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Even though the COVID-19 pandemic is a serious global threat, in reality, it comes down to communities to implement local mitigation strategies to slow the transmission of the virus. Mitigation is the action of reducing the severity or seriousness of something; in this case, mitigation is done to prevent or minimize catastrophic events caused by COVID-19. Since there are no vaccines or medications available to prevent or treat COVID-19, community mitigation is crucial right...
Concerns early last week about the potential of rain during the CCHS Class of 2020 outdoor graduation ceremony were forgotten by Saturday afternoon. The weather turned out to be nearly perfect for the seven graduates and their immediate families who attended. Two other graduates did not attend the outdoor graduation at Rowley Field. Prior to commencement, the soon-to-be graduates rode around town on a float, giving all who were unable to attend a chance to cheer and offer...
Every crisis has new heroes. During the 9/11 attacks, they were the first responders running into burning and crumbling buildings as others ran out. Now, during the Coronavirus pandemic, the most visible heroes are the health care professionals, who are saving others and risking their own lives while doing so. These heroes have much in common with the people that we honor today – America’s fallen veterans. They are men and women who have sacrificed their own lives so others could live. They are both elite and ordinary. The...
Humanities Montana has awarded over $100,000 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funds to support cultural institutions across the state. In the weeks ahead, they will continue to distribute nearly $400,000 in grants to the state’s museums, historic sites, and other humanities-focused nonprofits affected by the COVID-19 health crisis. The first round of Humanities Montana CARES Act Grants of up to $5,000 were awarded to primarily small and rural organizations, including Wild Rose Center on the Northern C...
Edna tells of her early years of teaching school in North Dakota, later in Montana in the Ridgeway area and then to the O'Fallon Creek school. She listed most of the students. The winter of 1935-36 was really cold, more than six weeks below zero and deep snow. Not one student was late or absent in all that time (referring to the O'Fallon Creek school). There were no "yellow school busses" running at that time! Now I will quote Edna on her marriage to Bud and her description...
To many of us, Memorial Day has become a long holiday weekend that marks the beginning of the summer season, but I hope that at some moment during the weekend, everyone will take the time to think of the sacrifices our service men and women have made and continue to make so that we can enjoy the freedoms we take for granted and also to remember loved ones who have left us. This is an amazing true story that underscores the gratitude we need to remember to express to those who have served or who are serving! It happened every...
Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, sometimes while plodding, walking heavily, through a day/time/or a problem, we truly need some wisdom; occasionally we come across some interesting material. A friend shared a special ‘secret’ about the word ASKing which means Asking, Seeking, Knocking. She said that she had found her answer while checking out Proverbs 2 where she read: “If one listens and obeys the Lord’s instructions, the Lord will give wisdom and good sense.” That verse just blessed her and has helped her through m...
The Northern New York-Fort Drum Chapter of the Association of the United States Army is pleased to recognize the SSG Casey Raines Family as its Family of the Year. SSG Casey Raines with his wife, Brittany, and children Kamden, Mason, Brooklyn, Caleb, Caiden, and Bentley are this year's Family of the Year. "The Raines family demonstrates the heart of a strong community," notes Mr. McLaughlin. SSG Raines is a member of the 91st MP Battalion. The family is extremely active in...
The traditional Memorial Day ceremony at Beaver Lodge Cemetery in Ekalaka will not be held this year in deference to COVID-19 restrictions. Volunteers will, however, place the customary small American flags at veterans' gravestones on May 25, and the cemetery flag will be raised without ceremony at around noon on that day. Flags at the gravestones will be placed and later removed at times when the cemetery has few or no visitors. People are asked to observe social distancing...
Parents of prospective kindergartners at Ekalaka Elementary should contact Lora Tauck at: lorat@ekalaka.k12.mt.us for more information. To enroll, parents will need to provide immunizations records and birth certificates. Enrollment papers will be available online or can be picked up at the school after contacting Tauck....
To launch their summer programming series, the Carter County Museum blasts off with two virtual star parties. These virtual events will take place on Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23, both at 8 p.m. The star parties will be posted on the Carter County Museum Facebook page as live events. Museum Educator Steve Hobe will host the night, providing in depth presentations and narration for the evening. Each program will be roughly half an hour packed with a dive into each...
On April 30, residents and staff of Dahl Memorial Healthcare had the pleasure of meeting with Congressman Greg Gianforte via video conferencing. The residents filled the representative in on activities they do throughout the day to pass time while visitors aren't able to come into the facility. Gianforte gave updates on topics surrounding COVID-19 and even fielded some questions and listened to comments. The residents and staff enjoyed being able to switch up their daily...
Currently, millions of public land acres in Montana are inaccessible. Fish Wildlife & Parks new Public Lands Access Land Agreement encourages landowners to help open up and improve access to these isolated parcels of state and federal land for hunting and fishing. In exchange, landowners can receive a payment and other negotiated improvements. Landowners who enroll parcels, must also hold the lease for the public land if a lease exists. Landowners, in collaboration with FWP, determine when, where, and how the public may...
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing so many parts of life in Montana this year – hunter and bowhunter education is no different. In response to social distancing requirements and restrictions on group gatherings, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is turning to online courses for all students this year only. The online courses and mandatory field days have been available to adults for a tuition fee of $25 for hunter education and $30 for bowhunter education. The in-person courses have always been, and will remain, free. However, s...
The next deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications to be considered for funding this year is June 12, 2020. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners earn payments for expanding conservation activities while maintaining agricultural production on their land. CSP also encourages adoption of new technologies and management techniques. “CSP continues to be a very effective tool for private landowners working to achieve their conservation...
Mid-Rivers Communications is proud to announce the award of 31 Scholarships to students from the Cooperative’s service area. Six $1,500 scholarships were awarded to students planning to attend Dawson Community College or Miles Community College, and 25 $1,000 scholarships were awarded to students planning to attend a four-year college or university, community college or tech school in the fall of 2020. Preference was given in the scholarship award selection process to students who plan to live and work in Eastern and C...
