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When Turner Public Schools (TPS) personnel held their Awards Ceremony on Monday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m., they hosted a special guest to present a scholarship. Representing Triangle Communications, Jack Maloughney awarded senior Carson Maloney with a $2,000 Trade School Scholarship. To be eligible, an applicant must be a subscriber or a dependent of a subscriber who receives landline telephone or broadband service from Triangle Communications and who plans to pursue a first degree or certificate in...
In a science unit on ecology, Ms. Emily Scofield’s third graders at Meadowlark Elementary School studied biomes. To assess their understanding of the information taught, Ms. Scofield invited each of her students to create a diorama of a biome—an ecosystem where plants, animals, insects, and people live in a certain type of climate. Students completed their biome projects and presented them this past April. The Earth supports multiple biomes, with the five major biome classifications being aqu...
Just prior to National Poppy Day, which will be celebrated this year on Friday, May 23, five Turner Public School (TPS) students were announced as Poppy Poster winners in an impromptu ceremony on May 14. American Legion Auxiliary (ALA), Unit 109 of Turner selected Jordan Cook, Zane Grabofsky, Savannah Heilig, and Natalie Richman as Unit honorees. Unit President Brenda Mohar was on hand to make the presentations. Every year, the ALA sponsors a Poppy Poster Contest for students in grades 2-12,...
When the Blaine County DUI Task Force sponsored an essay contest earlier this spring for junior high and high school students across Blaine County, Mrs. Miller's eighth graders at Turner Public School entered. The topic, "Ideas for Ways to Reduce Drunk Driving" inspired their writing, and two students won awards. Savannah Heilig earned first place honors, and Rosie Day captured second. "We were studying the concept of fact versus opinion at the time, and this contest opportunity fit right in,"...
The Chinook FFA Chapter held its annual awards banquet on April 27at the Blaine County Fairgrounds Commercial Building. The group not only honored their seniors and presented various member awards but heard remarks from the 2025-2026 Montana FFA State First Vice President Cole Walduskey, who gave a welcoming speech, and from Romulus Hiner, the 2024- 2025 Second Vice President, who served as the evening's guest speaker. Following Walduskey's welcome, seven seniors were recognized: Madi Gruszie, J...
Last week, the office of Congressman Troy Downing released an important public service announcement for Montanans. Starting May 7, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security will require U.S. travelers to be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and enter certain federal facilities. After the May 7 deadline, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security that has authority over the security of transportation systems within and connecting to the United States, will require...
Area residents are invited to kick off summer with family friendly fun on Thursday, May 22. Sponsored by local partners, the Harlem Public Library is hosting a preview to Color Our World, the theme for summer reading this year. Promotional materials for the event announce, “Celebrate reading with a colorful walk, messy art projects, music, food, and a movie to wrap it up!” Registration for summer reading will take place on the south side of the library starting at 1:00 p.m. A free meal provided by the Harlem Civic Association will follow at...
May Day means many things to many people around the world—from dancing around a May Pole to filling May baskets and leaving them as surprises on door handles. Simply celebrating the arrival of spring by decorating homes and public spaces with flowers represents another method for observing the spirit of May. However, Turner commemorated May 1 by celebrating the arts. The junior high theatre class at Turner Public Schools performed a murder mystery on that evening at 7:00, and Art Educator, Mrs....
If you missed the opening of the latest Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT) production The Prisoner of Second Avenue by Neil Simon, there is still time to catch the show on May 8-10 at 7:30 p.m. in the MAT Theatre on the campus of MSU–Northern. Mayo Clinic Staff verify that when it comes to relieving stress, “more giggles and guffaws are just what the doctor ordered.” Presented by Steve and Julie Mariani, the production takes place in the heart of 1970s Manhattan. Mel Edison is living the middle-class dream until everything starts to unravel...
Havre Trails, a group interested in promoting and improving walking, running, and bike paths, is currently looking for sponsors for the 2025 Summerfest that will be taking place on Saturday, August 23 in Havre’s Pepin Park. On Earth Day, April 22, the group celebrated by thanking the Hi-Line communities for their past support. “Every step you take on our beautiful local trails is made possible by community support,” Lindsey Brandt-Bennett stated. “You help us maintain and expand the outdoor spaces that make our area special.” Since the nonprofi...
As one of their course requirements, students enrolled in Dr. Miller's journalism class at Turner Public School participated in the Montana High School Journalism Contest sponsored by the University of Montana School of Journalism. All entries had to be submitted electronically by March 26, and winners were announced last week. In the category of News Writing, first place was presented to Jake Brown from Turner's school newspaper The Northwind; second place went to Holly Grabofsky, and Landon...
After 13,708 votes were tallied from the 125 participating school across Montana, the 2025 Treasure State Award winner was announced last week. Feathers Together by Caron Levis and Charles Santoso captured first place with 4,554 votes. PreK-3 students at Chinook’s Meadowlark Elementary School, as well as those from Turner Public School, were among those who cast ballots to determine the best picture book in the field of nominees. Inspired by a real-life pair of storks whose relationship bond endures the challenge of great distance, Feathers Tog...
Hi-Line Maker’s Market will be a new option for shoppers on the Hi-Line in May. The old second-hand store at 225 Indiana Street in Chinook, just below The Elk’s bar sign, will be open all five weekends in May on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Opening date is May 1, 2025. The market is the brain child of Colleen Overcast who was inspired to organize this pop-up vendor store after realizing that there is a need on the Hi-Line for such a venue. “Many talented people in our area get joy from creating special items....
Among the 223 members from across Montana in 2025 that received their State FFA Degree-the highest degree that a state can bestow upon its members-three are from Chinook: Brockton Elliot, Jacob Metcalf, and Madilyn Gruszie. In order to earn this degree, members must also have achieved their Greenhand and Chapter FFA Degrees. Candidates further need to be an active member for at least two years and meet requirements in correlation with agricultural education, Supervised Agricultural Experience...
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...
