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January in Montana is often cold, gray, and sometimes downright miserable. To bring a measure of relief from winter’s monotony, Lewistown plays host to Montana Winter Fair. This year’s event will be held from Thursday through Sunday, January 27-30. With everything from a Western Expo Trade Show to a Fiber Arts Workshop and even a Stick Horse Rodeo, the event promises entertainment for all ages. Event organizers are calling it a great cure for cabin fever. Montana Winter Fair draws participation from residents as well as those beyond the sta...
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation will be holding a variety of meetings during the month of February. The purpose of these events is to answer any questions people may have or to clarify any concerns about the Foundation's projects and improvement plans. The first meeting will occur on Thursday, February 3 at 7:00 p.m. on Facebook Live. At this event, the group will showcase their plans for the Chinook Pool and Park and provide detailed insight into what it is they are working towards....
During the first week of the New Year, Harlem Elementary chose seven "sensational students" to kick off the ROAR Roster for 2022. Among this prestigious group are Kyren Gone (kindergartener), Destiny Blashe-Hackleman (first grader), Todd Allen (second grader), Shiloh Grant (third grader), Kaydence Stiffarm (fourth grader), Jaime Goldsmith (fifth grader), and Angel Yellowtail-Buck (sixth grader). These students were selected after demonstrating good citizenship and following the ROAR protocol...
Harlem Elementary has announced the next seven ROARing students for the second week of January. In order to achieve success in the academic setting, Wildcats must remain Respectful, Organized, Always safe, and Responsible. According to school officials, that explains the rationale for selecting the seven who will join others in their achievement of these school ideals. Kindergartener Marcus (Maliki) Red Thunder, first grader Zayla Lamere, second grader Marleigh Martinez, third grader Curtis...
The pandemic continues to influence so many facets of our lives, and the impacts are having a pronounced effect on the entertainment industry, as well. Montana Actors’ Theater (MAT) announced last week that changes in scheduled events are in order as a result of the corona virus. According to a MAT spokesperson, the cast of Spamalot was rehearing regularly and preparing for production when the pandemic stepped in. Multiple positive cases within the cast effectively shut down the theater. Currently, everyone is once again healthy, rehearsals h...
Why limit yourself to tacos on Tuesdays? On Thursday, January 27 from 5:00-7:00 p.m., the Plant a Seed. . . READ! organization is teaming up with Taco John’s for a Crunch for a Cause fundraiser. In order to participate in the fundraiser, a person simply needs to show the group’s flyer—either a printed copy or a copy on a mobile device—or mention the promotion. Then, Plant a Seed. . . READ! will receive 50% of the proceeds from any orders made during the two-hour time slot. Plant a Seed. . . READ! is an educational community impact project whose...
The Chinook Chapter of the FFA plans to take a junior high team of members to compete in Agriculture Mechanics at Lewistown at the end of January. Advisor of the group, Karyn Billmayer is hoping the youth will find success in Lewistown so as to encourage them to continue to compete at Spring Districts and then in Conrad later this year. “It would be really awesome to start a young team to continue throughout high school,” Billmayer stated. The young team, currently comprised of Kolton DePriest, Britt Powell, Tucker Crawford, Eyan Hofeldt and...
Attention Quilters: we just want to give you a “heads up” that we are again going to have a Quilt Show. This will be at the 72nd Annual Montana Seed Show which will be held on March 10,11,12, 2022. It is the 29th year for the Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild Show. The dates and times for our show are Friday, March 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The show will be held in the Band room at the Harlem High School. Quilts and entry forms must be returned to the Richmans Ins. office in Harlem by 5:0...
The Local Spelling Bee was held this past week at the Turner Public School. From this Bee, two contestants will move forward to the County Bee to be held at a later date. Grades 4-8 students were competing, however, new rules for the county bee state that the student must be in grade 5-8. But, to make the bee more fun and give the kids a taste of what's to come, the school allowed the fourth grade students to compete, just for the experience. The winner of the school bee was Bridget Reed, 8th...
After an All-Class Reunion for the Zurich Elementary School was cancelled twice due to circumstances surrounding the pandemic, the Zurich Association of Parents (ZAP) decided it was time to do something with the funds in the ZAP account. About the funds, one of the ZAP members, Betty Billmayer said: “Unless someone else wants to step up and take charge of a reunion, I’d say it’s time to let it go. It sounded like a great idea at the time, but we didn’t get a lot of response from people actually wanting to help. Maybe there would be more en...
Earlier this month, media director for the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC), Rebecca Mott released information announcing their 14th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. Among those to be recognized are Living Inductee: John W. "Jack" Young of Lloyd and Legacy Inductees: Jerome "Jerry" and Flora Kearful, formerly of Chinook. The MCHF & WHC plan to honor these inductees during the MCHF Annual Induction Ceremony and Western Heritage...
The American Red Cross held it's community blood drive in Chinook on Tuesday January 4th at Waller Hall. Thanks to all of our donors, we collected 38 units on a goal of 40. We had two first time donors, Aspyn Colby and Lane Hassler. We hope this was the first of many donations for you. The canteen was hosted by St Gabriel Catholic Church. Pastor Jack Mattingly and the United Methodist Church once again so graciously provided the site for the drive at Wallner Hall. Set up for the drive was...
On January 17, Jason and Jennifer Metcalf opened their new business, Chinook Automotive, LLC. Located at 428 Indiana Street, the Metcalfs will offer automotive repairs, diagnostics, and vehicle maintenance. After closing on a deal to purchase the Chinook Tire and Lube & Sporting Goods building formerly owned by Chris Carpenter, Metcalf went right to work, moving into the building and arranging equipment on January 7. Cassie Johnson, an agent with Lodestar Land and Home, served as a statutory broker for Carpenter and Metcalf who negotiated a...
On Monday, January 31, the Harlem Public Library, in collaboration with Humanities Montana, will present "Connecting to Land Through a Tribal Lens." Although Humanities Montana speaker Lailani Upham will share her program at the library from 6:00-7:00 p,m., interested persons can also join the talk virtually. Those participating, whether online or in-person, will gain insight from Upham, who is an Amskapi Pikuni tribal member from the Blackfeet Nation and a descendent from the Aaniiih, Nakoda,...
Tilleman Equipment in Havre MT is the newest dealer to be awarded the Fendt tractor line. (the "d" is silent; rhymes with tent) Fendts have long been a staple on grain and livestock farms in Europe. Only 200 AGCO dealers have demonstrated the ability and taken on the investment in parts, training and tooling to represent this high quality tractor line. Fendt, owned by AGCO, will be making its North Central Montana debut at the MAGGIE this January 20-22 in Great Falls. AGCO purchased the German m...
University of Montana Dean’s List and President’s List, Fall Semester 2021 The students listed below made UM’s fall semester 2021 Dean’s List or the President’s 4.0 List. Double asterisks after a name indicate the student earned a 4.0 GPA. A single asterisk indicates a GPA greater than 3.5 but less than 4.0. Chinook MT Delaney Kellam* Jasmine Klingaman* Shannon Nissen** Natalia Pomeroy* Lily Surber** Harlem MT Eric Plumage* Students Named to MSU-Northern’s Fall 2021 Semester Dean’s List The Montana State University-Northern’s Fall semester D...
On December 19, Vince and Raegan Bell celebrated the opening day of their new business. Located on Highway 2 just west of Harlem, Sage N Spur Mercantile occupies the previous Hart of the West building. About their first day of business, Raegan Bell said, "We are so happy about the status of our store and the amazing kind words and support. It could NEVER have been done without the help of our family, friends, and our amazing local towns and loving communities. It took a while to get the place...
At the end of this week on January 15, after just over a year, All Dahl'd Up will be closing the doors at their current location and moving south. When the owner of the store, Kadie Wilderness Dahl made the announcement on January 4, she reassured her customers that she was not leaving town like a snow bird but preparing to relocate. In preparation for expansion into a new building in March, Dahl is offering 40% off all store merchandise this week. In its new expanded space at 330 Indiana Street...
Registration for the 2022 Montana Farmers Union Women's Conference is now open. For nearly a decade, the women of Montana Farmers Union have gathered for personal and professional development. This year's event will be held at Fairmont Hot Springs in Anaconda from February 4-6. Event registration closes on January 19. The annual February event is well-known for its popular hot springs venue and its diverse array of speakers. With a focus on sharing stories, developing business-mindedness, and...
The Montana Arts Council, an agency of State Government, announced recently that nominations for the 2022 Governor's Arts Awards are now open. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, February 3, at 5:00 p.m. Every two years, Montana honors those individuals and institutions that have contributed a substantial legacy to the arts in Big Sky Country. Presented in the Governor's name, these awards represent the highest honor Montana bestows on those working in the visual, performing, and literary...
CHINOOK – Blaine County is working on the certification of the Chinook Flood Control Levee and is seeking public input on the project. Staff from Blaine County and WWC Engineering will host a public meeting on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, to discuss the goals of the levee certification and answer questions from the public. They will also discuss current conditions of the levee system, current DNRC flood mapping efforts and next steps in the process. The meeting will provide a forum where people can learn more about the project and provide i...
The Montana Association for Clerks and Recorders is again sponsoring a $1000 scholarship for a graduating senior who will be attending an in-state college or university. The last day of acceptance of the application is March 11, 2022. Application forms are now available at the Clerk and Recorder’s office at the courthouse in Chinook, or the Guidance Counselors at the Chinook, Harlem, Hays and Turner High Schools. Application forms must be returned to Blaine County Clerk and Recorder, Tammy Williams, Box 278, Chinook, MT 59523 by March 11, 2...
On Wednesday, January 5, Montana Actors’ Theater (MAT) will be holding auditions for their youth production of the musical Anastasia. These auditions are open to all high school age students and will be held at the Havre High School Auditorium from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Because Havre High no longer has a theatre director, MAT has teamed up with them to develop a production of the musical Anastasia in March. “The best thing about this partnership is that it isn’t limited to just Havre High students. Any high school aged youth are encouraged to audit...
CLEVELAND – Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 6 game wardens are seeking any information regarding five white-tailed deer that were shot and left near Cleveland, 30 miles south of Chinook. On December 29, Game Warden Haden Hussey received a call concerning a dead deer on the Nick Faber Ranch, two miles southwest of the Cleveland Road and Peoples Creek Road intersection. While speaking with the landowner and upon further investigation, Warden Hussey found five deer, including: one whitetail buck, two whitetail does and two fawns. All t...
On the final day of 2021, the National Weather Service (NWS) Office in Great Falls issued a statement indicating that bitterly cold air would continue to be our companion as we welcome the new year. "Cold air surging back into the region will remain in place through tonight before some warming develops by Sunday," the statement read on December 31. The NWS further suggested: "Wind chill values around 30 below are expected today over North Central Montana, lowering to about 45 below at times...
