News 2008-07-24 Andanh.com

Minimum wage bumped to $6.55 an hour Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:29:11 PDT
About 15,500 Montana workers will see their wages rise by 30 cents an hour starting today because of an increase in the state minimum wage, the state Department of Labor and Industry estimates.

State has $400M surplus Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:29:12 PDT
State government’s financial picture looks a lot rosier than it did in last year’s crystal ball.

Missed the Buzz? Signed copies available Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:47:59 PDT
Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who was in Helena last weekend for the Symphony Under the Stars and a book signing at Exploration-Works, has agreed to sign more books for those individuals who did not get one at the book signing.

Rehberg sees marked improvement’ in Iraq Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:43:19 PDT
Fresh from a brief tour of Iraq, Republican U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg told Montana reporters Wednesday that the beefed-up presence of American troops in the country has worked to restore order.

Rehberg changes position on cuba votes Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:29:13 PDT
WASHINGTON Montana Rep. Denny Rehberg has changed his position on the United States’ long-standing Cuba embargo in recent years, moving away from enthusiastic anti-embargo politics to supporting current restrictions on the country.

Talks between Rey, Plum Creek under investigation Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:29:17 PDT
Federal investigators have begun looking into closed-door negotiations between the Bush administration and Plum Creek Timber Co., the nation’s largest owner of private land.

Campaign aims to ease transfer station bottlenecks Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:29:24 PDT
Helena and Lewis and Clark County officials are asking city and county residents to think twice about their garbage-hauling and recycling trips to the city’s Benton Avenue Transfer Station.

'Stick 'em up!' Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:28:20 PDT
Last Chance Tour Train passengers were just hearing of the enormous wealth mined from Last Chance Gulch - 20,000 ounces of gold and silver - when the Diva Bandits struck.

City starts flushing water mains today Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:28:03 PDT
Helena utility maintenance workers today will begin flushing water mains on the city’s west side. The work is meant to reduce or eliminate the city’s occasional problems with discolored water.

Class of ’73 reunion scheduled Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:27:54 PDT
The Helena High School Class of 1973 35th reunion is being held the weekend of Aug. 15-16.

Fire near Billings prompts temporary evacuations Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:29:02 PDT
BILLINGS (AP) Authorities issued a voluntary evacuation order Wednesday morning for more than 100 homes in a subdivision outside Billings that was threatened by a grass-fueled wildfire.

NARF seeks class-action in trust-fund case Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:29:03 PDT
MISSOULA Lawyers from the Native American Rights Fund on Thursday will ask a federal judge in Washington, D.C., to grant class-action certification on behalf of 250 tribes whose tribal trust fund accounts are managed by the U.S. Interior Department.

Senators push bill to fight Indian crime Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:29:03 PDT
WASHINGTON A bipartisan group of senators is hoping to fight high crime levels on American Indian reservations with legislation that would boost tribal law enforcement and improve coordination between federal and local authorities.

Wyoming debates legality of wolf comp payments Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:28:50 PDT
LANDER, Wyo. (AP) Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal said Wednesday that the state Attorney General’s Office is reviewing whether it’s legal for the state to continue to compensate ranchers for livestock losses to wolves even though a federal judge has stripped the state of control over the predators.

Energy meeting focuses on hydrogen Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:28:52 PDT
LARAMIE, Wyo. Coal is an important part of developing hydrogen as a fuel source, but progress must be made in capturing and storing the greenhouse gases that occur in making hydrogen from coal, speakers at an energy conference said Wednesday.

Public views power-plant documents in Great Falls Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:28:51 PDT
GREAT FALLS (AP) Hundreds of documents were opened to the public Tuesday after a judge ruled that officials were wrong to withhold them from a group seeking to learn more about the relationship between the city and the developer of a proposed coal-fired power plant.

State briefs Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:28:52 PDT
I-155 only citizen initiative on ballot Secretary of State Brad Johnson said Wednesday that only one citizen initiative qualified for the November ballot in Montana: I-155, the Healthy Montana Kids Plan Act.

Microbrewery to start in tiny Clark Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:28:52 PDT
CODY, Wyo. (AP) Beer drinkers in and around the tiny town of Clark can rejoice: Plans are being made for a microbrewery.

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House OKs rescue for homeowners, Fannie, Freddie Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:28:42 PDT
WASHINGTON Rescue legislation sailed through the House on Wednesday aimed at helping 400,000 strapped homeowners avoid foreclosure and preventing the collapse of troubled mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Pentagon to recommend more troops for Afghanistan in face of rising violence Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:28:42 PDT
WASHINGTON Top Pentagon leaders are expected to recommend soon that Defense Secretary Robert Gates order hundreds of additional U.S. troops to Afghanistan over the next month or so, according to a senior military official.

Obama tells Israel he’s committed to its security Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:28:45 PDT
JERUSALEM (AP) Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama paid a predawn visit to the holiest place in Judaism on Thursday, bowing his head in prayer at the Western Wall.

McCain denies misstating the timing of Iraq surge Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:28:45 PDT
BETHLEHEM, Pa. Republican John McCain pushed back on Wednesday against Democratic criticism that he misstated when the troop buildup ordered by President Bush began, saying elements were put in place before Bush announced the strategy in early 2007.

Federal minimum wage going up Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:28:45 PDT
WASHINGTON - About 2 million Americans get a raise Thursday as the federal minimum wage rises 70 cents. The bad news: Higher gas and food prices are swallowing it up, and some small businesses will pass the cost of the wage hike to consumers.

Doctor tells employees to curb cell phone use Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:28:47 PDT
PITTSBURGH The head of a prominent cancer research institute issued an unprecedented warning to his faculty and staff Wednesday: Limit cell phone use because of the possible risk of cancer.

World briefs Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:28:46 PDT
Castro cryptic on Russian bomber report HAVANA (AP) Ailing Fidel Castro said Wednesday that Cuba’s president was right to adopt a “dignified silence” over a Moscow newspaper report that Russia may send nuclear bombers to the island, and said Cuba doesn’t owe any explanation to Washington about the story.

Western states, Canadian provinces offer emissions plan Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:28:22 PDT
SALEM, Ore. Seven Western states are joining four Canadian provinces to propose a plan to limit greenhouse gas emissions through use of a “cap and trade” system.

Dolly downgraded to tropical storm in Texas Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:28:51 PDT
BROWNSVILLE, Texas Hurricane Dolly barreled into South Texas on Wednesday, lashing the coast with winds up to 100 mph and dumping heavy rain that flooded some low-lying areas but spared levees along the heavily populated Rio Grande Valley.

Parts of Legion history Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:06:22 PDT
There are plenty of folks around with deep roots in the Helena Legion baseball program, and strong ties to Kindrick Legion Field. Two of those guys are Helena Senators assistant coaches Pat Screnar and Bill Rook.

Senators sweep Miners Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:04:48 PDT
How's this for a day's work? In a conference doubleheader sweep over Butte Wednesday, 11-0 and 9-8, Helena Senators' second baseman Nick Retz went 4-for-6 at the plate, pasting two home runs and a double, scoring three times and amassing seven runs batted in. And then throw in a pitching victory.

Stampede rodeo ready to get started Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:04:54 PDT
One of the largest Montana PRCA Circuit rodeos will get underway tonight when the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds plays host to the 48th Annual Last Chance Stampede and Fair.

Erickson leads All-Around at NHSFR Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:05:01 PDT
Helena’s Tyler Erickson is in the lead for the All-Around Cowboy title after the first go-round of the National High School Finals Rodeo in Farmington, N.M.

Locals claim victories at Big Sky State Games Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:05:08 PDT
Local athletes were represented well at the recent Big Sky Games in Billings, as numerous contestants returned with championships. In bicycling, Jerri Matthews (45-49 years) won the women's 25-mile road race, and Jamie Lemeuix (20-29) captured the ladies mountain biking race. In weight lifting, Nick Hoang garnered the teen full meet with a total of 1,415 pounds, with Drew Peery winning the open full meet, at 1,035 pounds.

11-year-old All-Stars get 1st win at regionals Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:05:12 PDT
The Helena All-Stars picked up their first win of the 2008 Cal Ripken Pacific Northwest Regional Baseball Tournament for 11 year olds Wednesday in Eugene, Ore.

Brewers lose late game Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:21:55 PDT
Casper’s Alexander Feinberg came home on a single to right field by Thomas Simmons in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Ghosts beat the Helena Brewers 3-2 early Wednesday morning after a two-hour rain delay.

Sastre takes over Tour lead Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:14:47 PDT
ALPE D’HUEZ, France The mountains have proved that Cadel Evans isn’t the fastest man uphill, but the Australian may have done just enough to win the Tour de France.

Appy State QB learning to fly Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:05:40 PDT
GREENVILLE, S.C. For Appalachian State quarterback Armanti Edwards, the toughest part of beating Michigan last season wasn’t maneuvering through the Wolverines’ mammoth defensive line or overcoming more than 100,000 maize and blue-clad fans.

Column: Size not an issue for Team USA Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:05:43 PDT
LAS VEGAS Chris Paul probably wasn’t the best person to ask about size, since the 6-footer spends most of his time on the court trying to avoid the big guys instead of trying to act like one. Besides, he’s got other things on his mind this week, including impressing Mike Krzyzewski enough to secure the backup spot to Jason Kidd as the point guard in Beijing.

Furyk aiming high at Glen Abbey Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:05:50 PDT
OAKVILLE, Ontario Jim Furyk has his sights set high at rain-soaked Glen Abbey in his bid for a third straight Canadian Open title.

Sorenstam sentimental at Evian Masters Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:05:52 PDT
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France Annika Sorenstam is determined her final year on the LPGA Tour will not become a sentimental journey.

Broadcasters fighting with Chinese Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:05:55 PDT
BEIJING The Beijing Olympics may not look much different from previous games on TV.

NASCAR squeezes horsepower down on Toyota’s engines Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:05:56 PDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. NASCAR tried to even out the competition in the Nationwide Series on Wednesday by ordering all teams using Toyota motors to squeeze down their horsepower before this weekend’s race in Indianapolis.

WNBA reviewing fight between L.A., Detroit players Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:05:59 PDT
The WNBA always seems to crave more attention. Mission accomplished, albeit it without a dunk or fantastic play.

Brickyard revival Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:22:02 PDT
The bash is back. After a several-years hiatus, Helena’s Archie Bray Foundation is reviving the popular Brickyard Bash in conjunction with its annual auction to benefit the resident artist program.

Around the town Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:22:05 PDT
fundraiser Mambo Kings play benefit for local cancer sufferer

Current exhibits Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:22:07 PDT
- A.L. Swanson Gallery, 46 S. Last Chance Gulch, 443-3342, is currently featuring new paintings by St. Louis artist Patricia Oblack; photographs by J.M. Cooper; glass art by Barry Hood; ceramics by Joe Crowley and the furniture of A.L. Swanson.

Tunes around town Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:22:10 PDT
BENNY’S BISTRO, 108 E. Sixth Ave., 443-0105, has music most Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 7 p.m.

Ledger’s Joker a better class of criminal Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:22:13 PDT
Heathcliff Andrew Ledger was named after Heathcliff of Emily Bronte’s “Wuthering Heights.”

Take a chance on Mia’ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:22:14 PDT
When all is said and done, “Mamma Mia” is an unapologetic tribute to Abba, the group whose albums were Sweden’s second largest export, behind Volvo, in the ’70s.

Professor navigates his inside passage Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:22:15 PDT
How could I not be fascinated by a tale of a past-his-prime professor who is looking for ways to bring joy back to a routine academic life? This may not be my life, but I know friends who have walked this path. All of us who teach know what it’s like to find what was once vibrant becoming stale sometimes briefly, sometimes longer.

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