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A total of nine vehicles gathered in the parking lot of the Chinook Alliance Church on Easter afternoon, each one decorated in some way to celebrate the fact that, even though many things in the world have changed these last few months, the truth of Easter remains the same--Jesus Christ has risen from the dead and is alive today! The Sunday before, Palm Sunday, the Presbyterian folks had a similar "parade", driving around town waving palm branches out of their car windows....
For the first time in history, election polls in Blaine County and across Montana will be closed on Election Day. Montana's June 2 primary will be conducted primarily through the United States Postal Service in an effort to allow people to vote without being exposed to large groups in close quarters. Citing concerns about exposure to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Governor Steve Bullock used his emergency powers and signed a directive on March 25, allowing counties to expand voting by mail and early voting in the June 2 primary election....
Applying what they know about infection control and adhering to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home administration and staff are making the necessary adjustments amid the COVID-19 crisis to protect their vulnerable population. In providing an update on how the COVID-19 situation has affected the residents of the rest home, Rebecca Shackelford, Administrator at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home (SMNH), reported that during the week of March 9, staff inventoried what they had on hand for...
WASHINGTON – Following a request from Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced it will award $30 billion to nearly 320,000 health care providers nationwide, including more than $110 million to nearly 1,500 providers in Montana. “As our nation and state confront the COVID-19 outbreak, Montana health care providers, including our hospitals and health centers, need resources to keep their doors open, treat patients, and protect our communities,” Gianforte said. “I appreci...
Staff is still working, although our doors are locked. Staff has been deep cleaning and organizing the shelves, and painting the meeting room. Kelsey started a project last Tuesday that we’ve been trying to get accomplished for several years and she made great progress! In 2016 we had our yearbooks digitized by OCI and we received copies of the project on DVDs. The images and accompanying Meta data are now being uploaded to the Montana Memory Project. Years 1917 through 1954 of the Chinook Breeze went live April 9th and you can view them on t...
Harlem Library The Book Challenge for April is to read a book with a name in the title. Remember to complete the census form. You may do this online at my2020census.gov, by phone at 844-330-2020 or on the paper form that should arrive in April. Keep checking our website and Facebook page for online resources for education, entertainment, free books, and more.. 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 informe...
It’s time for landowners enrolled in the federal Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to sign up for the state-sponsored Open Fields for Game Bird Hunters. Open Fields is a voluntary extra incentive offering aimed at further conserving productive game bird habitat enrolled in CRP and expanding access to hunters. Open Fields is offered through Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program and is available to private landowners with existing and newly enrolled CRP that have a minimum of two years left on their federal contrac...
While you are sheltering in place it is a great time to complete the census form. You may complete your census online at my2020census.gov, by phone at 844-330-2020, or using the paper form which should arrive in April. Call the library if you have questions. The Book Challenge for April is to read a book with a name in the title. We would be happy to find one for you. Be sure to keep checking our website and Facebook page for information during the Coronavirus pandemic. We have links to resources for education, entertainment and helpful tips...
Like most every other organization in the country right now, the Montana Actors’ Theater (MAT) is in “wait-and-see” mode. According to MAT’s Executive Director, Jay Pyette, that status simply means that MAT is enthusiastically looking to the future. “Yes, things have changed, but we’re moving forward with plans and strategies and lots of new ideas. After all, the show must go on!” Pyette stated. The show that was slated to open before closures began and social distancing orders implemented, Mamma Mia will open as soon as the theater company rec...
Reporter's note: Sitting up here in Whitlash under Montana's 'stay at home directive.' My thoughts have turned to 'signs of spring.' My wife and I lived in eight states and 23 different places within those states during our 50+ years of marriage. I got to thinking about the different signs of spring we experienced at those 23 places. A writer for an eastern North Dakota newspaper wrote, "We're each afforded our own perspective on the beginning of spring." Another way to say it might be, "Signs...
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...
Following the extension of Montana Gov. Steve Bullock’s directive that out of state travelers must quarantine for 14 days, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks director Martha Williams has suspended nonresident hunting seasons for spring turkey and black bear until at least April 24. On Tuesday, Gov. Bullock extended the mandatory quarantine directive related to COVID-19 through April 24 for travelers arriving in Montana from another state or country. The quarantine directive for out-of-state travelers applies to public outdoor recreation, grocery s...
13, passed away due to natural causes at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Cremation has taken place, and services are pending with Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. Please visit Carol’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at www.hollandbonine.com.... Full story
