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Hodges News

In the June 16 of the Wibaux Pioneer Gazette, an article about rattlesnakes was interesting. About the most important thing when bitten is to stay calm (that might be impossible for me) and other things to do and not to do. My grandfather Anderson was bitten in the early 1930’s in the leg. He lived 15 or so miles from a doctor. The doctor came to his home after opening and closing about eight gates and took him to Wibaux. He did live through the ordeal but was very sick for a long time. He stayed with his sister and her husband the Helviks in Wibaux so the doctor could check on him. In those days, very few people lived when bitten by a rattlesnake. His high top boots and heavy wool pants saved him from the bite being worst.

Card of Thanks

Thank you to all the family, friends, VFW & Auxillary and everyone who helped celebrate our 50th Anniversary.

Gianforte let down Montana by keeping secrets

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On the same day that the fiftieth anniversary of the Montana Constitution was being celebrated in the Chambers of the Montana House of Representatives as producing the most open government of all the 50 states, it was revealed that the Governor of Montana was keeping a secret from the public: his location. He was, his office said, on a previously undisclosed “longscheduled personal trip” the location and timing of which were also undisclosed for “security reasons”. The deception was discovered because inconveniently, and simultaneously with the Governor’s “long-scheduled personal trip” the Yellowstone River decided to take leave of her banks and created some of the worst flooding in Montana’s history, requiring action on the Governor’s part. The Governor promptly declared a disaster emergency, but it was noticed that it was signed by the Lieutenant-Governor who has authority only when the governor delegates it. It then came to light that the Governor was not in Montana but in Italy, presumably on vacation.

Dwindling sources pose future threat of limited water

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From 35,000 feet, the white ring that marks the high level of Lake Powell looks just like the ring of an emptying bathtub. The only difference is the chalky top mark on this big tub, once the second largest freshwater reservoir in the U.S., is an unscrubble 1,900 miles around.

Thank you road departments for your hard work

I grew up on a ranch south of Wibaux and I know first-hand how vital county roads are to those living in the country. I have lived in Glendive for many years and I know how important roads are to those living in a town. I also make many trips back to the ranch.

Moral decay is the real issue in our nation, not the guns

I’m responding to the Bob Brown Guest Opinion article where he opines that the difference between a statesman and a politician is that the statesman would rather be right then be reelected. He includes Mike Mansfield in the “statesman” category but that confuses me because I don’t believe Mansfield was right with his stance on gun control.

Hodges News

On Friday morning, June 10, we had our good breakfast at CC’s Cafe. Nancy, Arlene, Sharon, Tana, Carole and I were there for breakfast. We always have a lot to talk about at breakfast.

Courtroom drama more interesting, educational in person

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My friend said she just received a jury summons and that, as mail goes, she’d rather have gotten a letter from the IRS.

Election legislation is working

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Thank God our election crew was free from same day voter registration this year! Sometimes legislation comes home to roost in a good way.

County Happenings

On June 21, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., the Dawson County Commissioners will meet in the Dawson County Courthouse Community. For more information, contact Joe Sharbono at (406) 377-3562.

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