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As with several local events, the Lincoln Farmers Market has been cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19, but plans are in the works to kick-off the event earlier and stronger in 2021. “While we really had great plans for the market this summer, it was becoming more unrealistic for us to meet the new requirements being imposed by the Lewis & Clark County Health Department,” said Jason and Tianna Valler, the new organizers for the market. “It also made it difficult for vende...
Red Mountain Yoga, owned and operated by Sue Lattin, has been open since 2014 and offers yoga classes , as well as a variety of massages. One of the massage techniques available is called Thai Massage, sometimes referred to as Traditional Thai Massage, Thai Yoga Massage, or Lazy Man’s Yoga. Whatever you decide to call it, Thai Massage is less known than regular table massages here in the United States, but can offer very beneficial results. “Thai massage is good for everyone a...
The new 406 MT Mercantile, Lincoln's newest shopping destination, had their grand opening the weekend of June 27. The new retail shop at 224 Main Street features a variety of Made in Montana items. Sarah Muse, owner of the new establishment, developed the idea to bring additional shopping to Lincoln, while creating a business that fit her schedule and lifestyle. She said she likes the idea of being able to set her own hours and work at her own pace, which is really helpful giv...
This past weekend I was able to attend and teach at my first fiber festival for the year. In any other year, this would have been my seventh or eighth show of the season. It felt strange, in a way, loading up the car to make the trek, but once headed to my destination, it felt right. Most of the trips I make are by car, but I'm usually so far behind and in such a rush, I rarely get to "enjoy the ride" so to speak. This trip was different. I was ready ahead of time (this is a r...
Arts Council President Lee York, with consensus from the organization's officers, decided to postpone regular meetings for the Lincoln Council for the Arts until October. "We decided to take the summer to give members a break, recharge, and get organized for the coming year," said York. During the break, officers still plan to meet and will hold special board meetings throughout the summer to review and revise the organization's by-laws, discuss their upcoming membership...
Since I moved to Lincoln in 2008-2009, it has always seemed to me it’s been a transient place with many new arrivals and sad departures. Of course, there are long-time families who have come to Lincoln, made it their home, and have been here for the duration. I’ve often heard of those folks as the “backbone of our town.” Recently, my best friend relocated from Pennsylvania and is now calling Lincoln home. Montana is different, but she is liking and embracing how things...
The annual summer reading program at the Lewis & Clark Library – Lincoln Branch kicked off on June 8 and runs until August 31. This year's theme, Imagine Your Story, is open to people of all ages. Activity booklets are available at the library or online at the library's website at https://www.lclibrary.org/391/Summer-Library-Program. Booklets contain different activities and goals for different age groups, as well as outdoor activities. Ages 0-4 will count the number of b...
Although we celebrated Father's Day this past weekend, I felt it might be a good time to pay a tribute to Dads – especially mine – for just one more week. In my opinion, dads, like moms, really do deserve more than just a day to celebrate them. For those of you that don't know me personally, I lost my Dad almost two years ago to cancer. Father's Day has become one of "those" holidays where I find myself missing him just a little bit more than usual (along with his bir...
Thanks to some very generous people, the Lincoln Community Garden has water and is up and running again for the gardening season. In April, the Lincoln Community Garden had a problem with their water pump, which eventually failed and needed to be replaced. Gary and Nancy Zadick and Ernie and Renee Lundberg made monetary donations, while Tony Tams, Fred Rowley, Justin Moler, Mark Smith, and Rick Dolson donated time, materials and labor. In addition, Tel Menard filled a water...
Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild Artistic Director Kevin O'Dwyer, with the Blackfoot Pathways Sculpture in the Wild board, announced last week they will be postponing all 2020 summer and fall events in the park. The decision stemmed from concerns for the safety of the artists, board member and the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and from the resulting inability to deliver a full and comprehensive program. The postponement of their events includes the...
After a long year of waiting, On the Rocks Liquor Store has new owners and a new location. Chad and Olivia Dietz became the official owners of the establishment earlier this year. The process began approximately a year ago and came to fruition with the grand re-opening of the store at their new location in late May. The Dietz's purchased the building at 224 Main Street, across from the post office, and began renovating it themselves in March. In addition to the liquor store, t...
You know, normally I have an opinion about, well, just about everything. Most of the time I choose not to share most of those opinions and just save a few for this column throughout the year. If I shared my honest opinion right now, about so many things going on in our world, the language alone would have everyone's head spinning – and for the record – I'm not usually a person who uses foul language to describe anything. I have found myself angry and hurt by so much lat...
The Lincoln Council for the Arts had their first live meeting since March last week, although they met via a Zoom meeting in April to discuss the cancellation of the Lincoln Arts and Music Festival. Annette Gardner presided over her last meeting as president before introducing a new slate of officers. Gardner, who has been the organization's president for many years, stepped down this year, but will serve in an ex-officio position to help the new board since she has had so...
From My Perspective - Bullies, Beliefs, and Reality I'm tired of being bullied by those who do not share or agree with my beliefs. There used to be a time when people could have different views and beliefs, as well as conversations about their differences and still be kind to one another and remain friends. Today, that seems like more of an anomaly. Back when this pandemic began there were two things that struck me. First, something just didn't "feel" right to me about the...
The Lincoln Valley Chamber of Commerce met last week to discuss upcoming summer activities. Rummage Days is still in the works and scheduled for the third week in June. At this point the board is also moving forward with plans for the 4th of July Parade as well as the annual fireworks show, although it is uncertain if these events will be able to be held, due to restrictions related to COVID-19 and the phased reopening of the state. Trails Day plans are also continuing. The ev...
The Lincoln Community Garden has had a rough start to their gardening season. The week before they were scheduled to open the greenhouse and begin planting, a hydrant was accidentally turned on and the tank holding the water pump and pressure tank filled with approximately six feet of water. The water pump and electrical was damaged, and the garden now needs a new pump. An electrician has volunteered to donate his time and materials to fix the electrical, and there are a...
The Farmers Market is slated to return to Lincoln beginning the first weekend in June, with plans to run each Saturday, June 6 until September 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Previously held in Hooper Park and by the Envision Lincoln's Health and Wellness team, the market will now be held in the Montana Heritage House on Sucker Creek and managed by Jason and Tiana Valler. Without adequate time and resources to commit to the Farmers market, the team reached out...
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and the Montana Heritage House and the Power House Gym have joined forces to do something special to celebrate all mothers in Lincoln this coming weekend. Tiana Valler of the Montana Heritage House will be baking, and the Rick & Pat Freeland of the Power House Gym will be providing flowers. Valler said, “We wanted to do something to honor all the mothers in Lincoln and give them a token of love and let them know they are appreciated.” Kids and families alike are encouraged to stop by the Mo...
The Lincoln Blood Drive had a full schedule of locals signed up to donate blood Tuesday, April 28 at the Community Hall. Procedures were a little different than in the past, but the mood was positive and people were glad to be there. Upon entering the hall this time, the one noticeable difference was that everyone, donors and collectors alike, were wearing masks. Red Cross employees were also wearing gloves, and changing them often between donors. Blood drive volunteers took...
As Lincoln heads into May and June, flooding and fires are crucial topics, and preparation is key for either scenario. At this point, it doesn't look like Lincoln will be facing any flooding issues, but weather conditions can change that at any time. Flooding can occur if heavy rains are present for two to three days at a couple of inches per day. Lincoln Fire Chief Zach Muse recommends preparing for flooding and having sandbags on hand, especially if in the flood plain....
Being self-quarantined for the last few weeks has given a lot of people a lot of time to think about things, like the end of the world, how they'll survive, and of course, the apocalypse. Recently, there has also been an uptick of Facebook posts pertaining to surviving without normal necessities like a grocery store, clothing boutiques, pet stores, yarn shops – the list goes on – and building an apocalyptic team. Everyone has their strengths and ways to contribute to an apo...
The Lincoln Community Garden is ready for spring and getting ready to open for the season. Gardeners have already been starting seeds at home and are waiting for the greenhouse to officially open and the weather to warm up outside. This year, the garden is looking to expand outside plots to allow more people in the community access to growing their own fruits and vegetables. Outside plots are available for $25. The garden is also offering space for those with personal...
So, what can people do when they find themselves at home in the middle of a pandemic? Learn new skills of course. There are people all over the world right now self-isolating at home and taking the time to learn new skills or to reconnect with skills they learned, but had been too busy to keep up with. Things as simple as reading, cleaning and organizing have been keeping people occupied as well. In case you were wondering, there are several companies and websites to help you find your creative side. Below is a list of...
I recently saw a post on Facebook about information not being available to residents in Lincoln. One way this person mentioned to find information was the community bulletin boards at the Post Office, which were taken down because someone in the community was taking down other businesses information. They were then put back up, and are being carefully monitored. I agree the bulletin boards are a fantastic way to let people know of things for sale, and yes, it's free, but...
For the past four weeks, volunteers have been at the Lincoln Community Hall every Friday, preparing and distributing weekend meals to students, seniors and families who might need a little extra help right now. The program has seen an increase in families and meals served since it began. In the first week, the program helped 17 families. The second week rose to 34 families. The third week rose to 42 families, and this past week 52 families were helped. In terms of meal...
