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The Havre Northstars American Legion baseball team opened its doubleheader against Tri-County, hoping to put an end to a two-game losing streak. Yet, after another struggle with runners in scoring position, Havre got swept for the second time in two days. The Northstars, who hosted Tri-County at Legion Field Thursday night, dropped the first game 10-6, before losing the second 5-3 in the sweep. Havre is now 15-16-1 overall and 8-8 in the Northern A District. "I am not sure...
by Tim Leeds The U.S. Senate passed a Farm Bill Thursday on an 86-11 vote, with multiple groups praising the bill and the support of both Montana senators. The bill now will have to be reconciled with the House version of the bill, which narrowly passed on a second try June 21 with Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., one of the 213 representatives voting for it. The bill had 211 voting against it. No Democrats voted for the bill. It failed on a 198 to 213 vote May 18 with Gianforte...
The third major Havre retailer in two months has announced it is closing. Big Kmart will be closing with an 11-week planned closure sale, Sears Holding Corp., which owns Kmart and Sears, told the Havre employees Thursday. A Havre manager said employees could not comment and referred questions to Sears Holding. "As part of our ongoing efforts to streamline the Company's operations and focus on our best stores, the company on Thursday, June 28, informed associates at the Sears...
Asian cuisine highlighted the night as Montana State University's Hill County Extension Office finished up their four-session Cooking Across Cultures series. "This is something new in Hill County and Great Falls," said Jasmine Carbajel, the family and consumer science extension agent in Hill County, adding that she and an extension agent at the Cascade County Extension Office decided to plan the cooking classes to be held in both Great Falls and Havre to bring new cultural...
The Havre Police Department has urged people to have a safe, happy celebration of Independence Day Wednesday, but has told people to be careful with alcohol as well as fireworks. “This Fourth of July, drive sober or you will get pulled over,” the department said in a press release. From July 2 through the weekend next week, extra patrols will be on the road, the release said. The release urged everyone to use care. “The Fourth of July is a widely celebrated holiday, and we know alcohol is often a part of this,” Havre Assista...
Press Release BILLINGS — The water level in the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s Tiber Reservoir — Lake Elwell — southwest of Chester is seeing increased water levels and the bureau is telling people that access to some recreation areas could be reduced. The reservoir experienced high inflows as a result of heavy rain in the region. Meanwhile, releases from Tiber Dam have been reduced to approximately 700 cubic feet per second at the direction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to assist with flood control along the Missour...
Havre Police Department Officers investigated a complaint of a a sexual or violent offender registry violation at the police department Thursday at 8:11 a.m. -- Russell Clifford Cooper of Havre, 48, was arrested on charges of trespass and disorderly conduct after a complaint was made at a Third Street business establishment Thursday at 8:31 a.m. -- Officers investigated after a report of a noninjury vehicle crash near a Washington Avenue business Thursday at 10:39 a.m. --...
North Central Montana Transit will not be running July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The buses will resume transit service July 5....
District 4 HRDC will be closed Wednesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. District 4 HRDC will resume normal business hours Thursday, July 5, at 8 a.m....
Press release BOZEMAN — Leadership Montana announced the selection of 44 community, business, education, healthcare, nonprofit and government leaders from across the state for the Class of 2019 including Havre’s Brad Baldwin of Baldwin Insurance and Jennifer Dees of Northwest Farm Credit Services. These influential community members make up the 15th class of the prestigious program. “The participants of our incoming class truly represent the best of Montana,” said President/CEO Chantel Schieffer. “We are excited to welcome c...
By Emily Mayer There wasn’t much local news pertaining to The Great War in the June 29, 1918, edition of The Havre Plaindealer. Here are the three entries in this week’s edition: D. D. S. MACKENZIE IS APPOINTED CAPTAIN In the United States Medical Corps of the Army Dr. D. S. MacKenzie one of the most popular and efficient doctors of Havre, received notice Thursday morning that he had been appointed a captain in the United States medical corps and will be summoned to service. Dr. MacKenzie recently took the physical and men...
Susan Annette Kaercher of Salt Lake City, Utah, 66, beloved wife, mother and friend, passed away on May 15, 2018. Her life was cut short following a brief but intense struggle with cancer. Her warmth, generosity, energy, and her unconditional love and acceptance will be deeply missed by everyone who had the good fortune to know her. Susan was born in Havre on October 18, 1951, to Lloyd and Audrey Kaercher. She grew up on a farm 10 miles west of Havre, where her brother Les...
Havre City Council will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in City Hall. The meeting agenda is: Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Roll call Minutes Committee reports Public comment on agenda items 1 through 9. For items not on this agenda, public comment will be taken at the end of the agenda. Comments here are limited to one minute. Regular agenda — 1. Resolution No. 3779 - A Resolution Affirming Active Participation in the Bear Paw Economic Development District. 2. Ordinance No. 905 (first reading) – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, CHA...
Monday 3 p.m. — Sheriff’s Budget Meeting 5:30 p.m. — Park Board meeting in the Timmons room Tuesday 8 a.m. — DNRC fire restriction conference call 10:30 a.m. — Weekly Road meeting Wednesday Courthouse closed in observation of Independence Day Thursday 10 a.m. — Weekly business meeting Manual claims Employment review Resolutions Tax adjustments County permit approval Subdivision/survey approval Contracts Time for comments from the public Friday Regular business hours...
Hill County Park Board will meet Monday in the Timmons Room, Hill County Courthouse, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting agenda is: 1) Approval of minutes: 2) Approval of agenda: 3) Guests and public comments on agenda items only 4) Cabin Business: #38 Mooney Coulee #10 Mooney Coulee #2 Blackie Coulee #10 Alkali Springs #18 Alkali Springs 5) Old Business: Cabin Inspections Monitoring Progress East Fork Fire Update / HCCD Funds Havre Trails – Rotary Falls Trail 6) New Business: Cabin lease transfer form Ice fishing derby 7) Rules and R...
You know, Lord, there really is something to the saying, there is richness in self-worth. Oh, we’re not to feel superior to siblings, co-workers, or friends, for instance, but it’s important to know how valuable we are to You, Lord; after all, that is what the plan of salvation tells us. One can’t help but notice that as technology advances, advertising campaigns are on the bandwagon touting expensive gifts for kids. Have You noticed, Lord, that kids expect more and appreciate it less? They’re missing out on making memories,...
This week, we will again look at material from the book “Managing God’s Money” by Randy Alcorn. Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; in Your presence there is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. God has a good plan for each of us. The plan is that we may prosper and not perish. As we think about His plan we need to remember the doctrine of eternal rewards, as this is important if we are to be faithful stewards. Each one of us will be repaid as our actions deserve. We will either gain o...
By Margaret Stallkamp Five members of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church travelled to Elkwater, Alberta, to join Canadians celebrating Canada Day at St. Margaret’s Church. They joined with Canadian neighbors of Father David Carter. Carter welcomed his across the border friends, hoisting an American flag beside the Canadian one outside the historic church, founded in 1907. During the service, he remarked on the friendship between the two countries. Father Carter has held Canada Day services for many years in conjunction with cle...
As some of you know, my son and I are heading back to Colorado after all these years. It is a good move for us and, as my son says, it will help me move forward again. I have had endured many trials of late — open heart surgery, the loss of my marriage, the death of my trail pard, Charlie, the retirement from my ministry at First and my work at Walmart. But I also have gained so much. As the slogan goes, “Havre – it’s the people.” I have had incredibly meaningful connections with church and community on the Hi-Line that will...
Continuing and honoring the memory of Dr. David and Mrs. Gloria Almas of Havre, Addison Kinsella, daughter of Kirk and Kathleen Kinsella, has been awarded the 2017 Almas scholarship and computer is. Addison will be attending Northern majoring in education. Addison has been actively involved in volunteer activities such as the soup kitchen, art and library work, bible camp, American Legion Auxiliary and church groups, participation in Havre High School Key Club activities,...
BOZEMAN — This spring, two Big Sandy students were among the recipients of Montana FFA Foundation’s awarding of more than $60,000 in scholarships and grants to FFA members and local FFA chapters throughout the state. Big Sandy’s Dakota Terry and Andrea Rutledge were both awarded scholarships. The total of of $45,500 will be awarded to 43 student for college, leadership development, and top individuals in competitions held at the State FFA Convention in Billings. The complete list of recipients follows. Leadership Devel...
North Central Senior Citizens Center, July 2-6 Monday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; bingo at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday — Closed for Independence Day holiday. Thursday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; pinochle at 1 p.m.; Kmart/Malmart shopping 1-4 p.m. Friday — Medical transportation will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. but people must make a request at least 24 hours in advance. No cards played this week. March Menu by Earlene DeWinter (Subject to Change) Monday — S...
This fall, when farmers will be busy wrapping up their harvest and planning for next year, the current Farm Bill is set to expire. It would be nice to think that the Farm Bill — and its many ways of supporting family farmers and strengthening rural communities — is too essential to get dragged down by the political bickering and gamesmanship that has engulfed Washington, D.C. Sadly, it’s not, because that’s precisely what has unfolded in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Farm Bill is a big deal, especially for rural Mont...
The Montana Grizzlies and Montana State Bobcats will both play their first games of 2018 after dark this season. Though the Bobcats have not officially announced a kickoff time for their season-opener against Western Illinois, the Thursday, Aug. 30, game is expected to kickoff as a night game at Bobcat Stadium. MSU has played several home-openers, which it calls its Gold Rush Game, on Thursday nights in recent years. UM did recently announce its kickoff time for its season...
The sport of fastpitch softball has a strong following locally here in Havre and this weekend, with the seventh-annual Shania's challenge, some of Havre's top local athletes will be around to take part in the annual tournament. The Shaina's Challenge Men's Fastpitch Tournament started six years ago and will be hosted again this weekend at the Sixth Avenue Memorial Field. The tournament will feature eight teams and the first game in the bracket is scheduled for tonight at 7:30....
