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Articles from the May 27, 2021 edition


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  • Havre Public Schools issues statement on high school vandalism

    Tim Leeds|Updated May 27, 2021

    Havre Public Schools issued a statement Wednesday afternoon on an issue - apparently a senior prank gone overboard - that has created a firestorm of Facebook comments on the Havre Daily News Facebook page. Havre Police Department reported Wednesday that a group of 30 or more Havre High School seniors had entered the school and while they were there a significant amount of vandalism occurred, with the estimated damage Wednesday morning at $1,000 to $2,000. Havre Public Schools...

  • State and local COVID-19 update, May 27, 2021

    Updated May 27, 2021

    Another COVID-19-related death occurred in Hill County, Hill County Health Department reported Wednesday. That is the county's 45th COVID-19-related death. The health department reported 3 new cases, 1,997 total, 5 active, 1 active hospitalization. Rocky Boy Health Center, also reported on either Chouteau or Hill County numbers, reported a new COVID-19-related death Wednesday. It reported current case numbers were at zero but stated people needed to continue to follow safety...

  • American Legion Post 11 to honor veterans throughout the weekend

    Dane McGuire|Updated May 27, 2021

    Editor's note: This version corrects the start of the ceremonies at Hill County Courthouse Monday. Havre's American Legion Post 11 has scheduled a packed weekend of events in observance of Memorial Day. Events begin Friday as the Legion Riders will be sponsoring a fundraiser at Vizsla Brewing Company 4-8 p.m. for veteran suicide prevention. "22 A Day" veterans suicide awareness patches, T-shirts and decals will be for sale. Raffle tickets will also be on sale with prizes...

  • Area thinclads lay it on the line at Class B, C state meets

    Kason Clark|Updated May 27, 2021

    The track and field season has come down to the final weekend of the season. And the Class C state track meet in Missoula will be a big one. The District 9C will be represented by Fort Benton, Chinook, North Star, Big Sandy, Chester-Joplin-Inverness, Box Elder and Turner at the state meet. Fort Benton looks to cap off its strong season after their boys' team finished second and their girls' team took first at the Northern C Divisional last week. "I would not bet against the...

  • Ponies race, jump for gold in Laurel

    Kason Clark|Updated May 27, 2021

    The season finally comes to an end for the Havre High track and field team as they compete in the Class A State Track Meet this weekend in Laurel. As the Blue Ponies head into the weekend, HHS head coach Ryan Gatch knows that a state title for any of his athletes would cement their legacy at Havre High. "At the end of the day it's where you finish at the state tournament," Gatch said. "We'll have an awesome training week and we'll be able to go down to Laurel and have a great...

  • Natural resource management experts advocate for a shift in beaver management

    Patrick Johnston|Updated May 27, 2021

    The Hill County Park Board's Rules and Regulations Committee met Wednesday night to discuss beaver management in Beaver Creek Park, a long controversial subject, and local wildlife experts invited to the meeting advocated for a more comprehensive approach to beaver management, not just lethal trapping. This is the third in a series of meetings meant to evaluate what the Hill County Park Board should do to manage beaver in the park. The speakers at the meeting were Amy...

  • USDA to begin loan payments to socially disadvantaged borrowers under ARPA

    Updated May 27, 2021

    Note: This was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency has published the first notice of funding availability — NOFA — announcing loan payments for eligible borrowers with qualifying direct farm loans under the American Rescue Plan Act Section 1005. The official NOFA was published in the Federal Register today, available online at http://federalregister.gov/d/2021-11155, and USDA expects payments to begin in early June and continue on a rolling basis. A sub...

  • Obituary - Cory Lee Stanley

    Updated May 27, 2021

    Cory Lee Stanley, 44, went home to heaven on May 20, 2021. Wake services will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 28, 2021, and will continue until his funeral service, which will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2021, all at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Box Elder. Burial will follow in the Rocky Boy Cemetery....

  • Obituary - Vicki Lee (Vasecka) Kulbeck

    Updated May 27, 2021

    Vicki Lee (Vasecka) Kulbeck, 65, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, died unexpectedly due to complications of cancer on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Christ Lutheran Church with Pastor Sean Janssen officiating. Burial will take place at Kenilworth Cemetery, south of Kulbeck farm, where she will be buried next to her parents and beloved husband. Vicki’s family has suggested memorial donations be made in her m...

  • Obituary - Arthur K. Windy Boy

    Updated May 27, 2021

    Arthur K. Windy Boy, 63, passed away at Benefis Healthcare in Great Falls due to natural causes on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Wake services will begin at 3:00 p.m. today, May 27, 2021, and will continue until his funeral service, which will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2021, all at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in the Windy Boy Family Cemetery....

  • Agenda - Rural Fire District 1

    Updated May 27, 2021

    The board of Rural Fire District 1 will hold a special meeting Tuesday, June 1, at 11 a.m. in the Timmons Room of the Hill County Courthouse. The meeting agenda is: • Discussion/Adoption of the minutes from the May 11 meeting • By-laws discussion/adoption • Report on meeting results with Havre mayor and fire chief May 19 • Termination of fire suppression agreement response letter...

  • For the Record, May 27, 2021

    Updated May 27, 2021

    Havre Police Department Brandon Lee Weaselboy of Box Elder, 26, was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant served at the police station Wednesday at 9:42 a.m. -- Larissa Marie Floren of Havre, 31, was issued a summons on charges of dog at large and vicious dog after a Sixth Street caller made a complaint Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. about two dogs running loose. -- A Lincoln Avenue caller reported Wednesday at 8:11 p.m. that a pickup truck sideswiped another vehicle. -- A...

  • Looking out my backdoor: Scorpion Alert!

    Sondra Ashton|Updated May 27, 2021

    When I moved to Mexico, one of the first things I learned was to check inside my shoes before inserting feet. Evidently that is a popular hiding place, nesting site, attack barricade for scorpions. Next, I was told, never go barefoot. Not outside. Not inside. Thus, my night sandals live at bedside. One thing I can tell you for sure, if you’ve never in your life seen a scorpion, when you first see one, you will know exactly what it is, no doubts. Same as when you first hear a...