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For Immediate Release, May 2, 2019 Contact: Jon Ebelt, Public Information Officer, DPHHS, (406) 444-0936; Chuck Council, Communications Specialist, DPHHS, (406) 444-4391 The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and local public health agencies remind Montanans and visitors to the state to be aware of the risk of hantavirus and to take precautions to avoid exposures to rodents, their droppings and nests. “Although hantavirus infection can occur during any month, the risk of exposure is increased in the spring and summer as p...
Brenda Mohar has been busy going to track meets this week. The District High School Meet will be Wednesday May 8 at the Havre Middle School. The Junior High District Meet will be Saturday May 11 also at the Havre Middle School Track. Come out and see the Tracksters perform at Districts. Weekend guests at the home of Dave and Teresa Cornell were Cassie and Evelyn Handran from Harlem and Kathy Preeshl from Gildford. Crystal , Cassidy, Holly, Cooper and Lucy Grabofsky had Brunch Sunday after Church with .Loretta and Wallly. Beck. Susan Billmayer w...
Blaine County Library’s Book Club, Free People Reading Freely will meet on Monday, May 6 in the Blaine County Library at 7:00 p.m. They invite any interested book enthusiasts to join them in discussion of whatever they are currently reading. To discuss their April book experiences, Free People Reading Freely used the six-word story protocol as an entry point. Librarian Valerie Frank shared her reading of My Brother Sam Is Dead by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier. To describe how this young adult historical fiction novel r...
Last November, Bob Nelson, Walleye Youth Day Coordinator of the Fresno Chapter of Walleyes Unlimited, reached out to school administrators surveying their interest in attending the Fresno Chapter Walleyes Unlimited Youth Education Day. Their invitation was met with enthusiasm, as several school groups will attend the Education Day on Friday, May 10 at the Walleye Pavilion Campground at Fresno Reservoir, fourteen miles west of Havre. Buses from Big Sandy, Box Elder, CJI, Rocky Boy, North Star,...
The Blaine County Fair Foundation will be holding a Community Garage Sale on Saturday, June 1, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Commercial Building on the Blaine County Fairgrounds at 300 Cleveland Road West in Chinook. According to Fair Board Manager, Debbie Ramberg, the Community Garage Sale is a fundraiser for the Fair Foundation and a great incentive to declutter or to finalize a person’s spring cleaning. Anyone interested in displaying goods can purchase a table for $20, although individuals will be held to a three table total. T...
Most of Montana’s 76 Wildlife Management Areas open on May 15 at noon, and with the long winter and heavy snowpack wildlife still have limited areas, in some places, left to forage. People who are looking to get out to the WMAs this time of year should remember to keep vigilant to avoid conflicts with wildlife, particularly bears. Bears, elk and shed-antler hunters will be sharing the same space once the WMAs open. Shed hunting on WMAs remains a popular activity. Most animals see, hear and smell humans long before humans detect the presence o...
On May 2, the Meadowlark Gymnasium transformed into a castle room from medieval times, and a Medieval Feast began at 6:00 p.m. Students dressed in period costumes and served a meal that might have been consumed during the medieval period-the 5th through the 15th centuries. Sixth graders began to arrive around 5:30 on Thursday evening to put on costumes and to show parents their models of castles and other projects. Following this show-and-tell session, everyone gathered for the meal. Lord...
As part of the junior high shop curriculum at Chinook Junior High School, Vocational/Agriculture Education Instructor, Robin Allen seeks out methods beyond textbooks and worksheets to capture the students' interest. Sometimes she achieves that goal by putting the students to work in the school's greenhouse; other times the classroom moves to a business setting where students acquire hands-on experience and knowledge. On May 2 and 3, wearing their shop coats and safety glasses, seventh and...
Outside of the recent storm that just swept through the region this past weekend, farmers have had good weather to get into their fields and get them planted. Hopefully we get the moisture we need, the sun when we need it, and for the wind to calm down just a bit. When all of that happens, it will be one fine season....
When Aaniiih Nakoda College (ANC) holds its 31st Commencement Ceremony on May 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the gymnasium at Harlem High School, Jason Smith, Montana State Indian Coordinator to Governor Steve Bullock, will deliver the Commencement Address. Thirty-one graduates are slated to receive their diplomas at the graduation event. Although Governor Steve Bullock appointed Smith to serve on his cabinet as State Director of Indian Affairs effective January 7, 2013, this young man's career actually...
The Hi-Line Wool Pool will be collecting wool on May 11 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Malta City Shop, located south of Malta at 735 South First Avenue East. All new producers and current wool pool members are welcome. With approximately 35 producers, the Hi-Line Wool Pool is one of twelve wool pools currently active in Montana, according to records maintained by the American Sheep Industry Association. Wool pools enable ranchers to combine their product to get better prices in a...
Triangle Communications (TC) is sponsoring its annual photo contest to collect photographs for their publications. The 2019 Photo Contest is open to members and member dependents of all ages who subscribe to Triangle landline or Internet only service. One grand prize of $200.00 and five runner-up prizes of $50.00 will be awarded. Each TC customer is limited to two entries. These entries must be submitted via the electronic form on www.itsTriangle.com by July 8, the contest deadline. To be considered valid and eligible, contest photographs must...
Helena, Mont. –The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding producers to get covered through the State Hail Insurance Program. Montana producers can conveniently access and fill out applications for state hail insurance online by visiting the program’s website. Producers can insure crops against hail damage at the maximum coverage rate of $75 per acre for dryland and $114 per acre for irrigated land. Rates charged are a percentage of the insured amount and vary by county. A detailed list of rates by county and crop can be found her...
HELENA, MT The Governor's Office of Community Service, in partnership with Reach Higher Montana and Montana Campus Compact, awarded $1,000 scholarships to 100 Montana high school seniors, the agency announced today. The Youth Serve Montana Scholarship recognizes students dedication to community service and helps students who wish to attend school in Montana. They are intended to promote volunteerism and encourage young leaders to further their learning. These 100 students have given their time...
The American Red Cross will be at Wallner Hall on Tuesday May 7th from 12:30-6:00 to collect blood from donors. Our goal is 40 viable pints but we have 58 slots to fill. Everyone eligible to donate is encouraged to do so. Currently the Red Cross has a critical need for type O blood donations and urges type O donors, as well as eligible donors of all blood types, to give now to ensure lifesaving patient care isn’t impacted this spring. Blood donors are needed now to help ensure blood is available for patients whose survival depends on transfusio...
Glenna Ammen was to Great Falls for medical appointments. While there, she stayed with her sister, Betty and Stan DeZort. Bonnie Harmon accompanied Julie and Isley Welsh to a track meet in Malta on Tuesday.Their mom and dad came to get them and will go back with them on Monday. Mary and Bill Hake have gotten moved and settled in their new location. They are living on Warm Welcome Lane in the past Elvyn and Eileen home. Welcome to your new home and welcome to your new neighborhood. Easter dinner guests at the Ron and Susan Fox home were Brian...
Guests over the weekend at the Dave Cornell home were Dalton, Alyssa, Danial, and Addison Cornell, Cassie, Richard, August, and Evelyn Handran, and on Saturday for branding Don, Dennis, Dale and Kinsey Cornell, Dalton Lightfoot, and Chet and Shandel Fouts joined them. Hilary and Natalie Richman, Linda Hauge, Diana Maloney, and Anita, Brooke, and Bridget Reed visited Harlan and Jane Krass. Anita and Brooke Reed and Harlan Krass were in Havre on Tuesday for dental appointments. Ed and Kathy Zellmer and Melissa Hiniker spent the weekend in...
When spring is in the air, snowmelt creates high water in our streams and rivers. You might want to get out there in your boat, but high water can be deadly when conditions are too extreme for safe boating. Although it can be hard to put safety ahead of adventure when you’ve spent hours planning a boating trip, sometimes the only safe choice is to stay off the water. If you do go, make sure you stay safe by wearing a well-fitted personal flotation device (PFD) or life jacket when on and around the water. Even if you are only near a rapidly f...
On May 1, spring field trips will continue as the third graders at Meadowlark Elementary School will be travelling to he Depot Museum in Rudyard. After their museum visit, they plan to stop at the Havre City Pool on Sixth Avenue to go swimming. According to third grader teacher Mrs. Bridget Metcalfe, the experience will provide education: "We will be learning about animal and plant fossils and more about how the world around us used to be." Located at number 25 Fourth Avenue Northwest in...
Chinook Public Schools has implemented the Raptor Technologies System in an effort to continually provide a safe, secure, learning environment for our students. The Raptor system is up and running currently at the High School and will be implemented at the Elementary School in the coming months. Below is a little information on the system. If you have any further questions regarding the system, please call the high school office or stop in and visit Mr. Molyneaux, high school principal, or Mr. Hannum, school superintendent. Raptor Technologies...
In the aftermath of the 35-day Federal Government Shutdown, the A’aninin and Nakoda Tribes on Fort Belknap Reservation and the Chippewa and Cree Tribes of Rocky Boy Reservation in Montana were facing food shortages. Many people collaborated and cooperated to restock empty food pantries and to provide immediate hunger relief to these tribal neighbors. After the A’aninin and Nakoda Tribes on Fort Belknap Reservation and the Chippewa and Cree Tribes of Rocky Boy’s Reservation heard about the eight thousand pounds of food that had been deliv...
On Thursday, May 2, Havre Public Schools (HPS) and Montana State University—Northern (MSUN) will be honoring women in the math and science fields in a special evening celebration beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Havre High School (HHS) auditorium. The evening will be hosted by Dr. Jane Morrow and will feature a keynote address by 2019 Founders’ Excellence Award recipient Dr. Leslie Ruyle, as well as a panel discussion highlighting women from across the Hi-Line working in the fields of math and science. In addition to profiling female mat...
Turner School observed Earth Day this past Thursday. Students and Staff, k-12, took to the streets to pick up trash and haul it to the dumpsters. Afterwards they were rewarded for their efforts for a few minutes of play time and being "a kid!" The Junior and High School students teamed up with the younger students for some good mentoring and fun. There were laughs throughout the playground and treats were served to all the students compliments of the National Honor Society. It was a great day...
On Saturday, May 4, the Blaine County Fairgrounds Commercial Building will play host to the "Rope Your Dreams," Rebecca Stroh Gala. Everyone is invited to this Miss Teen Rodeo Montana Coronation Gala and Fundraising Event which will begin at 5:00 p.m. The event promises food, fun, and laughter for the entire family. Until 7:00 p.m., a dinner will be served, with a menu featuring pulled pork, cheesy fries, cole slaw, baked beans, and cake. Beverages will include lemonade, ice tea, and coffee. In...
On Thursday, April 18, the fifth graders at Meadowlark Elementary held their Wax Museum in the school's gymnasium. A sizable crowd gathered to see the presentation of Heroes and Heroines who had made an impact on United States history. Each student in turn approached the microphone and delivered a brief narrative in which he/she gave the historical figure's name and birth date. Then, these heroes or heroines shared something interesting about themselves or their lives, a detail about how they...
