Valier News

SHELBY - At any given moment, the Rev. Michael Drury can look at a terra cotta of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ intricately painted in blue and gold leaf by his great-uncle, the Rev.

By The Associated Press BOYS Basketball Bigfork 73, St. Ignatius 24 Chinook 63, Malta 60 Denton 88, Hobson 68 Fairfield 65, Cascade 18 Hinsdale 62, Frazer 34 Hot Springs 51, St.

Governor Brian Schweitzer is accusing Republican lawmakers of trying to give Swank Enterprises a $600,000 "bail-out" to clean up land with environmental issues.

MISSOULA - Betty Violetta Hill, 90, of Missoula, died of natural causes Friday in Missoula.

VALIER - Alvin A. Morris, 87, of Valier, a World War II Army veteran, died of natural causes Friday at Marias Care Center in Shelby.

His lone opponent Keith T. Melhus, who had 42 votes, also ran as a write-in. Karla Breding and Wendy Curry Judisch ran unopposed for council.

The 27-year-old man who died in a rollover crash near Valier on Sunday morning has been identified.

Ag producers play a crucial role in our region's economy. Each fall, the Montana Grain Growers Association holds listening sessions, to update members on current Ag issues, while giving producers a chance to voice their own concerns.

VALIER - Wayne Kilmer Anderson, 71, of Valier, a retired farmer, outfitter and "jack of all trades," died Wednesday of injuries he sustained in an automobile crash near Dupuyer.

Authorities have released the names of three men killed in a two-vehicle crash near Dupuyer in north-central Montana.

A party like this one only comes around every 100 years. Considering that Conrad owes its name to a pair of famous brothers, it seems fitting that another pair of talented brothers is the centerpiece of the town's centennial celebration this weekend.

CONRAD - With his hand on his heart in a futile attempt to slow its nervous beating, Francis Erickson watched frozen as the crane lowered, leaving the 700-pound clock to hang on its brackets.

The calendar says that summer is over, but it doesn't feel like it. Great Falls set a daily record high Thursday, when the mercury rose to 93 degrees.

CONRAD - Within a year of his arrival in Montana in 1872, Reverend Van Orsdel's works with churches, schools and hospitals earned him a sterling reputation and a legion of parishioners and admirers.

VALIER -- Great Falls Central won its football season opener Saturday night with a 66-14 victory over the Valier Panthers.

ALLEN - Son born Monday to Jade and Sean Allen of Great Falls. ASH/GUERRERO - Daughter born Tuesday to Nicole Ash and Alan Guerrero of Great Falls.

ALLEN - Son born Monday to Jade and Sean Allen of Great Falls. ASH/GUERRERO - Daughter born Tuesday to Nicole Ash and Alan Guerrero of Great Falls.

CHRISTIANSON - Son born Tuesday to Shilo Lynn Christianson. HEATON/AGUILAR - Son born Tuesday to Sonja Heaton and Tyler Aguilar of Great Falls.

HELENA - Montana Lottery officials say a Great Falls man has claimed $90,300 in Hot Lotto prizes.

HELENA, Mont. Here are the results of Wednesday's Montana Lottery drawings: The $30,000 Montana Cash jackpot was won by a ticket purchased in Lakeside, while someone purchased a Hot Lotto ticket in Valier with four plays and the Sizzler option, winning a total of $90,300. The winning numbers drawn: Montana Cash: 09, 15, 20, 29, 36 Wild Card: 08, ...