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Havre Public Schools is inviting people to help out special programs at the Havre Schools, and get some tax credits at the same time. Montana law allows people and corporations to donate up to their full income, with a maximum of $200,000 if their income exceeds that, to support innovative educational programs at the school district of their choice. The donations are tax-deductible. Starting Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m., districts may start entering the promised donations into an online portal at Montana Department of...
Additional funding for the St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works and Milk River Project stayed in the continuing resolution that passed Congress and was signed by President Joe Biden, averting a government shutdown. After Elon Musk and then President-Elect Donald Trump opposed the bipartisan continuing resolution that was proposed, Congress put together a stripped-down bill to keep the government operating. It passed late last week. The office of Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont, said the CR that passed included more than $74...
Press release Hill County has been chosen to receive a Phase ARPAR award of $15,628 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consists of representatives from the Salvation Army; American Red Cross; United Jewish Communities; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.; and, United Way of America which will provide the administrative staff and function...
“It’s not what you eat between Christmas and New Year’s that counts, it’s what you eat between New Year’s and Christmas.” I’ve had this mantra in my head because my husband, Peter, and I have been trying to keep our weight in check. Peter is doing it for sensible reasons. His cholesterol and blood pressure have been high. He worries he might be at risk for a stroke. Peter was a skinny kid, a skinny teenager and a skinny adult. Discovering in his 60s that he was, in fact, capab...
You know, Lord, it was great buzzing around town the other evening, viewing Christmas decorations and a multitude of lights. Then, Sunday in Church, two little boys were sharing with friends that they had been all over town, counting this and that. “I saw all sorts of ‘ballons’ of animals, dogs, bears and horses, no cows but one huge black cat — almost as big as the house it was by; it was wiggling its toes and nose! We saw stuff by 33 houses!” The other little boy mentioned...
Leviticus 19:18 Mk 12: 30-31 'You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart...and your neighbor as yourself' Out our way - the lights on trees, houses, and on the streets bring a great blessing to all. The first Christmas tree lights came about, I am told, when Luther was in the forest and saw the lights of heaven through the pines. Though there aren't a lot of trees on the prairie, the star light and Northern Lights still shine. Like Martin Luther, we are in awe this t...
Senior Center News Dec. 30, 2024, to Jan. 3, 2025 Menu Menu subject to change Monday, Jan 30, 2024 — Tuna Casserole, Mixed Veggies, Salad, Pears Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2024 — Hot Turkey Burger, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Vanilla Pudding Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 — Closed for New Year’s Day Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 — Chef’s Surprise Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 — Chef’s Surprise Brad Taylor: Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 — Music 10:00am-12:00 pm Bingo: Tuesday the 31st of Decemeber, 1:00PM-3:PM $1. per card. Wednesday, Jan . 1 — closed for Ne...
Press release Danielle Kinsey Martin joined the staff of Chinook Dental in early fall. She grew up on Fort Belknap and graduated from Harlem High School in 2007. She is married to Nathan Martin and they have two children: Roman, a freshman at Harlem High and Rochelle, a second grader at Harlem Elementary. Dr. Robert Chafin, DDS, owner of the Chinook-based dental service, said he was very happy to have a seasoned dental hygienist on staff after nearly a year without the...
Press release Havre Middle School's Sixth-Grade Student of the Month for December is Braxton Huse. Braxton is the son of Shawn and Stephanie Huse. He has two siblings, Molly, and Matthew Huse. Braxton is a member of the Student Council and sings in the middle school choir. Outside of school, he enjoys playing basketball, baseball, soccer, football, and golf. In his spare time, Braxton loves making jerseys, and hanging out with friends and family. At school, Braxton displays an...
Susie J. (Waldner) Kleinsasser, 84, passed away due to natural causes at Benefis Healthcare on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Wake services began on Monday, December 16, 2024, and continuee until her funeral, which was at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the East End Colony Church. Burial will follow in the East End Colony Cemetery....
Betty Jo Smith, 88, passed away Dec. 6, 2024, of natural causes. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held in May 2025....
Marjorie E. (Bailey Durkee) Spinler, known to family and friends as “Marjie”, passed away peacefully in December 2024 at the age of 84. Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life is pending with Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. Marjie’s family has suggested memorial donations be made in her memory to a charitable organization along the Hi-Line of the donor’s choice....
Marlene Shulund, born on July 2, 1955, in Havre, Montana, passed away on December 9, 2024, at 5:05 AM, surrounded by her loving family. Marlene was the daughter of Pete and Mary Azure and the beloved middle child of eight siblings. She was a proud member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe and was given her Native name, “Angel Woman,” after her passing — a fitting tribute as she was an angel to many people in her life. Family was central to Marlene’s life, and she created countle...
Press release Bureau of Land Management planners invite public input on the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument’s draft updated recreation business plan, which includes proposed fee changes. The plan, river-use fees and campground fees were last updated in 2016. The plan addresses a large and diverse recreation program that includes developed campgrounds, general recreation sites and boat launches, along with visitor amenities such as vault toilets or dump stations. “The expenses associated with maintenance sup...
Havre Police Department Monday, Dec. 16, 20204 Officers investigated a forgery report reported at the police department at 12:17 p.m. -- Officers responding to a report from the 1400 Block of 11th Street west of a student with a "weed pen" issued a summons to a 14-year-old on a charge of purchase or possession of intoxicants by a minor. -- Officers making a motor vehicle stop at 11:37 p.m. on 11th Street West imade a juvenile arrest on a 16-year-old on charges of driving...
MONDAY — December 30, 2024 8:30 a.m. — Wage Proposal Meeting in the Commissioner Office 9:30 a.m. — Commissioner Working Session in the Commissioner Office 3:30 p.m. — Council on Aging Director Meeting in the Commissioner Office TUESDAY — December 31, 2024 Claims and Payroll 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Retirement Party for Commissioner Peterson in the Commissioner Office WEDNESDAY — January 1, 2025 Courthouse Closed in Observance of New Years THURSDAY — January 2, 2025 9 a.m. — Chippewa Cree Tribe Meeting at the Chippewa Cree Tri...
The Havre High girls basketball team closed out 2024 on a high note. The Blue Ponies won both of their games at the East-West Showdown last weekend in Billings. Last Friday, Havre toppled Hamilton 73-32. The Ponies used a 19-4 run in the second quarter to pull away from the Broncs. Tierra Parker and Ari Gary each scored 16 points in the victory for the Ponies. Head coach Tommy Brown's team then finished the weekend with another dominant win on Saturday afternoon. Improving to...
The Havre High boys basketball team wrapped up the 2024 portion of their schedule with a 1-1 performance at the East-West Showdown last weekend in Billings. Last Friday, the Blue Ponies took down the Hamilton Broncs, 58-53 behind a game-high 24 points from senior Tre Gary. Matt Huse added 14 points. Looking for the weekend sweep, the Ponies came up just short against highly-touted Butte Central on Saturday. The Maroons edged the Ponies 52-50. Tre Gary finished the contest...
It was two more times in the water for the Havre High boys and girls swim teams. Last weekend, the Blue Ponies competed in a pair of meets in Great Falls. Last Friday, Havre raced in the annual Great Falls Pre Relay Meet. The Pony girls placed fifth overall out of nine teams with 123 points. The Pony boys took fourth overall with 167 points. Top finishers for Havre included, Daniel Tilleman, who won the boys 50 freestyle, Brocton Elliott, who placed sixth in the books 100 butt...
The Havre High wrestling teams had one last tournament in 2024. Last weekend, the Blue Ponies traveled to Great Falls for the CMR Holiday Classic. The HHS boys finished 16th out of more than 50 teams with 86 points. The HHS girls also scored 45.5 point6s in the prestigious tournament. Havre junior Tommy Lewis was one of two Blue Ponies to reach the podium. Lewis finished second at 285 pounds, while Matt Lemer placed sixth at 132 pounds. On the girls side, Jazmyn Were placed...
by Amanda Eggert Montana Free Press The Montana Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling in a precedent-setting constitutional climate lawsuit brought by 16 young Montanans. READ THE OPINION at https://montanafreepress.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Opinion-Published-1.pdf . In the 48-page opinion issued Wednesday, the court ruled that the “clean and healthful environment” enshrined in the Montana Constitution includes the right to a “stable climate system” and that Rikki Held and her 15 co-plaintiffs have demonstra...
HELENA — The Montana Pulse Crop Committee (MPCC) invites proposals to fund market development and educational projects designed to promote and enhance Montana’s pulse industry. The Montana Pulse Crop Research & Marketing Program aims to stimulate and expand Montana’s pulse crop industry through research, promotion, and market development of pulse crops grown in Montana. For the complete Request for Proposals (RFP), list of guidelines, eligibility requirements, and application procedures, please visit, agr.mt.gov. The Monta...
News release BOZEMAN — Agricultural producers of perishable commodities including fruits, vegetables and floriculture can now get funding for controlled atmosphere storage through Farm Storage Facility Loans (FSFL) offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA). Controlled atmosphere storage regulates the concentrations of oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen in a storage room to increase the shelf life of crops. “Controlled atmosphere storage facilities are widely used by the cherry indus...
Press release WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last Thursday the second round of Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) grants, which is intended to allocate $300 million to 67 partners once all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied, expanding American food and agricultural exports in emerging global markets. This latest investment brings total RAPP funding to $600 million in 2024. The new grants aim to diversify export markets in regions with rising consumer de...
