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Lewistown School Menu, Jan. 11 - 15

The Lewistown Public School lunch menu for all school buildings is as follows:

Monday – Chicken and noodle casserole, corn, broccoli and cauliflower, grapes (alternate - Pizza)

Tuesday – Crispy chicken patty, Fettucini Alfredo, carrot coins, pepper strips and celery sticks, orange wedges (alternate - Hamburger on a bun)

Wednesday – Taco soup w/ corn chips, baby carrots, pineapple chunks, cinnamon roll (alternate - Philly Cheesesteak)

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V.A. service officer visits Lewistown

A Veteran’s Affairs Service Officer will be in Lewistown on Wednesday, Jan. 13 and Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at the American Legion/VFW Post. Please be advised to follow health guidelines, wear a mask when meeting in person.

Where’s Chamber Charlie?

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Where’s Chamber Charlie?

That’s the question the Lewistown Area Chamber of Commerce is asking this year, as Charlie Russell Chew Choo Train Coordinator Charlie Denison is hopping from one place to the next, revealing only small clues as to where he’s at each month.

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.

Dec. 10

• Two 911 accidental dials were reported.

• A caller requested a welfare check on an individual who fell off their bicycle. Officers responded and advised the individual did not need medical assistance.

First cannabis club in Central Montana opens in Lewistown

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There is a new “members only” club in town. The Audiovisual Lounge, the first cannabis club in Lewistown, recently opened its doors in the Petro Liberty building (513 First Avenue North) from 9 a.m. to midnight. Although marijuana will not be sold at the club, The Audiovisual Lounge was the creation of business partners Connor Armstad and Richard Mintyala, who saw a business and social opportunity for like-minded individuals.

Retirement leads to personnel changes at SMDC

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Chief Financial Officer Diane Pennell, after 15 years at Snowy Mountain Development Corporation, has tendered her resignation effective Jan. 31. With the advent of her retirement, changes are in motion at SMDC with a promotion and the hiring of new staff.

“Business Development Director Debbie Schreiber will be the new CFO,” said Pennell.

Schreiber, who has been with SMDC since May of 2020, is a CPA with two businessrelated degrees as her strengths. Her challenges include grant writing and managing funding sources.

MontanaPBS has a new weekly series; ‘The Rundown: Capitol Report’

MontanaPBS is broadcasting and livestreaming a new weekly series, “The Rundown: Capitol Report,” each Sunday at 5 p.m. through the end of the 2021 Montana legislative session.

The program will offer an in-depth look at Montana’s 67th Legislature with weekly updates, analysis and interviews. The series began Jan. 3 and is expected to cover a range of issues, including COVID-19, public lands, education and energy development. The series is hosted by Jackie Coffin.

Protection arrives

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According to Dianne Scotten, the Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center began vaccinating employees and staff against the novel coronavirus this week. Scotten is the superintendent of the facility.

“We received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines this week in partnership with Central Montana Mental Center. We will have 60% of the residents vaccinated by next week and 57% of the employees,” Scotten told the News-Argus.

Scotten said she felt it was important to note that residents and their guardians are given the choice of being vaccinated.

Former Gallatin County sheriff to head Dept. of Corrections

Governor Greg Gianforte announced the nomination of Brian Gootkin to lead the Montana Department of Corrections.

Governor announces new director for Dept. of Transportation

Governor Greg Gianforte announced his appointment of Malcolm “Mack” Long to lead the Department of Transportation.

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