Choteau High Wrestlers Honored At Banquet
Choteau High School celebrated its wrestling team and coach Wayne Krahe at a city pavilion banquet. The team displayed four trophies including conference champions and state runners up, despite early injuries. Walier Superintendent Charles Van Gordon praised wrestling’s life lessons and urged respect for officials as fans’ conduct comes under scrutiny.
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Choteau
Wayne Krahe
City Pavilion
Krahe
Chateau
Cut Bank
Rathman
Charles van Gordon
Walier
Prostram
van Gordon
Montana
Choteau Bulldogs
Choteau High Musicians Shine at District Meet
Ninety one Choteau High students participated in the District VI Music Festival in Great Falls. Choir and ensembles earned Superior ratings and are eligible for the State Festival in Missoula April 30 to May 1. The choir will perform at the University of Montana on April 21 and return that evening.
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Choteau High School
Gréat, Falls
Dean Brumberger
Rock Perkins
Kitty Saylor
Eli
Gible
Missoula
Sally Evenson
Fred Thompson
Tim Brumberger
Jim Stott
Kandyce Thompson
Laura Stott
Kelly Guthrie
Jolene Arnold
April Stott
Rosemarie Stokes
Lloyd Reynolds
Chateau High School
University of Montana
Reynolds
Teton County Treasurers Office Receives January License Stickers
Treasurer Connie Kuster announced receipt of January license sticker shipments. Uncollected stickers can be picked up at the Treasurer's office. Chateau Cub Scout Pack 51 will hold its annual Pinewood Derby on Tuesday April 20 at the city pavilion with time trials at 6 30 p m. All Cubs and parents are welcome.
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Teton County
Connie Kuster
The
Acantha
Odd Fellow Lodge Anniversary Party Saturday
The Odd Fellow Lodge holds its annual anniversary event on Saturday April 24 with a 6 30 p m potluck supper followed by entertainment and cards Coffee rolls and butter provided All Odd Fellows Rebekahs and guests invited
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Odd Fellow Lodge
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Hospital and School Trustees Election Results
Results show Bert Guthrie winning the hospital district board seat with 768 votes to 616 for Lloyd Pedersen, securing replacement of Robert Gronberg. In the school district, Kenneth Depner and Jerry Dunckel win two 3-year terms, with Ray Anderson re elected to a one year post. special levies pass despite opposition. Stan Stott and Robert L. Snodgrass win spots on the high school board, replacing outgoing members.
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Bert Guthrie
Fairfield
Chateau
Dutton
Power
Lloyd Pedersen
Guthrie
Robert Gronberg
Kenneth Depner
Jerry Dunckel
Depner
Dunckel
Darlene Yeager
Mary Pourroy
Stan Kimmel
Ray Anderson
Anderson
Bynum and Pendrey
Stan Stott
Robert L. Snodgrass
Stott
Lowry Larson
Snodgrass
Howard Fisher
Willow Creek Beaver Creek Road public meetings planned
George N Angler announced public meetings in Augusta Chateau and Great Falls as part of an environmental analysis to decide if Willow Creek Beaver Creek road south of Gibson Reservoir will be restored after June 1975 flood damage. Meetings on April 19 20 and an open house April 22 invite participation.
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Lewis & Clark National Forest
George N. Engler
Augusta
Chateau
Willow Creek
Beaver Creek
Gibson Reservoir
American Legion Hall
Great Falls
Democrat Rally and Dinner Planned for April 23
Congressman John Melcher to be principal speaker at the Democrat Rally and Dinner on Friday April 23 at Fairfield Community Hall. Dinner at 6 30 p m. Melcher seeks Senate seat vacated by retirement of Sen Mansfield. Master of ceremonies Gordon McOmber. Will and Linda Rasmussen entertain. Tickets $4. advance sales in Choteau from Jake Lumnstra or at the door.
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John Melcher
Fairfield
Melcher
Sen
Mike Mansfield
Gordon McOmber
Will
Linda Rasmussen
Stan Rasmussen
Choteau
Jake Lumnstra
Warm Spring Temperatures Arrive in Montana
Spring weather brings temperatures in the 70s across Montana while last year’s April snowstorms contrasted with this year’s mild dry period. Mountain snowpack remains normal to slightly above normal, suggesting ample irrigation water this summer, though lower elevations trend below average. Reservoirs like Gibson and Pishkun show mixed storage, and Cha teau records show continued dry conditions with April starting light.
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Montana
Acantha
Teton
Sun River
Gibson
Pishkun
Willow Creek
Augusta
Chateau
Good Friday Closing Set for Chateau Stores
Most Chateau stores will close from 1 to 3 p.m. on Good Friday April 16 to permit staff to attend special church services. Shoppers are advised to avoid those hours. stores reopen at 3 and stay open to their usual closing time.
County Study Commission Proposes Commission-Manager Government
Teton County study commissioners unveiled a proposal for a commission‑manager form with a written charter to govern taxation. Rod Hanson and Tom Stott faced questions from the Taxpayers Association panel as Mary Baker Pete Howard and Martin Shannon attended. Hanson explained the selection and operation of the new government structure.
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Jeanette Rasmussen
Teton County
Teton County Taxpayers Association
Rod Hanson
Fairfield
Tom Stott
Bynum
Taxpayers Association
Jack Salmond
Belleview
Ted Morhardt
Agawam
Ira Perkins
Bill Jones
Larry Maurer
Dutton
Mary Baker
Pete Howard
Martin Shannon
Hanson
Teton County Local Government Study Commission
Commission
Montana
Petroleum County
Winnett
Easter Egg Hunt Slated for Choteau Park Saturday
Photo by J. Rasmussen details the annual Easter Egg Hunt for Choteau area children set for Saturday in the Choteau park. The event starts at 1 p.m. with parents advised to arrive a bit early.
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Choteau Area
Choteau Park
City Clean-up Efforts and Easter Egg Hunt Planned
City crews are cleaning alleys and removing debris this spring with special hauling through April. Watering hours apply for homes and institutions, and an Easter egg hunt scheme calls for four age areas, wrapped candy eggs, and merchants to supply prizes by April 17.
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Pavilion Building
Spring Creek
Chateau
Hearing Slated On Fairfield Extension Office
The Teton County Board of County Commissioners will hold an informal public hearing at 7 30 p m April 27 at the Fairfield Community Hall to gather input on filling the Fairfield Extension Office position vacated by Jim Douglas. Alternatives include keeping both offices, moving staff to Chateau, closing Fairfield or using toll free lines. Residents may submit written comments if unable to attend.
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Board of County Commissioners of
Teton County
Fairfield
Jim Douglas
Teton County Cooperative Extension Program
Chateau
Anne Rehbein
Bill Richter
Teton County Cooperative Extension Office
Fairfield Extension
Montana
Board of County Commissioners
Martin Shannon
Drug Education Program Set For Choteau High School
Plans are finalized for the Teton County Drug Education program to be held at Choteau High School auditorium on April 20 and 21 at 7 30 p m Sheriff Pete Howard opens with a drug recognition demo Rod Gwaltney of Helena Addictive Diseases Unit presents a multimedia slide show Dr M A Johnson discusses drug and alcohol effects Duane Habets Montana alcohol counselor addresses abuse and Ron Fanyak from an outpatient center talks about life situations leading to drug use An open discussion follows each evening offering parents a chance to ask speakers questions
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Teton County
Choteau High School
Pete Howard
Rod Gwaltney
Addictive Diseases Unit
Helena
M. A. Johnson
Duane Habets
Ron Fanyak
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Choteau High
Stan Rathman
Coach Krahe
Lennie Toren
Don Dormody
Pinewood Derby
Cong
J. Rasmussen
Chamber of Commerce
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