07 September 2023
Turcotte Selected As State Finalist
Poplar seventh-grade teacher Jacob “Buck” Turcotte was thrilled when he was told that he’s a finalist for the Montana Teacher of the Year honor.
“I was absolutely blown away to be honest with you,” Turcotte said.
He was nominated by Poplar Middle School principal Morgan Norgaard.
The teacher who wins will represent the state during the 2024 National Teacher of the Year Program
Frazer Teacher Honored As Finalist
An instructor dedicated to education in Frazer is one of four finalists for the Montana Teacher of the Year honor.
Teresa Heil has been an art teacher in Frazer for the past 22 years.
“We have very talented students in art,” Heil said of why she loves teaching in Frazer. “The classroom facility is amazing and well equipped.”
She enjoys having the students collaborate to accomplish
Local Woman Celebrates 100 Years Of Living
It’s been quite a century. From World War II to color televisions to the internet, it’s been an amazing 100 years.
If you don’t believe how special these years have been, just ask local resident Louise Three Stars Smith. She celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday, Aug. 28.
Smith was overjoyed with the amount of friends and relatives — some from as far away as Washington state —
