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Chinook Lions Club President Richard Cronk and member Ben Hall recently visited the Meadowlark Elementary first-grade class of teacher Tammy Edwards to talk about the American flag and give each student a small flag. Cronk told the first graders, "The Chinook Lions Club has been giving flags to students your ages for 40 to 50 years, we're not really sure when the tradition of giving flags began." Typically the small, desk-top American flags are presented to first graders around Presidents Day...
On January 19, the Turner School District was notified that they had received a Montana Office of Public Instruction School Nutrition Equipment Assistance Grant. With their grant award of $1,746.17, the district plans to replace a 25-year old refrigerator. The funding was provided by the Federal Fiscal Year 2020 Agriculture Appropriations Act. The school district learned of the grant opportunity last October 30, when fiscal year (FY) 2020 National School Lunch Program School Equipment Grants were announced. Through the FY 2020 Consolidated...
Monday, January 18, could have been declared Courtney Day since both Ms. Kourtney Barber and Ms. Courtney Bell learned that their grant applications to the Montana Masonic Foundation Educational Grant Program had been funded. Turner School District also received funding through the Masonic Foundation. In a ceremony on February 4, the educators were presented with their awards by Grand Pursuivant Dave Sageser from the Grand Lodge and representatives of local Masonic Lodge #50. Barber, who serves...
The Montana State University (MSU) Blaine County and MSU Fort Belknap Extension Offices invite both novice and advanced gardeners to participate in a Master Gardener program beginning March 2. This is an eight week course that will take place on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on March 2 through April 20. Upon enrollment, participants will receive a Zoom link that will enable them to participate in the virtual class. The instructor will be Master Gardener and Family Consumer Science Agent...
The Chinook community will be hosting a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 from Noon to 6PM at Wallner Hall, 330 Ohio in Chinook. Appointments are highly encouraged by the American Red Cross. So, if you have not made an appointment to donate, you can go on-line at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 (1-800-REDCROSS) to schedule one. Walk-ins are welcome, however available appointment slots for walk-ins have been limited at the past two drives so making an appointment will ensure you will be able...
Our meeting was on Sunday, January 17, 2021. We met in Harlem at Richman Insurance. Hudson & Mary Simons, Hannah & Natalie Richman, Hannah & Isabella Van Voast, Piper & Avery Fox, Katie Kimmel, Colten Jorgenson, Jessa Schroder, and Izzy & Ozzy Baker. Juli Snedigar was a guest at our meeting. Our roll call was to name a food that has the same starting letter as your initials. We talked about making Valentines for the Little Rockies residents. The Seed Show is not going to happen this year but there is a quilting camp the same weekend that Seed...
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...
When the Montana High School Association (MHSA) committed to an all-virtual competition for the 2020-2021 Speech, Drama, and Debate season, the Coach of the Chinook High School program, Bonnie Ortner, and her team decided to opt out. In lieu of virtual competitions, they engaged in the reading of radio theater scripts this past season. Showcasing an "all-senior" script, they are celebrating their graduating seniors this week: Gavin Lemro, Grace Ymzon, Martin Nussbaum, and Allyssa Schoen....
Susan, Gene, and Emily Billmayer went to Great Falls on Friday for Gene’s doctor appointment. On Tuesday, Susan and Emily Billmayer visited Marna Strzelczyk in Harlem. Harley Jo Beck spent three days with Grandma and Grandpa Beck this past week. It sure was fun! Susan Billmayer visited Jane Krass on Wednesday. Linda Hauge and Anita Reed joined them for a visit as well. Brenda and Terry Mohar took in the district tournament this week to cheer on the Turner Tornadoes. Family visited Jane Krass on Sunday and hauled in and installed a new fridge f...
Henrietta M. Morin, 69, passed away February 15, 2021 due to heart failure. She was born March 21, 1951 at Fort Belknap Agency to Robert L. & Theodora Cochran. She attended school at Harlem, Hays, and graduated from Chilocco Indian School in 1970. Henrietta was a loving and caring lady who loved taking care of those she loved. She was a natural caretaker; caring for her grandfather Frank when she was just 18 years old. She later cared for her grandmother Edna; and her mother Theodora. Most... Full story
Kourtney Barber, 47, of Harlem, Montana, passed away at her home February 6, 2021. Kourtney was born June 15, 1973 in Smithville, MO to Hazel and Jack Barber. She grew up in Pearl River, LA, where she spent most of her life. Kourtney obtained a degree in Journalism from LSU, and a Sociology degree from UNO. She then went on to SLU, where she received her Master's Degree in Education. In 2011, Kourtney moved to Harlem, MT, where she taught Special Education at Harlem Elementary and Harlem High... Full story
Shane Coby Abbott was born on September 28, 1973 to Neoma Longknife Abbott & Gerald Lee Abbott. Shane passed away on February 15, 2021 due to natural causes. Shane was blessed with an awesome personality, always quick witted, and had a bro everywhere. He attended school at Harlem High School and Ronan High School graduating 1993. During high school he participated in basketball, Cross Country, and football. After high school Shane began work as a firefighter and then moved into the construction... Full story
Masks are still required in the library as per the Blaine County Commissioners’ directive. We are still offering curbside service for those not wishing to enter the library building. The Harlem Public Library board of trustees meets today at 4:15 in the library meeting room. The library is hosting the “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” program for infants, toddlers, and preschooler children. Parents/guardians are invited to register their children at the library or on our Facebook page. When a child signs up they will receive a free board book....
We have 2 new non-fiction books ready this week. "Keep Sharp" by Dr. Sanjay Gupta is a guide to building a better brain at any age. "Just as I Am" is the memoir of Cicely Tyson, which was released two days before she passed away. This book is part of our Black History Month display. We have several thrillers available this week. In "The Survivors" by Jane Harper, a body is discovered on the beach, unearthing dark secrets, hidden guilt, and simmering social tensions. Psychologist Alex Delaware an...
After the judge's scores were all tallied from the 2020-2021 State Class B/C Speech and Drama Tournament that was hosted by Huntley Project School District and held on January 29 – 30, the Hays-Lodgepole/Dodson cooperative team learned that they had won sixth place. While there was no trophy for that place at State, the two freshmen who comprised the team, Haley Cichosz and Jayla Haakanson, had earlier captured Class C Northern Divisional Second Place honors in Dramatic Theater. Cichosz and H...
The physical education classes at Meadowlark Elementary School in Chinook celebrated the completion of a unit on heart health with a Pie in the Face Gathering on February 18. Students who collected the most donations for their grade level in the Kids Heart Challenge, a program of the American Heart Association, were recognized at this Gathering and granted the privilege of throwing a pie at a school official. The Gathering was livestreamed on the school's Facebook page. The school's goal was to...
The high school boys basketball season is coming to a chaotic close with just the Chinook Sugarbeeters and Harlem Wildcats still standing. The District 9C tournament took place this past week and before the first game was even played COVID-19 struck the tournament. The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds made the tough decision to cancel their season after protocols were implemented. The Thunderbird withdrawal from the tournament was felt early on and through cautious measures led to the cancellation...
It was a tough week on the hardwood for our local high school girls basketball teams this past weekend. The Harlem Lady Cats remain the only team still playing as the Chinook Sugarbeeters, Turner Tornadoes and Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbird all saw their seasons come to a close at the District 9C Tournament. The Lady Cats head to Poplar this week to take part in the District 2B Tournament. The Turner Tornadoes began the week with a lopsided 71-31 win over the Chester/Joplin-Inverness Hawks on Tuesd...
The Chinook Sugarbeeter and Harlem Lady Cat Wrestling teams headed south this past weekend in the first ever All Class Montana Girls State Wrestling Tournament held at Lockwood High School in Billings. The Blaine County grapplers performed very well at the historic event, placing three on the podium. Chinook senior Rebecca Stroh completed a monumental four year career with a second place finish in the 113 pound weight class. Chinook freshman Ryley Hofeldt also earned a spot on the podium,...
