News 2008-07-27 Andanh.com

Gravel-pit issue will be priority for 2009 Legislature Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:35:05 PDT
Missoula developer Ken Allen bought 100 grassy acres north of Lolo in the fall of 2000, planning to subdivide the one-time ranch into about 70 residential lots.

Mosquitoes drive Canyon Ferry-area residents into squabble Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:35:23 PDT
Even on 90-plus degree days, Vicki Sullivan can’t go outside her home on the southeastern side of Canyon Ferry Reservoir without donning a chambray shirt and thick cotton pants because the mosquitoes are so vicious this year.

Subdivision boom cools in neighboring counties Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:35:26 PDT
Going from a boom to a crawl, proposals for new subdivisions are slowing in neighboring counties this year, as are lot sales and new home construction.

Informative fun Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:35:24 PDT
A couple dozen women spent Saturday learning they can be confident, courageous, and independent in the outdoors. Actually, most of them probably already knew that, but the 7th annual Outdoor Skills Workshop, put on by the Women in the Outdoors, provided learning opportunities in a nonthreatening environment.

Obama defends tour, says McCain is shifting on Iraq war Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:35:30 PDT
LONDON (AP) - Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama brushed aside Republican criticism of his overseas trip on Saturday and stood outside the famed 10 Downing Street to say that both President Bush and Sen. John McCain were moving his way on the key issues of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Keeping watch over the wilderness Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:33:45 PDT
BENCHMARK - Sam Chapman awoke in a white mist at 8,015 feet.

Work planned on Benton Avenue Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:48:00 PDT
Construction at the intersection of Benton and Custer avenues continue this week.

Former caterer starts new life as buffalo tanner Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:33:08 PDT
STEVENSVILLE Jason Erickson was serving up beef burritos when he decided he would rather be delivering buffalo and not as a meal.

County working out septic district Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:26:07 PDT
A septic-system maintenance district for Helena Valley residents could be in place as early as 2010, an engineer told Lewis and Clark County commissioners this week.

Democrats convene in Miles City for convention Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:33:34 PDT
MILES CITY Democrats will win legislative and statewide political races this year because of their strong record on the economy, energy, education and sportsmen’s access, compared to what Republicans have done, Gov Brian Schweitzer told fellow Democrats Friday night.

Rey makes stop in Helena Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:26:08 PDT
U.S. Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Mark Rey made a pit stop in Helena Friday to discuss new conservation funding available to ranchers and private property owners to curb the spread of two invasive species.

Livestock agreement stalls Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:26:12 PDT
BILLINGS As livestock officials scramble to deal with recent outbreaks of brucellosis near Yellowstone National Park, a proposed interstate pact to manage and eventually eliminate the disease remains stalled.

Public stream access at stake in fencing case Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:26:10 PDT
VIRGINIA CITY - A state judge weighing one of Montana's leading property issues - public access to streams for recreation - said Friday that he has ''some sense of how this probably ought to be resolved,'' but he stopped short of disclosing what will guide his decisionmaking.

Lindbergh fire mostly contained Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:26:12 PDT
MISSOULA Trails remain closed around Lindbergh Lake because of a forest fire there, but no new blazes have appeared after Wednesday’s big thunderstorm.

North Dakota fire burns 3,000 acres Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:26:16 PDT
MARMARTH, N.D. (AP) Fire officials say a blaze that burned an estimated 3,000 acres on Forest Service and private land in southwestern North Dakota was caused by lightning, and it may not be the last one they face in the coming months.

Groups debate appeal of wolf ruling Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:26:19 PDT
CHEYENNE, Wyo. Supporters of the federal government’s removal of gray wolves from the endangered species list said Friday that they haven’t decided whether to appeal a judge’s preliminary decision to relist the wolves.

Amber Alert just a fake Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:26:20 PDT
Billings police are investigating a hoax Amber Alert spread through text messages there Thursday evening, but according to state law, the fake is not illegal.

Audit finds serious hazards from abandoned mines Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:26:28 PDT
WASHINGTON The government has endangered the public’s health and safety by failing to clean up abandoned mines on federal land in the West, according to a scathing audit released Friday.

Moore builds new shuttle loader Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:26:04 PDT
MOORE (AP) Construction is under way on a grain elevator in Moore that will be capable of loading 110-car freight trains.

State briefs Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:26:05 PDT
Jail escapee a former tribal investigator BILLINGS (AP) Roosevelt County officials say a man who escaped from the jail earlier this week is a former criminal investigator with the Fort Peck Tribe Department of Law and Justice.

Law enforcement preps for hillclimb Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:26:06 PDT
BILLINGS Law enforcement agencies will be out in force for the Great American Championship Motorcycle Hillclimb this weekend, but spectators who drink alcohol will be able to get to and from the event by shuttle bus.

Billings church closing after 112 years Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:26:06 PDT
BILLINGS The 112-year-old Wayman Chapel AME Church is closing its building, but the congregation will go on, church members say.

Pelosi hears locals’ concerns during Montana whistlestop Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:34:59 PDT
MISSOULA An old Texas politician once accused his opponent of “committing a piscatorial act on a boat flying the American flag.” He hoped no one in the audience knew the ten-dollar word for “fishing.”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. Montana’s U.S. Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester today announced that Montana and 11 Montana counties will receive $8.2 million to help address critical homeland security needs.

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Bombings in western Indian city kill 29 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:33:55 PDT
AHMADABAD, India Bombs exploded Saturday near a busy market and a hospital in a western Indian city, killing 29 people and injuring 88 a day after deadly blasts struck the southern technology hub of Bangalore.

Castro fails to announce reforms as hoped during Revolution Day address Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:34:06 PDT
SANTIAGO, Cuba President Raul Castro warned Washington that Cuba would stay focused on defense regardless of who wins November’s presidential election, but failed to announce more changes to the communist system during a major address Saturday night.

Karadzic trial revives Bosnian hopes for justice Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:34:10 PDT
THE HAGUE, Netherlands Sabaheta Fejzic felt cheated when Slobodan Milosevic, on trial for Balkan atrocities, died in his cell before his judges could reach a verdict.

No angry lines after bank takeover Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:34:21 PDT
PHOENIX Customers of two banks closed by federal regulators were assured that every penny of their money was protected, preventing lines of angry accountholders from forming Saturday.

Shodair Soccer Classic kicks off tonight Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:09:55 PDT
Tonight at Carroll College’s Nelson Stadium, Montana’s premiere soccer talent will be on center stage for the 9th annual Shodair Soccer Classic.

Brewers' comeback falls short Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:09:57 PDT
The Helena Brewers set a season-high attendance record for their game with Billings Friday night, and they had pretty much every one of the 1,425 in attendance stomping by the bottom of the ninth.

Reps outlast Butte at districts Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:10:00 PDT
The Helena Reps got an opening-round win Friday, beating the Butte Muckers 8-6 at the District Tournament in Dillon.

Local briefs Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:10:02 PDT
IR looks to fill part-time sports position The Independent Record is looking for an aspiring part-time journalist to join its award-winning sports staff. This person will cover sporting events in the Helena area, assist in the newsroom and will eventually have the opportunity to write in-depth features.

Final time trial looms at Tour de France Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:11:18 PDT
MONTLUCON, France At the Tour de France, this is it.

Team USA crushes Canada Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:10:30 PDT
LAS VEGAS With LeBron James out, Dwyane Wade proved he is definitely back.

Alfredsson sets Evian record; Park leads Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:10:32 PDT
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France Helen Alfredsson shot a course-record 9-under 63 Friday to pull within a shot of leader Angela Park after the second round of the Evian Masters.

Reavie jumps to Canadian lead; Weir falls seven strokes behind Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:10:39 PDT
OAKVILLE, Ontario Chez Reavie left Mike Weir and the rest of the Canadian Open contenders behind on a long, sunny day at soggy Glen Abbey.

Chinese rush for Olympic tickets Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:10:46 PDT
BEIJING - A crowd of 30,000 people, baking in the heat and waiting for up to two days, swarmed a ticketing center Friday as the final batch of Olympic tickets went on sale. Police shoved and kicked them and used metal barricades to prevent a stampede.

Olympic swimmer Hardy says she’s innocent of doping charges Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:10:48 PDT
In the final days of training camp with her U.S. Olympic teammates, Jessica Hardy was trying to nap between practices when she got the most dreaded of phone calls for any athlete:

Jaworski gets second shot at title in Big Easy Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:10:51 PDT
PHILADELPHIA Here’s one “Jaws” sequel Ron Jaworski hopes ends up better than the original.

American League: Joba dominates, Yanks beat BoSox Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:10:53 PDT
BOSTON Joba Chamberlain dominated Boston in his best major league start and the surging New York Yankees are two games behind their longtime rivals in the AL East with a 1-0 victory Friday night.

National League: Houston ends Brewers’ win streak at 8 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:10:55 PDT
MILWAUKEE Wandy Rodriguez allowed one run and three hits over six innings to help Houston snap Milwaukee’s eight-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory Friday night.

America’s Vaughan on top at Senior British Open Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:10:57 PDT
TROON, Scotland American Bruce Vaughan shot par 71 Friday, taking a one-shot lead after the second round of the Senior British Open before heading for therapy on his troublesome left knee.

Stewart unveils new NASCAR ride Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:11:04 PDT
INDIANAPOLIS Tony Stewart has spent his entire career emulating A.J. Foyt, his childhood hero who dazzled the young racer with a tough-guy bravado and swashbuckling style.

Report: Favre plans to attend Pack camp Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:11:10 PDT
MILWAUKEE If Brett Favre plans to show for the Green Bay Packers’ training camp, he’ll need permission from the NFL. And as of Friday afternoon there was no sign he had petitioned the league for reinstatement.

Iraq appealing Olympic ban, unwilling to make concessions Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:11:11 PDT
BAGHDAD Iraq’s banned Olympic Committee has opened negotiations to try to regain its place in next month’s Beijing Games after being shut out for political interference in Olympic affairs, a government spokesman said Friday.

Bareback riders wow crowd at Stampede Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:11:49 PDT
It doesn't happen often, but every once in a while you know you're watching something special.

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.

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