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Thinking big

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Every school, every teacher, every administrator hopes to make a difference in the lives of their students. But it’s not quite as common for a student to want to make a difference to the school. Yet that’s exactly what is happening in Winifred, where former student Norm Asbjornson is engaged in creating the “best school” in Montana.

Lewistown Chamber adapting to pandemic-related changes

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The Charlie Russell Chew Choo will keep on rolling.
It may be starting late, but train season will be off and running Friday, July 3.
“We had to cancel the June trains to get the cars up to date,” said Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jo McCauley. “We will be looking at filling the trains at half capacity, unless the Governor opens up phase two, which would put us at 75 percent capacity.”

Has the internet replaced the extension service?

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The pending retirement of a long-time Fergus County Extension Service agent has led to debate over whether or not County Commissioners should maintain the position.
Approximately 20 people attended the Fergus County Community Council meeting Monday in support of keeping the position, while others made comments on social media. Meanwhile County commissioners say if they don’t rehire, funds could be made available for other County needs, such as mental health.

Driven by compassion

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The last thing Teresa Majerus expected was being selected as Counselor of the Year.
“On May 8 I thought we were having a curriculum meeting at the junior high,” Majerus said. “Some of the teachers were asking me what it was about and I figured it was about where we left off with the eighth grade students and where the freshman teachers need to pick up to make sure we don’t have any learning gaps.”
Majerus didn’t seem to understand how chipper her colleagues were about this meeting, especially fellow school counselor Karen Durbin.

Man injured in grizzly attack near Sun River

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A man was attacked by a female grizzly bear on Sunday morning near the Sun River. The attack left the man with nonlife-threatening injuries.

Personal use mushroom permit and fee waived for 2020 season

The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest will not require a Personal Use Mushroom Permit for the 2020 season which runs May 15 through September 30. Under this free use program an individual is allowed to harvest up to 5 gallons of mushrooms for the season provided they follow all terms and conditions in our 2020 Mushroom Guide.

NEWS BRIEFS

No Memorial Day Legion activities this year

LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOTTER

The following report is taken from information provided by the Central Montana Dispatch and does not represent the total scope of police or sheriff activities. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

Update on Lewistown street construction

According to a Monday press release from KLJ Engineering, demolition of the curb and sidewalk is active on the south side of Main Street at the 200 block. The vault on this block is open and under construction. The south side of the 600 block is complete and open to pedestrian traffic. The 400 block is closed to pedestrian traffic until concrete is placed, which is anticipated soon.

Lunches continue for Lewistown School District students

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Lewistown Public Schools may be closing out the 2020- 2021 school year, but the “Grab and Go” meals will continue to nourish students this summer through the Lewistown Boys and Girls Club at 134 Park Street.

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