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Press release During the COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation and stress caused by it, many people are looking for resources for themselves and others who need support. Following are a list of some numbers people can call for help and support. • Montana Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) • RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 • Tumbleweed Runaway and Family Crisis Program: 406-259-2558 and, toll free, 1-888-816-4702 • Friendship Line by Institute on Aging is both a crisis intervention hotline...
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks HELENA — Bears are emerging from dens with the onset of spring, and people are reminded to “Be Bear Aware.” Bears can be found throughout Montana. In recent years, grizzly bear populations have expanded and bears are sometimes found in historic ranges beyond western Montana As bears begin foraging for food, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking residents to remove or secure food attractants such as garbage, bird feeders and pet food. The most common human-bear conflicts involve unsec...
From Montana Department of Revenue Montanans who have filed their 2020 Montana income tax returns can now check the status of their refunds online. Montanans can simply visit the department’s website at http://MTRevenue.gov/refund to learn whether their return is still being processed, if there’s been a delay, or if their refund is on its way. Electronic filing is the safest and fastest way for people to file their return and get their refund as quickly as possible. For all taxpayers, it could take as long as 90 days to rec...
From Glacier National Park WEST GLACIER — Glacier National Park will hold a virtual community discussion Thursday, March 18, 7-8 p.m. regarding challenges the park and visitors will face in 2021. Sponsored by the Glacier National Park Conservancy, the virtual meeting will be held over Zoom. Members of the public are welcome to attend and can register online on the Glacier National Park Conservancy website at http://www.glacier.org . Park Superintendent Jeff Mow will provide an overview on topics such as the proposed t...
MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension has teamed up with several state departments to create a free packet of information related to giving care for those with memory loss. “Legal and Financial Steps and Resources for Caregivers and Others Concerned about Memory Loss” was created in partnership with the Montana Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia Workgroup, Alzheimer’s Association Montana Chapter, AARP Montana and the Department of Public Health and Human Services. “We want to ensure those with Alzhei...
Aging Services Specialist Lisa Baxter The Aging and Disability Resource Centers were developed through a partnership between the Administration on Aging/Administration for Community Living, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, with overall goal of the ADRC Program is to empower individuals to effectively navigate their long-term services and supports options to make informed choices, to streamline access to long-term services and supports and organize the long-term support system. The vision is to have ADRCs...
From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension recently published six new MontGuides covering a variety of topics to provide unbiased information for Montanans. As part of their outreach efforts, MSU Extension specialists and agents write MontGuides with information gathered during their research and outreach work throughout the year. The fact sheets are designed for all Montanans, including agricultural producers, home gardeners, families, landowners and other groups. New and existing MontGuides are l...
by Emily Mayer With winter waning 100 years ago, many gatherings, both personal and social, took place in Havre. The Havre Plaindealer states in its March 5, 1921, edition: This has been another busy week in Havre social circles. With the ending of the basketball contests and the announcements of winners in the essay contests, the schools are having a breathing spell after a hectic week. Parties and small gatherings of friends mark each passing day, while the clubs see approaching the end of their year’s work. The following w...
Press release Nominations are now being accepted for the 32nd annual Montana Statehood Centennial Bell Award. This year's award will honor the Montana History Teacher of the Year for grades 4-6. Montana grade school principals, superintendents, fellow teachers or librarians from public and private schools are asked to nominate a teacher who has done an exemplary job teaching Montana history during the 2020-2021 school year. Nominations should include the nominator's name,...
HELENA - The Montana Discovery Foundation and the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest are looking for one field instructor and seven incoming high school students who love the outdoors-or are curious about the outdoor-based jobs-to apply to the 2021 Youth Forest Monitoring Program, or YFMP. "Students gain a great deal of confidence collecting data in the field and presenting their recommendations to our forest managers," said YFMP Program Leader Liz Burke. "Our 2020 student...
Press release The Montana Association of Clerk and Recorders is again sponsoring two scholarships for graduating seniors who will be attending an in-state college or university. The first-place scholarship is for $1,000 and the second-place scholarship is for $500. The last day of acceptance of applications is March 12. Application forms are available from the guidance counselor at the high school or from Hill County Clerk and Recorder Susan Armstrong, at 315 Fourth St., Havre MT 59501. People who have any questions can call...
During the COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation and stress caused by it, many people are looking for resources for themselves and others who need support. Following are a list of some numbers people can call for help and support. • Montana Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) • RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 • Tumbleweed Runaway and Family Crisis Program: 406-259-2558 and, toll free, 1-888-816-4702 • Friendship Line by Institute on Aging is both a crisis intervention hotline and a warm-li...
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks The new license year for hunting and fishing in Montana opens March 1, which means that is the day people can buy your 2021 hunting and fishing licenses and begin applying for permits and special licenses. The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1. Applications for most species — deer, elk, antelope, deer B, elk B, antelope B, moose, sheep, goat, bison, bear, turkey — can be made beginning March 1. Hunters and anglers can buy licenses and apply for permits on the FWP web...
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....
Artists grades K-12 are invited to submit entries to a Montana state-fish art contest. State-Fish Art is a national contest sponsored by Wildlife Forever that recognizes winners by state. This Montana contest is sponsored by Flathead Wildlife, Glacier Country Fly Fishers, Flathead Valley Trout Unlimited, Montana Wildlife Federation, Montana Trout Unlimited and the Hockaday Museum of Art. Artists need to submit an entry form, 9"x12" horizontal fish artwork, and one page essay...
Note: This information was provided by the offices of U.S. Sens. Jon Tester and Steve Daines Montana’s U.S. senators announced that academy nominee Alaynee Hawley of Harlem has been offered an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy. “Helping young Montanans achieve their dreams of attending one of our nation’s prestigious Military Service Academies is one of my greatest honors as Montana’s senior senator,” said Sen. Tester, D-Mont. “Alaynee has proven that she’s an exceptional Montanan, as well as a tremendous st...
by Aging Services Specialist Lisa Baxter Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers FDA approved vaccines. The Medicare beneficiary will pay nothing for this vaccine. Have your Medicare card on hand so your provider can bill Medicare. The COVID-19 vaccine helps reduce the risk of illness from COVID-19 by working with the body’s natural defenses to safely develop protection (immunity) to the virus. • Medicare covers the lab tests for COVID-19. You pay no out-of-pocket costs. • Medicare covers FDA-authorized COVID-19 antib...
Press release Havre Middle School's Sixth-Grade Student of the Month for January is Treasure Squires. She is the daughter of Tim and Kimberly Nixdorf. She has two siblings, Alexa Squires and Jonah Nixdorf. At the middle school, Treasure participates in the choir. Outside of school, she is very involved with dance lessons. Treasure has a wide variety of skills and excels in ballet, tap and contemporary dancing. In her spare time, she loves spending time with friends and...
Press release Miles Community College announced that the following Havre students have been named to the President’s Honor List for the Fall 2020 semester. Students who are taking 12 or more credits and maintain a term grade-point average of 3.5 or higher are eligible for this scholastic recognition. Kadyn Acor, 3.75-3.99 Term GPA Cassidy Acor, 3.5-3.74 Term GPA...
Press release BILLINGS — The Words “Girl Scout Cookie Season” bring joy to many people and Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming announced the “much-anticipated Cookie Season” begins Friday. Girl Scout Cookies will be available several ways over the coming weeks and months across Montana and Wyoming: • Girl Scouts will take pre-orders February 5 - February 21, with delivery in late March • Cookies can be ordered online from a Girl Scout you know or through htp://girlscoutcookies.org until April 18 • Cookies can be purchased at...
Press release During the COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation and stress caused by it, many people are looking for resources for themselves and others who need support. Following are a list of some numbers people can call for help and support. • Montana Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) • RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 • Tumbleweed Runaway and Family Crisis Program: 406-259-2558 and, toll free, 1-888-816-4702 • Friendship Line by Institute on Aging is both a crisis intervention hotline...
From Montana Department of Agriculture HELENA — Montana youth ages 21 and under may be eligible for up to $8,500 in loan financing through the Montana Department of Agriculture’s Junior Agriculture Loan Program. “With the average age of farmers and ranchers being nearly 60 years old, supporting the next generation is vital to Montana’s livelihood,” said MDA Director Mike Foster. “The Junior Ag Loan Program plays an important role in connecting young people who are passionate about pursuing projects in agriculture with the fi...
From Montana Discovery Foundation HELENA — People who submit a short story about how Montana public lands have made a positive impact on their life during this past year could win a free overnight stay at a Forest Service rental cabin, courtesy of the Montana Discovery Foundation. “In many cultures, winter is a time for reflection, introspection and storytelling. Even though many of us are still missing the people and places we might normally enjoy this time of year, there is still so much to reflect on and be grateful for...
Press release Nominations for the 15th annual High Plains Book Awards opened Jan. 15. Nominations will be accepted through March 12. Information and nomination forms can be found online at http://highplainsbookawards.org . The list of 2020 winners is also available on the website. The Billings Public Library Board of Directors established the High Plains Book Awards in 2006 to recognize regional authors and literary works that examine and reflect life on the High Plains. The High Plains region includes Montana, North and...
