Time to water and time not to in town chatter
Word around town notes a distinction between when to water and when not to. Readers are advised to check page 8 bottom for more details.
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Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1977
Page
1
County Commissioners Proceedings Report Featured
The Pioneer presents the monthly county commissioners proceedings on page 10 for Big Timber and Sweet Grass County Montana to keep residents informed. FFA advisors Lynn Godfrey and Gary Propp joined Big Timber Chapter members at the state Bozeman convention, returning with awards. Page 7 covers a picture and story. SGHS Herder track teams announce two meets next week and report two away events last week on page 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pioneer
FFA
Lynn Godfrey
Gary Propp
Big Timber Chapter
Bozeman
Piture
Story
Sghs Herder
City Council passes leash law with staged fines
The City Council adopted Ordinance 385 after Lois Bjorndal led the vote. The rule requires dogs off owner property to be leashed and under control, with fines rising from 6.25 to 50 dollars and a possible 30 day jail term. Enforcement focuses on notifying owners rather than seizing dogs, via the sheriff’s department and police records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SG Sheriffs Dept
Jim McCauley
Byorndat
Dr. Steinberg to Return as Big Timber’s Second Physician
Dr. Susann Steinberg will arrive in Big Timber around May 5 with personal effects leaving New York on April 29. The Steinbergs will rent the Byron Manley place while the HSRI budget for Steinberg is approved and the contract signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susann Steinberg
Big Timber
Steinberg
New York State
Steinbergs
SG Community Hospital
Lois Williams
Byron Manley
County Commission
Bjarne Bjorndal
HSRI
Dr. Steinberg
Bjorndal
Train for the May Walkathon 20 Mile Fundraiser
Local chairman Jim Sandsness urges starting training for the May 7 March of Dimes Walkathon. Begin with short walks and increase distance, collect sponsor signatures from individuals or firms, and register at local outlets before the event at the Dugout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Sandsness
Sandsness
Klindt’s Pharmacy
Gambles
the Pioneer
First State Bank
Coast To Coast
Citizens Bank
Lowry’s Insurance
Core Drug
Sandiness
Jayceens Sponsor Rodeo Queen Contest Opens
The Big Timber Jayceens announce the Rodeo Queen contest with entries open until June 1. Eligible girls aged 14 to 21 who are unmarried may enter, with judges rating horsemanship 60 percent, personality 25 percent, speech 15 percent, and modeling 10 percent. The winner may later enter Miss Rodeo Montana at 18 and both crown and runner up receive awards, with all candidates riding in August RCA rodeo parades. For details call 842 25714.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber Jayceens
Montana
Tome
RCA Rodeo
Official tallies show little change in district school race
The District 1 School Board election held April 5 shows minor shifts with Jim Sandsness 502 votes, Jim Tulley 272, Conrad Fredricks 245, Mike Sierz 129, and write ins Dick Nichols Joanie Caucus George Hansen and Bert Koster. District 3 results include Patricia Ann Brownlee 517 and Helen Clark 227. The SGHS races list Scholten 627 and Buttrell 123 with several low or no votes. The SGHS mill levy failed 152 to 306 with 10 no votes, and a record turnout was noted by clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District 1
Jim Sandsness
Jim Tulley
Conrad Fredricks
Mike Sierz
Dick Nichols
Joanie Caucus
George “Bud” Hansen
Bert Koster
SGHS
Jim Scholten
Margaret “Magui” Buttrell
Diack Nichols
Bill Kinney
Patricia Ann Brownlee
Helen Clark
Sghs Mill Levs
City Council Okays 20 Building Sites Annexation
The City Council unanimously approved drawing up a resolution to annex 20 building sites known as Sweet Grass Addition west of the bridge on Old Boulder Rd. The plan had prior approval from the county planning board and the state. Mayor-elect Oscar Stevens presided in the absence of outgoing Mayor McLean Clark. Next meeting set for 7:30 May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Lowry
Sweet Grass
Boulder Rd
Lowry
Planning Board
Conrad Fredricks
John Peterson
Charles Heckart
Oscar Stevens
McLean Clark
Tuition policy debate prompts May meeting at Big Timber Grade School
The Big Timber Grade School Board discussed charging tuition to students outside District 1 after a committee report. A special meeting is set for May 20 at 8:00 p.m. to hear public input, with a separate April 20 session on Rapstad School Property. The board reelected its leadership, approved chair purchases, and planned bids for hallway painting as accreditation updates and administrator certification rules draw focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber Grade School
John Alesander
Marks Arneson
Bob Steif
Jim Sandsness
Rapstad
Byz Timber
Ken Olson
Jim Tulley
John Alexander
Big Timber
John Roe
High School Board of Trustees
Argenbright
SGHS Board weighs nepotism issue seeks AG opinion
The SGHS Board discussed a possible nepotism concern tied to Title I tutoring staff and considered requesting an Attorney General opinion. Trustees noted tutors are elementary district employees, while the board weighs future authority and hiring duties amid a reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sghs Board
Helen Pedula
Pedula
Don Powell
Ed Argenbright
SGHS
Argenbright
Shelly Carroccia
Carol Kirby
Tack van Cleve
Ken Olson
Olson
Regula
McCallum
van Cleve
Scholten
Jury convicts Melville man of theft in 1971 case
James Mock is found guilty after four and a half hours of deliberation in District Court on the theft charge stemming from items taken from the L. C. Hurley Ranch near Fairview in August 1971. Saddles and tack were recovered last summer. Mock claimed he bought the items in a Miles City bar in July 1974. The judge ordered a presentence investigation and set sentencing for a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mock
Mock
Melville
L. C. Hurley
Fairview
Ken Obon
Defendent
Jim Tulley
Moch
Miles City
Bar and Cafe Worker Workshop in Big Timber
A training session for cooks waitresses bartenders and cafe and bar owners and operators will be held at 7 30 p m Tuesday April 26 at the Court House in Big Timber. Sponsored by the Local Health Dept and the State Health Dept everyone is encouraged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Big Timber
State Dept. of Health
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cl Matley
Sweet Grass County
Council
Lois Bjorndal
Dick Josephson
Three Forks
Randy Carne
Overland Golf Course
the Recreation Association
Heck
Jayceens
Charles Schuler
James Parrent
al Hobbs
Clarence Erickson
Bob Stief
Stiess
Jay McCallum
Dept. of Public Instruction
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