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My wife and I were in Washington state when Chinook's recent All Class Reunion was held. During the reunion Deb Davies, a former resident, contacted me about a classic car that was in the parade. The car was licensed in Nevada but sported a plate proclaiming "Chinook" on the front. Turns out the 1960 Cadillac Eldorado convertible is owned by some of Shorty Strain's family, though Shorty never owned the car himself. Strain will be remembered by locals of a certain age as the owner of the Mint...
Blaine County did not have a shortage of celebrations in the communities that call this county home, many annual events are kept alive by its residents. The southside of Blaine County, on the beautiful Fort Belknap Indian Reservation the Martin Family hosted yet another successful "Hays Fourth of July Fun Day and Fireworks Display." The day consisted of; mud tug of war, mud volleyball, a horseshoe tournament and an "Independence Challenge" with categories for men, women, teens and children. The...
The cities of Chinook, Harlem and Havre are asking residents to voluntarily reduce lawn irrigation to conserve water while the St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works are repaired. “Following the recent conditions of the siphons at the St. Mary Diversion, the Havre, Chinook, and Harlem communities have been working with Montana Rural Water to find ways to conserve water along the Milk River,” Havre Public Works Director Trevor Mork said in a release this morning. “With our available water supply being reduced and the continued drought in our a...
The treasured fairytale comes to life in this magical stage production. Featuring all the famous songs from the televised specials, originally starring Lesley Ann Warren and later Whitney Houston, including: ‘Impossible’, ‘My Own Little Corner’, ‘Do I Love You?’ and ‘A Lovely Night’. Full of special effects and beloved characters, it is perfect time to share this ageless story and music with a new generation. Starring in Cinderella are Glasgow natives Alexa Etchart in the title role and Rachel Lynn Pewitt as Fairy Godmother. Audience favori...
The July meeting of Big Flat 4-H Club was held on July 14, 2024 at 6:00PM at the Turner Christian Church. Members present include: Modesty Chamberlain, Alaina Egbert, Avery and Piper Fox, Hannah and Isaac Klindworth, Hannah Richman, Jessa Schroder, Mary Simons, Hannah & Isabella Van Voast. Leaders present were Hilary Richman and Shannon Van Voast. Visitors at the meeting were Trent and Alicia Noel. The American pledge was led by Hannah Klindworth and the 4-H pledge was led by Piper Fox. Correspondence: Shannon read the grant award letter from...
Harlem Library The Friends of the Library community appreciation taco bar will take place today, July 24, from 4-6 p.m. at the library. The Summer Reading program is drawing to a close. Participants have until July 26 to redeem minutes read for gift certificates and for teens and adults to notify the library of books completed. The grand prize winners will be announced next week. All programs will take a break until September. The library board monthly meeting will be July 31, 4:30 p.m. “Friends & Fun!” will resume again in September.. Bla...
Today, July 24, the Friends of the Harlem Public Library are hosting a community appreciation event. A free taco bar will be served at the library from 4:00-6:00 P.M. Summer Reading is drawing to a close. The final day for participants to bring in their reading logs to redeem minutes read for gift certificates is Friday, July 26. Teens and adults should also notify the library of books completed by that date. Grand prize winners will be announced the last week of July. Thanks to everyone who took part in the Summer Reading program. All...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center It is with great sadness that we all say “Good-Bye” to Chrissy Downs, who was a true light in this community. Let’s tuck the best of her in our hearts and keep her memory alive. She is now at home, with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Well, the true July weather is upon us and with it we get a bit of everything that mother nature has to offer, the good, the bad and the ugly. Stay safe in the heat and be aware of drinking lots of fluids. We know that the SCAMMING calls are on the rise, so please do NOT ans...
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 • 4:30 P.M. Agenda CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Chair Owens Consent agenda: APPROVE MINUTES OF June MEETING CLAIMS FINANCIAL REPORT & ANALYTICS BOARD CORRESPONDENCE UNFINISHED Business Sign off Showcase & Bulletin Board policy, Internet policy, Meeting Room policy and Meeting Participation Policy Report of Friends of the Library community appreciation event, July 24 Meeting with Blaine Co. Commissioners report New Business Draft letter to commissioners: Vauthier transition to director position Summer Reading statistics and r...
Marilyn "Joanne" Willlman (92) passed away on July 11, 2024, due to natural causes. A celebration of life was held on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the American Lutheran Church at 1:00pm with burial following at the Kuper Memorial Cemetery. Joanne was born on April 18, 1932, to Harold and Mina (Ames) Thielman. She was the third oldest of nine kids raised on the farm northeast of Tiber. She attended and graduated from school in Chester. Joanne married Harold Lybeck on March 17, 1951, and together...
Robert Melvin Cross, 75, passed away on Sunday July 14, 2024 at his ranch in Chinook, Montana. A service was held at the Blaine County Fairgrounds Commercial building at 11:00 AM on Tuesday July 23, 2024 with a burial following at the Chinook Cemetery. Bob was born on August 3, 1948, in Havre, MT and lived in Big Sandy, MT. In 1972, he married Pam (Zarn) and moved to Chinook. Throughout his life he worked various jobs around the farming community, various grain elevators, pole line...
Douglas Lee Plouffe, 91 born 2/23/33 from Wagner, Montana passed away July 10, 2024. He was preceded in death by his first wife Evelyn Faye Watson from Malta, Montana. He is also preceded in death by his siblings Margaret Plouffe Siroshton (Hank), Sonny Amos Plouffe (Ilene), Alan Plouffe (Dorothy), Thelma Plouffe Carnahan (Gene). Doug and Evelyn lived in Memphis, Tennessee while Doug was in the Navy SEABEES. From 1956-1986 Doug worked for Burlington Northern Railroad in Havre as switchman,...
Robert Eugene Roudebush, 82, passed June 26, 2024 at home surrounded by friends and family. Bob was born in Hermiston, Oregon on May 21st, 1942, the son of Miles and Marilla Roudebush. Bob graduated from McLaughlin High School in Milton Freewater, Oregon in 1960. He married Gailya Severin on August 4, 1962. Bob was drafted by the Army in 1967 and attended the Hercules Missile School. He served in Germany during the Vietnam War. Bob and Gay lived in Portland, Oregon in the early seventies where...
Stephen Earl Vaile, 77, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 with his wife Randina by his side. Services were held on Monday, July 22, at 11:00 AM at Kuper Memorial Cemetery. Stephen was born on October 20, 1946 in Browning, MT. He resided in Browning with his grandparents for much of his early life, before moving to Joplin where he graduated from High School. He then joined the Airforce, leaving right after graduation. After the military, he worked selling cars in California, owned a vehicle leasi...
Michael John Kase, 78, of Billings, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 25, 2024. Mike was born in Jamestown, North Dakota, on May 26, 1946, to Eugene and Dorothy (Kenna) Kase. Michael moved with his family at the age of 3 to Havre. He attended local parochial schools, graduating from Havre Central High School in 1966. Throughout his middle and high school years, Michael worked his summers on the Anderson farm near Harlem, which he loved. After high school, Michael enlisted in the U.S....
Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT) is offering free Behind the Scenes workshops this week, July 22-25. This opportunity is open to adults and youth, ages fourteen and older. These no-experience-necessary workshops will run from 9:00 a.m. until noon and will feature a different topic each day. Although advance registration is preferred, interested individuals can also just show up at the theatre to learn. All workshops will take place at the MAT Theatre in Cowan Hall on the campus of Montana State University–Northern. MAT representatives report tha...
A somewhat overcast day, a slight breeze off the prairie and Turner's giant shade structure frame across main street helped make the 2024 Turner Appreciation Day another successful day. The day drew residents, nearby neighbors and international guests to the mid-summer outdoor event. Activities varied from the early morning fly-in and Lions Club's breakfast through the all-day car show, a grilled lunch at noon, the silent auction, play time on bouncy houses for the kids and lots of visiting by e...
On June 18th, before the regular school board meeting, the Harlem School Board of Trustees held a ground breaking symbolizing the beginning of two major construction projects. The projects include Junior High/High School cafeteria expansion and new kitchen facility. A new physical education area consisting of a regulation sized gymnasium is in the works at the Elementary school. Collaborative Design Architects out of Billings handled the design/engineering for both projects and Dick Anderson...
On June 17, 2024, the St. Mary River Canal siphon suffered a catastrophic failure, causing the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to take immediate action. Ryan Newman, the Montana area office manager for the Bureau of Reclamation, said they aren't expecting any negative impacts on the municipal water for 2024 or 2025. "The municipal water supply is stored up. We do have that water held in Fresno Reservoir and we have that available for use; what comes into question is next year, 2025, we won't be able...
The month of July will be framed by sparkling displays in the night skies: one commercial, the other natural. Many people enjoyed fireworks shows over the Fourth, and coming on July 30, two annual meteor showers will take place simultaneously, adding another dazzling exhibition. At month’s end, the alpha Capricornids and the delta Aquarids will be at peak activity, providing a spectacle of shooting stars. This rare occurrence will give stargazers a unique opportunity to witness an impressive number of meteors streaking across the sky. M...
Chinook Blood Drive The American Red Cross critically needs blood donors now following a concerning trend over the past months – fewer donors rolling up a sleeve to give lifesaving blood. With summertime, comes family vacations and lots of extra traveling. According to the American Red Cross, AAA calls it the "100 deadliest days" of summer for auto accidents, it's critical hospitals have lifesaving blood products on hand for all trauma and accident victims who count on transfusions when there is no time to waste. In some of the most dire s...
Once again for the 4th year the Miss Montana Volunteer Program will take place at the Dawson County High School Auditorium on July 18-20th. The show will start at 7 pm nightly. There will be nine Miss Montana Volunteer contestants hailing from across the state from Helena, Billings, Chinook, Laurel, Bozeman, and of course Glendive. The Miss Montana Volunteer Program has been working hard to get the word out across this vast state about the great scholarship opportunities that they provide. Our...
Harlem Library This is the final week for Summer Reading Storytime and Lego Club. The last Summer STEAM program will be July 22, 1 P.M. All participants are reminded the last day to bring reading logs to the library is July 26. All adults and teens have until July 26 to notify the library of completed books. Grand prize winners will be announced the week of July 29. The Book Challenge for July is to read a book set in an intriguing city. The Friends of the Library community appreciation event will be a free taco bar for all library supporters...
The library will close at 1:30 on Thursday, July 18, so staff may attend meetings. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. The Friends of the Harlem Public Library will host a free taco bar July 24, 4:00 -6:00 P.M. at the library. This event is to express appreciation for the community’s support of the library. Summer Reading is quickly drawing to a close. This is the final week for summer reading Storytime and Lego Club. The last Summer STEAM program will be held July 22 at 1:00 P.M. Participants are reminded the last day to b...
You know, Lord, us four gals buzzed along, heading to a meeting, several shared a surprising thought. Patty said ‘I’m not sure how HE got there, but Jesus is in my car, well, not Jesus Himself, but a card with His picture on it. Hubby thought that maybe a worker may have put it there during my car inspection. I don’t care how He got there, actually, having Jesus riding on my console has changed my life!’ Sally spoke up, said she also has a picture; ‘It’s a close-up of Jesus’s face. His hair is long and shining, His eyes are looking towar...
