Anne James
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Several Hurt in Bus Accident
Strong winds are believed to be at least partly to blame for a bus rollover Friday afternoon near Devon on Highway 2. Emergency personnel from Toole, Liberty, Glacier and Pondera Counties responded to the accident, which was reported at 2:44pm. Injured passengers were taken to hospitals in Shelby, Chester, Cut Bank and Conrad. According to the MHP, non of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening. The Marias Medical Center has set up three phone lines for family members to call for information: 434-3130, 434-3133 and 434-3134. The bus was east-bound at the time of the accident, with about 40 passengers from the Harlem area, who were returning home from a church camp. he preliminary report from the MHP is that the driver overcorrected after a gust of wind pushed the bus to the edge of the road.
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Preparing For and Recovering From Flooding
On the MSU Extension Minute this afternoon, Pondera County Agent Dan Picard talked about resources available to help producers and homeowners prepare for and recover from flooding. Follow this link to the MSU Extension websi
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You’re Going to Do WHAT with It?
The Stanley Cup and its chaperon (Getty Images) The battle for the NHL's Stanley Cup begins this evening. It's Boston against Vancouver, and there's a lot on the line. The Bruins have a five-title-series losing streak they'd love to break. The Canucks have never won the cup...in fact, it's been 18 years since any Canadian team has hung a championship banner!
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Conrad Rhubarb Festival This Saturday
(schmedgar/Flickr)The Pondera Arts Council presents the 5th Annual Conrad Rhubarb Festival this Saturday, and there are so many classes of competition this year, it could almost be renamed the Rhubarb Olympics. (No, there isn't a photo contest, but maybe there should be.)
There is, of course, the poplar competition for the Large
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Top Five Things to Do in North Central Montana This Memorial Day
1. Honor those who gave all.
Memorial Day Services:
2. Visit a State Park
May we suggest the new Marias River State Park ? Follow the link for details and directions from the Montana Dept. of Fish, Wildlife and Parks' website. With the price of gas, our state parks offer a great vacation alternative for families on a tight budget.
3. Host a Block Party
Get to know your neighbors! Fire up a couple of barbeques, let each family bring their own meat and a potluck salad or dessert. Here's an interesting potato salad recipe from Better Homes & Gardens.
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M2WB to Play in Chinook in June
(Mission Mountain Wood Band)Party’s in Chinook on Friday, June 10th, as Blaine County Arts presents the Mission Mountain Wood band in concert at the county fairgrounds! Original band members Rob Quist, Steve Riddle, Christian Johnson and Greg Reichenberg have been joined by Montana native and Nashville veteran Tim Ryan. Their trademark Bluegrass Rock and Roll sound has made the band a legend.
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Join the Great American Grump-Out!
Grumpiness happens to all of us now and again, and for some (and we all know one) it’s a way of life. Today, May 4th, we’re invited to join the 10th Annual Great American Grump-Out. According to Smile Mania, it’s
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Ronan HS Team Wins World Robotics Competition!
This time last week, Ronan High School Students Troy McMillan, Thane Tobol, Alex Killian, J.T. Probst, Hunter Shima, Tyler Sassaman and Collin Hardy were just happy to be going to the FTC World Robotics Championship
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The Royal Wedding What Are the Odds….
It's well known that Brits will bet on anything, and with less than 24 hours until the wedding, there is no shortage of ways to lose a few quid. Bookies are taking wagers on the color of Kate Middleton's dress (odds-on it'll be white), whether the marriage will survive 10 years (happily, the money says "yes"), and whether the bride's vows will include a promise to obey (don't bet on it).
Here are some of the truly silly bets being honored by bookmakers:
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National Walk @ Lunch Day
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Oh Say, Can You Sing the National Anthem?
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