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A new era in football at Montana State University-Northern is about to begin. And leading the charge will be former Missouri Valley College assistant coach Aaron Christensen. MSU-Northern Athletic Director Christian Oberquell announced the hiring of Christensen, who has spent the last three seasons as offensive coordinator at MVC, Wednesday evening. "Aaron brings a great football knowledge and background to MSU-Northern," Oberquell said in a press release Wednesday night....
Dave Sheppard, who has been serving the City of Havre for 30 years at the fire station, 13 of which he served as fire chief, is retiring at the end of the year. "I'm excited for a change," Sheppard said. "I'm going to obviously miss my co-workers." Sheppard took his current position in Aug. 1, 2001, after working as a firefighter and emergency medical technician for 17 years. He started working at the Havre Fire Department Nov. 15, 1984. Before working at the station, he...
John H. LaRocque Jr., 58, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014, at his residence of natural causes. Wake services will begin at 3 p.m. and rosary services will take place at 7 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Box Elder. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, also at St. Anthony's. Interment will follow in Rocky Boy Veterans Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit...
Tilleman Motor Company of Havre bought North Star Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler Friday, narrowing the dealership count in town to three. Craig Tilleman said customers can expect the same customer service they receive at Tilleman’s Chevrolet dealership, but the other changes that will be apparent to the customers include the new employees the Tillemans will bring into their new business and the change of the name. He said they will be changing it to Tilleman Motor Company to simplify the distinction. “We’ll have a good sales team...
A newly formed group seeking to write anew constitution for the Chippewa Cree Tribe will hold a meeting at 11 a.m. Monday at Rocky Boy's Senior Center to prepare a presentation for a meeting with aides to U.S. Rep.-elect Ryan Zinke. R-Montana. The organizer of the session, State Rep.-elect G. Bruce Meyers, said the groups wants Zinke's staff to understand the depth of corruption in Montana Indian Country. "We don't want to focus just on Rocky Boy," he said. "We don't want to make it look like we are picking on Rocky Boy."...
Suzi Simpson was standing behind a large container of corn, dishing out the food to people who walked through the food line at the Community Christmas Dinner sponsored by the Havre Elks Club. Suzi is new to Havre. She moved here from Saco last year and attended the last Community Christmas Dinner. She had such a good time she decided she would like to work as a volunteer this year. Actually, it didn't look like work. There was laughter, chatter and good times with other...
Emily Mayer The Dec. 25, 1914 issue of the Hingham Review was a small one. News of World War I was the largest article, but here is one of local interest: Notice A meeting of the Improvement League will be held at the Spaulding hotel, Wednesday evening, December 30 at 8 o’clock. All members are urgently requested to be present as there are several matters of importance to discuss, also payment of dues. MRS. D. D. MORE, Secretary In the social pages, we find: Local News Items Miss Elizabeth Gerlach spent Saturday and Sunday at...
The Universe will have its balance, if not through blood sacrifice, then through humiliation. A few weeks ago I wrote a column about how a friend from way back found me through the magic of the Internet — and the miracle of my name and column being out there in cyberspace. I felt a little bit like a celebrity that she could do a Google search and find me. I mean, really, this is me we’re talking about. Who am I compared to the price of tea in China? Very minor in value and...
This time of the year in Havre Public Schools the sets take center stage. From the first-graders singing up at the mall to the Hi-Liters touring around the community, Havre Public Schools’ “Tradition of Excellence” in the arts is at its finest. One of the traditions that highlights student talent is the annual Havre High School Talent Show. The spectrum of talent on display often ranges from the not so serious to a performance that leaves the audience saying something to the effect of, “Wow. I had no idea (insert student...
Havre Police Department Responding to a call from a 3rd Ave. business at 12:04 p.m. Wednesday, an officer arrested Gabriel Roy Cheatham, 43, of Havre, on a state District Court warrant. —— An officer investigated a report made at 12:32 a.m. Thursday from 2nd Street that someone had stolen a floodlight from the caller’s yard. —— An officer investigated a report made at 10:51 a.m. Thursday at the police station that someone had broken into a car and taken some items. —— After a caller at 3:07 p.m. Thursday said a man was break...
Hill County Commission Dec. 30-Jan. 2 Monday 10 a.m. — Business meeting • E-1 Towing wrecking yard resolution • Manual claims • Employment review • Tax adjustments • County permit approval • Subdivision/survey approval • Resolutions •Time for comments from the public 11 a.m. — Doney/Barger Survey 1:30 p.m. — Paul Tuss — Wildhorse Port 3:45 p.m. —Elected officials oath of office — District Courtroom Tuesday 10:30 a.m. Road Supervisor Otto — Road issues Wednesday 9:30 a.m. — Payroll approval 1:30 p.m. — Claims approval Thu...
Lawrence Connor died unexpectedly on Dec. 22, 2014, in Hammond, Indiana, at the age of 62. Lawrence is survived by his wife of 39 years, Cathleen; seven children, 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Harriet Connor Ramberg, Louis Connor and Stephen Connor, all of Havre, Montana. A funeral is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 29, at St. Thomas More Church in Munster, Indiana....
James Robert “Bob” Upshaw passed away on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, at the age of 76. Bob was born in Chinook, Montana, at Gertie Clausner’s Maternity Home on April 22, 1938, to Margaret Audrey Marion Jacobsen (Upshaw) and John Wilkens Upshaw. He graduated from Chinook High School in 1956 where he participated in all sports. During high school, he worked for Taylor’s Cleaners and developed a love for golf. He also participated in American Legion baseball and earned the nickname “Bullet Bob” on the pitching mound. He enlisted in...
North Central Senior Center, Dec. 29 to Jan 2 Monday — Transportation from 9 am to 3 pm. Except for medical people have to call in early to make arrangements, painting at 1 p.m. Tuesday — Transportation from 9 am to 3 pm. Except for medical people have to call in early to make arrangements. Bingo at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday — Transportation from 9 am to 3 pm. Except for medical people have to call in early to make arrangements; cards at 1 p.m. Thursday — New Years Day — Center closed Friday — No transportation today Pool, Dec....
Joshua W. Seymour Associate pastor Havre Assembly of God Christmas is a wonderful time of the year, a holiday celebrated by most of the world in one way or another. A holiday unlike any other, one that brings thoughts, ideals and life-change to those who allow it. There are three things that I believe we experience through Christmas that are meant to be understood in life. Love is the first life-changing ideal that is shown to us in the story of Christmas. Humanity understands, in a very deep way the idea of false love, also...
“For the time is coming when people will not put up with sound doctrine, but having itching ears, they will accumulate teachers for themselves teachers to suit their own desires.” 2 Tim 4:3. Out our way, folks pretty much leave each other alone when it comes to religion, but back east and in some other areas Christmas season is the annual season of intolerance. Out in Whitefish, the skiers who have appreciated the statue of Jesus erected in honor of WWII Alpine troops who trained there have been subjected to the int...
Charlie Robinson was a legendary high school basketball coach. He coached teams from along the Hi-Line and around Montana for 44 years and did so to 869 victories. He won three state championships. He was one of the greats. But as great as he was as a coach, he was even better as a person. Robinson, who passed away July 28, was the head coach of the Chinook girls basketball team at the time of his passing. And as hard as it was for the Hi-Line basketball community to accept...
As 2015 draws closer with each and every day, it’s the perfect time to look on the 2014 year in sports. And on both the local, national and international levels of athletic competition, 2014 was a year to remember. When it comes to Havre and the Hi-Line, there were a number of teams that had tremendous success in 2014. The home town Havre High girls basketball team won its first state championship since the 1997 season when Loree Payne was playing and Dennis Murphy was on the sidelines coaching. It was a defining moment f...
