Dutton History Books Are Still On Their Way

Dutton history books are on their way!

You can still order the books for $70.

When they do arrive the committee is planning a big event at the Legion Hall when you can pick up your book and be treated to lunch, a showing of home movies, a slideshow of all the photos in the book and lots of reminiscing and catching up with old friends.

Click here to Download Dutton History Book Order Form or read on to print this page.

Dutton Senior Citizens' Center Menu

Friday            Chicken Pot Pie & Dessert
Monday        Christmas Dinner
Tuesday        Breakfast & fruit
Wednesday        Patty Melt & Dessert
Thursday         Liver & Onions, Potato, Vegetable & Dessert
Friday            Chicken Fried Steak, Potatoes, Vegetable & Dessert
Monday        Swiss Steak, Potatoes, Vegetable, Roll & Dessert
Tuesday        Soup, Sandwich & Dessert
Closed from December 24 through January 2nd
Menu and cooks are subject to change.

Mountain Pine Beetle Meetings Scheduled for January
Submitted by Mark B. Major, Teton County Extension Agent

A workshop on Mountain Pine Beetles and Other Things That Are Bugging You has been scheduled for Wednesday January 14, at 7:00 pm at the new Conrad Community Center located at 311 S. Virginia.

Another meeting is scheduled for January 10, at 10:00 a.m. at the Choteau Library.

Dutton Senior Citizen Center Menu, Dec. 10-19

Wednesday        Hamburgers, Potato Salad & Dessert
Thursday        Creamed Turkey over Biscuits, Salad & Dessert
Friday            Fish, Potatoes, Vegetable & Dessert
Monday        Chicken Parmesan, Garlic Bread, Green Salad & Dessert
Tuesday        Tuna Burgers, Jello Salad, Chips & Dessert
Wednesday        Indian Tacos & Dessert
Thursday         Stir Fry over Rice, Muffins & Dessert
Friday            Chicken Pot Pie & Dessert
Menu and cooks are subject to change.

Share Your Stories For the Dutton History Book
submitted by the Dutton History Committee

To all Dutton, Collins and surrounding area residents, past, present and future! The Dutton History Book Committee is asking for your help.

We want to hear your story!

This book is NOT just for long time residents, it is for everyone! Letters have been sent out to families who were in the original history book of Dutton published in 1976, if you received one of these letters please send us your updated history, if you or someone in your immediate family DID NOT receive a letter PLEASE write or type your history and turn it in asap. For more information or help please contact: Jack Becker 476-3213 Cathy Odden 463-2410 Verna Schlueter 476-3445 Jean or Larry Harmon 476-3470 or Dave Klette klette@tetonwireless.net

 Our first History Gathering event was such a success that we've been asked to have another! Due to the holidays we will not be having one until Sunday, Jan. 11th, 2009 this will be a social gathering to be held at the American Legion Hall from 12:00 -3:00 A light lunch will be served again so come and enjoy another afternoon of reminiscing!

Upcoming in Dutton Quilting, Dutton Fun Day Meeting and Operation Happy Holidays

Upcoming in Dutton Quilting, Dutton Fun Day Meeting and Operation Happy Holidays

Dutton Country Courier

Town & Country Club Women will meet Thursday, October 9th at the Dutton Senior Center at 1:30 p.m.  Marci Kremer will present a program on Quilting Techniques.  Betty Fuhringer will be the Hostess.  Roll Call: “A Craft Project I Am Working On.”

The Dutton Fun Day Committee will hold a meeting on October 15th at 7:00 PM.  They will meet at the American Legion in Dutton.  Anyone interested is encouraged to attend.

Operation Happy Holidays:  Once again season’s greetings cards will be sent through Operation Happy Holidays to the men and women serving in the military from Malmstrom AFB and the Montana National Guard Units.  Some cards are available from Doris Habel.  Home-made cards are welcome and the Dollar Tree in Great Falls has a good selection.  The cards must be either “Happy Holiday’s” or “Seasons Greetings”, no religious tones.  Cards from students and children are especially appreciated.  Please write a few lines telling of yourself and your family and if a family member has served in the military, please note that also.  Cards may or may not be sealed.  Use an address label or write your address in the return address area.  Some of the cards are included in gift packages sent by Operation Happy Holiday’s.  Thank you for your interest in this project.  Please have cards to Doris Habel by November 7th.

Share Your Stories of Dutton on Oct. 19

Share Your Stories of Dutton on Oct. 19

submitted by Lynn Habel
Dutton Country Courier

Young and old are invited to share their stories of Dutton's history on Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Dutton.

It's called a "history gathering get together" and the organizers are asking young and old to come to relay stories of Dutton businesses, events, families, etc. so it can be compiled for Dutton's big centennial celebration next year.   

We believe that by getting together more memories will come to light that will help make next year an awesome event and our history book the best ever. 

Soup and sandwiches will be served.

Harvest Dinner Thank You

Harvest Dinner Thank You

submitted by Steve Hass
Dutton Country Courier

American Legion Freeborn Post 64 would like to thank everyone who came to our Harvest Party. A special thank you to the Lloyd and Jane DeBruycker family for their generous donation of the hamburger. A special thanks to Becker Insurance Agency for their donation. And thanks to the following legionnaires: Herb Frick, Tom Vine, Jay Mullenax, Ross Fitzgerald, Charlie Ireland (a.k.a. "Little Bobber"), Arnie Pedersen, Lloyd Burtness, "Fast" Jack Dugan, and Lanny Christman; and to the following volunteers: Mariah Racine, Gale Mullenax, Kris Hass, Vickie Maurer, and Bill Habel on music. Because of this kind of support from the community our club will stay solvent for many years to come!  And Congratulations to Darwin Reeve, winner of $156 in the 50/50 Raffle!

Dutton Town Council Appoints Dauwalder as Council President, Discusses Water Rate Increase

Dutton Town Council Appoints Dauwalder as Council President, Discusses Water Rate Increase

submitted by Cheri Fuhringer, Town of Dutton
Dutton Country Courier

Councilman Robert Dauwalder was appointed as new the Dutton Town Council President at the council's August meeting.

Having accepted Dave McDunn’s resignation, the Town Council unanimously voted Dauwalder as the new Council President.

The council members also discussed a possible water rate increase, including yearly hook-up fees assessed to out-of-town service connections and the rates for those accessing the bulk water station. There will be a Public Hearing before any increases are final.

Meghan Powell & Daniel Atkins to Marry Aug. 23

Meghan Powell & Daniel Atkins to Marry Aug. 23

Dutton Country Courier

The community of Dutton would like to extend best wishes to Meghan Powell, daughter of John and Bonnie Powell, and Daniel Atkins upon their marriage on August 23, 2008, in Hinsdale, Mass. Anyone wishing to send a card, money, or gift certificate to the newlyweds, please deliver them to Jean Schoonover or Cathy Odden before August 15.  For questions, call 463-2410.