State tax revenues lower than projected Jul 2, 2009
HELENA State general fund tax collections for the fiscal year ending Tuesday are less than what lawmakers projected, but it's too early to say by how much, the Legislature's chief revenue forecaster said Wednesday. As of June 30, total general fund tax collections for fiscal 2009 are nearly 298. (Missoulian, MT)
States ask company to comply with laws - Attorneys general want drivers properly classified Jul 2, 2009
HELENA - Attorneys general from Montana and seven other states last week asked FedEx Corp. to ensure that FedEx Ground properly classifies its drivers to comply with state employee protection laws. Thirty states are investigating FedEx Ground to determine if the company is misclassifying FedEx drivers as independent contractors through its owner-operator model. (Missoulian, MT)
Beetles killing forests adds to fire danger Jul 2, 2009
"There's just a lot more fuel in those dead forests available to burn," said Bob Harrington, the Montana state forester, who is focusing additional resources this summer on a 3 million-acre zone of beetle-infested forest from Helena to Butte. More than 100,000 people live in that area, and Harrington said that although fire forecasts for Montana - as in most of the West - called for only an average fire season, dead forests do not play by the rules. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Uncivil discourse (2630) Jul 2, 2009
" helena_man wrote on Jul 1, 2009 7:32 AM:" patriot, way to prove Ken' point. Class act. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
County has high rate of smoking in pregnancy Jul 2, 2009
The Helena City Commission, the Lewis and Clark County Commission and various community action groups receive copies of it, and Reynolds said some agencies use information from the report when writing grants ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Nonstop service to Minneapolis safe for now Jul 2, 2009
It s been a wild ride figuratively, anyway over the last few months for Helena s daily nonstop flight to Minneapolis-St ... Since 2004, Helena has enjoyed once-daily non-stop service to the Northwest hub in the Twin Cities on a 50-seat regional jet, in addition to several flights daily to Salt Lake City, a Delta hub ... When those two airlines agreed to merge, questions arose about what service Helena could expect to keep. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Health briefs Jul 2, 2009
Neurologist joins Helena practice. A new neurologist will begin practicing in Helena next month ... Clark is moving to Helena from Salt Lake City where she recently completed a fellowship in clinical electrophysiology at the University of Utah. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Nielsen to take reins as acting city manager Jul 2, 2009
Nielsen will serve as Helena s top executive upon the departure of City Manager Tim Burton, who announced this month he has accepted a position as the deputy director of the Montana Department of Justice ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
In the Nick of time Jul 2, 2009
And the bond between the two boys has endured despite the added stress of crosstown football, when Trapper played for Helena High, and Retzie was part of Capital's three state championship teams ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Local briefs Jul 2, 2009
The Helena Reps ran into a road block against the Billings Cardinals, dropping both games of their nonconference doubleheader Wednesday 8-3 and 11-4 ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Outdoors calendar Jul 2, 2009
On July 7, the FWP commission will meet at the FWP Helena Headquarters at 4 p.m. to discuss a proposed right-of-way to the Tongue River Railroad Company over land occupied by FWP s Miles City Fish Hatchery ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
New stage, new role Jul 2, 2009
His ex-wife, Amanda, played by one of Helena s favorite actresses, Katy Wright, is the quintessential deco woman ... Ultimately, the season would start in June and run until the end of September, with shows running both in Helena and Tizer Gardens ... DeLong would love to bring more actors to Helena who long to concentrate on quality theater. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Camaraderie, motivation and good ol’ lung burn Jul 2, 2009
It s that peer support and the opportunity to train with friends that keep members of the Helena Vigilante Runners coming back week after week, year after year, never mind that high school, for most of them, ended years ago ... That word of mouth has done wonders for the Helena group, which has grown tremendously since its founding back in 2004, when fewer than 16 runners attended the weekly training sessions ... The group includes an A-list of Helena athletes. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Anti-abortion forces proposing ballot measure to ban practice Jul 2, 2009
HELENA The Montana ProLife Coalition on Wednesday submitted three proposed constitutional initiative for the 2010 ballot defining "unborn babies" as persons with rights, that would effective ban abortion in Montana. Each proposal would define a person as a human being from the beginning of the biological development of that human. (Montana Standard, MT)
What's on tap Jul 2, 2009
Legion baseball Butte Miners at Keith Sell tourney in Helena The Butte Miners are coming off a fine showing in Billings and are headed to Helena's Kindrick Legion Field. That's the site of the annual Keith Sell Tourney, and the Miners open action on Thursday at 5:15 p.m. against Colorado. (Montana Standard, MT)
$1M appropriation funding clears Senate panel Jul 1, 2009
Jon Tester A firefighter training facility in Helena may get a 1 million federal appropriation to add a structural-fire simulator to its campus, and the state may get 300,000 in funding to pay for a new tracking system for juvenile offenders ... The funding must survive a Senate floor vote, pass through the U.S. House and gain the president s signature before making its way to Helena ... The Rocky Mountain Emergency Service Training Center, near the Helena Regional Airport, would use the 1... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Rehberg says climate bill ‘destructive'; Baucus, Tester haven't stated stance Jul 1, 2009
Missoulian: Rehberg says climate bill destructive'; Baucus, Tester haven't stated stance. function expandcontent(cid, aobject){ if (disabletablinks==1) aobject. (Missoulian, MT)
Helena man arrested, accused of damaging artwork Jul 1, 2009
- A 32-year-old man accused of damaging about $2,000 worth of sculptures at a ceramic arts foundation in Helena faces a felony charge of criminal mischief. Shawn Lee Watson of Helena was arrested after authorities were called to the Archie Bray Foundation at about 2 a.m. Sunday to deal with a man who was yelling and breaking sculptures. (Montana Standard, MT)
Appeals court rejects Bush logging rule suit Jul 1, 2009
HELENA (AP) A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit that challenged a timber sale on the Lolo National Forest, an element of the Healthy Forests Initiative established by the Bush administration. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals threw out the suit on Friday by the Missoula-based WildWest Institute, formerly the Ecology Center Inc., and the Alliance for the Wild Rockies in Helena. (Montana Standard, MT)
The Parrot gets new owners Jul 1, 2009
One of the most venerable businesses in Helena is in new hands. Tuesday afternoon, Brian and Kelly Ackerman signed the paperwork and took ownership of the Parrot Confectionery, a Helena staple for 87 years and an anchor in its current home on the Downtown Walking Mall since 1938 ... The Parrot, established in Helena in 1922, was named the Helena Chamber of Commerce's Small Business of the Year for 2008. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Break-in at Archie Bray damages art Jul 1, 2009
HELENA A 32-year-old Helena man is facing a felony charge for allegedly damaging about 2,000 worth of artwork at the Archie Bray Foundation. Shawn Lee Watson was arrested on a charge of criminal mischief Monday after he was suspected of damaging sculptures done by artists at the foundation. (Montana Standard, MT)
Fireworks set abandoned bus on fire Jul 1, 2009
Helena Independent Record photo Crews from Department of Natural Resources and Conservation mop up from a fire Tuesday that started in an old school bus filled with years of pine needles and debris that ignited after a young man was playing with fireworks near Canyon Ferry. HELENA Two blazes caused by fireworks in three days provided a stark reminder Tuesday that people need to be careful during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend ... " Deputy Alan Hughes said he's not sure if any citations will... (Montana Standard, MT)
Helena closes one slide in waterpark Jul 1, 2009
HELENA Helena officials have closed one of two new slides at the Last Chance Splash Water Park and Pool after three children suffered head injuries in a four-day span. Parks and Recreation Director Amy Teegarden said the 24-foot green slide was shut down Sunday and will be closed until further notice. (Montana Standard, MT)
Grevas shines for Coyotes Jul 1, 2009
The two gridders were classmates and teammates in Clancy before they went on to play ball in high school Grevas at Helena High and Daly at Helena Capital. Jason Goodman, another former Montana State player, is on the Central Valley defensive line. (Montana Standard, MT)
Helena man a winner in ‘All-Stars Among Us' (56) Jul 1, 2009
Helena man a winner in All-Stars Among Us ... A Helena man has joined Butte's Leo McCarthy as a winner in the "All-Stars Among Us" campaign formed by Major League Baseball and People Magazine ... Matt Kuntz of Helena was the winner in the Pittsburgh Pirates voting while McCarthy prevailed in the Seattle Mariners tabulations. (Montana Standard, MT)
Health care reform: McDonald supports universal proposal Jul 1, 2009
HELENA The head of the Montana Democratic Party, also a candidate for Congress, is coming out in favor of universal health coverage at a time when the issue is becoming increasingly difficult for senior Montana U.S. Sen. Max Baucus. (Missoulian, MT)
Area Snapshots Jul 1, 2009
A Plus Home Health Care and Hospice, which operates offices in Butte, Bozeman, Helena and Kalispell, will be known as Frontier Home Health and Hospice beginning July 1. The company's Butte office, located at 501 E. Front St., Suite 501, will remain open and serving clients in Butte-Silver Bow, Madison, Powell and Jefferson counties. (Montana Standard, MT)
Man dies of injuries from wreck Jul 1, 2009
A 38-year-old Nevada man has died following a motorcycle wreck at the intersection of Lake Helena Drive and Highway 12 on Monday night ... Beckert was struck by a 1998 Ford Windstar minivan being driven by Shaleeanne Simpkins, 18, of East Helena ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Nonstop service to Minneapolis safe for now Jul 1, 2009
It s been a wild ride figuratively, anyway over the last few months for Helena s daily nonstop flight to Minneapolis-St ... Since 2004, Helena has enjoyed once-daily non-stop service to the Northwest hub in the Twin Cities on a 50-seat regional jet, in addition to several flights daily to Salt Lake City, a Delta hub ... When those two airlines agreed to merge, questions arose about what service Helena could expect to keep. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Fishing report Jul 1, 2009
Walleye are being caught in the Causeway and Lake Helena ... Montana Fly Goods, Helena. (Montana Standard, MT)
Havre part of statewide health care discussion Jul 1, 2009
John Breuggeman, R-Polson, introduced and oversaw the teleconference from Helena. Other communities on the video conference were Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Kalispell, Libby, Miles City and Missoula. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Eight miles of the Missouri Jul 1, 2009
Davis has staged the rafts, kayaks and paddles by the water while Jennifer Harris and Ayrne Meyer sign in the volunteers who trickle in from Helena and Wolf Creek ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Open for Business Jul 1, 2009
Bozeman s Cafe Zydeco opens shop in Helena. Louisiana native Kevin Carloss just brought a taste of the bayou to Helena by way of Bozeman ... So, Helenans can stop in for a dish of gumbo, jambalaya, etouffee or red beans and rice, in addition to a selection of po-boy sandwiches. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Fireworks ignite abandoned bus Jul 1, 2009
On Sunday, teenagers with fireworks allegedly caused a half-acre fire in Helena between the Lowe s and Target stores ... The county banned open burning on Saturday, as the fire danger in the greater Helena area rose from low this weekend to high on Monday ... Kathy Bushnell, information officer for the Helena National Forest, noted that fire conditions can change dramatically, and the recent hot temperatures, coupled with warm winds, have pushed the fire danger into the high zone. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Governor appoints new chief of staff Jun 30, 2009
Nelson has been living in Helena weekdays and commuting on weekends to Bozeman where his family lives ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Local briefs Jun 30, 2009
The Helena Arsenal U-12 boys Blue soccer team concluded their 2009 season at the Montana Division II Showcase Tournament in Kalispell on June 20-21 ... Grevas played for Helena High and Montana Tech ... Helena netter takes first in Great Falls. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Man dies in fall down shaft Jun 30, 2009
Helena hiker loses balance in Ophir Cave near Avon ... A 57-year-old Helena man died from injuries received in a fall down a mine shaft inside Ophir Cave Monday afternoon ... Smith was taken by Life Flight to St. Peter's Hospital in Helena where he was pronounced dead shortly after 4 p.m. Lewis and Clark Coroner Mickey Nelson said Smith died of multiple traumatic injuries to the head, trunk and limbs. (Montana Standard, MT)
Colleagues fondly recall sheriff's service Jun 30, 2009
Most recently, a Helena attorney was appointed to review the department's employment practices as part of a settlement agreement reached last year between the Sheriff's Office and a deputy who filed a retaliation complaint with the state Human Rights Bureau. In late May, the attorney recommended a number of changes in the agency's policy manual, though Maxwell and Dan Schwarz, the county's chief deputy civil attorney, defended the office's operation. (Montana Standard, MT)
Helena man dies after falling into cave near Avon Jun 30, 2009
- Authorities say a 57-year-old Helena man has died after he fell into a cave northeast of Avon ... Nelson says the victim was flown by helicopter to St. Peter's Hospital in Helena, where he died of blunt-force trauma at about 4:15 p.m.. (Montana Standard, MT)
Tap 'er Light: Farewell to the Standard's pressmen (34) Jun 30, 2009
Starting July 13, the Standard will be printed at a regional print facility in Helena. All six full-time press guys were offered a transfer to Helena. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ogolin, Krautter on top Jun 30, 2009
He edged Helena Bryson Buska in a playoff ... Helena's Brock Stetzner won the boys' 14-15 division with a score of 82 ... The Silver Bow Open South West Montana Junior Golf Tour at the Butte Country Club Boys TIGER WOODS DIVISION (16-17) 1, Dan Krautter, Deer Lodge, 73*; 2, Bryson Buska, Helena, 73; 3, Drew Stetzner, Helena, 75; 4, Rick McCloskey, Butte, 76; 5, Brett Creger, Dillon, 81; 5, Patrick Holland-Stergar, Butte, 81; 7, Hans Dierenfeldt, Anaconda, 85; 7, Ed Lally, Butte, 85; 9, Anthony... (Montana Standard, MT)
Projects, events mark Glacier Park milestone Jun 30, 2009
The Official Centennial Art Exhibit will be on display at the historical society in Helena through Jan. 2, 2010. In November, the "100 Years, 100 Stories" book, will be released. (Montana Standard, MT)
Wolves kill calf in Elk Park Jun 30, 2009
Yet FWP said there have been several reports of wolves in the area between Butte and Helena. Sologub said he now keeps a rifle in his car in case he spots a wolf attacking his cattle. (Montana Standard, MT)
Man critical after driver turns in front of motorcycle Jun 30, 2009
A 38-year-old man is in critical condition after a minivan collided with his motorcycle at the intersection of Lake Helena Drive and Highway 12 on Monday night ... The driver of the minivan, Shaleeanne Simpkins, 18, of East Helena and her two 19-year-old male passengers were all wearing seatbelts and were not injured, Swingley said ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Teen worried about the country's future Jun 30, 2009
That's why I'm going to the TEA Party in Helena on July 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at Memorial Park ... You're going to Helena for a TEA Party. (Montana Standard, MT)
Discussing health care Jun 30, 2009
Windy Boy said the information collected would be sent to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services as well as being available at the state legislative offices in Helena. . (Havre Daily News, MT)
Walleye biting on Canyon Ferry Jun 30, 2009
Walleye are being caught in the Causeway and Lake Helena ... Montana Fly Goods, Helena ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Schweitzer hires new chief of staff (20) Jun 30, 2009
HELENA Gov. Brian Schwietzer s office says the governor s chief of staff is leaving to head the Montana Farm Service Agency ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
County has high rate of smoking in pregnancy Jun 30, 2009
The Helena City Commission, the Lewis and Clark County Commission and various community action groups receive copies of it, and Reynolds said some agencies use information from the report when writing grants ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Health briefs Jun 30, 2009
Neurologist joins Helena practice. A new neurologist will begin practicing in Helena next month ... Clark is moving to Helena from Salt Lake City where she recently completed a fellowship in clinical electrophysiology at the University of Utah. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Outdoors calendar Jun 30, 2009
The Helena Bicycle Club offers weekly mountain bike rides on Monday, weekly road rides on Tuesday and Thursday, and various rides on the weekend ... The trolley ride to the Mount Helena Ridge Trail begins Saturday ... Join the Helena Outdoors Club on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 in the Park Avenue near the library for weekly hikes on Mount Helena and the South Hills. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
WESTERN MONTANA LIVES - John Davies’ varied experiences provided patchwork of stories Jun 30, 2009
After high school, he learned welding skills at the Vo-Tech in Helena, Don said. When he finished the program, he followed an older brother who worked in the Seattle shipyards. (Missoulian, MT)
Conservative group must ID its donors Jun 30, 2009
HELENA - In a long-awaited decision, Montana s top political cop says a conservative group that spent nearly 1 ... Meanwhile, a Helena attorney, Jonathan Motl, had filed a complaint with Unsworth s office, saying Montanans in Action had violated campaign laws by refusing to reveal its financial backers ... Butcher largely dismissed Unsworth s lengthy ruling as a political vendetta, noting Unsworth is a political appointee of Democratic Gov. Brian Schweitzer and calling Motl s Schweitzer s Helena... (Missoulian, MT)
Karl Robert Pentecost (33) Jun 30, 2009
He was a sponsor of the Helena Bighorn hockey and enjoyed taking his son to the games ... Karl and Char will be interred at Resurrection Cemetery in Helena following a funeral at the Cathedral of St. Helena 10 a.m. on Monday, June 29 ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
An open letter to our readers Jun 29, 2009
There's been a lot of chatter in town about the recent decision by The Standard to combine its press operations with a regional print facility in Helena ... mtgal1 wrote on Jun 28, 2009 1:48 AM:" If the Standard hopes to survive as a local daily, it needs to focus on local news, including local govt., environment and other key aspects to life here in Butte and SW MT. It feels like a massive amount of local news goes by the wayside, except for the six minutes of news on the local TV news. The... (Montana Standard, MT)
Open for Business Jun 29, 2009
Bozeman s Cafe Zydeco opens shop in Helena. Louisiana native Kevin Carloss just brought a taste of the bayou to Helena by way of Bozeman ... So, Helenans can stop in for a dish of gumbo, jambalaya, etouffee or red beans and rice, in addition to a selection of po-boy sandwiches. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Charmon Rene Helmick-Pentecost (36) Jun 29, 2009
The couple was married on July 3, 1999, in the Cathedral of St. Helena and over the years was blessed with two sons, Evan, 6, and Layne, 2 ... Her efforts are apparent this weekend as the USAF Thunderbirds perform in the skies above Helena ... Char and Karl will be interred at Resurrection Cemetery in Helena following a funeral at the Cathedral of St. Helena at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 29. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Committed to her goal Jun 29, 2009
Independent Record - Twelve-year-old Haley Eakin of Helena is studying to be a professional ballerina ... If that means leaving Helena, she's willing to do it ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Eight miles of the Missouri Jun 29, 2009
Davis has staged the rafts, kayaks and paddles by the water while Jennifer Harris and Ayrne Meyer sign in the volunteers who trickle in from Helena and Wolf Creek ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Pioneers take title in own tournament Jun 29, 2009
The Pioneers beat the Helena All-Stars 13-1 Sunday in the championship game of the Pioneer Daze Senior Babe Ruth Baseball Tournament at Kelly Pine Field ... Helena All-Stars 15, Mission Rangers 2 ... Helena All-Stars 12, Missoula Cubs 4. (Missoulian, MT)
Helena 12-year-old works to fulfill ballerina dreams Jun 29, 2009
HELENA Haley Eakin spends much of her free time dancing ... If that means leaving Helena, she's willing to do it. (Missoulian, MT)
Proving grounds: Club swimmers Szekely, Stroethoff reap the rewards from dedication to their sport Jun 29, 2009
6, Helena Lions Swim Team-MT A', 3:06 ... 6, Helena Lions Swim Team-MT A', 3:48 ... 5, Helena Lions Swim Team-MT A', 2:36. (Missoulian, MT)
Legislature tweaking state's renewable-energy quotas (26) Jun 29, 2009
HELENA The 2009 Legislature has been changing Montana's landmark laws that encourage production of renewable power, such as wind, solar and geothermal and some of those changes are under fire by green-power advocates or producers. Democratic Gov. Brian Schweitzer, a vocal booster of green power, has signed into law two relatively small changes. (Montana Standard, MT)
Former state golf champ biking coast-to-coast for sick nephew Jun 28, 2009
He plans on making the trip in two months, with his only break being a two-day layover in Helena the second week of July. "I hope to be in Helena around the 12th of July, for my only two-day layover during the trip, to coincide with the Green Meadow Country Club member-guest tournament," Larsen wrote in an email ... "This schedule, however, is predicated on perfect riding conditions and could change depending on a number of factors." Larsen, who led Helena High to back-to-back AA golf titles in... (Montana Standard, MT)
An open letter to our readers (58) Jun 28, 2009
There's been a lot of chatter in town about the recent decision by The Standard to combine its press operations with a regional print facility in Helena. The change has sparked so many rumors and incorrect information that it's become a distraction for our employees and customers. (Montana Standard, MT)
