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"Always remember someone's effort is a reflection of their interest in you." In the last three years, Winnett ACES (Agricultural Community Enhancement and Sustainability) members have volunteered approximately 4,000 hours toward projects to strengthen their community. Their effort reflects their interest in the Winnett community, rural Montana, and the beef industry. The journey began three years ago, in November of 2016, when several Winnett area producers gathered together to discuss the...
HAPPY NEW YEAR Oil on Old Barnwood Q; What's wrong with this Montana New Year's Eve Party? A: It lacks women! Q: Why does it? A: Because there weren't any! Well, at least not so many back in the early 1900s. Not every eastern girl was a Rachel Schroeder that would jump on a train at the drop of a marriage proposal and head out to the rigors of the Wild West to give birth to Fannie Sperry; or the young woman teacher heading to Chester in 1904 that braved a train and stagecoach safari and mud...
GOD OR HUMAN Advent is gone now. So is Christmas 2019. Now we look forward to the New Year and a new decade. Will we continue in the ways of the old year, or will we repent (change our minds) for the New Year? Much of what we do is not God’s plan or idea for us. We can know His mind because He wrote it to us in a book called the Holy Bible. When we read it, we discover His mind, His thoughts, His plans. Many folk will make New Year’s resolutions and, if you are like me, will have broken them before the month of January is over But, let’s not l...
Mr. Bradley Pfeiffer You recently wrote a letter to the editor in the Roundup Record Tribune which has information that is simply not true. The copy of the commissioner minutes next to your statement do not reflect any of what you claim to be facts. As you may or may not know the meetings are recorded both on tape and on video. I have made two attempts to secure a copy of either for you and who ever may be interested. You referred to others in your letter in your letter that attended this meeting. Who are the others and have you taken time to...
I just got back from my early morning walk.And you ALL know I walk early ! It was still somewhat dark and quiet when the stillness was interrupted by the clomp clomp and wheels of horse and buggy heading toward town.It was Amish in a well kite carriage.I was down on Mine road they above me.When Amish first moved into town I asked Mayor and Cop shop about their safety,signs were needed to tell others that they were now present in our community.So far,one lousy sign on county road four exist. We needs signs coming and leaving town letting people...
As a college professor teaching the Constitution for forty years I am disturbed when those in power demonstrate constitutional illiteracy. Such is the time in which we live. Impeachment means accused. Three presidents Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton were impeached (accused), none were removed from office in a subsequent Senate trial. Nixon removed himself by resigning, the other two continued in office filling their terms. The House alone formulates the charges (Art. I, Sec. 2, Cla. 5) which must be treason, bribery or high crime...
By Secretary of State Corey Stapleton I bumped into a childhood friend last week, while doing some last-minute Christmas shopping. Gerald (and his brother Mike) were just like any other Great Falls kids back in the day—socializing and playing sports. We ran in some of the same circles. They were also part of the “lost tribe” of Chippewa. Years ago, when other Indian tribes in Montana settled into reservation lands, the Chippewa stood strong against settling for an inadequate offer from a more-powerful United States government—and it backfir...
By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times China’s growing ambitions in the Arctic represent a major national security threat to the United States, top U.S. military leaders said recently, underscoring why American lawmakers and the Pentagon are now scrambling to revamp the nation’s Arctic strategy and quickly commission new vessels capable of operating in the icy region. The massive $738 billion National Defense Authorization Act, signed into law by President Trump last week, directs the federal government to launch new comprehensive studies of all...
Albert Raymond Keeler, "Ray," was born May 6, 1935 to Wilmer and Bertha Keeler. Ray was always proud that he was born at his grandparents,' John and Lily Bowman, home in Kalispell, Montana. He grew up and went to school in Valier, Montana and graduated from Valier High School in 1955. He joined the Montana Air National Guard in 1954. After a brief courtship he married Bessie Becker at the First Christian Church in Conrad, Montana on Saturday, October 13, 1956. He enlisted in the United States...
Tammi Sue Carson, age 54, went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2019.Tammi is suirvived by her two children, Clay and Chandee; her mother, Hilda Carson; her father, Chuck Carson; her two brothers, Scott and Howie; her aunt, Hilma Lindsay and Aunt Doris Davis; her nieces, Alicia Carson and Kallie Carson; her precious Alyssa Carco; her fiance, Donald Zambrowski; her best friend, Kristin Greger; and many cousins, other family members and friends.She was a member of Bay Vista Baptist Church and...
Once your holiday celebrations have passed and the decorations go back into storage, it is time to deal with your real Christmas tree. Don’t drag it to the curb to be hauled away by the trash collectors. Give it a second, even third life, in your landscape. No live Christmas tree? Don’t worry! I’m sure your friends and neighbors will share theirs. Start recycling all those needles that landed on the floor. Sweep them up and use them as mulch in the garden. Place them directly on the soil or on top of the snow. As the snow melts, the needles wil...
From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — High school students can register for free mathematics contests set for Thursday, Jan. 30, and Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Montana State University. The American Mathematics Competition 10 and 12 contests, hosted by the MSU College of Education, Health and Human Development's Science Math Resource Center, are part of the American Mathematics Competition series developed by the Mathematical Association of America. The series provides an opportunity for students to develop positive attitudes toward analytical thinking a...
BILLINGS - U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme announced today that the District of Montana collected $9,536,489 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2019. Of this amount, the office collected $1,567,514 in criminal actions and $7,968,974 in civil actions. In some cases, the U.S. Attorney’s Office worked jointly with other litigating agencies of the Department of Justice to collect an additional $1,230,331. “These recovered funds come from divesting criminals of ill-gotten gains and from civil penalties and debt collections. The money helps to mak...
Winners of RSVP's Holiday Food Baskets!! Alan Olson and Lorraine Steele. Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets!! A huge thank you to McCleary Conoco, Picccchioni's IGA and Van Dyke's Market for donating gifr cards for our baksets!!! RSVP Secret Santa Stockings were a success!!! A few pictures from the Senior Center last Monday. Stockings also went out to a number of other places and seniors. This was so much fun, we are going to do it next year, too!!!...
This week's showcase is Clark's Lookout State Park. Located one mile north of Dillon above the Beaverhead River lies Clark’s Lookout State Park. Established December 23, 1985 Clark's Lookout is set along the historic Lewis and Clark trail. On August 13, 1805, Lewis & Clark and the Corps of Discovery found what is now Clark’s Lookout State Park. Having traveled from the headwaters of the Missouri River and up the Jefferson River to continue their search for a passage to the Pacific Ocean, they fo...
WINNETT SENIOR NEWS By Raye Anne Lund Nov 7 - Thirty-four seniors and six take-out orders enjoyed a meal of roast beef, mashed potatoes with brown gravy, corn, relish tray, orange fluff salad, fresh rolls and pumpkin pie cake for dessert. Today was our Veteran’s dinner and program. Gary was the emcee for the program. He read a poem given to him by Kim Tarplee. It was about Veterans who never came home. A very touching tribute. Veterans in our area who came to the dinner were Ralph Corbett, Chuck Allen, Jack Barisich, Rob Flatgard, Leo T...
Commissioners December 9, 2019 Minutes The meeting was called to order at 8:37 by Commissioner Borner. Commissioner Berry was present. Commissioner Carlson will be in after a meeting. (Commissioner Carlson joined the meeting at 10:45) Commissioner Borner made the motion to approve the agenda after removing #2 to discuss the Mill Levy off the 3:00 business since it was done last week and recording equipment. Brad Marking called and cancelled the meeting at 10:30. Commissioner Berry seconded the motion. Motion carried. The minutes from the...
The meeting was called at order at 8:30 by Commissioner Borner. Commissioner Berry and Commissioner Carlson were present. Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Carlson made the motion to approve the December 9, 2019 minutes. Commissioner Berry wanted it clarified that on December 5, 2019 for the 4:30 meeting with the Department of Administration and Robert Denning, he had a scheduling conflict and did not know how long the previous meeting was going to last. Commissioner Borner said at the December 2, 2019 meeting we discussed Thursday and all...
Bismarck, N.D. — Starion Bank recently promoted Rachael (Caspers) Erickson, formerly of Lavina. Erickson has been promoted to credit manager/VP. She joined Starion 10 years ago as customer service representative/receptionist in Mandan, N.D., and moved to Bismarck, N.D., when she was promoted to personal banking officer. Since 2012, Erickson has been in the Credit Department serving as credit administrative assistant, credit analyst and most recently credit lead. A 2003 graduate of Lavina High S...
(Helena, MT) – Montana State Parks (stateparks.mt.gov) announced today that 2020 float permit applications for Smith River State Park will be available Thursday, January 2 through Thursday, February 13, 2020. The permit drawing will be held on Monday, March 2, 2020. Celebrated for its spectacular scenery, remote location and excellent trout fishing, the Smith River is one of Montana’s most sought-after outdoor recreation experiences. Permits are required to float the 59-mile section of river between Camp Baker and Eden Bridge and are iss...
