Barbecue set for veterans, first responders and family

The Fifth Annual Veterans and First Responders Family BBQ is set for Saturday, Aug. 5, at Pepin Park, an event meant to thank the groups for their service to the community.

Havre Elks Lodge Secretary Brandy Kurtz, one of the organizers for the barbecue, said the event is for veterans, police, firefighters, border patrol and any other first responder and their families to celebrate with music, food and games for children.

Kurtz said they will have hamburgers, hot dogs, tuna salad, chips and pop for any veterans and first responders, as well as any family member of theirs who wants to celebrate...