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Editor: As we recognize World AIDS Day on Thursday, we encourage all Montanans to join the global fight to prevent the spread of HIV and support people living with HIV/AIDS. The recent global economic turmoil has raised fears that financial commitments to the AIDS response may decrease while factors such as poverty that make people vulnerable to the disease will increase. The fight against AIDS is global, but it is also local. It is estimated that one in five Americans who are infected with HIV don't know it. In Montana,...
Editor: Question: "My heating is about to be disconnected! Is there help?" Yes. Energy Share of Montana may be able to help. What is Energy Share? Energy Share was established by a group of concerned people representing utility companies and nonprofit agencies. The mission of Energy Share is to help households to avoid utility disconnects for heating. Energy Share is a private non-profit organization, not a government program. We do consider income, but because of our funding sources, we have a little more flexibility to...
Editor: I am the coordinator of Montanans Against Assisted Suicide & For Living with Dignity. I write to make two points. First, physician-assisted suicide is not legal in Montana. A bill that would have accomplished that goal was defeated in our last legislative session. During hearings on that bill, the sponsor, Sen. Anders Blewett, a lawyer, conceded that assisted suicide is not legal. He stated: "Under the current law, there's nothing to protect the doctor from prosecution." To view a transcript of this quote and other...
Editor: Launder with it, bathe in it, drink it and shut up! This is the bottom line thinking of our city administration, mayor and council. It is a sad day indeed for the citizens and businesses of Havre when they have to endure the drinking water during (what the city calls) "high water runoffs." What is even sadder is that they know how to remedy the situation. It is my understanding lab reports indicate that an additive would go a long way to solve the problem. However, the mayor refuses to purchase it because of the...
Editor: Voting by mail is a great new experience. No matter what the weather, no long lines, no worry about parking, no trying to find your voter registration card, and you can comfortably take your time to study the ballot and cast your vote. I'll admit some nostalgia for "the other way," everyone going to the polling place on the same day (except for absentee voters), interacting with the judges and poll watchers, as well as seeing friends and neighbors. For those who haven't voted yet, or who are not registered to vote,...
Editor: We support Rick Dow. We live just outside the city limits and are not able to vote in the election for city councilman. However, we care very much about who is elected and will share in making decisions that affect our "hometown." This is why we urge you to vote for Rick Dow for councilman from Ward 3. We know Rick personally and know that he is a man of integrity. He does not tell people what they want to hear but speaks the truth. That is rare these days in the political arena, but that is what Rick will bring to th...
Editor: Nalivka's Pizza Kitchen, family and crew want to thank all of you who so generously supported the Slice of Hope fundraiser for breast cancer research. Oct. 7 was a very special day here for all of us. We also thank the Havre Daily News for helping get the work out to the community. The public's response was, at times, overwhelming. Your patience when orders ran a little late because the ovens were backed up was greatly appreciated. The proceeds from the cake auction, specialty pink desserts, purchases of the Slice of...
Editor: I had hoped that our friends in the local Republican Party were not going to resort to the tactics used by the national Republican party, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Instead of promoting the qualities of their candidate, they chose to use their own interpretation of campaign laws to accuse Bob Kaul of violations — even though when Mr. Kaul and the chairman of the Hill County Democrats each contacted the Political Practices Commissioner's office, and each were told that there was no violation. All of this s...
Editor: I am writing in response to the article on the front page of Tuesday's Havre Daily, "City hears pit bull concerns." I agree with most of what was brought up in the article on a concerned community dealing with vicious animals. Clearly Mrs. Laux and her neighbors have an issue that needs to be dealt with. The one problem I have with a proposal made by Mrs. Laux that she and her neighbors discussed that a limit be placed on the number of vicious animals, such as pit bulls, that can live in one house. Clearly Mrs. Laux...
Editor: On Tuesday, the Bullhook Community Health Center and Sweet Medical Center hosted the Harlem Ambassadors professional show basketball team for a night of high-flying slam dunks, hilarious comedy and feel-good family entertainment. The Harlem Ambassadors would like to extend a special thank-you to event organizers Jared Payne and Angela Twombly, who planned and promoted the game. The Medical Meteors proved to be an energetic and enthusiastic challenging team, and we thank all of the players for their good...
Editor: Regarding Zach White's article, "GOP points to violations in Kaul's council race funding, " in the Sept. 15 Havre Daily News: The state of Montana candidate forms mentioned in this story were incorrectly referred to as campaign finance documents. The correct name of the document is "Form C-1-A Statement of Candidate. " Filing this document is mandatory for county and municipal candidates. The C-1-A requires the candidate's name, address and, if applicable, the name of the bank at which you intend to have the campaign...
Editor: During Montana's 2011 legislative session, 113 of our elected representatives, in direct contradiction of the expressed will of 62 percent of the people, imposed their personal social agenda on the rest of Montana by approving a repeal of Montana's medical marijuana law. The lawmakers, after neglecting in several sessions to draft thoughtful reform legislation, approved Sen. Jeff Essmann's 33-page repeal bill and proudly announced to the 276,042 Montana voters who approved the state's original law (Initiative 148)...
Editor: Now that we have had a chance to enjoy the Labor Day weekend and thin back on last month's community activities we, the Chippewa-Cree Tribe Events Committee would like to express our gratitude to the following Havre merchants who unselfishly gave when called upon to support this community event: the 49th Annual Rocky Boy Powwow celebration and rodeo, just as we have supported the Great Northern Fair. ADM-CHS LLC AE2S Baltrusch Barkus Home Center CMG Construction Inc. The Duck Inn First Interstate Bank Fleet Wholesale...
Editor: Havre Pride cleanup on Saturday was a huge success. The Havre Pride Task Force of the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce and the Montana Energy Corp. from Opportunity Link Inc. led the way for the fall clean-up campaign in partnership with the Recycle Hi-Line organization. Thanks to Carrie Johnson at Opportunity Link for organizing the recycling activities for Havre Pride and to those who helped with the recycling part of the day, including Walmart and Pacific Steel and Recycling. The turnout to help clean up Havre and re...
Editor: As a lifelong Montana resident, I feel the need to write concerning the approval process of the Keystone XL Pipeline Project. As I am sure you are aware, this project is awaiting a presidential permit for the pipeline to cross the U.S.-Canada border. I am a 30-year pipeline construction worker and Montana tax payer. I am tired of sending our wealth to countries that use the money to attack our way of life. With the supplies now available in Canada, it makes perfect sense to purchase as much oil as we can from our...
Editor: I have lived in Havre for many years now, but currently at my new address, it seems that thieves cannot get enough of taking my children's bicycles. In the past three years, I have lived at the same address, and it seems that we are a target for bicycle thieves. Myself, I have only lost one bike here, a green freestyle that I put together for myself recreationally. I purchased for my son a Jargon Tony Hawk special edition bicycle ... value $179.99. It was a birthday present for his 10th birthday, stolen from in front...
Editor: Eventually the folks in eastern Montana are going to get fed up and denounce those in western Montana. The oil, gas, and coal produced in the eastern half of the state accounts for a tremendous amount of funding used to fuel state spending on education, health care, public safety and more. Most of the new job growth in the state is happening in just a few eastern counties — without them our unemployment rate would be much higher. And, though you won't hear them complain, that resource development has a strain on their...
Editor: Bob Kaul is again a candidate for the Havre City Council. He has served his constituency and the city well, therefore, why not send him back. I have worked with Bob on many fronts. What I like about Bob is that he is a commonsense man, a good listener and one who thoroughly studies an issue before making a decision. Bob is involved in his community and is a great ambassador. He has traveled with me many times, to testify before the Legislature, to meet with the governor, or to go to meetings in Alberta as we strive...
Editor: Our governor mouths the platitude of good jobs for Montanans, but it is happening again: According to an Associated Press story, the state of Montana is proud to announce a nationwide search to fill one of those good Montana jobs. This time it is for chief public defender. Do we have someone already in this state who has the experience of leading a system with a $23 million budget and 200 employees? Not likely. But do we have someone with the skills and motivation to provide the necessary leadership? Probably. It's...
Editor: As president of the Montana Postal Workers Union, I feel compelled to respond to the comments from State Rep. Kris Hansen. I have jurisdiction over 200 of these small offices. It should not surprise anyone that she is anti-union. Her political affiliation says it all. What she fails to understand is that we have a collective bargaining agreement signed by the United States Postal Service and the American Postal Workers Union. At the recent signing Postmaster Patrick Donahue hailed it as a huge achievement by both...
Editor: The Blue Pony Booster Club is in need of nominations 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 at Havre High School's west foyer with the name of each recipient engraved on it. The Elliott family gave the Booster Club the responsibility of choosing someone to receive this award. The award criteria is based on volunteerism, along with personal and/or professional sacrifices made for the betterment of all Blue Pony...
Editor: Did you know that the Havre Daily News will not print any letter that says anything negative about a business in town? News to me ... . You can write one of praise, for example: Chamber, benefit and donation letters. You can write a letter slamming a politician and his voting record and not use facts to back up your letter (or twist the facts for your own benefit) and ask the "why" of how he voted, but don't touch our businesses in a negative way. My letter was backed by facts, I apologized to the employees of said...
Editor: Havre voters have an important decision to make next month as we consider who will represent us on City Council. As long-time Havre residents, we believe we need well-qualified people making decisions about our community and how it operates. Bob Kaul has not only been a devoted member of City Council, but has been an involved member of our community for decades. He knows the value of hard work and is always willing to take the time necessary to understand the issues he will be considering as a member of the council....
The Havre Daily News welcomes letters to the editor about candidates and issues in the Nov. 8 election. The deadline for receiving such letters is 4:30 p.m. sharp on Wednesday....
Editor: Over the past six years, the nine-member Landfill Board has had to make some tough decisions on what should be done with the 92 tons of garbage we all generate per day. This is not an easy job, but it is a necessary evil. None of us really like the concept of land-filling garbage, but unless we push ourselves to reduce waste and recycle more, we must have a place to put it. In October 2009, approval was given to develop a new landfill that over the long term should keep the public cost lower. During the past 24...
