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Montana Wildlife Federation: Elk hunters should speak out about seasons, management

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I watched and listened in awe during my first year of hunting elk as a large bull screamed, nose flared, while he herded his cows from a bugling challenger. That

Our leaders owe us civil discourse

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“Why do men fight who were born to be brothers?” was the question posed by Confederate General James Longstreet after the American Civil War. During that war, the day after

Food bank fundraiser tickets available

Leaves are starting to change, the air is crisp and an evening by the fire sounds perfect. That means the annual Holiday Hoedown to benefit Helping Hands food bank is near! This year the hoedown will be late fall, taking place at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 26 in the Hardin High School Commons.

This annual event includes dinner, live and silent auctions, and most importantly, a night of community entertainment, in support of our mission to fight hunger for all in Big Horn County.

Birthdays, flu shots, and a field trip finish out busy week at center

On September 18 we held our birthday dinner at the Hardin Senior Center. Birthday guests included Lance Pedersen, Ruth Barnes, Linda Boggio, Ardell Anderson, Leroy Link and Hazel Zier. The hostess this month was Clara Eshleman. Each birthday person had a special “goody” cup and the table was decorated for a party.

The birthday cake was donated by Cliff and Shirley Groombridge, made at Reece and Ray’s IGA bakery in Hardin.

‘Let Me In’ author Elaine Koyama to visit BHC library to discuss biography

At the Big Horn County Library we are always excited to have an author visit with their latest work.

We are especially pleased to be able to announce that we will be playing host to Elaine Koyama from 5 to 7 p.m. on October 3.

Koyama was born in Hardin and grew up on the family farm. When she wasn’t in school, she said she spent a lot of time riding her Shetland pony “Princess” and creating her own adventures.

Little Horn State Bank celebrates other 100-year old entities in county

The Lodge Grass School celebrated their 100th year this spring. They celebrated with many alumni, students, teachers and guests with a parade and floats. The Mayor Quincy Dabney noted that

A PRESIDENT IS NOT A KING

It was fascinating last week to watch as British legislators did what American legislators would be wise to do; stand up for principle. Boris Johnson had just become the British

Long-awaited Longmire installment coming soon to the library

Many of us have our favorite actors, players, authors that we follow. It is obvious to us here at the Big Horn County Library who some of our patrons’ favorite

MT Food Bank Network visit sheds light on county, reservation and hunger

The E & R Church Women’s Guild has donated to the Homebound or Needy Persons Nutrition Program of the Council on Aging. These funds help provide meals to those who

Decrease global food waste by embracing ‘ugly’ produce

If food waste were a planet, it would rank third in energy consumption, behind China and the US, and ahead of India and the rest of the world! For example,

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