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Articles from the January 21, 2022 edition


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  • IND HEMP looking for more growers

    Pam Burke|Updated Jan 21, 2022

    Representatives of IND HEMP were in Havre Wednesday to talk to producers about contracting acres to grow hemp for either fiber or oil production in the company's processing plant in Fort Benton. Presenters Morgan Tweet, chief operating officer and co-founder of the family-owned company, and Ben Brimlow, lead agronomist, said they had more than 30 producers contracted in 2021 with 6,000 acres in production, and they are looking to expand to 8,000 acres for 2022. "We really...

  • COVID surge continues to impact area

    Tim Leeds|Updated Jan 21, 2022

    With the COVID surge still bringing in new cases of the illness, local groups and organizations continue to be impacted. For the second week in a row, Montana Actors' Theatre is pushing back its production of "Monty Python's Spamalot," also requiring the troupe to adjust its schedule later in the season, and COVID is back in Northern Montana Care Center. Northern Montana Health Care Vice President of Regulatory and Community Services Christen Obresley said they continue to do...

  • County approves subdivision for new FedEx facility in Havre

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Jan 21, 2022

    A new FedEx facility may be coming to Havre as soon as June, with Big Equipment Owner Ron Harmon finalizing a subdivision near the Havre City-County Airport with the county Thursday that will free up the land necessary for the building to go up. In the Hill County Commission’s weekly business meeting Thursday, Harmon said FedEx approached him some time ago about building a facility in Havre so they can more easily service the Hi-Line from here instead of from Great Falls. The six-acre lot where the facility will be built h...

  • State and local COVID-19 update, Jan. 21, 2022

    Updated Jan 21, 2022

    Hill County Health Department said in its update Thursday that 64 new cases were reported and 26 met the criteria to be considered recovered with 290 active cases in the county, 1 active hospitalization and 71 deaths. Havre Public Schools reported Thursday 3 new cases in people associated with Havre Public School District with 22 so far for the week. Blaine County Health Department said in its update Thursday that it was notified of 42 new cases and 16 met the criteria to be considered recovered with 183 active cases in the...

  • Obituary - Scott Charles Dees

    Updated Jan 21, 2022

    Scott Charles Dees passed away, after a battle with kidney and liver disease, at his home in Portland, Oregon, December 29, 2021. Scott was born January 22, 1983, in Chester, Montana, to Charles and Mary Lou Dees. He joined his older sister, Cortnee, and brother, Chad. He grew up on the farm south of Kremlin. He attended KG Schools, where he excelled at many activities and graduated valedictorian of his class in 2001. He attended college at he University of Portland in...

  • Obituary - Pamela Jean (Alex) Essary

    Updated Jan 21, 2022

    Stevensville - Pamela "Pam" Jean (Alex) Essary passed away January 17, 2022, with her husband by her side at her home in Stevensville, MT, of natural causes. Pam was the seventh of eight children born to Tony and Verda Alex in Havre, MT. Pam lived there until she married Ben Essary; together they celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on January 11th. Pam was a great supporter of her husband, Ben, especially during his 22-year Air Force career and 16-year career working in...

  • Obituary - Bernice Marie Hoveland

    Updated Jan 21, 2022

    Bernice Marie Hoveland passed away peacefully in her Bethesda, Maryland, home on January 12, 2022. Born September 23, 1917, in Havre, Montana, she was the middle child of Olga Marie Olsen and Paul Stefanus Ragnvald. Bernice had fond childhood memories of growing up in the small prairie town of Havre with her Norwegian immigrant parents and siblings, Esther and Robert. She loved sharing these memories with her children and grandchildren. Bernice was a 1934 graduate of Havre...

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission weekly calendar

    Updated Jan 21, 2022

    Monday 8 a.m. — Center for Mental Health meeting in Great Falls 11 a.m. — Smitty’s Pond Project Discussion in commissioners’ office Tuesday 10 a.m. — Semiannual Montana Department of Transportation meeting at the MDT office Wednesday 10 a.m. — Insurance Committee meeting in the Timmons room 10 a.m. — Hill County Project zoom call in commissioners’ office Noon — Hill County Board of Health meeting at Health Department Annex meeting room Thursday 10 a.m. — Weekly Business meeting in commissioners’ office 1:30 p.m. — Highway S...

  • Agenda - Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees

    Updated Jan 21, 2022

    The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. in Robin School Administration Building. The agenda for the meeting is: A. Call to order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll call 3. Welcome to visitors 4. Agenda deletions or corrections, and additions allowed by policy, if any B. New business 1. Agenda Public Comment — An opportunity for any member of the audience to bring to the attention of the board questions or relevant comments concerning district matters not on the agenda. The board will not d...

  • For the Record, Jan. 21, 2022

    Updated Jan 21, 2022

    Havre Police Department A caller at Havre Community Pool reported items stolen out of his locker Thursday at 8:23 a.m. -- Thursday at 9:15 a.m., a caller on 11th Street West reported a past assault. -- A caller at a First Street business reported shoplifters at 9:21 and 9:52 a.m. Thursday. -- Officers were called to investigate a vehicle crash involving a car and a dumpster Thursday at 1:42 p.m. -- Larae Ann Sunchild of Havre, 40 was arrested on charges of criminal contempt...

  • Do not let your guard down

    Pam Burke|Updated Jan 21, 2022

    It is a strange biological condition that air is the most crucial element for sustaining life, but wind — a form of air — is an agent of nature whose primary purpose is to wreak havoc and, if at all possible, to kill us. Wind is, of course, just air in motion, but it is the moment that air gains movement which changes everything, like feeding a gremlin after midnight. At 30 below zero my insulated outer layers and my hood pulled snug around my face hold my body heat aro...

  • Havre high short on judges for speech divisional tournament

    Updated Jan 21, 2022

    Press release Havre High School head speech and debate coach Tim Leeds said he is still looking for judges for the eastern Class A Speech, Drama and Debate Divisional Tournament Saturday at the high school. “We have had a great response, but this is a pretty big tournament and we are losing some judges who signed up due to the illnesses running through the area,” Leeds said. “I am hoping a few more people will be able to step up and help us out.” People can send an email to [email protected] or sign up online at bit.ly/...

  • Quick pics: A basketball check pass

    Updated Jan 21, 2022

  • Lights pull away early to defeat Providence

    Kason Clark|Updated Jan 21, 2022

    After suffering two losses last weekend, the Montana State University-Northern men's basketball team was looking to bounce back against University of Providence at Armory Gymnasium Thursday night. Not only were the Lights able to rebound, but they also excelled on the court for an 88-56 win over the Argonauts. "We were really clicking on both ends of the floor. That was as good of a game as I've seen us play this year," MSU-N head coach Shawn Huse said. "We just got a...

  • Despite improved play, Skylights unable to keep up with Argonauts

    Kason Clark|Updated Jan 21, 2022

    Even with a tough skid to start Frontier Conference competition, the Montana State University-Northern womens basketball team could not catch a break with a game against University of Providence Thursday night at Armory Gymnasium. The Argos came into the game tied for the lead in the conference standings while the Skylights came in at the bottom. Despite their tough opponent, the Skylights played better than they had in their past few games and were competitive. While they...

  • Blue Ponies look to continue Northeast A dominance

    Kason Clark|Updated Jan 21, 2022

    The Havre High girls basketball team has made it look easy the past few weeks, winning six straight games. The Blue Ponies have won five of those games by double digits, demonstrating why they were state champions last season. Now, the Ponies hope to keep up their strong play this weekend when they head on a road trip to conference opponents Glendive and Sidney. "We'd like to play well and play together," HHS head coach Dustin Kraske said. "The expectations we have every...

  • Havre boys visit tough Northeast A foes Glendive, Sidney

    Kason Clark|Updated Jan 21, 2022

    The Havre High boys basketball team has faced some tough competition lately. The road ahead will not get any easier for the Blue Ponies as they will head out to face conference opponents Glendive and Sidney this weekend. While a road trip is always tough, the Ponies are looking forward to the challenge. "We're excited to be on the road," HHS head coach Walynn Burgess said. "We've kind of been home a lot lately so it's going to be nice to get on that road and see what we're...

  • Pony grapplers look to beat the best at Class A Duals

    Kason Clark|Updated Jan 21, 2022

    The Havre High wrestling teams only have a few weeks left before divisionals begin in Laurel on Feb. 5. With little time left, the Blue Ponies hope to use that time to round into form and be at their best. One of their last chances to do that comes this weekend with the Class A Duals in Lewistown. "I think this weekend we'll just establish where we're at in Class A for each individual kid because it's all Class A competition," HHS head coach Beau LaSalle said. "We just want...

  • Havre High swimmers ready to jump back into the pool

    Kason Clark|Updated Jan 21, 2022

    The state swim meet is only a few weeks away for the Havre High swim teams, so the next few meets will be important in getting ready. Last week's Class A Invite was canceled, so the Blue Ponies will be happy to get the chance to compete this Saturday when they swim in the Stacey Frey Memorial in Great Falls. "We're looking forward to getting back into competition," HHS head coach Bill Kilgore said. "We really need to start getting tuned into what our kids are going to be...

  • 2021 Havre Daily News Area Male Athlete of the Year

    George Ferguson|Updated Jan 21, 2022

    At the end of his 2021 season, Montana State University-Northern’s Isaac Bartel was standing on top of the NAIA wrestling mountain. After three years of coming so close, Bartel finally was able to be called a national champion. For that, he’s been named the Havre Daily News Area Male Athlete of the Year. But, it wasn’t just one match that got Bartel to the top of the mountain. It was years of training, dedication, matches and more. For all of Bartel’s success on the wrestli...

  • Out Our Way: When do we quit? - Hebrews 13:5-6

    Updated Jan 21, 2022

    Out our way, for most folks, quitting time comes when the job is done and not before. Nowhere is that more clear than in agriculture. Now, some of you may recall the story of "Junior," that Charolais bull that went missing one day. In case you missed it or have forgotten the story, here it is in brief. It was time to move the herd from summer to winter pasture and after we had the herd rounded up and on the move, it was my job to go collect the bulls. This was not a big deal...

  • Pastor's Corner: Unity, not uniformity

    Updated Jan 21, 2022

    Some 2,000-plus years ago an event took place that changed the course of humanity. The event I refer to is the Incarnation - God coming to earth, becoming human and living among us. This event was meant to change the way humanity related to God. It was meant to restore a broken relationship that existed between God and the people he loved. The Son of God was born and given the name Jesus. We all know the story; how he was baptized and through the power of the Holy Spirit...

  • Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

    Updated Jan 21, 2022

    You know, Lord, humor is everywhere. We can look at health, exercise and even Alzheimer's, which, we're told, that even dogs can get! One way to slow Alzheimer's, is to go for a walk - with your dog. Fresh air and exercise help the walker as well as the dog. No wonder neighbors are out there walking their dogs. They probably read that, too, and want to keep their pets and themselves healthy. Friends had some deer that "visited" their place. Neighbor kids got together and...

  • Senior Center News, Jan. 21, 2022

    Updated Jan 21, 2022

    North Central Senior Citizens Center Jan. 24-28 Menu Monday, Jan. 24 — Salad, ham/scalloped potato casserole, carrots, brownies Tuesday, Jan. 25 — Spiced applesauce, pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli, rolls, cake Wednesday, Jan. 26 — Philly steak sandwich, tater tots, brownies Thursday, Jan. 27 — Hamburgers, macaroni salad, baked beans, dessert Friday, Jan. 28 — Soup, salad bar, chef’s choice, dessert Keeping up with the pandemic: As of Jan 19, there were 159 new COVID-19 cases and there were 37 cases recov...