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Articles from the May 23, 2019 edition


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  • CRP sees shift in focus and reduction in use in north-central Montana

    Derek Hann|Updated May 23, 2019

    Conservation Reserve Program land has greatly reduced in Hill County since it's peak in 2007, Farm Service Agency Chief Farm Program Specialist Leslie Rispens said, but the decline is due to a variety of factors as well as the federal government taking a new approach to the conservation program. "The reason for decline is complex and cannot be attributed to just one factor," he said. The website of the nonprofit Environmental Working Group, which tracks CRP and other...

  • Boys & Girls Club participates in Red Noses to end child poverty

    Derek Hann|Updated May 23, 2019

    Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line Wednesday had a preview of Red Nose Day with club members posing with Havre Fire Department firefighters to submit to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America today. "It's a good opportunity for the kids to be part of a growing movement," Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line Prevention Specialist Susan Brurud said at the event. Red Nose Day is part of a campaign to end worldwild child poverty, the program website says. Today is National Red Nose Day. The...

  • Box Elder Class of 2019 graduates in pomp and ceremony

    Ryan Berry|Updated May 23, 2019

    The 21-member Box Elder High School class of 2019 was honored Wednesday night during a commencement ceremony at the Box Elder High School Gymnasium. Hundreds of attendees packed the room to watch as the Box Elder seniors received their diplomas and celebrated the conclusion of their high school careers. The graduates entered the gymnasium one-by-one as the Haystack Singers, accompanied by Rep. Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box Elder, performed an opening song. An opening prayer was...

  • From the Courts: District Court - Young receives probation on drug charge

    Updated May 23, 2019

    Lance J. Young was given three years of probation after pleading guilty to a charge alleging he possessed methamphetamine. Young was charged Aug. 3 with a felony count of criminal possession of dangerous drugs and a misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia after police officers investigating an apparent fight at a car found a syringe in his possession. Young refused to allow his vehicle to be searched. After obtaining a search warrant, officers found apparent meth under the seat of the vehicle. Young pleaded...

  • For the Record, May 23, 2019

    Updated May 23, 2019

    Havre Police Department After a Havre business reported at 9:35 a.m. Wednesday counterfeit money, officers investigated. —— Officers investigated a report from Third Street at 10:23 a.m. Wednesday that a vehicle’s tires had been slashed and the windshield broken out. —— A Havre caller at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday reported receiving a scam phone call. —— Officers investigated a report made from First Avenue at 1:54 p.m. Wednesday someone shot a window with a BB gun. —— After a pe...

  • Obituary - Wade Bessette

    Updated May 23, 2019

    Wade Bessette was born April 17, 1946, and died Jan. 28, 2019. He was born and raised north of Havre, Montana. Wade married Cathy Golie in 1966. To this union children Shane and Lisa were born. Wade worked for Hill County Road Department and farmed. The family moved to Great Falls, where they owned and operated K-Bar Stables, in 1989. Looking for a change, Wade became a ranch foreman and loved it. Wade is survived by his wife, Cathy; children, Shane (Ardythe) Bessette and Lisa (James) Warfield; grandchildren, Barb, Tyrel...

  • Quick Pics: Buckle up over Memorial Day weekend

    Updated May 23, 2019

  • Havre track teams seek glory at state

    Chris Peterson|Updated May 23, 2019

    It has been an exciting season for the Havre High track teams and ahead of the Class A state meet this weekend in Laurel, head coach John Ita has one message for his team: Have fun. "This has been an incredibly fun track season," Ita said. "This senior class has been tremendous to work with and the kids have just been great all year. They have all worked really hard and even the kids that didn't make it to state, most of them got PRs (personal records) and so for the kids...

  • DOUBLES DYNASTY

    Chris Peterson|Updated May 23, 2019

    When it comes to sports, people tend to use the word dynasty a little too loosely. But with all the divisional and state championships won by the Havre High boys tennis teams in doubles, the word dynasty might just be appropriate. Dating back to 2002, Havre High has dominated Class A boys tennis in doubles. In the previous 17 state tournaments, Blue Pony teams have won the state championship seven times in addition to playing for the state championship a total of 10 times,...

  • Looking out my Backdoor: Reasons, seasons, and forever friends

    Sondra Ashton|Updated May 23, 2019

    Friends come in every size, color and flavor and I would not want it to be any other way. I’ve heard it said that some friends are for a reason. I’d agree with that. Take Benjamin, for example, the man who delivers my twenty liter jugs of drinking water. He is a delightful man. I enjoy our short chats, always like to see him. But we don’t share home visits. My long-gone but always with me friend, David, would say Benjamin is a business associate. And that is true. We have...

  • SBA announces MaTCH Pilot Competition

    Updated May 23, 2019

    From U.S Small Business Administration WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration Acting Administrator Chris Pilkerton announced Tuesday the launch of the Makerspace Training, Collaboration and Hiring — MaTCH — Pilot Competition. The MaTCH Pilot Competition seeks to address the job skills and placement gaps faced by U.S. businesses by providing funding to create or expand programs with job-specific and soft skills training within existing makerspaces. The SBA believes that existing makerspaces are uniquely posit...

  • Independence Bank promotes Skiff

    Updated May 23, 2019

    From Independence Bank Independence Bank announced that Joanna Skiff has been promoted to assistant vice president of operations. Skiff joined the bank in 2007 and has been working as the operations officer with supervisory responsibility over Operations since January of 2016. In her new position, Skiff will oversee deposit management and growth in addition to her supervisory responsibilities over deposit relations, new accounts, tellers and bookkeeping. She also works...