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Articles from the September 8, 2023 edition


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  • Air Fair to include an aerobatic demonstration

    Updated Sep 8, 2023

    Havre's Air Fair Saturday has added an aerobatic demonstration to the events, put on by Brittanee Lincoln and Craig Gifford. They are both on the US National Aerobatic Team, and they compete for the United States at the World Aerobatic Championships, which is their equivalent to the Olympics. Lincoln was born and raised in Montana. When Lincoln was just 3 weeks old, her grandfather, Roger Lincoln, took her up in his Cessna 180. She is a fourth-generation pilot, and the first f...

  • 9/11 Remembrance Service in Town Square Monday

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Sep 8, 2023

    The American Legion and American Legion Riders will be holding a 9/11 Remembrance Service Monday a 9 a.m. at Town Square to honor the bravery and sacrifice of those that responded to the crisis 22 years ago and the people in Havre who do the same jobs. American Legion and Legion Rider member Shawn Heldt, one of the organizers for the event, said he thinks it will be good event for the community, ending out the summer with something to honor people in the area who do good work. “I think it’s going to be a great thing,” Heldt...

  • Local school superintendents discuss issues districts are facing

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Sep 8, 2023

    Local public school superintendents met in Havre Thursday to talk about major problems and issues their districts are facing. Montana Sen. Shannon O'Brien, D-Missoula, a candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, Montana Rep. Paul Tuss, D-Havre, attended the meeting. Havre Public School Assistant Superintendent Brad Moore, who led the meeting, asked if superintendents could talk about their staffing issues as a jumping off point for a larger conversation. Indeed a sho...

  • County Commission moves forward with capital improvement plan

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Sep 8, 2023

    The Hill County Commission is taking steps to develop a capital improvement plan that will seek to address the infrastructure needs of the community, voting to submit a planning grant application to the Montana Coal Endowment Program to begin its creation at their monthly meeting Thursday. Hill County Commissioner Mark Peterson said they are allocating $8,000 in local funds that can be used as a match for grants. Peterson said capital improvement plans seek to access the longterm needs of the community and can be used as a...

  • Senior Center News, Sept. 8, 2023

    Updated Sep 8, 2023

    North Central Senior Center Sept. 11-15 Menu Monday, Sept. 11 — French toast, sausage links, fruit Tuesday, Sept. 12 — Meat loaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, veggies, dessert Wednesday, Sept. 13 — Hamburgers, potato salad, green beans, fruit Thursday, Sept. 14 — chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies, cake Friday, Sept. 15 — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert News from our gift shop: The gift shop is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. New items are added often. Fall has arrived. In the gift store, new...

  • Milk River Gobblers meeting Thursday

    Updated Sep 8, 2023

    Press release Milk River Gobblers announced in a release that it is meeting at the Palace Bar Thursday at 6 p.m. to start getting ready for its annual banquet. “Come join in on the fun and excitement,” the release said. People can contact Jeff at 406-975-1632....

  • Havre cleanup set for Sunday

    Updated Sep 8, 2023

    Press release The Havre Chamber of Commerce announced it is continuing its partnership with the Hill County Community Foundation “to make Havre shine during our annual fall community cleanup. Please join us Sunday, Sept. 10, from noon to 2 p.m.” Participants will meet at Town Square at noon to determine where each group/individual will be cleaning. Garbage bags will be provided and dedicated dumpster sites have been established. “We will then regroup at Town Square at 2 p.m. for popsicles, ice cream, drinks and a drawi...

  • Obituary - Larry Claude Petersen

    Updated Sep 8, 2023

    Larry Claude Petersen, 75, died Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Highland Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Great Northern Inn. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or donor's choice.... Full story

  • Letter to the Editor - Focus on PBMs, not negotiating drug prices

    Updated Sep 8, 2023

    Dear editor, I’m not too thrilled about the recent announcement by the White House that they are moving forward on setting Medicare prices for 10 prescription drugs. This is an unapologetically partisan move by the Biden administration and it could have long-lasting, negative implications for patients like me. I understand the intent is to lower prescription costs, but this is the wrong way to do it. Prescription price-setting policies could limit access to many drugs available today while at the same time chipping away at t...

  • Letter to the Editor - Look at the spirit of the insurrection clause

    Updated Sep 8, 2023

    Dear Editor, Let’s talk about the “insurrection clause” of the Constitution. Lawyers and judges can argue “the letter of the law” until blue in the face as to whether this provision disqualifies Donald Trump from holding office again. But how about “the spirit of the law”? The spirit of the law looks at what the law is really trying to get at. Do you think our highly moral Founding Fathers would qualify Donald Trump for a second term of office even if they had no idea about the outcome of his four criminal trials? In ot...

  • Looking out my Backdoor: We don't talk about that!

    Sondra Ashton|Updated Sep 8, 2023

    I was excited. I had just signed the papers and prepaid for a cremation plan. It is the sensible thing to do. I live in Mexico. I, no doubt, will die in Mexico. Dying in Mexico is a hassle when one’s family and citizenship are elsewhere. For one thing, the customs are different. If one dies on a Monday, one’s body is washed and dressed for viewing on Tuesday and the funeral and burial are Wednesday. Or even Tuesday. I live in a tiny retirement community. Most of the year, the...

  • Next legislative session's work begins now

    Updated Sep 8, 2023

    It’s fairly common knowledge that Montana’s legislative branch of government is a citizen legislature that only meets in session for 90 business days every two years. While true, those facts often lead to misconceptions about the real nature of legislators’ work. In reality, the Legislature works year round. Being an effective legislator is much closer to full-time public service than a part-time job. Constituents regularly contact their elected representatives looking for assistance, asking about various laws, and pitch...

  • Defunding Amtrak wrong for Montana

    Updated Sep 8, 2023

    Out of touch national politicians are at it again. It was recently announced that the budget being proposed for the 2024 federal fiscal year for Amtrak by the House Appropriations Committee would slash the national passenger rail service’s budget by 64% from the budget that was enacted last year. According to Amtrak’s CEO, Amtrak will have to “radically reduce or suspend” service on its long-distance routes, which includes the Empire Builder, which serves 12 communities along the Hi-Line, including Havre. Amtrak is a critical...

  • Roads to be closed during water tie-in

    Updated Sep 8, 2023

    Press release Beginning Monday, Sept. 11, North Central Regional Water will begin its tie in with Havre's distribution system at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Ninth Street West. During this time there will be road closures, please see map for details. The closures are estimated to last up to 14 days. "Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as well as adjusting your travel plans for those days," Havre Public Works said in a press release....

  • Obituary - Mark Douglas Larson

    Updated Sep 8, 2023

    Mark Douglas Larson was born February 17, 1987, to Doug and Lorraine Larson and passed away September 5, 2023. Mark was always into sports, riding his sister's bike without training wheels, and shooting baskets on his small hoop at the age of 3. Mark played basketball and football, but his main love was hockey. He played hockey from 7 years old to college, playing with the Bozeman Hellcats. In his freshman and sophomore years, he was the goalie on the State Champion team.... Full story

  • Main break shuts down water, traffic on Cleveland Avenue

    Updated Sep 8, 2023

    Press release Havre Public Works announced this morning members of its staff are working on a water main break on the 1100 block of Cleveland Ave. Water is turned off to that block so the department can start the excavation and repair, a release said. It asked people to be aware of men and equipment in the area and note that through traffic will not be permitted on the block. The department will be providing updates as the become available, including on its Facebook page at...

  • For the Record, Sept. 8, 2023

    Updated Sep 8, 2023

    Havre Police Department Earl Charles Rainingbird of Box Elder, 56, was arrested on a state District Court warrant and three Justice Court warrants served on 12th Avenue Thursday at 9:34 a.m. -- Someone stopped at the police station Thursday at 11:31 a.m. to report drug offenses. -- A caller at Havre Middle School reported a sex offense Thursday at 11:44 a.m. -- A caller on First Street reported Thursday at 1:16 p.m. that a kayak was stolen. -- Aliyah Brielle Eagleman of Havre,...

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission weekly calendar and business meeting

    Updated Sep 8, 2023

    Monday 1:30 p.m. — Building manager meeting in the commissioners office 5:30 p.m. — Hill County Park Board meeting in the Timmons Room Tuesday 8:30 a.m. — Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation regional fire call update in the commissioners office 10:30 a.m. — Road department meeting in the commissioners office 10:30 a.m. — Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting at the Hill County Detention Center 1:30 p.m. — 911 meeting at the City Hall Wednesday 9 a.m. — Clerk and recorder Meeting in the commissioners...

  • Agenda - Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees

    Updated Sep 8, 2023

    The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Havre Middle School. The agenda for the meeting is: A. Call to order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll call 3. Welcome to visitors 4. Presentation and display • Ameresco; update on building projects • Pony Pride Award 5. Agenda deletions or corrections, and additions allowed by policy, if any B. Unanimous consent agenda C. Old business 1. Safe return to schools and continuity of services plan 2. Consideration of new and revised pol...

  • Out Our Way: Check your lead!

    Updated Sep 8, 2023

    Isaiah 57:2 "Those who walk uprightly enter into peace" Out our way, we know about switching leads. At the canter it is important for the horse to know its leads. The top horses can switch leads and keep the gait smooth. Unfortunately, not all horses seem able to do so. Doc, whose right lead is not the best in the world, has never been able to get his left lead down. How many folks do you know who have two left feet? Ah! Meet Doc, who has four of them! Doc has never really...

  • Pastor's Corner: Are there any good leaders left?

    Updated Sep 8, 2023

    (See Habakkuk 2:1-2) It's a vivid picture: A walled city in vast, open countryside. A tower high above from which one can see all around. Is the enemy approaching or is that a band of shepherds? Is that solitary traveler a saint or a spy? The prophet Habakkuk says he is like one who stands watch. Like a guard in the tower, he has issued a challenge to God: He wonders what God will say about corruption, strife and injustice that the prophet has witnessed in the nation of Judah...

  • Taizé Worship Service set in Chester

    Updated Sep 8, 2023

    Taizé (tah-ZAY) Worship Service will be held at the Chester United Methodist Church, 510 West Monroe Ave., Chester, Thursday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. Taizé is a short — 30 minutes — service intended for people of all Christian denominations and faiths who are seeking to pray together in song and silence. All are welcome....

  • Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

    Updated Sep 8, 2023

    You know Lord, looking back to a time in our life, to someone who encouraged and helped us along our way, Lord, You may be calling us to do the same for someone in our life who might need a bit of help, cheer or even some praise right now. "K.A.," a former neighbor, shared how her special three sisters encouraged each other, no matter that they didn't live near each other. It's been a long while ago, but thinking about them, one of them became a teacher, one became a docor,...

  • Havre football looks to rebound against Miles City

    George Ferguson|Updated Sep 8, 2023

    Coming off a tough loss to Billings Central last weekend, the Havre High football team hopes to play better tonight at home against the Miles City Cowboys. As the Blue Ponies look to get back on track, HHS head coach Jake Eldridge believes the Cowboys will give them a battle. "I expect it to be a great ball game. Miles City's obviously a very good football team," Eldridge said. "They're going to come down here, they're going to be well-coached and they're going to be ready to...

  • Blue Ponies return home for Havre Invitational

    Kason Clark|Updated Sep 8, 2023

    After starting the season last weekend in Hardin, the Havre High cross country teams return to the Hi-Line to host the Havre Invitational this Saturday. With the Blue Ponies running at Prairie Farms Golf Course this weekend, HHS head coach Danielle Parsons expects some good finishes from her runners. "It will be a pretty flat and nice course so it'll be a good day for them to be fast," Parsons said. "They can throw it all down there and see what they can really do." The...

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