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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1973
Page
1
City Council meeting on March 19 in City Hall, with mayor and clerk present, approved Montana Power Co to use polyethylene plastic pipe up to four inches for natural gas distribution after finding similar use satisfactory in Billings Missoula and Butte.
Board of Sweet Grass County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on April 3 at 2 00 p m to discuss upgrading the Courtroom including ceiling suspension drapes and carpet. Estimated cost 3615 09 drawn from the Revenue Sharing Trust Fund.
In Big Timber the April 2 mayoral race features incumbents Arthur Schump and MacLean Clark. Ward 1 council candidates include Wick Smith Lamach Patton Cain Taylor and Thompson. Ward 2 lists Todd Stephens incumbent and Broughton. Uncontested are city treasurer Elva Nelson and police magistrate Rose Crockett. School District No 1 votes April 7 for two three year terms with Ben Berg and Howard Hotchkiss as the only nominating petitions.
The Hospitality House introduces a Community Calendar of Events. Residents may call Mrs Story at 932-2913 to add party meetings and social events for upcoming months. Calendar will be posted monthly to show open dates and avoid scheduling conflicts.
Montana lawmakers wrestle with HB 133 to protect wild rivers while balancing irrigation needs. A central permit system may replace court decrees, with recreational use deemed beneficial. Critics fear broader controls and seek an amendable plan backed by a select committee. Senator Gordon McGowan hails passage amid opposition. Judy Strobel injured in Belt Mountain bus crash. Scott unharmed.
Ralph Holman of Big Timber was elected March 9 to serve on the Montana Outfitters Council, an advisory body to the Montana Fish and Game department. The seven member panel also includes R H Hultman and Clarence B Rich of Seeley Lake, Paul E Christensen of Livingston, Nathan K Sayre of Augusta, Nick LaFrantz of Havre, and Claude Saylor of Brusett. The council will oversee the outfitter law enacted by the 1971 legislature.
John Cosgriff was treated for head injuries at Sweet Grass Community Hospital after a one vehicle accident on Otter Creek road last Thursday evening around 7 30 p m. Patrolman Gail Keith said Cosgriff walked to the Frank Cosgriff place to report the crash. He apparently lost control of a 1967 Ford, went broadside then overturned in a barrow pit, totaling the vehicle.
Big Timber Grade School receives Regular Accreditation from the State Board of Education based on the State Superintendent's recommendation. The school maintains a 1 to 19 teacher student ratio with regular instruction and extensive support services including Study Skills, Special Education, music and choir, band beginning in fifth grade, physical education, after school sports, safety supervision, and guidance services.
Big Timber FFA Chapter participated in the Clyde Park district convention March 9 10. Eric Esp placed third in parliamentary procedure while the team finished fifth in that event and second in general agriculture. other members earned top finishes in mechanics and crop identification.
At the Rapstad schoolhouse on Thursday March 15 the board heard three plans to handle growing enrollment for the fall term. Options include consolidation with Big Timber, enlarging the current building, or constructing a new larger school north of town. A follow up meeting is set for March 30 at 8:00 p.m.
Mrs Vinageland will show slides on Tuesday March 27 at 7 30 p m The next bingo is April 3 at 7 30 Guests may offer ideas for Craft Day held Thursday afternoons An offer to help make a quilt may come up for discussion A large jigsaw puzzle is being assembled piece by piece The activity invites coffee and socializing with lots of company at the Hospitality House
The voting public of Big Timber may meet candidates for city offices at an open meeting at the Dugout on Thursday evening March 29 at 7 30 p m All candidates are expected to attend The event is sponsored by Sweet Grass County Republican and Democratic Central Committees A question and answer period will follow and Conrad Fredricks will be master of ceremonies Coffee and donuts will be served after.
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