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Five area students have identified themselves as spelling champions by winning their school spelling bees to gain eligibility to advance to the Intermediate (county) Level Spelling Bee. Alaster Fogg, a seventh grader from Chinook Junior High School; Kendle Lankford, a fourth grader at Cleveland School; Marissa Hofer, a sixth grader at North Harlem Colony; Holly Grabofsky, a sixth grader from Turner School District; and Maddox Asbury, a sixth grader at Zurich Elementary School all won at their re...
U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced academy nominee Alaynee Hawley of Harlem, Montana has been offered an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. “Alaynee is an incredible young Montanan with a bright future ahead of her. It’s clear that with her long list of achievements that include being a Western Aerospace Scholar, playing multiple sports in high school, and even co-founding her local robotics club, she’s ready for anything,” Daines said. “Congratulations on your offer of appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy a...
Late last month, Triangle Communications announced that it is time for eligible organizations to apply for their Youth Club/Technology Grant. Application deadline is February 15, and grants of up to $500 are available. The Triangle Communications Youth Club/Organization Technology Grant program offers monetary support to youth clubs/organizations in the Triangle service area. Youth groups such as the 4-H, FFA, BPA, FCCLA, DECA, and Boys & Girls Club are eligible. Funds can be used for Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math related projects....
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation has received three more sizable gifts within the last month. Triangle Communications, the Blaine County Community Foundation, and the Sweet Park Board all made donations towards the improvement of the Chinook City Pool and the Sweet Park. Foundation members are feeling grateful for the generosity. Triangle Communications in Havre recently donated $1,000 towards the Pool and Park project from their Community Vitality Grant Program. An Economic...
What do you think of when someone says the words senior center? Do you picture older people (much older than you, of course) sitting around eating bland, pureed meals while a television is blaring? If so, the Director of the Chinook Senior Citizen's Center (CSCC), Karyn Higgins believes it's time to update your vision! As described by Higgins, CSCC is a vibrant transportation hub, tasty dining locale, and social center with a games menu that includes cards, board games, Bingo, and a Kitchen Band...
Blaine County Library Mobile Hotspots and iPads available for checkout. After School Hangout for grades 7 & 8 Mondays at 3:30, Story Time Tuesdays at 10:30, After School Hangout for grades 5 & 6 Tuesdays at 3:30 and LEGO Club for grades K and up Thursdays at 3:30. Blaine County Museum is seeking a new voluntary board member. Interested persons should write a cover letter expressing why they would like to serve on the museum board. Letters can be dropped off at Blaine County Museum, 501 Indiana Street, Chinook or mailed to the museum: P.O. Box...
sign as President/CEO of Independence Bank effective this coming April. Hamilton has been with the Bank since 2000 and served as President/CEO since April 2004. Hamilton will continue to serve on the Board of Directors. "I've enjoyed the opportunity to work with a great group of people at Independence Bank. Working together we have been able to successfully grow the Bank. Our focus has always been on service to our customers, knowing that our success would be reflected in our customers success....
Loretta Beck went to Great Falls on Monday for a dental appointment. She also enjoyed lunch at the Montana Club with Laura Sherwood, Beatrice, Jack, and Anne Kane. On Monday and Tuesday at the Wallace Beck home were Mike and Crystal Grabofsky, Tricia Kimmel, Levi Hawley, and Shawn Beck. Bobbi joined them later. Loretta Beck went to Harlem for groceries and also picked up the Grabofsky kids, Holly, Cooper, and Lucy, who spent the night at Grandma and Grandpa Becks while their mom and dad went to Fort Benton. Ty Beck joined them that afternoon...
Capt. James C. Baird, Special Forces, U.S. Army, Airborne, Vietnam War: LRRP, MACV-SOG, Honorable Discharge, 1942-2021, member of the Ft. Belknap Assiniboine Tribe, MT. Upon returning from the war, James served as a Counselor in Indian Health in Billings and excelled as a University Instructor in Great Falls, MT. He completed an Associate’s, Bachelor’s and Masters Degree, with certifications in BSHS/CCDC. He is survived by his Wife of 21 years named Cynthia, Brother Oscar, Sister’s Diane and Alene, Children: Natasha, Matthew, James, Suzi,...
February is Love Your Library month! Take advantage of all the services your library has to offer. We are you community center for entertainment, information, and connection. Free Internet access, Notary services, the latest bestsellers, copying, scanning, faxing and more! The library is hosting a program for parents to read “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” to their children. This program encourages family literacy, preparation for school and a lifelong love of reading. Download the READsquared app or visit halempubliclibrar...
You know, Lord, reading Proverbs 17:22: “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine,” was a reminded of long ago when several of us gathered over at C.B.’s house. [Just for fun, initials were used instead of names.]. C.B. was getting up in years, so J.L. would invite several friends over; she may or may not bring cookies. C.B. always had tea or coffee about ready for whoever was coming. K.D., housekeeper for C.B., was usually there to ‘help’ with a treat. Once seated around the small kitchen table, C.B. would give a short prayer of thanksgiv...
February is Library Lover's Month! Our book display invites you to Fall in Love with a Good Book. There is a nice selection of romances to choose from. We have "I Love My Library Because" hearts for patrons to fill in. February is also Black History Month, a time to honor the past, celebrate the present and inspire the future. We have a wide variety of books on display in celebration of Black History Month, many were released within the last year. Blaine County Library will be closed Monday Febr...
Six area students were the recipients of the Independence Bank New Student Scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year and are currently attending Montana State University-Northern. Reese Bulkley graduated from Havre High School and is majoring in Civil Engineering Technology. His parents are DJ and Kate Bulkley of Havre. Kannon Ferestad graduated from Scobey High School and is pursuing a major in Diesel Technology. His parents are Mike and Deanna Ferestad of Scobey. Jodi Hout graduated from...
Although visitations at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home were scheduled to restart after January 18, family visits are still on hold. However, that limitation hasn't kept the residents from staying active and finding entertainment. In fact, January was a month for hitting targets at the nursing home. According to Sweet Memorial Nursing Home (SMNH) Administrator Rebecca Shackelford, the visitation policy is dictated by guidelines issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and C...
Harlem Elementary has not only selected their January ROARing Teachers of the Month but awarded several students who have distinguished themselves with their Respectful, Organized, Always safe, and Responsible behavior. According to school officials, kindergarten teacher, Mr. John Orsborn and fourth grade instructor, Mrs. Nancy Kinyon have continued to show the resilience and flexibility needed to stay abreast of the ever changing requirements of this unconventional school year. For these...
HARLEM – On Thursday, February 11, 2021, a film produced by Milk River Productions, a student led filmmaking organization founded in 2019 through Harlem High School, will be recognized at the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) as a nominee for the National Student Production Award. This is the highest honor in the United States for high school filmmakers. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, founded in 1955, is the organization that recognizes production e...
The regular season is winding down at a feverish pace and the action has been seemingly non-stop. The Turner Tornadoes picked up a pair of hard fought wins over the Chinook Sugarbeeters and Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds this past week, sandwiched in between was a tough loss to the Fort Benton Longhorns. Chinook lost a tough contest with Box Elder on Tuesday but bounced back with a comfortable win over the Chester/Joplin Inverness Hawks on Friday. Hays/Lodge Pole closed out the weeks action with...
If the start of February is a sign of things to come we are in for one exciting ride when it comes to high school basketball in Blaine County. The Chinook Sugarbeeters improved to 11-1 this past week after earning victories over the Box Elder Bears (70-39) on Tuesday, the Chester/Joplin-Inverness Hawks (81-42) on Friday and the Turner Tornadoes (91-30) Saturday night. The Tornadoes on the other hand began the week, Tuesday night, with a come from behind victory over the Hays/Lodge Pole...
Wrestling For all post season wrestling tournaments, ticket are limited per wrestler and must be purchased ahead through the school. Please contact the AD or the coaches to get signed up. Tickets can be purchased the week of the tournament. Girls State Tournament @ Lockwood High School by Billings February 19-20 - Tickets available for sale for Chinook fans at Chinook High School - February 15-17. Boys Divisional @ Glasgow February 26-27. Tickets for sale for Chinook fans at Chinook High School - February 22-24. Divisional, suited wrestlers...
Ellen Haugen Opprecht, formerly of Chinook, died January 15 of interstitial lung disease. She was 85. A born romantic raised on the Montana plains, she became a champion for justice and independence for women. Known to suddenly break out in song or recite dramatic verse, she set an example for living life to the fullest. Ellen grew up in a family of six on a ranch on the Milk River west of Chinook known tongue-in-cheek as "The Neversweat." Because of wartime material needs, electricity didn't co...
