Feds make gains with anti-fraud initiatives Nov 21, 2008
The integrity of these programs that taxpayers are spending significant amounts of money on is really crucial, Mercer said at a Helena news conference ... Mercer highlighted the case of Helena resident Kendy M. Carpenter, 31, awaiting sentencing in February for cheating the food-stamp program and for other crimes ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Forum speaker: U.S. has choice of health care models Nov 21, 2008
If America wants to revamp its ailing health care system, it has many models to choose from around the world and other countries do it better because they have one system for all citizens, writer T.R. Reid told a health forum in Helena on Thursday ... Reid, a National Public Radio commentator and former Washington Post reporter who s writing a book on health care systems around the world, was the keynote speaker at the two-day Montana Healthcare Forum in Helena ... Helena Independent Record; a... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Carroll harrier Gregory heading to nationals Nov 21, 2008
I love to fish, and I think it s cool that Helena s a small town, compared to Spokane anyway, he said. Gregory won t be the only harrier with Helena connections at Nationals ... She is a former Helena High standout. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Forum speaker: Obama, Baucus health plans 'too timid' Nov 21, 2008
Reid spoke Thursday at the Montana Healthcare Forum in Helena, where some 250 health-care professionals, insurers and policymakers gathered to talk about potential health-care reforms and initiatives ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Owners hoping to open Mongolian grill in Dec. Nov 21, 2008
Helena had a Mongolian grill for a short time several years ago in what s now Dottie s Casino on Cedar Street, but otherwise this is believed to be the first time the concept has been tried here ... There isn t (a Mongolian grill) in Helena and people like to go to them ... Living room sets are the most popular items across the country followed by televisions, she said, and those two categories are most popular with Helenans as well. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
PSC orders Molnar to hand over e-mails Nov 21, 2008
The commission's three Democrats, Ken Toole of Helena, Bob Raney of Livingston and Chairman Greg Jergeson of Chinook, voted to grant access to Molnar's e-mails ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Exercise in disguise’ Nov 21, 2008
Chad Trettin photographer - Lacey Chamberlain spins around the pole that is the basis for one of the newest alternative exercise options in the Helena area ... Tyler Wright, CEO of the YMCA in Helena, says finding new types of exercise that won t just be fads is always the challenge in the fitness industry ... A big trend in Helena right now is Zumba. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Going digital (21) Nov 21, 2008
I proved my family line of New England ancestors, said Gibson, an East Helena resident ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Slough ruling sparks reaction Nov 21, 2008
The Supreme Court ignored the factual record in the district court case that overwhelmingly proved the upper part of the ditch was man made, said John Bloomquist, a Helena attorney representing the landowners. He said District Judge Ted Mizner, who made the initial ruling, even visited the site and heard from geologists, hydrologists and other experts in making his decision. (Montana Standard, MT)
Letter: Wildlife, biathlon course would co-exist just fine Nov 21, 2008
This would cut down on a lot of these specious lawsuits, including this latest attempt to derail the proposed National Guard biathlon course near Helena (Associated Press story, Wednesday, Nov. 19, page A6). Putting in this facility will not allow "the area to meet the needs of wildlife." Please. (Montana Standard, MT)
Billings Senior, West advance in AA Nov 21, 2008
West defeated Kalispell Glacier in four games and then aced Helena High in three in the quarterfinals ... Billings West 3, Helena High 0 ... Monica Grimsrud and Lindsey Allen posted 13 kills each for Helena. (Montana Standard, MT)
Schweitzer heading for Ireland Nov 21, 2008
HELENA Gov. Brian Schweitzer's Irish grandparents left their homeland with next to nothing. Next week, Schweitzer returns to his ancestral home, two generations later, as a state governor to receive a prestigious award from the University College Dublin. (Montana Standard, MT)
Through hard work, hustle Nov 21, 2008
He never graduated from high school, but the small Helena-based plumbing company he started grew and expanded into new arenas including general and electrical construction springboarding into the Reber Realty and Development Co. and the Capitol Wholesale Plumbing Supply Co. ... " Reber's home office in Missoula is a quiet place, but the walls jump with an unusual life photographs of Joe, smiling behind the glass, caught in remarkable moments through the decades.There's one with John F.... (Montana Standard, MT)
Business is rising: Helena's bakeries thriving Nov 21, 2008
Eliza Wiley / Helena Independent Record Terri Corrigan pulls several fresh loaves from the oven at Park Avenue Bakery in Helena. HELENA The sweet smell of success and cinnamon rolls, eclairs and other sugary delights is wafting from several businesses around town ... The economy may be down, but Helenans apparently still have enough discretionary income to spend a little on sweet indulgences. (Montana Standard, MT)
St. James upgrades trauma care Nov 21, 2008
Raiser said area hospitals, including St. Peter's in Helena, that do not have Level III trauma centers will look increasingly to Butte for care of their injured patients. "We're improving our relationships with area hospitals," he said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Homegrown talent ready for Brawl Nov 21, 2008
Especially being a Montana kid and being a Grizzly fan my whole life growing up, said the Helena High product. My parents being Grizzlies, my cousin (former safety Vince Huntsberger) playing here I've always been a Grizzly fan. (Missoulian, MT)
108TH BRAWL OF THE WILD: You say Cat, I say Griz Nov 21, 2008
Roy Pace, retired sports editor of the Independent Record in Helena, used the phrase Cat-Griz nearly all the time, he said. Pace, who worked as sports editor at the newspaper between 1970 and 1996, said at that time, people in the Capital City were predominantly Bobcat fans, so no one ever complained. (Missoulian, MT)
STATE AA VOLLEYBALL: Broncs, Bears set to square off in undefeated semifinal Nov 21, 2008
The Bears (24-7) beat Kalispell Glacier and Helena High in its opening matches. Sentinel (19-6) and Helena High (18-6) await the winners of earlier loser-out contests Friday ... Monica Grimsrud and Lindsey Allen each had 13 kills for Helena. (Missoulian, MT)
Montana history almanac - Fur trader Lisa arrived in wake of Lewis, Clark Nov 21, 2008
The Montana Central railroad, being built southward from Great Falls, reaches its terminus in Helena ... Through trains from Helena to Minneapolis will commence running next fall ... A banner strung across a Helena street trumpets Hill and local millionaire, C.A. Broadwater. (Missoulian, MT)
Resurrection of a cookbook - How a project on Big Sky cuisine Nov 21, 2008
I received a call from Falcon Press in Helena asking if it could republish my book. The editor loved it and felt that with a new full-color cover featuring local foods and a new typeface, the book would achieve the success it deserved. (Missoulian, MT)
Sports under the sky - Historical Society calendar pays homage to Montana athletic history Nov 21, 2008
They keep in touch and three years ago got together in Helena for a spin down memory lane. It s not known who was taking pictures of the Marvels in Shelby that day in 1958. (Missoulian, MT)
Advice for TV station (35) Nov 21, 2008
In light of the recent layoffs and ending of the weekend news, I think it s time for KTVH to become a HELENA station again. Showing stories from Great Falls, Lewistown and Havre is a nice gesture, but seriously does anybody in Helena want to see stories from those towns ... So maybe if KTVH would do HELENA stories, people in HELENA would watch and advertisers in HELENA would buy commercials. (Helena Independent Record)
Talk of the town Nov 20, 2008
IR photo by - Duane Wright, treasurer of the Helena Education Foundation, enjoys the evening at the sixth annual Great Conversations Wednesday night ... This was the first year JoAnn Prost, of Helena, attended the event and just before attendees took their seats, she said, "I'm just on cloud nine." ... Eighteen-year-old Emily Jones came to get to know the Helena community after recently moving to the Queen City to attend Carroll College. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
No new trial for Helena man who stabbed nephew Nov 20, 2008
The Montana Supreme Court has denied a request for a new trial from a Helena man convicted of stabbing his visiting nephew to death in 1999 ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Exercise in disguise’ Nov 20, 2008
Chad Trettin photographer - Lacey Chamberlain spins around the pole that is the basis for one of the newest alternative exercise options in the Helena area ... Tyler Wright, CEO of the YMCA in Helena, says finding new types of exercise that won t just be fads is always the challenge in the fitness industry ... A big trend in Helena right now is Zumba. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Slow without snow Nov 20, 2008
This photo, taken Monday looking north toward the Bob Marshall and Scapegoat Wilderness areas near Helena, shows the lack of snow hunters prefer during big game season ... Mike Ottman, the head game warden for the Helena area, said this year may be worse than last year, which also saw a slow midseason and unseasonable conditions ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Nurse practitioner joins Boulder clinic staff Nov 20, 2008
A Helena native, Redfield said she first visited the Boulder Clinic with her class, while studying to become a nurse practitioner ... She s also been a family nurse practitioner at Helena Urgent Care and the Family Medical Clinic in Townsend ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Local briefcase Nov 20, 2008
He has been with the bank for three years and recently transfered to Helena from the Kalispell branch ... She has practiced in Helena for 15 years and earned her degree in dental hygiene from Shoreline Community College in Washington ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
MMA fighters set to test their mettle Nov 20, 2008
The Helena Havoc IV mixed martial arts tournament is Saturday at the fairgrounds events center starting at 7:30 p.m. They nurse you to health, deliver your beer and fix your plumbing ... It s more technical than just a street fight, said Casey Kelly, a former Helena High School wrestler who turned pro after nine amateur fights ... Higgins represents Bad Boyz Boxing out of Bozeman and will certainly arrive in Helena with plans of his own. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
American Cancer Society helps encourage more quitters today Nov 20, 2008
There will also be teen-led activities at Capital High School and Helena High School focusing on the dangers of tobacco use and encouraging teen smokers to quit for the day ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Staying fit to a C’ Nov 20, 2008
Dr. Nick Smith is a chiropractor at Active Life Chiropractic Center in Helena and is Montana s only certified Biomechanics of Posture practitioner ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Changes to floodplain maps may affect 280 households Nov 20, 2008
Contact Spengler at 447-8285 or building officials in Helena and East Helena for more information ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Photographic memory Nov 20, 2008
Businesses and galleries all over downtown Helena will be open late and showing work by a huge variety of local artists ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. Completes Public Offering, Raises $98 Million Nov 20, 2008
These subsidiaries include six Montana banks: Glacier Bank of Kalispell, First Security Bank of Missoula, Valley Bank of Helena, Big Sky Western Bank of Bozeman, Western Security Bank of Billings, First Bank of Montana of Lewistown; as well as Mountain West Bank in Idaho, Utah and Washington; 1st Bank in Wyoming, Citizens Community Bank in Idaho, and First National Bank of Morgan in Utah. SOURCE Glacier Bancorp, Inc.. (PR Newswire)
More of this story Nov 20, 2008
Last week, House Republicans met in Helena and elected Kerns as House Republican Whip. The make-up of the House is split 50-50 evenly between Republicans and Democrats. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Several more hunting violations noted Nov 20, 2008
Paul F. Haskell, 57, of Helena forfeited a 135 bond, a bull elk and his elk license for hunting without permission in the Hollenback block management area. In other court action. (Montana Standard, MT)
Tester undecided on auto bailout Nov 20, 2008
HELENA (AP) U.S. Sen. Jon Tester says he has not yet made a decision on the proposed 25 billion auto industry bailout. (Montana Standard, MT)
Jefferson County passes levy for sheriff's dept. Nov 20, 2008
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bohlinger looks to unfinished business in 2nd term Nov 20, 2008
HELENA Lt. Gov. John Bohlinger said Wednesday he is looking forward to his second term, committed to the bipartisan mission launched four years ago with Gov. Brian Schweitzer. Bohlinger said he plans to complete what he called unfinished business in the administration. (Missoulian, MT)
PREP NOTEBOOK: Eureka a real surprise in football playoffs Nov 20, 2008
The ongoing rivalry between top-ranked and unbeaten Helena Capital and No. 2 Billings West gets another shot of adrenaline Friday when they meet at 7 p.m. at Vigilante Stadium in Helena for the state title ... We've been waiting for that one for a while, Bears quarterback Jace Muri was quoted in the Helena Independent Record. (Missoulian, MT)
STATE AA VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: Senior clear choice at AA tourney Nov 20, 2008
Helena High (17-5) earned the West's top seed, and opens against Great Falls CMR, which upset fourth-ranked Bozeman in the Eastern AA playoffs ... 2 p.m. Helena High (17-5) vs.Great Falls CMR (7-15) ... 8 p.m. Helena-CMR winner vs. Glacier-West winner. (Missoulian, MT)
Letters for Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Nov 20, 2008
When I first saw the Missoulian headline several weeks ago about the cat killings in Helena ( Helena men plead guilty to killing cats, Oct. 3), I immediately turned the page. I couldn t read it; it was too shocking. (Missoulian, MT)
Wins piling up for cornered Cats Nov 20, 2008
54 Bobby Daly (6-1, 226, sr., Helena): The man in the middle has been banged up as late, but the linebacker still leads the Cats' sterling defense with 69 tackles and two fumble recoveries. Name. (Missoulian, MT)
Schweitzer replaces two in cabinet Nov 20, 2008
MATT GOURAS Associated Press Writer HELENA ... "Of course, I love this job, and I am proud of the work I did, and I had hoped to continue." Miles said she hopes to stay active in health care policy or legal work in the Helena area. (Havre Daily News, MT)
High court: Slough a public waterway Nov 19, 2008
The court s decision was unanimous, with Helena District Judge Dorothy McCarter sitting in place of Justice W. William Leaphart ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Nurse practitioner joins Boulder clinic staff Nov 19, 2008
A Helena native, Redfield said she first visited the Boulder Clinic with her class, while studying to become a nurse practitioner ... She s also been a family nurse practitioner at Helena Urgent Care and the Family Medical Clinic in Townsend ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Local briefcase Nov 19, 2008
He has been with the bank for three years and recently transfered to Helena from the Kalispell branch ... She has practiced in Helena for 15 years and earned her degree in dental hygiene from Shoreline Community College in Washington ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Photographic memory Nov 19, 2008
Businesses and galleries all over downtown Helena will be open late and showing work by a huge variety of local artists ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Beetle numbers tell a story Nov 19, 2008
By The Helena National Forest - 11/13/08. Editors note: This is the second of a four-part series by the Helena National Forest on the mountain pine beetle and spruce budworm epidemic and their effect on surrounding forests ... Many areas on the Helena National Forest are infested by mountain pine beetle as evidenced by red trees across the landscape. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Exercise in disguise’ Nov 19, 2008
Chad Trettin photographer - Lacey Chamberlain spins around the pole that is the basis for one of the newest alternative exercise options in the Helena area ... Tyler Wright, CEO of the YMCA in Helena, says finding new types of exercise that won t just be fads is always the challenge in the fitness industry ... A big trend in Helena right now is Zumba. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Divided on the Divide Nov 19, 2008
Next to Garrity, who is the executive director of the Alliance for the Wild Rockies, was author Jim Posewitz, representing the Helena Hunters and Anglers organization ... But Posewitz ruefully noted that to his knowledge, this is the first time a Helena sportsmen s organization has found it necessary to bring legal action against the U.S. Forest Service to protect wildlife habitat ... Helena National Forest Supervisor Kevin Riordan issued a decision in June approving 10 miles of trails, 4,700... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Staying fit to a C’ Nov 19, 2008
Dr. Nick Smith is a chiropractor at Active Life Chiropractic Center in Helena and is Montana s only certified Biomechanics of Posture practitioner ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Hunting numbers in region down over past years Nov 19, 2008
Numbers provided by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for the third week of the general season showed 537 hunters passing through the Silver City game station north of Helena, compared to 677 last year and 598 the year before ... Helena Independent Record; a division of Lee Enterprises Copyright. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Owners hoping to open Mongolian grill in Dec. Nov 19, 2008
Helena had a Mongolian grill for a short time several years ago in what s now Dottie s Casino on Cedar Street, but otherwise this is believed to be the first time the concept has been tried here ... There isn t (a Mongolian grill) in Helena and people like to go to them ... Living room sets are the most popular items across the country followed by televisions, she said, and those two categories are most popular with Helenans as well. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Unsworth says governor violated state ethics law Nov 19, 2008
HELENA The state commissioner of political practices said Gov. Brian Schweitzer violated state law by distributing a public service announcement after filing for re-election last spring. Commissioner Dennis Unsworth said he decided to agree with the examiner in the ethics case, who found that the law was broken. (Montana Standard, MT)
Hate' exhibit on display at UMW gallery Nov 19, 2008
Organized by the Holter Museum of Art in Helena, the exhibit features artists who reflect upon and transform volumes of white supremacist propaganda. The impetus for this project came from the Montana Human Rights Network. (Montana Standard, MT)
Montana biathlon course challenged Nov 19, 2008
HELENA Critics of a plan to develop a military biathlon course on U.S. Forest Service land about 15 miles west of Helena have filed a lawsuit charging the agency gave scant attention to the project's effect on wildlife. The course on the eastern slope of the Continental Divide would severely diminish the area's value to lynx, wolverines, wolves, grizzly bears, elk and moose, says the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court by the Helena Hunters and Anglers Association, the Alliance for the Wild... (Montana Standard, MT)
Through hard work, hustle Nov 19, 2008
He never graduated from high school, but the small Helena-based plumbing company he started grew and expanded into new arenas including general and electrical construction springboarding into the Reber Realty and Development Co. and the Capitol Wholesale Plumbing Supply Co. ... " Reber's home office in Missoula is a quiet place, but the walls jump with an unusual life photographs of Joe, smiling behind the glass, caught in remarkable moments through the decades.There's one with John F.... (Montana Standard, MT)
Judge allows slough access Nov 19, 2008
HELENA The Montana Supreme Court says a slough that runs through the Bitter-root Valley property of 1980s rocker Huey Lewis and others is a public waterway and open to recreational use under the state stream access law ... The court's decision was unanimous, with Helena District Judge Dorothy McCarter sitting in place of Justice W. William Leaphart. (Montana Standard, MT)
Proposals in for Caledonia property Nov 19, 2008
The Diocese of Helena said it would like to invest up to 100,000 to convert the property into a parking lot to be used by its congregation, as well as the public. Immaculate Conception Church sits kitty-corner from the lot. (Montana Standard, MT)
Business is rising: Helena's bakeries thriving Nov 19, 2008
Eliza Wiley / Helena Independent Record Terri Corrigan pulls several fresh loaves from the oven at Park Avenue Bakery in Helena. HELENA The sweet smell of success and cinnamon rolls, eclairs and other sugary delights is wafting from several businesses around town ... The economy may be down, but Helenans apparently still have enough discretionary income to spend a little on sweet indulgences. (Montana Standard, MT)
St. James upgrades trauma care Nov 19, 2008
Raiser said area hospitals, including St. Peter's in Helena, that do not have Level III trauma centers will look increasingly to Butte for care of their injured patients. "We're improving our relationships with area hospitals," he said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Anti-United Nations measure stalls in House vote Nov 19, 2008
HELENA - The United Nations flag is still welcome in Montana, at least for the time being ... Stick to legislative business in Helena ... or, for that matter the knothead representatives from the Billings contingent currently 'screwing' things up in Helena. (Yahoo News -- United Nations)
Property values up in latest estimate Nov 19, 2008
HELENA Depending on how they're calculated, preliminary figures released Tuesday show the value of residential property in Montana increased by 40 percent to 50 percent since 2002, with the numbers varying widely by county. Final statewide and county figures will be released next month. (Missoulian, MT)
2009 House may begin with discontent Nov 19, 2008
HELENA The incoming Democratic speaker of the evenly divided Montana House said Tuesday he'll exercise sole authority for deciding committee chairs and assignments for the 2009 Legislature a stance not going over well with Republicans. Rep. (Missoulian, MT)
