Booted upNear the end of the Fireman’s Ball on April 13, Cash Yount held up a fireman’s boot and passed it through the crowd for those who wished to donate to the organization. The event was well attended by a large number of people and all seemed to have a good time as the firemen were recognized. See photos pages 10 and 11.
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Register time for mayor and council seats
by Michael Stafford
For anyone who has ever wanted to be the Mayor of Deer Lodge or to be one of the city council members who help to shape and guide the city through a variety of issues, now is the time to file.
“April 18 is when they can file,” stated Election Administrator Jody Walker, “and then June 17 is the deadline to file.”
The general election is on November 5, but with the time now open for filing to be on the ballot, anyone interested in the positions should begin considering the idea. Filling out an Oath of Candidacy form at the Clerk and Recorder’s office in the courthouse and paying a filing fee is all that is necessary.
And for those interested in participating in city government, there are a variety of positions open.
The position of Mayor, which is currently held by Caleb Burton, is up for a two year term as Burton was appointed to the position to fill the vacated spot last year. The seat was vacated in August when Zane Cozby tendered his resignation from the position. He had been re-elected in 2017 and the remainder of the term to which Burton as appointed will run until the end of 2021.
Appointees must run in the next municipal election for the remainder of the term, which is also the case in some of the council positions.
In Ward 1 Tom Malcomb’s seat is up for election and the term will be for four years. Malcomb had been appointed to the seat vacated by Carri Roselles when she tendered her resignation from the council in May 2017. Subsequently he ran in the 2017 election for the remainder of Roselles’ term which will expire at the end of 2019.
In Ward 2 John Molendyke’s seat is up for election for a four year term. Molendyke had been elected in 2015 with his term expiring at the end of 2019.
In Ward 3 both the seats are up for election. Amanda Bohrer’s seat will be for a two year term running up until the end of 2021. She was appointed to the seat in August 2018 after Terry Jennings resigned the month prior. He had been re-elected to the seat in 2017.
Abby Martin’s seat will be for a four year term. She was appointed to the position in September 2018 to fill the seat of Caleb Burton who vacated it upon his appointment to mayoral duties.
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For anyone who has ever wanted to be the Mayor of Deer Lodge or to be one of the city council members who help to shape and guide the city through a variety of issues, now is the time to file.
“April 18 is when they can file,” stated Election Administrator Jody Walker, “and then June 17 is the deadline to file.”
The general election is on November 5, but with the time now open for filing to be on the ballot, anyone interested in the positions should begin considering the idea. Filling out an Oath of Candidacy form at the Clerk and Recorder’s office in the courthouse and paying a filing fee is all that is necessary.
And for those interested in participating in city government, there are a variety of positions open.
The position of Mayor, which is currently held by Caleb Burton, is up for a two year term as Burton was appointed to the position to fill the vacated spot last year. The seat was vacated in August when Zane Cozby tendered his resignation from the position. He had been re-elected in 2017 and the remainder of the term to which Burton as appointed will run until the end of 2021.
Appointees must run in the next municipal election for the remainder of the term, which is also the case in some of the council positions.
In Ward 1 Tom Malcomb’s seat is up for election and the term will be for four years. Malcomb had been appointed to the seat vacated by Carri Roselles when she tendered her resignation from the council in May 2017. Subsequently he ran in the 2017 election for the remainder of Roselles’ term which will expire at the end of 2019.
In Ward 2 John Molendyke’s seat is up for election for a four year term. Molendyke had been elected in 2015 with his term expiring at the end of 2019.
In Ward 3 both the seats are up for election. Amanda Bohrer’s seat will be for a two year term running up until the end of 2021. She was appointed to the seat in August 2018 after Terry Jennings resigned the month prior. He had been re-elected to the seat in 2017.
Abby Martin’s seat will be for a four year term. She was appointed to the position in September 2018 to fill the seat of Caleb Burton who vacated it upon his appointment to mayoral duties.
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Test well proves to be under producerby Michael Stafford
The City of Deer Lodge received some disheartening news at the last city council meeting about the test well for their new municipal well. While they hoped the test well at the airport would be able to provide at least a few hundred extra gallons per minute to the city’s water system, Greg Wirth with Stahly Engineering told them that was unfortunately not the case. The test well will only put out around 75 gallons per minute which is far below what is needed. That number was derived from a step test and Wirth said that during a long drawdown the city can expect only two-thirds of that amount - only 50 gallons per minute. Subsequently the city is going to have to look for a new site to drill a well which will be further from town and more expensive as the estimated cost per foot of pipe is around $50. That was part of the update on the municipal well that Wirth gave to the council during the April 15 meeting. He also provided some options moving forward with the project. see Moving page seven |
Students see Washington D. C. close upby Cathy Harding
Bob Schalk is quick to remember the first group of Powell County High School students he took to Washington, DC with the Close Up program. It was 2002, and the kids started preparing for it in fall 2001. “What’s amazing is that not one kid dropped after 9/11,” he said. “I think that speaks well of our kids, the community, and our faith in America.” Seventeen years later, and Schalk has recently returned with this year’s juniors from Washington, DC and New York City. Nine PCHS students participated in Close Up this year: Jessica Danforth, Matt DeLong, Riley Henderson, Olyvia King, Logan Meador, Rachel Nicholson, Abby Spears, Skyla Schimming, and Dane Thompson. Students spent six days in Washington, DC and three days in New York City. While in New York City, students had the chance to visit many significant locations such as Ellis Island, Liberty Island, Broadway, Top of the Rock, and the 9/11 Memorial. Many students felt rushed through New York and would have gladly welcomed more time in the city. Schalk stressed that Close Up is not a vacation. Although students visited many important cultural sites, the focus of Close Up remains experiencing government in action. Participants get a first-hand, up-close look at our political system. see Students page 17 |
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