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Thursday, 18 June 2009 13:17 |
By Adam Jerome, I-O Reporter
For those of you who are already missing the festivities of Whoop-Up, you need not worry because the Valier centennial is right around the corner.
The city of Valier has scheduled their centennial for the week-end of June 27. With a full slate of events it promises to be one of the most entertaining town celebrations around.
The townspeople of Valier have been working on the celebration for months and have a little bit of something for everyone. So come on down to Valier and help celebrate 100 years of progress.
The action kicks off on Friday night with a couple of different options. For you sports fanatics you may want to put together a team for the co-ed softball tournament. The play will begin on Friday and run through Sunday if you are lucky enough to keep winning. To register a team contact Kevin Kovatch at 279-3267.
For those of you who want a less physically active evening, well that has been taken care of also. Jump back in time and on your horse for an old-fashioned poker ride. The Poker Ride promises to make you remember times before the combustible engine made life so complicated. Registration for the Poker Ride will begin at 7 p.m. and the ride will start at 8 p.m.
If horse events are what you’re looking for, the Poker Ride is just the beginning. Saturday afternoon the city of Valier will be offering arena events where you can show off your various horse talents to the public. And if that is still not enough than get ready for the Ranch Roping contest on Sunday. If you’re horseman or horsewoman than Valier on the week-end of June 26 is the place for you. The arena events and the Ranch Roping will be at the WHOA Arena. For more information about any of the horse events call Janelle Nelson at 450-1025.
If you think Friday was action packed then just wait until Saturday, that when the real action begins. Bright and early at 7:30 a.m. Larry Stoltz will be at the Fire Hall grilling up his locally renowned beer pancakes for free. Make sure and hurry though, because breakfast will stop being served at 9 a.m.
Don’t worry if you overslept, because of the previous nights events, because at 9 a.m. vendors of all kinds will line Main Street Park, offering everything from arts and crafts to delicious types of food. These vendors will be in town all day, so if you get a break stop on by and see what they have to offer. If you would like to participate, you can contact Linda Kuka at 406-279-3347.
For the history buffs you will not want to miss the historical displays on tap at the Civic Center, starting at 9 a.m. This also lasts until 4 p.m. so be sure and put that on your agenda. Local churches and civic organizations have worked to prepare displays of their history in the area which will be both informative and entertaining. |
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Thursday, 18 June 2009 13:15 |
By Buck Traxler, I-O Editor
 RESEARCH TIME Paul Carroll, an intern in the county attorney office of MaryAnn Ries, uses the law library at the Pondera County Courthouse to do some research on a point of law. I-O Photo by Buck Traxler
A 2004 CHS graduate, Carroll had a stellar career in high school.
Sports fans will recall that he was a member of the Boys’ State Track Championship team in 2004, coached by his father Jim Carroll. He was also on the 2003 wrestling team, coached by Steve Lockyer that won a State B/C championship.
However, it may be that he really shined on the academic side of the coin.
He was an Academic All State student and a National Merit semifinalist in the 49th Merit Scholarship Program in 2004.
Carroll was among 16,000 talented seniors who would compete for 8,000 Merit Scholarship awards. He went on to become a Merit finalist.
He was also a SAMMY scholar, Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year, recipient of a $7,500 scholarship award.
Carroll was one of the 25 spots awarded nationally and appeared in milk mustache ads in Sports Illustrated and ESPN Magazine.
After he graduated from high school he went on to attend MSU-Bozeman and graduated in 2008 with a degree in Political Science.
Currently he just finished up his first year of law school at Pepperdine University, where the stars hang out in Malibu, Calif.
Asked why he made the decision to go into the field of law, Carroll commented, “I’ve always been intrigued by and love the law and studying the constitution.”
He is not sure yet if he will pursue the practice of criminal law, he feels his strength right now and where his interest lies is with contract law.
As an intern with Ries, he helps with research work, attends some meetings, such as the regular commissioner business meeting on Wednesdays, and will learn how to draft court documents.
Ries, who has work piled up in representing the county, says, “He is a joy to have around.” |
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Thursday, 18 June 2009 13:11 |
By Buck Traxler, I-O Editor
On a vote of 3-0 city aldermen moved and passed Resolution-997 which is an intention of the city to increase sewer rates and charges for users of the Municipal Water System.
A public hearing on the rate increase will be held on July 14 at 6 p.m. in Norby Hall at Blue Sky Villa, 400 N. Virginia St.
The city, to date, has pulled in three grants to help pay for the sewer updating project. One is the Treasurer State Endowment Grant for $500,000, a Water Resources Development Act Grant for $245,000, and an EPA (Environmental Protection Act) State and Tribal Assistance Grant for $477,000.
The sewer project, already under construction, has an estimated cost of just over $4.2 million. City Finance Officer Agnes Fowler explained, “It is necessary for the city to increase its sewer rates to pay the principal interest on the bonds.”
The city plans on issuing sewer system revenue bonds in multiple series for the purpose of paying a portion of the costs of designing and construction improvements to the ailing sewer system.
Current prices to users look like this: Based on the diameter for the service line of ¾-inch or less, you pay an existing rate of $22.50. For a one-inch line it is $31.50; 1-1/2 inch line, $88; two-inch line, $136; three-inch line $210; and a four-inch line, $421.
The new proposed rate change would be for a ¾-inch line, $25.58; one-inch $35.81; 1-1/2 inch line $100.02; two-inch line, $152.48; three-inch line $239.42 and a four-inch line, $479.10.
If passed, the billing date for the new charges will appear on the September water/sewer bill.
In other action at the council meeting, building permits at 405 S. Maryland and 219 S. Kansas were approved.
Another resolution, R-996 was also passed in regards to $6,000 for a revolving loan fund for the Port Authority.
In an accident on March 14, (vehicle), it was found the city employee was at fault and a letter of reprimand will be placed in his personnel file.
The council moved and passed on a 3-0 vote to set wind turbine permitting fee at $95.
Public Works Director Rich Anderson asked permission to advertise for a new four-wheel drive vehicle and a person for the wastewater plant.
He told the council, “We’re short on vehicles already. We held off getting one last year.” The council approved the request to get bids on a vehicle and put out an ad for a new employee.
Use of the city park for a 4-H Club dog class was approved. Action to allow Shane McFarland to have Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes in a city park was put on hold until more information is received.
Chief Gary Dent reported that security was provided for the Cold Hard Cash concert on Thursday at the theatre, an arrest has been made of an individual for a rash of thefts and break-ins and that with the department still short handed he has not been able to take a vacation and asked for an extension which was OK’ed by the council.
Council members discussed the turning over of delinquent water and sewer charges to the county for collection. This action passed.
There was a discussion with county representatives regarding dispatching service fees. No action was taken and the matter was tabled until a later date.
There was talk of kids racing down Main St. on bikes without regard to pedestrians and/or people who may be coming out of businesses. No action was taken.
The next regular meeting of the council will be on July 6, 7:30 p.m. in city hall, 411-1/2 S. Main. |
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