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Articles from the August 1, 2014 edition


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  • Celebrating History: 100 years ago in the Hingham Review

    Emily Mayer|Updated Aug 1, 2014

    We will take a look at the Hingham Review’s July 31, 1914, issue for this 13th installment celebrating the 150th anniversary of the creation of Montana Territory. A Card Upon my departure from Montana I take the occasion to thus testify my regard for and high esteem in which I hold the members of my churches, and also others whom I have learned to know as true and devout Christians and friends. My pastorate her and at other places in Montana has been marked by the cordial support and faithful co-operation of church members a...

  • Western Pharmacy thanks community for support after robbery

    Western Drug Pharmacy Staff|Updated Aug 1, 2014
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    In light of recent events, the staff at Western Drug Pharmacy would like to take a moment to say thank you to our community. The amount of support we have received over the past few weeks from patients, local businesses and associations has truly been overwhelming. This has been a difficult time for us, and your kind words are appreciated more than you can know. A special thanks goes out to the dispatchers and police officers at the Havre Police Department for their professionalism, time and efficiency following the...

  • Our View: Hi-Line darts and laurels, August 1, 2014

    Updated Aug 1, 2014

    Laurel — A lot of Hill County residents have never been to the powwow at Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation. They are cheating themselves out of a treat. The powwow will be held this weekend. There also will be a rodeo. The grand entry at the powwow is a colorful display of native culture that will entertain and educate people from all walks of life. You’re missing out on a lot if you don’t attend. Laurel — Chamene Plum of the Havre Jaycess has been given the Don Cavelli Memorial Award from the national Jaycees for her hard work...

  • Yes, that is so super cool

    Pam Burke|Updated Aug 1, 2014

    We’ve all met those people, those cool people who are so super cool that they don’t even know that they’re cool or that you are a changed person just by having met them. Should you ever have the opportunity, or whatever, to meet me, you will soon start wondering where you could go to find such a person. Kind of like a cleansing of the mind’s palate after encountering something distasteful. I don’t really have much personal experience with being cool — regular cool, super...

  • The Havre Rifle and Pistol Club

    Pam Burke|Updated Aug 1, 2014

    The world of shooting sports covers a wide array of firearms, disciplines and passions, but twice a week shooters looking for a morning of friendly competition, camaraderie and, of course, tests of long-range marksmanship should be at the shooting range northwest of Havre. Saturday and Wednesday mornings at 8 a.m. throughout the year, shooters with a desire to go beyond punching holes into paper targets meet at the Hill County Shooting Sports Recreation Area, five miles west...

  • Interested in housing a hockey player?

    John Kelleher|Updated Aug 1, 2014

    Before long, up to 25 members of the Glacier Nationals tier 3 hockey team will be arriving in Havre, ready to start the team’s first season on the Hi-Line. The players will be mostly college-age students and some high school seniors. Part of their life in Havre will include taking part in Nationals’ community service projects, ranging from working with the Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line to taking part in the Festival Days parade. The goal is to involve players in community life from the very start, said Butch and Jo Kow...

  • For the Record, August 1, 2014

    Updated Aug 1, 2014

    Havre Police Department Officers investigated a 2:41 p.m. Thursday call from 9th Avenue about checks stolen from the calling party’s residence. ——— Cory John Habeger, 27, of Havre was arrested on a state District Court warrant after an officer served it to him at 4:52 p.m. Thursday at the police station. ——— Officers investigated a 5:01 p.m. Thursday call from Northern Montana Hospital about the calling party’s wallet and purse being stolen from her vehicle. ——— A 17-year-old was issued a summons on a charge of theft after...

  • Dick Hurd

    Updated Aug 1, 2014

    A memorial for Dick Hurd will be held 2 p.m., Aug. 3, at Rotary Campground in Beaver Creek Park....

  • Donald "Don" J. Burtchett

    Updated Aug 1, 2014

    Donald "Don" J. Burtchett, 64, of Havre, passed away on July 20, 2014, at his home. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held in Geraldine on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Don's online memorial and leave a message of condolence for his family at www.hollandbonine.com. Don was born March 18, 1950, to William and Helen Burtchett in Lewistown, Montana. Later the family...

  • Michael Donald Richardson

    Updated Aug 1, 2014

    Michael Donald Richardson passed unexpectedly in the early morning hours of July 24, 2014, in Dillon, Montana. He was born to Donald and Norita Richardson in Deer Lodge, amid a wild Montana evening thunderstorm, on July 13, 1957. Mike was a modern renaissance man with a boundless curiosity and enthusiasm for life. He utilized every minute he had available to him as fully as he could. In his youth, Mike loved to work the family’s Rock Creek Lake mine with his Grandpa Pitman. By the age of 8, he was driving vehicles, o...

  • Arthur Fred Ruff II

    Updated Aug 1, 2014

    Arthur Fred Ruff II, 54, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away after a heart attack on May 14, 2014. He was born May 5,1960, to Arthur and Dorothy Ruff in Miles City, Montana. After graduating from high school in Havre, he worked for Woolworths and Kmart in Havre, before moving to Cascade and Great Falls. Fred, as we know him, enjoyed fishing, woodworking, gardening and meeting new friends. He is survived by his brother, Ricky Ruff of Great Falls; sisters, Linda (Arvid) Ronning of Miles City, Diana Ruff of Great Falls, Susie...

  • National Night Out to foster better relations

    John Kelleher|Updated Aug 1, 2014

    People will be able to have a free barbecue meal, see a U.S. Border Patrol helicopter, win a raffle for a gun and help Havre Police officers solve a mock crime. This and much more will take place at the Havre National Night Out, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, in front of the Student Union Building at Montana State University-Northern. This is the third year the Havre Police Department has sponsored the event, which is designed to bring the community and police officers together. "We...

  • Dancing for their Culture

    John Paul Schmidt|Updated Aug 1, 2014
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    The Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation Youth Powwow brought children from all over the Americas to dance and take part in preserving traditional culture Thursday. This was the first competitive youth powwow at Rocky Boy set up by the Cultural Support Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Youth Suicide Prevention Program. Cultural Support Services of Rocky Boy received a three-year grant from SAMHSA to set up the program. Last year, CSS had a youth powwow, but there...

  • Openings for city review board

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 1, 2014

    Along with people deciding whether political parties have a place in Havre city elections, voters have the chance to run for a commission to see how — or if — the form of city government should change as well. Havre voters in the June 3 primary election approved creating the commission. The Montana constitution requires asking in an election every 10 years if city residents want this commission review. The commission only will look at the form of government in Havre, as the county voters and the voters in the incorporated tow...

  • 2014 Frontier Football Preview: The first line of defense in the Frontier

    George Ferguson|Updated Aug 1, 2014

    In college football, offense gets all the glory. But most coaches will tell you, defense wins championships. The Frontier Conference is no different. It seems every year, almost every team in the league has a dangerous and explosive offense. But it’s the teams that can stop those explosive offenses from lighting up the scoreboard, it’s those teams which have the best chance to claim the Frontier Conference championship come November. Yes, defense is at a premium in the Fro...

  • Smith's Lights' legacy stands the test of time

    Chris Peterson|Updated Aug 1, 2014
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    Before Havre’s Andy Smith started playing football for the Montana State University-Northern Lights, it wasn’t exactly at the forefront of his mind. Yet, all it took was one chance meeting with then Lights legendary head coach Walt Currie and the offer of a $200 scholarship to make the former Blue Pony star a part of the newly reinstated Northern football team. “It was funny how it worked out,” Smith said. “Playing football for Northern was kind of like a second chance fo...