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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...
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 we...
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 de...
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 nights,"...
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....
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 January 10, 1925...
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 Library....
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...
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 - b...
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...
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 child, an...
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 the Center....
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...
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. They lov...
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 Procedure manual...
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 Meeting at City Hall 3:00 p.m...
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...
The Hill County Commission voted 2-0 last Thursday, to formally censure Hill County Commissioner Sheri Williams, with commissioners Mark Peterson and Jake Strissle voting for the censure. Williams was not present at the meeting. She complained in a telephone interview later Thursday that the resolution was voted on when she was not in Havre. She said she would take no action in reprisal. She said if the two others commissioners want to pass a resolution based on a bunch of...
Press release Hill County WIC reminds families that WIC is here to help make their New Year memorable. The WIC App is a tool to help WIC families in several ways, but what is special during the holiday is that the app has a variety of recipes to help families rediscover past favorites and new ways to use WIC foods, all while making the most use of their WIC dollars this New Year. “The WIC App has been a big help as families try to make the most out of their budgets while also celebrating the holidays,” said Tami Schoen, RN, H...
Havre Police Department Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 Officers responding to a call from the 600 Bloc, of First Street arrested Evie Dawn Johnson of Havre, 49, on a charge of theft. -- Officers responding to a call at 11:59 p.m. from the 600 Block of First Street West arrested Darrin Hurbert Freeman of Havre, 52, on charges of theft, obstructing a peace officer or other public servant and resisting arrest. Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 Officers assisting another agency on Old Post Road and 2...
Press release Hill County Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday, Jan. 16, at 9:45 a.m. in its office in the Hill County Courthouse, 315 Fourth St., to establish the hours for the transaction of business for calendar year 2025. Hours for all county offices shall be established at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for Saturdays and legal holidays. People are encouraged to attend the hearing and give comment. For more information, people can contact the Hill County Commission in the courthouse or at...
Each New Year, thousands of people across Montana resolve to improve their lives, vowing to give up their bad habits in exchange for healthy lifestyles. The Quit Now Montana (formerly Montana Quit Line) wants to help people who attempt to quit tobacco and has free programs designed for all Montanans. The Quit Line has expanded services to many groups and aims to help those with New Year’s resolutions to quit using tobacco products, e-cigarettes, or other nicotine delivery devices by offering free support, a personalized q...
