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To celebrate the first day of spring, Turner Public School students took a break from their regular routines on March 20 to eat treats and to play Pictionary. "We needed something light and festive," said Event Organizer Sadie Grabofsky. "The students enjoyed the break from class, I think. I kept watching the clock trying not to consume too much time, but we could have easily taken the whole period and played more interactive games." School personnel collaborated to provide treats. Diana...
Jack G. Young appeared in front of District Court Judge, Yvonne Laird at the Blaine County Courthouse in Chinook, Montana Monday afternoon for a sentencing hearing on a felony charge of Sexual Intercourse Without Consent. Young was charge in connection with an investigation last April that resulted in his arrest on April 22, 2022. Young was a teacher at Harlem High School at the time of his arrest and the victim a student of his at the school. Young appeared in court wearing his striped jail...
I was a bit shocked when our married daughter said, "You'll have to print or type letters and cards to the grandkids because they can't read cursive writing. Better yet, send them texts." I checked around with other grandparents and they verified what I had just learned...many Generation Y folks (also known as millennials, born 1981-1996) and certainly Generation Z kids (born 1997-2010) cannot read or write cursive writing. Don't the schools still have all those posters along the tops of...
Anyone who missed last Thursday’s opening of The SpongeBob Musical still has time to see the show, which will run through Saturday, April 1 at the Havre High School (HHS) Auditorium. The Theater Department at HHS, Charles and Joyce Finn, and Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT) invite audiences to partake in this production that features HHS and MAT actors, as well as music written by a host of music industry icons like David Bowie and John Legend. According to Director Angela Pratt, the stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as...
From the Briefing Room of the White House on the first day of spring, March 20, President Joe Biden proclaimed March 21, 2023 as National Agriculture Day. The day kicked off National Agriculture Week (NAW), March 21-27. NAW is celebrated every year in March on dates announced by the Agriculture Council of America. This year's theme was Growing a Climate for Tomorrow. March 21 was also the 50th Anniversary of National Ag Day. In his proclamation speech, President Biden stated: "American farms rem...
Harlem Library Today, Wednesday, the board of trustees meets at 4:30 P.M. in the library meeting room. If you have completed the March Book Challenge be sure to let the library know. The Book Challenge for April is to read a biography. The Book Club’s new book “Inheriting Edith” may be picked up this week. The first discussion will be April 3 at 4 P.M. Blaine County Library Monday Hangout for grades 7 & 8, Tuesday Story Time at 10:30 and Hangout for grades 5 & 6 at 3:30. Thursday LEGO Club at 3:30. Early Out Movie Friday at 2:15. . Chinook Seni...
Prom, a big day on the calendar for High School students all over the country and one that is carefully planned out for many months in advance. Harlem High School held their prom on Saturday, March 18 with the theme being the 'Butterfly Effect'. Chinook High School held their annual Prom this past Saturday under the guise of a Masquerade. The Royal Court for the Harlem Prom included King Terrance Messerly and Queen Aniya Longknife along with Prince Jerry Kirkaldie and Princess Tova Anderson....
The Big Flat Catholic Church will hold their Annual Spring Dinner this Sunday, April 2nd, from 12:00-2:00 pm. Turkey dinner and all the trimmings will be served. The state FFA convention was held in Great Falls from Tuesday-Saturday last week. The Big Flat Chapter was among those in attendance. Jane Krass enjoyed having family visit her throughout the week. Crystal and Holly Grabofsky and Loretta Beck attended the elementary basketball jamboree at Lodgepole on Saturday, and also visited with Darwin, Betty and Keith Zellmer in Harlem. Loretta...
In partnership with the Montana State University (MSU) Extension Local Government Center, MSU Extension Blaine County and the Blaine County Commissioners are bringing a board leadership training to Chinook on March 28. Tuesday’s workshop will be held at the Blaine County Fairground’s Commercial Building beginning at 6:00 p.m. This workshop is available free of charge and is intended for individuals holding a position on a board, those who are part of a non-profit or other organization, and anyone else interested in learning more about how boa...
The Blaine County Local Advisory Council For Mental Health has put together a fun night of activities centered around family fun while focusing on Mental Health and a number of other issues affecting our communities. The goal is to provide the information in a fun yet productive manner. The Family Carnival Night is set to take place at the Blaine County Fairgrounds on March 31, 2023. A Spaghetti Dinner will be served from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. The Carnival is scheduled to run from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m....
Chinook High School Principal, Matt Molyneaux has been working on a very interesting project recently and hopes that it will better highlight the academic achievements of the students of CHS through the years. According to Chinook School Superintendent, Fred Hoffman, "Mr Molyneaux was digging around the dungeon looking for some flags or something and just happened to come across our original charter for membership to the National Honor Society." 'The National Honor Society of Secondary Schools...
Many readers of the Blaine County Journal really enjoy learning about the various trials and tribulations that local residents have endured through the years. We have done stories on family ranches celebrating 100 years, to achievements of residents accomplishing great things. We have highlighted businesses, individuals and community groups that have made each of their communities great. We have done stories on the successes of endangered species reintroductions on Fort Belknap as well as academ...
Harlem Library Stop by and “Buy a Bag O’Books!” During the month of March you may fill a grocery sack of used books for only one dollar! The Book Challenge for March is to read a book with a green cover or spine. The library board of trustees will hold their monthly meeting March 29, 4:30 P.M. in the library meeting room. Storytime is offered weekly on Tuesdays at 10 A.M. for children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers. After School Squad for elementary students meets on Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:30 and Lego Club for all ages is held on Th...
March 15 - Susan Billmayer spent Thursday at the Montana Seed Show in Harlem. Jane Krass enjoyed visitors throughout the week. She would also like to thank everyone who cleared her driveway and yard of snow. It is greatly appreciated! Carol and Duane Klindworth went to Havre last Sunday, March 5th and had lunch with the kids and grandkids to celebrate Carol’s birthday. Gene Billmayer visited with his parents at Timber Creek on Sunday. Isley Welsh and Harley Beck visited with Grandma Loretta Beck on Friday. Tate and Ty Beck visited Grandma w...
A large contingent of Aaniiih Nakoda College (ANC) Students and Staff recently attended the American Indian Higher Education Consortium Conference (AIHEC) held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The first student conference was held back in 1980 and has come a long way in 43 years. The AIHEC now includes well over 1,000 students, faculty, and staff representing schools from all corners of the United states to get together each spring and compete in a variety of different competitions including...
HELENA, MT- The Governor’s Office of Community Service (ServeMontana), Reach Higher Montana, and Montana Campus Compact (MTCC) are pleased announce 100 Montana high school seniors have been awarded Youth Serve Montana Scholarships. This scholarship is offered in two awards, $1,000 for 50-99 hours of service and $1,500 for 100+ hours of service to attend a Montana Campus Compact member institution next fall. The Youth Serve Montana Scholarship was created to promote volunteerism among high school students. Funds are available through support fro...
3 year old Lane T. Allen of Harlem and 19 year old Michael J. Dess of Havre have been charged with a number of misdemeanor and felony charges in connection with the poaching of Deer and Elk in Blaine and Hill Counties. According to a press release from Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Region 6 headquarters the two men had charges filed in Blaine and Hill Counties alleging their involvement in the unlawful take of deer and elk, out of season, in 2021 and 2022. The charges involved the take or attempt to take nine antlered deer and four bull...
From the White House Briefing Room on March 1, President Joe Biden renewed the Proclamation on Read Across America Day for 2023. The following day at 3:15, every student at Turner Public Schools (TPS) was engaged in reading. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers participated by bringing together young readers, teens, and books to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday. Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904. In making the Proclamation, President Biden stated,...
Although the Turner Tornadoes didn't advance beyond District Basketball Tournaments, they would have ridden in style to Divisional and State competitions in their green Blue Bird Bus. Their new activity bus got a facelift with several vinyl decals at the end of February when two employees with Kelly's Signs, a sign manufacture and design company located in Great Falls, travelled to the Hogeland, Montana, on February 19. According to Adam Billmayer, when the athletic bus arrived at his shop...
The Blaine County Fair Board continues to work hard to bring the best entertainment to the Blaine County Fair as they possibly can. Recently the Fair Board made a significant announcement regarding the Blaine County Saturday night main draw. Country music superstar, Darryl Worley will perform Saturday night during the 2023 Blaine County Fair. The fair will run from Thursday, August 10 through Sunday, August 13. Fair Board Manager, Debbie Ramberg addressed the boards decision on this years...
Three members of the Chinook Chapter of the FFA will be receiving their State FFA Degrees during an awards ceremony at the 93rd State FFA Convention in Great Falls next week. Torin Cecrle, Bree Swanson, and Morgan Friede have earned the honor of walking across the stage and accepting this coveted award. The trio will also attend a special recognition dinner with their families and the State FFA Officer Team while at the Convention. About this achievement, Chapter Advisor, Mitzi Cecrle said, "It...
Twelve students representing the Big Flat Chapter of the FFA will be competing at the 93rd Montana FFA State Convention scheduled for March 21-25 in Great Falls, Montana, at the Four Seasons Arena. In the words of event organizers, this convention is “a premier opportunity to interact with our state’s best and brightest future leaders.” Livestock, Meats, Mechanics, and Ag Sales Teams from Turner Public Schools (TPS) will showcase their talent, seniors Dakota Krass and Charlie Calvert will receive State FFA Degrees, and all in attendance will...
Cleveland Elementary, south of Chinook, has been very active in the great outdoors lately; going on Ice Fishing trips, learning how to identify birds and getting to really interact with various organizations in the community. Teacher, Mrs. Shirley Kienenberger-Fisher, or simply Mrs. Fisher to her students, is thrilled with the opportunity her students have had recently. Mrs. Fisher has five students at Cleveland ranging from kindergarten to the fifth grade. On Monday, February 27 Montana Fish...
Ethan Werk was recently named the American Indian College Student of the Year for Aaniiih Nakoda College. Sunday night he was presented with his award at a banquet held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The American Indian Higher Education Consortium Conference (AIHEC) has grown tremendously through the years and Werk, along with a number of other ANC staff and students, were on hand. The official website describes the event as such, "Since the first AIHEC Student Conference in 1980, this annual...
