Class set to offer high school, college credit Nov 12, 2009
Jessica Rhoades, communications director at the state Office of Public Instruction, said dual accreditation classes have been taught in various forms in Montana, including: Classes taught online; At high schools with high school teachers employed by a college to teach the classes, as is the case with Anaconda High School working with Montana Tech in Butte; and Students going to a college campus to take classes, as is the case with Kalispell students taking classes at Flathead Valley... (Havre Daily News, MT)
Letter: Errors in judgment by Montana's senators? Nov 12, 2009
Gypsy wrote on Nov 11, 2009 1:42 PM:" Folks, take it easy! I do volunteer genealogy lookups for people by checking on the U.S. census records (this is a paid database and each census from 1930 and backward to 1790 are included).Did you know that 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 census takers routinely asked for country of birth for self and parents? If a person was born in another country, they were asked for the year of immigration, and the year they became a citzen of the U.S., and if not a U.S.... (Montana Standard, MT)
Anaconda addresses streetlight problem Nov 11, 2009
ANACONDA Town officials and residents will work together as part of a new committee to study possible solutions to Anaconda's historic, though problematic, streetlight system. The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Commission unani-mously approved the committee's formation at its Nov. 3 meeting after considering the idea for about a month ... At a previous commission meeting, Novak said much of Anaconda's streetlight system is 65 to 95 years old and has been maintained minimally over the years. (Montana Standard, MT)
Hunter success rates low so far Nov 10, 2009
Through the Anaconda check station, hunters checked 47 elk, 9 mule deer, 4 white-tailed deer and 3 bighorn sheep. Overall at the region's three check stations through the first two weeks of the season, 9,461 hunters checked 305 elk, 106 mule deer, 182 white-tailed deer, 6 black bears, 1 moose, 8 bighorn sheep, 2 mountain goats and 11 wolves for 5. (Montana Standard, MT)
Area communities also plan various events Nov 8, 2009
ANACONDA Post 21 will conduct a special Honor Guard program at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Fred Moodry Middle School. A free dinner for veterans follows that evening at Legion Hall, with a social hour at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. The menu features chicken fried steak, potato, salad and dessert. (Montana Standard, MT)
'Heads repeat at divisionals Nov 8, 2009
Anaconda volleyball making sixth straight trip to State tourney ... HAMILTON Anaconda won its third Southwestern A Divisional in five years Saturday in volleyball ... Anaconda will play the No. 2 seed out of the Northwest A Conference on Thursday at 10 a.m.. (Montana Standard, MT)
Copperheads punch ticket to state tourney Nov 7, 2009
Anaconda volleyball wins two, advances to divisional title match ... HAMILTON The Anaconda Copperheads reached the championship match of the Southwestern A Divisional volleyball tournament ... With a state trip already booked, Anaconda coach Joe Mehrens said he thinks his squad will be playing pressure-free Saturday. (Montana Standard, MT)
Area man expected to take plea agreement Nov 7, 2009
ANACONDA An Anaconda man accused of vehicular homicide while driving under the influence is expected to avoid trial by taking a plea agreement. A trial for Justin Michael Saltenberger, 23, of 1906 W. Park Ave., was scheduled to begin Monday in Anaconda district court ... The charges against Saltenberger stem from an early morning incident Dec. 23, 2008, when he allegedly drifted into the wrong lane driving east on Highway 1 west of Anaconda. (Montana Standard, MT)
Beaver spikers open with win Nov 6, 2009
Anaconda opens up Friday's action at 11 a.m. against Hamilton ... 11 a.m. Anaconda vs. Hamilton ... 3 p.m. Corvallis vs. Anaconda-Hamilton loser. (Montana Standard, MT)
Anaconda schools announce makeup days Nov 6, 2009
ANACONDA Anaconda School District 10 announced the days it will make up after high absenteeism forced closures last month. Classes were cancelled Oct. 9, 13 and 14, with the number of students out sick exceeding the district's benchmark of 25 percent. (Montana Standard, MT)
Mining City hosts three-day statewide basketball tournament Nov 6, 2009
Other major sponsors for the event include REC Silicon, Wells Fargo bank and AWARE Inc, based in Anaconda. "We have three more teams this year and 28 more athletes than last year, so it continues to grow," Norbie said. (Montana Standard, MT)
'Heads, Beavers in Hamilton Nov 5, 2009
The Dillon Beaver volleyball team will compete Thursday night as Anaconda looks on in the first round of the Southwestern A Divisional Tournament in Hamilton ... Two of the notable stories coming out of Southwestern A regular season play were Anaconda and Dillon ... Longtime Anaconda coach Joe Mehrens felt good about how his team has played so far this season. (Montana Standard, MT)
Even Odds: No lack of champs in Butte Nov 4, 2009
How about the Anaconda girls Class A state championship basketball team, or the Copperheads' undefeated volleyball team. What about the undefeated Sheridan Panther football team, or the defending state Class C state champion boys' basketball team from Twin Bridges. (Montana Standard, MT)
Teens face charges for allegedly killing, wasting eight deer Nov 4, 2009
ANACONDA Two Deer Lodge teens are facing charges following a late night shooting spree last month in the Galen area ... "There's reason to believe more may have been injured," said Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Deputy County Attorney Ellen Donahue, who is handling the case ... Their initial appearance in Anaconda district court is scheduled for Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.. (Montana Standard, MT)
Work-comp benefits cut off at retirement Nov 4, 2009
n State Supreme Court rules against Anaconda workers in multi-million-dollar case ... The lead plaintiff in the case is Catherine Satterlee, an Anaconda woman who was a checker at Buttrey Food and Drug and hurt her back in 1992, rendering her unable to work ... Two other permanently disabled workers James Zenahlik of Anaconda and Joseph Foster of Helena also were plaintiffs in the case. (Montana Standard, MT)
Speak up now on MSTI line routes Nov 4, 2009
The two newly announced alternatives are 2C, which bypasses the Butte-Anaconda area altogether, and 1D, which travels on public land as much as possible from the Mill Creek Substation near Anaconda south toward Dillon ... If NorthWestern Energy has its druthers, the chosen route will pass near the Mill Creek Substation near Anaconda, rather than head south near Pipestone as proposed in the new route 2C. NorthWestern filed a three-page document explaining its strategic reasons for wanting Mill... (Montana Standard, MT)
Farmer, Hanson break bench records Nov 3, 2009
The Anacondans competed at the World Association of Benchers and Dead Lifters World Championships last week and broke bench press records ... The lifters meet in either Anaconda at Goosetown or at Missoula's Baldwin Fitness Training once a week to practice lifting with their specialized shirts ... 214 Harold Smith, 77, of Montana set a new world record benching 345 pounds Jamie Clawson of Anaconda placed second in dead lift pulling 270. (Montana Standard, MT)
Jury awards $51,763 over emotional stress in 2006 prison riot Nov 3, 2009
ANACONDA A 12-person jury awarded an Anaconda man 51,763 Friday in Anaconda district court over emotional distress from a 2006 prison riot. John Thomas Guindon filed a lawsuit against the State of Montana in early 2007, claiming he suffered severe mental and emotional stress while working as a correctional officer in the Montana State Prison. (Montana Standard, MT)
Superfund issues at Opportunity focus of meeting Nov 1, 2009
OPPORTUNITY Anaconda-Deer Lodge County will host a public meeting at 7 p.m. Monday to address Superfund issues in the Opportunity area ... Several groups will be present, including the Opportunity Citizens Protection Association, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Anaconda Environmental Education Institute and the Clark Fork River Technical Assistance Committee. (Montana Standard, MT)
Letter: Dialogue continues on 2nd Amendment future Nov 1, 2009
Bill Johnson 9 Fairview Anaconda. Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)
Name released following fatal accident (71) Oct 31, 2009
The man killed in a single-vehicle rollover accident Tuesday evening was identified as Jason Green, 33, of Anaconda. Butte-Silver Bow Coroner Lee LaBreche confirmed Friday that Green died from blunt-force trauma he received in the accident. (Montana Standard, MT)
Anaconda man killed in crash identified Oct 31, 2009
The man killed in a single-vehicle rollover accident Tuesday evening has been identified as Jason Green, 33, of Anaconda ... Arrangements are pending at the KT Riddle Funeral Home in Anaconda. (Montana Standard, MT)
Teen shoots cougar Oct 31, 2009
Eric Boyd, 14, of Anaconda, is pictured with the mountain lion he killed Sunday in the Jerry Creek area near Wise River ... The 14-year-old from Anaconda was hoping to bag his first elk on opening day Sunday ... The Anaconda High freshman turned and walked a few steps, then he saw it: A cougar stepped from behind a tree about 25 yards ahead of him. (Montana Standard, MT)
Prison inmate sentenced for weapon possession Oct 31, 2009
Pat Hansen / for Camille Adams appears Friday in Anaconda district court where he was sentenced on a weapon possession charge. ANACONDA Camille Adams of Anaconda received the maximum sentence for possession of a weapon by a prisoner on Friday ... Adams, 23, was sentenced in Anaconda district court to 15 years at Montana State Prison. (Montana Standard, MT)
Anaconda spikers top Beavers in three Oct 30, 2009
DILLON In their first outing since the competitive Missoula Invitational appearance, Anaconda's volleyball team rolled to a three-game sweep of Dillon Thursday at B.W. Lodge Gym ... The Beavers took the Copperheads out of their game early in the first round, though Anaconda adjusted and carried off the win ... Kelsey Austin tallied 21 assists for Anaconda, while Nicole Schaefer added eight more. (Montana Standard, MT)
Letter: Butte documentary sends the wrong message Oct 30, 2009
I think we all agree that many of the leaders of the Anaconda Copper Mining Co. were scoundrels, but there were so many positive things, mostly through the union, that took place during that period. Demanding the company put in a dry (change house) so workers didn't walk home wet after their shift and miners being able to eat their lunches above ground are a few that come to mind. (Montana Standard, MT)
Elk hunting near Galen prompts calls to game officers Oct 30, 2009
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County police and wardens with the state Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks responded, said Anaconda Police Chief John Sullivan. He said a herd of elk had crossed the Galen highway toward Warm Springs on the flats and encountered hunters. (Montana Standard, MT)
Crash kills Anaconda man, 33 (39) Oct 30, 2009
Crash kills Anaconda man, 33 ... A 33-year-old Anaconda man died Wednesday morning from injuries he received in a crash Tuesday evening on Interstates 15-90 just west Butte. (Montana Standard, MT)
Letter: Health insurance cartel has parallels in Montana history Oct 29, 2009
Have we forgotten the abuses of the "copper collar" of the Anaconda Co.. Have we forgotten the disaster of deregulation of the Montana Power Co.. (Montana Standard, MT)
New Butte NRD council important Oct 29, 2009
In contrast, the Anaconda Uplands claim, for example, was all about wildlife injury due to habitat destruction. The only spending choice there is revegetation, and the state is leading that project, Fox said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Letter: More on wolves and the deceased albino coyote Oct 28, 2009
Dan Haffey 190 Pintlar Peaks Drive Anaconda. Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)
Anaconda couple faces drug charges Oct 28, 2009
Two people from Anaconda face drug charges after police allegedly found marijuana growing in their Cedar Street home Friday morning. Police arrested Mariah Rice, 18, and James Reynolds III, 20, after officers searched their residence at 417 Cedar St. and found eight small marijuana plants, growing equipment and drug paraphernalia, according to Anaconda Police Chief John Sullivan ... Police were initially called to assist the Montana Highway Patrol just before 4 a.m. on a roll-over crash on... (Montana Standard, MT)
Sen. Tester to hold outreach meetings in Whitehall, Anaconda and Townsend Oct 28, 2009
Tester to hold outreach meetings in Whitehall, Anaconda and Townsend ... Senator's representative will visit Townsend, Whitehall, Anaconda ... The Office of Senator Jon Tester has scheduled outreach time in Townsend, Whitehall, and Anaconda. (Montana Standard, MT)
On the Books Oct 25, 2009
Kelvin Dillard, 25, Anaconda, pleaded guilty Oct. 2 to a DUI, per se, driving without liability insurance, and driving with a suspended driver's license. Dillard received a 12-day jail sentence, nine-day jail sentence, and six-day jail sentence for these offenses as he is going to a Las Vegas prison. (Montana Standard, MT)
Area Snapshots Oct 25, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
Kings of the sky Oct 25, 2009
For decades, Maggie Jones has looked up at the stack towering over the doorstep of Anaconda ... Jones and her husband, John, were among several groups of people to take helicopter rides over Anaconda and the stack with a new business that opened to offer flights ... Canyon Lake Helicopters is owned by Tony Laslovich and his sons, Jeff and Anthony, all of Anaconda, Hamilton pharmacist Kyp Curtis and pilot Allen Jessop. (Montana Standard, MT)
Slashed dreams Oct 25, 2009
Eventually they found Clavelot, but that was only the beginning of five months of self-doubt and unease for the Anaconda father of two ... He landed a part-time job as a floor runner at an Anaconda casino, which allowed him to at least get out of the house ... He is heavily-rooted to his hometown of Anaconda, and he wants to remain in the area. (Montana Standard, MT)
Copperheads win in finale Oct 24, 2009
CORVALLIS The Anaconda Copperheads claimed a 34-26 win against the Corvallis Blue Devils on the road Friday night. The win gives Anaconda a 2-3 Southwestern A record, good for fourth place in league play this season ... Anaconda coach Bob Orrino said his players responded inthe second half. (Montana Standard, MT)
Beavers playing for 2nd Oct 23, 2009
Anaconda and Corvallis will battle for fourth place in the Southwestern A tonight ... Last week Anaconda struggled against conference leader Frenchtown after taking a week off due to swine flu ... The game will be a finale for Anaconda seniors Russell Bilodeau, Marcus Fischer, Sean Funston, Bennett Gallinger, Matt King, Mike Lucier, Richard Pasha, David Paull and Dalton Ueland. (Montana Standard, MT)
Rancher halts public hunting Oct 23, 2009
She said it's true that the west Big Hole Valley has two large packs, as well as a third pack that lives primarily in the Anaconda Range. Hunting, with a quota of 22 wolves in that district, will hopefully reduce the size of those packs. (Montana Standard, MT)
Tenor performs at Anaconda Live! Oct 23, 2009
Tenor performs at Anaconda Live ... Robert Robinson, a tenor, performs at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Anaconda's Washoe Theatre as part of the Anaconda Live. (Montana Standard, MT)
Neighborhood to get requested stop sign Oct 22, 2009
ANACONDA The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County commission on Tuesday unanimously approved the placement of a stop sign at the corner of Stumptown Road and Evergreen Street. Chief Executive Becky Guay said area residents submitted a petition to the commission in early September, citing concern with speeding. (Montana Standard, MT)
Basketball in spotlight at Advantage Butte meeting Oct 21, 2009
The Johnsons lived in Anaconda and Whitehall, and in Butte since the early 1990s. The ballplayer graduated from Butte Central in 2001. (Montana Standard, MT)
Copperheads pummel Panthers Oct 21, 2009
Anaconda spikers pull out three-game sweep over Belgrade ... ANACONDA The Anaconda volleyball team held off a furies first-game charge from Belgrade to claim a senior night sweep of the panthers Tuesday at Memorial Gym ... "That kick-started us," Anaconda coach Joe Mehrens said of the first game. (Montana Standard, MT)
Couple in double suicide identified (4260) Oct 20, 2009
ANACONDA An Anaconda couple found dead Tuesday evening after shooting themselves in a double suicide has been identified. Authorities said they were Earl Thomas Harris, 75, and Gwenn Lee Harris, 52. (Montana Standard, MT)
Southwest Montana Snapshots Oct 20, 2009
Legion to honor Anaconda youths ... ANACONDA Anaconda's American Legion Post No. 1 and auxiliary will have a "Salute to Youth" Wednesday in Legion Hall ... Girls and boys from Anaconda High School and Anaconda Job Corps will be honored for their participation in various Legion-sponsored Americanism programs, including baseball, Boys and Girls State, National Oratorical, poppy poster contest and shooting sports. (Montana Standard, MT)
Anaconda united way 2010 campaign Oct 18, 2009
Percentage of 25,000 goal as of Oct. 16: donors: AB Computer, Inc AFFCO Anaconda Disposal Service Anaconda High School Employees Anaconda PCA Family Resource Center, Inc Anaconda Physical Therapy Center Anaconda Principals Association Anaconda Professional Taxes nting, LLC Anaconda School District 10 Anaconda Veterinary Clinic, Inc Andrew Cromwell, D.D.S. PC. ... Discovery House Employees Dr. Ed Bartoletti Dunne Communications Dwyer School First National Bank Employees Fred Moodry Middle School... (Montana Standard, MT)
Veterans' home qualifiers' chances get better after vote Oct 17, 2009
Chairman Bill Willing, of Anaconda, used the analogy of developing scores for an automobile with points for two cars being equal, one being a Cadillac and the other a Volkswagen. "We will choose the Cadillac for our veterans," he said. (Montana Standard, MT)
How about we move Thanksgiving to October? Oct 17, 2009
Kalmar R. Stevenson 1101 Heather Anaconda. Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)
Broncs stampede 'Heads (46) Oct 17, 2009
Frenchtown rushes for 329 yards in 56-0 rout of Anaconda ... Copperhead running back Marcus Fischer breaks loose for a long gainer during the second quarter against Frenchtown Friday at Mitchell Stadium in Anaconda ... ANACONDA A week after a forfeit, the Anaconda Copperheads were pretty rusty and the Frenchtown Broncs were running wild. (Montana Standard, MT)
Obama does support the Second Amendment Oct 16, 2009
Bill Johnson 9 Fairview Anaconda ... Gypsy wrote on Oct 15, 2009 1:03 PM:" Everytime ANY democrat gets elected to the office of the President of the United States, the hue and cry from the far right is about the imminent danger that they will lose their constitutional rights to bear arms.Well, gimme a break! This is old, tired rhetoric being stirred up by the usual right wing media suspects: FOX opinionators (FOX does not deserve the designation "news network" as it is opinion-only programming),... (Montana Standard, MT)
Area golfers lead region in State A Oct 16, 2009
WHITEFISH Hans Dierenfeldt of Anaconda and Randie Lewis of Dillon led Southwestern Montana golfers' efforts in the state Class A high school golf ... Teryn Green shot 150 to pace the Anaconda girls ... Hans Dierenfeldt Anaconda 87-49 127. (Montana Standard, MT)
Crash investigation continues Oct 14, 2009
ANACONDA The Montana Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation into a fatal car crash Sept. 25 on Interstate 90 near Anaconda ... "Once we get some more information, we'll put some more stuff together and take that over to the county attorney's office in Anaconda," Becker said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Anaconda woman dies in one-vehicle crash (2636) Oct 14, 2009
Anaconda woman dies in one-vehicle crash ... A 32-year-old Anaconda woman died after her car crashed into a tree near Montana City late Sunday night. (Montana Standard, MT)
'Heads still perfect Oct 14, 2009
Anaconda volleyball routs Frenchtown, moves to 8-0 ... Anaconda middle hitter Korey Krumm sends a tap over the net Tuesday as the Copperheads swept Frenchtown in Southwestern A volleyball action at Anaconda's Memorial Gym ... ANACONDA With his team coming off a 10-day lapse in competition due to the flu epidemic, Copperhead volleyball coach Joe Mehrens was concerned how his players might respond. (Montana Standard, MT)
Good timing for school break Oct 14, 2009
As far as we can tell, Anaconda schools are the only ones in Montana to have closed with about 28 percent of students absent, but officials around the state are keeping a close watch ... And while sports activities may still go on this week even in Anaconda, crowds of student spectators should be banned since the outbreak is serious enough to close down the schools. (Montana Standard, MT)
Transmission line meeting set Oct 14, 2009
Beginning at the Mill Creek Substation east of Anaconda, Mont. the primary route would follow Interstate 90 east and west, enter Idaho near Dubois and follow the I-15 energy corridor through portions of Bingham and Power counties. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Historic Knights of Columbus building falls into disrepair (32) Oct 14, 2009
Jack Haffey of Anaconda makes the trip about four times a week, he said. "It's an icon in Butte, Montana," said Haffey. (Montana Standard, MT)
Fans welcome Rob home Oct 13, 2009
All of his hometowns Butte, Anaconda and Whitehall were represented, as were other Montana communities ... Johnson was born in Anaconda and then lived in Whitehall until fifth grade when the family moved to Butte. (Montana Standard, MT)
Anaconda schools closed for the the rest of the week Oct 13, 2009
ANACONDA High absenteeism will keep Anaconda schools closed this week after classes were also cancelled last Friday ... The H1N1 flu vaccine is not yet available in Anaconda, Johnson said. (Montana Standard, MT)
State A golf tourney begins today Oct 13, 2009
Anaconda, Butte Central and Dillon all have teams competing for hardware at the State A Golf Tournament in Whitefish on Monday ... Hamilton claimed the title two years ago in Anaconda at the Old Works Golf Course ... Hans Dierenfeldt and Anthony Wood both qualified for Anaconda. (Montana Standard, MT)
Monday Calendar Oct 13, 2009
Anaconda Eagles Auxiliary No. 18 will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the Community service center. Anaconda Ancient Order of Hibernians will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 106 Cherry ... St. Peter's and Anaconda high schools class of 1942 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Old Works. (Montana Standard, MT)
Local Attractions Oct 13, 2009
Prep volleyball Butte High at Bozeman, 7 p.m. Frenchtown at Anaconda, 4:15 p.m. Drummond at Philipsburg. Prep soccer Butte High at Billings Skyview, boys and girls at 1 p.m.. (Montana Standard, MT)
L&C adult dies from HINI flu complicatons (2233) Oct 12, 2009
Anaconda schools were closed on Friday, after experiencing a 25 percent absenteeism rate. In Helena, Rossiter Elementary School, C.R. Anderson Middle School and Capital High School seem to be the hardest hit, with absenteeism ranging around 11 percent. (Montana Standard, MT)
Guest opinion: The rest of the fluvial Arctic grayling story Oct 11, 2009
The Anaconda Minerals Co.. planted fish for the miners, and among these were more than three million grayling. (Montana Standard, MT)
