Sally Ann's prepares backpacks for needy students

The students of Havre probably don't want to think about how close the next school year is getting, but the local Salvation Army is.

According to the Salvation Army's Havre director Trina Crawford, it is time again for the Salvation Army's developing tradition of helping families and children in need get all of the school supplies they need, but might not be able to afford.

"When you have to come back to school, financially there's an awful lot that needs to be done, " Crawford said, about preparing for the Aug. 22 event.

The goal, since 2005, is to put a backpack full of supplies in the ha...