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Articles from the January 29, 2016 edition


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  • Saturday's Prep Basketball: Ponies storm back to beat AA Rustlers

    Updated Jan 31, 2016

    Saturday's Scores The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Belt 69, Roy-Winifred 23 Bigfork 65, Missoula Loyola 50 Billings Senior 75, Billings Central 56 Billings Skyview 66, Laurel 63 Box Elder 63, Chinook 17 Browning 65, Fairfield 57 Centerville 59, Winnett-Grass Range 38 Chester-Joplin-Inverness 76, Turner 40 Choteau 67, Jefferson (Boulder) 53 Colstrip 79, Lodge Grass 56 Conrad 66, Fort Benton 22 Deer Lodge 49, Anaconda 34 Dillon 52, Livingston 36 Fairview 61, Savage 41...

  • Hi-Line Athlete Profile: Bret Van Valkenburg, Turner Basketball

    Chris Peterson|Updated Jan 30, 2016

    Bret Van Valkenburg relishes his role, and his time as a Tornado There is something unique about playing basketball for the Turner Tornadoes. Many people who live in the town or have played for the team, describe it as a family atmosphere and no one knows what that's like better than Bret Van Valkenburg. And while many of the players for the Tornadoes describe the team as a family, in the case of Van Valkenburg, basketball truly is a family affair. That's because Kevin Van...

  • Friday's Prep Basketball

    Updated Jan 30, 2016

    Friday's Scores The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Anaconda 56, Corvallis 39 Arlee 70, Plains 61 Belgrade 42, Lewistown (Fergus) 28 Belt 61, Geraldine/Highwood 12 Charlo 48, Noxon 34 Chester-Joplin-Inverness 59, Chinook 30 Cut Bank 64, Conrad 62 Fairview 68, Culbertson 47 Foothills Christian 51, Heritage Christian 36 Frazer 91, North Country 57 Gardiner 56, Lone Peak 47 Glasgow 61, Poplar 46 Harlowton 52, Reed Point-Rapelje 33 Hays-Lodgepole 77, Big Sandy 23 Heart Butte 74,...

  • Obituary: Virginia Clara "Ginny" Wanner,

    Updated Jan 30, 2016

    Virginia Clara “Ginny” Wanner, 79, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, at her home in Billings, Montana of natural causes. Her memorial service will be 10 a.m. Monday Feb. 1, 2016 at the Smith Funeral Home Downtown Chapel with Chaplin Richard Vettel –Becker officiating. A private family burial will follow in Havre this summer ....

  • Celebrating history: Put a lid on gambling

    Emily Mayer|Updated Jan 30, 2016

    In last week's column, there was a letter from a Mr. Wilson calling Havre "One Wicked Little City." Its contents had clearly been maligning Havre's vices and its prominence within the business district. There was no response in Havre's defense in the newspapers this week, but on the front page of The Hill County Democrat's Jan. 29, 1916 issue, the city of Havre was finally taking notice-again: LID IS ON FOR GOOD Mayor D. S. MacKenzie, through the police department, has put...

  • A story of hope

    Paul Dragu|Updated Jan 29, 2016

    Ryan Schafer was going to jail. He was already on probation when he committed his fifth offense. "I have a problem with drinking, and when I get drunk I commit crimes," is one of the first things Schafer said in an interview with Havre Daily News. Schafer drank to the point of blacking out. One of his favorite crimes to commit was stealing cars. He'd taken a total of seven cars during his inebriated bandit career. His blackouts were so severe that he once unknowingly helped...

  • Several cases of mono confirmed in Chinook

    Paul Dragu|Updated Jan 29, 2016

    Chinook School Superintendent Darin Hannum and Blaine County Nurse Jana McPherson have confirmed multiple cases of mononucleosis in Chinook High School this week. The exact number of cases is “anywhere between two to six,” Hannum said, and “less than 10,” according to McPherson. Hannum said this is normal for this time of year. McPherson said much the same. The symptoms of mono are fatigue, soar throat and swollen lymph nodes. McPherson said the most blatant of the symptoms is the tiredness. “Occasionally, there is a fever,...

  • Pastor's Corner: "It is better to give than to receive"

    Kevin Barsotti, Ark Church|Updated Jan 29, 2016

    Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. — 1 Timothy 6:17 The Bible has much to say about finances. Regarding this upcoming election cycle, some of the area pastors have been praying that God would put into office leaders who would follow what He has to say about money. You and I can follow the above verse through the power of the Holy Spirit and make a d...

  • Health Fair Saturday

    Alex Ross|Updated Jan 29, 2016

    Shoppers at Holiday Village Mall Saturday will have the chance to get their health checked, when Northern Montana Health care hosts its 2016 Northern Montana Health Care Community Health Fair. Julianne LaSmith, marketing and public relations coordinator for NMHC, said the once-every-three-years event, allows them to educate the public about the different services Northern Montana Hospital provides. Stations will be set up throughout the mall, where fairgoers can get their blood pressure, bone density, heart rate and blood...

  • Rocky Boy seeks satellite voting office

    Alex Ross|Updated Jan 29, 2016

    The Chippewa Cree Tribe has sent letters to the clerk and recorder’s offices in both Hill and Chouteau counties, requesting the establishment of temporary satellite voting offices on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, ahead of this year’s primary and general elections. Such offices would be operated by each county and used to provide those living on the reservation and in surrounding area, access to late voter registration and in-person absentee voting services. Ken St. Marks, chair of the Chippewa Cree Tribe, signed and sent...

  • View from the North 40: Reality check, right in the chompers

    Pam Burke|Updated Jan 29, 2016

    I broke a significantly sized corner off a front tooth when I was 10 years old. Sorry to make you cringe right out of the gate. I was at the public swimming pool and as I was getting out of the water my hands slipped off the gutter. I slammed my mouth into the cement. It could have been worse, but I still remember looking in the mirror, choking back tears and the sickness in my gut. I was sure I was going to look wretched and stupid for the rest of my life. I was 10. I...

  • For the Record, Jan. 29, 2016

    Updated Jan 29, 2016

    Havre Police Department An arrest was made at Montana State University-Northern after a caller reported finding drug paraphernalia Thursday at 11:24 a.m. —— Officers investigated a crash that was reported Thursday at 11:56 a.m. between a Saab and a red pickup truck near Havre High School. —— Rainee Raylynn Wright, 22, of Box Elder was arrested this morning on charges of aggravated driving under the influence, driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license, reckless driving, failing to produce proof of insurance, having...

  • Police and Fire Committee

    Updated Jan 29, 2016

    Havre City Council's Police and Fire Committee will meet immediately following the council meeting at 7 p.m. Monday...

  • Havre City Council

    Updated Jan 29, 2016

    Havre City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Havre City Hall. The agenda: Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll call Minutes Committee reports Public comment on regular agenda items 1 through 2 only. For items not on this agenda, public comment will be taken at the end oe agenda. Comments offered here are limited to one minute. Regular Agenda 1. Mid-year Public Works update from Director Peterson. 2. Approve December Claims and Warrants. 3. Council initiatives Public comment on nonagenda items. Limited to any public...

  • Hill County Commissioners agenda

    Updated Jan 29, 2016

    MONDAY 2016 MACo Convention 5:30 p.m. — Park Board meeting TUESDAY 2016 MACo Convention WEDNESDAY 2016 MACo Convention THURSDAY 2016 MACo Convention FRIDAY Office hours...

  • Obituary: Larry Stanley

    Updated Jan 29, 2016

    Larry Carlos Stanley, 77, of Chinook, died of natural causes, Tuesday evening at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be Saturday, Jan.. 30, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church, with burial at Kuper Memorial Cemetery. A luncheon will immediately follow at the Eagles Club. Arrangements have been made with Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook. Condolences may be left for the family at www.edwardsfuneralhomemt.com. Larry Stanley was...

  • Mary Blair

    Updated Jan 29, 2016

    On Feb. 8, 1929, a generous compassionate soul was born to Zenus and Emily Putnam on a small farm in Monroe, Maine. Mary Elizabeth Putnam Thurston Blair completed her earthly journey and went home to the Lord on Jan. 26, 2016. She left behind a loving husband, family, countless friends and lasting memories. Mary and Wayne Thurston were married in June 1950. They were married 19 years and had five children. During their lives together, they taught in Maine and Illinois before m...

  • Library News and views: Foundation helps fund library projects

    Rachel Rawn, Havre-Hill County Library|Updated Jan 29, 2016

    Do you know about the Havre Hill County Library Foundation? The foundation is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, managed by a group of community volunteers who handle the donations made to the Havre-Hill County Library and decide what donated money will be spent on. A lot of the donations come in the form of memorials; when beloved family members and friends die, people donate money to the Foundation in their memory. We offer the option to honor friends and family while they are still alive as well, in the form of...

  • North Central Senior Center News, Jan. 29, 2016

    Updated Jan 29, 2016

    Here are activities planned at North Central Senior Center for the coming week: Beginning Feb. 1 AARP Foundation tax aides will be at the North Central Senior Center, 2 2nd St. W., every Monday and Tuesday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Call 265-5464 for an appointment. Please bring photo ID or Social Security card for each person, a copy of last year’s tax return and all of your 2015 income and expense documentation. Monday Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; AARP tax aides 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.; Painting & A...

  • The race is on

    John Kelleher|Updated Jan 29, 2016

    Scout leader Dave McLeod stood in the center court of Holiday Village Mall Saturday at the annual Pinewood Derby. Scouts had made their own miniature wooden cars and took part in the annual competition whereby the cars race in heats down a ramp as crowds cheer. McLeod was a part-time master of ceremonies, part-time cheerleader. He got the crowd worked up, inciting them to cheer for their favorites. "If you stand behind the yellow tape, you can blow really hard and make them...

  • Lights sink Argos for a much-needed win

    George Ferguson|Updated Jan 29, 2016

    Winning just one out of six games over the last three weeks at the Armory Gymnasium, the Montana State University-Northern Lights were on the brink of letting their season get away from them. But, it's funny how one game is all a team needs to turn things around. And that's what the Lights are hoping Thursday night's 54-42 win over the UGF Argos in Great Falls will do for them. The victory in the McLaughlin Center avenged UGF's one-point win in Havre back on Jan. 11, and it al...

  • Talented Bison hold off HHS girls in the corral

    George Ferguson|Updated Jan 29, 2016

    There are times when, no matter how hard you fight, no matter much you don't give up, there are just some holes which are too big to dig your way out of. And that was the story for the Havre High girls basketball team Thursday night inside the HHS gymnasium. The Blue Ponies fell behind Class AA rival Great Falls High 20-2 after one quarter, and though HHS gave a valiant effort from there, it wasn't enough as the Bison left Havre with a 53-33 win. "They (Bison) did a nice job...

  • So Close, but No Ole Goat

    Chris Peterson|Updated Jan 29, 2016

    GREAT FALLS - The Havre Blue Ponies have gone 25 years without winning the Ole Goat and after two shots barely missed in the final seconds of Thursday night's winner-take-all game for the trophy - it will remain at Great Falls High for at least one more year. From start to finish, the Havre High boys basketball team played some of its best basketball of the season Thursday night in the Swarthout Fieldhouse, but in the end, it just wasn't enough to take down the Bison, who...

  • Nationals head to Billings in search of wins

    Chris Peterson|Updated Jan 29, 2016

    The Glacier Nationals have gone some time without winning a game, but with a trip to Billings on tap this weekend, they will have as good a chance as any they have had in the past three months. That's because the Nationals last victory in the Frontier Division of the North American Tier 3 Hockey League, came on Oct. 10 when the team defeated Billings by the score of 5-2. And recently when the Nationals went to Billings two weeks ago, they led in back-to-back games against the...