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Montana is the greatest state in the greatest nation in the world. It’s why three generations of my family have called Montana their home and it’s why I still farm the same dirt that my grandparents homesteaded more than 100 years ago. Farming instills a strong work ethic and I bring that work ethic with me to Washington. That’s why together, with the input of the folks on the ground in Montana, I’ve worked across the aisle to send 20 bills to President Trump’s desk and he has signed each of them into law. I’m proud to say that many of the...
TOWNSEND - Ryan Andrew Renner was born July 21, 1978, in Richland, Wash. He graduated in June of 1996 and began his career in linework May 26, 1998. He earned his Journeyman Lineman ticket March 5, 2002 at the age of 23. Ryan was proud to be the third generation Lineman following his Grandpa and Dad in the IBEW Local 77. He spent most of his apprenticeship in Montana and decided to make it his forever home. Ryan loved spending time with his family and friends and enjoyed sharing the Big Sky... Full story
Supporters of LR-129 claim their proposal will ensure that mail-in ballots are secure and that the state’s elections are free of potential fraud, but opponents argue the entire effort may cause unnecessary gridlock at the polls and distract from any actual security issue. The initiative would prohibit the collection of another individual’s ballot, although family members and caregivers could deliver another person’s ballot but would need to sign a registry at the polling place. People not authorized to deliver the ballot to a polling place...
MISSOULA – At the final meet before state, the Seeley-Swan High School Cross County finally had their entire team of eight together. On the Linda Vista Golf Course in Missoula Oct. 10, most of the athletes set new personal records. As a team, the girls varsity placed first and the boys varsity came in second for Class C. In the middle school race all of the athletes posted a new PR and Emily Maughan placed first, 48 seconds ahead of her nearest competitor Varsity Boys – 3.2 miles The boys wel...
TROY - The Seeley-Swan Blackhawks headed west to battle with the Trojans Oct. 12. The Blackhawks struck first, scoring a touch down and sticking the two-point conversion at the end of the opening drive. The Trojans came back with a touchdown and then recovered a fumble to set up a second touchdown in the first quarter. In the second quarter the Blackhawks regained the lead, pounding in four touchdowns while allowing just one for Troy. The Blackhawks kept up the pace in the second half scoring a...
The Seeley-Swan Lady Blackhawks added a pair of conference wins to their record last week bringing it to 8-0 in conference and 11-3 overall. The Lady Blackhawks hosted the Lincoln Lynx Oct. 11. The Lynx were hungry for a win and with a lack of snowshoe hares in the building they took after the Lady Blackhawks. During the first two games the Lady Blackhawks came out strong but near the end of each game the Lynx closed the gap and tied it up. The teams were tied at 22-22 in game one and tied at...
Blackfoot Community Conservation Area Council looking for applicants OVANDO – The Blackfoot Community Conservation Area Council is accepting new applicants through Nov. 30. Visit www.blackfootchallenge.org for more info and to apply. Swan Valley Community Library highlights SWAN VALLEY - Swan Valley Library has a large collection of DVDs and books on CDs. There are also books and DVDs for all ages of children from toddlers to young adults. Come in and browse through them. Our Book Chat will be held Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. at the Swan V...
I-185 is being touted as a health measure. Raising the price of a pack of cigarettes by $2 will encourage more people to quit smoking and pay for Medicaid expansion they say. Hospitals are promoting I-185 for more than a health reason. It is guaranteed income for them and bypasses the discussion in the legislature to put some sideboards on Medicaid expansion. It was projected that 40,000 people would be eligible for expansion four years ago. There are now over two times that number on the program. Did you know that millionaires on paper i.e. la...
US Bank sells “Simple Loans” with 70-88 percent interest in Montana. People take these loans to buy snow tires, cover a mortgage payment or pay medical bills. Montana law caps predatory payday loans at 36 percent interest. But federally-insured banks are exempt from state laws and can charge whatever they want. These are the kind of bad loans that people never get out of, being offered by one of the biggest national banks. High interest rates leave customers reeling for another loan, trapping them into a cycle of debt. I’m sorry, but if it look...
