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Terra Rockhold Stene
Aug 21, 20240 min read


A Plea to the Community and An Alternative Telling of the Story
There is a fine line between right and wrong, and it cannot be denied that many of us have different views of where that line lies. For...
Terra Rockhold Stene
Aug 19, 202412 min read


Joliet Schools Proposes Cell Phone Ban
There is a proposed cell phone ban on the agenda for the August Joliet School Board meeting. Last school year, Joliet instituted a ban on...
Terra Rockhold Stene
Aug 12, 20242 min read


July Joliet Board of Trustees Committee Meeting Notes
This is the place to find all my notes from July's committee meetings. If anyone is able to attend a meeting and wants to provide notes,...
Terra Rockhold Stene
Aug 11, 20241 min read


The Boy Who Cried Wolf or Toxic Truth?
We all know the parable of the Boy Who Cried Wolf. He wanted attention and amusement while watching his sheep, so he would cry wolf just...
Terra Rockhold Stene
Jul 16, 20242 min read


Fully Equipped Mobile Vet Clinic Now Serving Joliet
Joliet locals no longer have to drive to Red Lodge, Laurel or even Billings to get care for their pets. Dr. Mandy Barnes has opened a...
Terra Rockhold Stene
Jul 14, 20241 min read


Crafted Basketball Coming to Joliet
Crafted Basketball Skills and Academy was founded by Jenny Heringer, of Billings, Montana, to focus on the payer as a whole and help...
Terra Rockhold Stene
Jul 14, 20241 min read


Book Review: "The Lost Bookshop" by Evie Woods
There are those times when the perfect book comes along at the perfect time. From the minute The Lost Bookshop, by Evie Woods, arrived...
Terra Rockhold Stene
Jun 25, 20243 min read


Joliet Run Club Athletes Continue to Impress at USATF JO State and Regionals
Joliet Run Club had four athletes compete, and render podium performances, at the USATF MT Association Junior Olympic meet in Helena, at...
Terra Rockhold Stene
Jun 25, 20242 min read


Three Carbon County Youth Headed to Daisy Nationals
The Laurel Shooting Education Black Team won the MT State BB gun tournament in record-setting fashion last April, securing an invitation...
Terra Rockhold Stene
Jun 25, 20242 min read


Joliet Board of Trustees Committee Meeting Notes
This is the place to find all my notes from the committee meetings I am able to attend. Notes will be stored here and I will update as...
Terra Rockhold Stene
Jun 23, 20241 min read


Basketball Camp Opportunity!
A great camp opportunity is coming to our neighbors in Roberts and they are welcoming Joliet payers! Roberts Superintendent Alex Ator...
Terra Rockhold Stene
Jun 18, 20241 min read


Heartbroken, Not Disappointed
I would like to clarify my public comment from the May Board meeting. The minutes state that I expressed my disappointment that I was...
Terra Rockhold Stene
Jun 18, 20242 min read


Terra's May Board Meeting Notes
Attached are my notes from the May Board meeting. All of the notes in parentheses are my own thoughts. These are very raw, so please...
Terra Rockhold Stene
Jun 18, 20243 min read


Voters Approve Countywide EMS Levy
The voters of Carbon County resoundingly voiced their support for the Emergency Medical Services levy last Tuesday, with 69 percent...
Terra Rockhold Stene
Jun 9, 20241 min read


Joliet Run Club Athletes Dominate at Yellowstone Rapids Meet
The athletes of Joliet Run Club had an outstanding showing at the Yellowstone Rapids Meet at Billings West High School Saturday. Upcoming...
Terra Rockhold Stene
Jun 9, 20241 min read


Mixed Feelings on Joliet Schools Levies
Joliet voters approved building reserve fund levies for both the high school and elementary schools last month. Superintendent Clark...
Terra Rockhold Stene
Jun 9, 20242 min read


Vote! Primary Election Day
Tuesday, June 4th is primary election day. This is the day voters get to choose the candidates that will represent their parties in the...
Terra Rockhold Stene
Jun 4, 20241 min read


Introducing Joliet Observer!
Many have asked if this website will be a smear campaign on the school. In no way is that my intention. It seems that Joliet is growing...
Terra Rockhold Stene
May 30, 20241 min read


Congrats JHS Class of 2024!
Haylie Michelle Wood*^, Valedictorian, Montana University System Honor, Youth Serve Montana & Joliet Community Scholarships Benjamin Rudy...
Terra Rockhold Stene
May 29, 20241 min read
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