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Q: What happened to the Powerhouse generators? A: The original 1905 generator is in storage until the time when it will be on public display at the Milltown State Park. The other generators were sold to work in other power facilities. One of the former Milltown generators began producing power again on April 6, 2011on the Indian River Hydro site on the Westfield River in Massachusetts. Generation was permanently shut down at Milltown on April 7, 2006 so nearly 5 years to the day one of them is generating power again. Q: When was Bonner's first birth announced? A: "Born" ROULEAU - At Bonner, Montana Territory, on Friday, April 1, 1887, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rouleau, a daughter. - Q: Where was the area's first subdivision? A: West Riverside, platted in 1910 by Barbara Zaugg - Q: Where is Riverside? A: Riverside is the original name of Milltown. The name was changed in 1912 when Charles Hart applied for a post office, but since there was already a town called Riverside, he was required to choose another name: Milltown. West Riverside's name remained unchanged. (source A Grass Roots Tribute: The Story of Bonner, Montana) - Q: What was the original purchase price for Bonner and the mill property? A: $100 and a cow (source A Grass Roots Tribute: The Story of Bonner, Montana) - Q: What's another name for West Riverside? A: Finn Town
Q: What favorite gift was placed in each child's stocking by ACM? A: Candy, of course, but an orange was the most special gift.
Q: How many logs have been removed from the Blackfoot River as of January, 2011? A: 16,500
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