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Explosive growth was on the horizon for Lincoln in early 1969. Just 12 years before Lincoln's population and economic prospects saw a boost when, Highway 200 - then Highway 20 - officially opened in 1957, providing a direct route between Missoula and Great Falls. In 1965, the Anaconda Copper Mining Company began exploring development of a copper and molybdenum ore body in the Heddleston mining district - now known as the Upper Blackfoot Mining Complex- and by 1968 there was...
HELENA, MONT.-As weather conditions fluctuate, so do road and trail conditions across the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Some roads across the Forest may be fine, while others in higher elevations could still be snowpacked and impassible. That's why forest managers want to remind people to be careful while driving out and hiking in the forest. "We want people to get out and enjoy their national forest, but we want them to be careful while out there," Forest Public Aff...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks euthanized a sub-adult male grizzly bear in the Helmville Valley Tuesday, April 23, in response to its involvement with livestock depredations. USDA Wildlife Services captured the grizzly after it killed a calf April 20. The bear killed two calves prior to its capture on April 23 and was suspected to be involved in three depredations last year near that same site. Due to the bear's history of livestock depredations, FWP made the decision to...
In a nod to Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild's cultural and economic impact, the Montana Office of Tourism and Business Development recently awarded the sculpture park their Heritage and Cultural Tourism award. In the award's wake, local business owners reflected on the park's impact on tourism commerce in Lincoln. Laurie Richards, who owns the Wheel Inn Bar, provides BPSW brochures on the tables in her business and often steers travelers to Sculpture in the Wild....
Speaker of the House Greg Hertz (R-HD 12, The 66th legislative session has come to an end. As Speaker of the House, it was my goal to uphold the integrity of the House. As a leader in my caucus it was my goal to foster unity not conformity. We can be united behind the primary ideals of our party without losing individuality. It has been an honor to be selected by my peers to fill this roll. In looking at our accomplishments this session, several positive actions stand out....
Another year has passed and the support American Legion, Lincoln Post 9 continues to receive from the community is tremendous. Thank you for allowing us to serve in so many capacities. This past year we were able to host Memorial Day and Veterans Day Programs. We participated in the Skijoring Event, the Race to the Sky, Lincoln Rodeo Parade, Ovando 4th Of July Parade and the Helmville Saint Patrick's Day Parade. We were able to contribute funds to the Lincoln School Music...
Our paternal grandfather's brother, our great uncle, died in 1959, so there aren't many of us left who knew him. We of the 4th generation only knew him as children, and I, the eldest of the group, was just 12 when Pat died while feeding cows one winter. Pat never married. I've been told that he drank for years, but one day simply quit alcohol. I heard him relate to a friend that one morning he woke up in the weeds behind the local bar. He got up and started inside for another...
Starting on May 4th residents of Lincoln have a great opportunity to attend a free 6-hour course that has been developed and implemented in hundreds of towns and dozens of countries. It is not a get-rich quick scheme, a pyramid marketing program, nor does it come with a high-pressure sales pitch. The course is called “The Christian Life and Witness Course”, or CLWC. Now before you tune me out, invest a few minutes and finish reading this. The CLWC is a teaching outreach of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA). The...
The 66th Legislative Session adjourned Thursday, April 25. Ahead of the Session, I heard my neighbors' messages: "We want a budget that is responsible, accountable and fair to the taxpayer." The House Republicans set forth to reduce the size of the government by eliminating almost 200 full-time employees (FTEs) – saving over $10 million per year; to reduce the Governor's proposed spending; and to restore the Governor's cuts to essential services. One goal was to find waste i...
The Lincoln Branch of the Lewis & Clark Library will be closed Monday, May 6 and Tuesday, May 7 for staff training, and to complete the library migration to the Montana Shared Catalog. The Montana Shared Catalog allows library users to explore the collections of public, school, academic, and special libraries across the state. According to Systems Manager Matt Beckstrom, the closure will affect all branches of the Lewis and Clark Library and will also disrupt use of the library’s online services, affecting catalog s...
Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Deputies responded to 14 calls for service in the Lincoln area during the week of April 21- 27. Deputies opened two new investigations this week as well. Sunday, April 21, at around 8 p.m., in the area of Gehring Ranch Road and Stemple Pass Road, a deputy conducted a traffic stop ending with the driver being arrested for driving under the influence. The defendant was taken to the Lewis and Clark County Detention Center and released into their...
Sept. 23, 1953-April 16, 2019 Terry Wade Frisch's motto was "Every day was an adventure and a gift." His earthly life ended on April 16, 2019. Terry was born on Sept. 23, 1953 to Fred and Virginia Frisch. Fred began a new job in Helena, moving the family to Helena where he would live most of his life. Terry grew up on Geddis Street and would be known as part the Ray Bjork School gang. Days were spent playing ball, riding bikes and exploring. He found humor in everything and...
Dan V. Strandskov passed away peacefully at his home on April 18. Dan was born in Aberdeen, Wash. on Sept 26 1948. He worked for the government as a crane operator for 24 years. When he retired, he moved to Lincoln in 1999 and built his dream home with his wife, He enjoyed hunting and working on equipment. He was preceded in death by his son Jayme Spencer in 1996; his father Al and mother Evelyn. He leaves behind his wife Jerri whom he married in 1998. (They were soulmates...
Jack John Stearns began his journey to Heaven Dec. 6, 2018 surrounded by his loving family as he set out on his new adventure. Cremation has taken place at Croxford's Funeral Home, Jack's celebration of life which will be May 11 at 1 p.m. at the Lincoln Community Hall in Lincoln Mont. Jack was 77 years old. Jack was born April 9, 1941 in Moorehead, Minn. to Iron and Mable Ingalls. Jack joined the Army in February of 1959 and was stationed at Fort Knox, Ky. as a Tracked...
HELENA - On the final day of the 66th Montana Legislature, lawmakers completed their only state constitutionally mandated task by passing the bill that sets the budget for state agencies. House Bill 2, which spends about $10 billion of state and federal money over the next two years, passed its final vote in House of Representatives 73-25. The bill had moved through the session relatively quickly, passing the House 54-45 for the first time in late March and then passing the...
The Blackfoot River Chapter of Ducks Unlimited celebrated 20 years last weekend, and at the same time paid tribute to the man known for developing the organization's largest, most successful sealed bid auction program. Former Lincoln District Ranger Daina Bambe, her husband Dick Denslinger and Ernie and Renee Lundberg started the Blackfoot River Chapter and annual banquet in 1999, as a way to help Ducks Unlimited preserve wetlands and also to help the community's economy with...
