Week of November 27, 2024
Week of November 27, 2024
Havre Police Department Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 Officers making a motor vehicle stop on the 1500 Block of U.S. Highway 2 West at 2:41 p.m. arrested Chancie Jade House of Havre, 33, on a charge of driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license and Nicholas George Lightfoot of Havre, 31, on a charge of obstructing a peace officer or other public servant and on three Justice or City court warrants. -- Officers investigated a 4:46 p.m. report from 13th Street that a house...
An influx of money from the state of Montana has covered the costs to irrigators for repairing the system that brings much of the money to the Milk River each year. The state announced early in November that a deal had been reached with the Milk River Joint Board of Control, the board that oversees the irrigation projects along the Milk River in this part of Montana, to provide at $26 million loan to the board to use in repairing the siphons in the St. Mary Diversion and...
Editor's notes: Anyone with upcoming holiday events they want in Havre Weekly Chronicle can email [email protected] or call Tim Leeds at 406-265-6795. Events celebrating the holiday season get underway in full swing this week, with a community Thanksgiving Dinner and a slate of activities set for Saturday. The Havre-Hill County Library already started, with wagon rides held last Saturday and a sling auction fundraiser for Friends of the Library that began Friday and...
Press release The Havre/Hill County Preservation Commission has selected the GN 2584 Engine as this 13th historical ornament. The first ornament was presented in 2011, it depicted the historical Havre Post Office. The ornament was a sellout. This year’s ornament idea was brought to the Commission by Gary Springer, a retired railroad employee. Springer started work for the railroad 40 years ago and he just retired on October 17 of this year. Springer is very passionate when...
By Emily Mayer Thanksgiving was on its way, and the Personals society pages were chock-full of people leaving Havre to visit family or people coming to Havre to visit family during the big holiday. The larger grocery stores were advertising Thanksgiving turkeys, as were the beloved neighborhood stores that once dotted the town, as well as fruits and vegetables to go with that all-important holiday bird. For dessert, you could purchase your choice of marshmallow or black walnut ice cream or raspberry sherbet in brick form...
Press release Montana Farmers Union members connected with women from across the country during National Farmers Union's Annual Women's Conference, held earlier this month in San Antonio, Texas. "The NFU Women's Conference allowed me to connect with women in ag from both Montana and all over the country. Both the networking and conference sessions helped fill my cup to continue the hard work that is agriculture in Montana," said MFU member Shawna McCauley. Attendees said they...
Press release Hill County will hold a public meeting on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H Chuckwagon Building located at the Great Northern Fairgrounds in Havre, Montana to discuss with the public a proposed waste water and water RSID in the area of Old Post Road to the Meadowlark Estates. For more information, please contact the Hill County Commissioners at...
Havre City Council will meet Monday, December 2, 2024, in Havre City Hall. The meeting agenda is: CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTES COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC COMMENT on Agenda Items: 1 — 5 ONLY. For Items not on this agenda, public comment will be taken at the end of the agenda. Comments offered here are limited to one (1) minute. REGULAR AGENDA 1. RESOLUTION 3912 — A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2023 MONTANA CENTRAL REGION HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN. 2. Confirmation of Havre Police Officer Aubree...
Senior Center News Dec. 1-5 Menu Menu subject to change Monday, Dec. 1, 2024 — Chicken Fried Steak, Mash Potato/Gravy, Corn, Mixed Fruit Tuesday, Dec. 2. Teriyaki Chicken, Mixed Veggies, Baked Potatoes, Frosted Cake Wednesday, Dec. 3. Sloppy Joe’s, Jojo’s, Peas & Carrots, Oranges Thursday, Dec. 4. Sweet & Sour Pork, Pork Fried Rice, Green Beans, Peaches, Jell-O Friday, Dec. 5. Shotgun Stew, Corn Bread, Salad, Peaches Foot Clinic: call 406-265-4776 to schedule. Come to Senior Center First Tuesday of each month for...
Press release BILLINGS - The Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee presented a check for $9,250 to the Montana Food Bank Network during their luncheon Tuesday, November 19. The luncheon was part of the 105th MFBF Annual Convention November 18-21 at the DoubleTree and Northern Hotels in downtown Billings. The donation came from proceeds raised during the YF&R Hoofin' it for Hunger race September 21 in Dillon, thanks to generous local...
Press release The North Star speech and drama team competed in the Conrad Whoop Up Tournament Saturday, Nov. 16. In drama, the humorous theatre trio of Jon Schaumloeffel, Cooper Clawson and Josh Campbell placed 4th. They brought home the 3rd-place drama finish for the team. On the speech side, in original oratory, Ecko Fraser took 2nd and Savannah Schaumloeffel placed 7th. In spontaneous oral interpretation of literature, C.J. Berton placed 8th. In humorous oral interpretation,Troy Barrett took 9th. Aydan Bettelyoun placed...
You know, Lord, it's a blessing to say 'THANKS' – that's an honor to God. That thought popped up as several guys were discussing the cancer diagnosis of their uncle. 'Johnny' spoke, stating that he'd been in the room with his uncle when the Dr. came in, suggesting he start each day by giving thanks, "For at least three things," she suggested. 'Dan' stated that Uncle starts out each day with words of praise; Thank You, God, for a good night's sleep. For my clean bed. For...
Press release Havre Elks Lodge (BPOE 1201) will conduct their annual Memorial Service Sunday, December 1st at 2:00 p.m. in the Lodge Room located at 321 2nd Street. Lodge Exalted Ruler Matt Kretchmer, stated that this annual service honors the memory of Elks members who have passed away during the past year — as well as remembering those Elk members who have gone on before. This years’ guest speaker will be Curt Curtis from the Havre Assembly of God church. The Havre Elks Lodge officers will perform the Memorial Ritual...
The Hill County Water District Board will meet Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at in the district’s shop and office at 104 Second St. in Hingham. The meeting agenda is: Recognition of visitors Public comment limited to matters not on the agenda and within the jurisdiction of the board with a three-minuted time limit per speaker Call to order and approval of minutes of previous meeting Old business Other old business New business Employee report Financial report Other new business Other Delinquencies Bills Next regular meeting of...
1 Corinthians 13:1 - 'Though I speak in the tongue of men and angels, if I have no love I am but a clanging gong ... ' Out our way, a good cow horse is essential for working the herds. Now my cow pony stood 17 hands high, was a "4 left hoof wonder" and was like riding a jack hammer. But he had a cow sense and taught me a lot...hence his name " Doc". He was my Professor with his Doctorate in Cow and Horse Sense. More than once he disciplined me for failing to pay attention and...
The Hill County Weed Board will meet Friday, Decl 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. in the district office in the county shop at 1405 Second St. West. The meeting agenda is: Call to order Minutes Public comment Correspondence Unfinished business Trust fund grants New business Budget Drone update Purchase orders Set board dates for...
The holiday Pianos & Pipes Concert is again set to run in the First Lutheran Church in Havre, this year Sunday, Dec. 8. The free concert features local musicians and choirs. Donations for Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen and Havre Food Bank will be accepted. The concert starts at 2 p.m. Dec. 8 at the church, at 303 6th Ave.,...
Donna Lou Ruff, 85, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, of natural causes in Havre, Montana. Her memorial service was held Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the First Lutheran Church in Havre with Pastor Megan Hoewisch officiating. Memorial contributions in Donna’s honor may be made to The Salvation Army. Please visit Donna’s online memorial page at https://www.hollandbonine.com to send a card or leave a message of condolence for her family. Donna was born September...
Roberta L. Sutherland-Saddler, 71, passed away due to natural causes at Providence Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, WA, on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Wake services began at 3:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024, also at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial folloed in the New Rocky Boy...
Robert J. Henke, 93, passed on November 15, 2024, in Chester. He was born in Plentywood, MT, on July 25, 1931 to Gracie and Jules Henke. Robert grew up at the family farm at Dagmar, MT. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1951 during The Korean War. Robert took his basic training in San Antonio, TX. He was stationed in numerous places throughout his service to our country including Iceland. While Robert was stationed at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, MI, he met Louise...
John W. Sharp, 79, passed away October 25th, 2024, in Litchfield Park, Arizona, with his family by his side. John was born February 16th, 1945, in Jamestown, NY to Clifford and Marion Sharp. John graduated from Brocton High School in 1963. After high school, John joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Great Falls, Montana. John married Darlene Wilson, his wife of almost 45 years (16 days short) November 10th, 1979, in Havre, Montana. Before retiring, John worked at...
James William “Jimmy” Cochran was born on August 7, 1935 at Hays, Montana. He walked into the arms of Jesus on November 19, 2024 in Chinook, Montana, surrounded by loving cousin/sisters and caring staff of the Sweet Memorial Home. Jimmy lived in Hays with his parents, Katherine Fox and William Cochran. Later he lived with his grandparents Belknap and Rebecca Fox in Cleveland, MT. After time spent with his grandparents, he lived with his Uncle Quentin and family. Jimmy...
Freida Lorraine Ameline, 84, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Father Joseph Tran officiating. Burial followed in the Box Elder...
John L. Gilbert, 90, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Megan Hoewisch officiating. John's family has suggested memorial donations be made to First Lutheran Church or the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please...
Andrea Rose Eagleman passed away November 26, 2024, at Benefis Healthcare in Great Falls, MT, surrounded by family. Wake services began at 3:00 p.m. and a Rosary was recited at 7:00 p.m., all Wednesday, November 27, 2024, and her funeral service was at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 28, 2024, all at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial followed in the Eagleman Family Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Andrea’s online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of...
It wasn't even close. Despite being a Top 10 FCS matchup for the third year in a row, in the 123rd Brawl of the Wild, the No. 9 Montana Grizzlies were simply no match for the No. 2 Montana State Bobcats. In front of a new record crowd at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman, the Bobcats piled up major rushing yards en route to a 34-11 win over the Grizzlies. The victory was the fifth straight by the home team in the series, while also capping a perfect 12-0 regular season for the...
For the first time in schools history, the Box Elder Bears can call themselves state champions in football. Saturday in Bridger, the Bears clobbered the Bridger Scouts in the Class C Six-Man state championship game, 84-56. Box Elder went from 3-5 a season ago to state champions in just over a year's time. The Bears had previously only played for a state title once before, a loss to DGS in 2015. "I think four months ago, there were only a handful of people in the state that...
The Montana State University-Northern women's basketball team returned to the hardwood last Friday and made the most out of their only game last week. The Skylights beat Embry-Riddle 79-73 in Great Falls.The Skylights got off to a slow start going down 22-14 in the first quarter. Northern stayed with the Eagles in the second quarter going into halftime 36-27. The Skylights cut the lead going into the third quarter 53-52. The Skylights take the fourth quarter by seven to take...
The 2024 NAIA cross country season came to an end with the national championships last Friday in Columbia, Missouri. And that race included one runner from Montana State University-Northern. MSU-N freshman James Stensland-Plymale earned an at-large bid to the NAIA men's national championship and raced in the 8,000 meters. Stensland-Plymale finished 232nd out of 326 runners who crossed the finish line. His official time was 26:08.9 and his pace was 3:11.9. He finished ahead of...
My husband, Peter, told me about the unlikely friendship. When we stay in Mexico, Peter walks the same route up to the environmental preserve every day. It’s a steep climb to the park, which is filled with wildlife and rare plants. Because Peter walks the same streets daily, he has gotten to know a lot of the people who have homes on the way up. The whole thing started with Reacher, an exuberant 75-pound Belgian Malinois, and his American expat owner, Anita. The Belgian...
I am living in my new home in Oconahua these few days, surrounded with decisions, mind changes, piles and stacks of books, dishes, food, turning in circles, where to put, what to do, which next. For this I am Thankful. I’m not brilliant, but I’m not stupid. When I get crowded into this corner, I know what to do. I go outside to my patio shady spot and sit and watch the hummingbirds, birds I cannot identify, ever-present vultures overhead, let the breeze clear my head. For...
by Matt Hudson Montana Free Press Local - In-depth, independent reporting on the stories impacting your community from reporters who know your town. Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen emailed Cascade County commissioners in February as they considered candidates for the elections administrator position. Jacobsen urged them not to hire Rina Fontana Moore, a Democrat, or any member of her administration. Fontana Moore ran elections for 16 years as the county's clerk...
