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When the 2021-2022 school year began on Turner's first day of instruction back on August 23, students met three new teachers. With one quarter of school now in the record books, Mr. Xerxes Budomo, Mr. Travis Garrett, and Mr. Nathan Urie are adjusting to life as rural educators. From the Phillipines, Mr. Budomo said that he was inspired to teach in Turner because it has always been his driving force to pursue this dream-the desire to teach in the USA. "It has not been an easy road, but Turner,...
By the contest deadline of 6:00 p.m. on October 27, the Harlem Public Library had nine entries for their Great Pumpkin Contest. Once the judges had assessed the contestants' creativity, three winners were declared on Friday, October 29: Jalen Gray, Jayda Whiteclay, and Denise Stanley. Area resident readers were invited to decorate a pumpkin as a favorite book character, using any craft materials of the creator's choice. In the first category for ages 1-8, Jalen Gray took top honors with his...
November 1 was Chinook School District Superintendent, Fred Hofman's first day to certify numbers in the school reporting process so that base funding could be calculated for the district. During that certification process, Hofman noticed a discrepancy: Chinook School District students in grades 4-6 weren't meeting the minimum aggregate hours as outlined in Title 20, Chapter 1, Part 3 (20-1-301) of Montana Code Annotated. Contact time for students in grades 7-11 will also require some...
In the aftermath of a global pandemic and heightened race relations across the country, this year’s Montana School Law Conference will provide a balanced look at the landscape of school and education. Sponsored by the Montana Office of Public Instruction, the conference will be held virtually on November 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dr. Yong Zhao and Dr. Wilfred Reilly will provide keynote addresses. With a theme of “Your Rights and Responsibilities,” the Law Conference is open to parents, school administrators, trustees, curriculum speci...
The 54th Northern International Livestock Expo (NILE) Stock Show is in the books. Two local young men, Wylee and Wacee Simenson participated in the Exposition and brought home several awards. Dedicated to the promotion of livestock, agriculture education, and preserving the western way of life, NILE is a week-long stock show and rodeo held in October every year. This year’s events took place October 15-23 when hundreds of exhibitors from across a region of 38 different states brought their l...
On October 13, Jason Weiss, Founder of FLY Racing, posted the roster of 2022 Team Bar Bangers. On that roster is Ryder Hofeldt, the twelve-year-old son of Levi and Tara Hofeldt. He will be riding for the only FLY Racing-sponsored youth program in the nation. The youngest in a group of sixteen youth ranging from ages 12-17, Hofeldt qualified and was accepted to compete in the 2022 Motocross Season. When he heard the announcement, he said: "I'm officially a member of Team Bar Bangers! I can't...
As our country continues to deal with the effects of a global pandemic and the subsequent economic stress, political turmoil, and a myriad of other distressing conditions, it may be difficult to think about being grateful. However, November is National Gratitude Month. And turning our thoughts to gratitude has a multitude of health advantages-including improved mental health and even life-saving benefits. According to researchers and psychologists, gratitude can enhance moods, decrease stress,...
After achieving runner-up status in a close race during the Hi-Line's version of the Great Light Fight-the Deck the Halls rivalry-last December, Jeff Finley was back in the holiday house decorating spirit for Halloween. Anyone driving by the Finley home at 400 Illinois would have been in for a treat. Other houses in Blaine County also got in on the spirit of the season with "spooktacular" décor. Finley's house and yard featured witches, spiders, pumpkins, and other ghoulish figures as well as...
Regular ticket sales opened on November 1 for the Fourth Annual 406 Agronomy Summit which will be held January 11-12, 2022 in Havre, Montana. Although the Summit will be an in-person event held at the Duck Inn, event organizers remind area producers to obtain their tickets early so as to ensure a seat since limited seating is available. The Agronomy Summit is a two-day event of agricultural education covering a range of current agronomy and technology topics that impact the farming landscape. In addition to sharing knowledge, this event will...
With a 1941 pickup serving as the central decorative figure, the yard of Shannon and Alan Van Voast in Turner gets decorated to complement each changing season. A few costumed trick-or-treaters take a moment to log a memory for Halloween: Savannah Heilig (Pirate) Hannah Van Voast (Hermione Granger) Isabella Van Voast (Cruella de Vil), and Piper Fox (Dalmatian)....
From 1995-1999, author Jack G. Young served in the US Army as a crewmember of an M1A1 Abrams tank. During those years, he forged a bond with many other soldiers with whom he is still in contact today. He later went on to receive his Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education in 2005 from Montana State University-Northern and became a high school history teacher at Harlem High School. Now in his 16th year of teaching, he has added four self-published novels to his list of accomplishments:...
At the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, Alyssa Gruszie accepted her American Degree in a ceremony on October 30. Her accomplishment represents a hat trick as she represents the third generation in her family to obtain 'gold standard' status with the FFA. Alyssa's grandfather, Henry Gordon earned his American FFA Degree in 1970, and his daughter Trisha (Gordon) Gruszie received hers in 1997. The American FFA Degree is considered the gold standard since it is the...
Achieving a place on the ROAR Roster means being a role model. During this tenth month of the year, three Harlem Elementary students were selected as ROARing students on October 1. A second trio was named on October 8. However, due to some complications in securing media releases and in mail getting quarantined, two groups of ROARing students are actually a bit behind. They join the current group named on Friday, October 15. Computer Technology Assistant and ROAR spokesperson for the school,...
With Halloween approaching, hay bale sculptures are beginning to crop up. These artistic creations range from the playful to the political. One of them on Highway 2 East of Chinook near Alfalfa Road features a currently viral meme, "Let's go, Brandon." Another features a likeness of Frankenstein. According to Britannica.com, an online encyclopedia, British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins used the term meme in his book The Selfish Gene. Since the book's release in 1976, the term has...
Tonight and tomorrow night, November 3-4, as well as next weekend, November 12-13, the Montana Actors’ Theater (MAT) will be recruiting people for roles in their upcoming musical Spamalot and for participation in their 24 Hour Play Festival. Auditions for Spamalot will take place at 7:00 on both Wednesday and Thursday evening at the MAT Theatre in Cowan Hall on the campus of Montana State University—Northern. Adapted from the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python’s Spamalot is a musical comedy featuring all the typical King Ar...
After fifteen years of service to the Montana Fire Chiefs' Association Board and to the Montana State Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, Kraig Hansen has decided to retire from his leadership roles with both organizations. He was awarded for his service at this year's Montana Fire Service Convention held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Missoula, October 14-16. This year's convention was a collaboration between the Montana State Fire Chiefs' Association (MSFCA) and the Montana State Volunteer...
Partners in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten literacy program since January of this year, Harlem Public Library staff are proud to announce an award-winning reader. Josey Sather, the daughter of Michelle and Chris Sather, has reached a major milestone in her reading career. Along with her parents and grandparents, Josey has read over 500 books since participating in the Harlem Library's 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. For reaching her halfway mark, Josey received a shirt with the 1000...
On October 9, former Chinook resident, Vernice Doughten became a centenarian. She wishes to express gratitude to all those who sent cards and flowers for her 100th birthday. In this recognition, she joins other area residents like Virginia Olson who celebrated with friends and family at the Senior Citizens Center in Chinook on October 9. Starting the day by attending church, Olson turned 100 on Sunday, October 10. According to Doughten's grandson, Rob Doughten, "Grandma received well over 50...
A pair of Chinook FFA Chapter members will be attending the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, from October 27-30 with their advisor, Karyn Billmayer. Although Shyla Benzing and Halle Mitchell will not be competing in any contests, they welcome the opportunity for career exploration and inspiration as they investigate industries in agriculture. Billmayer will fly out of Great Falls with her two seniors on October 27 and return on October 30. “We are looking forward to listening to Courtenay DeHoff, checking out a h...
From the perspective of Museum Director Samantha French, the Blaine County Museum's guests during the Sugarbeet Festival were well received by the community. Following the "Hear Me, My Chiefs" presentation by Nez Perce Elder LeRoy Seth and Pendleton Designer Terry Ball, four people were named winners of woolen blankets. During their "standing-room only" talk, the pair of presenters discussed the creation of Ball's limited edition wool blanket, "Hear Me, My Chiefs," a work of art that...
On Thursday, October 14, the Montana Department of Livestock held a public meeting in the Commercial Building at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. To a crowd of approximately 100 people, State Veterinarian, Dr. Marty Zaluski and Assistant State Veterinarian Dr. Tahnee Szymanski shared extensive information about bovine tuberculosis, the investigation to date, upcoming epidemiologically linked herd testing, and subsequent wildlife surveillance. Calling the discovery "an event of significance,"...
Who is ready for Trunk or Treat 2021 in Chinook? At Tuesday's meeting of the Chinook City Council on October 12, this community event received a stamp of approval. Therefore, Trunk or Treat will be held on Sunday, October 31. In its third year, the Annual Trunk or Treat will take place from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on the 400 block of Indiana St. Lineup will begin at 5:30 p.m. "Although this is technically our third year, we had to cancel last year because all of the event coordinators were...
On Sunday, October 10, the Wasay Wakpa Orchard located in Lodge Pole played host to a harvest day. Several families attended with approximately 50 people served. Beyond the apple picking, the community also harvested the garden and attended Talking Circle or prayer gatherings on the nearby rodeo grounds. Posters advertising Community Apple Harvest not only encouraged community members to bring their families to pick some fresh apples from 2:00 until 3:30 but offered apple cider floats and a Jump...
After being intrigued by a pumpkin decorating contest while she was visiting a Facebook group for teachers/librarians, Assistant Librarian Carly Vauthier presented the idea to Harlem Public Library Board Members, who adopted it. Entries for The Great Pumpkin Contest are due to the library by October 27 at 6:00 p.m. Other events this month include the Buy A Bag O' Books sale and the Friends of the Library celebration. For the Great Pumpkin Contest, Blaine County residents are invited to decorate...
Several Montana residents from Augusta to Wolf Creek are sponsors of the Montana Ag in the Classroom Foundation's (MAITCF) Book Buddies Program. Because of their generosity, schools and students across the state are reaping benefits. Locally, First Grade Teacher Sheena Barber and her classroom of students at Meadowlark Elementary School are receiving sponsorship from Nissen Angus, a family owned Angus seedstock operation in Northcentral Montana operated by Jeff and Christy Nissen. Barber...
