Youth center neighbors want hours restricted Nov 14, 2008
ANACONDA Neighbors of a proposed youth center asked county commissioners to restrict the facility's hours of operation Wednesday ... Anaconda Prevent Child Abuse has applied for a special use permit to operate the center out of a home at 212 E. Fourth St. This is the organization's second application for a permit; the first one did not make it to a commission vote. (Montana Standard, MT)
Anaconda author at Hastings today Nov 14, 2008
J.T. Rosien, of Anaconda, will hold a book signing for his children's book "Uncle Jim's Magical Book" from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, in Hasting Books, 2307 Harrison Ave., Butte. The self-published collection of short stories is fiction based on history, personal reminiscences and fantasy. (Montana Standard, MT)
Georgetown boat crash: Drug charges dropped against teacher (81) Nov 13, 2008
Scott Lewis, left, and Robert Johnston appeared in Anaconda Justice Court Wednesday afternoon and both entered not guilty pleas to the misdemeanor charges of possession of dangerous drugs and prohibited operation and mooring ... Curtis W. Smith, 36, will not face any charges in connection with the incident on the evening of Aug. 2, which injured him and two other Butte men, according to court proceedings Wednesday in Anaconda ... Lewis and Johnston appeared in Anaconda Justice Court before... (Montana Standard, MT)
Woman pleads not guilty to embezzlement in Anaconda Nov 13, 2008
ANACONDA A woman accused of embezzling 19,000 from a local brewery and restaurant pleaded not guilty in Anaconda district court Wednesday to felony theft ... However, the Silvias allegedly then put their Anaconda home on the market and left town, abandoning the business. (Montana Standard, MT)
Beavers, 'Heads ready for tourney Nov 13, 2008
ANACONDA For the first time since 1995, Anaconda will host a divisional volleyball ... Anaconda and Dillon have faced off for the conference championship the past two seasons with the Beavers winning both battles ... Anaconda finished at 8-2 with both losses coming against the Beavers. (Montana Standard, MT)
Divisional volleyball tournament capsules Nov 13, 2008
Where: Anaconda's Memorial Gym ... Anaconda earned the No. 2 seed with an 8-2 mark against conference opponents ... This year's tourney host, Anaconda returns lots of talent, including several members of last year's state championship girls' basketball team. (Missoulian, MT)
Potato people Nov 12, 2008
ANACONDA Dorothy from "The Wizard of Oz" tops eighth-grader Aly Bisch's list of admirable literary figures. "When she was gone all the time and she was thankful for her home, that's what made me like her," said Aly, a student at Fred Moodry Middle School, as she displayed a mock-up of Dorothy she crafted from a potato, complete with yarn braids and red-glue lips. (Montana Standard, MT)
Anaconda cagers suit up Nov 12, 2008
Anaconda High School has some graduates suiting up for college basketball this season. Siblings Ali and Tyler Hurley are both active on both of the University of Montana rosters. (Montana Standard, MT)
Proposal to lower lakes draws ire of hunters Nov 10, 2008
But keeping the dam's gates open all the time could drop the lake so low that boats couldn't be used, said Chris Marchion with the Anaconda Sportsmen ... Anaconda Sportsmen isn't the only group that has come out against the plan. (Montana Standard, MT)
Superfund documents put in central location Nov 10, 2008
ANACONDA People wanting to access Superfund related documents can now find them in one central location. Anaconda-Deer Lodge County and the Arrowhead Foundation have combined their Superfund documents into one library, which is on the third floor of the Anaconda Local Development Corp. building on Seventh Street. (Montana Standard, MT)
Home energy events this week Nov 10, 2008
Tuesday, Anaconda, NorthWestern Energy Service Center, 1000 E. Commercial, 3 to 7 p.m.. Wednesday, Philipsburg, Fire Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.. (Montana Standard, MT)
Comments flowing in on Upper Clark Fork cleanup project Nov 10, 2008
The money comes from a 1999 settlement between the state and Atlantic Richfield Co., which took over responsibility for the former Anaconda Mining Co.'s operations in Butte and Anaconda ... That includes polluted drinking water sources in the Butte and Anaconda areas, river and stream fisheries damaged by heavy metals in the Clark Fork, and surrounding lands similarly stunted by mining emissions ... But Fox said many comment writers argue it should stay in the immediate Butte and Anaconda areas.... (Missoulian, MT)
Former superintendent sues Anaconda school district Nov 9, 2008
ANACONDA A former superintendent has sued the Anaconda school district for refusing to pay for his health insurance after he retired ... The case will be heard by a Butte judge; Anaconda District Judge Ray Dayton cited a conflict of interest because he was a school board member when Whealon was superintendent. (Montana Standard, MT)
GOLDEN, Colo. Two Butte High graduates are among five Colorado School of Mines Nov 9, 2008
Dillon finished first in the Southwestern A. The divisional tournament is next weekend in Anaconda. Dillon def. (Montana Standard, MT)
Senior Parents Night in Anaconda Nov 8, 2008
Sean Eamon / Anaconda's Lisa Laslovich, right, and Chelsea Galle go for a stuff block against Livingston on Friday night at the Memorial Gym. ANACONDA The Anaconda High School seniors put an ... Anaconda gained momentum each game and eventually won. (Montana Standard, MT)
Playoff time at the Pony Corral Nov 8, 2008
They defeated Stevensville 37-0, Anaconda 46-8 and Corvallis 42-14 to go 4-1 in conference play, and 6-2 in regular season. With the win in the first round against Whitefish, the Beavers are riding a fourgame winning streak into Blue Pony stadium. (Havre Daily News, MT)
VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Bigfork exacts revenge on Polson Nov 7, 2008
Corvallis is locked into the fourth slot in the Southwestern A standings behind Frenchtown, Anaconda and Dillon. Statistics for Stevensville (1-8, 1-13) were unavailable. (Missoulian, MT)
Woman accused of embezzling from Anaconda brewery business (67) Nov 6, 2008
Woman accused of embezzling from Anaconda brewery business ... ANACONDA A woman accused of embezzling 19,000 from a local brewery and restaurant made an initial appearance in Anaconda district court Wednesday ... However, the Silvias allegedly then put their Anaconda home on the market and left town, abandoning the business. (Montana Standard, MT)
High voter turnout includes a precinct with 100 percent Nov 6, 2008
ANACONDA More than 80 percent of Deer Lodge County's registered voters cast ballots Tuesday, with at least one precinct boasting a perfect turnout ... "It just shows the interest was there." Overall, Anaconda-Deer Lodge County had an 81 percent voter turnout, with 5,120 of 6,341 registered voters participating. (Montana Standard, MT)
Anaconda's Unofficial Ambassador,' Fey Najjar, is Woman of Distinction' Nov 6, 2008
Anaconda's Unofficial Ambassador,' Fey Najjar, is Woman of Distinction ... After presenting awards to all the women, Janet Taylor, publisher of , announced Fey Najjar of Anaconda as this year's Woman of Distinction and gave her a plaque ... Known as Anaconda's "Unofficial Ambassador," Najjar has opened her heart and her home to her neighbors and dedicated her time and talents to her community since arriving in Anaconda in 1977. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ranching for wildlife' is not good solution Nov 6, 2008
Chris Marchion, of 2105 Garfield in Anaconda, is a Montana native, life-long sportsperson, past-president of Montana Wildlife Federation and a long-time member of Anaconda Sportsmen. Untitled Document. (Montana Standard, MT)
More of this story Nov 6, 2008
Having been born and raised in Anaconda, Dr. McLain felt a certain bond with the community of Cut Bank and its people ... "It is very reminiscent of my home in Anaconda. It is just far enough from the big city and I like that.". (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Area election results Nov 5, 2008
Sweeney wins in Anaconda ANACONDA Mark Sweeney edged out Gene Vuckovich with a 658-602 vote Tuesday for a seat on the Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Commission in District 1, unofficial tallies show ... Three races for offices in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County were uncontested. (Montana Standard, MT)
Molnar wins re-election; Dems lead other PSC races Nov 5, 2008
In the Bozeman area district _ which includes Butte, Dillon and Anaconda _ former legislator John Vincent, a Democrat from Gallatin Gateway, led Republican state legislator Alan Olson of Roundup by 737 votes out of more than 60,000 cast _ a difference of about 1 percent ... Also on the agenda are a proposed natural-gas fired power plant near Anaconda and a NorthWestern Energy rate case expected next year. (Montana Standard, MT)
In Anaconda: Chief executive Guay retains seat Nov 5, 2008
ANACONDA Rebecca Guay will keep her seat as Anaconda-Deer Lodge County chief executive for four more years ... "I'm grateful to her for her passion and service to our community. She was there for us when we were in a leadership crisis and apparently she has an administration that this community believes can move us forward." For full election results for Anaconda-Deer Lodge county, visit and select results. (Montana Standard, MT)
Farewell state quarters Nov 4, 2008
montana79 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 7:32 PM:" the buffalo skull has been a Montana trademark for years. Always finding itself on our license plates. We thank legendary artist Charles Marion Russell, so that we could plagiarize his trademark. Mining was/is great for our economy I agree J.R. However what symbol of mining should we have used. A slicken along the Clark Fork River? How about a leaching pond. Even better how about the Anaconda stack at full capacity polluting the Deer Lodge valley. The... (Montana Standard, MT)
Deer harvests way down Nov 4, 2008
The Region 2 check stations at Darby, Anaconda and Bonner recorded 63 percent fewer mulies and 69 percent fewer white-tails compared to this time last year ... Snow is predicted for the high country around Georgetown Lake, Butte and Anaconda. (Missoulian, MT)
A movable Election Day Nov 3, 2008
mrm wrote on Nov 2, 2008 2:39 PM:" I believe voting is a privilege. You hear tell of other nation's voters walking up to 100 miles in their bare feet to excercise their new-found right to vote. I can see extreme conditions whereby voting by absentee ballot should be allowed - for the sick, elderly, or those who will be legitimately unavailable to vote where they should on election day. Then I see a state rep from Anaconda (Villa)voting a month before election day with a dumb smirk on his face as... (Montana Standard, MT)
On the Books (48) Nov 3, 2008
Burton Marry, 45, of Anaconda, pleaded guilty Aug. 21 and was fined 1,095. According to court documents, Marry caused injury to an adult female by elbowing her in the face. (Montana Standard, MT)
Montana history almanac - Mission was state's 1st real estate deal: Paper mistakenly told Rankin she lost Nov 3, 2008
Helena wins a bitter capital fight with Anaconda in a statewide election ... Clark and nemesis Marcus Daly, who was backing his town of Anaconda, poured some. (Missoulian, MT)
Skiers race to find bargain gear at annual sale Nov 3, 2008
The resort has worked closely with Philipsburg and Anaconda hotels to provide pocketbook-friendly ski packages throughout the season. To learn more about those options, go to. (Missoulian, MT)
Writer talks about prison book Nov 2, 2008
Officials didn t release him, fearing a backlash from the Anaconda Company, with which Riley s victim had connections. Petitioners failed in their efforts to prompt his release. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Railcars on track there for awhile Nov 2, 2008
ANACONDA While the railcars sitting idle on tracks west of town aren't permanent fixtures, they will remain in place for the near future, railroad officials said. "They're still there because the economy right now is really struggling," said Paul McCarthy of Patriot Rail Corp., which owns the local Butte, Anaconda ic Railway ... "Anytime there's a downturn in the economy, we see rail-car storage needs go way up." It's been one year since the railroad began storing A-frame rail cars west of... (Montana Standard, MT)
Verlanic: Balanced, proactive leadership Nov 2, 2008
ANACONDA Preserving community character while fostering prosperity calls for balanced and proactive leadership, said Amy Verlanic, candidate for Anaconda-Deer Lodge County chief executive ... She pointed to her management and finance degrees, professional experience and personality as assets to propel Anaconda forward ... Amy Lynn (Eccleston) Verlanic Age: 33 Education: Anaconda High School graduate, bachelor's degree in organization management and finance from Montana Tech, working toward a... (Montana Standard, MT)
Two battle for Anaconda chief exec Nov 2, 2008
ANACONDA Economic and environmental health are within the community's reach, but are dependent upon seasoned, forward-thinking leadership, Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Chief Executive Rebecca Guay said ... The population losses and economic stresses that followed the Anaconda Co.'s closure in the 1980s continue, good-paying jobs are scarce, public services need attention and contamination remains an obstacle to redevelopment ... "I'm excited about the future of Anaconda, and excited to play a... (Montana Standard, MT)
Family's arsenic levels in normal range (254) Nov 2, 2008
ANACONDA A local family returned home Friday after tests showed they have not been exposed to harmful levels of arsenic, authorities said ... Urinalysis is the standard method of determining arsenic exposure, said Jim Kuipers, Anaconda-Deer Lodge County's Superfund technical adviser ... Authorities do not know how it got there, or how the family's arsenic levels compare to other Anaconda residents. (Montana Standard, MT)
Making election headlines Nov 2, 2008
In light of the upcoming election on Tuesday, here's a look back at some election headlines for the past 100 years as printed in and The Anaconda Standard. Untitled Document. (Montana Standard, MT)
'Heads brush off Blue Devils Nov 2, 2008
ANACONDA The Anaconda Copperheads achieved a goal on Saturday at the Memorial Gym ... "Our goal was to play our best defense of the season," Anaconda coach Joe Mehrens said ... After that, Anaconda turned it on and went on to win 26-24 with a Torry Hill ace and a block by Alexis Krueger for the final point. (Montana Standard, MT)
Health Corps brings new doctors to town Nov 2, 2008
(Read good rock climbing) They join another NHSC participant Dr. Shawna Yates a Butte-born and Anaconda-raised M.D. who did her residency at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City ... Dr. George Biancarelli joined the Community Hospital of Anaconda and Dr. Dennis Janecke, a dentist, opened his own practice. (Montana Standard, MT)
Boat crash leads to drug charges Nov 1, 2008
Curtis W. Smith, 36, Scott P. Lewis, 37, and Robert F. Johnston, 43, each were charged this week in Anaconda justice court with misdemeanor counts of criminal possession of dangerous drugs and criminal possession of drug paraphernalia ... The three were transported to Community Hospital in Anaconda ... The three have been summoned to appear in justice court in Anaconda on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 3 p.m. to answer to the charges. (Montana Standard, MT)
Miller accepts LL promotion Nov 1, 2008
Miller will oversee the district that has 15 leagues in Great Falls, Missoula, Deer Lodge, Anaconda, Dillon, Lolo and Butte ... Also, Deer Lodge started a league, and Anaconda went from having no softball to having a strong softball program, Miller said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Time out file Oct 31, 2008
Excursion train party to help rail museum The Anaconda Railroad and Mining Museum's "Glimmer Train," filled with glamorous gals and gallant gentlemen, will depart Saturday, Nov. 1 ... The Copper King Express leaves the Butte, Anaconda ic Roundhouse at 6 p.m. with the public invited to participate ... Webb said the train trip is the museum's biggest fundraiser and proceeds will go to completing the model train exhibit and publication of a second volume of Anaconda history by Patrick Morris in... (Montana Standard, MT)
Three game check stations shut down Oct 30, 2008
The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks has closed three of its nine game check stations throughout Region 3, which stretches from east of Livingston and north of Helena southwest to the Idaho border and west to near Anaconda. The closures include the Feeley and Horse Prairie check stations south of Butte, as well as the Gallatin station that was among the oldest in the state. (Montana Standard, MT)
Possible arsenic exposure probed Oct 30, 2008
ANACONDA In a small motel room with two queen beds, Katie Bowers entertained her 3-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son with blocks Wednesday ... The Anaconda family's blood-arsenic levels have caught the attention of local and federal officials, who said Wednesday the situation warrants precaution, but not panic ... "There's an indication that they've been exposed," said Linda Best, Anaconda-Deer Lodge County public health nurse, adding that other family members, all with a connection to Cedar... (Montana Standard, MT)
PREP NOTEBOOK: Gideon brothers practice what they preach Oct 30, 2008
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Man treated for gunshot wound to head Oct 29, 2008
ANACONDA A 20-year-old man who received a gunshot wound to the head remained hospitalized on Tuesday. Aaron Bownes, of Anaconda, is being treated at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, a week after being seriously injured when a ... "The case is still under investigation," Anaconda Police Chief John Sullivan said Tuesday. (Montana Standard, MT)
Freshmen make mark in Lady Griz scrimmage Oct 29, 2008
Hurley, a guard/forward from Anaconda, had 10 rebounds and nine points for the winners. But Ware, who played for the Silver team, has a rare combination of quickness and athleticism. (Missoulian, MT)
Darrell Fortner Oct 28, 2008
Darrell attended school in Anaconda, Mont. and graduated from Anaconda Senior High in 1968 ... Darrell is survived by wife, Dinah; stepson, Kip (Delta) Black Hawk; and adopted daughter Sierra Little Swallow, all of Mandaree; sisters, Mavis Fortner-Anaconda, Mont. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Libby downs Butte High in consolation Oct 27, 2008
MISSOULA Butte High took second place in the consolation bracket, and Anaconda went 1-2 in second-day play of the Missoula Invitational high school volleyball tournament, which was completed Saturday in the Hellgate and Sentinel high school gymnasiums ... Anaconda outlasted Bigfork 19-25, 25-22, 20-18 before falling to Libby by 25-13, 25-19 and Polson 25-23, 25-22 ... Mehrens said his Anaconda squad led Polson until being overtaken near the end. (Montana Standard, MT)
Schultz, Madrazo seek District 4 council seat Oct 27, 2008
My parents grew up on Center Street and the Anaconda Road. After high school I joined the carpenters' union and was a member for many years. (Montana Standard, MT)
Shrader second, Dennehy third at State Cross Country meet Oct 27, 2008
Anaconda's best runner was Ray Laslovich ... The Anaconda Copperheads' top finisher was Dana Anderson in 76th ... CLASS A BOYS Team scores: Hamilton 77, Columbia Falls 125, Dillon 149, Lewistown 151, Havre 158, Browning 164, Frenchtown 217, Corvallis 229, Ronan 245, Laurel 255, Polson 299, Whitefish 311, Hardin 311, Gelndive 328, Belgrade 375, Billings Central 421, Libby 503, Anaconda 548. (Montana Standard, MT)
'Jackets cover up 'Heads Oct 26, 2008
ANACONDA The stars didn't align for the Anaconda Copperheads on Friday night at Mitchell Stadium. Anaconda fell 26-14 against the Stevensville Yellowjackets in a battle of the only winless football teams in the Southwestern A Conference ... In 1941, Anaconda went 0-8-1 and in 2001 the 'Heads finished 0-8 in the second year of the Southwestern A Conference. (Montana Standard, MT)
Forest road easements coming in Oct 26, 2008
In Montana, big businesses such as the Anaconda Co. historically worked outside the campaigns to sway elections, as did more liberal unions and trial lawyers. Often, it was the political parties themselves doing the dirty work, but that ultimately tainted their candidates through a sort of guilt by association. (Missoulian, MT)
State A cross country: Whitefish's Coco runs away with state title Oct 26, 2008
Team scores: Hamilton 77, Columbia Falls 125, Dillon 149, Lewistown 151, Havre 158, Browning 164, Frenchtown 217, Corvallis 229, Ronan 245, Laurel 255, Polson 299, Whitefish 311, Hardin 311, Glendive 328, Belgrade 375, Billings Central 421, Libby 503, Anaconda 548 ... Team scores: Whitefish 43, Lewistown 89, Hamilton 89, Hamilton 101, Glendive 121, Laurel 171, Dillon 193, Havre 243, Columbia Falls 246, Polson 255, Frenchtown 293, Belgrade 298, Hardin 309, Ronan 335, Sidney 352, Corvallis 367,... (Missoulian, MT)
Copperheads, Beavers close out season Oct 25, 2008
For the Anaconda Copperheads, it will be the last time they suit up in 2008. Anaconda (0-4 in conference and 0-8 overall) will close out the season at Mitchell Stadium against Stevensville (0-4, 2-6) ... The Dillon offense revolves around senior quarterback Bryce Carver, who had a hand in five touchdowns in limited action against Anaconda. (Montana Standard, MT)
Mill lays off another 41 Oct 25, 2008
This means we will need people capable of operating different machines in the mill," Anderson said.Sun Mountain Lumber currently employs 113 workers 127 fewer than before the economic downturn began in 2006.No more layoffs are planned at this time; none is planned for Sun Mountain Logging operations, Anderson said. However, it's running with one less crew due to attrition.Anderson said the announcement was difficult to make, but it was pretty well accepted by the workers because they... (Montana Standard, MT)
Bazaars roundup Oct 25, 2008
The First Presbyterian Church in Anaconda will hold its annual pasty luncheon and bazaar on Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the church Westminster Room. The bazaar starts at 10 a.m. and luncheon at 11 a.m., and all conclude at 2 p.m. Featured will be embroidery items, Snow People, pencil, crayon holders, etc. (Montana Standard, MT)
In Anaconda: County, rail company working on deal Oct 24, 2008
ANACONDA The county and a railroad company will head to the negotiating table to hammer out a deal that could lead to development east of town. On Tuesday, the Anaconda-Deer Lodge County commission authorized planning staff to negotiate an agreement to sell Patriot Rail Corp. land in the East Yards and Mill Creek for development ... Patriot Rail, which owns the local Butte, Anaconda ic Railway, was the only company to submit a bid for 20 acres in the East Yards and 290 acres in Mill Creek... (Montana Standard, MT)
Anaconda's weather man Oct 24, 2008
Don Nyquist on Wednesday demonstrates how he collects high and low temperatures every day at a weather station outside of the Anaconda Fire Department ... ANACONDA Nothing gets Don Nyquist talking quite like a claim that Anaconda's winters are drier these days than in the past ... Every day, he collects Anaconda's temperature and precipitation data and forwards the information to the National Weather Service. (Montana Standard, MT)
In the region: Local sports agate Oct 24, 2008
Dillon (6-2) beat Anaconda 46-8. Class B. (Montana Standard, MT)
Advantage Butte holds October meeting Oct 23, 2008
He also taught and coached at Anaconda High School before joining the MHSA staff ... "For example, the auxiliary gym at the Civic Center is something the coaches really like because they can have it for warm-ups. Or, the closeness of Anaconda and its fields for an alternate softball facility in the event of rain." Beckman has no vote in the awarding of the events. (Montana Standard, MT)
Guay outlines vision for the county Oct 23, 2008
Anaconda-Deer Lodge chief executive race ... As a result, we are now working to simplify land use and permitting procedures so that when developers come to Anaconda with projects, we accommodate them, rather than frustrate them ... We have been working on the CCCS START project and the Community Hospital of Anaconda land acquisition. (Montana Standard, MT)
Verlanic shares her plans for Anaconda Oct 23, 2008
As a candidate for the chief executive in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, I have outlined a specific plan for the future that includes the responsible development of Mill Creek and the East Yards, which will increase our indus-trial tax revenue ... The health care system in Anaconda is a cornerstone in the future of our community for a number of reasons ... I will also fight hard to ensure the new veterans' hospital ends up being built in Anaconda. (Montana Standard, MT)
Football four decades ago rattled, inspired Helena fans Oct 22, 2008
The Cougars then defeated Anaconda Central 9-7 in overtime. After the game ended in a 7-7 tie, Central outrushed the Saints 18 to a minus four yards in a Montana tiebreaker for the 2-point win. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Youth football Oct 22, 2008
East Stenson 38, Anaconda 8 ... Anaconda's only touchdown came on a four-yard rumble by Joey Orrino ... Anaconda clipped East Dennehy, thanks to a two-point conversion in the first quarter. (Montana Standard, MT)
