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What better time to launch a wedding planning business than Valentine's Day? On February 14, Crystal (Miller) Gordon announced that her childhood dream to become a wedding planner has led not only to a career but to unveiling hidden passions and a business adventure. On that iconic day, she toasted her husband Billy-whom she calls her partner-in-crime and best friend: "Here's to new adventures!" With her new business, Curated by Crystal, Gordon went on to say that "I cherish the opportunity to...
The second Master of Remote Work certification course offered by Montana State University (MSU) Extension will launch today, June 2. This course is designed to equip workers with the tools and skills needed to work from home as a remote worker, freelancer, or entrepreneur. The first course wrapped up last week. “Things are changing due to more people working from home during COVID. The prospect of working from home is intriguing to me,” states course participant Nicole Buerkle who lives on a farm north of Plevna. “Working remotely would save...
Rhonda Hinrichs has served as the practice administrator for primary care and urgent care at St. Peter's Health for the past decade. Hinrichs started her career in nursing nearly 30 years ago in 1987 in Seattle, Washington on a gynecology and oncology floor. She spent approximately two years there before moving back to Montana and working in intensive care in Billings. She would then work as a cardiology coordinator in Billings before moving to Helena in 2001. That year, Hinrichs started...
On May 8, the winners of the Mother's Day Giveaway, the promotional brain child of three Chinook small business proprietors, were drawn. Shores Floral & Gift, All Dahl'd Up, and Ace Hardware collaborated in a promotion that named Mary Pyette, Carmen Van Voast, and Sandy Evans lucky shoppers. Winner of the Shores Floral gift basket was Mary Pyette. About Pyette, shop owner Bonnie Weber said, "Mary is finally the subject of a photo instead of the photographer! Congratulations on being a big...
With the last day of school at Harlem Elementary School being May 27, this round of ROARing Students of the Week will be the final group for the 2020-2021 school year. The final four ROARing Students of the Week are first grader Chanel Fox, third grader Kylie Blackcrow, and sixth grader Kaiya Sanchez. These three represent in-school ROARing Wildcats, while sixth grader Keandre' Aguirre was named the remarkable Remote ROARing Student for the week ending May 21. These champion students have...
CHINOOK PUBLIC SCHOOL Meeting Agenda Tuesday, JUNE 8, 2021, at 7:30 P.M. - MEETING AGENDA At this meeting the board takes official action on agenda items. Items of information and discussion may be placed on the agenda, so the board has an opportunity to solicit input from the audience on issues not requiring action. Persons planning to attend the meeting may request, in advance, to be scheduled to speak on an agenda item. The board is bound by ethical practice, district policy, negotiated agreements and Montana statute to protect the rights of...
Harlem Library The Summer Reading program “Tails and Tales” is underway! Children may register, along with a parent or guardian, and choose a stuffed animal to adopt. Story Time in the Park is held every Tuesday at 10 A.M. Children are asked to bring a blanket and a parent/guardian. STEAM on the Sidewalk for elementary students is held every other Wednesday at 1 P.M. beginning June 2 outside the library. Teens and adults may enter their name for each book read to win a gift card. June’s Book Challenge is to read a book set in the summer. Harle...
The Annual Turner School Athletic and Academic Awards Night was held recently at the Turner School Gym. All students, teachers, and parents were invited to attend. After cupcakes and a beverage, the awards were announced. Shane Kimmel, Student Council President, gave the Welcome. The Academic All State awards were announced by Superintendent, Mr. Tony Warren. Those receiving for the 2019-2020 year were Sarah Billmayer, and Jack Harmon. And those receiving for the 2019-2020/2020-2021 school year...
Susan and Gene Billmayer hosted a family dinner on Saturday evening. Roy, Beau, Johanna, and Leland Alcorn were house guests over the weekend. Linda Hauge and Diana Maloney visited Jane Krass on Sunday. Wally and Loretta Beck attended the Kindergarten Graduation at the school for Miss Lucy and the rest of the graduates on Monday. Last Sunday, Lorin, Shyan, and Dakota Krass came over to check on Jane Krass’ water system. Wally and Loretta Beck went to Great Falls for a medical appointment and enjoyed lunch with Dale and Laura Sherwood. Susan B...
The May meeting for Big Flat 4-H was held on May 16th, 2021 at Turner Christian Church at 2:00. Hannah Richman led the American pledge and Isabella Van Voast led the 4-H pledge. Under Old business we talked about our educational booth for the fair. The committee for the booth is Hannah and Natalie Richman, Avery and Piper Fox, and Isabella and Hannah Van Voast. Under new business we talked about the rabies clinic. It is on June 30th, from 11 to 2:00 at the old Fire Hall. Helpers that day are Jessa Schroder, Hannah and Isabella Van Voast,...
Four students from Chinook High School and two from Harlem High School have been selected to attend the 2021 sessions of Montana Boys State and Montana American Legion Auxiliary Girls State. Liam Edwards, Braden Eoff, Anna Morrow, and Kinley Roberts-Hamilton from Chinook and Titan Brockie and Darrius LongKnife from Harlem will join other juniors from across the state at Carroll College in Helena, Montana, in early June. American Legion Posts sponsor high school juniors to attend the two...
Cyndee was born to Raymond T. Gone and Irma M. (Turcotte) Gone on March 13th, 1958 at Fort Belknap I.H.S. hospital. She struggled to stay alive after two blood transfusions. Her oldest brother and father sat up on the hill fasting and praying until she made it through. She is forever grateful that her family believes in this traditional way. She tried to instill our native way to her own children. Cyndee attended first to the fifth grades at Mission Grade School and was a cheerleading mascot... Full story
Pastor Valorie Lynn Putt, 63, of Chinook passed away May 19. She was born January 7, 1958 in Tacoma, Washington. Valorie is survived by her husband of 40 years Thomas Clair Putt also of Chinook, her daughters, Sara Renee Putt, and Gwendolyn Marie Putt, granddaughter Nora Lynn Putt, parents Almond and Patricia Doud as well as siblings Alan Doud, Stacy Reierson, and Stephanie Kreshel. Valorie was raised in an Air Force family and lived everywhere from California and Alaska to Georgia, Delaware... Full story
William Thompson and Elaine Bleha Thompson - Memorial/Graveside service for William Thompson and Elaine Bleha Thompson will be held on Saturday, June 5th at 11:00 am at the Alice Nash Memorial Cemetery on Lone Tree Bench south of Chinook. Ashes will be interred with a sharing of memories followed by a picnic.... Full story
Chinook High School sophomores, Morgan Friede and Tyler Schoen have been named the Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar Ambassadors for 2021. The pair will attend a seminar from June 3-6 on the campus of Rocky Mountain College in Billings. Judged by a selection committee designated by the school, Friede and Schoen stood out for their leadership ability, sensitivity to others, and desire to communicate their knowledge to peers. According to Fay Friede, the K-12 Guidance Counselor for...
On Tuesday afternoon, May 25, the administration and staff at Meadowlark Elementary School held an appreciation celebration for their substitutes. In addition to receiving a personalized thank you card signed by all of the teachers and paraprofessionals, each substitute for the school district was also invited to select from a smorgasbord of comestibles. Principal of the school, Mr. Shane Bartschi opened the gathering with some words of welcome and gratitude, thanking the community members for...
The Harlem Public Library invites readers of all ages to join in our Tails & Tales summer reading program! Registration will begin this week and the entire program will run until August 6th. We will kick off our summer with a stuffed animal adoption event. In collaboration with 21st Century and Aaniiih Nakoda College Library, children may come to the Harlem Library during operating hours during the month of June and choose a stuffed animal to adopt. When they choose their pet, they will set a goal to read so many books to their new friend throu...
Our Summer Reading Programs officially began yesterday! Children of all ages are invited to join the Blaine County Library’s Summer Reading Program and attend the fun programs and events we have planned. Children who join the summer reading program keep their minds active and enter school in the fall ready to learn and ready to succeed. Kids can sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge anytime. For every two hours read, they will be able to enter their name into our Summer Reading prize drawings. There will also be small prizes awarded for e...
Chinook High School continues to recognize the efforts of their honor students. To earn Honor Student status, a senior student must have a cumulative 3.0 grade point average or higher. Many of these students are not only high achievers in the classroom, but are high achievers in all areas of the school environment. Izayah Abayomi- Izayah is the son of Amanda Haney. Izayah has been in Pep Band all four years of high school. He was also chosen for Honor Band and lettered in both Pep Band and...
Chinook High School continues to recognize the efforts of their honor students. To earn Honor Student status, a senior student must have a cumulative 3.0 grade point average or higher. Many of these students are not only high achievers in the classroom, but are high achievers in all areas of the school environment. Crystal Hofer- Crystal is the daughter of Mark and Julia Hofer. Crystal has been a class officer for three years, a member of Science Olympiad two years and involved in NHS for three...
The 2021 Montana High School Track and Field season concluded this past weekend. The Class A and Class B schools were at the Laurel Sports Complex in Laurel, while the Class AA and Class C were at Missoula Big Sky in Missoula. The Chinook Sugarbeeters sent twelve athletes to the State C to compete while the Turner Tornadoes were represented by senior Shyan Krass. The Harlem Wildcats contingent included seven athletes the final weekend of the season. The Sugarbeeters had a fine showing in...
On May 27, the Chinook School District hosted a farewell gathering as a show of appreciation and to wish good fortune to those who will be ending their employment with the district. Fourteen faculty and staff members will either be moving to other communities or working in different capacities. Darin Hannum has accepted a position as Bainville Public School Superintendent, and his wife, Melissa Evans, who has served as Administrative Assistant at Meadowlark Elementary School, will continue to...
The gymnasium at Zurich Elementary School was transformed into a shopping venue on Tuesday, May 25 as students hosted a bake sale. With multiple tables laden with cakes, pies, cookies, and other sweets, shoppers were in for a treat. According to Lead Teacher and Administrator at the school, Colleen Overcast, the entire process began with a circular that arrived by mail-one that resembled a large postcard-style advertisement. It was an appeal from the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation,...
