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Wednesday, 14 March 2007 |
By Chary Majerus
Nearly 70 artists from 12 states will host this year’s Western Heritage Artists Art Show at the Holiday Inn in Great Falls during Western Art Week. Nearly a dozen of those artists come from our local communities.
A versatile artist who works in watercolor, acrylic, oil, pencil and ink, Robert (Bob) Moritz of Conrad draws from his surroundings, personal experience with horses and cattle, and from historical studies.
As a member of the Western Heritage Artists Association (WHA), he helps organize the show in addition to helping set up his own exhibit in room 106.
Moritz, chairman of the Quick Finish event, admitted it can get hectic. “Last year a TV station came in for an interview just minutes before we were to begin,” he said, describing the challenges of the Quick Finish where buyers watch as artists compete, working from live models dressed as Lewis and Clark party members or from something of the artist’s choice.
“These things are kind of fun, but you never know what you’ll end up with.”
Once, when finishing up, he knocked the frame off of the table, breaking the glass. Thinking the picture wasn’t very good anyway, he had decided to drop out. Another artist offered him a frame and glass, so he was able to continue.
In order to fit the frame, he had to cut the painting down. “This actually helped the picture,” said Moritz. “So I went ahead and framed it and sold it.”
 QUICK DRAW ARTISTS AT WORK - Bob Moritz participates in the Western Heritage Artists’ Quick Finish and Auction, in which artists are given 45 minutes to compete art that is then auctioned off.
“I’m amazed at the wonderful artwork,” said auctioneer Fred Burow. “Sometimes people can get really nice art at a bargain price.”
But it isn’t bargain prices that draw people to Great Falls for the Russell Art Auction and related art shows. It’s the experience of sharing our western heritage through a medley of media.
According to WHA artist Jim Utsler’s website, “Art brings memories to life.” This Choteau artist has received numerous awards and his profile can be viewed at www.outdoormemories.com . Working in oil, acrylic and pencil, Utsler strives to capture realism in his wildlife and scenic art.
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Wednesday, 14 March 2007 |
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The middle school wrestlers completed a busy week that ended with a tournament here on Saturday.
But first they were in Choteau for a match-up with teams from Fort Benton, Vaughn and Fairfield. On Friday the squad hit the mats with Cut Ban,m Shelby and Valier teams.
Saturday, Conrad hosted a 15-team tournament.
Participating towns included Belt, Cascade, Choteau, C-JI, Cut Bank, East Glacier, Fairfield, Fort Benton, Havre, Heart Butte, Lewistown, Shelby, Vaughn, and Valier.
Conrad wrestlers took home seven first places, two seconds, and two thirds.
The top four team scores and places went like this: Conrad 216.5, Choteau 159, Vaughn 144, Havre 141. Other teams placed in this order, Cascade, Lewistown, Fort Benton, Shelby, Fairfield, Cut Bank, C-JI, Belt, Valier, Heart Butte, and East Glacier.
 TOURNAMENT TEAM - -- In Conrad , from the left in front is Taylor Judisch, Erica Jones, Courtney Anderson, Lane Lyseng, and Ray Hough. In the second row is Coach Kevin Moritz, Bryce Watterud, Lucas Schultz, Colter Knox, Brett Bishop, Dallas VanLuchene, Justin Ratzburg, Jake Stuart, and Coach Doug Moritz. In the third row is Johnny Schlosser, Luke Schlosser, Austin Fowler, Garrett Moritz, Devin VandenBos, Tanner Fuson, and Will Shirley.
70-95 POUNDS
Luke Schlosser 7-0, 1st; Garrett Moritz 6-3; Will Shirley 8-0, 1st; Colt Harris 7-0, 1st.
100-105 POUNDS
Devin VandenBos 4-2, 2nd; CJ Stordahl 2-5; Austin Fowler 7-2, 3rd; Ryan Orcutt 2-4; Blayne Underdahl 2-4; Lane Lyseng 1-6.
110-125 POUNDS
Brett Bishop 8-0 1st; Colter Knox 5-2, 1st; Jake Stuart 5-1, 2nd; Johnny Schlosser 7-0, 1st; Ray Hough 0-6.
130-HWT.
Jordan Lindberg 1-4; Justin Ratzburg 3-6; Dallas VanLuchene 4-4; Tanner Fuson 2-3; Lucas Schlutz 5-1, 1st; and Bryce Watterud 3-2, 3rd.
The team is coach by Kevin Moritz and assisted by Doug Moritz. |
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Wednesday, 07 March 2007 |
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By Buck Traxler, I-O Editor
A packed Norley Hall at Blue Sky Villa on Tuesday was the place to be for the 42nd annual Conrad Area Chamber of Commerce meeting and banquet.
Debbie Hicks, outgoing CofC president, gave a short welcome and review of the Chamber year.
The flag was present and posted by the local Boy Scout troop who led the Pledge of Allegiance and Pastor Jeff Redlin from the Pondera Valley Lutheran Church did the invocation. Coaches Corner catered the meal.
 TOP HONOREE -- John McFarland (on the left) presents the coveted Unsung Hero award to Stockman Bank President Dan Majerus. Majerus is Mr. Whoop-Up in helping to make the two-day rodeo come together, works behind the scenes with the Orpheum Theatre, has helped raise funds for computer touch pads for the swim team and conducts a Bible study class each Wednesday at the CCC. I-O Photo by Buck Traxler
Gerald Miller of Gerald Miller Farms will be the CofC president; Everett Breding of Conrad Building Center is the 1st VP; and Jamey Byrnes of Gary and Leo’s IGA is the 2nd VP.
Directors include Mike Brownell of Mountain View Coop, Terry Diedrich of the Branding Iron Lanes and Lounge, D. Hicks of Pure Bliss Cycle Sales, Joan Jensen of Stockman Bank, Laurie Morris of Courtesy Ford, Doug Moritz of G & D Hardware, Cheryl Sawyer of 3 Rivers Communications, and George Tornga of the Pondera Arts Council/Orpheum Theatre.
The Chamber, when turned down by Gov. Brian Schweitzer when he was asked if he would like to be the keynote speaker, departed from their traditional political keynote speaker and went outside the box to get Flint Rasmussen.
Rasmussen, from Choteau, is the number one rodeo clown and bullfighter in North America.
Before he got to the podium, there were a number of short reports.
Conrad Mayor John Shelvin jokingly said, “The new thing is, come to the islands. You can go out to the lagoons and see the islands.”
County Commissioner Sandy Broesder, fighting off a bad cold, reported that 800 miles of county roads have been our top priority.
She praised the local road crew, noting, “They set a standard that others follow.”
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