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In what Chinook Schools Superintendent Darrin Hannam described as an "informal sendoff" three longtime teachers, two from the high school and one from Meadowlark Elementary, were recognized for their combined 80 years of teaching in the district. Hannam, completing his first year as school superintendent, said, "I'm new to this part of the traditions for honoring retirees in Chinook but wanted to make sure these three knew how much their service was appreciated by our district and students." In...
The Sweet Medical Center will be hosting the Chinook Chamber’s June Business After Hours gathering. Each month a business member of the Chamber hosts an opportunity for guests to visit in a relaxed atmosphere and learn about what the sponsoring business offers. The events are always open to anyone wishing to attend. Dana Pyette, the Chief Executive Officer at the medical center, said, “At the After Hours we will be having a barbeque, tours of the facility, providing information about the clinic’s services and giving guests a chance to meet...
Reporter's note: Louise Nissen, a member of the Blaine III ambulance crew in Harlem, shared a newspaper clipping about a Montana legislative study committee looking at the status of emergency ambulance service in Montana. Jim DeTienne, EMS and trauma systems section supervisor for Montana's Department of Health and Human Services told the committee, "It (the EMS system) is very fractured. It is very troubled. It is not going to sustain the same way we've built it in the last 30 years for much...
Information from unapproved board minutes. At its regular May meeting the Chinook School Board certified results from the May 3 school election. Two new board members were sworn in to office and the board organized itself by selecting a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the upcoming board term. Two 2016-2017 contracts for certified teachers were approved along with a number of 2016-2017 extra-curricular contracts. The board also approved MHSA annual dues, ratified district group health insurance changes and gave the superintendent authority...
Shelby Cole, a pharmacy student from the University of Montana, recently began a three-week internship with the Chinook Pharmacy. Cole, a 2010 graduate of Malta High School, explained the internship is part of several internships pharmacy students must complete during their four-year program. Kelsey and Nancy Diemert, owners of the pharmacy and graduates of the U of M pharmacy program, said they have hosted several interns during the 20 years they’ve owned the pharmacy. Cole, who just finished her first year of pharmacy school, said the c...
Article information from unapproved council minutes. At its May monthly meeting the Harlem City Council heard reports on the status of various projects involving support from Bear Paw Development. The Mayor believes the wastewater treatment plant project may be ready for bid the end of May. Hiring of summer pool employees and temporary summer help was approved. The council met prior to the regular council meeting for a work session regarding the 2016-2017 fiscal year budget and Capital Improvement Plan projects. The council was called to order...
A disabled woman just moved back to Montana. She had been badly injured in an automobile accident and moved out of state to live with family to receive the care she needed. Now, after partial recovery, she wishes to make a home for herself, two grown sons, and two daughters . She has been able to obtain some furniture, but is still in need of two beds, bedding, towels, and kitchen items. If you could help with any of these items(new or gently used) please phone My Neighbor in Need at 357-8080. If you wish to donate online, visit the website at...
Need a little change of scenery? Have a case of itchy feet? Looking for a way to escape from the “last best place?” Or, need a temporary escape to another part of the “last best place?” The Sweet Medical Center will have several escape solutions covered in its upcoming fundraiser—Sweet Escape 2016. Details of the fundraiser are not being made public until next week. News leaks suggest the year-long fun event has a serious purpose. Funds raised are committed to purchasing an emergency power generator for the clinic. Sweet Medical’s CEO, Dana P...
On Tuesday, May 10th, the American Red Cross Blood Drive at Wallner Hall had 48 donors that presented with a total of 36 units collected on a goal of 47. Four first time donors were registered; Autumn Kincaid, Corey Belcher, Ben Hall and Michael Warburton. Ben Hall was a first time donor after many years. Vernellia Tillman received a seven gallon pin, Mark Billmayer and Louise Nissen received five gallon pins, Art Tomlinson received a three gallon pin and Roger Fischer received a two gallon pin. Each unit collected saves three lives. We are...
Big Flat Grocery will be closed on Memorial Day, May 30th. They will be open again for regular business hours on Tuesday, May 31st. Sorry for any inconveniences. Memorial Day Services will be as follows: Silver Bow: 10:30, Wing 11:00, Turner Cemetery, immediately following Wing (approx 11:45). A lunch will be served at the Turner Park following Turner Cemetery services. Everything will be provided for by the Auxiliary except desserts. They are asking for potluck desserts. In case of inclement weather, the potluck will be moved to the Turner...
Memorial Day Services will be held Monday May 30 at the following cemeteries on the Big Flat. Silverbow - 10:30 a.m.; Wing - 11:00; Turner - 11:30 or following Wing’s time. Dinner will be provided following the Turner service, and will be held at the Turner Park or at the Old Gym if weather is inclement. Graduation was held in Turner Saturday afternoon at the Gym. High School graduates were Bret VanValkenburg, Tyler Humphreys, and Tyler Anderson. Eight grade graduates were Sarah Billmayer, Jack Harmon, and Jevyn Schuhmacher. Commencement s...
The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting today at 2:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. Beginning June 1st the hours we are open will be changing. We will be open Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Fridays from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. We will no longer close during the lunch and dinner hour. This will give you 2 hours more per week to get to the library! The theme for Summer Reading this year is On Your Mark, Get Set…Read! Kids c...
The annual commencement exercises took place Saturday, May 21, 2016 in the Turner School Gymnasium. Three Junior High graduates and three Seniors took to the stage for their graduation exercises. Mrs. Kathy Zellmer played the processional and Tyler Humphreys welcomed the crowd. Tyler Anderson gave the introduction of the guest speaker, Mrs. Diana Maloney. The Seniors then had a parent presentation where each graduate presented long stem flowers to parents, family and selected guests. Ms. Rita Chvilicek, Superintendent, introduced both the...
The 2016 graduating class at Chinook High continued a tradition that dates back to the late 1960's. Around 1968 or 1969 the graduating senior class painted a section of sidewalk, at the southwest corner of the school yard, to include the names of the current graduating class. It's a tradition that has continued as each class brings its own unique design and approach to create the final calling card from the graduating class. Ken Schubert, who graduated in the late 1960's, said he believes the...
Two months can seem a long time away. For the Blaine County Relay for Life coordinating committee the two months is the time to finalize plans and get ready for the major local fundraising activity for the American Cancer Society. The Blaine County Relay for Life typically raises about $15,000, all earmarked for cancer research and support of cancer victims' needs. This year's Relay will be held the evening of Friday, July 8 with most activities at Hoon Field. This will be the sixth year for...
The Chinook high school varsity girls and boys golf teams took a full load to the Montana Class C State Championship in Hamilton last week. In what has become an annual occurrence the 'Beeter boys brought home a trophy for the fifth consecutive year, finishing third in the team race. Senior Ian McIntosh earned All-State honors in leading the 'Beeters. For the first time the 'Beeters qualified both teams for the tournament. Senior Allie Skoyen, sophomore Carrie Hofer and freshman Ashley MacLeod...
Thursday, May 12th the Chinook FFA Chapter hosted their annual FFA Banquet to highlight awards and handout degrees based on the member’s involvement and achievements throughout the year. With Doug Mitchell cooking pulled pork and four tables full of exquisite dishes brought by the members, the night was one to remember. Earning their discovery degree were: Jasmine Klingeman, Austin Swanson, Natalia Pomeroy, Jade Cecrle, Kurtis Hamilton, Erik Pula, Wylee Brown, Sally Halingstad. Earning the Greenhand FFA degree were: Ryle Elliot, Larissa G...
Harlem newest church in town, the Set Free Christian Fellowship hosted a Day at the Church for local families on Sunday May 15, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. "The services was really about Unity in the Community," Pastor A.J. Jensen said on Sunday. "And, the church is a plant from Havre and Great Falls. It's going good, God is working. We are a motorcycle ministry and we get people that may not go to other churches." This past August, Servants for Christ seized the opportunity to house their minis...
The North Central Montana Shriners hosted Chinook seniors Ian McIntosh and Kevin Young along with Havre seniors Dane Warp and Nate Rismon and their families at a banquet held in their honor last Thursday at the Eagles Club in Chinook. The four athletes have been selected to play in the Annual Shrine Football this summer....
The Chinook City Council heard a letter of resignation from fellow council member Chris Thurman, who will be leaving in June to a new job in Iowa. Council also dealt with some final payments related to the water treatment plant upgrade with final inspection expected next week. Another inspection on the downtown sidewalk project brought that project closer to completion, but some work is still identified as not completed. Mayor Keith Hanson called the May council meeting to order. Council members present were Mitch Haider, Robert Smith, Chris...
Donnie and Bonnie Harmon, long-time members of the Big Flat’s Blaine II Ambulance Crew, will receive Montana’s 2016 EMS Providers of the Year Award at a ceremony at the state capitol on Thursday, May 19. The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services honors selected Emergency Medical Service providers and facilities during the annual ceremony, a part of National EMS Week activities. Individuals from around the state make written nominations for the awards and a committee makes the...
A guy wearing a funny red hat steps to the podium and introduces a local football standout who will be representing his school and area in an east-west statewide clash of the ‘best of the best.’ The scene is repeated across Montana this time of year as local Shrine clubs announce football players, from their area, who will be playing in the East-West Shrine game. Described as “the premier all-star game in Montana,” this year’s game will mark the 70th edition of the annual summer event. It’s a win-win situation. The players have one more opport...
Kyle Butcher, of Chinook, was awarded the coveted Rancher of the Year Award by the Fraternal and Maternal Order of Cowboys and Cowgirls of the Bear Paw Mountains (FMOCCBPM) at a private ceremony on Saturday at the Pat and Blanche Kellam Ranch near Cleveland, Montana. Always the bridesmaid and never the bride, Butcher was runner up so many times some began referring to him as the Susan Lucci of the Bear Paws-a reference to the actress and television host who failed to win a daytime Emmy 18 times...
Michelle L. Speakthunder died as a result of a single vehicle crash on Montana Highway 66. The crash happened last Sunday night around 10pm. The 45-year old victim was a resident of the Harlem/Fort Belknap area. The Montana Highway Patrol reported the driver was northbound in an SUV when it left the right side of the road. The driver overcorrected, causing the SUV to roll. The single occupant of the vehicle was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from the vehicle. According to the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office the crash is still being i...
Sweet Nursing Home staff hosted a community cookout as a part of the facility's celebration of National Nursing Home Week. Administrator Jenni Pula said, "During the national celebration we try to offer events that focus on our residents, our staff and our community. The cookout is a great way to get the community out to the facility and the residents enjoy the visitors." A nice break in a stretch of cool and wet weather helped bring out a crowd for the dogs, burgers and all the...
