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Articles from the November 11, 2010 edition


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  • Business license talks lives on

    Zach White

    Another chapter in the epic saga of Havre's business license law was quietly unfolding at Wednesday's meeting, as the committee took another look at the ordinance which members hope will finally get a business license established. Andrew Brekke, councilman and chair of the Ordinance Committee, has been a part of this discussion for years and feels it's time to stop talking and do something. "Havre is a Class One city and it's time to start acting like one," Brekke said after the meeting. The committee members agree that a... Full story

  • Veterans groups try to adapt to changing times

    Tim Leeds

    Veterans groups try to adapt to changing time Shrinking memberships prompt changes in recruitment tactics Two of the groups holding ceremonies today to honor the service of men and women in the American military are struggling — with varying success — to try to stem a decline in membership. "Unfortunately, we haven't had new recruits for a very long time," said Bill Bilger, commander of the Havre Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 497. "That's one of the reasons we had to close the doors on the club." The VFW and its...

  • John Shennum Jr.

    John Shennum Jr., 83 went to be with the Lord on Oct. 11, 2010, at his home with his children at his side. Memorial services were held on Oct. 16, 2010, at the Messiah Lutheran Church with Pastor Charlie Moody officiating. Arrangements are by Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook. John was born on Aug. 24, 1927, in Scobey to John and Adella (Judkins) Shennum. He was the sixth of seven children. He attended the Shennum Rural School for his first two years and continued his education in Scobey Public Schools. He was raised on the... Full story

  • My very fine 1975 stick-built double-wide

    Sondra Ashton

    "My house is a very, very, very fine house ... ." When I moved back home to Harlem — to the wide valley that was cut through the Prairies eons ago by the Missouri River but long abandoned to the more gentle meanderings of the Milk — I left behind my beautiful Pacific-Northwest-style artists cabin, perched on a hill surrounded by towering Douglas fir and second-growth cedar, landscaped with giant ferns, salal and kinnickinnick. I was downsizing my business and my life and... Full story

  • Frustrated with voting

    Editor: I am writing in regards to the outcome of the election. Why do we even vote? It isn't worth it anymore. They put in who they want anyway. They always put in the stupidest people they can find to try to run our country. They started two wars in 2001 and they are still at it. Six thousand soldiers have lost their lives because of the dumb jerks that try to run our country. Tell me one reason to vote anymore. Loretta Fredriksen Havre Editor: I am writing in regards to the outcome of the election. Why do we even vote? It... Full story

  • Thank you Havre for successful fundraiser

    Editor: On behalf of the Greater Havre Area Ministerial Association, I would like to thank all of the wonderful people who worked so diligently to make the pancake breakfast fundraiser for our Benevolence Fund a great success. Mayor Tim Solomon and Havre's incredible firefighters worked tirelessly and generously to donate their time and resources to bless those in our community who need a helping hand. We would also like to thank all those who made contributions into this mostneeded fund. It is caring hearts like these that...

  • DNA test casts doubt on executed Texas man's guilt

    JEFF CARLTON Associated Press

    DALLAS — A DNA test on a single hair has cast doubt on the guilt of a Texas man who was put to death 10 years ago for a liquor-store murder — an execution that went forward after then-Gov. George W. Bush's staff failed to tell him the condemned man was asking for genetic analysis of the strand. The hair had been the only piece of physical evidence linking Claude Jones to the crime scene. But the recently completed DNA analysis found it did not belong to Jones and instead may have come from the murder victim. Barry...

  • Barkus attorney: No special treatment in plea deal

    KALISPELL, Mont. (AP) — The attorney for state Sen. Greg Barkus says the Kalispell Republican didn't receive special treatment in a plea deal that would allow him to avoid jail and expunge his record after 18 months. Barkus is accused of crashing a boat while drunk last year in Flathead Lake and injuring four passengers, including U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg. The plea agreement would allow Barkus to plead no contest to felony criminal endangerment and receive a three-year deferred sentence. A judge must approve the agreement.... Full story

  • Idaho burglary suspect found at 'The Alibi' ba

    Idaho burglary suspect found at 'The Alibi' bar LEWISTON (AP) — Police say it didn't take them long to locate an Idaho man suspected in the robbery of a Cedars Inn — he was found next-door at The Alibi bar. Lewiston police say 40-year-old Donald Mosley Jr. was arrested less than 15 minutes after he walked into the hotel and demanded cash from the desk clerk late Wednesday. Police found Mosley at The Alibi, a bar located next to the hotel. Mosley was booked into the Nez Perce County Jail early Thursday and faces possible...

  • Lights beat Trappers in Wyoming dual

    George Ferguson Havre Daily News sports editor

    The Montana State University-Northern wrestling team was back in Powell, Wyo., just a few days after competing in the Northwest Open. But this time, the Lights got a team win. Wednesday night in Powell, the Lights downed Northwest College 23-12 in a dual meet, Northern's first win of the year. And while MSU-N head coach Tyson Thivierge was happy with the win, he says his team still needs plenty of work. "Overall, we just didn't wrestle as fundamentally solid as we should have," Thivierge said. "We had some matches where it...

  • Crossing the border to scorch the nets

    Daniel Horton Havre Daily News sports

    When it comes to sports, Canada and the United States are two very different places. But sometimes, the neighboring countries mix very well, and for the Montana State University-Northern volleyball program, the last four years have been one of those times. Brittany Baker and Kaylee Bossert are two senior volleyball players at Northern. Baker is from Cochrane, Alberta and Bossert is from Calgary, Alberta. Both Baker and Bossert were born and raised in Canada, and with the success and experience they found in the volleyball...

  • A man who enjoys going to work

    George Ferguson Havre Daily News sports editor

    NFL veterans and coaches warn of something called the "rookie wall". It's when an NFL newcomer starts to tire from the daily grind that is NFL life. You also hear those same players and coaches talk about day-to-day life in the NFL as a job that can be taxing. But so far this season, Tennessee Titans wide receiver and former Havre High star Marc Mariani has neither hit his "rookie wall" or found his new job taxing. Instead, Mariani, who is seventh in the NFL in return yardage heading into Sunday's road game at Miami insists h...

  • Montana decides not to move up to FBS

    AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press

    HELENA (AP) — Upon further review, the University of Montana has decided to remain in the Big Sky Conference. Less than a month after Royce Engstrom took over as president of the university, he announced Thursday that the school would not move up to the Football Bowl Subdivision. "It was a complex decision with many pros and cons," Engstrom said in a statement. "In the end, the better course is to stay with the conference we helped establish in 1963 and to continue building on its solid foundation." Engstrom said there... Full story

  • Rehberg predicts contentious House session

    Tim Leeds

    Montana's sole member of the U.S. House, Rep. Denny Rehberg said in a telephone press conference Wednesday that he thinks the rest of this year's congressional session, as well as next year's, is likely to be acrimonious. "I think you're going to see a more contentious Democratic minority," said Rehberg, a Billings Republican. Rehberg handily won his sixth term as U.S. representative, taking 60.32 percent of the vote in the Nov. 2 general election. His challengers, Democrat Dennis McDonald of Melville and Libertarian Mike... Full story

  • Committee OKs pet ordinance fees

    Zach White

    Havre City Council's Ordinance Committee approved, at Wednesday night's meeting, the resolution laying out the fees associated with last month's pet ordinance changes. The registration and licensing fee for the dogs will be $5 if the dog is spayed or neutered, $10 if it is not. Getting additional metal tags from the city for dog collars will cost $.50 per tag. Impounding an animal that is at large and taken in will cost owners an initial $12 and another $12 for every day the animal is held. If animal control officers have rea...

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