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Help our police department help Havre. Listen up, mayor and police administration. Is there a drug problem in Havre? Yes! Our patrol officers do a wonderful job but could extremely benefit from a police K-9 dog. The presence of a police canine can defuse many potential problems just by their mere presence. Example, on New Year's Eve I saw a foot pursuit and thought how scary that can be and how it could turn out. Great job officer, whoever you are. Canines can be great time-saving tools. A dual purpose K-9 is trained for...
The Havre High School Key Club, Eagle Riders, many churches and community members recently hosted fundraisers to help offset the cost of testing for Cadence and Tia Kallenberger to diagnose their neuromuscular disorder. We’d like to thank everyone who helped make all the fundraisers a success. We are so appreciative of all the individuals who made donations of time, food, and money; none of this would have been possible without you. We are deeply grateful for the support and compassion of SO many, and a community that c...
This year I have had the honor of serving as an AmeriCorps Volunteer in Service to America — VISTA — alleviating poverty in Montana. My position has been with the S.A.V.E. Foundation in Helena. I have had the opportunity to build community through partnerships and engagements in public transit and accessible biking and walking. In this role, I experienced how essential these aspects are to everyone’s ability to be part of a healthy community, not just those with the greatest needs who VISTAs serve most. My experience has r...
To say we are blessed to be part of the community of Havre is an understatement. Since Dylan was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in December 2012, we have experienced a variety of gifts — prayer, encouraging words and financial support. The most recent fundraisers, spearheaded by John Ita and the Havre High Key Club, brought together many churches and the Eagle’s Biker Club. Triangle Telephone/Hill County Electric personnel have lent ongoing support, as has the Havre Middle School Helpers under Jean Murphy and the many...
The Last Best Place on Earth — I'm in awe, heaven, or maybe I'm even dreaming. I have literally found the last best place on Earth. Never in my life have I been treated with such kindness and felt so welcome in one place. In the last several months, I have been treated to home-cooked meals, lunches provided to-go, the best caramel rolls I've ever tasted, and several gifts of appreciation. I've spent my evenings relaxing in a quiet environment and playing Crazy Eights with the ladies and spent my mornings being provided w...
Mr. Jim Lyons has developed an intra-city bus system, and I have become a frequent flyer of this system. It works for me personally now that my family doesn't allow me to drive anywhere downtown, they've confiscated both of my auto keys. So — I cannot drive in the downtown area for the time being, so therefore I have that bus system. Here's how it works for me. I catch the bus at Gary & Leo's Fresh Foods at 11 a.m. almost daily. At 11 a.m., the bus now takes me across every place to where I need to go. I end up at the H...
Thank you so much, community of Havre, for your continued support of the Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line. The sixth annual Festival of Trees was so successful, the only word I can use to describe it is: WOW! Each year we have businesses and individuals who give so much to us for this event and that is what makes it successful. We raised $100,000 this year with the special auction, the beautifully decorated trees, and all the other generously donated items, trips, and experiences. Thanks to a matching grant from the Murdock C...
With the federal government declaring sage grouse “warranted” for listing as an endangered species, Montana must act before the feds yet again interfere with the management of our state. Bureaucrats in D.C. and Helena all too often ignore the voices of citizens who live and work on the land each day, but a true Montana sage grouse solution simply cannot overlook the property rights of local landowners when coming up with an acceptable plan. Tying up land in bureaucratic red tape and permits only does a disservice to lan...
Winter is back in full swing, with significant snow and ice for all of us to battle. That means slippery surfaces, which can be dangerous and costly for homeowners, as well as for their visitors, including their letter carrier. By clearing a path when the snow arrives, accidents can be prevented. We need our customers' help. Letter carriers have hurt their knees or backs, or even suffered broken bones from falls on slippery surfaces. Letter carriers are instructed to use good judgment when attempting to deliver to addresses...
I want to apologize to anyone who drove out to the high school to judge at the speech, debate and drama tournament Saturday only to find out it was canceled. Activities director Dennis Murphy and I spent quite a bit of time on the telephone late Friday night trying to decide whether to continue the tournament after some six schools had canceled due to the bitterly cold weather. We ended up deciding about 11:30 p.m. that the safety of the students came first, and we needed to cancel. I know I failed to contact many judges, and...
The process that federal regulations go through from proposal to enactment is simply baffling. There are seemingly countless comment periods, public hearings, and reviews. Keeping up with the process is simply impossible for any small business in Montana. But with 739 regulations that directly affect small businesses under consideration by various federal agencies, it’s a process that Montana small businesses can ill afford to miss. When a regulation goes into effect, it’s in effect for everyone, from the largest con...
During a fine canoe trip early this fall, we joined several friends to canoe the Missouri River from Coal Banks Campground to Judith Landing. It was a great trip: What could be better than canoeing the great Missouri with good friends in September, and viewing the spectacular Missouri Breaks scenery? We spent three warm, sunny — and sometimes very windy — days on the river and three cool nights snug in our tents in BLM campgrounds. The night before launching our canoes, we stayed at the Coal Banks Campground, and en rou...
The Blue Pony Booster Club is in need of nomination for the Dr. Jim Elliott Memorial Award. Dr. Elliott’s family gave the first award in 2001 and purchased a plaque that hangs in a trophy case in Havre High School’s west foyer with the name of each recipient engraved on it. The Booster Club has been given the responsibility from the Elliott family of choosing someone to receive this award. The honor of receiving this award is based on volunteerism, along with personal and/or professional sacrifices made for the bet...
On behalf of Havre Elks Lodge #1201, I wish to thank Commander Bill Bilger and Havre VFW Post 497 for allowing the Elks to be a part of the Veterans Day ceremony. We also recognize and thank the dedicated and unswerving service of the Havre VFW Honor Guard to our community. The Order of Elks is proud of all American veterans and those who continue to serve in our armed forces; we are truly grateful for their and their families', service and sacrifices to protect our precious freedoms. We say with gratitude that every day is i...
Today is America Recycles Day. More than ever, recycling is something to celebrate all year in Montana. A 2004 study by Montana Department of Environmental Quality found that recycling generated nearly $90 million dollars in revenue, paid over $9 million in wages and benefits, and sustained over 300 full-time jobs. At that time, recycling and composting diverted 176,571 tons of material from landfills or 15 percent of Montana’s waste stream. In line with national trends, that number has continued to grow. Community commitment...
On behalf of the United Way Board of Directors, I would like to thank the Havre Daily News for the thermometer add that reminds the community of the progress of the fund drive. It is this community support and working together that demonstrates the spirit of Havre and the surrounding communities. Thank you to our donors and if you haven't yet donated — please consider it now. Thank you, sincerely, Karen Sloan, United Way of Hill County past president...
Sunday, during our first major snowfall of the season, it was brought to my attention that the city of Havre was responding to phone calls about snow removal and the hospital hill being closed by saying, “Well, we aren’t going to do anything until it stops snowing.” This statement completely baffled me. Having lived in Havre most of my life, I know what an average Montana winter can entail. Unlike other communities or states that would simply declare a natural disaster with the conditions we live in, Havre’s small community u...
Congratulations and best wishes to Matt Boucher, who ran a fine campaign and defeated me in my bid to represent Ward 4 on the Havre City Council. I met Matt on the campaign trail and was impressed by his thoughtfulness. I think he will listen well to his constituents in Ward 4. I also would like to thank those Ward 4 voters who supported me. Despite my loss, I think my message resonated with voters on the East End. We often feel that we’re not getting our fair share of city resources. Our streets are in bad repair and the i...
Renelle Braaten of the Hill County Parks Board is quite right that lethal traps should not be used in parks where families and pets recreate. Such cruelty in the taking of public resources and the risks lying in wait for innocents deserve a full public discussion. Initiative 167 provides a reasonable and humane pathway for the best management of our Beaver Creek Park. Terry C. Blosser Havre...
A huge thank-you to Montana State University-Northern Student Senate, Northern Diesel Racing and Sweetgrass Society for helping with our Halloween dance at the Atrium Mall Oct. 26. I want to especially thank Andrew Potter, Annie and Rob Kling, A.J. Little, Eric Neal, Joe Vernon, Mavre Murdock and Jennifer Polensky for their hard work and great ideas. What a great group to work with! We look forward to other cooperative ventures. Lois Gilge Atrium Merchants' Association Manager...
On Sunday evening, around 6:30 p.m., in Highland Park, as well as a lot of Havre, lost power. Because of the time change, it was mighty dark outside. As many residents scurried for flashlights and candles, all of the emergency responders were immediately on the scene and ready to work. We were concerned how the response would be, being the weekend, we needn't have worried. Thank you to our police department, and fire department for "protecting and serving," and NorthWestern Energy for getting to the root of the problem and...
Recently, a number of my friends and I received cards in the mail supposedly offering a “$100 gift savings card good at Wal-Mart or Target!” All that was needed was to call “toll-free” to 1-866-903-0947, supplying a claim number provided on the card. Calling the number, I was given the usual sales pitch, then told that I had to supply my credit card number and make a call charge before I could collect my $100 credit. Of course, I refused to supply my credit card number and its expiration date. Later on, contacting Walmart...
Many thanks to the Hill County Park Board and Havre Daily News for putting out information on the proposed park fees that will be voted on at the Nov. 4 park board meeting. Beaver Creek Park, Hill County and the residents of Hill County deserve and need to receive fair value for what it sells. Unlike many parks, we take pride in being self-supporting and in these times of austerity, Hill County and Beaver Creek Park cannot afford to give things away. On the other hand, fees should not be excessive since we also pride...
"The national search for provost is proceeding." Add the premature resignation of Rosalyn Templeton, MSU-Northern provost, to a long list of professionals who have come and gone from our community. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against Ms. Templeton. She is obviously well-qualified for the position or she would not have been hired. I'm sure she has a very impressive resume. It's just that this seems to be an all too familiar story line. The fact of the matter is Montana can be a hard place to live. Winters can be harsh....
Montana is diverse, and for this I am thankful. Diverse in its landscape, from the majestic Rocky Mountains to the geological rimrock sandstone formations, to the ancient lake shores and to the wide-open and rolling plains. Diverse in what each landscape offers for recreational opportunities. Diverse in how people like to play and reconnect with nature and wildlife in Montana. Diverse in its seasons of weather, from snowcapped island range mountains, to falling golden, red and brown leaves and to the first signs of spring...
