Week of October 10, 2024
Week of October 10, 2024
Press release City of Havre PWS ID # MT0000524 11 October 2024 During the month of February 2024, the City of Havre Water Treatment Plant experienced failures in filtration treatment and disinfection. On the 19th of April 2024, the City of Havre public water supply issued a boil water advisory due to a giardiasis outbreak. This boil water advisory was downgraded to a health advisory on the 29th of May 2024. This health advisory was to remain in effect until the public water supply distribution system was flushed, additional...
Havre Police Department Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 Officers responding to a call from the 200 Block of First Street West at 8:38 a.m. arrested Jasmin Shay Demontiney of Rocky Boy, 28, on a charge of disorderly conduct. -- Officers responding to a call from the 1700 Block of U.S. Highway 2 East at 2:31 reporting kittens were locked inside a vehicle when it was hot out issued a summons to Jamie Sue Henderson homeless, of Havre, 39, on a charge of animal cruelty. -- Officers...
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A man accused of armed trafficking of methamphetamine and other substances on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation after he attempted to flee law enforcement during a traffic stop admitted to charges Sept. 30, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The defendant, David Victor Fast Horse, 36, residence unknown, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Fast Horse...
Press release Independence Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Lauren Kato to Teller Supervisor and Accountant Relations Specialist. Lauren, who joined the bank in January 2022 as an Account Relations Specialist, has consistently demonstrated her commitment to customer service and professional development. A native of Havre, Lauren brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She attended Dawson Community College and is currently pursuing further studies at Miles...
Havre Weekly Chronicle Staff Hill County Sheriff’s Office said in a release OCt. 2 that Kolten T. Demontiney of Billings, homeless, 21 was arrested on multiple charges Tuesday, Oct. 1, night after a high-speed pursuit. Demontiney was charged with criminal endangerment, motor vehicle theft, obstructing a peace officer or other public servant, resisting arrest, fleeing or eluding a peace officer, reckless driving, speeding, other traffic crime, stop sign violation, operating a motor vehicle without valid registration,...
Hill County Park board members met Monday evening and talked about issues including funding for the new Camp Kiwanis Lodge. The board is looking to get help from the public with funding for the lodge. The costs for this project have exceeded what the board has saved up for, and the intention is to begin raising more money to complete the project. The photos of the layout of the new lodge can be viewed on the Facebook page Beaver Creek Park - Camp Kiwanis. Montana Fish,...
Staff and wire Some help is available for for farmers and ranchers impacted by June’s catastrophic failure of the STt. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Montana announced it is accepting applications for the St. Mary Initiative. Farmers and ranchers in Blaine, Glacier, Hill, Phillips, and Valley counties including the Blackfeet Nation and the Fort Belknap Indian Community directly impacted by the St. Mary Canal siphon failure should visit their local NRCS office now to...
Katlynn Bodner, HRDC Child Services Director, is helping host the Domestic Violence and Head Start Awareness Walk Saturday, Oct. 12. Registration starts at 9 a.m., and the walk starts at 10 a.m. “We are starting at the HRDC building, registration will be through the north doors. There is a one mile and a 5k option. Lunch will be served after the walk,” Bodner said. Erika Postma, Victim Services Director, will also be assisting in organizing and putting on this community event. “As you may know, October is Domestic...
North Central Senior Center Oct. 14-18 Menu Menu subject to change Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 — Closed for Columbus Day Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 — Chicken, Au gratin Potatoes, Salad, Oranges, Rice Crispy Treats Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 — Meatballs, Mash Potato/Gravy, Corn, Cornbread, Mixed Fruit Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 — Kielbasa/Sauerkraut, Mixed Veggies, Peaches, Cup Cakes Friday, Oct. 18 — Vegetable Rice Soup, Grilled Ham/Cheese Sandwiches, Salad, Oranges Rudyard Center News: We are unable at this time to continue...
Havre Weekly Chronicle staff Havre weekly Chronicle is hosting a local candidate forum Thursday, Oct. 17. The forum is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. in Montana State University-Northern’s Hensler Auditorium in the Applied Technology Center. Candidates in contested local races have indicated they plan to attend. That includes the Hill County Commission candidates, Libertarian Sam Ayres and Bill Lanier. Local legislative candidates also have indicated they would attend. For House District 27, incumbent Democrat Paul Tuss and...
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Oct. 2 up to $7.7 billion in assistance for fiscal year 2025 to help agricultural and forestry producers adopt conservation practices on working lands. This includes up to $5.7 billion for climate-smart practices, made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, which is part of President Joe Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, and $2 billion in Farm Bill funding. This is more than double the amount available last year and the most conservation assistance made...
Several years ago, my family and I went for a vacation in Florida, where we spent time with our youngest son, who is stationed there in the U.S. Navy. While there, I spent a significant amount of time soaking in outside hot tubs. During one of those soaking times, I ended up conversing with two men about my age or older (mid-50s) about the value of U.S.A. citizenship. One man, Ivan, was an immigrant from Cuba; the other man, Pablo, an immigrant from Indonesia. When I asked...
Matthew 12: 28 'If I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the Kingdom of God has come upon you' Out our way, you get to know some strange critters - and sometimes they get to know you. A friend of mine in "Wyo-Braska" (Where the panhandle of Nebraska and the eastern edge of Wyoming meet and blend ) owned the Empire Ranch that lay on both sides of the line. Cecil raised a variety of livestock - he had a small herd of Texas Longhorns, an Angus cow/calf operation, and a...
You know, Lord, an empty bench in the Park, so - had to try it out. Beautiful day, kids played nearby, then a lady a young lad walked by, took the next bench, busy chatting, enjoying the pleasant weather and their 'time together'. The lad said, "Grandma, you'd have loved our lesson last Sunday. Our teacher posted several Bible verses. She said that the Lord had told her to help us kids to Make Him Known; it was fun, as most of us already knew John 3:16." Grandma smiled, said,...
Hill County Commission schedules and agendas also are posted in the Hill County Courthouse. The Hill County Commission will hold its weekly business meeting Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Commission Office. The agenda for the meeting is: Meeting called to order Approval of last week’s minutes Public comments on non-agenda items Public comments on agenda items Employment Budgets Abatements Journal and vouchers Ordinance County needs Rescind Previous Motion for Current Employees for the $2.16 increase COLA Increase Resolutions...
The Great Northern Fair Board will meet Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 5:30 p.m. in the Great Northern Fairgrounds Conference Room. The meeting agenda is: Call meeting to order Roll call of members • Michelle Burchard • Bob Kaul • Ken Erickson • Kaleb Fisher • Casey Tilleman • Briana Warren Recognize and record public attendees Approve minutes Public comment — anything brought up here will be added to the next month’s new business to be discussed and voted on Fair manager’s report Civic groups report Donated hours...
Havre City-County Airport Board will meet at Havre City Hall Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at 3 p.m. The meeting agenda is: 1. Approval of September minutes 2. Correspondence 3. Reports (A) Manager a. Dual-use CT’s discussion (B) Inspection (C) Finance (D) Engineer 4. Public comments 5. Unfinished business A. Engineer RFQ B. Terminal air conditioner 6. New business A. Airport manager intern 7. Approval of October...
MONDAY — October 14, 2024 Hill County Courthouse offices closed in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day TUESDAY — October 15, 2024 8:30 a.m. — FY26 Wage Proposal Work Group Meeting in the Commission Office 9:30 a.m. — Commissioner Working Session in the Commissioner Office 10:30 a.m. — Road Department Meeting in the Commissioner Office 1:30 a.m. — Building Manager Meeting in the Commissioner Office 5:30 p.m. — Great Northern Fair Board Commission Meeting at the Fairgrounds Community Center...
COMMISSIONERS WEEKLY BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA 1000 a.m. October 17, 2024 Meeting called to order Commissioners Comments Public Comments on Non-Agenda items Public Comments on Agenda items Employment Budgets Abatements County Business o Letter to NeighborWorks Great Falls as the designated Community Reinvestment Organization (CRO) for Hill County o Deputy County Attorney Hire Request Resolutions o Resolution No. 24-2785, Resolution to Affirmatively Participate in the Montana Community Reinvestment Plan by Identifying and...
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lyle Allen Nalivka announce his passing September 29, 2024. Lyle was born September 3, 1952, and left us entirely too soon. While he always expected that his demise would be Wile E. Coyote dropping an anvil on his head, it was cancer that took him so suddenly from us. Lyle was the sixth of nine children born to Paul and Vivian Nalivka in Havre, Montana. Growing up, he worked alongside his siblings in the family's restaurant, The...
Tomi Jo Orcutt passed away in Great Falls, Montana, October 3, 2024. Tomi Jo was born in Havre, Montana, December 22, 1942, to Thomas and Eleanor Danell. She was raised with her siblings, Dick and Marylou, as well as her cousins Carol Jo, Clyde, and Clifford. Their household was always full of love and laughter, open to anyone who needed them. TJ was always known for bringing people together which included her Queens, her bridge buddies, her teacher group; whatever it was she...
Courtney Anderson Tait, 68, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his home of natural causes. At his request cremation has taken place and his burial will be held in Big Fork, Montana at the Lone Pine Cemetery at a later date. A celebration of Courtney’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the Chuckwagon on the Great Northern Fairgrounds, 1676 US Hwy 2, Havre, MT 59501. Memorials in Courtney’s honor may be made to The Nature...
Roland A. Gould, 88, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital Sunday, Oct. 6 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at First Lutheran Church Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery Holland and Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Roland’s online memorial page at https: to send a card or leave a message of condolence for his family at https://www.hollandbonine.com...
Douglas M. Moore, 73, passed away due to natural causes Sunday, October 6, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and a private burial will occur at a later date. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Doug’s online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolence for his family at ww...
Lynn Evans, 65, went to her forever home in Heaven on October 7, 2024. Lynn was born to Dale & Carole Soderman on February 3,1959 just one day before her father was honorably discharged from the Army. After several moves with Fleet Farm, the family landed in Great Falls in 1968. Lynn graduated from CMR High School in 1977 with the honor of being named Homecoming Queen. Lynn was active in dance, drill, 1st chair flute, baton, and piano. She attended Concordia College and...
Robert F. Reidelbach, 86, passed away due to natural causes at the Northern Montana Care Center Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and at Robert’s request, no services will be...
Our beloved wife, mother, sister, Nana and friend, Sally Spangler, passed away on October 9, 2024, after a brief illness. She was 83. Sally was born to Claude and Margurite Eyer in Glendive Montana, October 18, 1940. Sally is survived by her husband Jim Spangler; sister, Joan Haubein (Jim) of Helena, Montana; daughter, Michelle Day (Steve) of Tempe Arizona; step-daughters Terrie Fry (Jeff) of Phoenix Arizona, Becky Cowan (Tim) of Edmonds Washington and Judy Spangler (Bea...
After missing two games with an injury, Blue Pony senior running back Tate Nelson literally lifted Havre High to a huge win Friday night at East Helena. Nelson scored four touchdowns, including the game-winner as the Blue Ponies topped upstart East Helena 33-28. The Vigilantes have been one of the surprise teams of Class A this season, but the Ponies came out firing on all cylinders in the first half, as Nelson scored on runs of 4, 52, and yards, and he added a 26-yard...
BOZEMAN - The Montana State Bobcats biggest game of the season thus far turned out to be an easy one. On national TV, the Bobcats crushed nationally-ranked Idaho last Saturday night. Montana State's offensive controlled the football while the Bobcat defense shut down Idaho in a dominating performance between two top-10 teams in a Big Sky After Dark game broadcast on ESPN2 Saturday night from Bozeman. With the 38-7 win in front of 21,907 fans, the Bobcats raised their record...
The Montana State University-Northern volleyball team is hitting its stride, and to prove it, the Skylights got a huge win last week. Last Thursday, Northern traveled to Butte and knocked off the No. 20 Montana Tech Orediggers in four sets. The Skylights won against the Orediggers 3-1 (25-23, 13-25, 25-22, and 25-17). The Skylights got off to a good start taking the lead 9-5 in the first set. They kept the lead to take the first set. Montana Tech pushed the lead early in the...
The Havre High boys and girls golf teams took part in the Class A State Tournament last Friday and Saturday at the Mission Bay Club in Polson. After 36 holes in excellent fall weather, the Havre High boys finished in 8th place overall with a team score of 888. Individually, senior Matt Huse paced the Ponies with rounds of 87-83, which was just outside the Top 20. Quinn Elliott finished with rounds of 87-94, while Callen Stoner and Nooah Barrett each shot 92-95 for the Pony...
The return from the bye week was a difficult one for the Montana State University-Northern football team. Last Saturday in Helena, the Lights fell to Carroll College 43-12 at Nelson Stadium in Helena. Carroll scored 30 answered points to start the Frontier Conference showdown, before Northern bounced back and got on the board when the Lights scored on a fumble recovery. Mason Dionne, who rushed for 109 yards on 22 carries, scored on a 2-yard run in the fourth quarter, but it...
It was another busy week for Havre High sports. The Blue Pony volleyball team own their home match against Miles City last Friday night. The Blue Ponies defeated the Cowgirls 3-2 in a thriller at the HHS gymnasium. Havre was also set to take on top-ranked Billings Central on Saturday, but the Central teams didn’t make it to Havre due to unsafe travel conditions. The Blue Ponies return to Northeast A play this Friday when they travel to Sidney. Last Friday also saw the HHS...
From a big road win last weekend, to perhaps the biggest win of the season thus far. Last Friday night, the Havre High football team pulled off a massive comeback win against No. 4 Laurel in a 27-20 victory at Blue Pony Stadium. Taking the early lead, and shutting out the high-powered Locomotives in the first half, Havre saw its 7-0 edge slip away in the third period as Laurel ripped off 20 unanswered points. And yet, head coach Jake Eldridge's team never quit. Down 20-7,...
BOZEMAN -The Montana State Bobcats remain undefeated. Ty McCullouch knew what was coming, and it made him nervous. "I looked at Taco when it was called," Montana State's senior receiver said, "and I said, 'I'm sweating.'" The play that made McCullouch's nerves twitch was a reverse pass that he was to throw to Taco Dowler. "We just put it in this week," McCullouch said. "We practiced it twice. We didn't think it would get called." But Bobcat offensive coordinator Tyler Walker...
Often I say that I am never bored. It’s true. Always I find plenty to do, things that I enjoy and want to do. Fortunately, I grew up learning to like whatever I am doing. I give credit to the good Sisters at St. Joseph’s. Even today, I take pleasure in plunging my hands into warm dishwater or ironing creases into my cotton pants. I’m not pure or perfect. I dislike touching sandpaper and a lot of things in my home would be better detailed had I not skipped a crucial step...
As a public school teacher at F.E. Miley Elementary in Big Sandy, I took great pride in preparing my students to be the next generation of Montana leaders. The students who walked in and out of my classroom all had the potential to impact our state in meaningful ways: as nurses and doctors in communities along the Hi-Line that desperately need more folks in medicine; as police officers and firefighters keeping their hometowns safe; as farmers and small business owners moving our state’s economy forward. Many of my...
When something is no longer working for the benefit of our state and country, “we the people” have a duty to lawfully and peacefully work to reform our government. Not long ago, Montana had a proud tradition of being a purple state. We valued the character and competence of a person running for office, over their party label. A person may be a Republican or Democrat because that’s the political philosophy they generally agreed with, but both the candidate and voters cared more about working for the good of their...
Editor, Montana has had a history of solid public K-12 education which today is under threat. The threat is especially true because of the diversion of a stream of public funding away from the state’s general fund, thus reducing funding available for all public K-12 schools and students. If you are a public education advocate, there are important questions to be asked (or researched) of the candidates before marking your ballot. It is worth your time checking incumbent voting records and learning more about the public...
