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  • ROARing Lil' Wildcats

    Donna Miller|Feb 16, 2022

    For the week ending January 21, officials at Harlem Elementary School have chosen seven new names to add to the Rockin' ROAR Roster. This week's selections are Aviah Gray (kindergarten), Sarah Pursley (grade 1), C'Lya Adams (grade 2), Kinley Pruett (grade 3), Korbyn The Boy Lindemulder (grade 4), Aubrie Saddler (grade 5), and Mila Wing (grade 6). About this group, a spokesperson for the school, Janice Gilham stated: "Because these young people have continued to be Respectful, Organized, Always...

  • Another Seven Students Earn a Place on the ROAR Roster

    Donna Miller|Feb 16, 2022

    Only those Harlem Elementary School students that remain Respectful, Organized, Always safe, and Responsible (ROAR) can earn a coveted place on the Rockin' ROAR Roster. During the first week of February, seven students joined the list with top honors for their behavior. Kyren Gone (Kindergarten), Titan Martinez (1st grade), Aundre Doney (2nd grade), Emily Hockhalter (3rd grade), Alex Drago (4th grade), Dominic Delora (5th grade), and Jeremiah Brockie (6th grade) won honored places on the ROAR...

  • Developing Employable Life Skills through 4-H

    Donna Miller|Feb 16, 2022

    Blaine County 4-H has been busy with activities all month. Anyone willing to ask for input from the two MSU-Blaine County Extension Agents would hear that 4-H is always busy. With Livestock Judging and Teen Leader Academies behind them, a Tack Workshop is scheduled for February 20 and a Record Book Workshop is set for February 25. Other events on the horizon include constructing display boxes for the Seed Show and performing some fundraising to refurbish the Livestock Show Ring at the Blaine...

  • Request to Form a Recreation District in Chinook Is Tabled by Commissioners

    Donna Miller|Feb 9, 2022

    On Wednesday afternoon, February 2, the Blaine County Commissioners held a public hearing during which they considered a proposal by the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation (FPPF) to Order a Referendum to allow the voters to determine whether or not to create a Recreation District. Chinook Precincts 10, 11 and 13 would make up the Recreation District. A vote on that proposal was tabled after Commissioners determined that the language of the resolution was ambiguous. “We need to table a vote on this resolution until the questions raised h...

  • Local College Student Wins Volunteer Award

    Donna Miller|Feb 9, 2022

    On February 3, the Montana Campus Compact announced the names of fourteen student volunteers. Among that group is Aaniiih Nakoda College (ANC) student, Xavier Hawley. Hawley was honored in a campus ceremony on Thursday for his civic contributions. He received a certificate signed by Governor Greg Gianforte and ANC President Sean Chandler. Housed on the campus of the University of Montana in Missoula, the Montana Campus Compact (MTCC), in partnership with their affiliate campuses and the...

  • Seymour Announces Book Release

    Donna Miller|Feb 9, 2022

    Former Lead Pastor at Chinook Assembly and currently the Lead Pastor at Central Assembly of God Church in Great Falls, Joshua Seymour is proud to announce the release and availability of his book. Although Mountains and Valleys: The Story of Elijah releases officially on Friday, March 18, on all book platforms in both paperback and Ebook, Amazon is currently conducting a presale. For anyone who wishes to preorder, Seymour encourages immediate action. Through Amazon's algorithm, preordering...

  • Published Poetry Collection Produces Mixed Emotions for Local Author

    Donna Miller|Feb 9, 2022

    Pretty Blue Eyes Press is pleased to announce the release of otherwise untold. The poetry collection is the work of Harlem High School sophomore Tova Anderson. Press Manager Matthew Hodgson expressed pride in his student's work and expects her books to arrive this week. The books, which were expected in mid-January, took some time to reach their destination due to "omicron delays" and then a blizzard on the East Coast, according to the postal service. About her poetry collection of roughly sixty...

  • State Speech and Drama Winners Are in the Books

    Donna Miller|Feb 9, 2022

    Liam Edwards, a senior at Chinook High School, and his mother Tammy Edwards tried something new this year. He switched from drama to speech competition and she was a first-time Speech and Drama Coach. At the State B/C Speech and Drama Tournament held in Worden, Montana, at Huntley Project School on January 28-29, Edwards made it to the final round of competition and finished seventh in the state. He was bested by his former classmate and the grandson of Perry and Pauly Miller, Zachary Miller of...

  • Top Spellers from Chinook Advance to County Spelling Bee

    Donna Miller|Feb 9, 2022

    In front of a small audience of fellow students and a few parents, 21 spellers from the Chinook School District employed their wits in the district's spelling bee for grades 5-8. The bee took place at Meadowlark Elementary School's gymnasium on February 1. As the words increased in difficulty, the spellers dwindled in number until one emerged victorious: fifth grader Cynnloch Gibson. He, along with five additional spellers advanced to the Blaine County Spelling Bee on February 9. After...

  • Say the Word Family and Think of Love

    Donna Miller|Feb 9, 2022

    Saying the word family can conjure different images and emotions. For some people, family means sharing bloodlines and ancestors and may bring to mind a household comprised of parents and children who work as a unit, sharing chores, meals, values, and rituals. Sometimes these units join with extended family members to celebrate and share time. However, that is more of a dictionary definition. After all, family reaches beyond biology, last names, and obligations. Others might define family as...

  • Hansel and Gretel Production Deemed a Hit

    Donna Miller|Feb 9, 2022

    The Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) production of Hansel and Gretel took the stage at Chinook High School's Lloyd Sweet Auditorium on Saturday, February 5. Two performances of the show featured the talent of various area youth. The lead roles were enacted by Tyrell Small, who played Hansel, and Bailey Billmayer, who acted as Gretel. Lily Gregori performed as the witch, while Kamry Gustitis portrayed Granny. In other roles, Bella Brown, Lexi Gallus, Rachel Bilger, Chyler Standiford, Amanda...

  • Hays/Lodge Pole Wins First-Ever Speech and Drama State Trophy

    Donna Miller|Feb 2, 2022

    At the State B/C Speech and Drama Tournament held on January 28-29 at Huntley Project School in Worden, Montana, the Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbird thespians won their first-ever State Speech and Drama trophy. Helping their team to earn Third Place in Class C Drama, Haley Cichosz and Jayla Haakanson captured second in Dramatic Theater. In addition to sophomores Cichosz and Haakanson, the Thunderbird team is comprised of Riley Werk, senior; Donovan Chandler, sophomore; and Alexia Walls, freshman. As...

  • Chinook's Weekend Calendar Offers Ice Fishing and a Brewfest

    Donna Miller|Feb 2, 2022

    The Chinook Rod and Gun Club will be hosting their Third Annual Ice Fishing Derby at Dry Fork Reservoir this Saturday, February 5, northeast of Chinook. After fishing all day, anglers might choose to attend the Taco Soup Feed that follows at the Eagles Club in Chinook or to head to the Commercial Building at the Blaine County Fairgrounds where the Blaine County Fair Foundation will be holding its Third Annual Brewfest beginning at 4:00 p.m. Pre-registration for the fishing derby will take place...

  • County Schools Hold Local Spelling Bees

    Donna Miller|Feb 2, 2022

    The fifth and sixth grade spelling bee was held at Harlem Elementary School on Friday, January 21. The school's four winners: Cassius Clark, Lashaia Snow, Mila Wing, and Chloe Green will advance to the Blaine County Spelling Bee. The county competition is scheduled for February 9 at 10:00 a.m. in the Lloyd Sweet Auditorium at Chinook High School. Although competition in Harlem was reported as "tough," the best spellers battled until the final four emerged victorious. Cassius Clark secured...

  • Hansel and Gretel Production Takes Place This Weekend

    Donna Miller|Feb 2, 2022

    The Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) production of Hansel and Gretel will take the stage at Chinook High School's Lloyd Sweet Auditorium on Saturday, February 5. Two performances are scheduled for 1:00 and 3:30 p.m. During their week-long residency in Blaine County, the MCT Tour Team not only conducted workshops for various schools but served as ambassadors for the theatrical arts. Auditions for the production were conducted on Monday, January 31 at 3:45 in the Meadowlark Elementary School...

  • Local Competitors Advance to State Speech and Drama Tournament

    Donna Miller|Feb 2, 2022

    BCJ News Competitors from both Chinook and Hays/Lodge Pole Schools joined thirteen other schools for the Northern B/C Divisional Speech and Drama Tournament hosted by Choteau High School on January 22. While each team came away with winners, Hays/Lodge Pole took first place in the Northern Division, winning the Class C drama sweepstakes crown. Furthermore, the top six finishers in each of the fourteen meet categories advanced to the state tournament at Huntley Project High School on January...

  • Tackling the Whirlwind of Business Ownership

    Donna Miller|Jan 26, 2022

    Upon graduation from high school in 2001, Jason Metcalf went on to attend various community colleges in Washington. As he was trying to determine a career path, he floated between Edmonds, Cascadia, and Bellevue Community Colleges. Through a dual credit program with Cascadia Community College, Metcalf even attended the University of Washington for a time. Although he never did finish a degree program, he did complete his automotive training through the Chrysler Academy (CA). After several name...

  • Grants for Women-Owned Businesses

    Donna Miller|Jan 26, 2022

    In 1998, WomensNet founded the Amber Grant. One of the very first online organizations to give women-owned business grants, WomensNet awards “Business Specific” Grants based on each month’s category. January’s Business Specific Grant is Skilled Trades; February’s is Health & Fitness. The application cutoff for the next $10,000 Amber Grant is January 31, 2022. Skilled trades can include one of several subcategories such as Auto Mechanics, Carpentry, Remodeling, Welding & Fabrication, Heating & Cooling, Trucking & Transportation, Plumbing,...

  • Curling Clubs Are Invited to Havre's Bonspiel

    Donna Miller|Jan 26, 2022

    The Hi-Line Curling Club invites other curling clubs and sports enthusiasts to join them for Montana's longest running bonspiel scheduled for March 18-20. The 12th Annual Hammers and Hacks Bonspiel will be held at the Havre Ice Dome. Registration deadline is March 1. The Hammers and Hacks tournament guarantees that each team will play a minimum of three games. The more a team wins-or loses-the more that team will play. Day one of competition begins when the first stone drops at 6:00 on Friday...

  • Escape to Lewistown for Montana Winter Fair

    Donna Miller|Jan 26, 2022

    January in Montana is often cold, gray, and sometimes downright miserable. To bring a measure of relief from winter’s monotony, Lewistown plays host to Montana Winter Fair. This year’s event will be held from Thursday through Sunday, January 27-30. With everything from a Western Expo Trade Show to a Fiber Arts Workshop and even a Stick Horse Rodeo, the event promises entertainment for all ages. Event organizers are calling it a great cure for cabin fever. Montana Winter Fair draws participation from residents as well as those beyond the sta...

  • Taxpayers May See a Bond Proposal on May's Ballot

    Donna Miller|Jan 26, 2022

    The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation will be holding a variety of meetings during the month of February. The purpose of these events is to answer any questions people may have or to clarify any concerns about the Foundation's projects and improvement plans. The first meeting will occur on Thursday, February 3 at 7:00 p.m. on Facebook Live. At this event, the group will showcase their plans for the Chinook Pool and Park and provide detailed insight into what it is they are working towards....

  • Harlem Elementary Names First ROARing Wildcats of 2022

    Donna Miller|Jan 26, 2022

    During the first week of the New Year, Harlem Elementary chose seven "sensational students" to kick off the ROAR Roster for 2022. Among this prestigious group are Kyren Gone (kindergartener), Destiny Blashe-Hackleman (first grader), Todd Allen (second grader), Shiloh Grant (third grader), Kaydence Stiffarm (fourth grader), Jaime Goldsmith (fifth grader), and Angel Yellowtail-Buck (sixth grader). These students were selected after demonstrating good citizenship and following the ROAR protocol...

  • Little Wildcats ROAR

    Donna Miller|Jan 26, 2022

    Harlem Elementary has announced the next seven ROARing students for the second week of January. In order to achieve success in the academic setting, Wildcats must remain Respectful, Organized, Always safe, and Responsible. According to school officials, that explains the rationale for selecting the seven who will join others in their achievement of these school ideals. Kindergartener Marcus (Maliki) Red Thunder, first grader Zayla Lamere, second grader Marleigh Martinez, third grader Curtis...

  • Schedules Change for Theater-Goers

    Donna Miller|Jan 26, 2022

    The pandemic continues to influence so many facets of our lives, and the impacts are having a pronounced effect on the entertainment industry, as well. Montana Actors’ Theater (MAT) announced last week that changes in scheduled events are in order as a result of the corona virus. According to a MAT spokesperson, the cast of Spamalot was rehearing regularly and preparing for production when the pandemic stepped in. Multiple positive cases within the cast effectively shut down the theater. Currently, everyone is once again healthy, rehearsals h...

  • Eating Tacos Tomorrow May Support Literacy

    Donna Miller|Jan 26, 2022

    Why limit yourself to tacos on Tuesdays? On Thursday, January 27 from 5:00-7:00 p.m., the Plant a Seed. . . READ! organization is teaming up with Taco John’s for a Crunch for a Cause fundraiser. In order to participate in the fundraiser, a person simply needs to show the group’s flyer—either a printed copy or a copy on a mobile device—or mention the promotion. Then, Plant a Seed. . . READ! will receive 50% of the proceeds from any orders made during the two-hour time slot. Plant a Seed. . . READ! is an educational community impact project whose...

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