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Editor: This is in response to comments made by Hill County Park Board member Renelle Braaten, Oct. 14, concerning her opposition to trapping. As an appointee by the Hill County Commissioners to the Hill County Park Board it is her fiduciary duty to make decisions concerning the care, upkeep and management of all parks in Hill County without interjection of her own personal opinions or objectives. Her statement against trapping, which is a necessary management tool of renewable resources, is her personal opinion, which is...
What justification is the Obama administration using to close off the public lands to the public? Does it deem its presence necessary for the public to use their own lands, and if so, on what basis? I refer specifically to the closure of national wildlife refuges and the World War II Memorial, but the closure of the national parks is also questionable. Is this just a cynical ploy in hopes that the American public will demand that the GOP cave to Obama and the Democrats? Interestingly, an article in the paper shortly after...
The shutdown of our government over all of the U.S.A. is in its 15th day as I write this. As a result, many locations have been closed. The most damaging has been the lack of payment of $100,000 each family was supposed to receive after a loved one is killed in the war. Many, many federal parks, memorials, forests, canyons and other sites have been made "off limits" to the general public. This didn't have to take place. Congress decided to, among other "off work days," take the whole month of August off and go home for a...
Due to the recent press covering the events occurring within Montana State University-Northern's nursing program, I feel that it is vital to clarify the opinions of students who are being portrayed. Many students, including myself, are finding the course material difficult, but we are adjusting and confident that we will pass the courses. It is not fair to only hold the staff accountable for any student failures or to blame it on the coursework. This program is very difficult, but it is so due to the fact that we will be hold...
The Havre High freshman class would like to thank all the parents and volunteers who helped make the homecoming float possible. The Brenna family, Sharon McDonald, Melissa Oberquell, Julie Hassa, the Farinas family, Angela Twombly, Angi and Cliff, E-1 Towing, Bobby Wolf and Gary Crossler. If we inadvertently failed to mention your name it wasn’t intentional and please know we appreciate your help. Without your time and involvement it wouldn’t have been possible … thanks so much. The Class of 2017 Havre High Schoo...
In response to an article in the paper, this is my opinion. I think the ongoing corruption of different tribes is an outrage. The Rocky Boy tribe is in a mess because the council wants to go against the will of the people. They need good, honest people to run these reservations. The councils on the corrupt places have too much power. They act like dictators rather than responsible members of a tribal council that needs to listen to the people. Leonard LaMere Rocky Boy...
Did you know you can get a flu shot too early? The present scramble to get flu shots early concerns me. I am afraid that this rush is based on financial gain to those giving the immunizations, particularly chain pharmacies, and not actual facts of influenza in Montana ... or is based on recommendations that apply to the East Coast but not the West in general, and certainly not Montana. More than 75 percent of the population of the United States lives within 200 miles of the east coast; national recommendations for early...
On Sept. 19, a NorthWestern Energy pole carrying a 69-kilovolt line and smaller distribution lines burned just outside the company’s substation in Zurich, between Chinook and Harlem. As a result, our lines were hanging low over U.S. Highway 2 and the BNSF tracks, posing a hazard to highway and railroad users. NorthWestern had two crews on the scene for more than nine hours, working to make repairs. NorthWestern Energy would like to thank the Harlem Fire Department, the Blaine County Sheriff’s Department, the Montana Hig...
This is a thank-you to all businesses, people of Havre and volunteers who have helped with Kamp for Kids. Due to the low number of participants, we will no longer be able to have Kamp for Kids. Again, thank you to everyone. Sheila Forshee Ursula Brese Havre...
Let's stop the derailment of Montana State University-Northern and get it back on the right track. Let's get some home leadership and protect our interests. Havre and the Hi-Line need to speak up and protect our interests. Businesses, landlords, school systems and others need the educational programs that Northern used to have and should still have. How do we have a four-year program that is in a three-year moratorium? At one time, we were told that would happen. What will happen to our four-year sports programs, football,...
My name is Dr. Paul McCann. I own Bear Paw Veterinary Service and am concerned about the recent articles about Shadow, a canine owned by the Smith family. I appreciate the concern of this community and the generosity of certain people on supporting Carrie Smith financially in helping Shadow. I am disappointed in both articles; let me present some information that is important. Friday, Sept. 6, Carrie requested help with Shadow, a 10-month-old male Labrador-cross, for feeling ill and vomiting blood. Dr. Casey Peterson accepted...
I just finished 12 weeks of my therapy at Northern Montana Hospital. My doctor arranged for Medicare to pay for this in the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation department on the first floor. I followed the staff directions to the letter and I am amazed at the progress I made. The staff, including nurse Jen Granell, who watched my heart monitor, and Andrea Laumeyer and Cory LaBrie who led me through each step a dozen or more times each day were persistent in making sure I did every detail right. I made real progress over the 12...
My husband was recently a patient at Northern Montana Hospital. Aug. 12 we entered the ER with him in acute distress, fearing the worst. The efficient, well-trained staff took over. We experienced relief when we heard it wasn't cardiac related, but he needed to be admitted so a diagnosis could be achieved. The nursing staff of the fifth floor was exceptional, just like the ER. The diagnosis resulted in a surgery performed by Dr. Damian Ymzon. We were very impressed with this competent and fine surgeon. My husband has made a...
As the Bureau of Land Management updates its management plans for central and eastern Montana, some people have expressed opposition to applying any conservation measures anywhere. But the discussion needs to focus on how the various uses on our public lands will be balanced. The BLM is a “multiple-use” land management agency, meaning it manages our public lands and their various resources so they are utilized in the combination that will best meet the present and future needs of the American people. That doesn’t mean all u...
I sincerely thank you for all you have done for my family and I. The quality, dedication and commitment of your practice that developed into a friendship of trust will never be forgotten. I wish you the very best and hope you enjoy many years of a well-deserved retirement. Mike Sherrill, Havre...
A large thank-you goes out to the families that donated post-wedding flowers to the Eagles Manor residents. My mom is a resident there and was thrilled with her arrangement. Thank you for passing on the joy of your day to others. Recently, a business in town stood behind their product and made good on a purchase made earlier but was not satisfactory after use. I really appreciate your working with me financially. Two reasons I shop "at home." The local business really do care about their customers and our town. Ilene...
Let's see. Let me get this straight. A middle-aged school teacher rapes one of his students who later kills herself. He is sentenced to serve 30 days. A 15-year-old boy rapes young girl. The boy throws himself off a third-floor courthouse rotunda rather than face a court appearance where he was to be sentenced to 60 years and would have to serve 30 years. Thirty days vs. 30 years! This is what we call equal justice in the state of Montana? I can hardly believe it. Linda Rawn,Havre...
The Cub Scouts of the Hi-Line would like to thank the Fresno Chapter of Walleyes Unlimited for their first Annual Scout Fishing Day. A total of seven boats and 15 members of the Fresno Chapter of Walleyes Unlimited took Cub Scouts and their siblings out on Fresno Reservoir for two hours of fun on the waves. As the boats came in, every boy had a smile on his face. They even caught more than 10 fish. Afterward, the members cooked fresh burgers for the boys and their families, while they enjoyed the Walleye Public Beach. Our...
We have recently gone through a bitter conflict and unpleasant reactions to efforts to preserve native, beautifully pristine lands along the upper Milk River in north-central Montana. A century ago, our most famous historic figure in Montana made a statement that still holds remarkably true for such preserved and remarkable regions. Artist Charlie Russell observed the following: "Guard, protect and cherish your land, for there is no afterlife for a place that started out as Heaven." That observation applies to the badlands...
I was surprised at your article on the newly resigned vice-chancellor at Montana State University-Northern being criticized for raising the grade of a student at her former administrative position. After all, reviewing student grades and helping them with make-up assignments is often one of the central duties of administrators. And changing grades once the work is completed or corrected or made-up is often an administrator's responsibility. We would have to know many more of the details of the case involved to have any...
This is a historic week. Ninety-three years ago, women gained the right to vote. My grandmothers were young adult women at the time and had no say in who represented them. This is hard to fathom. Wednesday is the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. African-Americans demonstrated to get their rights, among them, the right to vote. By not voting and allowing voter suppression, we are giving up these hard-won rights too easily. The next time you're in a crowd look at the person on your left and on your right. Are you...
As a transplanted, from Pennsylvania, Havreite, I am concerned about the mosquitoes. They bite often, and bite hard, all day and night, and flow into the house in a group, as well, within a second of opening the door. Not being in the exterminating business, I want to know if the local pest controllers have the right toxins to destroy this vicious strain of mosquito. These are like the tiger mosquitoes that have terrorized Canada, and one cannot leave the house without full netting. The mosquito spray I am using is not...
Editor: On behalf of the Havre Area Chamber Chamber of Commerce and the Town Square Committee we would like to thank all the bands that made this summer’s Sounds on the Square a huge success. The time that each of the eight bands dedicated to each Wednesday evening in the months of June, July and August shows their commitment to the Sounds on the Square and to the community. As with so many activities that take place in Havre, Sounds on the Square wouldn’t happen without the volunteer help and the financial generosity of tho...
I was at Gary & Leo's Fresh Foods Aug. 2, doing my weekly shopping. I could not find a certain item. There was another lady customer in the same aisle as I. I asked her if she knew where this item was. She said, "It should be here. I'll go look." I said, no need. I was in another aisle, and a few minutes later this wonderful lady came over to me and said she'd found my item, and she was not going to give up until she found it for me. I thanked her many times and never asked her name because I could not believe this special...
I take care of patients whose kidneys do not work. As a result, they rely on a dialysis machine to clean their blood. The treatments they receive three times a week for four hours at a time help them stay healthy. Because of the care they receive, they are able to have careers and enjoy time with family. Now, these lifesaving treatments are being threatened. Recent cuts to Medicare proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services would cut reimbursement for dialysis by over 9 percent. Kidney failure patients, like...
