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Since January 1, the Havre Weekly Chronicle (formerly Havre Daily News) is under new management. Jesse Mullen, founder of Mullen Newspapers based in Deer Lodge, met with the staff of the Chronicle last week in Havre. "I'm excited about Havre, and the Chronicle," Mullen said. "Havre is a great community, and it deserves a great community newspaper. "The team at the Chronicle has what it takes to provide top-notch reporting and marketing for the Hi Line, and I'm glad to be able to work with them...
The Senate has been working through implementing a new computer system these first few weeks. There have been bills scheduled for hearing that did not receive proper public notice for the three days. In my case, I had a notice for hearing on my desk, but the public notice was never completed. In looking into the issue, I found out there are two sides of this new improved system that don’t seem to be communicating. The part the staff uses for input at times does not share with the part you and I see. Therefore, a search for a bill may show up di...
1 yrs ago Jan. 28, 2015 Dr. Anne Johnson, DVM, encouraged those that will be attending the Jim Schumacher Day to bring a syringe, as she will be addressing proper use and maintenance of syringes. Now able to lay claim to the best free throw shooters in the county are the new winners: Taylor Eggebrecht, Janessa Malmend, David Skiff, Erica Smith, Kooper Oxarart, Connor Clausen, Rhett Simanton, Madison Williamson, Samme Gibbs, Jonathon Siewing and Jared Siewing. These were the winners at the KC Free Throw Contest. Warm weather wasn’t going to s...
After leadership canceled all bills last week, we are now receiving bills in committee this week. With the 3-day public notice required for bill hearings, week two was also a bit slow. For some reason, a bill I had scheduled for week one has been referred to another committee. It is always interesting; the predictable is not always predictable. However, one always predictable thing that did happen was the first bills introduced coming from the work done during interim committees. Most are pre-filed before session start and are typically...
As you may have heard, the 69th session did not get off to a very quick start for the Senate. Within 15 minutes of session start, the Senate voted in an amendment to the rules, which was not popular with the leadership, who subsequently put all work on hold. That amendment clarified what the Executive Review Committee was to be responsible for, and made it so the committee only meets on an on-needed basis. This was due to the fact that up until the amendment, the Executive Review Committee’s purpose had not been defined, at least one I could e...
1 yrs ago Jan. 14, 2015 With a notable decline in the cattle feedlots, about 4% from last year, researchers are looking at a method to control FMD (Foot Mouth Disease) outbreaks in various parts of the country. The Montana State Library was soliciting public opinion of proposals to change the name of “Squaw Creek” in Blaine County and Phillips Counties to “Kills At Night” or “Williams Creek”. The Kills At Night Creek named was proposed by the Fort Belknap Community Council to honor Theresa “Kills At Night” Lamebull (1896-2007). Alfreda Drabbs,...
We appreciate Representative Zinke, Senators Tester, and Senator Daines for making sure St. Mary/Milk River funding was in the Continuing Resolution at the end of 2024 congressional session. The $46.5 million will be awarded through the Bureau of Reclamation budget under Aging Infrastructure for St. Mary & Halls Coulee Siphon repairs. At the December 18 St. Mary Rehabilitation Working Group meeting in Havre, a good crowd of 30 people from irrigators, municipalities, congressional staff, State...
1 yrs ago Jan. 7, 2015 District Judge John McKeon swore in the newly elected or re-elected county personnel including Justice of the Peace (Gayle Stahl), Richard Dunbar (Commissioner), Jean Mavencamp (Co. Treasurer/Assessor), Lorraine Hellie (Dep. Treasurer/Assessor), Scott Moran (Co. Sheriff), Lori Lundstrom (Dep. Clerk & Recorder), Burt Peigneux (Undersheriff), Ed Amestoy (Co. Atty) and Dan O’Brien (Dep. Co. Atty). Not pictured were Vivian Taylor (Co. Supt. of Schools) and Marian Ereaux (Clerk & Recorder). Fire Chief Bill Rock informed t...
Here they come a Caroling! Pastor Randy Stanvick of the Whitewater Baptist Church bussed to several homes singing Christmas carols. Among them were Monica Taylor, Tracey Handley and daughter Ava, Sammie Wisher, Brian Raymond and son, Randy and Dawn's grandson, Alex and the four young children of Jason and Pam Endenburg, Ole, Emma, Solve and ER, who reside at the former youth ranch. Jason works at Port of Morgan. Lexie Haynes and granddaughters Rowdy and Royce visited on Monday for an early Christmas, bringing dinner and treats to GMA Pat. Pat...
Judy and I are getting ready for our move to Helena to begin the 69th session of the Montana legislature. I hope your holidays were filled with family and friends and we wish you the best of the New Year. Our move will be to a different rental than we have been in for the past four sessions. Almost the same story for the landlords; they plan on being gone for the winter months and rent their home to Helena visitors. Many legislators have the same scenario. I have to thank them for that, as there is a shortage of housing in the Helena area. In...
1 yrs ago Dec. 31, 2014 Snowball royalty at Malta High School is King Logan Witmer and Queen Amanda Mummey. Winners in the Dirt Dauber Barrel Contest are Central Avenue Pit Crew, winning a $50 gift certificate from Westside Self Service. Placing second was the Edgewater Inn, winning a $40 gift certificate to Valley Drug; and third place was won by Westside Self Service winning a gift certificate for $35 to the Malta Dairy Queen. The Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs opening not spoiled by the fact that it opened its doors on Christmas, rather the...
On Friday, December 13th, the Fergus County Sheriff’s Office Executed a Search Warrant on a residence in Roy Montana. The search of the residence found a substantial amount of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. An arrest was made and the person was charged with Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Criminal Possession Dangerous Drugs with Intent to Distribute, as well as two other felonies and a misdemeanor. The investigation is still ongoing and more arrests are expected. With information gathered during the investigation in Roy, t...
During December Prevention promoted on Social Media: National Impaired Driving Month, Seasonal Affective Disorder and Holiday Mocktail recipes. We also sponsored a page in the annual Malta Chamber Christmas Coloring Book distributed to all youth within Phillips County. Prevention Specialist Gina Lamb partnered with Malta Kiwanis in assisting youth with decorating cookies at the Malta Kids Club Annual Santa's Workshop. Prevention also provided each family with a fun Christmas bag, filled with...
Montana Farmers Union has announced Megan Torgerson as the keynote speaker for the grassroots farm organization’s Eastern Montana Women’s Conference and April Martin as the keynote for the Western Montana Women’s Conference. The popular women’s conferences are scheduled for Jan. 31-Feb. 2 in Malta and Feb. 7-9 in Fairmont and focus on professional and personal growth for rural women. Participants hear from dynamic speakers and enjoy time networking with other women passionate about family farms and ranches and rural communities. The events also...
1 yrs ago Dec. 24, 2014 Hitting the highlight as the Senior Spotlight is Mark Neibur, who has a passion for building boats and was a rancher. Among his favorites are lobster with lots of butter, and his favorite holiday is Veterans Day, which just happens to be his birthday! He enjoys the movie “On Golden Pond” and the song “Ave Maria.” Though it wasn’t quite what she planned when she dreamed of owning a Victorian home, she got her wish ~ in a doll house. It was passed on to her daughter, Sue Poulton, and now sits in her home. Built on a scale...
1 yrs ago Dec. 17, 2014 The musical acts coming to perform at the Phillips County Fair were announced and include the “Texas Tornado” Casey Donahew Band opening for Country Music Star Clay Walker. The talented Winston Mitchell is in the Sr. Spotlight and is a retired rancher who loves lobster tail. Favorites include rattlesnakes and working with cedar or juniper. At the Tuesday night City Council meeting the board members once again heard from a city resident who had the sewer back up into her home’s basement. “We had number five last Sunday...
What Christmas Means to Me By: Aria A When I think of Christmas, I think of joy, happiness, Going sledding, having fun, setting up the tree, wrapping Christmas presents, and my parents. For me, Christmas is Going sledding and getting pulled by a four-wheeler. During Christmas, my family is always nice, sweet, kind, helpful, and hardworking. My Christmas wish is a Nintendo, a lamp, LED lights, a computer, an eyelash curler, and a hair brush. What Christmas Means to Me By: Ryder A When I think of Christmas I think of hot chocolate family and...
A big congratulations to Sommer Green on her winning essay on the VFW’s “Voice of Democracy”. It merited first place. She is the daughter of Ashley and Dallas Green. Bob and Rena Math, and Brent and Debbie Anderson went to Texas to visit Debbie’s mom Judy and her husband Bill Bennett before the holidays. Theresa Haynes and Pat Murdock had a Thanksgiving feast at Lacey and Jason Beil’s residence on Thursday. Other guests were Ron Haynes, Blake Ozark and Kohl Hilleson. Denise and Clinton Cox had company for several days over Thanksgiv...
1 yrs ago Dec. 10, 2014 Mike Rappold and Don Hould worked the Tom and Jerry station during the Christmas Social at the Phillips County Museum. Doug Henry, employee at the local grocery store, was delighted with the sales of roasted chicken prepared on their new rotisserie. They were selling faster than he could prepare them. Todd Mandeville, Saco artist, received news that his painting, “My Guardian Angels”, was awarded the People’s Choice at the National Oil and Acrylic Painter’s Society Best of America Exhibit in Osage Beach, Missour...
The final results are in from the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Havre check station for the 2024 hunting season. The check station was open for eight weekends from Oct. 12 (the opener of general antelope and pheasant) through Dec. 1 (the end of the deer/elk general season). Overall, hunter numbers were down from recent years, big game numbers were below average, and upland bird harvest was mixed. Biologists gather a lot of valuable information and biological data on game animals brought through check stations. FWP appreciates all hunters’ c...
1 yrs ago Dec. 3, 2014 While families gathered across the county for Thanksgiving last week, at least one individual was out vandalizing in Dodson. Window were busted out of the Town Hall. There were no fingerprints, or rocks or other instruments indicating what used for the break-in. Mayor Terri Cole said Jerry Lankford took time away from his family and brought tools and materials and closed the place up. “Thank God for Jerry Lankford,” she said. Practices kicked off for the Saco-Whitewater Lady Panthers basketball team; they are loo...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking any information regarding a bull elk and whitetail buck that were shot, had their heads removed, and were left to waste in south Blaine County. Wardens received a report of the dead elk and deer, and after investigating, located them on private property about ¾ of a mile south of the junction of People’s Creek Road and Birdtail Road in south Blaine County, about 30 miles south of Chinook. The animals were shot with a firearm, and likely killed between the evening of Nov. 20 and early on...
With less than a week to go before the final day of the general season, hunters can help ensure the future of public access for generations to come. During these final days, remember “It’s Up to Us. Respect access. Protect the hunt.” This is a message from FWP and partners to encourage hunters to always practice conscientious behavior and show respect for private land and the access landowners provide. There are five actions hunters can take to show respect for landowners to ensure the hunting tradition continues: Plan ahead for access Respe...
1 yrs ago Nov. 26, 2014 “The Old Coyote” himself, Jack Stenswick, was pictured wearing a perma-grin after bagging an impressive deer. The Dodson School hosted community picnic in honor of the veterans in the area, and to celebrate Thanksgiving. The event was at the school and the students presented a program, sang songs and read poems. Just before Cecelia Lankford’s 102nd birthday, she gathered with Caitlin Smith-Anderson, Tryan Anderson, Larry Smith and Judy Crowder for a five-generation photo. Making the 1st Team All-Conference for Distr...
The carcass results from the 2024 4-H and FFA Livestock Show at the Phillips County Fair are complete. Carcass Results are eligible to be submitted to the Steer of Merit program, sponsored by the Montana Stockgrowers; Symbol of excellence program, sponsored by the Pork Producers Council; and Montana Certified Lamb program, sponsored by the Montana Wool Growers. For meeting individual carcass requirements, youth winners and the breeders of their animals receive a certificate from the sponsoring...
