Working on Thanksgiving - it's got to be done

For many individuals, Thanks-giving was a day that was spent with family and loved ones. However, this was not the case for everyone. Some people had to work.

Kalynne Hammond, dispatcher at the Hill County Sheriff Office, said that working on Thanksgiving Day was just like any other day.

“Well, I’d rather be with my family, but somebody’s got to keep Havre safe,” she said Thursday.

Hammond added that she was able to spend time with her family before she went into work.

Josh Alexander, on-air production assistant at New Media Broadcaster, said that he had to work on Thanks-giving as well.

“It stinks a little bit — it’s hard being away from family and what not, but it needs to get done,” he said.

Alexander also said that he was allowed to leave from work earlier than usual.

“Other than that it’s just a normal work day nothing else really changes,” he said.

Alexander’s family lives in Illinois.

“Really, it’s like an escape. I don’t have to sit at my apartment and think about not being home on Thanksgiving,” he added.

Jayce O’Neil, assistant director at Northern Montana Hospital said that his staff is dedicated to their professions.

“It does not matter what day of the week it is, or the holidays — it’s just the profession that we’re in — it’s got to be done,” he said. “My family understands what type of work I do.”

O’Neil added that not everyone is healthy 24/7.

“We love taking care of people — if we didn't, we wouldn't be in this business,” he said.

Havre Kmart and Havre Walmart employees declined questions seeking comment.