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Out our way, there is the old saying "Ain't a horse that can't be rode nor a cowboy who can't be throwed." I confess I was never much of a rider and was tossed a lot more often than many, but the folks who really can ride aways assured me that "getting dusted" is part of the process, and that what counts is not how often you were tossed off, but how often you got back on. I recall riding one day along a hard-packed logging road in the Bear Paws - and I was enjoying racing...
Hill County Board of Health votes for local mask order By: Patrick Johnston The Hill County Board of Health voted to implement a countywide mask order at a special meeting this afternoon. The order requires universal mask wearing with some exceptions, such as children younger than 5 being exempt and other special situations. The order will remain in effect for 90 days, or until the county sees a per capita spread of COVID-19 of 10 per 100,000 people or lower for two...
Van Orsdel United Methodist Church has graciously offered to be this year's host of our Havre community's Lenten Luncheons. These will take place at noon on five Thursdays leading up to resurrection Sunday - Easter - Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18 and 25. All are invited to attend. The luncheons feature soups and sandwiches provided by a different church each Thursday, along with a devotional thought from a person who regularly attends the church providing the food. Attendees are...
You know, Lord, it was entertaining and enjoyable checking out a saved article about having fun. Sharing with others, we did have to chuckle as sure enough, some of what we read already was us! So, thought we'd share some secrets (author unknown): • Your kids are becoming you - but your grandchildren are perfect. • Going out is good, but coming home is even a whole lot better. • You forget names, but that's OK because other folks forgot they even knew you! • You realize...
North Central Senior Citizens Center, Feb. 22-25 Menu by Earlene DeWinter, subject to change Monday — Pulled-pork sandwich, coleslaw, corn on the cob, lemon bars Tuesday — Salad, meatloaf, au gratin potatoes, green beans, roll, gingerbread Wednesday — Salad, lasagna, bread sticks, cessert Thursday — Polish sausage, sauerkraut, crunch onion potato bake, pudding Friday — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert The Senior Center’s doors are still closed to the public. We are providing limited services by phone with individuals b...
Gov. Greg Gianforte provided an update on Montana's vaccine rollout and reiterated his concerns about the allocation given to the state by the federal government at a press conference Wednesday where he also addressed the resignation of State Medical Officer Greg Holzman. Gianforte said the state continues to see an effective vaccine rollout as its case numbers continue to drop. He again talked about the state redirecting 20,000 doses of unused vaccine and how last week he...
Western Drug Pharmacy in Havre has announced it has the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in stock and is taking appointments from eligible people for vaccinations. The appointments might be a week or two out, but people can call 265-9601 to schedule a vaccination. The pharmacy is taking appointments from people eligible in the Phase 1B and Phase 1C vaccination schedule, a post on the pharmacy's Facebook page says....
While forecasters predict this part of Montana will move out of the bitter cold snap it has been under for more than a week, other parts of the country continue to reel from severe winter weather, although that also is expected to let up in upcoming days. The forecast for this part of north-central Montana calls for highs in the 20s today with lows tonight in the single digits in most of the region and up into the teens near Big Sandy. The predicted highs are nearly 50 degrees...
The Havre group Downtown Montana Matters has been working to beautify the alley between Second and Third streets and Third and Fourth avenues with LED lights and artwork as part of their mission to make the town more enjoyable to walk in. One of the group's members, Debbie Vandeberg, said the organization, formerly called the Havre Main Street Group, was created as a result of a meeting years ago about becoming an official Main Street program through Montana's Department of...
The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today’s update was 98,100 with 244 new cases, 2,562 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 109. The number of deaths was 1,337. Blaine County reported Wednesday evening 1 new case, 686 total, 4 active, 24 deaths Hill County reported Wednesday evening, 8 new cases, 1,878 total, 19 active, 3 active hospitalizations, 40 deaths Rocky Boy — reported Wednesday evening, also reported on either Chouteau or Hill County numbers, no new cases, 792 tot...
Due to an editing error, the online link for veterans to receive COVID-19 vaccination updates from Veterans Affairs was left out of a story on the front page of Wednesday’s Havre Daily News. The link is https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVA/subscriber/new ....
Havre Police Department Officers were notified of separate remote monitoring device violations at 10 and 10:15 a.m. Wednesday. -- Christopher Paul Hammond of Hingham, 22, was issued a summons on a charge of violating a protective order after a 10th Street West caller reported a complaint Thursday at 11:37 a.m. -- A juvenile status offense was reported by Child and Family Services Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. -- Officers made an investigation on Washington Avenue while assisting...
Bear Paw Ski Bowl is opening Saturday, with operating hours of 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for both days this weekend. Bear Paw Winter Sports, the ski equipment rental and merchandise shop, will be open Friday, 5 to 8 p.m., as well as Saturday and Sunday 9 to 9:30 a.m. and for returns 5 to 6 p.m. People will be required to wear a face mask — even over the nose, the press release said — in lift lines and public areas at the hill and the store. Lift ticket prices are $10 for rope tow...
Press release A call has gone out to student artists, art educators and mentors announcing that the 2021 Montana Junior Duck Stamp Contest is accepting entries now until March 19. Entries can be mailed or hand delivered to Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge at 4567 Wildfowl Lane, Stevensville, MT 59870. People can call the refuge at 406-777-5552. The art image should be of a live, native North American waterfowl species that measures 9" by 12" in a horizontal layout....
From Montana Veterans Administration Health Care System Editor’s note: This version supplies the link to obtain emailed COVID-19 vaccination updates. Thursday, 240 Havre-area veterans will receive their second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Just like the first doses, which were administered to Havre veterans Jan, 21, these 240 doses will be flown to veterans Thursday morning via fixed-wing aircraft from Fort Harrison's on-site freezer to the vaccine clinic in Havre's H...
The Montana House of Representatives Agriculture Committee held a hearing Tuesday regarding a pair of bills that could slow or halt restoration efforts for bison in Montana. The first, House Bill 318, sponsored by Rep. Kenneth Holmlund R-Miles City would clarify that no bison that has been kept in captivity, is owned by someone or has been subject to per capita fees can be considered a wild bison. Holmlund and proponents of the bill, including representatives from the United Property Owners of Montana and the Montana...
The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today’s update was 97,900 with 243 new cases, 2,532 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 91. The number of deaths was 1,334. Blaine County, reported from Saturday through Tuesday evening 3 new cases, 686 total, 3 active, 24 deaths Hill County, reported Monday and Tuesday evening 5 new cases, 1,870 total, 12 active, 3 active hospitalizations, 40 deaths Rocky Boy — reported Tuesday evening, also reported on either Chouteau or Hill County number...
The Great Northern Fair Board Tuesday night heard a proposal for a one-day National Rodeo Association-sanctioned rodeo and had a short discussion on other events at the 2021 Great Northern Fair. The 2020 fair was canceled due to COVID-19, although Hill County 4-H held limited events that week on the Great Northern Fairgrounds and a main food staple of the fair, the Havre Lions Club Pronto Pup booth, held a drive-through event with cars lined up off the fairgrounds during Festival Days weekend in September. Tuesday, Dwayne Oza...
Havre Police Department A caller on Fifth Avenue reported Tuesday at 9:31 a.m. that money was taken out a checking account last week. -- A two-vehicle crash was reported at Second Street and Eighth Avenue Tuesday at 1:53 p.m. -- Victoria Lynn Landon of Havre, 55, was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after a Tuesday 7:22 p.m. caller reported that a woman west of Fifth Avenue and First Street was trying to get into vehicles. -- A 12-year-old was...
MSU News Service BOZEMAN — According to a Montana State University Extension educator, it is important for individuals to plan ahead for their death and to make what comes after easier for their survivors. MSU Extension has a MontGuide available providing information on how to write a letter of last instruction. “By writing a letter of last instruction, we can provide essential information needed to relieve our survivors of needless hours of frustration and anguish as they search for the needed important documents during a t...
From USDA Farm Service Agency It’s important for agricultural producers to report losses immediately because all disaster programs are dependent on the timely reporting of the loss. A notice of loss can be filed with USDA Farm Service Agency via phone, email, fax or office visit. • ELAP — Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program: Starting in 2020, producers will have 15 days from when the loss is first apparent, instead of 30 days, to file a honeybee notice of loss. This change provides consi...
From U.S. Department of Agriculture WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an extension of eviction and foreclosure moratoriums on USDA Single Family Housing Direct and Guaranteed loans through June 30. The actions announced Tuesday will bring relief to residents in rural America who have housing loans through USDA. “USDA recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an almost unprecedented housing affordability crisis in the United States. That’s why USDA is taking this important action today to ex...
From Montana Department of Revenue Montanans have just a few more weeks to report the number of each type of livestock they own in order to pay the per capita fees set yearly by the Montana Board of Livestock. Livestock reports are due March 1. Owners can report online at http://ReportYourLivestock.mt.gov . Livestock owners must report what they owned as of Feb. 1. People who reported last year but no longer own livestock need to submit a reporting form to let the department know their livestock count is zero. Owners...
From USDA Farm Service Agency Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs for 2021 must do so by March 15. Producers who have not yet signed a 2021 enrollment contract or who want to make an election change should contact their local USDA Farm Service Agency office to make an appointment. Program enrollment for 2021 is required in order to participate in the programs, but elections for the 2021 crop year are optional and otherwise remain the same as...
Big Sky 55+ held a remote conference Monday regarding the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion relief and economic stimulus package for Americans dealing with the finical hardships of the pandemic proposed by the Biden Administration. The meeting was lead by Big Sky 55+ Program Director Jacob Bachmeier, a former state legislator and chair of the Hill County Democrats, who said the organization seeks to advocate for the political interests of older Montanans. At the conference...
