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When the MT 250 Grant Application cycle closed on October 30, 2025, Humanities Montana was among the applicants. That organization was subsequently awarded $25,000 for their proposed program Montana Conversations: Our Montana Voices. During the month of June, Blaine County residents can participate as benefactors of those grant dollars when four different speakers visit four different locations to share their insight. First on the agenda and hosted by the Harlem Library, Dr. Laney Real Bird presented on June 1. Austin Haney will present on June...
On August 1, the Harlem Civic Association will be holding a Community Yard Sale in Harlem City Park from 9:00-3:00 p.m. Vendors are encouraged to reserve a space, and residents are invited to save the date so that they can shop local while supporting their community. Harlem Civic Association President Kayla Hudon explained that vendor spaces are ten by twenty feet for displaying wares. These might include crafts, artwork, rummage, or homemade goods. "Although space is free, tables are not...
With school ending on May 22, the last week for Zurich Elementary School students was packed with activity. From a creative art project on May 20 to an end of the year trip to Zurich Park for a picnic lunch on May 22, students ushered out the 2026 school year. In between those two bookend events, Librarian Savanna Brown held a final Accelerated Reader (AR) Mad Hatter Tea Party on May 21. The theme for Wednesday's art project was Spring Remembrance. Mrs. Colleen Overcast, who retired from...
With summer’s arrival, many of us look for activities that allow us to steep in pleasure and relaxation. One of those increasingly popular and oft anticipated events is Sounds on the Square, which offers a weekly dose of musical talent. Beginning on June 10 and running through August 12—weather permitting, the concerts will entertain local residents each Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 at Town Square on the corner of Third Avenue and First Street in Havre. Sponsored by Havre Chamber of Commerce, along with Cavaliers and NorthWestern Energ...
The Montana 250th Commission recently announced the recipients of its Event Sponsorship Program. Among the forty organizations who received funding was the Blaine County Fair. Of the $100,000 allocated for events, activities, and programs that honor the semiquincentennial while engaging communities throughout Montana, Blaine County received one of the top awards of $5,000. According to Fair personnel, the sponsorship will fund a Veterans and Elders Tribute Exhibit. Sponsorships were issued on a...
To take advantage of their newly renovated track, Turner Public School hosted a Track and Field Day for K-5 elementary students on Tuesday, May 12. Dodson, Zurich, Whitewater, and Turner Colony students competed in the event, which began at approximately 10:00 a.m. As the clock neared 1:45 p.m., winners received recognition. According to event organizer, Mrs. Kayleigh Turley, who teaches Physical Education and coaches track at Turner, they held a 50, 100, 200, and 400 meter dash. For field...
'Tis the season. For school field trips, that is. May is the peak of student travel time, not only because of warmer weather and clearer roadways in Montana but often in order to end the school year on a high note. Educators and their students from both Meadowlark and Zurich Elementary Schools have taken field trips this month. With these engaging excursions, the groups are celebrating a year of study while also capturing many topics of the curriculum so as to deepen understanding. The idea...
Although earlier this month Zurich students travelled east on the Dinosaur Trail, first graders at Meadowlark Elementary School in Chinook ventured west on May 20. They attended the Depot Museum in Rudyard. Additionally, fifth graders toured Havre Beneath the Streets. Housed in a restored Great Northern Railway depot, the museum offers an authentic glimpse into rural life, transportation history, and the pioneering spirit that shaped Montana's northern plains. The first graders also learned...
Student Council President, Bridget Reed welcomed everyone to the Turner Public School Athletic and Academic Awards Night festivities on Monday, May 11. In celebration of achievement, both academic and extra-curricular awards were presented. Superintendent, Mrs. Jennifer McAllister began the evening by honoring Scholar Athletes and those earning Academic All-State status. The primary difference between Academic All-State and Scholar Athlete commendation lies in the official recognition source and specific GPA thresholds. Academic All-State is a...
Under the guidance of their teacher Ms. Emily Scofield, every year the third graders at Meadowlark Elementary School complete a science unit on ecology that culminates in a biome project. Upon completion of their learning, which included a three-week research and create phase, the group presented their biomes in mid-April. Scofield begins the unit by defining a biome as an ecosystem where plants, animals, insects, and people live in a certain type of climate. She goes on to explain that the...
Under the guidance of their teacher Ms. Emily Scofield, every year the third graders at Meadowlark Elementary School complete a science unit on ecology that culminates in a biome project. Upon completion of their learning, which included a three-week research and create phase, the group presented their biomes in mid-April. Scofield begins the unit by defining a biome as an ecosystem where plants, animals, insects, and people live in a certain type of climate. She goes on to explain that the...
Busses were due to arrive at South Faber Reservoir near Cleveland around 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 14 for Kids’ Fishing Day. Sponsored by the Chinook Rod and Gun Club, this annual event typically draws youth from Chinook, Harlem, Zurich, Cleveland, and Bear Paw Schools. However, with driving rain falling early in the morning and 50 mph wind gusts at 7:00 a.m., Elmer Zarn made the decision to cancel. According to Rod and Gun Club spokesperson, Joe Kennedy-Zarn, last year’s event was attended by 120-125 people. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (...
The 2026 session of Montana American Legion Boys' State and Montana American Legion Auxiliary Girls' State will take place from June 14-20, at Carroll College in Helena, Montana. Delegates attending from Chinook will be Walter Schoen and Amyerah Kelly. These now combined programs offer an immersive, week-long civic leadership opportunity to teach high school students about government, democracy, and the importance of civic engagement. Their purpose is to empower young leaders through hands-on...
The Sugarbeeter Foundation is raffling off the chance to win tickets to see Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean live in concert. The two musicians will perform on Saturday, August 1 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, Montana. When asked what prompted the Foundation to decide upon concert tickets as a fundraiser, President Brandon Nissen responded: "I heard the concert announcement between meetings and learned that the tickets were going fast, so I made an executive decision that we needed to do...
onth comes from the Latin Aprilis, which is derived from the Latin aperire, meaning "to open." That could be a reference to the opening or blossoming of flowers and trees, a common occurrence throughout the month in the Northern Hemisphere. Although other theories exist about April's naming, the month is notable for celebrating a variety of events, including Easter, Earth Day, and Meadowlark Elementary School's Students of the Month. On Thursday, April 30, Meadowlark Elementary School held an as...
With the school elections behind us, the Sugarbeeter Foundation considered the timing right to make a big announcement. The group has secured the aid of grant writer Krista Munson Hertz, a 1993 graduate of Chinook High School. Over the past few months, Hertz, who earned her Master of Science Degree in Education, Instruction, and Learning from Montana State University–Northern in 2024, has been educating Foundation members about grants. Hertz, who previously served as the Executive Director for the Billings School Foundation, has offered her s...
With a golf theme, Turner High School held their prom on Saturday, April 25 in the Turner Public School Gym. Following dinner at six and pictures at seven, the Grand March took place with a parade of gowns and glam. After the Grand March, a coronation ceremony transpired at approximately 8:10 when Bridget Reed was crowned Prom Queen and Joseph Trautmann was crowned King. In the royal court, Avery Fox and MJ Beaman took positions as Prince and Princess. With music played by deejays Mrs. Kayleigh...
After a first counting of votes following the Chinook School Elections and Levy on Tuesday, May 5, school district officials reported unofficial results last week. The outcome not only saw Kevin Elias, Frank Billmayer, and Josiah Sanders elected to the School Board of Trustees but suggest that all three levies passed. Of the three candidates on the ballot in the Chinook School Board Trustee Election for two vacant positions, Kevin Elias secured 381votes, Frank Billmayer collected 269, and...
On Monday April 21, a small committee of approximately thirteen people with concerns about the future of their home and community in Harlem, Montana, held an organizational meeting. The group asked Darwin Zellmer to chair the newly formed group, which they decided to call The Harlem Improvement Committee. “As The Harlem Improvement Committee, our mission is dedicated to promoting consistent, fair, and transparent enforcement of city ordinances to protect public health, safety, and property values for all residents,” stated Zellmer. One of the...
For over five decades, Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) has inspired young people to become catalysts for positive change in their home, school, workplace, and community. In order to support that vision and to fulfill their mission "to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation," HOBY has held leadership seminars each spring. When this year's State Leadership Seminar takes place from June 11-14 at Montana State...
On May 14-16 and again from May 21-23, Tom and Caroline Patrick will present the Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT) production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. These shows will open at 7:30 p.m. in the Havre High School Auditorium. Matinee performances will see the curtain rise at 2:00 p.m. on May 16 and 23. Based on the Victor Hugo novel and the Disney film originally developed by Disney Theatrical Productions, The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a musical with a score by Alan Menken, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Peter Parnell. Presented thr...
Bill Bymaster, author of the memoir I Am Not Dead Yet (Page Publishing, 2026), writes not only to salute Montana and Montanans but to pay tribute to the power of prayer while also exploring the power of choice. Born in Choteau, raised in Havre, and currently a resident of Bountiful, Utah, Bymaster is a 1981 graduate of Havre High School. After graduation, he attended Montana Tech in Butte, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Petroleum Engineering in 1985. Since then, his work has...
As the temperatures grow more seasonable and spring continues to advance, the Harlem Civic Association has scheduled spring cleaning. Harlem Cleanup Week is slated to take place from May 11-15. President of the Harlem Civic Association (HCA), Kayla Hudon invites the community to "join in taking pride in our neighborhoods." Although the HCA will provide heavy trash bags for this event, they remind everyone that these bags are for community clean up, not for personal yard clean up. The bags will...
Beginning on May 4, Blaine County Health Department is holding a program called Walk with Ease. With a target goal of walking for better health, improved fitness, and less pain, sessions will run through June 12. The classes will meet from 10:00-11:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the Library Meeting Room. This evidence based program offers a series of guided walks infused with practical advice on how to walk safely and comfortably. Specialists will also share strategies for keeping active. Designed for all ages and all fitness...
Shannon Bonney, a Wildland Firefighter with the North Central Montana District Office of the United States Wildland Fire Service, invited third through sixth grade students from Bear Paw, Chinook, Cleveland, Hays-Lodgepole, Turner, and Zurich schools to partake in Wildfire Education Day. Held at the Blaine County Fairgrounds in Chinook on Wednesday, April 29, the event began with an opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on the east side of the Commercial Building. Following a brief welcome, students...
