinook Chapter of the FFA competed at the 12th Annual Montana FFA Ag Expo on November 16-18, the group posted some strong performances. Held in Bozeman, the competition—previously known as the John Deere Agricultural Expo, or JDAEs—hosted over a thousand participants. Chinook FFA members competed in a variety of contests, including Floriculture, Horse Evaluation, Livestock Evaluation, Meats Evaluation, Poultry, Ag. Mechanics, Range, and Sales. Although an unlimited number of contestants from each chapter can compete in any given con...
The month of November has been a busy one for the museum. At the beginning of the month, we celebrated Native American Heritage Month by having a 20% off book sale on all titles related to Native American Heritage. There has also been a lot of progress on our Gilbert Horn exhibit. Sam and Austin have been busy researching various topics to ensure the exhibit will be both informative and thought provoking. Last week was the Parade of Lights and the museum hosted a scavenger hunt for the local children to enjoy. Sixteen elves were hidden amongst...
Harlem Library Tonight is the Friends of the Library Holiday Wine & Cheese Fundraiser at the library from 6-8 P.M. Tickets are available at the door for $15. The library will be closed today in preparation for this event. There will be no After School Squad today. The Book Challenge for December is to read a book about music, bands or musicians. Stop by a pick up a holiday read from the Christmas Book Tree.. Blaine County Library Wednesday Homeschool Hour 1:00-2:00, Board Games/Drawing 4:00-5:00, and Teen Scene 6:00-7:00 (12/6). Thursday LEGO...
It’s hard to believe December is here already! It seems like we just started November. Elle has put together a great display of Christmas books for the month. From quick read novels to crafting and cooking and creating holiday decorations. You’ll be sure to find something that interests you. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table during the Christmas stroll. Mariah Huravitch and Emberly Jones were the lucky winners of our door prizes. We have three non-fiction books available this week. “The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinner’s Ready...
Tonight is the “Silver Bells” Holiday Wine and Cheese Fundraiser hosted by the Friends of the Harlem Library from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the library. Tickets are on sale at the door for adults age twenty-one and over for $15.00. Included are a live and silent auction, delicious refreshments, musical entertainment, 50/50 raffle, wine tasting, and door prizes. There will also be a selection of cook books on sale. The library is closed today in preparation for the event. Join us for a fun evening and support your library. There is no After Sch...
Hello From the Chinook Social Senior Center! Here we go on another adventurous week, here at our wonderful Center! As of this writing, we have all had our Thanksgivings & counted many blessings. We have shared with neighbors, families & friends. We have laughed, we have eaten too much & we still have leftovers. I understand that our Community Thanksgiving Dinner, prepared lovingly, by those who spend the weeks & days ahead of time planning this, was very successful. I hope that you chose to dine in. That is what makes it special. Friendship &...
James Claud Stiffarm, 71 was born on August 1, 1952 to Helen Marie Striker at the old Fort Belknap Hospital, Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. He was the eldest of 3. James was adopted by his grandmother, Katie Capture Stiffarm, and grandfather, John Stiffarm Sr., and raised in Dry Lake Montana. He was raised in Dry Lake with Louie Stiffarm, Lenore Stiffarm, Carl Stiffarm, Matthew Stiffarm and many of his cousins. He attended Mission School in Hays, Mt, then attended Wahpeton in North Dakota,... Full story
Bill Goodman of Chinook, Montana passed away November 21, 2023. He was born October 28, 1932 in Ovando, MT to Mack and Bessie Goodman. He was the last of 5 children. Bill graduated from Deer Lodge High School in 1950, was drafted in 1951 into the Army serving in the conflict in Korea. Bill was honorably discharged in 1953. Bill was then employed at Powell County Road Department from 1955 to 1957. Bill married Reta Felstet in July of 1957 and Bill and Reta remained in Ovando where they raised four children. Bill spent a lot of time hunting,... Full story
Joseph L. Blackcrow Jr. "Fiddles" went home to heaven on November 21, 2023. Fiddles was born on December 5, 1936 in Hays, Montana to Joseph L. Blackcrow Sr. and Rosie Shortman Blackcrow. He was raised in Hays all his life with the help of his grandparents Molly and Luke Shortman. In his early life while attending Mission school he was well known to play basketball with his team "The Hungry Five" because all his teammates were all tall and boney. He worked for the railroads, at local ranches and... Full story
James A. Thompson, 91, passed away peacefully at Northern Montana Hospital on November 23, 2023. James was born in Fairview, MT to William and Vivian Thompson. He graduated Fairview High School in 1950. He attended MSU Bozeman and graduated with a degree in Biology. He then went on to get his teaching certificate. He also had a master's degree in School Administration. He moved to Harlem, MT where he met the love of his life, Raye Durocher. They were married in 1964. They had two children,... Full story
The Chinook Sugarbeeter girls' basketball team had plenty of success through the years in the District 9C but those days are gone. This season the 'Beeters will join Choteau, Cut Bank, Conrad, Fairfield, Rocky Boy and Shelby in the District 1B. This past Friday the Sugarbeeters were in Choteau to take on the Bulldogs in the season and conference opener for both teams. The conference may have changed but the result was still the same for the 'Beeter girls, another dominant performance. Chinook...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters got their 2023-24 season underway this past Friday night in Choteau in a conference clash with the Bulldogs. The 'Beeters are now competing in The District 1B alongside Choteau, Fairfield, Rocky Boy, Cut Bank, Conrad and Shelby. The 'Beeters got off to a good start taking a 13-8 lead at the end of one quarter of action. Senior Jackson Nordboe connected from beyond the arc and scored seven in the opening stanza, while junior Landon Beck added four for the 'Beeters. The...
The Harlem Ladycats have been scrimmaging each other and working hard in the gym as they get set to start the 2023-24 girls' basketball season. The Ladycats will begin their season this weekend at the Class B Tip-off Classic at Lockwood High School in Billings. This year the Ladycats will be led on the sideline by Derek Azure. Out this year are seniors Tova Anderson, Emma Billmayer and Jasalyn Lambert, juniors are Jaden Blackcrow, Gracie Sanchez, Raelynne Briere, Araya Mount and Lacia Walls....
The Harlem Wildcats will be the last Blaine County team to take the court this winter in Billings this weekend at the Class B Tip-off Showcase being held at Lockwood High School. This season the Wildcats will be under the direction of Ben Carrywater with Assistant Head Coach Tom Champagne. The C squad coach will be Miles Werk. Out this season are seniors, Kelbi Bigby, Thunder Bigby, Tommy Champagne, Dallas Doney, Jerry Kirkaldie, Troy Longknife, Moses Lawrence, Antone Rider, Beau Rider and Erik...
High School wrestling is underway for the Chinook Sugarbeeters and Harlem Wildcats. This past weekend the Sugarbeeters were in Havre while Harlem was at the Badger Invitational in Cascade. Both tournaments were two-day events and provided coaches with a great way to see where the team is at to start the season. The Sugarbeeters were in Havre and had plenty of success Friday and Saturday. Eighth grader Hayden Berreth got his season off to a great start with two wins on Friday and three more on...
The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbird girls' varsity finally took the court this past weekend to get the 2023-24 season underway at the Native American Classic in Browning. Heading up the program is Head Coach Charlie Ereaux. This year's roster includes just one senior, Imagine Fox. Two juniors Gabrial Walker and Nina Fox along with sophomores Kelcie Mount, Chaynell McConnell, Taylee Messerly and Hailey Walker-Matte. Three freshmen are getting their first taste of high school basketball they are...
The Turner Tornado Boys basketball team was in Glasgow this past Friday and Saturday taking part in the Class C Showcase. The Tornadoes got their season started off on the right foot with a 61-50 win over Nashua. Saturday the Tornadoes fell to Bainville 53-46 to start the season 1-1. Against Nashua Friday morning Turner got a long ball from junior Caleb Zellmer and seven points from senior Trent Billmayer early on keeping Turner close, trailing 15-14 at the end of the first Quarter. Turner...
The Turner Tornadoes girls started their 2023-24 basketball season in Glasgow at the Class C Showcase. Turner opened up with a 58-10 win over Nashua in an early morning contest on Friday and then fell to Bainville Saturday morning 56-18. Turner got off to a fast start Friday morning jumping out to an 18-5 lead after eight minutes of action. Sophomore Bridgett Reed scored eight in the opening stanza and senior Natalie Richman and Junior Cassidy Grabofsky each added four points for the Turner...
