Best Western Plus Great Northern Inn - Havre MT by Towns & Associates

GUEST DIRECTORY Great Northern Inn Havre, Montana

A Tribute to our Founder The management and staff of the Best Western Plus Great Northern Inn would like to pay a special tribute to Bill Dritshulas, Sr. and his wife, Bonnibelle. Bill Dritshulas, Sr. was born in 1890 in Greece. He migrated to America at the age of 15 to join his older brothers already living in the Havre area. Originally working for the Great Northern Railway, he opened a small corner store, Billy’s Meat Market, in 1919 and by 1932 a full line of groceries had been added. In 1946 a small farm building from his Paradise Valley farm was moved and attached to the back of Billy’s Meat Market, and the Duck Inn Tavern was created. We are often asked why the tavern was called Duck Inn. Mr. Dritshulas was keenly interested in Early American taverns. He thought the name Duck Inn was unique and Early American. By 1949, the Duck Inn expanded to include a small cafe. Then, in 1950, a small three-unit motel was added to accommodate the tourist trade on busy Highway 2, expanding to the present Best Western Plus Great Northern Inn Annex. Bill Dritshulas, Sr. passed away in 1967, but his legacy continues. His son, Bill Dritshulas, Jr., has carried on the family legacy. Bill, Sr. would be very proud of the current Duck Inn Corporation. The Dritshulas family businesses include the Duck Inn Tavern & Garden Room, Casino, Mediterranean Bistro, Olympic Grande Ballroom, Emporium Food & Fuel Store, Havre RV Park, Emporium Station Casino, Best Western Plus Great Northern Inn, Miss Trudy’s Poolside Casino, Best Western Plus Havre Inn & Suites, and Murphy’s Pub. We salute our founder, Bill Dritshulas, Sr., and his wife, Bonnibelle, for their hard work, courage, and vision. We dedicate the Best Western Plus Great Northern Inn to their memory.

Great Northern Inn 1345 1st Street, Havre, MT 59501

P: 406-265-4200

F: 406-265-3656

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WELCOME WELCOME to the Best Western Plus Great Northern Inn! It is our pleasure to provide an atmosphere you will find to be both friendly and helpful in accommodating your every need. Whether you are here for business or pleasure, we want you to feel at home. The Best Western Plus Great Northern Inn opened its doors in August 1998. A great deal of planning went into making our hotel the best in Havre. The great northern goat on our property logo, used throughout the hotel, symbolizes the Great Northern Railway. Havre is a historic town, founded in the late 1800s by the founder of the Great Northern Railway, James J. Hill. Hill was known as the “Empire Builder” because in the late 19th century he had successfully reorganized several failing railroads into a transcontinental railroad that reached the Pacific Northwest. In 1929, the Great Northern Railway named the Empire Builder passenger train in honor of Hill. Our town is an agricultural, medical, and business center and is the largest city on Montana’s Hi-Line. We have prepared this directory to acquaint you with our hotel and amenities, our neighborhood, and our local attractions. Thank you for selecting the Best Western Plus Great Northern Inn. We look forward to serving you on future visits to historic Havre and the beautiful Montana Hi-Line.

The Management and Staff of the

Best Western Plus Great Northern Inn

Great Northern Inn 1345 1st Street, Havre, MT 59501

P: 406-265-4200

F: 406-265-3656

Wherever Life Takes You, Best Western Is There®. Each Best Western® branded hotel is independently owned and operated.

GUEST SERVICES Airlines

Emergency – Fire

Airlines serving nearby airports include: Cape Air: 800-CAPE-AIR (227-3247)

In case of fire, Dial 911 (0 for the Front Desk).

Emergency – Medical

Airport Transportation

For Medical assistance, Dial 911 (0 for the Front Desk).

Please contact the Front Desk to schedule complimentary airport transportation.

Fax Services Our fax number is 406-265-3656. Available 24 hours.

Banquets/Catering/Meetings The Empire Builder Room is available for meetings. Located off of the Lobby.

Bottled Water

Housekeeping Normal services, such as area information, as well as extra towels (washcloths, hand towels, bath towels), blankets, pillows, and soap are available free of charge. Please contact Reception.

Available in sundry area located next to the Front Desk.

Ice

Breakfast

Available on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors.

A deluxe breakfast buffet (including waffles and/or pancakes, eggs, breakfast meat, hot oatmeal, variety of cereals, pastries, bagels, English muffins, yogurt; ask about our gluten-free items) is served daily from 6:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. in our designated breakfast room located right off the Lobby on the main floor.

Available. Please contact Reception between the hours of 7:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

Luggage Assistance and Storage

Reception

Business Center Services Business center is located near the Front Desk on the main level. Tablets are available to hotel guests 24 hours. Fax and photocopy services are available at the Front Desk at no charge up to the first 25 copies. These services are available 24 hours. Contact Reception.

Open 24 hours a day. For assistance Dial 0.

Safe Deposit Boxes Available at the Front Desk.

Swimming Pool/Spa

Check-In/Check-Out Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.

Open from 8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; adult-only swim time is from 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Pool towels are available in the pool area.

Credit Card We accept American Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard, JCB, and Discover.

Great Northern Inn 1345 1st Street, Havre, MT 59501

P: 406-265-4200

F: 406-265-3656

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Each Best Western® branded hotel is independently owned and operated.

GUEST SERVICES Toiletries

Telephone Instructions Room to Room...............................................................Dial Room Number Local Calls...................................................... Dial 9 + 406 + local number Toll Free......................................................... Dial 9 + 1 + Toll Free Number Calling Card, Collect, Operator Assisted .................................................................. Dial 9 + 1 + Calling Card Number Reservations.................................................Dial 9 + 1 + 855 + 727 + 7997 Emergency ...............................................................................................Dial 911

Comb, mending kit, razor, shaving cream, toothbrush, and toothpaste are available free of charge. Please contact Reception.

Vending Facilities Soda machines and ice machines are available on each floor (food and snack items as well as additional sundry items located next to the Front Desk on the main level).

Wake-up call........................................................................................ Dial 0

Television Channels 3.............CBS

16...........FOX NEWS

29..........PARAMOUNT

42..........E!

4.............NBC

17............CNN

30..........SYFY

43..........DISNEY

5.............CW

18...........HLN

31...........FOOD

44..........NICK

6.............ABC

19...........CNBC

32...........HISTORY

45..........CARTOON

7.............FOX

20..........MSNBC

33..........LIFETIME

46..........ANIMAL PLANET

8.............PBS

21...........TNT

34..........HALLMARK

47..........DISCOVERY

9.............WEATHER

22..........TBS

35..........HGTV

48..........MTV

10...........QVC

23..........FX

36..........TCM

49..........VH1

11............ION

24..........USA

37...........TVLAND

50..........CMT

12............ESPN

25..........A&E

38..........FREEFORM

51...........EWTN

13...........ESPN2

26..........AMC

39..........TRAVEL

52...........HBO

14...........ROOT

27...........OXYGEN

40..........TRUTV

15...........ALTITUDE

28..........TLC

41...........COMEDY CENTRAL

Great Northern Inn 1345 1st Street, Havre, MT 59501

P: 406-265-4200

F: 406-265-3656

Wherever Life Takes You, Best Western Is There®. Each Best Western® branded hotel is independently owned and operated.

SAFETY & SECURITY Please review the location of exits, alarms, and fire equipment on your floor as soon after check-in as is practical. A copy of your guest floor plan is located near the door of your guest room. Also, know how to open and close your guest room window if designed to do so.

SAFETY PROCEDURES

IF THE FIRE IS IN YOUR ROOM:

1. When you are in your room, be sure to use the deadbolt lock. Also check to see that connecting doors are secure. Use the peephole before opening your door and be sure the door is closed properly when you depart your room. All employees wear uniforms and name tags.

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2. Do not leave valuables out in the room. To protect them, bring them to the Front Desk for placement in one of our free safe deposit boxes. The hotel cannot be responsible for valuables left in your room. 3. Please help us conserve energy and resources by making sure all lights, appliances, and faucets are turned off when not in use.

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IF THE FIRE IS OUTSIDE YOUR ROOM: • • • •

FIRE SAFETY Please review the location of exits, alarms, and fire equipment on your floor as soon after check-in as is practical. A copy of your guest floor plan is located on the back of your door. Know how to turn off your air conditioner and how to open and close your guest room window. In case of fire: • Keep your room key with you at all times. • Use the stairs to exit, not the elevators. • Stay low in smoky areas. • Remain calm.

Leave the room and close the door. Activate the nearest alarm box, if possible. Call the hotel operator on the nearest phone by dialing “0” and specify the location of the fire. Go to the nearest stairwell and walk down to the ground floor.

Take your room key with you. Touch the door handle and frame to see if they are hot. If the door handle and frame are not hot: open the door carefully, keeping low as you do so. If possible, go to the nearest stairwell and go down to exit the building or enter a safe floor.

IF THE DOOR IS HOT: • • • • • • •

Stay in your room and keep the door shut. Turn off the air conditioner. Fill the bathtub with water so you have a water supply. Place wet towels along the bottom of the door and over any vents where there is smoke. Dial “0” to let the hotel operator know your location. Stay low below any smoke in the room. Stay calm.

Great Northern Inn 1345 1st Street, Havre, MT 59501

P: 406-265-4200

F: 406-265-3656

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Each Best Western® branded hotel is independently owned and operated.

Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips WARNING Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas, and exposure can be fatal. Your room is equipped with a carbon monoxide detector. Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure may include: Headache Fatigue Weakness Nausea Shortness of breath Confusion

Vomiting Blurred vision Dizziness Loss of muscle coordination Collapse Loss of consciousness1

What to do if a carbon monoxide alarm is sounding or if you experience any symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure:      

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Never ignore a carbon monoxide alarm that is sounding. Immediately move outside to fresh air. Advise the hotel front desk. Call 911, emergency services, or the fire department. Do a head count to check that all people in your party are accounted for. Do not reenter the premises until the emergency services responders have given you permission.2

Source of symptom list: Consumer Product Safety Commission & Mayo Clinic. Source of recommended responses to sounding alarm or symptoms: Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Great Northern Inn 1345 1st Street, Havre, MT 59501

P: 406-265-4200

F: 406-265-3656

Wherever Life Takes You, Best Western Is There®. Each Best Western® branded hotel is independently owned and operated.

HIGH-SPEED INTERNET Stay Connected. FREE. Best Western’s High-Speed Internet connection is free* in the comfort of your room** and throughout common areas.*** You can: • Browse the Internet • Stay in contact while traveling • Connect to your corporate network

At Best Western, we want you to have the amenities that are important for today’s traveler. We hope our High-Speed Internet system provides you one more comfort of home. * Available at U.S. and Canadian Best Western hotels. ** Room connections may include wired, wireless, or both technologies. *** Common areas may include the Lobby, business center, breakfast area, and others.

How to Connect What equipment do I need to access the Internet? For wired connections, you will need an Internet capable device equipped with an Ethernet LAN port and a network cable (RJ45). For wireless connections, you will need an Internet capable device equipped with a wireless adapter that meets the 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n wireless standard.

How do I connect to the Internet? For wired connections, ensure that your network card is active, then plug your device into the network cable that connects to the wall or in-room modem. For wireless connections, ensure that your wireless radio is turned on, and then use your wireless utility to locate and connect to the Best Western network with the strongest wirelss signal (greatest amount of bars). Once you’ve done so,

Terms and conditions of Best Western Internet Use: By using our Internet services, you hereby expressly acknowledge and agree that there are significant security, privacy, and confidentiality risks in accessing or transmitting information through the Internet, whether the connection is facilitated through wired or wireless technology. Security issues include, without limitation, interception of transmissions, loss of data, and the introduction of viruses or other programs that can corrupt or damage your computer.

your device may indicate a connection is being made to an “unsecure” or “public” network. If so prompted, select the option to “continue anyway” to finish establishing your connection to the Best Western wireless network. If prompted for a username/password or access code in your web browser, use the information provided to you by the hotel staff. After you have successfully connected your device to the system, you are free to use the Internet. Enjoy and thanks for being our guest!

Questions or Problems? Call our 24/7 High-Speed Internet Support Desk.

877-237-8750

Property Code:

27073

BY USING THE INTERNET SERVICES AT THIS HOTEL YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE: (1) THAT NEITHER BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL, INC. NOR ANY BEST WESTERN® BRANDED HOTEL SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INTERCEPTION OF TRANSMISSIONS, COMPUTER WORMS OR VIRUSES, LOSS OF DATA, FILE CORRUPTION, HACKING, OR DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER OR OTHERS THAT RESULTS FROM THE TRANSMISSION OR DOWNLOAD OF INFORMATION OR MATERIALS THROUGH THE INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDED AT THIS HOTEL; (2) TO HOLD HARMLESS BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND THE HOTEL FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER OR ANY LOSS OR COMPROMISE OF DATA RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE INTERNET SERVICES; (3) TO INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND THE HOTEL FROM ANY AND ALL LEGAL CLAIMS THAT MAY ARISE OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE INTERNET SERVICES; (4) THAT YOU WILL USE THE INTERNET SERVICES ONLY FOR LAWFUL PURPOSES; AND (5) THAT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION MAY BE RELEASED TO THE AUTHORITIES IN CONNECTION WITH ANY INVESTIGATION INTO CRIMINAL ACTIVITY ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE INTERNET SERVICES. Each Best Western® branded hotel is independently owned and operated. ©2011 Best Western International, Inc. Best Western and the Best Western marks are service marks or registered service marks of Best Western International, Inc. All rights reserved.

Great Northern Inn 1345 1st Street, Havre, MT 59501

P: 406-265-4200

F: 406-265-3656

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AREA MAP

Great Northern Inn 1345 1st Street, Havre, MT 59501

P: 406-265-4200

F: 406-265-3656

Wherever Life Takes You, Best Western Is There®. Each Best Western® branded hotel is independently owned and operated.

POINTS OF INTEREST Badlands

Havre Beneath the Streets

The eroded “badlands” exposed along the Milk River road just north of Havre combine geology, paleontology, and scenery in a short 5-mile drive. Fossils found in these badlands prove the existence of marine animals, dinosaurs, other reptiles, and even tropical plants in this area millions of years ago. Though much of the area is under private ownership requiring permission to trespass, the easy, short drive is interesting and rewarding.

See the history of the Great West come alive Beneath the Streets of Havre. See firsthand the commerce of early days on the wild and woolly frontier. Tour the Sporting Eagle, Wah Sing Laundry, Shorty Young’s Office, Gourley Brothers Bakery, and more. Tours daily and reservations are needed. Daily Tours from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., first tour at 9:30 a.m. and last tour at 3:30 p.m. Winter Hours Monday–Saturday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Special evening or group tours available upon request. For more information call 406-265-8888. Location: Ticket office is located on 3rd Avenue, south of Norman’s Ranch Wear.

Beaver Creek Park Located 12 miles south of Havre on Highway 234, this natural recreation area of 10,000 acres extends to the north slope of the Bears Paw Mountains. Picnic areas and developed secluded campsites are located for public use. The park offers unlimited opportunities for recreation, such as sightseeing, hiking, fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Within the park are two lakes that are open to fishing all year round. Stream fishing opens the 3rd Saturday in May. On the adjacent Rocky Boy Reservation are many more miles of cross-country skiing trails, as well as downhill skiing and access to many more fishing holes. Bear Paw Ski Bowl is housed in these mountains.

Havre Chamber of Commerce Enjoy our 4 seasons and natural beauty. While visiting Havre, whether for business or pleasure, visitors find that recreation opportunities are many and compliment the Montana lifestyle. Within a couple of miles of Havre, outdoor enthusiasts can experience several recreational opportunities from hiking in Beaver Creek Park to casting a rod for your favorite fish all complimented by the four seasons. havrechamber.com/explore

H. Earl Clack Museum

Fort Assinniboine Daily Tours. June 1st–September 5th. For more information call 406-265-8336 or 406-265-4000. Location: Six miles southwest of Havre on Highway 87. The military fort was one of the largest built in the U.S., with over 100 buildings. Formally established in May 1879, it housed over 500 men at any given time. The troops were charged with monitoring the activities of the region’s many Indian groups, patrolling Montana’s border with Canada, stopping bootleggers and gunrunners, and protecting the state’s settlers. In its heyday, nearly 750 officers, enlisted men, and civilians called Assinniboine home.

Located in the Holiday Village Shopping Center, the H. Earl Clack Museum gives an accurate picture of the history and development of Havre and the Hi-Line area. The museum also offers tourist information, evening lectures and programs, guided tours of the nearby archaeological site, and some overnight camping facilities. Guided tours for organized groups may be arranged by advanced appointment. For more information call 406-265-4000.

Wahkpa Chu’gn Archaeological Site Daily Tours from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Special Tours upon request. For more information call 406-265-6417. Location: Behind Holiday Village Mall (Highway 2 West) overlooking the Milk River. One of the largest prehistoric Indian bison kill and campsites located in northern Montana. Discovered in the fall of 1961, the site has been kept in its natural state. Earliest use of the site began 2,000 years ago and continued intermittently until approximately 600 years ago.

For more information, visit havrechamber.com/explore

Great Northern Inn 1345 1st Street, Havre, MT 59501

P: 406-265-4200

F: 406-265-3656

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RECOMMENDED BUSINESSES These local businesses welcome you to the area and look forward to serving you during your stay. Restaurants & Food Char’s Family Dining.................................................................................................................................................. 13 Duck Inn Tavern & Garden Room......................................................................................................................... 13 Emporium Food & Fuel Store................................................................................................................................. 13 Henny Penny Cupcakes & Cake Kreations....................................................................................................... 12 Mediterranean Bistro................................................................................................................................................. 13 Nalivka’s Original Pizza Kitchen............................................................................................................................ 13 Olympic Grande Ballroom....................................................................................................................................... 13

Shopping & Services Beaver Creek Golf Course....................................................................................................................................... 12 Duck Inn Casino........................................................................................................................................................... 13 Emporium Food & Fuel Store................................................................................................................................. 13 Emporium Station Casino........................................................................................................................................ 13 Flynn Realty, Inc.......................................................................................................................................................... 12 Havre Beneath the Streets...................................................................................................................................... 12 Havre Railroad Museum............................................................................................................................................ 12 Havre RV Park............................................................................................................................................................... 13 Miss Trudy’s Poolside Casino ................................................................................................................................ 13 Northern Montana Health Care............................................................................................................................. 14 Physical Therapy Down Under.............................................................................................................................. 13

ABOUT THIS DIRECTORY CUSTOM DIRECTORIES AND SPECIALTY PUBLICATIONS

This directory celebrates the coordinated efforts of the hotel, selected businesses, and Towns and Associates, Inc. It will acquaint guests with quality dining, services, and goods in the area, as well as the hotel’s excellent services. Please call 608.356.8757 if there are any improvements or businesses you feel would enhance this publication.

Great Northern Inn 1345 1st Street, Havre, MT 59501

P: 406-265-4200

F: 406-265-3656

Wherever Life Takes You, Best Western Is There®. Each Best Western® branded hotel is independently owned and operated.

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