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Montanans often joke that there are two seasons in Montana: winter and road construction. Neither is for the faint of heart since both require endurance and patience. As highway reconstruction continues in Blaine County, however, not only the Montana Department of Transportation is asking for travelers' patience. The Blaine County Ambulance Crew also requests understanding and empathy. In a report generated on July 15, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) shared construction progress...
So far, July at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home (SMNH) has found the staff and residents receiving therapy frogs, previewing their new activity room, celebrating birthdays, and extending their visitation policy. Nancy Boyce generously donated a cart of homemade therapy frogs to the residents at the SMNH. From the selection, each resident chose a frog of his or her own. An activities employee at the Home, Stephanie Talksdifferent explained how the frogs work: "With a little microwaving these frogs...
The Blaine County Commissioners and Blaine County Fairboard held a meeting last week on Thursday, July 17 with discussion focused on finalizing a schedule for the 2020 Blaine County Fair and deciding how the events will be carried out. The Blaine County Fairboard and Commissioners have the enviable task of making the most out of a difficult situation in doing what is best for this year’s fair to take place in some form. Both the Commissioners and Fairboard met with a representative of the counties insurance coverage to discuss COVID-19 c...
For the first five months of the Global COVID-19 Corona Virus Pandemic that has gripped our communities in 2020, Blaine County was able to maintain a clean slate. That changed last Wednesday, July 11 with the first positive test being returned. On Friday the Blaine County Health Department reported that through contact tracing from the original case, three more positive tests were returned. This brings the number of COVID-19 test positives to four which is the thresh hold set for new mandates to take effect as ordered by Governor Steve...
The City of Chinook recently adjusted their garbage pickup schedule and owners of property should note the new pickup times. Garbage collection will now take place once a week for residential property. On Tuesdays, collection will take place west of Indiana Street and on Thursdays residences east of Indiana Street will have their garbage picked up. Residences are allowed three (3) 30-gallon cans. Collection will take place in the Business District 5 days a week, Monday through Friday. Any...
Harlem Library The Book Challenge for July is to read a book that features nonhuman characters. Children, teens and adults are reminded to let the library know the number of books/minutes read for Summer Reading by Aug. 7 to earn prizes and to be entered into the drawings for the grand prizes. The library board will hold its regular monthly meeting July 29, 4:15 in the library meeting room. Face masks or coverings are now required for all people ages 5 and above entering the library. Blaine County Library Carnegie Libraries Traveling Exhibit...
I trust everyone had a fun safe 4th of July, our Independence Day. This past month or two has been a real test of the fabric of our nation and the loss of very valuable pieces of history is devastating. Now protesting is one thing but looting and trashing historical monuments is a crime in more ways than one. Don’t get me wrong, I did not do well in history in school, but I hope what I do know is breaking the law is wrong. If you do not pay attention to what has happened in the past, you are doomed to make the same mistakes in the future. Y...
Sympathy is extended to the family of George Cichosz. He passed away this past week. He and his family lived many years out in Hogeland and will be remembered by many. On Tuesday, Sharon Goodrich came over to see Jane and Harlan and they had tea together. She brought a delicious loaf of banana bread to share with them. So nice to have friends visit. Crystal and Lucy Grabofsky and Loretta Beck went to Chinook on Monday for appointments. Cassidy and Holly stayed and helped Grandpa Wally and also tied up some tomato plants in the greenhouse....
The Sweet Memorial Nursing Home (SMNH) welcomed one of their newest employees at the end of May. Stephanie Talksdifferent heard about the opening from another nursing home employee, applied, and was hired as an Activities Aid. Since that time, Talksdifferent has found pleasure in her job, describing her position with enthusiasm and calling it a life-saver. "I absolutely love my job! I needed a little positivity in my live, and this job fills that need. My co-workers are kind, helpful, and...
Putting water to beneficial use in a semi-arid state like Montana is dependent on two truths. Water must be physically available, and the corresponding truth is that there must be a legal right to use that available water supply. As the recent failure of Drop 5 on the St. Mary/Milk River Diversion system and the impending lack of adequate supplies in the Milk River later this summer make clear, the infrastructure to make the physical delivery of that water must be rebuilt and repaired. We must be thankful that the irrigators and State of...
***The library is now requiring anyone over the age of five to wear a mask or face covering in the library due to the number of COVID-19 cases in Blaine County. Thanks to everyone who participated in the Summer Reading program. Children, teens and adults have until August 7 to let the library know the number of books/minutes read to earn prizes and for chances to win the grand prizes! The Book Challenge for July is to read a book that features a nonhuman character. Check out the display of selections for you to choose from. Thanks to all the...
Thank You to these fine folks… Thank you to Jerry Schmitt for mowing the lawn. Thank you for Kay Schmitt for working so hard on the budget. She has put in countless hours of her own time. Thank you to the family of Bonnie Russell for the donation of the office chair, floor sweeper, pictures for decorating. Thank you to Irene Stout and Rose Noel for peeling and slicing the apples. Thank you to Diane Herold for washing with disinfectant the doors and handles. Thank you to the Fort Belknap commodities program for all the wonderful fruits and v...
Superintendent of Turner Public Schools (TPS), Tony Warren, received notification last month that the school district is the recipient of five grant awards. These funds will not only fill educational gaps but enrich learning for students of this small, North Central Montana community. The first, a Humanities Montana Grant, will provide funds for Annishinaabe artist and cultural consultant Louise Ogemahgeshig Fischer to visit the school in September 2020. In her presentation, “Living with the Land,” Fischer will not only describe the Ame...
I saw the bright red barn on the Louie Petrie Ranch during the Montana Angus tour a couple of years ago. Sonny and Nellie Obrecht told me some of the history of the barn at that time but only recently was I able to visit the Big Flat and learn about the barn. In 1901 George Petrie came from Minnesota and homesteaded the main part of the ranch a few miles north of Turner and still referred to as Mutton Hollow. Three generations of the Petrie family currently operate the ranch. George Petrie's gre...
With the current situation going on the swimmers were limited to just three regular season meets, alternating with the western division on a weekly bases. After previously completing in Glasgow for the Scottie Invitational, June 20-21. The six teams in the western division of the Eastern District (Chinook, Harlem, Glasgow, Malta, Lewistown and Roundup) were back in Glasgow July 4-5 for the Harlem Invitational. They finished up the last of the three meets this past weekend in Lewistown. They...
Turner Public School District is currently developing a school reopening plan. Revisions to that plan are occurring frequently based on changing recommendations from federal, state, and local officials. According to Turner Public School (TPS) Superintendent Tony Warren, their small class sizes provide a distinct advantage in reopening for the new school year because social distancing guidelines are more easily met. Therefore, he remains optimistic that Turner Schools will be able to welcome back students for in-person instruction beginning on...
Several Blaine County youth attended an afternoon of workshops on 4-H Project Day, which was held on July 15 at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. Blaine County Agriculture and 4-H Agent, Juli Snedigar reported that twenty-five 4-Hers joined her and fellow 4-H/ Family and Consumer Science Agent, Sarah Johnson to learn ideas from topics such as record keeping, demonstrations, and livestock quality assurance. MSU-Extension Administrative Assistant, Brenda Jones and other guest presenters also offered...
There’s a new group in town! The Friends of the Museum is a volunteer group that will assist with Blaine County Museum outreach, fundraising, event organizing, and other projects. Museum Director Samantha French conducted three informational sessions last week at the museum in Chinook to introduce the idea and to generate enthusiasm for history. “We welcome diverse age groups and backgrounds, so consider joining us for future meetings,” French said. “Volunteer projects can range from outreach to assisting with cataloging the collection or perf...
