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HELENA, Mont., June 28, 2022 - With over 2.8 million acres to explore and more than 30 developed campgrounds to choose from, the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest is a great place to celebrate Fourth of July. Before you head out, here are a few reminders: Campgrounds and Cabins: The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest offers dozens of developed campgrounds for visitors to enjoy. Visit: https://go.usa.gov/xJFYA for a list of campgrounds and cabins. Our developed...
John Adams, supporter of American independence and a representative for Boston at the First Continental Congress, felt that, after America gained independence from Great Britain, July 2nd was the correct date on which to celebrate American Independence Day. July 2nd was when the vote for independence took place. July 4, 1776 was when the Declaration of Independence was officially signed. Thereafter, Adams would reportedly decline invitations to appear at July 4th events in...
Mountain Bikers travelling the Great Divide Mountain Bike route for the 2022 Tour Divide have been a common sight in Lincoln since the race started June 10, but they're not the only folks on the trail. On June 3, Karen Selle and her son Doug Gnida of Edmonton, Alberta, set off from Columbia Falls to travel the route on horseback to travel as far south as they can, with an eye toward at least reaching Pie Town, N.M. Although the GDMBR is thought of as a bike trail, much of it...
Barney Martinez passed away at his home in Hamilton, Mont. on April 25, 2022. Barney will be put to rest on July 13, 2022 in Helena at Ft. Harrison Veterans Cemetery at 1 p.m....
The Blackfoot Valley Dispatch didn't do too badly in this year's annual Montana Newspaper Associations Better Newspaper Contest, despite cutting back significantly on the number of submissions. The BVD, a Division 1 newspaper with a circulation of fewer than 1250, picked up a total of ten awards for photography and writing and even one for an ad. We brought home a first place for Best Feature Photo for "Feathering her Nest" an image by Roger Dey of a female Mountain Bluebird...
Celebrating in 1868 The residents of Lincoln Gulch were not always focused on mining, water, and the conditions under which they lived, and in 1868 they had a grand July Fourth celebration. It featured a 100 foot flagpole flying a $100 flag; the flagpole was located in front of the post office. They reportedly had a 100 gun salute as well. The glee clubs of Lincoln and McClellan gulches sang for the crowds, and a Mr. Freeman read the Declaration of Independence. Celebrating...
New crosswalk indicators, activated by a recently installed button on the crosswalk sign post, tells pedestrians that the lights on the post and on the school zone warning signs are flashing. The idea to incorporate a push button crosswalk indicator at the crosswalk between the library and Lincoln School was first floated about three years ago by former librarian Kate Radford. Although the idea was a simple solution to a long-standing problem and was approved by the Montana...
Level 1 Walt & Norine Joyce - In Honor/Memory of Hill Military Men Dave & Dee Brandow -In Honor/Memory of and dedicated to Leon Vandermark Toni Zadick - In Memory of Bob Zadick Reggi & Rodney - In Honor/Memory of Jerry Oswald Nyle & Susan Howsmon - Dedicated to U.S. Military Veterans and their families Karen Hooker - In Honor/Memory of Greg Durette Donation from Ann Strizich Level 2 Ken & Virginia Quimby - In Honor/Memory of Lonny Cox Lloyd Brown - In Honor/Memory of Grant...
According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 15,000 people were treated for fireworks injuries in emergency rooms in 2020. In addition, injuries and deaths from fireworks increased by 50 percent between 2019 and 2020. Forty-four percent of those injuries were burns, 30 percent involved the hands and fingers and 22 percent affected the head, face and ears. USCPSC data also indicated that 15 percent of injuries affected the eyes. The majority of...
The Lewis and Clark County 911 Center received forty-five calls for service during the weeks of June 12 to June 25 in the Lincoln area. Eight of those calls were a traffic stop performed by deputies. We had zero cases created over the last two weeks. Other calls for service in the Lincoln area were four 911 hang-ups, one injury crash, six non-injury crashes, one campground check, one citizen assist, one civil, one disturbance, one report of drugs, two false alarms, one family...
Something occurred to me this past week that I thought I would share with you all. As most of you know, I knit (among many other fiber-related activities). I knit small things and large things; items for myself, but mostly gifts for others. I knit at home, in the car (only when I’m a passenger, I promise), out on our deck, and when I’m out, even in the bar. I find the process soothing, sometimes challenging, occasionally frustrating, but most of all, when I’m done, it gives me...
A number of people -- private citizens, elected legislators and state staff -- achieved a quiet accomplishment recently. During the 2021 Legislative Session, two bills (SB 262 and SB 263) were passed to revise the duties of the Forest Lands Taxation Advisory Committee (FLTAC) and charge that advisory committee to examine and modernize the tax rate on Forest Land (Class 10) properties. Members of FLTAC have been meeting since July 9, 2021. Members include four forestry experts...
Q: My grandparents are products of the 1960s and they were all in, and still are. I have taken a different route and am a Christian. They keep giving me their books about self-empowerment and say that the Bible supports this ideology. I have read parts of these books that seem unbiblical. - M.B. A: Humanism has taken on the form of religion; glorifying self and taking God out of His rightful place. Humanism is the worship of self. A London magazine carried a story that said, "No more subtle enemy has ever faced the Christian...
Dean Darrel Mack, 90, beloved father and grandfather, began his eternal heavenly journey when he transitioned peacefully from his earthy life the evening of Jan. 21, 2022, surrounded by his family. Dean, the oldest of 3 sons, was born in Hazen, ND, on April 14, 1931, to John and Marie (Bubel) Mack. The family lived on the family farm in the neighboring community of Zap. Dean attended elementary school in Zap until the family moved to Lincoln, Montana. He attended junior and hi...
Brody Skillicorn, the grandson of Doug Vulcan, Lincoln American Legion Post 9 adjutant, found himself taking part in the June 14 flag disposal ceremony at Hooper Park after telling his grandfather he'd never been to one. Post 9 Commander Rick Foreman, whose grandson Kade Sampson also took part in the ceremony, estimated they had more than a hundred unserviceable flags to dispose of during their annual ceremony on Flag Day. "We've been collecting them at the senior center,"...
Development of the Lincoln Community Master Plan continues to move forward after six focus group discussions met June 9 and 10 for a more detailed look at the major concerns identified in a survey circulated in March. Dustin De yong of Freestone Development, the contractor hired to develop the master plan, facilitated the discussions, which combined in person meetings and Zoom participation for those who couldn't be in Lincoln. "I know it was difficult for some people to...
With the busiest weekend of the year on the horizon, members of The Lincoln Rodeo Club have been hard at work preparing the rodeo grounds for the 70th Annual Lincoln Open Rodeo held every year during the weekend closest to Independence Day. Sharla Lewenight, the club's secretary/ treasurer, said the work to get the rodeo grounds up to speed this year has gone better than it has in the past. "There's been less work. I don't understand why, but it's actually been pretty easy," s...
Doug and Laurie Richards celebrated 33 years of owning and operating the Wheel Inn on June 18 with a get together that brought in customers both old and new, and served up a lot of memories. The celebration was also intended to mark the hand off of the business to Shea and Melissa Forkan. "We scheduled for the closing date for June 17. That's the date we picked because it was going to be our 33rd opening anniversary." However, the closing date was pushed back as the Forkans...
