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Anyone traveling through Harlem in May likely noticed increased activity at 530 Central Avenue West. The presence of work trucks, the sound of nail guns and other power tools, and then a change of paint and window installation hinted at a facelift. With a mission to provide accessible, quality health care for the whole community, One Health-a family of community health centers-purchased the former Vets Club building in Harlem in December of 2020 under the Big Horn Valley Health Center name....
The JUMP Youth Group has been busy performing odd jobs to raise funds for their summer mission trips. From June 25 through July 2, approximately twenty youth and their adult chaperones will travel to worksites near Lakeside and Missoula, Montana. JUMP, which stands for Jesus Uses Motivated People, is a faith based non-denominational youth group open to all youth in grades 7-12. The group had hopes of making Hawaii their destination for mission work this summer since they had to cancel their comm...
There was recently an Art Show held at the Turner School this past week. Among the exhibits were artwork from students Kindergarten through grade 12. Mrs. Fox had the exhibits displayed in the school cafeteria while many classrooms held displays from various projects throughout this last quarter of school. A reception was held for those attending the show and could enjoy being out and viewing the work of all the students. Mrs. Jorgenson, grades 7-8 Music teacher, had her class play their...
The educator team at Harlem Elementary School held a somewhat bittersweet Goodbye Celebration for four of their staff members. On Thursday, May 27, the elementary staff said goodbye to Special Education Teacher, Ms. Nicole Schroder; Sixth Grade Teacher, Ms. Kristin Landre; Principal, Ms. Shiloh Seymour; and Kindergarten Teacher, Ms. Amy Benson. For their many years of dedicated service and leadership, each of the departing women received bouquets, pictures, and star quilts. Pizza, cake, and...
In an effort to encourage family literacy, Pizza Hut recently announced their new parent-led summer reading program, Camp BOOK IT! Enrollment is now open for this extension of the popular 90’s BOOK IT! Program in which students can earn prizes for summer reading June through August. According to Lindsay Morgan, Chief Marketing Officer of Pizza Hut, the BOOK IT! Program was an integral part of the heyday of Pizza Hut, “It’s amazing to now be able to make reading fun for the next generation with great pizza, great books, and engaging activ...
Harlem Library Summer Reading is in full swing! Story Time in the Park is held every Tuesday at 10 A.M. for children accompanied by a parent/guardian. Bring a blanket to sit on. Check out the Story Walk in the city park. The next Sidewalk STEAM for elementary students will be June 16, 1 P.M. outside the library. Children are invited to register for summer reading at the library and adopt a stuffed animal friend! They must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Teens and adults may participate by entering a drawing for each book read to win a $50...
June 15 is National Smile Power Day, and what better way to start the day than with a smile? Most people think that we smile because we feel happy, but it can go the other way as well: we feel happy because we smile. In fact, the simple act of smiling, whether forced or genuine, spurs a chemical reaction in the brain, which releases dopamine and serotonin. Many people know those two neurotransmitters by different names; serotonin is often called the happiness hormone and dopamine the feel-good...
It’s a dreary day again here on the Big Flat. We have received a small amount of rain and a little snow that melted as it hit the ground. We could use a good soaking rain to give the crops a boost to grow. Maybe it will come yet. Lets hope so. The Senior Class returned Saturday evening from their Senior Trip to Coeur d’Alene, ID where they toured and did variety of things, and then on to Fairmont Hot Springs for their last days of the trip. They had good weather and had a good time. Duane Klindworth visited Tuesday morning at the Wallace Bec...
Jeannie Marie (Peterson) Powell passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 17th, 2021 from complications with cancer. She was born September 16, 1963 in Billings MT to Donald and Helen Peterson. Jeannie attended Billings Public Schools K-12. It was there she developed a love for playing music, she was a very gifted and talented musician. During high school, she played the cello for Billings West High School orchestra. She also taught herself how to play the banjo during this time. Later in life,... Full story
John Wilson Shockley passed away peacefully at the Spirit Mountain Hospice House June 2, 2021. He was born in Chinook, (Blaine County) Montana on September 8, 1925, to his parents, Noble Wilson Shockley and Jennie Ethel (Richmond) Shockley. John attended the Entz, Pioneer and Chinook Blaine County Grade Schools and graduated from Chinook High School in 1943. Upon graduation from High School, he served his country in the Navy during World War II. He was deployed in the Pacific Theater on the USS... Full story
David Charles Ivey was born February 24, 1935 to Charles and Cornelia Ivey in Havre Montana. Heaven gained an Angel on May 19, 2021 in Palm Springs California after a long and hard fight that began with Covid19. He grew up in Chinook Montana and graduated in 1953. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1953 and served four years. He also served in the Montana National Guard and Army Reserves. Dave married Betty Jo Solem on June 7, 1958 in Havre. The couple then relocated to Denver, CO where Dave attended... Full story
Maxine Dronen - 94, passed away October 26, 2020 at her home in Chinook. A service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at American Lutheran Church in Chinook, MT. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilderness Funeral Homes.... Full story
Montana Actors’ Theater is offering a performing arts summer camp experience for children ages 5-15. The team invites Blaine County youth to sign up for this KidsMAT experience, which will take place in Chinook from July 5-8. According to Youth Activities Director, Angela Pratt, campers will learn all aspects of theater production, including story and script development, costuming, and technical aspects. Interested individuals can register online at mtactors.com/kidsmat/. Camp fees include a t-shirt and water bottle. Hours are M...
Everyone is invited to take part in the Summer Reading program “Tails and Tales!” Children may register at the library with a parent/guardian and adopt a stuffed animal friend and receive a free book. Throughout the months of June and July they may earn prizes for books read. Grand prizes will be awarded at the end of the program. Every Tuesday at 10 A.M. children may come to Story Time in the Park. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and bring a blanket to sit on. The next Sidewalk STEAM for elementary students will be June 16...
The Montana Federation of Swimmers summer season kicked off with a bang this past Saturday and Sunday in Harlem with beautiful weather and fantastic competition. Despite being without a pool to practice in and little opportunity to get in the pool at all the Chinook Lions turned in a stellar season opening performance. The Lions finished second overall, claimed three individual High Point trophies and established four new State Federation records. The Harlem swim team did an outstanding job...
Ginger Hauer, a 2021 Chinook High School Graduate and four year letter winner for the Chinook High School Sugarbeeter Volleyball team has signed a National Letter of Intent to play Volleyball at Dickinson State University in Dickinson, North Dakota. Hauer was a 1st Team All-Conference award winner as well as All-State recipient for the Sugarbeeters her junior and senior seasons. In a statement by Hauer she stated, "I'm excited to announce that I will be continuing to further my education and...
As the old adage goes 'Next Season Starts Now' is truly the case nowadays. The 2020-21 high school sports schedule concluded just a week ago with State Track and Field championships, but when the calendar flipped to June teams were back in action preparing for the upcoming school year. The Chinook and Harlem Volleyball teams were in Rudyard competing in the North Star summer tournament the Harlem boys basketball team and the Hays/Lodge Pole girls basketball team were in Belt for a tournament...
Several runners with ties to Blaine County took part in the inaugural 'Run The Paw' Bear Paw Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K Races this past Saturday on a course that snaked through Beaver Creek and ended at Montana State University Northern. Chinook's Leslie Zellmer was the Womens Marathon winner with a time of 3:41.29. "This was my third marathon and I set a Marathon personal record," said Zellmer. "I've been running my whole life. I started Cross Country in 7th grade and ran CC and track all t...
