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Views from the week and weekend 10/28: The week – and weekend – saw fundraisers, concert and more
Band teacher Spencer Fehr conducts the Anaconda Junior High School Band during the AJHS Band, Choir and Orchestra Fall Concert on Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Fred Moodry Intermediate School auditorium. Anaconda Weekly Review photos by James S. Rosien. Third through sixth graders in a variety of costumes partake in the PTA-sponsored Halloween dance in the Lincoln Primary School Gym on the evening of Friday, Oct. 23. There was also a dance for younger students earlier that evening. From left, Don Davis, Karla Davis and Mark Callison work in the kitchen during the Anaconda American Legion Post 21 pancake breakfast…
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Hickory House gets new hostess, bakery, massage studio
The Hickory House Inn, originally constructed as the rectory to St. Paul’s Church in 1902, has undergone some changes lately. In addition to rooms visitors and locals alike can stay in, the Hickory House is now a kind of one-stop shop for an overnight stay, baked goods, and a massage. Chelsea Heersink, who came to run the Hickory House in 2022 for about six months before returning to take it back over earlier this year, has been hard at work for the past several months remodeling rooms and conceptualizing a design and business plan not only for the inn portion…
Read MoreJustice Court 10/28
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Justice Court, the Honorable Ken Walund presiding: • Justin Michael Harcharik of Butte changed his plea to guilty on Thursday, Oct. 15 on a charge amended to negligent endangerment. The defendant was charged a $100 fine plus $85 surcharge plus one year deferred imposition of sentence plus ACT class. A charge of unlawful possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle on highway was suspended. • Trent Jafek changed his plea to guilty on Oct.15 on a charge of theft, unauthorized control over property, first offense. The defendant was fined $100 plus $85 surcharge plus a…
Read MorePublic Health encourages vaccination as respiratory illnesses circulate
By Lauren Bolton ADLC Public Health Director Every year around this time, we start reminding people to get their annual flu vaccine. This year, that reminder feels particularly timely. A-DLC Public Health has already received reports of influenza cases in our community. We are not seeing large numbers locally, and a few cases certainly can’t tell us what the rest of the season will look like. But we are seeing influenza earlier than we typically would, and that follows what is happening nationally. Flu activity remains relatively low across the country, but it has been increasing in many states. If…
Read More2026 GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR ANACONDA-DEER LODGE COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Name: Ken Walund Age: 61 Length of Residency in Anaconda: 61 yrs Born and raised where: Anaconda, Mt. Occupation: Current Justice of The Peace Family: Wife Sandra, Son Brett, Daughter Kjersti and Son in Law Derrick, Granddaughters Sloane and Skylar and one on the way. Education: AAS in Law Enforcement, Montana Justice Institute UM School of Law training and many other judges training. Military Service: U.S. Navy 1985-1989 Previous Political Offices held, or memberships in community professional organizations: None. Why are you running for Justice of the Peace, and what experience or qualities prepare you for the bench? I…
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Public forum hosts presentation about data centers
Data centers have been top of mind for many Anaconda residents recently, with them being brought up at the Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Commission meetings for the last two weeks. So it was appropriate timing when, last Wednesday evening at the Smelter City Senior Citizens’ Center at the Metcalf, the first Copper City Open Minds Forum hosted a presentation and discussion about data centers. Vaughn Fulkerson, the organizer of the forum, brought two lobbyists from the Montana Environmental Information Center (MEIC) to the forum to present to the public before inviting questions. Anne Hedges, executive director of the MEIC, and Caroline…
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Montana State House of Representatives Dist. 71 Candidate Questionnaires
Suzzann Nordwick (R), HD 71 candidate Name: Suzzann Nordwick Age: 63 Length of residency in your district: Full-time HD71 resident the past 30 years Born and raised where: I’m a 5th Generation Montanan raised in Montana Occupation: Engineer, with 30+ years of experience Family: Married 34 years to Todd Steiger. We have two daughters in their 20s. Education: Graduated from Bozeman Senior High School, Bachelor and Master of Metallurgical Engineering from Montana Tech. Military service, if any: None Previous political offices held and/or memberships in community/professional organizations: President – Montana Federation of Republican Women; Chair – Walkerville Government Study Commission;…
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Commission District 5 Candidate Questionnaire
Editor’s Note: In this year’s general election for the voters of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, there are two candidates running, Edward Beaudette and Jared Otto. Despite our best efforts to reach Mr. Otto by email and telephone, we did not receive a response from him by press time. Mr. Beaudette’s response is below. Name:Edward G. Beaudette Age: 73 Length of residency in Anaconda: 73 years Born and raised where: Anaconda, MT Occupation: Attorney Family: Sister and Brother in law: Maryanne and Duane Brugman, their children Amy and Chad. Education: Anaconda Central H.S. 1971, University of Montana, B. A. 1976, University of…
Read MoreJustice Court week of 10/21
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Justice Court, the Honorable Ken Walund presiding: • Buddy Myotte changed his plea to guilty on Thursday, Oct. 8 on a charge of aggravated driving under the influence, second offense. The defendant was charged a $1,200 fine plus $85 surcharge plus one year jail time with all but five days suspended plus ACT class plus the court recommended that a probationary driver’s license be issued plus 24/7 for 45 days. The court also required the defendant complete the necessary alcohol treatment program with SMART. A charge of failure to give notice of accident by quickest means/apparent damage…
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Views from the weekend 10/14: Saturday was full of charity, chili and astrophotography
Leigha Bates, director of the Smelter City Senior Center at the Metcalf, left, presents trophies to (from left to right): Jeri Herigstad, who won first place in the center’s chili cook-off with her ‘Yummy Chicken Chili’ and half of the entry fees for a prize of $245; Mike T., who won second place with his ‘Mike’s Chili’; and Jeffrey Miles, who took third with his ‘Texas-style Chili’ on Oct. 10 at the senior center. Herigstad donated $100 of her earnings back to the senior center. Anaconda Weekly Review Photos by Kasey Edge-Faur. The Club Moderne hosted the Acacia Lodge No.…
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