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Editor, Because of recent court decisions, beef producers here won’t have a say in how checkoff dollars are spent in Montana. Therefore, beef producers need to sign a consent form today or by Jan. 15 to keep your promotion dollars at work right here in Montana. For information and a producer request to retain beef checkoff assessment forms, call the Montana Beef Council at 406-656-3336 or visit http://www.montanabeefcouncil.org online. Beef checkoff dollars are important for beef education and promotion projects in our l...
Editor: We want to express our heartfelt appreciation for the care and compassion the fifth floor nurses and CNAs provided for our loved one Ken Campbell. In such a difficult time, they were there to support us and provide whatever we needed. Words cannot express what that meant to our family. The Ken Campbell Family Rick and Ruth Ervin...
Dear Editor: Every fall, United Way of Hill County holds its annual campaign to raise money for its funded partners. Those funded partners are local nonprofit, service organizations that provide services, food, shelter, education, healthcare, and more to people in need. The organizations are chosen through an interview and scoring process. They are held accountable to report back on how they utilize the funding they receive from United Way and they must reapply each year. In turn, they ask for a specific amount of money and...
Editor, Wow! We attended “Tarzan” Saturday night at Havre High School with hopes of being entertained for a few hours — but what we experienced was way beyond what we would expect from a high school production. The set itself was extraordinary — with full rain forest effects. The entire cast was incredible, including the costumes, and the orchestra. The singing and acting created a sense of being at a professional performance - not a high school production. Tarzan and the apes were swinging across the stage on vines in the...
Throughout all of human history there has never been a greater country than the United States. The founding of our nation was built on one simple idea; that rights come from God. That no individual or assembly of individuals can take these rights away and that we, as people, have the duty and the obligation to fight to protect these rights. This seemingly simple, yet profound idea changed the world. As a country we have fought to uphold these rights for everyone around the globe. We have buried generations of our nation’s b...
Editor, I have always perceived the Montana Tech football team as one of integrity. Well, that went out the window with the disgraceful rout of Montana State University-Northern. The goal of wining at all costs and setting school and national records came at the hands of humiliating a football team, coaching staff and community. The humiliation of this football program will live long past the tenure of this coaching staff and players. Your football program, from the athletic director to the coaching staff to the players, owe...
Editor, Mental Health America of Montana is recruiting volunteers who want to be trained to be a Recovery Line Responder. Recovery — Warm Line — “Responders” listen and provide resources to Montanans, as well as other states struggling with isolation, anxiety, depression, alcohol abuse and other social issues by offering empathic support over the phone. Responders are people who have experience with a mental health diagnosis and/or a family member with a diagnosis. Since 2008, volunteers on Montana Recovery — Warm Line — ha...
Editor, Health insurance companies are raising rates and dropping coverage all across Montana, and politicians are to blame. Business owners know they must understand their core business to stay profitable. Likewise, politicians who don’t understand insurance are mishandling the insurance industry as they burden insurance companies with ridiculous rules that increase costs without fixing the deeper problems. The dirty secret is that keeping Obamacare or getting rid of it are both terrible options. The truth is that the i...
Editor, My family and I would like to thank everyone who was involved in the benefit for North Star student Aubrey Welch. The benefit committee put so much effort, time, and love into organizing the fundraiser and took care of every possible detail. The food was fantastic, there were so many amazing donations for the silent auction and an overwhelming turn out of people. The benefit raised twice the goal the committee had set. The prayer warriors on the committee must have been working overtime! I know without a doubt that...
City of Havre, You have said, per Havre Daily News’ last Monday’s article, you are going to spend $131,000 for cleanup of storm damage and snow removal. Wouldn’t that money be better spent, buying snow plows for our city trucks and buying our own bucket truck? Another storm will always hit our town, wouldn’t it be better to be prepared? Instead of always looking to raise our property taxes? I wish we could be smarter with the tax payers money and not always looking for more. Shelley Weivoda Havre...
Editor, As commissioner of securities and insurance, the Montana state auditor helps supervise a regulatory system that is working hard to prevent Montana’s businesses from raising equity financing from the people. By shutting down business fundraising, the people are forced to get toxic loans from the Wall Street banking cartel. This is Montana’s No. 1 economic problem. The Auditor’s office and the feds have made raising equity so complicated that only 31 companies statewide have applied for equity with the Audit...
Editor, One reason Rocky Boy is millions and millions of dollars in unaccountable accounts goes to problems like this. I always pay my water bill. I got a receipt for this month and was billed “again” a few days later. I smiled, knowing someone was going to catch it for this, being I am he American Indian Movement leader here in Lil Russia, aka the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation. When I asked how such a thing can happen, they told me “we have no permenant bookkeeper.” I said, “What, no permanent bookkeeper for accounts pa...
Editor I'll make this short and sweet. I was reading the Havre Daily and every time a mill levy comes up ... let's tax the property owners more! Not! I, for one, am tired of having to foot the bill for everything. It's time they find a way to tax everyone, not just the homeowners. Who's with me? Thank you, Susie Schend Havre...
Dear Editor, I saw on Facebook a post “If Jesus was a Republican” and the things He was doing shocked me. For one point most people I know do not tie their faith to any political alliance. If a person does, maybe they should re-evaluate their own Christian beliefs or their political loyalty. How I feel about the political arena has nothing to do with my beliefs, my faith on Jesus Christ, my acceptance of others, or anything else. Whom I love and care for and how I care for them is strictly between my Savior and me. If a per...
Living costs, textbooks, tuition — these things all add up quickly as college students who are looking to build a strong future for ourselves so that we can contribute back to the Montana we love. At a time when we are already dealing with recent increases to our tuition costs, proposed state budget cuts will not only pinch our pocketbooks even further but also could prevent opportunities for students like us to receive a higher education. If the Legislature is not willing to work with Gov. Bullock to find a more responsible...
Editor, Now, more than ever, it is imperative for us to be the champion of girls. In today’s world, girls need girl-only spaces where girls are the first thought not an afterthought. Girls need to feel safe and encouraged by positive female role models to be a G.I.R.L. — where they are Go-Getters, Innovators, Risk-Takers and Leaders. Girl Scouts provides the necessary space for girls to learn and thrive. Girl Scouts works! We stand firm in our belief that Girl Scouts is the best leadership experience for girls in the wor...
Money is the lifeblood of our economy, but our financial system is a train-wreck in slow motion. After the banking system collapsed in 2008, only ruinous borrowing has even allowed us to pretend that our economy is recovering. If you borrow credit card money, has your income gone up? No. If you subtract all the borrowing, our economy has actually been shrinking. We face an economic catastrophe when the bill comes due. Our banking system has been giving us a false recovery and transferring wealth from the poor to the rich in...
Editor, I am writing on behalf of my friend, mentor and City Council candidate Lindsey Ratliff. I first met Mrs. Lindsey Ratliff my sophomore year of high school as my history teacher. Although it was her first year as a teacher, with her undying determination and commitment to her students, Ms. Ratliff was more than efficient in education, she was inspirational. Lindsey has also proven to have excellent management and leadership abilities. My junior year, she persuaded me to attend the Close Up trip to Washington, D.C. Not...
Editor, The kindness and friendliness of Havre were demonstrated after the recent storm, as we were helped in the cleanup by several individuals and groups. Among them were friends and neighbors and both the LDS youth group and the LDS volunteer service group. We couldn’t have done much without their help. Not only were they efficient in this tiring work, but cheerful and friendly. Thank you. Lloyd and Margaret Stallkamp Havre...
Dear Editor, I look at all at all the downed trees and branches across town and see free firewood, free building supplies, free craft supplies, community activities for a group/club and tax write-offs for a business! I see wood in all shapes and sizes. I envision a rough-hewn park-bench or plant stand. I imagine a beautifully stained slice of trunk hanging as a wall clock. I see service organizations organizing a truck convoy, hauling branches away. I see businesses using what little is left of this year accruing a write-off...
Editor, The Republican Party must shape up if it wants to be a force for good. We must begin measuring success or failure on a person-by-person basis. If one person fails, all of society fails. Any politician who does not accept personal responsibility for every failure will not push through the cocoon to find the amazing solutions that are hidden in plain view. Leaders must accept responsibility. I am responsible for every person who does not have access to excellent medical care. I am responsible to build and implement an...
Editor: As a caregiver and a former para-educator, I’ve seen firsthand how important our state services are to Montana’s most vulnerable people. I’ve known families that had to live in their cars because they couldn’t afford anything else, and their kids depended on low-income school lunches for their survival. It’s also critical to their education. If you’re worried about where your next meal is coming from you’re not going to be focused on algebra or history. Family support services have already been cut in Great Falls a...
Editor, I am happy to endorse Lindsey Ratliff for Havre’s City Council. The first impression I had of Lindsey when she came to Havre in 2013 to teach history at Havre High School was “This is an intelligent young woman with enthusiasm and energy.” That impression has not changed. However, I have learned a few other things about her since then. I learned that she is community- and government-minded. One of the first things she did at the high school was create a Current Issues class to encourage students to learn about their c...
Editor, Montana, the Big Sky State, and also the state where if you don’t like the weather just wait five minutes. This was definitely proven true this week. What was also proven true was the hardiness of the men and women who helped and are still helping dig us out and get people back on the grid. I’m not here to write complaints or run anyone down … Ahem, state road department with the snow plows, North 40 started a sale Saturday on snow shovels. Just saying. But I do want to praise what an awesome community and Hill County...
Editor, I would like to give a big thank you to all the folks who pitched in and helped out during our recent snowstorm. Of course, thank you to our city services and community members for tree and snow removal, our broadcasters for keeping us updated, our utility services and service people in the field for their timely response in restoring services, for neighbors helping neighbors and checking in on one another. Specifically, thank you to my neighbors who helped me remove fallen limbs from my car and from in front of my...
