Newsletters of the Bonner Milltown History Center
p1 "A New Year (our 15th) and new Roundtables," "Blackfoot River Legacies" by Cheryl Hughes; p.2 "Welcome, new volunteers (Cheryl Hughes, Joyce Morgan, Kali Zaglauer)" by Judy Matson; p3 "Tuesdays = coffee and conversation" by Andy Lukes, "Old Roads and Rabbit Holes" by Tony LIane, "Outside exhibit invites exploration" by Judy Matson; p4 "If these walls could talk - a look at historic buildings (St. Ann Catholic Church, Bonner depot, Milltown Library, Finn Hall)" by Kim Briggeman, "Missoula hosts the Mullan Road Conference" by Kim Briggeman; p5 "A few of our favorite things - "A Grass Roots Tribute" by Cheryl Hughes, "True-to-life dioramas" by Dennis Sain; p6 photo stories "History walks popular with all ages (Bonner first graders, Old Cowboy Trail, Marshall Grade, Bandmann Flat);" p7 "A glimpse into the past: Kenneth Ross" by Kim Briggeman; p8 "A nightmare in a logging camp: A Hooligan Recollection" by Glenn Max Smith; p9 "2023 Roundtables highlight popular subjects" by Minie Smith, "Roundtables transcribed thanks to a Missoula County Rural Impact Grant" by Judy Matson; p10 "George's Cafe sign donated by Guy Trenary," Bob Lamley and Ken Peers honored" by Judy Matson, "Feeling grateful" by Judy Matson; p11 "Recent donations enrich our collection" by Minie Smith; p12 "Thank you to our donors and supporters!"
"Welcome the New Year with 2023 Roundtables;" "Visioning project identifies priorities" by Judy Matson; "Old Roads and Trails members visit areas in Gold Creek/Belmont Creek with BLM" by Tony Liane; "Ninemile Prairie mystery tour" by Kim Briggeman; "History Center offers the best free coffee - Get yours on Tuesday!" by Andy Lukes; "Bob Lamley honored as a Forestry Pioneer by DNRC" by Tony Liane; "Bonner first graders take a stroll through history" by Kim Briggeman; "Jack Demmons was a giant in preserving Bonner history" by Kim Briggeman; "Bonner memories: A Hooligan recollection" by Glenn “Hooligan” Smith; "Roundtables and programs make welcome return post-pandemic" by Minie Smith; "BMHC’s outreach enhanced by generous grants" by Kim Briggeman; "Recent donations enrich our collection" by Minie Smith; "Thank You!;" "Bonner History Tidbit - Bonner Dam;" "History buffs talk Old Roads and Trails on Fridays" by Tony Liane; "The Bonner spirit carried us through hard times - we appreciate your support!."
We dedicate our newsletter to Jimmie Willis (1930-2021); "Tuesday morning coffee" by Andy Lukes; Roundtables return after COVID delay; "Bonner Junction sign donated by Taylors" by Kim Briggeman; "New ownership of the B Hill" by Minie Smith; "The Book of Andy features local setting" by Kim Briggeman; "Milltown's 'Black Bridge' reaches 100" by Kim Briggeman and Judy Matson; "Donated items 2020-2021" compiled by Minie Smith; "Items sought for restoration of Engine #7" by Larry Ingold; "Memories of Jimmie" compiled by Kim Briggeman; "Northern Pacific Railway Historical Assoc (NPRHA) train convention" by Dennis Sain; "Keeping great memories alive: Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and Hooligan – mixed with reality" by Glenn "Hooligan" Smith; "BMHCM awarded grants" by Judy Matson; "BMHCM and Milltown State Park present Labor Day program" by Robert Dunlop; "Mullan Road walks on Marshall Grade" by Kim Briggeman; "The Bonner spirit reaches far and near."
2019/2020. December 2019/January 2020 (PDF)
Roundtable schedule for 2020. "Engine #7 restored and running? Can you help?" by Kim Briggeman; "Bonner's Willies" by Glenn (Hooligan) Smith; "Remembering the Western Lumber Company," by Andy Lukes; "The quality of our collection grows thanks to generous donors" by Minie Smith; "Hardy history hounds pursue local history at Community at the Confluence" by Judy Matson; 2019 Roundtables reviewed; "I Love Airplanes" from Memories and Short Stories by Willie Bateman; Thank you; "Missing a new friend: Gwen Keller."
2018, December/2019 January (PDF)
Roundtable schedule for 2019, "The Mysteries of a Bonner Woodshed" by Glen (Max) Smith aka "The Hooligan;" Woodsheds: there's more than meets the eye; A busy and productive year for accessions; Bonner first graders take a walk through history; Season 10 Roundtables explored new aspects of our history; "The Toboggan Ride" by Willie Bateman; Milwaukee switch installed; A winter memory; The MEC Solarshare K3 Garden; Woodworth by Dennis Sain; The Two Macs; Encouragement from the Historical Museum keeps us growing."
2017, December (PDF)
"Search reveals whereabouts of childhood home of 101-year-old Canadian lady;" "The Hooligan speaks to P.EO. International - Rosie the Riveter meets Paul Bunyan," by Glenn (Max) Smith aka "The Hooligan;" Special volunteer projects; Hellgate Lions disbands; BMHC news and updated donations; Bob Bateman donates research materials; New website and photo collection; Roundtable schedule for 2018.
2016, December (PDF)
Roundtable schedule for 2017. "An Honest Day's Work for an Honest Day's Pay," by Glenn (Max) Smith aka "The Hooligan;" Grant Provides New Technology for History Center; "The Water Wheel" by Willie Bateman; A Visit with Iva Rose MacKenzie by Dennis Sain; BMHC news and updated donations; Red Bridges Over the Blackfoot by Bill Demmons.
2015, December (PDF)
Roundtable schedule and The Bonner Mill Today and Tomorrow Roundtable; "Bonner's Community Gardens," by Glenn (Max) Smith aka "The Hooligan;" Hotel Margaret fixture donated; BMHC news and updated donations.
2014, December (PDF)
Timberjack showing; Roundtable schedule and Hammond Roundtable; Volunteers' presentations; "An Unforgettable Christmas," by Willie Bateman; "A Tired Old Sled," by Chuck Erickson; Willie Bateman donates rare book to HMFM; Jack Demmons donates research to BMHC; BMHC news,
2013, December (PDF)
Bonner houses, Roundtable schedule, Mullan Conference, Christmas in Bonner, 4th Grade Field Trip, Photo Book at River City Grill, Life at the Confluence, on-line book.
2012, January (PDF)
Milltown State Park: Our New Park Follows an Old Tradition Marshall Skiers' Reunion
2012, December (PDF)
Photo of Model T, "The Red Rubber Tire" by Glenn Max Smith, aka "The Bonner Hooligan"
2011, December (PDF)
Painting of "Bonner Alley" by Bob Phinney, Preserving Eggs in Water Glass by Nina Petroff and Willie Bateman
2011, April (PDF)
An Historic Milltown House
Boots - Manly Footwear - Millworkers Choice - or Attitude Adjusters (conclusion)
2011, January (PDF)
Boots - Manly Footwear - Millworkers Choice - or Attitude Adjusters (part one)
2010, December (PDF)
Photo of Margaret Hotel, History of the Bonner Milltown History Center, Living in a "Chicken Coop," quotes by Lu Waddington