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For the bulk of the month of June the Sweet Home just west of Chinook was again stuck in a lock down due to Covid-19 and other precautions in an effort to do their very best to keep the residents and staff safe. Following previously established protocols everything went smoothly and the facility managed to navigate through the situation in stellar form. Even with an in place system that puts the needs of the residents at the top of its list, it is still a tough time for everyone involved, especi...
This is the season when travelers make elaborate plans to visit special places. To get to that desired "destination point" may require making reservations well ahead of the planned visit. Additional travel plans may be needed. Sometimes special gear or clothing has to be acquired. But sometimes travelers just blunder on to a special place and have an "aha" moment, asking themselves "why have I never visited here before?" It was during one of those latter inadvertent stumbles when my wife and I...
Anyone with an all-terrain or off-highway vehicle (ATV or OHV) looking for a summer getaway should consider a trip to the Little Belt Mountains. With a home base like Dry Wolf Campground-located southwest of Stanford-the recreationist can ride trails in Lyons Gulch, along Yogo Creek, up Bandbox Mountain, or even into nearby towns like Utica or Monarch. In the Lewis and Clark National Forest, Dry Wolf Creek runs through the campground, which is bordered by Bandbox Mountain. In late June, the...
The Annual Dads and Kids Fishing Day was a huge success this year with outstanding numbers to prove it. The Annual Derby sponsored by the Fort Belknap Child Support Program welcomed more than 65 anglers to participate in a day full of fun. Event organizer, Myron Hoops, a case specialist for the Child Protective Support Program commented on the numbers, “We were down in numbers pretty good the last two years due to Covid, but we were back up in numbers this year with at least 65 registered.” The...
Dusty and Misty Mohar and the boys visited and had a barbecue and fireworks at Terry and Brenda Mohar’s. Morgan and Jessica Klindworth and family and Shawn, Kelsey, and Liam Mariani were out the the Klindworth’s over the weekend to help brand. Holly Grabofsky and Ty Beck spent the day on Tuesday helping Grandma Loretta in the garden. Wayne and Mary Ellen Deloach are back on the homestead and look forward to seeing everyone! Brandon, Dallas, and Blade Beck and Daniella Schilling were visitors at the Wallace Beck home Saturday evening. Susan Bil...
Brenda and Terry Mohar attended Colter Mohar’s birthday party in Havre this week. Gene and Susan Billmayer were in Great Falls on Thursday, and on the way home they stopped to see Jim and Helen Billmayer in Havre. Linda and Darel Hauge visited Jane Krass on Sunday after church. Diana Maloney visited as well. The community and surrounding area have received some much needed moisture over the weekend. Hilary Richman and girls visited Sunday with Jane Krass, and made dinner while there. Diana Maloney and Anita Reed and girls visited throughout t...
Wally and Loretta Beck attended the Big Flat Grocery shareholder meeting in Turner Tuesday evening. Anita Reed and Diana Maloney took Jane Krass to a doctor appointment on Tuesday. Loretta and Wally Beck visited at the Darwin and Betty Zellmer home Thursday morning, and then on to Havre where they met up with Beatrice Kane. They enjoyed lunch together at Murphy’s. Susan Billmayer attended a 4-H Foundation meeting in Chinook on Thursday afternoon. Diana Maloney and Anita Reed helped Jane Krass throughout the week with chores. Wally and L...
Happy Father’s Day to all the dad’s out there on June 19th,Sunday. Foot Clinic will be on Monday June 20th, call for an appointment at 406-357-2648 or 406-265-4776. Jackpot Blackout Bingo winner for June 9th was Virginia Olson. Nice job. Bingo is played every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and anyone is welcome to join us. Each card played is a dime, only one card for each player wins per round. Last Thursday of the month is Jackpot Bingo. Caramel Rolls, Plain Cinnamon Rolls and Maple Sticks are $1.50 each and $15.00 a dozen. Please call by 10 a.m. on...
Although many people tend to glorify independent business ownership-believing that owning a business grants freedom to determine personal working hours-those individuals may not have a full picture of the challenges. Self-employment can actually be compared to riding a roller coaster: the highs are euphoric and the lows produce the visceral sensation of a belly-swoop as blood rushes away from the stomach and moves into other organ systems-such as the muscles-that are essential for defense,...
Volunteers needed to deliver meals from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. any day of the week, the whole week, or every other week, contact Karyn at 406-357-2648. Jackpot Blackout Bingo winner for May 26th was Amy Belle Smith. Nice job. Bingo is played every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and anyone is welcome to join us. Each card played is a dime, only one card for each player wins per round. Last Thursday of the month is Jackpot Bingo. Caramel Rolls, Plain Cinnamon Rolls and Maple Sticks are $1.50 each and $15.00 a dozen. Please call by 10 a.m. on Wednesday...
Susan Billmayer attended Turner graduation on Saturday afternoon. Anita Reed and Linda Hauge took Jane Krass to a doctor appointment on Tuesday. Susan Billmayer had a New Horizons board meeting in Harlem Wednesday evening. Susan Billmayer visited Jane Krass on Monday. Linda Hauge, Diana Maloney, and Anita Reed visited Jane Krass throughout the week. Hilary, Hannah, and Natalie Richman visited Jane after graduation on Saturday. Gene and Susan Billmayer visited with Jim and Helen Billmayer on Thursday evening at Timber Creek. Diana Maloney,...
Gary Olszewski visited with Wally Beck on Monday afternoon. Susan and Gene Billmayer visited with Jim and Helen Billmayer in Havre on Saturday afternoon. Shirley Keller was a Tuesday visitor at the Wallace Beck home. Susan Billmayer attended the funeral service for Rose Van Voast on Thursday. Loretta Beck was a visitor at the Ed Zellmer home on Wednesday morning. Duane and Carol Klindworth went to Matt and Annie Klindworth’s home for birthday dinner for Isaac’s 9th birthday on Saturday. Annie’s sister, Kristi, was there also. Hilary, Hanna...
Inspired by the desire to return to small town life and to work for themselves, not for someone else, Laura and Bryce Weinheimer decided to take the leap of business ownership. However, when the Mint Bar in Chinook came up for sale, that leap transpired in slow motion. Given all of the legal aspects regarding licensing transfers and closings and navigating the barriers with various forms required by the state, the process towards owning their own business took nearly ten months. The pair joked...
Gary Olszewski was a Friday afternoon visitor at the Wallace Beck home. Tate and Ty Beck stopped by for few minutes also. Susan, Gene, and Eric Billmayer attended the birthday party for Jim Billmayer on Saturday in Havre. Sunday visitors at the Wallace Beck home to wish Loretta a Happy Mother’s Day and enjoy pie were Cassidy, Holly, Cooper, and Lucy Grabofsky and Bobbi, Tate, Ty and Harley Beck. Cindy Reed of Billings came for the day to wish mom, Jane Krass, a Happy Mother’s Day. Hilary, Hannah, and Natalie Richman, Linda Hauge, Diana Mal...
Jim Billmayer will be celebrating his 94th birthday on Saturday, May 7th. He would enjoy getting some greeting cards from his friends. Please send to 155-34th Ave W; Apt. 7; Havre, MT 59501-6022. Sharon Goodrich visited Jane Krass on Thursday afternoon. Susan Billmayer enjoyed birthday lunch at the Border Bar on Sunday for Denny Overcast and Marna Strzelczyk. Susan Billmayer visited with Jane Krass on Saturday morning. Diana Maloney was a visitor as well. Susan Billmayer visited with Jim and Helen Billmayer in Havre on Thursday while in town fo...
Jim Billmayer will be celebrating his 94th birthday on May 7th. He would enjoy getting some greeting cards from his friends. Please send to 155-34th Ave W; Apt. 7; Havre, MT 59501-6022. Susan Billmayer visited Saturday with Jane Krass, Diana Maloney, and Anita and Brooke Reed at Jane’s. Gene Billmayer attended the Big Flat Cemetery meeting at the Catholic Church last Monday. Hilary and Hannah Richman were out Sunday afternoon to visit with Jane Krass. Turner Track teams participated in meets this past week, the High School in Whitewater T...
Fridays celebration of our Seniors of the Year, Roger Fischer (2020) and Elaine Campbell (2021), was a rousing success. Roger and Elaine, joined by Brad Taylor played music for us starting around 10 a.m. and only taking a break to have lunch with us at noon and then playing on until almost 2 p.m. We have been enjoying their music every Friday for years. All are welcome to come and listen to their music every Friday starting at 10 a.m. The turn-out was wonderful and we even had some dancing going on. All in all it was a wonderful event and we...
A senior at Chinook High School who will graduate this May, Halle Mitchell operates a beadwork business: Boss Mare Beadwork. She started the business in 2020, sold her first item in 2021, and currently has a long list of orders that she is gradually fulfilling. The venture began as part of her FFA Supervised Agricultural Experience, commonly known as an SAE, in Agriculture Sales Entrepreneurship. Mitchell's interest in beading originated after she admired various hat bands and earrings. But her...
Susan and Gene Billmayer and Eric and Karyn Billmayer attended the Seder supper in Turner at the Lutheran Church on Thursday evening. Wally and Loretta Beck attended the Missoula Children’s Theatre production “Little Red Riding Hood” in Turner on Saturday. The kids did a wonderful job! Brenda and Terry Mohar went to Harlem for Easter to spend the day with Misty and Dusty Mohar and family. Susan Billmayer had Easter dinner at Zurich Park and Gene spent the day with his parents and family in Havre. Loretta and Wally Beck were Easter guests at th...
Mary Pyette won a free meal by finding the Golden egg at the Easter Egg hunt at the Center. Poetry! We are going to have a ‘Jam in a Poetry Jam’ here at the center on May 11th at 1:00 p.m. Limit ten (10) participants with a special guest from Big Fork. Call Lois at 406-357-2696 to sign up. Blackout Bingo winners for April 14th were Virginia Olson and Amy Belle Smith. Nice job ladies. Bingo is played every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and anyone is welcome to join us. Each card played is a dime, only one card for each player wins per round. Last Thu...
Merrilyn Billmayer and Loretta Beck were among those who attended the Tri-Parish council meeting at the Lutheran Church in Turner on Sunday. Dalton Cornell, Ed Zellmer, and Gene and Susan Billmayer also were Hogeland members who attended. Jane Krass hosted a belated birthday party at her home on Saturday for Linda Hauge and Susan Billmayer. Diana Maloney, Anita and Brooke Reed, Hilary, Hannah, and Natalie Richman, as well as Linda and Susan attended. Linda Hauge and Anita Reed visited Jane Krass on Tuesday, and they celebrated Linda’s b...
A National Association of Farm Broadcasting award winner, Russell Nemetz believes he has always been wired to be a business owner. After serving on the Northern Ag Network's farm broadcast team for over 20 years-the majority of those years as its Ag Director-he was ready for another challenge. So, when the prospect of owning his own radio network surfaced, it was an opportunity he and his wife Rachel couldn't pass up. After all, telling agriculture's story is what Nemetz knows best. That...
Susan Billmayer visited with Jane Krass on Friday morning. Susan and Gene Billmayer were in Harlem on Saturday visiting with Jim and Helen Billmayer and attending the Montana Seed Show meeting and dinner. Susan Billmayer visited with Marna Strzelczyk in Harlem on Wednesday afternoon. Sharon Goodrich visited Jane Krass on Tuesday afternoon. Susan and Gene Billmayer attended the Hogeland Volunteer Fire Department dinner on Sunday evening. Hilary and Hannah Richman, Diana Maloney, and Anita and Brooke Reed visited Jane Krass on Saturday morning....
A National Association of Farm Broadcasting award winner, Russell Nemetz believes he has always been wired to be a business owner. After serving on the Northern Ag Network's farm broadcast team for over 20 years-the majority of those years as its Ag Director-he was ready for another challenge. So, when the prospect of owning his own radio network surfaced, it was an opportunity he and his wife Rachel couldn't pass up. After all, telling agriculture's story is what Nemetz knows best. That...
