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Two years ago last week we received my diagnosis: “highly suggestive of ALS.” As the last two years have played out, clearly the suggestion was correct. I walked in to the Mayo Clinic in July 2013; I sit in my wheelchair today and for the rest of my life. However, I am still here, still out in public, still working and volunteering. I will continue until I lose my voice, and even then I may keep up my (new) normal life. I am still functioning largely because I have incredible support from my family and friends. We are for...
The 2015 Annual Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation Powwow brought hundreds upon hundreds of people to the powwow grounds Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The powwow was bigger and better than it has been in years, with the stands fairly filled with attendees to watch the four grand entries throughout the weekend. Special events such as Saturday night's men's fancy dance special, the consistent stick game playing near the grounds and the All Nations Ultimate Warrior Competition nearby...
Former State Sen. Greg Jergeson, D-Chinook, has been named to the Montana Agriculture Development Council. His appointment to a three-year term was announced Friday by Gov. Steve Bullock The council establishes policies and priorities to enhance agricultural development in the state. It awards loans and grants offered through the Growth Through Agriculture program. Jergeson served in the state Senate for most of his career in Helena. He also served eight years on the Public Service Commission, six as chair. He was defeated...
National Night Out, an opportunity to build relationships between the community and law enforcement, will take place 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Student Union Building lawn at Montana State University-Northern. The Havre Police Department, which is sponsoring the event, says it hopes the event will develop neighborhood camaraderie. There will be a free barbecue, though donations will be accepted for My Neighbor in Need. A police helicopter will be on display, and kids can get in the cockpit and learn about the controls and...
Havre Police Department Officers investigated an 8:46 a.m. Friday call from 16th Street about a missing female yellow Labrador with no collar. —– Officers investigated an 11:06 a.m. Friday call from 14th Avenue about a man with a knife. —– Christina Mary Converse, 36, of Havre was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant after an officer served it to her at 5:23 p.m. Friday on 5th Avenue —– Officers investigated a 6:32 p.m. Friday call from 3rd Avenue about an item found in trees behind a house. —– Officers invest...
Havre City Council will meet at 7 p.m. today. The agenda: Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Roll call Minutes Committee reports Public comments on non-agenda items. Limit: one minute Regular agenda: 1. Resolution No. 3709 — A resolution authorizing participation of the City of Havre in the Department of Administration Surplus Property Programs. 2. Ordinance No. 891 — An ordinance amending Title 10, Chapter 6, Section 12, Subsection 1(B), Parking Zone, and Title 10, Chapter 6, Section 12, Subsection 2, Hours of Enf...
"The Legend" Kenneth S. Gardipee, aka Ken, 56, of Rocky Boy, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2015, at Benefis Medical Center in Great Falls of natural causes. Wake services began at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 30, 2015, at the Old Stone Child College Gymnasium, and continued at the old Senior Citizens Center until 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, when he was moved to St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Box Elder. His Rosary was held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, also at St. Anthony's, where...
The Rev. John A. Ulrich, 75, of Havre, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015, at Northern Montana Care Center after a long and courageous battle with metastatic melanoma. Cremation has taken place, and the memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2015, at Van Orsdel United Methodist Church, with Pastor Dolly Collins officiating. Pastor John was born on May 27, 1940, in Grants Pass, Oregon, to John and Helen (Floyd) Ulrich. He was raised in McMinnville,...
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who helped with our summer reading program at the Havre-Hill County Library. “Community Heroes” has been a great success. I appreciate everyone who has made this summer a success beginning with the U.S. Border Patrol for bringing the drug dog and helping with the carnival. Thanks to Brian Simonson for being our military hero and Sheri Simonson for setting up an excellent obstacle course. We gratefully appreciate Jessica Sheehy and her nurse, Shelbee Fritchman, for being local med...
Soccer has never been considered a major sport in the United States of America, but with the growth in popularity and participation over the past 20 years, it might soon rival other popular American sports. There are currently more than 20 million people in the county playing soccer and the top professional league, Major League Soccer has started to see a significant increase in fan interest in recent years with the import of talented players from abroad as well as an...
The start of the 2015 Montana State University-Northern volleyball season is just days away. But the Skylights were recently honored for what they did off the court a season ago. The 2014-15 Northern volleyball team received the American Volleyball Coaches Association Academic Excellence Award. The award, which was initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honors collegiate and high school volleyball teams that displayed excellence in the classroom during the school year by...
In 2014, there were some monster offensive numbers put up in the Frontier Conference — especially in the passing game. And as good as the quarterbacks were in the league a year ago, the wide receivers were equally as responsible. And nowhere were there bigger numbers put up at the WR position than at Montana State University-Northern and Southern Oregon. The Raiders won the NAIA national championship with a pass-happy offense that includes two receivers who each went over 1...
