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Doesn't that sound good? If there were ever words from Scripture that could bring a sense of hopefulness and joy to my heart it is the words in the title above. The words in the title are words used by John the Baptist as he prepared the way for the Jesus the Christ - the Messiah in the gospel of Matthew 3:2. A little later, in the same gospel, Jesus himself proclaims "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17. In the Gospel of Luke 17:21, Jesus takes this...
You've only gone ahead of us, though life has lost its will; But we "sense" you, as though you're here, as living with us still. Maybe you see our tears and grief, and see what all we do. And when we smile, remembering times - maybe you're smiling, too. When you were here, we were just "one"; one mind, one soul, one being. Now we're alone, walking through life, though only "we" are seen. And then night comes, quiet and still, sometimes grief pains then start. We'd like you...
You know Lord, friends stop occasionally and tell interesting stories about their lives. A gal, we'll call her Jill, stopped a while ago, mentioned how lovely the autumns leaves were, some falling, some still attached to their branches. She giggled, mentioned that her Aunt Jane, who lives a ways a way, had told her that in her small town, she'd noticed a playground by a school with a high fence around it. Both of us thought that fence might prevent deer from hopping over; we...
The local Knights of Columbus are helping children get through the cold weather this year, giving coats to children who need them. Frank LaTray, district deputy for for Havre-based Knights of Columbus Council 1644, said this year the Knights are focusing on teens, providing coats made for Knights of Columbus by Burlington, formerly known as Burlington Coat Factor, which the local council purchased to give away. LaTray said the next stop is Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, then the Knights will be in Big Sandy Saturday at Saint...
The Harlem Airmen Memorial Committee dedicated a new bridge at Harlem Centennial Park to the 13 airmen who died in the skies over Blaine County 30 years ago in a tragic training crash. Two U.S. Air Force cargo planes conducting nighttime training exercises at 25,000 feet near Harlem Nov. 30, 1992, collided and crashed to the ground, killing all on board the two planes. A memorial for the men killed was created in Centennial Park in Harlem, and the bridge at the park was...
While most signs supporting political candidates in the area have come down since the midterm elections earlier this month, any left up are now in violation of Montana State Law and are required to come down. Montana law requires that political signs endorsing specific candidates must be removed within 14 days of the conclusion of the relevant election, a deadline that was reached last week. The law states that landowners found with signs still up will be given 24 hours to remove them and if they are not removed the...
by Carla Jenewein Red Cross blood drive coordinator The Chinook Community Red Cross Blood Drive was held Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Chinook Community Commercial building at the Blaine County fairgrounds, and it was another great success. We had 56 presenting donors with 53 units collected on a goal of 45. We registered one first-time donor, Julia Briere, and Perry Alcorn reached 12 gallons. Those accepting door prizes were Diana Reishus, Bobbi Beck, Lane Hassler, Ann Davies and...
Press release The Kiwanis Club is partnering with The Salvation Army-Havre Service Center Friday, Dec. 2, at North 40, ringing bells for The Salvation Army Annual Red Kettle Campaign. “Please come out and show your support for the Kiwanis Club that day,” The Salvation Army said in a press release....
Havre Police Department A stolen wallet was reported Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. on Second Street. -- Officers investigated suspicious activity reported on Fourth Street at 2:33 p.m. Wednesday. -- A 16th Street West caller reported Wednesday at 3:36 p.m. that some items had been stolen. -- A theft was reported at a First Street business Wednesday at 6:39 p.m. -- Jessica Lynn Demarrias of Harlem, 33, was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant and Martin Duane Flying Jr. of...
from Montana Farmers Union A newly formed Montana Farmers Union local for Liberty and Toole counties has elected officers and joined other Locals across the state in continuing MFU’s efforts to help family farms and rural communities thrive. “I’m really excited about getting a local up and running again,” said John Wicks, the Local’s president. “I’m excited for our producers to be able to voice concerns or issues that are important to them and be a part of the process that forms Ag legislation,” Wicks added. The local is a...
Today is the last day of Native American Heritage month and Havre Public Schools Indian Education For All Director Jessica Kennedy-Stiffarm said she thinks this year’s cultural events, classes and addresses went very well. Kennedy-Stiffarm took the position in October of this year and has since been working to bring more cultural events and education to the district, with the guidance of parents and students. She said she’s been conducting surveys and talking to parents and students to see where they think the holes are in...
Havre Daily News staff The Salvation Army in Havre is inviting people to join a local service club in supporting its fundraiser to provide services to people in the region. A release from The Salvation Army-Havre Service Center said it invites people to support the Lions Club as they ring the bell for its Red Kettle Campaign Saturday, Dec. 3. “The Lions Club has been supporting The Salvation Army for many years by ringing the bell to help us raise funds to help those in need in the Havre area,” the release said. “The kettl...
Havre Police Department A caller at the hospital reported Tuesday at 8:51 a.m. that a patient had a dog bite. -- A Tuesday 9:15 a.m. caller on Seventh Street reported a gun had been stolen from the caller's apartment. -- Sherman Dean Alexander Sr. of Havre, 60, was arrested on a shoplifting charge after an officer initiated investigation of suspicious activity on First Street Tuesday at 10:26 a.m. -- Three 11-year-olds, one boy and two girls all from Havre, were each issued a...
Press release The Montana Farm Bureau Board of Directors discussed and voted to approve the organization’s priority issues for 2023 immediately following the Delegate Session at the MFBF 103rd Annual Convention Nov. 14-17 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Missoula. “Our priority issues certainly reflect Montana Farm Bureau’s vision of leading Montana agriculture toward a future with a prosperous ag economy and thriving rural communities,” said MFBF President Cyndi Johnson, a Conrad wheat farmer. “Thank you to our members for surfa...
Havre Eagles Club is again holding its two charitable drives to benefit children and families for Christmas and is asking the community to donate toys and other gifts or monetary donations, and asking for the names of people who are in need of some help. “We’re just asking people to donate unwrapped gifts suitable for a boy or a girl at one of the locations. We’re also reaching out to businesses and community groups to adopt a family — we have quite a few families this year waiting for that,” organizer Candace Dess said. For...
Havre's Holiday Stroll is set for Saturday, featuring the annual Tree Lighting, a Gingerbread House Competition, Fun Run and more, and the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce is still open for volunteers to help with the events. Chamber Director Jessica Fagerbakke said the event, previously just known as the Community Tree Lighting, was rebranded this year, to let people know that there's a lot more going on that day around Havre than the tree lighting. Fagerbakke said they also...
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to several reports of a firearm being discharged inside city limits, including apparent vandalism with vehicles being shot and one gunshot inside a residence. Havre Police Department said the boy, who is from Hays, was arrested Friday and transported to be held in the Cascade County Juvenile Detention Center. The release said he was arrested on eight counts of criminal endangerment, two counts of criminal mischief, three counts of discharging a weapon within city limits, a...
Press release Bear Paw Development Corp. has announced that it has hired Josh Gomez of Havre as a Community Development Specialist. The position works with area local governments on their infrastructure needs and includes grant writing, grant management and public involvement. "I look forward to being part of the Bear Paw team and working with local officials and area residents to build the communities of northern Montana," Gomez said. "This region is a great place to live...
Press release GLASGOW - Christmas trees sold this year by Glasgow Area Boy Scout Troop 861's will not only be adorned with ornaments, but also turned into fish habitat. Lane Thompson, a member of Troop 861, and Fish, Wildlife and Parks fisheries staff are asking folks to return their trees after Christmas with the intention to use these discarded trees as artificial fish habitat. Returned trees will be bundled and placed on the ice at the Fort Peck Trout Pond later this winter...
Havre Police Department Prescription drugs were reported stolen at a First Street West business Monday at 11:59 a.m. -- An arrest was made after a caller at Havre High School reported a drug offense Monday at 12:03 p.m. No details on charges were provided. -- A dog bite incident was reported Monday at 12:04 p.m. by a caller on Montana Avenue. -- A beer theft from the previous day was reported at 1:06 p.m. Monday at a First Street business. -- Darrin Kent Torgerson of Havre,...
For more than 40 years, the American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November. While this year’s date has come and gone, each and every day is a good opportunity for smokers to commit to beginning healthier smoke-free e-cigarette-free lives — not just for a day, but all year round. The Great American Smokeout provides an opportunity for individuals to make a plan to quit. According to The Campaign for Tobacco-free Kids, tobacco use exacts a heavy toll. Smoking is the leading cau...
After unseasonably warm — though often windy — weather treated people in this part of Montana over the Thanksgiving holiday and weekend, snow was back this morning with cold weather again in the forecast. Highs today were predicted in the teens with lows tonight in the single digits, with the rest of the week primarily expecting highs in the teens or single digits and lows again in the single digits and even below zero. Highs are expected to be back in the 20s by Saturday and Sunday, although Saturday night’s low is still...
