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Gary T. Teske, 50, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, at his residence of natural causes. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, at Fifth Avenue Christian Church with Pastor Frank Donato officiating. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Gary's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at www.hollandbonine.com. Gary was born on March 25, 1964, in... Full story
By Emily Mayer We go back to Box Elder for this 48th installment of this series celebrating the 150th anniversary of Montana Territory and the 125th anniversary of statehood. In the Dec. 4, 1914 issue of The Box Elder Valley Press, there were several entries concerning the activities at the local churches. Among them were, complete with misspelling: M. E. CHURCH NOTES. Rev. R. W. Nelson returned the first of the week from a very enjoyable trip to Lewistown. He reports having preached every night, except one, for a week... Full story
Havre Historic Post Office has been chosen to receive a 2015 Montana Historic Preservation Award in January. Four awards from the Montana Historical Society are being given in the Jan. 23 ceremony. The award the old Havre post office is receiving, the award for outstanding preservation rehabilitation project, is given out once every two years. "We are honored," said Erica Farmer, speaking for herself and her husband Marc Whitacre, the owners of the building. " ... We're proud... Full story
Montana State University-Northern’s rodeo team will be hosting a fundraiser event titled “Cowboy Christmas.” This will be held at the MSU-Northern Armory Gymnasium Saturday at 5 p.m. Doug Kallenberger, head coach of the rodeo team said a prime rib and shrimp dinner “with all the fixings” will be served at the Cowboy Christmas. Various door prizes will be given throughout the event, which include a trip to the Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals that will be held in January. Kallenberger said that the tickets to the event will also act... Full story
I hate to say “I told you so.” Life’s too short to waste so many words on vindictiveness. It’s so much more uplifting to just point your finger and laugh, which is exactly my response every time someone says they’re going to try snowshoeing or cross-country skiing for the first time and they come back sore, exhausted and disheartened. Not that I’m against either winter activity in theory because the theory behind them is that they give humans a way to more easily travel across winter snow so we are better able to commune wit... Full story
Laurel The Havre-Hill County Library has some great programs for young people. Children in one of the programs, Story Time, stayed late this week and made Christmas cards for soldiers stationed in Liberia. It is sort of a forgotten war these soldiers are taking part in. It's the war against Ebola. Soldiers help medical professionals in the effort to stop the deadly disease from spreading. It is important work — as important to our national security as an military operation. But these military personnel are sometimes f... Full story
Havre Police Department Mavis Kaycee Reddoor, no date of birth given, of Box Elder was arrested on a charge of shoplifting after a caller at a 1st Street business reported the incident at 2:22 p.m. Thursday. —— During a motor vehicle stop east of the John Deere dealership at 8:46 p.m. Thursday, an officer issued a summons to Hingham resident James William White, no date of birth given, on charges of reckless driving and speeding on a state road. —— A caller at Northern Montana Hospital reported Thursday at 11:33 p.m. a perso... Full story
The Montana Grizzlies haven’t beaten the Eastern Washington Eagles in a Big Sky Conference game since 2011. And the Grizzlies haven’t won in Cheney, Washington, since 2008. But, the Griz don’t have to wait until next year to change that situation. Instead, for the first time in the storied rivalry, the two Big Sky powers will meet in an FCS playoff game. No. 11 Montana (9-4) visits No. 4 Eastern Washington (10-2) Saturday at Roos Field with a berth in the FCS quart...
After a slow start to the 2014-15 season, the Glacier Nationals of the North American Tier 3 Hockey League are picking up steam. And even though their number of losses still greatly outnumbers their wins, they are playing their best hockey of the season — just in time for their most grueling stretch of their schedule. The Nationals, who have earned points in three of their last four games, will look to build on their recent string of strong play as they host the Great Falls A... Full story
There is no better signal that the winter sports season is beginning in Havre than when the Havre High wrestling team hosts the Havre Invitational. And as hard as it might be to believe, that day is already here. The Blue Ponies, who are the two-time defending Class A State wrestling champions, will officially begin the defense of their title today as the 2014 Havre Invitational, inside the HHS gymnasium, kicks off the 2014-15 wrestling season. Havre will welcome a number of... Full story
Jim Dumas, the owner of Big Sandy Meat Shop, has run his relatively modest meat processing facility in Big Sandy for a few years. A crew of four or five, including himself, operates the processing facility and shop on a daily basis to provide local meat to customers and process animals for hunters and ranchers. While they regularly process beef, pork, lamb and wild game, Wednesday, he and his crew were processing beef. Dumas said they can process two head of cattle a day....
Mona Negaard and John Lee were married Nov. 24, 1954, in the Lutheran Church in Plentywood. They celebrated their 60th anniversary with family. They have three children, Craig (Pam) Lee of Glasgow, Marvin and Cheri Turner and Mark (Becky) Lee both of Havre; six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.... Full story
Super Certificate winners: • First prize: Becky David • Second prize: Bonnie Doll • Third prize: Maxine Munson Santa Run winners: • Dave Dunn: Santa costume winner • Joei Ross: Female adult elf costume winner • Brock Ross: Fastest male and male adult elf costume winner • Willie LaSmith: Kid Elf costume winner • Debbie Callahan: Fastest female Winners names and the business sponsors: In addition to the Super Certificate Drawings there was a drawing for two child's baskets... Full story
Havre Middle School's Sixth-grade Student of the Month for November is Austin Wombold. Austin is the son of Rita and Rusty Golie. He has two brothers, Clay and Brandon. Austin's hobbies include playing soccer and football. He is a Denver Broncos fan and enjoys watching WWE. Austin's teachers note that he is a quiet, but ambitious young man and a joy to have in class. He is helpful, kind and very respectful. He models great behavior and has a good sense of humor. Austin plans... Full story
Here are activities planned at North Central Senior Center for the coming week: Are you looking for Christmas gifts? Stop by and check our Gift Shop — we might have just the perfect thing for that special someone on your gift list. Monday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (except for medical you have to call in early to make arrangements); Painting at 1 p.m. Tuesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (except for medical you have to call in early to make arrangements); have your ears checked and hearing aids clean... Full story
