Humanities Montana has come to Lincoln County! They are Montana's independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. For over 40 years they have benefited hundreds of Montana organizations and thousands of us Montanans throughout the state. Starting in the summer of 2014, they are working with a group of volunteers in our community to provide and support public programs that stimulate reflection, create knowledge, resolve problems, and inspire delight.

I interviewed Addie at the Extended Care Center of North Valley Hospital in December 1993. She was there as the result of a broken hip which had put her down, but, certainly not out. She was expecting me and I was flattered by the fact that she had obviously taken the time to be impeccably dressed and made-up. Her silver hair was flawlessly coiffured and her rouge lent a healthy vibrant glow to her face. Her eyes sparkled and it was clear to me that she was still very much present in life. She began talking to me as I was arranging myself and my tape recorder, complimenting me and telling me how much she was enjoying The Tobacco Plains Journal. We pick up the conversation in mid-stride.

Humanities Montana, an organization which includes members of our community, brought Audra Loyal to Eureka! She gave a talk and workshop on bookbinding in the Sunburst meeting room at 100 Dewey Ave on January 20. The free hour talk on the history of bookbinding and the idea of books began at 5:30pm. This was followed by a two-hour workshop (6:30-8:30pm) where participants each made a book under Audra's tutelage. The cost for the workshop was $35/per and included all materials. Pre-registration was limited to ten participants.