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Over the past weeks, we have all likely heard news reports about healthcare professionals using recommended disposable equipment in unprecedented fashion. When these supplies were no longer keeping up with demands, nurses and other hospital professionals across the nation began reporting that they were at times working without adequate access to personal protective equipment (PPE). That's when community activism took the form of several mask construction projects. In Blaine County, quilters,...
Total Cases in Montana 296 6 Deaths Gallatin County 115 Cases --- Yellowstone County 40 Cases --- Flathead County 25 Cases 1 Death Missoula County 21 Cases 1 Death Toole County 16 Cases 3 Deaths Lewis and Clark County 14 Cases --- Silver Bow County 11 Cases --- Cascade County 11 Cases --- Madison County 9 Cases 1 Death Lincoln County 7 Cases --- Park County 4 Cases --- Broadwater County 4 Cases --- Lake County 4 Cases --- Deer Lodge County 3 Cases --- Jefferson County 2 Cases --- Ravalli County 2 Cases --- Carbon County 1 Case --- Beaverhead...
As conditions continue to evolve and shelter-in-place mandates grow more intense, Blaine County residents are feeling the pinch of inconvenience, economic strain, and escalating stress. Several entities shared reports on the pandemic and how we might all remain committed to coping. According to officials at the Sweet Medical Center, social distancing should not keep a person from enjoying the beauty Montana has to offer. Their Facebook page announced that National Take a Walk in the Park Day, which is celebrated on March 30 each year,...
Harlem Library The library continues to be closed to the public. Please call, email, or message us on Facebook with you questions, requests for materials, or just to touch base. We will deliver your materials curbside. Check out our Facebook page for updates and links for help with homework and family activities. Montana Veteran Affairs The Montana Veterans Affairs Division - Havre office - regrets our Outreach for the month of April has been canceled until further notice. We will keep you informed of any future changes. Steve Mulonet, Veteran...
Scams related to the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, are rapidly increasing as the public health emergency develops. Scammers are targeting older adults and those with serious long-term health conditions who appear to have a higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19. Fraudsters are attempting to bill Medicare for sham tests or treatments related to the coronavirus and are targeting individuals to illegally obtain money or Medicare numbers. What can you do to stop COVID-19 fraud? • Do not give out your Medicare number to anyone other t...
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks held a public meeting on March 12 in Havre to address concerns over fisheries management in Fresno Reservoir. Nearly 60 members of the public attended the meeting and voiced their opinions on topics ranging from stocking more fish and angling pressure to reservoir water level management and improving fish habitat in the reservoir. “It was a very good conversation and we heard loud and clear that folks want a change in management direction on Fresno,” says Steve Dalbey, FWP Region 6 Fisheries Manager in Gla...
The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is seeking applications from growers interested in serving on an Oilseed Advisory Committee. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2020. MDA received a verified petition from 25 Montana growers to create a Montana Oilseed Advisory Committee in 2019. After receiving the petition, MDA held two listening sessions, the first in Great Falls on December 3rd, and the second in Glendive on February 14th. Growers present at those meetings unanimously expressed their support for proceeding with the...
James Peter Reed, age 91, of Turner MT passed away March 28, 2020 in Great Falls, MT. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Jim was born in Zurich, MT on May 19, 1928 to Robert and Laura (Jones) Reed. After graduating from Harlem High School in 1946 he moved to Turner to help his father on the Riggin Farm. In 1949, Jim ran the grocery store until he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served two tours of duty in the Korean war from 1950-1952. After returning home from the war he... Full story
You know, Lord, lots of folks have heaps of thoughts and ideas about the secret of how to have happiness. How about Christmas gifts – just think of all the items, all these special gifts are given because of the happiness and love we share. With Easter coming up –here is a good thought to embrace, in a poem by -Sper: Because of love God sent His Son From heaven’s throne to earth To rescue us from sin and death – a Gift of priceless worth! An unknown author wrote: “The secret of happiness is not to do what you like to do, but to learn to like a...
Q: I saw an article about America being in the midst of a full-blown panic attack. Why are the citizens of the greatest nation on earth filled with anxiety, apprehension, and fear, no matter the politics, education, or religion? A: Humanity constantly seeks the answer to confusion, moral sickness, and spiritual emptiness that oppresses the world. Mankind cries out for guidance, comfort, and peace. Sadly, most people look in the wrong direction for the answers. This is nothing new. Perhaps the 24-hour news cycle has contributed to the awareness...
Since the COVID-19 situation took up residence in our lives, it has required us all to adjust and adapt. As the circumstances demanded, we have taken on new roles that are testing our patience, flexibility, and resilience. Many parents had to add school teacher to their duties, teachers had to learn online curriculum delivery methods, and students had to learn a new routine for home schooling without the added social component. Despite this “new normal,” area school administrators report that positive progress is occurring on the education fro...
During early March my wife and I spent 11 days on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Oahu is the most populated of the state's islands and is the home to 1.2 million people, most of whom live in Honolulu. It was our first trip to Hawaii. I wanted to write about our visit without doing a standard travelogue. Oh, we visited many of the popular sites like Pearl Harbor, the Polynesian Cultural Center and with a friend, hiked to the rim of Diamond Head Crater. We did other tourist activities: a whale...
Staff is still working, although our doors are locked. We are trying to continue to serve the community by providing items for patrons. Patrons can call, email or send a message on Facebook about the items you are looking for and we will do our best to fill a request. You can search our online catalog to see what is available. We are now bagging items and setting them outside for pickup, in order to limit contact. We are following ALA guidelines for handling materials when they are retuned. In addition to sanitizing items, we are quarantining...
The library continues to operate under social distancing guidelines. If you need to check out materials, please contact us by phone (353-2712), email at harlemlib@live.com, or via Facebook messaging. You may pick up the materials curbside. We are still taking requests for interlibrary loans, however, many libraries in the state are closed, so we cannot guarantee your requests will be filled. If you need to use a computer for important business please call to make an appointment. Also contact us if you need the Wi-Fi password to use on your own...
As conditions continue to evolve and shelter-in-place mandates grow more intense, Blaine County residents are feeling the pinch of inconvenience, economic strain, and escalating stress. Several entities shared reports on the pandemic and how we might all remain committed to coping. According to officials at the Sweet Medical Center, social distancing should not keep a person from enjoying the beauty Montana has to offer. Their Facebook page announced that National Take a Walk in the Park Day, which is celebrated on March 30 each year,...
During these uncertain times, MSU Blaine County Extension is striving to provide an even higher level of service as we try to manage in this unknown time we are living in. Here at the MSU Blaine County Extension Office, we are still trying to work as “normal.” We are being directed by MSU Extension to begin working remotely as of Monday, March 30th until told to return to our normal operation. During this time, we will be able to be reached by email at: Juli Snedigar (MSU Blaine County Ag & 4-H Extension Agent) - julianne.snedigar@montana.edu S...
Gerald Wayne Stabio, - 86, went to meet his maker on April 2, 2020 while residing at the Sweet Nursing Home. No services are planned at this time. Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Wilderness Funeral Homes of Chinook.... Full story
