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In the caption for a photograph with a front-page story in Friday’s edition about the Women’s League of the Havre Trap Club recruiting new members, the name of Christen Obresley was misspelled....
Editor’s note: This verson corrects the spelling of Christen Obresley’s name in the photograph caption. With summer approaching, Havre's Women's Trap League is looking to recruit new members. Board member Emi Smith said the Havre club needs at least five participants in its women's league to move forward with their expected event dates. Smith is organizing the event this year. The women's trap league meets on Monday evenings, and the open shooting practice occurs on Wed...
American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars are preparing to commemorate Memorial Day Monday, working with the newly re-established VFW Auxillary. “We encourage all who are able to join us in this honor,” VFW Post 497 Commander Bill Tucker said. Leslie Johnson of the American Legion, also is helping organize this year’s ceremony said that Sunday at 9 a.m. the American Legion and VFW, with help from the public, will be placing an American flag at each veteran’s headstone at Highland Cemetery. “On Monday, May 29, Memor...
The Hill County Commission approved the purchase of a new body scanner for the Hill County Detention Center and renewed a contract for meals for inmates at their weekly business meeting Thursday. Hill County Sheriff Jamie Ross has said the body scanner would prevent contraband from entering the facility and increase the safety of everyone there. In Thursday’s meeting Ross said the original quote for the machine was $164,000 but the price of maintenance has since gone down a bit. Ross recommended the commission raise the s...
Staff and wire report Havre Public Works Department announced that work to repair a water main on the 700 Block of First Street - U.S. Highway 2 as it passes through Havre - will start Tuesday, May 30. The repairs, on the street north of Gary & Leo's Fresh Foods will include men and equipment in the area as well as redirected traffic, road closures, and possible delays. A release from Public Works asked for people to plan their route accordingly and allow for extra time. The...
Monday Courthouse closed for Memorial Day holiday Tuesday 9 a.m. — Personnel meeting 10:30 a.m. — Road department meeting in Commissioners Office 11:30 a.m. — Meeting with Hill County Clerk and Recorder in Commissioners Office Wednesday 8 a.m. — Federal Emergency Management Agency team bridge assessment in Hill County Thursday 9 a.m. — Bullhook Community Health Center homes asbestos and lead-based paint abatement plan in Commissioners Office 9:30 a.m. — Gilbert property petroleum cleanup plan in Commissioners Office 10 a...
A number of local students, listed below, were among the 335 students named to the The Montana State University-Northern’s Spring semester Dean’s List. To be included in the Dean’s List, students must carry a minimum of 12 credits and earn a grade point average of 3.25 or better. Students that received a pass, incomplete or “F” during this semester are not included on the honor roll listing. The following list of students is organized alphabetically by hometown. Please note that many students give a Havre address instead o...
Staff and wire report Ellyssa Mary Tempel of Chester and Kaylee A. Ellingson of Havre were among the 313 graduates of the class of 2023 upon whom Carroll College conferred degrees Saturday, May 13, 2023, during its 113th commencement ceremony held in Nelson Stadium. Tempel, who majored in nursing, graduated magna cum laude. Elllingson earned a degree in business: accounting and strategic finance, and a financial planning certificate. To be eligible for graduation honors, a Carroll student must complete 60 hours of coursework...
In April, the Belgian coastal town of De Panne crowned the top seagull screecher in the closing ceremony of its European seagull immitation championship. Reuters reported in an April 23 article that the contest attracted to the stage 50 participants, many dressed in seagull costumes. They were each judged by a professional jury which awarded up to 15 points for the contestant’s ability to mimic a seagull call and up to five points for mimicking their behavior. The contest, w...
With the weather finally warming up here for spring time, I’ve been spending a lot of time out on my tractor finishing up planting. Every year, I plant my fields with crops like wheat, barley, peas and millet. The days are long — Sharla and I start early in the morning and work late until the job is done — but as Montanans know, hard work is rewarding and always reminds us how lucky we are to live here in Montana. Our Montana way of life is what makes us The Last Best Place, and it’s worth defending for our kids and grandki...
Dear Kathy and Richard, Thank you for sending the amazing photos that you take on your walking tours throughout the mountains of France. They are truly beautiful glimpses into the countryside you traverse. I suppose you think I envy you the pleasures you experience these days. Oh, far from envy, my dear friends. While you trudge through the rain and the mud, or sunshine, on toward the next village or city where you stay the night in luxurious hotels, explore the neighborhoods...
Gary Goodwin Myskewitz of Havre, 79, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family May 24, 2023, after a short battle with lung cancer. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Gary's online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolence for his family at https://www.hollandbonine.com . Gary was born to Fred and Helen Myskewitz in Great...
Starshine, Dorothy Jane Matchett Stockton, passed away May 14, 2023, in Monroe, UT. Starshine was born to Anna Lois Fields and James Franklin Matchett in Tulsa, OK, July 31, 1928. The family moved to Seagraves, TX. Starshine grew up on her horse, Traveler, who taught her how to rope calves and barrel race in rodeos. She trained a beautiful black Arabian named Flicka. During WWII, she initiated a scrap metal drive, grew a Victory Garden and won a sharpshooter's medal from the A...
Havre Police Department A Ninth Avenue caller reported Thursday at 12:27 p.m. that a tenant was beat up by their partner. -- A two-vehicle crash with an injury was reported at 14th Avenue and Second Street at 1:21 p.m. Thursday. -- A red truck crashed into a tree at Sixth Avenue and Sixth Street Thursday at 1:52 p.m. -- A caller on Fifth Avenue reported Thursday at 3:37 p.m. that a pit bull mix that jumped out the window is running around without a leash on. -- Leona Marie...
Sometimes, we really want the world to be binary. We want black or white, good or bad, wrong or right, yes or no. We want extreme clarity. But is the world really like that? Recently, I took a class for pastors on the ethics of pastoring and pastoral boundaries. We were handed a list of questions, and we needed to circle "yes" or "no" for each question. Some of the questions were clear, like "Is it acceptable to pursue a romantic relationship with a parishioner?" The answer is...
You know, Lord, some incidences happen at a most appropriate time! A friend recently shared a story about how she and her friend visited a favorite spot; after climbing a windswept hill, they crossed a field of wildflowers near a forest of towering pines, then descended into a valley where they paused for a moment. Clouds floated softly above them and a nearby stream trickled by. The only sounds they heard were birdsongs. They stood for about 15 minutes, she said, taking it...
The Rev. John Bruington notified Havre Daily News some technical issues have arisen about sending “Out Our Way.” He indicated once the issues are resolved, he intends to start sending the column again....
The Havre High softball team is having an excellent season thanks to the contributions of many players. One of those is senior Hannah Gingery, who has made an impact in her final year with the Blue Ponies. In her final season in this program, Gingery believes this squad has a team chemistry that she has not seen before. "I've really enjoyed how this team works together this year. I feel like everybody really supports each other," Gingery said. "With softball, I've seen teams...
The Havre High track and field teams will wrap up the season with the Class A State Track and Field Meet in Laurel this weekend. The Blue Ponies will send 20 athletes to the meet, including junior Brayden Kimberling. As he heads into his final meet of the season, Kimberling looks forward to competing alongside his teammates. "I'm looking forward to the relay," Kimberling said. "I'm looking forward to being able to compete against (runners from) Class B and C." Kimberling runs...
Press release University of Montana Western in Dillon announced that Megan Ehinger, a 2023 graduate of Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School, is one of the recipients of Western’s 2023-24 Chancellor’s Leadership Scholars Award. The award is a four-year, full-tuition scholarship awarded to exceptional students residing in the state of Montana who will be attending the University of Montana Western in the fall. Ehringer said she would like to thank her teachers for their encouragement and guidance. While taking a com...
Press release Milk River Gobblers announced the recipients of the 2023 scholarships the group awarded. The Gobblers gave out $2,500 in scholarships to area students “to enhance their way to their college dreams,” the group said in a release. Receiving $500 scholarships were Lance Ruttledge and Jaycee Worrall, both of Big Sandy High School, and Morgan Freide of Chinook High School. Receiving $250 scholarships were Rainee Watson of North Star High School, Taylor Ball of Fort Benton High School, Brie Swanson of Chinook High Sch...
North Central Senior Center May 29 to June 2 Menu Monday, May 29 — Closed for Memorial Day Tuesday, May 30 — Breaded chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls, fruit salad Wednesday, May 31 — Fish, scalloped potatoes, peas, tropical fruit Thursday, June 1 — Taco burgers, Spanish rice, pudding Friday, June 2 — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert News from our gift shop: Need a gift for a summer birthday or just because. Visit the gift shop to find a wall hanging, knick knacks, art glass, beautiful clear glass serving dishes, new baby...
