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Rep. Bruce Meyers, R-Box Elder, along with 111 candidates for state Legislature filed their paperwork with the Montana Secretary of State's Office last Thursday to get on the June primary ballot. After one term in the House, the freshman lawmaker is looking to begin a new chapter in the saga of "Mr. Meyers goes to Helena" by making a run for the Senate District 16 seat now held by the erm-limited Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box Elder, while Windy Boy makes a run for the House seat...
The Fort Assinniboine Preservation Association is considering the possibility of creating a foundation to raise money for the cash-strapped former U.S Army fort turned historic site. "We feel maybe if we can get a foundation started, it will be easier to raise funds," said Lynda Taplin, association president. Funds are needed, said Taplin, to maintain and expand access to the remnants of the fort, which was opened in 1879, to protect the Assiniboine tribe from attacks by the...
Serial assaulter Robert Sunchild had a busy day in Hill County District Court Friday as he changed a not guilty plea to guilty, admitted to violating parole and drunkenly beating his father, who was in a wheelchair, and received a four-year sentence with another sentencing pending. Sunchild, represented by attorney Randy Randolph, was in court for a session that was supposed to present testimony about a drunken assault against his father. When the incident with his father occurred, Sunchild was on parole for an assault in...
From My Neighbor in Need The website http://www.myneighborinneed.org/havre is provides local citizens a way to ask for help from their community and a way for the community to give back. Recently Fulfilled Needs A single father of a young child was in need of a used, clean couch. They moved into their own place and had very little furniture and were sitting on the floor. Their need was verified and posted on www.myneighborinneed.org as well as featured in the Havre Daily News and Great Falls Tribune. A caring donor living in...
From Montana State University-Northern Erica McKeon-Hanson has been named program director for Montana State University -Northern’s new Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions Grant/The Little River Institute. McKeon-Hanson has spent the past eight years at Aaniiih Nakoda College on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, where she was a faculty member, student adviser and mentor. Prior to her time at the Fort Belknap college, she was a tribal college faculty member and adviser at Stone Child College on Rocky Boy’s Ind...
Editor: I wanted to take this opportunity to comment on a very special group of people you have in your community at Northern Montana Care Center. My mother, Delores Hutchison, passed away at Northern Montana Care Center on Dec. 9. She had been a patient for the past couple of years and had declined rapidly around Thanksgiving. Although I live in southern California, I was able to visit her in the Care Center. I was deeply touched by the care and attention she was given by the staff and nurses. The staff was very attentive...
We know lots of people who would make excellent mayors of Havre. People who have a real feel for the community. People from all political persuasions and parties who have a sense of where the city should be headed. People who are leaders in education, business, social organizations or non-profit groups who have worked with many people in the community. People with leadership skills who work with various political and social factions to keep the city moving in the right direction. The unfortunate thing is that very few, if...
Vincent Eagleman, better known as Charlie "Chuck" The Boy, 49, of Rocky Boy passed suddenly from natural causes on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016. Throughout his life, Charlie brought much joy and happiness to everyone he met. He touched many hearts with his generosity, kindness, compassion and easy-going spirit. He was always laughing or teasing and often had nicknames for everyone he talked to. Charlie was known to always help and lend a hand wherever and whenever he was asked... Full story
Havre Police Department Officers responded to a 2nd Street Northeast address after someone reported a disturbance Monday at 10:02 a.m. and arrested Taylor Dawn Matsko, 25, of Havre on a charge of non-aggravated partner or family assault and issued a summons to Taylor Lee Storm on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. —— Officers investigated a report from a business on the 1400 Block of 1st Street at 11:38 a.m. Monday that a bike had been parked at the business for several weeks. —— Officers investigated a report...
Louise (Webb) Kenny, 95, died early Friday morning at her home in Havre with her husband of 60 years at her side. A viewing will be Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at 7 p.m., at Hi-Line Funeral Services in Havre. Funeral services are set for Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at 11 a.m., at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with interment following at Highland Cemetery. Arrangements have been made with Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook. Condolences may be left for the family at... Full story
Harry W. Olson passed away peacefully with family at his side on Jan. 14, 2016, after a short battle with congestive heart failure. He was 89 years old. Harry was born in Havre, Montana, on Feb. 11, 1926, to Fred and Martha (Solomon) Olson. A viewing was held on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at 7-9 p.m., at Edwards Funeral Home in Chinook. Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at 2 p.m., at Chinook High School Auditorium and a reception will be held at the Chin... Full story
Norman Earl Thurnau, 82, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Ann Thurnau; sons, Todd and Randy Thurnau; and daughter, Julie Koch. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo HIll Funeral Home of Kalispell is caring for the family.... Full story
Philip Charles Schatzka was born in Havre, Montana, on June 23, 1984. He died at home in Havre, on Jan. 16, 2016, following a brief illness. Phil was passionate about books, movies and music. He enjoyed collecting classic albums on vinyl. His favorite era was '70s rock. He could often be heard saying "Oh, the '70s" with a big smile. Phil attended many concerts including David Bowie, Alice Cooper, The Rolling Stones and even danced on the stage with Iggy Pop at the... Full story
Gary Spang Sr., 62, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at his residence. Wake services will begin at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church at Rocky Boy, where he will remain until his funeral, which will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016. Burial will follow in the Old Russette Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Gary's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his... Full story
Dane Warp, Havre High Basketball For Havre High senior Dane Warp, last weekend was a big one. Warp announced on Friday that he had chosen to attend Carroll College for basketball for his collegiate future. Then, the two-time All-State hoops player proceeded to go out and score a combined 63 points in wins over Browning and Rocky Boy. Warp's scoring barrage included a whopping 42 points in Havre's win over the Stars Saturday night. Brooke LeValdo, Harlem Basketball The Harlem...
Being short-handed is never easy in the sport of hockey. And the Havre Ice Hawks high school hockey team found that out this weekend in two road losses to the Great Falls Americans. The Ice Hawks were down three skaters in Saturday's game in Great Falls, and while they fought hard, they still had to succumb to a Great Falls' onslaught in a 14-1 loss. Havre's lone goal came from August Eacker on a Jeffrey Ralph assist. Havre goalie Bay Merker stopped 14 Great Falls shots,...
It's full speed ahead for the high school basketball this season and once again this past week, there was some exciting boys basketball along the Hi-Line. The action got started last Thursday when both Chester/J-I and Box Elder, the two teams to beat in the District 9C, took on Fort Benton and Turner respectively. While some might still see the Bears, the three-time district champs, as the favorite to win for a fourth year, the Hawks are the last unbeaten team in the 9C and th...
The Glacier Nationals were hoping to get back into the win column this past weekend, with two games on the road against Billings, the last team they defeated. But, despite two good shots at getting a win, the Nationals failed to find the column once again. Despite having the lead in the third period Friday and in the first period Saturday, Glacier dropped both games to the Bulls by the scores of 7-5 in Frontier Division play. The Nationals have now gone winless in 25 consecuti...
It may be cold outside, but the girls basketball season is just starting to cook along the Hi-Line. And this past week saw more big games in our area. The action started Thursday night when Box Elder kept its undefeated season going with a 58-31 in Turner. Turner battled early, but the explosive Bears used a 22-8 run in the second quarter to pull away. Jude The Boy led all scorers with 21 points for the Bears, while Lillian Gopher added 11. Turner got a team-high 12 points fro...
Coming off a huge scoring weekend, Montana State University-Northern junior guard Natalee Faupel has been named the Frontier Conference Women's Player of the Week for the second time this season. Faupel, a Butte native, averaged 24 points, six rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Faupel was 13-of-24 (54 percent) from the field, 1-of-2 in 3-point field goals and 21-of-26 (81 percent) from the free-throw-line. In last Friday night's win over Montana Tech in the Armory...
