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Over 2,100 FFA members and guests attended Montana FFA's 95th Annual State Convention on April 1-5 in Bozeman, Montana. Held on the campus of Montana State University, the State FFA Convention hosted 23 career development events (competitions), general sessions, and workshops during the four-day event. Among the Chapters in attendance, Chinook FFA had representation, with ten teams having qualified to compete. Members also brought home other accolades, winning scholarships, titles, and recogniti...
Are you an empty nester? Perhaps you’re feeling the urge to provide guidance to a high school age person or simply interested in expanding your cultural knowledge. If so, you might be a candidate for hosting a foreign exchange student. Gail Knight, District Representative for International Cultural Exchange Services (ICES), announced last week that her organization is paying for the referral of a family that hosts an exchange student. Knight further indicates that “Non-profit clubs and organizations can earn money for their programs by ref...
Over 2,000 FFA members, teachers, alumni, and supportive advocates converged from every corner of Montana to attend the 95th Annual State FFA Convention during the first week of April. This celebration of agricultural excellence and leadership development was held on the campus of Montana State University in Bozeman from April 1-5. The convention theme, Treasuring the Tradition added to the commemoration of 95 years of FFA in the Big Sky. After qualifying for the State Convention, three teams travelled from Turner’s Chapter of the FFA: Ag S...
In March, Holly Grabofsky, a sophomore at Turner Public School, entered Reach Higher Montana's Design a Sticker, Win a Scholarship competition. On April 9, when the school learned that Grabofsky's sticker design had made it to the Top 20, students, educators, and families scrambled to the Reach Higher website or Facebook page to vote by April 15. The contest, which opened on March 1 and closed on March 31, invited all Montana students in grades 9–12 and planning to attend an accredited i...
Although a few snowflakes drifted about outside with temperatures hovering around 34 degrees at lunchtime, the Chinook Senior Center hosted a full house of celebrators on Friday, March 28. The large group had gathered to hear music, eat lunch, and wish happy birthday to several of those on the March Birthday List. The party started at 11:30 p.m. with music provided by Roger Fischer, Brad Taylor, Sheri Miller, and Elaine Campbell. That talent showcase was followed by a baked potato bar lunch. Din...
Classrooms are not just confined to traditional school buildings; they can be place-based or found in diverse locations that offer unique learning opportunities. Turner High School students experienced this non-traditional educational approach recently by taking a trip to Helena, Montana. From March 26-March 28, they not only toured St. Helena’s Cathedral and the Old Governor’s Mansion but also explored the state’s capitol building and engaged with the legislative process. Upon arriving in Helena on Wednesday, the group toured the Helena Cathe...
Seven sophomores were inducted into the Turner High School Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) at 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25. Parents, teachers, students, friends, and other family members gathered in the Turner Public School (TPS) lunchroom for the Induction Ceremony. After welcoming guests to the event, the current NHS Vice President, Joseph Trautmann introduced the five-member Faculty Council, Superintendent Mrs. Jennifer McAllister, and NHS Advisor Mrs. Shelly Harmon. He...
A new farce by Martin Holt, The Foal Monty will be presented by Red Rock Power at a dinner theatre event held on April 11 and 12 at the Eagles’ Club in Chinook. This is a Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT) performance where love, laughter, and pandemonium collide. Set in a high-society penthouse suite, the production follows Montgomery “Monty” Feely as he navigates chaos under the watchful eye of his soon-to-be father-in-law, Dominic Halligan. With quick-witted dialogue, slapstick comedy, and a touch of romance, the touring dinner theatre promise...
Since approximately February 1, Kamas Ag Chemical, LLC has been under new ownership. Although Merlin Johnson still works with the business, Christopher Skoyen, his brother Travis, and his father, John took over as owners two months ago. "Merlin is still very much involved; he will be the heart of the business for a little bit anyway as he shows us the ropes and we continue to serve the customer base that he and his wife Kay built over the years," Chris Skoyen reported. The clever acronym represe...
On March 22, more than 50 of Montana's top spellers gathered in the Strand Union Building's Ballroom A at Montana State University in Bozeman for the 60th Annual Treasure State Spelling Bee. When all the spell-downs and spell-offs were complete, Cynnloch Gibson, an eighth grader at Chinook Junior High School, had emerged as the State's third place winner. This was the second time Gibson had competed in the Treasure State Spelling Bee. Having attended when he was in the fifth grade, the now thirt...
Two representatives from the Chinook Masons, Kevin Spudic and Ben Hall travelled to Turner to present reading awards to four lucky Turner Public School (TPS) readers in a brief awards ceremony on Monday, March 24. These students were recognized for achievements earned during the month of February, which had been designated as I Love to Read Month. During I Love to Read Month this year, TPS Librarian Mrs. Shelly Harmon invited students from both the elementary and the high school to participate...
On Monday, March 17, the students at Turner Public School boarded busses bound for Dodson. The purpose of their travel was to join students in that neighboring town for Backtrack Vocals, the final installment of the Northeastern Arts Network (NEAN) performances. A vocal band from New York City, Backtrack Vocals is a five-person professional a cappella singing group that transforms familiar songs with all-new vocal and beatbox arrangements. Their versatile repertoire spans Motown, classical,...
At the conclusion of the Montana high school basketball season, coaches submit their ballots to recognize all-conference and all-state athletes. Each district and division compile their own all-conference and all-state teams. When the 2024-2025 District All-Conference selections were released on Monday, March 17, some may have credited the luck of the Irish backing those chosen. However, several Blaine County youth discovered their names on the award rosters for their genuine athleticism. On...
This past weekend, when basketball players from across Montana congregated in Billings, Carson Maloney, a senior at Turner High School, was among the athletes. Wearing number 21, Maloney was selected to play in the 2025 Billings Hotel Senior Classic. The games took place from Thursday, March 20 through Saturday, March 22 at Billings Senior High School. Based on their statistics, seniors from across the state were nominated and then invited to attend the event. Because Maloney was also slated to...
Four students at Turner Public School (TPS) were honored in a ceremony during the lunch hour on Wednesday, March 5 for their essay writing. Brenda Maloney, Vice President of the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Unit 109 of Turner, presented Fourth Grader Lucy Grabofsky, Sixth Grader Isley Welsh, Eighth Grader Savannah Heilig, and Sophomore Abby Grabofsky with First Place certificates and cash prizes in the 2025 Americanism Essay Contest. Each winner also received a cupcake decorated in white...
In celebration of National Book Month, Turner Public Schools will be engaging with books throughout the month of March. One of those events will be Mystery Reader Mondays. Another was the celebration of the birthday of children's book author Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) on March 2 and Read Across America Week. Many schools and libraries remember the contributions of Dr. Seuss with Read Across America Week, celebrated from March 2–6 each year. The biggest reading celebration in the United S...
Although stargazers might find celestial happenings intriguing, many of us forget to look to the heavens. Consequently, we miss out on some rare events, such as the alignment of seven of our solar system's planets, an event that took place on February 28 just as the sun was setting below the horizon. Throughout January and February, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune were all visible in the night sky. However, on February 28, those six were joined, for just one night, by Mercury. Four of the planets-Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and...
On Monday, March 3, eleven area schools brought over 200 students to the Hill County Electric/Triangle Communications grounds for their annual Opportunity in Trades Day event. The event lasted approximately five hours. According to Bethany Chinadle, COO for Triangle Communications, the goal of the event is to expose area high school students to opportunities available in the trades. “We had eight different zones available for the students to explore in the morning, and then after lunch they were able to pick the zone that interested them the mo...
Tiffany Kimberling, Business Manager and District Clerk for Chinook Public School recently reported the achievements of her 2025 Speech and Drama team members. Two participants, Kylie Huravitch and Ivey Lenz made it to state this year in Huntley, where Lenz earned a fourth place ranking over-all in Pantomime. Huravitch competed in Spontaneous Oral Interpretation. “I agreed to coach to help fill the need for our Speech and Drama team this year, as my predecessor passed away last summer, leaving our District quite devastated. I had no previous S...
The Blaine County DUI Task Force is sponsoring an essay contest for junior high and high school students across Blaine County. The topic is “Ideas for Ways to Reduce Drunk Driving.” According to Debbie Gomke, a member of the Task Force, the essays are due on March 7 and winners will be announced on March 17. Gomke also asks that students write their name, school, and grade level on their essays. Two winners from grades 7-12 will be selected, with the best essay writers being awarded gift cards. The top high school essayist will receive a $50...
On February 4, the Chinook FFA Chapter traveled to Havre, Montana, for the spring Milk River District Competition. The event was held at the Fifth Avenue Christian Church where the membership competed in Agricultural Sales, FFA Creed Speaking, Star Greenhand, and Extemporaneous Speaking. Several members brought home hardware and satin, testifying to their ability. The Chapter fielded two teams in the Agricultural Sales Career Development Event (CDE), one senior division and one junior division....
Twenty-eight students in grades 5-8 from across Blaine County gathered in Chinook High School's Lloyd D. Sweet Auditorium on Wednesday, February 5 for the Blaine County Spelling Bee. After a rousing spell down, Eighth Grader Cynnloch Gibson from Chinook emerged as Grand Champion and Hannah Van Voast, an eighth grader from Turner Public School, earned status as Reserve Champion. Gibson will advance to the State Bee in Bozeman on March 22. Following welcoming remarks from Blaine County...
The Big Flat Chapter of the FFA travelled to Havre for spring competition in the Milk River District on a snowy, below zero Tuesday, February 4. After competing in events like Extemporaneous Speaking, Agricultural Sales, Creed Speaking, Parliamentary Procedure, and Prepared Speaking, the team from Turner captured third place in Ag. Sales. Helping the team to reach that finish, Avery Fox, a sophomore, won accolades as the first-place individual. Joseph Trautmann, a junior, came in third, and...
Anyone looking for a way to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14 or 15 might find entertainment in Hill Country Revue Too. Presented by Lewis Heating and AC, this Montana Actor's Theatre (MAT) variety show will feature Aaron Jennings. On both nights, the show will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the MSUN/MAT Theatre on Cowan Drive in Havre. Aaron Jennings is a singer, songwriter, and yodeler who lives in Missoula, Montana. He describes himself as "a third-generation Montanan who had the good luck or...
On January 15 and 16, the Chinook Chapter of the FFA participated in their final two competitions, a poultry contest held in Cascade and a Meats Evaluation competition at Montana Expo Park. The Poultry Team placed fourth and the Meats Team captured sixth. These were the Chapter's final Career Development Event (CDE) competitions before State FFA. In Cascade, the poultry team saw its members: Zoe Scofield, Kohen Sullivan, Eyan Hofeldt, and Tucker Crawford accumulate a team score of 1187 points....
