We've Got The County Covered
We've Got The County Covered
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In response to a news conference last Thursday, when growing concerns about the coronavirus prompted Governor Steve Bullock to declare a state of emergency. During his news conference at the state Capitol, Bullock said: “Now is still the time to continue to plan, not panic. Just like we do with any challenging situation when it hits our communities: we stick together, we make sure we mitigate the impact, and we have an appropriate response. If we do all that, we can slow the spread when it comes.” In consultation with Governor Bullock, the MUS...
The Blaine County Fair Foundation has been hard at work for quite some time raising funds for a new indoor arena at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. There certainly have been some very positive results in the past but as with any fundraising efforts, things don't always go your way. This past Friday the Fair Foundation presented area supporters with the sounds of the Marshall Catch Band for "A Night of Hi-Octane Rock and Country" at the Commercial Event Building located on the Fairgrounds....
Havre, Montana – Northern Montana Health Care (NMHC) has opened an alternative clinic for suspected COVID-19 patients. It is located on the east side of the NMHC campus in the building formerly known as Medical Group East. NMHC would like to reiterate to the Hi-Line community that there are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Montana or Hill County at this time. There are however, several high risk exposures in the immediate area. NMHC is setting up an incident command center to deal with the challenges this presents to our community. T...
MEDIA ADVISORY State of Montana COVID-19 March 16, 2020 Contact: John Grassy, Public Information Officer Montana Dept. Natural Resources and Conservation (406) 324-4752 / jgrassy@mt.gov Amber Conger, Communications Director Montana Dept. Of Administration (406) 560-7183 / aconger@mt.gov Tim Crowe, Public Information Officer Joint Information Center (406) 324-4755 / tim.crowe2@mt.gov Montana establishes Joint Information Center in Response to COVID-19 HELENA, Mont. The State of Montana has established a Joint Information Center (JIC) to provide... Full story
Due to health concerns for students and volunteers, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is postponing all hunter and bowhunter education classes that are scheduled through March 30, at which point FWP will reassess the situation. COVID-19 cases have been identified in a handful of communities around the state. Because of the potential spread of COVID-19, several schools and other public buildings where hunter education classes are held have been closed to after-hours use. Over the course of the next two weeks FWP staff in coordination with state...
Starting Thursday from 9-10 am for breakfast, and 12-1 pm for lunch for students Chinook Schools will provide sack meals for current students to pick up at Meadowlark's front door. This is free of charge for all students. The bag will include both lunch and dinner.... Full story
With the concerns for the most vulnerable and the elderly, Bishop Warfel, after consultation with priests, staff and other vital personnel has determined that the best process going forward was to collaborate with the government's attempt to contain the spread of this pandemic and suspend all public Masses in the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings until March 30, 2020. This includes the extension of a general dispensation for all the faithful from the obligation to participate at Mass on Sunday...
Havre, Montana – Northern Montana Health Care (NMHC) has implemented several measures as a result of the COVID-19 crisis that they wish to inform the public. Both Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) and the Northern Montana Care Center (NMCC) are closed for all visitors at this time. The doors will remain locked in both buildings. The Emergency Department doors on the 2nd floor of NMH is the only entry point available to the public. Any persons entering the premises will be screened by nursing staff prior to being admitted. Medical personnel are m... Full story
Officials throughout Blaine County met Monday and Tuesday to begin working on individual contingency plans as well that will allow each entity to also work with others in the county to best serve our citizens. Everyones health and safety is a primary concern with an emphasis being placed on the elderly and those needing additional assistance. The County firmly plans on being able to keep its doors open and provide services needed as residents require them. Members from the Blaine County Health Department, the Blaine County Commissioners,... Full story
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. The Earth supports multiple biomes, with the five major biome classifications being aquatic, desert, grassland, forests, and tundra. However, scientists typ...
Data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), often referred to as "the Nation's Report Card," prove that those who read the most, read the best. Without reading comprehension skills, the reader is limited in his or her ability to gather information and use it effectively. For school age readers, however, the idea of reading for pleasure often gets derailed by various assigned readings for school subjects and the sometimes over-scheduled commitment to extracurricular activiti...
On Tuesday, March 10th, Harlem Rodeo Drive Bus Route students were treated to a yummy pizza party. It has taken the riders since the 2019-20 school year began until now to finally fill in all of the pizza puzzle slices, and they are the first bus route to earn this distinction so far this year. In order to earn their Best Bus Behavior reward, the students had to use perfect citizenship and manners while following all bus safety rules. Principal Seymour and Mr. Hopkins gladly served the...
The Blaine County Health Department, the Board of Health (consisting of the three Blaine County commissioners and two appointed community members), and the Health Officer are acutely aware of the public health emergency that is ongoing with pandemic COVID-19. Our priority is the health and safety of people who choose to live and work in our county. We recognize that county healthcare providers have seen patients that meet criteria that has led to tests for COVID-19 being collected from Blaine County residents. With these considerations in mind,... Full story
To mark the opening of their newly remodeled physical therapy space and to showcase what they offer, the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home (SMNH) will hold a Grand Re-Opening event on Wednesday, March 25 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sweet Home Administrator Rebecca Shackelford, who has been on the job since December, invites the community to come out to see the facility, to enjoy cookies and punch, and to meet and visit with the physical therapist and his staff. Physical Therapist Christopher Jenness, known as...
Too many of us "Smokejumpers" are a summertime fire fighting crew that cash in during the fire season, but in reality they are a highly trained and elite firefighting unit that is actively engaged in rigorousness training, fitness and skilled in advanced fire fighting techniques. When not deployed to a fire they are in constant training at one of the facilities in the Western United States. Montana is home to two Smokejumper Bases, one located in Missoula and the other in West Yellowstone....
Lane Schmitt, Chinook, Montana, and Garrett Maloney, Turner, Montana both recently enrolled in the American Angus Association®’s MaternalPlus® program as a commitment to making genetic improvements in lifetime cow herd productivity. Breeders participating in MaternalPlus are keenly focused to better evaluate herd reproductive performance, the number one profit driver in the cow-calf industry. MaternalPlus is a voluntary, inventory-based reporting system that collects additional reproductive trait data to provide Angus breeders and their custome...
Helena, Mont. – The Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) will hold an informal public meeting in Twin Bridges on March 18th following the recent discovery of two brucellosis-exposed elk in the Ruby Mountains. 100 elk were sampled by Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks for brucellosis exposure as part of an ongoing surveillance to determine the incidence and distribution of the disease in wildlife. 43 of the captured animals were fitted with GPS collars to monitor their movements. The capture occurred in the Ruby Mountains outside of the current bo...
During their meeting late last month, the Zurich Association of Parents (ZAP) stuffed 382 envelopes with an information letter and registration form about the Zurich Elementary School's All-Class Reunion to be held this summer on June 13. The group was especially grateful to Keith Hanson, who donated envelopes and stamped them. Through that gesture of generosity, the group saved $100 in postage. In other event-preparation business, Brandon Nissen reserved the Chamber of Commerce's big tent,...
Iota Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an international society for women educators, met February 24th at the Chinook Motor Inn for a no host dinner meeting. Jana Hauer, Blaine County Public Heath Nurse, was our guest speaker. Jana gave an informative talk about the various responsibilities her job as Public Health Nurse entails. Each year in honor of February being "I Love to Read" month, Iota buys a Scholastic book for each Blaine County Kindergarten student. This is our fun project to encourage...
The Blaine County Democrats are pleased to sponsor an open house this Friday, March 13, at the home of Greg and Barb Jergeson, 6 to 9 P.M., featuring two Democratic candidates for State office, State Representatives Casey Schreiner and Shane Morigeau. Representative Schreiner is running for Lieutenant Governor with Gubernatorial candidate, Mike Cooney, who is our current Lieutenant Governor. Representative Morigeau is running for State Auditor, the office tasked with regulating the Insurance and Investment industries in Montana. The Jergeson...
arch 12, 13, 14. One of the popular events is the Bread Show, and entry day is Friday, March 13 from 8-9:30 A.M. in Harlem High School’s big gym. Categories, both adult and youth (high school senior and younger), include white bread, 100% whole wheat bread, machine white bread and machine 50% combination whole wheat bread. Again this year, the bread contest will also feature the category of specialty yeast breads. Prizes will be awarded in each category. Adult first place winners may not enter their winning category for three years, but are e...
In an Awards Ceremony on Monday, March 2, several students at Meadowlark Elementary School were recognized for their achievements earned during the month of February, which had been designated as I Love to Read Month. Seven students were also awarded with Kindles for their reading achievement. School librarian Mrs. Kelsey Harry announced that Meadowlark Elementary students took and passed a total of 901 Accelerated Reader (AR) tests. The class with the most tests taken was Mrs. Edwards' first...
The first week of March finds first grader, Ahsini Bell, and fourth grader, Dain Begay, as the newest students to join Harlem Elementary's Rockin' ROARing Roster. Ahsini and Dain have shown they are worthy to be chosen as they are Respectful, Organized, Always safe, and Responsible at all times. Ahsini and Dain, you have outdone yourselves!...
The Chinook Chapter of the FFA and fourteen other schools in the Judith Basin district travelled to Harlem High School on Tuesday, February 4 to compete in the Judith Basin Spring District Contest. In a report of their performance, Advisor Robin Allen shared that Chinook's Senior Mechanics Team-comprised of Ryan Meenely, Christopher Jungers, Ben LaVelle, and Rielly Weigand-placed sixth, Rielly Weigand captured ninth overall as an individual, and Landen Beck tried Agronomy for the first time....
Fort Belknap Agency, Montana – On February 13, 2020, Aaniiih Nakoda College (ANC) received approval from its regional accrediting agency, the Northwest Commission on Community Colleges (NWCCU), to begin offering the college’s first bachelor’s degree program. Starting fall semester 2020, ANC will offer a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Aaniiih Nakoda Ecology. Since it was first chartered by the Fort Belknap Indian Community Council in 1983, Aaniiih Nakoda College (originally Fort Belknap College) has been providing high-quality posts...
