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Articles from the August 20, 2018 edition


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  • Havre Trails holds Second Annual Brewfest

    Derek Hann|Updated Aug 24, 2018

    Editor’s note: This version includes the location of the brewfest. Cold beers, food and live music will be coming to Havre this Saturday for the community’s enjoyment, said Havre Trails organizer Lindsey Brandt-Bennett. “It will be a lot of fun and it’s a really important fundraiser,” she said. The Second Annual Havre Trails Brewfest is set for Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m. at Pepin Park with all proceeds going toward local trail projects, Brandt-Bennett said, adding that the fundraiser last year raised enough money to complete...

  • AGENDA - Great Northern Fair Board

    Updated Aug 21, 2018

    The Great Northern Fair Board will meet today, Tuesday, Aug. 21, at 5:30 p.m. in the Timmons Room of the Hill County Courthouse. The meeting agenda is: Call meeting to order Roll call of members Recognize and record public attendees Approve minutes Public comment — anything brought up here will be added to next month's New Business to be discussed and voted upon. Grounds activity report. Civic groups report. Donated hours report Committee reports Buildings and grounds Commission policy Financial planning Events Old B...

  • For the Record, Aug. 20, 2018

    Updated Aug 20, 2018

    Havre Police Department Timothy Shawn Anderson of Havre, 28, was issued a summons at the police station Friday at 8:12 a.m. on a charge of criminal contempt in relation to a 24/7 Sobriety Program violation. -- Carissa Adrean Bushard of Havre, 31, arrested on two Justice or City court warrants at the police station Friday at 8:35 a.m. -- A caller on Fifth Avenue reported a vehicle crash Friday at 12:33 p.m. -- Robert Matthew Paul Mitchell of Havre, 43, was arrested on a...

  • Ponies get ready with Blue/White Day

    George Ferguson|Updated Aug 20, 2018

    The regular season is right around the corner for both the Havre High football and volleyball teams, and this past Saturday, both teams got their first competitive action of 2018 as each team held its respective Blue-White scrimmage. The Blue Pony volleyball team started off Blue-White day with a scrimmage held at the HHS gymnasium. Later in the day, the Blue Pony football team also scrimmaged for around an hour at Blue Pony Stadium. Of course, when it came to the football...

  • Quick Pics: Havre High School Marches

    Updated Aug 20, 2018

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    Updated Aug 20, 2018

  • Fort Belknap slates series of water rights meetings

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 20, 2018

    The Fort Belknap Indian Community Council has set a series of meetings to talk with members of the Gros Ventre and Assinniboine tribes about water rights, including one set for tonight in Hays. With a water compact approved by the Montana state government but stalled in Congress, the council has in recent years held meetings to educate people about the compacts and the importance of water rights. The series started Sunday in Billings with the Billings Indian Community and continues tonight from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the...

  • Alzheimer's education meeting, support group, set in August

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 20, 2018

    After a tremendously successful meeting held in Havre in February to help people learn how to detect if someone is developing Alzheimer’s disease, a second educational meeting is set this month, the day after a support group meets for the first time. Jennifer Tilleman of Edward Jones Investments, who is the local ambassador for the Montana Alzheimer’s Association, said the February meeting filled the conference rooms used at Northern Montana Hospital. “So I am hoping this event turns out just as well,” she said. This month’s...

  • Obituary - John D. Zumbrun Jr.

    Updated Aug 20, 2018

    John D. Zumbrun Jr. of Havre, 66, passed away peacefully Aug. 11th at his home. In the days preceding his death, John was surrounded by his family and friends, providing a loving and peaceful atmosphere. In May of this year, John had his left leg amputated and surprised everybody with his attitude and optimism. Following the amputation, he had a few other medical problems and was hospitalized twice for pneumonia. It was during his second stay that John was diagnosed with... Full story

  • Listening sessions set on invasive species

    Updated Aug 20, 2018

    Press release The Montana Invasive Species Council will host invasive species listening sessions in Billings, Fort Peck and Kalispell over the course of the next few weeks. The listening sessions will be focused on the findings of a recent invasive species law review, which will also support the upcoming Montana Invasive Species Summit to be held in Helena Nov. 15-16. The public is encouraged to attend. The listening sessions will be held: Tuesday, Aug. 21, 4 to 6 p.m. Montana Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation — Sou...

  • Elks announce scholarship program opportunities

    Updated Aug 20, 2018

    Press release Havre Elks Lodge No. 1201 and the Elks National Foundation have announced that the 2018-2019 Most Valuable Student Scholarship program is now underway. All high school seniors who are U.S. citizens are welcome to apply. The entire Most Valuable Student application process is handled on-line with applicants being judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Local Elks Scholarship Chairman Bob Nieuwenhuyse said applicants will be judged at three levels with the opportunity to earn scholarships at the...

  • Havre Middle School registration this week

    Updated Aug 20, 2018

    The Havre Middle School Staff would like to welcome students to the 2018-19 school year. People who have any questions or concerns during the year can contact Principal Dustin Kraske, Vice Principal Jeremiah Nitz or secretaries Tami Karns and Meg Lippy. Havre Middle School Registration is scheduled for Tuesday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Any sixth-, seventh-, eigth-grade or new student can register during these scheduled days. Students must be accompanied by parents or guardians when registering. First day of...

  • HHS golf thrives at East Glacier

    George Ferguson|Updated Aug 20, 2018

    For the third time in a week, the Havre High boys and girls golf teams were on the course for a tough, varsity tournament. Saturday, the Blue Ponies were in East Glacier for the 2018 Browning Invitational, and they had a good 18 holes, no doubt. The Havre boys finished in first place at the Browning Invite with a team score of 369. Two Ponies also posted Top-5 finishes, led by Caleb Chambliss’ 84. Chambliss finished in third place, while Nolan Lotton shot 87 to place f...