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Triangle Communications (TC) is sponsoring its annual photo contest to collect photographs for their publications. The 2019 Photo Contest is open to members and member dependents of all ages who subscribe to Triangle landline or Internet only service. One grand prize of $200.00 and five runner-up prizes of $50.00 will be awarded. Each TC customer is limited to two entries. These entries must be submitted via the electronic form on www.itsTriangle.com by July 8, the contest deadline. To be considered valid and eligible, contest photographs must...
Helena, Mont. –The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding producers to get covered through the State Hail Insurance Program. Montana producers can conveniently access and fill out applications for state hail insurance online by visiting the program’s website. Producers can insure crops against hail damage at the maximum coverage rate of $75 per acre for dryland and $114 per acre for irrigated land. Rates charged are a percentage of the insured amount and vary by county. A detailed list of rates by county and crop can be found her...
HELENA, MT The Governor's Office of Community Service, in partnership with Reach Higher Montana and Montana Campus Compact, awarded $1,000 scholarships to 100 Montana high school seniors, the agency announced today. The Youth Serve Montana Scholarship recognizes students dedication to community service and helps students who wish to attend school in Montana. They are intended to promote volunteerism and encourage young leaders to further their learning. These 100 students have given their time...
The American Red Cross will be at Wallner Hall on Tuesday May 7th from 12:30-6:00 to collect blood from donors. Our goal is 40 viable pints but we have 58 slots to fill. Everyone eligible to donate is encouraged to do so. Currently the Red Cross has a critical need for type O blood donations and urges type O donors, as well as eligible donors of all blood types, to give now to ensure lifesaving patient care isn’t impacted this spring. Blood donors are needed now to help ensure blood is available for patients whose survival depends on transfusio...
Glenna Ammen was to Great Falls for medical appointments. While there, she stayed with her sister, Betty and Stan DeZort. Bonnie Harmon accompanied Julie and Isley Welsh to a track meet in Malta on Tuesday.Their mom and dad came to get them and will go back with them on Monday. Mary and Bill Hake have gotten moved and settled in their new location. They are living on Warm Welcome Lane in the past Elvyn and Eileen home. Welcome to your new home and welcome to your new neighborhood. Easter dinner guests at the Ron and Susan Fox home were Brian...
Guests over the weekend at the Dave Cornell home were Dalton, Alyssa, Danial, and Addison Cornell, Cassie, Richard, August, and Evelyn Handran, and on Saturday for branding Don, Dennis, Dale and Kinsey Cornell, Dalton Lightfoot, and Chet and Shandel Fouts joined them. Hilary and Natalie Richman, Linda Hauge, Diana Maloney, and Anita, Brooke, and Bridget Reed visited Harlan and Jane Krass. Anita and Brooke Reed and Harlan Krass were in Havre on Tuesday for dental appointments. Ed and Kathy Zellmer and Melissa Hiniker spent the weekend in...
When spring is in the air, snowmelt creates high water in our streams and rivers. You might want to get out there in your boat, but high water can be deadly when conditions are too extreme for safe boating. Although it can be hard to put safety ahead of adventure when you’ve spent hours planning a boating trip, sometimes the only safe choice is to stay off the water. If you do go, make sure you stay safe by wearing a well-fitted personal flotation device (PFD) or life jacket when on and around the water. Even if you are only near a rapidly f...
On May 1, spring field trips will continue as the third graders at Meadowlark Elementary School will be travelling to he Depot Museum in Rudyard. After their museum visit, they plan to stop at the Havre City Pool on Sixth Avenue to go swimming. According to third grader teacher Mrs. Bridget Metcalfe, the experience will provide education: "We will be learning about animal and plant fossils and more about how the world around us used to be." Located at number 25 Fourth Avenue Northwest in...
Chinook Public Schools has implemented the Raptor Technologies System in an effort to continually provide a safe, secure, learning environment for our students. The Raptor system is up and running currently at the High School and will be implemented at the Elementary School in the coming months. Below is a little information on the system. If you have any further questions regarding the system, please call the high school office or stop in and visit Mr. Molyneaux, high school principal, or Mr. Hannum, school superintendent. Raptor Technologies...
In the aftermath of the 35-day Federal Government Shutdown, the A’aninin and Nakoda Tribes on Fort Belknap Reservation and the Chippewa and Cree Tribes of Rocky Boy Reservation in Montana were facing food shortages. Many people collaborated and cooperated to restock empty food pantries and to provide immediate hunger relief to these tribal neighbors. After the A’aninin and Nakoda Tribes on Fort Belknap Reservation and the Chippewa and Cree Tribes of Rocky Boy’s Reservation heard about the eight thousand pounds of food that had been deliv...
On Thursday, May 2, Havre Public Schools (HPS) and Montana State University—Northern (MSUN) will be honoring women in the math and science fields in a special evening celebration beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Havre High School (HHS) auditorium. The evening will be hosted by Dr. Jane Morrow and will feature a keynote address by 2019 Founders’ Excellence Award recipient Dr. Leslie Ruyle, as well as a panel discussion highlighting women from across the Hi-Line working in the fields of math and science. In addition to profiling female mat...
Turner School observed Earth Day this past Thursday. Students and Staff, k-12, took to the streets to pick up trash and haul it to the dumpsters. Afterwards they were rewarded for their efforts for a few minutes of play time and being "a kid!" The Junior and High School students teamed up with the younger students for some good mentoring and fun. There were laughs throughout the playground and treats were served to all the students compliments of the National Honor Society. It was a great day...
On Saturday, May 4, the Blaine County Fairgrounds Commercial Building will play host to the "Rope Your Dreams," Rebecca Stroh Gala. Everyone is invited to this Miss Teen Rodeo Montana Coronation Gala and Fundraising Event which will begin at 5:00 p.m. The event promises food, fun, and laughter for the entire family. Until 7:00 p.m., a dinner will be served, with a menu featuring pulled pork, cheesy fries, cole slaw, baked beans, and cake. Beverages will include lemonade, ice tea, and coffee. In...
On Thursday, April 18, the fifth graders at Meadowlark Elementary held their Wax Museum in the school's gymnasium. A sizable crowd gathered to see the presentation of Heroes and Heroines who had made an impact on United States history. Each student in turn approached the microphone and delivered a brief narrative in which he/she gave the historical figure's name and birth date. Then, these heroes or heroines shared something interesting about themselves or their lives, a detail about how they...
In preparation for the Lincoln-Reagan Dinner, a crew spent numerous hours cleaning and decorating the Commercial Building at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. The event, which was held on April 28 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., featured 2020 gubernatorial candidate Al Olszewski. The National Anthem was sung by Tricia Kimmel. Despite the Hi-Line's brief return to winter this past weekend, a dedicated crowd of about 50 gathered Sunday evening for a meal catered and served by Shaina Hofeldt and a cre...
When Chinook High School held Parent Teacher Conferences (PTC) on Tuesday, April 16, the Senior Ag students held a Market Day. They invited the community to stop by Room 101 in the high school where booths were set-up to display their work and to advertise their services to the community. To maintain the market theme, the CHS Student Council also staged a table and sold baked goods and treats to raise funds. Members of the Senior Ag Class, James Christensen, Karson Powell, Ryle Elliot, and Cord...
The Annual Sweet Memorial Easter Egg Hunt was held this past Saturday on the lawns surrounding the facility. Broken up into various age groups, residents were able to look out their windows and watch the kids find their eggs. It was a beautiful day and the kids were successful in finding all their eggs, which numbered in the thousands....
Director, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montanans know how precious water is. It’s essential for fish and wildlife, boating and angling, irrigating, drinking and creating much of our electricity. When something threatens our water — such as aquatic invasive species — we are on high alert. Preventing the introduction and spread of AIS is work that Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks takes very seriously as we understand the devastation it can cause to habitat, recreation and our economy. After the discovery of invasive mussel larvae on Tiber Reser...
Pets Are Worth Saving (PAWS) is a small, private, non-profit 501(c)3 dog rescue shelter in Chinook that may cease to exist unless the organization has new and additional help. "The situation is dire and it's time for someone to take the reins," current President of the group, Bonnie Weber said at a meeting on April 16. "PAWS can't go on without help." In order to remain viable, PAWS requires more regular, committed volunteers. These can be people willing to walk, feed, and interact with the...
Last July at the 2018 USA Games in Seattle, Washington, ESPN and Special Olympics hosted the first-ever Unified Sports Challenge raising awareness for an inclusive world. Through the power of athletics, Special Olympics is spreading the ideas of unity, tolerance, and respect. As part of this inclusion revolution, Mr. Jon Martin, the principal at Meadowlark Elementary Schools, has agreed to coach a unified team at the Great Northern Area Special Olympic Games this year. Koleman Anderson and...
This year’s Community Chest Fund Drive in Chinook will take place Wednesday, May 1, at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of Community Chest is to alleviate each organization from going door-to-door soliciting donations. The drive provides local funding for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Food Pantry, AAU Wrestling, Youth Baseball/Softball, Youth Soccer, MCT, Swim Team, Chinook Rod and Gun Club, and PAWS. Without area residents’ support, many of these programs would not be available to the youth in the community. Those that participate in these org...
The Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), John Sanders announced last week that he has decided to reinstate full hours of operation at Raymond Port of Entry. Located on Highway 16 North of Plentywood, the Port of Raymond crossing went back to 24-hour status on April 23. The reinstatement of around-the-clock status at the Raymond Port of Entry came after Congressman Greg Gianforte and Senator Steve Daines opposed CBP’s proposal to reduce hours of operation at Montana’s ports of entry and requested instead that CBP mak...
The race is on for the People's Choice Award with Youth Entrepreneurs (YE), and Chinook High School senior Cord Schneider is one of the candidates. Public voting ends April 26 at 11:59 p.m. CST and the winner will be announced on May 1. The People's Choice Award winner will receive an automatic ticket to compete at the YE Summit in Detroit, Michigan, on July 15-19 alongside the Big Idea Start-Up Challenge top ten finalists. YE judges select the top ten business plans, with an eleventh person...
The Silver Anniversary of the Montana Country Poets and Pickers Western Heritage Roundup culminated on Sunday, April 14, with a Cowboy Church Service. Held at the Chinook Motor Inn, the service was a festive one filled with prayers and poems, dancing and clapping, pictures and music. Ken Overcast opened the service with a prayer, asking the Creator to "be with every heart here today because we all come from a different place. Some are dealing with health issues, others have financial...
Gene Billmayer attended a cemetery board meeting on Tuesday at the Catholic Church. Linda and Darel Hauge took Harlan and Jane Krass to Harlem for Easter dinner at Tim and Hilary Richman’s home. Evan Hauge, Art and Mary-Ann Richman, Cindy Reed, and Steve, Anita, Lucas, Brooke, and Bridget Reed were guests as well. Emily and Susan Billmayer attended the Seder Supper in Turner on Thursday evening. Susan Billmayer visited Jane and Harlan Krass and Anita Reed at the Krass home on Saturday afternoon. Gene, Susan, Emily and Eric Billmayer were Easter...
