Montana History

The Northern Montana Joint Refuse Disposal District (NMJRDD,) off the Valier Highway is CLOSED today (Mon.) Don't worry about a thing...they only had to close today due to a mechanical problem with their scale. I'll be keeping you updated & posted on my Puff Man Blog. As...

Today, Monday, the 19th, is Juneteenth. Juneteenth's also known as Freedom Day, or Emancipation Day. This day commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery down in Texas, on June 19, 1865. It actually came more than 2 years AFTER the Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln, on January 1, 1863...

Marias Healthcare Pharmacy's moving to their new digs this weekend. They'll be set up in the new building out on Roosevelt Highway. Don't worry about a thing, they'll be open for patients & "business as usual" this Tuesday.

The Choteau Chamber invites you for a FUN & relaxed evening at Alluvion Health Center this evening (Thurs.) for Chamber After Hours. It'll be a fun way to enjoy some drinks while savoring the delicious appetizers & unwind with friends & & colleagues after a long hard day at the grindstone. Besides, this ...

The Sunburst Blood Drive's on the way to the north country. This Tuesday (6/20) afternoon. They'll be set up at the Sunburst Community Methodist Church conference room Tuesday afternoon from 12:30, to 5. If you'd like to schedule your appointment to donate the "Gift of Life," please call the Red Cross at 800 RED CROSS...

This Saturday, Conrad's "All Around Town" rummage sales kick into high gear. Check out all the bargains intown, & all around the town, this Saturday from 8 to 4, but wait, there's more...a "few" sales will actually begin tomorrow (Fri.) Conrad's All Around Town rummage sales should prove to be a real bargain hunter's paradise. We...

Shelby 1st Baptist Bible Camp, kicks off this Monday (6/19.) Twists & Turns, is this summer's theme, & the camp will run Monday, through next Thursday (6/22) from 9 to noon, at 751 Marias Avenue in Shelby. For more information, or to register for Twists & Turns, please visit fbcshelbymt.com/vbs. Wh...

Our good neighbors at Stockman Bank, are sponsoring a lunch tomorrow (Thurs) at noon over at the Cut Bank Senior Center. Law enforcement will be in attendance & available at the lunch to discuss fraud, scams & elder abuse. The lunch is FREE, but you'll need to "reserve your lunch of burgers & waffles fries BEFORE tomorrow (Thurs) morning. Please cal...

Well, sort of anyway...the Toole County Friends of the Library are inviting us to St. Luke's Lutheran Parish Hall, to visit with the old gal, next Thursday night, the 22nd, at 6:30. Cheryl Heser, of Forsyth, will host a FUN half hour of living history as Annie (Cheryl) shares a unique part of our American history, along with her views on strong women, Buffalo Cody, & other colorful characters

KidsMAT's a "unique" performing arts summer camp experience for children 5 to 15, & next week, KidsMAT will be here in Shelby, at the high school auditorium. Kids can learn all the aspects of theatre production including story & script development, acting, costuming & technical. They'll be...

The town of Kevin, our good neighbor up north, is fogging...again. They'll be fogging in & in town & around the town. What a way to kick off a week. I don't know about you, but I'm going to stay indoors tonight & put some Foghat on the stereo......

The City of Conrad's hosting the Saturday morning Farmer's Market. The market's set up every Saturday morning, from 8, to noon, & they're looking for vendors. Why not fiind your spot between Main Street & the alley FREE of charge! Summertime & the livin's easy in Conrad.....