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Tuesday, March 30, 2021 STARMiles City, Montana $1.00 High winds cause MCC baseball damage around town ranked No. 11 By HANNA KAMBICH in nation Star Staff Writer By DERRICK CALHOUN “We have a lot of great The sky wasn’t falling Star Staff Writer pieces to our puzzle and to be but a large pine tree did. ranked this early that high The day started with 14 The Miles Community says that we are getting rec- mph gusts of wind and by College (MCC) Pioneers ognized for putting the puz- 12:23 yesterday afternoon baseball team was ranked zle together,” Brabant said. there were wind gusts in No. 11 in the National Junior “If I’m correct, we have been the 60s in Miles City. Even College Athletic Association ranked just a tad higher a with the wind chill, the (NJCAA) Division II baseball long time ago, but this is as temperature still hit 56, rankings. high as we have been since but plummeted to a chilly The Pioneers won four then, and this is as early as 22 last night. straight over the weekend to we have ever been this high.” The high wind caused a open their MonDak Athletic Brabant added that now tree to fall on Strevell Ave. Conference schedule, push- the target is on his team’s by Wibaux Park. ing their winning streak to back and they talk about that According to Lynn nine fact, they embrace it. Anderson, Southeastern They were previously “At the end of the day we Montana Dispatch Supervi- ranked No. 18 in the rank- have to be fundamental and sor, the City of Miles City ings. play against the baseball,” he responded to clean up the There are 129 teams in said. “Being ranked doesn’t fallen tree with a pay load- the NJCAA Division II. They get us to what our goal is.” er, a dump truck and a cou- only rank the top 20. “I think it is great for ple of chain saws. On the season the Pio- MCC and our baseball pro- Dispatch also received neers are 22-9 after having gram,” MCC Athletic Direc- calls about blown debris played a difficult non-confer- tor Jerry Olson said. “It’s a STAR PHOTO/Hanna Kambich and a street sign detaching ence schedule to start the testament to Coach Brabant The City of Miles City responds to a fallen tree on Strevell Ave. by Wibaux Park yesterday after- year. and the guys in that pro- from a pole. noon. The tree fell due to high winds in the area. The Custer County Fire According to Head Coach gram. Coach Brabant has Jeff Brabant, he feels hum- been so consistent in his suc- Department also received did not receive any calls the National Weather Ser- Counties will cause strong bled for his team to be cess of the program.” a wind related call. Around regarding wind related vice was only supposed to crosswinds. This paired ranked No. 11. See “MCC,” page 5 5:30 a.m. a call came in incidents yesterday last through Monday. It with low humidity will about a pile of sticks The little rainstorm yes- has now been extended cause elevated fire con- rekindling, said Custer terday morning brought through today. cerns. County Fire Warden Bud .05 inches of rain. Strong winds in Rose- (Contact Hanna Kambich Peterson. Originally the hazardous bud, Custer, Fallon, Pow- at mcreporter@midrivers. Miles City Fire Rescue weather outlook issued by der River and Carter com or 406-234-0450.)

STAR PHOTO/Sharon Moore The MCC Pioneers wait to congratulate Dawson Parry on his home run over the weekend in Miles City. MDT prepares for bridge rehabilitation By DERRICK CALHOUN and travelers should expect Star Staff Writer slight delays. According to a press Eleven bridges in south- release, two of the bridges eastern Montana will be eval- are on 1-94 at the East For- uated for rehabilitation by syth Interchange and will the Glendive District Bridge require a one-lane closure Preservation Project during construction in the This impacts state high- Eastbound and Westbound way 39 (S-39), US highways roadways. Vehicle width 212 (US-212) and 12 (US-12), restrictions will likely not be interstate 94 (I-94), and the required at these bridges, communities of Forsyth, Col- and travelers should expect strip, Lame Deer, Broadus, minimal delays. Ashland, and the Northern There is more extensive Cheyenne Indian Reserva- construction that is required tion. The project will contin- on the bridge at the Colstrip ue through the current Interchange (1-94 and S-39). design phase in 2021 with The design team is consider- construction possible as early ing two construction options: as 2022, said a press release. closing both lanes during Common throughout the construction and closing one project will be lane closures lane during construction. and width restrictions, with The two-lane closure would the department and its part- result in a shorter construc- ners communicating these tion time but require detours restrictions to the public. utilizing the interstate Lane closures may be single- between the Reservation land or double-lane based on Creek and the west Forsyth STAR PHOTO/Sharon Moore the needs of each rehabilita- Interchanges. Addie Strong, 9, of Miles City is assisted by Ann Tribby, of Miles City tion. For more information go Craft with putting the hoop on her Hoopla Bag that she sewed during the During construction on to the project website at annual Spring Fling Craft and Sewing Festival on Saturday. The activi- eight of the bridges which www.mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/ ties included sewing a Hoopla Bag, decoupaging a box and plate, cre- are on two-lane highways, a glendivebridges. ating a sewing kit for traveling, making bulletin boards, making a one-lane closure will be (Contact Derrick Calhoun Festival table runner and making a candy bouquet required. Vehicle width at mcsportsreporter@gmail. restrictions may be required com or 406-234-0450.)

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FEMA providing Calendar additional funds for TUESDAY p.m., 15 N. 8th St. (across outside and staff will bring player awards will be pre- nLadies trap shooting, 6 from the Park Place Ban- meal out). sented). Contact Rick Land, p.m., Spotted Eagle Trap quet Facility). nAlcoholics Anonymous, president, at 853-1394. Range. Youth encouraged nMiles City Soup Kitchen, 5:30 p.m., Convent Keepers nCuster Rod and Gun Club COVID-19 response to attend. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., First Community Center (for- skeet shooting, 6 p.m., Spot- By STAR STAFF FEMA’s Public Assistance nClosed Alcoholics Anony- United Methodist Church merly Miles City Acad- ted Eagle Trap Range. Program provides funding mous Unity Group, 7 p.m., basement, 24 N. 11th St. emy), 1411 Leighton Blvd. nWellness Seminar, 7-8 p.m., The Federal Emergency for emergency actions Convent Keepers Com- 234-5013. nSoup supper/Lenten ser- Guest House Inn. Management Agency undertaken by communities munity Center (formerly nSenior Congregate Meals vice, 5:45-7:15 p.m., First nLocal 1150 National Feder- (FEMA) has approved $15.1 to protect public safety, pro- Miles City Academy), 1411 for anyone 60+ years, 11 Lutheran Church, 512 Cale ation of Federal Employees, million in additional funding viding no less than a 75% Leighton Blvd. a.m.-noon, 600 Cafe. Take Ave. 7 p.m., VA Eastern Montana for COVID-19 response federal share for eligible nAlateen, 7 p.m., Sacred out boxes available for nMiles City Youth Hockey Health Care Center room 18. efforts in Montana. To date, costs. President Biden has Heart Parish Center room seniors who prefer not to Association meeting and nGamblers Anonymous FEMA has paid more than approved a 100% cost share 9. For information call 406- eat in the restaurant during banquet, 6 p.m., Veterans open meeting, 7 p.m., Con- $26.4 million in Public for projects related to the 851-1118. COVID-19 (may come in of Foreign Wars Hall, 119 vent Keepers Community Assistance funding for pandemic response that WEDNESDAY and pick up meal or wait N. 6th St. (Each family is to Center (formerly Miles City COVID-19 response in Mon- include work completed nCuster County Food Bank outside after coming in to bring a pizza, board mem- Academy), 1411 Leighton tana. The assistance was between March 21 and Dec. distribution, 9 a.m.-1:30 order take out, or call from bers will be elected and Blvd. 234-0360. made available under a 5, 2020. major disaster declaration For the COVID-19 issued March 31, 2020, response, FEMA has simpli- according to a press release fied the Public Assistance from FEMA in Denver. application and funding pro- The $15.1 million was cess to address the magni- Community Roundup provided to Montana Disas- tude of this event and to ter and Emergency Services allow local officials to What’s Happening cross will be set up and $35 for 50 eggs; $45 for 75 East; 2:53 p.m., inspection, and used to address medical receive eligible funding more there will be a short wor- eggs; $55 for 90 eggs; $105 800 block of Main Street; personnel shortages created quickly. These reimburse- Walk With the Cross on ship service led by Pastor for 150 eggs; or $135 for 200 3:47 p.m., fire alarm at 1000 by the pandemic. Nurses, ments play a critical role as Friday — Miles City and Charley Blom of the First eggs. Payments may be block of Palmer Street; 9:06 Licensed Practical Nurses, state, local and tribal offi- area residents may partici- Presbyterian Church. The made through Paypal after p.m., ambulance call to the and Respiratory Therapists cials work tirelessly to assist pate in the annual Walk cross will remain in the submitting the order, or cash 700 block of Washington were recruited and con- their communities during With the Cross on Good Fri- park through Easter Sun- or checks may be dropped Street. tracted closing medical per- this response. day in Miles City. Starting day. off at Family Floral, 911 March 30: 3:25 a.m., public sonnel gaps in 13 medical Additional information at 11:50 a.m. Friday, partici- Miles City Jaycees partici- Main St. Funds raised from assistance at 1800 block of facilities in Montana. Fund- about FEMA’s Public Assis- pants of all denominations pating in ‘Egg My Yard’ the activity will help the Jay- Sudlow Street. ing is authorized under Sec- tance program can be found will gather in front of the event — The Miles City Jay- cees continue their local tion 403 of the Robert T. at www.fema.gov/assistance/ First Presbyterian Church cees are doing their 3rd “Random Acts of Kindness” Lottery Numbers Stafford Act. public. at 1401 Main St. The walk annual “Egg My Yard” activ- project. begins at noon with partici- ity and members are taking HELENA (AP) — These pating walkers traveling orders for Easter eggs until Fire Calls Montana lotteries were drawn from the First Presbyterian Friday. Various quantities of Monday: Big Sky Bonus — Dear Abby Church down Main Street to eggs may be ordered and a March 29: 9:13 a.m., ambu- 1-8-22-26, Bonus: 4, estimated Riverside Park. While trav- form to be filled out is avail- lance call to the 2700 block jackpot: $6,305; Lucky For eling along Main Street, able on the Jaycees Face- of Valley Drive East; 10:40 Life — 9-29-32-42-45, Lucky Son is consumed by regret walkers will sing hymns book Page or at http:// a.m., ambulance call to the Ball: 4; Mega Millions — esti- and take turns carrying a form.123formbuilder. 100 block of North Custer mated jackpot: $152 million; large cross. After the group com/5290584/form. The costs Avenue; 2:03 p.m., gas smell, and Powerball — estimated over treatment of his father reaches Riverside Park, the for eggs are: $25 for 35 eggs; 1700 block of Valley Drive jackpot: $20 million. DEAR ABBY: I brought back to live with me. I was my 68-year-old immigrant extraordinarily cruel, and it father to live with me perma- hurt him deeply. I let his nently with the intention of green card lapse. He passed Today in History caring for him. He was com- away two years later. pletely dependent. Halfway Since then, I have been Today is Tuesday, March Obama asserted unprece- not have the virus.) Macy’s, Actor Justin Deas is 73. through the year, I got angry, overwhelmed with guilt. As a 30, the 89th day of 2021. dented government control Kohl’s and Gap Inc. all said Actor Paul Reiser is 65. Rap told him to move back and son, I should have cared for There are 276 days left in over the auto industry, they would stop paying tens artist MC Hammer is 59. vowed to myself I would my father. I am depressed the year. rejecting turnaround plans of thousands of employees Singer Tracy Chapman is 57. never ever care for him over my actions. I am a hor- from General Motors and who were thrown out of Actor Ian Ziering (EYE’-an again. It wasn’t that he did rible son. I have been crying Today’s Highlight in History Chrysler and raising the work when the chains tem- ZEER’-ing) is 57. TV person- anything wrong; I don’t know and asking for forgiveness. 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The sale of the 10-bed- Weir had pulled over to the side of the road between room, 19-bathroom residence Great Falls and Belt and was attempting a U-turn when to Jock and Cathy Clause his SUV was broadsided by a semitrailer, the Montana closed last week, according to Engel & Voelkers Western Highway Patrol said. Frontier, the real estate The SUV went off the road and down an embank- agency managing the sale. ment. The mansion was built six Wyatt Weir also died in the crash. Jennifer Weir was years ago by Larry Price Jr., hospitalized in Great Falls in serious condition, Sheriff a former Signal Peak mine Jesse Slaughter said. executive who is serving five The two other children, 6-year-old Wakely and 8-year- years in prison after admit- old Wes, were flown to Harborview Medical Center in ting to stealing $40 million Seattle, Slaughter said. They remained in intensive through various schemes, including $20 million from care on Monday, hospital spokesperson Susan Gregg the mine. told ABC Fox Montana. After closing costs, sale Tyler Weir was a vice commander with the search proceeds will be used to AP PHOTO This Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 file photo shows the Price Mansion in Ironwood Estates in Bill- and rescue team and a master sergeant with 13 years of resolve a federal tax lien, ings, Mont. The 26,000-square-foot (2,415-square-meter) mansion built with stolen money has experience with the Montana Air National Guard. Jen- $1.7 million in fraudulent been sold for $7.5 million to the former owners of a mobile home park, a real estate company funds traced to the mansion nifer Weir is also a search and rescue team member said in March 2021. and is a secretary for its board of directors. could be forfeited to the gov- ernment and at least $1.1 mil- investment groups who Joubran. Ninety M includes guilty to bank fraud and lion is owed to builders and loaned Price a total of $17.8 the Three Blind Mice inves- money laundering for not Grass fires on Blackfeet Reservation material companies, The Bill- million. Three Blind Mice is tors and others. telling the bank about mil- ings Gazette reports. a limited liability company Casher, a former market- lions of dollars in private burns 39 square miles Whatever’s left will be made up of Steven Casher of ing president at a Billings dealings he had with Price GREAT FALLS, (AP) — Two grass fires pushed by split between Three Blind Billings and Wyoming doc- bank, was sentenced to a while also approving bank strong winds burned 39 square miles (101 square kilo- Mice and Ninety M, private tors Robert Schlidt and Raoul year in prison after pleading loans to Price. meters) of land on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, two unoccupied trailer homes and three telephone poles, Blackfeet Law Enforcement Services said. One fire started Sunday west of the community of Canadian coal company pays $60M Blackfoot. About 600 residents were asked to evacuate as a precaution. A second fire started near Starr School. No occupied homes were burned, there were no inju- for environmental damage ries and no cattle were lost, said Lyle St. Goddard, MISSOULA, (AP) — A Selenium is a trace ele- Lindsay said. “You have my and metal production. Sand- superintendent of the Chief Mountain Hot Shots. Canadian coal company has ment that causes reproduc- commitment that we will not ers-Green said the market The cause of the fires are being investigated. The paid a $60 million fine after tive damage in fish and other waver in our focus on for metallurgic coal remains National Weather Service reported sustained winds in pleading guilty in federal animals. Calcite, or limestone addressing this challenge strong despite economic the area were about 65 mph (105 kph) on Sunday, with court involving pollution dis- powder, blocks the growth of and working to ensure that challenges in energy-produc- gusts up to 85 mph (137 kph). charges that killed most of plants and insects the fish eat. the environment is protected ing coal mines. “It got pretty Western there,” St. Goddard told the fish in nearby waters, The company avoided a for today and for future gen- including in Montana and full trial by reaching a finan- erations.” the Great Falls Tribune. “It was moving so fast. We Idaho. cial settlement in Canadian The $60 million fine is 10 kept trying to get to the fire’s edge, but it felt like a los- Investigators in Canada federal court. Teck Resourc- times as large as any previ- ing battle with how fast it was going.” found Teck Resources Limit- es President Don Lindsay ous punishment imposed Blackfeet Tribal Business Council Chairman Timothy ed discharged hazardous apologized on Friday and under Canada’s Fisheries Act. F. Davis issued a declaration of emergency at 5:30 p.m. amounts of selenium and cal- took responsibility for the Lars Sanders-Green of Sunday, the tribe said in a statement. cite into the Fording River damage, saying the company conservation group Wildsight Evacuation orders were lifted Sunday night and the from two coal mines north of invested about $1 billion in said, “between 2017 and 2019, fire was considered 90% contained on Monday. A few Eureka, Montana, the Mis- water treatment facilities we saw the disappearance of haystacks and manure piles were still burning Monday, soulian reported Sunday. and pledged to spend up to 93% of the adult westslope Investigators also said $655 million more over the cutthroat trout.” but because the grass around them had burned, St. God- some selenium was connect- next four years to further He added: “There’s about dard didn’t consider them a threat. ed to fish damage in Montana protect nearby waters. 100 fish left in the Upper MILES CITY Koocanusa Reservoir and the “Again, to the Ktunaxa Fording River tributaries, Kootenai River, resulting in First Nation, whose territory well below what’s needed to MOTOR SUPPLY Montana House advances bill new water quality standards we operate on, and to our be self-sustaining.” 2714 Main last year imposed by the communities in the Elk Val- Teck Resources mines coal 232-7130 to aid Native American voting state Board of Environmen- ley, we deeply regret these by mountaintop removal and tal Review. impacts and we apologize,” sells it to foundries for steel 1-800-367-5650 HELENA, (AP) — The federal land, outside the Montana House narrowly jurisdiction of county elec- advanced a bill Monday that tion officials. Montana House panel moves seeks to make it easier for “There’s no accountability OSTENDORF RED ANGUS Native Americans to vote, to making sure that these bill to spend $2B in stimulus aid even as Republican lawmak- offices can be inspected,” PRIVATE TREATY HELENA, (AP) — Mon- that are still enforcing mask ers are pushing election said Republican Rep. Derek OFFERING 40 YEARLING REGISTERED RED ANGUS BULLS tana’s House Appropriations mandates or other health restrictions. Skees. At the Ranch 58 miles SE of Miles City. First come, First selection Committee has moved for- guidelines. The bill aims to reduce But supporters of the mea- ward with a bill to allocate Democratic Rep. Sharon NATURAL HERD SIRES: travel time for tribal mem- sure said it cements in state OST 811 WAR REMPTION; OST 866 REDEMPT; about $2 billion in federal Stewart Peregoy of Crow bers to access voting servic- law practices that are OST 839 COMMITMENT LEAGUE; OST 824 GULIANI REDEMPT; stimulus money, including Agency argued Monday that es by requiring at least one already in place, following a K DIMENSION 720 financial penalties for local “cities and counties are being satellite elections office to be 2014 settlement in a voting AI SIRE BLOODLINES: BOXED BEEF; PINNACLE; GRAND PRAIRIE; governments, tribes and extorted” to lift their regula- available on each reservation rights lawsuit and guidance NO WORRIES; BROWN PREMIER schools that have stricter tions when they want to pro- in the state – with the same issued by the secretary of COVID-19 guidelines than the tect their people and wait • BULLS ARE DNA PARENTAGE VERIFIED • TESTED BVD FREE services as county elections state’s office for counties and state. until more people are vacci- • FERTILITY AND SOUNDNESS TESTED offices – at least 30 days tribes to comply with the set- Montana Gov. Greg Gian- nated. • FREE DELIVERY, FOR THE FIRST 300 MILES before election day. tlement. forte lifted the statewide Republican Rep. Matt Regi- The measure was “This bill isn’t doing any- mask mandate on Feb. 12. er said he finds it ironic that Call us to request a catalog or schedule a advanced with a preliminary thing that we weren’t doing State law allows cities and local governments can impose visit for bull selection. vote in a 53-47 split, with sev- in the first place. We’re just counties to have stricter strict COVID-19 protocols (H)406-554-3484, (C)406-853-0502 (Tom) eral Republicans joining putting in code,” said Repub- guidelines and several still that hurt the economy, but Democrats in voting in favor lican Rep. Geraldine Custer. (H)406-554-3152, (C)406-853-2885 (Aaron) have mask mandates while then ask for tax money to bail of the measure. The House is The House advanced the email: [email protected] some continue to limit the them out. expected to vote on the bill measure even as Republican Like us on OST 027 Red No Worries sizes of gatherings and busi- The measure passed the for a third and final time this lawmakers are advancing ness operating hours. appropriations committee week. several bills that critics The appropriation bill, 16-8 on Monday. Most of those “I bring this legislation on say would make it more diffi- sponsored by Republican Rep. voting no opposed the deficit behalf of the 14,000 soldiers cult for Native American Frank Garner of Kalispell, spending. Stewart Peregoy -- Native American soldiers -- communities to vote. calls for a 20% reduction in also opposed the measure. who went to war on behalf of Those include a bill that Easter Buffet grants awarded to cities, It is expected to be heard in the United States when they has cleared both the Senate counties, tribes and schools the House on Tuesday. were not citizens,” said bill and House that would elimi- at the Town & Country Club sponsor Rep. Sharon Stewart nate same-day voter registra- th Peregoy, a Democrat of Crow tion in the state. The mea- Sunday, April 4 •10:30am - 2:30pm Agency. Native Americans sure is on the way to the gov- gained citizenship in 1924. ernor for consideration. Reservations Required Opponents of the measure Another bill already First Lutheran said it wouldn’t allow passed by the House would Prime Rib • Carved Ham • Panko Fried Shrimp enough state oversight over place restrictions on organi- Church Mashed Potatoes & Gravy • Vegetables the satellite election offices, zations that collect absentee Invites you to come which could be placed on ballots. Variety of Salads • Dessert Bar join us in a special $2400 $ 00 Easter Morning Service Adults • • Children 5 - 12 • 12 Sunrise Easter Service Children 4 & under eat free! Public Welcome! 6:30 A.M. at the Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery 234-1600 (259 Cemetery Road) Call for reservations. - Please bring folding chairs or blankets for your comfort Following at First Lutheran Church (512 Cale Ave.): Easter eggs will be hidden for the 7:30 A.M. Easter Breakfast kids! Please Bring your own basket 10:00 A.M. Easter Morning Service & Children’s Easter Egg Hunt M iles City Star4 – Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Miles City Star4 OPINION

Another Pandemic that is Ravaging our Kids by Hal S. EiSEnbErg

As school systems across the country shuttered their doors a year ago, many families and students were left wondering: What next? The buildings that housed endless possibilities through learning were whittled down to just four walls and a roof. Educational desperation struck the hearts of parents across the globe, for class- rooms made a drastic move to the family kitchen table, small bedrooms, and living rooms filled with poignant family memories that existed somewhere in the distant past. Digital screens replaced physi- cal windows of opportunities that existed in the face-to-face interactions that became mere appari- tions in the wake of COVID-19. In our evolving state of wellness through learning, having a spotty wi-fi connection had become a plague to students’ educational health. Our nation’s education system had become a cha- otic sense of survival. Now, a year later, students are either still in Long Distance learning, a hybrid model (Two days at school, two days home) or just now starting full in-person schooling. And where has that left our kids? Mental health issues are at an alarming rate of increase among youth – particularly in the areas of anxiety and depression. Are we truly surprised? Not only have they been socially distanced and barricaded from Thank you, Senator Tester their peers, but with “virtual” classes and long-dis- tance learning, they have become woefully behind in their education – many even facing the reality of by TErry Minow and Montanans are strug- pointed that Senator Steve The American Rescue not having enough credits or passing grades to QuinT nyMan gling. Over 100,000 Mon- Daines and Representa- Plan will get us through enter what should be their next year of school in tanans were sickened by tive Matt Rosedale voted the next few months, but Thank you, Senator Jon COVID. More than 1,392 against the relief bill. Montana – and the coun- the fall. And if that is not troubling enough, there Tester, for standing up for is speculation that the dropout rate will be higher Montanans died from the They voted against ordi- try – needs the federal Montanans by voting for virus. Then there are the nary Montanans and the government to do more than it has ever been in our nation due to kids giv- the American Rescue ing up on what seems like an impossible task to terrible effects of the eco- middle class. Why? to rebuild a thriving Plan. We are so grateful nomic crisis the pandemic Despite the pandemic, economy on the other “catch-up.” for your steadfast leader- This all begs the question of whether COVID-19 caused. the wealthy are doing side of this pandemic. We ship in Congress. Montana’s economy was obscenely well. Over the need Congress and Presi- is the culprit or has merely exasperated the gaping The American Rescue holes in our public school system that were devastated. Compared to a first ten months of dent Biden to invest in Plan provides each Ameri- year ago, Montana’s COVID, the 660 billion- our people, our communi- obscured by assessments, manipulated data, and can a $1,400 cash payment political agendas that falsified the effectiveness of employment rates among aires in the United States ties, and our infrastruc- to help us get our feet workers in the service increased their wealth by ture so that we can our schools? Has the year-long state of emergency back under us and begin permeating our education system truly impacted it, industry decreased by $1.1 trillion. That’s nearly rebuild. to recover from the pan- 26.7% and many lost a 40% increase in less Our sincere gratitude to or is this a long, overdue outcry of help from a sys- demic. It also makes tem that is crumbling faster than some of the out- health insurance along than a year, while most you, Senator Tester, for health insurance more with their jobs. More than people have been strug- voting for the American dated brick school buildings? affordable, provides assis- Our youth are suffering. And though COVID-19 is 140,000 Montana strug- gling to afford healthcare, Rescue Plan. It was the tance to families with gled to find food for their prescriptions, childcare, right thing to do. Now we a formidable foe, there is another pandemic ravag- children, extends unem- ing our kids – the lack of knowledge being imparted families. Many had to rent, and food. It’s time can begin stabilizing our ployment benefits, and choose between paying for the wealthy to pay economy and start down upon them so that they can thrive in today’s world. provides states and cities If there was a better education model put in utilities or rent. their fair share and invest the road to recovery. with resources for vacci- Congress passed Presi- in the well-being of the Thank you, Senator Tes- place, with an empowering philosophy, collective nations, safely reopening vision, and motivational aspects to learning, we dent Biden’s American rest of us. ter, for putting Montanans schools, and economic Rescue Plan in the nick of The American Rescue first. could be better prepared for anything that might recovery. Sadly, Senator come our way. The word “education” is derived time. The plan is massive, Plan is not perfect. Many (Terry Minow is the vice Tester was the only mem- but it needs to be to bring of its parts are tempo- chair of Big Sky 55+ and from the Latin word “educare,” which means to ber of Montana’s congres- nourish, to bring, or to draw out. However, within our country and state rary, including the pieces Quint Nyman is a retired sional delegation to sup- back from the brink of that make health insur- Corporal from the our 21st century learning landscape, are we prepar- port the bill. ing global citizens who are technologically literate? disaster. We are disap- ance more affordable. Marines.) Can our students solve the issues facing our soci- ety? Instead of burning the midnight oil just to see a glimmer of hope through the eyes of students in Stardust our Zoom calls or Google Meets, we need to revive this lifeless system. People and Perspectives from Miles City's past Social emotional intelligence, leadership, values, passion, and purpose should be the newly taught standardized subjects that holds hands with the 25 YEARS AGO (1996) 50 YEARS AGO (1971) 75 YEARS AGO (1946) 100 YEARS AGO (1921) Four new members, Dis- BIRTHS —A son to Mr. Duncan McDonald, veter- J. C. Attix, prominent Jor- meritorious value that English, Science, Math and tra Hirsch, Janice Hartman, and Mrs. Charles Winkley an of the Pacific, has gone to dan business man, was in the Social Studies uphold. Shawna McBride and Shan- (Lauretta Asay). Helena, where he is a patient city yesterday. He has just COVID-19 has brought the catalyst for change. non Hirsch, were initiated Over 300 mini-wrestlers in Fort Harrison for a foot returned from a visit to the It has revealed what many parents and educators into the Eagles Auxiliary invaded the Custer High gym ailment he contracted while east. Mr. Attix is heavily have known all along – our kids are stressed, anx- during the Thursday, March Saturday morning to com- in the service. Mrs. McDon- interested in oil lands in Gar- ious, depressed, and ill-equipped to take on the 21 meeting. pete in the Second Annual ald has accepted a position in field county. world. The Miles Community Col- Grade School Wrestling the afternoons at the Miles Work on two new tennis Our youth need to be nurtured and taught to acti- lege Rodeo Club team placed Tournament. The Wrestling City Credit Association. courts is progressing in fine vate the strengths within them. well in the MSU-Bozeman Boosters Club sponsored the Victor L. and Clayton shape, according to E. B. rodeo held earlier this event while the CCHS wres- Carey of the Kinsey com- Horace, president of the It’s time to learn, it’s time to dream, it’s time to month. The women’s team tling team and cheerleaders munity, remembering that Miles City Tennis Associa- put creation as a priority, rather than just another placed second and the men’s donated their time for refer- their mother, Mrs. Charles tion. The courts should be after-school club. The time has come to revolution- team placed fourth. ees and bookkeeping. Tour- Carey would observe her ready for the players in sev- ize our public school system now. The Miles City Council nament managers were Paul birthday anniversary at her eral weeks. Plans are under- (Hal Eisenberg is the founder and CEO of two restarted the process to get a Gray, Ed Mayberry and John home in Ismay, arrived in way for the staging of a num- non-profit organizations – Windows of Opportunity, Boutelle Street paving proj- Harasymczuk. due course, bringing along ber of tournaments, which Inc. that helps bring counseling services to margin- ect underway, but referring Xi Gamma Chapter, Beta their dinners and spent the will probably start the latter alized youths from K-12; and The Eisenberg Leader- to a committee a problem Sigma Phi, held its first day with her. The occasion part of May. It is also ship Academy.) with bids to put in a water March meeting at the home was a complete surprise for announced that membership line before asphalt goes of Mrs. Jim Preston. The pro- Mrs. Carey who was in the club is also open to down. The waterline project gram, “How to Shop Wisely” relieved of the necessity of women. will complete the circuit of was given by Mrs. Howard preparing a birthday meal Miss Beatte C. Holler, waterline service to the Holy Sweeney. for the occasion. daughter of James Holler, Letters to the Editor Rosary Health Center medi- Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rask One of the most “pleased last night at 8 o’clock cal campus. Public Utilities returned yesterday from a and surprised boys in the became the bride of Robert The Star welcomes letters to the editor from its readers expressing Director Curt Myran two weeks vacation in world” yesterday morning Johnson, the ceremony opinions on any issue of public interest. Letters should be signed explained that the line was Hawaii. Bob, accompanied by was Ray Baker, son of Mr. being performed at the (unless emailed) and include an address and daytime phone number planned a couple of years Ray Perkins of Miles City, and Mrs. Riley Baker, who, Methodist church. Rev. for verification. They should be legible and less than 500 words in ago, but money for it ran out. went there about six weeks when fishing in the Yellow- Thomas Hardie officiated. length. Please limit letters to one per month. The Star reserves the Dozens and dozens of law ago, and then to Wake Island, stone, reeled in on a strike The church was well filled enforcement personnel are where Bob had a contract for and pulled out a 2-pound with guests, numbering right to edit letters for length, taste and possible libel. working on the freeman case some electrical work. They speckled trout measuring approximately 150. in Jordan and a state office completed the job in a month 18 1/2 inches in length. H. B. Wiley, director and in Miles City has been dili- and Ray came home while Accompanying his brother, vice president of the First P.O. Box 1216 gently working to keep those Mrs. Rask flew to Honolulu to Bob Baker said that in the National bank, has tendered personnel stocked with the meet Bob. The two Rask boys 15 years he fished in the his resignation, to be effec- Miles City, MT 59301 goods needed to run the stayed in school here while Yellowstone, this was the tive April 1. Mr. Wiley has operation. Dwayne Andrews, their parents vacationed. first speckled trout he had been identified with the [email protected] area manager for the eastern Hughette Benge, for the seen “hauled out of that First National bank for 35 office of the state Depart- second consecutive year, stream.” years. ment of Natural Resources, took the Scratch All-Events Gaye Reid, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Becraft Opinions expressed on the Opinion page, with has been making arrange- honors in the Miles City Mr. and Mrs. Harold Reid, motored down from Forsyth ments for food, fuel, sleeping Women’s Tournament held at celebrated her seventh birth- on a short business trip. the exception of those labeled "Our Opinion," are bags, cots and other items the Recreation Lanes. Helen day anniversary on Tuesday Edward Horton left last not necessarily those of the Star. needed at the law enforce- Bowar won the All-Events by entertaining of fifteen of night for a visit to the Cat ment camp. Handicap division. her little girl friends. creek oil fields. Miles City Star Markets Tuesday, March 30, 2021 – 5

With ship now freed, Germany to restrict AstraZeneca a probe into Suez Canal blockage begins use in under-60s over clots BERLIN (AP) — German SUEZ, Egypt (AP) — com. health officials agreed Experts boarded the massive Experts boarded the Ever Tuesday to restrict the use container ship Tuesday that Given as it idled Tuesday in of AstraZeneca’s coronavi- had blocked Egypt’s vital Egypt’s Great Bitter Lake, rus vaccine in people under Suez Canal and disrupted just north of the site where it 60, amid fresh concern over global trade for nearly a previously blocked the canal. unusual blood clots report- week, seeking answers to a A senior canal pilot, speaking ed in a tiny number of those single question that could on condition of anonymity who received the shots. have billions of dollars in because he was not autho- Health Minister Jens legal repercussions: What rized to talk to journalists, Spahn and state officials went wrong? told The Associated Press agreed unanimously to only As convoys of ships again that experts were looking for give the vaccine to people began traveling through the signs of damage and trying aged 60 or older, unless artery linking the Mediterra- to determine why the vessel they belong to a high-risk nean and Red Seas, a canal ran aground. category for serious illness service provider said more There could be significant from COVID-19 and have than 300 vessels carrying damage to the the ship, Kon- agreed with their doctor to everything from crude oil to rad warned. Stuck for days take the vaccine despite the cattle were still waiting for across the canal, the ship’s small risk of a serious side- their turn in a process that middle rose and fell with the effect. will take days. Egyptian gov- tide, bending up and down The move follows the ernment officials, insurers, under the tremendous weight recommendations of Ger- shippers and others similarly of some 20,000 containers many’s independent vac- waited for more details about across its 400-meter (quarter- cine expert panel and what caused the skyscraper- mile) length. On Monday, comes after the country’s aP PHOtO sized Ever Given to become when workers partially float- medical regulator released Harry Hoffmann, left, a Volkswagen company doctor, and nurse Nicolle sprotte, right, vacci- wedged across the canal on ed the ship, all that pressure new data showing a rise in nate steffen Martin, an employee at the Volkswagen saxony plant, with the astraZeneca vacci- March 23. came forward to its bow. reported cases of an unusu- nation in Zwickau, Germany, tuesday. When blame gets assigned, “Structural integrity is No. al form of blood clot in the it will likely lead to years of 1. You know, there was a lot head — known as sinus vein unusual kinds of clots, and Ehrlich Institute said. Germany, along with other litigation to recoup the costs of strain on that ship as it thrombosis — in recent recommended adding a In a statement ahead of European countries, is of repairing the ship, fixing was sagging in the water- recipients of the AstraZen- warning about possible rare the announcement, Astra- scrambling to ramp up its the canal and reimbursing way,” Konrad said. “They eca vaccine. side-effects. Zeneca said tens of millions vaccine program, which those who saw their cargo have to check everything for The news is a further Several German regions of people worldwide have lags far behind those in shipments disrupted. Since cracks and particularly that blow to the vaccine, which — including the capital received its vaccines, and Britain and the United the vessel is owned by a Jap- rudder and the propeller in is critical to Europe’s Berlin and the country’s noted that the EU regulator States. By Monday, some anese firm, operated by a the back that’s connected to immunization campaign most populous state, North and the World Health Orga- 13.2 million people in the Taiwanese shipper, flagged in the engine room.” and a linchpin in the global Rhine-Westphalia — had nization concluded that the country had received at Panama and now stuck in “And then they have to go strategy to get shots to already suspended use of benefits of the shot out- least one dose of vaccine, Egypt, matters quickly through all the mechanical poorer countries. It comes the shots in younger people weigh the risks. while nearly 4 million had become an international equipment, make sure they less than two weeks after earlier Tuesday. That deci- The company said it received both shots. morass. test the engines, all the safe- the EU drug regulator said sion came after the coun- would continue to work Use of the AstraZeneca “This ship is a multination- ty valves, all the equipment, the vaccine does not try’s medical regulator said with German authorities to vaccine was temporarily al conglomeration,” said and then determine that it’s increase the overall inci- its tally of the rare blood address any questions they halted in several European Capt. John Konrad, the safe to sail either by itself or dence of blood clots follow- clots reported by March 29 might have, while also ana- countries earlier this month founder and CEO of the ship- with a tug escort to the next ing a similar scare. had increased to 31, out of lyzing its own records to over concerns about the ping news website gcaptain. port,” he added. The European Medicines some 2.7 million doses of understand whether the rare blood clots. After a Agency said at the time AstraZeneca administered rare blood clots reported review by medical experts that the benefits of vaccina- in Germany so far. occur more commonly at the European Medicines tion outweigh the risks, but Nine of the people died “than would be expected Agency, most European it could not rule out a link and all but two of the cases naturally in a population of Union countries, including between the shot and some involved women, who were millions of people.” Germany, resumed use of MCC aged 20 to 63, the Paul The suspensions come as the vaccine on March 19. Anthony Bleggi also ranks Continued from page 1 high in wins, ranking No. 7 Olson added that what with a 4-0 record. Pence reemerges, lays groundwork for 2024 run makes him even more proud As a team the Pioneers are is what the guys on the base- ranked fourth in the nation WASHINGTON (AP) — ing speeches and launching an transfer of power to the Biden an endorsement of Ted Cruz ball team do in the classroom with 269 runs scored and When former President Donald advocacy group that will focus administration, a decision that and become Donald Trump’s and the kind of people they sixth in home runs, with 40. Trump was asked to list those on promoting the Trump still has Trump fuming. vice presidential nominee are. The Pioneers are back in he considers the future leaders administration’s accomplish- To prevail in a Republican should not be counted out,” The Pioneers have a num- action on Friday and Satur- of the Republican Party, he ments. presidential primary, Pence said Republican strategist ber of stat leaders in the day, taking on Bismarck quickly rattled off names But Trump’s neglect in men- may have to reinforce his loy- Alice Stewart, who worked for nation, their strong play help- State College in home-and- including Florida Gov. Ron tioning Pence during a podcast alty to Trump while defending Cruz’s 2016 presidential cam- ing the Pioneers to their high home doubleheaders. On Fri- DeSantis and Sens. Josh Haw- interview earlier this month his decisions during the final paign when Pence endorsed ranking in the nation. day the Pioneers are in Bis- ley and Ted Cruz. Conspicuous- signals the former vice presi- days of the administration him. “He has a way of splitting Dawson Parry leads DII in marck, ND, playing at both 1 ly absent from the list: Mike dent’s unique challenge. For when the president falsely hairs and threading the needle home runs at 15 and RBI’s and 3 p.m.; and on Saturday Pence. someone who built a reputation alleged widespread voter that has paid off in the past.” with 56 while also ranking the two teams play in Miles The former vice president is as one of Trump’s most stead- fraud, contributing to a deadly Pence declined to comment No. 9 in batting average at City, with the game times the steadily reentering public life fast supporters, Pence is now riot at the U.S. Capitol. If any- for this story. For their part, .510. 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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. even more confident than players, rather than cascad- stock indexes are edging economists expected, a big ing through the financial lower in midday trading on deal for an economy that’s system. Japanese bank Tuesday as another swell primarily made up of con- Nomura and Swiss bank higher for Treasury yields sumer spending. Credit Suisse said Monday adds pressure on big tech- When bonds pay more in that they’re facing potential- nology stocks. interest, they can make ly significant losses because The S&P 500 was down investors less willing to pay of their dealings with a 0.3%, a day after slipping high prices for stocks, par- major client. Nomura esti- from its record high, even ticularly those seen as the mated the claim against its though nearly as many most expensive. Companies client could be about $2 bil- stocks in the index were ris- that ask their investors to lion. ing as falling. The Dow wait years for big profit Comerica gained 4.8%. Jones Industrial Average growth to come to fruition Goldman Sachs rose 1.9%, slipped 87 points from its are also hard hit, which has and Morgan Stanley gained all-time high set a day many big technology stocks 2%. Reports said the two before, or 0.3%, to 33,080, as feeling the most pain from financial giants were able to of 11:30 a.m. Eastern time. rising rates. limit their losses by quickly The Nasdaq composite fell Broadcom fell 3.2%, and selling stocks held by the 0.2%. Cisco Systems droppped hedge fund, which amassed The spotlight was again on 2.4%.. Tech giants also fell, big ownership stakes in com- the bond market, where the including drops of more than panies using borrowed yield on the 10-year Trea- 1.2% for Apple and Micro- money. The banks have not sury rose to 1.74% from soft. They were some of the named the fund, but reports 1.72% late Monday. It has biggest winners earlier in have identified it as jumped from roughly 0.90% the pandemic, rallying on Archegos Capital Manage- AP PHOTO at the start of the year with expectations that they can ment. In this Feb. 16, 2021 file photo, pedestrians pass the New York Stock Exchange in New York. rising expectations for com- grow in the future, regard- Stock markets around the Stocks are off to a weak start on Wall Street, Tuesday, March 30, as drops in Big Tech companies ing economic growth and less of whether the economy world were mostly stronger. outweigh gains in banks and elsewhere. Traders were monitoring another increase in Treasury possibly inflation. is locked down by a virus. In Europe, Germany’s DAX yields, which tend to hurt richly valued tech companies. President Joe Biden is set Despite the pressure on returned 1.3%, and France’s to unveil details Wednesday big tech stocks, most profes- CAC 40 rose 1.2%. The FTSE about plans to spend what sional investors remain opti- panies this year, particularly were doing better than the mean bigger profits from 100 in London was 0.7% could be more than $3 tril- mistic that the broader mar- those like banks, energy pro- S&P 500, whose movements making loans. higher. lion on infrastructure and ket can keep rising. A stron- ducers and industrial com- are dominated by a handful Big financial stocks also In Asia, South Korea’s other measures to help the ger economy thanks to panies. of Big Tech companies. The climbed as investors see Kospi rose 1.1%, Japan’s economy and environment. COVID-19 vaccinations and A little mroe than 45% of Russell 2000 was up 1.4%. losses for the industry due Nikkei 225 added 0.2% and Yields perked higher Tues- massive spending by the stocks in the S&P 500 were Financial stocks were ral- to soured trades for a big Hong Kong’s Hang Seng day after a report showed U.S. government should help rising, and the smaller lying, in part because higher U.S. hedge fund last week gained 0.8%. Stocks in that consumers are feeling boost profits for many com- stocks in the Russell 2000 longer-term interest rates staying isolated to a few Shanghai rose 0.6%. Virgin Galactic rolls out latest generation of spaceship

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. testing at Spaceport America ship marks the beginning of Virgin Galactic has capsule in January as part of The first powered test (AP) — Virgin Galactic in southern New Mexico. Virgin Galactic having a reached space twice before test as it aims to get its pro- from Spaceport America was rolled out its newest space- That will coincide with the fleet that will one day be — the first time from Cali- gram for tourists, scientists scheduled for December but ship Tuesday as the company final round of testing for the capable of ferrying paying fornia in December 2018. and professional astronauts computer trouble caused by looks to resume test flights current generation of space- customers and scientific The company marked its off the ground. electromagnetic interfer- in the coming months at its craft, which will be the one payloads from spaceports second successful glide The mirror-like finish on ence prevented the space- headquarters in the New that takes British billionaire around the globe. The com- flight over Spaceport Ameri- Virgin Galactic’s new ship is ship’s rocket from firing Mexico desert. and Virgin Galactic founder pany is still aiming for com- ca last June. as much about aesthetics as properly. Instead of soaring Company officials said it Sir Richard Branson to the mercial operations to begin Virgin Galactic is one of a it is about function. A key toward space, the ship and will likely be summer before fringes of space later this next year following testing few companies looking to part of the ship’s thermal its two pilots were forced to the ship — designed and year. and a few months of down- cash in on customers with an protection system, Colgla- make an immediate landing. manufactured in California CEO Michael Colglazier time for maintenance and interest in space. Jeff Bezos’ zier said it also was chosen The test was rescheduled — undergoes glide flight said the addition of the new other upgrades. Blue Origin launched a new so the craft could take on the for February but then look and feel of its surround- scrapped as the team contin- ings — whether it’s on Earth, ued working on the interfer- in the sky or in space. ence issue. Colglazier said The other task of the engi- the flight now is scheduled neers was to create a new for May. version that would be easier The delay didn’t help to manufacture and to main- stock prices. Colglazier said tain. while it’s important to put “Obviously for us to take points on the board and meet tens of thousands of people market expectations, the to space, we need a number company’s focus is on safety of ships. But it really mat- at each step and the decades ters then how often can each ahead. of these ships fly,” Colgla- “I think this is moving as zier said. “We expect as we we want it to move. It is get going on this to see a stepwise — that is what we much quicker turnaround want to do with human time and that really will help spaceflight,” he said, “but us grow the business.” you can also see the monu- First, Virgin Galactic ment building. We’re excited needs regulatory approval for this unveiling today and for the current generation we’re excited for May and and that means successful we’re excited for the sum- rocket-powered test flights. mer to come.”

Consumer confidence surges in March to highest point in year WASHINGTON (AP) — nents was a good sign for U.S. consumer confidence future economic growth. surged in March to the “Consumers’ renewed highest reading in a year, optimism boosted their pur- helped by increased vacci- chasing intentions for nations and more govern- homes, autos and several ment economic support. big-ticket items,” Franco The Conference Board said. But he noted that con- said Tuesday its consumer cerns about inflation had confidence index rose to also risen, likely because of 109.7 in March, the best rising gasoline prices, and showing since it stood at this could temper spending 118.8 in March of last year in the months ahead. as the pandemic was begin- Most economists are ning to hit the United forecasting strong growth States. The index stood at in coming quarters, pow- 90.4 in February. ered by a surge in consum- The present situations er confidence and consum- index, based on consumers’ er spending, which assessment of current busi- accounts for 70% of eco- ness and labor market con- nomic activity. ditions, rose to 110.0, up “The recovery in con- from 89.6 in February. The sumer confidence is set to expectations’ index, based continue in the coming on consumers outlook for months, buoyed by the com- income, business and labor bination of improving market conditions six health conditions and wider months into the future, also vaccine distribution,” said improved, rising to 109.6 in Lydia Boussour, lead U.S. March, up from a reading economist at Oxford Eco- of 90.9 in February. nomics. “This should sup- Conference Board senior port hearty consumer indicators director Lynn spending and pave the way Franco said the significant for a mini-boom in econom- improvement in the index ic activity this spring and and its two major compo- summer.” Miles City Star COMICS Tuesday, March 30, 2021 – 7

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The Pioneers, having Miles Community Col- swept Dawson Community lege (MCC) opened their College on Friday in the conference schedule at quarterfinals of the play- Denton Field at Miles City’s offs ran into a brick wall in major injuries, setbacks, Denton Sports Complex, the form of MonDak No. 2 but this team rose to every winning a doubleheader on ranked Bismarck in last occasion and powered Saturday, 10-4 and 13-3; and night’s semifinals. through.” then a doubleheader on Game one in Bismarck Soennichsen added that Sunday, 15-1 and 14-5. last night was all Mystics, he couldn’t be more proud With the four wins the with Bismarck State Col- of the team. Pioneers move to 22-9 on lege topping the Pioneers “We were loaded with a the season, with a 4-0 Mon- 25-12. The Pioneers talented freshman class, Dak conference record. wouldn’t go down with out a now they know what is The wins mark nine fight though, keeping game expected and what needs to straight wins for the Pio- two a lot closer. The Pio- be done,” he said. “This neers. neers ultimately fell in returning class I know will “We had a good week of game two, 25-22. Game put the time in the weight practice and focused on a three was a close one, but room and hone their skills few key things, and I Bismarck eventually pulled and bring it next fall.” thought we responded to away, winning 25-18 and Sophomore Matilda those things very well over winning the semifinal Dietz led the Pioneers in the weekend,” Pioneers matchup. defense last night with 14 Head Coach Jeff Brabant Bismarck advances to digs. Freshman Nadja Gale said. “As we progress into the Region XIII champion- had one and a half blocks; the conference schedule, it ship game at No. 1 seeded freshman Jacey Rowland will be important that we North Dakota State College had 24 assists and fresh- take our weekly practice STAR PHOTO/Sharon Moore of Science on Wednesday man Angela Youngs had plans seriously and utilize night. eight kills. that time for the weekend, Sophomore Pioneer infielder Ian Krump swings at the plate during the Pioneers four-game “We gave it our all and The Pioneers will say heal up, take care of aca- sweep of Dakota College at Bottineau over the weekend in Miles City. left it on the court, not goodbye to sophomores demic things and put our much more you can ask of Dietz, Olivia Easton, Abi- best foot forward when we gets better and we can play and striking out four. Cy with two doubles and two your team,” Pioneer Head gail Dudley, Kadyn Acor play.” in some warmer temps, get Miller closed the game on RBIs, Stuff was two for four Coach Chase Soennichsen and Celsa Castro with the Brabant added that they into a groove and get 1% the mound, going three and a with two RBIs, and third said. “We played great, end of their season. have a mature group of better every day,” he said. third innings while striking baseman Tim Holyk homered especially in a tough envi- (Contact Derrick Cal- young men and they car- The Pioneers continue out six and allowing a run and had three RBIs in the ronment. It was a long sea- houn at mcsportsreporter@ ried out their plan. their MonDak schedule on and a hit. game. son. We started in August, gmail.com or at 406-234- “You can’t ask for more Friday, taking on Bismarck Keith Manby started on had a short break, endured 0450.) than that,” Brabant said. State College in a double- Pioneers 13, Lumberjacks 3 the mound for the Pioneers, One thing Brabant header in Bismarck, ND. Parry’s third home run of pitching four innings while stressed throughout the The Pioneers are back in the day helped the Pioneers giving up just two hits and a Pioneers non conference Miles City for a double- to a big 13-3 win in Satur- run while striking out six. schedule was the impor- header on Saturday, taking day’s second action. Deklan Harper closed the tance the difficult schedule on Bismarck State College Second baseman Cade game for the Pioneers, pitch- to start the season was for at home. Stuff went three for four at ing the fifth inning while the team’s success in their the plate including a double, striking out two. conference play. Pioneers 10, Lumberjacks 4 Lasko was two for four with “I think it was pivotal The Pioneers opened the three RBIs, and shortstop Pioneers 14, Lumberjacks 5 and done on purpose,” Bra- four-game stand against Brayden Howard had a dou- The Pioneers blew the bant said about the difficult Dakota College at Bottineau ble and three RBIS. doors off of the fourth and non conference schedule. with a 10-4 win at Denton The game ended accord- final game, scoring eight “We need to face a tougher Field. The Pioneers started ing to the 10-run rule after runs in the first inning en opponent and see our weak- slow in Saturday’s opener, Lasko hit a single with the route to the 14-5 win. nesses get exposed and falling behind before coming bases loaded in the sixth Catcher Grayson Skinner, make us coachable and back to win. inning. Johnson, Lasko and Krump humble. We won’t face a Sophomore first baseman On the mound Jett all drove in two runs during team like those, who are as Dawson Parry led the way at Hasegawa continued his per- Sunday’s nightcap. Lasko hit deep, until May, when it the plate for the Pioneers, fect record, pitching a com- a home run in the game and counts, so we also have to going three for five at bat plete game for his eighth win Howard, Harper, Parry and remember our successes with two home runs and of the season. He game up Cole Thomas all had doubles from those first 20 or so three RBIs. Left fielder Ian three runs on four hits while in the hitting barrage. games to have faith in our Krump and right fielder striking out 11. Dylan Rydalch started on process when it really mat- Hunter Lasko both were the mound for the Pioneers, ters in May.” three for three in the game Pioneers 15, Lumberjacks 1 going four innings while giv- Brabant added that he and designated hitter Lewis On Sunday the Pioneers ing up two hits, three runs, feels like his team hasn’t Johnson was two for three started right where they left and striking out eight. peaked yet, that they with a double and a triple off, dominating the Lumber- (Contact Derrick Calhoun haven’t played their best and two RBIs. jacks to the tune of a 15-1 at mcsportsreporter@gmail. baseball consistently, but On the mound Anthony win. A six-run second inning com or at 406-234-0450.) that they also don’t want to Bleggi started for the Pio- followed by an eight-run do that yet. neers, going three and two fifth inning was too much for “Hopefully the weather thirds innings while giving the Lumberjacks to handle. up three runs and six hits Howard was two for two 10 – Tuesday, March 30, 2021 WEATHER / NEWS Miles City Star

“ Local 5-Day Forecast Miles City Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 3/30 3/31 4/1 4/2 4/3 Weather Only in LOCAL CONDITIONS Temperatures: High yesterday: 56 40 / 19 54 / 30 71 / 39 72 / 39 76 / 42 Overnight low: 22 Mostly sunny, with a Sunny, with a high Sunny, with a high near Mostly sunny, with a Mostly sunny, with a As of 12:00 p.m: 31 America ... high near 40. Northwest near 54. West wind 71. South southwest high near 72. high near 76. Record high: 83, 1943 wind 24 to 32 mph, with 8 to 15 mph. wind 7 to 11 mph. Record low: -5, 1954 Friday Night: Mostly Saturday Night: Partly Man who rescued dog from icy gusts as high as 45 mph. Precipitation: Wednesday Night: Clear, Thursday Night: Partly clear, with a low cloudy, with a low Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. cloudy, with a low around 39. around 42. As of 5:00 a.m.: 0.05 Detroit River ordeal adopts him Month to date: 0.27 with a low around 19. West wind 9 to 14 mph around 39. ECORSE, Mich. (AP) — A dog that survived frigid temper- Northwest wind 19 to 24 becoming light and Year to date: 0.75 mph becoming light variable. Normal for month: 0.54 atures and a run-in with a coyote before being rescued in Feb- and variable. Normal for year: 1.09 ruary from ice along the Detroit River has been adopted by the man who rescued him. Humidity Avg: 63% Jude Mead of J&J Marine in Windsor, Ontario, has adopted the dog, which barely escaped death during the four-day-long Barometer: icy ordeal that left him with frostbite, the Detroit Free 29.90 at 12:00 a.m. Press reported. 30.01 at 5:30 a.m. The Friends of the River Rouge Animal Shelter said in 30.12 at 12:00 p.m. a Facebook post that it had heard from many people who mm - data is missing wanted to give a home to the dog, which is named Alfonso and Sunrise: 6:47 am Sunrise: 6:45 am Sunrise: 6:43 am Sunrise: 6:41 am Sunrise: 6:39 am Credit NOAA Sunset: 7:29 pm Sunset: 7:30 pm Sunset: 7:31 pm Sunset: 7:33 pm Sunset: 7:34 pm also nicknamed Miracle. But after a stringent application process, the post said that City Elevation Hi/Lo/PCPN/SNFL City Elevation Hi/Lo/PCPN/SNFL City Elevation Hi/Lo/PCPN/SNFL Moon it was determined that the man who saved the dog “was the Baker Muni Apt 2929 : 57 / 18 / 0.03 Brusett 4SE 2643 : 52 / 14 / 0.02 Plentywood Apt 2250 : 46 / 12 HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK Phases Billings Logan 3567 : 61 / 20 / T / / M Chinook Apt 2414 : 50 / 19 Poplar Airport 2036 : 55 / 19 is for portions of southeast Montana. very best fit for him.” Bozeman Yell Apt 4475 : 59 / 21 / T / / M Choteau Apt 3947 : 39 / 19 / 0.00 Poplar 13NE 2085 : 53 / 17 / 0.02 “We are all so grateful for this happily ever after ending to Butte Mooney Apt 5550 : 53 / 15 / 0.01 Circle 2421 : 59 / 21 / 0.00 Power 7NE 3778 : M / M / 0.00 * WHAT... Strong winds. Cut Bank Muni Ap 3838 : 39 / 11 / 0.01 / / M Culbertson 1953 : M / M / 0.00 Raynesford 3W 3998 : 50 / 15 / 0.01 Last this AMAZING story,” the post says. “Congrats Jude and fam- Dillon Airport 5200 : 54 / 16 / 0.00 / / M Deer Lodge Apt 4693 : 36 / M Ronan Airport 3084 : 37 / 32 / 0.00 * WHERE...Southeast Montana. Apr 4 Glasgow Wokal Ap 2285 : 51 / 18 / 0.06 / 0.3 / T Denton 7NE 3585 : 52 / 16 / 0.00 Roundup Apt 3485 : 59 / 25 ily on the addition to your family!” Glendive Airport 2457 : 55 / 16 / 0.02 Ennis Airport 5383 : 48 / 16 / 0.00 Roy 1E 3562 : 59 / 16 / 0.00 * WHEN...Today. Great Falls Apt 3664 : 46 / 15 / 0.08 / 1.6 / 1 Fairfield 6N 3867 : 39 / 14 / 0.03 St Mary 4575 : 33 / 10 / 0.04 On Feb. 20, Mead saved Alfonso after the canine ended up Havre Airport 2585 : 51 / 16 / 0.01 / M / M Fort Benton Apt 2869 : 52 / 19 Scobey Airport 2432 : 45 / 17 * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The gusty winds New stranded on a Detroit River island. Mead and his team used Helena Airport 3828 : M / 27 / 0.01 / 0.2 / T Geyser 6E 4048 : 58 / 15 / 0.00 Simms 13SW 4300 : 38 / 14 / 0.02 could lead to hazardous travel due to strong Apr 11 Jordan Airport 2662 : M / 20 / 0.02 Grass Rnge 11NW 3808 : 56 / 16 / 0.00 Stanford 5SE 4385 : 56 / 13 / 0.03 crosswinds. an airboat, which the chemical company BASF Corp. allowed Kalispell Glac 2965 : 40 / 17 / 0.01 Hamilton Apt 3642 : 37 / 27 Thompson Fls Ap 2467 : 38 / 32 them to use for the canine rescue. Lewistown Apt 4145 : 55 / 14 / 0.02 / / M Hardin Big Horn 3025 : 55 / M / 0.00 Three Forks Apt 4089 : 55 / 31 * ADDITIONAL HAZARD CONCERNS... Livingston Apt 4653 : 56 / 22 / T Harlowton 1N 4362 : 58 / 16 / 0.00 Ulm 8S 3634 : 46 / 16 / 0.03 The strong winds and low humidity will cause First The Woodhaven Animal Hospital had cared for Alfonso Miles City Apt 2628 : 56 / 18 / 0.05 Judith Gap 1NE 4638 : M / M / 0.00 Utica 11SW 5070 : 53 / 7 / 0.02 Apr 20 Missoula Airport 3202 : 40 / 20 / 0.02 / 0.4 / T Laurel Airport 3517 : M / M / 0.00 W Yellowstone 6644 : 41 / 7 / / / M elevated fire concerns. after his international rescue. The dog suffered frostbite that Sidney Airport 1985 : 56 / 18 / T Malmstrom AFB 3527 : 48 / 16 / 0.01 / / M White Sulphur S 5061 : M / 19 / 0.00 required surgery, and also had surgery for hip dysplasia. Vet- Wolf Point Apt 1980 : 52 / 18 / 0.03 Malta Airport 2254 : 50 / 18 / 0.00 Winifred 7S 3663 : 55 / 15 / 0.00 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS Anaconda Apt 5030 : 45 / 23 Moore 4NE 4120 : M / M / 0.00 ACTIONS... Full erinarians also implanted stem cells into his joints to prevent Bannack SP 5971 : 51 / 16 / 0.00 NBar Grass Rng 4446 : 54 / 14 / 0.00 Be sure to stay tuned for further updates on Apr 26 Big Timber Apt 4492 : 59 / 16 / M Plains Airport 2467 : 41 / 30 this potential hazardous weather. pain. Witness describes seeing Floyd ‘slowly fade away’ MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A including chokeholds, testified less,” Williams said. “He didn’t killed him. man who was among onlookers Monday that he thought Derek move, he didn’t speak, he didn’t “There is no political or shouting at a Minneapolis Chauvin used a shimmying have no life in him no more on social cause in this courtroom,” police officer to get off George motion several times to his body movements.” Nelson said. “But the evidence Floyd last May was to continue increase the pressure on Floyd. Williams was among the is far greater than 9 minutes testifying Tuesday, a day after He said he yelled to the officer first prosecution witnesses as and 29 seconds.” he described seeing Floyd that he was cutting off Floyd’s trial opened for Chauvin, 45, Blackwell, however, reject- struggle for air and his eyes blood supply. who is charged with murder ed the argument that Floyd’s rolling back into his head, say- Williams recalled that and manslaughter in Floyd’s drug use or any underlying ing he saw Floyd “slowly fade Floyd’s voice grew thicker as death. health conditions were to away ... like a fish in a bag.” his breathing became more Prosecutors led off their blame, saying it was the offi- Donald Williams, a former labored, and he eventually case by playing part of the cer’s knee that killed him. wrestler who said he was stopped moving. bystander video that captured Minneapolis police dispatch- trained in mixed martial arts “From there on he was life- Floyd’s arrest on May 25. er Jena Scurry testified that Chauvin and three other offi- she saw part of Floyd’s arrest cers were fired soon after the unfolding via a city surveil- AP PHOTO video touched off outrage and In this image from video, witness Donald Williams answers lance camera and was so dis- The Good Old Days protest, sometimes violent, that questions as Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill presides turbed that she called a duty spread from Minneapolis Monday, March 29, 2021, in the trial of former Minneapolis sergeant. Scurry said she grew -Miles City around the world. police officer Derek Chauvin, in the May 25, 2020, death of concerned because the officers Prosecutor Jerry Blackwell George Floyd at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapo- hadn’t moved after several January 25th, 1963 showed the jurors the footage lis, Minn. minutes. at the earliest opportunity, dur- “You can call me a snitch if ing opening statements, after very breath — no, ladies and hostile, Nelson said. you want to,” Scurry said in her telling them that the number to gentlemen — until the very life The defense attorney also call to the sergeant, which was remember was 9 minutes, 29 was squeezed out of him,” the disputed that Chauvin was to played in court. She said she seconds — the amount of prosecutor said. blame for Floyd’s death. wouldn’t normally call the ser- time Chauvin had Floyd pinned Chauvin attorney Eric Nel- Floyd, 46, had none of the geant about the use of force to the pavement last May. son countered by arguing: telltale signs of asphyxiation because it was beyond the The white officer “didn’t let “Derek Chauvin did exactly and he had fentanyl and meth- scope of her duties, but “my up” even after a handcuffed what he had been trained to do amphetamine in his system, instincts were telling me that Floyd said 27 times that he over his 19-year career.” Nelson said. He said Floyd’s something is wrong.” couldn’t breathe and went limp, Floyd was fighting efforts to drug use, combined with his The video played during Blackwell said. put him in a squad car as the heart disease, high blood pres- opening statements was posted “He put his knees upon his crowd of onlookers around sure and the adrenaline flow- to Facebook by a bystander neck and his back, grinding Chauvin and his fellow officers ing through his body, caused a who witnessed Floyd being and crushing him, until the grew and became increasingly heart rhythm disturbance that arrested after he was accused of trying to pass a counterfeit $20 bill at a convenience store. Jurors watched intently as the video played on multiple screens, with one drawing a sharp breath as Floyd said he couldn’t breathe. Chauvin sat quietly and took notes, looking up at the video periodically. “My stomach hurts. My neck hurts. Everything hurts,” Floyd says in the video, and: “I can’t Looking for a primary care breathe, officer.” Onlookers repeatedly shout at the officer provider who wants to grow to get off Floyd, saying he is not moving, breathing or resisting. with you and your family? One woman, identifying herself as a city Fire Department Leaping Larry Oddy employee, shouts at Chauvin to Susan Gallo, MD check Floyd’s pulse. Larry Oddy is definitely one of the big men on the Cowboy The prosecutor said the case cage team. Despite standing just an inch over six feet Oddy Meet Family Medicine was “not about split-second decision-making” by a police can pick them off the basket rim. One of the top scorers and Physician, Dr. Susan We care where you are. Gallo. Dr. Gallo graduated officer but excessive force rebounders he also is one of the Pokes top playmakers. An against someone who was from Rocky Mountain all-around athlete, the senior plays football, baseball and is handcuffed and not resisting. College in Billings and Blackwell said the Fire a one-man gang in track. He will see plenty of action tonight attended Medical School Department employee wanted and Saturday as first, Sidney and then Glasgow invade the to help but was warned off by at the University of North We know how important your Chauvin, who pointed Mace at CCHS gymnasium for a pair of conference games. The two Dakota School of family’s health is to you. We her. B squads will play a prelim tonight at 6:45 with the main “She wanted to check on his provide high quality primary care Medicine in Grand Forks, game slated for 8:15 p.m. North Dakota. She completed her internship pulse, check on Mr. Floyd’s and preventive health services in well-being,” the prosecutor one convenient location, including and residency at Montana Family Medicine said. “She did her best to inter- comprehensive radiology and Residency in Billings. Dr. Gallo has been with vene. ... She couldn’t help.” laboratory services. 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