Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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I’m going to combine two stories, one fictional and one real. In the 1999 fictional film, The Green Mile, the “green mile” referred to the stretch of green linoleum that death row inmates walked to Louisiana’s electric chair. When I was a kid, my father used to refer to cash as “long green.” What do you get when you combine the two stories? Like the prison inmates, perhaps what you get is the worthy dollars’ inevitable demise as a productive public resource at the end of that analogous lin...
The Clean Water Act turns 50 on October 18th. Over the past five decades, it has proven itself as one of the most successful environmental laws on the books. It has cleaned up contaminated waterways, helped to assure that the drinking water coming out of your tap is safe for your kids, and protected the ecological integrity of rivers and streams. Indeed, without the Clean Water Act, Montana would not be the state it is today. But far more must be done in order for us to reach the promise of the Clean Water Act – which is to prevent, reduce, and...
Absentee ballots will soon be mailed out for November’s election. Two of the most important elections on the ballot are for Montana’s Supreme Court. We, as a group of Montana attorneys, former and current elected officials, and concerned citizens, are committed to supporting our Montana and United States Constitutions. We believe in the rule of law and the separation of powers between our executive, legislative, and judicial branches. We also believe in the absolute need for a fair, independent, and non-partisan judiciary to interpret our law...
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 05:02:28 Burglar Alarm: W Legion St 10:16:33 Larceny/Theft: Lost Moose Bend Rd 12:10:03 Motor Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): Waterloo Rd 12:33:44 911 Open Line: S Brooke St 13:42:03 Reckless Driver: W Legion St 14:11:03 911 Hang Up 14:33:18 Welfare Check 16:14:43 Motor Vehicle Accident (Injury): Cottonwood Rd 16:36:33 Hit & Run: I-90 17:16:43 Threats: Hwy 359 17:20:11 Assault 19:29:57 Reckless Driver: I-90 21:02:55 Citizen Assist: I-90 21:28:19 Traffic Stop: Hwy 55 22:35:20 Agency Assist: I-90 22:53:09 Burglar Alarm: W Legion...
They called him Reinhart, but he would one day change his name to Ralph to sound more American than German. Huddled with his parents and three siblings in steerage class, he arrived at Ellis Island at the age of one. He grew up in Brooklyn, while his father scratched out a living as best he could. Henry had brought his family to America “to escape the Kaiser and his wars,” while seeking the freedom of a free land. Although he had very little, he thought himself rich. He had come to America, kissed the ground, and never looked back. The str...
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 00:44:39 Shooting: Pipestone Pass 08:02:26 Stranded Motorist: I-90 11:13:54 House Check: Makowski Ln 14:41:06 Criminal Mischief: W Legion St 16:39:44 Traffic Stop: Hwy 69 17:33:42 Sex Offense: S Brooke St 19:55:03 Traffic Stop: N Whitehall St 20:38:33 Traffic Stop: E Legion St 21:45:19 Suspicious Vehicle: I-90 23:44:07 Traffic Stop: N Whitehall St MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 00:35:10 Traffic Hazard: I-90 03:38:50 Death: Whitetail Dr 07:09:09 Animal: Hwy 55 08:51:38 Hit & Run: Hwy 41 10:11:35 Citizen Assist: E Legion St 10:13:17...
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 07:51:47 Suspicious: N Whitehall St 07:55:43 911 Hang Up: I-90 09:51:49 Motor Vehicle Accident (Injury): I-90 11:11:38 Animal: Delmoe Lake Rd 11:34:57 Fire/Smoke Vehicle: I-90 14:01:39 Shooting: Hwy 55 14:38:54 Fire/Smoke Wildland: I-90 14:45:08 Medical: Edwards Addition Rd 15:06:13 Citizen Assist: S Brooke St 15:10:59 911 Hang Up: I-90 15:33:56 Animal: Delmoe Lake Rd 15:50:02 Stranded Motorist: I-90 17:04:29 Traffic Hazard: Hwy 287 17:27:11 Motor Vehicle Accident (Injury) 17:54:08 Citizen Assist: E Second St 19:08:48...
Most of you recall the famous quote from Ronald Reagan, “Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.” Yes, that means real property as well, which tends to not move but is taxed to help cover the costs of running schools and local governments. My last article, “When You Find Yourself In a Hole Stop Digging” which is still available at www.montanadecides....
When you order a pizza and the total comes to $25 and you hand them a fifty dollar bill, have you ever had the restaurant tell you that they are going to keep your change in case their expenses are higher in the future? We know this sounds absurd, but not for the state government. Over the last two years, the state of Montana has over collected $1.6 Billion in unanticipated, unexpected, and unappropriated money from you, the Montana taxpayer. It is money that we did not need to run the state government for the biennium. Recently, there was a...
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 08:00:47 911 Hang Up: Paul Gulch Rd 09:52:53 Fish/Game Violations: Cottonwood Rd 11:16:09 Harassment: Edwards Addition Rd 14:14:09 Medical: Edwards Additions Rd 17:50:35 Traffic Stop: N Whitehall St 18:11:16 Traffic Stop: I-90 18:26:26 Traffic Offense: I-90 19:14:04 Suicide Threats: Hwy 2 W 20:20:11 Motorist Assist: Whitehall St/Commercial Way 20:45:46 Traffic Stop: Pipestone Rd 20:56:41 Suicide Threats: Homestake Lake Rd 21:30:26 Forest Service Patrol: Homestake Lake Rd 22:01:00 Traffic Stop: I-90 22:02:07 Suspicious...
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 09:05:55 Medical: Hwy 55 10:17:27 Larceny/Theft: Upper Rader Creek Rd 10:45:08 Criminal Mischief: Delmoe Lake Rd 12:40:53 911 Hang Up 17:03:08 Motor Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): I-90 17:13:59 Abandoned Vehicle: I-90 17:39:05 Stranded Motorist: N Centurian Way 17:43:41 Motor Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): I-90 18:02:26 Criminal Mischief: I-90 18:15:46 Follow Up: E First St 19:14:32 Traffic Stop: I-90 19:35:36 Motorist Assist: I-90 19:49:39 Traffic Stop: I-90 20:15:01 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 20:17:42 Domestic Non-Violent:...
U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale is predicted to have little trouble winning re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives, and recent developments in the race appear to only have buoyed the Republican’s bid for a second term. In early August, Montana’s largest union backed the Independent candidate running in the state’s newly drawn eastern Congressional district, a move that wasn’t unprecedented but was out of character for an organization known for backing Democrats. The Montana Federation of Public Employees endorsed Independent Gary Buchana...
It was suggested that I could strengthen the logic of my last article, "To Record or Not to Record; Is that the Question?" which remains available at https://montanadecides.substack.com if you have not read it, by building on the principle that greater transparency helps to ensure accountability. The reason? It is in the individual's self-interest to have more information about issues that are relevant to them and serves the common good to have more people who are better informed. A great sugges...
At a construction site in Yellowstone County, Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the number of new apprenticeships in Montana this year is on track to surpass the number for 2018, 2019, and 2020 combined. “A four-year college degree isn’t the path for everyone, and Montana needs more carpenters, plumbers, welders, and electricians like those I met today,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Through apprenticeships, we’re promoting access to good-paying careers, and it’s paying off. Montana has added a record 700 new apprentices so far this year.” Mont...
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 04:23:50 Medical: Sugar Beet Row 07:02:29 Motorist Assist: McKeown Ln 08:22:19 Stranded Motorist: I-90 13:00:01 Medical: East St 016:25:38 Traffic Stop: I-90 16:28:23 911 Open Line: Starvation Point Rd 17:23:32 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 17:57:53 Suspicious: I-90 18:08:32 Motorist Assist I 90 18:20:53 Traffic Stop: Pipestone Rd 9:01:53 Reckless Driver: I-90 19:08:55 Traffic Stop: I-90 20:31:37 Traffic Stop 21:34:35 Motorist Assist: Pipestone Rd 22:19:09 Traffic Stop: N Whitehall St MONDAY, AUGUST 29 08:10:45 Extra Patrol:...
Thomas Jefferson wrote in a letter on January 8, 1789, “that wherever the people are well informed, they can be trusted with their own government.” Jefferson’s intent was that if citizens were well informed, they could have the information needed to adequately participate in their government. It is, after all, our responsibility. This sentiment coincides with Article II, Section 9 of the Montana State Constitution which declares, “No person shall be deprived of the right to examine documen...
Senator Steve Daines will be the keynote speaker Sunday, September 11, at the JeffCo Republican Fall Harvest Festival BBQ Banquet planned for 5 PM at The Barn at Kleffner Ranch, 305 MT Hwy 518, East Helena. The Lincoln Reagan Trump event will begin at 3:00 PM with horse-drawn wagon rides, a happy hour sponsored by Chubbys of Clancy, and live music so that attendees can greet and talk with state and county candidates, and begin bidding on silent auction items. Emcee Scott Mendenhall will convene the evening program at 5:00 PM with Sen. Daines...
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 00:18:14 Traffic Hazard: Hwy 2 E 00:22:16 Disorderly: Hwy 2 E 00:52:20 Medical: Hwy 2 E 01:15:25 Agency Assist 01:48:06 Traffic Stop: Hwy 2 E 03:13:38 Traffic Stop: Hwy 287 04:47:00 Trespass: Hwy 2 E 04:53:50 Traffic Stop: N Whitehall St 05:07:21 Traffic Offense: I-90 05:15:36 Traffic Stop: I-90 05:47:18 Traffic Stop: N Whitehall St 06:08:49 Traffic Stop: N Whitehall St 06:12:50 Traffic Stop: Cardwell Exit 10:19:57 Fire Restriction Violation: Prickly Pear Rd 10:36:14 Harassment: Yellowstone Trl 10:37:33 Missing Person: Hwy 2...
USDA Rural Development Montana State Director Kathleen Williams today announced that USDA is awarding $1,079,000 in grants to improve health care facilities in rural Montana. “Access to quality, affordable health care is critical for Montana families and communities,” said Williams. “The Emergency Rural Healthcare Grant program is a great way USDA Rural Development can help a diversity of health care facilities respond to their communities’ needs locally and effectively, and we are honored to be able to facilitate that.” The Biden-Harris Admini...
Governor Greg Gianforte and Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton announced an $18 million investment to fund 31 child care innovation grants across the state. “For too long, Montana’s working families faced a shortage of child care providers, putting them between a rock and a hard place,” Gov. Gianforte said. “To increase access to sustainable, quality child care and address this longstanding problem, we’re investing in quality providers who operate in child care deserts throughout our state.” R...
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 04:51:43 Medical: N Whitehall St 08:55:22 Citizen Assist 10:07:54 Citizen Assist: I-90 10:21:32 Motor Vehicle Accident (Injury): I-90 13:54:21 Stranded Motorist 15:20:48 Medical: Hanson Ln 18:22:30 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 21:08:45 Traffic Stop 21:47:42 Traffic Stop: W First St 23:19:13 Motorist Assist: W Commercial Way 23:28:07 Traffic Stop: I-90 MONDAY, AUGUST 8 00:36:23 Motorist Assist: I-90 01:33:22 Suspicious Vehicle: Tebay Ln 02:20:34 Traffic Stop: W Second St 02:40:16 Warrant: N Whitehall St 10:04:14 Citizen Assist: N...
Mayor Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh started off the August Town Council meeting, held in the Town Hall, by dispelling a recent rumor. “The Town did not kill the Rotary Fish Pond’s fish. It is sad that it happened, but the Town did not have anything to do with it,” she said. The Rotary Club Fish Pond, which turns 100 years old this year, housed fish throughout the summer. Late last month it was discovered the fish were deceased as the valves inside the pond were manually turned off. Town Clerk Allissa Christensen said that the Town’s IRS issues... Full story
It’s late afternoon in August, you look out your window and a typical bright summer day is suddenly growing very dark. You step outside and the air is filled with a thick brown haze blotting out the sun, and you can hardly make out your neighbor’s house across the street. The wind is howling, breathing is difficult in the smoke and heat, and you can hear sirens in the distance. You aren’t sure where the fire is, but your nose tells you it’s close. What you do now can be the difference between survival and entrapment. Are you ready? As the hea...
If you encounter a closed road or trail (which is obviously not a federal highway, a state highway, or a city street) and you believe it may be a legally accessible road, here are some things you can do to check it out: FIRST, is it in a National Forest? If so, check with the Regional Forester office to see if a private easement or fee tile exists. If not, take your case to the Regional Forester. It could also be a county road within the boundaries of the National forest. In that case you will have to deal with county authorities. Keep in mind...
SUNDAY, JULY 31 06:33:35 911 Hang Up 11:00:43 Medical: Hwy 41 11:43:56 Trespass: Lower Rader Creek Rd 13:40:39 Trespass: Hwy 2 E 13:43:55 Stranded Motorist: I-90 16:52:51 Welfare Check: Makowski Ln 17:20:10 Traffic Stop: N Whitehall St 17:35:53 Traffic Stop: I-90 17:49:36 Citizen Assist: First St 18:24:20 Dog at Large: Tebay Ln 19:01:31 Stolen Vehicle: Whitetail Rd 19:35:02 Disorderly: S Whitehall St 20:30:00 Medical: I-90 21:16:08 Traffic Stop: E Second St 21:48:52 Traffic Stop: Pipestone Rd 22:36:27 Traffic Stop MONDAY, AUGUST 1 01:36:31...
