Articles from the August 8, 2018 edition
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The Sun comes up and the work's half done!
This weeks photo comes from Tonii Collins and was taken early in the morning across from the water plant on the south side of Chinook. A sight familiar to everyone in the community this time of year...
It's August! Time to make sure parents/students are ready for the 2018-19 school year
Summer is at its peak, the weather is nice and the harvest season is upon us. With all that also comes the new school year for local K-12 students, two a day practices for volleyball and football athletes and school shopping for that perfect first...
When school ends summer cleaning crews begin
Reporter's note: Several weeks ago Don Swenson, Maintenance Engineer for Chinook Schools, asked me to come visit with and write about the summer cleaning crew at the schools. Since there are likely...
Contamination monitoring from old underground tank expanded in Chinook
A crew was in Chinook last week to drill additional monitoring wells on West Fifth Street just west of the Blaine County Museum and another on Pennsylvania, south of the intersection of Fifth Street...
First Bank's 2018 Community Appreciation well attended and 'appreciated' by guests
Guests at First Bank of Montana's 2018 Community Appreciation event were treated to a nice picnic lunch on the beautiful first day of August. Chinook Branch President Jessica Aberg said, "The...
Tester Secures $18 Million to Upgrade Infrastructure at 17 Montana Airports
(U.S. Senate)—As part of his #ConnectMT initiative, U.S. Senator Jon Tester secured $18 million to upgrade infrastructure at 17 Montana airports. Tester secured the grants through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to improve airport...
Who Are The 'Boys in the Band'
This photo appeared in the June 25, 2008 edition of the Blaine County Journal ~ News Opinion and is of a band formed in the early 1950's that played at various functions throughout the county. The...
Chinook's J.J. Colby awarded Eagle Scout achievement at June court of honor
J.J. Colby was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at a June court of honor in Chinook. Only about four percent of all Boy Scouts achieve this highest rank in Scouting. To complete the Eagle Scout rank a...
Joleen (Jo) Henry Clark
Joleen (Jo) Henry Clark, born 6-23-1941 in Worland Wy. passed away unexpectedly on 7-29-2018 at the age of 77 years old in Yuma Az. Joleen was the first born of four children to Joe Carl Henry and... Full story
Sharon Flynn
After a two year valiant and mighty battle with AML Leukemia, Sharon Flynn died on June 22, 2018. She was born January 28, 1942 and grew up with her parents Lucille and Floyd, as well as brother... Full story
Maggie Lewis ordained and installed as new Presbyterian minister
About seventy congregants, church officials, friends and family gathered recently to celebrate the ordination of Maggie Lewis as a new Presbyterian Minister of Word and Sacrament and install her as...
Harlem Library
Stop by the library and see what’s new! We have a great selection of new titles including DVDs. On these lazy, hazy summer days the library is the place to be! “Bring Me Back” is a new psychological suspense novel by B.A. Paris. Finn and Layla...
Harlem Senior Center
Mange Takk…Norwegian for “Thank You”. Rose Noel for picking up the commodities; Hofer gals for the buns, eggs and fresh vegetables;Kay Brekke for the Activity Room snacks and popcorn and for the Weed and Feed for the yard; Jim and Linda Murch...
Blaine County Library
If you are looking for a thriller, we have quite a few new books to choose from this week. “Paradox” by Catherine Coulter delves into the terrifying mind of an escaped mental patient obsessed with revenge in this next installment of her riveting...
Chinook Senior Center
The annual meeting of the Chinook Senior Citizen Center was held last week with good attendance. We voted in Terry Grabofsky (incumbent) and Roger Fischer (incumbent), new inductee to the board is Ken Schubert. At the regular board meeting,...
Turner Talk
Susan and Piper Fox were to Billings on Thursday to pick up Lyvee Fox. They did some school shopping, and came home on Friday. Lyvee is spending a few days with Grandma and Grandpa Fox. Denise and A.J. Watkins and family attended the Phillips County...
Hogeland Happenings
Susan Billmayer judged flowers and vegetables at the Northeast Fair in Glasgow on Tuesday and the Phillips County Fair on Friday. Wally and Loretta Beck attended Allan Gryde’s funeral services and lunch at the ALC in Hogeland on Tuesday. Ed and...
FWP proposes rule outlining grizzly bear population objectives in NCDE
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing an administrative rule to codify the population objectives detailed in the conservation strategy for grizzly bears in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem. The Fish and Wildlife Commission will vote...
Chinook finishes 3rd overall at State Swim Meet in Conrad, Harlem 3rd in Class B
The summer swim season came to a close this past weekend in Conrad at the Montana Federation of Swimmers State Swim meet. 22 Teams were on hand to compete for individual and team championships. The...
Sweet Medical Center Celebrates National Health Center Week
CHINOOK, MT. August 3, 2018 – Area residents are asked to join Sweet Medical Center (SMC) in celebrating National Health Center Week. The national campaign runs August 12-18, with the goal of raising awareness about the mission and accomplishments...
Blaine County Linraries StoryWalk® a hit with Chinook's younger set
The Blaine County Library hosted two StoryWalk® events for youngsters last week in Chinook. StoryWalk® is a 20-year old idea originally developed to get kids and parents to "enjoy reading and...
Adult Field Day for Bowhunter Education Being Held in Glasgow
Marc Kloker, Information and Education Program Manager Communication-Education Division, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 6 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing an administrative rule to codify the population objectives deta A Montana...