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  • Hi-Line Living preview: Local children get a hand on history

    Tori Thomas|Updated Apr 15, 2015

    From gold panning and paper doll making, to old-time clothes washing and apple peeling, the 11th Annual Hands On History fundraiser filled Holiday Village Mall Saturday. This year, 32 activities were set up for people to learn about how things used to be done before electricity. Allison Keeley, a co-chair of the event, said this year's turnout was "fantastic" and that 150 volunteers participated this year. "We've had an excellent turnout - tons of volunteers," she said. Keeley...

  • Poets & Pickers

    Tori Thomas|Updated Apr 15, 2015

    With performers from Lewistown to Alberta, Canada, the 21st Annual Western Heritage Roundup event, organized by the Montana Country Poets and Pickers group, took place Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Chinook. People performed a variety of acts, including poetry, songs and stories at Chinook High School's Sweet Auditorium. Dale Mailand, secretary of the Poets and Pickers, said his favorite part about being involved with this event is "seeing the people enjoying themselves and...

  • Hearing delayed for Havre man acccused of assaulting sheriff's deputies

    Tori Thomas|Updated Apr 14, 2015

    The Monday omnibus hearing for a man accused of physically dragging a peace officer has been delayed to May 4. Sampson F. Mayer, born in 1986, of Havre was charged with two counts of assault on a peace officer and one count of resisting arrest March 16. He pleaded not guilty March 20 before District Judge Daniel Boucher. Boucher rescheduled Mayer's hearing to May 4 at 1:30 p.m. at the Hill County Courthouse. According to court documents, Havre Police Department received a...

  • Henrys plead guilty to filing false returns

    John Paul Schmidt|Updated Apr 14, 2015
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    Former Stone Child College head Melody Henry and her husband, Frank Henry, pleaded guilty Monday to filing a false federal income tax return Monday and awaits sentencing. The maximum penalty for the count is three years imprisonment with one year of supervised release and a $100,000 fine, as well as costs of prosecution. A jury Feb. 20 found the Henrys not guilty of embezzling funds from the Chippewa Cree Tribe. Melody Henry is formerly the president of Stone Child College, and in 2012 filed a false return on her taxes. She...

  • Havre may become part of Montana Main Street

    John Kelleher|Updated Apr 14, 2015

    Havre is looking at becoming part of the Montana Main Street Project. The program offers help to downtown areas hoping to revitalize in a variety of ways. Downtown business people, government leaders, historic preservation people, those in the tourism business and community residents are being urged to attend a meeting at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Havre Historic Post Office in downtown Havre. Tash Wisemiller, program coordinator of the Montana Main Street Program, will outline the program and explain what it offers the...

  • Helping the people at 911 when calling 911 - notice and remember details

    Updated Apr 14, 2015

    As part of National Telecommunications Week, Havre Police Department's 911 dispatchers are trying to educate the public about how they can best help emergency responders during a crisis. Today, we look at what to try to remember about a person or a car the flees from the scene of a crime Try to note the following characteristics of a person at a crime scene: • Gender • Race • Age • Heighth • Weight • Hair color, length • Eyes • Complexion • Scars • Weapon • Clothing • Build...

  • Fair board introduces new member, discusses new manager position

    Tori Thomas|Updated Apr 14, 2015

    The Great Northern Fair Board welcomed a new member and heard updates concerning the fairgrounds manager position during a meeting held Monday. Karla Vaughn was introduced as a new member of the fair board. Mike Sharp, the interim fairgrounds manager began his 90-day contract April 2. Paul McCann, a board member, made a motion that the Fair Manager Contract Committee update the status of fairgrounds manager as a county employee, and redefine the job description and compensation package. “We’re running out of 90 days,” he sa...

  • Havre Trails solidifies 5K, talks trail revamp

    John Paul Schmidt|Updated Apr 14, 2015

    Havre Trails continued preparations for its 5K Run/Walk slated for April 25 and discussed future projects. Registration for the 5K begins at 9 and the race starts at 10 a.m. on April 25. The fee is $20 and free to children 12 and under. There will be T-shirts available. The race starts at the RC Model Flying Club, which is south of 5th Avenue past the Havre Ice Dome. Take a left before the bridge. Volunteers are needed for running the race, including people for the registration table, at the starting line and people to hand...

  • Judy Ireland - won't stop, can't stop

    John Paul Schmidt|Updated Apr 14, 2015

    Judy Ireland is Tuesday's Volunteer of the Week in a five-day look at five members of the Havre community who have done more than their share to help better Havre and the Hi-Line. Ireland has been reading to third-graders at Lincoln-McKinley Primary School au gratis for two years now. "Teachers need all the help they can get," Ireland said. "Whether it be working with kids or helping with bulletin boards, helping with getting things ready." She works exclusively with Jane...

  • Community Focus: Workload, tensions go up in the Capitol

    Updated Apr 14, 2015

    Just before Easter, the Senate passed my Senate Bill 416, which is the only major infrastructure bill that might have a chance to pass. SB 416 passed the Senate on a 47 to 3 vote. Today SB 416 will be heard in the House Appropriations Committee and to pass the House it must get a two-thirds vote as it has a bonding component. This bill is one that no one particularly stomachs, but is a compromise bill that has a chance to pass. Just before Easter, Sarah Swanson Partridge and...

  • Volunteering is a connection with the community

    Updated Apr 14, 2015

    People become involved with volunteering for a range of reasons - for some serving their community is an honor, for some it is part of the mission of the club or organization for which they belong, for some volunteering is just a way of life. The connection and relationship with the community that develops from volunteering adds an invaluable layer to education. "Through volunteering, I learn what it means to be a part of something bigger than myself" - this is a quote from a...

  • For the Record: April 14, 2015

    Updated Apr 14, 2015

    Havre Police Department A 13-year-old was arrested Monday at 7:13 a.m. on charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, driving without a driver’s license and juvenile curfew violations after the calling party reported her grandson had taken her car and had not returned home. —— Officers investigated a report made at the police station Monday at 9:38 a.m. concerning a parenting plan. —— Officers investigated a disturbance on 8th Avenue Monday at 10:49 a.m. No further information was provided. —— Jenna May Majerus, 25,...

  • Agenda: Mosquito Control District Board

    Updated Apr 14, 2015

    The Mosquito Control District Board meeting will be 5:15 p.m., Monday, April 20, at the district office, 1405 W. 2nd St., Havre The agenda: 1. Review minutes from previous meeting 2. Correspondence 3 New business a) Purchase order approval b) Mosquito Awareness Week 4. Unfinished business a) Budget update b) Larvicide applications 5. Announcements (non-action items) a) Recertification for past crew on May 19m, in Great Falls. b) Testing for new crews May 13 in Havre and retest May 20 in Fort Benton if needed. c) Training in...

  • Obituary - Patricia Ann (Farley) Hayes

    Updated Apr 14, 2015

    Patricia Ann (Farley) Hayes, 79, of Glasgow passed peacefully surrounded by her family after a short illness on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. Pat was born on July 14, 1935, in Havre, Montana, to Michael and Marion (Weeks) Farley and was the fourth of five children. She attended Havre High School. In 1952 she married Edward Kirchdoerfer and they had two children. They later divorced. On June 25, 1960, Pat married Robert Cook, together they had...

  • Obituary - Annie A. Hofer

    Updated Apr 14, 2015

    Annie A. Hofer, 88, passed away April 13, 2015, at the Turner Colony. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at 10 a.m. at Turner Colony. Arrangements have been made with Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook. Condolences may be left for the family at www.edwardsfuneralhomemt.com....

  • Obituary - Laura L. (Osterberg) Lee

    Updated Apr 14, 2015

    Laura L. (Osterberg) Lee of Havre, Montana, passed away at the age of 61 on April 8, 2015, at Northern Montana Care Center after a two-year battle with cancer. Cremation has taken place, and, at Laura's request, no services will be held. The family has, however, elected to hold a celebration of life for Laura on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at 4 p.m. in the dining area of Boxcars. This is an informal event meant to gather and share memories of Laura. Please bring pictures or...

  • Obituary - Edward Arthur Tollefson

    Updated Apr 14, 2015

    Edward Arthur Tollefson, 82, died April 9, 2015, at Northern Montana Hospital. The Hi-Line Funeral Services has been entrusted with the arrangements. Ed has been cremated, and no services are planned. Ed was a farmer at heart; he would want his friends and family to remember him by planting a few potatoes, or a flower or two in his memory. Ed was known as “Big Ed” to his many friends. No one is certain where the nickname “Big Ed” started if it was because of his big tall frame or from his big generous heart. Ed was born Ap...

  • Hi-Line Athletes of the Week

    Updated Apr 14, 2015

    Hannah Weber, Chinook Track Chinook’s Hannah Weber certainly seems to like running on the Havre Middle School Track. In two meets this past week in Havre, Weber took home plenty of accolades. Weber won the Lions Havre Invite 1,600 meters (6:31.71) and 3,200 (13:48) Saturday afternoon, a rare sweep of the grueling distance races. She also finished third in both of those events at the annual Cal Wearley Invitational last Wednesday in Havre. Weber is coming off an A...

  • Knee injury won't hold HHS pitcher back

    Chris Peterson|Updated Apr 14, 2015

    The spring has been bittersweet for Havre's Rachel Majeres. Unfortunately, due to injury, the All-State senior will not suit up for Blue Pony softball team this season or ever again on the diamond. But on the bright side, the end of Havre High's season won't signal the end of Majeres' softball career. In fact, it will be far from it. That's because Majeres will be continuing her playing days this fall as a member of the Dawson Community College Buccaneers. Back in February,...

  • Local Golf Report: The U.S. Open countdown now begins

    George Ferguson|Updated Apr 14, 2015

    Grass is greening up. Trees are starting to bud. The wind is really howling late. My allergies are starting to act up. Welcome to the 2015 golf season on the Hi-Line. And this year, all of us who love the game should be excited about the upcoming spring, summer and fall on the links. I know that I am, and I couldn’t wait to write the first Tee to Green of the year, for a number of reasons. But the biggest reason I was so excited to get my golf column up and running is b...