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This year the Rotary Banquet is early. It is the thirty-second banquet and it is on March 12, 2016 This year’s theme is “Wishing Upon A Star”. As many people living in this area know these wonderful banquets have been held yearly since 1984. Suppo...

Health officials to monitor returning travelers from affected areas State health officials said Montanans need to be aware of the risk of Zika virus infection before traveling to Central and South America and the Caribbean. Pregnant women especially...

Presidents Day was February 15, 2016. I can remember when there was no Presidents Day so to speak and that February was a time to honor George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, both who had birthdays this month. Some have said that General Washington,...

The Montana Association of Clerks and Recorders is again sponsoring a $1,000 scholarship for a graduating senior who will be attending an in state school. Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2016. Application forms are now available at the...

Mayor Stiles had a great deal to say about the regular City Council meeting held at City Council chambers on February 3. There were seven visitors Minutes were approved and there was no public comment. There was a deputy in attendance but no Sheriff...

Soil Scoop is now available online and at the Chouteau County Extension Office Introducing The Soil Scoop, a new 2-page series from MSU’s Soil Fertility Extension program providing condensed information on assorted soil fertility topics. People n...

I am finding this February that the mid winter blues are much easier to chase away than many other years. Maybe it is that when writing these words it is going to be 60 above. Now normally I would be very worried about that and worse off due to mid...

The week of February 22-27, 2016 is America Saves Week. It is a national effort to promote good savings behavior and encourage individuals to assess their own saving status. It can be hard to put aside money for savings when we can be overwhelmed...

Story Hour is every Thursday at 10:45. Big Sandy branch Library has 41 DVD issues of the Backroads of Montanta. Check them out. Donors: Bill and Wendy Kleinsasser, Dennis and Karma Hale, Toni Comp, Elva Piling, Anonymous donor of children’s books, a...

This week Vicki chose “THE PHARAOH’S SECRET” by Clive Cussler. If legends are true, the dead don’t stay that way long in Egypt. For the NUMA crew, the promise of these old stories might be their only hope of survival. When nearly the entire team is...

For the last couple of months, my family has faced some challenges as a result of illness. These challenges have put us into a position where we have strained a bit under the basic tasks of life. Perhaps the best thing that has come of this time in o...

Q: I know I’m supposed to feel guilty when I sin, but I can’t say that I really do. I guess that’s why I’ve never felt any particular need for God. Why should I worry about this? A: One reason you should be concerned about this is because you are...

(StatePoint) Deciding to lose weight is a great first step toward wellness. But goal setting is the easy part. Staying on the weight loss track and maintaining that weight loss are where the challenges begin. Here are 10 tips to help you get started...