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James O. Madril, 68, passed away at his home with his family by his side January 17, 2021, in Chinook MT. Santiago "James" Orlando Madril was born Sept. to Jimmie and Eleanor Madril in Duran New Mexico. James O was raised in both Duran and Roswell New Mexico and was one of nine children. One of James's proudest accomplishments outside his family was serving for the United States military in both the Army and National Guards for a total of 34 years, retiring in 2007....
Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees has started the search for its next permanent superintendent. The school board selected Montana School Boards Association to conduct a search to find applicants for the superintendent role for Havre Public Schools. Long-time Superintendent Andy Carlson resigned in June, and his assistant superintendent, Craig Mueller, accepted the position of interim superintendent effective July 1. Mueller gave the board his letter of notification...
Great Northern Fair Board Chair Bobbie Dolphay said plans for the 2021 Great Northern Fair are moving forward under the assumption that the fair will happen, but COVID-19 remains a wild card. Dolphay said the decision about whether or not to hold the fair will depend on a number of factors including the state of COVID-19, and likely won’t ultimately be made until May or June. Members of the board said they were contacting rodeo and carnival organizers to see where things stood, but the future of both is still uncertain. T...
The number of active hospitalizations was 159. The number of deaths was 1,094. Blaine County, reported Tuesday evening 8 new cases, 635 total, 10 active, no active hospitalizations listed, 24 deaths Hill County, reported Tuesday evening 2 new cases, 1,780 total, 23 active, 3 active hospitalizations, 40 deaths Rocky Boy, reported Tuesday evening, also reported on either Chouteau or Hill County numbers, no new cases, 786 total, 2 active, 2 active on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, no active hospitalizations, deaths not l...
From Montana Department of Agriculture HELENA — Montana youth ages 21 and under may be eligible for up to $8,500 in loan financing through the Montana Department of Agriculture’s Junior Agriculture Loan Program. “With the average age of farmers and ranchers being nearly 60 years old, supporting the next generation is vital to Montana’s livelihood,” said MDA Director Mike Foster. “The Junior Ag Loan Program plays an important role in connecting young people who are passionate about pursuing projects in agriculture with the fi...
From Montana Discovery Foundation HELENA — People who submit a short story about how Montana public lands have made a positive impact on their life during this past year could win a free overnight stay at a Forest Service rental cabin, courtesy of the Montana Discovery Foundation. “In many cultures, winter is a time for reflection, introspection and storytelling. Even though many of us are still missing the people and places we might normally enjoy this time of year, there is still so much to reflect on and be grateful for...
Press release Nominations for the 15th annual High Plains Book Awards opened Jan. 15. Nominations will be accepted through March 12. Information and nomination forms can be found online at http://highplainsbookawards.org . The list of 2020 winners is also available on the website. The Billings Public Library Board of Directors established the High Plains Book Awards in 2006 to recognize regional authors and literary works that examine and reflect life on the High Plains. The High Plains region includes Montana, North and...
Press release The Montana Association of Clerk and Recorder’s is again sponsoring 2 scholarships for a graduating senior who will be attending an in-state college or university. The first-place scholarship is for $1,000 and the second-place scholarship is for $500. The last day of acceptance of applications is March 12. Application forms are available from the guidance counselor at the high school or from the Hill County Clerk and Recorder, Susan Armstrong, at 315 Fourth St., Havre MT 59501. People who have any questions c...
I don’t remember exactly when I took to living in stretch pants full time. The process was gradual, I’m sure of that. I started out wearing a pair of bell-bottom stretch pants when I was writing. I didn’t actually live in them; they were part of my writing costume and they were comfy. But as the pandemic wore on, I noticed the legs of my stretch pants were getting longer and longer until, one day, I saw they were covering my feet, and it was not a very respectable look. “I ne...
Donna Inabnit Hilliard, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 13, 2021. Donna was born to Dale and Mary Ann (Fowler) Inabnit in Conrad, MT, being a special gift to Dale on his birthday. She graduated from Conrad High School in 1971. After graduation Donna settled in Shelby where she met the man of her dreams. Donna married Bill Hilliard of Oilmont, MT, May 31, 1975, in Conrad. With Bill being a railroad man, they moved with the job and resided in Conrad, and Shelby before...
Jared Nicholas "Rufus" Hofeldt died January 15, 2021, at St Peter's Hospital in Helena. He was 37. Jared was born December 22, 1983, on one of the coldest nights recorded. He grew up and graduated from high school in Havre. He moved to Helena and worked for the Pepsi Company, he became warehouse foreman. Jared loved the Colts and the Mavericks. You would find him watching and rooting anytime they played. He also enjoyed fishing, golfing, playing basketball, playing video...
January 13, 2021, James "Jim" Albert Ward, loving husband and father, passed away at Northern Montana Hospital from complications of COVID-19 at the age of 83. Jim was born May 11, 1937, to Elzie "Mike" and Ethel (Cook) Ward in East Fairview, North Dakota. He grew up on a sugar beet farm in McKenzie County on the Montana-North Dakota border with his four sisters. He graduated from Fairview High School in Montana in 1956, where he played football and was active in FFA. After...
Havre Police Department Collette Marie Stiffarm of Havre, 31, was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant while officers were assisting another agency on First Street Tuesday at 10:04 a.m. -- A Lincoln Avenue caller reported Tuesday at 4:13 p.m. having a package, which belonged to someone else delivered to their house. -- Police investigated a Tuesday 5:49 p.m. report that a house on 10th Avenue had been broken into. Hill County Sheriff's Office Officers investigated a...
From Farm Service Agency WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide additional assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, expanding eligibility for some agricultural producers and commodities as well as updating payments to accurately compensate some producers who already applied for the program. Producers who are now eligible and those who need to modify existing applications due to these updates can contact USDA’s Farm Service Age...
Argos rising despite late start to hoops Because of COVID-19, the University of Providence men's and women's basketball teams were basically the last programs in the Frontier Conference to pick up a basketball and get ready for the new season. Because UP was in full remote learning for the first semester, the Argo men and women couldn't practice until January. Still, when January came, the Argos were ready. And yet, now, UP has been affected by COVID. The Argos men had...
The local bowling season continues on. High scores for the week were high women’s game, Jackie Mayer, 213; women’s high series, Lindsey O’Brecht, 529; high men’s game, Donald Linderman, 259; and High men’s series, Jay Shulund, 651. Split picker’s were, Duke Thomas, 3-10, Linda Warneke, 4-5-7,2-7, Rhonda Gregoire, 5-7, Julie Rodgers, 6-7, Alicia Burrington, 5-7, Hailey Breum, 8-10, and Shawn Keely, 4-7-9. Sunday Keglers: Alicia Burington, 152, Julie Allee, 155,151, Julie Smith...
RJ Ramone, Harlem Boys Basketball Harlem boys basketball has had some high scorers over the last couple of years, and junior RJ Ramone is doing it now. The Wildcat standout scored a career-high 39 points in last Thursday's win over Glasgow. Ramone, who has started for the Wildcats for two years now, is averaging close to 22 points per game, as Harlem has gotten off to a strong start this winter. Aspen Giese, Fort Benton Girls Basketball Fort Benton senior Aspen Giese has been...
The Montana State University-Northern volleyball team is getting ready to start the belated 2020 season. But head coach Jerry Wagner continues to recruit for the future, too. Wagner recently announced the signing of Augusta standout Olivia Isakson, a 5-11 outside hitter. “Olivia has developed impressive character and leadership qualities which are evident both on and off the court,” Wagner said. “Growing up in a small community has really benefited Olivia. It has accel...
HELENA — The Montana Oilseed Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 1 p.m. through the online meeting platform Zoom. To receive information to join the meeting, people can contact Dani Jones via email at [email protected] or by phone at 406-444-2402. The Montana Department of Agriculture’s mission is to protect producers and consumers, and to enhance and develop agriculture and allied industries. To view all current public meeting notices and find more information on the Montana Department of Agriculture, peo...
From Montana Department of Revenue The Montana Department of Revenue is reminding all livestock owners that they need to report their livestock to the department by March 1. The numbers of livestock owned as of Feb. 1 can be reported online at http://ReportYourLivestock.mt.gov . About 16,000 livestock owners who reported last year have already received notification to report. Livestock per capita fees, set by the Montana Department of Livestock, are due May 31. All livestock owners may pay these when they report. Otherwise,...
