AGRICULTURE SPORTS Harris family look to Cowboys take first at expand business. Page 6 Lockwood Invite. Page 7 Miles City Thursday, April 8, 2021 STARMiles City, Montana $1.00 Harris to move on from MCC Calving season By DERRICK CALHOUN “We are all here to watch Star Staff Writer each other live out their dreams and succeed, and it Miles Community College just so happens to be my (MCC) Pioneers women’s bas- turn,” he said. “I wouldn’t be ketball Head Coach Taylor given this opportunity if it Harris has accepted the posi- wasn’t for the amazing tion of Head Women’s Basket- women I’ve been surrounded in full swing ball Coach at Fort Lewis Col- by, student athletes and lege. coaches.” Fort Lewis College is a Harris leaves MCC after National College Athletic two seasons as the programs Association (NCAA) Division head coach, leading the team II program located in Duran- to a 42-13 record. go, Colorado. For the 2021 season the With extensive Rocky Pioneers have a 23-1 record. Mountain Athletic Confer- They won the MonDak Ath- ence (RAMC) ties through his letic Conference regular sea- time as a women’s basketball son titled and dominated assistant coach at Regis Uni- Dawson Community College versity as well as a men’s en route to a Region XIII assistant coach at Metropoli- Championship. tan State University in Den- “I’m grateful that Jerry ver, Fort Lewis College has Olson and MCC gave me an been a desired destination for opportunity two years ago to Harris. be a head coach, and I will “It’s an amazing opportuni- always cherish my memo- ty to coach at the division II ries,” Harris said. level in level in a city in Colo- According to Harris, his rado I’ve always wanted to team still has work to do live in,” Harris said. “It was though, as they are preparing something I couldn’t pass up.” hard to go to Texas in a cou- The support he has ple of weeks to make a run at received from everyone at nationals. MCC, especially his team, “The girls deserve all the was applauded by Harris, credit and I’m so proud to be saying that they have all been their coach,” he said. phenomenal. See “Harris,” page 5 STAR PHOTOS/Hanna Kambich Multiple first calf heifers smell calves to determine which one is their own yesterday. Calving season in the area is in full swing. By HANNA KAMBICH Star Staff Writer Ranchers across the state are either calving or prepar- ing for calving season to begin and locals Fred Wacker and Justin Dixon are no exception. Wacker runs Black Angus, Angus Cross cattle just out- side of Miles City. He will begin calving around March STAR PHOTO/Sharon Moore 25. Miles Community College Head Coach Taylor Harris cuts He makes sure all the cat- down the net after the MonDak championship game on Mon- tle are vaccinated in the fall day. so they don’t have to work the cattle through the chute when they are close to calv- ing. They have also been Key Club to host ensuring the cattle have proper nutrition through the winter. The cattle have been moved closer to the calving haunted house sheds, into rough pastures with natural shelters or By DERRICK CALHOUN Adults from around the brush, trees, and steep cut A first calf heifer makes sure her calf is following her yesterday at Fred Wacker’s ranch outside Star Staff Writer community have also taken banks. of Miles City. part in putting together the See “Season,” page 5 The Custer County District haunted house, putting in a lot High School (CCDHS) Key of work to assure that the Club will be bringing back community has a great experi- their haunted house this week- ence. end. The Key Club’s haunted Bat The haunted house, titled house was supposed to be held “Deathhouse,” will be open the weekend of Oct. 30-31, but Friday and Saturday, from due to the COVID-19 pandem- 7-11 p.m. at Custer Lodge. ic and the uptick of cases at Project Custer Lodge is located at the time, they decided not to 3108 Leighton Blvd., in Miles hold it. City. All actors in the “Death- STAR PHOTO/Sharon Moore The cost for the experience house” will be wearing masks, David Ritter of Miles City works on a bat remedia- is $10 per person. and it is being recommended tion project at the Miles City Academy that was a Those that are attending that those attending wear grant project funded by the Nibs and Edna Allen should be aware that there masks as well. Sanitizing sta- Foundation. During the last few years bats had will be flashing lights. tions will be available. taken up residence above the east porch and The funds raised by the The Devour Me food truck before they return for the summer the hole was haunted house, according to will be on site for those attend- sealed with copper mesh, spray foam and then a Della Jarrett, one of two Key ing to purchase food. bat cone was installed that will allow bats to leave Club advisors, will be split A corn-hole tournament put but they can not enter. A bat house constructed by amongst several service part- on by the CCDHS Art Club is the boys scouts was then installed near the open- ners that they donate to every being held in conjunction with ing so bats will have a new location outside the year as well as to Fund4You, the haunted house on Friday building. that puts money back into the and Saturday morning. community. The haunted (Contact Derrick Calhoun house is the Key Club’s big- at mcsportsreporter@gmail. gest fundraiser for the year. com or at 406-234-0450.) Visit our Website at www.milescitystar.com 2 – Thursday, April 8, 2021 LOCAL / MONTANA Miles City Star Dear Abby Calendar Community Roundup THURSDAY Spotted Eagle Recreation What’s Happening to COVID-19 concerns. Couple works to overcome nHolocaust Remem- Area with entrance off “Deathhouse” has been brance Day. Pacific Avenue. Montana Army National rescheduled for Friday and revelation of man’s affair nWake Up & Lace Up nSenior Congregate Guard open house Saturday — Saturday from 7-11 both (WULU) online auction Meals for anyone 60+ The 260th Engineer Support nights in the Custer Lodge at DEAR ABBY: I have been painful. Thanks for letting me No. 2, through Sunday at years, 11 a.m.-noon, 600 Company (ESC) of the local 3108 Leighton Blvd. The cost married to my husband for vent. — CAREFUL IN CON- 4 p.m., WULU Facebook Cafe. Take out boxes avail- Montana Army National is $10 per person. This event is 13 years. He has lied about NECTICUT page for items and bid- able for seniors who pre- Guard unit will have an open a fundraiser for the club. little things and also about DEAR CAREFUL: You’re ding information. fer not to eat in the restau- house Saturday from 1-3 p.m. Scholarship workshops on emotional relationships he welcome. You have stated it nShare the Love Used rant during COVID-19 at 1020 N. Haynes Ave. Boogs April 29 — Hopa Mountain, has had with co-workers. It well, and I agree with you. Bookstore, 2-6 p.m., (may come in and pick up BBQ will serve food and the Inc., a 501c3 organization that went on for years, as he Another common question United Christian Church, meal or wait outside after first 50 meals are free. For supports community leaders, moved from one job to anoth- that can be emotionally loaded 1006 S. Strevell Ave. 406- coming in to order take more information contact SSG young people and adults in er. is, “Do you HAVE children?” 531-3317. out, or call from outside Steinke and SSG Qualley at realizing their hopes and A few months ago, I found For someone who has lost a nHuman Resources Com- and staff will bring meal 406-439-8796. dreams for their hometowns, out from the other woman child, or has one in rehab or in mittee meeting, 4 p.m., out). Springfest event begins Sat- is sponsoring scholarship that he’d had a sexual affair jail, a truthful answer can also Miles City Hall. nMiles City Public Li- urday — The 39th Springfest workshops for Montana with her. He had been in be painful. nTrustees of School Dis- brary’s Preschool Story- event to support the Sacred youths. The workshops will be counseling for months prior trict 13, 4:30 p.m., River- time, 11:15 a.m., Miles Heart Parish School will begin on Thursday, April 29. The because of what he said were DEAR ABBY: I got mar- view School. City Public Library, 1 S. Saturday with a virtual pro- workshop for high school mental health issues. In reali- ried while stationed in Korea. nBoard of Trustees of 10th St. gram of an online Silent Auc- juniors and seniors will be ty, it was because of his guilt. Over the years, I put drugs Kinsey School District nPinochle, 1 p.m., Drop-In tion kickoff at 7 p.m. Both the from 4-5 p.m. and for under- We are now in marriage and alcohol and friends No. 63 meeting, 5:30 p.m., Center. program and silent auction graduates the workshop will counseling and individual before my family. I regret it Kinsey School library. nMiles City Downtown links may be found starting be from 5-6 p.m.