Park that is no park holds up I 90 project
A city land area labeled Firemans Island in the Boulder River near Big Timber Montana is blocking environmental review for an Interstate 90 section from Grey Cliff to west of Big Timber. Federal officials demand a feasible and prudent alternative before approval, risking a year to 18 months delay and possible rerouting.
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Grey Cliff
Big Timber
Montana Highway Department
Williams
Federal Highway Administration
Boulder River
Montana Road
Montana
Springdale
Clark
Big Timber Puts Power Off For Upgrade Sunday
Montana Power Company plans a 1:30 to 4 p.m. outage in Big Timber this Sunday as part of a distribution system upgrade. Manager Gus Stroh says the change raises voltage from 2400 to 4160 volts and the outage will be kept as brief as possible.
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Big Timber
Montana Power Comany
Gus Stroh
MPC
Countywide measles clinics urge immunization next Tuesday
A new Comprehensive Health Planning Board and state health officials announce emergency measles clinics for pre school and lower grade students across the county. Vaccination for the hard measles or Rubeola will be given at rural schools and Big Timber Grade School with consent forms due by Monday.
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Comprehensive Health Planning Board
The
Community Development Organization
State Department of Health
Barbara Schilling
Health Planning Board
Billings
Butte
Schilling
Thomas Ivey
Rich Nelson
Health Service Division
State Department
Ivey
McLeod School
Big Timber
Voters In Rapstad District Near 150 For Jan Fifth Election
Sweet Grass County registrar Margaret Plaggemeyer reports 146 residents registered to vote in the Rapstad School District annexation election set for January 5. The figure shows a 37 percent rise from 106 eligible earlier in the year, with a Dec 7 registration deadline.
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Rapstad
Sweet Grass County
Margaret Plaggemeyer
Plaggemeyer
Big Timber
Edith Harper
Many Big Timber stores will be open at nights
Local business leaders announce extended hours for numerous Big Timber retailers aimed at boosting shopping options after dark. The plan includes department stores and specialty shops embracing later closing times during busy periods. Community merchants say the move will increase convenience and traffic across downtown.
Coil damage suit filed by executrix over fatal crash
A Miles City woman as executrix of Warren Coil’s estate filed a 210200 damage suit in the District Court naming George and Helen Cremer and Dale Camp as defendants. The three count action alleges Camp’s gross negligence in a crash Aug 3 near Big Timber, causing Coil’s death and seeks 200000 general damages 20000 exemplary and 200000 for special damages plus 10000 for exemplary damages alleging malice. The Cremers are alleged to have been Camp’s employers at the time.
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Miles City
Warren Coil
Clerk of District Court
George and
Helen Cremer
Dale Camp
Camp
Coil
Cremers
Planning Ahead for Holiday Spirits Closures in Montana
Officials announce Big Timber liquor store will close December 24 and December 31, giving state employees two three day holidays. The closures will impact holiday purchases as the two days are typically the busiest of the year, so patrons should plan purchases several days in advance.
Trucker recounts I-80 blockade and near misses
George Ames of Riverside Lumber describes a four day Pennsylvania shutdown during the Interstate 80 blockade. He recalls 1100 trucks blocked the road, police raids and brick throwing overpasses, a motel theft attempt, and a looming repeat stoppage with west coast deliveries at risk.
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Pennsylvania
Ames
Riverside Lumber and Supply Co
New Jersey
Riverside Lumber and Supply
Seattle
Portland
Riverside
Dennis Beer
Steve Hanson
New York
West
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