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Board OKs permit I Montana Supreme Court rules Th Montana Standard. Python found Butt. Friday, July 26. 1996 A3 in van with cats tretuip caim suae cymi (DinIces weir iiiwestaeiriitis invested public funds in a risky investment, collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs). Orange County in California had invested in CMOs before going bankrupt.

"By the county's own valuation, it had lost over $5 5 million, which represented a larger percentage decline than Orange County," the Helena Parents Commission said in a press release after the Supreme Court decision. It said the Helena School District invested all of its funds through the county and shared in the "massive losses." Terry Frisch, president of the Parents Commission, said the ruling will have a large impact statewide. "It clearly said if local officials won't follow the law and a county attorney won't uphold the law, then citizen still have a right to go to court," Frisch said. County commissioners declined comment, and the coun ty attorney was out of the office. Justice Terry Trieweiler, writing for the court, said those filing the lawsuit alleged that the government would impose tax burdens on them as they seek to recoup losses and that investments would lead to a lessening of governmental services.

These allegations of an economic injury satisfy the injury requirement, he wrote. He went on to quote from a U.S. Supreme Court decision that said: "To deny standing to persons who are in fact injured simply because many others are also injured would mean that the most injurious and widespread government actions could be questioned by nobody." In a special concurring opinion, Justice W. William Leaphart said: "If plaintiffs, as parents and taxpayers, do not qualify as such parties (who have the legal standing to sue), then it is difficult to imagine who would." By Charles S. Johnson a( The Standard Statt Burton HELENA A Helena group can sue the Lewis and Clark County Commission and Helena School District over the allegedly illegal investment of public funds, the Montana Supreme Court ruled Thursday.

In a 5-0 decision, the court reversed a December 1995 decision by District Judge Jeffrey Sherlock of Helena that dismissed the complaint filed by the Helena Parents Commission. Sherlock had ruled that the commission lacked legal standing to sue. However, the Supreme Court let stand Sherlock's decision to dismiss the claim against Lewis and Clark County Attorney Mike McGrath. The lawsuit now returns to district court for a trial to decide whether the county and school district broke the law when they BILLINGS (AP) A Burmese Python, estimated at about 14 feet long and 100 pounds, was found in a van with five kittens and two adult cats Thursday. The van with Texas license plates was parked near the Rescue Mission and police said the temperature inside was 114 degrees.

Dave Klein, director of the Billings Animal Shelter, said animal control officers responded to a report of animals in distress. "We're looking at a cruelty charge for the cats for sure," Klein said. "The snake might have been all right (in the heat), ONLY 499 with purchase of America's Top 40 CD and premium package iT NETWORK Williams fighting sneak amendment in water bill but we're not' sure." The owner of the vehicle apparently was last seen with the animals on Wednesday and left them unattended Thursday, Klein said The owner came to the animal shelter Thursday afternoon aftef he found out that his animals i had been impounded. Animal control officers at first suspected the kittens were being used as food for the snake. "We talked to him (the owner) and at this point in time we don't believe he was using them "as food," said Vicki Barkhuff, animal control officer.

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$389 $336 ST. LOUIS. ADVENTURE PLUS TRAVEL 494-7557 in OlXMFICS onNBC I TV A Officials of the Montana Electric Cooperatives Association, based in Great Falls, say they are watching the amendment closely and are worried about its effects on their customers. They fear it could result in sporadic power generation, which would boost electric costs. Williams said extending the navigation season would result in higher costs and a less predictable season for agricultural irrigators, damage recreation areas along the shoreline of Fort Peck, and push up electric bills as the change interferes with power generation.

fellow professionals in the health field, I spokesman for Rep. Earl Pomeroy, Williams said it was added shortly before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure voted on the legislation earlier this month. "So not only is it a midnight, legislative slam-dunk, the authors of it have tried to sneak it in without a minute of hearings," Williams said. It would circumvent work of the Army Corps of Engineers, which has been working for years to develop a plan for equitable use of the Missouri's water by both upstream and downstream interests. To my many friends, patients and TV station to hit local air waves By John Stucke of The Montana Stanford A new ABC-affiliated television station anchored in Butte will be on the air in September, an official said Thursday.

James Colla, president of Continental Television Network said he plans to hire about 15 Butte people to sell advertising, run programming and operate the town's newest media to be set up in the 500 block of West Park Street. The Butte-Silver Bow Zoning Board of Adjustments on Thursday approved a special-use permit for the new station's location. Colla and Penny Adkins, CTN's vice president, said Thursday that the new station, with call letters KWYB, won't establish a local news team. Instead, the new ABC affiliate will offer entertainment and sports programming during traditional news hours. "Butte by far has the most positive attitude anywhere in Montana," Adkins said.

"We're very excited about coming here." CTN now operates television stations KTGF-TV, an NBC affiliate in Great Falls, and KTMF in Missoula. Neither offers local news coverage, Colla said. What Adkins hopes to do to lure local viewership is package a series of television vignettes called "Montana Moments." These short promotional segments boast Montana's natural and cultural attributes, Adkins said. And both say there are enough Butte advertising dollars to float the new station. Colla said advertising rates for a 30-second spot could range from $5 during low viewership periods to more than $300 for lucrative spots during ABC's "Monday Night Football" coverage.

CTN will have a 40-foot tower and several small satellite dishes on top of the building, and will erect a 280- foot anten na on XL Heights about three miles east of Butte. The taller tower will be about 500 feet south of the antennas for Butte's other two network-affiliated stations. They are KTVM-TV, an NBC affiliate, and KXLF-TV, a local CBS affiliate. Both offer local news coverage. Colla said more information about jobs, the pay scale and station operations would be made public in two to three weeks.

Anaconda reunion begins today ANACONDA The Anaconda High School Class of 1951 will celebrate its 45-year reunion this weekend. Activities begin at 7 p.m. tonight with registration at the Elks Lodge. At noon Saturday, there will be a luncheon at the Washoe Park Pavillion. At 3 p.m., there will be a tour of the Old Works Golf Course.

Classmates will return to the park at 6 p.m. for a bar-- becue. At 9:30 a.m. Sunday there will be a brunch at the Hauf-brau restaurant to mark the end of the reunion. Committee members arrang- ing the events are Bob Francisco, Ed Speigle, Joe Forkan, Mel Klemann, Ivan Markland, Ruth Laslovich, Helen Klemann, Sandra Radonich, Marion Geil and Bette Swanson.

(Ait Fare Sale Fares From Butte) Atlanta $312 BOSTON. $431 CHICAGO $248 CINCINNATI $298 CLEVELAND $353 $314 DENVER $226 $371 GRAND HONOLULU $560 wish to announce my retirement from the practice of dentistry. Thirty-five years in the dental field has had many rewards and wonderful memories. I have enjoyed my work and cherish the many friendships that have come as a result of my profession. However, due to work related injuries to my shoulder and hands, I think that it is a good time to turn my practice over to my associate and friend, Dr.

Dan McGeehan, effective August 1, 1996. Dr. McGeehan has been with me at the Bellevue Dental Clinic for over four years, and I have great confidence in his professional abilities, new ideas and techniques. I encourage you to utilize his skills for your future dental care. Dr.

McGeehan will retain most of my staff, along with additional new professionals to aid in this transition. I will be available for consultation, along with Drs. Silva, Schutte, and Brennick, offering years of experience for various dental problems. My business office will be open for several months to aid in any insurance problems, record transfers, and the settling of patient account balances. Thanking you all again for a wonderful experience that I will never forget.

G. JAMES ROWLING, D.D.S., P.C. HOUSTON $353 TAMPA KANSAS CITY $256 WASHINGTON, $413 LOUISVILLE. OTHER CITIES APPLY OTHER RESTRICTIONS APPLY FARES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FARES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE ft GREAT FALLS (AP) Downstream navigation interests have sneaked an amendment into a water management bill to grab some of the Missouri River's water, Rep. Pat Williams says.

The amendment is a "water grab" that could threaten the livelihood of irrigators and harm recreation, water quality and power generation, the Montana Democrat charges. The amendment would extend by one month the long-standing April to November navigation season on the river. It would draw an estimated one foot per year from the Fort Peck Reservoir in Montana and lakes in North and South Dakota. "This amendment tries to benefit a few navigators at the expense of all the rest of the river system," Williams said. The amendment was inserted in the Water Resources Development Act, which is to come before the House next week.

The amendment was tacked onto the bill with no public hearings or written testimony, said a Calendar BUTTE The 24-hour Mental Health Services crisis line is The Continental AA Group Group meets at 8 p.m. tonight in the old St. Ann's School, 2100 Farragut. Use the back entrance. The Butte Radio Control Model.

Airplane Nutz meet Saturdays and Sundays at their flying field west of the Industrial Park. For details on joining, call 782- 7404. Visitors and spectators welcome. The High Noon AA Group meets at noon Saturday in the Alano Club on Utah Street. For details call 723-9809.

West Side Alanon meets at 8 p.m. in the cafeteria meeting room of St. James Community Hospital. ANACONDA The Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Knights of Columbus will hold their annual picnic together at 1 p.m. Sunday at the barbecue pit in Washoe Park.

Members of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians are encouraged to bring desserts and games for the kids. AA meets at 9 a.m. and at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Community Service Center. Caravan Travel Travel Services 782-9195 Ma's fcssa SSSSts HI 0 9 9 ft 1 1 July 2Bth July Z7th $51 1 MnnV.

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