2 MANG members win warrior event
Two members of the Montana Army National Guard won the Region VI Best Warrior Competition hosted by the Washington National Guard from May 13-17.
Sgt. Hunter Grunhurd from Livingston, an indirect fire infantryman with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-163rd Combined Arms Battalion, and Spc. Adam Broden from Belgrade, a firefighter with the 1050th Engineer Firefighter Tactical Group, won the Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier categories respectively.
The Best Warrior Competition is an annual event to recognize the top National Guard soldiers in each state, region, then the nation. Region VI comprises eight states: Montana, Alaska, Idaho, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington and Wyoming.
Grunhurd and Broden will now represent the entire region at the national competition hosted by the Vermont National Guard in August.
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Each state sent their best enlisted soldier and noncommissioned officer. In Washington the events included a modified Army combat fitness test, weapons employment, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear lanes, soldier and medical skills and tasks, a combat water survival test, and ruck march.
Grunhurd and Broden were presented with the Army Commendation Medal and a commemorative plaque, coin holder and branded crewneck sweatshirts.
Lewis and Clark County board vacancies
The Lewis and Clark County Commission is seeking people to serve on the following boards:
Board of Adjustment; City-County Board of Health; Compensation Board; Forestvale Cemetery Board; Forestvale Historic Preservation Committee; Heritage Preservation & Tourism Development Council and the Lewis and Clark County DUI Task Force.
Other vacancies include: Lincoln Parks Board; Lincoln Solid Waste Board; Noxious Weed Board – Augusta; Wolf Creek Open Lands Citizens Advisory Committee; Scratchgravel Solid Waste District and the Water Quality Protection District.
Applications are available at http://www.lccountymt.gov/Government/Commission/Boards or by calling 447-8304 and can be submitted to the Commissioner’s Office, 316 N. Park Ave., Rm. 345, Helena, MT 59623. All positions are open until filled.
Big Brother Big Sisters have golf tourney
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Montana is having its annual Golf Fore Kids’ Sake fundraiser at 9 a.m. on June 28 at Eagle Falls Golf Club.
Participants will enjoy a day of golf while supporting a worthy cause.
All proceeds will directly benefit BBBS of Central Montana, contributing to the mentoring programs that positively impact the lives of children in the Helena, Boulder and Great Falls communities.
Businesses can show their support through sponsorships ranging from $750 to $5000, providing valuable exposure while making a meaningful difference in the lives of local youth.
The event includes lunch, raffles and games. There will also be a silent auction with packages including a trip to the Waste Management Open. Whether participating as a foursome team with two carts for $550 or a twosome team with one cart for $275, there’s an option for everyone to get involved and contribute to this worthy cause.
Register your team or inquire about sponsorship opportunities by visiting www.bigcentral.org/events/golf or contacting Skyler Bilbrey at 406-205-0036.
York Road work to begin
The Montana Department of Transportation and its partner, Helena Sand and Gravel, are beginning work on the York Road – Helena Pavement Preservation project on June 10, weather and other factors permitting.
The project begins just before the intersection with Birkland Drive at mile marker 1, and extends for about 3 miles, ending near Fox Ridge Golf Course at the roundabout with Lake Helena Drive, at mile marker 4.4.
Work will include a scrub seal, new overlay, a seal and cover (chip seal), and fog seal. Crews will return later in the summer to perform final sweeping and apply permanent epoxy striping. Signage and delineation upgrades will be done as well.
The project is to extend the service life of the roadway and enhance roadway safety features.
Motorists should expect single-lane traffic through the project area, controlled by flaggers, pilot cars and temporary traffic lights, and delays up to 15 minutes.
The week of June 17, weather permitting, road closures and detours will be in place. Updates regarding the closures will be available closer to construction.
For more information, contact Public Involvement Specialist Natalee Stout at 406-444-6021.
Helena plans street repairs
The city of Helena will be doing asphalt repair on several streets 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 10-12.
- West 13th Avenue, from Front Street to North Last Chance Gulch
- West 14th Avenue, from Front Street to North Last Chance Gulch
- West 15th Avenue, from Front Street to North Last Chance Gulch
No on street parking will be allowed in the work zone.
Veterans can hear policy updates
Veterans are invited to join Montana VA virtually to discuss updates on policies, programs and services 5-6 p.m. June 12 at a Virtual Veterans Town Hall.
This town hall will discuss a variety of issues from travel benefits, mental health resources, the new PACT Act expansion (www.va.gov/PACT), and more.
Duane Gill, Montana VA’s interim executive director, will host the virtual Town Hall to discuss how policies and programs have evolved and answer questions from veterans.
The event is accessible virtually either by calling in or livestreaming the town hall. To join, veterans and their families should call in at 866-478-3358 or livestream the townhall at www.access.live/MontanaVATownHall or from Montana VA’s Facebook page.
Program experts will share overviews of their services and resources for the first section of the town hall. The final 30 minutes are for questions.
Montana VA Health Care System serves over 49,000 enrolled veterans. Veterans are cared for by a staff of 1,400 at 18 sites across the state.
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