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Kids and young adults in the Havre area have been shooting .22-caliber rifles at Havre's VFW Bear Paw Junior Rifle Club since the 1930s, and shooting instructor Randy Martin said he's had teams place as high as second in national competitions. "If you look at our showcases," he said Monday, gesturing toward showcases in the club's shooting range under the Havre Fire Department, "when we go to these matches, we often place nationally. Some of these guys have made second and...
We interrupt our previously scheduled column to bring you the latest news on the possible defection of a high-ranking Republican to the Democratic Party. Several national and international news outlets reported this week that former chair of the Colorado Republican Party Steve Curtis appeared in Colorado’s Weld County District Court charged with misdemeanor voter fraud and forgery, a felony. Curtis is accused of filling out, signing and mailing in his ex-wife, Kelly C...
Loretta Fredriksen passed away of natural causes March 21, 2017, in Great Falls, Montana. Services will be held March 27 at 11 a.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Church with luncheon to follow at the St. Jude Parish Center,. Loretta was born July 17, 1938, in Havre, Montana, to Anna and Charlie Seidel. Loretta grew up and attended schools in the Havre area, graduating from Central High School in Havre. Loretta met and fell in love with Alfred Fredriksen. Their marriage was blessed in... Full story
Havre Daily News staff People have a chance to talk about unidentified flying objects and to listen to a world-class violinist in upcoming weeks, courtesy of Montana State University-Northern’ Chancellor’s Lecture series. Next week, research scientist and author Joan Bird returns to Havre with her presentation of “UFOs and Extraterrestrials in Montana.” Bird presents well-documented Montana cases of UFO evidence, including nuclear missile shutdowns, government UFO investigations, and the science behind crop circles. She als...
Some people among the small tax base who would pay for a proposed $3 million expansion to the Box Elder schools say being outnumbered by voters who wouldn't contribute to the project at all is "taxation without representation." Kenneth Wilson, a Box Elder wheat farmer, said Thursday that the project's anticipated approval is "reverse discrimination." Box Elder Superintendent Tom Peck said the school district is in a very unique situation because most of the voters live on...
Staff and wire report The president of the Hill County Water District was honored in a recent ceremony by a state association. Dave Jones, president of the Hill County district, received the 2017 Distinguished Service Award from Montana Rural Water Systems. Jones is president of the district that provides water to Kremlin, Gildford, Hingham, Rudyard, Inverness and Joplin and 14 branch lines north and south of those towns. The district serves about 675 connections. The...
Havre Daily News staff People who missed their chance to order Girl Scout cookies still have a chance to pick up some of the annual treats. Havre Scouts are setting up booths Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kmart, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Village Mall and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gary & Leo’s Fresh Foods. The Scouts plan to set up a booth at Gary & Leo’s again April 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Girl Scout troops in Montana and Wyoming will hold booth sales through April 16, Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming said in a...
By Emily Mayer Havre’s progress continued to grow and prosper. How about some good news from 100 years ago? These two articles appeared in the March 24, 1917 issue of The Havre Plaindealer. NEW DRUG STORE WILL OPEN MONDAY Is One of Best Equipped To Be Found in State Havre’s fourth drug store will be formally opened to the public Monday evening. There will be music throughout the evening, and each lady visiting the store will be presented with a rose or carnation. The new establishment is located in the Chestnut building at...
Editor, Thanks to Montana Actors’ Theatre for staging “Jesus Christ Superstar.” The time and talent that went into that production was over the top. Thanks again. Bonnie M. Mosbrucker Havre...
Editor In 2015, Havre was selected by Humanities Montana for a “Hometown Humanities” grant following a rigorous application process. Over 30 events scheduled by local volunteers throughout the year reached audiences of all ages and featured speakers, authors, musicians and artists recognized regionally for their expertise. Programs were offered in elementary, high school and college classrooms, at the North Central Senior Citizens Center, at the Hospital and HRDC meeting rooms, the Havre Historic Post Office, and a local chu...
A story published on Page A3 story in Thursday’s edition of the Havre Daily News about Izhanna Erickson earning the National Rifle Association’s Distinguished Expert Rifleman award, the name of the VFW Bear Paw Junior Rifle Club was misreported....
The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. at the Robins School Adminsitration Building. The agenda for the meeting is: A. Call to order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll call 3. Welcome to visitors 4. Agenda deletions or corrections, if any B. New business 1. Personnel C. Closing The next board meeting will be Tuesday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m at Havre Middle School...
Havre Police Department Officers investigated a motor vehicle crash after a Third Avenue caller reported Thursday at 6:40 a.m. that hit and run the night before. —— Officers investigated a vehicle crash near Fifth Avenue after Montana Highway Patrol told the police dispatch about a crash Thursday at 8:05 a.m. —— Officers investigated a drug offense report from a Second Street caller Thursday at 10:49 a.m. that paraphernalia needed to be picked up and disposed of. —— Officers investigated an animal control report after a Fou...
Monday MACRs Convention Great Falls 8 a.m. — Center for Mental Health 1 p.m. — Opening Bids Landfill Vehicle Tuesday MACRs Convention Great Falls 10:30 a.m. — Road Meeting — Hanson 12 p.m. — Legislative Call-In Wednesday MACRs Convention Great Falls 6:30- 9:30 a.m. — Hill County Wellness Fair at HRDC Board Room Thursday 9:30 a.m. — Jones Plumbing Meeting 10 a.m. — Business Meeting Manual Claims Employment Review Resolutions Tax Adjustments County Permit Approval Subdivision/Survey Approval Contracts Time for comments from t...
Marvin Lee Turner, 64, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017, at Northern Montana Hospital after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Cremation has taken place and Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Service will be held at Fifth Avenue Christian Church Saturday, April 1, 2017, at 2 p.m. Please visit Marvin's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at www.hollandbonine.com. Marvin grew up in a small Montana town... Full story
Carmella Kay Stump Not Afraid went home to be with Creator March 20, 2017, due to cancer. Wake services were Tuesday, March 21, 2017, and continued until her funeral service, which was Thursday, March 23, 2017, all at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Burial will followed in the Rocky Boy Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Mimi’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at www.hollandbonine.com. Mimi was born July 25, 1947, to Patrick and Jul... Full story
Antoinette “Toni” Hagener, 90, passed away due to natural causes Tuesday, March 21, 2017, in Helena. Cremation has taken place and services are pending with Holland & Bonine Funeral Home, www.hollandbonine.com.... Full story
North Central Senior Citizens Center, March 27-31 Monday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; exercise class from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; bingo at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday — Transporta-tion 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.; exercise class from 10 to 11 a.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 — First p...
You know, Lord, it is quite amazing when one thinks that there are only three primary colors from which all painting is done. Most folks don’t even know that, we found out. At an art show or museum one can view combinations of these three colors. With the touch of the master’s brush, beautiful pictures and masterpieces can be created for enjoyment and delight of countless individuals. Similarly in music, who would even know that there are only seven notes in the musical scale? From these seven notes, all music is wri...
Mark 12:35-40 Out our way, the time after Labor Day can be hazardous in Beaver Creek, especially at night. For, as us locals know, after Labor Day local ranchers lease the grass lands and run their cows on open range. Nothing like a black Angus standing in the road on an overcast night for excitement - especially if you are driving too fast. Of course, there are those who think they know better and ignore the precaution signs, zooming down the road at 70 mph - because they...
The Lord does order the steps of a righteous man. The field of evangelism is another area where you and I have to trust the still small voice of the Holy Spirit. Speak the truth in love and allow the seeds we sow to eventually produce fruit. The Bible teaches that all who win souls are wise. There are moments when I question the wisdom of those who attempt to win souls for Christ. Observing a street evangelist screaming at people or witnessing a long time church attendee living a soiled life while condemning others does give...
The Montana State University-Northern football team was back on the practice field this past Wednesday, as the Lights kicked off their spring workouts ahead of the 2017 season next fall. Northern, which is scheduled to hold three, two-hour practices a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, opened spring football with 60 degree temperatures, which is a change from recent years. "You never know what kind of weather you are going to get for spring practice," Northern head coach Aa...
The Havre High boys and girls tennis teams have had a lot of success, really, going on for two decades now. And when each new spring dawns, two things remain constants — the Blue Ponies will find success on the court, and, longtime head coach George Ferguson will be there to help guide them. Ferguson enters his 15th season at the helm of the Pony tennis program. Under his guidance, Havre has collected over 20 boys and girls Central A team titles, a combined five Class A s...
Montana State University-Northern senior Natalee Faupel has done a lot of things no Skylight basketball player has ever done. As of Thursday, she did one more. For the second straight season, Faupel was named an NAIA Division I First-Team All-American, and in doing so became the first Skylight to ever repeat as a First-Team All-American. Faupel achieved the honor first as a junior, after being named the 2016 Frontier Conference Player of the Year. This season, that honor went...
On a list of the best football players ever to come from the state of Montana, there is no doubt, Mike Tilleman’s name is near the top. So it’s fitting, that Saturday in Billings, the former NFL star, who started his football career at Chinook High School and continued it at the University of Montana, will be inducted into the Montana Football Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place Saturday night at 6 p.m., inside the Red Lion Hotel. “The money is gone and the troph...
