Week of January 9, 2025
Week of January 9, 2025
Havre Police Department Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 Officers investigated a 12:10 p.m. report at the police station that someone stole a game camera. -- Officers responding to a call from First Avenue West at 6:37 p.m. arrested Stevi Danielle Henry of havre, 27, on four Justice or City court violation warrants and one state District Court violation warrant and arrested Emmett R. Standingrock of Rocky Boy, 24, on four Justice or City court violation warrants. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024...
A former Chippewa Cree Tribal judge connected to a double homicide in Box Elder pleaded guilty Monday to unrelated drug charges, while a man who pleaded guilty to the crime was sentenced to 40 years in prison with a chance to reject the sentence. Judge Kaydee Snipes Ruiz sentenced Angleo Hawk Sanchez in state District Court in Fort Benton Tuesday to 50 years in the Montana State Prison with 10 suspended and credit for 285 days served. She ordered him to pay $11,609 in restitution. Sanchez was charged in connection with the...
A Havre man acted quickly during an emergency in Eagles Manor and ended up saving another resident's life, allowing him to get out of the hospital in time to ring in the New Year. U.S. Army veteran Mark Dongu, originally from Illinois, has lived in Eagles Manor for about a year, he said. He also has epilepsy, which can cause seizures, as he has experienced several times. "Some nights, you have rough nights when you have epilepsy, and I was having one of those kinds of...
Press release The evening of Dec. 17, the Havre/Hill County Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) awarded their 2024 Preservation Awards in a small ceremony at the Oxford Sports Bar. Recognized were Russ and Erin McBrien for their work on the former Valadon Residence at 502 Third Avenue, and the Rudyard Depot Museum, represented by Lila Redding, for their railroad, agriculture, automobile and dinosaur museums. Each recipient was presented a certificate as well as, limited...
Havre City Council board members welcomed in the New Year with a short meeting addressing resolutions and drawdowns, and approving applying for a grant to pay for its share of the cost of repairing the St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works. A pair of siphons in the 29-mile conveyance works that transfers water diverted from the St. Mary River into the North Fork of the Milk River failed in June, leading to a scramble to replace the siphons and another pair of siphons in the system. The water is diverted by a dam near...
Press release As of January 7, 2025 there has been one confirmed case of pertussis reported in Hill County. ”The Hill County Health Department wants you to know how to best protect yourself and your family from pertussis” the department said in a release. Pertussis is a contagious disease that affects the upper respiratory tract (throat and lungs) of those it attacks. Pertussis can occur at any age but is one of the most deadly diseases of infants and young children of our time, and is highly contagious. The first step...
Press release The Gospel Band Canada’s Double Portion from North Battleford, Saskatchewan, will be performing in Havre Sunday. Canada’s Double Portion will perform at the Presbyterian Church, 701 Fourth Ave. at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12. Donations of canned food will be accepted at the door. All are invited to enjoy this wonderful evening of family entertainment. Double Portion will is a unique group in many ways. The five-piece Gospel band is made up of parents Duncan and Debbie Hemmerling and six of their 10 children....
MONDAY — January 13,2025 9:30 a.m. — Commissioner Working Session in the Commissioners’ Office 1:30 p.m. — Clerk and Recorder Meeting in the Commissioners’ Office 3:30 p.m. — Council on Aging Director Meeting in the Commissioners’ Office TUESDAY — January 14, 2025 8:30 a.m. — Community Management Team Meeting via Zoom in the Commissioners’ Office 9:30 a.m. — Wage Proposal Meeting in the Commissioners’ Office 10:30 a.m. — Road Department Meeting in the Commissioners’ Office 1:30 p.m. — 911...
Senior Center News Jan. 13 -17, 2025 Menu Menu subject to change Monday, Jan. 13, 20205 — Chefs Surprise Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025 — Chefs Surprise Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 —Chefs Surprise Thursday, Jan 16, 2025 — Chefs Surprise Friday, Jan. 17, 20205 — Chefs Surprise Brad Taylor: Tuesday Jan 14, 2025 Music 10:00am-12:00 pm Bingo: Tuesday the 14st of Jan. 1:00PM-3:PM $1. per card. Top : Jan 15st Tops Weigh-in 8:30-9:00am Coffee Club: Wednesday Jan 15th 10:00-11:30am. Don’t forget Game Day: on Thursday and Friday at...
Press release More than $1 million in scholarships are available for Montana students via the Montana Community Foundation. Students can apply for funding between January 1st and March 31st, 2025. A variety of scholarships are available for four-year or two-year colleges, certificate courses, non-traditional students, vocational studies, and more. For more information or to apply, please visit mtcf.org to take the scholarship eligibility quiz and find the right scholarship. 2024 was an impressive year and the statistics...
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: • Michelle • Bob • Ken • Kaleb • Briana RECOGNIZE AND RECORD PUBLIC ATTENDEES: APPROVE MINUTES PUBLIC COMMENT (ANYTHING BROUGHT UP HERE WILL BE ADDED TO NEXT MONTH’S NEW BUSINESSS TO BE DISCUSSED AND VOTED ON) FAIR MANAGER’S REPORT CIVIC GROUPS REPORT DONATED HOURS REPORT COMMITTEE REPORTS • BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS • COMMISSION POLICY • FINANCIAL PLANNING • EVENTS COMMITTEE OLD BUSINESS • 2025 entertainment NEW BUSINESS • Revisions to current Policy and...
Press release Havre-Hill County Library conducting having another Silent Auction, starting Jan 3 and ending Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. The auction includes have many books sets to bid on. All proceeds will be going to the Friends of the...
By Emily Mayer After a whirlwind season of family, church and charity, Havreites 100 years ago were ready to embrace another beloved “c” word — community. It was back to work making Havre a better place to live, work, play and dream. A second “c” word-camaraderie-is vital to the survival of Western towns and settlements, for without each other, communities cannot succeed. Havre was host to many clubs, organizations, and groups and a new one was formed this week a century ago. This article was published in the...
Isaiah 41:10 - 'Fear not for I am with you!, be not dismayed, for I am your God! I will strengthen you, I will help you; I will hold you with my righteous right hand!" Out our way, I get a laugh from real deal cowhands when they ask if I am good with a rope. I raise my hands and wiggle my thumbs. A lot of folks who are not too great accidentally get their thumbs taken off when they dally the rope incorrectly. I have my thumbs, not because I am good with a rope or the dally -...
As we celebrated Christmas and moved towards the end of 2024 and into 2025, so many people are experiencing what Saint John of the Cross called the “dark night of the soul” — a time and/or season of life in which we are lonely, out of touch with God, and just struggling to get by day-by-day. It is during these times that we desperately need to move beyond thinking about God’s presence to experiencing it. MATTHEW 1:23 states- 23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with...
Cottonwood Schools board of trustees will meet Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at 5 p.m. in the Cottonwood North School. JANUARY REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order ACTION 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Consent Agenda (Board Minutes, Bills, Correspondence, Hearing of Patrons and Visitors). This is the point in the meeting for comments on matters not already on the agenda. Comments on agenda items will be accepted when that item comes up during the meeting. 4. Superintendent Report: New Accreditation Standards: SECOND...
You know Lord, when someone asks us a question as to what has God done for us today, we certainly can be caught off guard. Our mind tends to freeze. That question keeps one thinking about You, all day, Lord. We know that you're at WORK every day; we notice. Your fingerprints, Your goodness, faithfulness or specific things like glorious sunrises, or sunsets, finding a penny in the parking lot or a favored item on sale at the grocery store - OR - even a hug from a child. Old or...
Nomination petitions must be filed with election administrator for the upcoming Trustee Election to be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. No person signing a petition may sign more nomination petitions than there are trustee positions open. NO CANDIDATE MAY APPEAR ON THE BALLOT UNLESS HE OR SHE MEETS THIS DEADLINE. (20-3-305, 20-9-204, 2-16-102(3), 13-1-111, 20-3-338 MCA). (No earlier than 145 days, or no later than 40 days before election). (1) One Trustee position open for a 3-year term. Seat currently held by Lisa Hanson....
Shelby “Ed” Smith, 65, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and no services are planned at this...
J Bautista, 73, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Holland and Bonine Funeral Chapel. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit J’s online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolence for his family at https://www.holldbonine.com . J was born on May 5, 1951, in Guerrero, Mexico, to...
Marjorie E. (Bailey Durkee) Spinler, known to family and friends as "Marjie", passed away peacefully in December 2024 at the age of 84. Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, at New Beginnings Lutheran Church in Rudyard, Montana. Marjie's family has suggested memorial donations be made in her memory to any local charitable organizations in the community. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with...
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gloria Ann (McClellan) Thorson, who left us peacefully January 4, 2025, at the age of 77. Born October 25, 1947, in Great Falls, Montana, Gloria was a loving mother and grandmother, dear sister, devoted wife, and an unwavering friend. Gloria was a beacon of love, grace, and compassion, a person whose kindness, laughter, and light touched everyone around her. She was a true friend to many, and a treasured...
William "Will" Olsen of Bozeman, 82, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024. Will was born on February 5, 1942, to Nellie and Ralph Olsen in Chicago, Illinois. The youngest of four children, Will grew up in a loving and faithful family on the southside of Chicago. After graduating from Fenger High School in 1959, he attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. He graduated in 1964 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. During his college years, Will worked at...
Harmon "Lee" Henderson, 80, passed away due to natural causes at the Northern Montana Care Center on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Cremation has taken place, and per Lee's wishes, no services will be held. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in Lee's memory to the Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen, City of Havre Parks and Recreation, Havre Hill County Library, or the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements....
Michele Ann (Gernaat) Goyette passed away surrounded by her family on Dec. 7, 2024. Michele was florin on Oct. 13, 1968, to Williams C. Gernaat and Kathleen (Brownell) Woeppel in Great Falls, Montana. Michele was raised in Great Falls until she and her sister moved to Havre in 1976 with her mother and attended schools in Havre, Montana. Michele graduated from Havre High School in 1987. MIchele then moved back to Great Falls, Montana, where she obtained her bachelor's degree...
It was heartbreak again for the Montana State Bobcats. On the FCS' biggest stage, on ABC national tv, the No. 1 Bobcats came up a few plays short of winning a coveted national championship. Instead, inside Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas Monday night, it was the No. 2 North Dakota State Bison adding to their legendary dynasty with a 35-32 win the FCS title game. Not only did NDSU (14-2) win its 10th national championship Monday night, but, the Bison also ended MSU's season...
On a cold, snow afternoon in Havre, the Montana State University-Northern men's basketball team was just as cold inside the Armory Gymnasium. Last Saturday, the Lights opened the 2025 Frontier Conference season with a 58-42 loss to the Montana Western Bulldogs. The first half went back and forth, until the Bulldogs took the lead to with seven minutes to goo. But the Lights weren't going away, as they cut the lead to four going into halftime (29-25). The Bulldogs pushed the...
After winter storms knocked out the return to high school sports from some in the area last weekend, Havre High is anxious to finally return to action this weekend. The Blue Pony wrestling team celebrated senior night with a dual against Glasgow on Tuesday night, and will return to tournament competition this weekend when the Ponies head to the Cut Bank Invitational. The two-day Cut Bank tourney is one Havre has won many times before, and the Ponies will be one of the top...
What a way to open Frontier Conference play. Having struggled against the Montana Western Bulldogs in recent years, the Montana State University-Northern women's basketball team turned the tables Saturday in the Armory Gymnasium. The Skylights beat the Bulldogs 83-62 to start 1-0 in league play. The game started slow, as the Skylights scored eight points to Western's six. Northern pushed the lead in the second quarter going into halftime up 31-23. The Skylights went on a 18-6...
The Montana State University-Northern women's basketball team needed an epic comeback on Thursday night at Montana Tech. But the Skylights couldn't quite pull it off. Northern fell to the Orediggers 65-55 in Butte. MSU-N fell behind 20-11 after the first quarter and were down 41-19 at halftime as the Orediggers played at a high level. Northern rebounded in the second half, but it was too little, too late as Tech held Northern to just 32 percent shooting and 6-of-21 from...
“Let’s kill all the lawyers.” These words, spoken by Dick the Butcher in Henry “VI,” are one of Shakespeare’s most famous lines. Dick is a rough character, a killer as evil as his name implies. He and his band of pretenders to the throne know they’ll be able to take over the population with ease if there are not lawyers and judges able to stand up for people’s rights, uphold the law, and oppose mobs. Attacking lawyers and judges is an age-old diversion used by those seeking to avoid facing their own...
I would like to remind everyone about the Innovative Education Program Tax Credit opportunity here at Havre Public Schools. You can get a dollar-to-dollar tax credit for donating up to $200,000 per year for the Havre Public School District. Montana House Bill 279 allows taxpayers to donate up to $200,000 to the public school district of their choice, to support innovative educational programs. Please refer to our website for more information on this program or you can swing...
My wife and I took our daughters to Disney World in 1997, and after doing so took a quick side trip into southern Georgia to visit the Andersonville Stockade where our Civil War ancestor was held in the rebel prison. We realized while there that Plains, Georgia, was only about 20 miles away, and so decided to make that quick trip to the retirement home of former President Jimmy Carter. We picked up a few small sacks of Carter peanuts and sat in the chairs of the classroom where the former President went to school. We...
The last three years I have lost too many friends, good and true. There is an expression that’s been making the rounds. “Today is a good day to die.” Where did that nonsense come from? The Lakota? The Greeks? Personally, I blame Hollywood, easy to blame, a nonentity, an imaginary force with a lot to answer for in the Grand Scheme of things. That’s what I think. If I am to lay blame, I guess I blame all of us who dance to the Hollywood Tune like lemmings running to the...
