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Talya Johnson, a 2014 graduate of Chinook High, will leave in February for Australia to attend the University of Southern Queensland for six months. Johnson, who is a junior majoring in community health at Montana State University-Bozeman (MSU), hopes to eventually work in a global setting promoting health and disease prevention. Part of her international study program is supported by a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. The Gilman scholarship was created in 2000 and is administered...
Chinook High School senior Brooke Elliot recently was nominated by the school for the National Society of the American Revolution Good Citizen's Award for the 2016-17 school year. Nominations for the award included students from Power, Big Sandy, Conrad, White Sulphur Springs, Shelby, Great Falls, Cascade, Simms, Belt, Chouteau and Fairfield High School's. Power's Wednesday Rehm ultimately was chosen as the winner. Elliot is a active member of the school and community and is involved with...
HELENA, MT - The Governor’s Office of Community Service, Montana Campus Compact, and Reach Higher Montana welcome applicants for the 2017 Youth Serve Montana Scholarships. The deadline to apply is on January 31, 2017. Youth Serve Montana Scholarships reward students who have volunteered at least 100 hours in the last year, and intend to further their education in state. This year, 100 high school seniors will each receive $1,000 toward education at one of Montana Campus Compact’s public, tribal, private, or community colleges and uni...
On December 28th Upward Bound high school students from Harlem, Dodson, Hays, and Rocky Boy participated in the monthly academy. Our day started off by meeting with Erica McKeon-Hanson, program director of the Little River Institute, along with a few peer mentors who are members of the Sweet Grass Society, they are Jade Failing, Mia LameBull and Jonathan Nepoose, Jr. Alissa Cook, Writing Pathfinder tutor for the institute also joined us. The group presented an overview on the Little River...
Halle Anne Mitchell, Chinook, Montana, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association®, reports Allen Moczygemba, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Junior members of the Association are eligible to register cattle in the American Angus Association, participate in programs conducted by the National Junior Angus Association and take part in Association-sponsored shows and other national and regional events. The American Angus Association is the largest beef breed association in the world,...
Tis the time for New Year’s Resolutions. Tis also the time for very up close and personal dreams as well. Are they related, that is my question? For the past two years I have been having very up close and personal dreams. Let me tell you about one I just finished a few minutes ago. I was staying with a friend at the School House Log cabin on Clear Creek where Henderson Creek meets Clear Creek. In the cold reach of reality, that cabin is not even there anymore. Across the road from that cabin was another large structure that is gone now too. I...
Louis John "Jack" Sattleen, 87, of Missoula, MT, passed away on Christmas Day, 2016, with his daughter, Carla and son-in-law, Steve, by his side. Jack was born March 26th, 1929 in Havre, MT to Jonas and Olive Sattleen. He attended grade school near Havre and graduated from Chinook High School in 1947. Jack held many jobs, but a favorite was being a bee keeper prior to joining the army in 1950. After serving 2 years active duty, he served another 5 years as part of the army reserve. In 1953, he...
Each year, many of us resolve to lose weight, floss more, and better ourselves in some way. This year, why not resolve to be kinder and gentler to our planet? Join us in making some New Year's Recycling Resolutions that can help save the planet, prevent climate change and all that jazz. You may find it's much easier (and more sustainable) than other resolutions you might make. It's not about feeling bad if you have to throw something in the trash. But it is about being conscious of the entire...
What is cervical cancer? Cancer of the cervix, it is called cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is the easiest gynecologic cancer to prevent with regular screening tests and follow-up. It also is highly curable when found and treated early. Who gets cervical cancer? All women are at risk for cervical cancer. It occurs most often in women over age 30. Each year, approximately 12,000 women in the United States get cervical cancer. The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer. HPV is a common virus that is passed from one...
I know its cold outside, but it is nice and warm at the center, so stop by and enjoy a cup of coffee and one of the many activities we have planned for this week. “Eddie the Eagle” will be shown this Wednesday in the library meeting room at 1 p.m. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Exercise class will resume this Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with Carmen Van Voast. If your New Year’s resolution was to exercise, now is a great time to start. We will have Bingo on Thursday at 1 p.m. Last week, Amy Belle Smith was the “Jackpot” winner. The Kitchen B...
The Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild had their Christmas Party at the Hogeland Lutheran Church on Saturday. Sandy Beck and Loretta Beck were among those who attended. Ed and Kathy Zellmer attended the basketball games in Chinook vs. Harlem on Friday. They were also over to Turner on Saturday night to watch the Turner games vs. Chinook. Chad, Landen, and Chloe Beck were out on Sunday afternoon to visit Sandy Beck, and Chad got her flat tire problems fixed for her. Linda Hauge, Diana Maloney, and Anita Reed were out to visit Harlan and Jane throughout...
Amy Egbert and Anita Reed went over to Elissa Zellmer’s house on Thursday to sort community calendars. They enjoyed lunch with Elissa and Jordan while there. Tom and Lucy were to the basketball games this weekend. Don and Bonnie Harmon thoroughly enjoyed the Tornado basketball games this weekend. EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) classes have been taking place at the Turner Lutheran Church. There are nine people attending and they meet twice a week. If everything stays on track they will be done by the second week of March. Bonnie Harmon r...
It is again that time of the year for all of you to get busy and get those quilt projects finished. The dates for our annual Quilt Show at the Montana Seed Show is March 10 and 11,2017. The quilts and entry forms must be returned by 5 p.m. on March 3, 2017 to the Richman Insurance office in Harlem. No late entries will be accepted. Forms may be picked up at various places in Harlem and Havre. A list will be printed in about two weeks in this paper. If you have any questions, you can contact...
The Blaine County Library will be closed January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King Day. The movie today will be "Eddie the Eagle," which runs for 1 hour and 45 minutes and is rated PG-13. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served. Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael "Eddie" Edwards, an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help o...
The library will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We invite you to join the 2017 Reading Challenge! Read 52 (or more!) books this year and you will be entered into a drawing to win a fabulous gift basket which includes a $25 Visa gift card. To keep the incentive going throughout the year, for each month you read 4 books contact the library and you will have your name entered into a drawing for a $10 gift certificate to a local business. Good luck and happy reading! Just a reminder, the library has...
We had a very nice New Year's Eve Party and had a great time. If you weren't there you might want to put it on your schedule for next year so you can share in the fun! Did You Know That This month In HIstory: In 1901 - 2,000,000 shares were exchanged on the NYSE, making a new single day record In 1999 - The impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton begins in the Senate. Thank You to Ralph Schneider for the donuts, Barb McDonald for the cheese, beans and spaghetti, to Jan Egeland for the...
The Turner Tornadoes are off to there best start in school history after picking up a resounding 73-44 win over the Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds and there first every win over the Chinook Sugarbeeters 41-33 to improve to 6-1 on the season. The Harlem Wildcats also picked up a huge win, topping Chinook 42-33 for there first over the 'Beeters since they were conference foes in the class B ranks. The Wildcats also fell to the Malta M-ettes 63-31 and the Glasgow Scotties 46-26 to fall to 4-3 on the...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters and Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds got 2017 off to an electric start as the two teams combine to go 5-0 in their first week of action since the Holiday break. The Thunderbirds won all three of their contest, easily dispatching the Chester-Joplin-Inverness Hawks 87-28 to begin the week. The then took care of the Turner Tornadoes 93-43 and the Fort Benton Longhorns 73-46 to improve to 7-1 on the season. The Sugarbeeters won both their contest using strong second half efforts...
The Chinook Sugarbeeter and Harlem Wildcat wrestling teams began 2017 on the mat at the Cut Bank Invitational. The season is in the heart of its schedule with just a few weeks until the Divisional tournament in Shelby February 4. The state tournament is in Billings, February 10-11. The Sugarbeeters and Wildcats will be back in action this Thursday at the Fairfield/Simms Invite. Friday and Saturday both teams will compete in the Chouteau Classic, one of the seasons premier tou...
