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Articles from the November 7, 2019 edition


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  • Patrick Construction: Continuing four decades of construction and donation

    Derek Hann|Updated Nov 7, 2019

    Patrick Construction & Pipeline is a family owned business in Havre operating for the past four decades, starting from nothing and growing into one of the largest contracting companies on the Hi-Line. "But no matter how we look at it, if it wasn't for the guys we knew along the way that trusted us, I guess I wouldn't be where I am today," owner Tom Patrick said. Patrick Construction is a family owned and operated business, with Patrick's wife, Carolyn, and his son, Brett,...

  • Rocky Boy offering workshops on recovery and addictions

    Rachel Jamieson|Updated Nov 7, 2019

    Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation is partnering with Stone Child College, debuting a Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families-Child Welfare Initiative workforce development program through workshops in November, starting Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the TANF conference room, 31 Agency Square, at Rocky Boy Agency. Friday’s workshop will cover living sober and early recovery. “The purpose of the Tribal TANF-Child Welfare … was to bridge Tribal TANF with Chippewa Cree Social Services for purposes of collabo...

  • Reichelt awarded by U.S. Postal Inspection Service for drug task force work

    Updated Nov 7, 2019

    Tri-Agency Task Force Supervisor C.J. Reichelt was commended Wednesday by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service for his work and accomplishments preventing illegal substances from passing through the mail and for his work on the Tri-Agency Task Force. "I just do my job," Reichelt said in an interview. "... I appreciate it very much, but we're just trying to do our part of the job and keep it out of other areas in our community." U.S. Postal Inspection Seattle Division Inspector...

  • Medical benefit for 10-year-old set for Sunday

    Rachel Jamieson|Updated Nov 7, 2019

    “Let’s Help Caylee,” a medical benefit for Havreite Caylee Morsette, is scheduled for Sunday at 4 p.m. at Havre Eagles Club. Caylee Morsette is a 10-year-old girl who has been ill since birth and has had to have one of her lungs removed. In her past 10 years she has had to overcome many health and respiratory complications. Her mother, Janet Morsette, is her caretaker and is unable to work. The fundraiser is open to the community with an Indian taco sale and a silent auction. Indian tacos will be available for dine-in at $8...

  • For the Record, Nov. 7, 2019

    Updated Nov 7, 2019

    Havre Police Department The police department dispatch logs were not available today due to technical difficulties. Hill County Sheriff's Office The sheriff's office dispatch logs were not available today due to technical difficulties. Havre Fire Department Emergency medical personnel responded to three calls Wednesday and one this morning. Havre Animal Shelter The Havre shelter this morning held one long-hair cat, one medium-hair 13-week-old kitten, two long-hair 16-week-old...

  • Lodge Pole man convicted of domestic abuse by habitual offender

    Updated Nov 7, 2019

    From the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana After a three-day trial, a jury in Great Falls convicted Wednesday a Lodge Pole man accused of assaulting his girlfriend on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. The jury found Jeremy Davis Wing, 40, guilty of domestic abuse by habitual offender. Wing faces a maximum 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release. U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided and set sentencing for Feb. 27, 2020. Wing was detained pending...

  • Correction - Historic Preservation Commission downtown mural

    Updated Nov 7, 2019

    A story in Wednesday’s edition about a mural the Havre/Hill County Historic Preservation Commission had installed on the Eagles Club building Tuesday misreported the source of the photograph used in the mural. The photograph is from the Al Lucke Collection....

  • Letter to the Editor - Naber an example of what rural teachers should be

    Updated Nov 7, 2019

    Dear editor: I was very pleased with Ila McClenahan’s interesting account of her teachers at the one-room elementary schools across north-central Montana. She was a student at Staton Coulee School while I was a student at rural Burnham School during my lower elementary grades. Donna Van Wechel and Esther Naber were both teachers at the school I attended during different years. Both were life-long friends. While I didn’t have Mrs. Van Wechel for a teacher, one of my lower elementary level teachers was Esther Naber. Just as...

  • Looking out my Backdoor: Adept in the ways of sloth

    Sondra Ashton|Updated Nov 7, 2019

    Nobody told us. Well, nobody told me. I’m from a family of workers, obsessive workers, one might say. In my family, sloth is a mere breath removed from slovenly and slatternly. Nobody ever said choices were available. Not that I would have availed myself of other choices, probably, life being what it is. Work being a necessity for survival. Until the day I retired myself to a quiet corner of another country. Thus removed from everyday obligations of my former life, I’ve tim...

  • Area spikers vying for state tourney berths

    George Ferguson|Updated Nov 7, 2019

    The Harlem Wildcats haven't been to the Northern B Divisional volleyball tournament often, but they have been there - just not in the position they're in this week. After a strong regular season, and a second-place finish at last weekend's District 2B tournament, the Wildcats enter today's Northern B with not only high hopes but also a strong chance to be one of three teams to advance to the state tournament next week in Bozeman. "Right now, our ladies are playing great and...

  • Lights meet Argos in mat rivalry

    George Ferguson|Updated Nov 7, 2019

    In some sports, fans have to wait until deep into the season for their favorite rivalries. But, if you're a fan of one of the two collegiate wrestling programs in Montana, you never have to wait long. Tonight in Great Falls, that rivalry will be renewed, and a new era will be ushered in, as well, as the Montana State University Northern Lights meet up with the University of Providence Argos. The first of the two duals between the Lights and Argos will be held inside UP's...

  • MSU-N volleyball wraps up the regular season on the road

    George Ferguson|Updated Nov 7, 2019

    If the Montana State University-Northern Skylights are going to take that important next step, they have to do it this weekend. The Skylights have reached the final two matches of their 2019 Frontier Conference volleyball season, and they are still searching for that elusive first conference win. Northern (0-10, 6-17) will try for that victory tonight when the Skylights visit nationally ranked Rocky Mountain College in Billings. MSU-N then closes out the regular season Saturda...

  • BIG GAME IN THE ARMORY

    George Ferguson|Updated Nov 7, 2019

    A Tuesday morning road game at the University of Montana was only the beginning. Now, the real fun begins for the Montana State University-Northern Skylights. Tonight, inside the Armory Gymnasium, the Skylights welcome in one of the highest-ranked NAIA teams they've had come to Havre in quite some time in the No. 10 Vanguard University Lions. Tonight's game will not only be a huge challenge for Northern (1-0), but also a big measuring stick for where the Skylights are, and...

  • Hi-Line Athlete Profile: Jessa Chvilicek, HHS Volleyball

    Aarron Thompson|Updated Nov 7, 2019

    After signing with MSU-N volleyball last week, Jessa Chvilicek is ready to help the Ponies reach state With the Eastern A divisional volleyball tournament getting underway today onto the Havre High Gymnasium, many Eastern A teams are excited to step in the court and claim a spot at state. For the Havre Blue Ponies, the senior class is ready to make some noise, too. And many of those seniors have done a lot to help the team get this far and are ready to give even more. But one...

  • MAT looking for more people in 24-hour play festival

    Rachel Jamieson|Updated Nov 6, 2019

    Montana Actors' Theatre is still looking for more people interested in participating in their 24-hour play festival Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15, and Nov. 16. As of Monday, MAT marketing director Andi Daniel said, the festival is in need of one more writer and several more actors for the six plays that will run approximately 15 to 20 minutes each. "MAT would like to have a minimum of six writers and directors and 25-30 actors involved, but a prior commitment is required,"...