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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1977
Page
8
Anne Rehbein Wiprud, longtime Teton County Extension agent at Chateau since October 1971, will become Extension agent at Great Falls on June 20, the Cascade County board of commissioners announced.
Mrs. Wiprud began as an extension assistant in Cascade County in July 1971 after earning a Montana State University home economics degree. She later pursued a Washington State University master's in adult and continuing education and earned the USDA Superior Service Award in 1975 for helping establish an Emergency Medical Services Council in Teton County.
The Montana Department of Highways plans to open about 44 miles of four lane interstate highway this year. Sections include nine miles of I-15 north of Butte, eight miles of I-15 south of Shelby, five and a half miles of I-90 west of Livingston, six miles of I-94 at Forsyth, and additional I-15 and I-90 segments near Great Falls St Regis and Garrison. Two lane additions will add four lane mileage on Hysham Hathaway Brady Sunburst to the Canadian line. Total four lane interstate in Montana will reach 1 195 miles when complete.
A meeting for women golfers is set for Tuesday June 14 at 8 p.m. at the Chateau Country Club. League golfing will be organized at this gathering and all interested women should attend.
Cattle producers who owned cattle in 1976 may vote in a referendum on a Beef Research and Information Order. Registration runs June 6–17 at local Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service offices. voting July 5–15. The order, created under the Beef Research and Information Act of 1976, requires a majority of registered voters and two thirds in favor to take effect.
A leaky faucet wastes 700 gallons yearly. If hot water, energy and heating costs are lost. Montana State University experts advise locating heaters near use, insulating pipes, and keeping thermostat at 140 F to prevent waste and bacteria growth.
Report notes vandalism to highway lighting and facilities costs taxpayers about 20 thousand dollars statewide. A rural intersection suffered 1500 dollars in light fixture damage from shotgun incidents. High lights require 35 foot hoists for repairs. Last year rest areas faced 60 thousand dollars in building repairs due to vandalism.
Two women's teams formed for the summer softball league. First game Monday June 13 at 6 30 pm. Lists include Dru Nordhagen Snodgrass Hodgskiss Reynolds Swanson Rose Aichelmann Rasmussen Rathman Dormady Johnson Neckstad Thomas Randall and others. City Recreation Director Don Murray invites more girls to sign up. Men’s league starts June 8 9 with double headers and rosters for Triangle Packing Henry’s Jaycees Chateau Auto-Dirkes High School teams listed.
Judy Wagner Teton County Extension Agent announces a 4-H camp at Camp Rotary near Neihart from June 27 to 30. The 3 2 day session costs 15 dollars, with one adult chaperone per ten under 19, and campers provide their own transportation. Contact Chateau Extension Office or Fairfield Extension Office for details and forms.
The S D No 8 board held its reorganization with all members present. Richard T Arensmeyer was elected to a 3 year term and election papers signed. William O Chalmers named chairman Fay V Baker appointed clerk. A special election for an additional mill levy for maintenance set for June 18 1977. Warrants 806 through 817 were allowed. Meeting adjourned.
MISSOULA Marry C Rath man Chateau and Michael W Johnson Fairfield are among 66 students at the University of Montana who will receive Fox Foundation Scholarships for 1977 78. Each award is 600 dollars and 39 600 dollars total. Recipients are selected for academic achievement and financial need from a half million dollar estate of Mrs George F Sadie Fox who died January 2 1968 after moving from Iowa to Montana and attending UM preparatory and Montana Normal College facts.
The May six birthday party at Teton Nursing Home celebrated resident Wesley Timmerick. Augusta kindergarteners visited, sharing songs and a play. Holly Adams, back from a year in Spain, danced the flamenco for attendees.
Flathead National Forest Supervisor Ed Corpe announces eight alternatives for the 393000 acre Great Bear Wilderness Study Area located largely in the Middle Fork Flathead River region and parts of the Lewis and Clark National Forest. A draft study proposal and environmental statement are due in July 1977 with public hearings planned in July and August.
Words cannot express our gratitude for the kindness shown after the death of our daughter granddaughter and niece Sonja. Thanks to Rev Enghe Mrs Scott and Mrs Ekegren pallbearers and all who sent memorials flowers food and help from the bottom of our hearts. Mr and Mrs Donald Depner and Stacie Mr and Mrs John Depner Mr and Mrs Donald Werner and Family Mr and Mrs Ralph Ruhoff Betty Wilkerson and Family Maxine Link and Family
Helena taxpayers who filed estimated tax on 1977 income must pay the 2nd quarter installment by June 15. The law allows four equal installments with half due by June 15 using Form 1040-ES. Taxpayers with changed 1977 income may file an amended declaration.
Nearly 80 percent of Montana’s 27 boating accidents in 1976 were collisions with other vessels. Collisions and all other boating incidents caused 12 deaths in the state. The Insurance Information Institute urges boat owners to know waterway rules before leaving the dock.
Marie Malmgren of Chateau High School was among 54 educators from Idaho Montana and Washington on a three day U S Navy Educators Orientation in San Diego California last week. They toured basic training facilities school command and an area ship while hearing Navy facts from 8 am to 11 pm daily. One participant shifted from initial skepticism to seeing the Navy as a viable option for youths.
The Conrad Jaycees sponsor a July 2 celebration at the Conrad Airport featuring cowboy horse races and O Mok See events. A Calcutta auction occurs the night before at an announced venue. Events start at 1 p.m. with 220 and 440 yard quarter horse races plus races for kids and open competitions. Entry money is jackpotted with 60 30 and 10 percent payouts. Trophies and ribbons awarded for top positions.
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