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  • Milk River irrigation System

    Shirley Ball, Nashua|Dec 1, 2021

    For many years, my family has had farm land under the Glasgow Irrigation District. That is part of the larger Milk River Irrigation System that brings water all across the Hi-line, over 700 miles from the Mountains to the irrigated acres in Blaine, Hill, Phillips and Valley Counties and to many cities and communities for their drinking water. A structure on that system at St. Mary failed some years back. The Bureau of Reclamation has been working to get it properly repaired. I, and I am sure... Full story

  • Annual Montana Picnic in Arizona Scheduled for February

    Shirley Ball, For the Courier|Jan 23, 2019

    The Montana picnic that is held annually in Mesa, Ariz., is planned for Sunday, Feb. 10. The picnic runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Red Mountain Park, 7500 E Brown St. (at the stop light) a short ways off the 202. Montana snowbirds, Arizona residents, and others who have ties to Montana are welcome and encouraged to attend this event. There will be a registration process for attendees and you can check the list to find if friends are registered. Food vendors will be on hand for those who want to purchase a lunch. It is always a good idea to... Full story

  • Ethanol Is Not A Dirty Word

    Shirley Ball, My Opinion|Jan 14, 2015

    I recently heard radio advertisements promoting “no ethanol in our gas.” I wonder if the sponsors of the advertisements understand the implications of that message? I realize that not everyone understands the nuances of that message, so I would like to share my thoughts. What does “no ethanol” in our gas really mean? First, consumers should understand that gasoline is made from many petrochemical components produced during the refining of crude oil into gasoline. Some of these compounds are are added to increase octane. They include toxic chemi... Full story