Articles from the August 30, 2017 edition
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USDA Offers Drought and Fire Impacted Montana Farmers and Ranchers Disaster Assistance
Montana Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farmers and ranchers of federal farm program benefits that may be available to help eligible producers recover from drought and fire. FSA offers disaster assistance and low-interest loan programs to assist...
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Local Poker Run raised funds for American Cancer's Relay for Life
Proceeds from a "Ride-Fly-Drive Poker Run" generated 'just shy of $1,600' for the North Central Montana Relay for Life. Forty participants on motorcycles and in vehicles made the run that started and...
North Harlem Colony hosts touring seniors from Chinook
Eighteen members from the Chinook Senior Center made a visit last week to the North Harlem Colony. Eli Hofer, minister for the North Harlem Colony and clerk for the North Harlem Colony School, led the...
Chinook Red Cross Blood Drive is Tuesday, September 12th
Walk-in donors will be accepted from 12:30 P.M. - 1 P.M. Story submitted by, Carla Jenewein THE RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE is Tuesday, September 12th in Chinook at Wallner Hall. The Red Cross will be accepting walk-ins only from 12:30PM-1:00PM Appointment...
Playgrounds full as kids head 'Back to School'
These kids didn't waste anytime picking up were they left off in May as they prepare for their first day of school in a new grade. Students K-12 reported for school last week and we remind those to...
Jumping Junipers recognizes one of their own
The Chinook Jumping Junipers is so proud of their own Myrla McCoy for winning three ribbons this year at the Blaine County Fair. Ms. McCoy is pictured here on the left holding her yellow and purple...
Clara Laird: A helping hand at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home
Volunteering your time and effort to help others is a fantastic thing to do no matter how old you are but is always refreshing when it is a young person recognizing and wanting to do something to...
Bear Paw Meanderings
I have not shared any mail with you gentle readers for some time now. Old time readers know that my mail is usually about the same each time I get any and varies from those who are in love with me to those who hate the ground I walk on. Yet, it is...
Glenn Milton Pursley
Chinook, mt Glenn Milton Pursley, 78, passed away on August 21st 2017 at his home in Chinook, MT. The viewing was held on August 25th 2017 from 2:00pm -5:00pm at Edwards Funeral Home in Chinook MT.... Full story
Theresa "Terry" McGlinchey Berlinger
BILLINGS, mt Theresa "Terry" McGlinchey Berlinger was born to James and Hannah McGlinchey in Glencolmcille, County Donegal, Ireland, on April 25, 1933. She came from a family of eight girls and four... Full story
Harold "Hal" Lund
Bellevue, WA Harold “Hal” Lund died peacefully on July 19, 2017 in Bellevue, WA at the age of 86. Hal Lund is survived by his wife, Shirley Lund, Tacoma, WA; sons Mark Lund, wife Lisa, Bainbridge, WA; Brett Lund, wife Cheryll, Laurel, MT; Craig Lun... Full story
Local producers elected as Delegates to 134th Annual American Angus Association Convention in Fort Worth, Texas
Kathy Creighton Smith, Chinook, Montana; and Klinton Swanson, Chinook, Montana have been elected as a delegates to the 134rd Annual American Angus Association® Convention of Delegates, Nov. 6 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth,...
Valley Clover 4-H Club gets Involved, files report
The August 20th meeting was held at the Chinook Library meeting room and called to order by Raynee Hasler. The Valley Clover Club was active and involved this summer. Many reports were given. Hannah...
White Pine 4H holds monthly meeting
Acting President, Britton Elliot, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. on August 17, 2017 at the Meadowlark School Cafeteria. Jenni Mord led the American Pledge and Ethan Klingaman led the 4-H Pledge. Roll Call was taken by Secretary Amanda...
Rose Noel hangs up her apron at Harlem Senior Center
Rose Noel, complete with party hat, is pictured holding up a "Grizz" steering wheel cover she received as a gift during her recent retirement party at the Harlem Senior Center. Rose began cooking at...
Shop Local! Chinook Chamber addresses its importance
The Chinook Area Chamber of Commerce held their monthly meeting at the Chamber office on main street August 10th, 2017 at 6:15 p.m. Our last Training workshop was held August 15th at the Chamber office on Main Street. Heather DePriest with Montana Gr...
Turner Talk
Last weekend, Max and Kirsti Cederberg went to Great Falls and took Nellie Cederberg to lunch. Susan Fox attended a DCCW Board Meeting in Billings this weekend. Denise and A.J. Watkins took Rennay to...
Harlem Library
If you have participated in the Letter by Letter game this summer you have until tomorrow, Aug. 31, to let the library know what books you have read so you may be entered in the drawing to win a $50...
Harlem Senior Center
It is hard to believe it is already September and the days are starting to get cooler. The new calendars are out, so you can pick one up. We have added movies back into the fall schedule. They will be shown in the library meeting room every...
Blaine County Library
The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Wednesday August 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the library meeting room. We have a little bit of everything available this week. Filled with heartbreak and betrayal,...
Harlem Senior Center
Thank you to the family of Teonna Green for the bouquets of flowers and the memorial funds to the Harlem Senior Center; To Rhonda Baker for the fresh corn on the cob; To Phillip Hofer for the cucumbers; To Phyllis Heilig for the cucumbers; To Raye...
Chinook students use 'FFA Helping Hands' grant to beautify post office area
If all goes as planned, the northwest corner of the property around the Chinook Post Office should have "a bit more aesthetic appeal" according to AgEd teacher Robin Allen. She's directing the work of...
Sugarbeeters fall to Ft. Benton,bounce back to win Malta Tournament
The Chinook Sugarbeeters capped their first weekend of action on the court with their fourth title in a row at the Malta Invitational. Friday the girls fell in four sets to the Fort Benton Longhorns...
'Beeter fall in Choteau 38-0, Host CJI Friday
The Chinook Sugarbeeter football team traveled to Choteau this past Saturday to face the Bulldogs in their first Eight Man football game since being reclassified from the Class B ranks. The 'Beeters...
Wildcats ready for home opener
The Harlem Wildcats began the 2017 season in Malta this past weekend with three teams competing on the day. Head Coach Kim Faulkinberry has been working hard on building a program that has...
