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Mrs. Ettie Belden a pioneer of Philbrook, Montana, was right about Calamity Jane, that she was as tough as they come but “with a heart of gold.” The Beldens got to know Calamity when she stayed one winter in a small cabin on their ranch.

When Louise Holland came to Utica with her parents as a young girl in the late 1800s, she did a number of jobs and then worked at the Judith Hotel Café where she waited tables. While there she met Calamity Jane, who was doing the cooking. She said that Calamity went out of her way to be kind and patient with her.

The Montana Mid-State Art Society presented their Verbal Visual Exchange in Stanford Sunday afternoon, Sept. 19.

Here, poets and artists swap work for inspiration. For example, a poet will write about a painting, and a painter will paint based on a poem. The first exchange was at the MMAS June 9 meeting, and the second was at the Aug. 11 meeting. The presentation of achievements was held on Sept. 19.

Winifred high school senior Cadence Tillman is thankful.

“I am most thankful for my friends and family, community and my animals. I’m just blessed to have people around that care,” said Cadence.

Most of this gratitude is generated through her experiences living and going to school in a town with a population that can stretch from 100 to 150 people. With the school surrounded by construction improvements, Cadence continues to attend classes and participate in school activities despite the challenges.

Ralph R. Rindal 88, of Musselshell, a loving husband and father of seven children passed away on Tuesday July 27, 2021 in St. Vincent Healthcare of natural causes.

Ralph was born June 19, 1933, in Lewistown, Montana, to Olaf and Rose (Baucke) Rindal. During his time at Roy High School, he enjoyed playing multiple sports and rodeoing. He found success that earned him a spot on the first high school rodeo team to qualify for the High School National Finals Rodeo in New Mexico.