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Paul and Vicki (Seaman) Niederegger have been on a life adventure for 50 years together from Oct. 21 1971-2021. Living on a ranch supporting domestic livestock and wildlife equally well is as close to God's wonderful creation and nature as one can get. Everyday is exciting and presents new challenges. Paul came over to the United States and America as a teenager from Matrei, E. Tirol, Austria speaking German language but soon learned English very well. He came from skiing...
Havre Police Department A caller in the Seventh Street area reported Thursday at 8:21 a.m. finding a ring. -- Marvin Daniel Flying of Havre, 55, was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after a caller reported Thursday at 8:48 a.m. that had man come by a First Street West construction site again, yelling obscenities. -- Darrien R. Denny of Box Elder, 26, was arrested on a charge of obstructing a peace officer or other public servant after a caller on 10th Avenue asked...
North Central Senior Citizens Center Nov. 8-12 The senior center is now open Menu Monday — Tater tot casserole, salad, garlic cheddar biscuit, dessert Tuesday — Cranberries, turkey with dressing, mashed potatoes with gravy, winter-mix veggies, pumpkin pie Wednesday — Lasagna, bread sticks, salad, fruit Thursday — Closed for Veterans Day Friday — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert Keeping Up with the Pandemic: As of Nov 1, there were seven new COVID-19 cases 10 recovered reported for Hill County, 11 case currently in the hospita...
Out our way, I am always amazed at how many cow trails there are up on the Tiger Ridge. Most run parallel to each other so clearly all the various herds over the years have been heading the same way. They may have started a new trail because the old one was no longer easy walking - or maybe because some slow cattle were "hogging" the road and the others got impatient - or maybe because some yearlings decided they weren't going to follow mama anymore and break their own trail....
This November day, I am sitting in a warm office. I am a grateful pastor. And the people called United Methodist in Havre, Montana, are a grateful congregation as we gather to: • worship in the warmth of our sanctuary on Sunday • learn about God, neighbor and self on Wednesday nights in our education wing • support people with prayer, spiritual companionship and nourishing meals. Why is this so remarkable? Isn't this just what churches do? Well, yes, but our gratitude comes...
A controversial costume worn at Havre High School last Friday, the last day before Halloween, has left the school, at least temporarily, without Principal Ed Norman while the situation is investigated. “The school district can confirm that the building principal is on administrative leave with pay pending the completion of the investigation,” Superintendent Craig Mueller said in an email this morning. “The school district will continue to honor staff and student privacy rights to the extent they are applicable as it works...
A local business instructor, inspired by her volunteer work with the elderly, has put her academics into practice by creating a product designed to help people engage in more meaningful conversations. Barb Zuck, creator of Heart to Heart Conversations: A to Z Activity Cards and member of the business faculty at Montana State University-Northern, has for years visited with and played therapeutic harp music for residents at various care centers and assisted living facilities....
While more and more options for COVID-19 vaccinations are coming open, Northern Montana Health Care is now in its second day of a clinic to let eligible people get a booster shot on their vaccination, and Hill County Health Department is scheduling vaccinations for people 5 to 11 years old. Northern Montana Health Care's clinic is running today from noon to 7 p.m. at Havre Holiday Village, following a clinic Wednesday in the same location. Hill County Health Department...
The Montana state COVID tracking map after this morning’s update listed 873 new cases, 9,052 active cases, 356 hospitalizations and 2,396 deaths. The cumulative total for the state was 178,980 cases. Blaine County reported on the state update this morning, had 13 new cases, the state data on number of cases conflicted with the last county health department report, Tuesday, which listed at that time 82 active cases, and 1 active hospitalizations. Blaine County has had 27 deaths. Hill County Health Department reported Wednesday...
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks recorded more than 2.9 million visitors at state parks from January through September of this year. Compared with the same time period last year, visitation decreased by 2%, and compared to 2019, it increased by 27.1%. After a record-setting July, many parks experienced a decrease in visitation as smoke from regional wildfires enveloped much of Montana for extended periods. “As we look back on another summer of extremely high visitation at state parks a...
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Due to software performance issues, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is making changes to its 2022 recreation grant program application cycles. Typically, applications for the Recreational Trails Program, the Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program, the Montana Trail Stewardship Grant Program, and the new Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Program open Nov. 1. However, a delay was needed so that FWP can revert to using WebGrants for the 2022 cycle. FWP will begin accepting grant applications...
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announces that the application period to apply for a shooting range improvement grant is now open. Completed applications must be received no later than Feb. 1, 2022. Montana’s Shooting Range Grant Program, administered by FWP, provides funding to nonprofit shooting clubs, organizations, local governments and school districts to build and improve public shooting ranges throughout the state. To learn more about the Shooting Range Grant Program and to d...
Havre Police Department Officers investigated a 24/7 Sobriety Program violation reported at 8:01 a.m. Wednesday. -- Jordan James Normandy of Havre, 27, was arrested on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia and Aleisha Morningstar The Boy of Havre, 30, and Robert James The Boy Jr. of Havre, 52, were each issued a summons on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia after an officer was asked at 1:03 p.m. Wednesday to assist probation and parole on Second Street...
Montana Free Page by Amanda Eggert More than 20 years after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service deemed the Canada lynx a threatened species, the agency has agreed to prepare a recovery plan for the elusive, forest-dwelling carnivores. Last week the agency entered into a settlement agreement with six conservation groups that sued USFWS in 2020 over its management of lynx. The plaintiffs had argued that an agency assessment finding that the animals have recovered and therefore no longer require federal protections was motivated...
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks HELENA — The Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted a clarification to the muzzleloader heritage hunting season for deer and elk. The commission approved the regulations for the season at its meeting on Aug. 20. The clarification states that any unused license-permit valid on the last day of the general season (i.e., Nov. 28, 2021) would be valid during the muzzleloader heritage season (Dec. 11 to 19, 2021). The nine-day season was established when House Bill 242 was passed in the 2021 L...
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks HELENA — Looking to minimize the possibility of non-target capture of lynx and grizzly bears, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission made some changes to wolf trapping and snaring regulations for the 2021 season at its meeting Thursday. The changes more clearly identify occupied grizzly bear habitat and adjust season dates for wolf trapping and snaring in these areas. The default opening day in areas likely to have grizzly bears will be Dec. 31. However, this date could move earlier i...
Old Station Brewing Co. had been a mainstay on First Street for the past four years. However, the brewery's time has come to an end as it was bought out by Parker's BBQ Pit, which has traditionally been a food trailer. With the purchase of the property, Steve Parker said, he looks forward to expanding his business. "The opportunity came up and we decided to go ahead and jump on it," Parker said. "Our barbecue business had been growing for a couple of years as a food trailer...
It’s no surprise that current and former members of the military make great entrepreneurs. The resilience, determination, and fortitude they acquired while in uniform was a great training ground for becoming a successful small business owner. Working in collaboration with our government and community partners, the U.S. Small Business Administration plays an important role in supporting service members as they exit the military and become entrepreneurs. During National Veterans Small Business Week, Nov. 1-5, the country celebr...
As the federal government approves COVID-19 vaccinations for children 5 and older, more COVID-19-related deaths are being reported in the area. Hill County Health Department reported another death in the county in its update Tuesday, and another COVID-19-related death has been added to the total in Blaine County through the reconciliation process conducted by Montana Department of Health and Human Services. Deb Anderson of the Blaine County Health Department said the death...
A shortage of employees hitting the area, state and nation has impacted victim services in this part of Montana. District 4 Human Resources Development Council Executive Director Carilla French issued a notice that, due to lack of staff, HRDC will be suspending all victim services including the local crisis telephone line until the end of November. “HRDC 4 sincerely apologizes for the great inconvenience this will bring to the community,” the notice said. “Your understanding and continued support is greatly appre...
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, Havre's McDonald's is again fully open. The restaurant is under new ownership and, Tuesday morning, they opened its lobby and the PlayPlace. The branch is now owned by Bill and Joey Himmelberg, a father and son who own the three McDonald's francises in Great Falls. "We've been there for 40 years," Joey Himmelberg said Tuesday, "And we have looked at Havre a number of times, and when Jeff (Ralph) decided he was selling we...
The Hill County Park Board met Monday to discuss a number of potential projects going on at the Beaver Creek Park including improvements to the lodge and Lions Campground, which may be hosting a Montana Actors’ Theatre play soon. At the meeting, local architect Becki Miller told the board she met recently with a structural engineer who assessed the lodge and found that too much of the weight from the roof beams was resting on the log walls, causing some movement in them. The proposed solution to this problem was to put up s...
The Havre City Council Ordinance Committee met Monday evening to discuss a pair of potential ordinances on trailer and recreational vehicle parking and curb cuts. One of these proposed ordinances would require recreational vehicles like campers and motor homes, as well as trailers, to be parked on a surface prepared for it, like asphalt or concrete. Committee member Andrew Brekke said this ordinance would keep people from parking excess vehicles on front lawns and too close to neighbors’ properties, which has become a fire h...
Hill County Health Department reported Tuesday evening another COVID-19-related death. The department reported that 11 new cases were confirmed, 63 active, 11 active hospitalizations, 3,335 total cases, 64 deaths. Reconciliation has added another COVID-19-related death to Blaine County’s total. Blaine County Health Department reported Tuesday evening being notified of 24 new cases Monday and Tuesday, 82 active, 1 active hospitalization, 1,427 total cases, 27 deaths. Rocky Boy reported Tuesday, also reported on either C...
The local acting troupe is looking for some people to bring a musical version of Monty Python's comedy to the stage in Havre. Montana Actors' Theatre is holding auditions for "Monty Python's Spamalot" tonight and Thursday, starting at 7 each night, in The Little Theatre in Montana State University-Northern's Cowan Hall. "Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail,' 'Monty Python's Spamalot' retells the legend of King Arthur and his...
