Last year when I suspended the podcast, I promised Helena Council member Jerry Pate that I would do one with him. He was the last member of the council we wanted to do an interview. So after the storms, I met with him on monday morning. There were two bits of information we were not sure about and that was the high school capacity size and the date for one of the schools but it is all good and interesting information from the most senior city council member. We talked about his background, the plans for a lodge in Joe Tucker and the history of schools in Helena. Here's the link or you can subscribe on Itunes: Helena Podcast #17
City Council Meeting
The Helena City Council meet on Monday evening. All council members were present. They approved the minutes. During the approval for bills, Jerry Pate asked a question about a McPherson Oil payment. It was approved and Leigh Hulsey abstained.There were two ordinances on the agenda:
Ordinance 813-12A Annexation- Leslie H and Forest L. Carter 5189 South Shades Crest Road
Katherine Ennis wanted to know the type of access on one piece of property. She said she could not vote for it unless she could be sure the property had access. Cris Nelson motion to table it and it was tabled.
Ordinance 814-12A Annexation- Nan R and William G Oliver 4448 South Shades Crest Road
It passed but Leigh Hulsey voted no.
That was it, but I did see Brian Davidson in the audience and he proposed an idea.
Legal Tuesdays
Brian, who has a law office in Old Town, said he would be willing to answer reader's legal questions. So this is how it will work. You would email a legal question to cbdavidson@davidsonlawoffice.com, he will pick one or two to answer but will not give out your name. We will post the answers.So don't email him something too personal or specific. If he gets some questions this week then we'll post next Tuesday.
Daisy vs Tornadoes
After the recent tornadoes, Helenites are again jumping into action. McKenzie told me that Helena's Daisy Troop 800 will be hosting a drive to raise supplies for those in need. They need "water, feminine hygiene products, canned food, can opener, dipers, wipes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, soap, hand sanitizer, heavy duty garbage bags, plastic totes, NEW panties, NEW underwear, tshirts (male and female), socks". If you want to help or drop something off then contact McKenzie Davis at pickle.2010@hotmail.com.
If anyone else in Helena is doing something for the storm, let me know I will help you get the word out.
Lost Dog
Courtney's dog escaped in Riverwoods last night. He is a "yellow lab/chow mix, very sweet, older male dog named JD". Unfortunately, he didn’t have his collar on and he is out roaming around. If you have seen him or can help you can email me at nosleepinhelena@gmail.com and I will give you her contact info. UPDATE: He is back home! Thanks!
Gadget Thefts
More people had something stolen from their car last night. This time in Riverwoods. They targeted unlocked cars near the street. Please remember to lock you cars and let's put theses guys out of business. One ring was busted a few months back but it looks like another one started. If you see anyone on the streets late at night, the Helena police do not mind you calling them and telling them. They are hard to catch because they are taking small items they can stick in their pocket. Also I'm sure they hide when they see headlines coming. You can call Helena dispatch directly at 205-663-6499
Update: I had several people email me to say that many people in a section of Riverwoods were affected on Sunday night. One person said it was 14 people and the thieves were letting the dogs out on purpose. I also heard they have a pretty good lead.
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