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Editor: As a former chairman of the Board of Regents I wish the current board well. I am especially interested in the success of our students and wonder if there are significant efforts to resolve the following: 1. What is being done to reduce the time to graduation? It used to be four years but currently a very large number of our students must stay for almost six. If there is not a consistent understanding of why students don't graduate in a timely manner and general agreement about what needs to be done, I am not sure the...
Editor: After several hours of thinking about how I would begin this letter I decided to start by saying, "Where Oh Where did the Montana Department. of Fish, Wildlife and Parks learn how to budget funds?" In a recent — very small — article in the Havre Daily News (Monday, page 3) it was stated that the department would harvest 200 excess urban deer in Helena and have the meat processed for the Helena Food Share, but "the agency is still determining if it can pay for the processing this year." What a shock. The Dep...
Editor: We serve on the President's Council of Intermountain, formerly Intermountain Children's Home. Intermountain works with children suffering from emotional trauma, mainly from abuse and neglect, and does a fantastic job serving children, families and professionals across the state through a wide range of services. We have observed first-hand the work of the passionate, dedicated staff of Intermountain and have seen the success of their program. We recently learned that Intermountain was granted a substantial award from t...
Editor: On this anniversary of Roe v. Wade, let's remember that all legal laws are no always right — freedom to choose. To choose what? To end a life. Let us thank and remember in prayer all those who are choosing not to end life for their unborn children. The following is taken, with permission, from Profile Across America. ——— Did You Know? - 18 days old: a baby's heart begins to beat; - 43 days: the brain coordinates movements; - 8 weeks: all organs are functioning; - 9 weeks: has permanent, individual fingerp...
Editor: Legislative Referendum 119 will be on the ballot in the primary election this coming June. At least I hope it will be. This referendum asks voters to decide whether or not they want to elect Montana Supreme Court justices from seven separate districts. How often have you felt that you do not know the candidates for Supreme Court justice well enough to cast an informed vote? The trial lawyers want to keep it that way. They are trying to remove LR 119 from the ballot in June. If Montana were divided into seven Supreme...
Editor: The Keystone XL Pipeline would have pumped billions into a weak economy, dramatically decreased our dependence on foreign oil, and provided an "on-ramp" for Montana and North Dakota oil production that currently lacks infrastructure. President Obama denied the pipeline's permit anyways. And he did so in spite of the reality of the situation. The oil is coming out of the ground one way or another. The alternative to a pipeline is shipping crude by railway or by ship destined to China, which will lead to more spills...
To my fellow Hi-liners: I am a proud member of the Havre Masonic family. I am an Eastern Star member and the daughter of a Master Mason. After reading the article "Tenants have to leave rooms in masonic building," I feel I need to shed some light on some of the issues surrounding this tragedy. It's true that the individuals living in the temple will have to relocate. Not because the Masons wish to displace them, but because the city is enforcing its building zoning codes. I know that these zoning statutes are in place for a...
Editor: All we've been hearing about lately is the "fiscal cliff." There is a lot of discussion about our nation's budget right now — including what programs we as a society want to pay for and how we should pay for them. In the long run, we know we are all in this together. We are all going to need to chip in to ensure that everybody has a good job, our kids get a world class education and that services for senior citizens continue. We also know that's going to require sacrifice from all of us. In the meantime, experts s...
Editor: With our tour season winding down for the year, we would like to take time to say thank you to all who helped at the Wahkpa Chu'gn Buffalo Jump this year. Numerous people worked very hard to get everything ready so we could open on June 1. We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of our community, and we appreciate every one of you. It's great to live in a town where people help each other get things done. To each and every one of you — thank you. John and Anna Brumley, Wahkpa Chu'gn Buffalo Jump, H...
Editor: This is in response to an article written by Managing Editor John Kelleher of the Havre Daily News and printed on the front page on Nov. 16 ("New Little Shell leader: Dispute finally over, future is bright"). The story was about the future of the Little Shell Tribe under their new leader Gerald Gray. In the article he mentioned Little Shell's new Cultural Center on "Hill 57," which is an area north of Great Falls. The story went on to explain that this was also the area that the Little Shell were "forced" (yes I said...
Editor: A recent Associated Press article which appeared in most major newspapers in our state incorrectly stated that Montana is the third state to allow assisted suicide, along with Washington and Oregon. Attorneys Greg Jackson and Matt Bowman did an extensive analysis of the case and concluded it "did not legalize assisted suicide, and it continues to carry both criminal and civil liability for any doctor, institution, or lay person involved." The Montana Lawyer, the official publication of the Montana State Bar concluded...
Editor: Hi, my name is Corey Lloyd. My parents are Nicole and Terry Knowlton. I am the senior patrol leader for Boy Scout Troop 1438 here in Havre. I have been in Scouting for seven years, starting as a Cub Scout. I am working toward the rank of Eagle Scout and am starting my Eagle project. For those who are not familiar with the Eagle Scout rank, an Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America. Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges and demonstrating Scout Spirit through the Boy Scou...
Editor: There is no question that our lawmakers must act to prevent our economy from being thrown into recession if nothing is done to prevent the fiscal cliff. But at the same time, let's hope they practice prudence in their decision making, particularly when it comes to tax increases. During these fiscal cliff debates there have been some tax hikes proposed that would be particularly onerous to Montana. Some have called for removing important tax deductions for energy companies — deductions that were put in place to e...
Editor: Quite awhile ago I was told by a brilliant scholar, "When you have a disagreeable problem, don't even come to the table unless you have a solution." Well, here is a win-win solution for everyone. We all know FWP makes a lot of money because the people in this state like to hunt. If FWP can consider, and buy up property at three times its value within a few months time, then evidently their pockets are deep. Here is what I consider a wonderful solution. FWP should take its extra cash and put it in the Highway Patrol...
Editor: In response to the recent killings, I, like many, was trying to grasp the enormity of this tragedy. I was trying to understand why this happens here with alarming frequency. Here are my thoughts. What we are missing in our country is a sense of personal responsibility and a genuine connection with our fellow Americans. We have an over-inflated sense of self, one that we as parents have fostered in our children for the most part, one that brings us to blame the other without looking at ourselves. I know that I am...
Editor: Ken Miller puts God first. So do we. He walks the talk. Ken Miller is 100 percent pro-life at all stages of life. So are we. Ken Miller will stand up to the burgeoning federal government. So do we. He will govern Montana from within our beloved state, as dictated by Montanans, and not be a bedfellow with Washington, D.C., bureaucrats. Ken Miller will stand with other constitutionally minded governors — like Jan Brewer of Arizona — protecting our national borders. So do we. Ken Miller will reform Montana's education sy...
Editor: In September, four of our local licensed day cares were recognized for their excellent work on keeping their children up to date on their immunizations. This month, I am proud to announce that Hill County has done it again, and with our third quarter reviews finished, five day cares are being honored once again for their dedication to childhood immunizations. These day cares received this award because at least 90 percent of their children were up to date on their immunizations. This is a very exciting award, and I am...
Editor: Once again the Havre community and surrounding area has come through to help those in need. The Salvation Army's Christmas Assistance Program and Red Kettle Campaign were great successes this year. Much thanks goes to the community for participating in the Christmas Angel Tree program and Adopt-a-Family program. Many low-income/needy families were helped because of your generosity. Many of the families stated that they couldn't believe that someone cared that they had a nice Christmas We were able to help more than...
Editor: The upcoming holidays, Christmas and New Year's, are understandably times of celebration with family and friends. Many of these celebrations will include alcohol. Here are a number of essential tips for a safe holiday season: 1. If you are hosting a party, whether at your home or business, at which alcohol is served, have a non-drinking designated driver to help your guests get safely home. 2. Let everyone at the party know ahead of time about the availability of the designated driver and be prepared to insist that...
Editor: We live by Lincoln-McKinley Primary School, and we are often shocked and upset to see how fast some people drive by here. A lot of the drivers look like young mothers who are taking their children to school. We worry so much about the children who are walking to and from school and the other people in the area. As fast as some people drive, there is no way they could stop if someone gets in front of them. Just this morning, there was a black SUV which raced by here, didn't even slow for the intersection. We would...
Editor: I read in the Havre Daily News about Mark Peterson and Debi Rhines, both running for county commissioner. I didn't read one bad word that one said about the other one — what a switch from what we have been hearing the last two months. I think they should run for president and vice president of the United States. I am going to vote for both of them. Connie Cox Havre...
Editor: Two letters to the editor have claimed that Democrats were unruly and disruptive — even profane — when they attended a rally that Republican U.S. Senate candidate Denny Rehberg held in downtown Havre. These claims are nonsense. We quietly held signs as Rehberg spoke. There was no yelling or other disruptive activity. No cussing either. We were there to call attention to the huge sums of out-of-state money being spent to influence the Montana electorate, particularly on Rehberg's behalf. Now, if you didn't attend the...
Editor: How do you like political ads now that lying and corruption are legal? In 2012, conservatives dismantled Montana's ban on lying in political ads. According to havredailynews.com, March 24, "Conservative groups asked the judge on Friday to permanently strike the false statement and disclosure laws, and rule constitutional a ban on corporate general fund contributions to independent expenditure committees." Conservatives, led by American Tradition Partnership, Montana Right to Life, and Beaverhead and Lake Republican...
Editor: It happened mid-summer. A member of the Eagles Manor kitchen staff is said to have reported to a coworker, "There is a great big cat out there, and it's too big for me to pet!" The following day, the cat was sighted by Reverend Al Rosgaard. The following week a smaller one was seen by Rev. Rosgaard. After this unusual event, Rev. Rosgaard exercised his poetic license by composing the following verse. Here it is for our reading pleasure. Noel R. Davidson Havre A Cougar Visits Eagles Manor As I gaze out my window's view...
Editor: Documents allegedly connecting a SuperPAC to GOP politicians lands in the office of Montana investigators in March 2011. In the summer of 2012 Frontline then investigates and creates a 54 minute show titled 'Big Sky, Big Money' This show does not appear on PBS until Oct. 30, 2012. Exactly one week before the election and 17 months after the documents were first presented to Montana investigators? Just enough time to flood the news cycle without giving enough time to the wrongfully accused to present their side of the...
