Havre hams spread the word of Beaver Creek centennial

Local amateur radio operators helped commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Beaver Creek Park with a special events station on Oct. 7 and 8.

Lloyd Stallkamp, president of the Hi-Line Amateur Radio Club, said about 60 contacts were made to amateurs, known as hams, across North America.

Hams who responded were given a brief history of the park including its relationship to Fort Assiniboine and its status as one of the largest county parks. Hams responded from across the country and Canada, and included California, Arizona, New Hampshire, the San Juan Islands and northern British Co...