United Way makes plans to deal with tough times

Havre Daily News/Lindsay Brown

Lorraine Verploegen, right, laughs during Wednesday's United Way annual meeting and awards luncheon.

United Way of Hill County supporters gathered for the fourth annual luncheon Wednesday to hand out awards to deserving people and praise local nonprofit organizations.

But in the midst of the celebration, Executive Director Lorraine Verploegen warned some groups may face difficult times in coming months.

Pending budget cuts will have an impact on organizations that provide health, education and monetary assistance to people on the Hi-Line, she told the gathering a...