2023 – Page 201 – Northern Plains Independent

90th Birthday

Lela Handran and daughter Pam Hurr flew to Sun City, Ariz., on July 13 to celebrate Lela’s 90th birthday with her twin brother, Leland Leonard and his wife, Janice. Lela also stayed with her sister, Cecile Posey, for a few days, and Cecile’s children Missy of Peoria and Mark of Sun City came over to visit with Lela and Pam while they were there. Lela was also able to visit an old friend, Nellie

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90th Birthday

Lela Handran and daughter Pam Hurr flew to Sun City, Ariz., on July 13 to celebrate Lela’s 90th birthday with her twin brother, Leland Leonard and his wife, Janice. Lela also stayed with her sister, Cecile Posey, for a few days, and Cecile’s children Missy of Peoria and Mark of Sun City came over to visit with Lela and Pam while they were there. Lela was also able to visit an old friend, Nellie

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Posted on July 27, 2023

Paint Brockton

Erin Solem and Brockton High School students Joel Fish, Diaja Lizotte and Tiana Crow created this mural at B & S Quick Stop on U.S. Highway 2 as part of the Paint the State anti-meth competition. To vote, visit paintthestate.org. Voting is open through Aug. 17. (Photo by Mary Machart)

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Paint Brockton

Erin Solem and Brockton High School students Joel Fish, Diaja Lizotte and Tiana Crow created this mural at B & S Quick Stop on U.S. Highway 2 as part of the Paint the State anti-meth competition. To vote, visit paintthestate.org. Voting is open through Aug. 17. (Photo by Mary Machart)

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Posted on July 27, 2023

Latest Property Value Assessments County By County In Montana

(This story is excerpted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday.) It’s no secret that prices in Montana’s real estate market have risen dramatically in recent years, but the state’s breakneck appreciation was driven home for many residents in June when the Montana Department of Revenue sent out its every-other-year

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Latest Property Value Assessments County By County In Montana

(This story is excerpted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday.) It’s no secret that prices in Montana’s real estate market have risen dramatically in recent years, but the state’s breakneck appreciation was driven home for many residents in June when the Montana Department of Revenue sent out its every-other-year

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Posted on July 27, 2023

Where Are Property Reappraisal Numbers Coming From In State?

This story is excerpted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday. We’ve had hundreds of responses so far to our call for reader questions about this year’s round of property reappraisals. Among the most common (slightly paraphrased): Where the $#*& are these numbers coming from? The simple answer is they’re

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Where Are Property Reappraisal Numbers Coming From In State?

This story is excerpted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday. We’ve had hundreds of responses so far to our call for reader questions about this year’s round of property reappraisals. Among the most common (slightly paraphrased): Where the $#*& are these numbers coming from? The simple answer is they’re

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Posted on July 27, 2023

Event Raises Funds For Residents During Golf, Cornhole Tournaments

A good turnout came to raise funds for their neighbors during a hole-in-one golf activity and cornhole tournament in Culbertson on Saturday, July 22. “For our first time doing it, I was happy with it,” Kara Halvorson, one of the event’s organizers, said. She noted that residents really liked the Boondocks’ hole-in-one event where golfers put in their best attempts. The hole is located

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Event Raises Funds For Residents During Golf, Cornhole Tournaments

A good turnout came to raise funds for their neighbors during a hole-in-one golf activity and cornhole tournament in Culbertson on Saturday, July 22. “For our first time doing it, I was happy with it,” Kara Halvorson, one of the event’s organizers, said. She noted that residents really liked the Boondocks’ hole-in-one event where golfers put in their best attempts. The hole is located

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Posted on July 27, 2023

Governor Delivers Property Tax Relief

Joining Rep. Llew Jones, R-Conrad, Gov. Greg Gianforte last week celebrated a new law that delivers Montana homeowners more than $120 million in permanent property tax relief over the next several years. “Property taxes are too high and need to be reined in,” Gianforte said. “Working with Rep. Jones, we got a fiscally responsible, creative solution across the finish line to reduce the

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Governor Delivers Property Tax Relief

Joining Rep. Llew Jones, R-Conrad, Gov. Greg Gianforte last week celebrated a new law that delivers Montana homeowners more than $120 million in permanent property tax relief over the next several years. “Property taxes are too high and need to be reined in,” Gianforte said. “Working with Rep. Jones, we got a fiscally responsible, creative solution across the finish line to reduce the

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Posted on July 27, 2023

Culbertson School Purchases Passenger Van

The Culbertson School board approved the purchase of a passenger van during its meeting on Monday, July 17. The vehicle is a 2020 El Dorado 15-passenger van with EcoBoost from Davey Coach. Cost is $95,858. The motion carried unanimously. After negotiations were conducted, Dave Solem was re-hired as the school’s activities director. The motion included $1,000 annual increases for three

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Culbertson School Purchases Passenger Van

The Culbertson School board approved the purchase of a passenger van during its meeting on Monday, July 17. The vehicle is a 2020 El Dorado 15-passenger van with EcoBoost from Davey Coach. Cost is $95,858. The motion carried unanimously. After negotiations were conducted, Dave Solem was re-hired as the school’s activities director. The motion included $1,000 annual increases for three

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Posted on July 27, 2023

Tester Calls For Investigation Into Tribal Members Targeted By Medicaid Fraud

Following reports that Montana tribal members were deliberately targeted by an ongoing Medicaid fraud scheme in the state of Arizona, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services pressing for an immediate investigation and requesting immediate assistance for victims of this deceitful scam. “I write today with deep concern over the recent

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Tester Calls For Investigation Into Tribal Members Targeted By Medicaid Fraud

Following reports that Montana tribal members were deliberately targeted by an ongoing Medicaid fraud scheme in the state of Arizona, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services pressing for an immediate investigation and requesting immediate assistance for victims of this deceitful scam. “I write today with deep concern over the recent

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Posted on July 27, 2023

Commissioners To Make Attorney Position Part-Time

After deciding not to renew the contract of interim county attorney Janet Christoffersen a few weeks earlier, Roosevelt County commissioners agreed to change the county attorney position to a part-time position during a meeting on Tuesday, July 17. Commissioner Robert Toavs made the motion to change the position to part-time and cited MCA 7-4-2706, which reads, “In a county with a population

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Commissioners To Make Attorney Position Part-Time

After deciding not to renew the contract of interim county attorney Janet Christoffersen a few weeks earlier, Roosevelt County commissioners agreed to change the county attorney position to a part-time position during a meeting on Tuesday, July 17. Commissioner Robert Toavs made the motion to change the position to part-time and cited MCA 7-4-2706, which reads, “In a county with a population

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Posted on July 27, 2023

Pastor’s Corner

Community Bible Church will be hosting an all-church “hymn sing” on Sunday, July 30, starting at 6 p.m. The evening’s “hymn sign” will include both favorite hymns from the past and a few newer ones many have grown to love. Accompaniment will be Maxine Strader and Helen Welte on piano. A “build your own sundae” ice cream social will follow. Community Bible Church is located

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Pastor’s Corner

Community Bible Church will be hosting an all-church “hymn sing” on Sunday, July 30, starting at 6 p.m. The evening’s “hymn sign” will include both favorite hymns from the past and a few newer ones many have grown to love. Accompaniment will be Maxine Strader and Helen Welte on piano. A “build your own sundae” ice cream social will follow. Community Bible Church is located

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Posted on July 27, 2023

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90th Birthday

90th Birthday

Paint Brockton

Paint Brockton

Latest Property Value Assessments County By County In Montana

Latest Property Value Assessments County By County In Montana

Where Are Property Reappraisal Numbers Coming From In State?

Where Are Property Reappraisal Numbers Coming From In State?

Event Raises Funds For Residents During Golf, Cornhole Tournaments

Event Raises Funds For Residents During Golf, Cornhole Tournaments

Governor Delivers Property Tax Relief

Governor Delivers Property Tax Relief

Culbertson School Purchases Passenger Van

Culbertson School Purchases Passenger Van

Tester Calls For Investigation Into Tribal Members Targeted By Medicaid Fraud

Tester Calls For Investigation Into Tribal Members Targeted By Medicaid Fraud

Commissioners To Make Attorney Position Part-Time

Commissioners To Make Attorney Position Part-Time

Pastor’s Corner

Pastor’s Corner

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