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My wife and I were in Washington state when Chinook's recent All Class Reunion was held. During the reunion Deb Davies, a former resident, contacted me about a classic car that was in the parade. The car was licensed in Nevada but sported a plate proclaiming "Chinook" on the front. Turns out the 1960 Cadillac Eldorado convertible is owned by some of Shorty Strain's family, though Shorty never owned the car himself. Strain will be remembered by locals of a certain age as the owner of the Mint...
Blaine County did not have a shortage of celebrations in the communities that call this county home, many annual events are kept alive by its residents. The southside of Blaine County, on the beautiful Fort Belknap Indian Reservation the Martin Family hosted yet another successful "Hays Fourth of July Fun Day and Fireworks Display." The day consisted of; mud tug of war, mud volleyball, a horseshoe tournament and an "Independence Challenge" with categories for men, women, teens and children. The...
The treasured fairytale comes to life in this magical stage production. Featuring all the famous songs from the televised specials, originally starring Lesley Ann Warren and later Whitney Houston, including: ‘Impossible’, ‘My Own Little Corner’, ‘Do I Love You?’ and ‘A Lovely Night’. Full of special effects and beloved characters, it is perfect time to share this ageless story and music with a new generation. Starring in Cinderella are Glasgow natives Alexa Etchart in the title role and Rachel Lynn Pewitt as Fairy Godmother. Audience favori...
Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT) is offering free Behind the Scenes workshops this week, July 22-25. This opportunity is open to adults and youth, ages fourteen and older. These no-experience-necessary workshops will run from 9:00 a.m. until noon and will feature a different topic each day. Although advance registration is preferred, interested individuals can also just show up at the theatre to learn. All workshops will take place at the MAT Theatre in Cowan Hall on the campus of Montana State University–Northern. MAT representatives report tha...
A somewhat overcast day, a slight breeze off the prairie and Turner's giant shade structure frame across main street helped make the 2024 Turner Appreciation Day another successful day. The day drew residents, nearby neighbors and international guests to the mid-summer outdoor event. Activities varied from the early morning fly-in and Lions Club's breakfast through the all-day car show, a grilled lunch at noon, the silent auction, play time on bouncy houses for the kids and lots of visiting by e...
The month of July will be framed by sparkling displays in the night skies: one commercial, the other natural. Many people enjoyed fireworks shows over the Fourth, and coming on July 30, two annual meteor showers will take place simultaneously, adding another dazzling exhibition. At month’s end, the alpha Capricornids and the delta Aquarids will be at peak activity, providing a spectacle of shooting stars. This rare occurrence will give stargazers a unique opportunity to witness an impressive number of meteors streaking across the sky. M...
Once again for the 4th year the Miss Montana Volunteer Program will take place at the Dawson County High School Auditorium on July 18-20th. The show will start at 7 pm nightly. There will be nine Miss Montana Volunteer contestants hailing from across the state from Helena, Billings, Chinook, Laurel, Bozeman, and of course Glendive. The Miss Montana Volunteer Program has been working hard to get the word out across this vast state about the great scholarship opportunities that they provide. Our...
ROARing Students Syrena Blackwolf, C'Lya Adams, Ganny Stiffarm, Jenayva Weasel, and Hazel Doney CAPTION: These respectful, responsible Harlem Elementary students were chosen as the ROAR winners for the 2nd week of March. Back Row: Syrena Blackwolf (gr. 6), C'Lya Adams (gr. 4), and Ganny Stiffarm (gr. 2). Front Row: Jenayva Weasel (gr. 1), and Hazel Doney (kindergarten). Fantastic job, Lil' Wildcats!...
The tale of Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Chestnut Barrow, two of the most infamous criminals of America’s Great Depression and the subject of much speculation and fascination. The couple took the country by storm, reaching celebrity status as they robbed banks, shops, and even funeral homes. This is their rebellious love story, complete with a suite of stunning, jazz-and-gospel-infused show tunes. Rachel Franke and Benjamin Sellers star in the title roles, with local actors Gwen Turner of Glasgow and Harper Anderon of Culbertson as t...
For the third time, and hoping to make it an annual stop, nationally recognized Ro Wiggins will be at the Turner Public School Gymnasium from July 23-24 to put on his gROw Camp for students in grades 3-12. Interested individuals are encouraged to Save the Date for this basketball camp. The two-day camp for youth in grades 3-8 will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 11:30. Camp fees for this age category are $80 for both days. Following that group, campers in grades 9-12 will have sessions that extend from noon until 3:00 p.m. on both Tuesday...
Part of my early morning routine is to look back in my digital diary to see what happened on this same date over the past eight or so years I've been keeping the diary. Part of each entry is the daily temperature early in the morning, the forecast for the upcoming day and a comment or two about the current weather conditions. Last Sunday morning (June 16) the temperature at 5am was 47 degrees, (and "feels like 41") with near 30 mph winds starting mid-morning and blowing most of the rest of...
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation would like to invite people from across the Hi-Line to help fund necessary improvements to the Pool and Park Complex in Chinook. This year only, the 5th Annual Brewfest will be held at Sweet Park in Chinook on Thursday, July 4th, 2024. This fun-filled event is one of the major fundraisers for the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation and the event happens annually. The Brewfest will start at 4 p.m. at Sweet Memorial Park at 800 New York Street, and it will feature many different craft beers,...
I wrote about the rock houses outside Roundup, Montana in Part 1 of this two-part series. But the first building that really caught my eye in town was the "blue dome-shaped building" that sits on the south side of US 87 just before the highway curves south toward Billings. That building is the topic of Part 2 of the series. When I first started inquiring about the history of the structure I referred to it as "a geodesic dome." Back in the late sixties Buckminster Fuller was on the faculty where...
Don Greytak, a local artist from the Havre area, is best known for his ability to depict nostalgic scenes, especially from farms and ranches, of days gone by. His tools include a mechanical pencil, "the best quality paper I can buy" and his memories. He's been putting scenes to paper since 1978 when he first took up doing pencil illustrations at the age of 42. Don recently shared a brief history of his life and artistic endeavors with a group of seniors at the Chinook Senior Center. Don was the...
The Chinook All Class is fast approaching. From July 4-7 the town will have plenty of fun activities going on. Reunion registration starts at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 4th at Chinook High School and goes until 12 p.m. that day. During that time, the school will be open for touring and there will also be a dedication to the Gail Swant Science Wing at 10 a.m. If you haven't registered yet, you can do so at www.chsallclassreunion.com. Class Photos will be at Chinook High School (in front on the Lawn by the Sign) on Thursday, July 4th for the Classe...
Harlem Elementary celebrated the end of another successful school year by recognizing the many achievements of our students. Awards were presented to acknowledge the various categories in which our Lil’ Wildcats excelled, including Track & Field MVPs, ROARing Students of the YEAR, Perfect Attendance, and Excellence in Testing. Hats off to our recipients and to all of our Lil’ Wildcats as we wrap up school year 2023-2024!...
On trips to Billings I was curious about the blue space-age looking domed structure on the south side of US 87 heading south out of Roundup. About four miles further south on US 87, I stopped a couple of times to explore the UMWA (United Mine Workers of America) cemeteries on both sides of the highway through Klein. I was familiar with the United Mine Workers who organized many miners in many states. I learned that in the early 1900s Klein boomed because of coal mining. Those mines are long clos...
The Chinook Lions Club was notified that work could begin this fall on the new skate park. The skate park will be a totally new facility to be built at the southwest corner of 9th Street West and Pennsylvania Street-directly behind the Chinook City Pool on the old parking lot. Per a representative of Evergreen Skateparks, the pool builders, "The project is a little short on funding so construction cannot begin this summer as hoped." The idea of a skate park in Chinook was first discussed at a re...
The Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT) team invites Blaine County youth to sign up for one of the KidsMAT summer camps. June 17-20 will see the crew from MAT working with KidsMAT campers in Chinook at Sweet Memorial Park. Harlem’s camp will occur at Harlem High School’s Little Gym from June 24-27. Registration is now open for these performing arts summer camp experiences which are designed for children in the 5-14 age range. According to Youth Program Coordinator, Tylyn Turner, campers will learn all aspects of theater production, including story...
The Eagles Campground in Beaver Creek Park played host to the Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT) Ren Faire this past weekend, June 7-9. Beginning on Friday evening and concluding on Sunday following a 2:00 p.m. performance of The Imaginary Invalid, the event offered entertainment, a number of food and craft vendors, as well as various activities and games for all ages. Producers of the event were Bear Paw Mountain Outfitters, Gary and Leo’s IGA, and Charlie’s Heating and Air. Sponsors included the Havre Jaycees, Cavaliers, the Atchison Famil...
My wife Sherry and I recently spent a week in Grand Forks, North Dakota with our son, celebrating his 50th birthday. He's lived there for some time. Our daughter made a surprise flight from the Seattle area where she lives to celebrate her brother's 50th birthday. The four of us had not been together as a family in five years. For Sherry and me it was a great time visiting with our adult children and interesting to revisit the area where we lived nearly 25 years ago. Sherry's first assignment...
Harlem Public Schools On May 6, 2024, at 6:00pm the Harlem Jr. /Sr. High School held an Academic Banquet and celebration, of our students and staff. Invitations were sent out to all parents, guardians, both communities of Harlem and Fort Belknap Agency, as well as to the elders, retired teachers, tribal council and school board. Master of Ceremonies was Corey Morgan Jr., the school’s Athletic Director. Crystal Doney the National Honor Society advisor gave the opening prayer. The quest speaker was William “Billy” Bell, a former alumni of Harle...
Presented by Alec and Karen McIntosh, the theatrical production Men on Boats opened this past weekend, May 9-11. Anyone who missed this Montana Actors' Theatre (MAT) Youth Production is invited to see it on May 16-18 at 7:00 p.m. in the MSUN/MAT Theatre on the campus of MSU-Northern. Directed by Marcee Murphy and assisted by Cody Samuel Cochran, Men on Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus promises "an unforgettable theatrical experience that will take you on a daring journey through the American West,"...
The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday May 20th at 4:30 p.m. in the library meeting room. The library will be closed Monday May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. We have four non-fiction books available this week. “Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters” by Susan Page is the biography of the most successful female broadcaster of all time. “Ties, Rails, and Telegraph Wires” by Dale Martin is the story of railroads and communities in Montana and the West. “The Demon of Unrest” b...
