Week of October 17, 2024
Week of October 17, 2024
Births A boy was born Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, to Brooke and Jacob King of Havre. —— A girl was born Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, to Ahmya Windyboy of Rocky Boy. —— A boy was born Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, to Kimberly and Ryan Smith of Malta. The full dispatch logs will run in the next edition of Havre Weekly...
Press release U.S. Bureau of Reclamation received the first sections of the 90-inch replacement pipe for the St. Mary Siphon, marking a major milestone of the extensive project to restore the damaged siphon. This milestone sets the stage for replacing the critical infrastructure that delivers water to the Milk River Project, a lifeline for north-central Montana ranchers, farmers, and communities. The St. Mary Siphon is an essential component of the Milk River Project, one of...
Havre Daily News staff Montana Actors' Theatre is opening tonight a presentation of a modern classic. "'Enemy of the People' by Henrik Ibsen is one of the cornerstones of modern drama," director Grant Olson said. "This play, written in 1882, was the basis for the plot of 'Jaws,' and touches upon many universal themes and problems that we are still encountering today. The description on the MAT websites says the story is that a small Norwegian town has just begun to win fame...
Editor's note: Due to an error in the editorial department, this story did not run in the Oct. 10, 2024, edition as scheduled. 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...
After decades of progressive dissent, the leaders of the Christian Reformed Church in America finally took a firm stand against the Sexual Revolution. Not only did the 2022 CRC Synod, voting 123-53, condemn “adultery, premarital sex, extra-marital sex, polyamory, pornography and homosexual sex,” it added the small, but influential, denomination’s long-standing teachings on these moral issues to its declaration of faith. The report added: “The church must warn its members that those who refuse to repent of these sins...
Crystal J. Glade Northern Montana Health Care marketing and public relations coordinator Northern Montana Care Center in Havre recently received the Montana Health Care Association's 2024 Group Volunteer of the Year Award for its "Introduction to Volunteering" class, led by Volunteer Services Director Elizabeth (Lizzy) Lindbom, who traveled to Helena last week to accept the award. The Introduction to Volunteering class was created to give younger students, whose parents are...
From Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage announced that Richard Louis Stuker of Chinook will be inducted into the Cowboy Hall of Fame and John Stuker of Chinook will be inducted as a legacy members, while Eugene Taber, who also has connections to the area, also is one of this year's inductees into the as a Legacy nominee. The inductees from the 17th class of of inductions were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general...
Press release Sen. Jon Tester announced Friday that he was awarded the Friend of the Farm Bureau Award from the American Farm Bureau Federation, one of the country's largest agricultural organizations. "I'm proud to take my cues from Montana's farmers and ranchers – and I would like to thank the Montana Farm Bureau for its work advocating on behalf of our states number one industry, agriculture. Whether it's by working to support irrigators impacted by the catastrophic...
By Emily Mayer Editor’s note: Holidays and other issues have pushed back Celebrating History for a week. Here is the column that was slated to run in last week’s Havre Weekly Chronicle. Frank Buttrey is well-known to this day for his progressive, forward-thinking ideas. His out-of-the-box thinking and implementation of those ideas made him and Mrs. Buttrey successful business people. Mr. Buttrey was starting yet another great idea, and this article about it was published in the October 2, 1924 issue of the Havre Daily...
Press release With absentee ballots for the general election arriving in mailboxes, the League of Women Voters of Montana offers the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org. This “one-stop shop” for election information provides Montana voters with simple, accessible tools to help them navigate the voting process. VOTE411 provides personalized candidate information, voter registration details, polling place locations, and other helpful election information for all voters nationwide. “From local ballot initiatives to...
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...
The Bullhook Bottoms Black Powder Club held its annual Christmas Turkey Shoot on Sunday, October 13, at the Hill County Sports Shooting Range on River Road west of Havre. Thirteen shoot ers participated in the afternoon event with six matches, all five shots each, at various distances and positions. Shooting conditions were excellent with temperatures in the mid 60’s with no wind. The winners of the matches were: 25-yard Pistol: 1st Pete Husbey, Havre, 45; 2nd Andy Owens, Havre, 25; 3rd Caleb Huseby, Havre, 23. 25-yard...
Menu Menu subject to change Monday, Oct. 21 Pulled Pork Sandwich, Jojo’s, Corn, Oranges Tuesday, Oct. 22. Italian Chicken Breast, Buttered Noodles, Salad, Rice Crispy Treats Wed. 23 Goulash, Green Beans, Cornbread, Mixed Fruit Thursday, Oct. 24. Ham, Broccoli & Cheese Bake, Peas & Carrots, Rolls, Peaches Friday, Oct. 25. Stuffed Pepper Soup, Grilled Cheese, Salad, Oranges Rudyard Center News: We are unable at this time to continue delivering Home Delivered Meals in Rudyard for now. We are sorry for the inconvenience ....
You know, Lord, had to 'eavesdrop' a bit when a small group gathered. One lad said, "Auntie, some lady gave my mom a silly calendar with weird things written by each day. Mom opened it, looked things over, then started to laugh and said, 'Laddy, would you believe on your birthday, in March, it shows that your day, the 23rd, it's 'Chip and Dip Day' and neighbor, Helen's day, the 1st, is Peanut Butter Lover's Day.' And look at this, the 3rd - which is Uncle John's birthday, it...
Matthew 7:1 'By their fruits you will know them. Out our way, there is a lot of excitement and activity on the Tiger Ridge when the big cattle trucks arrive to move the entire herd to market. I have shared this story before, but I think it is worth repeating. As many of you know, Charlie and I rode for Big Mike's brand, working his herd. Charlie on Jet and me on Doc, we spent a lot of time checking the fence and the herd. But on this day, we were moving the herd to a stock...
Press release Havre High School Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held Thursday, Oct. 24, from 4:15 until 7:15p.m. for all parents/guardians of HHS students. All parents or guardians of HHS students are invited and encouraged to...
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...
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...
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...
Annette T. Comp, 88, passed away due to natural causes at her Big Sandy home Thursday, October 3, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and services are pending with Holland & Bonine Funeral...
The Havre High volleyball team is building momentum as the postseason draws near. While the Ponies suffered a tough loss to Lewistown last Tuesday, they bounced right back. Last Friday, Havre made the long trek to Sidney for a Northeast A match against the host Eagles. In the end, Sidney was no match for the Ponies, as Havre crushed Sidney in a 3-0 conference victory. The win improved Havre's record in conference play, ahead of Havre's trip to Blocktoberfest this weekend....
The Montana State University-Northern football team has had its share of success against Eastern Oregon in recent years. And the Lights came close last Saturday. But it wasn't close enough. Northern dropped to 0-5 on the season as the Lights fell 28-21 at EOU. The Lights fell behind 7-0 but took a 14-7 lead into halftime. Mason Dionne scored on a 3-yard run and Zach Brooks there a 21-yard TD pass to lift the Lights to a 7-point edge. EOU however, scored 21 answered points,...
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,...
The Havre High cross country teams wrapped up the regular season this past Saturday in Malta. And the Ponies did quite well. On the girls side, Havre took 1st place as a team. Hailey Gingery clocked a 20:20.1 for the Blue Ponies good for a third place individual finish to lead the way for Havre. Marley Springer took 5th place individually with a 21:53.11. On the boys side, Havre took 2nd place as a team. Mason Gregoire was the top individual finisher for the Blue Ponies...
The Montana State University-Northern volleyball team is on a roll. And though the Skylights took the weekend off from Frontier Conference play, that roll continued as Northern traveled to Billings for the Frontier-North Star Challenge. Last Friday saw the Skylights sweep Mayville State and Valley City State. The Skylights volleyball team won against Mayville State University first. The Skylights beat the Comets in three sets (31-29, 25-18, and 25-18). The Skylights were led...
As a former Republican State Legislator here in Montana, a young woman, and a proud fifth-generation Montanan, I find Tim Sheehy’s most recently uncovered comments incredibly dismissive and offensive to young voters across Montana. Sheehy has been on record stating that women under the age of 30 are “indoctrinated” and “single-issue voters” for caring about reproductive rights this election. The issue of reproductive freedom may not be necessary to him, but it is an essential issue to many young Montana women....
At a time when climate change has barely been acknowledged in the Presidential debates and most political conversations leading up to this consequential election season, it can be hard to believe we have the collective will to address our shared predicament. When we’re not feeling hopeful, it can be hard to muster the resolve to keep fighting. Ecophilosopher Joanna Macy and her colleague Chris Johnstone have coined the term “active hope” as a way to address this challenge. They explain that “hope” is not a noun...
You may not have had occasion to know what the Clerk of the Montana Supreme does, or how important the office and this election are. The present Clerk is Bowen Greenwood, a Republican and former political director. His opponent, Erin Farris-Olsen, is an experienced attorney with an impeccable reputation for hard work, honesty and integrity. Based on the facts that follow, permit me to recommend, to every Montana voter, that you cast your vote for Erin Farris-Olsen. The duties of the Clerk are administrative and ministerial....
The Montana Supreme Court and Montana Constitution might seem foreign to most Big Sky citizens. But it plays a huge role in our lives. The 1972 state Constitution gives Montanans strong rights to privacy, freedom, a quality education, and ensures we keep our environment clean and healthy so we can enjoy our clean air and water and hold polluters accountable. Meanwhile, the state Supreme Court — one chief justice and six associate justices — ensures we have a fair and impartial justice system to provide a check on our...
Scritch, scratch, scrape, scratch, scritch. Chips flying. Breathing dust. I really should have eye protectors. I cannot believe I am doing this job. Just last week, just days ago, I told you I do anything to avoid using sandpaper. Here I am, sanding down metal rocking chairs, one pair so old that the only thing holding them together might be the paint. I proceed cautiously, dust up my nose, in my hair, in the fibers of my clothing. Oh, well. Must be done. It was not my idea....
Mara Silvers Montana Free Press Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte and Democratic challenger Ryan Busse met in Missoula Wednesday for a one-hour debate, the only forum the two major-party gubernatorial candidates have agreed to share before the Nov. 5 election. The debate, hosted by regional news network NonStop Local, was livestreamed on the outlet’s website and is scheduled to broadcast Thursday on Montana PBS at 7 p.m and Sunday on NonStop Local at 9 a.m. It came after weeks...
Amanda Eggert Montana Free Press With some studies finding that home insurance rates have ballooned 44% in Montana over the past five years, the affordability and availability of insurance have become cornerstone issues in the state auditor election. James Brown, a Republican currently serving as president of Montana's utility board, is squaring off against John Repke, a Democrat and retired businessman, for the open seat to become Montana's top consumer watchdog. Whoever...
Alex Sakariassen Montana Free Press Election officials across Montana have endured intense public skepticism and scrutiny over the past four years. Every step and procedure in the elections they oversee has been poked and prodded by citizen watchdogs, discussed and debated by conservative lawmakers, and tested and retested by election officials themselves. The task they face is a daunting and important one: continue to administer a system Montanans have long depended on to...
Eric Dietrich Montana Free Press As candidate Greg Gianforte campaigned for his first term as Montana governor in 2020, touting his billion-dollar success as a Bozeman tech entrepreneur, his endorsement by the editorial page of the Billings Gazette came with a pointed caveat: Hand the reins of state government to Gianforte and his fellow Republicans, the Gazette's editorial board wrote, and Montanans would be well-advised to keep a close eye on how his jobs-jobs-jobs pitch...
WILL WEISSERT and COLLEEN LONG The Associated Press DETROIT — Vice President Kamala Harris dropped into a Detroit art gallery Tuesday accompanied by three Hollywood stars for a conversation with Black men about entrepreneurship as both she and Donald Trump sought to energize key constituencies their allies worry may be slipping away. Harris was joined by Don Cheadle, Delroy Lindo and Detroit native Cornelius Smith Jr. at the Norwest Art Gallery. The space, with wood floors and exposed pipes, featured small prints set up...
The sauce for this meatloaf does double duty as a glaze and a flavoring agent for the meat. It’s purposely savory and tangy, erring on the side of a less-sweet meatloaf while driving flavor and spice into the meat. A combination of beef and pork mirrors a classic Italian meatball, but feel free to switch the meat ratios to your preference. You can also replace the beef and pork with turkey — preferably dark meat if possible. Light turkey meat is less flavorful. The key to...
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer Walgreens plans to close about 1,200 locations over the next three years as the drugstore chain. Walgreens will close about 1,200 locations over the next three years as the drugstore chain seeks to turnaround a struggling U.S. business that contributed to a $3 billion quarterly loss. Company shares soared Tuesday after Walgreens detailed the plan and also reported better-than-expected quarterly results. The company said Tuesday that about 500 stores will close in the current fiscal year and...
CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY and NICHOLAS RICCARDI The Associated Press ATLANTA — The latest method of voting to fall into the political crosshairs is the way overseas voters — including members of the military stationed abroad — cast their ballots. The process is governed by federal law and implemented by states. In recent weeks, Republicans have been challenging how states handle these voters, something former President Donald Trump didn’t do in 2020 when he and his allies challenged his loss in court. But things have...
PAUL WISEMAN and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writers WASHINGTON — With characteristic bravado, Donald Trump has vowed that if voters return him to the White House, “inflation will vanish completely.” It’s a message tailored for Americans who are still exasperated by the jump in consumer prices that began 3 1/2 years ago. Yet most mainstream economists say Trump’s policy proposals wouldn’t vanquish inflation. They’d make it worse. They warn that his plans to impose huge tariffs on imported goods, deport...
