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The 2022 Sugarbeet Festival was a huge success with something going on all day long. Vendors lined main street in downtown Chinook throughout day and they had plenty to offer. Some great food and drinks were available to go along with trinkets, candies and various other goods. Several businesses had special deals going on or hosted a specific event. The Fun Run/Walk kicked off the day with a good number of entries. The Fun/Run had been on a bit of a hiatus recently, but First Bank of Montana...
The Airmen Memorial Committee continues to move forward with their plans of a Commemoration honoring the 13 Airmen who lost their lives tragically on November 30, 1992. Two C-141B Starlifter Cargo Planes collided just 9 miles north of Harlem. The airmen were stationed at McChord Air Force Base in Washington and were on a low-level refueling exercise. The tragic event was covered nationally, and the country mourned the lives of those Airmen killed while serving their country. The response from...
During the Sugarbeet Festival this past weekend, Brickcent$ held an open house. The doors of Brandon Nissen's LEGO® office at 236 Indiana Street were open from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for strollers to stop by and see Nissen's collection and the projects he has been working on recently. Those walking the streets on Saturday, October 1 would have noticed a LEGO brick painted on the sidewalk next to a Sugarbeeter. Nissen speculates that several people stopped in to view his 500k - 1 million...
The Chinook Community Red Cross blood drive was held on Tuesday September 20th at the Chinook Community Commercial building down at the fairgrounds and was a great success. We had 66 presenting donors and 63 units collected on a goal of 46. We registered 7 first time donors: Sarah Gillett, John Colby, Audrey Turner, Aislinn Handy, Aubree Handy, Paycee Leo and Sandee Leo. Crystal Huckabee reached 4 gallons, Don Ranstrom 17 gallons and Diana Reishus 9 gallons. Those accepting door prizes were Crystal Huckabee, Rita Surber, Sherry Edwards,...
Harlem Library Children’s programs are up and running. Storytime for littles ones ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers is held on Tuesdays at 10 A.M. Elementary students in grades K-6 are invited to After School Squad STEAM activities on Wednesdays at 3:30. Lego Club for all ages is on Thursdays at 3:30. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult. If you completed the September Book Challenge let the library know. October’s Book Challenge is to read a paperback book. This is the last week of September’s “Buy a Bag O’Books” used book sale....
On a recent outing to southwest Montana my wife and I made an overnight stop in Basin in order to visit the Merry Widow Health Mine. Sherry, my wife, has wanted to visit Basin for some time as she knows a Korean minister named Rev. Okee Kim who started a "house Presbyterian church" in the old mining town. His purpose was to minister to visitors, especially Asians, to the nearby health mine. Basin is an old mining town along I-15 that has about 100 residents. The other health mines are the Earth...
The weather may not have cooperated the way organizers may have liked, but there is no doubt that this year's version of the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation Annual Brewfest was another huge success. The Brewfest has been well attended each year and despite the weather, this year was no exception, "Everything turned out as good as could be expected, especially with the rain and all. I think everyone on the Board was happy with how it all turned out. We had over 320 people attend that...
Betty Lou Stender, surrounded by family members, passed away peacefully in her home to a long battle with cancer on Monday, September 26, 2022. Her life began with the aid of a midwife in a small rural log cabin in Gebo, WY on April 2, 1936 to Gene and Natalie Sherman, being the last of their four children. In 1937 Gene's work with the Texaco Company moved the family to a modest dwelling in Cut Bank, MT. Despite the Great Depression era and few material pleasures, Betty Lou grew up in a loving...
On September 20, 2022, we lost a legend. He may not have been to all, but he was to most-especially to his family. James (Jim) Albert Halseth, you will be missed, you will be remembered, and you will be worshiped by many, but especially by your children and grandchildren. The day you left us our hearts went with you. Dad was born on November 29, 1932. The world was never the same after. He grew up as a cowboy and he would die a cowboy. In between was a menagerie of events. I'm not going to even...
Douglas D. “Tiny” Main, Sr., 68, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Wake services were began at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2022. A Rosary was said at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2022, and funeral services were held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2022. All services took place at the Chief Nosey Center in Lodge Pole. Burial will follow in the Main Family Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Tiny’s onlin...
Susan Billmayer visited and had coffee with Jane Krass and Anita Reed on Monday. On Saturday, Carol and Duane Klindworth went to Havre and helped Carol’s sister Nancy move into her apartment. Crystal Grabofsky was over to see her mom and dad on Wednesday. Crystal and Loretta made salsa. Terry and Brenda Mohar and Andy and Becky Carda, who were visiting at Mohar’s, went to view the elk on Saturday. Susan Billmayer was in Havre on Tuesday for a Garden Club meeting. Darwin Zellmer took Loretta Beck to Havre for a doctor appointment on Thu...
Virginia Olson is going to be 101 if you would like to send her a card her address is 2330 Stockyard Rd. Chinook The center could use some more grocery bags if you have extra, thank you. If you are interested in playing Cribbage, we will be playing on Tuesdays at 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. and a cribbage tournament is being planned for a later date this year. Bingo is played every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and anyone is welcome to join us. Each card played is a dime, only one card for each player wins per round. Last Thursday of the month is Jackpot B...
Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT) is busy this month. Not only will MAT be hosting a Volunteer Fair on Thursday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the MSUN/MAT Theatre on the campus of MSU-Northern, but they are once again offering workshops for youth ages 12-19 at Havre High School. According to Marketing and Development Director, Andi Daniels, the MAT Volunteer Fair will answer the questions: Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a theatre production happen? Are you interested in getting involved with theatre but don’t know where to start? Sev...
The Newah's Garden located in the middle of the Hays Community Garden took another step in meeting its caretaker's long term goal. The garden recently had five new cement benches placed around the garden inside the arbor to take another step in making it a sensual gathering spot. "The garden originally was established by Barb Cliff and summer youth helpers through the Nakoda Aaniiih Economic Development Corporation two summers ago," said MSU-Extension, Fort Belknap agent Liz Werk. Newah's...
On September 1, 1997 Dan's Auto Parts officially opened its doors, 25 years later Dan and Lynn Friede are still happily serving the community. When the store first opened the headline read, "The door is open, the paint is dry, the shelves are stocked, the computer is up and running. Dan is behind the counter, and the phone is on the hook". A lot has changed over the years, phones are no longer on the hook and technology has moved us in a whole new direction, but the mission Dan had 25 years ago...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters added St. Regis Mullen to their schedule this past Friday to make up for the game lost due to the Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds having their season canceled. The Sugarbeeters made the most of the contest, defeating the 4-2 Pirates in a downpour by utilizing a crushing defense and a punishing rushing attack to control the tempo and clock. The No. 4 Sugarbeeters and the Pirates of St. Regis /Mullen decided to meet in the middle and play the game in Lincoln. The Pirates play...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters continue to get stronger each time they compete. Each course presents a new challenge but every week the kids have met them head on and got stronger because of it. Senior Anna Terry won her second and third race of the season. Freshman Emma Klingamen and junior Corey Bilger both established new personal bests. Terry took home top honors Monday in Havre at the Box Elder/Rocky Boy Invitational. The race took place at the Beaver Creek golf Course. Terry completed her race...
The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbird Volleyball team hasn't found the win column as much as they would like this season. Despite what their record may reflect, the girls have been getting better each time they step on the court. They are battling for points and extending rallies. Their efforts are certain to payoff if they continue to improve the way they have. The Thunderbirds struggled in Rudyard this past weekend at the North Star Showcase. Hays/Lodge Pole took on Power/Dutton/Brady, Centerville,...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters are back to their winning ways adding a pair of Conference wins over Hays/Lodge Pole and Big Sandy and then going 4-0 at the Fort Benton Mid-season Tournament. The 'Beeters improved to 8-3 on the season and sit in a tie for third in the District 7C standings. Tuesday night the 'Beeters hosted the Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds and controlled the match start to finish. Chinook took control of the match early in set number one. Sophomore, Rilee Molyneaux, scored with a good...
The Harlem Lady Cats took the court this week three times. Tuesday they were in Rocky Boy where they defeated the Morning Stars 3-1. Friday the Lady Cats were back in the Jungle playing in front of their hometown fans as they took on the District 1B Cut Bank Wolves. Harlem played well, but in the end, it was the Wolves that pulled out a 3-1 win. Saturday the Lady Cats welcomed the Poplar Indians to town in a clash between District 2B foes. Harlem took down the Indians in straight sets. The...
The Harlem Wildcats and Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds Cross Country Teams took part in a pair of meets this past week. Monday the teams were in Havre for the Box Elder/Rocky Boy Invitational held at the Beaver Creek Golf Course. Wednesday the Thunderbirds hosted their own Invitational running through the beautiful Mission Canyon. The Beaver Creek Golf Course is a fairly level course and gives runners a good opportunity to really test themselves. Harlem senior Landon Gray led the contingent with...
The Harlem Wildcat Football team recognized their seniors prior to the start of the Northern C contest with the Fort Benton Longhorns Friday night. The Longhorns began the game with an eight play 65 yard score to go up 8-0. The Wildcats couldn't muster any offense on their first possession, turning the ball over with a fumble. Three plays later the Longhorns were in the end zone again, taking a 16-0 lead. The Wildcats' second possession ended with a blocked punt turning the ball back over to...
The Harlem Lady Cat Eighth Grade Volleyball team recently concluded their season by winning the Northwest Middle School District Championship defeating the Glasgow Scotties. The Lady Cats finished the season 14-4 and were coached by Ben and Wendy Briere. Left to right: Precious Stiffarm, Maddy Mount, Kehtsin Stiffarm, Holly Grabofsky, Aubri Flying, Mila Wing, Ali Doyle, Abby Grabofsky, Kacia Boushie, Mikaela Doney, Kashton Siers, Tearia Sunchild. Coaches, Ben and Wendy Briere...
The Chinook Golf and Country Club recently concluded its 2022 Men's League Season and crowned a new winner. Hole 19 outlasted the Tip It Bar, and defeated them in the 18 Hole Championship round by a score of 41.5 to 34.5. In a normal league week and for the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds a 9-hole format is used with 40 points being up for grabs, but for the final they play 18 holes over two weeks. After nine holes, Hole 19 held a 21-19 advantage. On the back nine the champions extended their...
