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Before its regular April meeting the council held a second public meeting on a preliminary engineering report (PER) regarding the status of Chinook's water distribution and storage system. Council also heard a status report on the water treatment plant upgrade, voted to continue health benefits at the current level for city employees and learned the contractor on the downtown sidewalk project had agreed to come and review the punch list to complete that project. The Preliminary Engineering...
Blaine County Sheriff Glenn Heustis explained a new phone scam that recently came to light through the County Attorney’s Office. A local resident was called and told her nephew had missed a court appearance and the “Blaine County District Attorney” had issued a warrant for his arrest. The concerned relative was told to call a toll free number to find how to “cancel’ the warrant—it would require some amount of payment. Deputy County Attorney reports the call Jordan Salo, the Deputy County Attorney, took the call from the relative wondering w...
Blaine County's judicial-related offices could soon move to the third floor of the county courthouse. Commissioners said plans for the proposed remodel will be let for bid on April 20. Selection of a contractor should happen shortly after the bidding process is completed and work could begin. Commissioners think once the work begins the remodel could be completed before the end of the year, the affected offices would then move to the new space. Planning for moves began in 2008-2009 Commissioners...
The Montana Country Poets and Pickers packed a lot of poetry, jam sessions, entertainment and enjoying each other's company into two and a half days. Venues moved from the Motor Inn to the Chinook High School, and back, several times. But wherever they gathered, there was always time for greeting old acquaintances and making new friends. Both Friday and Saturday nights were 'organized' performances with poetry and music. The Chinook High FFA was helping host the evening performances, running...
A couple of weeks ago Keith Hanson, Duke Pursley and I were having a conversation in “The Mountaineer” office in Big Sandy about fish. Duke had said that he hoped it warmed up soon because he wanted to catch some of the fish in his privately stocked pond. I asked him if the fish were rainbow. He scoffed at the idea and said it was only brookies for him. He loves them about ten inches long and all the bones come out when the back bone is removed. That led me to dream about our Clear Creek cabins of my youth. My Grandpa Lucke used a cabin cal...
A couple of days ago, a friend sent me a long e.mail with a link to a video of dozens of old abandoned steam engines. He is a train enthusiast and thought maybe I am, too. I watched this parade to the end. These sad remnants of past glories were photographed in their pitiful situs and present humiliation. Sic transit gloria mundi—thus passes away worldly glory, or something like that. Well, in those 15 minutes of the video, I learned more about rusty metal than I ever thought possible. I fear that for me trains have about the same mystique t...
Supporters of the My Neighbor in Need and My Student in Need help programs met recently to evaluate how the organizations are meeting their goal "to help others in need." The Chinook-based group is a part of a program initiated by Dave Snuggs, of Great Falls, who first devised a way for neighbors to help their neighbors with needs (and, later, students). The program takes requests from those with a need and donors fill those needs-anonymously for everyone involved. Growth of the help programs...
Chinook, MT Shirley Sargent Wisch, 81, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Shirley was born on December 30, 1934 in Chinook, MT. After graduating from Chinook High School in 1952, she attended Kinman Business University in Spokane, WA. She then worked for a short time at a bank in Cut Bank, MT before marrying her lifelong soul mate on March 27, 1954. Shirley worked at various positions in Chinook including 20 years as the bookkeeper at Sweet...
Chinook, MT Margaret May Gorman, 88, passed away on March 31, 2016 at the Sweet Nursing Home in Chinook. Memorial services were held on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Chinook. Margaret was born on September 4, 1927 in Zurich, MT. On July 27, 1946, Margaret married her husband, John L. Gorman and lived in Chinook most of their married life. They raised seven children; Barbara Clark of North Platte, NE, Donna Jasnoch of Chinook, John L. Gorman, Jr. of Glendive,...
Chinook, MT Howard Jack Larkin, 85, passed away April 5, 2016 at his home in Chinook, MT. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Arrangements have been made with Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook. Condolences may be left for the family at www.edwardsfunealhomemt.com. Howard was born June 30, 1930 in Chinook to Howard C and Lorena Runyan Larkin. He grew up in Chinook and graduated from Chinook High School in 1948. Howard worked as an auto mechanic during high school...
Great Falls, MT Emma "Rose" Gilbert, 91, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home April 7, 2016 in Great Falls, MT. As per her request, no services are planned. Arrangements have been made with Edwards Funeral Home. You may leave condolences for the family at edwardsfuneralhomemt.com. Emma was born April 21, 1924 to Fred and Lena Bahr on the family homestead north of Chinook. She graduated from Chinook High School in 1942 and married Charles Gilbert on August 3, 1942. Rose is survived by...
Chinook, MT Dick Edgington passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 in Great Falls. Memorial services will be held on April 23 at Edwards Funeral Home starting at 2:00 p.m....
CHINOOK, MT Eunice Lott passed away Monday April 11th 2016 in Great Falls. Memorial services will be Saturday, April 16, 2016 starting at 11:00 a.m. Taking place at Chinook American Lutheran Church. Arrangements have been made with Edwards Funeral Home in Chinook. Condolences may be left for the family at www. edwardsfuneralhome.mt....
Lodge Pole, MT Holy Breath Lewis passed away April 9th. Wake services were held Monday, April 11, 2016 at Medicine Bear in Lodge Pole. Funeral Services have been held April 12th at 10:00 a.m. at Medicine Bear in Lodge Pole. Arrangements have been made with Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook....
Reporter's note: Don Berger, the sexton at Kuper Memorial Cemetery north of Chinook, told me about a headstone from a burial in 1889 that caught my interest. On the headstone of Frank M. Mitchell was the message "wantonly shot by a companion in roundup camp near Snake Butte, Oct 17, 1898." 'Wantonly' is not a term used much nowadays and it suggested 'evil intent.' Several locals had heard varying stories of the shooting: a mercy killing when the injured cowboy knew he was doomed and begged to...
When Triangle Communications updated its laptop computers used in workshops and for demonstrations, it was decided to donate the 20 'retired' computers to local, eligible entities. Several of the laptops were delivered this week to the Blaine County Library, in Chinook, and the Harlem Library. Angela Allestad, a Public Relations Specialist with Triangle, described the laptops as "lightly used" and said by phone, "There's still a lot of service left in the retired laptops." They laptops were...
Six local ladies gathered at the Harlem Library for the latest "Learn at the Library" program. The hands-on class was instructed by April Fox, a K-12 art, French and metal shop teacher at Turner. Each participant learned about the art/science of fusing glass plates to create their own design and layout for a pendant. Because the fusing process requires a special kiln, at the completion of the class Fox took each finished design to her own studio where she would complete the fusing process....
Wally and Loretta Beck had supper in Havre at the Mediterranean Room on Saturday before attending the Bellamy Brothers concert at the MSU-N gymnasium. Loretta Beck was among guests at a surprise birthday party for Kathy Zellmer on Thursday evening at the Ed Zellmer home. Joely and Jen and their families have been spending their Spring Break at the Zellmer home this week, and threw their mom a surprise birthday party while here. They returned home to Missoula over the weekend. Teresa Cornell attended the Autism Awareness breakfast at the...
What a big week we had here at the center. Some of the Poets & Pickers stopped by on Friday to join the ”Kitchen Band.” Everyone loved the singing, dancing, poetry, and yodeling. Elaine Campbell did a great job of setting this up for us! The Public Card party was last Sunday with High winner Ruth Brown and Low winner was Lois Hanson. Double Pinochle was Judy Chapman and Virginia Olson. Whist will be played on Wednesday, April 13 at 1 p.m. Senior exercises have been moved to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday for this week only due to a scheduling conflict....
Please stop by the library tomorrow, Thursday, April 14 between 3-7 P.M. for an open house we are hosting in observance of National Library Week. This will give you an opportunity to see the completed remodeling project and to enjoy refreshments. This week we are asking patrons to fill out questionnaires that will give input as the library board devises the new long-range strategic plan. When you complete the questionnaire your name will be entered into a drawing for a door prize. The Book Challenge for April is to read a book your friend...
By Kody Farmer BCJ Sports The Chinook golf team has competed in just a few tournaments so far this season but have already qualified five boys and two girls for the state tournament next month. Senior Ian McIntosh qualified the firs meet of the season while firing a personnel best 79. Senior Derek Bell qualified in the same meet with a round of 88. Junior Kade Friede also qualified the opening meet with a score of 90. This past weekend the 'Beeters sent a small contingent Friday where sophomore...
The tennis team finally got there season started last Friday, traveling to Fort Benton to take on Fort Benton and Boulder. On Saturday, the ‘Beeters hosted Chester J-I and Harlem. Against Fort Benton, Chinook went 10 – 1 in varsity matches and were 5 – 0 in varsity matches with Boulder. “Friday was a great day for tennis with no wind and temps in the 70s. We saw some good competition, and though I saw some early season rust and jitters, the girls handled it very well,” said head coach Thom MacLean. Chinook’s number one singles player Brooke Nic...
Like much of the time I do not know the outcome of the Masters tournament at Augusta, Georgia. I love the Masters for several reasons. First, it is held when spring is in full bloom in Georgia. The course is beautiful with camellias and azaleas blooming all over and birds singing their hearts out in the trees about the course. The lawns are green with the first blush of spring and commentators like Jim Nance make it even better with their lavish descriptions of the settings and golfers. President Eisenhower had a summer home right next to the...
Track and field teams across Blaine County were back at it again this past week. Girls and boys teams from Chinook, Harlem, Hays Lodgepole and Turner all completed in the annual Cal Wearley track and field meet this last Wednesday in Havre. All told 32 teams and more than 500 competitors took part in the largest track meet of the season as far as competition goes. Teams from the Class 'A', 'B' and 'C' ranks made up the field. At the end of the day 20 girls teams would score points while 25 boys...
Travis Hamilton, a senior at Chinook High School, was recently awarded the Jerry Pyette Montana Eagles' Scholarship for District 2. The district includes Eagles Clubs in Chinook, Great Falls, Havre and Lewiston. Hamilton received one of four scholarships awarded throughout Montana. Travis is the son of Darin and Elaine Hamilton. Jerry Pyette presented the scholarship in a ceremony at the Chinook Eagles' Club. At CHS, Travis is active in choir and was preparing for the district music festival at...
