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Articles from the December 19, 2018 edition


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  • Chinook High School Student Council gets active in the community

    Kody Farmer|Dec 19, 2018

    The Chinook High School Student Council has become very active and is looking for ways to make an impact within their school as well as their community. This past Thursday a number of students on the council made their way to the local food bank to assist with the food truck early that morning. While there the students recognized the need of the Food Bank and the emptiness of it's cupboards. "My hope at the beginning of the year was that student council was not just about attending the...

  • Sweet Home Physical Therapy: Still providing great care

    Kody Farmer|Dec 19, 2018

    The Sweet Memorial Nursing Home is reorganizing their physical therapy service and will continue to provide its clients with top quality care. According to a statement released by Administrator Jenni Pula beginning January 1, 2019 their physical therapy department will change providers but that they will continue to provide top notch services for the people in Chinook and the surrounding communities. The new department can be referred to as Sweet Home Physical Therapy and they can be reached...

  • Harlem Golf Association again raffling off 34 guns in 34 days beginning on Christmas

    Kody Farmer|Dec 19, 2018

    The Harlem Golf Course is coming off a very difficult year. Record snowfall in January and February of 2018 led to severe flooding in April, May and June that kept the course from opening until the July 4th weekend and put a severe strain on the course operation. In addition to the late opening the course was faced with an incredible amount of damage from the flood, having to completely renovate some fairways, repair greens and remove debris. The Harlem Golf Association is again holding a raffle...

  • Livestock/insect haulers relieved from ELD compliance 'until further notice'

    Donna Miller|Dec 19, 2018

    The Agricultural Information page on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) website shared an announcement on December 13 that will positively impact the agriculture industry: “Transporters of livestock and insects are not required to have an ELD. The statutory exemption will remain in place until further notice. Drivers do not need to carry any documentation regarding this exemption.” This is good news for truck drivers in Blaine County who haul livestock and honeybees because they ca...

  • Hogeland Happenings

    Jane Krass|Dec 19, 2018

    Dave and Teresa Cornell,and Cassie and Richard Handran, August and Evelyn spent the weekend visiting Dalton and Alyssa Cornell and family in Billings, and to celebrate Addison’s 1st birthday. Susan and Emily Billmayer attended the basketball game in Turner on Friday. Carol Klindworth, Nancy Mahns, and their Mother, Betty Hay attended the Christmas Party at Buffalo Court on Wednesday. Mike and Crystal Grabofsky and Children had supper with Wally and Loretta Beck on Thursday night and then all went to Turner to the Christmas program. Susan B...

  • Turner Talk

    Diana Maloney|Dec 19, 2018

    Tom and Lucy Fairbank were to Great Falls on Friday where they took in the 100th birthday party for Margaret Shockley. On Saturday, they took in the Turner vs. Fort Benton basketball games on their way home. Anita and Steve Reed took in the Sunday School program at the Lutheran Church on Sunday. Bridget was a part of the program. Max and Kirsti Cederberg were to Great Falls on Friday and attended the Christmas party at Brownstone with Nellie Cederberg. Linda Hauge helped serve refreshments at the School Christmas program on Thursday. Tory and...

  • Edward Stanley Gardipee

    Dec 19, 2018

    Edward Stanley Gardipee 85 passed away on Wednesday November 7th 2018 at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, MT. Edward was born on January 1, 1933, in Zurich Montana. Edward grew up in Chinook, MT where he had a colorful life with his three brothers and his horse King. He and King were featured in an issue of Western Horseman. As a young boy he worked on many ranches, especially the Miller Ranch. There he met a longtime friend John Tony. When Edward turned 18 he enlisted in the Army and was...

  • Erickson Honored with Quilt of Valor at Sunday Service in Turner

    Diana Maloney|Dec 19, 2018

    Elissa Zellmer presented Leneus Erickson with a Quilt of Valor this past Sunday at the close of church services on Sunday at the Lutheran Church in Turner. Many family members, church family, and guests were there to see this very special presentation and congratulate him. Mrs. Zellmer wrapped the beautiful quilt around Lenny and told him and the crowd the significant meaning of a Quilt of Valor. The quilt is made of three layers. Each layer has a significant meaning. The top with its many...

  • Harlem Library

    Dec 19, 2018

    The library will have special hours for the holidays. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve the library will be open from 10:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. We will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Happy Holidays everyone! There will be no children’s programs the last week of December. After School Story Hour will resume Wed., Jan. 2 for children ages 4 through grade 5. Lego Club will meet again Thurs., Jan. 3 from 4:30-5:30. Books and Babies will not meet in Turner in January but it will meet Tuesdays beginning Jan. 8, 10 A.M. in Harlem for infants, t...

  • Harlem Senior Center

    Katie Noel|Dec 19, 2018

    Thank You: Kay Schmitt and Brianna Williams for helping decorate the Center. To Rose Noel for gluing the puzzles and folding the bags. To Kent Heilig Family for the beautiful Wreath! DID YOU KNOW? Did you know the Center has all occasion cards for just $1.00! Did you know the Center has an exercise program Strong Persons on Monday at 5:00 p.m. and Thursday at 9:00 a.m.! Did you know that the Center has Health Checks on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday's each month! The front doors of the Center will be locked at 6:00 p.m. and open at 7:00 a.m. each...

  • Chinook Senior Center

    Marlane Wenzel|Dec 19, 2018

    Merry Christmas to everyone. Thank you to all of you for the lovely donations of books and puzzles this past week. We are enjoying the new titles. Those of you interested in Harlequin books, we have received a large supply. We also welcome large print books. Come and browse. The Chinook High School Music Department will be coming over on the 18th to perform here at the center, 11:30 a.m. Our Christmas Dinner will be held on Friday the 21st. We will be open the 24th, closed the 25th and open again on the 26th. The Sunday afternoon card party...

  • Blaine county Library

    Dec 19, 2018

    The Library will be closed Monday December 24th and Tuesday December 25th in observance of Christmas. We will be closed the following Tuesday in observance of New Year's. The movie today will be "The Christmas Train" at 1:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. The movie is not rated, and it runs for one hour and 39 minutes. Everyone is welcome to attend, and refreshments will be served. "The Great Outdoors" will be the movie next Wednesday. If anyone has a request for a movie, just let us know...

  • Let the Children Dance

    Donna Miller|Dec 19, 2018

    By Donna L. Miller BCJ News Mark Matthews is a writer, historian, officer with the Missoula Folklore Society, and writing instructor at the University of Montana College of Technology in Missoula. He is also a dance caller/instructor who offers his expertise to Montana students as part of the Humanities Montana's Speakers in the Schools program. This multi-talented dance historian spent this past December 10 and 11 in Chinook performing with students at Meadowlark Elementary School in a...

  • Thunderbirds begin 9C play 2-0, Harlem, Chinook and Turner split

    Kody Farmer|Dec 19, 2018

    District 9c and 2B play got underway this weekend with the Harlem Wildcats jumping out to a big lead early and then holding on for a 51-48 win over the visiting Malta M-ettes. The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds outlasted the Chinook Sugarbeeters 43-34 to begin the season and the Turner Tornadoes stormed back in the fourth quarter to win their opener 53-51 over the North Star Knights. The Thunderbirds had their home opener Saturday as they welcomed the Chester/Joplin-Inverness Hawks to town. The Th...

  • Chinook - Harlem - Hays/Lodge Pole Basketball Box Scores

    Dec 19, 2018

    Boys Basketball Chinook 56 Hays/Lodge Pole 44 Hays/Lodge Pole 13 9 9 13 — 44 Chinook 14 15 10 17 — 56 Hays/Lodge Pole: Estevan Granados 0 0-0 0, Gilbert Snow 4 0-0 8, Jeffrey Stiffarm Jr. 3 2-2 9, Jeremy Pretty Paint 1 0-1 2, Kenneth Blackcrow Jr. 3 1-5 7, Kyle Young Jr. 4 2-2 11, Desmond Shambo 0 1-2 1, Siris Grandchamp 0 0-0 0, Moke Cliff 0 1-2 1, Deshon Shambo 1 0-0 2 , Tyshawn Shambo 0 0-0 0, Wyman Bringinggood 0 0-0 0, James Brockie 1 1-3 3. Team Fouls 22. Team Totals 17 8-17 44. Chinook: Isaac Bell 4 4-5 12, Ethan Bell 3 0-0 6, Hunter Nei...

  • Chinook - Hays/Lodge Pole Wrestling Results

    Dec 19, 2018

    CMR Holiday Classic - Friday, December 14 Chinook Sugarbeeters 113 Pounds - Rebecca Stroh - Champ. Round 1 - Received a bye. Champ. Round 2 - Lost to Tugg Taylor, Circle by Fall 1:08. Cons. Round 2 - Received a bye. Cons. Round 3 - Lost to Tate Hanson, Beaverhead Co. (Dillon) by Decision 9-2. 132 Pounds - Ethan Liddle - Champ. Round 1 - Received a bye. Champ. Round 2 - Won by Decision over Logan Sherwood, CM Russell 12-9.Champ. Round 3 - Lost to Oden Currier, Belgrade by Fall 0:33. Cons. Round 4 - Lost to Traeton Duty, Helena Capital by Fall...

  • 'Beeter wrestlers perform very well in Great Falls over the weekend

    Kody Farmer|Dec 19, 2018

    The Chinook Sugarbeeter and Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbird wrestling teams were in Great Falls this weekend. Six sugarbeeter wrestlers competed Friday at the prestigious CMR Holiday Classic and wrestled hard. Senior Ross Reed wrestled his way to day two of the tournament while the others competed Saturday at Great Falls High. Competing Saturday in the Walt and Trudy Curry JV Tournament were five Sugarbeeter wrestlers including sophomore Rebecca Stroh at 113 pounds, freshman Ethan Liddle (132,...

  • Ice Fishing Season is Beginning, Anglers Encouraged to Practice Safety

    Dec 19, 2018

    It’s that time of year when ice anglers will be heading out to Montana’s waters for the ice fishing season. Ice fishing is a great winter activity that the entire family can enjoy. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reminds anglers that safety should be the number one concern during a day out on the ice. While the first ice of the year often offers some of the best fishing, it also can be quite variable from location to location and from day to day. Anglers should be familiar with the water body they plan to fish. The safest ice anglers are tho...

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College Accepting Applicants for Teacher Preparation Program

    Donna Miller|Dec 19, 2018

    If you are an American Indian enrolled as member of a federally recognized tribe and you've always dreamed of being a teacher, your wish may come true if you apply to the teacher-training program at Aaniiih Nakoda College (ANC). ANC is recruiting highly qualified, highly motivated applicants interested in earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education (BSEd) by May 2021. ANC President Carole Falcon-Chandler, Interim Academic Dean Dr. Sean Chandler, Comptroller Debra Eve, and the Indian Educat...

  • School Music Programs Provide Entertainment

    Donna Miller|Dec 19, 2018

    ‘Tis the season for holiday programs, and the Chinook Schools are showcasing the musical talents developed by Mr. Levi Williams, the Music Programs Director. On December 18 beginning at 6:30 p.m., Meadowlark Elementary students enrolled in kindergarten and first and second grades performed a program called Once on a Housetop. The story centers around a group of chimney-sweeps who help get the ‘big red fella’ out of a chimney, cheer up a child celebrating Kwanzaa, learn how to make latkes, see a little baby born, and break a piñata. Accord...

  • Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks Headlines

    Dec 19, 2018

    FWP seeks comment on three wildlife proposals Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public review and comment on the following proposals: 2019 elk shoulder seasons, 2019-2020 Biennial Wildlife Management Area Public Use Rules and 2019 mule deer season changes in some districts in Region 5. 2019 elk shoulder seasons: FWP proposes to maintain the current season structure in all districts with performance-based shoulder seasons, including early and late seasons for the 2019 license year. This means the shoulder seasons would run until...

  • Lutheran woman donate quilts, large and small to meet local needs

    Kody Farmer|Dec 19, 2018

    Since the 1970's a group of quilters has gathered together at the American Lutheran Church in Chinook to spend the better part of each year to make quilts to donate at years end. This year, Terry Grabofsky, the defacto leader of the group, June Reynolds, Pastor Valorie Putt, Bonnie Hellman and Mildred Dawson work hard creating numerous quilts that they then donated within the community. They made quilts of all sizes, from infant to youth to adult and this year added lap quilts to the task at...

  • Sugarbeeters top Thunderbirds in 9C Opener, Harlem beats Malta

    Kody Farmer|Dec 19, 2018

    The Chinook Sugarbeeters and Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds met Friday night in Chinook in the District 9C opener for both teams. The Sugarbeeters won a thrilling contest 56-44. The Harlem Wildcats entertained the Malta Mustangs in the District 2B opener for both squads with the Wildcats coming out on top 63-55. The Turner Tornadoes played valiantly in their District 9C opener against the North Star Knights but fell in the end 56-44. Saturday had the Sugarbeeters in Big Sandy where a fast start...