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Santa's appearance at the Lincoln Pre-K to 6th grade concert proved a delight for long-time Lincoln residents as Bob Armstrong came out of retirement for the evening to don the red and white. A generation of Lincoln kids, some of whom are now parents themselves, grew up knowing Armstrong as Santa. He retired from the role in 2014 due to health concerns, but stepped back in to help out one more time....
A survey funded by the Montana Office of Tourism and Business Development gathered insights last fall into the demographics, local spending and perception of Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild by out-of-area visitors. The survey, developed by the University of Montana's Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research and administered by BPSW Board members and volunteers during the artist residency in September, surveyed 397 sculpture park guests. It provides some of the...
It seems to take a while after sunrise now for birds to gather at the bird feeder by the kitchen window. On winter mornings like those recently, when the temperature struggled to rise much above zero, the chickadees, house finches, and English house sparrows didn't show up until half an hour after sunrise. I don't blame them; winter mornings are meant for sleeping in. All animals that spend at least part of their lives in Montana, inside those man-made boundaries we call...
Agricultural techniques, like all other facets of life, have progressed over time. With cattle and other agrarian businesses, the cultures themselves have changed. I'm old enough to remember when a large percentage of the labor on our ranch and others was dedicated to subsistence, rather than productivity and profit as it is now. Almost every ranch kept a bunch of chickens for eggs and meat, and most maintained a herd of sheep – selling the wool for profit and using the a...
Montana filed a notice of appeal Friday of the September decision by the federal district court in Missoula to re-instate endangered species protection to grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. "Grizzly bear recovery and conservation is an amazing success story that's taken decades of hard work and dedication. The science is clear that grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem are recovered," said Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Director Martha...
I don’t know about you, but my favorite thing about the holidays is the food. It’s something of an understatement to say that I like to eat. In fact, I would say a good portion of my life revolves around food – deciding what to eat, purchasing food, preparing food, planning my next food-centric excursion…you get the picture. Picky eaters are one of my biggest pet peeves – especially adult picky eaters. Granted we all have the odd thing we just can’t stomach (mine is mushrooms), but if you’re a thirty-five-y...
Lincoln Public Schools hosted their Pre-K through 6th grade Christmas Concert Wednesday, Dec. 19. at the Lincoln School Gym....
Editor's Note: This is the second part of a column celebrating 'This is Montana,' a University of Montana program delivered to an estimated 80-plus high schools and newspapers. Enjoy! Although Montana's history may be young, it certainly is deep, and much of its evidence is written on the land. Knowing that an old trail – the Mullan Wagon Road – followed the Clark Fork River, explains scars along a bench or hillside and the disappearing pieces of a cribbage that supported a b...
Citizens Alliance Bank held its third annual customer appreciation luncheon Friday, Dec. 14. Customers from as far as Ovando and Augusta gathered together at the bank to enjoy conversation and food. The bank hosted about 200 guests who enjoyed a lunch made by the Wheel Inn, with dessert from D&D Grocery. Lincoln Branch Manager, Shayne Lindsay, said "We appreciate the communities support we have received over the years and are happy to be able to show our thanks and...
A sales tax in Montana has been a political lightning rod for years, but more voices are pushing the idea of allowing cities and communities to adopt a local version in an effort to reduce property taxes. Montana is one of only five states that does not impose a general or local sales tax and fast-growing communities fighting increasing housing costs and tourist destinations plan to argue they should allow local voters to decide whether to impose a community sales tax. It is...
The extensive Coyote Coffee lighting display, which is set to music took first place in the business category in this years Lincoln Valley Chamber of Commerce 'Light Up Lincoln' contest aimed at getting businesses and residences decorated for the holiday season. Teresa G's earned the second place recognition andthe Sportsman Motel took third. Jim and Rikki Davis scored first place in the residence category for the decoration of thier home, which once housed The Lost Woodsman....
Dear Readers, The holiday season is upon us, times of glad tidings, holiday parties, and family gatherings. When we gather to celebrate, there is often food available that we don’t normally eat. It’s great food, and why not partake, it’s the holidays; we’re supposed to eat more. If you are one of the lucky ones who can eat through the holidays, not gain a pound, and then get back into your healthy routine come January 2nd, my hat is off to you. For some of us, it’s just not...
As former House Speakers and Senate Presidents of the Montana Legislature, we question the wisdom of making significant changes to the rules of operation in the Montana House. Currently, there is a group of legislators trying to change the House rules. One of the proposed changes would allow a simple majority (51 members) to “blast” a bill out of committee and on to the House floor. Their logic is that the Montana Senate operates under simple majority rules so the House should follow suit. The House has twice as many members...
A new public health program that launched in September is aimed at lowering the stigma associated with mental health issues like depression and suicide, and providing a friendly environment for Montana men to address the care of their mental health "the way a man would do it." Lewis & Clark County "Man Therapy" Project Lead Jess Hegstrom visited Lincoln in mid-December to raise awareness for the program, which launched in Montana in September. "We have the highest suicide...
