Articles from the December 2, 2015 edition
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County purchase of National Guard facility: It's a done deal
Since a spring, 2015 announcement the National Guard facility in Chinook would be closed and declared surplus by fall, the fate of the two buildings on the east edge of town has been unclear. The...
Chinook's Parade of Lights 'chilling' success
Last Friday dawned cold, but clear in downtown Chinook. A little snow on the ground and the low temperatures set the tone for the Annual Parade of Lights, Tree of Lights Live Auction and Christmas...
Snipping locks for a good cause
Cancer Awareness has recently been shown at the Turner Public School when one of their teachers was diagnosed with cancer. The business teacher, Mr. James Bowers, decided he'd take it upon himself...
Christmas tree permits available, free to fourth-graders
Permits are available for $5 to anyone who wishes to harvest a Christmas tree on public lands under stewardship of the Bureau of Land Management. Under the “Every Kid in a Park Initiative” fourth-graders who present a valid Fourth Grade Pass wil...
Community Thanksgiving Dinner A Chinook tradition since the 1980's
Jeanne Dalton has been shepherding the plans and presentation of Chinook’s annual Community Thanksgiving dinner for the past five years. In prior years, Jeanne and Ron Dalton relied on family for help in the kitchen. This year was different, Ron p...
Tymbuk 2 Café and Steakhouse celebrates 'soft opening'
The Tymbuk 2 Café and Steakhouse opened last week to what manager Cindy Henderson described as a 'soft opening' with a grand opening to follow sometime later. The opening marked an extended process...
St. Thomas sets Christmas schedule
December arrives, and with it all the wonders of this special time of year. St. Thomas Catholic Church in Harlem has various events scheduled during the month, starting with the annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Nurse Practitioner Caren Pfieffer to join Sweet Medical Center
Caren Pfieffer will join the Sweet Medical Center in mid-December. She has a Masters of Science in Nursing and is American Academy of Nurse Practitioner certified. Pfeiffer will be moving to Montana...
Hoon Squad: Part of a Chinook legacy
When the 2015 'Beeters football team nicknamed themselves the "Hoon Squad," they tapped into a long story that surrounds Hoon Field. Hoon Field, the home field for Chinook High School's football...
Blaine County Library
We had 76 people attend our 24th Annual Hassle Free Christmas Program. Kasie McIntosh, Ann Fox and Shannon Nissen were the winners of the door prizes. A big shout out to our presenters Barb Jergeson, Kendra Seilstad and Sherry Edwards, without whom...
Chinook FFA: Making positive differences in the lives of students
Reporter's note: Robin Allen returned this year to Chinook High School as the agriculture education teacher and Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter advisor, having formerly held that position...
MNIN seeking gently used household furnishings during holidays
With the holiday decorating season beginning in earnest, some readers will likely be getting a new piece of furniture or household accessory for their living space. Consider helping a neighbor in...
Driver license scheduling just got easier
We are pleased to inform you that the Montana Department of Justice Motor Vehicle Division will be implementing appointment scheduling at all driver license offices by the end of 2015. To best manage this process, appointments are required for all...
CHS's Hayes to lead second adult trip to DC
Chinook High teacher Doug Hayes is planning a second early summer adult ed trip to Washington, DC. For a number of years Hayes has been taking CHS students on an annual visit to the national capitol....
'Beeters objective is clear, 'Bring home the Gold' as they look to capture another class 'C' title
The Chinook Sugarbeeter wrestling program, winners of six of the nine Class 'C' wrestling state championships while being runner up in the other three, have one thing on their mind, making it seven...
Young Wildcats will begin season in Cascade
The Harlem Wildcat wrestling program begins the new season under the direction of head coach Joe Shupe, a long time mentor at Harlem High School. Shupe has coached football and track for the Wildcats...
Seven Sugarbeeters selected for Cleverly Eight-man All-Star football game
The Chinook Sugarbeeters continue to be rewarded for their efforts as five seniors have been selected to play in the 33 Annual Bob Cleverly Eight-man All-Star football game, with two more being...
First time hunters fill tags
Brody Henry, front left and cousin Braden Eoff, front right, successfully filled their tags south of Chinook this past Saturday as the pair harvested a young buck and a doe on the second to last day...
Havre Check Station Week: 7 Had Good Numbers of Mule Deer
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Havre Game Check Station had a busy weekend over Nov. 21-22, with many successful hunters stopping by. This was the seventh weekend that the check station has been...
This season has proved successful for many local hunters
The Fall big game hunting season ended this past Sunday, bringing to a close a hunting season that has provided several memorable hunts for sportsman of all ages. These five local hunters proudly...
Tornadoes observe Diabetes Awareness month
The students and staff at Turner Public School observed Diabetes Awareness Month on Wednesday of last week. Those who wished to participate wore a t-shirt in honor of seventh grade student, Brooke...
Aaniiih Nakoda College announces spring class schedule
Aaniiih Nakoda College (ANC) is set to begin accepting students for its spring semester and recently released its Academic Calendar, Orientation schedule and course schedule beginning in January of 2016. ANC, a fully accredited academic institution...
DONNA ROSENBERG
Donna Rosenberg, 80, went into the loving arms of Our Lord on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Cremation has taken place and there will be a service held in the spring. Arrangements have been made with...
ISABELLE GETTEN
Isabelle Getten, 95, passed away on November 26, 2015 in Great Falls. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Turner High School Gymnasium. Arrangements have been...
JOYCE B. HALTER
Joyce Bernice (Anderson) Halter peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, November 14, 2015 in Roseville, California, at the age of 82. Joyce was born on April 19, 1933 in...
