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Becoming the head basketball coach at Havre High School was like coming home for Curt Leeds, a former Blue Pony basketball player. But now, after six seasons at the helm, Leeds decided to step down earlier this spring. "I entered my master's program in educational leadership," Leeds said. "And between that and basketball and just having a baby boy, I thought I cheated my family because basketball and school took so much time. I didn't think it was fair to them, so that was...
Editor's note: This version corrects several items were misreported in the original edition including about the reorganization of the board, bids to replace fences, that cabins were repaired due to snow damage and that the Beaver Creek Park assistant to the superintendent had reported the board Planning and Finance Committee had tabled several items which they had not. Monday night the Hill County Park Board voted to keep Steve Mariani as chair and Larry Kinsella as vice chair, while both missed the meeting in approved...
The National Passenger Rail Corp. is continuing in its plans to eliminate ticket agents from its stations in Havre and Shelby but is meeting some opposition in Congress. Montana's U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, a Democrat from Big Sandy, sent a letter to Amtrak President and CEO Richard Anderson today urging him to "review and reverse a plan to eliminate staffed ticket offices at Amtrak stations in Havre and Shelby, Montana, effective June 1, 2018. "Passenger rail is a vital part of...
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump announced today the U.S. will pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran, declaring he's making the world safer but dealing a profound blow to allies and deepening the president's isolation on the world stage. "The United States does not make empty threats," he said in a televised address from the White House Diplomatic Room. His administration says it will reimpose nuclear sanctions on Iran immediately but allow grace periods...
Havre City Council members Monday night voted 7 to 0 to increase the monthly rates for municipal water and wastewater services. Council member Terry Lilletvedt was excused from the meeting. The council passed two resolutions: one to increase municipal water rates and the other to increase city wastewater service rates. A public hearing about the rate increases took place before the council’s regular meeting. Havre Clerk/Finance Director Doug Kaercher said the increases were proposed because money set aside in reserves for w...
Friday, District 4 Human Resources Development Council will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Havre's newest low-income housing apartment complex. The new apartment complex, Antelope Court, is located on Fifth Avenue near the senior living complex Buffalo Court and was built through a partnership between District 4 HRDC, GL Development, the city of Havre, Bear Paw Development Corp., Mountain Plains Equity Group, Glacier Bank of Montana, Montana Housing and Montana...
Darrold Hutchinson hopes to be on the November ballot in the race for the House District 27 seat in the Montana House of Representatives, but he will first need to win the Republican primary. District 27 stretches from the Canadian border in Liberty and most of Hill counties west of Havre down to just outside Great Falls. A farmer and aviator from north of Hingham, Hutchinson faces Joshua Kassmier, a crop adjuster and former Fort Benton mayoral candidate, in the June 5...
Six months after he fell three votes short of winning the Fort Benton mayoral election, Joshua Kassmier is running to represent House District 27 in the Montana House of Representatives. House District 27 stretches from the Canadian border in Liberty and Hill counties west of Havre down to just outside of Great Falls. A farmer and crop adjuster from Fort Benton, Kassmier will go up against Darrold Hutchinson, a farmer and aviator from North Hingham, in the June 5 Republican...
Havre Police Department A 10th Street caller reported Monday at 9:12 a.m. that someone trying to steal a beaded medallion off her vehicle mirror broke the whole mirror. —— A caller on 11th Street West reported at 10:42 a.m. Monday that a rock struck by a lawn mower broke a window in her vehicle. —— A vehicle crash between a Fed Ex truck and a car on Second Street was reported Monday at 12:06 p.m. —— At 12:42 p.m. Monday a caller at a First Street West business asked to speak with an officer. —— A caller from Amtrak requeste...
Kenneth L. Watson, 83, passed away due to natural causes May 5, 2018, while at his favorite fishing hole at Virgelle. His funeral service will be 1 p.m., Friday, May 11, 2018, at the Ag Center in Fort Benton. Ken was born June 29, 1934, to Leon S. and Thelma Ione (Kimble) Watson in Fort Benton, Montana. Ken married his high school sweetheart, Judith Blanchard, and they spent over 60 happy years together. They raised three children and opened their home to numerous foster...
Theodore "Teddy" Bruce Burfield was born July 25, 1939, in Havre, Montana, to Peggy (Hazel) Brown Burfield and Theodore S. Burfield, the youngest of their five children. May 4, 2018, at the age of 78, Ted passed away at home from COPD, surrounded by his family, a special day as it was his son Mitch's birthday and we knew he met dad to take him to his eternal resting place. A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 10, 2018, at the Highland Cemetery in Havre, Montana, at 2...
To the Editor: There seems to be some confusion in the PSC District 1 race regarding Montana Stockgrowers Association support of the CSKT Water Compact as it made its way through the Montana Legislature. As we all know the legislation supporting the CSKT compact was subsequently passed and sent on to Congress. Following is some of my testimony before the Montana Legislature at a hearing on Senate Bill 262 regarding the Montana-CSKT Water Compact. “I am here today representing the Montana Stockgrowers Association. I am a r...
Editor, As a former resident, I’ve tried to keep abreast of the local events and happenings, especially when it comes to the functioning of local government and its officials. From what I’ve seen lately, I’m disappointed in the functioning of the city, especially as it comes to its relationships within the Havre Fire Department. Over the past three years, since Mel Paulson moved up in rank and eventually took over as chief, the fire department has had an unusually high turnover rate. At least 11 firefighters have left for d...
In an article about the closing of the Amtrak ticket offices in Havre and Shelby in the May 7 Great Falls Tribune, Havre city councilwoman Sarah McKinney is quoted as saying that if Amtrak can justify the savings, it is “probably OK,” and added, “but I could be wrong.” Let me erase any doubt Ms. McKinney has. She is wrong. Here is what Havre will lose when the Amtrak ticket office is shuttered: 1. A wage and benefit loss of over $200,000 annually to the Havre community. 2. Loss of checked baggage service. This will result...
Just three weeks ago, the Havre Middle School track wasn't usable due to too much snow still sitting on the surface and the infield. Now however, the HMS track is ready to host its biggest meet of the spring. Wednesday, every team in the area will gather in Havre for the annual District 9C track meet. The event will start at 9 a.m. with spots on in next week's Northern C Divisional on the line. Of course, postseason track has a little different look this season, as regular...
Around a month ago, many wondered if anyone would even be able to play golf in the springtime. Courses were buried in snow and temperatures were still hovering in the 20s and low 30s every day. Fast forward one month and things are certainly different — and for the better. The long, long winter had a profound affect on Class B-C golf in the area, as teams like Chinook, Box Elder, Harlem and Rocky Boy spent much of the first month of the season, and more, inside of gyms and on...
Press release Sign up for all summer programs offered by the Havre Parks and Recreation Department begins Tuesday, May 29, 8 a.m. at the lobby of the Community Pool. Early Bird Sign Ups are set for Sunday, May 20, and Sunday, May 27, from noon to 2 p.m. at Holiday Village Mall. The Pepin Park program will begin Monday, June 11, and run through Aug. 3. Games, crafts, special events, and other fun activities are offered for elementary school-age children. The program is held in Pepin Park Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to noon and...
By Tieraona Low Dog For women, iron could be the key to boosting brain function. That’s the conclusion of a recent study that examined a group of female college students. The students performed a series of cognitive tests that progressively increased in difficulty. Those who were deficient in iron struggled to keep up. That makes sense; iron ensures the brain has enough oxygen and energy to perform complex tasks. Yet more than one in 10 U.S. women lacks the iron they need. By contrast, just one in 50 men does. This isn’t the...
Rylee Conlan, Turner Track Rylee Conlan was part of a revival of basketball this past winter for the Turner girls. Now, she's taking her talents onto the track. Last Monday in Rudyard, Conlan swept the long jump and triple jump at the Jason Groseclose Memorial Track Meet. The jumps, along with a win in the 200 meters and a second-place finish in the 100, helped the Tornadoes to a second-place finish. Of course, Conlan was also a key component of the exciting Turner basketball...
