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Hon Philip Kapneck Creating New Jobs

judythpiazza — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:40:53 +0000

During the past years when the recession was starting to take hold and change the American way of life and the American dream, there were those who worked harder and longer each day to help their fellow citizens, keep their heads above water. One of these individuals was Maryland Trade Ambassador Philip Kapneck who was able to contact and reconnect with business and industry he attracted to the USA over the past 30 years, that created jobs for individuals in Maryland.

Since the recession, the Hon Kapneck called on the same companies he helped to set up their businesses in past years, and surfing the wave of goodwill, he was able to find jobs for people who lost theirs with other companies. While this was not one of his duties, he felt that it was essential to help those in need of work.

Ambassador Kapneck does not want any notoriety or press coverage about his work, but it seems that the press has a yearning to cover his unselfish work in helping others.

People like Ambassador Kapneck and their hard work are responsible for 2011`s third straight month in creating new employment over the 200,000 mark in the USA.

Through research we were able to supply a list of some positions that Ambassador Kapneck held and some he is still holding as follows:

· Delegate to the Maryland State Convention

· He was appointed by Governor Marvin Mandel to open Maryland`s first overseas office in Brussels, Belgium as the State`s Trade Ambassador. He assisted the Federal Government in “Invest in the USA”.

· He was appointed by Secretary of Business and Economic Development to represent the State of Maryland with international companies in Asia and the South Pacific.

· He was appointed by former New Zealand Prime Minister Rowlings as Special Advisor Ambassador/Maryland Trade Ambassador to assist companies in New Zealand and Australia doing business in the USA.

· He has been appointed by each administration to date, since his first appointment to Belgium over 30 years ago, and is still serving as Maryland Trade Ambassador.

Ambassador Kapneck`s ability to achieve the goals set before him, and always extending a helping hand, when it is possible to do so, has made him an icon in his own time, from his success in attracting business and industry to the creation of jobs.

To learn more about Hon Philip Kapneck: Trade Ambassador Kapneck Official Site: http://tradeambassadorkapneck.com.

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Strolling To Downtown Tonight in Anaconda

admin — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:12:39 +0000

Anaconda will be hopping this evening.

The Annual Christmas Stroll begins with the annual tree lighting ceremony. At 6pm on the Kennedy Common, Santa will light the tree.

There will also be a drawing for Anaconda Bucks, followed by a stroll downtown, with Santa leading the parade to the visitors center in downtown. Once there, you can find special sales and dressed-up mannequins in store windows.

Look for some great food vendors, and carolers – you can even join in.

Note that Megamind is showing at the Washoe Theatre at 305 Main Street. For tickets and show times, call 563-6161. It will be available from today, November 26 until December 2.

Ok, I know this isn’t Anaconda, but I wasn’t in Anaconda last year, I was in Folsom – so check out this tree lighting instead.

Tatiana Skis Discovery

admin — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 06:21:26 +0000

Discovery Ski Area near Anaconda, MT 12.30.2008

Stories of the Outdoors in Montana

johnd — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 01:38:39 +0000

It’s winding down to the last few days of a week’s worth of fishing through central Montana. I began the first few days hiking up Bear Trap Canyon, into the wilderness area several miles up on the Madison River to fish my way out. The wind was blowing about 15 to 20 miles an hour with hoppers popping up everywhere. For the first couple of hours I had a hard time holding on to any fish, as they were furiously taking the fly. A couple of Rainbows took delight in throwing the hopper pattern right back at me. Finally after about 2 hours of them having their way with me, I managed to hang onto a small Rainbow.

At about this time, a hatch of olives began and the wind kicked it up a few notches, which was possibly an indication to put a small #16 light pink soft hackle trailer behind the hopper. I proceeded to land another 3 Rainbows on the soft hackle over the next hour. Over the next day and half, I landed 23 trout on the combination with the biggest being 18 inches! The next few days, temperatures reached into the 90’s and high 80’s, which was rarely seen all summer. I traveled from small streams to spring creeks in the area, landing fish every day.

One day in particular, the wind was hitting 30 to 40 miles per hour. Clouds of olives were blowing by and hoppers struggled to stay on land. I took off hiking a couple of miles upstream to find one of my favorite stretches on a small stream outside of Bozeman. It was one of those afternoons where deer were bustling from the brush. Bumble bees were buzzing and caterpillars creeping at every patch of wild flowers. As I reached my favorite run and pool, fish were rising everywhere! I decided to sit upon the bank and watch for a while, instead of disturbing the river habitat bliss. After about twenty minutes of sitting quietly, I could not stand it any longer. I quietly slid down the bank and carefully worked my way to the center of the stream onto the gravel bar to where the fish were rising in the tail out. I started false casting to the side so as not to spook the rising trout and on the very first cast; I hooked and landed a 14-inch Brown Trout.

For the next hour and half, I proceeded to hook 15 fish and land of 9 of them. It was an awesome display of acrobatics and sheer laughter as the trout plainly put me in my place, throwing flies at me and just flat running away with everything. This ended a perfect week of hiking and wading small streams in south central Montana.

Off to the next trip. Tight Lines.

ZZ Troutski

Local Growth Policy To Be Updated

admin — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:40:38 +0000

Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is looking at updating the existing Growth Policy that was adopted in 2005. Many things have changed in the past five years and there are now different growth and development issues. In addition, the Montana Code Annotated now has different growth policy requirements.

The proposed update should put a new focus on remediation and redevelopment of Superfund sites, and on how redevelopment of remediated areas will contribute to the local economy and be supported by the community.

Growth policy should address important community issues such as jobs, housing conditions, streets and roads, subdivision of land, and emergency services.

The areas covered include:

Natural Resources

Economic Development

Land Use

Housing

Community Facilities

Implementation and Intergovernmental Coordination

Bugle Boys of the Missouri River

admin — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:31:15 +0000

By Tom Ski

This time of year I love to travel to the Slippery Ann Elk Viewing Area north of Lewistown, Montana. It’s about an hours north of town on Hwy. 191. I’d call it a scenic drive, passing various ranches, antelope, deer and maybe a coyote or two along the way.

Once we crossed the James Kipp Bridge, we took a right on a gravel road for 5 miles into the viewing area. Slippery Ann Elk Viewing Area is part of the Charles M. Russell National Refuge. In recent years records show that nearly 500 elk visit the area in September. Numbers remain high through early October, and begin to thin out as harems break up and the bulls begin to feed once again to store up reserves for the winter ahead.

Elk Herd, Photo: Tom Ski

As we approached the Elk Viewing Area, we began hearing the bugling bulls, a sound that is music to my soul. We drove another mile down the road past several vehicles to a spot elk within 30 to 50 yards off the road. The viewing area is about 2 miles long and backs up to the Missouri River; viewers are not allowed to leave the road.

We set up our cameras and recording equipment and sat back to watch the show. I find it very interesting to watch the bulls challenge each other as they round up their harems of cows. While all of this excitement is going on, the spring calves are mostly minding their mothers. Even more interesting, is that the cows actually pick the bull to mate with, most likely to choosing the biggest bull, which can weight as much as 1,000 pounds.

As mating season winds down, the elk separate in their groups with the cows, calves, and spike bulls hanging together. The bigger bulls go off in their own direction until next mating season.

Elk Viewing Area, Photo: Tom Ski

In the spring, elk feed on the new grasses after a long winter of eating dry grass and shrubs. In Montana calves are born between May 21^st and June 12^th. Twins are very rare. Calves are tan colored and spotted, so they blend in with their surroundings. The calves give off very little scent making it difficult for predators to detect them.

As dark approached, we finished our picnic dinner and sat back to listen to the bugling blasts and blunders of the bulls, as well as cow squeals for well beyond an hour, a symphony of nature at its best.

It would have been fun to stay all night, but we politely packed up our equipment and ourselves up and drove back to the Yogo Inn, an excellent base camp for our adventures and the best Sunday Brunch I have had in awhile.

Till Next time, fun travels and tight lines.

Troutski and Road Trekin Adventures

Male Elk, Photo: Tom Ski

One Male Elk at Viewing Area, Photo: Tom Ski

Elk Grazing, Photo: Tom Ski

Elk Herd Grazing, Photo: Tom Ski

once-Convicted Rapist Gets New Trial Date

admin — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:54:28 +0000

The Anaconda district court has set a new trial date for a man who had his 2008 rape conviction overturned by the Supreme Court of Montana.

60 year-old Donald Sage was accused of forced sexual intercourse with an 18-year-old girl, without her consent in December 2007. The incident occurred at the man’s Anaconda home, while the girl was using his computer. He allegedly restrained and raped her.

The 12-person jury trail is arranged for Monday, Dec. 20, 2010.

See more on this story at mtstandard.com

What’s On In Anaconda

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:23:03 +0000

September 1-2 – Inception

- showing at the Washoe Theatre at 305 Main Street. For tickets and showtimes info call 563-6161.

September 3-4 — Salt

- showing at the Washoe Theatre at 305 Main Street. For tickets and showtimes info call 563-6161.

September 8 — Shakespeare in the Parks

- A Midsummer Night’s Dream at 6 pm in Washoe Park. In case of bad weather, the performance will be held at Fred Moodry Middle School. For more information, call 994-3901.

Deer Lodge Citizens Take Legal Action Against Marijuana Producers

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:11:31 +0000

Deer Lodge citizens filed a writ of mandamus against Zoo Mountain Natural Care, Inc. They complained that the medical marijuana production center violated the Act restricting the limits of marijuana production for medical purposes.

Zoo Mountain owners said that their operation is legal and that no law is violated. The district judge issued an order regarding this case.

See the story at mtstandard.com

Anaconda,MT 2009

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:56:31 +0000

Last Snow-Storm in Spring 09