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Editor’s note: This story ran in the June 13 edition of Havre Weekly Chronicle, but misreported the days of the event. The corrected story follows. The local ham radio club again is inviting people to come watch — and use — amateur radios this weekend in Havre. Hi-Line Amateur Radio Club will be participating in the American Radio Relay League — ARRL — Field Day from noon Saturday, June 22, to noon Sunday, June 23, at Veterans Memorial Park on 11th Street west across from Montana State University-Northern’s Tilleman Field, cl...
A siphon on the more-than-100-year-old system that provides much - almost all, in drought years - to the Milk River broke Monday, shutting down the system. The Montana Area Office of the Bureau of Reclamation area manager said Tuesday the bureau was waiting for the water to finish flowing out of the breached siphons on the St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works and is working to get a feel for impacts caused by the breach and looking at possible models for replacement or...
Earlier this month, the state Democratic party came to Havre to host its state convention, and local Democrats said it was a great success. “Hosting the statewide convention in Havre for the first time in several decades was a great way to showcase our community to more than 160 folks from every corner of Montana,” Rep. Paul Tuss, D-Havre said. “It was also an opportunity to highlight the issues that are important to rural northern Montana, including support for the incredible programs at (Montana State Unive...
Havre City Council’s Streets and Sidewalks Committee met Monday to talk about several issues, including the creation of Special Improvement Districts to improve neighborhoods. Public Works Director Trevor Mork said people are asking on a regular basis what can be done to improve infrastructure in neighborhoods, and he said people need to realize the difference between maintenance an improvements or rehabilitation. City taxes paid by residents are used for maintenance of infrastructure, like repairing water main breaks or f...
Press release U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Montana VA Health Care System has invited veterans to a special event in Glasgow. The two-day Montana VA Summer Vet Fest is set June 26-27 in Glasgow. A poster fo the event said veterans can come to the event to find out what VA can do for them, getting answer to VA benefits and health care questions and learning more about VA services and veteran resources. Day One, June 26, is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Glasgow VA Clinic at 630 Second Ave. South, with topics including...
Great Northern Fair Board members met Monday evening to wrap up the last details that needed attention before the fairgrounds take off for the summer. Fairgrounds Manager Frank English discussed many improvements during his fair manager’s report. Renovations and repairs to the horse barn and 4-H exhibit were mentioned, as well as preparations for new bathrooms and second set of bathrooms, which has been a project that English has been focused on for the last year. The Ark Church donated 40-45 chairs in good condition to be u...
JoJo Marie Houle of Kalispell, 49, left this world March 21, 2024. JoJo was born to James Houle and Signe Christian on June 4, 1974, in Havre, Montana. JoJo attended most of her grade school years in Havre, Montana. She finished her schooling in Thompson Falls, living with her grandmother Jean Kato. She graduated high school in 1992. In high school, JoJo participated in cheerleading, and was a friend to all. Her love for dancing and loud music followed her throughout her...
Mrs. Shirley M. Kralich went to be with the lord June 5, 2024, after a brief illness. She was born in Havre, Montana, November 12, 1935, to Charles and Marion Tyler and grew up on the Tyler Family Farm west of Big Sandy. She was a 1953 graduate of Big Sandy High School. Shirley married her husband, John M. Kralich, March 22, 1961, a loving marriage that would last 52 years. Together, they raised three children: Rick, Mark and Denise. Shirley spent her life as a devoted wife...
Beverly Ann Haugen, 94, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Big Sandy Medical Center. Her memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2024, at First Lutheran Church. A private burial will take place where she will be buried next to her husband H. John Haugen. Memorials in Bev’s honor may be made to the Big Sandy Medical Center, The Kremlin Lutheran Church or to a memorial of one’s choice....
John C. Rosenbaum passed away peacefully at Northern Montana Hospital surrounded by his family May 24, 2024. Per John's request no funeral service will take place. A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Havre Inn & Suites. Memorials and/or donations can be made to the Sletten Cancer Center, any pet rescue/animal shelter, or to the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit John's...
Gary Mathwich, 78, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Monday, June 17, 2024. A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel Tuesday, June 25, 2024, and funeral services will begin at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Deacon Tim Maroney officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery....
Last weekend was a another busy one for the Havre Northstars American Legion baseball club as they continue to roll into summer. Havre played at the Harold Gjerde Memorial Tournament in Lewistown, where the Northstars had some strong performance. Last Thursday saw Havre beat Belgrade 8-4 and Butte 10-7 on the opening day. Game one saw Shortstop Ezra Pyle single home Tyson Brandon, while Jevin Jenkins hit brought Pyle into score. Chason Mader brought Terek Shipp home on a...
Havre City Council’s Streets and Sidewalks Committee will met Monday, June 24, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. to address issues brought to the Havre City Council regarding the Havre Police Department....
Press release Four Montana State University-Northern rodeo standouts competed in the 2024 College National Finals Rodeo last week in Casper, Wyoming. And one Light made it all the way to the final go-around. Last Saturday night, Northern junior Garrett Cunningham was in the final round of the Saddle Bronc riding where he scored a 71.5 on his last ride of the rodeo. It wasn't enough to win the Saddle Bronc national championship, but it did put him in the Top 10 for 2024....
Several area athletes were part of what was a massive weekend for Montana High School Sports, as the annual Montana East-West Shrine Game, the Montana-Wyoming All-Star Series and the Montana All-Star Volleyball Game were all held over the weekend. On the hardwood, Chinook;s Hallie Neibauer helped the Montana All-Star Team to another swap over Wyoming. In Montana’s 90-68 win for Montana in Gillette, Wyoming on Friday night Neibauer scored 10 points. The series moved to Billings...
A Havre Middle School Seventh-Grader has qualified for the National Junior High Rodeo. Cayden Chapman from Havre Middle School and a member of the Hi-Line Rodeo team, finished second in the Montana Junior High School rodeo in the goat-tying competition, riding his horse Spiderman. As a result of the second-place finish at the state rodeo, Chapman now has the chance to represent Montana at the 19th annual NJHFR, which starts on June 23 in Des Moines, Iowa. Not only does...
Press release BOZEMAN — Agricultural producers in Montana should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline after planting is complete. “Many USDA programs require producers to file an accurate crop acreage report by the applicable deadline in order to receive program benefits,” said Maureen Wicks, FSA state executive director in Montana. “Once planting is complete, call your local FSA office to make an appointment to report your acreage...
Press release WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research — FFAR — launched June 11 a global challenge to advance scientific research that will produce major breakthroughs for nutrition security while mitigating climate change impacts and advancing equity for underserved communities. The “Nourishing Next Generation Agrifood Breakthroughs” (Innovation Challenge) funding opportunity will fund transdisciplinary teams led by early-career scientists — those who have receiv...
From the MSU News Service BOZEMAN — With a wetter-than-average May in most of Montana, providing additional mid-season nitrogen to wheat could boost grain protein levels and increase profit, according to a Montana State University Extension specialist. “With the drought conditions last fall and winter, many producers likely fertilized with less nitrogen than normal due to lower than expected yields,” said Clain Jones, MSU Extension soil fertility specialist and professor in the Department of Land Resources and Envir...
North Central Senior Center June 24-28, 2024 Menu Menu subject to change Monday, June 24, 2024 — Biscuits and gravy, hash browns, pears Tuesday, June 25, 2024 — Chicken Alfredo noodles, green beans, garlic bread, fruit cocktail Wednesday, June 26, 2024 — Sloppy Joes on a bun, jojo’s, pears, cup cakes Thursday, June 27, 2024 — Tuna casserole, mixed veggies, fruit cocktail, lemon Jell-O Friday, June 28, 2024 — Tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwich, corn, pears, rice crispy Important: We have hired a cook for the Rudyard Sen...
Press release HELENA — Carroll College named the following local students listed to its 2024 spring semester dean’s list. Chinook, Anna Terry Havre, Sadie Filius, Kyndall Keller, Carley Wertheimer To be included on the dean’s list, a student must receive a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale and take at least 12 graded credits in a semester. A complete, sortable list of spring 2024 dean’s list recipients can be found at https://www.carroll.edu/deanslist ....
Psalm 23: 1 "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want ..." Out our way, there are times when you really need a friend. If you are one of the few folks who have been following "Out Our Way" over the years, you may recall that tussle between Jack and what I believe was a cougar. Jack was a Rez dog who had tangled with a porcupine up at Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation A friendly mixture of who knows what, he was popular with the nursing staff at the health agency where the ex...
The Hill County Council on Aging has listed the meals to be served at the Rudyard senior center, 406-355-4240. No meals are served Tuesdays. The menus planned for the Rudyard center next week are: Monday, June 24, 2024 — Chicken, stuffing, veggies, fruit Wednesday, June 26, 2024 — Fried chicken, potatoes with gravy, veggies, fruit Thursday, June 26. 2024 — Hamburger-rice hot dish, veggies, fruit Friday, June 26, 2024 — Clam chowder, tuna sandwich, veggies, fruit Menus are subject to change without notice....
"Oh, the Lord is good to me, and so I thank the Lord, "For giving me the things I need: the sun and the rain and the appleseed. "The Lord is good to me. Johnny Appleseed, Amen!" "Does that little song ring any bells? Many of us learned this mealtime prayer at church camp or Vacation Bible School. There are different versions - when I sang it for the first time with my husband's family, that final "Johnny Appleseed" caught me off guard! No matter how many "amens" you sing at th...
You know, Lord, several gals shared about their June calendars, they giggled and said, "Would you believe that some of my family and friends dated in June and some married in June." Sadie added, "My June calendar looks almost like you says yours looks, but mine also has birthdays of family, friends and neighbors. I'd not paid any attention to that, before!" They giggled, then shared about dating: "Remember, Judy, that we double dated a few times, dined out, shared a milkshake;...
