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Hundreds of people traveled from near and far to attend the ninth annual Men Who Cook for Women Who Wine fundraiser, held Saturday at the Hingham Community Center. Men from across the Hi-Line prepared various dishes and showcased their culinary skills. The people who attended this event sampled the dishes and voted for their favorite chefs. Live and silent auctions gave attendees the chance to bid on items donated by businesses and individuals, including art sculptures. The pr...
A man accused of physically dragging a peace officer pleaded not guilty Friday in state District Court in Havre to charges including assault on a peace officer. Sampson F. Mayer, born in 1986, of Havre was charged with two counts of assault on a peace officer and one count of resisting arrest March 16. He pleaded not guilty Friday to all three counts before District Judge Dan Boucher. According to court documents, Havre Police Department received a call from a male March 7,...
Montana State University-Northern will hold a free Easter egg hunt Sunday at 2 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Associated Students of MSU-Northern and will be held on the Student Union Building lawn. In addition to the egg hunt, the event will include special prizes, games, snacks and refreshments. Andrew Potter, student body president, said that there will be three age groups: 0-3, 4-6 and 7-9. “I think it brings a sense of community on campus,” he said. “It’s a way we can help give back. It’s a fun thing that we can do...
With recipes passed down for generations, local pizza eatery Nalivka’s Original Pizza Kitchen has made it into the final four of the Montana Mint’s statewide pizza competition. According to the Montana Mint’s website, http://www.montana-mint.com, the group utilized multiple resources such as Yelp reviews and Facebook followers and compiled a list of the 64 best pizza places in Montana. Much like the National Collegiate Athletic Association “March Madness” tournament, throughout the weeks, the Montana Mint narrowed down the...
By trade, Jorge Olivo, 29, is an airline pilot for Cape Air, but he has recently started putting together a project, "The Last Departure" - an independent film that is scheduled to be released in June. Members of Montana Actors' Theatre in Havre were cast to portray the characters in Olivo's film. Olivo, the director of "The Last Departure," began working for Cape Air in September and moved to Havre in November. Olivo said filmmaking has always been a passion for him. "About...
Hi-Line United Soccer will hold a pancake breakfast and silent auction fundraiser Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eagles Club, 202 1st St.. The cost for the breakfast is a free-will donation. Dana Pyette, a parent volunteer, said the proceeds from this event will go toward the club. “The club is raising money for several different things,” she said. “One of the main things would be new equipment. We’re in need of new goals for our field.” Pyette said there are about 40 participants who are part of Hi-Line United So...
A man accused of burning a child pleaded not guilty Thursday in state District Court in Havre to amended charges in the case. Patrick R. Schroeder, born in 1991, of Havre, now is charged with a felony count of assault with a weapon, or, in the alternative, felony counts of assault on a minor and assault with a weapon or, in the alternative, a felony count of assault on a minor. He pleaded not guilty to all counts Thursday before District Judge Daniel Boucher. Schroeder originally was charged in January with a felony count of...
A couple has been charged in state District Court 2 1/2 years after a search led to the seizure of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Frankie L. Henderson, born in 1987, of Box Elder, was charged Jan. 29 with seven counts of criminal possession with intent to distribute, one count of criminal possession of drug paraphernalia and one count of theft. Kenneth S. Gardipee, whose age and place of residency was not available, was also charged Jan. 29 with three counts of criminal possession with intent to distribute, one count of...
The Great Northern Fair Board held a special meeting Tuesday. Last week, the board reviewed three bids that were submitted for the fairgrounds manager position. Mike Sharp’s bid was the one the board accepted. Gus Sharp, a board member, and Mike’s father, said the meeting was held in regards to the new fairgrounds manager position. “They were just discussing about what they were doing as far as fair manager contracts,” he said. “They’ve got a committee that’s working on what and if they will update the job description f...
With Easter just around the corner, many organizations are gearing up for their annual Easter events within the community. The Havre Optimist Club will hold its annual Easter egg dyeing event Thursday April 2 at Saddle Butte Custom Smoking, 2520 38th St. Southeast at 6 p.m. Lisa Ophus, a member of the Optimist Club, said approximately 2,500 eggs are expected to be dyed this year. “I love watching the egg dyeing,” she said. “Just to see the smile on their faces is a treat.” The eggs will then be hidden around Optimist Park at...
The Teen Pregnancy Prevention Task Force is hoping to bring evidence-based sex education curriculum to Hill County public middle schools. Jessica Kennedy, public health nurse with Hill County Family Planning and member of the task force, said the grant they are seeking to utilize is titled, “Replicating Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs to Scale in Communities with the Greatest Need (Tier 1B).” Kennedy said the state asked her group at Family Planning to get involved and that the grant aims to focus on Big...
After three intensive days of competitions, displays and various cooking contests, the 66th Annual Montana Seed Show, held at Harlem High School March 12, 13 and 14, proved to be one to remember. Many activities took place at this year's event, including the Chili Cook-Off, which held its first show after a three-year hiatus. Paul Rasmussen, chairman of the Seed Show, said this event brings people together. "We bring, over the course of the weekend, a couple thousand people...
Special Olympics representatives will be selling raffle tickets at Gary & Leo's Fresh Foods Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Special Olympics-Montana 21st Annual Chevy Raffle. This year, a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado will be the main prize. Shaylee Lewis, area director of the Great Northern Area of Special Olympics-Montana and a special education teacher at Havre High School, said 80 percent of the proceeds will be used to send local Olympians to Special Olympics-Montana in May. “Eighty percent of the funds stay right h...
A Hill County man who pleaded guilty to assault on a minor has been sentenced to five years in prison. Elliot Q. Daychild, born in 1986, was sentenced Monday in state District Court by Judge Dan Boucher. According to the charging document, Havre Police Department received a call from Northern Montana Hospital Dec. 12, 2013, at 6:52 a.m. reporting that a sexual assault may have occurred. A medical practitioner who later conducted an examination reported that she found indications that a 5-year-old boy had been sexually abused....
A consortium working to improve the health of Hill County heard updates from various task forces within the county at a meeting Tuesday at the District 4 Human Resources Development Council building. Amber Spring, of the Mental Health Awareness Task Force, said her group is planning on partnering up with Havre High School in September during National Suicide Prevention Week, which falls on the days surrounding Sept. 10 — World Suicide Prevention Day. “We’re going to try to work with the Key Club again to do a community effor...
A new Great Northern Fair fairgrounds manager has been selected. Gus Sharp, a fair board member, said his son, Mike Sharp was voted Monday to be the new fairgrounds manager. “He is very capable, very energetic — and that’s what it’s going to take,” he said. Sharp said that Mike’s position is still in the process of being finalized and that the fair board asked for contract bids, rather than having the position as an employee of the county. “There was three bids that were submitted and one of them was my son, Mike Sharp ...
The Havre Elks Lodge Annual Shrimp Peel Scholarship Fundraiser is set for Saturday at the Elks Lodge, 321 2nd St. Brandy Kurtz, lodge secretary-treasurer, said proceeds from this event will go into a scholarship fund that benefits high school students across the Hi-Line. “From Harlem to Chester, down to Big Sandy is our demographic area — and everywhere in between that has a high school,” she said. High school seniors qualify for the scholarships and students can talk to their school counselors for more information on the a...
After three days of competitions, displays and various cooking contests, the 66th Annual Montana Seed Show wrapped up Saturday. During the final day of the Seed Show, a banquet was held in Harlem High School's main gym. Paul Rasmussen, chairman of the Seed Show, thanked all who participated in this year's event. "If it wasn't for everybody that's in this room and in the community for helping for 66 years, this thing would have died a long time ago," he said. Winners of the...
The 66th Annual Montana Seed Show began Thursday at Harlem High School and will continue through Saturday. Many activities took place, including the Chili Cook-Off, which held its first show after a three-year hiatus. Paul Rasmussen, chairman of the Seed Show, said this event brings people together. "We bring, over the course of the weekend, a couple thousand people to town. It's like the last thing we got that's our own," he said. "It's fun. It brings the community out." The...
Bear Paw Development Corp. received $26,250 to assist a Port of Wild Horse project. The grant funds will go toward a study that aims to track the economic activity between Montana and Alberta, Canada. Gov. Steve Bullock and Montana Department of Commerce Director Meg O'Leary announced that $1.041 million has been granted to seven Montana businesses, including Bear Paw Development, for business growth and expansion plans through the Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund....
The H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum Board heard updates Monday concerning new museum items and Hands on History. Jim Spangelo, manager of the H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum, said John M. Nash sent a letter and $630 worth of items from the historical grocery store company, Nash Finch, which has its roots in the 19th century. “I think what he’s doing is (evaluating) it for a donation, but it’s not entirely clear, so I am going to write a cover letter back to him saying ‘thank you’ for the nice gift,” Spangelo said. A variety of...
The Great Northern Fair Board welcomed a new member and heard updates concerning the condition of the fairgrounds at its monthly meeting Tuesday. Paul McCann attended his first meeting as a board member, taking the place of Chad Murnin. “There’s a lot of things in motion right now, so I just have to get familiar with everything,” McCann said after the meeting. “(My goal is) to help if I can in the manner that everybody brings a perspective to the board meetings.” Scott Doney, a board member, expressed his concerns about the c...
The 66th Annual Montana Seed Show is set to take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Harlem High School. Rodney Becker, a person involved with the event, said the Seed Show started as a potato show. Over the years, the event expanded, adding several new features such as a car show and a quilt show. “There’s pie baking, bread baking — several divisions, there’s whole wheat, white and bread machine…,” Becker added. Becker also said commercial booths will be set up throughout the three-day event. “The big gym will be full...
The nonprofit group Recycle Hi-Line will hold their second annual meeting March 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Hill County Electric Hospitality Room west of Havre. A free baked potato bar and dessert bar will be provided. Candi Zion, president and founder of Recycle Hi-Line, said anyone is welcome to attend. “Our basic mission statement is to keep as much recyclable material out of the landfill as we can, and to educate the public and help them understand recycling,” she said. “We need to have more accountability for our actions and h...
The life of a school nurse is typically busy, but imagine being the only nurse having to work at multiple schools in a single day. From sprained fingers and bruises to stomach issues and head collisions, Jeri Erickson, LPN, treats a variety of issues. Erickson, who started working at Havre Public Schools in December, makes her rounds at every school in the system, which each have a nursing station. Erickson said she stations at Highland Park Early Primary on Mondays,...
