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Vol. 106 No. 25 ISSN (1041-3340) Independent-Press.com Telephone (406) 346-2149 Custer County Covid-19 cases spike to 19 By Alex Mitchell 19 testing will be implemented under 18 accompanied by a par- ticipant is tested. Positive residents who work with vulner- Miles City Star at the Agri-Sports Complex at ent or guardian. results will be met with follow- able, older populations like the Eastern Montana Fair- The testing — which is a up testing and the standard pub- long-term care especially COVID-19 cases continue grounds Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 nasal swab — should take lic health protocols. encouraged to get tested. climbing in Custer County , with p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. roughly five minutes per car The surveillance testing Those who are showing symp- six new confirmed cases as of 8 to 2 p.m. depending on the amount of event will help identify and pre- toms of COVID-19, like a dry a.m. today, bringing the coun- Cars should follow the people in a car, according to vent further community spread cough, loss of sense of smell ty’s total to 19. Rosebud County arrows at the main northwest- oneHealth Director Chelsea according to an oneHealth press and or taste and fever, are rec- still just reports a single posi- ern entrance. Jerke, and is considered the release. As the state continues ommended to contact a health tive case. Participants are required to most accurate with the least to reopen under Phase 2, Custer care facility for testing instead. One week ago, Custer County wear a mask or face covering amount of false positives. County residents and residents The ages of the six new cases had zero positive cases. and stay in their car through the Tests results will be available of the surrounding area are range from 10 to 49 years old. Free Drive-through COVID- entire process with participants in two to three days after a par- encouraged to participate, with Continued on Page 9 SEARCH FOR A SILVER LINING County trying to adjust to the new normal (Editor’s note: The fol- anyway. We are hoping to lowing story was submit- get some consideration to ted by the Rosebud County get open again as we could Commissioners, Robert E. have a more controlled Lee, Douglas D. Martens environment at the center. and Ed Joiner .) The libraries are now open with some restric- This spring has been tions. very interesting. 2020 Will What we have seen most definitely be a year to now is there is a cloud remember! over the whole situation The corona virus has and that we all need struck its way in to all of human interaction. People our lives. Montana has not seem more energetic to been the hot spot like come in and get their some states, mainly license plates and conduct because we are pretty iso- business. Being on the lated to begin with. But it lock down got many peo- has hit some states pretty ple frustrated and hard. Although the virus depressed and hopefully seems to hit some people we get back on track soon. harder than others, the On June 20, there is a Photo courtesy of Megan Gondeiro McCafferty Ranch in the Little Belt Mountains dates back to 1926. They are the single-source supplier of grass-fed and finished beef sold at effects on some is very Monster Truck show at the Central Avenue Meats, a new custom meat shop in Great Falls that opened at the start of May. Shown here on McCafferty Ranch are (from minimal. But we must still fairgrounds. With many left) Cindy and Joel McCafferty, Logan and June Gondeiro, Megan and James Gondeiro. be aware and help out our events throughout the vulnerable populations. state being cancelled it As a county we have has seemed odd to some had to adjust our ways and people that the event Is as some call this the “new still going on. But with the Carving out a nice niche normal.” We are trying to size of the fairgrounds we get back to the old normal can practice some social By MELODY MONTGOMERY One month in, Central Ave. Meats Ranch. Sporkin-Morison, an agricul- which does seem more spacing. Most people will Yellowstone Newspapers is already off to a strong start and ture economist, lectured in Stanford normal to all of us. We did be local (Rosebud County seeing much community support. in February at the Golden Triangle close the courthouse for a basically has been corona (Editor’s note: This is the thrid in “It’s been awesome. We sold Cropping Seminar. His lecture was a three-part series on challenges period of time. The doors virus free) and there will through the steaks and roasts with- on the international market and cur- were locked, our workers be two shows to help facing the cattle industry in Mon- in the first week and 90 percent of rent world food supply and demand. tana.) were tested, but we tried spread out the crowds. the steaks have been pre-sold,” said Here, he reminded producers, to go on with business. It Rodeos and the fair are Drew Hicks. “We have seen an “Remember who your customer is.” Starting a new business in a time was surprising to see that still on track with some incredible response from the local a lot of our business could minor adjustments. of the novel coronavirus pandemic community to support local agricul- McCafferty Ranch would undoubtedly be daunting. It be conducted by phone, As far as county busi- ture.” In order to keep a family ranch in has been said many times though, mail and a few video con- ness is going, we are still Hicks grew up in Geraldine. He the family, ranchers need to be cre- "timing is everything." ferences. Now the court- feeling the effects of the worked at a variety of jobs in the ative and innovative, and more In the present time of uncertain- house is almost back to power plants in Colstrip meat and food industries, including importantly, diverse, Megan ty, including food and financial normal with masks being being shut down. Not only at meatpacking plants in Brooklyn (McCafferty) Gondeiro said. She is uncertainty, it may seem like per- required at the courts, and the loss of tax money but New York and Colorado. the fourth generation of McCaffer- fect timing for Central Avenue is optional for visitors in the decline of coal being With the knowledge gained in tys to help run the McCafferty Meats, a single-source, custom meat other departments. mined. Total shortfall as these experiences, he forged a way Ranch, which dates back to 1926. shop in Great Falls to open May 6. It We did have to close our we projected it will be to set himself apart as a retail busi- The McCafferty Ranch is owned by did not happen overnight as it might libraries for some time around $900,000. We are ness. He also wanted to provide his Cindy and Joel McCafferty. They appear at face value; the details and our senior centers trying to look at ways to customers with the best meat he are in the process of transitioning it were years in the making. were making their feeding get our budget balanced could. to their daughter Megan and her Central Avenue Meats is owned programs work with to go without raising taxes or Barnett Sporkin-Morison, Direc- husband Logan Gondeiro. and operated by Drew and Louanne meals. Although some of cutting any services. tor of Food and Agricultural Devel- “It was critical for our ranch to Hicks. All of their products come the seniors in Forsyth We have been meeting opment at the Great Falls Develop- diversify simply to survive and from the McCafferty Ranch in the would get their meals and with Nextera who is now ment Authority, was able to intro- keep it running for the next genera- Little Belts Mountains. meet at the park tables duce Hicks to the McCafferty Continued on Page 9 Continued on Page 8

Monster turck shows coming to Fairgrounds Saturday Staff Report ited to 1,000 per show, the same one that is put on Tickets may be pur- said Beckley, in order to at larger venues through- chased in advance at The No Limits Monster confirm with safety mea- out the nation and there nolimitsmonstertrucks. Truck Summer Nationals sures necessitated by the will be “no holding back.” com for $20 for adults and will stage two shows at 1 Covid-19 pandemic. He said he’s excited to $15 for children ages 3 to p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday Beckley said his show is be in Forsyth and that it 12. Children 2 and under at the Rosebud County called “No Limits” was a pleasure to work can get in free provided Fairgrounds. because unlike others, with the fair, county com- they sit on their parents’ Ed Beckley of Check- there are no restrictions missioners and the county laps. ered Flag Promotions, on the trucks. health department to pull Tickets are also expect- Bridgeport, Texas, which “We don’t care how big the show together and ed to be available at the is putting on the shows, it is, how many tires it’s make sure it is safe for all gate the day of the shows, arrived in Forsyth got…we want them go fast who attend. but will cost an additional Wednesday afternoon to and high,” he said. “That’s In addition to what one $5 and must be purchased begin preparations. He why our shows are bet- would expect to see at a with cash. said the show will feature ter.” monster truck show, the For more information, high-powered, high-flying Beckley, who used to No Limits show will also visit nolimitsmonster- trucks guaranteed to jump motorcycles under feature local “Tuff trucks.com, or call 940- thrill. the name “Big Ed,” said Trucks” and kids’ power 683-4742. Ticket sales will be lim- the show Saturday will be wheel races.” Page 2 / Thursday, June 18, 2020 Independent Press Obituaries Dr. Jack Ward, 88 Sandra Kay Boese, 57 Sandra Kay Boese very selfless and always Boese of Glasgow; mother Dr. Jack Ward, D.V.M., He graduated in passed away in Glasgow, willing to help with proj- Marilyn Boese of Billings; 88 of Hamilton, who was Hysham in 1940. He born to Joseph Ward and married Della Hale of Montana of natural causes ects and activities. Some sisters, Terri (Don) Ryan Montana Clemens Ward Forsyth in 1951. on June 2, 2020. of her volunteer activities of Great Falls, Debbie and raised in Hysham A memorial service will Sandy was born in included: helping with the (Marc) Swanson of passed away on May 21. be at a later date. Pierre, South Dakota on creation of the current Glasgow, and Donna November 12, 1962 to Children’s Museum of (Rick) Lewis of Hysham; Richard and Marilyn Northeast Montana, help- brother, Doug Boese of (Brown) Boese. She joined ing out with numerous 4H Great Falls and her nieces older sisters Terri, Debbie activities such as after- and nephews: Bill (Tera) Independent-Press.com and Donna. A brother, school programs, conces- Ryan of Butte, Annie Doug, joined the family sions, and painting at the (John) Fitzgerald of Red three years later. The fairgrounds, and making Lodge, Sean (Sara) Ryan family moved from the countless tie blankets to of Butte/Great Falls, family farm to Colstrip, donate to the NICU at Sarah Swanson of Montana in 1965 where Great Falls Benefis Hos- Glasgow, Kim (Matt) her father worked for pital in honor of her own Ward of Denver, Whitney many years as a contrac- preemie, Rachel. Swanson of Glasgow, tor and electrician. Count- Sandra Boese Her daughter, Rachel, Michael (Adriann) Lewis less memories were made came into this world at a of Great Falls, Brandi She spent countless days by generations of the fam- whopping three and a half Lewis of Laurel. Great with her nieces, nephews, ily at their home in Col- pounds in June of 1998; nieces and nephews and family before opening strip. she was the light of San- include Elena Ryan, Kate, Bill Grant, age 68 of Ashland, passed away on June 7,2020. Ragamuffins Daycare in Sandy attended school dy’s life. The two shared a Nolan and Shea Fitzger- Glasgow. The years she in Colstrip and graduated very close relationship. ald, Cale Swanson, Charlie Gordon “Gordy” Nelson, age 69 of Colstrip, passed away spent caring for children on June 10,2020. Visitation will be at 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the class of 1982. While Sandy could always be Billing, Grace, Molly, Kip- were some of the best Monday June 15, 2020, Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in high school, she was seen cheering for Rachel’s ton and Sawyer Lewis, years of her life. The chil- Miles City, MT. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM involved in basketball and sporting events and volun- Brielle Lewis, Devin dren at her daycare were Tuesday June 16, 2020, Eastern Montana Fairgrounds track as well as other teering at school func- Shankle and Addie Lewis. well loved and all share Miles City, MT. clubs and activities. She tions. Her love for Rachel Sandy is also survived by endless memories of great enjoyed working with her was evident to all those numerous aunts, uncles, Sandra Boese, age 57 of Glasgow, MT formerly of Colstrip times had with Sandy. She dad in the shop and at who knew her. and cousins. passed away on June 2, 2020.A memorial service for was happy to share her home during those years. Sandy was preceded in Per Sandy’s wishes, cre- family and friends will be held on Friday, June 19, 2020 at days with her daycare After high school, Sandy death by her father Rich- mation has taken place. A Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, Montana at 4:00 PM. kids and many of her clos- attended Miles Communi- ard Boese, Uncle David memorial service for fam- est friends who worked ty College before moving Boese, paternal grandpar- ily and friends will be with her. to southern California to ents Richard Benjamin held on Friday, June 19, In recent years, Sandy work as a nanny for sev- and Thelma Boese, mater- 2020 at Bell Mortuary in worked in food service at eral years. After spend- nal grandparents Charles Glasgow, Montana at 4:00 the Valley County Senior ing some time in Great and Ethel Brown. PM. Memorials may be Citizens Center, Valley This column is sponsored by Falls, she moved to Survivors include her made to Bell Mortuary in View Nursing Home, and Glasgow, Montana in 1987. beloved daughter, Rachel Glasgow. the Independent Press Nemont Manor. Sandy was with our deepest sympathy. Gordon Nelson, 69 Gordon Neil Nelson, Gordy was an active Darius Stahl. age 69, of Colstrip passed member of the FFA Alum- Visitation will be held away suddenly on ni, Moose Lodge and the on Monday, June 15, 2020 Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Local 400 International from 1:00-7:00 p.m. at Ste- at his home at Colstrip. Operators Union. He venson & Sons Funeral Gordy was born on May enjoyed being the center Home in Miles City. 23, 1951 in Jordan, Mon- of attention! Funeral services will be tana, the son of Neil and Gordon is survived by held on Tuesday, June 16, Helen (Greer) Nelson. He his wife Kathy Nelson of 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the grew up attending grade Colstrip, MT; two sons: Eastern Montana Fair- schools in Jordan, Coha- Ryan Nelson of Dickinson, grounds in Miles City. gen, Circle and was home- ND and Scott Nelson of This funeral is being held schooled for a time also. Colstrip, MT; two grand- outdoors to follow along Gordy attended high children, Carson and with the State and Local school at Sacred Heart Brooklyn; two brothers: guidelines for social dis- NOTICE Doug Nelson of Miles tancing. Those that attend The Independent Press makes every attempt to place and graduated from Custer County High City, MT; Frank (Jane) please spread out as much obituaries in our publication as quickly as possible, including Nelson of Miles City, MT; as you can with your fami- School in Miles City. He Gordon Nelson late obituaries up to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday – sometimes a sister, Meredith (Den- lies in the grandstands. then attended Miles Com- later. We understand that some individuals may not have ryn Hanley on December nis) Hirsch of Miles City, Condolences may be sent munity College and a year a computer to view the tribute to their family member or 28, 1974 in Baker, Mon- MT; and numerous nieces to the family by visit- of auctioneer school. friend online and would like to cut and save the obit for tana. Gordy worked vari- and nephews. He was ing: www.stevensonand- From 1964 – 1974 he their scrapbook. Obituaries are considered an advertisement ous jobs through the years preceded in death by his sons.com. worked in the Miles City and must be paid in advance of publication. Please contact including Smith Cattle, parents, mother-in-law Should friends desire, Connie at the Independent Press for further questions or to area for the Nefsy, Coffee Agri Empire, Singleton Kay Hanley, sister Margo- memorials may be made place an obituary in the newspaper. and Haughian Ranches, Trucking, Doug & Kim rie Milroy, a granddaugh- to Syd’s Wish, care of Fort Keogh and for Eddie McRae and Coal Dryer ter Samantha Francine Angie Hedges PO Box 406-346-2149 Vaugh. He married Kath- Western Energy. Nelson and his friend 2322 Colstrip, MT 59323. Elena Nicole Nelson, 17 It is with overwhelming of Ella, remember her sadness that we announce beautiful spirit, amazing the sudden passing of our smile and tremendous Grace Bible Church Immaculate Conception First Baptist Church beloved daughter, Elena fashion sense. Live life to Pastor Andrew Kisman Catholic Church Pastor Bill Sikes “Ella” Nicole Nelson, 17, its fullest because it is 1075 Main, Forsyth Father A. Ananda Kumar 1625 Cedar Street, Forsyth from a tragic auto acci- fragile and much too Sunday Worship 9:30 am 509 N. 12th Forsyth Sunday dent. short. Amazing Grace Youth Group Sunday Mass 10:00 am 9:45 a.m. Bible classes Ella was approaching Ella is survived by her Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Forsyth, Montana 11:00 a.m.& 6 p.m. her Senior year of high parents Laurena and Jeff 1-509-879-3723 406-346-9239 Worship Services school, looking forward to Keller; father Damon Nel- Wednesday utilizing her tremendous son; older brother Mar- Federated Church of Forsyth Church of the Ascension 6 p.m. Children’s Ministry artistic talents in photog- shall; younger sister Presbyterian Church (USA) Episcopal 7 p.m. Youth Group raphy and painting after Marissa; grandparents Pastor : 380 North 15th Ave. 7:15 Bible Study/prayer she graduated. Although Rick and Calene Smith; 1180 Cedar Street, Forsyth Forsyth, Montana firstbaptistchurchforsyth.com she was both devoted to grandmother Sheila Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 406-346-7704 her studies as an excel- Smith; and many loving Sunday Worship 10:30 am 12:00 Sunday lent student and worked aunts, uncles, and cousins. Elena Nicole Nelson 346-7767 Life’s Journey outside of school, Ella still Services will be held United Community Church Christian Fellowship made time for her broth- on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Wesleyan Church -The Point Pastor Jeremy Stradley Pastor Casey Kluver er, sister, boyfriend the colors of sunsets and at Smith Funeral Chapel, Pastor Mark Umfleet 408 Water Ave. Colstrip 1 Victory Lane James, and those that sunrises were of special 304 34th Street West, Bill- 148 West Cedar, Forsyth Adult Sunday School Services Sunday 10:00 am needed her generous interest. Everything Ella ings, Montana. More website: get2thepoint.church 9:15 a.m. Sunday Youth Group ages 12 - 18 heart. As a strong force of tackled, big or small, was details can be found on livestream: Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Night 6 p.m. life, she never lost her with well-deserved confi- their website. facebook.com/get2the- Youth Sunday School during church Colstrip, Montana integrity or kindness. She dence, a twinkle in her In lieu of flowers, a pointchurch [email protected] loved spending time in eye and flip of her hair. donation to the local ani- Worship: 1-406-318-4822 The Lutheran Church - nature with her dogs She will be missed by mal shelter of your choice Sunday 11 am Missouri Synod while looking for that per- everyone whose lives she would honor Ella’s love of St. Margaret Mary Pastor Blake Marshall fect photo opportunity - touched. When you think animals. Flowing River Fellowship Catholic Church Sunday Services (Assembly of God) Father A. Ananda Kumar Mt. Calvary, 430 Olive Pastor Dan Sand 320 Water Ave.,Colstrip, MT Colstrip, 8:30 am 280 11th Ave. Forsyth 1st, 3rd, 5th Sun. Mass 8 a.m. Concordia, 310 N. 8th, Forsyth Sunday worship Service 2nd, 4th Sun. Mass 6:15 p.m. 10:30 am Got a news tip? 10:30 a.m. (406)748-2234 Trinity, 302 Summit, Hysham 406-289-0363 [email protected] 5:00 p.m. Send it to Andy at the Independent Press, Churches website at [email protected] flowingriverfellowship.com Independent Press Page 3 / Thursday, June 18, 2020

‘Be Bear Aware’ campfire talk Hysham Coaches Classic to on June 29 at Spotted Eagle feature four races on July 4 Black bears are A 3k walk and runs of Medals and ribbons will day of the event begin- among us in southeast- 3k, 5k and 10k will again also be awarded. Age ning at 7 a.m. The entry ern Montana, even if we be a part of Hysham’s fee is $10 for ages 14 and don’t often see them. divisions for both men Fourth of July celebra- under; $15 for those over Bears are constantly and women will include tion. age 14. Entrants should foraging for food, and ages 10-14, ages 15-19, The races will begin indicate t-shirt size on the it’s not unusual for them ages 20-39, ages 40-59, east of Hysham on the registration form. to wander into residen- ages 60-69 and ages 70 & highway to Sanders and Those wishing to par- tial areas where they over. will end at the Yucca The- ticipate should meet at the may come in contact Entrants may pre-reg- ater/Evergreen Park Community Center at 7:30 with humans. ister at several Chamber intersection of the town’s a.m. for transportation to To raise awareness of businesses: Stockman main street. The annual the starting line. Med- black bears and their Bank, Mid-Yellowstone Hysham Coaches Classic als and ribbons will be behaviors, Montana Electric, and Torgersons, is sponsored by the Hysh- awarded at the continen- Fish, Wildlife & Parks or by visiting hysham.org. am Chamber of Com- tal breakfast at Evergreen will host an outdoor “Be merce. If contestants do not have Park (weather permitting) Bear Aware” campfire- Plans for the event a chance to pre-register, following the race. style talk on Monday, include a T-shirt awarded they may register at the T-shirts will be delivered June 29 at Spotted Eagle to all who participate. Community Center the at a later date. Recreation Area from 6:30-8 p.m. The talk will be held at the teepee frame area along the MSU students named to west shore of the lake. Please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets spring semester honor rolls so people can practice properly. FWP will bring snacks. BOZEMAN — Several The 2,439 students with achieved the honor are social distancing. its culvert bear trap, and The event will follow Rosebud County students a perfect 4.0 grade point Hannah Blackwell, Katie In case of inclement a warden will discuss standard protocols for have been named to Mon- average for the semester Friez, Laura Hein, Brett weather, the talk will be how FWP handles bear social distancing. Regis- moved to the shop tana State University’s were named to the Presi- McRae; Colstrip, Mya encounters. Wardens tration is not required, behind FWP headquar- undergraduate honor rolls dent's List. An asterisk Ator, Sydney Craig, Nolan and biologists will talk but attendees will be ters, across from the for spring semester 2020. follows their names below. Nansel, Lindsey Pippin about their work with asked to distance and livestock commission. There are two MSU The Dean's List includes and Tucker Yates; Lame black bears and be on remain in family groups. Learn how black bears honor roll lists, the Presi- the 4,067 students earning Deer, Kobee Bigback. hand for information Hand sanitizer will be differ from grizzlies, and questions. provided, but people dent's List and the Dean's grade point averages of Hysham grads Joseph what motivates these All ages are welcome wishing to wear masks List. To be eligible for the 3.5 or higher for the Icopini, Todd Lackman amazing creatures, why at this talk, which will should bring their own. lists, students must have semester. also made the list. you needn’t fear their be family friendly. Bug For questions about earned at least 12 college- Forsyth students who presence, and how you spray is recommended, the “Be Bear Aware” level credits. This honor can help them to remain as the area is adjacent to talk, please contact roll list was current as of wild! Examine a bear ES Carpet Cleaning Solutions will be in the lake. There will not Marla Prell at FWP at June 11 and includes all hide and skull and see a Forsyth and surrounding areas. be an actual campfire 406-234-0900 or 406-234- registration corrections or full-size mount. Learn for this event. FWP will 0926, or email mprell@ Call Erick Swanson at 356-2448 or how to use bear spray grade changes processed provide water and mt.gov. to that date. 605-877-6342 for appointment.

Pages from the Past June 22, 1972 vicinity. His young man- safety of Forsyth harbor replacing Mary Ann Sher- hood was spent working in search of the mystical man who so ably officiat- The top stories in The with his father and later city in the east called ed in this capacity for the Forsyth Independent this he worked for A.J. Hang- Miles, a small armada. past five years — and 50 Years week in 1972: man, helping with the The armada did depart very efficient and cooper- sales in the south country at four bells from the dam ative she was. Many Services held for and on Ed Love’s ranch. which marks the harbor thanks from all of us, Happy Anniversary county commissioner In 1940 he moved to the limits of Forsyth. The var- Mary Ann. to Thomas H. Rolston, 55, Tongue River where he ious craft were assisted in During our regular of Forsyth died June 15, at raised sheep. He eventual- their embarkation by Don business meeting, Viola Elwyn & Pat Brunner Holy Rosary Hospital in ly returned to the south Herndon, who acted as announced the three Miles City. At the time of country where he married harbormaster for the day Mugho Pines and one his death he was a County and settled down on the and who with his wife and feather rock in the north June 19, 2020 Commissioner for Rose- Sam Hotchkiss ranch. The first mate did also join the border area at the Post bud County. Vialls still own and oper- fleet on the day’s journey. Office, are in memory of With love from your girls, ate that ranch. He also The First Lord of the one of our valiant work- He was born March 5, Stacy, Tracy, & Sherri 1917 at Forsyth, the son of owned the Club Buffet Admiralty of the group of ers, Dorothy Blakesley. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bar in Ashland, Montana. stout ships which set for We all miss Dorothy and Rolston Sr. He graduated Mr. Viall was secretary that day was Mr. Bill think of her often. Later from Forsyth High School of the Tongue River Elec- Bergerson of the City of we hope to add two native and from the University tric Co-op, a member of Miles navy which is boulders to the same area. of Montana in Missoula in the National Cattlemen’s known as the Custer Boat 1939. He taught school in Association and the Mon- Club. Montana two years and tana Stockgrowers. He During their quest the married Nola Stortz on was very interested in armada of twelve boas May 26, 1941, at Shelby. boys and contributed gen- powered by gasoline He served in the Armed erously of his time and engines, and one amphibi- Services from 1941 until resources helping needy ous motor vehicle did stop 1946 and after his dis- children and sponsoring on an isle in the Yellow- charge returned to Mon- programs for their help. stone Channel to feast tana. He operated a Texa- He is survived by his from the ship’s stores and co bulk plant in Forsyth widow, Lillian, at the for a brief shore leave… and had ranched in the ranch; one son, Bob, of …Those who survived Forsyth area since 1960. Fort Campbell, Kentucky, the perils of the journey Pallbearers were Joe and three grandchildren, reported a fine time was Donley, Owen Johnson, Bobby Jr., Chad Michael had by all and that none of John Moreland, Howard and Rebecca, all living in the fleet did fall victim to Vassau, J.W. Sims and Bill Kentucky… the perils of the deep nor Straw. Robert Stoeckig Pallbearers will be Ben did any of the ships sail sang “He Leadeth Me” Soule, Ross Billings, off the edge of the earth. and “in the Garden.” Ducke McRae, Lloyd Survivors include the Bouslaugh, Jack LaPorte widow, a son, Alan of For- and Joe Phillips. Convention delegates syth; a daughter, Barbara (Photo caption) It’s off Public Notice Jo Rolston of Salt Lake Sport Center to Helena and the state City; two brothers, Wil- closing doors convention of the Republi- The City of Colstrip liam of Forsyth and Dirk Mr. and Mrs. Lee Riley, can Party for the Rosebud offers a fire protection contract of Miles City; the mother, owners of the Forsyth County delegation. Edna Mrs. Regina Rolston of Sport Center for the past Olson, Margaret Wallin, for residents and businesses Forsyth, and a grandchild. eight years have state committeewoman; announced that they are Don Holland, county outside of the city limits within a 7 mile radius. Services held today closing the bowling alley, chairman, and Tom Asay, If the department is called to a fire for Glen Viall, South effective immediately. state committeeman, are Country rancher They have announced expected to support the at your residence or business Glen Merton Viall died no further plans but renomination of President and you do not have a contract, June 19th in the Holy intend to remain in For- Nixon at the nomination Rosary Hospital in Miles syth. convention which will be you will be billed for the service. City where he had been a The Sport Center has held June 29 and 30. To inquire about a contract, patient for a week. He had been a fixture in this town suffered from a heart ail- for quite some time and New officers lead please call Jaylene Allison, ment the past two years. its presence will be garden club Mr. Viall was born missed. New President Sylvia Fire Department Secretary, March 8, 1912 at Glasgow, Beals led 17 members and at 406-748-3625. Montana, the son of Mr. Small armada did sail one guest in our Flag and Mrs. A.J. Niall of from Forsyth Harbor Salute and the Gardener’s Phone area north of Jor- last Sunday Prayer. dan. He was educated in On Sunday last, there Viola Mole is our new the country schools of that did set forth from the secretary-treasurer, Page 4 / Thursday, June 18, 2020 Independent Press Opinion Democrats think they Blast from the past have winning slate

It’s no exaggeration to voted against! say that this is the most In the race for U.S. consequential election House, Kathleen Williams facing Montana voters in has a long history serving my lifetime. On Nov. 3, the people of Montana. Montanans will make a Her nearly four decade choice between building career in natural resourc- on hard fought progress es and public service tra- made for Montana fami- verses the public, private, lies, or electing a slate of and non-profit sectors. candidates who have Throughout her career, abandoned them. she has worked with peo- Montana Democrats, ple of all political stripes led by Gov- to find win- ernor Bull- win solu- ock and Lt. tions to Governor Montana’s Mike most press- Cooney, ing prob- have driven lems every including bipartisan healthcare, success job cre- we’ve seen ation, and in the last Montana's Submitted by Frank H. Vassau years, fight- outdoor This Forsyth High School graduation class of 1915 was the class Frank and Susan Tall Bull’s “Grandma Levi “was a part of. ing and win- heritage. ning big for Robyn Driscoll Meanwhile, Montana’s her oppo- working nent, families — from expand- Maryland Matt Rosendale, Sage Grouse ruling highlights need to ing Medicaid and bringing has fought to roll back health coverage to more protections for Montanans than 90,000 working Mon- with pre-existing condi- improve public land management tanans, to passing a com- tions, rubber-stamped prehensive package to rate hikes for insurance By Larry Berrin and case to court. It was an sage grouse have declined effort would benefit over address the epidemic of companies, and carried Frank Szollosi action we did not take roughly 44 percent over 350 species of animals and Missing and Murdered out political favors for his lightly and continue to the last four years. This is plants that rely on big, Indigenous Women. Mon- campaign donors while stand behind it. It was the our opportunity to do open country. tana Democrats have also serving in his official In a recent U.S. District right thing to do for sage something good not only In the past, Senator fought for rural broad- capacity. Court ruling by Judge grouse and for holding the for sage grouse and our Daines has advocated rid- band and hospitals, In the race for the Gov- Brian Morris, the Ameri- federal government big game herds, but also ers on must-pass legisla- secured disaster relief for ernor’s seat, Montanans can public heard loud and accountable for its egre- our local communities and tion that weaken the farmers and ranchers, are choosing between a clear that the federal gious actions. The federal livestock producers today, approach Western states and secured the first dedicated public servant, administration broke the administration has taken a and in the womb of time, have taken regarding infrastructure package in and a man who’s failed to law when it offered leases new and aggressive to paraphrase Theodore sagebrush conservation. a decade — and the jobs even show up for work. on public lands in critical that come with it. All Mike Cooney is one of approach to how our Roosevelt. Investing in We ask that he stop under- sage grouse habitat. This while balancing our state Montana’s most trusted nation’s public lands are good management today mining the hard work budget, year after year. and effective leaders, court decision speaks vol- managed - a singular means bountiful wildlife being done by stakehold- Montana Democrats having spent his entire umes about how public focus on poorly-planned populations in the future, ers across the West, and fight for Montana’s work- career fighting for Mon- lands should be managed, energy development as well as healthy range work with us, rather than ing families, and we have tanans. Mike has been with certainty, and in a above all other uses, while conditions for livestock. against us results to show for it. there for every major manner that considers disregarding the public As we celebrate our del- Let’s get back to true While our opponents have breakthrough for Mon- true multiple use – includ- and established science. egation coming together multiple use of public worked to demonize the tana working families, ing maintaining wildlife This goes against Montan- to introduce and push lands that respects our progress we’ve made, and as Governor, he’ll populations. The Depart- an’s values. through the Great Ameri- wildlife and outdoor heri- Democrats have been continue to fight for ment of Interior was Now that the court has can Outdoors Act, which tage, have lawful policies eager to roll up our access to health care, found to have violated the ruled in favor of the combines full, dedicated that provide certainty to sleeves and get things good jobs, and ensuring law by issuing an instruc- American public, we urge funding for the Land and developers, and keep done for our state. The public lands remain in tional memorandum that our congressional delega- Water Conservation Fund Montana the last best choice facing Montanans public hands. Meanwhile, abandoned the bi-partisan this November is clear, all Greg Gianforte has tion to focus on restoring (LWCF) along with much- place, all while ensuring practice from Western the way down the ballot. missed more votes than sagebrush country in the needed deferred mainte- good-paying jobs for those The race for the U.S. 93% of Congress, failing governors that prioritizes face of unprecedented nance funding for our who need them. Senate is about leader- to do the bare minimum of leasing for oil and gas incursions of invasive spe- National Park System, we (Larry Berrin is the ship. Governor Bullock is what we sent him to Wash- development outside of cies like cheatgrass, as also call upon them to Executive Director for a strong leader with a ington to do — but that sage grouse habitat. well as hold the Bureau of work together to find a Montana Audubon. Frank proven track record of hasn’t stopped him from Our organizations were Land Management better path forward for Szollosi is the Executive standing up to special collecting taxpayer among those that came accountable for its illegal the management of our Director for Montana interests to get things checks. Gianforte has together and brought this activities. Populations of sagebrush country. That Wildlife Federation.) done for everyday Mon- proven that he’s a no show tanans and leave our state Congressman — Montan- a better place for future ans can’t afford to elect generations. During the him as our no show Gov- COVID-19 crisis, he has ernor. displayed leadership, lis- Up and down the ticket, By Lois Olmstead tened to experts, and put Montana Democrats have Time OuT WiTh LOis politics aside for the good put forward a slate of can- of our state. Steve Daines, didates ready to fight There are many books room faced the street and mowed one. But once my on the other hand, has tooth and nail for Mon- on the market on how to Castle Rock Lake was out stress reliever nearly got been dishonest with Mon- tana’s working families deal with stress. On-line the dining room side. The me drown. tana voters. Even as the and build on the progress videos have more advice third time he bumped into The steering wheel coronavirus pandemic we’ve made. Time and than you could load in a the dining room chande- came off in my hands. I was spreading, Daines again, Democrats have 100-car coal train. Some lier (I hadn’t come up was headed straight for joined his party leaders in rolled up our sleeves and are free and some charge with a solution for that the pond. I got it back on voting against paid leave gotten things done for a fee to bail you out. My problem in my remodel just at the edge where the and expanded unemploy- Montana — and we’re solution for my own yet) my goose was cattails grew. He-Who ment benefits for hard- ready to keep fighting for stressful situations is cooked. It was not the said “Why didn’t you just working Montanans and a brighter future for Big free. Well for the most first time my inspiration stand up? The safety on opposed efforts to provide Sky Country this Novem- part it is free - unless I fell short…with the furni- the seat automatically Montana hospitals with ber and beyond. get myself in pickle dur- ture going back where it shuts the tractor off.” the resources they need. The best part? He had the (Robyn Driscoll is the ing the process. had been. The glory was I After we had a little nerve to claim credit for Chair of the Montana Before I let you in on got over my stress. talk with me explaining the very measures he Democratic Party.) my go-to stress relievers, Today I feared my that it is rather hard to I must give a disclaimer. Lois Olmstead brain my implode. Tech- stand up on a fast moving This is not medical few…well, I will go into nology was not my friend object with a steering advice. This is not for that later. this week. Among other wheel in one’s hands, serious stress situations Drum roll please. things, I was putting a headed to a ten-foot deep where you need profes- Lois’ three “Work-for-me- cookbook together for our pond (in a lady-like voice sional help to guide you. I every-time” stress reliev- Tuesday Coffee Group. of course)...well, you get A Yellowstone Newspaper have had those instances ers are 3. Moving furni- This is not my first rodeo the picture. If I had not Andy Prutsok • Publisher during my life. God used ture and 2. Mowing the in that department – I do been on the last round of medical professionals and lawn. Yup. In a nutshell. write books! But recipes – mowing that day, I would Connie Brown • Advertising Representative a psychologist, each at It works for me. 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Bicentennial Book News By Mary Kay Bullard

Summer Reading favorite method: Stop by some pretty important patron, you may read the program activities are the library and say Hi. events happen, as well as new Hunger Games book, going to look different This week’s craft will just some relaxing. enjoy it or not, then this year, than they have be: Rock Painting. At Bicentennial return it to the library in the past, because of Librarians are available Library, we are often at and not think about it “social distancing” to help small parties of the front end of some again. Some people read Reading Program 10 or less Monday-Friday fairly important personal and re-read books, but activities will be with these crafts, if you work for many of our most people do not. If available 5 days a week would like our help. If patrons. This is part of you are part of the not, at our activity station. your party is more than our job as librarians. and currently not using You are welcome to visit 10 people, please plan on Our community does not our library, I think you the library individually taking your craft home or have many alternative should definitely start or in small groups to splitting up your party places in town to fax, using the library. It will participate in the into a smaller group. You make copies, print definitely help out with activity. Detailed do not need to make an important documents or your entertainment instructions, and appointment to learn necessary expenses. “YOU GO STOP HIS HORSE, AND I’LL GET THE DIRT CLODS OUT librarians will be participate in the craft, computer skills. We do Coming Monday June OF HIS NOSE AND MOUTH.” available to help you. We however parents, please have a library that offers 22nd, our Partner sharing ask that you keep your plan on staying with your these services, and group will be available group small. So, if your children and creating a librarians capable of again for placing holds group is larger than 10 craft as well. showing our residents from other libraries. We people. Please ask us to Next week’s craft will how to complete many will be happy to help you bag up your activity, so be Bird Houses. computer related tasks. get whatever items you that you can do it at I have heard it said During times of need . home. Monday June 8th that the library is the uncertainty, it is New in our book was our first logging living room of the reasonable and common collection and ready for week for the Summer community they serve. I to pull back on expenses, you to read: Bombshell Reading Program. Please think a living room is be a little more thrifty. by Stuart Woods, On a report your minutes by pretty important. At Bicentennial Library is Costal Breeze by Suzanne Monday at 7:00pm to least at my house, this is pretty useful in these Fisher and Ballad of have a chance to win a where my family and instances as well. Songbirds and a Snake by weekly prize. You may friends gather to spend Because users share Suzanne Collins. This is report your minutes by time together. Just like resources. As a the new Hunger Games phone, messenger or our our library, this is where Bicentennial Library novel.

Montana Dateline By Ellis Roberts Parry June 19, 1938 zly Stadium in Missoula. This is the Montana, Sam Stewart will declare A flash flood on Custer Creek 30 largest musical event in Montana’s martial law in September. miles east of Miles City weakens a history. Pearl Jam’s bassist, Jeff June 25, 1876 trestle causing the Milwaukee Ament, is a native of Big Sandy and On a hot Sunday afternoon, Lieu- Road’s crack passenger train, “The a graduate of the university. tenant Colonel George Armstrong Olympian” to derail and crash kill- Custer and the Seventh Cavalry ing 49 of the 140 people on board. June 21, 1805 approach the huge Indian village Injuries are sustained by another The portage of about eighteen located in the valley of the Little 65 passengers. Some of the bodies miles around the Great Falls of the Big Horn River. The camp is com- of the victims are eventually found Missouri begins for the Lewis and prised of thousands of Lakota and 130 miles downstream at Sidney. Clark Expedition. In addition to the Cheyenne Indians who are in defi- arduous work, the Corps of Discov- ance of the government’s directive June 20, 1863 ery has to contend with mosquitoes, to submit to the confines of the res- After a brief courtship, Sheriff violent hailstorms, cactus, huge ervation system. It is the military’s Henry Plummer marries Electa herds of buffalo, and an abundance task to force the Indians onto the Bryan of Sun River at Saint Peter’s of grizzly bears. It takes over three reservations. Mission near Sun River. The mar- weeks to move the expedition’s Custer has orders to coordinate his attack on the village with Gen- riage lasts only a few months when equipment around the falls. erals Terry and Gibbon who are it is assumed that Mrs. Plummer coming up the Yellowstone River. becomes aware of the true nature June 22, 1864 Terry’s command, however, is still a of her husband who is the leader of President Abraham Lincoln day away. Custer, fearing that his the road agents in Alder Gulch. She names Sidney Edgerton to be first command has been spotted by Indi- will leave Plummer in early Sep- Territorial Governor of the new an scouts, decides to attack the vil- tember of this same year returning Montana Territory. lage before the Indians can dis- to her family in the Midwest. His- perse and get away to safety. tory does not record whether she June 23, 1914 Prior to the attack, Custer divorces Henry. A divorce is prob- At the height of rioting by rival divides his command into three col- ably not necessary since the Vigi- union factions, two men are shot umns. Major Marcus Reno is lantes hang Plummer the following and killed in Butte. Later this night, ordered to attack the village from January making her a widow. the Miner’s Union Hall is dynamit- the south while Captain Benteen’s ed by an unknown person or per- column scouts an area to the south. June 20, 1998 sons. All through the night, rival Benteen will also hold the pack Over 22,000 people attend an out- factions of armed men roam the train and additional troops in door concert by the grunge rock streets. The situation will become reserve. band Pearl Jam at Washington-Griz- so volatile that the Governor of

WORLD WAR II By Dakota Callen

I was transfered from in Europe including your rank?” and man stopped and removed his Company A 10th Adolph Hitler. Thinking there was immediate handcuffs. There was a Armored to the 34th that he could lead me to action. joyous reunion with Hei- Field Artillery. The com- Adolph Hitler, Heinie Two German soldiers nie. mander of the Motor and I took a trip to the were brought into the He was unable to con- Pool . A Commander was big POW camp just out- office. I looked at Heinie tact Hitler but if he did sent back to the states side of Garmisch-Parten- and he nodded towards he would let me know. on an emergency fur- kirchen. the first one. I ordered Being in command of lough as they had a In arrival at the camp Heinie to return to the the motor pool brought death in the family. What we find the commander jeep so as to show that many problems. No. 1 an opportunity to take gone and a lietenant in they knew each other. parts for vehicles had to over a motor pool. Good charge.We ask the I signed some papers be ordered and shipped thing he left a uniform Portsky be released for using my last name from the USA. Rather as it fit me and I used it. questioning. LT. said, “I backwards, NELLAC, than go back to France One of the top have no authority to do when I ordered Portsky where they had lots of mechanics I called Hei- that.” “Where are your handcuffed he thought I vehicles in compounds. nie because he was Ger- papers?” I said, “You’lll was going to kill him. He Good thing the French man. He told me about get them tomorrow from even started to cry. guarding them were his friend a famous art- Gen. Patton.” Being a We left the compound poor shots. ist that had painted pic- Captain, I said, “LT how in a big hurry and after (To be continued) tures of all the leaders would you like to lose we were out of sight we Page 6 / Thursday, June 18, 2020 Independent Press

H. Vassau: The first Bicep curls help maintain physical function as we age variety store was the Raquet Store opened in Weeks of sedentary days can children! Start with no weight and March of 1900 by E.A. threaten your independence. Join gradually add more as you get Grace. Grace was also the us for simple activities you can do stronger. town’s sign painter. He at home to support independence & opened his store next to resilience! Exercise Instructions: Marcy’s. Then in Losing physical function was con- Biceps Curl: Sit in good posture November of 1909 it was sidered a normal part of aging, but with arms relaxed at the sides, called Rofidal’s Racquet now we know better! It’s very com- palms facing up. Bring the right Store, grandparents of mon and predictable, but prevent- hand to the right shoulder, then the late Clayton Miars, able! Build up your functional slowly return arm to the side. Com- and was located opposite reserves of strength, mobility, and plete 8-12 biceps curls with the the Richardson endurance to protect your indepen- right, then the left arm. Repeat both Mercantile on 9th. This dence. sides again. To increase effort, add store carried a full line of When Jesus died on the Daily activities such as lifting, weights as long as it does not cause novelties, toiletries and cross he died for all carrying, dressing, and getting out elbow pain. notions. of a chair or tub require arm colors of mankind. All Dont’ forget June 29, lives matter! strength. If you feel fatigued after Healthy aging resources and con- from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday evening completing small tasks that once sulting. Visit www.kayvannorman. the St. Vincent Healthcae there was a Mountain seemed easy- it’s time to intervene! com Mobile Mammogram will Lion spotted at Riverview Improve strength by asking your Services and support for those be at RHCC. Villa in Forsyth. I have muscles to do more than they’ve you can more easily perform daily aged 60+ and their caregivers. Call I noticed on Thursday heard since that it has been doing on a regular basis. tasks, take care of your home or 1-800-551-3191 or visit https://dphhs. evening there is a bunch, been spotted in Forsyth; Strengthen your arm muscles so yard, and perhaps lift your grand- mt.gov/seniors and I mean a bunch of hope they catch it soon. I baby grasshoppers eating can’t help but wonder my back flowers. with all the deer that “One night a father Helpful were in Forsyth last overheard his son pray: Senior Menu’s winter if that is why the Dear God, Make me the Colstrip Forsyth Hints cat is here. I know I kind of man my Daddy is. haven’t seen many deer in Later that night, the Friday, June 19 Friday, June 19 for town lately, have heard of Father prayed, Dear God, BBQ Chicken, Baked Baked Ham , Potato Salad a few maybe that is what Make me the kind of man Carrot-Raisin Salad Gardens the big kitty is feeding off Potatoes, Relish Tray, Pistachio Salad, Cake my son wants me to be.” Fruity Jell-O Prune spring-flowering of. Want to see a grown Monday, June 22 shrubs, such as lilacs, and large- Friday, June 19, 2020 June 19 is the annual man get choked up? Ask Monday, June 22 Porcupine Meatballs flower climbing roses Zachary Regan Splash Bash in Hysham. him to describe how he Mandarin Chicken Salad Rice ,Stir Fry Veggies immediately after the blooms Games start at 6:30; and Kay Roeslein feels about his daughter. Rolls, Fresh Fruit Pineapple Cake fade. If you prune them in fall or they do have a meal at 5 winter, you remove next spring’s Want to see a grown p.m. woman frantically dig Tuesday, June 23 Tuesday, June 23 flower buds. Saturday, June 20, 2020 Baked Beans , Polish Removing spent flowers also Ilya Jankunas is an through her purse for Salisbury Steaks , Mixed Bill Schwarzkoph, Jr. Veggies , Pears Dogs , Tossed Salad , Fresh encourages plants to place apprentice lineman, tissues? Ask her to talk Fruit energies into stronger leaves assistant journeyman who about her feelings toward Wednesday, June 24 and roots instead of seed Sunday, June 21, 2020 builds and maintains Wednesday, June 24 her dad. Happy Father’s Chicken Alfredo , Garlic Veggie Beef Soup production. Happy Father’s Day powerlines for Mid- Day! Bread, Salad , Fresh Fruit Corn Bread, Apple Crisp Grow vegetables in a location Yellowstone. He has been that gets at least 8 hours of with MYEC for one year. Thursday, June 25 Monday, June 22, 2020 Stay safe , will chit- Thursday, June 25 direct sunlight every day. Most Here is some history Pepperoni Pizza , Salad , vegetables need full sun to Cody Weight chat with you next week! Scalloped Chicken , information from Frank Pears Sweet Potato Salad , Fruit perform well. Anita Kurtz Salad , Peas The optimal temperature for Larkin Hess Friday, June 26 ripening tomatoes is between Cook’s Choice Friday, June 19 68-77 degrees F. And at 85 Montana farmers, ranchers and private Spaghetti , Coleslaw degrees F, it’s too hot for the Tuesday, June 23 , 2020 Green Beans , Fruit landowners use conservation to protect Call 748-3525 plants to produce lycopene and Ryan Zastoupil by 9:30 a.m. carotene, the pigments Chancey Ringer pollinator habitat, boost crop production responsible for the fruit color. Call 346-2878 by 9:30 a.m. Weed early and often so Wed., June 24, 2020 The next time you snack tion declines and habitat weeds don’t go to seed. on almonds, add blueber- losses, often due to land Fertilizer is not the answer to Angie Fourtner ries to your smoothie or use changes and excessive The secret ingredient to cooking growing the best plants; soil Deani Goyette eat pumpkin pie, thank a or improper pesticide use. is always LOVE!!! quality is Scotty Anderson pollinator and thank farm- Nearly 200 species of pol- Cora May Patrick ers, ranchers and private linators are considered forestland owners who threatened or extinct. Thursday, June 25, 2020 work hard to create and Pollination occurs when maintain their habitat. pollen grains are moved Diane Wyrick Pollinators, such as hon- between two flowers of Jenna Thompson eybees, bumblebees, but- the same species, or with- Connie’s Cooking Corner Sally Wanner terflies, birds, bats, flies in a single flower by wind Rick Smith and many others, play a or insects and animals. Skillet Steaks Perfect Grilled Steaks Kristi Nile critical role in crop pro- Successful pollination duction. Without pollina- results in healthy fruit Gaberial Fulton Two 1 1/4-pound, bone-in rib eye 4 1 1/4-to-1 1/2-inch-thick bone- tors, we wouldn't have and fertile seeds, allowing steaks less rib-eye or New York strip Friday, June 26, 2020 many crops. the plants to reproduce. Kosher salt steaks (about 12 ounces each) or Kimberly Smith During the week of The extensive and criti- Summer Parker Obrockta June 22-28, the nation will cal world of crop pollina- Freshly ground pepper filets mignons (8 to 10 ounces celebrate these iconic and tors is a $20 billion a year 2 tablespoons canola oil each), trimmed Tanya Brewer crucial pollinators during industry. About 75 percent 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons canola or extra- National Pollinator Week. of crop plants are pollinat- This year's theme is "Polli- ed by billions of animals 4 thyme sprigs virgin olive oil nators, Plants, People and and insects every year 3 garlic cloves Kosher salt and freshly ground Planet." Thirteen years Many federal, state and 1 rosemary sprig pepper ago, the U.S. Senate unani- local government agen- mously designated the cies, non-government Season the rib eye steaks all About 20 minutes before grill- Call Connie third week in June as organizations and univer- 346-2149 over with salt and freshly ground ing, remove the steaks from the two weeks before National Pollinator Week sities have launched pepper. Let the meat stand at refrigerator and let sit, covered, at birthday to have it to increase awareness extensive efforts to pro- about the importance of tect pollinators, especially room temperature for 30 minutes. room temperature. published in The Independent Press pollinators and the chal- honeybees and the Mon- In a large cast-iron skillet, heat Heat your grill to high. Brush lenges many of them face, arch butterfly. The U.S. the canola oil until shimmering. the steaks on both sides with oil including serious popula- Department of Agricul- ture (USDA) works close- Add the steaks and cook over and season liberally with salt ly with farmers, forest high heat until crusty on the bot- and pepper. Place the steaks on landowners and other pri- tom, about 5 minutes. Turn the the grill and cook until golden Fun Facts vate landowners to increase pollinator habitat steaks and add the butter, thyme, brown and slightly charred, 4 to in targeted areas nation- garlic and rosemary to the skil- 5 minutes. Turn the steaks over Father’s Day Trivia wide. let. Cook over high heat, basting and continue to grill 3 to 5 min- The Environmental Quality Incentives Pro- the steaks with the melted butter, utes for medium-rare (an internal Did you know George Washington, the celebrated father gram (EQIP), through garlic and herbs, until the steaks temperature of 135 degrees F), of our country, had no children of his own? USDA's Natural Resourc- are medium-rare, 5 to 7 minutes 5 to 7 minutes for medium (140 es Conservation Ser- Did you know Halsey Taylor invented the drinking foun- vice (NRCS), offers finan- longer. Transfer the steaks to a degrees F) or 8 to 10 minutes for tain in 1912 as a tribute to his father, who succumbed to cial incentives to agricul- cutting board and let rest for 10 medium-well (150 degrees F). typhoid fever after drinking from a contaminated public tural producers and pri- minutes. Cut the steaks off the Transfer the steaks to a cutting water supply in 1896? vate forest landowners who enhance pollinator bone, then slice the meat across board or platter, tent loosely with Did you know the only father-daughter team to hit the top habitat by voluntarily the grain and serve. foil and let rest 5 minutes before Billboard pop music chart was in 1967? Frank & Nancy implementing conserva- slicing. Sinatra sang their hit single “Something Stupid”. tion practices such as Did you know Roses are the official flower for Father’s cover crops, wildflower ************ ************* and native plantings in Day? A red rose is worn in the lapel if your father is living, a buffers and areas not in white rose if he is deceased. production. THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS Conservation Reserve (Check in store for details) Did you know Father’s Day is a big day for the 66.3 mil- lion fathers in America? Program (CRP) also can Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Sweet Cherries be used to enhance habitat $199 LB $3.99 LB Father’s Day finally became a national U.S. holiday in to protect pollinators. Bone-In Pork Shoulder Roas Juicy Strawberries (1-LB Pack) 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed it into law. Administered by USDA's Farm Service $2.99 LB 2/$4 The state with the highest proportion for stay-at-home dads is South Dakota, while Utah is the lowest. Agency (FSA), CRP is a Sweet Corn Blue Ribbon Classics Ice Cream Pail land conservation pro- 3/$2 Buy one, get $1 off gram in which enrolled landowners remove envi- This column is ronmentally sensitive land sponsored by the from agricultural produc- tion and plant species that Forsyth Dairy Queen will improve environmen- 346-7411 tal health and quality. Independent Press Page 07 Thursday, June 18, 2020

Forsyth Garden Club MARKET/BREEDING STOCK COMMITTEE

Dear Supporters of 4-H and FFA:

The Rosebud / Treasure Market/Breeding Stock Committee will again pay premiums for beef, sheep, and swine projects from your donations. The market stock sale is scheduled for Saturday, July 18th at 1:00 p.m. at Miles City Livestock Commission. Please be aware of updates from the Extension Office as they become available. Your support will allow us to continue a valued program designed to encourage quality animals and provide educational opportunities for participants. Please mail your contributions to 4-H Market/ Old Fashioned Peonies… Breeding Stock Committee at the location more convenient for you: by Jan Shaver …or Heirloom peonies have a history that crosses First State Bank of Forsyth, P. O. Box 379, Forsyth, Montana 59327 or continents and hundreds of years! Peonies have Stockman Bank, P. O. Box 312, Hysham, Montana 59038 been established in American gardens since the 1800’s and have bloomed for decades, despite cul- Donors of $100 or more will be given a 4-H/FFA Booster Card, recognizing their support. *Donors listed in bold letters denote donating $100 or more. ture and climate. Of the two peonies in my garden, I have “Festiva”, a creamy-white, with crimson flecks 1838 double peony from Belgium, and “Largo”, a pink single petaled 1929 peony from Japan. Varieties from all over the world have been introduced to the U.S. Hardy in pour area, Zone 3, the peony thrives in cooler climates where they get the winter chill they require to bloom. To plant, loosen the soil and mix in Our 2020 Supporters as of this date includes: generous amounts of compost. Place in the ground Hysham: with the rootball level with the soil, being careful not Forsyth: Greg Lackman Farms Inc to disrupt tender roots.

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Near Hardin. pers.com. 25 words for the out and about. visit MTRevenue.gov. concerns the state did all Wife drove disabled hus- small investment of $149. Independent Press Page 09/ Thursday, June 18, 2020 Custer County Covid-19 cases spike Continued from Page 1 of 10 a.m., compared to May, but they were out-of- yesterday’s 614 total cases state residents and were Legals with eight active hospital- not counted towards the ********************************* the Rosebud County Treasurer at Title 11-1-1 – Building Codes Adopted There is one female and MONTANA SIXTEENTH 1200 Main Street, PO Box 167, – remove outdated code and include one male between 10-19, izations. number of cases in Custer Forsyth, MT 59327-7661. 2018 Residential Building Code The rise of COVID-19 County or the state. JUDICIAL DISTRICT (Published June 11 and 18,2020) The Forsyth City Council encourages one male between 20-29 COURT, MNAXLP public comments in person or in and two females and one cases in Custer County According to Jerke, it is written form which will be entered ROSEBUD COUNTY ********************************* male between 40-49 who started last Thursday, uncertain whether the GERALD J. KILLEN and into the official city minutes. Public Hearing when the first case of a cases are still localized to CHERYL B. KILLEN This notice is being published in were confirmed cases The Colstrip City Council will hold accordance with M.C.A. 7-1-4131. Plaintiff vs. THE HEIRS today. local resident was con- a single cluster in the a public hearing on June 23, 2020 Office of the City Clerk-Treasurer and DEVISEES of V.E. MORRIS, at 7:00 pm at Colstrip City Hall for Doris Pinkerton Montana has had a total firmed. Before that there community with ongoing which is believed to stand the purpose of obtaining comments Publication dates: June 11th and of 630 cases with five were three confirmed contact tracing and test- for VICTOR EDWIN MORRIS regarding any environmental impacts June 18th,2020 active hospitalizations as cases in Custer County in ing. SR. who is deceased, FLOY resulting from the proposed Phase III MNAXLP Wastewater Rehabilitation project. A. MORRIS, VICTOR EDWIN ********************************* MORRIS JR., and all other At the public hearing the proposed project and the determination persons unknown claiming that the project qualifies for a or who might claim any categorical exclusion to the right, title, estate or interest in Montana Environmental Policy Act’s SILVER LININGS: Carving out a niche or lien or encumbrance upon Environmental Assessment and Impact Statement will be explained. the real property described in “The work involved is locally grown beef. There Sporkin-Morrison this Complaint adverse to All interested persons will be given Continued from Page 1 Plaintiffs’ ownership or any the opportunity to express opinions tion,” said Megan Gon- insane,” said Gondeiro, is also the conscientious believes people will more cloud upon the Plaintiffs’ title regarding the proposed project deiro. “We needed more noting that it is an 8 – 9 consumer, one who makes willingly pay a greater and any environmental impacts. thereto, whether such claim or hour a day job in the a personal decision to sup- dollar amount for their Comments may be given orally at avenues of income. This is possible claim be the meeting or submitted in writing turning out to possibly be hydroponic plant alone. port local economies and food if they feel they gain present or contingent. (including email) by 5:00 pm on June the only way our ranch The hard work is pay- to know their product pur- something intrinsic Defendants. 23, 2020 to the office of the City will survive through ing off. chased is nutrient rich. through its purchase, CAUSE NO. DV-2020-25 Clerk/Treasurer at Colstrip City Hall. Copies of the environmental review COVID-19.” “The reviews we are For example, economical- which he terms a cre- Hon. Michael B. Hayworth checklist is available at Colstrip City The McCafferty Ranch getting back about our ly, a person may pay a lit- dence value, where the SUMMONS BY Hall and will also be available at the provides Central Avenue beef are great,” said Gon- tle more at a custom meat purchase aligns with the PUBLICATION public meeting. An exemption may deiro. shop, but what would they THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS not be appropriate if significant public Meats with eight grass- consumer’s belief system. GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE- controversy exists over the project’s fed and finished cattle Having beef processed pay in health problems if Like the case with all of NAMED DEFENDANTS, THEIR potential effect on the quality of the every three weeks. These in Montana was a chal- he or she is not conscien- the hard work and details HEIRS AND DEVISEES, AND ALL human environment; the proposed cattle are free of antibiot- lenge even before COVID- tious of what is ingested, the McCafferty Ranch OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN: project shows some potential for 19 hit. It is more difficult Hicks posits. You are hereby summoned to answer causing a significant effect on the ics and hormones. They and Central Avenue Meats the Complaint for Quiet Title in this quality of the human environment; are harvested and quar- now, but fortunately the “More than anything, put into place years back, action which is filed in the Office of or the project might possibly affect tered at the USDA-certi- McCafferty Ranch has a we hope people will Sporkin-Morrison urges the Clerk of this Court, a copy of sensitive environmental or cultural long-standing and positive become more intentional- which is herewith served upon you, resource areas or endangered or fied meatpacking facility , producers to be thinking and to file your Answer and serve threatened species and their critical Quality Meats, in Miles relationship with Quality ly involved in the beef he ahead 10 years from now a copy thereof upon the Plaintiffs’ habitats. City. Meats, which allowed the or she is purchasing,” said and a possible paradigm attorney within twenty (20) days Michelle Richards Next, the beef is loaded facility to add one har- Hicks. “When the custom- shift. What practices can after the service of this Summons, City Clerk/Treasurer vesting day a month for er is more accountable for exclusive of the day of service; and City of Colstrip into a state-of-the-art begin to be put into place in case of your failure to Published June 11 & June 18, 2020. refrigerated truck, which the ranch. choices, it leads to now to align with the appear or answer, judgment will be MNAXLP the McCaffertys pur- improved satisfaction in wishes of consumers, taken against you by default, for the ********************************* Go local decisions made [regard- relief demanded in the Complaint. chased specifically for the Sporkin-Morison asks pro- “This pandemic, more ing nutrition and support- This Action is brought for the purpose trip to Central Avenue ducers to consider. He or less, has exposed ing local economies].” of quieting title to real property PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Meats. encouraged producers to situation in Rosebud County, FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, cracks that already exist- Plus the money spent “After our first trip consider providing a food Montana, and described as follows: 2021 ed in our food system,” locally is recycled back All of Block A, of Edward’s PRELIMINARY BUDGET using a horse trailer and experience that includes said Central Avenue into the local community, Addition to Forsyth Montana, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: coolers, we decided we credence values, such as in the City of Forsyth, Rosebud That on Monday, June 22nd at 7 Meats’ owner Hicks, ref- Hicks said. needed a refrigerated animal and environmen- County, Montana, according to p.m. in the Council Chambers of erencing the difficulty City Hall, the City Council of Forsyth, truck,” said Gondeiro. tally friendly practices, the official plat on file in the office meatpacking facilities Credence value of the Clerk and Recorder of said Montana will be holding its public In the refrigerated and a positive sense expe- have in finding labor “It is “Consumers vote with County. hearing for the purpose of adopting truck, there are tempera- rience, such as sight and EXCEPT that part conveyed to the a preliminary budget. often a job of last resort, their wallet,” said Spor- ture probes in the car- taste. State of Montana for the benefit The City Council has the preliminary and not something a per- kin-Morrison with the and use of its State Highway budget for the fiscal year of July 1, casses to ensure food Together, McCafferty son seeks out.” Great Falls Development Commission by Bargain and Sale 2020 to June 30, 2021, and that said safety. Ranch and Central Ave- Deed recorded May 24, 1949, budget has been placed on file with “The beef processed is Hicks is focused on Authority, who paired in Book 48 of Deeds, Page and is open for inspection in the nue Meats have been able USDA-certified all the building trust with his Central Avenue Meats 310, under Document #134699, office of the City Clerk-Treasurer customers, who also are with the McCafferty to create such an experi- records of Rosebud County, during the business hours of 8 a.m. way through,” said Gon- ence for their customers. Montana. to 5 p.m.; Monday through Friday deiro. seeking nutritional and Ranch. DATED this 26th day of May, 2020 in City Hall, 247 North 9th Avenue. Gondeiro’s uncle, Jim All citizens are invited to attend and (COURT SEAL) McCafferty was also able Clerk of District Court provide the Council with written or oral comments for or against any part to play a valuable role for Rosebud County, Montana of the said proposed budget. with over 30 years of BY: Elizabeth T. Ball By the order of the City Clerk- Elizabeth T. Ball Treasurer experience as a USDA Published June 4, 11 and June 18, Doris Pinkerton meat inspector. He is now 2020 City of Forsyth, Montana a professional consultant, Published June 11, June 18 , 2020 MNAXLP and he assisted Central MNAXLP ********************************* Avenue Meats in their ********************************* MONTANA SIXTEENTH design. NOTICE OF PUBLIC JUDICIAL DISTRICT HEARING COURT, Request for a Variance Permit for Hydroponic Plant ROSEBUD COUNTY steel or wood poles to support The McCafferty Ranch IN THE MATTER OF THE above ground/overhead electrical constructed a nationally ESTATE OF transmission line within City limits recognized hydroponic The City Council of Colstrip will hold WILLIAM J. CHAPPEL, a Public hearing to hear comments plant around seven years Deceased. on the following: ago. ______1.The installation of an above “It allows us to kind of Cause No. DP 20-14 ground/overhead wood or steel poles to support an electrical transmission be ahead of the game at Judge: Nickolas C. Murnion facilities not to exceed 150 feet and the present,” said Gon- NOTICE TO CREDITORS structures to transition between deiro. “Our way of finish- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that above ground and below ground ing cattle is extremely the undersigned has been appointed facilities not to exceed 150 feet. Personal Representative of the The meeting before the City Council unique.” above-named Estate. All persons will be held on Tuesday, June 30th, In the hydroponic plant, having claims against the said 2020 at 6:00pm in the City Council barley and pea sprouts decedent are required to present Chambers at Colstrip City Hall. Any are grown, looking a little their claims within four months after citizen may appear to comment on the date of the first publication of this this subject or may submit written like fresh sod. notice or said claims will be forever comments to the Zoning Officer, Box “We feed roughly 10,000 barred. Claims must either be mailed 1902, Colstrip, MT 59323 until 2:00 pounds of fodder per day to the undersigned, return receipt p.m. on Monday, June 29th, 2020. requested, at Thompson Painter Law Additional information may be to 80 -100 head of cattle,” P.C., 180 South 32nd Street West, obtained from City Hall at (406) 748- said Gondeiro. “We have Suite 3, Billings, Montana 59102, 2300 ext. 2305. the cattle on the fodder or filed with the Clerk of the above- Kami Egan entitled Court. for about 120 days, and DATED: June 4, 2020 Zoning Officer they gain weight compa- ANGIE STALEY Published June 11, June 18 and June 25, 2020 rable to grain finished THOMPSON PAINTER LAW P.C. cattle.” By MNAXLP MICHAEL C. YASENAK ********************************* The cattle are also able Attorney for Personal Representative NOTICE OF PUBLIC to eat fresh foods year Published June 11, 18, 25, 2020 HEARING round, rather than dried MNAXLP FORSYTH CITY COUNCIL hay. ********************************* ORDINANCE NO. 2020-01 “The protein and nutri- Notice of Pending The Forsyth City Council is ent content is highly con- Attachment of a Tax Lien scheduled to meet Monday, June 22, centrated because they at 7:00 P.M., in the City Hall Council (MCA 15-17-122) are eating the roots as On Monday, August 3, 2020, the Chambers at 247 North 9th Avenue, Rosebud County Treasurer will Forsyth Montana. well,” said Gondeiro. attach a property tax lien to the The stated purpose of this hearing This unique finishing property on which the 2019 taxes are is to provide those parties with also creates a very consis- an interest and other citizens an delinquent. The delinquent taxes, tent product, which is including penalties, interest and opportunity to be heard, on an costs are a lien upon the property Ordinance which will provide for unusual for grass-fed and and that unless delinquent taxes, amendments to: finished beef, which can penalties, interest and costs are paid Title 12-3-3 - Low Density Residential vary in consistency, Gon- prior to August 3, 2020 a tax lien will District Zoning, change the side be attached and may be assigned to setback from ten (10) feet to five (5) deiro said. a third party. feet The concentrated nutri- Title 12-3-4 Medium Density ent and protein content MCA 15-17-122. Residential District Zoning, change A complete list of all property on the side setback from ten (10) feet to translates into the beef which taxes are delinquent is on file five (5) feet and in turn health benefits in the office of the Rosebud County Title 12-2-12 – Permitted Lot Treasurer and is open to public for the consumer, Gon- Coverage, change from 30/70 deiro said. inspection and examination on (thirty percent occupied) to 50/50 Monday through Friday from 8 am to fifty percent free and fifty percent Still creating this prod- 5 pm. occupied uct is laborious. For further information please contact Page 10/ Thursday, June 18,2020 Independent Press Rules proposed to eliminate sale of flavored e-cigarettes

Staff Report or email dphhslegal@mt. gov, and must be received The Department of Pub- no later than 5 p.m. July lic Health and Human Ser- 24, 2020 when the public vices (DPHHS) filed today comment period ends. a proposed rule notice to Montana historically eliminate the sale of fla- has ranked above the vored e-cigarettes in national average in youth response to the epidemic vaping rates. Nearly 60% of youth e-cigarette prod- of Montana high school uct use in Montana. students and 30% of mid- The proposed rule dle school students have would eliminate the sell- tried vaping. In 2019, ing, offering for sale, mar- almost one in 10 Montana keting, advertising or oth- high school students erwise distributing fla- vaped daily, exposing vored electronic smoking their brains to the long- products that target Mon- term effects of nicotine tana youth. addiction. This is a 263% "This is a serious health increase from 2017. issue in Montana that is A recent report by the causing major health con- FDA states that 96% of 12 sequences for our youth to 17-year-olds who initiat- driving a lifelong addic- ed e-cigarette use started tion to nicotine," DPHHS with a flavored product, Director Sheila Hogan and 70% report the fla- said. "I strongly encourage vors as the reason they Montanans to participate use e-cigarettes. E-ciga- in this public process by rettes are available in submitting their feedback, thousands of youth- thoughts and suggestions appealing flavors, includ- on this critical step to pro- ing fruit, candy, mint and tecting the health of Mon- menthol. The overwhelm- tana's children from fla- ing majority of youth vored tobacco." e-cigarette users report The proposed rule is using flavored products. Submitted Photo posted online here: https:// This rule would elimi- Eric Braunberger and Andrew Laicki of Miles City captured first place in Saturday’s catfishing tournamnet in Forsyth with a dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/ nate the sale of all fla- rules/37-923pro.pdf catch that weighed over 34 pounds. vored e-cigarette prod- A public hearing will be ucts. The rule, however, held via remote confer- does not apply to medical encing to consider the marijuana products sold Miles City team wins catfishing tournament proposed rules on Thurs- by licensed providers. Staff Report the tournament boundar- Casey Cole, and Trey and three youth awards, Eve day, July 16, 2020 at 3 p.m. Massachusetts was the ies helped some anglers, Gus McDaniel brought in and Archer Chamberlain Interested parties wanting first state to restrict the to provide public com- A pair of Miles City but clear skies and unre- 26+ pounds . Rounding finished seventh overall sale of all flavored tobac- men won the Forsyth Bash ment are encouraged to co products. New Jersey, lenting heat made chal- out the top 5 places was with their dad Skye, but participate by calling into Saturday, part of the Yel- lenging conditions for all . the three generation team still took home the third New York and Rhode lowstone Catfish Angler the hearing. Call-in infor- Island have restricted the Second place and big fish of Jim, Sean and Gunner place youth title. mation is provided in the Tournament Series con- sale of flavored e-ciga- went to the Billings team Kelly. Another hard work- The next tournament rule posting. ducted by fishhardindus- rettes. Over 270 local cit- of Derek, Kassandra and ing shore team, their bas- will be in July. Visit www. Comments can also be ies and counties across the tries.com. Clarence Weber with a ket of 25.95 pounds earned fishhardindustries. submitted in writing to country have enacted Eric Braunberger and basket of 30+ pounds, and them a matching set of B com for event pictures, Heidi Clark, DPHHS restrictions on the sale of Andrew Lapicki, in their a big fish weighing 8.8. 'n' M Rods and the second tournament registration, Office of Legal Affairs, flavored e-cigarettes, very first tournament win Sidney, MT natives and place youth title. schedule of events and PO Box 4210, Helena, MT, from Colorado to Minne- together, weighed in over seasoned anglers Scott And to finish out the top more. 59604; fax (406) 444-9744; sota to Massachusetts. 34 pounds. They battled Schmidt and Chad Dun- the heat, the bugs, and the wald took third with a bas- competition to bring home ket just a hair under 29 the coveted first place pounds. plaques. Fourth place overall With an unusual high of and 1st place youth went 103 degrees, the light to a team of newcomers. breeze in some parts of

54.9% of Montana Food Club households have responded to Census The Independent Press Weather June 18, 2020 WASHINGTON, DC -To House of Representatives. Seven Day Forecast In-Depth Local Forecast Today's Regional Map date, 54.9% of Montana • Census statistics Today we will see mostly cloudy skies with a households have respond- inform how hundreds of Thursday 65% chance of showers, high of 67°, humidity of ed to the 2020 Census, billions of dollars in fed- Few Showers Cohagen according to a press eral funds will be allocat- 58%. West northwest wind 10 to 14 mph. The 62/47 release from the U.S. Cen- ed by state, local and fed- High: 67 Low: 49 record high for today is 98° set in 1986. Expect sus Bureau. eral lawmakers annually mostly cloudy skies tonight with a 50% chance of The national self- for the next 10 years. Friday response rate is 61.4%. It 2020 Census Timeline showers, overnight low of 49°. Forsyth Miles City has never been easier to In mid-March, most Isolated T-storms 67/49 respond on your own, households received an High: 71 Low: 52 Last Week's Regional Almanac 67/49 whether online, over the invitation in the mail to Date Hi Lo Normals Precip Colstrip Volborg phone or by mail — all respond to the 2020 Cen- Saturday without having to meet a sus, followed by multiple Tuesday 67 48 76/51 0.00" Hardin 65/49 67/46 census taker. reminders and a paper Partly Cloudy Wednesday 73 52 76/51 0.00" 67/47 Montana counties with questionnaire. High: 76 Low: 53 Thursday 83 52 77/51 0.00" the highest self-response In May, in coordination Ashland Friday 92 58 77/52 0.00" rates with federal, state and Lame Deer 68/47 1 Yellowstone County, local health officials, the Sunday Saturday 97 70 78/52 0.00" 65/49 69.2% Census Bureau began a Partly Cloudy Sunday 76 55 78/52 0.00" 2 Lewis & Clark Coun- phased restart of some Monday 79 52 78/53 0.00" ty, 66.1% 2020 Census field opera- High: 82 Low: 59 3 Missoula County, tions in select geographic Rainfall ...... 0.00" Average ...... temp 68.1° 66.1% areas. As part of this Monday Normal ...... rainfall 0.60" Average ...... normal 64.4° 4 Cascade County, phased restart, the Census 65.5% Bureau resumed dropping Partly Cloudy Departure ...... -0.60" Departure ...... +3.7° 5 Silver Bow County, off 2020 Census invitation High: 85 Low: 62 64.4% packets at front doors in Local Sun/Moon Chart This Week 6 Gallatin County, areas where the majority 61.8% of households do not Tuesday Day Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset 7 Ravalli County, 60.6% receive mail at their Partly Cloudy New Thursday 5:10 a.m. 8:59 p.m. 3:36 a.m. 6:33 p.m. Full 8 Dawson County, home. About 5% of house- High: 84 Low: 61 6/21 Friday 5:10 a.m. 8:59 p.m. 4:05 a.m. 7:39 p.m. 7/5 57.7% holds are counted during Saturday 5:10 a.m. 8:59 p.m. 4:41 a.m. 8:43 p.m. 9 Jefferson County, this operation, known as 57.4% Update Leave, where cen- Wednesday Sunday 5:11 a.m. 8:59 p.m. 5:26 a.m. 9:43 p.m. 10 Custer County, sus workers confirm or Partly Cloudy First Monday 5:11 a.m. 9:00 p.m. 6:20 a.m. 10:35 p.m. Last 55.9% update a household’s phys- Tuesday 5:11 a.m. 9:00 p.m. 7:24 a.m. 11:18 p.m. High: 82 Low: 63 6/28 7/12 Why the 2020 Census is ical location address and Wednesday 5:11 a.m. 9:00 p.m. 8:35 a.m. 11:55 p.m. Important then leave a census ques- • The U.S. Constitution tionnaire packet. mandates a census of the The health and safety Local UV Index National Weather Summary This Week Weather Trivia population every 10 years. of Census Bureau staff The Northeast will see partly cloudy skies with isolated showers and What is the Fujita Scale? • The 2020 Census and the public is of the thunderstorms, highest temperature of 92 in Channahon, Ill. The Southeast will counts everyone who lives utmost importance. All experience mostly clear to partly cloudy skies with isolated showers and in the United States as of returning staff will 0 - 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11+ thunderstorms, highest temperature of 92 in McComb, Miss. The central United ?

April 1, 2020 (Census receive safety training on States will see mostly clear skies with the highest temperature of 98 in Presidio, Texas. In the

Day). social distancing protocols UV Index Northwest there will be mostly clear to partly cloudy skies with isolated rain, highest temperature of tornadoes.

• Census statistics are and be provided personal 0-2: Low, 3-5: Moderate, 83 in Medford, Ore. The Southwest will see mostly clear skies with the highest temperature of 103 of strength and speed wind

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