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10 brought a wave of change for farming. It was a better year than farmers and ranchers have seen in a while. WOTUS EPA’s much-maligned and litigated Waters of the United States rule appeared to have met its match in 2017. Already blocked by federal courts pending trial on the merits, the new administration’s EPA proceeded swiftly to dismantle the old rule by issuing a request for comments on how the new rule should define Waters of the United States — that is, interstate waters that fall under the jurisdiction of the E...
During the last few years, the Box Elder girls basketball team has been on a spectacular run. But in 2018, the Bears are hoping to reach new heights and one thing that could help them get there is the outstanding play of Lillian Gopher. Gopher, a junior for the Bears, played an important role for Box Elder as a freshman back in 2016, when the Bears won the District 9C championship and advanced all the way to the Class C state championship before finishing as a runner-up to...
Havre school board members approved district policy changes during Tuesday’s Board of Trustees meeting, one of which specifies the meaning of cultural-appropriate clothing. “The language (in the policy) gave us more guidance on what’s appropriate,” District Superintendent Andy Carlson told trustees before they voted. The cultural-dress policy, largely aimed at accommodating Native American students, allows students to wear items like beads, or other similar culturally relevant items, on graduation caps, while also includi...
After a year without its annual fishing derby, the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce has revived the tradition this month, but with some changes. The Chamber will host the Arctic Games Ice Fishing Tournament and Raffle Saturday, Jan. 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 28, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chamber Executive Director Jody Olson said the tournament will be held at Fresno Reservoir or Beaver Creek Reservoir, though Beaver Creek would probably be ideal, she added. She...
Predisaster mitigation planning continued Tuesday in the Hill County Justice Center, as county and city leaders discussed critical facilities and the various hazard areas. Hill County has about 90 critical facilities - such as fire stations, sewer lagoons, schools, medical facilities - and multiple hazard areas like the wildfire, flood, dam inundation, landslide and hazmat incident areas, the officials said. During the meeting, critical facility sites were added, including...
The staff members of the Havre-Hill County Library have invited people to join them for the 2018 Winter Reading Series. The theme this year is Banned Books. The discussions are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. The schedule is: Jan. 25 at 7 p.m.: “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,” by Sherman Alexie. Discussion led by Sandra Wilson. Feb. 8 at 7 p.m.: “Persepolis,” by Marjane Satrapi. Discussion led by Caleb Hutchins. Feb. 22 at 7 p.m.: “The Kite Runner,” by Khaled Hosseni. Di...
Press release HELENA — The Montana Department of Justice and the Office of Public Instruction are working together to give Montana students the opportunity to participate in state and national poster contests which focus on the theme of “Bring Our Missing Children Home.” “This program will allow Montana fifth-graders to compete in state and national poster contests while giving schools the opportunity to teach students about personal safety,” said Joni Turpin of DOJ’s Missing Person’s Clearinghouse. “We know Montana has ver...
Press release This January, National Blood Donor Month, the American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood and platelet donors of all blood types to make an appointment to give now and help address a winter blood donation shortage. Severe winter weather has had a tremendous impact on blood donations already this year, with more than 150 blood drives forced to cancel causing over 5,500 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. This is in addition to seasonal illnesses, such as the flu, and hectic holiday schedules...
Yula Elaine Rosman, 85, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. Cremation has taken place, and, at Elaine’s request, no services will be held. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Elaine’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at http://www.hollandbonine.com....
Dr. Robert "Bob" Kaftan passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Havre, Montana. Family will receive friends at 7 p.m. Friday the 12th at Hi-Line Funeral Home 310 South Dell Lane. Graveside services with be held Saturday the 13th at 2 p.m., Highland Cemetery. Condolences for the family may be left at http://www.hi-linefuneralservices.com. Donations in Bob's memory may be made to Havre Assembly of God Church, Salvation Army Office or KXEI Radio. Bob was born July 25, 1926, to...
Bernadine Buck-Striker, Cha-gawiya (Ice Woman), of Fort Belknap, 79, passed away Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, at Northern Montana Hospital due to natural causes. A wake will start today, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, at 4 p.m. at the Fort Belknap New Community Center and will continue until Thursday, Jan. 11, 201, at 11 a.m. when a funeral will be held. Burial to follow at the Pink Church Cemetery. Holland and Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit...
Press release Trenton Butler of Big Sandy was one of several people recently appointed to state positions by Gov. Steve Bullock. Trenton Butler, Big Sandy. Qualification: Self-Advocate. Butler, a self-advocate who works with Big Sky Activities and owns Dude, Where’s My Coffee, was appointed to the Montana Council on Developmental Disabilities....
Havre Police Department Officers investigated after receiving three calls Tuesday at 7:16 p.m. from people near 14th Avenue and Fourth Street about a couple fighting in the street. —— Officers arrested Eric William Koop of Havre, 35, on charges of false reports to law enforcement authorities and violation of conditions release after Koop called from First Street Tuesday at 7:52 p.m. saying that people were trying to break in. —— Officers issued a summons to Lauren Runningen of Havre, 20, on a minor in possession charge after...
Press release WASHINGNTON — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced a slate of Farm Service Agency state committee appointees. State committees are selected by the secretary, serve at the pleasure of the secretary, and are responsible for carrying out FSA’s farm programs within delegated authorities. “The State Committees will help to ensure USDA is providing our farmers, ranchers, foresters, and agricultural producers with the best customer service,” Secretary Perdue said. “They serve as a liaison b...
Press release Montana Pork Producers Council has invited Montana pork producers to attend the annual meeting Jan. 18 at the Mansfield Civic Center in Great Falls. By design, the event coincides with the MAGIE Ag Expo for attendee convenience. The theme is “Primed for Success,” focusing on the subjects of manure management, interpersonal communication and ag safety. Keynote speakers include Kari Smith of Montana Department of Environmental Quality, who will provide guidance to producers navigating the realm of water regulation...
Press release The USDA Farm Service Agency is accepting offers from individuals interested in providing contracted crop adjusting services throughout Montana for the 2018 crop year. Loss adjuster applications for the 2018 crop year are due Feb. 5 to the Montana FSA state office. Loss adjusters perform crop loss and related program services as assigned by FSA. Duties associated with these services include: 1) visiting farms to inspect damaged or destroyed crops; 2) appraising potential crop production; 3) determining and...
Press release HELENA — Montana ranchers interested in topics such as post-wildfire grazing management, conifer encroachment in upland and riparian areas, or recruiting more young people into agriculture will want to attend the 2018 Winter Grazing Seminar, set for Feb. 6-7 at the Radisson Colonial Hotel in Helena. “With speakers from all over Montana, as well as Oregon and Idaho, this year’s seminar has something for everyone,” said Stacey Barta, rangeland resources program coordinator with the Montana Department of Natural...
Press release BILLINGS — The Northern International Livestock Exposition Scholarship Program, funded by the NILE Foundation, is now accepting applications for scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic year. Since 1990, the NILE has awarded scholarships to deserving FFA and 4-H students who have been actively involved in their respective programs and communities, excelled in the classroom, and participated in NILE events. “Promoting the future of agriculture through the support of youth via scholarships is a long-standing tra...
Press release HELENA — The Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee is seeking proposals for demonstration projects, applied research, and market development projects designed to address needs and opportunities for Montana’s alfalfa seed industry. Proposals are due Feb. 2. The committee will review proposals at the first regular meeting of the year. It will review all applications and make recommendations to the department for funding. Generally, to qualify for consideration, proposals must have practical, near-term application inv...
Press release HELENA — The Montana Department of Revenue is mailing livestock reporting forms this week to livestock owners who own livestock and need to meet upcoming reporting and payment deadlines. “The department wants to make it more convenient for livestock owners to report their livestock and pay their fees,” said Montana Department of Revenue Director Mike Kadas,. “The online system is efficient and secure, which makes it easier for livestock owners to do business in Montana.” About 18,500 livestock owners who repor...
Press release The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center has extended an invitation to all to attend the Annual MCHF Induction Ceremony and Western Heritage Gathering, Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Best Western Heritage Inn in Great Falls. Among those inducted will be Nicholas Bernard “Nick” Faber, Chinook, Living Award, and John and Fay (Vercruyssen) Stuker, Chinook, Legacy award. “We are excited to be celebrating our 12th anniversary of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame,” said Jeff Bolstad, president...
There will be a baseball player/parent meeting Monday night at 7 p.m. at the Havre Middle School. The meeting is for all 13 to19-year-old baseball players interested in learning more about the Babe Ruth League, trying out for the re-introduced Comets team, and the 16 and up kids that are looking to try out for the American Legion North Stars team. The transition from little league to Babe Ruth will be discussed, and any questions those kids or parents may have addressed. There will also be detailed information on the Montana...
This is called catch-up time after the holidays. Harvest Moon Lanes would like to thank everyone who shared their holidays with us. Company parties, and the jackpot bowlers, we appreciate you all and wish everyone a Happy New Year. Sunday Keglers: Amanda Moomey 190, 162-491, 162-442, Brandy Kurtz 160, 159, Donna Tilleman 156, 192-459, Savannah Rudio 160-470, Alicia Burrington 163, Megan Lodge 161, Michele Denny 160, 158-446, Dana Springer 156, 179458, Alita Newton 172-441,...
The Montana State University-Northern Lights opened 2018 with a tough dual against Southern Oregon last week. The Lights will have another tough one this weekend, too. Northern, currently ranked 10th in the NAIA, takes a trip to Dickinson, North Dakota, where the Lights will dual the Dickinson State Blue Hawks Friday night, before taking part in the Tyler Plummer Classic Saturday, also hosted by the Blue Hawks. MSU-N, of head coach Tyson Thivierge, is entering the most...
