We've Got The County Covered
We've Got The County Covered
Sorted by date Results 158 - 182 of 1381
Harlem High School held its Commencement Exercises on May 18, graduating thirty-four seniors. Among that number, five will be playing college sports, and three have decided to join the military. For their celebration on Sunday afternoon, the class was decked out in maroon, white, and black gowns and presented red roses to those individuals instrumental in guiding them to their graduation day. Valedictorian was Izabelle Baker, while Lacia Walls served as Salutatorian. Commencement speakers were L...
On Saturday, May 17 in front of a crowd of over 300 people, Turner Public School presented nine seniors and five eighth graders for graduation. The group processed into the gymnasium accompanied by Kathy Zellmer on the piano, playing "Pomp and Circumstance." As the notes died out, the ceremony commenced with a welcome by Class of 2025 Secretary JR Brown and a baccalaureate message led by Kirsti Cederberg, who told the group gathered not to "wait for the world to change but instead to use their...
On the evening of May 12, the Turner Public School (TPS) community gathered for the 2024-2025 academic/athletic awards ceremony at the Turner gymnasium. After Student Council President Cassidy Grabofsky welcomed guests, presentations ensued. TPS Superintendent Mrs. Jenni McAllister opened the ceremony by bestowing Academic All-State Awards for the 2024-2025 High School Basketball season upon the majority of Turner's student-athletes. In that group, sophomore Holly Grabofsky and senior Roger Carr...
As you travel this summer, you might consider taking along some coins. No, not to pay for toll roads but to leave on graves and memorials. According to the Wounded Warrior Project website, the tradition traces back to the Roman Empire when coins were placed into the mouths of fallen soldiers to pay for passage and protection across the River Styx, which was believed to separate the world of the living from the world of the dead. Similarly, in Navy mythology, coins were placed under the mast of...
With Memorial Day so recently past and Flag Day quickly approaching, the idea of patriotism lingers. Anyone wondering how to practice their patriotism on a local level might consider adopting a stone at the Harlem Airmen Memorial. Darwin Zellmer, Harlem Airmen Memorial Committee (HAMC) Member, suggested that many of those who currently care for the thirteen stones are aging, so having other people step in would be a benefit. The stones commemorate the thirteen Airlift Squadron members from McChord Air Force Base in Pierce County, Washington,...
Thirty-three Blaine County residents were honored in a Presentation Ceremony on May 25. Staged at the Airmen Memorial in Harlem, the assembly watched as Brigadier General Trace N. Thomas conferred upon these volunteers, the United States Air Force (USAF) Commander's Public Service Award. The process for this presentation began last August when Retired Lieutenant Colonel Frank Maguire of the USAF Reserve appealed to General Thomas for help. In his appeal, Maguire, who lives in Ohio, requested...
In 1966, the purchase of a dragline was the official start of Pike Construction. Now, 59 years, later, John and Karen Pike are parking most of their equipment and planning to retire. An auction to liquidate many of their business equipment assets will take place on June 7. Although draglines are still used, those currently working are mostly utilized in mining operations. Because of high maintenance costs and changes in technology, Karen suggested, "They're mostly obsolete, like us." A dragline...
After two years of time-intensive work, the staff at the Blaine County Health Department (BCHD) are announcing that the Community Health Needs Assessment, or survey, is finished and ready for respondents. Flyers, emails, announcements, and posts on the Blaine County Montana Health Department Facebook Page all encourage stakeholders to take part. The results will help the BCHD with finding resources, designing education programs, and providing classes to the citizens of Blaine County. “We want to know the biggest health concerns currently i...
When Chinook High School held its Awards Night Ceremony on Monday, May 19, another honor event took place: Dentin DePriest, the son of Heather and Scott DePriest, signed his acceptance letter to attend Stanford University. Located in California's San Francisco Bay Area, Stanford University was founded in 1885 and first welcomed students in 1891. Its areas of educational opportunity span seven schools along with research institutes. Upon being asked what prompted him to apply to Stanford,...
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...
