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76-year-old Montana homeowner likes remodeling houses in her retirement.
October 30, 2007... Byline: Donna Healy Oct. 30--When neighbors see Jean Neyrinck painting the exterior of her large, two-story home, it makes some of them nervous. But when they ask the 76-year-old Montana native if she should climb ladders at her age, she usually switches the subject. After all,...

Striking workers ratify contract with Beall.
October 26, 2007... Byline: Laura Tode Oct. 26--Boilermakers Union Local 599 ratified a three-year contract with Beall Corp. of Montana, bringing 114 workers back on the job after a week-long strike. The workers voted this morning 70 to 25 to accept a contract that includes a change in health insurance...

Workplace issues face education leaders.
October 26, 2007... Byline: Mary Pickett Oct. 26--Higher-education leaders heard some familiar themes -- including that the state needs more trained workers -- Thursday morning during one of the last listening sessions organized by the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education. Todd Buchanan and...

Red Lodge ski area sold.
October 25, 2007... Byline: Brett French Oct. 25--Red Lodge Mountain has been sold to a San Francisco real estate investment firm that recently purchased two ski resorts at Lake Tahoe and owns Ghirardelli Square, a historic Bay Area tourist attraction. According to Rob Ringer, ski area manager for the...

Chamber of Commerce sets ambitious course.
October 24, 2007... Byline: Tom Howard Oct. 24--Roger Huebner ended his term as board chairman of the Billings Chamber of Commerce/Convention and Visitors Bureau with an equestrian flourish Tuesday. He entered the Holiday Inn Grand Billings Convention Center on horseback, carrying a branding iron as...