Five SGHS Students Named to Attend Legion Boys State
Five junior boys from Sweet Grass High School have been chosen to attend Boys State from June 10 to 16 at Western Montana College in Dillon. Selected are Daryl Stutterheim Ted Thompson Mark Hotchkiss Dan Tronrud and Terry Hotchkiss. Sponsoring groups include American Legion Post 19 Big Timber Lion's Club Doric Lodge 53 Big Timber Jaycees and Big Timber Moose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass High School
Western Montana College
Dillon
Montana
Daryl Stutterheim
Myron Stutterheim
Ted Thompson
Carl Thompson
Mark Hotchkiss
Howard Hotchkiss
Dan Tronrud
George Tronrud
Terry Hotchkiss
W. A. Hotchkiss
American Legion Post 19
Big Timber Lion's Club
Doric Lodge 53
Big Timber Jaycees
Big Timber Moose
Accidents Reported Around Big Timber Area
A string of traffic incidents near Big Timber includes a March 3 one vehicle rollover at the Boulder River bridge on Highway 10 east injuring no one. March 4 two car collision east of Big Timber with no injuries. and a March 5 rollover on Highway 298 near Boulder with minimal damage and no injuries. Gene Spilde linked to HB 133 Wild Rivers lobbying controversy.
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Boulder River
Highway 10
Livingston
Albert Trautner
Trautner
Frank Forsman
Billings
Big Timber
Gus Gerhardt
Red Lodge
Gerhardt
Buick
Richard Every Noyes
Chrysler
Joseph Amering Grundhauser
Noyes
Loren Ellison
McLeod
Boulder
Barrow Pit
Ellison
Gail Keith
Big Timber Pioneer
Gene Spilde
Spilde
Helena
Snow Depth Far Below Normal Across Montana
The first snow measurement of the season shows snow depth and water content well below last year and the 20 year average at Independence and Mount Peak. Moisture content ranges around 10 to 15 inches, with Montana stations reporting 75-80 percent of the regional average. Frank Biglen and crew surveyed Four Mile Ranger Station and nearby areas noting reduced snowfall and driving access was possible in some locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Independence
Monument Peak
Montana
Frank Biglen
Four Mile Ranger Station
Biglen
Dale Grasfield
Kenny Thompson
Teddy Thompson
Tom Biglen
Ray Bieber
Billings
Vandalism at I-90 Rest Area Triggers $600 Repairs
Vandals heavily damaged the east bound rest area by Grey Cliff on I-90 causing about $600 in repairs. The rest area, a $250000 facility completed in October 1972, was reopened with missing petitions and doors as Under sheriff Svend Maitland investigates for the county sheriff's office.
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Grey Cliff
I-90
Roger Faw
Leo Ray
Montana Department of Highways
Big Timber
Svend Maitland
Sweet Grass County Planning Board Meets Seeks Zoning Guidance
The Sweet Grass County Planning Board held its February 27 1973 meeting at the County Courthouse with President Tyler presiding. Guests included Helena planner Robert J. McCann and County Commissioners Bjorndal and Sell. Members discussed subdivision regulations, land use planning, and planned a March 27 session with Forest Service and SCS officials.
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Sweet Grass County Planning Board
Tyler
Bjarne Bjorndal
Ed Sell
Robert J. McCann
Helena
Montana
Forest Service
SCS
Earleen Clayton
Couple Reported Missing After Dune Ranch Hike
Three members of the Sweet Grass County Sheriffs Posse searched Saturday evening for a Boze man couple who failed to return to their parked car at the Paul Van Cleve Dude Ranch. They were found camping at Half Moon Park in good condition. only the woman’s name was known from the car registration.
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Sweet Grass County
Sheriff's Posse
Half Moon Park
City Council Agenda Item Discussion and Decisions
City Council met in regular session on Monday March 5 at 7 30 in City Hall with Councilmen Taylor Becken and Stephens city clerk Drivdahl and Mayor Schump present. They approved minutes and the February financial statement. Street by by-pass and state maintenance discussed for Boulder street and 7th Street paving. A by standard sidewalks SID discussed no action. Josephson proposed forms of law enforcement council to contract with county and move toward a commission form later. SB 446 collective bargaining noted and a letter to Helena planned. Girl Scout Week proclaimed March 11 17 1973. Montana Power asked to use plastic pipe for natural gas distribution pending further study. Susan Esp approved for summer Library grounds maintenance.
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City Hall
Taylor
Becken
Stephens
Drivdahl
Schump
7Th Street
Ken Conner
Boulder Street
Highway 10
Highway 191
Bozeman
Dick Josephson
Council
Forsyth
Josephson
Montana League of Cities and Towns
Helena
Midland Empire Girl Scout Council
Montana Power Co
Public Service Commission
Montana Transportation Commission
Susan Esp
Burglars Hit Melville Store Fourth Break-In Reported
Big Sky Corner in Melville was burglarized Friday night March 2. Lloyd and Dorothy Ford found the break Saturday at 7:00 a.m. An attempted entry used a back door panel. Items taken included food, tools, oil, cigarettes and gloves. Previous break-ins occurred in July 1971, June 1972 and December 1972. Undersheriff Svend Maitland leads the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Sky Corner
Melville
Lloyd
Dorothy Ford
Ford
Big Sky
Svend Maitland
City Filings Close March 16
Friday March 16 is the deadline for filing petitions of nomination for city offices. Offices open April 2 include aldermen mayor police magistrate and treasurer. Current candidates listed: Ward 1 Alderman Lindley H. Patten Ward 2 Walter S. Broughton Police magistrate Rose M. Crockett Treasurer Elva R. Nelson Mayor Arthur L. Schump. Blank nomination certificates available at City Clerk John Drivdahl.
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Lindley H. Patten
Walter S. Broughton
Rose M. Crockett
Elva R. Nelson
Arthur L. Schump
John Drivdahl
Also Mentioned on This Page
SGHS
Legion Boys
Boy’s State
American Legion
McCann
City Council
Crazy Mountains
Swamp Creek
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