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The Northern Montana Joint Refuse Disposal District, has called a meeting for tomorrow (Thurs) night in Conrad. Their meeting's at 5:30, at the Conrad Senior Center. There'll be a pertinent discussion pertaining to recycling...CARDBOARD recycling, & what's all involved in the process. Be...

The Pondera Arts Council's planning a display of art & artists during this year's Whoop-Up weekend, Friday, & Saturday, June 6th, & 7th. They're planning a grand display & inviting you to contribute at the events. If you'd like to come & join them with your great creations, please contact Sandi Boughton, @ 505 0225, or sandilynni1955@gmail.com. You can also e...

This Friday's the FIRST Friday, of the month, & the Conrad First Friday Free Community Meal's scheduled for this week! The Conrad First Presbyterian Church, will host the Friday free meal. Serving time's 11:30 to 1, at the church, corner of 4th Ave, & Maryland Street. The Fi...

An E-Waste Collection Event, is scheduled for Friday, May 23rd, in Conrad. The event will be at the Conrad Community Center, 311 South Virginia Street, on the 23rd from 8 to 4. There's NO charge for computers, personal electronic devices, IPADS, phones, printers, office equipment, sound systems, flat screen TV's etc...

Kindergarten Screening's been set for tomorrow (Tues) for Meadowlark School, in Conrad. Please call the school at 278 5620, sometime TODAY (Mon) for more information, & so you can schedule your Tuesday appointment. It all started for me, the Puff Man, back in the early 50's, at Emerson Kindergarten in Great Falls. In...

Clem Pellett's riveting new book, "Murder on Montana's Hi-Line, hot off the press & just ahead of the movie, has now been officially released! The man himself, Clem Pellett, will be here in Shelby, for the Official Launch Party & Book Signing, on Wednesday, May 28th. Clem's...

Today (Sat) is Community Downtown Cleanup in Valier. The rakes & brooms will hit the street from 9 to 11, this morning. ALL community members are welcome to attend. Here's the deal...community members should meet at the corner of Gazebo Park, on Teton Avenue. Pl...

Your heart will melt & your faith in dogs (& people) will be renewed this Saturday morning on Puff Man Sports Trivia. Up for grabs I'll have the beautiful read, "Bring Jade Home; The True Story of a Dog Lost in Yellowstone." Be the 1st caller in at 7:30, with the correct answer to my sports trivia question, & you'll WIN Michelle Caffrey's gripping true story of Jade, a young

The Scouts in Chester, are putting on a real Chinese Dinner, tonight (Fri)! They'll have the Chinese on the platters at the Chester Lutheran Church, from 5 to 7. Have long has it been since you've chowed down on a good Chinese dinner? What's your favorite or favorite entree on a Chinese menu...

What a fantastic & FUN way to stay in shape for the summer. Walk & Wheel Wednesdays, & Fit Friday's are running full tilt through May. The final Wednesday, will be May 21st. Likewise, the last Fit Friday, for the season will be Friday, the 23rd. Walk & Whe...

NEXT Thursday, the 1st of May's the day for the official Open House at De La Salle Blackfeet School. The Open House will run from 5 to 7, welcoming new families. You'll also have an opportunity to share a meal, & meet the teachers. You'll also learn information on school improvement. Ho...

The Law Enforcement Torch Run, will be "running" through Shelby, tomorrow (Thurs) afternoon. The ETA, is 1 o'clock. Everyone's invited to come out & meet the Law Enforcement Officers as they run from the Sheriff's office(I've done that a few times myself) north on Oilfield, & then turning on Valley, & running to the Shelby Schools. The office...