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Blaine County schools in Chinook, Hays-Lodge Pole, and Turner celebrated Veteran's Day with assemblies, gift bags, and other gestures of appreciation on November 11. School officials suggested that these forms of recognition offer an opportunity for students not only to learn about military service but to express gratitude to those who have served. At Meadowlark Elementary School, Principal Danelle Gibson reports that the Veteran's Day program went well. She described the school's assembly as...
A geomagnetic storm brought impressive displays of the Northern Lights to Blaine County late on Tuesday in a light show which continued on Wednesday. While residents at Zurich reported that clouds prevented much of Tuesday's visibility, those on the Big Flat observed red, orange, and green hues coloring the sky. Prior to the event, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center forecast that "G3 (Strong) geomagnetic conditions were observed, and...
Tyriek Crazy had not traveled much prior to starting his journey at Montana Technological University, but as an undergraduate electrical engineering student he's traveled the world, with no plans to stop after he graduates. A member of the Aaniiih Nakoda Tribe, Crazy grew up on the Fort Belknap Reservation in north-central Montana. "I originally got involved in electrical engineering because I had a shop teacher in high school who would always let me work on circuits instead of, like, doing...
With hardly a vacant place to park, cars lined Indiana Street on the morning of November 8. Chinook was doing a brisk business as people were out shopping for the holiday season. Shores Floral's holiday open house was one of Saturday's attractions. Owner of the shop, Tomi Simenson welcomed shoppers not only with a holiday-themed store front featuring pink poinsettias, packages, bulbs, baskets, and bows but with clever signage that read: "Where Frost Meets Flowers; Come Celebrate the Season with...
The 1st quarter of the 2025 -2026 school year has been completed at Harlem Elementary, with attendance being one of the major components adding to the success of our students. Every student who missed 5 days or less during this time frame became eligible to be drawn as the sole attendance winner from each of the kindergarten through 6th grade classrooms. The very deserving students (excitedly displaying their prizes) are as follows: Back row: 5th grade – Blaine King, Cash Cole, Halo Daniels. 6...
At the beginning of each academic quarter, the students at Zurich Elementary School set reading goals. Those who meet those personalized goals earn an opportunity for a special "treat." The reward for the first quarter was a Halloween-themed games event which was held on October 31 at 1:30 p.m. and attended by thirteen star readers. "Anyone not meeting reading goals is not allowed to participate, which we hope will encourage readers to try for next quarter," stated Ms. Heather Brown, the...
Harlem Food Bank Harlem is looking for someone to manage the Food Bank. Call Jack Siemens at 406-945-1127. Senior Center Chinook Senior Center is in need of community volunteers who are willing to become a part of our wonderful team of people who help in our kitchen and dining room, perhaps one day a week, for a few hours. Please call us @ 357-2648 or stop in and see Ginger for more information. Blaine County Library Home School Hour 1:00-2:00, Middle School Meet-up 3:45-4:45(Grades 6-8). Tuesday: Story Time 10:30-11:00, Kidz Zone 3:45-4:45(Gra...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center We are grateful for our community, for our Center and for our wonderful volunteers! When we think about all of the things that we have to be thankful for, we don’t need to look very far. Our small community came together and supported our 3rd Annual Pie Social on Saturday, Nov. 8th and we are very grateful for these fine people! Many ladies came to our aid and they provided smiles, and service galore! We couldn’t do it without all of the helping hands that come together making these events successful! Thank...
We’d like to thank everyone who attended the Chris La Tray program last week, as well as the Blaine County Museum and MAPS Media Institute, and Chris himself. We’re happy to bring intelligent, relevant speakers to our area. Mark your calendars! The Friends of the Library’s Wine & Cheese Event will take place Wednesday, December 3rd, from 6:00-8:00 pm. Adults ages 21 and older can pick up their tickets for $10 at the library beforehand. Otherwise, they will be $15 at the door. The theme for this year is “Believe.” Join us for a fun evening o...
Board Members of the Funshine Preschool, a parent co-op early learning academy in Chinook, have been busy selling raffle tickets. The drawing will be held during the Parade of Lights on November 28. One Board Member, Amanda Reed described how the raffle offers four different prizes to choose from, each one a basket with items and gift certificates matching its theme: a Women's Basket, a Dinner and Game Night Basket, a Holiday Baking Basket, and a Men's Basket. Ticket purchasers can designate...
Glenna Mae Lundberg Cederberg, born January 22, 1935 in Hogeland, MT to Melvin Lundberg and Mabel Peterson Lundberg, passed away November 4th, 2025 at the age of 90. Glenna grew up in the family home across the street from the Turner school, one of the first homes in Turner with indoor plumbing. She worked at various jobs in Turner while growing up, including helping her Mom run the post office and working in the local hotel and café'. Glenna graduated from Turner High School in 1953 along... Full story
Betty Lou (Benson) Billmayer left this earth on Saturday, November 15, 2025 surrounded by her family. Betty faced a short, courageous battle with a rare neurological disease. She fought valiantly but the cruel disease quickly took her from us. Betty was born in Havre, Montana on September 22, 1954 to Russell and Cora (Emerson) Benson. Betty was a proud lifetime Harlem Wildcat. From the time she was a little girl, Betty knew she wanted to be a mom and a nurse. When she was a sophomore in high sch... Full story
Frances Renee Casey Hamilton, who loved adventure, passed on to her 'greatest one yet' on November 10, 2025 in her home in Yuma, AZ after a short, hard fought battle with Brain Cancer. Fran was born in Silverton, OR on July 27,1962 to Camilla Casey and was welcomed home by her brother, Michael and sister, Bonnie. She moved to Honolulu, HI at the age of 6 and remained through the 8th grade. Fran's love for swimming and surfing was born here, where she would clean the beach in ex-change for... Full story
This year's schedule begins with vendors setting up at the Chinook Senior Center and the Blaine County Library. Vendors will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and the Library will also host a Book Sale starting at 10:00 a.m. The Hi Line Makers Market will open at 10:00 a.m. in the Old Miscellany Building. The Bell Choir will perform at First Bank from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., and the Funshine Preschool will be serving a Soup Supper in the Old Miscellany Building as well. The Parade, officially kicking off the holiday season, begins at 6:00 p.m....
Chinook Blood Drive The community came together on November 11, 2025, for a successful blood draw. A total of 49 donors presented to give, with nine individuals unable to donate for various reasons. Special recognition goes to first-time donors Sidney Liddle and Lori Mord for their generous contribution. The event ran smoothly thanks to the efforts of registration volunteers Judy Johnson, Roxanne Townsend, and Linda Thompson, and the set-up and tear-down team of Rhett Hofeldt, Ryder Hofeldt,...
On Thursday, October 30, several students at Meadowlark Elementary School received awards. Recess Award, Mountain Mover Award, and Principal's Award winners were announced, while Students of the Month and Star Readers were also honored. In other distinctions, a Golden Plunger Award went to the cleanest bathroom. "We are so proud of all of our students – their hard work and the incredible progress they are making!" Principal Danelle Gibson remarked. Winners of the Recess Award who showed r...
The family of Tristan Billmayer is pleased to announce the winner of the 2025 Mental Health Field Scholarship in the amount of $500. Vanessa Bell grew up in Fort Belknap, MT and completed high school at Harlem High School in 2014. In 2020 Vanessa earned an Association of Arts in Rehabilitation and Related Services from MSU Billings, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Human Services in 2021. In 2023 she received her license in addiction counseling under the guidance of a Master Addiction...
The third Saturday in November is the biggest football Saturday in Montana each and every year. And while there have been some huge Cat-Griz games in recent history, none may be bigger then what's about to take place Saturday in Missoula when the Montana Grizzlies and Montana State Bobcats meet for the 124th time. And though there have been so many classic games between the Bobcats and Grizzlies, this one might just be the biggest of them all. That's because Montana is ranked No. 2 and Montana...
A light dusting of snow sparkled on the sidewalks on the Saturday of the opening weekend of Hi-Line Maker's Market. The Market, which came to Chinook last May and November, will again provide an option for shoppers on the Hi-Line this holiday season. Located at 225 Indiana Street in Chinook, just below the iconic Elk Bar sign, the Market will be open all four weekends in November on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., except for Thanksgiving Day. Colleen Overcast of N...
