Paul Carroll interning in District Attorneys office
By Buck Traxler, I-O Editor
Former Conrad High School student Paul Carroll is now an intern with Mary Ann Ries, Pondera County Attorney.
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.”
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.”
City moves to adopt sewer rate increases
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.
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.
Tri-County Cards hit rough patch
By Adam Jerome, I-O Reporter
The Tri-County Cardinals are just getting into the meat of their schedule as they played eight games over the past week.
The Cards managed only two victories in the eight game stretch. Out of the eight games, four of them were against the Sparkies, who walked away with a 3-1 record against Tri-County.
The play began on June 10 in Conrad for the first home games of the season. In the double-header the Cards were downed twice, 3-1 and 10-2.
The afternoon started off well for the home team as they scored the game’s first run in bottom of the first inning. John Johannsen scored the Cards only run on a Jake Robison ground ball. From there the Cards were held scoreless as they relied too heavily on a solid outing from Robison who pitched all seven innings and gave up three runs.
Robison pitched six scoreless innings, but in the fifth, thanks to a solo homerun and some errors the Sparkies scored three runs, which would prove to be enough for the victory.
The Cards only managed two hits the entire game. Logan Rowe went 1-2 and Johannsen went 1-3.
In the second game things only got worse as the home team gave up eight runs in the first three innings. Bjorn Swanson was credited with the loss.
Tri-County started to hit the ball as they tallied nine hits, but they really struggled with runners in scoring position as they only scored two runs.
Johannsen went 2-3 with an RBI and Joey Hallenberg was1-4 at the plate also driving a runner home. Swanson helped his pitching effort going 3-4. Justin Philipps was 2-3.
On June 11 the Cards played the Sparkies again for another double-header, this time in Great Falls. The team played much better on the road as they gained a much needed split. The Cards won the first contest, 12-7, before getting beaten 12-2 in the nightcap.
Johannsen got the win. Tri-County got 10 hits and only committed one error the entire game, which is always a winning recipe.
Johannsen was 1-3 at the plate, Hallenberg went 1-4. Robison was 2-3 with two runs knocked in. Swanson was 2-4 with an RBI, Jade Premo was 2-4 with an RBI, and Riley Styren notched a hit and an RBI.
NICE FORM Cardinal catcher Bjorn Swanson just got out ahead of this fast ball in play against the Sparkies last week. The homeboys suffered a doubleheader loss to the Great Falls team. I-O Photo by Buck Traxler
The Cards managed only two victories in the eight game stretch. Out of the eight games, four of them were against the Sparkies, who walked away with a 3-1 record against Tri-County.
The play began on June 10 in Conrad for the first home games of the season. In the double-header the Cards were downed twice, 3-1 and 10-2.
The afternoon started off well for the home team as they scored the game’s first run in bottom of the first inning. John Johannsen scored the Cards only run on a Jake Robison ground ball. From there the Cards were held scoreless as they relied too heavily on a solid outing from Robison who pitched all seven innings and gave up three runs.
Robison pitched six scoreless innings, but in the fifth, thanks to a solo homerun and some errors the Sparkies scored three runs, which would prove to be enough for the victory.
The Cards only managed two hits the entire game. Logan Rowe went 1-2 and Johannsen went 1-3.
In the second game things only got worse as the home team gave up eight runs in the first three innings. Bjorn Swanson was credited with the loss.
Tri-County started to hit the ball as they tallied nine hits, but they really struggled with runners in scoring position as they only scored two runs.
Johannsen went 2-3 with an RBI and Joey Hallenberg was1-4 at the plate also driving a runner home. Swanson helped his pitching effort going 3-4. Justin Philipps was 2-3.
On June 11 the Cards played the Sparkies again for another double-header, this time in Great Falls. The team played much better on the road as they gained a much needed split. The Cards won the first contest, 12-7, before getting beaten 12-2 in the nightcap.
Johannsen got the win. Tri-County got 10 hits and only committed one error the entire game, which is always a winning recipe.
Johannsen was 1-3 at the plate, Hallenberg went 1-4. Robison was 2-3 with two runs knocked in. Swanson was 2-4 with an RBI, Jade Premo was 2-4 with an RBI, and Riley Styren notched a hit and an RBI.