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Out our way, when Charlie and I were going to work cows up on the Tiger Ridge, there were preliminaries to be done before we mounted up. We unloaded Doc and Jet from the trailer and tied them off on the side of the trailer. We then got out brushes and combs and curried them before laying the blanket flat and smooth on their backs. Then we got the saddle on, adjusted it so it fit snug and right - and then cinched them tight. We checked the hooves to make sure they were clear...
On Sunday, Aug. 1st, I preached the second sermon in the series "Anxious for Nothing." This series is based on the Apostle Paul's writings in Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV): "6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." We are also using a book written by Max Lucado by that same title...
You know, Lord, a while back, friends stopped by one cool day; we sat out and watched a variety of birds checking out the birdbath. Sparrows seemed to enjoy dipping, sipping and just checking around. A few robins came by, sipping deep, followed by several Black Birds. Even a colorful Woodpecker stopped to check things out. That was amusing, too. Then two Asian mourning doves came, which aren't really friends to the original Mourning Doves who used to visit. These spoiled...
An update on the Pine Grove Fire in the Little Rocky Mountains said residents can return to their homes but still be ready to evacuate again in Pine Grove and Zortman. The state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation county assist team was briefed at 6 a.m. today and took command of the incident management team, the update said. Rain fell over the fire Wednesday, the updates said, and firefighters will take advantage of less-intense fire conditions today to construct line as close to the fire perimeter as possible...
The Pine Grove Fire in the Little Rocky Mountains, which has led to the evacuation of Zortman and the Pine Grove area on Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, is being run as a Type 3 incident with a state fire management team in command and updates being posted on the InciWeb website. Firefighters are dealing with the fire in cooler, more humid weather than when the fire was first discovered, and National Weather Service reports about a half-inch of rain fell in the region Wednesday afernoon, significantly more than was predicted...
Gov. Greg Gianforte visited Stricks Ag, a pulse processing facility in Chester Wednesday, part of his 56 County Tour, where he spoke to employees and was shown the business's new building while being taught about the business's history. Stricks Co-Owner Jill Streit said the business was officially formed in 2014 when her family, the the Wicks family, teamed up to create an agriculture business that employees say has since brought people to the area. The name of the business...
The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today’s update was 121,877 with 499 new cases, 3,269 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 200. The number of deaths was 1,752. Blaine County Health Department reported Wednesday evening being notified of 1 new case, 15 active, no active hospitalizations listed, 898 total cases, 24 deaths. Hill County Health Department reported Wednesday evening that 13 new cases were reported, 57 active, 2 active hospitalizations, 2,160 total cases, 46 d...
Among a number of other issues, Hill County officials discussed progress on American Rescue Plan projects in the county at their monthly meeting Wednesday. Hill County Commissioner Mark Peterson said the county is working on a number of water-related projects they are hoping to get funding for and several of them have been ranked by the state. Peterson said Hingham’s wastewater system was ranked 96, the Milk River Levee project ranked 98, Lift Stations 29 and 30 ranked 115, and North Havre’s Water District ranked 194. He said...
Press release The Hi-Line Pregnancy Resource Center at 315 First Street is inviting people to its 10th anniversary open house Saturday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will include door prizes and many giveaways along with donuts and coffee....
Dear Parents and Guardians of Lincoln-McKinley Students, The staff of Lincoln-McKinley Primary School is excited to welcome you to the 2021-22 school year. Hopefully, you had a safe and fun-filled summer. Our team is excited to meet all of the new students and welcome back those who are returning. An informational parent orientation will be held from 11:30 to noon or noon to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24. This is a great way for families to meet their child’s teacher as well as learn important procedures to make this a w...
From U.S. Department of Agriculture WASHINGTON — Organic producers and handlers can now apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture funds to assist with the cost of receiving or maintaining organic certification. Applications for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program are due Nov. 1. People can visit https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/occsp/index ....
Havre Police Department After a caller from Second Avenue at 12:53 p.m. Wednesday reported finding two dogs in the caller's garage, an officer issued a summons. -- After a caller from 12th Avenue reported at 3:46 p.m. Wednesday finding a brownish/red Labrador retriever mix, the dog was taken to the Havre Animal Shelter. -- After receiving a call at 7:59 p.m., officers arrested Christy Lynn Stiffarm of Havre, 50, on a Justice or City court warrant. Hill County Sheriff's Office...
The Pine Grove Fire in the Little Rocky Mountains has grown to 17,500 acres, causing the evacuation of two communities in the area. A post on the Fort Belknap Indian Community Council Facebook page about 9:30 a.m. said evacuation status still has not changed — Zortman and the Pine Grove area of Fort Belknap Indian Reservation have been evacuated — and all other surrounding communities including Hays and Lodge Pole are on evacuation warnings. The post said helicopter mapping missions will be held today to see where the fir...
The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees voted unanimously to keep HPS's current policy of optional masks for students and staff for the upcoming school year in a chaotic Tuesday evening meeting filled with confusion, anger and mask-related misinformation. The vote to continue the policy came at the recommendation of HPS Superintendent Craig Mueller who thanked students, staff, parents, and community members for replying to a recent survey regarding mask-wearing policy, and...
At the monthly meeting of the Great Northern Fair Board Tuesday night, Great Northern Fairgrounds manager Frank English announced plans to stage events in September and October, including a Halloween event featuring a movie on a blow-up screen, offering the community a safe place to trick or treat. For September, English said after the meeting there would be an event featuring vikings, meatballs on a stick, and scones which were not available during the Great Northern Fair this year. The event is set for Saturday, Sept. 4 at...
The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today’s update was 121,382 with 436 new cases, 3,067 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 203. The number of deaths was 1,749. Blaine County Health Department reported Tuesday evening being notified of 10 new cases from Saturday through Tuesday, 16 active, no active hospitalizations listed, 857 total cases, 24 deaths. Hill County Health Department reported Tuesday evening that 12 new cases were reported, 47 active, 2 active h...
Numbers of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in the area and across the state, leading officials to urge people to get vaccinated. Hill County Health Department, which reported 14 new cases confirmed from Saturday through Monday, reported another 12 cases Tuesday. That brings the county total of active cases to 47, with two active hospitalizations. Blaine County Health Department reported 10 new confirmed cases from Saturday through Tuesday, bringing the number of active cases in that county to 16. The state...
Havre Police Department Officers investigated a two-vehicle crash reported at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday on the 300 Block of First Street West, reporting minor abrasions but no major injuries occurred. -- Officers investigated a "fender bender" motor vehicle crash on the 600 Block of First Street reported at 9:48 p.m. Tuesday. -- Officers investigated after a call from Second Street at 10:12 p.m. Tuesday that reported the theft of a black Chevrolet Impala. Hill County Sheriff's Office...
Staff and wire report Montana State University Rural Opiod Education Project Team is offering Montanans the chance to enroll in an online emotional well-being program for free. Thrive by Waypoint Health Innovations is a self-paced and con dential online program for people who want to take charge of their emotional well-being. The program is composed of three modules that teach skills from cognitive behavior therapy that may help the user communicate more confidently, think more constructively, and do more activities that...
MSU News Service BOZEMAN — When it comes to estate planning, blended families can face unique challenges. One of these challenges is rooted in Montana laws governing who inherits property when a deceased family member did not have a written will or another document listing beneficiaries. While these laws often work smoothly with the estate planning goals of a traditional family, Montana State University Extension experts said the laws are less likely to address the complex issues of blended families. To help inform the p...
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Several “hoot owl” restrictions in effect on portions of some Montana rivers will be lifted at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Restrictions were be lifted on: • Missouri River from the Cascade boat ramp to Holter Dam (river mile 2,166.2 to 2,202.1) • Madison River from Ennis Dam to the border with Yellowstone National Park (river mile 40 to 131) • Stillwater River from the confluence with the Yellowstone River to Absaroka Fishing Access Site (river mile 0.0 to 13) The hoot owl restriction on the lower Ma...
Press release Montana State University-Northern is celebrating a new endowment supporting future Northern agriculture students from donors who know that department well. Retired professors, William "Bill" Danley and Thomas "Tom" Welch are collaborating to fund a $10,000 endowment and are encouraging others to contribute to it. The Danley-Welch Agriculture Endowment will support a new scholarship specifically for agriculture students at Northern, a discipline close to the...
From USDA Farm Service Agency The USDA Farm Service Agency announced Friday the appointment of Ryan Lankford of Fort Belknap to serve on the FSA state committee in Montana which ensures the effective and efficient delivery of FSA federal farm programs to the state’s agricultural producers. Members of the FSA state committee are appointed by the secretary of agriculture and are responsible for the oversight of farm programs and county committee operations, resolving program delivery appeals from the agriculture community, m...
From Montana Farmers Union GREAT FALLS — Brett Dailey of Jordan and Terry Angvick of Plentywood and were recently appointed to the Board of the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee. The MWBC administers the check-off dollars paid by Montana wheat and barley producers. “The Montana Wheat and Barley Committee represents Montana producers on a global scale, hosting international buyers and serving on our national collaborator boards,” said MWBC Executive Vice President Cassidy Marn. “Our directors are outstanding leaders in the...
Biologists from Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks presented their 10-year Fresno Reservoir fisheries management plan to the public Monday evening in Havre, drawing more people than anticipated. Havre-area Fisheries Biologist Cody Nagel said the plan is the first of its kind for Fresno and was developed with the help of a nine-member citizens advisory council. FWP Region 6 Fisheries Program Manager Steve Dalbey said the plan represents the combined values of FWP and the public. “We all had a common goal to make this the best f...
