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Editor: Thank you to Sen. Steve Daines for being a strong champion for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Senator Daines has pressed Appropriations Committees in both the House, when he was Montana’s representative, and also in the Senate, for the most robust funding solution possible. Recently, he offered an amendment, adopted in the Senate Appropriations Committee, to ensure LWCF did not lose out — and restored funding to enacted levels. Additionally, Daines recently cosponsored S. 338, a bill sponsored by Senator Bur...
Editor: I am writing about the events at the Great Northern Fair. You switch around so much that the public cannot know what event is on what night. I know you are trying to find the right night for them, but I wish you would let the public know ahead of time so we can work around it. I went to the Great Northern Fair one year and I found out that I was there on the wrong night. There was a tractor pull or something. I was devastated. I have been going to the rodeo and fair for as long as I can remember. That year was the...
Editor: I am appalled to live in a world where every four or eight years we are bound by the laws of the republic to chose a man or a woman — black, white, Asian, Latino, Native American, Mexican-American, any sexual orientation and just whatever else I’ve left out which is surely not intentional. And out of this group of people we allow them to try and sway our vote by calling names and Tweeting words that only hurt people and further denigrate the younger generation into believing that these are the people who will live at...
Editor: As you may be aware, North Central Montana Transit runs Monday through Friday morning and afternoon along the Hi-Line. Commuters travelling 30-plus miles to work every day reduce their carbon footprint by utilizing the transit system. Also, riders include students furthering their education at the local tribal colleges and Montana State UniversityNorthern, those in need of medical care, individuals who access specialized services not found in smaller communities, as well as nondrivers of all ages using our local...
Editor: Havre Elks Lodge 1201 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks was very proud to be part of the Community Memorial Day service melding our Flag Day tradition with the Memorial Day service, exemplifying the motto “One Nation, Under God” — one community, one nation, honoring our flag, our country and 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 innocence Red: signify...
Editor: Last Tuesday and Wednesday my husband and I were at the Hill County Courthouse in support of our daughter, the defendant, who was served papers for taking money from her grandmother-in-law who lived at Eagles Manor. Our daughter had been helping the grandmother-in-law with grocery shopping, banking issues and doctor appointments. This case was started a year ago in June 2014. The case was to go to trial Jan. 27, 28 and 29. We met that day and there were more important trials, so ours got bumped. Then we were...
Editor: Yes, the economy, low-income people and middle-income people are being squeezed with the cost of hamburger at $11 for a three-pound package on sale, $4.50 for a gallon of milk and mechanics charging $70 to $100 an hour. The cost of everything has gone up, making it very hard to make it from month to month. Yes, we all need help. We’re in the same boat. Ask anyone. Do not be discouraged, because we are here to help one another. Any way you can help your neighbor and community is an act of kindness and caring. Yes, i...
Editor: I am writing to thank all of our local cops for putting their lives on the line every day to protect me and the citizens of Havre, especially right now. I need all the protection I can get. Dorothy Solomon Havre...
Editor: Hill County Search and Rescue would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Pizza Hut for sponsoring the fundraiser held on April 14, and to the people of Havre and surrounding communities for their support and generosity. HCSAR has been providing service for over 25 years. We are a volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing search and rescue training and techniques to requesting agencies and individuals. Members are on call 24 hours a day through the Hill County Sheriff’s Office. Money raised goes t...
Editor: As a local historian, I read many books pertaining to the history of this area, Montana and the American West. Most of these books are excellent, providing useful and interesting information about the subject at hand, but sometimes some books are simply exceptional. “Two Moments of Glory” is one of those books. Written by historian Frank Spragg, it is well researched and expertly organized and written. The book’s main focus is two Class C high school boys basketball championship tournament games in 1960 between Gildf...
Editor: I would like to correct an article written by John Paul Schmidt in your May 22 edition titled “Rocky Boy council sworn in after half-year wait.” I was given an honorary membership in the Chippewa Cree Tribe of Rocky Boy in June 1996. All these 19 years, I never voted because I was aware voting was not a privilege of the honorary membership. Your article states I was unaware of this and that I said this in tribal court. I never said anything in tribal court, nor was I asked to say anything in tribal court about thi...
Editor: Kris Hansen and Stephanie Hess have a lot in common. Both are from Illinois and both are relatively recent transplants to Havre, where they share a house. Both also inexplicably convinced a majority of recent voters that they could better represent them in the Montana Legislature than candidates with lifelong ties and contributions to the Hi-Line. Once elected, they continued to follow a strikingly similar path. Hansen, as a state senator, and Hess, as a member of the state House, sided with the far-right wing during...
Editor: May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, when we focus on the need to reduce teen pregnancy in our communities. If parents, youth, schools, businesses, faith leaders and health care providers join together to address teen pregnancy, we can make a difference. Each day in Montana, approximately three teens give birth. Teen childbearing has serious consequences. Parenthood is the leading reason why teen girls drop out of school. Only 40 percent of teen mothers graduate from high school, and fewer than 2 percent earn a col...
Editor: As the recycling educator for Recycle Montana, I have spent the past five months speaking with students all across the state. During that time I’ve had the pleasure of reaching more than 1,500 students through 35 presentations at 14 schools. I’d like to thank the students, teachers and administrators in Billings, Laurel, Lockwood, Columbus, Missoula, Deer Lodge, Helena, Kalispell, Ronan and Pablo for inviting Recycle Montana to help reduce waste in their schools and making these events successful. I’d also like to th...
Editor: People of Havre, thank you for your support. Havre Grateful Bread will be in business six years in May. For that I’m truly thankful that I have been able to pursue my passion for baking this long has been a blessing. The business is doing well. Unfortunately, my mounting medical debt, leftover from my cancer treatment and new ones from my cardiac event and others threaten to end my time as a baker. The money I make making dough isn’t enough dough to pay all my regular bills and leave any money for the medical deb...
Editor: I am asking for your help in a matter of great personal concern to me. Montana Developmental Center in Boulder is on the verge of closing. Senate Bill 411 passed in the Senate and House. There are just a few more steps until it reaches the governor's office for him to sign or veto If MDC closes, a lot of clients will be lost in the shuffle with little or no help at all, as some of them have tried and failed to find the help they need. So we would end up with even more homeless people, some ending up in prison...
Editor: We are thankful for all the help we had for our spring community cleanup this past Saturday. Havre Pride weekend started on Friday with a group of school kids (4- to 5-year-olds) wanting to get in to the act and help. Thanks to Jen Graham and her energetic group for making the kick off to Havre Pride so much fun. Thanks also to United Way of Hill County for providing them all with shirts and flower seed packets for the morning activity. It is always great to see people out and about helping clean our parks and...
Editor: The following Republicans voted with Democrats consistently this legislative session: Reps. Rob Cook of Conrad, Christy Clark of Choteau, Roy Hollandsworth of Brady, Frank Garner of Kalispell, Geraldine Custer of Forsyth, Tom Berry of Roundup, Tom Richmond of Billings, Steve Fitzpatrick of Great Falls, Ray Shaw of Sheridan, Jeff Welborn of Dillon and Dan Salomon of Ronan. Montana Citizens voted for a Republican majority in both the State House and State Senate. The Montana Republican Party has a platform that was...
Editor: As a community we have to give full credit to Bill Dritshulas and Lotton Construction Co. for creating one of the most spectacular man-made views in north-central Montana. When you drive west on U.S. Highway 2 or 2nd Street in the early morning or late evening, the new motel-tourist center they have created on Havre’s west hill is indeed remarkable. The newly built center, whose construction is still being completed, stands out in the sunset or the morning sky like a large, medieval castle with decorative turrets from...
Editor: “Over the River and Through the Woods” is a play about family, food, fun and faith. I encourage everyone to come see our play. We have enjoyed our acting and all the fun we’ve had doing the play. We really want to have a huge crowd for our last three nights. The play will be performed Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., at Little Theatre at Montana State University-Northern. Come and sit back, and you can laugh, cry and just have a good time. I think people will be able to see a part of their own family in this...
Editor: To Hill County residents and to members of the Hill County Park Board whose terms will expire this spring. Existing rules designate that Park Board members terms are three years. Currently, there are no term limits for Park Board members, which means an individual could be reappointed indefinitely. Automatic reappointment of existing board members has been common practice to a point that there are members who have been on the Park Board for more than 20 years. In recent times, open positions have only been announced...
Editor: The conversation at the legislative update was about charter schools but Rep. Bruce Meyers had suggested that the public’s desire for charter schools had something to do with a desire for Christian schools. I commented that I thought those who wanted Christian schools could pay for them and have them, but I did not approve of charter schools that had no supervision by public entities such as OPI and took money away from our public schools. It’s probably not such a big deal, but I did not say I support Charter sch...
Editor: I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge our Havre High School pep band, cheerleaders and Blue Pony mascot. There is no doubt in my mind they all collectively are one of the best in the state. The enthusiasm and spirit they bring to the football field and the basketball court certainly hasn’t gone unnoticed by me or others in the crowd. The songs the band plays, the cheerleaders cheer in with the crowd and the mascot bouncing around all enrich the environment immensely. I want to personally thank all of the p...
Editor: The Montana Senate last week voted to close Montana Developmental Center in Boulder, largely reacting to hysteria generated by Disability Rights Montana, the decision is wrong for several reasons, including the fact that a number of clients can safely be placed in no other Montana institution, and it will devastate Boulder and Jefferson County economically and socially. The complaint is that the culture at MDC will never change. It can change, and the reason that I say this is that I saw it happen myself at another...
Editor: Dogfighting and cockfighting are despicable blood sporst, and unfortunately a loophole in Montana law is letting people get away with attending and participating in this illegal sport. Montanans have a long tradition of caring for animals, so it is a disgrace that ours is the only one in the nation where it is legal to attend a dog fight. Rep. Tom Richmond, Sen. Doug Kary and Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy have a bill to make this right. House Bill 378 would make it a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $500 fine to knowingly...
