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Thursday, 07 May 2009 07:49 |
On May 9 there will be a Poker Run benefit for Robert Skorupa, hosted by Dusty’s Bar.
Skorupa is a local man, who has lived in the area his whole life. He has touched many of our lives over the years as a Deputy Sherriff and farmer. This benefit is a way to say thanks for all he has done for the community throughout his life.
The Poker Run will be a great opportunity to come and meet some new people and show our appreciation for Skorupa.
He commented, “It is overwhelming to see such support from so many people.” “I have tried to live my life by treating people how I would like to be treated, and it has come back tenfold for me.”
The Poker Run registration will be from 9-10:30 a.m. at Dusty’s Bar with a fee of $10 for the poker card. After registration is complete the participants will travel to the Montana Club in Shelby, followed by Ed’s Tavern in Conrad. JD’s in Bynum will be the fourth stop followed by the Wagon Wheel in Choteau, and Mike’s Club in Dutton, before the return to Dusty’s.
Once everyone is back at Dusty’s, the festivities will begin. There will be a pig roast and a BBQ with “Up North” providing the music. There will be a live auction, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle after dinner.
Free camping will be available. Be sure to bring a lawn chair, because seating will be limited. For donation information, call Dusty’s at (406) 753-2292. |
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Thursday, 07 May 2009 07:47 |
 SUPER SUNDAY LEARNING Dave York, FW&P Fisheries Biologist, is pictured teaching Nolan Taule fly tying techniques. This project is part of the 4-H Sports Fishing Project on Super Sunday held recently. Photo courtesy of Dan Picard-MSU Extension Agent
Members had an opportunity to learn and participate in a variety of activities including Food Safety, Basics of Leatherwork, Fly Tying, Livestock Quality Assurance, and Scrapbooking. They also had the chance to learn how to recycle household items to make Stepping Stones for much less cost than buying a kit.
The special feature was a workshop on how to select, plan, prepare and present a demonstration. Developing public speaking skills in one of the attributes that 4-H alumni cite as a huge asset as they progress through school and into jobs.
The afternoon concluded with a demonstration given by Krystal McDougal judged by Maria Elings and Sheron Curry. McDougal plans to participate in the statewide speech and demonstration competition at Montana 4-H Congress in July, and this local event provided her with feedback to continue to polish her presentation.
The classes were taught by local 4-H leaders and special guests from the region, including Carrie Lerum, Galata; Dave York, Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Choteau; Elisha Dempsey and Dennis Knickerbocker, Shelby; Kent Sheble, Valier; Thales Mullenax and Laurie Hopper, Conrad; and Pondera County Extension Agents Dan Picard and Adele Stenson. Trish Taule and Barb Judisch helped youth who wanted to work on their project books.
Several 4-H members helped throughout the day as well. Senior 4-H Ambassador Mariah Sheble and Ambassador Prospect Krystal McDougal helped throughout the day wherever needed.
Cameron Rodriguez, a 10-year 4-H member, delivered a portion of the Quality Assurance program.
Any 4-Her who takes a market livestock animal to the Fair is required to take QA to learn basic livestock management practices, like how to give vaccinations, and provide appropriate feed, shelter and water.
M. Sheble, Krista Judisch, and Skylar, Jessica and Amber Stenson performed a Food Safety skit for a group of about 30 4-Hers and adults. All 4-H members who participate in the Marias Fair Food Booth are required to take a class every other year on the safe handling of food, so they learn best practices for handling food and personal hygiene while serving the public.
There are about 90 members enrolled in 4-H in Pondera County in a wide variety of projects from Teen Leadership to Robotics. Members participate in project meetings to learn skills from adult or teen mentors in their areas of interest, when volunteers are available. |
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Wednesday, 29 April 2009 08:52 |
If you, as a business owner, haven’t already received a letter, you will shortly, from the Northern Montana Joint Refuse Disposal District (NMJRDD).
In it, according to the NMJRDD, Conrad has been under assessed by 14 percent and that amount will be made up by the businesses on the 2009 tax statements.
The NMJRDD tracks the amount of garbage that is produced within the city limits of each community and compares the tonnage with the number of assessments in each town.
The annual tonnage for Choteau was 1,220 tons; they are assessed 1,254 units, meaning they are over assessed by three percent.
Conrad produced 1,866 tons of garbage and is assessed 1,606 units, an under assessment of 14 percent.
Cut Bank produced 2,729 tons and has 2,760 units assessed, a one percent assessment overage.
According to the NMJRDD, national industry standards show that the average household produces one half a cubic yard (about 95 gallons or 38.5 pounds) of garbage a week, which converts to 26 yards or one ton of garbage per year.
Based on these standards, each home in the landfill district is assessed one unit.
Because of the disparity in tons produced as compared to units assessed, the NMJRDD has worked with the City of Conrad to improve the accuracy of assessments.
Business assessments are expressed in terms of number of residential equivalents. The garbage assessment is based on the cubic yard volume of the container that the city provides, times the number of pickups per week, divided buy .5 (for the 12 cubic yard residential equivalent). |
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