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Chinook High School Planned in conjunction with the Blaine County Health Department and approved by the Chinook School Board of Trustees, the Chinook High School (CHS) graduating class of 2020 will celebrate their commencement exercises in a Drive-in Style Graduation at 8:00 p.m. on May 17. The ceremony, which will take place in the parking lot behind the grandstand at the Blaine County Fairgrounds, will also be broadcast using the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)...
Harlem High School Earlier this month, in a letter mailed out to members of the Harlem High School Senior Class of 2020, Doug Komrosky, Principal, and Bonnie Nesslar, Assistant Principal, shared details about the initial planning for graduation ceremonies. The seniors' big day will be May 17, and the Commencement Ceremony will take place at Harlem High School (HHS) Gymnasium at 1:00 p.m. Given the guidelines that schools must meet to remain in compliance with Governor Steve Bullock's Reopening...
Turner High School After working with the Blaine County Health Department in developing guidelines, Superintendent of Turner Public Schools, Tony Warren announced that graduation for the Turner Class of 2020 and the 8th grade Class of 2024 will be held on Saturday, May 16, at 4:00 p.m. at the Turner Park. Commencement speaker, Alan Van Voast will address members of the senior class, Jack Harmon and Sarah Billmayer, and members of the 8th grade class: Trent Billmayer, Ryan Doyle, Gracie Honey,...
Through their collective efforts, the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA), the Montana Agricultural Business Association, East Helena High School FFA Chapter, and Montana State University (MSU) Extension are challenging people across the state to start their own home gardens. The "Get Out and Grow" campaign encourages everyone to get outside and garden this spring. During the month of May, the "Get Out and Grow" campaign will provide multiple resources and webinars to help people understand...
Former Sugarbeeter and 1999 Chinook High School graduate, Eric Tilleman, has been named the Agricultural Education Specialist at the Office of Public Instruction (OPI) in Helena. To his new position, Tilleman will bring not only sixteen years of teaching experience gained in the Agriculture Education program at Cascade Public Schools but also his service as the FFA advisor for that same number of years. According to Tilleman, OPI tried to recruit him a couple of times. "I filled in for one guy...
MISSOULA, MT - Today, four Montana organizations launched an online portal to encourage voter registration. The Forward Montana Foundation, Montana Women Vote, MontPIRG, and Western Native Voice have a long history of registering eligible Montanans to vote at events, in local businesses, and on college campuses. Following the COVID-19 outbreak, the groups collaborated to adapt and bring their voter registration efforts online. Together, they aim to protect Montanans’ public health and access to democracy. Currently, Montana is one of the o...
District 10 High School General Fund Levy. Shall the district be authorized to impose an increase in local taxes to support the general fund in the amount of $12,249.80 which is approximately 1.47 mills for the purpose of proper maintenance and operation of the school programs of the district. Levy passed 421 votes to 215 against. District 10 High School Building Reserve Levy Proposition. Shall the district be authorized to impose a building reserve in the amount of $40,000 per year for 5 years and being approximately 5.06 mills for the...
Harlem Library The library continues to operate under Phase I reopening restrictions. Our doors are open to the public but we ask that you observe the guidelines posted. If you would rather not enter the building we are still providing curbside services. The Book Challenge for May is to read a book written by an author of color. MSU-Extension Montana State University Extension has put together a new website that contains resources for everyone when it comes to dealing with all of the issues surrounding COVID-19. There are resources for family...
On May 9, Shores Floral held a Garden Party in celebration of mothers. Adding to the festive atmosphere, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Tara Hofeldt served Wine-A-Ritas in several different flavors. Both the flower cooler and the greenhouses were fully packed at opening time, and by day's end, the shelves were looking a bit picked over. The sunny Saturday-even though it was a bit blustery-drew quite a number of people out who mingled and visited. Bonnie Weber, owner of Shores Floral & Gift,...
Montana Actors’ Theater (MAT) received ten script submissions for their First Five Pages Project. Local writers submitted the first five pages of a script they developed. Now, the public is invited to read and comment on them. According to MAT Executive Director Jay Pyette, readers can let the playwrights know what they’re interested in – what caught their curiosity, as well as help emerging playwrights develop their writing. MAT asked playwrights who’ve started scripts to submit the first five pages (only) along with a character list and set...
While the residents of Sweet Memorial Nursing Home have been abiding by the Governor's Directives, the staff has learned to be creative in providing socialization that meets distancing guidelines. From horsing around to requesting cards, blowing bubbles, and celebrating National Skilled Nursing Care Week, the crew at the Home has proven that social distancing doesn't mean isolation. Now, perhaps more than ever, we need to make sure we are checking in with one another and providing support. To...
This week, the Montana Glacier Family of Banks (First Security Bank Missoula, Glacier Bank, Western Security Bank, Valley Bank Helena, First Security Bank Bozeman and First Bank of Montana) announced a $35,000 gift to the Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN). This gift will support food distribution to food banks and food pantries across Montana during the Covid-19 crisis. MFBN recognizes the significant impact of this crisis which will be felt for months to come. This gift lays the foundation to provide food for food insecure Montanans during the...
The library doors are open to the public with restrictions during Phase I reopening. Before entering the building please read and observe the guidelines posted. We are striving to keep the library safe for our patrons and staff and would appreciate your consideration. We are still providing curbside service for those who request it. The Book Challenge for May is to read a book written by an author of color. We have several selections on display for you to choose from. The library staff would like to pay tribute to those essential workers of our...
Happy Mothers Day Everyone!! Hope your day was a special one. Cassie and Richard Handran, August, Evelyn, and Henry of Harlem. They came especially for Mothers Day. Lutheran Church is planning to resume Sunday services on Sunday May 24th. Hogeland services will be at 8:30 and Turner at 9:50 am. Gene Billmayer attended a local Cemetery board meeting on Tuesday at the Hogeland Church. Visitors on Sunday for Mothers day at Harlan and Jane Krass’ were Diana Maloney, Anita Reed, Linda Hauge, and Hilary Richman, Hannah and Natalie. Susan and Emily B...
The weather is getting nicer, and with people starting to open their businesses again, it makes for a nice change to the isolation we have been experiencing for the last 2 months. We are still closed to the public until sometime after Phase 3 begins. While our building is closed to the public, we are still doing deliveries and pickups for anyone who calls in to order by 10 a.m. $5 for over 60, $6 for under 60. 357-2648 We are still doing Cinnamon Rolls on Thursday Morning. Please call by 4 p.m. Tuesday for your Cinnamon Roll order on Thursday....
Remembering on this Mother’s Day the melody your child etched in your heart. The sweet song of love that only your child could place there. As this special day brings their song to you. May the warmth of their eternal love fill your heart once again, for their song is never ending. Patty Erdman Alvin “Cubby” Talks Different moved to the Little Rockies Retirement Center on the 2nd of June 2016. Cubby was always willing to share a story or two, as well as some good laughs. We will all miss Cubby around here. He always enjoyed sitting on the f...
Chinook High School continues to recognize the efforts of their honor students. To earn Honor Student status, a senior student must have a cumulative 3.0 grade point average or higher. Many of these students are not only high achievers in the classroom, but are high achievers in all areas of the school environment. Alyssa Gruszie - Alyssa is the daughter of Allen and Trisha Gruszie. Alyssa has been in FFA all four years of high school, serving as sentinel, reporter, and vice president and is...
The Montana Seed show has awarded two scholarships in the amount of $300.00 each for this year to Kristyn Kittson of Harlem, and Angelina Toth of Havre. The scholarships are awarded to individuals who have shown excellence in scholastic achievement (C average or above), community involvement, extra-curricular sports or clubs and participation in the Montana Seed Show. All applicants must be high school seniors attending college or trade school next year....
During this challenging chapter in education while we all navigate the obstacles imposed by the COVID-19 situation, Colleen Overcast, who teaches grades six through eight at Zurich School, wishes to credit a couple of students who are doing their best job: Elayna Adams of Harlem and Micah Conner of Chinook. Students in grades 6-8 at Zurich School were given the assignment to build a scale model of the solar system. After working through the math for appropriate diameters and distances, they set...
Columnist's note: My rancher friend Bob Thompson asked if I knew about the pioneer-era "sod houses" northwest of Chester. He explained a couple of sod houses were built by Estonians who had a sizeable settlement northwest of Chester in the early 1900's and that several descendants of the original homesteaders still farm in the area. Thinking that might be a topic for a column, I discovered the influence of these builders from the Baltics reached beyond their original settlement just north of...
The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday May 18, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. We ask that you bear with us as we all navigate the situation we now find ourselves in. Blaine County Library is open to the public, but we have restrictions. Please be aware that all staff and patrons must have a face covering to enter the library. A mask, a bandana or a scarf are all acceptable, so long as one’s nose and mouth are covered. While we realize this is an inconvenience for everyone, including us, it is for the safet...
On May 6, two C-130 airships from the 120th Airlift Wing of the Montana Air National Guard at Great Falls conducted flyovers in 21 Montana cities as a tribute to healthcare workers and first responders in the COVID-19 response efforts. One of the air craft took a western route, while the other followed an eastern route. Harlem was one of the cities on the fly-over itinerary. As part of the Air Force Salutes flyover program, the two C-130s flew in a salute to Montana's first responders on the...
In response to educators’ emerging needs for addressing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on teaching and learning, the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation is offering three new grant opportunities: COVID-19 Rapid Response Grant, COVID-19 Response Student Success Grant, and COVID-19 Response Learning & Leadership Grant. A COVID-19 Rapid Response Grant will support school initiatives to address the unique challenges presented by COVID-19. The grant application process, which opened on April 23, will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Tim...
