News Briefs

Public Meeting Notice: Montana Pulse Crop Committee – March 10

The deadline for market development proposals is fastapproaching: Proposals due March 1.

The Montana Pulse Crop Committee will meet virtually through Zoom on March 10 beginning at 9 a.m. The committee is currently seeking proposals to fund market development projects and educational projects designed to promote and enhance Montana’s pulse industry. All funding awards will be determined by the Montana Pulse Crop Committee and proposals are due March 1 by 5 p.m. MST.

Open Mic is the first Thursday evening of the month

Open Mic is on the first Thursday of each month. Come join in the fun from 7-9 p.m. at the Eagles Grand Ballroom.

City Commission considers ‘chicken ordinance’ Monday

The Lewistown City Commission meets Monday, March 1 at the Community Center, 307 W. Watson Street. The Committee of the Whole meets at 6 p.m. for a demonstration on the history, process and potential changes to the animal and fowl ordinances.

Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council meeting is March 8 (Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant Hearings)

The Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council will meet for a business meeting on Monday, March 8. The council will then review applications for the 2021 Noxious Weed Trust Fund grants through a series of hearings March 9-11. Funding deliberations will take place March 12. Meetings will be conducted through the online meeting plat

Airport board meets March 3

The Lewistown Airport Board meets Wednesday, March 3 at 3 p.m. at the Airport terminal building. Items on the agenda include: reports from the Airport Manager and Airport Engineer, wind damage claim, OPI lease, Breaking Action upgrade purchase, FOD sweeper option, Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act and public comment.

This meeting is open to the public. The meeting can be attended virtually by calling the Airport Manager at 535-3264 for Zoom information.

Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council meeting is March 8

The Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council will meet for a business meeting on Monday, March 8. The council will then review applications for the 2021 Noxious Weed Trust Fund grants through a series of hearings March 9-11. Funding deliberations will take place March 12.

The Board of Directors of Small Wonder Child Care meets Friday, Feb. 26

The Board of Directors of Small Wonder Child Care meets Friday, Feb. 26 at 12 noon. The meeting will be held by Zoom video conference and is open to the public. Those wishing to attend should email the Board of Directors at swboardofdirectors@gmail.com. On Friday morning you will be emailed the Zoom link to the meeting.

Friends of the Library hold book sale today

The Friends of the Library will be holding a book sale today, Saturday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This sale will be by appointment only, in order to limit the number of people in the Book Station at any one time and help keep everyone safe.

Anyone interested in coming to the Book Station and selecting books may call Mary Frieze at 223-0250, or Sandy Birkland at 366-4923, to request an appointment during those times on these dates. If no one answers the phone when you call, please leave your name and number and someone will get back to you.

CMMC hosts COVID and Cancer speaker Feb. 26

Patients with cancer, and their family, are welcome to join an event hosted by CMMC featuring Dr. Martin of the Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute, Friday, Feb. 26, from 1-3 p.m. Dr. Martin will be discussing cancer and COVID, vaccinations, their effects on cancer patients and more. The event will be live in the Hospice House or virtually via the link on www.cmmc. health<http://www.cmmc.health>. Call Amy d’Autremont at 535-1448 for more information.

Webinar highlights Rangeland Analysis Platform

The Natural Resource Conservation Service is offering a webinar on improving rangelands on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Presenters are Brady Allred, University of Montana, and Dirac Twidwell, University of Nebraska.

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