News 2008-05-06 Andanh.com

Reflecting on changes Mon, 05 May 2008 23:26:52 PDT
As Montana’s highest ranking National Guard officer steps down after four years on the job, he says the Montana Guard “has never been stronger,” even in the face of incredible stresses brought on by the war in Iraq and other conflicts.

Obama wins NC primary; Clinton leads in Indiana Tue, 06 May 2008 16:47:45 PDT
INDIANAPOLIS Barack Obama swept to victory in the North Carolina primary on Tuesday but fell behind Hillary Rodham Clinton in Indiana, the last big-delegate prizes left in their long race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

State agencies request $413M funding increase Mon, 05 May 2008 23:26:42 PDT
State government agencies have submitted requests to raise their general fund spending by a total $413 million over the next two years and to hire 245 new employees.

Court hearing set for school funding dispute Mon, 05 May 2008 23:26:43 PDT
A judge Monday rejected the state’s request to dismiss the latest claim that Montana still inadequately funds its public schools, setting up a court hearing where schools will try to prove their case yet again.

Leading doctor names Shodair a model program Mon, 05 May 2008 23:26:44 PDT
Shodair Children’s Hospital has been selected as only the second hospital in the country to be named a model program for a method of dealing with children who act out in explosive ways.

Feds approve land use for 500-mile race Mon, 05 May 2008 23:26:44 PDT
BOZEMAN Federal land managers have given the go-ahead for Primal Quest Montana, a 500-mile adventure-endurance race beginning in late June.

Deaths from Myanmar cyclone rising sharply Mon, 05 May 2008 23:26:47 PDT
YANGON, Myanmar Myanmar’s official media said Tuesday that 10,000 people were killed by a powerful cyclone in just one town, confirming fears of a spiraling death toll from the storm’s 12-foot tidal surges and high winds that swept away bamboo homes in low-lying coastal regions.

School elections held today Mon, 05 May 2008 23:26:50 PDT
Today, voters will cast ballots determining board seats and levies in area school districts. One contested trustee election and several local funding requests will be decided.

Women at work Mon, 05 May 2008 23:25:43 PDT
Monday was a good day for one group of women to play and work in the mud.

Commissioners approve three contracts Mon, 05 May 2008 23:25:26 PDT
A Helena engineering firm has secured a $138,000 contract from the city to design an extension of the paved portion of Le Grande Cannon Boulevard to access a new condominium development on Mount Helena.

City projects increased budget, spending Mon, 05 May 2008 23:25:28 PDT
More money is coming in, but even more will be going out.

Gun-wielder faces second sentence Mon, 05 May 2008 23:25:32 PDT
A 12-member jury took less than an hour in federal court Monday to find Martin Hope guilty of being a felon in possession of a gun.

St. Peter's holding volunteer rally Mon, 05 May 2008 23:25:22 PDT
To find out more about volunteering for the American Cancer Society’s St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Resource Center, or to learn more about the program, attend the volunteer rally on Wednesday, May 7, from 12:05 to 1 p.m. at St. Peter’s Education Center.

HHS class hosting fundraiser for Humane Society Mon, 05 May 2008 23:25:24 PDT
The Helena High School marketing-education class is holding a fundraiser today for the Lewis and Clark Humane Society.

Board of Horse Racing plans to offer fantasy football betting Mon, 05 May 2008 23:26:28 PDT
The Montana Lottery is hoping to kick off a statewide fantasy football betting game by September in time for the professional football season, the agency’s director said Monday.

Native superdelegate announces for Obama Mon, 05 May 2008 23:26:28 PDT
MISSOULA Superdelegate Kalyn Free, one of the most influential women in Indian Country politics, announced on Monday her support for Illinois Sen. Barack Obama’s presidential campaign.

Next course: inflation of pork, chicken prices Mon, 05 May 2008 23:25:51 PDT
Americans may be getting another helping of food inflation, and it seems likely to come from higher prices for chicken and pork.

Survey: more than 3.5 million new voters Mon, 05 May 2008 23:25:52 PDT
DURHAM, N.C. Voter excitement, always up before a presidential election, is pushing registration through the roof so far this year with more than 3.5 million people rushing to join in the historic balloting, according to an Associated Press survey that offers the first national snapshot.

Bernanke urges more action on foreclosure crisis Mon, 05 May 2008 23:25:56 PDT
WASHINGTON A rising tide of late mortgage payments and home foreclosures poses considerable dangers to the national economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned anew Monday as he urged Congress to take additional steps to alleviate the problems.

Pistons sneak by Magic, take 2-0 lead Mon, 05 May 2008 22:57:38 PDT
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. The Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic cut down the trash talk and just played, combining for a riveting playoff game.

Clemens apologizes to family and fans Mon, 05 May 2008 22:57:44 PDT
NEW YORK Roger Clemens apologized Monday for unspecified mistakes in his personal life, a statement Brian McNamee’s lawyers intend to use to attack the pitcher’s credibility at trial.

American League: BoSox hand Tigers 4th straight loss Mon, 05 May 2008 22:57:50 PDT
DETROIT Mike Lowell hit one of Boston’s three homers for his first RBIs this season, and the Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 Monday night behind a wild Daisuke Matsuzaka.

National League: Reds down Cubs Mon, 05 May 2008 22:57:54 PDT
CINCINNATI Adam Dunn hit a two-run homer deep into the seats in right field, and rookie Johnny Cueto rebounded from two subpar starts Monday night, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a slump-busting 5-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

Hornets dominate Spurs, lead series 2-0 Mon, 05 May 2008 22:58:00 PDT
NEW ORLEANS - Shutting down David West only gave the San Antonio Spurs front-row seats for the Chris Paul show.

No bad blood between Busch, Earnhardt Jr. Mon, 05 May 2008 22:58:06 PDT
CONCORD, N.C. Three security guards followed Kyle Busch around Lowe’s Motor Speedway, where his safety was presumably still in danger from a victory-starved “Junior Nation” incensed over the late-race accident that cost Dale Earnhardt Jr. a victory.

Trainer: Eight Belles’ jockey made all the right moves Mon, 05 May 2008 22:58:08 PDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. The trainer of euthanized filly Eight Belles adamantly defended the way jockey Gabriel Saez handled the Kentucky Derby runner-up.

HSHOF collects funds one seat at a time Mon, 05 May 2008 22:57:16 PDT
The Helena Sports Hall of Fame is growing and has found a home, but it needs help sustaining itself.

Local briefs Mon, 05 May 2008 22:57:20 PDT
Brewers looking for host families The Helena Minor League Baseball Boosters Club is looking for families or individuals to house Brewers players for the 2008 season.

Sidelines: Montana State anxiously awaits APR scores Mon, 05 May 2008 22:57:22 PDT
A lot of Montana State University football fans and administrative staff will be biting their fingernails this morning as they await the NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate scores and penalties.

No Santana, no problem: Twins lead AL Central Mon, 05 May 2008 22:58:25 PDT
MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Twins began their first day in full possession of first place this year by promptly falling behind 6-0 in the top half of the first inning. Then they came back and won.

Grandstreet cast having way too good a time with musical 'big!' Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:27:20 PDT
Remember the movie "Big?" Whether you were a kid or an adult in 1988, chances are the answer is yes.

Teens turn to thrift as jobs vanish Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:37:24 PDT
NEW YORK - The souring job market and rising costs of the usual teenage indulgences - a slice of pizza, a drive to the mall, the hottest new jeans - are causing teens to do something they rarely do: be thrifty.

Eve, Heidi Klum, Nicky Hilton among Us Weekly revelers Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:37:25 PDT
LOS ANGELES Eve, Heidi Klum and Nicky Hilton were among the beautiful people who turned out for US Weekly magazine’s Hot Hollywood party.

Hasselhoff to pay $25,000 a month to ex-wife, daughters Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:37:26 PDT
Associated Press - 04/20/08 LOS ANGELES David Hasselhoff has agreed to pay $25,000 a month to support his ex-wife and children.

Stark’s existential sociopath, Parker, is back in new caper Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:37:28 PDT
“Dirty Money” (Grand Central Publishing, 276 pages, $23.99), by Richard Stark: The word “trilogy” brings to mind epic historical novels and multigenerational family sagas. But Richard Stark has just completed a trilogy about a single armed robbery.

The quiet Coen has a new play Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:37:32 PDT
NEW YORK Ethan Coen the quiet man has lots to say.

Williams family’s legacies not just musical Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:37:34 PDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. It’s no shock that the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum got a tepid response from Hank Williams Jr. on their plans for an exhibit on his family, from his iconic and troubled father through his own hell-raising days to his children’s lives. The museum wanted Williams, a private man, to open his vault of family keepsakes. Needless to say, their first meeting didn’t go well.

Jenna Bush wedding another in lively White House history Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:37:37 PDT
Associated Press - 04/20/08 NEW YORK Tricia Nixon was risqué in a sleeveless gown at her Rose Garden wedding. Luci Baines Johnson, at age 19 a fresh convert to Catholicism, opted for a church ceremony but had a White House reception with a 13-tier cake.

Wine tasting, auction is Myrna's biggest fundraiser of the year Thu, 01 May 2008 00:01:02 PDT
The Myrna Loy Center hosts its party of the year, the "Myrna Uncorked" benefit wine tasting and auction, 6 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the Myrna Loy Center.

Around the town Thu, 01 May 2008 00:01:07 PDT
art Sarah Jaeger sale May 3-4 Sarah Jaeger will hold her annual spring pottery sale May 3-4 at her home and studio, 908 Broadway. Sale hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 3, and noon-4 p.m. Sunday, May 4.

Current exhibits Thu, 01 May 2008 00:01:06 PDT
- A.L. Swanson Gallery, 46 S. Last Chance Gulch, 443-3342. Featuring a new exhibition by artist-couple Amy Brakeman and Dale Livezey.

Tunes around town Thu, 01 May 2008 00:01:07 PDT
BENNY’S BISTRO, 108 E. Sixth Ave., 443-0105, has music on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and most Saturdays at noon. The Dynamic Duet performs Saturday, May 3, 6:30 p.m.

Forgettable films go up in smoke Thu, 01 May 2008 00:01:12 PDT
While we wait for the summer movie season to arrive, the studios are releasing their “not-quite-good-enough-for-July” pre-summer movies.

Rerun season: Summer offers Indy, Batman, Narnia, X-Files Thu, 01 May 2008 00:01:12 PDT
LOS ANGELES Studio executives hope they’ve trained their audience well as the season of summer blockbusters arrives.

Carmina’ collaboration Thu, 01 May 2008 00:01:17 PDT
It was just happenstance that composer Carl Orff was introduced to the manuscript that would become the lyrics to his most enduring work, “Carmina Burana,” a series of poems and songs tied together, coincidentally, by the theme of fate.

Which organic foods are worth spending on? Thu, 01 May 2008 00:01:19 PDT
The digest - By Suki Kitchen - 05/01/08 “Do you really think it’s worth it to spend a dollar more for organic strawberries?”

Surrender to the tango Thu, 01 May 2008 00:01:26 PDT
Artisan Dance artistic director Sallyann Mulcahy has been dancing for over 30 years, but the tango still surprised her.

This newspaper does indeed owe an apology Mon, 05 May 2008 23:26:05 PDT
More than a few letters to the editor since Saturday have called for a written apology to the Lewis and Clark County commissioners, particularly Chairman Ed Tinsley and Mike Murray, for a comment printed about them in Saturday’s newspaper.

Rehberg working for poisoned veterans Mon, 05 May 2008 23:26:24 PDT
We’re glad to see U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg isn’t giving up on efforts to help military veterans poisoned by their own government in chemical and biological weapons testing between 1963 and 1973.

May Day present Mon, 05 May 2008 23:26:11 PDT
Yesterday, May 1, I opened the door to get my mail and was delighted to discover a marvelous woven paper basket filled with paper flowers, hanging on the front door.

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