LEWISTOWNNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 Community Easter Egg Hunt a ‘Smashing’ Success

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VOLUME 139 NUMBER 33 LEWISTOWNNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 Community Easter Egg Hunt a ‘smashing’ success

Several members involved in the wayfinding signage project hold one of the signs that will be installed on Highway 87 in the next few weeks. Pictured from left to right is Carly Wheatley and Cathy Barta of SMDC, Charlie Denison of the Lewistown Chamber of Com- merce, Karen Kuhlmann, Holly Phelps of the City and Seth Hawkins of the American Prairie Reserve. Photo by Katherine Sears Better directions City begins installing new signage for parking, local attractions

By KATHERINE SEARS | Reporter Lewistown residents will see a few slight changes in signage and traffic flow patterns this spring, according to Public Works Director JR Killham. “It’s a proactive thing,” said Killham. “We want to give the public a chance to be informed and we welcome constructive feedback.” One change is Nobody the addition of signage for two-hour Cedar Wheatley smiles as she captures another egg for her basket at the likes parking parking in the Community Easter Egg Hunt in Frank Day Park Saturday morning. More Downtown Parking photos from the event are on page 10. meters.” District, which cov- Photos by Deb Hill ers the downtown –JR Killham, area from Dawes to 7th Avenue and By DEB HILL | News-Argus Managing Editor the signal with baskets in hand. At the word Lewistown from Janeaux to “go,” a mob of kids took off in search of the Public Works Broadway. rank Day Park was covered with colorful perfect egg. Director Killham said the plastic Easter eggs Saturday morning, to Big and little eggs covered the grass from signage came at the the delight of hundreds of youngsters who one side of the park to the other. Some were request of down- Fturned out for the hunt. Behind the scenes, hidden, some clustered on the grass in plain town business owners, with consultation from it took almost as many people to set the event in sight – more than enough to provide plenty the Chamber of Commerce as well. motion. for every child. “Business owners have expressed they want Members of the Community Easter Egg Hunt While Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny strolled this two-hour parking,” said Killham. “We committee, all volunteers, started the process. among the egg hunters, or posed for pho- want to accommodate the customers – we After last year’s hunt was cancelled due to COVID- tos, parents and grandparents helped out want someone to be able to pull up in front of 19, the group was determined to make this year the youngest searchers. In no time at all, the business.” memorable. the grass was picked clean and only a few Several years ago, there were parking meters That meant finding volunteers to stuff and of the most carefully hidden eggs remained, on Main Street and Killham said this is the best “hide” nearly 6,000 eggs. With help from volun- along with a few inadvertently crushed by solution aside from meters. teers at Nexus Treatment Center, the Central the swarm of excited kids. “Nobody likes parking meters,” said Kill- Montana Jaycees and the Fergus High Key Club, The Egg Hunt committee members ham. “So what is the best answer? To limit the plus their own efforts, the committee was able to took to the microphone, asking parents to parking downtown – that seems to be the best get everything in place before all the children open the plastic eggs, remove the candy answer at this time.” showed up Saturday. or prizes inside, and return the empty While the two-hour parking limit was in While the grass at Frank Day Park was a little shells to be used again next year. place before, it has not been enforced or prop- wet, nothing could dampen the spirits of the “It really cuts down our expenses if erly signed in most places. Killham said the families who turned out to enjoy an early Easter we don’t have to buy more eggs,” said signs are currently being installed and the lim- event. organizer Cindy Burch. its will be enforced by Lewistown Code Enforce- To the tune of Irving Berlin’s “Easter Parade,” The group plans to continue pro- ment. played by DJ Jack Behl, youngsters lined up ducing the community event as long “It’s good for downtown and it’s good for behind orange nylon barricade tape, waiting for as they can do it. business,” said Killham. “Commerce is very important to the City of Lewistown.”

See Signs | Page 5 East Fork Reservoir to see trail development this summer By KATHERINE SEARS | Reporter COVID-19 UPDATE Outdoorsmen have something new to look forward to this As of Tuesday, March 23, there were 9 summer at East Fork Reservoir – the construction of a four- active cases of COVID-19 in Fergus County. mile long hiking and biking trail. So far 2,515 people in Fergus County have “[The trail will] enhance the property and make it more received a first dose of vaccine, and 1,434 attractive,” said Brad McCardle, who presented the trail pro- have received two doses, for a total of 3,932 posal to the City. people who are at least partially protected. “It’s close to town, the views are beautiful and it’s a chance Statewide, there were 880 active cases of to showcase Central Montana,” McCardle added. COVID-19 on Tuesday, with 348 new cases The reservoir sits on approximately 480 acres of land reported, bringing Montana’s total since last owned by the City of Lewistown. The surface area of the recre- March to 103,452. As of Tuesday, 101,153 ational pool occupies 119 of those acres, leaving around 360 people were listed as recovered, 47 Montan- acres for a trail system. ans were hospitalized for complications McCardle said the trail will be utilized for hiking and biking Brad McCardle stands on the east side of East Fork Reservoir, from COVID-19 and 1,419 have died. in the summer months and cross country skiing, snowshoeing, Vaccinations are available locally for and possibly fat biking, in the winter months. where the first phase of the trail project will run, as he points to those in Phase 1B+, people over the age of “It’s for people who are looking for something more chal- the existing bridge that connects the east and west sides of the 60 and younger people with specific under- lenging than the City trail system,” said McCardle. reservoir. The first phase will go to the bridge, with the second lying conditions. Call your health care pro- phase running from the bridge to the timber on the west side of vider for more information. See East Fork | Page 5 the reservoir. Photo by Katherine Sears . USPS 311-120 [email protected] 406-535-3401 OBITUARIES: B. BOKMA, D. PHILLIPS, L. STASH, J. TURNER

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The highest point in Montana is Granite Peak at 12,799 feet. Lewistown 538-8791 The lowest point is Denton 567-2561 the Kootenai River Central Montana’s propane Stanford 566-2670 and fertilizer company since 1952. at 1,804 feet. Moore 374-2528

Eagle Scout adds seating to Frank Day Park By KATHERINE SEARS “I spend a lot of time at the park, we go to Ricks doesn’t know the final cost of creat- Reporter the pool and my family has picnics there,” ing and installing the three benches and two Ricks said about Frank Day Park. picnic tables just yet. He changed his plan Local Boy Scout Carter Ricks utilized a day The 15-year-old scout said he began work- partway through the project when he was off from school on Friday to complete the last ing on the project in 2019, but COVID delayed able to eliminate bases for the benches, stage of his Eagle Scout project – installing it until more recently. He began raising something he previously thought he needed. benches and picnic tables at Frank Day Park money and received the funds for the project “I originally planned to do bases with the in Lewistown. through several donations. benches and the tables, but found out I didn’t “I chose to do this project because there’s The Central Montana Foundation contrib- need them for the benches,” said Ricks. only one bench by the playground,” said uted $1,250, while Ricks fundraised $973. Though this project nearly completes his Ricks. Casino Creek Concrete matched his fundrais- Scout career, Ricks said he hopes to stay He wanted to give families somewhere to ing amount and fabricated and poured the involved. gather while at the park, especially a place benches and tables. “I’ll keep going to scouts and help other for parents to sit while their children played “I wouldn’t have been able to do this with- people with their projects.” on the playground equipment. out all of them,” Ricks said of his sponsors.

Small Wonder Child Care board meets Friday

The Board of Directors of Small Wonder Child Care meets Friday, March 26 at noon. The meeting will be held by Zoom video conference and is open to the public. Carter Ricks stands with his parents, Those wishing to attend should email the Jason and Britney Ricks, near one of the Board of Directors at swboardofdirectors@ three benches installed at Frank Day gmail.com. On Friday morning you will be Park as part of his Eagle Scout Project. emailed the Zoom link to the meeting. Photo courtesy of Britney Ricks

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By MIRIAM CAMPAN field School as a youngster. me wanting to sit down and Reporter “My parents, Lee and Svet- play. I sit down to play for my lana, wanted me to try piano own enjoyment,” said Kunau. ean Kunau, a senior at and I was fine with that. I He added, “I’m always Fergus High School, has started taking lessons way playing, and changing what I been in the news lately. back, but I want to thank Dar- play, because my personality SAs state president of lene Beaudry for taking me shifts regularly. Recently I’ve the Business Professionals of and getting me to this level,” been playing show tunes and America, Kunau was honored said Kunau. random songs here and there.” and interviewed by Montana At this level, Kunau has Upon graduating from Fer- television. This was followed performed at many commu- gus High, Kunau will attend closely by an article on the nity functions and social gath- college for either a degree in Fergus High Speech and erings. political science or law. Kunau Debate team in which Kunau Kunau said, “Now I’m finds playing the piano a tonic and three teammates were actually employed at the for a heavy schedule. While he recognized. It was, however, Church of the Nazarene, but also plays the very portable Kunau’s behind-the-scenes for the last year the majority tenor saxophone, and hopes keystrokes that brought the of my church functions were to play in the college pep student into the spotlight at the Methodist Church.” band, he has no doubt that a once again. He added, “Playing the piano will be available for him “For three years I’ve been piano has given me opportu- to play. the background accompanist nities to connect with the “I think when you go to for the Coronation proceed- community by playing at a places, the odds are there is ings. I was very comfortable number of different functions. going to be a place that has a with the fact that I wasn’t the It’s something positive and piano,” said Kunau. focus. My role was to enhance has provided me the opportu- For persons interested in their experience,” said Kunau. nities to play for people and taking up the piano as an His piano experience events. It’s given me personal instrument for personal began while attending Gar- enjoyment.” enjoyment and relaxation Kunau no longer feels the Kunau’s recommendations need to sit down at the piano are simple. and practice scales, chords or “Once you get past the complicated melodies. His point of learning and getting practice time is now purely for comfortable, it gets a lot easi- Fergus High School enjoyment and relaxation. er to play for enjoyment,” said senior Sean Kunau read- “My practicing consists of Kunau. ies himself to play piano for the 2021 coronation ceremony. Photo by Michelle Trafton Join us at the Law Enforcement Blotter ELKS - Pine Meadows Edited by MIRIAM CAMPAN March 6 for Easter • A caller reported an older individual set off a firework in The following report is taken from information provided by the middle of the street near the Tavern and was now sitting in the Central Montana Dispatch and does not represent the total a chair outside the bar. Officers responded and made contact at the Clubhouse scope of police or sheriff activities. All persons are innocent until with the individual, who was determined to have a local war- proven guilty. rant. The individual was arrested and transported to the Fergus 320 Country Club Lane County Detention Center, and was also cited for Disorderly March 4 Conduct. • A caller reported a fire caused by debris that blew out of a Sunday, April 4 burn barrel. Hilger Fire responded and was able to contain the The following reports were recorded during the period of blaze to about three-quarters of an acre. Feb.26 through March 11: • Four escorts All You Can Eat Buffet March 5 • One fire • A caller reported a pickup in the ditch near Denton par- • One fireworks Breakfast/Lunch tially buried in the mud. Denton Ambulance was paged due to • Ten frauds possible unknown injury accident. EMT’s advised there were • One harassment 8:00 a.m. ~ 3:00 p.m. two occupants who had stayed in the running vehicle over- • One harassment, trespass letter Reservations required night while the exhaust was covered with water. Neither occu- • Three littering garbage pant required medical assistance. The Fergus County Sheriff’s • One livestock Call 538-5885 office and Montana Highway Patrol also responded. • One lost property

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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Your View Guest Opinions Opinion writers had it right Montana taxpayers should not Dear Editor, foot the bill for Liberal agenda disguised as COVID relief I just read the March 20 opinion page of the News-Argus. I would like to comment on Brandon Beriault's letter. Accord- By Sen. STEVE DAINES • A federal mandate preventing state governments from ing to America’s founding documents, our governing bodies’ cutting taxes until 2024 sole duty is to the rights about "we the people." That is a Over the course of 2020, Congress passed five bipartisan None of these billions of dollars are going towards COVID "yes." COVID-19 relief packages. Republicans were in the majority in relief. Instead, these taxpayer dollars are helping to fund the Chuck Denowh's remarks about Montana Fish, Wildlife the Senate and President Trump was in office. As Republi- liberal agenda or to pay out political favors for the Democrats. and Parks being part of the problem, rather than part of the cans, we committed to working in a bipartisan Unfortunately, Montana taxpayers will be footing solution came home to me this year. manner to deliver needed relief to Montanans and this bill. After four or five years of not hunting elk or deer, and all Americans struggling because of this historic What’s more, Democrats forced through this instead hunting coyotes and trapping problem beaver, I was pandemic. costly law even though we still have $1 trillion in given a "military veterans" welcome by a local ranch that has We thought President Biden was on board with unspent relief funds from the previous bipartisan five times the elk carrying capacity problem, to come out in this mission. He campaigned on a promise of COVID-19 relief packages, including $450 billion January or February and harvest a couple of cow elk for the bipartisanship and unity, but he threw that out the from the bipartisan law Congress passed last freezer. window as soon as he finished his inaugural December. I went to purchase the tags needed over the counter at our address and chose to jam a $1.9 trillion spending In short, shoveling almost 2 trillion more dollars local sporting goods store, and found out I couldn't. There package through Congress without any Republican into an economy that is poised to rebound as busi- will now be four more elk in this out of control herd. input, and without a single Republican vote. nesses reopen is deeply irresponsible, will needless- Gordon Wentworth I sought compromise and supported a targeted, ly cause our debt to soar to new heights, and could Lewistown $650 billion bill that truly focused on ending the harm our economic recovery by sparking massive pandemic, getting folks back to work and our chil- inflation. dren back in the classroom. I could not support the Senator Daines Thanks, in part, to the previous bipartisan Democrats’ so-called “COVID-19 relief package” and COVID relief packages, the American comeback is Guest Opinion could not ask Montanans to cover the cost when 90% of this already underway. Unemployment has been steadily decreas- bill does nothing to address the core health needs of combat- ing and the GDP is expected to grow by as much as 10% in ing COVID-19. Rather than provide COVID relief, Democrats the first three months of the year. Personal savings rates have Legislative Update capitalized on the crisis to push their liberal agenda and more than doubled from pre-pandemic levels and manufac- unleash a new era of big government. turing is at its highest growth level since August 2018. By WYLIE GALT Sen. Bernie Sanders and the White House are even calling We are turning the corner in the healthcare battle with this bill the “most progressive legislation in history.” Demo- this pandemic as vaccines are distributed and hospitalization This week, the Legislature was able to dig into the latest crats rushed this package through Congress on a party-line rates decrease. In Montana, we have seen hospitalizations round of federal COVID-19 funds. Unlike last year when the vote so that the American people would not have the time to drop every month since December, have fully vaccinated previous Governor allocated federal COVID funds without learn what was actually in it. A few of the most egregious more than 140,000 Montanans, and were recently ranked #1 Legislative input, we are in session now. pieces of the legislation include: in the nation for vaccine administration. Getting shots in The House is starting the process of • A $350 billion bailout for blue states that had financial arms is what we should be focusing on. Efficient vaccine dis- gathering public input and scrutinizing problems before the pandemic; some of these states, like Cal- tribution is what will end this pandemic and get life back to the use of these funds to ensure that ifornia, are now experiencing significant revenue surpluses normal. Yet sadly, only 1% of Biden and Pelosi’s “COVID-19 they are wisely spent on long-term, crit- • Nearly $130 billion for schools, even though 95% of the relief package” goes to vaccines. That is unacceptable. ical infrastructure projects to support funds will not be used to reopen schools this year This $1.9 trillion package is not about ending the pandem- Montana’s economy. This includes • More than $40 billion to expand Obamacare, subsidize it ic. It is about ushering in Nancy Pelosi’s liberal vision for the water, sewage, broadband, and support for wealthier Americans and begin the government takeover country. I voted against this because I could not ask Montana to key industries that have been devas- of healthcare in America taxpayers to cover the cost of their liberal wish list. tated by government-mandated shut- • About $5 billion to pay “reparations” to farmers and downs. ranchers that fall into certain minority categories Steve Daines (R-Bozeman) is a U.S. Senator from Montana. The federal COVID funds are sepa- rate from the state’s main budget bill, which is House Bill 2. Next week, the full House will be taking action on Wylie Galt House Bill 2 and passing the most con- Our legislative authority is being usurped servative state budget that I’ve seen in my four terms in Leg- islature. It also gives Governor Gianforte and his agency By Sen. DAVID HOWARD Herein lies the root of “simply to ascertain and add up over time and have a directors the tools that they need to continue eliminating many of America’s problems. declare what is in terms or in profound cumulative effect waste in state government over the coming biennium. President Abraham Lin- The regulatory state has substance (of the law), not to as the judiciary slowly takes On the tax front, we passed bills to allow third-party coln once said, "America will become supreme. Nationally, insert what has been omitted the place of your representa- property tax appraisals in disputes, incentivize fiber connec- never be destroyed from the we are ruled not by or to omit what tive government and impose tions, provide property tax relief for seniors, establish work- outside. If we falter and lose elected officials, has been inserted.” law by judicial fiat. force housing credits, and the Senate advanced House Bill our freedoms, it will be but by unaccount- When Judges legis- Believe it or not today in 252 to provide career and technical education tax credits to because we destroyed our- able bureaucrats late from the bench Montana judges cannot be employers. These pieces of legislation reduce tax burdens selves." The question is are and judges. We’ve they violate six impeached or removed from on Montanans, spur economic growth, and provide training we destroying ourselves? To lost our ability to clauses of the Con- office for engaging in judicial opportunities for the next generation of Montana workers. answer we need to ask, has “vote the fish- stitution of the activism. I’ve brought legis- Other key pieces of legislation that the House advanced our form of government turds out” because State of Montana lation to change this, and this week include a bill to ensure tax dollars are not used to changed? Some would say many of those who (namely, The Legis- enable your legislature to fund abortions, and to submit to the voters of Montana a we’re a democracy based on rule us today never lative Power impeach activist judges who personhood amendment. These are priority bills for pro-life the majority vote. I say cor- stand for election. Clause, The Popu- violate the supreme law of Republicans. We also passed a bill to allow poll watchers at rectly we’re supposed to be a President Biden lar Sovereignty Montana. ballot drop locations in mail elections and next week we Constitutional Republic has imposed radi- Clause, The Self- I believe this will reestab- based on the rule of law. But cal changes on our Government lish the accountability miss- will be voting on a bill to require voter ID. These bills will Sen. Howard help strengthen election integrity. today, both are inaccurate. country in his first Clause, The Judicial ing today that has led some I look forward to providing additional information on the The truth is we are few months and Power Clause, The judges to brazenly impose state budget and other priority bills for House Republicans destroying ourselves, our has done this almost entirely Separation of Powers Clause, their own political agenda in next week. Thank you for the opportunity to serve. Republic and our country, through executive edict. and the Oath of Office place of the laws enacted by and to a lesser degree the This is what our country has Clause), and they also violate your duly elected legislators. Wylie Galt (R-Martinsdale) is the speaker of the Montana state of Montana. Why become—a government five laws of the State of Mon- I’m not sure how long our House of Representatives. because America is being dominated by the temporary tana. country can last as a regula- operated as a regulatory dictates of a President with The problem is account- tory state. The frustration all state—ruled by mandarins in little regard for the legislative ability. We do elect our judg- of us feel toward our govern- the executive branch and body, the true representatives es in Montana, but they can ment is at an all-time high. Voice your opinion! their close allies in the judi- of the people. get away with judicial activ- The answer is for your legis- cial branch. The legislative In Montana this problem ism because most cases are lature to make structural Email to: branch, the people’s direct manifests most profoundly in so low profile as to never changes that re-establish the link to control government to our courts where legislative catch the attention of voters. important link between the editor@ write all laws and set policy authority has been usurped A judge who rewrites the law people and their “Republic is becoming less significant at an increasing pace by will trigger outrage from the for which We Stand.” lewistownnews.com by the day. judges. The examples are handful of people who are a legion of our judiciary over- party to a specific case, but David Howard (R-Park City), stepping their authority to will be ignored by the vast 2020 represents Senate District 29. make new law. Montana law majority of the public and He is the chairman of the Sen- specifically instructs judges the press. These usurpations ate Public Health Committee. 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goal is nearly 10 miles of trail around the reservoir. East Fork “We really think we could easily Discover Lewistown cover develop 10 miles of trail without utilizing every bit of square footage,” << From Front Page said McCardle. “It will still be an experience where people feel like Aside from the routine outdoor they’re in nature.” photo contest announced activities, McCardle hopes the trail One of the main factors in build- can eventually host biathlons, triath- ing trail is the ability to keep the lons or off-road marathons. area’s natural features. By DEB HILL “The community is already head- “What we always keep in mind News-Argus Managing Editor ed in that direction,” McCardle added when developing trail [is to] make it of outdoor events in the area. feel like you’re by yourself,” McCardle Got a great photograph Volunteers involved in the project explained. you took somewhere in Cen- have planned a two-phased approach. “We’re conscious of keeping it tral Montana? The creators of The first phase will include building wild out here, but also keeping it fun, Discover Lewistown, Central two two-mile loops on the east side of challenging and enjoyable and com- Montana’s award-winning the reservoir this spring. One loop pliment what’s already here,” he tourism guide, are looking will run from the dam road, around added. for the 2021 cover image. the spillway and to the single track McCardle hopes this project is the Best photos for the cover road that runs on the east side of the beginning of identifying other spots shot are those showing peo- reservoir from Red Hill Road down to in the area for trail development with ple engaged in outdoor activ- the water. support from local outdoorsman, ities – hiking, biking, camp- The other two-mile loop will run which includes one behind the East ing, fishing, hunting, ranch- from the south side of the single track Fork trails project. ing or farming. Images road down toward the water to an “The Lewistown Adventure should be crisp and in focus, existing bridge that connects the east Cycling and Trails Association is and most standard file for- side of the reservoir to the west side. loosely formed with people locally mats are supported, as along “Initially, it will be a beginner to who hope to see trail development as the file is large enough for intermediate trail,” said McCardle. [and work as a] non-profit group that publication. Vertical formats “We’ll get this established and see will help maintain and utilize trails in work best, unless a horizon- what kind of feedback it gets and go the area,” said McCardle. tal photo can be cropped from there.” With plans to organize several down. After consulting with a local vol- work days in April dependent on Deadline for submission is unteer who was heavily involved in weather, McCardle said the project April 16. Bring or send your trail development near Bozeman, it has over 100 volunteers supporting photo to Tim Hartford, News- was decided the east side would be the effort, but anyone is welcome to Argus Printing, 521 W. Main easiest to develop due to the lack of contribute. Street, printmgr@lewistown- heavy timber and its grade. “Volunteers from outdoor groups, news.com. “The terrain and topography make anyone who wants to lend a hand and The winner will receive for a real natural flow of trail,” said is passionate about trails and being $50 in Chamber Bucks and McCardle. outside,” said McCardle. “We hope to bragging rights. Non-winning The second phase would include a have enough bodies to develop this photos may be retained for four to five-mile trail on the west side quickly.” use elsewhere in the guide- of the reservoir, starting near the Individuals interested in getting book, with credit for the pho- southernmost restroom building. involved in trail development can tographer. Although this phase won’t likely hap- contact McCardle at bmccardle1213@ pen this year, McCardle said the end gmail.com.

including the Lewistown Although this is not a city residents and businesses to sign on G Street, not H Street.” stop sign on G Street, which Downtown Association, the project, Public Works will be create a safer flow of traffic. The proposed change runs east and west. Signs Nature Tourism group, Snowy installing the signs over the “We’ve had numerous calls would make H Street, which “If the public has con- Mountain Development Cor- next few weeks. Over 20 signs from residents saying ‘Hey, runs north and south, a structive feedback, we’d like poration, the City of Lewis- will soon direct individuals to would you look at this?’” said through street and put the to hear it,” said Killham. << From Front Page town and Fergus County. The places such as trailheads, Killham. group also had input from the downtown, the high school, One of these proposed Those working downtown Bureau of Land Management, fairgrounds, parks and East changes is at the intersection are able to park outside the the U.S. Forest Service and Fork Reservoir. of Dawes and Janeaux at the district for more than two Montana Fish, Wildlife and “A lot of people did a lot of south entrance of the Yogo hours or can park in their Parks. work to show off activities Inn. employer’s designated lot. “They have all put a lot of and things Lewistown has to “We are looking to make Killham also reminds resi- work into this,” said Killham. offer,” said Killham. “We’re Dawes a through street and dents the City Commission The project began to create proud of that.” put a stop or yield sign on approved the installation of a more user-friendly environ- The City is waiting for per- Janeaux instead,” said Kill- two 30-minute parking spaces ment in Lewistown. mit approvals from Montana ham. “It’s confusing right in front of the library, at the “Many visitors are not Department of Transporta- now with the stop sign on request of library staff who familiar with the layout of tion to install some of the Dawes.” said the area is supposed to Lewistown, which is a little signs in the state right of Another proposed signage be utilized for quick stops. unusual,” said Karen Kuhl- ways, but residents should change is at the intersection mann of the LDA. expect to see the signage up of H Street and G Street north Wayfinding signage “We thought it would be soon. of Town and Country. H Street Residents and visitors will more welcoming and more connects Highway 87 and the also notice new signage for user-friendly to have some Traffic flow Truck Bypass. local attractions, thanks to signage. We want to be wel- The City is also proposing “This is exactly like the the work of several groups coming and hospitable in a few traffic pattern changes Yogo Inn situation,” said Kill- over the past few years, every way.” at the request of Lewistown ham. “There should be a stop

Big Spring Creek watershed to meet April 5

Mark your calendars for a Big Spring Creek ready for printing. watershed meeting on Monday, April 5 at 3 Unfinished business includes fencing status p.m. at the Civic Center. of the upper Carroll Trail FA, Brede Creek Bridge Clint Smith will give an update on the water update, watershed plan for Spring Creek, Citizen availability forecast for 2021, and there should Science, map of FA brochure and booklet editing. be a draft mock up of the watershed book The meeting is open to the public.

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Obituaries David Thomas ‘Tom’ Phillips Benjamin LaVern Bokma Lois B. Stash David Thomas Phillips was born at St. Joseph’s Catholic Hos- Benjamin LaVern Bokma of Great Falls, Montana, passed Lois B. Stash of Grass Range died at her home of natural pital in Lewistown, Montana on Good Friday, March 22, 1940, to from this earth on March 13, 2021 of natural causes in his causes. A complete obituary will be released when completed. Helen (Munski) and David Phillips. He passed away in his home home. The Cloyd Funeral Home is assisting the family. on March 14, 2021. Dad was born to Peter and Lila Bokma Thomas was their first born, and was on May 2, 1932 in Conrad, Montana, and followed by his brother Dwight, sister was raised on the family farm west of Margaret...then his youngest brother town with many family members and Jeanette Mae Turner Duane was born on Tom’s ninth birth- good friends in the community. He grad- day…they had such special birthdays cel- uated from Conrad High School in 1950; Jeanette Mae Turner, age 86, of Lewistown, Montana passed ebrating together every year. then attended Montana State College on away March 22, 2021. Jeanette was born May 24, 1934 in Lewis- Tom’s mom was a teacher, and over the an Air Force ROTC Scholarship, where he town to Harry and Unetta "Nettie" (McCallum) James. years he attended the schools where she was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Jeanette grew up in Lewistown and attended Garfield Ele- taught, and also went to public schools. fraternity. He graduated in 1954 with a mentary School, Lewistown Junior High As the younger siblings grew up they also degree in agricultural education, which School and graduated from Fergus Coun- attended their Mom’s schools. Back in the included student teaching in Deer Lodge, ty High School in 1952. After graduation small one room schools, there were times Montana. she worked as a secretary for Lewistown when all four of the kids would be in Helen’s class at the same Along with his new bride, Maureen DeMars of Denton, he Fergus Creamery and later worked as time. Since Tom was the oldest, and Helen often had to go to enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, flying KC97 refuelers. After com- secretary for the Agriculture Stabiliza- summer school, Tom helped his dad raise his siblings. He pleting his service in 1957, they returned to the family farm tion and Conservation Services. became a good cook because of those times. west of Conrad before moving to Denton in 1959, farming and On Aug. 13, 1952, she married John The family belonged to the Catholic Church in Hilger. At that raising four children. They later farmed with son Randy and Stratton. From this union, three children time, the priest traveled to do mass at other churches in the his family, remaining to help with seeding and harvest until were born in Lewistown: Larry James area, however, he didn’t drive, so Tom would drive him to the 2005. Stratton, Jan Marie Stratton, and Johnna churches and was a traveling alter boy for his high school years. He is survived by Maureen; son David and fiancé Ronda, Lyn Stratton. The Strattons lived in Boze- Tom was in the fourth grade when he moved to Fairfield the Great Falls, (Michael and Bre, Hunter, Jake, Tate, and Tinley); man, Montana and Boston, Massachu- first time. Tom’s dad ran GTA Elevators around the state over the son Randy and Kelly, Denton (Tyler and Annie, Jenna and setts; they later divorced. years and they did move a lot. They lived in Havre and Chinook, Zach and Emersyn, Conner and fiancé Ashley); daughter Jeanette married Benton Turner in Echo, Nevada on Nov. then back to Hilger. Teresa and Pete, Caldwell, Idaho (McKinley); daughter Lori, 20, 1966. Ben worked on the missile installation in Wyoming, Tom graduated from Fergus High School in Lewistown in Meridian, Idaho (Chase, Andrew and Julia). He is also survived Missouri and Texas. The Turners left Texas in 2003 and moved 1958 and a few months later he went into the Army. He was by his niece, Dairdre Walth of Conrad. to Lewistown to retire. Together they made many scenic trips active for six months and would serve for the next six in the Dad spent many days working on shop projects, enjoying throughout Montana. Ben Turner passed away Jan. 7, 2015 in Army Reserves. He was very proud of his time in the service and operating and repairing farm equipment, and watching his Lewistown. that he was able to serve his country. crops grow and mature. He had fond memories of his years in Jeanette is a member of Central Baptist Church, Lewistown. When Tom returned from the Army he the Air Force, and thoroughly enjoyed attending all of his chil- Jeanette is survived by her children, Larry James Stratton moved to Belt and ran the elevator dren and grandchildren’s athletic events. He enjoyed bowling and Jan Marie Marsella; four grandchildren; four great-grand- there…following in his dad’s footsteps. A with his Coffee Creek teammates, shoot- children; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in few months after moving to Belt, he met ing trap at the Coffee Creek Rod and Gun death by her husband, Benton; daughter, Johnna Stratton; Elaine, and they were married on May 28, Club, and was a director for the Coffee parents, Harry and Nettie; and siblings, Dorothy Harriett 1960. Cory was born the next year and six Creek Farmers Union. He was a Chicago James, Harold Edmund James, Clara June James, and Ruth years later they adopted their daughter, Cubs and Seattle Mariners fan, and Marian James. Leanne. enjoyed touring the Oregon coast. His Services for Jeanette will be held at Central Baptist Church, In 1966 he moved to Fairfield for the second time. Tom and last years were spent in Great Falls, Saturday, March 27 at 11 a.m. The church is located 1 mile west Elaine raised their family on their farm south of town. He enjoying his many card partners and of Lewistown, 195 Mile Drive. Turn north on the road between farmed and raised cows for the next 23 years. neighbors. He also loved old country Town and Country and Tire Rama. Inurnment will be held In 1990, God was calling them to take a new adventure, to music, especially Chet Atkins and Roy Clark, and drives Monday, March 29 at 10 a.m. in the Lewistown City Cemetery. move somewhere new and make more friends. They moved to through the country. Memorial donations can be made in Jeanette’s honor to Cen- Vida and continued farming there for 12 years. By then, Tom was He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Gene- tral Baptist Church. having some health issues, and decided to move back to Hilger, vieve Walth, and her husband Jerry Walth of Conrad. A grave- Arrangements are under the care of Creel Funeral Home. where they bought a few acres and lived for 17 years. The little side service and reception will be held in Lewistown, Montana, Jeanette’s family and friends can share memories and condo- towns of Vida and Hilger have amazing people, who were so in late July, time and date to be announced later. lences at www.creelfuneralhome.com. kind and loving to them. We sincerely express our appreciation to the Dad’s neigh- Tom raised cows wherever we lived. He was a true farmer and bors at Queen’s Court in Great Falls, with a special thanks to rancher. He loved classic cars, riding motorcycles and collecting John Floerchinger and his father, Glen, for including Dad in toy tractors. their many day trips through the countryside and to the fam- Tom was an FFA member in high school and then became a ily farm in Denton and the first responders. Condolences may member of the Fairfield FFA Alumni. He enjoyed the time he be left at https://www.schniderfuneralhome.com. spent with the local chapter, he even had the opportunity to chaperone the kids on one of their national convention trips. His grandsons were also Fairfield FFA members. In August of 2019, Tom and Elaine moved back to Fairfield (third time)… this was a big adjustment to move from the country to town after living on a farm for most of his life. It was a Skunk tests positive for rabies in Yellowstone County blessing to move back to be close to their kids, grands, and great- grands. On Tuesday, March 16, “This case is an important ourselves from this disease.” tana Department of Livestock He had Pulmonary Fibrosis, suffered three heart attacks over the Montana Department of reminder of the presence of Residents should report is to control and eradicate ani- the years, and was a diabetic for 32 years. His health never took Livestock received confirma- rabies in wild animal popula- any contact between a pet and mal diseases, prevent the him down until his last few months. tion of the first case of ter- tions in Montana and the need a wild animal, including transmission of animal dis- Tom and Elaine celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in restrial (non-bat) rabies in to keep our pets safe,” says Dr. skunks and bats, to their vet- eases to humans, and to pro- 2020. the state in 2021. The rabies- Anna Forseth with the Depart- erinarian or the MDOL to tect the livestock industry Tom is preceded in death by his parents, David and Helen, infected skunk was captured ment of Livestock. “Rabies ensure potential rabies expo- from theft and predatory ani- and his brother Duane. in Yellowstone County. Two vaccination is a low-cost, safe, sure are assessed for risk and mals. For more information He is survived by his wife Elaine, son Cory (Lois) Phillips, dogs were exposed to the and effective way to protect managed accordingly. on the MDOL, visit www.liv. Great Falls; Leanne (Greg) Hall, Great Falls; grandsons Lonnie rabid skunk and are being our pets and subsequently The mission of the Mon- mt.gov. (Kim) Lattin, Fairfield, Lane (Terra) Lattin, Spokane, Washing- managed for exposure to ton, Zachary (Casey) Phillips, Great Falls; granddaughter Sammy rabies. (Mike) Williams, Grand Rapids, Iowa as well as eight great- In response to this find- grandchildren. ing, MDOL has issued a Donations may be offered to the Fairfield FFA Chapter. 60-day county-wide quarantine for dogs, cats and ferrets in Yellowstone County that Hobson-Utica News are not currently vaccinated for rabies (MCA Title 81, Hobson Town Council considers Chapters 2 and 20). The quarantine is in effect from uses for museum building Tuesday, March 16, to Satur- day, May 15. Animals past- The Hobson Town Council met on Wednesday, March 17 at due for a rabies vaccine the Museum at 7 p.m. booster, animals that are not Mayor Loren Drivdahl presided. Council members present 28-days past the date of first were Bill Spratt, Jay Wood, Ron Peevey and Larry Denton. Also vaccine administration, and present via iPhone was council member Paulette Matlos. animals that have never Others present were Garth French, Mari- been vaccinated are all sub- Irene on Stevenson, Jan French and Kate Loose. Welch ject to the quarantine. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Rabies is a fatal viral dis- Correspondent Minutes of the last meeting were passed. ease that can spread through (406) The finance report was approved and the saliva of an infected ani- 423-5517 passed. mal. The virus can infect any Garth reported information about the mammal, including people. upcoming COVID money for the state and Judith Basin County. However, it is virtually 100% It is projected that some of this money will be for the sewer proj- preventable in domestic ani- ect, and possibly the streets. Bruce Turner has donated land to mals through the adminis- further the sewer project. Garth will update this project for the tration of rabies vaccine. The next meeting. most common animals Marion Stevenson gave particulars about the upkeep on the infected with rabies in Mon- Museum building, and information about items still remaining tana are bats, but cases in it, which original owners need to recover. She handed over the involving terrestrial species title of the building to the City. Jan French is now anxious to do occur. The last document- begin making plans for different events and activities to use in ed cases of terrestrial (non- the building and on the grounds. Kate Loose also wants to get bat) rabies in Yellowstone use out of the building for meetings and events. County was in 2013. The meeting adjourned at 8:10.

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By BRITTNEY UECKER Laptops HP ProBook Laptops are now available to patrons for If you haven’t noticed, spring is in the air here in lovely Lew- checkout. Laptops can be used for remote work, attend istown. Though it comes every year, the welcomed shift of a new training, telemedicine, creating a resume, and more. Patrons season always feels like a fresh start and a spark of inspiration. who are 18 years or older, have an established library card The changes in the air, the sunlight, the scents and sounds come and a library account in good standing are eligible to piecemeal, but together catapult us into a whole new environ- checkout a laptop. Inquire at the front desk. ment. Don’t let the excitement and delight of spring pass you by; Friends of the Library take the chance to really soak it in by journaling about the new FOL will meet on Wednesday, March 31 at 12 p.m. at the season. There isn’t a better time to boost your creativity and get Library. Meetings are open to the public. yourself thinking in a fresh way. You can write about the changing seasons from an observational perspective, or you can use these observations as a catalyst for a more imaginative story. Library hours The library is open Tuesday – Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and To help get you started, here are several journal prompts that Saturday 10 a.m. -2 p.m. For staff training purposes, the are perfect for all ages and styles of writers. If you don’t feel like library will close at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, and close writing, you can also use these prompts as a jumping-off point Friday, April 16. Regular hours 10 am- 2 pm on Saturday, for a drawing or other type of artwork. The possibilities are end- April 17. Hours and programming are available at less. lewistownlibrary.org on the Library website. Follow us on the • Test your observational skills in the outdoors. Go outside Library Facebook page @lewistownmontanapubliclibrary or with a notebook and write down five things that you see, four @lplgram on Instagram. Our card catalog may be viewed on things you can feel, three sounds you can hear, two scents that our webpage, www.lewistownlibrary.org, as well as the you smell, and one thing you can taste. This is a great way to Montana Memory Project and Montana Library2Go to access observe all the effects that the spring has on your senses. our downloadable audio books and eBooks. Call 538-5212 or • Imagine you are an insect, a bird, a blooming flower, or any email [email protected] for questions. other creature. Describe what spring is like from the perspective Thank you to the community and library patrons for of this creature. following the library’s current health and safety rules in • Pretend that “spring fever” is a real condition. Make a list of Youth Services Librarian Brittney Uecker works on place for the health and safety of our staff, patrons, and its symptoms and create a treatment plan for it. her journal, a good way to practice writing skills. neighbors. • Spring cleaning is a great time to get rid of things you don’t Photo courtesy of Lewistown Public Library need. Make a list of things, both physical and otherwise, that you can let go of this spring. • Imagine spring as a person. How would their personality Alphabet Fridays and appearance reflect the season? Engage your little ones with an educational video focusing Big Spring Realty on a different letter of the alphabet each week. Access at 108 6th Ave. N. lewistownlibrary.org or the Lewistown Public Library New Young Adult Titles YouTube channel. This program is scheduled through April. Lewistown, MT 59457 “This is Not the Jess Show” by Anna Carey; “The Project” by Courtney Summers; “Desolations of Devil’s Acre” (Miss Pere- Magical Middles Story Hour Let my experience grine’s Peculiar Children #6) by Ransom Riggs; “Dragon help you with your dreams. Hoops” by Gene Luen Yang; “The Scapegracers” by Hannah Tune in and enjoy Youth Librarian Brittney read “When Clarke; “The Electric Kingdom” by David Arnold; “Lore” by You Trap a Tiger,” 2021 Newberry Award Winner by Tae Alexandra Bracken. Keller for Magical Middles Story Hour. The weekly story Cell: 406-366-2632 reading airs every Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. on KXLO Cherie Neudick [email protected] 106.9FM and can be streamed at kxlo/klcm.com. Broker/Owner New Junior Beginner Reader Titles www.bigspringrealty.com “Unicorns of the Secret Stable” series by Whitney Sander- GRI, ABR, AHWD son; “Skunk and Badger” by Amy Timberlake; “Kondo and Teen Writers Kezumi Reach Bell Bottom” by David Goodner; “Eerie Elemen- This group is open to all teens age 12-14 interested to learn tary” series by Jack Chabert and “Moby Shinobi and Toby too!” creative writing skills. Teen Writers meet weekly on Thursdays by Luck Flowers. at 3:45 p.m. in the youth area. Email Brittney for more information at [email protected]. Town Pump offering $1,000 grants to ‘Keep Kids Reading’

The Town Pump Charita- townpumpfoundation.com in our Montana communi- slide” and help children main- ble Foundation is offering using the Keep Kids Reading ties,” said Bill McGladdery, tain or improve their spelling, $1,000 grants to public librar- application. Grants will be director of corporate commu- vocabulary, and comprehen- ies in Montana to help fund awarded in May 2021. The nications for Town Pump. sion skills.” summer youth-reading pro- total grant pool is $60,000. “Many Montana libraries Summer youth programs grams. “The Town Pump Charita- increase youth-reading pro- also introduce local citizens to Libraries can apply now ble Foundation appreciates grams in the summer months all the library has to offer chil- through April 30 at www. the critical role libraries play to help prevent the “summer dren and families for free.

NEWSPAPER CMMC honored as 2021 ADVERTISING Top 100 Critical Access Hospital WORKS

Central Montana Medical staff, who are the ones who framework.” Center announced it has been truly make this type of perfor- Over the course of the last recognized as a 2021 Top 100 mance possible,” said Cody 11 years, the Index has grown Rural and Community Hospi- Langbehn, CMMC CEO. to become the industry’s most tal. Compiled by the Chartis “The Top 100 program comprehensive and objective Center for Rural Health, this continues to illuminate strat- assessment of rural hospital 11th annual recognition pro- egies and innovation for performance. Based entirely gram honors outstanding per- delivering higher quality on public data and utilizing formance among the nation’s care and better outcomes 36 independent indicators, rural hospitals based on the within rural communities,” the Index assesses rural hos- results of the Hospital said Michael Topchik, pitals across eight pillars of Strength Index. national leader, the Chartis performance, including mar- “I’m very honored that Center for Rural Health. “We ket share, quality, outcomes, Central Montana Medical are delighted to be able to patient perspective, cost, Center has once again been spotlight the efforts of these charge, and financial effi- selected as one of the Top 100 facilities through the Index ciency. Critical Access Hospitals by the Chartis Group. The award is particularly meaningful because the criteria used to evaluate a CAH’s performance spans a multitude of areas, including managing risk, quality performance, patient outcomes and satisfaction, and operating costs. I am extremely proud of all Central Montana Medical Center’s

Central Montana Angus Association offers $750 scholarship The Central Montana Angus Association is offering a $750 scholarship to a graduating senior currently enrolled in high school or home school courses in the greater Central Montana geographic area. Any senior involved in the cattle or agriculture industry is encouraged to apply. The $750 award may be used for any accredit- ed college, university or voca- tional technical center. Dead- line for submission is April 15. To obtain an application, contact Corry Arntzen at 366-0511 or centralmontanaangus@ outlook.com.

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Ancient Greek Entries are due March 31, the Montana Entry Art Contest is sponsored by Flathead Wildlife, sophist 5. Swiss river 49. Closes tightly form and contest rules can be found at www. Inc., Glacier Country Fly Fishers, Flathead Valley 39. Polish yeast cakes 6. Racetrack wager 50. Saudi Arabian desert fishart.org. Students who enter pictures of the Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Montana Trout 7. __ but goodie 51. Famed vaccine Westslope or Yellowstone cutthroat trout are Unlimited and the Montana Wildlife Federation. 40. Promotional materials 8. Closeness developer 41. Pancakes made from 9. Soviet Socialist 52. Multi-function radar buckwheat flour Republic (abbr.) Reach Higher MT celebrates 42. Completed perfectly 10. At right angles to a 53. Actress Jessica 43. Photo ship’s length 54. Pay attention to with virtual Senior Send-Off event 44. A peninsula in SW 11. Women’s 57. Beloved big screen Asia undergarments pig All Montana students graduating from Daily live prize drawings held at 3:45 p.m. 12. Mountain stream 58. __ Clapton, musician high school in the spring of 2021 are invited to Prizewinners will be selected at random do 45. The common gibbon celebrate their achievements and future plans not have to be viewing the prize drawing to 46. Disfigure 13. Expresses pleasure 59. Take a chance through Senior Send-Off, a virtual event orga- win. In addition, several prominent Montan- 47. Ribonucleic acid 21. Painful places on the 61. Cost per mille nized by nonprofit Reach Higher Montana. ans will share their video congratulations for body 62. Helps little firms "This statewide recognition of all students the Class of 2021 through Reach Higher Mon- 48. Japanese honorific allows Montanans to celebrate the Class of tana's social media channels. 49. Pieces of music 23. Automobile 2021, which has reached graduation despite 52. Expressed pleasure 25. Scandinavian god of the challenges of COVID-19," said Kelly Cress- Prizes battle Last week’s answer: well, executive director of Reach Higher Mon- Ten scholarships of $1,000 each; 10 equip- 55. Having ten tana. "We are excited to hear what the mem- ment and tool packages of $500 each; laptops, 56. Type of sword 26. Expresses surprise bers of the Class of 2021 will do next. Whether iPads, and AirPods; college campus swag 60. Humble request for 27. Secret political clique students' next steps are apprenticeship, mili- packages; hydro flasks; and gift cards. 28. Yields manila hemp tary service, entering the workforce, or enroll- help ing in college, graduating high school is an Reach Higher Montana is a nonprofit organiza- 61. Eating houses 29. River in central Italy important milestone worthy of celebration." tion headquartered in Helena and working 63. Italian Seaport 32. Brain injury science Students wishing to participate will secure- throughout Montana to help students achieve acronym ly upload their photo or short video on the personal success in education, career, and life. In 64. Cain and __ Reach Higher Montana website, www.Reach- addition to scholarships for students and educa- 65. Measure the depth 33. Mental illness HigherMontana.org. Special early prize draw- tors, Reach Higher Montana provides outreach 66. U. of Miami’s mascot 34. A person from Asia ings will be held for students who upload services to students and parents and delivers 36. Father their pictures or videos by April 9, and the many impactful programs serving Montana stu- 67. Political outsiders final deadline for participation is April 23. dents. To learn more, visit our website, www. 68. Greek sorceress 37. General’s assistant Students' photos and videos will be shared on ReachHigherMontana.org, or follow us on Face- (abbr.) Reach Higher Montana's Facebook and Insta- book and Instagram. gram pages from April 29 through May 7.

. PAGE 10LEWISTOWN NEWS-ARGUS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 ‘Eggs’-tra Fun

Four-year-old Archer Milroy reaches for an egg during Saturday’s Com- munity Easter Egg Hunt. Photos by Deb HIll

Two-year-old Melanie Bergstrom spots her next prize.

Alexzandra Dunnington (left) and Ashley White of the Central Montana Jaycees help spread eggs across Frank Day Park early Saturday morning.

Carly Wheatley tries to get daughter Cedar to notice an egg. Community Easter Egg Hunt organizers The volunteers who put together the annual Community Easter Egg Hunt include Cindy Burch, Rhiannon Burch, Joshua Scotson, Sarah Scotson, Christine Wichman and Lacey Bray.

Hop in for Easter Savings $15 $30 $60 3 months 6 months 1 year Reg. $19.25 Reg. $38 Reg. $70 In County only* Includes Print and E-edition Offer expires April 16, 2021 Fergus High Key Club members (from left) Lexi Breidenbach, Lauren Pla- *Call for Out of County and Out of State Pricing genz and Karolyne Southworth volunteered to help hide eggs.

Name ______If you would like to Address ______purchase additional subscriptions, City ______please provide State ______requested information Zip ______on a blank sheet Phone ______of paper & mail to: News-Argus, Credit Card # ______PO Box 900, Exp. Date ______Lewistown, MT 59457 A shiny purple egg is “hidden” on top of the tire serpent at Frank Day Park.

. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021LEWISTOWN NEWS-ARGUS PAGE 11 Where’s my refund? Montanans Seeing can check online Montanans who have filed their 2020 Montana income tax returns can now check the status of their refunds online. Montanans can simply visit the department’s website at MTRevenue.gov/refund to learn whether their return is still being processed, if there’s been a delay, or if their refund is on its way. Electronic filing is the safest and fastest way to file your return and get your refund as quickly as possible. For all taxpayers, it green could take as long as 90 days to receive a refund due to security measures to combat identity theft and fraud. The department also reminds those who worked remotely in Montana during any part of 2020 that income earned while working in the state is taxable in Montana. Any taxpayers who move after filing their return should keep their mailing address current with the department to avoid any delays in receiving their refund or correspondence from the department. Neva Crane wears the “Luck of the Irish” For more information, visit MTRevenue.gov. for the Green Feet celebration held on Main Street last Thursday. Lewistown County commissioners Chamber of Commerce Director Jo McCau- ley provided an update on the festivities to consider new fees for fairgrounds use and announced Mandy Eike as the grand The Fergus County commissioners meet Thursday, March 25 prizewinner of the scavenger hunt, win- at 10 a.m. in the commissioners’ office on the second floor of ning Chamber Bucks and other fun gifts. the courthouse. Over 200 people enjoyed the other festivi- Items on the agenda include Moccasin Meadows subdivision ties of live music, fire-pits, hotdogs and approval, a resolution requesting distribution of bridge and road safety and accountability funds, the proposed new fee s’mores. schedule for the fairgrounds, a policy for animals in the County workplace and claims. The meeting is open to the public.

Montana schools receiving more funding with ESSER III The President’s signature on the American Rescue Plan Act means an appropriation of $122,774,800,000 will be available to the Department of Education’s Elementary and Secondary School Relief Fund to be shared amongst the 50 states. Montana’s por- tion is estimated at $400,000,000. These dollars have yet to reach Montana, but will be available through the end of September 2023 with a possible one-year extension. “Our Montana schools are open for learning,” stated Superintendent Arntzen. “These federal dollars empha- size healing from the disrup- tion caused by the coronavirus and focus on enhanced learning for summer and after school opportunities. Local control at the district level will dictate the manner these funds will be spent to support the unique needs of students.” Montana will make an allocation of ESSER III out to 400+ school districts not later than 60 days after the receipt of the federal funds. The law requires not less than 20% of the districts’ funds are to address learning loss through the implementation of evidence-based interventions, such as summer learning or summer enrichment, extended day, comprehensive afterschool programs, or extended school year programs. These interventions must respond to students’ academic, social, and emo- tional needs and address the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus. Students experiencing homelessness, and children and youth in foster care are prioritized. The remaining districts’ funds have up to 18 flexible, allow- able uses that are similar to the previous federal funds in ESSER II.

Legion Riders to hold meat giveaway for veterans and spouses The Veterans Meat Pantry will be holding a meat giveaway at the American Legion Club on Main Street in Lewis- town from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 29. Hams and turkeys for Eas- ter will be available. If you are a veteran, a spouse or the surviving spouse of a veteran, come to the Legion and get a bag of game meat and a ham or tur- key while supplies last. If you are picking up to deliver a to veteran, a spouse or the surviving spouse of a veteran, let the organizers know. For more information, call Steve Smith at 599-4987 or the American Legion Post 16 . at 538-9086.

WEDNESDAY, LEWISTOWN MARCH 24, 2021 NEWS-ARGUS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 12 HAVE A SUGGESTION, NEWS ITEM OR CONCERN? CONTACT THE NEWS-ARGUS AT 406-535-3401 OR [email protected] LEWISTOWNNEWS.COM Rosanna Mecklenburg’s ‘A Moment in Time’ at the Art Center

Center.” We’re newly partici- exist, that the alfalfa has Updates pating in Instagram as well, so bloomed for the season, and From give us a follow @lewistown- the sunlight has reflected off Mary artcenter. the roof, or is about to. Baumstark Following us on social “My paintings remind us Director media will give you updates of shared memories, memo- Lewistown Art Center on upcoming events, such as ries of our present, our past, our Virtual Reception for and our future. They remind Rosanna Mecklenburg on Fri- us of our symbiotic invest- In the Wilkins Gallery day, April 2. Join us on Face- ment in the human condi- Swing by the Art Center to book at 5:30 p.m. for a virtual tion.” enjoy the final week of Randy tour of the exhibition and a Rosanna Mecklenburg is a Zileinski’s surrealist floral special appearance from the self-taught artist from Boze- paintings. While the show will artist, Rosanna. Ideally, we’ll man, Montana, who paints make its return to Missoula be able to take questions over oil paintings of landscapes, next Wednesday, March 31, Facebook and have them cityscapes and portraits. She visitors have enjoyed the col- answered live. lives in Lewistown with her orful exhibition during the husband, Shaun Griffith, and end of a bleak season. The Meet the artist three kids: Izzy, Miles and show includes both original Rosanna’s exhibition “A Finn. Her show, “A Moment acrylic on canvas paintings Moment in Time” in Time,” will be on view in sealed with a varnish, reflects on the art- the Wilkins Gallery from as well as art prints on ist’s experience in April 2 to April 30, and the canvas, which means Central Montana, Gallery is open from 10 a.m.- that any piece in the while giving us a 5 p.m.Tuesday through Satur- exhibition can be glimpse into the day. ordered in a dif- process of a If you’re unable to visit in ferent size. If painter who is person, you can view the you’ve been quickly becom- exhibition online by visiting holding out for ing prolific. www.lewistownartcenter.net a specifically Rosanna’s artist “Square Butte” and other paintings by Rosanna Mecklenburg will be on display and clicking on “Programs sized work of art, statement, which follows, starting in April in the Wilkins Gallery at the Lewistown Art Center. and Events” and then “Exhi- reproductions are an excellent explains the leap she took Photo courtesy of Lewistown Art Center bitions.” option for their scalability. just a few years ago. Don’t forget to join us on Check out our Facebook “Two months after I turned “So I ordered an easel and they tell little stories, some- comfort us, as we have Friday, April 2 for a virtual page later this week to see a 40, I dropped my youngest set it up in my muddy sun- times secrets. While many encoded our own stories, or reception. new “Q and A” with Randy in child off at kindergarten one room and began painting. people will see a beautiful memories, into these imag- the Wilkins Gallery. You can day and thought to myself, Two years later, after making landscape and appreciate the es. The Lewistown Art Center find us social media by head- what the heck, if I don’t start a promise to myself to treat aesthetic quality that it “These brief moments promotes art, art education ing to www.facebook.com/ now, than when will I ever painting like a job, I have offers, my art is all about a happen all around us daily, and art appreciation in Cen- lewistownartcenter or by become the artist that I have painted almost every day. moment in time. You will see and if we are lucky we will tral Montana. Regular hours searching for “Lewistown Art always dreamt of being? “Using oil paint, I create a reflection on a barn roof, a see them in their beauty and are Tuesday – Saturday from colorful landscapes, field of alfalfa that blooms we will stop for a moment to 12 - 4 p.m. Admission is always cityscapes, and portraits. My for a week in the spring, or a reflect. Yet even if we miss free. New members and volun- expressionistic paintings are storm cloud brewing on a the moment, we are aware teers are always welcome; for Community moody and passionate, and summer day. And the images that these moments in time information call 535-8278. Calendar Winners of Montana Ag in

Wednesday, March 24 Color drawing contest announced • Bingo at the Yogo, 6 p.m. • Yoga in the Loft, Central Feed Grilling, 6 p.m. The Montana Farm Bureau Federation announced the Thursday, March 25 winners of the Montana Youth Agriculture Literacy Program • County Commissioner meeting, second floor of drawing contest. Courthouse, 10 a.m. “Montana Ag in Color” was • Teen Writers Group, Lewistown Library, 3:45 p.m. developed in recognition of National Ag Week, March Friday, March 26 21-27, as a creative competi- • Game Night, American Legion, 8 p.m. tion for elementary school • Live Music at the Lodge, Tom Susanj, Judith Mountain children. Each grade was given Lodge, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. a different agricultural theme • Not Friday Night Magic, DBR Cards and Collectibles, 618 ranging from “Grains of Mon- W. Main, 6:30 p.m. tana” and “Cattle in Agricul- ture,” to noxious weeds, farm safety and ag-related careers. Saturday, March 27 One winner was selected • Chandler Huntley Live, Judith Mountain Lodge, 6 p.m. from each grade with judges • Board Game Night, DBR Cards and Collectibles, 618 W. selecting one drawing from Main, 7 p.m. the winners to receive the “Farm Bureau Proud” desig- Monday, March 29 nation. • Veterans Meat Pantry, Meat give away for veterans Kindergarten – Rowdy Beil, and their spouses, American Legion, 5-7 p.m. For Saco Elementary, Phillips First grader Colby Mulder of Ekalaka is one of the winners in the Montana Ag in information, call Steve Smith, 599-4987 or American County Color contest. Mulder also won the “Farm Bureau Proud” award. Legion Post, 538-9086. First Grade – Colby Mulder, Photo courtesy of Montana Farm Bureau Ekalaka Elementary, Carter County Major, Choteau Elementary, en’s Leadership Committee on MFB Women’s Leadership Tuesday, March 30 Second Grade – Anna Teton County agricultural content, original- Committee Chair Carla Law- • Paint ‘N Sip, Judith Mountain Lodge, 7 p.m. Gunderson, Choteau Elemen- Sixth Grade – Abram Mar- ity, neatness and reproducibil- rence. “It is always an enjoy- tary, Teton County tin, Choteau Elementary, ity. able, but difficult, task to Third Grade – Audrey Lob- Teton County “A big thank you to those select winners with all the If there is an event you would dell, Choteau Elementary, Colby Mulder of Ekalaka on the selection committee talented artists who entered like to have listed in the weekly calendar, Teton County received the “Farm Bureau for the Montana Ag in Color the contest. We hope the stu- Fourth Grade – Jed Dixon, Proud” designation. drawing contest, which wel- dents who participated had email to:[email protected]. SY School, Custer County Entries were judged by the comes kindergarten through fun and learned more about Fifth Grade – Andrew Montana Farm Bureau Wom- sixth-grade students,” said agriculture.”

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LEWISTOWN Getting back in the swing of things NEWS-ARGUS Athlete of the Week By MATTHEW STRISSEL Sports Editor fter last year’s season was cancelled, the Fergus Golden Eagles Asoftball team is ready to get back on the field and start playing. Head Coach Mike Mangold is back for his 11th year coaching. He is assisted by Kirsten Miller, Jeremy Long, Steve Morgan and McKenzie Mor- gan. “It is going to be a challenging year to start out with,” Royce Robinson Mangold said. “Last year’s team, we knew where every- Your CMMC Athlete of one was playing and the roles the Week is Fergus High they would be in. With no School sophomore Royce season last year, we have 500 Robinson. different line-ups and defens- Robinson was recently es going through our heads. named to the Northeastern It will take some time, but we A First Team All-Confer- always seem to get there ence and All-State basket- every year. In all reality, the ball teams. He was instru- way our roster stands, we mental in the Golden only have six of the 19 players Eagles’ success this year with high school softball with a third-place finish at experience. In other words, the divisional tournament. there will be a lot of coaching Robinson was in the top- going on.” 10 in the conference for sev- There are six seniors on eral stats. He had a two- the roster this year. Playing Last year’s softball team holds hands around the pitcher’s mound of the d’Autremont complex. point field goal percentage pitcher will be Jessica Mor- Photos courtesy of Fergus softball of 55.2, three-point percent- gan, who was All-Conference age of 34.2, and made 32 of and All-State as a sophomore are looking for big strides the outfield. They are all new than normal for us to see suc- “I truly believe because of 39 free throws for 82.1 per- and set the school record for defensively from her,” Man- to the team this year. cess.” our pitching and top half of cent. He had 5.8 rebounds strikeouts in a season with gold said. Sophomores include Kar- Mangold said his team will the lineup that we will be the per game, 1.9 steals per 177. Outfielder Chelsea Jensen olyne Southworth at pitcher/ focus around their strengths, team to beat in the division,” game, 2.7 assists per game “In our sport, the pitcher will join her fellow seniors on first base, Anna Gremaux at which this year will be pitch- Mangold said. “Mainly and 1.9 blocks per game. controls the game,” Mangold the field. catcher/first base, Emily Mor- ing. Offensively, the top half because we were able to see He also led the Golden said. “I expect Jess to be one “She will be our strongest ris and Melissa Biddison in of the lineup can hit the ball Havre last summer, I would Eagles in points with 145 of the best in the state. She defender in the outfield this the outfield and Bergin Lar- hard, but they will need to put them at second due to this year. gained a ton of experience year,” Mangold said. “Always son in the infield. work at putting the ball in their athleticism.” As an All-State selection, pitching throughout the sum- a quiet leader that needs to be Incoming freshmen are play consistently to make The first game of the sea- Robinson will look to mers and will carry it through loud now.” Eliazar Southard at utility, things happen. Defensively, son is set for Tuesday, March improve and be a dominat- the season. We’re also expect- Senior Riley Anderson will infielder Ava Assenmacher, the team will limit solid solid 30 in an away game against ing force on the basketball ing a lot out of her bat in the join Jensen in the outfield. outfielder Kylie Moline, with contact and try to benefit Billings Central. The first court next season. line-up and in leadership.” “She is one of the fastest Madelyn Denton and Josie from it. home game will be that Fri- Across the diamond, on the team and we hope to Dubbs each playing pitcher/ “If we protect the ball and day, April 2, against Laurel senior Madison Affolder will get her on base to make infielder. make the plays we should before playing against the AA Sponsored by: play catcher. things happen,” Mangold “We are only six practices make, it will be a great year,” team, Belgrade. “She has put in her time said.” in, but I like what I’m seeing Mangold said. “Our first two weeks will over the years to step into the A versatile player, senior from a few of our new and Without having a season be interesting as we face Lau- catching spot and it is her Sam Talkington will play both younger girls right now as far last year, it’s difficult to gauge rel and Belgrade,” Mangold time now,” Mangold said. infield and outfield this year. as athleticism,” Mangold said. which teams will be tough said. “It will test our mettle “Two years ago she was our “She’s made great strides “We do need to work on opponents. Mangold is confi- and give us a solid gauge as to go-to bat off the bench and in open gyms with her bat knowledge and getting them dent his team will rise to the what we need for improve- we are expecting her offense this year and can play infield to understand the system. challenge of any team. ment.” to stay strong.” or outfield.” They will get there, but not Playing infielder will be All the seniors are return- overnight. When we get some senior Hailey Welsh. She was ing letterwinners from two of their kinks worked out, an All-Conference player at years ago. they have the chance to second base two years ago as Other key returners become solid ball players a sophomore. include juniors Shelby Sannar sooner than later. Some of “She led us in home runs and Helaina Fowler as utility these girls are going to have her sophomore year, but we players and Malory Woolett in to play like a veteran earlier

The Fergus softball team run drills on the first day of practice this year.

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. PAGE 14LEWISTOWN NEWS-ARGUS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 Look what’s law: 54 bills signed into Montana law Bull market! By AUSTIN AMESTOY official. That bill followed the passage of Sen- ate Bill 65, a liability shield for businesses and As the Legislature moves into the back half healthcare providers against most COVID-19- of its 90-day session, Republican Gov. Greg related lawsuits. Other bills proposing chang- Gianforte had signed a total of 54 bills as of es to the powers of the governor and local Friday, March 12, including a measure critical health officials in light of the pandemic are to his economic plan, a bill responding to the moving closer to the governor’s desk, includ- fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and one ing a measure to require local government that made motorcycle filtering (moving approval of public health board decisions and between lanes of slow moving or stopped one that would limit the duration of a state of vehicles) legal in Montana. emergency to 45 days without an extension The governor signed House Bill 143 on Fri- from the Legislature. day, March 5 at Sacajawea Elementary School Finally, Gianforte signed House Bill 142 on in Great Falls, flanked by Superintendent of March 8, which revises state definitions of Public Instruction Elsie Artzen and the bill’s hemp, an industrial variety of cannabis used sponsor, Rep. Llew Jones (R-Conrad). The for everything from paper and plastic to bio- measure puts in place $2 million in financial fuel. Rep. Joshua Kassmier (R-Fort Benton) incentives for school districts that raise pay for sponsored the bill, which makes Montana’s starting teachers. definition of hemp always reflect whatever the HB 143, also known as the “TEACH” Act, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s definition “Tomorrow’s Educators Are Coming Home,” says. Kassmier said he brought the bill to marks the first big piece of Gianforte’s “Mon- avoid the Legislature perpetually changing the tana Comeback Plan” to become law. Other definition as national guidelines change. measures from the governor, including fiscal The bill also provides for the state regula- bills lowering the top income tax rate, halving tion of hemp “crude,” an oil extracted from the business equipment tax and providing tax hemp plants. credits for trades education are moving through the Legislature, having all passed out Austin Amestoy is a reporter with the UM Legis- of their initial house. lative News Service, a partnership of the Univer- Senate Bill 67, sponsored by Sen. Steve Fitz- sity of Montana School of Journalism, the Mon- patrick (R-Great Falls) became law on March tana Broadcasters Association, the Montana 8, and repealed a section of law that held law Newspaper Association and the Greater Mon- enforcement officers criminally liable for fail- tana Foundation. He can be reached at austin. Auctioneers and ring men (above) work the sale at the Stevenson Angus ing to uphold the orders of a public health [email protected]. Auction held on March 17. The top bull reportedly sold for $40,000. Photos by Melody Montgomery A storybook is available to help young children understand Alzheimer’s disease Montana State University Extension is offer- away members of their families. Goetting lost a ing an Alzheimer’s disease awareness program parent to Alzheimer’s disease, the most com- for children that provides a storybook and a mon type of dementia, and Munter’s father-in- reading guide for parents or guardians, teens, law lived with Parkinson’s disease. aunts, uncles or grandparents who want to Munter is a recent graduate in community help young children understand the disease. health from MSU’s College of Education, According to Jennifer Munter, grant man- Health and Human Development. She volun- ager for the MSU Extension Rural Prescription teered to develop the reading guides during Opioid Misuse Education and Awareness pro- her senior year at MSU. Prior to returning to gram, the guides contain questions to encour- college, she had a 15-year career as an early age conversations about the storybook and childhood educator. activities for children. They also offer informa- “Jennifer had over a decade of experience tion on the common emotions children may working with children and their families, so feel regarding Alzheimer’s. her ideas for questions and activities to “The goal of these guides is to help the enhance the storybook’s lessons were invalu- reader fully engage themselves with the child able,” Goetting said. while at the same time following with the con- Individuals who know someone with cepts of the book,” Munter said. “By doing so, Alzheimer’s and have a young child who the reader and the child may gain a better would benefit from gaining an understanding understanding of the feelings children encoun- of unusual behaviors their loved one may have ter and the perceptions they may have about can receive one free storybook. An order form the behaviors a person with Alzheimer’s dis- can be found at https://alzheimers.msuexten- ease may show. When children can gain knowl- sion.org/parentmaterials. edge about the disease and ask questions, they A grant from the Montana Geriatric Educa- may have an easier time adapting to the tion Center at the University of Montana pro- changes they see and experience.” vided funding to purchase the storybooks. Munter and Marsha Goetting, MSU Exten- Additional support came from the Alzheimer’s sion family economics specialist, collaborated Association Montana Chapter and the Mon- on this project. Both of them have had experi- tana Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia Work ences with dementia-related diseases taking Group.

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BAPTIST Holy Family Mission, Winifred First Christian Church LUTHERAN METHODIST Fr. Samuel Spiering, Pastor Pastor Jake Zauche Stanford Trinity Lutheran Church Bread of Life Sunday: Mass, 11:30 a.m. 103 12th Ave. South Denton Community Missionary Baptist Church Phone – 535-9001 (Missouri Synod) United Methodist Church 900 Reynolds Street St. Aloysius’, Winnett Rev. Mark Wiegert 323-1019 (Roundup) www.FCCLewistown.org Margee Smith Pastor Bill Sprouse Sunday: Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Phone – 350-0898 350-1493 Phone – 535-3381 Mass (winter): 4:00 p.m., 1st & 3rd Sunday Morning Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday: Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Sunday: Worship & Sunday School , Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Saturday Mass (summer) 5:30 p.m., 1st & 3rd Saturday; Word & Communion 10 a.m. Wednesday: Meal at 5:30 p.m., ministry Service 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday of each Worship Service 11:15 a.m. for all ages, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: month. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study, 2nd & 4th Sunday Women’s Bible Class 10 7:00 p.m. a.m.; Youth Group 7 p.m. Thursday: United Methodist Church Handicap accessible. St. Joseph Parish New Life Assembly Adult Bible Class 7 p.m. Pastor Brent Wepprecht KJV “The church where Jesus Christ is 515 7th Ave. North 512 W. Broadway Lewistown Immaculate Conception Mission, P.O. Box 865 Lord and everybody is somebody.” Winifred American Phone – 535-3722 Judith Gap Pastor Ken Loss Lutheran Church Blessed Sacrament Mission, Phone – 535-7095 Pastor Robin K. Nice Bjella (LCMC) Sunday: Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., Central Baptist (SBC) Sunday: Morning Worship, 9 a.m. & Adult Study at 10:45 a.m.; "Real Hope, for Real People, Shawmut Phone – 462-5665 10:30 a.m.; Chuch School & Confirmation 3:20 p.m. Worship at 9:30 a.m. in the Real World" Fr. David Seversons, Pastor Monday: 7th - 12th Youth Ministry 6:30 Tuesday: Adult study group, 10 a.m. Phone: 632-5538 • 547-3737 to 5 p.m. (Sept. - April; 195 Mile Drive p.m. Wednesday: Jr. & Sr. High Youth Groups, Phone – 535-8765 Imm. Conception: Saturday Mass 4 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. www.cbclewistown.com (currently), 6 p.m. (end of daylight sav- Call office for time & location Sunday: Bible Study Class 9:30 a.m.; ing - mission) COMMUNITY Zion Lutheran Church (ELCA) First and third Sundays in Winifred Worship Service, 10:45 a.m. St. Joseph Parish: Sunday 9 a.m.; 604 W. Evelyn Monday: C.A.R.E. Prayer Ministry, 6 p.m. Thursday, 5:15 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. fol- Roy Community Church Rev. Lynne Ogren Tuesday: Men's Bible Study 6:30 a.m. lowed by Eucharistic Adoration 535-7346 Phone – 538-5082 Wednesday: Refuge Student Ministry, 6 Confession: Sunday 8:15, Thursday 4:45 Sunday: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday: Worship 9:30 a.m.; PRESBYTERIAN p.m. (or by appointment) Worship, 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children's Learning, 3:30 Wednesday: Kids' Club, 3:30 p.m. p.m. First Presbyterian Church For more information Email: cbc@midriv- 215 5th Ave. South ers.com. CHURCH OF JESUS Wednesday Evening: Ladies Bible Study Thursday morning: Ladies Bible Study Christ Our King Evangelical Rev. Kimmy Briggs Presenting Phone 538-3728 CHRIST OF LATTER Lutheran, WELS Mid-State Bible Institute Sunday: Worship at 10:30 a.m. DAY SAINTS EPISCOPAL Rev. Paul Stern, Pastor Sunday School 10:30 a.m 816 Virginia St. 140 McKinley Street Lewistown, MT Church of Jesus Christ St. James Episcopal Church Phone - 406-220-2106 535-2954 of Latter-Day Saints Rev. Jean Collins Donald J. Bren, Assistant Pastor SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 350-2933 Lewistown Ward 502 W. Montana (406) 535-3654 Campus church: Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Seventh-day Adventist Church 900 Casino Creek Road Church Phone – 538-5151 Bible Study, 3 p.m. 423 W. Montana Developing God's Dream for your life Bishop Jason Ricks www.stjameslewistownmt.com Worship, 4 p.m. together. Head Elder Neil Rauch Church Building Phone - 538-9058 Sunday: Worship, 9:00 a.m., June - August Phone: 406-374-2230 Sunday: Sacrament Meeting 10:00 10:00 a.m., Sept. - May Mosby Lutheran Chapel Saturday: Sabbath School, 9:40 a.m.; CATHOLIC a.m.;followed by Sunday School, Priesthood/ on the Hill, WELS Worship Hour: 11 a.m. Relief Society EVANGELICAL On Rowton Road (An extension of Come join us for worship. St. Leo’s Catholic Church Wednesday: Young Men's & Young Christ Our King Lutheran Church, 24/7 Listen to Christian Family Radio on Fr. Samuel Spiering, Pastor Women's, 7:00 p.m. www.lds.org Lewistown Alliance Church Lewistown) FM Radio 97.7 102 West Broadway (Next to Valle Vista) First Sunday each month: Phone – 538-9306 Pastor Ryan Case Worship Service at 11 a.m. Saturday: Penance (confession) 3:30 - 4:30 CHRISTIAN 301 S.W. Cottonwood Other classes and services announced. p.m., Vigil of Sunday - 5 p.m. Phone – 535-8914 Sunday: Mass 9 a.m. Lewistown church of Christ "Speak where the Bible speaks and Sunday: Worship Service, 10 a.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church Tues. - Wed. Mass: Mass 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: Youth group 7 p.m. Thurs. - Fri: Mass 8:00 a.m. be silent where the Bible is silent." (Missouri Synod) Wednesday: Religious Ed. K-8th 4 p.m.; Phone - 406-535-4039 125 C. Street Youth group 7-8:30 p.m. (See bulletin for 223 W. Janeaux FOURSQUARE 535-8563 or 350-0898 schedule). Sunday: Bible Study 10 a.m.; Worship Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Service 11:00 am Celebration Foursquare Church Hwy 87, W. of Lewistown 361 W. Frontage Rd. Central Montana Church of Christ Curtis Langendorff, Senior Pastor 506 W Main Phone – 535-3310 , 366-1061 Minister Russell Epperson Sunday: Celebration Praise Service 10 a.m. Phone - 406-366-1485 Wednesday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m. .

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021LEWISTOWN NEWS-ARGUS PAGE 15 Spotlight onRoy Celebrating Sister art By ALICE NEAL | News-Argus Staff In 1962, the month of March was designated as Youth Art Month. In Mon- tana, art teachers are encouraged to select three works of art for display at the Capitol building in Helena. Youth Art Month was designed to encourage support for quality school art programs, and promotes art material safety. The Council for Art Education administers the program at the national level, with state level chairs throughout the nation. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the art display this year is available for viewing online. Shelly Willmore is the art teacher at Roy School and has taught at Roy for 24 Meghan Mosby used colored Colleen Mosby’s poppy is not the years. She submitted artwork created by pencils to complete her artwork Colleen Mosby and Meghan Mosby. first artwork she has had dis- for Youth Art Month. played Youth Art Month. Meghan Mosby is 14 years old and in Photos courtesy of Roy School the eighth grade. Her parents are Buck and JoAnn Mosby. She used colored pen- than me and now I feel like there is more largely into my writing career.” cils for her art piece. Her subject was an competition.” She is “super proud” of her younger apple. Colleen Mosby, Meghan’s older sister, sister for also being chosen for the State “I chose to draw an apple because I is a senior this year. Colleen’s art has display. “I’m a very creative person though it was kind of cool,” Meghan said. been displayed at the Capitol in Helena myself,” she said, “so to see her following “My parents thought it was pretty cool to during Youth Art Month prior to this in my footsteps is such an exciting thing.” be chosen for the Youth Art display.” year. The future looks to be busy for Col- This is not the first time Meghan’s art “Mrs. Willmore gave us the project,” leen. She is working on two books, one a has been displayed. “Last year I entered Colleen said, “and I just did it. Some- solo project and the other with a friend. my art at the fair,” she said. “We always times I will roll a D10 (dice with 10 sides) This fall she plans to attend William choose one or more pieces of art to go to to find what or who I would draw for Woods University in Fulton, Missouri. the fair.” that art style. Most of the times I paint, After college she hopes to get started in Meghan’s favorite classes are shop but sometimes I use oil pastels.” acting. and history. “I like shop because I can Besides having artwork displayed “Colleen puts great effort towards her work with things such as power tools during Youth Art Month, Colleeen has art and she produces very nice pieces,” and wood,” she said. “I also like history also entered her artwork at the Central said Mrs. Willmore. “I’m proud of both Colleen (top) and Meghan Mosby were both cho- because I learn many new things.” Montana Fair, earning ribbons. girls and their efforts.” She is also proud of her sister’s art As for the future, Colleen said, “Art To view the Youth Month Art, go to: sen to have their art displayed during Youth Art being chosen for the state display. “I feel helps in figuring out what certain scenes https://www.youtube.com/ Month this year. good because she is a much better artist in my books look like, so it will play watch?v=T9xr48KzuTM. Photo courtesy of Kalli Hughes Photography Thank you to the following community sponsors for making this page possible:

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THE CENTRAL MONTANA MOBILE HOME SPACES FOR L E W I S W I L L O W S (3) 5.26 ACRE MOUNTAIN FOR RENT: 1- 8X8 AND 1- SHUTTLE PROVIDES RIDES to RENT. Lot rent $250/ month, 3 APARTMENTS- 714 2nd Ave. S, VIEW LOTS for sale. Already 8X11 storage units available at Billings EVERY Tuesday and free months with a move in. 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms right on Lewistown septic approved. Located just Mountain Acres Mobile Home Great Falls every Thursday. WE Please call Mountain Acres Spring Creek. Water, sewer, gar- south of the Elks club on Fawn Park, 103 Rocklyn Ave, HAVE LOWERED OUR ROUND- Mobile Home Park Office. 406- bage provided. Covered parking Eagles Manor Dr. 406-380-0005. Lewistown, MT, 406-538-7591. TRIP PRICES TO $30.00. We 538-7591. & storage. 3 blocks from down- Studio, One Bedroom & Deluxe Rooms FOR SALE: 1.3 ACRE LOT in NEWLY CONSTRUCTED will get you there on time and town. On-site manager. Sorry - QUALITY, AFFORDABLE Please call and speak to Myya Brown Fox Hollow Subdivision, $32,000 Storage units. Five sizes: 10x8, stay until you are ready. Origin to no pets. 406-538–2956 for more information RESIDENTIAL AND 406.538.3230 TTY #711 obo Call for more details, 406- 10x12, 20x12, 30x12, 30x15 destination service. EVERYONE after 6 pm please. 211 W Janeaux ~ Lewistown COMMERCIAL UNITS. 1 bed- Facebook: @Lewistowneaglesmanor 223-7114. (with electricity). Call Miller is welcome and encouraged to Email: [email protected] rooms available starting at $375/ Construction Company. take advantage of this wonderful month. King Rentals (formally MEADOWS 406-538–8981. service. The shuttle is equipped K&S Rentals) serving Lewistown to serve the needs of the elderly, APARTMENTS for 37 years. Call 406-350-1617. semi-ambulatory, wheelchair 603 W. Brassey confined, and transit dependent STOP BY KS PROPERTY 62+ or Disabled public. The shuttle also provides MANAGEMENT FOR all of your    1 & 2 Bedrooms Available Puzzles Puzzles Puzzles rides in town Monday through rental needs. Located at 222 Rent Based on Income Friday 7am to 5pm. Please call West Broadway or ksproperty- Utilities Included 24 hours in advance 406-535- [email protected]. Kerri Laundry On-site 7486 for more information and to Scheeler, 406-396-3940. 538-8532 book your seat. [email protected] WESTERN ARTISANS, www.thiestalle.com/meadows VENDORS. 36TH MONTANA TTY - 711 Cowboy Poetry Gathering, August 13 and 14, Lewistown. Vendor spaces $100. Keepin’ It Cowboy. Call for details, 406- 538-4575, MontanaCowboy PoetryGathering.com.  Garage Sales  Garage Sales  Lost & Found

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Don’t shy away from the issues that keep cropping up this week, Aries. They may cause a few headaches, but they also are making the days much more exciting. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, many people like to live by the mantra “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but many times appearances matter. Don’t regret picking out a nice outfit or a trendy restaurant. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Change may take you in unexpected directions this week, Gemini. The good news is that things are finally turning around for you. Enjoy this exciting time. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you may be drawn to people who appeal to your analytical side this week. You could be interested in some intellectual debate and need a worthy sparring partner. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, if you see a chance to get ahead this week, jump on it. No matter what is involved or how inconvenient, you do not want to let this opportunity pass you by. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 There is much more clarity in your life this week, Virgo. It’s almost as if a veil has been lifted or if your eyeglasses prescription has been fine-tuned. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, there might be a lot of activity going around you over the course of the week. Whether it’s good or bad, you won’t be directly involved in any of it. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Exercise caution when sharing your secrets, Scorpio. Make sure others can be tight-lipped, as some people cannot resist passing on a little gossip here and there. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 There is great harmony in your life right now and it’s due mostly to the fact that you are working together with people both at home and at work. Keep up the collaborations. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Listen to people around you to get a fresh perspective on various components of life that you share. People may have good ideas and be willing to share their advice. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, if you have been trying to become better acquainted with someone in your personal life or even at the office, pay attention ot their body language. It can say a lot. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, trust your heart this week and be honest with how you feel about situations. Not every decision has to be based on analysis. Trust your gut.

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3K STORAGE HAS UNITS LOOKING FOR GRASS LEASE In the Matter of the Estate of DATED this 10 day of March AVAILABLE. 406-535-3330. FOR 150- 300 head. Zack Lewis, MONTY JOE ENBERG, 2021 National Drug 406-428-2280 or Mark Lewis, Deceased. Cause No. DP-21-10 /s/ Janel Tucek, Fergus County 406-428-2115. Judge: JON A. OLDENBURG Election Administrator NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Publish: March 13, 17 & 24, Threat Assessment Notice is hereby given that on 2021)  Livestock March 8th, 2021, Crystal Fay MNAXLP DEA Acting Administrator D. Christopher Evans recently West was appointed personal announced the release of the 2020 National Drug Threat THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT representative of the above- Assessment, DEA’s annual publication outlining the threats OF TRANSPORTATION LOOKING FOR LAYING HENS, named estate. All persons hav- posed to the U.S. by domestic and international drug trafficking INVITES ALL interested parties PULLETS OR young turkeys. ing claims against the said and the abuse of illicit drugs. to submit bids to Invitation for 406-428-2524. deceased are required to pres- “This year’s report shows the harsh reality of the drug threats Bid #MDT-314059 for Mosby ent their claims within four facing communities across the United States,” said Acting Rest Area Concrete Walkway months after the date of the first Administrator Evans. “While the COVID-19 pandemic plagues Replacement. publication of this notice or said this nation, so, too, do transnational criminal organizations and Boyd Creek  Machinery This Invitation for Bid is available violent street gangs, adjusting to pandemic restrictions to flood claims will be forever barred. P R O P E R T I E S on the Montana Department of our communities with dangerous drugs.” Claims must either be mailed to Administration’s website at: Drugs trends in the U.S. continue to evolve. While fentanyl • MINI STORAGE BASKET FOR TRACTOR Michael Usleber, Usleber Law https://spb.mt.gov/Vendor- and fentanyl analogues from China have decreased substantially LOADER- DUAL 69, Hay Head Firm, PLLC, Attorney for the • WAREHOUSE Resources following the DEA’s 2018 emergency scheduling action of 10-ft, Steel teeth. Estate of Monty Joe Enberg, Contractors should check this fentanyl related substances and China’s enactment of fentanyl- John Deere tractor- 8430 H JD, return receipt requested, to 316 • SHOP/OFFICE website frequently. Addenda, class controls in May 2019, the opioid threat remains at epidemic Serial 001191R, 40 Series North 33rd Street, Billings, MT Phone 535-2707 and/ or any other information levels, affecting large portions of the country. Meanwhile, the Engine, PTO 12-ft blade. Call 59101, or filed with the Clerk of relative to this bid, will be posted stimulant threat, including methamphetamine and cocaine, is 406-566-2213. the above Court. worsening both in volume and reach, with traffickers selling to this website address. DATED this 15th day of March, increasing amounts outside of traditional markets. Circle S Storage Bidding contractors are encour- 2021. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Units Now Available aged to travel to the site for (s) Michel Usleber, Attorney for Prevention, more than 83,000 people lost their lives to drug- All Sizes  Cars/Vans review and consideration of work Personal Representative related overdoses in the twelve-month period ending in July of Clean • Secure • Great Rates! prior to bid. The Mosby Rest (Publish: March 17, 24 & 31, 2020, a significant increase from 2019, when more than 70,000 Area is located on MT HWY 200, 406.366.3178 FOR SALE: 1999 MERCURY 2021) people died of overdoses. Mosby, MT. TRACER, 165K miles, 5-speed, MNAXLP For questions contact Richele runs well, $1200 obo. 406-223- 2020 NDTA findings of note NOTICE OF CLOSE OF Parkhurst at [email protected]. Mexican Transnational Criminal Organizations remain the 7114.  Misc. For Sale REGULAR VOTER The Montana Department of greatest criminal drug threat in the United States. REGISTRATION AND OPTION Transportation is an Affirmative Illicit fentanyl is one of the primary drugs fueling the FOR LATE REGISTRATION Action Employer and encourag- epidemic of overdose deaths in the United States, while heroin CUSTOM ROUGH CUT  Legals Notice is hereby given that regu- es minorities and women to and prescription opioids remain significant challenges to public LUMBER. Call 406-374-2406. lar* registration for the School apply for this contract. health and law enforcement. NOTARY STAMPS: News-Argus Elections to be held on May 4, MDT attempts to provide accom- Mexican cartels are increasingly responsible for producing MONTANA 10TH JUDICIAL Printing can provide you with the 2021 will close at 5:00 p.m., on modations for any known disabil- and supplying fentanyl to the U.S. market. China remains a DISTRICT COURT, FERGUS new style Notary Stamps when April 5, 2021. ity that may interfere with a per- key source of supply for the precursor chemicals that Mexican COUNTY cartels use to produce the large amounts of fentanyl they are your current commission expires. *NOTE: If you miss this regular son participating in any service, In the Matter of the Name smuggling into the United States. Stop in or call for information on registration deadline, you may program or activity of the Change of Vincent Palmer Drug-poisoning deaths and seizures involving these and any other stamp need still register for the election by Department. Alternative acces- Young: Vincent Palmer Young, methamphetamine have risen sharply as Mexican TCOs increase you have. 406-535-3401 or 800- showing up at the Fergus County sible formats of this information Petitioner. Cause No.: DV-2021- the drug’s availability and expand the domestic market. 879-5627. election office up to and includ- will be provided upon request. 25 Constraints associated with the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic ing on Election Day. Between For further information call NOTICE TO HEARING ON – daily travel restrictions, U.S. border closings, closure of noon and the close of business (406)444-9229; TTY 1(800)335- NAME CHANGE nonessential businesses, and broad shelter-in-place orders – on the day before Election Day, 7592; or through the Montana  Firearms This is notice that Petitioner has temporarily posed new challenges to criminal organizations’ you can complete and submit a Relay at 711. movement of drugs during the first half of 2020. asked the District Court for a voter registration card, but you (Publish: March 20, 24 & 31, The National Drug Threat Assessment provides a yearly change of name from Vincent WANTED: Old Lever will need to return to the school 2021) assessment of the challenges communities face related to drug Palmer Young to Vincint Young. Winchesters, Marlins Savages, office on Election Day to pick up MNAXLP abuse and drug trafficking. Highlights in the report include The hearing will be on 05/04/2021 Sako & Weatherby rifles. and vote a ballot. usage and trafficking trends for drugs such as prescription at 9:30 a.m. The hearing will be MOORE RURAL FIRE Appraisals/estates. Triangle All active and inactive** electors drugs, heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and at the Courthouse in Fergus DISTRICT IS ACCEPTING Guns 406- 538–5394. of Fergus County are entitled to hundreds of synthetic drugs. New to this year’s report is the County. SEALED BIDS for a 1989 vote at said elections. effect of COVID-19 during the first part of 2020. Date: March 18, 2021 International/ Smeal fire truck. **Ballots will be automatically The assessment gathers information from many data sources, (s) Phyllis D Smith, Clerk of The truck has 10,140 miles such as drug investigations and seizures, drug purity, laboratory mailed to Active Electors only. If  Pets District Court showing. 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The Interior Department The information gathered Station, 302 Fergus Ave., Moore, released additional at the forum will help inform MT. information about the an interim report from the The Moore Rural Fire District upcoming virtual forum on Department that will be reserves the right to reject any or Thursday, March 25 from completed in early summer. all bids, to wave irregularities, or 1-4:30 p.m. Eastern time. The The report will include to accept any bid they deem to forum is about the federal oil initial findings on the state be in the best interest of the and gas program, and includes of the federal conventional Spring Cleaning? Moore Rural Fire District. public viewing options and energy programs, as well The bids must be received on or the ability to submit written as outline next steps and before 7 p.m. April 11, 2021. The input to inform Interior’s recommendations for the bids can be mailed to Moore review. Department and Congress to Rural Fire District, P.O. Box 81, The public forum is part improve stewardship of public of Interior’s comprehensive lands and waters, create jobs Moore, MT 59464. Bids should review of the federal oil and and build a just and equitable be clearly marked as such. Bids gas program, as called for in energy future. will be opened at the Regular Executive Order 14008, and Members of the public can Trade the Clutter for Cash Meeting on April 11, 2021. will feature several panels to submit additional information (Publish: March 17, 24 & 31, highlight perspectives from through April 15 to inform 2021) invited participants including Interior’s interim report at when you advertise your MNAXLP industry representatives, [email protected]. labor and environmental justice organizations, Agenda Garage Sale natural resource advocates, 1 p.m. - Welcome and Indigenous organizations introductory remarks by NEWSPAPER and other experts. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland in the Classifieds! and Interior leadership. 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