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Many on the left and in the media are praising Senate Bill 405 as a “bipartisan” health care solution. However, one thing is clear to the conservative legislators I serve with: SB 405 is an all-or-nothing expansion of Obamacare for Montana. There was no compromise in the drafting of this bill after it was rubber-stamped by the governor and the sponsor shot down all amendments in committee. Make no mistake about it, this bill is a massive expansion of Obamacare in our state and will add tens of thousands of new par...
Editor: “Over the River and Through the Woods” is a play about family, food, fun and faith. I encourage everyone to come see our play. We have enjoyed our acting and all the fun we’ve had doing the play. We really want to have a huge crowd for our last three nights. The play will be performed Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., at Little Theatre at Montana State University-Northern. Come and sit back, and you can laugh, cry and just have a good time. I think people will be able to see a part of their own family in this...
Just when life in my neighborhood returned to normal: 8,000 motorcycles roared out of town. 50,000 tourists followed. Lingering snowbirds flew north. An unexpected and welcome rain shower blessed, washed and renewed the atmosphere. Geckos came out of hiding to skitter across my walls. Peace and quiet defined both day and night. Peace. Quiet. Too quiet. I rolled over in bed and looked at my clock. I distinctly recalled winding it last night. Poor thing expired halfway between...
Ryan Chagnon was injured in an automobile accident 14 years ago, and he has used a walker to get around since. He has two walkers with small wheels that he can use to get around on pavement. That's fine for Great Falls, where he lives now, but when he comes home to Hill Count, there is a lot to do that involves land that is not covered with pavement, and for that he has a walker with big wheels. When that gets broken, he has a hard time. His father, Wayne Chagnon, said he has...
A chili dinner and silent auction benefit event for local woman, Janine Harada, 59, who is battling two stage four cancers, is set for Saturday, May 2. Nichole Artis, Harada's daughter, said her mother has stage 4 metastatic cholangiocarcinoma and stage four mantle cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. "She got diagnosed with two really rare, stage four terminal cancers on the same day," she said. "She just found out in December." Artis said she admires her mother's strength and...
To maintain the quality of drinking water in Havre, Public Works periodically needs to flush the water system through city hydrants. Tuesday through Thursday, the week of April 21, Havre Fire Department personnel will be flushing hydrants from 8:30 a.m to 3 p.m. starting at the water plant and moving east on 1st Street. While flushing is occurring in the neighborhood, residents may have low water pressure or discolored water. If the water is discolored, people may want to avoid washing clothes. When flushing is finished,...
Havre Police Department Everson Mosquito, 21, of Havre was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant and on a charge of criminal contempt after an officer served a warrant at 3:48 p.m. Wednesday at Montana State University-Northern. —— Officers investigated a 4:57 p.m. Wednesday call from 1st Street about a car that was side-swiped. —— Officers investigated an 8:29 p.m. Wednesday call from 2nd Street about the driver of a white Jeep Cherokee with different colored doors hitting a neighbor’s car and taking off. —— Shelby...
Special to the Daily News Living History will be held on June 6. Fort Assinniboine is looking for groups or organizations that would be interested in attending the event at the fort to showcase their items or set up a booth. Selections will be picked by May 5. People who want more information on this event or to pick up a form to register their organization can contact Becky Miller at 945-2339. Havre Beneath the Streets is looking for volunteers for Living History Day on June 6. Anyone who is interested or wants more...
Spring football is always an important time of year for any program. But when you have a new head coach like the Montana State University-Northern Lights do, it becomes even more important. And not just to install a new system or get familiar with a new coaching staff, it's also about establishing an identity. And when it comes to Northern head coach Aaron Christensen and his football program, the vision and identity he wants for his football team comes down to one thing - phy...
The future in the paint for the Montana State University-Northern men’s basketball team just got big. As in, 6-10 big. On Wednesday night, Northern head coach Shawn Huse announced the signing of 6-10 power forward Seth Christiaens of Broadview-Lavina High School. Christiaens has been a dominant force in Class C basketball the last few years and is a three-time All-Conference and two-time Class C All-State performer. “When Seth was healthy this year, he was as dominant of a p...
Shad Huston, whose sentencing was rescheduled after he and his lawyer were given the option of withdrawing a guilty plea, was supposed to have a hearing Tuesday about whether or not his lawyer should be able to represent him, but that hearing was rescheduled for today. Huston, a business owner and former Havre school board chair, is charged with embezzlement in the widening Rocky Boy theft scandal. The United States prosecutors moved to disqualify Huston's attorney, Michael...
Blue Pony senior Harlee Boucher has been playing fastpitch for the better part of her life Since its inception, the Havre High softball program has grown in leaps and bounds. Over time, the wins have started to mount and the reason for that is the development of talented players such as Harlee Boucher. Boucher, who is in her senior season playing for the Blue Ponies, has been a four-year starter at first base for HHS and has been an important part of the rise in Havre...
Cassie Huntley, the state director for SkillsUSA Montana, said that they brought close to 400 people to Havre for the three-day event to take part in 29 different competitions in trades including carpentry, welding, automotive, cabinet making and many more. "It prepares them for the world of work," Huntley said. "This is the future of the workforce in America." The current skilled workforce - the plumbers, electricians, welders and so on - is soon retiring, Huntley said. By...
The city of Havre may establish a city park where dogs can run free without leashes. Boy Scout Jonathan Klein brought his proposal to Havre City Council's Parks Committee Wednesday night. Klein hopes to obtain his Eagle Scout badge by working with the city and private groups to build the park. The proposal is still in its early stages, and it is uncertain what park will be converted into the dog park. But committee members said they were excited to work with Klein and...
Alan Raymond Schmautz went to be with the Lord, April 15, 2015, after a sudden illness. Per his wishes, he will be cremated with a memorial to follow at a later date. Alan was born to Herbert and Lestina (Bowman) Schmautz in Havre in Jan. 11, 1955. He graduated from Havre High School and attended Montana State University-Northern. Alan was an artist as well as a contract painter. He is survived by a daughter, Tara Star Winkler, and her husband, Marty Winkler, and a...
Dennis L. Kinniburgh, 49, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at his residence. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life is planned for a later date in Marion, Montana. Local memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Immanuel Baptist Church, 3003 County Road 650 W, Havre. Memorial donations may be made to Dennis' beloved family in care of Holland & Bonine Funeral Home, PO Box 208, Havre, MT 59501. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home...
Oletta "Peggy" Kampf, 86, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015, at Northern Montana Hospital of natural causes. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Fifth Avenue Christian Church with Ila McClenahan officiating. Her family has requested that memorials be made in Peggy's name to Blankie Blessings, c/o Fifth Avenue Christian Church, PO Box 1328, Havre, MT 59501; Team Expansion for her granddaughter and...
Robert N. "Bob" Chvilicek, 77, a family man and respected educator, who was affectionately known as "Mr. C" by his students and staff, died on April 7, 2015, at the Liberty Medical Center in Chester. Viewing will be Thursday, April 16, at Rockman Funeral Chapel in Chester. Family and friends will gather at 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Youth Center to share stories over coffee and cookies. Bob's funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 17, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, and...
