Big Timber Activity Highlights 76 Grads and Local News
The Big Timber area marks graduation for the Class of 76 with salutes from area businesses and individuals. Photographer Paul Dix visits Big Timber’s 24 hour restaurant. City Council approves a new dog ordinance and a city government study commission proposes a charter and a preamble contest. The Big Timber Rod and Gun Club works to revive interest in its long-running history. SGHS seventh and eighth graders stay busy with track meets and events.
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Paul Dix
Big Timber
Big Timber Rod and Gun Club
John Elges
Almeda
Almeda's
Pioneer
Big Timber Proposes Draft Charter for Public Review
A tentative city charter prepared by the Big Timber Government Study Commission invites public study and feedback. A 7:30 p.m. public hearing June 16 at City Hall will consider revisions before final presentation for the November general election.
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Big Timber Government Study Commission
Absentee Ballots Available for Primary in Sweet Grass County
Sweet Grass County voters out of town for the June 1 primary may request absentee ballots now. Ballots are ready at the county clerk and recorder's office, with mailings after a written application. Office hours extend May 29 and a half day before the election, with Memorial Day not observed.
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Sweet Grass County
Hazel Fallang
Pie Baking Contest Promotes Agriculture Event
The Pioneer hosts a pie contest in collaboration with the Agriculture section offering three categories apple fruit and custard. Entries due by 5 p.m. May 20, pies delivered by 11 a.m. Friday at the Mountain Arts building. Proceeds aid a local youth pursuing agriculture.
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The
Pioneer
Old Mountain Arts
McLeod Street
Marlis Arneson
Ann Schilling
Construction Underway For New Overland Golf Course
Work on the nine hole Overland Golf Course is set to begin this week as county officials revise plans to finish the project this year. Federal Construction Co. bids exceeded estimates prompting a plan to complete all work in one year aided by BOR funds. Bids for phase two open June 1. Local officials urge pledged funds be paid promptly to cover near term costs.
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Overland
Kenneth Olson
Federal Construction Co
Spokane
Wash
Max Mueller
Twin Falls
Sweet Grass County
Ed Hunnicutt
Olson
Mueller
Helena
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
BOR
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City Government Study Commission
SGHS
City of
ED Bergquist
Bergquist
Hospitality House
First State Bank
Citizens Bank and Trust Company
Carnegie Library
United States
State of
Arneson
Gary Propp
Dan McCauley
Ron Taylor
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