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Wednesday, 11 June 2008 |
By Buck Traxler, I-O Editor
At the last regular meeting of the city council, aldermen, on a 4-0 vote, set ages for employees at the swimming pool.
The minimum wage for a new lifeguard will be $6.55 an hour. A returning lifeguard will receive $6.70 an hour. A lifeguard with WSI (water safety instruction) will make $6.88 an hour. The head lifeguard will be paid $7.29 an hour and the pool manager will make $10.12 an hour.
In a related matter to the pool, a request was granted for the swim team to put on a four-day clinic, June 12-15. The Swim Federation will cover insurance for the clinic.
Five building permits were OKayed, one at 904 4th Ave. SW for a building and a pad; one at 211 S. Delaware, another at 614 S. Illinois for storage and a garage; 621 Ave. B for a fence; and 303 S, Kansas for a wood and metal fence.
Two requests for a fireworks stand were also approved, one for the American Legion and the other for the Shooting Sports Club. Both will be located in the parking lot on the south side of Fleet Wholesale.
A public hearing was held in the matter of Linda Keift, 302 S. Michigan, for conditional use permit, to construct a garage.
There was a recommendation of passage from the zoning board and no public objections or comment. Council members approved the request on a 4-0 vote.
A discussion took place with city employees and the council on a group health insurance policy.
It appears city employees are interested in the policy, however Curtis Ries said he found it curious that the council felt there was a lack of interest.
Councilman Gary Brown said it was a complicated issue that will impact people in a dramatic way. He added that, “We’re in a difficult position, we don’t know how to fund this, and we want to make a decision on accurate information.”
The council has decided to table a decision until they are comfortable with more information.
Chief Gary Dent reported that the police had 186 calls in May. In part, there were five accidents, five DUIs, one assault to an officer, two PMFA calls, 10 assists to the ambulance crews, 42 citations issued, 20 public assists, and three thefts reported.
Attorney Kai Lee reported she was working on a loan agreement and a number of criminal cases.
Public Works Director Richard Anderson said the city crews were working on leaks at the ball field and swimming pool. There are also some problems with the boiler at the pool. Work is being done in the parks and street sweeping is being done.
Five trees were taken down at Keil Park. A large number of volunteers helped and Gary Weist volunteered equipment to help with the project.
The next regular meeting of the city council is June 16, 7:30 p.m. in city hall at 411-1/2 S. Main St. |
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Wednesday, 11 June 2008 |
By Seth Moerkerke
 The Library Teen Board
The first thing we did was to redecorate one of the vault rooms into a fun teen room. Donations, and the money that we raised from selling candles, helped to buy furniture, lamps, and pictures. Brad Bruner donated his time to build a wall in between the two vaults and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Elings donated mirrors to set on the new wall.
It makes a great place to relax. There are comfy couches and chairs with pillows and a TV with a DVD player is nice when you’re done reading.
If you would like to come check it out, you must be in the grades 6-12 and have a library card free of fines or over dues.
We are now planning an open house to let the public meet us and see some of the new books. This is planned for the fall.
The library also has quite a few new teen books. By popular request, Stephanie Meyer books are now available. Lisi Harrison’s “The Clique Summer Collectors” series for girls is also in.
Rick Riordon fans will be happy to know that his new book, “The Battle of the Labyrinth” is out, along with the fourth book in the Maximum Ride Series by James Patterson.
I like a lot of the books in the teen section, especially some of the older ones. The first book I like is actually a series. It is called the Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. I like this series because of the adventures the kids have and I like how Violet, the oldest, and Klause, the middle, use their brains to solve hard problems that are very important.
Another book I like is called “The Girl Who Owned a City” by O.T. Nelson. In this book a plague comes all across the world, killing everyone who is 12 years or older. Lisa, who is 10 years old, has to use her brain to outsmart the older kids trying to take over. She also has to unite her neighborhood together. She eventually teaches herself how to drive and cook. In the end she brings her neighborhood into the old high school and they are able to stop the other kids. |
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Wednesday, 11 June 2008 |
 WHICH WAY IS LOOSE? – Bridger Gouchenour got a little tangled up in his rope at the Stick Horse Rodeo on Saturday. The young Cowboy came on to rope the straw bull in the 4-5 year-old division. I-O Photo by Buck Traxler
Those times were good enough to capture the All-Around title Sunday at the Lions Club Whoop-Up Trail Days rodeo.
Jeremy Marn of Belt won the steer-wrestling event in 5.7 winning $643.99. Mike Gollaher of Cascade was in third.
Jake Newton placed second in the calf roping in 10.3, getting $477.80 and Brant Davis of Great Falls was third in 12.0, pocketing $367.54.
At the team-roping event, Mark Salmon and Sam Levin of Choteau had a super time of 7.9. Each put $600.05 in their wallet.
Second place went to Brant Davis and Tel Steinbach of Sand Coulee in 12.3 ($85.86 each). Justin Jones and Ryle Whitford of Great Falls, tied with Shane and Shawn Bessette of Belt for third with a time 12.4, winning $291.20 each.
In the bareback riding, Ben Wrzesinski of Boulder scored 77 to ride his way to first place and $535.80. Eric Nunberg of Billings had a score of 71 to win $401.85 and Steve Brown of Lewistown took third with a ride of 68 for $267.90.
In the saddle bronc, Brian Dawson of Boulder had a terrific ride to score 80 and win the event. He won $838.25. Guy Simanton of Havre also had a good ride, falling one point short with a 79, to take second and $693.72. Colter Heckman of Choteau was in third with a 73, winning $549.20.
Jeff Marn of Belt won the bull-riding event with a score of 73, taking home $736.02. Kyle Shoeing of Stevensville had a ride that scored 67 points for second place and $609.12. Jake Johnson of Dillon had a 64 to take third and win $482.22.
Jill Miller of Lewistown won the ladies barrels in 17.42, winning $761.92. Julie Lenoir of Cut Bank was in second with a time of 17.49, winning $630.55 and Becky Toavs of Stevensville was in third place with a clocking of 17.78. She won $499.19.
In the ladies breakaway, Amber Crowley of Poplar turned in a time of 3.6 to win $586.47. Mandy Bishop of Manhattan was right behind in 3.9 to win $448.48. Jaley Wacker of Belgrade had a time of 6.2 for third place and $344.98. Megan Lunak of Valier had a time 12.4 for fifth place and $120.74.
At the junior barrels, Allie Novotny of Helena placed first in 18.15, getting $115.20. Celie Salmond of Choteau was in second in 18.19, winning $86.40.
Bryer Davis of Sand Coulee won the junior breakaway and $96 with a time of 3.7. |
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