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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1971
Page
4
Montana senator Gordon McOmber notes a quiet capitol after the session and a looming extra session for reapportionment and funding shifts. He argues against pay hikes for legislators, worries about local tax impacts, and discusses executive reorganization and the balance between rural representation and efficiency.
The article describes a political clash as Senate Democrats blocked appropriation bills, adding about 27 million dollars in proposed spending at the close of the regular session. House Republicans denounced the tactic, and the extraordinary session aims to finalize a balanced budget without new broad taxes.
The Montana Arts Council plans to locate and identify Montana artists not affiliated with groups. Executive director Groenhout says community leaders and schools want data on cultural resources and that many independent artists must be reached. Contact Montana Arts Council Missoula MT.
The Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star announce a Saturday dinner and dance for all members. Social hour begins at 5 30 p.m. with dinner at 6 30 p.m. followed by dancing. Guests are welcome.
Montana students join 705 western peers in WICHE exchanges to study medicine dentistry dental hygiene physical therapy and veterinary medicine at out-of-state schools. In-state tuition applies and Montana reimburses the schools for the remainder, with 132 Montana students now enrolled under the program.
The Senior Citizens announce a birthday party for members with March birthdays on Friday March 12 at the Legion hall. Coffee cake games and cards will be offered. Mr and Mrs Oscar Carlson host the week of March 16 19. The club grows to 64 members. fee is 5 a year but attendance is open to all seniors.
Mr Dick Stenson and his wife and son Kip move from Sun River to Choteau and reside at Enderson Trailer Court. Stenson will work with his father at Choteau Feed and Seed.
In a dramatic finish Simms edged Choteau 53 to 52 after a 16 point second quarter bulge by Choteau. Hartman and Chane fouled out in the third as Sealsky and Merja closed the final seconds with Merja sinking two free throws to clinch the victory and end Chateau’s season.
Supreme Knight John W. McDevitt will visit Montana to address Knights of Columbus members and their ladies at a reception and banquet in Great Falls on March 24. State Deputy Jack McCarthy urged attendance and noted it has been 10 years since a Supreme Knight visited Montana.
Mr and Mrs G O Stott return Tuesday from Mesa Arizona. Mr and Mrs Bob Dauwalder Chinook adopt a baby boy named Mark Allen born Feb 14, joining brother Mike and sister Stacy. Mr and Mrs John Dunckel back from four week Caribbean cruise on the Oriana visiting Panama Canal and St Thomas. Richard Dauwalder visits Chinook. Kirt George and family from Bonner visit Wes George's parents in Chateau. Mitchell Martin and Angela stay with Lloyd Martin during guard duty at Gore Hill in Great Falls. Wi-Mo-Da-Si Club meets Eva Burns’ home Saturday March 13 at 2 pm.
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