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On Wednesday, February 5, Advisor of the Chinook Chapter of the FFA, Robin Allen learned that three of her members: Shyla Benzing, Torin Cercle, and Ben LaVelle had received SAE Grants from the National FFA Foundation to start a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) in Animal Systems. Allen also reported receiving grants from the Masonic Foundation and the Montana FFA Foundation for upgrades to the welding stations in the Chinook High School shop. On February 13, she learned she had also won...
On February 24, Region II of the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD), in partnership with Havre Public Schools, will offer free training to schools that are not only new to the multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) process but to Montana Behavioral Initiative (MBI) schools who are making the transition to MTSS. Interested participants should register by February 20. Retired school psychologist, Carla Heintz and retired special educator, Sandy Elmore will present Making the Transition: MBI to MTSS at the Best Western Plus Havre...
Although the International Morse Code of …---… was chosen as the international distress signal by the nations who met at a maritime conference in the early 1900s, the sequence of three dots and three dashes followed by three more dots really isn’t supposed to stand for the three letters SOS. The code string was simply a unique signal that would transmit clearly and quickly via telegraph and wouldn’t be confused for other communications. Today, it is the universal signal to attract attention, signal distress, and ask for help. In contemp...
The Chinook Community has been recognized by the American Red Cross as one of its Premier Blood Partners for 2020, a prestigious honor, for its support of the community and national blood supply. Last year the Chinook Community helped the Red Cross collect 274 units of blood as part of its commitment to help save lives of patients facing illnesses and injuries in this community and across the country. We are proud to be a part of the Red Cross mission that helps ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients in need. Every day, volunteer...
A scholarship is again offered by the North Central Montana Cattle Women and the North Central Montana Stock Growers. This annual scholarship is available to high school seniors and college students completing their sophomore year. Interest from a memorial fund honoring the memory of deceased members is contributed to by the Cattle Women. Stock Growers supplies their portion of the scholarship through fundraising efforts and interest from money left from the Livestock Protective Association, a forerunner to the present Stock Grower...
Iota Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an International Society for Woman educators, me January 27 at the Chinook Motor Inn with guests Doug and Carmaine Hayes. Doug spoke about how he got involved in doing tours. His first tours were to Washington D.C. for High School students. He still continues to do these tours. Since his retirement from teaching Doug has gotten involved with doing tours for Adults. This coming June Doug will be doing an adult tour to Washington D.C. Not stopping there Doug...
Harlem’s Montana Seed Show will be held March 12-14 at Harlem High School. We would like to encourage the 4-H’ers in your county to enter the bread contest. There is a youth division (high school seniors and younger) with prizes in each category. Categories are: White bread, 100% whole wheat bread, machine white , machine 50% combination whole wheat, and specialty yeast bread. Entry day is Friday, March 13, 8-9:30 AM at the school’s big gym. Bread should be placed in a large zip lock or twist tie plastic bag with the recipe included. All bread...
Harlem Library The “Circle of Security” parenting classes continue Thur., Feb. 20, 6:00-7:30 P.M. in the library meeting room. The Book Challenge for Feb. is to read a book that reminds you of someone you love. Stop by the library to take part in the “Love Your Library” month activity: Color Like You Mean It. Color a heart to add to our quilt. The library board will meet Feb. 25, 4:15 P.M. Blaine County Library Story Time is Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. After School Hangout is Tuesdays from 3:30 – 4:30 and is open to students in grades 5 and up. LEGO/...
Susan Billmayer was to Havre fpr a dental appointment. While there she purchased a couple of Dairy Queen sundaes for Harlan and Jane Krass for a Valentines treat. They were so good and really hit the spot. Thank you Susan. Sandy Beck visited Edward and Vicky Snider in Harlem last Sunday. Dave and Teresa Cornell received a special valentine on Valentines Day. Cassie and Richard Handran had a baby boy that day. He has been named Henry Michael . He weighed in at 7 lb. 15 oz. and was 20-1/2 inches long. Congratulations to all. Dalton and Alyssa...
Major News this week is the upcoming District 9C Tournaments. Because of this, there will be NO school on Thursday so that everyone has the opportunity to go to support our basketball program in Havre at the Blue Pony gymnasium. Gerald and Shirley Keller attended the Blue Ponies basketball games on Friday and Saturday. The Turner DC Club would like to thank all the folks who attended and supported the Valentine’s Dinner on Sunday. Your donations and support were greatly appreciated! Anita and Bridget Reed rode with Johannas and Shannon Brown t...
Giles L. Majerus, 84, of Havre, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at the Northern Montana Care Center due to natural causes. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery with military honors. Giles' family has suggested memorial donations be made in his name to St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic School, the North Central Senior Center, or the charity of the d... Full story
Students in Mr. Aris Mejia's Scientific Research class at Turner High School invited the first and second grade classes to their classroom to share some awesome labs with them. They were able to see some great labs that grabbed the attention of the eager littles. Some of the labs were those like "Elephant Toothpaste, Chicken Sounds in a Cup, Water Fireworks, Roll a Can with Static Electricity and Liquid State vs. Solid State in Static Electricity. The younger students really enjoyed the labs...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is now in their 29th year of offering college students an opportunity to gain practical experience in their field of study by serving as interns for the agency. Students take what they’ve learned in the classroom into the “hands-on” experience of the career world. Through this combined learning experience, students are better prepared for the real world of everyday work. Students usually receive academic credit and a grade while completing practicum requirements through their school. This program has proven to be...
Show how much you love your library! February is “Love Your Library” month and we invite you to color a heart to add to our quilt. The Book Challenge for February is to read a book that reminds you of someone you love: maybe a book by a loved one’s favorite author; a quilting book because your mom or grandmother was a quilter; or how about a gardening book for a family member who grew flowers or vegetables? The “Circle of Security” parenting classes continue on Thursday, February 20, 6:00-7:30 P.M. in the library meeting room. Involve y...
One thing I keep hearing is that the Senior Center is for old people….No, it’s not!! It’s a place to come together and socialize with one another, no matter how old or young you are. Some come to socialize over coffee; some come to play games (cards\bingo) and socialize; and some come to get their socializing in over a bite to eat. The point is that this is a place to come and visit with your neighbor from across the way; no matter if it’s across the road, town, or the county. So come on in and check us out, and if you have any suggestions for...
IRENE STOUT was born on February 21, 1927 at the family home, which was 10 miles south of Climax, Sask. Canada. Irene has four son’s Paul, Dan, Wade and John. Irene was a teacher and farm wife. Irene has lived at the Center since February 10th, 2010. You can find Irene enjoying a good game of cards, part of the exercise program, helping peel potatoes, carrots, opening and locking up the doors, feeding the fish or just maybe enjoying a good cup of coffee and conversation. Some of Irene’s favorite things are flowers: petunias and roses; the color...
Every year the Lions Club visits the 1st grade classes at the Meadowlark to bring each kid a flag and brochure. This annual event is something that longtime Lions members, Richard Cronk and Ben Hall have taken great pride in. Not only to get the opportunity to interact with the youngsters, but also to provide them with a little knowledge about the history of the flag. While the number of years that the local Lions Club is uncertain, one thing for sure is that it has been for a long...
The Chinook Sugarbeeters and Harlem Wildcats were in Billings this past weekend as they concluded the 2020 High School wrestling season. When the dust settled Chinook sophomore Wyatt Dunbar had earned himself a 5th place spot on the podium and had also led the Sugarbeeters to a third place finish amongst the Class C teams in attendance. The 'Beeters were represented well in Billings with six wrestlers competing. In addition to Dunbar who wrestled at 285 pounds. Chinook had junior Rebecca Stroh...
The White Pine 4H club called to order their meeting at the Meadowlark by president Mya Berreth with three leaders (Ashley Liddle, Jamie Berreth, and Bobbi Klingaman) and 27 members present ( Drake Berreth, Mya Berreth, Heyden Berreth, Kyra Berreth, Charlie Buck, Grace Buck, Gus Buck, Claire Buck, Falyn Cecrle, Micah Conner, Abigail Danley, Laura Danley, Evan Davies, Owen Davies, Aislinn Handy, Aubree Handy, Emma Klingaman, Ethan Klingaman, Jenna Liddle, Sydney Liddle, Cassidy Liddle, Zoe Scofiled, Katie Tilleman, Daniel Tilleman, Lane Wicks,...
Harlem Elementary has chosen kindergartener, Walter Doney, and fifth grader, Taliyah Goes Ahead, as our Valentine's Day ROARing sweeties. Walter and Taliyah follow the ROAR Rules at all times, as they are Respectful, Organized, Always safe, and Responsible while being thoughtful of others. Congratulations to our incredible ROARing students, Walter and Taliyah!...
The final weekend of the high school basketball regular season was record breaking. Harlem senior Brad Cichosz torched the nets for 31 points in Harlem's 88-76 win over the Box Elder Bears Friday night. Saturday in Harlem, in front of the hometown fans, on senior night, Cichosz turned in a performance for the ages. Cichosz scored an all-class state record 68 points in the Wildcats 101-53 win over the Poplar Indians. The sensational senior scored in every way, in transition, inside, mid-range...
The regular season high school Class B and Class C basketball seasons concluded this past weekend and now Blaine County teams have their sights set on District Tournaments. The District 2B Tournament will get underway this Thursday in Malta and will feature the No. 1 Seed Harlem Lady Cats. The District 9C Tournament will begin play Thursday in Havre at the Havre High School Gymnasium. The Turner Tornadoes enter as the No. 3 Seed, the Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds are the No. 4 Seed and the...
