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Havre, MT February 17, 2019: Havre Elks Lodge #1201 and the Havre Pizza Hut are teaming up on Thursday February 21st to help communities in Hill, Blaine and Chouteau Counties. Lodge Exalted Ruler Kyle Leeds says: “On Thursday February 21st, Pizza Hut is donation 20% of all orders that day, between 11am and 11pm when people tell them they want to donate to the Havre Elks Lodge. This offer applies on all dine in, carry out, and delivery orders placed on Thursday February 21st.” Leeds continues: “Havre Elks Lodge #1201 plans to utilize the funds...
The Turner community gathered at the school gymnasium for a Community Pep Rally this past week to send both boys and girls teams off to tournament. Both coaches spoke to the crowd about each player and how they had grown throughout the season. A tribute was done to the Seniors, and a few fun games, chants and the school song was sung. A contest of class cheers were also held and the first grade class deemed the champions!...
Tom and Lucy Fairbank enjoyed attending tournament action this past weekend in Havre. Bill and Mary Hake enjoyed watching the tournament play on the NFHS website throughout the tournament. Due to cold it was a great opportunity for many folks to stay at home and still be in touch with all the happenings at the District Tournament. Don and Bonnie Harmon enjoyed the District 9C Tournament this weekend in Havre. They also attended the Lion’s Pancake breakfast on Sunday. Gerald and Shirley Keller attended the District 9C Tournament this past w...
The District Tournament finished up on Saturday in Havre. There was a lot of good basketball played. The Turner Girls placed third and will compete at the Divisional Tourney in Great Falls this coming week. Congratulations to them and their coaches, Julie Welch and Darci Ammen. Loretta and Wally Beck attended the County Spelling Bee in Chinook on Tuesday in which their grandson Tate Beck participated. Gene Billmayer was in Havre on business Thursday and while there took daughter Emily to the basketball game. They went to see Larry Billmayer...
Patti Hellman, daughter of Bonnie Hellman and a 2008 graduate of Chinook High School, recently earned certification as a Product Owner/Product Manager with Scaled Agile. This certification will allow her to be more effective in her job. Hellman currently works at a title insurance closing software company in Billings, called SoftPro, where she serves on a team that is developing a web application for creating a new culture and process for the company. When Hellman realized that she needed to increase her skill set, she decided to take a...
Nathan and Mary Merrill have been remodeling their house they bought from Roy Lackner. Mary who has always been interested in the history of the house asked him about how old the house was and he had no idea. Recently while they were demolishing the upstairs bedroom they found a group picture, a couple of valentines, and a couple of postcards one of Great Falls in 1919. They were in excellent condition. The handmade valentine was given to Richard Martin from Carita Smith – it is a h...
For Immediate Release Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hunter Education course dates have been set for many areas across Region 6. All hunter education classes are free of charge. Many classes are being held prior to the March 15 application deadline for special permits for deer and elk. Future application deadlines include May 1 for moose, sheep and goat, and June 1 for deer B, elk B and antelope. In the next few months, classroom courses (for youth) are being held in the following towns, with the start date listed: Malta: Feb. 25 Hinsdale:...
Malcom Birnell, who graduated from Chinook High School in 1990 and whom many will likely remember as Willie Birnell, is poised to earn his doctoral degree. When the process is finalized, which he hopes will happen by April of this year, he will be Dr. Birnell, with a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction. Birnell updated his chair and committee members in January, and one of them conducted a review of his dissertation and edited his...
After a easy go of things to began the winter season 'Old Man Winter' has returned, sending temperatures plummeting across the Hi-line. Zub-zero temps haven't stopped local schools from holding class and for the most part, buses have been able to make their daily runs. Make sure to bundle up and stay warm during this cold spell and remember spring is officially just 36 days away!...
CSWW Inc., dba North 40 Outfitters, headquartered in Great Falls, MT, confirms it is in negotiations to purchase the former Kmart building in Havre, Mt for purpose of relocation. Upon closing, North 40 Outfitters will begin a remodel process and relocation from their current location at 1753 US Hwy 2 NW in Havre, MT. No timeline is currently set for remodel or relocation. Their current retail space in Havre, MT is approximately 48,000 square feet and the new proposed location is 91,000 + square feet. In addition to this move, North 40...
For three weeks now, several students at Chinook High School have been trading the leisure of a lunch hour for ACT test preparation. After noticing a trend in declining test scores and unsuccessful retake attempts to raise a low score, Chinook's Improvement Plan for Schools (ChIPS) Team decided an intervention was in order. From their brainstorming with the administration, ACT-uesdays Lunch and Learn was born. "Although the core subject teachers (math, English, and science) are all performing...
Spectators who attend athletic contests at Chinook High School's Floyd Bowen Gymnasium have likely visited the concessions stand and been greeted by the smiling face of Pam Darrah. Darrah has managed the concessions stand for Sugarbeeter athletic events for the past nineteen years. Darrah began working in the position with Billie Haugen, who had to quit after two years so that she could join the fire department and ambulance crews. Since then, Darrah has been the face and the force behind the...
Chinook Adult Education has been sponsoring trips for adults to DC during the month of June for the last 5 years. However, this June there will not be a DC trip as a New York/Boston trip has been planned for the month of October. Doug Hayes has been leading the trips to DC but due to requests for a new venue, he has made the change. The trip will take place from Friday, October 11th to Monday, October 21st. The Diamond Tour Company will be guiding the trip with the exception of two days that Doug will lead. An informational meeting will be...
Created by English Language Arts students enrolled in courses taught by Mrs. Julie Terry, art decorates the walls in the junior high wing at Chinook High School. This art represents literary responses to students' reading. Mrs. Terry's students are required to read one outside novel a quarter and to complete a project/report. The one-pagers on display are book reports, some reflect a more traditional approach while others lean more towards the nontraditional. According to Terry, considerable res...
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hunter Education course dates have been set for the first courses in the Glasgow area for this year. There will be a regular youth classroom course Feb. 28-March 3, and an adult online “field day” course on March 12. Additional youth classes will be held in late spring and summer, and several more adult field days will be offered as well. The youth classroom course will be held in the Quonset building at the FWP headquarters in Glasgow. For youth to be eligible to hunt and be fully certified during the 2019 seas...
If making a profit can define success, then the inaugural Blaine County Brew Fest held in the Commercial Building at the fairgrounds on January 26 was a success. According to Fair Board member Loren Skoyen, plans are already in the works to make this an annual affair. Although the Fair Foundation contacted 53 breweries, only seven Montana breweries were represented at the Brew Fest: Busted Knuckle from Glasgow, Jeremiah Johnson from Great Falls, Draught Works from Missoula, Bitterroot Brewing...
The word beacon has its origin in Old English when its meaning referred to a signal or lighthouse. Beacons were used not only by ships and later by airfields as a warning or guidance system but as a means for carrying news. A fire or light set up in a high or prominent position could also provide a sign of celebration. Since the 1600s, the word beacon has figuratively referred to a person or thing that illuminates or inspires. Drawing from these historical meanings, once a month, the Journal wil...
Happy Valentines Day Everyone. Susan Billmayer visited Jane and Harlan Krass on Sunday and brought them a plate of Valentines goodies from the Hogeland Lutheran Ladies. So very nice. Melissa Hiniker was out visiting her grandparents, Ed and Katy Zellmer over the weekend. Loretta Beck took her car to Havre for some service on Tuesday and rode back with son Shawn Beck, and Chris Maloney. While there, she visited Helen Maloney and Virginia McCracken. Gene Billmayer attended a CHS wheat growers meeting in Havre on Wednesday. On Thursday, Ed and...
With the new year, the Blaine County Fair Foundation (BCFF) shifted into full fundraiser mode for the 2019 Blaine County Fair and fairgrounds. The Foundation’s first annual Brewfest held on January 26 netted approximately $1500. More than 250 people attended the event organized under the leadership of Loren Skoyen and James DesRosier. Ongoing fundraising continues for the Indoor Event Center with the opportunity to purchase a custom brick memorializing a loved one, family ranch, individual, or business. According to BCFF Secretary, Laura K...
A week of intensive practice sessions with the Missoula Children's Theater (MCT) Tour Actor/Directors culminated for area youth on Saturday, February 2, at 1:00 p.m. and again at 3:30 p.m. at the Lloyd Sweet Auditorium at Chinook High School with a full stage musical production of The Frog Prince. Conceived and written by Michael McGill with music and lyrics also by McGill, the story is set in the royal swamp and features a lonely frog and a selfish princess in starring roles. Hoping to perform...
The Fort Belknap Indian Community invites everyone to join them for the 51st Annual Fort Belknap Mid-Winter Fair which is being celebrated this week, February 5–9. The events of this year's fair not only align with its theme, Celebrating Our Talents, but promise to showcase talent. Concessions opened at the Bingo Hall/Community Center, the site of most events, at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, followed by booth set-up from 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Set-up continued again all day on Tuesday, and a...
In addition to conducting rehearsals for "The Frog Prince," the Missoula Children's Theater (MCT) production team hosted educational workshops for area students. January 28-February 1 became a week steeped in theater as each grade at Meadowlark Elementary School was treated to a theater workshop. Zurich Elementary students also received a school visit on January 29. During the week, Meadowlark third and fifth graders engaged with MCT residents Ali Thompson and Kayla McSorley, in an acting...
For Immediate Release HELENA—The Office of Public Instruction announced today that nomination and application forms are available for the 2020 Montana Teacher of the Year Program. Members of the public can fill out a simple form to nominate a teacher. Teachers can self-nominate by filling out an application. All current and actively teaching Montanans who are making a positive difference in the lives of students are encouraged to apply. If nominated, the OPI will reach out to the nominated teacher and ask them to fill out an application. N...
For Immediate Release BOZEMAN – The Montana State University Pesticide Education Program will be coordinating five regional pesticide training events across Montana in April. These seven-hour trainings are designed for individuals who want to learn more about pesticides and/or qualify for a Montana private applicator license. A private applicator license enables pesticide applicators to purchase and use restricted use pesticide products to manage pests on land they own, rent or lease. The registration fee is $30 and will cover training material...
Gene and Susan Billmayer and Emily returned Thursday night from Sun City, AZ, where they have been visiting Jim and Helen Billmayer. Ed Zellmer visited at the Wally Beck home on Monday. Duane and Carol Klindworth visited Carol’s folks Friday in Havre. They also visited Helen Maloney and Virginia McCracken at the Care Center. Terry and Brenda Mohar were in Billings Thursday and Friday to be with grandson Colter who had surgery there. Anita Reed accompanied Jane and Harlan Krass to the dentist in Havre on Tuesday. Loretta Beck drove to Great F...
