Week of October 9, 2024

Give Life a Chance

Donna Miller

To an audience of Turner Public School students and community members on Wednesday, October 2, Ryan Wetzel, who is the founder of Actions Speak Louder, shared his insight on how to overcome various obstacles in life. Wetzel spoke of issues surrounding depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. His steps for how to overcome each of the emotions involved derive from his own battles. Inducted during December 2018 into the Montana Indian Athletic Hall of Fame for outstanding athletic achievement...

Sewer Line Replacement Begins

Bob Feist

Residents may have seen streets blocked with gravel piles and barricades in Chinook creating a minor inconvenience. This is due to work being done to replace deteriorating sewer lines in town. "We chose the areas that were most in need to keep costs down," said Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager, Eric Miller. COP Construction out of Billings is in charge of the project. According to Miller they are currently working between Pennsylvania and Indiana Streets (in the alley). Their next move...

  • Harlem Cross Country In Glasgow this past weekend

    The high school boys from left to right – Ethan Walker – 1st time of 16:11, Treyton Mount – 8th time of 18:43 and Jayvon Bigknife -9th time of 18:50. Overall the boys team placed first. Aaraya Mount placed 8th with the time of 22:19 and the girls team placed 4th . Ethan Walker is ranked 2nd for Class B...

  • Chinook Runners compete in the Scottie Invitational

    The Chinook Sugarbeeters traveled to Glasgow to take part in the Scottie Invitational at Fort Peck. The event had up to 45mph wind gusts at times, but Chinook's Alexus Seymour finished first with a time of 19:59.94 and Neva Lowe was right behind her in second with a time of 20:13.64. On the boys side, Xavier Ymzon was the first Beeter to cross the finish line, finishing with a time of 21:20.64. Gus Buck was next, finishing with a time of...

  • Chinook Volleyball wins in 3 against Malta; 4-0 at Fort Benton Midseason Tournament

    The Chinook Sugarbeeters were in Malta on Thursday night to take on the M-Ettes. The Sugarbeeters dominated and earned a 3-0 victory, sweeping the M-Ettes, 26-24, 25-22, 25-23. Leading the way in Kills was senior Rilee Molyneaux with 8 of the teams 26. Senior Addison Olsen led the way for the Beeters in both Aces and Assists. Olsen had 3 of the teams 11 aces, and 11 of the teams 25 assists. Junior Brooke Fetter kept balls alive in the back row leading the team with 19 of the teams 75 digs. Seniors Hannah Schoen and Gracie Skoyen each had a...

  • Journal Jots

    Harlem Library The Book Challenge for October is to read a book with antonyms in the title. Weekly programs to involve your family in the library include: Storytime for children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers meets on Tuesdays at 10 A.M.; After School Squad for elementary students which is held on Wednesdays at 4 P.M. and Lego Club which meets on Thursdays at 4 P.M. The Book Club, a book discussion group for adults, meets on Mondays at 4 P.M. During the month of October “Buy a Bag O’Books!” Fill a grocery sack with used books for...

  • Chinook Senior Center

    Hello From the Chinook Senior Center Everyone has enjoyed the Sugarbeet Festival, I trust. So many and varied activities for all to enjoy. Lots of effort from many people make this a success, every year. Hooray to all who put the effort forth. Looks like our weather is getting more “Fallish”, so let’s all enjoy the colors while we can. It is always such a beautiful, sweet, short season to enjoy. Soon, we will see pumpkins and goblins, too. Our Center is once again inviting the school age children to come and Trick or Treat @ 3:30 on...

Sugarbeet Festival Draws Large Crowd

Bob Feist

By Bob Feist BCJ News Warmer weather brought out the crowds for the 19th annual Sugarbeet Festival. Many activities marked the event throughout the day starting with the Blaine County Health Department Suicide Awareness Walk/Run. According to Valerie Beck, Public Health Nurse, September is Suicide Awareness Month, and the goal of the run/walk was to bring more awareness and resources to people in the county. "There have been too many suicides in Blaine County lately and we wanted to promote the...

Local Theatre Announces 33rd Season

Donna Miller

Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT) announced the launch of its 33rd season and wishes to inform the public of the upcoming shows as well as some changes in time and cost. They have ten shows and various special events on the schedule for the coming year. The curtain will rise for their season opener, An Enemy of the People on October 17. The 2024-25 Season plans to feature the following productions: • October – An Enemy of the People – Produced by Valley Furniture • November – The Rocky...

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