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Wednesday, 02 May 2007 |
By Chary Majerus for the I-O
When Eric Newhouse wrote a series of newspaper articles in 1999 exposing the impact of alcoholism on individuals, families and the community of Great Falls, he had never imagined that it would result in his being awarded a Pulitzer Prize for explanatory reporting in 2000.
The series, “Alcohol: Cradle to Grave,” was also published in book form in 2001, with an updated version hitting bookshelves in 2006.
As stated in the book, Newhouse felt a calling to observe and write about the illness.
“I hope we’re on the threshold of an age in which we can cure these diseases and make alcoholics well,” he wrote.
While describing Great Falls as a “Montana town of 60,000 that straddles the Missouri River,” the book’s cover also mentions another river – “the river of alcohol that affects even those who haven’t touched a drop.”
To meet this award-winning journalist and learn more about his book, come to the Conrad Public Library on May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
There is no charge for the program, which is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. However, free-will offerings will be accepted, and copies of “Alcohol: Cradle to Grave” will be available for purchase.
“We try to bring in speakers fairly regularly,” said Friends member Corleen Norman, explaining that the purpose is to provide the community with interesting programs covering a variety of topics.
Newhouse, projects editor at the Great Falls Tribune, has been a journalist for more than 30 years.
He also teaches English and mass communications courses at the University of Great Falls. |
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Wednesday, 02 May 2007 |
 Barbie Killion
Killion comes on board after the resignation of Shari Richter who recently became a sales agent with the Home Connection real estate agency.
A graduate of Conrad High School, Killion moved to the Knees area after graduation and then back to Conrad where she worked at the Buttrey Store and then IGA before opening Motivation Fitness and Beyond with Wendy Kasun in April of 2005.
She has two children, Kaylea and Averiana.
Killion noted she was, “Very excited about taking on the position and working with the businesses and public in helping to promote Conrad and the surrounding area.”
Stop by the CofC, 702 S. Main Suite 1 in the Stockman Bank drive up building and say hello to Killion. The CofC is open from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. The phone number is 271-7791. |
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Wednesday, 02 May 2007 |
 TOURNAMENT CHAMPS -- From the left, Cowgirls Kylee Schlepp, Kenley King, Andrea Spicher, Cassie Peters and Jenny Silvernale placed first at their tournament Friday. Photo courtesy of Kim Hofstad
In a bit of irony, the Cowboys placed second by one shot to Cut Bank and the Cowgirls defeated Cut Bank by one stroke for team honors.
Lane Judisch put together a fine round of 74 to win medalist honors. He was six strokes better than the second place golfer, Taylor Ratliff of Fairfield.
Ryan Riewer was the only other Cowboy in the top 10, tying for ninth with Hunter LeMeiux of Cut Bank at 87.
Team places and scores went like this: Cut Bank 344, Conrad 345, Shelby 354, Fairfield 371, and Sunburst 374.
Nathan Gage shot a 90, Rhett Orcutt a 94 and Jace Moon a 98.
Meanwhile, the Cowgirls placed three golfers in the top 10 and edged Cut Bank for team honors, 421-422. Choteau was in third at 443, Valier had 456 and Centerville 471.
Cassie Peters was the top Conrad player this week with a 102, good for fifth place. Jenny Silvernale was one shot back at 103 placing sixth, Kylee Schlepp took ninth with a 107 and Kenley King and Andrea Spicher came home with scores of 109 and 112 respectively.
First place individual honors went to Jessica Waldner of Cut Bank with a 94. Heather Harris of Shelby was next at 95, Shannon Robbins of Cut Bank was third at 100 and Allie Brown of Centerville had a 101. |
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