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Almost a year ago my washing machine started to lose its bearings. I first noticed the noise. My nearly new washing machine began to rumble-grumble like an antique steam tractor. The agitator sounded agitated. The spin cycle cycled like a dervish. Once it got up to speed the quivering machine tried to buck out of its stall in the laundry room. I did my due diligence, made phone calls, talked with washer repairmen who told me the bearings were going kaput. Sondra Ashton "But it's only six years old," I protested. "Oh, well,...
Editor: It is with great pride to welcome my fellow museum colleagues, their families and friends to my hometown of Havre, attending the Museums Association of Montana annual conference March 21-23. I hope you find your stay in Montana's north star a welcoming and delightful experience. Hill County and its seat, Havre, have a long and rich history many people cherish and honor. From paleontology, archaeology and native tribes, to Fort Assinniboine, the arrival of the railroad, ranchers and homesteaders, you will find many...
HELENA — Supporters of former U.S. Rep. Pat Williams easily outnumbered opponents at a packed hearing on his Board of Regents nomination — but opposition included former allies who argued Williams went too far when he said the University of Montana had recruited thugs. Williams outraged some of the school's football fans earlier this year with the comment, and they are now asking the state Senate to block his confirmation. The Senate Education Committee held a hearing on the matter Wednesday. William's comments came dur...
HELENA — Supporters of former U.S. Rep. Pat Williams easily outnumbered opponents at a packed hearing on his Board of Regents nomination — but opposition included former allies who argued Williams went too far when he said the University of Montana had recruited thugs. AP Photo/Matt Gouras Former U.S. Rep. Pat William speaks before a state Senate committee asking for support for his nomination to the Board of Regents on Wednesday in Helena Williams outraged some of the school's football fans earlier this year with the comment...
It's been nearly five months since the Montana State University-Northern football team last put their cleats in the turf. But on Friday afternoon, the Lights will get back at. Northern is slated to open spring drills Friday afternoon at the MSU-Northern practice fields, the first of 15 practices the Lights will conduct over the next month. Montana State University-Northern quarterback Derek Lear and the Lights are set to begin spring practice on Friday afternoon. MSU-N ended...
After an exciting year of boys basketball up and down the Hi-Line, a host of area players have been honored for their outstanding 2012-13 achievements. Box Elder sophomore Lonnie Plain Bull, right, dribbles the ball during the 2013 Northern C boys divisional tournament last month at the Four Seasons Arena in Great Falls. Plain Bull was one of four District 9C players to earn Northern C Class C All-State honors this season, and he helped Box Elder to the 9C championship. The...
HELENA — Gun rights measures that include a plan to push back against potential federal restrictions on assault rifles were endorsed Thursday in the Montana House, despite criticism they may thwart law enforcement or lead to constitutional showdowns with the federal government. The Republican-led chamber endorsed the three gun-rights bills in an initial vote, which drew most of their opposition from Democrats. Supporters said the state needs to ban police from enforcing any future federal assault-weapons ban in the state. T...
It was a case of too little, too late for the Chinook girls basketball team in Thursday night's Northern C semifinal in Great Falls. Chinook scored just eight first half points in a 43-36 loss to the undefeated Winnett-Grass Range Rams, and despite playing better in the second half, the Beeters could never catch allt he way up. Chinook will now have to face rival Chester/J-I in a loser-out game Friday at 12:30 p.m. For complete coverage, see Friday's Havre Daily News....
Ricky Alan Rost, 50, passed away on Feb. 17, 2013. His journey led him to travel to Montana, meeting Ashley. They were married and blessed with his pride and joy, Levi. Ricky was a compassionate, loving man, lending anyone a helping hand. A memorial service will be held at Atonement Lutheran Church in Billings 3 p.m. Friday, with burial service pending in Neenah, Wisc. A memorial fund has been created for Levi at Altana, 220 1st Ave., Laurel, MT 59044....
Melanie Jenkins, who has been with the Box Elder School District for more than a decade, will become the new high school principal on July 1. She will replace Darrin Hannum, who was elevated to superintendent after Robert Heppner retired, after serving 17 years with Box Elder. Hannum said she was chosen by the Hiring Committee and the Box Elder School Board after "close competition" with other candidates. "Mrs. Jenkins has excelled as the physical education instructor at Box Elder for over 10 years," the district said in a...
Bart Hawkins, the superintendent of Custer Public Schools in southern Montana, will become the superintendent of North Star Schools on July 1. Hawkins replaces Ken Halverson, who is retiring after five years at the helm. A native of north-central Montana, Hawkins hails from Fort Benton, while his wife is a native of Chester. "I'm looking forward to getting to know people in all of the communities and finding out what their goals for the school district are," he said. He said he was attracted to the district because it is...
The new Montana governor picked a Hill County farmer with a wealth of local government experience to serve on the state board that oversees state investments and administers loans provided to local governments and which stimulate economic development. Gov. Steve Bullock said Tuesday that retired Hill County Commissioner Kathy Bessette is one of his four appointments to the Montana Board of Investments of the state Department of Commerce. "I'm humbled," Bessette said this morning, adding that she believes her experience in...
Havre Daily News/Lindsay Brown Brenna Nienast, chief patrol agent of the U.S. Border Patrol's Havre Sector, discusses Wednesday morning the changes in Border Patrol she has seen throughout her career before her upcoming retirement. Brenna Neinast, chief patrol agent of the Havre Sector of the U.S. Border Patrol, said two days before her retirement that she has seen a lot of the country and many changes — and improvements — in her agency's operations during 27 years of service. "The agency has been wonderful to me. It has bee...
"Our church has lost so many of our bakers this year that we may have to forgo serving pies at the Seed Show luncheon," Bev told me recently. "We might have to substitute cheesecake or something." "No! No! You can't give up pies." I lined up my arguments. "It wouldn't be the same. Pie at the Montana Seed Show is a tradition. Pie is expected. Pie is an institution. Besides, what about Arnold? He hangs out at the Seed Show just for pie. That's what I've heard. Sometimes he has...
Today, the Havre Daily News launches its Community Focus feature. People from throughout the community have volunteered to write columns and take part in a community dialogue on issues — large and small — that face the Hi-Line, Montana and the world. Mary Heller starts the series with a column on her firmly held beliefs on gun rights. John Kelleher If you agree or disagree with Heller's comments, please join the conversation. Write a letter to the editor, post a comment on havredailynews.com, or, better yet, write a col...
No matter what side of the political fence you sit on, your age, race or religion, the issues of guns, gun violence and gun control affect all American citizens. Since the Sandy Hook school massacre, this already controversial topic has penetrated our everyday lives even more through actions from Congress, lobby organizations, media reports and talk with neighbors over morning coffee. Our Montana Congressional delegation has spoken in the past about protecting our Second Amendment rights. Eyes will be highly focused on our...
Updated at 7:42 p.m: The box Elder boys basketball advanced to the semifinals of the Northern C tournament with a 68-61 win over Simms Thursday night in Great Falls. The Bears got a game-high 21 points from Randall Gardipee and will play Roy-Winifred Friday night for a berth in the Northern C championship. The Big Sandy Pioneers suffered a bitter 63-61 loss to the Dutton-Brady Diamondbacks in the opening game of the 2013 Northern C Tournament Thursday afternoon in Great Falls. The D-Backs scored with :12 left to take the...
HELENA (AP) — A Republican proposal to revamp the state's primary election system is being tabled. The House State Administration Committee made the move Thursday with a 16-3 vote just two days after the bill was introduced. Under the proposal, only the top two candidates who receive the most votes in a primary election would advance to the general election. A candidate receiving more than 50 percent of the vote in a primary would win the election outright and no general election would be held. Some Republicans believe t...
HELENA (AP) — A Republican-led committee is rejecting Gov. Steve Bullock's plan to increase the mandatory hiring percentage of Montana workers on public-works projects in the state. The House Business and Labor Committee tabled House Bill 490 Thursday with an 11-9 vote. The measure would have required that at least 75 percent of the laborers on state or local projects be Montana residents. The current requirement is 50 percent. Democratic Rep. Amanda Curtis of Butte is carrying the bill for the governor. She told the House p...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Declaring "our journey is not complete," President Barack Obama took the oath of office for his second term before a crowd of hundreds of thousands Monday, urging the nation to set an unwavering course toward prosperity and freedom for all its citizens and protect the social safety net that has sheltered the poor, elderly and needy. AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais President Barack Obama waves after his speech while Vice President Joe Biden applauds at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol d...
An international committee again is working to expand operations of a border crossing north of Havre, trying to increase connections between Montana and its Hi-Line and the hot Alberta economy, including its massive energy operations. The Wild Horse Border Committee is organizing a request to expand hours of operations at the Port of Wild Horse north of Havre, with a major goal of setting a three-year pilot program of expanded hours instead of going year-by-year to set a longer period of summer hours. "We're not able, with...
Rex Edward Dramstad, 65, passed away Jan. 16, 2013, after a brief struggle with cancer. Services for family and friends to celebrate Rex's life will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church in Havre at 2 p. m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Memorials in Rex's honor may be made to the Havre Police Protective Association for Scholarships. Services and arrangements have been entrusted to Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. A full obituary will follow....
E Elizabeth 'Betty Jo' Malsam lizabeth "Betty Jo" Malsam, 75, of Havre, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at Northern Montana Care Center of natural causes. Cremation has taken place, and private family memorial services will be held at a later date in California. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Betty Jo was born on July 26, 1937, in Sioux Falls, S.D., to Joseph and Elizabeth (Papatchik) Bullinger. She was raised in Havre, attending St. Jude Thaddeus and Havre Central High schools. On...
Hearing Montana State University-Northern Chancellor James Limbaugh talk to the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday reminded many in the audience of how the future of the college and the future of the Hi-Line community are so closely intertwined. The college directly pumps millions of dollars into the community and offers the community lots of hope for the future. The chancellor said Northern is the most rural college in the country, which points to some of the challenges it faces, and it points to the many reasons it is...
I knew that somebody was going to cling to the underside of app data to sneak past the blinded cyclops that control the nation's/world's airwaves, but I didn't expect Facebook to be the first ones out. Facebook announced last week their Facebook Messenger iPhone app, which is separate from regular Facebook app, is now capable of making phone calls. The calls are free and don't use any cellphone plan minutes. And you don't need to use anyone's phone number, just add them on Facebook. Zach White It has been an inevitability,...
