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Recently elected Blaine County Officials were sworn in by District Judge Yvonne Laird on December 21. Blaine County Commissioner Frank DePriest, left, Superintendent of Schools, Kelly Mills and District Clerk of Court, Tammy Mitchell took their 'Oath of Office' last Wednesday. DePriest was a incumbent, Mills had filled the vacancy left by Terry Brockie's departure until his election in November. Mitchell replaces Kay Johnson after 32 years of service....
Shipwheel Cattle Company, located on Clear Creek Road south of Chinook, held its eighth annual bull sale in mid-December. Three members of Chinook High's Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter were at the sale barn, decked out in their blue jackets and helping serve lunch prior to the start of the bull sale. Asked if a larger number of FFA members would be coming to the sale after lunch, Wade Schneider, the president of the CHS chapter, said, "No, the three of us are here as part of the Bulls f...
Reporter's note: Each year the Presbyterian Church in Chinook decorates a Christmas tree with white and gold handmade ornaments. The ornaments are known as Chrismons. I'd seen these ornaments on trees in other parts of the country, mostly in churches, but didn't know the history and origins of the unique three-dimensional decorations. Readers familiar with Chrismons will recall they are always white and gold (with a couple of rare exceptions). Chrismon is a combination of 'Christ' and...
Sweet Medical Center hosted a health fair last Wednesday, December 7th at the Chinook Eagles. They organized the event to showcase different resources here in the community and to provide a few services as well. There was fun to be had with a delicious lunch served and door prizes for attendees. Nora Conner and Kathie Mereness coordinated the event and represented Sweet Medical Center. They were also there to help people enroll in insurance. Open enrollment is currently open for the Health Care...
The final results are in at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Havre check station for the 2016 hunting season. The check station was open from Oct. 8 (the open of general antelope) through Nov. 27 (the end of the deer/elk general season). Overall, both hunter numbers and big-game harvest increased from last year, with mule deer numbers being the highest in several years. Hunter numbers (1,810) were up 17% from 2015, and were the highest seen since 2010. Some of this was likely due to doe tags...
Given annually to recognize the exemplary community service of groups and individuals, Hopa Mountain’s Citizen Leadership Awards are drawn from nominations from individuals through an online process. This year, one award recognizes the work of Havre’s early literacy program, Plant-A-Seed . . .Read!, led by executive director, Lorraine Verploegen. This initiative is enriching the lives of preschool children in literacy and language by promoting the importance of early family literacy; providing awareness of family involvement, and preparing chi...
We are excited to announce big changes for the 2017 Fort Peck Summer Theatre season! We have implemented a new on-line ticketing system, that is up and running and ready for you to give the gift of live theatre. There is a link to the new on-line system on the theatre’s website www.fortpecktheatre.org Season and Opening Night passes are now available through the website. The Season Passes are good for 5 performances-one per show or if you choose you can use them all for one performance. Opening Night Passes however are good only for the o...
A large crowd of well-wishers gathered last weekend at the Chinook Eagles Club to celebrate the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Doug and JoAnne Mitchell. Doug and JoAnne have ranched for many years in the Bear Paws, south of Cleveland. The couple have three sons, three daughters-in-law, 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Son Dennis welcomed family and friends to the celebration. He noted, "Mom and dad were married on December 10, 1966. It was -20 that day! The weather was much like...
Organizers of the annual holiday bazaar at the Sweet Nursing Home said there was a record number of vendors this year. Activity Manager Jeanne Buffington explained, "We've reached the point that vendors begin contacting us as soon as the bazaar dates are publicized. Even a few days before we were getting calls asking about space availability." This year there were 21 vendors offering gift items including clothing, handmade rugs, books, soaps and birdhouses. Buffington, who was at home...
The six church congregations that make up the Chinook Ministerial Association hosted their annual community Christmas program last Sunday evening at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church. It was the fourth year for the congregations and community to come together for the pre-Christmas gathering. The idea for the joint community service was first suggested by Father Felix Nayak, who was pastor at St. Gabriel's at the time the event was started. Pastor Dennis Findorf of the Chinook Alliance Church,...
The Eagle Riders of Havre hosted a delicious dinner at the Chinook Eagles on November 18th, 2016 as a fundraiser and outreach event. They served Swiss Steak while talking to community members about their club and what they do. This dinner was the third event the Eagle Riders have hosted since their new president, Heather Sinclair, took office. She told me about their club, their events, and their plans for the future. This chapter of the national Eagle Riders is a group of motorcyclists and...
Thanks to everyone who attended the Friends of the Library Wine and Cheese Festival fundraiser. A special thanks to Sagebrush Flats Winery, Friends of the Library, local businesses who gave donations, and those who took part in the silent auction. Your support and generosity is greatly appreciated! Today the library’s annual used book sale starts at 12:30. We will be open until 7 P.M. for Harlem’s Country Christmas and the Civic Association will be giving away fresh popcorn from 4-7. The book sale continues through the month of December. All...
The movie today will be “The Christmas Candle,” which runs for 1 hour and 40 minutes and is rated PG. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served. “A Christmas Story” will be the movie next Wednesday. If anyone has a request for a movie to be shown, please let us know or tell Kristy at the Senior Center. We are now taking requests for movies in January. Middle School Hangout will be Monday December 19th from 3:30 to 5:00. We are aware that there is a concert that evening, so if your child needs to leave early, we totally...
Currently underway in Harlem is a two year, five-million-dollar project to upgrade the waste water treatment plant and transition from a river discharge system to a pivot irrigation system. This process began in 2009, but with two legislation sessions with no resulting funding the project was not able to be completed then. In 2013, the City applied once again, receiving a TSEP grant for $625,000 and after applying to USDA Rural Development they received the remaining funds for the project....
The Harlem Country Christmas is just around the corner! It will take place on Wednesday December 14. There will be many activities encompassed in this event, including a kid's and adult's coloring contest, a wreath decorating contest, and business open houses. Festivities will commence at 4:00 pm and last until 7:00 pm, with a "Homemade Stew" supper at the Senior Center from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Thanks to donations from members of the community, there will also be many delicious desserts to...
Kevin Elias auctions off a Tree during the Live Auction portion of the Festival of Trees. A total of $3,120 was raised from the event. Trees had been on display in the First Bank Lobby for the past couple of weeks, during which time people could bid on the trees in a silent auction. Friday afternoon they were relocated to a canopy adjacent to the bank where the live auction would conclude the Parade of Lights. See page B4 for more photo's....
An always popular event in Chinook is the Community Thanksgiving Dinner. As usual, it was held at the Senior Center and there was a great turn out. Serving started promptly at 12 p.m., but some early birds enjoyed visiting as they awaited the delicious meal. A steady stream of people flowed through the door right away. Starting at 12:30, the Kitchen Band began playing for the guests to enjoy while eating their meals. This band is made up of community members Brad Taylor, Roger Fischer, Elaine...
The countdown to Christmas is in full swing and residents throughout Blaine County are planning family gatherings. Along side, communities are providing several great opportunities to share in the holiday spirit with friends and neighbors. Chinook just completed is annual Parade of Lights celebration the day after Thanksgiving and on December 14 Harlem will have its Country Christmas celebration. The Harlem Civic association is in charge of events for the Country Christmas contact Rod Becker or...
The Chinook Alliance church has had their carpenter tools out for more than a year now as they continue expanding and improving their ability to serve the congregation. This past spring the church completed renovation of the old L & L Pizza building the church had recently purchased. The 'Annex' as its now known holds four classrooms, a Pastors office and opened up space in the foyer of the church for people to visit after outside of the Sanctuary. The latest renovation began near the end of...
The weekend of November 18th, our chapter traveled to Bozeman for the JDAE (John Deere Ag Expo). On top of individual events the chapter members had, they went to a leadership training each morning they were there. During which speakers came in to tell them of their business experiences and give them advice on how to be a good leader and how to be successful. The chapter officers competed in Parli Pro. The members also split up into teams for Quiz Bowl, one junior team and two senior teams....
Up and coming country music star Cale Moon put on a spectacular show this summer during the Blaine County Fair. Last Wednesday, Moon returned and played for local fans at the Blaine County Fairgrounds Commercial Building. The Blaine County Fairboard and Top Dog Performance helped make the impromptu showing possible and the local youth group JUMP provided the concessions for those in attendance....
In this month's meeting of the Cancer Support Group in Chinook, Sheree Leo came to speak about 'An Update on Mental Health'. This group meets every third Tuesday of the month to showcase the assets and support available in town for persons with cancer and those caring for people with cancer. At next month's meeting, children will be visiting to sing Christmas songs! This was Sheree's first time speaking at one of the support group meetings but not her first time to Chinook. She comes to Chinook...
Yvonne Laird of Chinook has been selected by Governor Steve Bullock to fill the 17th Judicial Court seat being vacated by the retirement of Judge John McKeon. Laird is a graduate of Blue Sky High School in Rudyard, received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Concordia College and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Montana. She currently owns her own practice, Laird Law Office, PLLC, and previously has worked for Montana Legal Services and the Blaine County Attorney's Office as both the...
