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By Emily Mayer Editor's note: Due to technical issues, Havre Weekly Chronicle did not receive this Celebrating History in time to print it in the Dec. 26, 2024, edition. Following is the full column. It's Christmas week and a century ago, Havre was quite busy. Again this week, there were so many things going on, I had to pick and choose what would be included in this column. If I included them all, it would take up the entire page! So, here are the ones that made the cut, and...
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...
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...
After a few decades of being missing-in-action, FFA - Future Farmers of America - has returned to Havre High School with tremendous success. Havre High chapter members just returned last week from an event in Fort Benton where the Blue Pony FFA'ers placed first in every event. See related story on Page A2. The chapter has been busy all year - and for the last three - at events and competitions with the Havre students excelling in their work. That included attending the 97th...
From Daceen Verploegen, FFA reporter Allison Denton, FFA advisor Tuesday, Dec. 10, Havre FFA traveled to Fort Benton for the FFA Winter Districts Career Development Events. Twenty-two members competed in Agronomy, Vet Science, and Mechanics. The chapter was extremely successful and they are excited to be qualified to go to the State Convention in April for the opportunity to represent Montana at the National FFA Convention in October 2025. The Vet Science team placed 1st out...
Gene Whinnen, age 85, passed away November 20, 2024, of natural causes. He was a beloved father, brother and friend who will be missed. Gene was born September 17, 1939, in San Francisco, CA. When Gene was 12, his mother, Mildred Whinnen, moved Gene and his two sisters, Marilyn and Loretta, to Chinook, MT. Gene graduated from Chinook High School in 1958 and immediately enlisted in the US Navy and was honorably discharged after 4 years. Gene then moved to Havre, MT, where he...
Editor's note: Anyone who wants their Christmas event in Havre Weekly Chronicle can email Tim Leeds at [email protected] or call 406-265-6795. This version of the article refers to several other events and their stories that were left out of the print vershion The holiday celebrations kicked off last week inducing Thanksgiving community dinners and events through the weekend, with more to come. Along with dinners Thursday, events went on through Black Friday and...
By Havre High FFA Chapter Reporter Daceen Verploegen and FFA advisor Allison Denton Editor's note: Watch for more on the renewed FFA chapter at Havre High School in an upcoming edition of Havre Weekly Chronicle. A total of 33 Havre FFA members traveled to Bozeman November 13-16th. The chapter spent their time competing at Ag Expo, sponsored by John Deere. This is single-handedly the largest competition offered to all chapters across the state besides the State Convention in...
In this month's installment of Pony Posts, I would like to touch base on a few areas that Havre Public Schools is excelling in. First, a report came out at the end of November from the Office of Public Instruction that talks about declining enrollment across our state. The state is using a six-year trend to examine enrollment throughout the state. In the past six years student enrollment across the state has dropped from 148,198 students to 145, 650 students. These figures...
Press release Back by popular demand, the Hi-Line Arts Council announced it is once again hosting a live holiday concert with renowned pianist Philip Aaberg on Sunday, December 15th at 2:00PM in the Havre High School Auditorium. Aaberg is a Chester native who has received both Grammy and Emmy nominations and is Harvard educated. Christmas From The Hi-Line will be a family friendly, high-spirited concert that evokes the vastness and grandeur of Montana through music. "The Arts...
Laurie R. Brawner was born in Great Falls, Montana on February 4th, 1954 and went to be with the Lord on November 24th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. In June of 1965, Laurie, her siblings, and parents relocated from Great Falls to Havre. Laurie’s father had been transferred to Havre as a manager of Buttery’s bakery. In 1968 she met her true love James Oliver Catt Jr., at which time he asked her to a Havre Central High School dance. While at the dance, Jim said tha...
Havre Middle School's Sixth-Grade Student of the Month for November is Lonette Cliff. Lonette is the daughter of Leon Lodge and Deanna Correll. She has six siblings, Mersades, Casey, Lily, Winter, Kolton, and Sundance. Lonette plays the clarinet in the middle school band. Outside of school, she stays active at the Boys and Girls Club. In her free time, Lonette loves drawing, reading, playing the guitar, and spending time with family. At school, Lonette is always kind and...
John L. Gilbert, 90, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Megan Hoewisch officiating. John's family has suggested memorial donations be made to First Lutheran Church or the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please...
Donna Lou Ruff, 85, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, of natural causes in Havre, Montana. Her memorial service was held Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the First Lutheran Church in Havre with Pastor Megan Hoewisch officiating. Memorial contributions in Donna’s honor may be made to The Salvation Army. Please visit Donna’s online memorial page at https://www.hollandbonine.com to send a card or leave a message of condolence for her family. Donna was born September 21,...
John W. Sharp, 79, passed away October 25th, 2024, in Litchfield Park, Arizona, with his family by his side. John was born February 16th, 1945, in Jamestown, NY to Clifford and Marion Sharp. John graduated from Brocton High School in 1963. After high school, John joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Great Falls, Montana. John married Darlene Wilson, his wife of almost 45 years (16 days short) November 10th, 1979, in Havre, Montana. Before retiring, John worked at...
Havre Weekly Chronicle staff The Foundation for Rural Service and Triangle Communications are inviting high school juniors served by Triangle to apply for a chance to travel to the nation’s capital. The Foundation and Triangle each year sponsor up to two high school juniors to a trip to Washington every proudly sponsors up to 2 high school juniors each year for a trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C., every summer. Any 16-17 year old high school junior who is a dependent of a subscriber who receives landline telephone or b...
Emily Mayer It was Education Week in 1924, and the Havre Daily Promoter was full of news regarding the event. Havre Junior High was hosting many of those activities, with the itinerary published in the November 16, 1924, issue. JUNIOR HIGH PLANS EDUCATIONAL WEEK ACTIVITIES The teaching staff of the Junior high school is urging parents of pupils to visit school during Education Week and has arranged a number of interesting programs. Monday has been designated as “General Visiting Day”, and all the students have been asked to...
John L. Gilbert, 90, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Megan Hoewisch officiating. John's family has suggested memorial donations be made to First Lutheran Church or the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please...
Patricia Ann Gillen, 74, passed away Nov. 13, 2024, at her home in Havre of natural causes. Cremation has taken place, and her memorial mass will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024 at the St. Jude Catholic Church with the V. Rev. Monsignor Daniel Wathen officiating. Her burial will follow at the Highland Cemetery. Memorial in Pat’s honor may be made to St. Jude Thaddeus School or the Havre Hill County Library. Please visit Pat’s online memorial page at www...
Havre Weekly Chronicle staff The Foundation for Rural Service and Triangle Communications are inviting high school juniors served by Triangle to apply for a chance to travel to the nation's capital. The Foundation and Triangle each year sponsor up to two high school juniors to a trip to Washington every proudly sponsors up to 2 high school juniors each year for a trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C., every summer. Any 16-17 year old high school junior who is a dependent of...
Lynn Preston Rominger, 76, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana after a brief illness. Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life was held Tuesday, November 12 at 5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall of Van Orsdel United Methodist Church, 410 5th Ave., Havre, a short devotional, light supper, and sharing memories. Lynn’s family has suggested memorial donations be made to the veteran’s organization of the don...
The Havre High School marching band excelled at an out-of-state invitational competition Saturday, taking top spots in its class. The band traveled to Kaysville, Utah, for the Davis Cup Invitational in Kaysville, Utah, and took first in its class, band director Cullen Hinkle said. The band also received best overall visual, music, colorguard and percussion in its division. Hinkle said the band scored with to 10 points above its competition in every category. Watch for more in upcoming editions of Havre Weekly...
Marlene June (Newlan) Donoven of Kremlin, MT, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Northern Montana Care Center. A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael O’Hearn officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. In l...
Press release Altana Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Mike Kellam as the new associate vice president of ag lending. Kellam will be leading Altana's efforts to serve local farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses by providing innovative, personalized financial solutions to support our community's continued growth. Kellam grew up on his family's ranch south of Chinook and graduated from Chinook High School. He furthered his education at Montana State University in...
