Our View: Buffalo Court helps fill a vital need

Buffalo Court, a housing development for low-income senior citizens, will soon open on Havre's far south side.

District 4 Human Resources Development Council is responsible for the project, which will fill a big need in our community.

As baby boomers age, there will be need for more housing for older people, and the existing supply in Havre doesn't seem to fill the need.

Already 40 people have applied for the 20 apartments, though there is no indication that all 40 are eligible for the program.

The aging process has taken its toll on many senior citizens, and they find themselves in a difficul...