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Soggy rockets

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Lewistown Chamber of Commerce Director Jo McCauley is calling it a “fireworks dilemma.”
The organization, which puts on the July 4th fireworks display in town every year, recently learned the fireworks will cost more than normal due to several circumstances, including an unfortunate incident that took place on the Pacific Ocean last winter.  
“Most fireworks are made in China and they were shut down most of last year, so there weren’t as many manufactured,” said Todd Riechenbach, who operates Pyro F/X, a fireworks company in Billings.

Governor visits Lewistown Thursday

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Governor Greg Gianforte and first lady Susan Gianforte were in Lewistown Thursday for the Montana Stockgrowers Association midyear meeting, which was held Wednesday through Friday at the Yogo Inn.
The governor opened the general session with remarks on Thursday afternoon with a standing welcome from those in attendance.
“It’s great to get out into the communities talking to folks,” said Gianforte. “It’s great to be out and meet face to face again.”
He commended the work of Montana’s 67th Legislature.

New lifeguards making a splash

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Opening the pool this past week was a big relief for Lewistown Parks and Recreation Department Director Jim Daniels. Late this spring, the organization was desperately searching for nearly 30 staff to man the Lewistown Aquatic Complex. Fortunately, many young people stepped up at the last minute.
“We seem to have everything covered now and we’re operating at full speed,” said Daniels. “They’re young, but we think we have a real good staff.”  

Faith Builders

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St. Leo’s Catholic Church is steeped in history, a history spanning from the late 1800s through the 21st century, years plagued by wars, epidemics, depressions, and civil unrest. The liturgical calendar over those years also recorded the day-to-day rites of baptisms, weddings, and funerals, along with high holidays and simple praying of the rosary or lighting of a candle to shine through the darkness.

Celebrating Lewistown’s newest park

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The conclusion of 10 years of planning, fundraising and design work will be celebrated June 26 with the grand opening ceremony for Creekside Marketplace and Pavillion. Organizers and supporters could not be happier.
“I’m thrilled to celebrate the grand opening,” said Karen Sweeney, chairman of the ROC Youth Engagement committee, whose dedicated work moved the project from concept to completion. “This is the culmination of an idea that started 10 years ago, and now we are proud to present this public gathering facility.”

Three decades on the court

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Referee Jim Foran of Christina might be the only person in the history of Montana high school basketball to have played, coached and officiated a state championship basketball game. He recently added another accomplishment to that list when he was named the National Federation of High School Associations Montana Boys’ Basketball Official of the Year.

Lewistown Public Library Board of Trustees looking for new member

There is a current opening on the Board of Trustees at the Lewistown Public Library. A description of duties can be picked up at the Library. If interested, please send a letter of intent explaining your qualifications and interest to Holly Phelps, City Manager by Wednesday, June 30. The best candidate will be appointed by the City Commission at the Tuesday, July 6 City Commission meeting. If you have questions, please contact Library Director Danielle Buehler at 538-5212.

FLATWILLOW-WINNETT NEWS

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Flatwillow Homemakers had their last meeting before summer break on Tuesday, May l1. We went to a new place in Billings to eat called the Marble Table. It is on Montana Avenue. Sandi made the reservations and we all car pooled from Winnett to Billings. The new owners are wonderful, and the food was delicious. They just opened up on Black Friday in November and have been so busy, they have outgrown their current spot, so they bought the building next door and are expanding. That is a great recommendation considering there was a pandemic going on and they have a successful business. If you want to try a new eating place in Billings, this is a great one. You can look up their website, The Marble Table, and it will give you their location, hours, menu, and other information.

Fantasy trilogy takes reader into a fantastic new world

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Way back in December I wrote about a wonderful fantasy novel that I was thoroughly enjoying. “City of Brass” by S.A. Chakraborty is classic escapism housed within the mythic traditions of multiple Middle Eastern cultures. Flying carpets, extreme landscapes and granted wishes fill the pages and pull you into a fantastic new world. I loved this book. I wrote about it and suggested it to many family members and friends. And I was excited because “City of Brass” is the first book in “The Daevabad Trilogy” and I was stoked to begin the second book.

Health District Board continues discussion of MOU

The Central Montana Health District Board quarterly meeting is Thursday, June 10 at 1 p.m. The public is urged to attend virtually. To access the meeting, visit the website at centralmontanahealthdistrict.org for instructions.