Rule 1: When in doubt - buy him a cordless drill. It does not matter if he already has one. As a man, you can never have too many cordless drills. No one knows why.

Rule 2: If you cannot afford a cordless drill, buy him anything with the word ratchet or socket in it. Men love saying those two words. No one knows why.

Rule 3: If you are really short of money, buy him anything for his car. A 50 cent ice scraper, a small bottle of deicer or something to hang from the rear view mirror. Men love gifts for their cars. No one knows why.

Rule 4: Rope. Men love rope. It takes us back to Boy Scouts or some other such organisation. Nothing says love like a hundred feet of 3/8″ nylon rope. No one knows why.

Rule 5: A new TV remote control to replace the one he has lost. If you have a lot of money buy him the latest all-singing, all-dancing wide screen TV. Watch the smile on his face as he flicks, and flicks, and flicks.

Rule 6: Label makers are nearly as good as cordless drills. Within a couple of weeks there will be labels absolutely everywhere. Men really enjoy using these. No one knows why.

Rule 7: Never buy a man anything that says “some assembly required” on the box. He will be too preoccupied to speak to you for hours and he will always have parts left over.

Rule 8: Men enjoy danger. That’s why they love to barbecue. Get him a big gas barbecue. Tell him the gas line leaks. Such excitement! Who wants a hamburger?”

Rule 9: Tickets to a football match are a smart gift. However, he will not appreciate tickets to “Creative Flower Arranging for Beginners.” Everyone knows why.

Rule 10: Men love chainsaws. Never, ever, buy a man you love a chainsaw. If you don’t know why - please refer to Rule 6 and what happens when he gets a label maker.

Rule 11: It’s hard to beat a really good wheelbarrow or an aluminum extension ladder. Never buy a real man a step ladder. It must be an extension ladder. No one knows why!

This is a great way to honor those who have served.

Slash Pile Burn
We plan on burning a pile of brush and branches at our staging area on Monday, November 10th. The recent wet weather should make the conditions safe for burning the pile. The area has been thoroughly cleared and one of our water trucks will be standing by during the burn. If weather conditions change or the wind comes up, the burn will be delayed.

Access Interruptions
Loads wider than 12-feet are not permitted on Airport Road between 27th Street and Main Street due to narrow lanes through the construction areas.

Traffic Advisories
The detour on the south side of Airport Road just east of the Black Otter Office Building is complete; excavation for the 10-foot x 10-foot box culvert is underway. We will continue to haul gravel to the new section of roadway along the south side of the existing highway between Edwards Jet Center on the west and the high tension power line crossing on the east. Speeds will be reduced in this area, flaggers will be in place to allow truck crossings, and there will be heavy truck traffic.  Please allow for 15-minute delays.

Bill Strickland
Project Engineer
Riverside Contracting, Inc.

Mr. Fettig was nominated by the entire staff and faculty of St. Francis Primary School in Billings, Montana. He is being honored for his work with AidSpirit Montana and Hope 2 One Life. The focus of his efforts has been improving the lives of children in Africa, many of whom have been left orphaned by the Aids epidemic. These improvements have included critical short term efforts such as life straws, which enable children in Kenya and Uganda to have safe drinking water. They also include long term efforts such as educational opportunities, provided by direct aid and by sponsors in Montana.

Terry’s professional background is in construction. He retired and came to Montana only to un-retire and begin remodeling projects to help fund his trips to Africa. He personally delivers the drinking straws and meets with families receiving the aid and the educational opportunities. He assists with drilling wells and constructing bio-sand filters for schools and surrounding communities. He personally works to raise funds through speaking engagements across Montana.

Terry will join high school / college winners of the Gronhovd Peace Essay Competition on stage at the Alberta Bair Theater on November 14th at 7:30 P.M. as the Institute for Peace Studies strives to bring peace to the headlines across the region. Cost for the evening is $20 for adults and $10 for students through college. Entertainment includes Ronnie Bedford & Friends, who offer outstanding jazz for our enjoyment. This well known group of professional musicians includes: Jeff Troxel on guitar, Craig Olson on alto and tenor sax, Robert Rumbolz on trumpet and flugelhorn, Eric Olson on piano, and Parker Brown on bass. The Chorale, who will travel from Miles City to open our concert that evening, represent the top auditioned choir from the choral program at the Custer County District High School. In the past, they have performed at Carneige Hall and at Ground Zero in N.Y.C.

Remember folks, if you don’t vote you have NO RIGHT to complain about your government.
Even if you’re not registered you can still vote with a provisional ballot so there really, truly, honestly is NO excuse not to vote. If you’re too lazy or apathetic to vote then STFU if you don’t like how things turn out.

David has a poll up on the Big Sky Blog anonymously asking how folks voted. Head on over there and tell it like it is.

So if you’re looking for a place to stay in the $99.99 up to $209.99 price range and enjoy a nice menu of amenities the C’mon Inn is the place to stay.

I must admit it is one of my favorite restaurants in Billings and I think everyone should stop by and visit.

Heights: 1414 Main St

Downtown: 2716 3rd Ave N

Just when we thought the election season was going to end November 4th, it starts anew.

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