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BILL KESLER, 



PRESIDENT SEZ: 



May I take this opportunity to thank every- 

 one who attended and took part on the program 

 at the State Convention in Havre. I feel it 

 was every bit a success and trust each of us 

 gained something from the fine discussions. 



We were told in Havre time and again that 

 the Public in general doesn't know who we are 

 or what we do. We must tell our story to the 

 Public each time we can. 



One good way to do this is to Invite a city 

 friend out to your place - show him arouiid - 

 take him hunting or fishing. Another is to 

 join the local Chamber of Commerce or other 

 club - you will learn of their problems, get 

 their story and tell them yours. Another is 

 the local paper or radio station. 



During the coming year, I would like each 

 of the "Area Directors" to prepare an article 

 for "Treasure Acres". This will mean two 

 Directors articles in each issue. Tell your 

 story. Ole Ueland will let you know when 

 your messages are due. 



Here, I would like to express my sincere 

 thanks to Ole and his Secretary, Mary for 

 the help they have given me. Also, thanks 

 to all the Supervisors and SCS personnel and 

 Extension personnel for their help. 



The future holds many new problems and 

 challenges - these we will meet. 



HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON. 



MASWCD GIVES AWARDS 



Shown above Is Carl Hunter holding Montana 

 Association of Soil & Water Conservation Dis- 

 trict Awards. The first is for 20 years of 

 service as Supervisor and long time Chairman of 

 the Richland County S\KT). The second is In 

 recognition of Distinguished Service as a member 

 of the State Soil Conservation Committee, 



Carl Hunter completed service as a Supervisor 

 and member of the State Soil Conservation Comm- 

 ittee this year. 



Each year the MASWCD recognizes outstanding 

 citizens who have contributed to Soil and Water 

 Conservation, and the outstanding Supervisor, 

 Work Unit Conservationist, and County Agent 

 from each of the seven areas. Also, certifi- 

 cates of meritorious service are presented to 

 Supervisors with 10, 15, and 20 years, 

 , Following are the persons receiving awards for 

 1965: 



Outstanding Citizen 

 Senator Gordon McGowan, Highwood 

 Senator David F. James, Joplln 

 John M. Schroeder, Farmer, Lolo 

 E. E. Coombs, Banker, Billings 



Lyle K. Williams, Newspaper Editor, Three Forks 

 Bill Beasley, Reporter, Missoula 

 Bill Wicks, Ex-Mayor, Lewistown 



Outstanding County Agents 

 Don Hunter, Culbertson, Montana 

 Eugene R. Hoff, Baker, Montana 

 Theodore Fosse, Great Falls, Montana' 



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