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Winter again returned to this part of north-central Montana over the weekend, dropping more than 6 inches of news snow and creating driving problems in town and on the highways. Highs in the area this week are expected to be in 20s to just above freezing, with lows in the teens to 20s and a chance of some more snow Tuesday night through Wednesday night. Watch for more in Tuesday’s edition of Havre Daily News....
Editor's note: Due to technical issues at Havre Daily News this could not be printed in Friday's edition of the paper. The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Havre Middle School. The agenda for the meeting is: A. Call to order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll call 3. Welcome to visitors 4. Presentation and display 5. Agenda deletions or corrections, and additions allowed by policy, if any B. Unanimous consent agenda C. Old...
Editor's note: Due to technical issues at Havre Daily News, this could not be printed in Friday's edition. Monday 9:30 a.m. - Treasurer's office request meeting in the commissioners' office 10 a.m. - Health separtment discussion regarding wages in the commissioners' office 11 a.m. - Amended plat meeting for Rodger's addition to Rudyard in the commissioners' office 1:30 p.m. - Building manager meeting in the commissioners' office 3:30 p.m. - Council on Aging director meeting...
After 34 years with Havre Public Works and over two decades as its director Dave Peterson will be retiring at the end of this month from a career he said he's enjoyed and one he hopes has made a positive difference in the city. "I've thoroughly enjoyed the job," Peterson said in an interview earlier this week. "I believe I'm leaving the city of Havre in a better place than when I first started and I'm not going to have a lot of regrets." Peterson, who will go on to become...
North Central Senior Center March 13-17 Menu Monday, March 13 — Biscuits and gravy, fruit Tuesday, March 14 — Pizza, salad, fruit Wednesday, March 15 — Polish sausage, sauerkraut, scalloped potatoes, dessert Thursday, March 16 — Irish dish, beets, dessert Friday, March 17 — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert Tax time: We started taking reservations for tax preparation Jan. 23. Give us a call at 406-265-5464. March 2, we are continuing to take names. Time change coming: Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 12, 2023. Set y...
Because of an early press time due to technical issues, Havre Daily had not received the for the record information by press time. Havre Daily plans to publish the information Monday. For the record information likely will be delayed by a day for the near future....
Out our way the terms "greenhorn" or "tenderfoot" for a cowhand denotes a beginner. Seasoned cowhand all started out as greenhorns - some began early as little kids learning under the tutelage of their parents and family, while others came to it later in life. I, of course, was of the latter category, and I sometimes felt embarrassed by young kids who could ride and rope and even knew what the heck a "houlihan" was. (Google it, tenderfoot!) But we all had to start as...
But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. (Joshua 24:15) It's an old riddle, this business of living. What are we here for? A British poet called life an incurable disease. Disraeli summed it up, "Youth is a blunder, life is a struggle, and old age a regret." With these answers in our pockets, we go home after a day at work and wonder out loud to our spouses whether it's worth the effort and think seriously about quitting our jobs or taking an early retirement....
You know, Lord, recently a friend shared how her grandkids helped her discover that she was making no effort at all to express joy and happy feelings when she spoke to them, or even to the rest of her family. She shared that one little granddaughter was so excited when she knew that her Grandma had made them some lemonade to have for lunch. She said that she noticed 'Mary' was breathless and so excited, that it even took her breath away! And another day, how happy her...
Editor’s note: This version corrects comments attribute to Pax Haslem actually made by Todd Hanson. Montana Office of Public Instruction Superintendent Elsie Artnzen was at Montana State University-Northern Tuesday to talk to local educators, parents and school leaders about the legislative session and get their feedback. Arntzen said people in the room may not always agree on everything but they are united by their desire to help make student's lives better, and she's h...
After three decades in operation that has included holding shows throughout Montana and even overseas, Havre's acting troupe continues to expand its offerings. Last weekend, Montana Actors' Theatre held a special tribute concert to David Bowie, who died in 2016, called The Concert That Never Was, bringing a number of local bands to the stage at The Little Theatre at Montana State University-Northern to perform songs by the rock legend. That followed 2021's The Last Best...
Press release The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $70,675 to the Chippewa Cree Tribe to build capacity and educate the public on solid waste management practices on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation in northern Montana to improve solid waste management on the Rocky Boy, increase recovery of valuable materials, educate the public and decrease illegal dumping “This grant will take the Chippewa Cree Tribe’s Solid Waste program to the next level and provide improved services to community,” said Tribal Water R...
Press release KALISPELL — Code Girls United, which provides girls grades four through eight experience in coding, technology and business, has invited people to be judges and sponsors to support the Northwest Regional Competition in April 2023. The virtual event allows teams of two to five girls in fourth through eighth-grade to demonstrate their technical skills, teamwork and business skills to qualified community leaders. The competition offers scholarship prizes of $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000. “Code Girls United puts the...
Havre Police Department A 15-year-old was issued a summons on charges of stop sign violation and failure to carry proof of vehicle insurance during a vehicle stop on Eighth Avenue at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday. -- A First Street caller asked officers Wednesday at 1:59 p.m. to check on a man who might be intoxicated. -- Robert Joseph Sunchild of Havre, 40, was arrested on charges of trespass to property, vandalism and resisting arrest after a Second Street caller reported Wednesday...
In a front-page story of the March 8 edition of the Havre Daily News about an open forum held by Montana Office of Public Instruction Superintendent Elise Artnzen in town, a speaker who advocated for support for charter schools in Montana was misidentified as Sunnyside Intermediate School Principal Pax Haslem. The man who spoke was Todd Hanson of Havre....
Some changes have happened at Down Under Fitness Center, though Kristi Parrotte, who founded the business with her husband, Daimon, said people won't see any changes in their other business, Physical Therapy Down Under. She said they have sold the fitness center to Justin and Kari Maki from Chester, who have done an "amazing" job with Fitness Express there, and she and her husband are excited to see the changes they will bring to Fitness Down Under. "Please welcome Justin and...
Staff and wire report Rocky Boy Schools announced in a press release that it will be closed until at least Tuesday of next week, when the schools are expected to be back in session. The schools closed Tuesday of this week after a fire in a stove in the cafeteria kitchen exposed the school buildings to smoke. The release said the schools were scheduled to be closed Friday for a scheduled non-school day and Monday for a non-class day for pupil-related instruction — PIR — day. The release said the small fire was contained to...
Press release Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has filed multiple charges connected to allegations of unlawful hunting in Blaine and Hill counties against two local men. Michael J. Dess of Havre, 19, and Lane T. Allen of Harlem, 21, had charges filed in Blaine and Hill Counties alleging their involvement in the unlawful take of deer and elk, out of season, in 2021 and 2022. The charges involved the take or attempt to take nine antlered deer and four bull elk, some of which...
Staff and wire report Havre Public Works has warned drivers to be watching for potholes while driving in the the city. “Please be aware that this time of year is prime season for potholes,” the department said in a release. “The repetition of thawing and freezing causes the holes and at this time, there isn’t much we can do to repair the worst hit areas.” The release said the department is asking the public is to be aware of the rough roads, use caution when no other route is available, and use an alternate route if possib...
Havre Police Department A Tuesday 8:47 a.m. caller reported mail boxes were hit on 13th Street West. -- Child Protective Services reported a juvenile status offense Tuesday at 9:32 a.m. -- Lateisha Ganuelas of Havre, 25, was arrested on charges of obstructing a peace officer or other public servant, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, vandalism and trespass to property after a Second Street caller reported vandalism to a door on a trailer at 10:37 a.m. Tuesday. -- Officers...
Press release The Gildford Colony Elementary School District #89 announces the upcoming school election to be held Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Two trustee positions are up for election for a two-year and to three-year term. To file for a seat on the Gildford School Board, please contact District Clerk Jessi Stevenson, 406-390-3223, for candidate forms. The deadline to file is March 23, 2023, 5 p.m....
Information with a photograph of snow at Beaver Creek Park with a story that ran in Tuesday’s edition of Havre Daily News about a meeting of Hill County Park Board misspelled the name of photographer Christy Bambrough....
Staff and wire report The U.S. Department of Agriculture released Monday a proposed rule with new regulatory requirements to better align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with consumer understanding of what the claim means. The proposed rule allows the voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made in the USA” label claim to be used on meat, poultry and egg products only when they are derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the United States. The proposed rule has drawn some praise. “Montana ra...
Press release BOZEMAN — February snows in Montana have increased snowpack in the state following a drop from January to February, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service reports. After a large late January storm ended several weeks of dry weather, active weather has persisted. “There were not many days in February in which it wasn’t snowing somewhere in Montana,” said Eric Larson, USDA NRCS water supply specialist. In addition to consistent precipitation during the month, there were a couple large storms that added t...
Press release BOZEMAN — Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage — ARC — or Price Loss Coverage — PLC — programs for the 2023 crop year have until March 15 to elect and enroll a contract. The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers these two safety net programs to provide vital income support to farmers experiencing substantial declines in crop prices or revenues. “The Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs provide critical financial protections to many America...
