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I often hear people say that if you have a serious problem that requires surgery you must go elsewhere to find quality care. If something goes wrong, we always hear about it from every corner of town, but rarely hear about success stories. Well, today, I had my shoulder operated on right here in Havre by Dr. Donaldson, and everything and everyone involved from the nurses who were awesome, to the doctor who was as professional as they come, to the hospital staff who checked me in and were friendly and very helpful, I had a...
The discontinuation of the foot care clinics that have been provided to the residents of the Havre Eagles Manor as well as many other locations along the Hi-Line was announced last Thursday. It appears that the desire of Northern Montana Health Care is to gain and maintain financial advancement rather than provide adequate health care to the Hi-Line residents. The provision of the foot clinic at the Manor has been more than a convenience; it has been and continues to be necessary. Many seniors are unable to attend clinics at...
There has been a rumor floating around that I had another heart attack and died. This was simply a misunderstanding on someone's part, not a malicious plot. I am alive and well. Unfortunately, many caring people gave needlessly worried. I have enjoyed a quick recovery from a previous heart attack and am now in good health. God has truly blessed me with healing and good friends. So, in the spirit of Mark Twain and Samuel Clemens, I say: "The accounts of my demise have been greatly exaggerated."...
Thanks to everyone in Havre who helped me reach a new high for my Relay for Life team this year. My total fundraising for the 2013 North Central Montana Relay for Life event was $4,076. This will be my last year asking for the town's help with raising funds for this event. Next year I plan to just pay for myself and walk, still walking in honor of my mom, dad and brother-in-law. God bless you all, and thanks a lot for all your help. I would like to give special thanks to Bob and Kathy Doney, owners of Bob's Greenhouse, for...
On July 3, my little dog decided to wander too far from home. An unknown person picked him up and had the kindness to take him to the pound. I was later able to pick him up and bring him back to the family that loves him. It is nice and comforting to know that in this day and age there are people who care about others, whether human or animal. To the person who had the humanity to bring my little black Shih Tzu to the pound so he could be returned to us, thank you very much for your thoughtfulness. There are wonderful people...
We would like to thank the following businesses for helping with our Kamp for Kids, NorthWestern Energy, Independence Bank, Bear Paw Credit Union, Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company, State Farm Insurance, Havre Bicycle, Walmart, Gary & Leo’s Fresh Foods, Mariani Insurance, Friends of Beaver Creek Park, Kitty Keepers, PJ’s, Detective Ryan Pearson, the Border Patrol, Fiveheads, Farmers Union Hill County Board, Forshee Agency, Keller-Williams Insurance, Frontier Insurance and Ruth Ann’s. A special thanks goes to the volunteers and o...
Havre, the "pride of the Hi-Line." in the Treasure State of Montana ... but do we have some whiners among us? The summer fun activities are wonderful, especially Sounds on the Square on Wednesday evenings. However, in attending the very first musical showcase featuring the amazing Blind Luck, we were disappointed there was not going to be refreshments sold during the melody extravaganza. We heard, through the grapevine, the reason food is not being sold is because local merchants feel selling food would take away from their...
Editor: 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 those believing in keeping Havre a great place. The mission for Sounds on the Square is “to provide an opportunity to promote the music arts of the area and form a cornerstone that showcases community pride at an established weekly event showcasing local musicians.” Devon’s willingness to support community activities like Sounds on the Square allows the Chamber to fulf...
I am the President of Montanans Against Assisted Suicide. Thank you for your Associated Press article about our lawsuit against the Board of Medical Examiners. We are awaiting the results of the court hearing. Meanwhile, I would like to alert your readers to our upcoming event "Assisted-Suicide: Whose Choice?" The title refers to the reality of legalization in which the choice of whether someone dies can be determined by someone other than the patient. Consider this observation by Alex Schadenberg, executive director of the...
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of both on- and off-the-job injuries, costing employers billions of dollars annually in medical care, legal expenses, property damage and lost productivity. The average crash costs an employer $16,500. When a worker has an on-the-job crash that results in an injury, the cost to their employer is $74,000. Costs can exceed $500,000 when a fatality is involved. Off-the-job crashes are costly to employers as well. No organization can afford to ignore a major problem that has such a...
Recently, the governor's office succeeded in vetoing House Bill 12. House Bill 12 was a much-needed, one-time fund that could have been allocated to all providers such as our companies which assist and care for Montanans who are elderly and/or with disabilities. This funding could give providers the ability to offer a much-needed and well-overdue wage increase to over 1,100 dedicated, hard working personal care attendants. Recently, and much to my surprise the governor approved a 3 percent wage increase for state employees...
Havre Elks Lodge 1201 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks again was very proud and honored to be part of the Community Memorial Day Service, melding our Flag Day tradition with American Legion’s Memorial Day Service, exemplifying the motto: “One Nation, Under God” — one community, one nation, honoring our flag, our country, our troops. Throughout our American history, the significance of the U.S. flag’s colors has come to correspond with those of the Great Seal of our great country: White signifying purity and inno...
The lights are on at Montana State University-Northern, and it is open for business and moving forward. Last September, MSU-Northern began a vitally important process for its future, a process that any well-run business does on a regular basis: It examined all of its programs, top to bottom, to determine which were performing well and which were not. This process, known more technically as “program prioritization” was initiated and led by MSU-Northern Chancellor Jim Limbaugh on his own initiative. Over months, Nor...
If your daughter decides she wants to be a high school math teacher, don't bother to send her to Montana State University-Northern because Northern no longer offers the degree. If your son is good at English and history and wants to go to college to study to become a high school teacher, you will have to tell him that he will have to leave Havre because Northern no longer offers the degree. In fact, Chancellor Jim Limbaugh has made the decision to terminate all secondary education degrees at Northern. The chancellor has made...
So, Chouteau County road crews are going to be putting magnesium chloride down in the hills, corners and wherever else they want. I recall a few years back the county did this and it was a terrible mess. The washboards and pot holes turned rock hard after the magnesium chloride was put down. Also, isn't magnesium chloride the stuff that wears on your car's metal? Isn't that the stuff that everyone complains about all over the United States because it rusts out vehicles? Maybe the county will keep a bay open at the shop for...
I had an experience Saturday morning. It was called kindness. A woman in a black, Saturn SUV bought my Venti, double shot, almond mocha latte at the coffee shop. When I went outside to see what friend was buying my drink, I discovered it was a total stranger. When I asked why she was buying my coffee, she responded by saying, "I just wanted to pay it forward this morning." I gave the woman a hug and went back inside smiling. While I know nothing of this person other than she is kind, giving and thoughtful, it was enough to...
Editor: Havre Elks Lodge 1201 is very grateful to the Havre Daily News and particularly Mr. John Kelleher for his excellent coverage of the Memorial Day services in Havre on Monday. However, we would like to make a notable correction. While the Elks Lodge proudly participated in and hosted the second portion of the program, all the planning and sponsorship of the services was under the auspices and leadership of the American Legion Post 11, ably led by Jed Damson. Mr. Gary Crossler of the Havre Veterans of Foreign Wars...
Editor: Dear people of Havre: May 2013 is the fourth anniversary of Havre Grateful Bread. Time flies by so fast. Below are the things I'm grateful for over these last four years. The people of Havre for their kind and generous spirit. My family and my friends for the love and support. My church family and all those who prayed for me during my illness. My fabulous, hard-working crew who make my success possible. You are awesome. To my mother for her encouragement in all my baking and cooking endeavors. To my landlords, thank...
Editor: On behalf of the Hill County Buckle Up Coalition, I would like to thank everybody who helped contribute to our Ghost-Out project at Havre High School on May 15. Thank you to all students whom we took out of class and painted their faces. We appreciate your seriousness in this project and helping make an impact with your peers. I would like to thank all the students that participated in the public service announcement video contest. You all did a fantastic job. Also, thank you Vicky Proctor in helping put this video...
Editor: I want to offer another perspective to the May 12 article (online at http://www.havredailynews.com) titled “AP Exclusive: Mont. goes its own way on marijuana.” The story details a crackdown on businesses in plain sight and says the resulting prosecutions were “widely seen as a success and possibly a model for others.” The author forgot to account for some things in his “final scorecard” of 33 convictions. Most importantly, a death toll is omitted. Richard Flor was a registered caregiver in Montana and the first indic...
Editor: At a time when the United States desperately needs to develop clean alternative fuels, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality is fast-tracking the permitting process for Arch Coal's Otter Creek Mine. Not only would the mine development seriously damage agricultural land and water quality, it would be a catalyst for building the Tongue River Railroad which would transport coal in open boxes to the west coast for export to China. Air pollution from coal dust is a terrible health hazard. Regulations for...
Spring is finally here and our Town Square was mowed and cleaned by a few of us from the Havre Chamber Town Square committee during Havre Pride Day. The reason for this letter is to personally thank my committee members for more than 10 years of dedication in this project. Havre, did you know that this committee of people mow, clean and maintain our community square each week. A big thank you goes out to David Clausen, Tracy Job, Rick Sedahl, Mike Palmer, Garrett Edmonds, John Mclain, Jennifer Kinsella and Debbie Vandeberg....
This is in response to Norman Bernstein's commentary comparing Texas to Bangladesh. Wow. All I can say is "Wow." This article was very poorly written. I can see now why Norman Bernstein is a roving correspondent. He doesn't get his facts right, nor does he know anything about Journalism 101 or how to write an article. While I am not a Perry fan, he has done some things that are great for our state. We have a great school system in most of your mid-large cities. We have job growth. Our worker's here have incredible rights, and...
(Harlem Elementary School kindergartner Seth Ironchild's condition has been a concern for people on the Hi-Line ever since he was diagnosed with a brain tumor last year. Seth's father, Marcel Ironchild, provides an update on his condition.) Seth completed five different types of therapies at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation center in Spokane, Wash., on March 22. And then returned home. He enrolled back into school April 8 and is allowed to be in school for an hour and half on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays under doctor's orders. H...
Editor: Once again, I read about the wonderful benefits of Bullock Clinic. I'm sure that it will benefit those who are less fortunate get medical care, but the looming question for me is why the clinic is having a Great Falls firm build a facility that is for Havre residents and giving revenue and jobs to people who will take the money and spend it in Great Falls. I did some research on the board member who chose to go with the Great Falls firm over a Havre firm purely on a minor technicality. Some of the board members are...
