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The Lincoln Community Hall appreciates and wants to recognize the Lincoln Putt Putt for its very generous donation of $1000 to the Hall this year, and also for the sizable donations in previous years. Over the last 16 years, this fun event has brought folks to our community, which in turn helps the local economy. The substantial proceeds have gone to our various organizations. Bonnie Christian has led this event for many years but "it takes a village" to make it happen. We...
The Lewis and Clark County Commission is seeking interested citizens to serve on the following boards: Airport Authority Board Board of Adjustment Compensation Board Consolidated City and County Planning Board Forestvale Cemetery Board Forestvale Historic Preservation Committee Lewis and Clark County DUI Task Force Lincoln Parks Board Lincoln Solid Waste Board Noxious Weed Board – Augusta, Wolf Creek Open Lands Citizens Advisory Committee Scratchgravel Solid Waste District A...
Lincoln Lewis & Clark Sewer District Board Meeting Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 6 pm, Lincoln Library Bldg. AGENDA 1. Call to Order ( Swearing In New Board) 2. Roll Call 3. Public: Any Notices 4. Review of Minutes { no prior meeting) 5. Review Financial reports (physical year) 6. Communications May Terminations Updates 7. Managers Report 8. Old Business New board Members Rate report 9. New Business Financial Operating Budget New hire Re-Postings Interviews 10. Open Forum Next...
Lincoln Lewis & Clark Sewer District Board Meeting Tuesday, July 2, 2024, 6:00 pm AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3.Public 4. Review of Minutes a. Meeting 06/4/2024 b. Meeting 06/18/2024 5. Review Financial Reports a. All checks, ledgers, credit cards, statements, quick books must be delivered b. Restricted account balance of last working day. c. New operation Account 6. Managers Report a. Yearly report and financial report to be submitted to the State 7. Old Business a. Finance status and new operations. b. Posting of...
The UBVHS has some exciting projects on the horizon for 2024, starting with the continued reconstruc- tion of the historic Matt King House on the UBVHS property adjacent to the school in downtown Lincoln. The King house is a true representation of the pioneer era in the valley. It may be taking more time than we'd like, but the UBVHS is still working to realize our vision for the historic museum in downtown Lincoln. It will not only add appeal and charm to downtown Lincoln,...
Lincoln Lewis & Clark Sewer District Board Meeting Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 5:30 pm AGENDA - Finance Meeting 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public 4. Review Financial Reports a. All checks, ledgers, credit cards, statements, quick books must be delivered 5. Managers Report a. Yearly report and financial report to be submitted to the State 6. Open Forum The next Meeting July 2 2024 at 6 pm Adjournment Board of Directors President Eric M Gool, Vice President Sandi Conroy, Secretary Susie Gehring, Treasure Wendy...
The 16th Annual Lincoln Putt Putt wants to extend its extreme appreciation to the Lincoln Community, businesses, volunteers and all those who help make this annual fundraiser such a huge success each year. Once again many Lincoln Businesses joined together with me , Bonnie Christian, our main volunteer crew, including Lisa Reynolds, Christa Horner, April Erickson, Mary Lloyd, Ellie Schouten, Sue Anderson, Diane Ironie, and so many others who step up to pull off this AMAZING...
Lincoln, Montana – June 3, 2024 – Simulation in Motion Montana (SIM-MT), in partnership with the Area Health Education Center (AHEC), is excited to announce an upcoming trauma training session for Lincoln EMS. This essential training event, set for June 3, 2024, will focus on preparing emergency responders to manage motorcycle and motor vehicle accident trauma. The training will take place at the local fire department and hospital. Lee Roberts, a representative from SIM...
Lincoln American Legion Post 9 is slated to hold their annual Memorial Day Observance Monday, May 17 at 11 a.m. at the Lincoln Community Hall. The observance is open everyone, with hotdogs and chili served after the service. Memorial Day originated as Decoration Day after the Civil Wa and was generally observed May 30r. Over time it became known as Memorial Day and in 1971 its observance was set at for the last Monday of May. Although Memorial Day generally marks the...
Lincoln Lewis & Clark Sewer District Board Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 6 pm Lincoln Sewer Bldg. AGENDA 1. Call to order 2. Roll Call 3. Public: 4. Review of April 2, Minutes 5. Review of Financial Reports 6. Communications April Termination Notices 1st notice – 7 2nd notice – 5 3rd termination notice – 1 Updated: 1st notice – 4 2nd notice – 1 3rd termination notice – 0 7. Manager's Report 8. Old Business: * Website still in finalization but able to pay successfull...
It's well known locally that Lincoln counts a larger than usual number of veterans among its residents, but it's not always obvious, even to other veterans, who they are. Finding a way to let veterans connect with one another was at the heart of the March 29 Veterans Meet and Greet Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Lincoln American Legion Post 9. Nearly 50 veterans and family members turned out for the free pancake breakfast, which was seen as a good turnout, particularly for a...
LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOL Special Board Meeting When: March 27, 2024 at Where: Lincoln Public School Library Agenda I. Call to Order II. Discuss/Approve Superintendent Hire III. Clerk's Report A. Discuss/approve Possible General Fund Levy IV. Executive Session "Possible closed session in accordance with Section 2-3-203, MCA" V. Adjournment Upcoming Meeting *April 8, 2024 * *The Board Chair is authorized to adjust the order of agenda items to accommodate scheduling needs of...
Lincoln Lewis & Clark Sewer District Board Meeting Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 6 pm Lincoln Sewer Bldg. AGENDA 1. Call to order. 2. Roll Call 3. Public- 5 minutes each 4. Swear in: Wendy Gehring into office. 5. Review of March 5, 2024, Minutes 6. Review of Financial Reports 7. Communications 8. March Termination Notices 1st notice – 6 2nd notice – 2 3rd termination notice – 1 9. Manager’s Report 10. Old Business: Website: www.lincolnsewer.com New hire and process- date TBA Nee...
Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for elections to be held on May 7, 2024 will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024. To register to vote, or to update your name, address, or other voter information, submit the Voter Registration Application to the county Elections office. You may obtain an application by calling the elections office at 406-447-8339 or downloading the application online at www.lccountymt.gov/car/elections. The application must be signed...
A handful of Legionnaires from Lincoln American Legion Post 9 spent the morning of March 6 gathered at the Lincoln Community Hall. Standing around tables piled with boxes of hygiene supplies and cold weather gear like socks, gloves and caps, they filled nylon sacks for distribution to homeless veterans. Although helping veterans in need was the main goal, the morning's effort was also related to the upcoming Montana American Legion District 6 meeting slated for March 17. "At...
Reports of the demise of the Lincoln Valley Chamber of Commerce have been greatly exaggerated, and the latest version of their website is a key part of the plan to reinvigorate the business organization. The new, updated website went live in early February after about a year in development. It marks the fourth iteration of the LVCC website since 2013. The decision to once again revamp the chamber website stemmed from ongoing difficulties in keeping the last site updated, the...
Despite the historically warm and dry winter Lincoln has been experiencing the Ponderosa Snow Warriors had a good turnout Feb. 24 for their annual Vintage Rendezvous. More than 40 vintage snowmobiles, including some very rare machines, graced the oval at Hooper Park after warm weather prompted cancellation of the Snow Moxie and the move to town from the Rodeo Grounds. "We didn't want to tear it up," Snow Warriors President Forest Mercill said. "We'd harvested snow and we were...
A Veterans "Meet and Greet" Pancake Breakfast is planned for Friday, March 29 at the Lincoln Community Hall. The get together is sponsored by Lincoln American Legion Post 9 and is open to all Veterans, of all branches, whether they are members of the Legion or not. The breakfast is part of effort to help connect Lincoln's Veterans with one another and to help build a local support network. Lincoln is home to a high number of Veterans and there is a concern that many of them...
On March 1 and 2, the Lincoln Public School's Outdoor Club will be having an overnight winter camping event for students grades 5-12. Activities during the campout include a Dutch oven dinner Friday evening, campfire, and a moonlight snowshoe hike. Saturday morning there will be a sourdough pancake breakfast and a fun survival olympic games exercise. Students are asked to bring warm layers of clothing, including hat, gloves, jackets and water-resistant pants, personal...
The Montana Weed Control Association is a member-supported 501(c)3 non-profit organization started in the 1960's by extension agents and weed managers. Over the years the MWCA has expanded to include professional weed managers, weed control businesses (grazing, commercial applicators, bio-control agent providers, re-vegetation and planning specialists), ranchers, farmers, educators, researchers, students, government officials at the city, county, state and federal levels,...
Half a dozen kids took advantage of the recent belated snowfall to strap on cross-country skis and cruised through Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild with the Lincoln Outdoor Club Friday Feb. 9. The excursion marked the third activity for the Outdoor Club since December, after being dormant for a year. Club coordinator and Lincoln High School science teacher Nancy Schwalm said they had planned a ski day in January, but it was cancelled as record cold settled across...
The Montana Nonprofit Association received word over the weekend that a check cashing scam has hit a number of Montana nonprofits. So far they've heard of at least five organizations targeted by the same scheme. Please be on the lookout for this scam. It goes like this: Organization receives an unexpected donation of around $200,000 to honor someone's late mother. Multiple orgs have said the amount the received was $191,250, and that the email came from the name Alphonso...
The Lincoln Community Hall is now recruiting for its Board of Directors to serve the Hall during the coming year. The seven-member Board meets every other month beginning in January 2024. This is a one-year term January through December. If anyone is interested in adding their name to be considered through the annual election process, please contact Ernie or Renee Lundberg at 406-362-4072 prior to December 22, 2023. We encourage anyone who has an interest in preserving one of...
Lincoln grade school students hit the road on Halloween to make the rounds of downtown businesses in search of treats. the halloween walk gives kids a chance to trick or treat under the watchful eyes of their teachers and parents as they visit businesses to fill their bags with candy. Halloween walks have been a tradition for Lincoln kids for decades. Although it's not clear when businesses began handing out candy, the event can be traced back to at least the late 1960s, with...
