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North Central Senior Citizens Center, Dec. 7-11 Menu by Earlene DeWinter, Subject to change Monday — Swedish meatballs, rice, Harvard beets, fruit Tuesday — Cranberries, turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli Normandy, Dessert Wednesday — Philly steak sandwich, potato wedges, poorman’s bar Thursday — Beef tips, buttered noodles, salad, brownie Friday — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert If you have received your printouts for Part D insurance and have decided to sign up for a new insurance, please call so you can be...
Press release The Montana Association of Clerk and Recorder’s is again sponsoring 2 scholarships for a graduating senior 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 the Hill County Clerk and Recorder, Susan Armstrong, at 315 Fourth St., Havre MT 59501. People who have any questions c...
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 Internal Revenue Service DENVER — The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division — IRS-CI — is warning Montana taxpayers about a new wave of COVID-19-related scams as the agency delivers the second round of Economic Impact Payments. In the last several months, IRS-CI has seen a variety of Economic Impact Payment — EIP — scams and other financial schemes designed to steal money and personal information from taxpayers. Criminals are taking advantage of the second round of Economic Impact Payments ...
Press release The Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival is back for its 16th year, but this winter it looks a little different. Instead of a night out at the silver screen, the outdoors film festival is going virtual — allowing viewers to stream films from their own home. The film lineup is packed full of stellar films this year, featuring athletic pursuits in the mountains, gorgeous cinematography, stories of how the snowsports community is adapting to a warming climate, and more. A portion of proceeds from t...
MSU News Service BOZEMAN - The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University, formerly MSU Wonderlust, will partner with the Bozeman Public Library Foundation to host a Friday Forum talk with U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont. "How We Work Together to Find Common Ground" will take place virtually from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15. It is free and open to the public. Tester will discuss some of the challenges for Congress in a time of social division and media mi...
Press release The Montana Association of Clerk and Recorder’s is again sponsoring two scholarships for a graduating senior 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 the Hill County Clerk and Recorder, Susan Armstrong, at 315 Fourth St., Havre MT 59501. People who have any questions c...
Press release HELENA — Montanans will have the opportunity to testify remotely in front of every state Senate committee during the legislative session in addition to the normal in-person process at the State Capitol in Helena due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to testify remotely via video conferencing or by phone, people must register on the Legislature’s website at https://leg.mt.gov/ by noon the day before the committee hearing takes place. People must also provide brief written testimony by noon the day before the...
Havre Middle School's Sixth-Grade Student of the Month for December is Ishaan Vikas. Ishaan is the son of Yesodharan Vikas and Kasthuri Udayakumar. He has one brother, Hridwin Vikas. Ishaan plays the saxophone in the middle school band. Outside of school, he participates in soccer and swimming. In his free time, Ishaan loves reading, computer coding and being involved in a variety of family activities. As a student, Ishaan is exceeding expectation with virtual learning. He is...
From Montana Public Service Commission HELENA — July 16, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission approved the designation of 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit abbreviated code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The 988 hotline will provide a phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors. Some area codes, like the 406 area code in Montana, currently allow 7-digit dialing to complete a local phone call, leaving off the area code. As a result of F...
Sunnyside Intermediate School has listed its students of the month for December, pictured here....
Press release DILLON - A commencement ceremony for Class 43 of the Montana Youth Challenge Academy took place Nov. 23 on the campus of The University of Montana Western in Dillon. In the ceremony, 82 cadets were acknowledged for their completion of the program including Jakob Dillon of Harlem, Jerzy Borowiecki of Havre, Madison La'Mere of Havre and Mara Stiffarm of Hays. Due to the statewide rise in COVID-19 cases, an intimate ceremony with social distancing and masking was...
Note: This was provided by the office of the Montana governor HELENA — Gov. Steve Bullock announced Monday that the first round of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine expected to be delivered to Montana in mid-December will target health care workers at Montana’s major hospitals. “For nearly nine months, Montana’s health care workers have worked tirelessly to care for the people of this state, putting their own health at risk,” Bullock said. “By prioritizing the vaccination of those on the front lines, we can help ensure our hospita...
From U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, is preparing for a surge in anticipated fraud by criminal networks related to COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. In response, ICE Homeland Security Investigations has launched Operation Stolen Promise 2.0, the next phase of strategic efforts to identify and prevent the production, sale and distribution of unapproved or unauthorized COVID-19 products and drugs. ICE HSI has been actively working with many of the leading p...
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks With the understanding that private lands, particularly working landscapes, are a vital component for wildlife habitat, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has developed a new strategy addressing wildlife movement and migration. The new strategy was developed over the last year out of experience working with conservation organizations, landowners and others in response to growing public interest in conserving habitat for wildlife movement and migration. FWP will use the new strategy to...
From Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Lzetta Martha (Combes) Halingstad Living Award 2020, District 4, Blaine, Chouteau, Hill and Liberty counties Lzetta Martha Combes was born May 23, 1937, to Clarence and Martha (Jones) Combes on a farm outside Emporia, Kansas. Her parents moved Lzetta and her two older brothers to California when she was 2 years old before settling on a 40-acre farm in Willamette Valley, Oregon, at age 5. It was there she went to a country...
From Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Duane Daniel 'Wieners' Werk Legacy Award 2020, District 4, Blaine, Chouteau, Hill, and Liberty counties Duane Daniel "Wieners" Werk was born July 12, 1935, in Malta to Charles and Calista (Barrett) Werk. His father was foreman for Miller Brothers E Bar Y Ranch and his mother cooked for the hired hands. His father taught him about ranching and livestock. Duane's first wages were earned at age 8, driving a team of horses and...
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 Montana’s Elk Management Plan Initial Guidance Citizens Group will meet via Zoom Nov. 19, Dec. 2–3, and Dec. 16–17. The citizens group will provide initial guidance to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for the revision of Montana’s Elk Management Plan. This guidance will specifically focus on principles to guide the future of elk management in Montana. The group will take public comment at the December meetings. The meetings are open to the public and will be live streamed at http://...
Press release Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services announced Tuesday that donation boxes have been set up at various locations across the state to receive holiday gifts to benefit Montana State Hospital patients. The effort is part of the annual Gifts With A Lift program that has played an instrumental role in spreading holiday cheer to patients for the past 68 years. The program ensures that all state hospital patients have a gift this holiday season. MSH Gifts With A Lift coordinator George Sich said the...
The Cottonwood School Board meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to the weather. The meeting will be rescheduled and the date announced when it is set....
Press release HELENA — The Governor’s Office of Community Service has announced it is accepting nominations for the annual ServeMontana Awards. The award recognizes Montanan citizens who demonstrate a commitment to helping others and serving their communities. The public is encouraged to nominate individuals from various service groups, and of all ages and backgrounds. Both individuals and organizations can be nominated. All service must be performed in Montana or by Montanans. Applications are due by May 1. Ideal nom...
North Central Senior Center, Nov. 9-13 Menu by Earlene DeWinter, Subject to change Monday — Chili mac casserole, green beans, corn bread, pudding Tuesday — Cranberries, turkey, dressing, mashed Potatoes and gravy, broccoli Normandy, Pumpkin Bars Wednesday — Veterans Day – Closed Thursday — Barbecue pork patty sandwich, potato salad, cookies Friday — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert Medicare open enrollment has begun. If you need help verifying your Part D (Prescription) coverage, it will be done by phone appointments...
Press release The Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet, a highlight of the MFBF Annual Convention, will take place next week, but with several changes. With the cancellation of the 2020 Montana Farm Bureau Convention in Billings due to COVID-19 restrictions in Yellowstone County, a new plan was devised to still encourage participation in the YF&R Discussion Meet. The Discussion Meet, which is open to Farm Bureau members age 18-35, is meant to simulate a committee meeting with ideas discussed and...
Press release WASHINGTON — The Extension Risk Management Education Program and U.S. Department of Agriculture are hosting a webinar Thursday, Nov. 12, for agricultural producers and professionals focused on livestock risk management. The webinar is free to attend and will provide information on livestock markets, price risk, and risk management options available through USDA. “We strongly encourage farmers and ranchers to attend this webinar,” USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey said. “The...
