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Articles from the February 24, 2017 edition


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  • SALVATION ARMY

    Paul Dragu|Updated Feb 25, 2017

    The Salvation Army, founded in 1865 in London by a Methodist preacher named William Booth, has since spread to 127 countries, with 7,551 centers in communities across the U.S., including one in Havre. Havre's Salvation Army started as the Salvation Army Emergency Services Church around the same time a major flood had devastated the area, 1914, Social Services Director Trina Crawford said, and the Christian charitable organization's services were severely needed. The...

  • An Armory Weekend Special: Skylights aim for a fight wth Dawgs, Bears

    George Ferguson|Updated Feb 25, 2017

    The Montana State University-Northern Skylights responded to their first back-to-back losses like great teams do — by coming right back and winning. Now, the No. 15 Skylights (10-6, 20-7) are poised to keep that winning streak going on the last weekend of the Frontier Conference’s regular season. Northern is home tonight to host No. 20 UM-Western in what amounts to the biggest game of the season thus far. Then, MSU-N will celebrate senior night against Rocky Mountain Col...

  • Father and son helping bring family and joy to the HLP community

    Chris Peterson|Updated Feb 24, 2017

    GREAT FALLS - It has been 10 years since the Hays-Lodge Pole boys basketball team won the Class C state championship. In fact, it's been 10 years since the Thunderbirds have made it to state, but that's something they are hoping to change this season. After beating Centerville in the quarterfinals of the Northern C Divisional, the T-Birds are just a win or two from the state tournament and if they happen to get there, two of the people most responsible will be senior guard Tys...

  • Local News - Feb. 24, 2017

    Updated Feb 24, 2017

    Northern Ambassadors holding food drive at weekend games Havre Daily News staff Montana State University-Northern’s Ambassadors are helping people see some basketball and helping out the Havre Food Bank at the same time. People who bring a can of food during the Northern Lights or Skylights games today and Saturday will receive a $2 discount on the admission price. Ambassadors will give the donated food to the Havre Food Bank. Community invited to bingo at Northern Havre Daily News staff The Program Council of the A...

  • Celebrating History: Dealing with sanitation

    Updated Feb 24, 2017

    By Emily Mayer One of the unseemly facts about living 100 years ago was the lack of sanitation. It was not uncommon for communities to have piles of garbage in back yards, and water and wastewater treatment plants were in their infancy in the early 1900s in rural America. Havre was of no exception. Dangerous outbreaks were not unknown at the time, and this article found in the Editorial section of the Feb. 24, 1917, issue of The Havre Plaindealer reminds people of the dangers of disgusting habits: LET HAVRE INVESTIGATE Again...

  • Care and feeding of a feral cat

    Pam Burke|Updated Feb 24, 2017

    I didn’t realize before now that I had preconceived notions about how a quarter-feral cat would behave, but I see, now, that I did, and that image did not include him being a demanding prima donna. The survival neurosis I get. Hyper-aware of his surroundings, Tony the cat is afraid of confinement, loud noises, chaos and strangers. When you’re a cat trying to make your way alone in the big world, you need cat-like instincts and reflexes to survive. At three-quarters tame Tony n...

  • 9C - uniquely charming

    Paul Dragu|Updated Feb 24, 2017

    The Hi-Line has done it again. I am smitten. Some more. I’ve savored the charms of sparsely populated, quiet, no traffic, low crime Montana for more than a year now since my cross-country move. But one thing I never thought would give me warm fuzzy feelings here, one thing I never thought would find a way to measure up — sports is that one thing. I’m talking mainly about football and basketball, two of the greatest American inventions, right up there with sliced bread and Maxim magazine. I’m not much into wrestling, which a...

  • Thanks to 9C tournament volunteers

    Updated Feb 24, 2017

    Editor, The Athletic Committee of the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Havre High School and District 9C would like to extend a huge heartfelt thank you to the 60 plus volunteers who worked the Boys and Girls District Basketball Tournament at Havre High School this past week. The Chamber’s Athletic Committee secured volunteers to work the tournament, along with recruiting 25 business sponsors to host the hospitality rooms for tournament officials and coaches to enjoy. Thank you Culligan, Coke, MSU-N F...

  • Separate but equal might be OK in Indiana, not in Montana basketball

    Updated Feb 24, 2017

    Editor, It’s ironic that Cat Country KCTR 102.9 radio announcer Paul Mushaben opened his February 2I, 2017, post with the statement that...” It’s always the kids that suffer...” His comments about separate tournaments for Native Americans is clearly based upon race and directly impacts “the kids.” How could it not? In defense of his comments that there should be racially separate basketball teams, Paul Mushaben’s self-righteously states that the rules should be the same for both Native and non-Native teams. How very generous...

  • Our View:

    Updated Feb 24, 2017

    One week after Rep. Jeff Essman, R-Billings, the state Republican Party chair, apologized to Rep. Jacob Bachmeier, D-Havre, for official GOP Facebook and Twitter posts insulting the freshman legislator, Essmann now has irritated some officials from his own party. Essmann issued an “Emergency Chairman’s Report” Wednesday saying that, somehow, getting more people voting by using a mail ballot in a special election for Congress would favor Democrats — so Republicans should contact their legislators and tell them to vote against...

  • For the Record, Feb. 24, 2017

    Updated Feb 24, 2017

    Havre Police Department Kyle Webster Brockie of Havre, 33, was arrested on charges of criminal contempt and revocation of suspended or deferred sentence related to a 24/7 Sobriety Program violation Thursday at 7:17 a.m. at the police department. —— Officers investigated a motor vehicle crash after a Washington Avenue caller reported Thursday at 8:04 a.m. that a bus pulled out in front of a Ford Focus, which prompted the vehicle to steer into a nearby lawn to avoid impact and injuries. —— Officers made two arrests Thursday at...

  • Agendas: Feb. 24, 2017

    Updated Feb 24, 2017

    Monday 8 a.m. — Center for Metal Health Board Meeting 3 p.m. — UDB Board Meeting Tuesday 9 a.m. — Payroll Approval 10 a.m. — Road Meeting –Hanson 12 p.m. — Legislative Call-In 1:30 p.m. — Claims Approval Wednesday 10 a.m. — Detention Center Thursday 9:30 a.m. — Sheriff Brostrom 10 a.m. — Business Meeting Manual Claims Employment Review Resolutions Tax Adjustments County Permit Approval Subdivision/Survey Approval Contracts Time for comments from the public Friday Office hours...

  • Obituary: Brandan Lee Haas

    Updated Feb 24, 2017

    Brandan Lee Haas of Havre, 44, passed away Feb. 21, 2017, at his home due to natural causes. A viewing will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at Holland and Bonine Funeral Home. Services will be held Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Fifth Avenue Christian Church with Ila McClenahan officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Memorials in Brandan's name may be made to the North Central Senior Citizens Center, 2 Second St. W, Havre, MT 59501 or to... Full story

  • Obituary: Michael Douglas Golden

    Updated Feb 24, 2017

    Michael Douglas Golden of Havre, 43, joined his father and grandfather in his eternal heavenly home Feb. 18, 2017, in Columbia Falls, Montana. Michael was born Dec. 18, 1973 to Joyce and Douglas Golden. Michael grew up in Havre and graduated from Havre High School in 1992. Michael is survived by his mother, Joyce Golden; brothers, Corey Golden and Donnie Tiffany Golden; sisters. Heather Golden-Smith (Eric) and Rachel Golden; grandmothers MaryLou Golden and Georgianna West; nie... Full story

  • Obituary: Walter John Hinebauch Jr.

    Updated Feb 24, 2017

    Walter John Hinebauch Jr. went to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior Monday, Feb. 20, 2017. Although he had been suffering from pulmonary fibrosis his passing was sudden. Walter was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His family meant the world to him and everything he did was for his family. Walter was 83 years young. Visitation will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at Silha Funeral Home in Glendive, Montana. A funeral service will take place Tue... Full story

  • Hello God, it's me, Mara

    Updated Feb 24, 2017

    You know, Lord, little children love sitting on Mommy’s or Daddy’s lap and listening to them read a story. Little ones are examining every picture; they wait eagerly to hear what is on the next page. Perchance Mommy misses a word or two, don’t we all know little ones who know that and quickly correct Mommy or Daddy? When one is the “Nana,” it is a lot of fun to hold little ones. They like to hold that book. We know they’re paying attention and they do know when we miss a word or two. Have we ever thought about how our very li...

  • Pastor's Corner: Finding hope and peace in mourning

    Updated Feb 24, 2017

    “In the world you shall have tribulation,” Jesus said. More than 2,000 years later, we look around at our world and think, “He got that right!” In fact, we need look no further than our own backyard. Right now, for example, I can think of at least two or three families in my circle of friends who are dealing with serious health issues, to name just one area of concern. Some circumstances have been so severe or lasted so long, that people have begun to lose hope. Once that happens, not only are we dealing with the illness itse...

  • Out Our Way:

    Updated Feb 24, 2017

    Mark 11:27-33 Out our way, it can be a bit “hairy” crossing streams in the spring as the ice melts. The bridge out at the Lion’s Campground in Beaver Creek Park was wiped out a few years ago and Goliath and I had to wade across the stream. It wasn’t that high, but the current was strong and we saw twigs, leaves and even entire tree branches being swept along as we crossed. It reminded me of a lesson I learned years ago while canoeing on a stream that had an equally-strong current: You can go with the flow or you can paddle...

  • January Rocky Boy Students of the Month

    Updated Feb 24, 2017

    January Rocky Boy Senior High School Students of the Month Samwala Windyboy, a freshman at Rocky Boy Jr./Sr. High School is a January Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Tiger Denny. Her teachers say Sam is kind, courteous and respectful in and out of the classroom. Her warm smile and kind spirit makes her a joy to be around. Sam enjoys school and puts forth her best effort. Not only does Sam maintain her studies but also exemplifies school spirit in her role on the cheerleading squad. Freshman Cedric Belcourt is...

  • Senior Center News, Feb. 24, 2017

    Updated Feb 24, 2017

    North Central Senior Citizens Center, Feb. 27 to March 3 Monday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; exercise class rom 10 to 11 a. m. Tuesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; bingo at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; TOPS at 8 a.m., cards at 1 p.m. Thursday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; cards at 1 p.m.; Kmart/Walmart shopping from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday — Medical transportation is available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. but people must make a request at least 24 hours in advance. Pinochle...

  • Community invited to 'Diverse Northern'

    Updated Feb 24, 2017

    Havre Daily News staff Montana State University-Northern has invited people from the university and the regional community to participate as guests in the radio program “Diverse Northern.” The show “represents yet another window of opportunity to get information about campus activities and topics of public interest,” a press release said. The show airs every Thursday during the school year from 11 a.m. to noon at KNMC, 90.1 FM and online by linking to www.msun.edu/KNMC. “Diverse Northern” includes music in languages o...

  • George Ferguson Column: We love our high school hoops the way it is

    George Ferguson|Updated Feb 24, 2017

    As a journalist, I will never, ever step on the Constitution of the United States. Freedom of speech, no matter what stupid things come out of people's mouths, sometimes is a right in this country, and the First Amendment is something I take very seriously, and never for granted, every single day. There, I said it. We all have the right to say what we want to say, even when some of the things that we say are really ignorant. On Tuesday, something really ignorant was said...

  • Chinook, HLP reach Northern C semifinals in thrilling fashion

    Chris Peterson|Updated Feb 24, 2017

    GREAT FALLS — As the third-place team from the District 9C, few expected the Chinook Sugarbeeters to make a run in the Northern C Divisional tournament, but thanks to clutch play late in games, the Beeters are in uncharted territory — the Northern C semifinals. After narrowly defeating Denton-Geyser-Stanford Wednesday, the Beeters snuck out another close victory, upending Sunburst in overtime 39-38. The win puts Chinook into the semifinals, where it will face Hays-Lodge Pol...

  • Bears fight Belt to the end

    George Ferguson|Updated Feb 24, 2017

    GREAT FALLS — In two championship games a season ago, the Belt Huskies pretty much ran over the Box Elder girls. In the Northern C semifinals Thursday night inside the Four Seasons Arena, the story was completely different, but the end result was the same. For much of the highly anticipated meeting between perhaps the two best teams in Class C yet again, Box Elder played the Huskies straight up. In the end however, the Huskies nosed in front and stayed there, earning an exciti...

  • An Armory Weekend Special: Lights battle Western and Rocky in key clashes

    George Ferguson|Updated Feb 24, 2017

    The Montana State University-Northern Lights are putting together a very special season. And on one special weekend, the Lights are hoping to take things even further. Northern (9-7, 20-8) comes home from a six-game road trip to close out the Frontier Conference season with games tonight against nationally ranked UM-Western, and Saturday night against Rocky Mountain College. Both games tip off at 8 p.m. in the Armory Gymnasium, and the Lights will honor seniors Badhasa...

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