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Virtual town hall on the rural-urban political divide is Feb. 3

Humanities Montana continues “Why It Matters,” a series of conversations on civic and electoral participation. The second event is Feb. 3 at 4 p.m. MST with a statewide virtual town hall on “Our Rural/ Urban Political Divide.”

“Sew” Fun!

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Hilger 4-Hers hold their sewing projects at the Hilger School earlier this year. Shown are (from left) Caitlynn Poser, Dyllan Schultz and Lani Flood. 

Local student earns degree University of Northern Colorado

Brooke Gardner from Lewistown was among those who received degrees from the University of Northern Colorado at the end of the fall 2020 semester. Due to COVID-19, UNC held virtual commencement ceremonies in December that celebrated all students who graduated throughout 2020.

Brooke received her degree in Master of Arts in multilingual education.

Special Olympics Montana celebrates 50 years

“Let me win. But if I cannot win,

Let me be brave in the attempt.”

-Athlete’s Oath

In celebration of 50 years of service, Special Olympics Montana is proud to honor 50 individuals and organizations who have contributed to and championed thousands of Montanans with intellectual disabilities throughout the past half-century.

MWA announces Picture Wild Montana photo contest winners

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Montana Wilderness Association announced the winners of the 12th annual Picture Wild Montana Photo Contest.

The theme of this year’s contest was “The Joy of the Wild.” MWA encouraged participants to submit photos highlighting the connection Montanans feel to our public lands, waters, and wildlife while also showcasing the joy of exploring Montana’s wilderness areas, state parks, national forests, wilderness study areas, and other public lands.

Norma Gail Otten

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Norma Gail (Melton) Otten, 93, passed away in her apartment at the Springs of Butte on Jan. 15, 2021 of natural causes and complications from COVID-19.

Loretta Park

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Loretta Park, 73, passed away due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Fifth Avenue Christian Church in Havre with Pastor Rick Hodshire officiating. Burial will follow in the Kuper Memorial Cemetery in Chinook. Loretta’s family has suggested memorial donations be made in her memory to Fifth Avenue Christian Church or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Holland and Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements.

Everett Ray Robison Jr.

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Everett Ray Robison Jr., 91, of Lewistown, passed away peacefully Dec. 4, 2020 at the Billings Clinic Hospital, in Billings, Montana. He was born May 14, 1929 in Caney, Kansas, the son of Everett Ray Robison Sr. and Myrtle Alice (Kilgore) Robison. He was welcomed by sister Betty, sisters Alice and Sheila (Pat) and brother Donald (Donnie) followed. His brother David was stillborn.

Health District Board to discuss variance for food kiosk

The Central Montana Health District Board meets Thursday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. at the Health District Office, 300 First Avenue North, Suite 201, Lewistown.

The agenda includes a cooperative agreement, the Kenfield variance for a food kiosk and the septic permit process, as well as reports from departments. For more information call 535-7466 or Via GoToMeeting.

To access the meeting, visit their website at centralmontanahealthdistrict.org for instructions.

The meeting is open to the public.

FHS Senior Speech and Debate team

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The Fergus High School senior members of Speech and Debate (from left) James Aldrich, Marla Villaruel, June LePage, Sean Kunau, and Coach Lee Stahl are ready for their final home meet. Speech and Debate Divisionals are Jan. 22-23 and are being held virtually. 

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