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Vol. 106 No. 30 ISSN (1041-3340) Independent-Press.com Telephone (406) 346-2149 Hollenbeck family investing in Montana with purchase of C&K Meats

By MATI BISHOP Yellowstone Newspapers “Montana beef markets and sells really well,” said new Cowboy Meats CEO Charlie Hollenbeck, in refer- ence to how easy it is to move Montana beef. Hollenbeck, along with his mom, dad and brother pur- chased C&K Meats in For- syth and has rebranded the company as Cowboy Meats. “The reception from the Photos by Connie Brown community has been great,” said Hollenbeck, who took A community BBQ was held to say “Good Luck” to the Gambill’s charge of the business on and “Welcome” to the Hollenbecks on Juy 10. July 13. “This is a labor-intensive industry and the fact that this team stuck around through the ownership change is what is making this work,” he continued. While the face of the ownership and the name of the company has changed, the mission of the company has not. “Our cutters are artists in the field of meat making,” awaiting recertification as a they are sending most of the said Hollenbeck.“We’re try- state meat processing facili- beef from their ranch in ing new styles, new cuts, ty so they can start to kill Molt to Nebraska. The more new products. That is where and butcher their own ani- they can keep in Montana, our niche is.” mals onsite and ship their the more they save on ship- The Hollenbecks bring products directly to consum- ping expenses. four generations of ranching ers. They anticipate that They anticipate helping experience with them to the will happen any day now. other Montana ranchers as new venture. Through that They are also closely mon- well. Any cattle that they avenue they have extensive itoring whether Montana is purchase locally will be pur- experience marketing meat. going to join the Cooperative chased above market value Hollenbeck has worked in Interstate Shipment (CIS) according to Hollenbeck. marketing through their Program through the USDA The first step in getting family ranch and High Five that would allow them to sell more beef through the facili- meats for seven or eight beef to Ohio, Wisconsin, Indi- ty is to increase the capacity years. He sees the primary ana and North Dakota. of their carcass cooler. That Photo by Mati Bishop purpose of a meat process- Ultimately, what the Hol- is where their first capital Meat Cutter Eric Lawrence showcases his art to new Cowboy Meats CEO Charlie Hollenbeck ing plant as helping ranchers lenbeck family wants to do is investment in the facility production line. Currently, Their retail meat shop is 5:30pm. sell cattle. build value added markets will be and it will be the start they can process 16 head of at 1109 Front Street in For- (Contact Mati Bishop at [email protected] or The new company is for their beef. Currently of upgrades to the entire beef and 10 lamb or hogs a syth and is open Monday week. through Friday 8 a.m to 406-234-0450.) Radio Time Rodeo brought out top competition

By Mati Bishop Despite the rust, the Staff Report competition was intense. The barrel racing was Rodeo fans at the Rose- decided by less than a sec- bud-Treasure County Fair ond. Well-traveled Brittany were treated to two nights Barnett of Stephensville, of star-studded rodeo com- TX won with a time of petition as the event pro- 17.53 second. She bested vided much needed compe- second place Ashely Day tition in a pandemic short- of Volberg by just .08 sec- ened rodeo season. onds. Defending Tie-Down Shawn Perkins of Bel- Roping World Champion grade, who won three high Haven Meged of Miles City school state championships was among the competitors as a bareback rider, pre- to compete in the first Pro vailed by a single point Rodeo Cowboys Associa- over Tristan Hansen of Dil- tion event held at the fair lon to claim the bareback since the early 2000s. title. Dawson Dahm of Luke Gee claimed the Alberta, Canada won the all-around title with solid saddle bronc event. performances in both the Clay Tyran and Jared bull riding and steer wrest- Bilby won the team roping ing disciplines. He won the by just .04 seconds over bull riding competition on Brenten Hall and Chase the back of C5 Rodeo’s bull Tyren. Westyn Hughes and names Majestic Butterfly Justin Smith both regis- and finished tied for third tered 8.3 second times as in the steer wrestling. the low time in the tie- Meged was among the down roping event. Tan- number of top competitors ner Milan won the steer who appeared to be suffer- wrestling with a time of 4.1 ing from a lack of rodeo seconds. opportunities due to The rest of the Rosebud- COVID-19 mandated can- Treasure County Fair celations. The defending events included a concert world champion did not by Ned Ledoux, son of register a time in the tie- country music legend down roping event. Chris Ledoux and a demoli- Defending Montana Pro tion derby. Rodeo Circuit Finals The complete results of Champion Jesse Kruse the rodeo are available failed to register a score in under the Rodeo tab of the saddle bronc riding On the Air ProRodeo.com. Wednesday night after by Chris Rivera (Contact Mati Bishop at At 2 PM on Friday, July 10th, 2020, members of the CB&R 4H Club came into KIKC Radio. The CB&R 4H Club members are Joe having a re-ride opportuni- [email protected] Moke, Liz Moke, Teagan Ruff, and Joe Lackman, kneeling in front is Chris Rivera (Sports Director/On-Air Director at KIKC Radio ty. or 406-234-0450.) in Forsyth). PAGE 2 / Thursday, July 23, 2020 Independent Press Obituaries Richard Clair Bilharz, 80 Judith Cassidy Cole, 81

“Cowboy’s Last Ride” “I know it’s hard, but daughters, Kim Secrest, tled in Montana. She graduat- grandchildren, and one great please don’t cry for me DeeAnn Harrigan, Kristi ed from Forsyth high school. grandchild. Margret (JD) now. Don’t worry, I’m not Thompson, Shauna Bilharz; Judy married Norris Lopez, Carlos & Joshua of burning daylight, I’m busy brothers, Ronald Bilharz, “Mack” Cole in 1962. After a Fairfield, CA. Cathy (Bryan) riding God’s trails high up Robert Bilharz, Randall two-year stint in Belem, Bra- Ratzburg, Cole, Kamron, & in the sky.” Bilharz,, James Bilharz, zil, she spent the next years Rebecca of Sunburst, MT. Richard Clair Bilharz, 80 Danny Bilharz; sisters, moving wherever Mack’s Cass (Deb) Cole, Rachel, of Greenville, passed away Joan Bilharz, Susan career with the Bureau of Shane, Allyson, Casey, & on July 10, 2020 at his Sedgwick, 16 Indian Affairs took them. Great Grandson Kashton of residence. grandchildren, 10 great- They retired on the family Billings, MT. Sister Kathleen Richard was a retired grandchildren and one ranch near Hysham and Bloom, Brothers Tom (Pat) Texas Peace Officer in more expected in August. spent 20 years there before Cassidy & Mike (Lorene) Hunt County born February He is preceded in death moving back to Billings. Cassidy. 26, 1940 in Charles City, by his parents and brother, Judy’s English and Jour- Funeral services pending Iowa to Clair and Mildred Jerald Bilharz. nalism teaching career until we can all gather to cel- Altenberg Bilharz. He The immediate family Judith Cole spanned from Billings Cen- ebrate Judy’s life. Please married Sharon Feltz on will have a celebration of tral, to Shepherd, and finally make a donation to your September 24, 1961 in life in Texas and spreading Judith Cassidy Cole, 81, Senior High School. She also favorite charity in Judy’s Austin, MN. his ashes in Montana to went to heaven on July 12, enjoyed time spent in Helena memory. Arrangements are Richard is survived by fulfill his wishes on August 2020. Judy was born on as a Senator’s wife. in the care of Dahl Funeral his wife, Sharon Bilharz; 1 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lee November 3, 1938 to Charles Judy leaves behind her Chapel and memories may be Richard Bilharz sons, Greg Bilharz, Jeff Ranch in Colstrip,MT. and Wally Cassidy in St. Paul, husband of 58 years, Mack, shared at www.dahlfuneral- Bilharz, Troy Bilharz; Minnesota. The family set- and their three children, 9 chapel.com

Donald Robert Erickson, 93

Born September 8, 1926, in Ellen Davis from Monango, Dick and his wife Linda, and Cherbourg, France, he was North Dakota, in 1950. Jim and his wife Mary Jo of the son of Andrew (Andy) Don did a lot through the Eugene, Oregon, and daugh- Sebron Philoman Erickson of years: member of an unde- ter Christine and her hus- Richard Bilharz, age 80, ofGreenville, TX formerly of Bismarck, North Dakota, and feated HS football team, band Ken of Mooresville, Colstrip, MT passed away July 10, 2020. August 1 his Klavdia Simeonovna Erick- trombonist for jazz/swing North Carolina, and grand son, of Moscow, Russia, born band in the 40’s; pharma- children, Matt, Greg and his ashes will be spread at the Lee Ranch at Colstrip. one week before the new cist, corner drugstore wife Courtney, Ross, Lief family traveled to America owner (known as “Sam” to and his wife Eliza, and Judith Cole, age 81 of Billings, formerly of Hysham,MT on the S.S. Mauretania. all of the kids in Forsyth), Kaisa, great-granddaughter passed away on July 12, 2020. Funeral services are Don grew up in Bismarck, goose hunter, award win- Maiken and ex-wife Ellen pending. North Dakota, served in the ning photographer, private Davis Erickson Halonen. Army Air Corps during pilot, sailor, competitor in A celebration of Don’s William Chappel, age 71, of Colstrip,MT passed away on World War II, attended Bis- Santana 20 regattas, rabid life is being planned for a May 6, 2020. marck Junior College (a Duck fan, Dad of four, future date in Eugene, Ore- member of BJC’s first gradu- Grandpa of five and Great gon. ating class), went on to earn Grandpa of one. You may also contribute Donald Erickson, age 93 of Eugene, Oregon passed away Donald Erickson on July 15, 2020. a degree in Pharmacy at In addition to his parents, to a fund for a sailing award Donald Robert Erickson, North Dakota State Universi- Don was predeceased by his in Don’s memory at: ty and became a Registered sister, Zena, and his young- https://www.gofundme. Claude Goggles, age 72 of Lame Deer, MT passed away on 93, Eugene, Oregon, passed away, Wednesday, July 15, Pharmacist until his retire- est son, John. com/f/sambig-ddon-erick- July 18,2020. Visitation was July 21. Graveside Service 2020. ment at age 70. Don married He is survived by sons son-memorial-fund was on Wed. July 22 at the Birney Cemetery.

Lloyd Littlebird, Sr. age 78 of Ashland, MT passed away on July 18, 2020. Traditional wake was Wed., July 22, 2020 at Littlebird Family Home Red Eagle Creek Rd. in Lame Montana State agriculture to offer virtual field days Deer. Graveside service with Full Military Honors. Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 10 a.m. at the Littlebird Family By Staff Report days, but due to the duce an even better expe- also be a live segment in Cemetery in Lame Deer, MT. COVID-19 pandemic those rience for everyone.” which community mem- A series of virtual field were cancelled. Instead, Huntley, Conrad, Havre, bers and any interest view- day events will be hosted scientists and superinten- Moccasin, Sidney, ers may ask agriculture- This column is sponsored by by the Montana State Uni- dents across the state will Kalispell and Corvallis are related questions of MSU versity (MSU) College of be presenting both record- the locations of the seven researchers and agricul- the Independent Press Agriculture and Montana ed and live content online, MSU agricultural research ture experts. Included in with our deepest sympathy. Agriculture Experiment available and free to centers. Short recorded the live segment are crop Station to replace in-per- access. presentations on a variety pathology, soils, organic son field days for 2020. “Our field days are of topics specific to the production, horticulture, MSU’s seven research always a highlight of our research each facility con- livestock, weeds and a centers and campus facili- year, and we were disap- ducts will be provided. variety of other subjects. NOTICE ties usually host the field pointed to not be able to Topics will include cereals, The MAES website at The Independent Press makes every attempt to place host them this summer. livestock production, agresearch.montana.edu/ obituaries in our publication as quickly as possible, including But, the safety of our com- water and pesticide use, virtualfielddays will have late obituaries up to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday – sometimes munity members and our fruit production and more. recorded presentations later. We understand that some individuals may not have research center staff is Content will also be pro- posted on Friday, at noon a computer to view the tribute to their family member or our top priority,” said Dar- vided by the MSU Post and will be hosted through friend online and would like to cut and save the obit for rin Boss, head of the Farm, located a few miles the College of Agriculture their scrapbook. Obituaries are considered an advertisement Department of Research from the MSU campus in YouTube channel. and must be paid in advance of publication. Please contact Centers and superinten- Bozeman. Also included on the Connie at the Independent Press for further questions or to dent of the Northern Agri- Also included in the vir- webpage is information on place an obituary in the newspaper. cultural Research Center. tual content are messages the live segment, which “We hope that by creating from Boss, MSU President will take place on July 30 virtual content this year, Waded Cruzado and Col- from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 406-346-2149 we will be able to incorpo- lege of Agriculture Dean Questions for the live rate virtual elements into and MAES director segment can be emailed future field days and pro- Sreekala Bajwa. There will to [email protected].

Important Steps to Take After Hail and Storm Damage

Grace Bible Church Immaculate Conception First Baptist Church State Auditor Matt Rosendale everything happens properly. istered to do business in Pastor Andrew Kisman Catholic Church Pastor Bill Sikes If your property was dam- Montana, has workers com- 1075 Main, Forsyth Father A. Ananda Kumar 1625 Cedar Street, Forsyth Rosendale Advises aged over the weekend, here pensation insurance, liability is what you should do: insurance, and is bonded. Sunday Worship 9:30 am 509 N. 12th Forsyth Sunday Montanans to be Wary of Storm Chasers, Work 1. Immediately take pho- 7. Get a written contract Amazing Grace Youth Group Sunday Mass 10:00 am 9:45 a.m. Bible classes tos and thoroughly document and never pay in full for Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Forsyth, Montana 11:00 a.m.& 6 p.m. with Their Insurance Companies all damage before beginning work before it’s completed. 1-509-879-3723 406-346-9239 Worship Services any cleanup or repairs. 8. Maintain ownership of “Folks need to take steps Wednesday 2. Then, take steps to pre- the process: don’t hand over immediately to document vent further destruction of Power of Attorney or respon- Federated Church of Forsyth Church of the Ascension 6 p.m. Children’s Ministry storm damage and be on the the property. Cover broken sibility for settling the insur- Presbyterian Church (USA) Episcopal 7 p.m. Youth Group lookout for storm chas- windows and holes in roofs, ance claim, don’t sign a con- Pastor : 380 North 15th Ave. 7:15 Bible Study/prayer ers,” Rosendale said. “Work put tarps over places that tract that has blanks or isn’t 1180 Cedar Street, Forsyth Forsyth, Montana firstbaptistchurchforsyth.com with your insurance compa- could get more water or wind thorough. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 406-346-7704 ny to get the claims process damage, etc. 9. When dealing with dam- started and make sure you Sunday Worship 10:30 am 12:00 Sunday 3. Contact your insurance age to vehicles or trailers, have a reputable contractor 346-7767 Life’s Journey company and get the claims work with reputable auto or auto body shop. My office United Community Church Christian Fellowship process started. Make sure body shops and get multiple is available to answer ques- Wesleyan Church -The Point Pastor Jeremy Stradley Pastor Casey Kluver you understand your deduct- bids. tions and assist with any ible, what is and isn’t cov- 10. Contact Rosendale’s Pastor Mark Umfleet 408 Water Ave. Colstrip 1 Victory Lane insurance-related problems ered, and your responsibili- office with questions or con- 148 West Cedar, Forsyth Adult Sunday School Services Sunday 10:00 am after these severe storms.” ties. cerns about insurance at 444- website: get2thepoint.church 9:15 a.m. Sunday Youth Group ages 12 - 18 Montanans have experi- 4. Don’t sign an agreement 2040 or csimt.gov livestream: Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Night 6 p.m. enced problems with out-of- with a contractor until 11. Contact the Montana facebook.com/get2the- Youth Sunday School during church Colstrip, Montana state contractors after major you’ve talked to your insur- Office of Consumer Protec- weather events in recent pointchurch [email protected] ance agent or company rep- tion with concerns about con- years. It’s important for Worship: 1-406-318-4822 The Lutheran Church - resentative. tractors at 444-4500 or dojmt. homeowners to take the right Sunday 11 am Missouri Synod 5. Beware of high-pres- gov/consumer steps from the beginning to St. Margaret Mary Pastor Blake Marshall sure sales tactics and unso- 12. If you dodged impacts prevent bigger problems Sunday Services licited offers from contrac- from the recent storms, take Flowing River Fellowship Catholic Church down the road. Consumers tors. Don’t feel rushed to time to review your insur- (Assembly of God) Father A. Ananda Kumar Mt. Calvary, 430 Olive must take ownership of the sign a repair contract. Get ance policy, pay attention to Pastor Dan Sand 320 Water Ave.,Colstrip, MT Colstrip, 8:30 am process and not hand off multiple bids and check ref- your deductibles and other 280 11th Ave. Forsyth 1st, 3rd, 5th Sun. Mass 8 a.m. Concordia, 310 N. 8th, Forsyth responsibility to third par- erences. Choose a contractor details, and make sure you Sunday worship Service 2nd, 4th Sun. Mass 6:15 p.m. 10:30 am ties. Property owners control who will work with your have the coverage you want Trinity, 302 Summit, Hysham all of the contractual agree- 10:30 a.m. (406)748-2234 insurance adjuster to assess in case of future weather 5:00 p.m. ments with insurers and con- 406-289-0363 [email protected] damage and costs of repair. damage. tractors, it’s ultimately up to Churches website 6. Verify that the contrac- the consumer to make sure flowingriverfellowship.com tor you’re considering is reg- Independent Press PAGE 3 / Thursday, July 23, 2020 Pages from the Past 2020 WAR ending at WAM on July 30

By Staff Report video of the show, which is on the WAM website The current exhibit at at wtrworks.org. This WaterWorks Art Muse- video showcases the um (WAM), “The West- exhibition as it hangs in ern Art Roundup” the WAM gallery, and (WAR), will end at 5 shows each piece indi- p.m. on Thursday, July vidually. 30. Miles City artist Vida “For Miles City and Landa also has her area residents and visi- unframed and small size Colstrip 1924 tors who haven’t been artworks for sale in the out to view this amazing WAM gallery. Many of display of artistic talent, her pieces have sold, but you only have a few some of her works are more days to take a trip still available, ready to to the coolest place in find a new home. Pur- Miles City,” said Dixie chasers may find one or Rieger, executive direc- more pieces of art, then tor of the WAM. “Get mat and frame each out of the heat and walk item to match their into a cool building with home décors. Each very cool artwork in the painting also would gallery.” make a wonderful gift Rieger added, “The for giving as well. Landa Western Art Roundup is showing her generosi- artists graciously ty and support of WAM Photo’s Courtesy of Frank H Vassau allowed their work to be by donating 100 percent held over to allow visi- of sales from each piece MSU receives $2.5 million for American Indian, Alaska Native tors to enjoy the art. to help with future WAM COVID-19 has been hard expenses. By Staff Report rural and tribal areas of According to Larsson ple living in remote, on everyone, and artists For more information Montana can be solved,” the purpose of the Mon- rural settings and, to a are struggling as much about this, or other, A new $2.5 million Larsson said. “This tana Advantage Nursing lesser degree, urban as anyone. Galleries and grant offers more WAM exhibits and activ- funding will accelerate Scholarships is to areas,” Larsson said. museums have been opportunities for Ameri- ities, call 406-234-0635. our progress.” increase enrollment and “We know from years of affected as well. Please can Indian and Alaska According to Larsson, improve the graduation research that having a The WAM staff mem- come out and show your Native students in the a total of 175 American rate of American Indian health care workforce bers also encourage Montana State Universi- Indian and Alaska and Alaska Native stu- that mirrors the racial appreciation to all of the everyone to follow ty College of Nursing to Native nursing students dents from the College or ethnic identities of artists in this show and events on Instagram, earn scholarships. will receive funds this of Nursing by reducing patients is critical for help them by purchasing Facebook, and the web- Aimed to keep Ameri- fall and ending in 2025. the financial barriers achieving good health a piece of artwork.” site. WAM is handicap can Indian and Alaska This year a total of 24 encountered by those outcomes. Better access Rieger explained that Native students in accessible, and compan- students are expected to students. Achieving to culturally competent, WAM could not hold an school and increase ion seating is available be supported by the health equity for Ameri- clinically excellent opening reception for their graduation rates, scholarships, with the can Indian and Alaska American Indian and throughout the museum. this exhibit because of the funding will be used number increasing to 37 Native populations is Alaska Native nurses “Drive out to 85 for Montana Advantage in the grant’s final year. the ultimate goal. will help to meet the COVID-19 restrictions. Waterplant Rd. and join Nursing Scholarships. “All American Indian “MSU College of health care needs of However, Bonny Beth us for an exhibit that The grant will be dis- and Alaska Native Nursing is committed to Montana’s tribal com- Luhman, WAM educa- will leave you in awe,” tributed over five years undergraduate nursing increasing the number munity members.” tion director, produced a said Rieger. and comes from the students are eligible for and quality of American Health Resources and the scholarships,” Lars- Indian and Alaska Services Administration son said. Native nurses and pri- of the U.s. Department Students receiving mary care providers of Health and Human scholarships must be a who are educated to Got a news tip? Services. participating member of deliver culturally sensi- Laura Larsson, pro- the College of Nursing’s tive health care servic- Send it to Andy at the Independent Press, fessor in the College of Caring For Our Own es to American Indian Nursing and director of Program or the univer- and Alaska Native peo- at [email protected] a program called Caring sity’s TRiO Student Sup- For Our Own that support Services program ports American Indian and have financial need. and Alaska Native nurs- “These are effective- ing students, said the ly ‘full-ride’ scholar- funds will be put to ships,” Larsson said. good use. “The expectation is that “The Caring for Our students (receiving the Own Program has a scholarships) will make 20-year track record good academic progress demonstrating that the in the nursing under- nursing shortage in graduate program.”

Government payments to farmers are at historic highs Direct government and ranchers work the payments to farmers are bonus subsidies into at historic highs under their financial plans the Trump administra- when making large, up- tion as the president and front investments in the Department of Agri- seed, feed and farm culture try to help farm- machinery.” ers struggling with the The amount of aid, the trade war, record wet speed with which the weather and the pandem- government is handing it ic. out, and the lack of over- “But as agriculture sight should concern grows more reliant on taxpayers, says Neil unprecedented taxpayer Hamilton, emeritus pro- support, farm policy fessor and former direc- experts and watchdog tor of Drake Universi- groups warn the subsi- ty’s Agricultural Law dies are growing too big Center. And, Hamilton and too fast, with no says, the handouts have strings attached and lit- insulated the administra- tle oversight from Con- tion from political fall- gress — and that Wash- out stemming from their ington could have a diffi- policy decisions. “The cult time shutting off the administration picked spigot,” Ryan McCrim- these trade fights prom- mon reports for Politico. ising agriculture that “The massive payments this would lead to some have been a political better world at some boon to Trump in farm point,” Hamilton told country — he tweeted in McCrimmon. “Rather January that he hoped than suffering any con- the money would be ‘the sequence for the ill-con- thing they will most ceived strategy, they remember’ — but risk just said, ‘Hey, let’s tap creating a culture of the bank. We’ll buy our dependency, as farmers way out of this.’” PAGE 4 / Thursday, July 23, 2020 Independent Press Opinion

Montana’s small businesses and employees Our National Forests Are Not Crops

By Scott Mendenhall closure, especially ernor Bullock has done and frivolous lawsuits By Adam Rissien while competing with is as they work to safely As a small business online megaretailers assemble a group serve our communi- Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue flew into Missoula owner and someone and big box stores that largely comprised ties. According to a on June 12 to sign a “modernization blueprint” memorandum who signs the front of were allowed to con- of his major politi- June Montana Cham- directing the U.S. Forest Service to essentially double down on paychecks, I under- tinue operating during cal donors to advise ber of Commerce its continued push to prioritize logging, stand what it’s like to Bullock’s shutdown. him. Instead of seek- survey, 92 percent of mining, drilling and grazing, all while limiting environmental stay awake at night We continue to read ing input from and respondents agree this reviews. During the campaign-style signing event, Secretary with a pit in your in our local papers the listening to local and protection is neces- Perdue even bragged “we see trees as a crop.” stomach worrying if names of popular res- county officials, and sary. Missing from the secretary’s statements was any recogni- you are able to keep taurants and retailers state lawmakers, the While many of these tion that America’s national forests, 193 million acres in all, are your employees on that are announcing Governor repeatedly institutions have re- actually diverse ecosystems that are home to hundreds of im- payroll during tight permanent closures. declared “state of ceived federal loans periled fish and wildlife species, and contain the last remnants times. The University of emergency” measures, and grants, they still of wildlands in this country that millions of people cherish. For the past three Montana’s latest Bu- allowing him to unilat- face the threat of The secretary failed to mention how numerous communities months, Montana’s reau of Business and erally make all deci- economic penalties via rely on national forests to provide clean drinking water, or the workers and job cre- Economic sions. He has met with state taxation on this fact that intact forests do more to remove atmospheric carbon ators have under- Research report pro- Legislative leadership aid. Higher taxes are than do stumps. In fact, national forests have a crucial role to standably experienced jected a loss of 75,000 once in the past 120 the last thing small play as part of global, natural climate change solutions. this economic anxiety jobs and a shortfall in days and he has never business owners need Returning to the past, when resource extraction and exploi- and worry. But instead state personal income consulted with the while trying to weath- tation ruled the land, is hardly a blueprint for the future. Yet, of being nimble and of $6.4 billion, or 11.7 Appropriations and Fi- er the storm. this is exactly what the secretary ordered and what the Trump forward thinking in percent, in 2020. But it nance Committees on Over the past three administration has been pursuing from Day One. In fact, Per- addressing these chal- didn’t have to be this how to direct the $1.25 months, Governor due’s memorandum comes on the heels of two recent Trump lenges, Governor Bull- way. billion relief. Bullock has dem- Executive Orders allowing industry and federal agencies to ock has imposed more After his economic As the head of the onstrated that he is waive compliance with long-standing environmental laws worry and uncertainty shutdown, Governor state, Governor Bull- either incapable or that safeguard fish and wildlife. These orders follow Trump’s onto employees and Bullock was given ock has an obligation unwilling to offer the wholesale rolling back of rules requiring federal agencies to employers in the pri- every opportunity to to take care of the needed aid our small involve the public, take a hard look at the environmental con- vate sector and exac- help these small busi- state’s fiscal health. businesses, workers, sequences of its actions and consider alternatives. erbated the situation. nesses through bil- Yet despite the Legis- and communities need A recent Journal of Forestry article demonstrates the ratio- Without consult- lions in federal aid, lative Fiscal Division in this exceedingly nale for these rollbacks and attacks are baseless. Even without ing cities, counties or yet he has failed to projecting double- difficult time. further “streamlining processes,” the Forest Service approved those on the ground, effectively and ef- digit shortfalls in the If Governor Bullock over 80% of projects between 2005-2018 by categorically Governor Bullock ficiently deliver this state’s revenue for won’t step up to ad- excluding them from environmental analysis. The same study issued a top-down, one- targeted relief to busi- 2021, the Governor has dress these jobs and also showed that less than 1% of all projects were challenged size-fits-all statewide nesses most in need. proclaimed that all is economic failures, the in court. economic shutdown It has been over three well and no action is Montana Legislature Of course, this administration and industry proponents in March, ultimately months since President needed. This is eerily should look at return- would never let facts change their story, especially when it forcing many small Trump signed the COV- reminiscent of his ap- ing to a virtual spe- plays on people’s fears and hopes. For years, those opposed to businesses to close ID-19 recovery act, yet proach in 2016. This cial session. The small public land protection keep weaving nostalgic hints in their permanently. Governor Bullock has “kick the can down businesses that have message of returning to the good ole days when the mills were There are still 11 released less than 10 the road” approach hung on during this humming and the logging trucks filled with big trees, all the counties in Montana percent of Montana’s will force the next storm cannot wait any while knowing economics and automation make this impos- without a single posi- $1.25 billion share. governor, Democrat longer. sible. At the same time, they use fear of wildfires as cover for tive COVID-19 case, The Governor sit- or Republican, to make (Scott Mendenhall industrial logging, sidestepping the reality that climate change and another 14 counting on $1.25 billion in the difficult spending is a small business and drought increases wildfire risks far more than cutting ties that have had five stimulus dollars while reductions Bullock owner, the president of trees will ever address. If we truly want to see fewer large- or fewer cases since individuals, families, chose to ignore. Mon- the Montana Business scale wildfires, then we need to stop burning fossil fuels and March. A small busi- businesses, and locali- tana small businesses Leadership Council, do more to preserve intact, mature forests. Further, it is hubris ness in one of these ties across the state and families have had and a former state to believe, and irresponsible to purport, that timber harvest rural counties without suffer is unacceptable. to tighten their belts legislator.) will prevent wildfires, but the Forest Service suggests if given a positive case was The COVID-19 re- during COVID-19, and enough latitude it can reduce forest fires—though the degree treated the same way covery act included the government should of which is left to the public’s imagination and that’s the point. as a business in an ur- money to be set aside be no different. Ultimately, Secretary Perdue and the Trump administration ban area where there for localities, yet Governor Bullock believe national forests are little more than crops and the best, was spread. some counties have should also be working highest use for public lands is to exploit them with more log- Small mom and written the Governor with the Legislature to ging, grazing, mining and drilling. pop brick and mortar with requests for need- provide protections The fact is, national forests and public lands are complex, stores simply couldn’t ed aid and have yet to for small businesses, living ecosystems with inherent value that deserves our moral weather the economic receive a response. schools, universities, consideration. These public lands are homes to grizzly bears, costs associated with Leaders bring people nonprofits, and locali- mountain goats, elk, trout, salmon and a whole host of other a government-forced together, but all Gov- ties from overreaching iconic wildlife species. Their survival depends on us, and we need to be better environmental citizens with our non-human neighbors. (Adam Rissien is the Rewilding Advocate of WildEarth Guardians.)

Time OuT WiTh LOis By Lois Olmstead Being under quaran- low Quarantined sign on built. People said there tine and having stay-at- the front door of the were fellers that needed home orders are differ- grieving widow’s tiny their laundry done. I did ent now than they were home. The smallpox hurt my laundry on a board when my mom was a and itched. She took care and wrung the clothes child. Hearing her moth- of her babies and “dealt out by hand. So I ordered er’s story may inspire with the grief by talking a gas washing machine you. I learned much to the Lord” she told me. out of Livingston. They about relying on God in They were under quaran- started it and showed me my own life while writ- tine still at Christmas. how to run the exhaust ing the life story of my Relatives brought food hose out the window. I grandmother, Nancy and milk leaving it on the ready to go on my big Lennemann, in in 1991. doorstep. Finally the deal of power washing. Lately I have been think- quarantine was lifted. You’d step on a pedal to ing about her more often. The Health Officer start it, and at the same Nancy, my grandma, brought a type of candle time pull a thing to start met the love of her life, Lois Olmstead that they were to burn to the gas. I stepped and Bill Adams, at a 4th of we’d sing hymns and have fumigate the house. stepped and pulled all July dance at Sedan in prayer before we went to They had to fumigate morning.” She said she 1923. Three weeks later bed.” half the house one day quit and did the men’s they married, he was 23, A second baby, Alice, and the other half the laundry on her wash- she four months short of was born in 1926. Despite next day. On the second board. After another day 18. The newlyweds lived Bill’s frequent spells the day they had to walk out- of trying, she told them in the hotel in Clyde Park couple was happy. They side on a freezing day, to come get the thing. where Bill was a cook. had friends and family leave their clothing at Grandma said, “Somehow A Yellowstone Newspaper Bill had “spells” with his close by. But the spells the door, walk around to the Lord gave us strength heart sometimes, but the ‘clean half’ and and wisdom and we made Andy Prutsok • Publisher got worse and in Novem- their family life was ber Bill went to be with bathe in a tub they had it through the rest of that Connie Brown • Advertising Representative good. My mom was their the Lord. “This was a set up the day before. winter and summer.” Tina Edgerly • Bookkeeper first-born. They moved hard time,” Grandma “There wasn’t much pri- Grandma said, “the to a small house near said. “I had just turned vacy in all that,” Grand- fall of ’27 we went to stay Bill’s folks. 21. The only thing that ma said. “But I was pret- with my folks at Wilsall. (866) 356—2149 • (406) 346—2149 • Fax (406) 346—2140 A year later in 1924 held me up was being ty strong. God was my I got word this bachelor Email: ip—[email protected] • ISSN (1041—3340) there were some revival strong in the Lord’s strength. All I could wanted a cook during meetings in an empty strength. I knew I had to think about was my girls. harvest. When a guy house near them. “We The next day we could from a mile over came Subscription Rates: take care of Lorraine and Rosebud and Treasure Counties — $33.40 per year attended the meetings,” Alice.” But the trouble open up our house. Now with a threshing machine Other Montana Counties — $35.92 per year • Out—of—State — $38.45 per year Grandma said. “Together was not over. After the we were clean! We could and a truck to help, I met Bill and I went forward at funeral she felt sick. She start again. I knew I had Tony Lennemann.” She POSTMASTER: Send address changes to one of the meetings and had a high fever. When to keep going. And I smiled. “I guess you The Independent Press accepted Christ. This was she started breaking out knew God would take know how God took care P.O. Box 106 — Forsyth, MT • 59327—0106 [email protected] our spiritual birth. We with a rash, the doctor care us.” of me.” Maybe that is realized Jesus died on the said, “you have small- “The first thing I why my mom’s favorite Official Newspaper of ROSEBUD COUNTY. The Independent Press cross for us. Every night pox.” thought about,” she said, Bible verse is Galatians is published weekly from 192 N. 10th Avenue, Forsyth, Rosebud County, MT. we studied the Bible, Bill The County Health “was the new highway 6.9. Look it up and see if Periodicals postage paid at the Post Office in Forsyth, Montana 59327—0106. played the guitar and Officer nailed a big yel- (89N) that was being you agree. Independent Press PAGE 5 / Thursday, July 23, 2020

LIBRARY LINKS By Heather Johnstone Rosebud County functioning at this point, open hours so that our intent is to support some Library’s Vision although we are only staff can evaluate the other local businesses in Statement is, “Rosebud using half of our public items. If you have large the upcoming weeks. County recognizes that computers so that we can quantities, please call In addition to giving Bicentennial Library of ensure adequate social first. away prizes, we have Colstrip and Rosebud distancing. All computers It is so hard for me to been hiding gold that is County Library of are also being cleaned by believe that this year’s made on our 3D printer Forsyth provide valuable our staff in between “Celebrate Our State” somewhere in the library resources and services to users. We are asking Montana themed Summer every Monday morning. their communities. “ patrons to practice social Reading Program is We post a clue on our Our Mission Statement distancing as well as almost over. The reading Facebook page and when reads, “Bicentennial wear masks unless they contest ends on July 31st we open at 11:00 on Library and Rosebud are under the age of 5. and I encourage Monday, the gold rush County Library will We are not renting out everyone to finish begins! Whoever finds provide their the library’s basement strong! Participation has the gold first gets to keep communities with access rooms to the public as of been excellent, with 59 it as well as choose a to quality library services right now. Use of the people of all ages prize from our case. and programming. The basement spaces is registered. We had 42 New books include: libraries operate for the currently strictly readers turning in their Clive Cussler’s “The betterment of all restricted to library records on week 1, 44 on Titanic Secret”; “The “IT’S HARD TO DO ANY PLANNIN’ FOR THE FUTURE WHEN I SPEND ALL OF MY TIME residents including programming and use by week 2, 40 on week 3, 39 Dragons, The Giant, The TRYIN’ TO FIX EVERYTHING I WRECKED YESTERDAY.” children, teens, young other Rosebud County on week 4, and 34 on Women” by Wayetu adults, young families, Departments. week 5. Each time a Moore; “How to Be An adults, and senior Please don’t put participant turns in a Antiracist” by Ibram X. citizens. The libraries donation items in the record showing they read Kendi; “Our Time is serve as centers for Rosebud County Library 20 minutes a day in the Now” by Stacey Abrams; lifelong learning, in the book drop. Often previous week, they get and Brit Bennett’s “The technology, and times, we end up just to choose something from Vanishing Half”. We community gathering.” disposing of items that our prize case. Prizes have also added the DVD Our Goals are… are in poor condition that include sticker books, “Supernatural”. 1) The Libraries will are dumped there, and it coloring books, agates, Because we are a foster an environment just creates more work fancy book marks, school public library and I conducive to lifelong for our staff. As far as supplies, toys, books, 3D believe it is my duty to learning. donations go, we are printed items, gift provide materials for a 2) The Libraries will generally only interested certificates, and more! variety of preferences, strive to provide the best in books, audiobooks, and The gift certificates have Rosebud County Library possible technology. DVDs that are in new or been one of our popular is adding current 3) The Libraries will like new condition or are items, as they are political books from both form partnerships and be newer releases. If the normally claimed within conservative as well as social centers of the items are dirty or have half an hour of us liberal perspectives. If communities. water damage or tears, opening on Monday there is something you Please let me know if we are definitely not mornings. Gift cards and would like to see us add you have any feedback interested in them for the certificates so far have to Rosebud County regarding Rosebud library. If your items been to Dairy Queen, Library’s collection, just County Library and the meet the qualifications, Cattle Brand Coffee, The contact me. services we provide. please bring them to the Roxy, Forsyth Hardware, We hope to see you The library is fully library front desk during and Style Alley. Our soon at the library!

Montana Dateline By Ellis Roberts Parry July 24, 1998 spot in the canyon hoping to stop fields in comparison to the Ore- A lone gunman named Russell the Indians from heading east to gon Trail to the south. Many Eugene Weston Jr. pulls out a gun the plains. The Nez Perce avoid prospectors leave the Oregon as he enters the United States conflict by climbing a ridge of the Trail at Corrine, Utah and head Capitol Building in Washington, canyon and going around the for- due north through the low passes D.C. Weston opens fire and kills a tifications. In time, the work of that provide access to the Bea- capitol police officer. Another the soldiers comes to be known as verhead Valley. White and Eads officer responds to the gunfire “Fort Fizzle” for obvious reasons. are part of a group of Colorado and critically wounds Weston miners who arrive in Montana via before collapsing from his own July 27, 1941 - this route during the winter of fatal wounds. A tourist is also Chan Romero, rock and roll 1861. Rather than risk proceed- wounded in the crossfire. Mon- recording artist, is born in Bill- ing into Idaho over one of the tana, still reeling from bad press ings. Chan Romero is the author high, snow-covered passes in the of the Freemen stand-off and the of The Hippy Hippy Shake. dead of winter, the party decides Unabomber capture, once again Romero originally records his to graze their livestock in the becomes the focus of national song in 1959 hitting the national Deer Lodge Valley. The Colorado media attention when it is learned charts in the early part of 1960. A miners are ready to proceed on that Weston alternates his time group called the Swinging Blue their way to the Idaho mines in between a home in the Midwest Jeans has a huge hit with the song early July of 1862 when rumors and a cabin at Rimini, a small during the British Invasion Year of colors in Grasshopper Creek mining town in the mountains of 1964. The Beatles also record reach them. Members of the northwest of Helena. It is also Romero’s song on two different party decide to explore this area revealed that Weston has spent occasions. In 1988 The Hippy and a rich discovery is made. time at Montana’s state mental Hippy Shake, performed by the hospital at Warm Springs. Georgia Satellites, is featured in July 28, 1934 – (2018) the Tom Cruise motion picture, Bud Luckey, Pixar animator July 25, 1805 Cocktail. and creator of Woody from the Captain William Clark and a Toy Story franchise, is born in small scouting party reach the July 27, 1987 Billings. Three Forks of the Missouri The Billings Mustangs of the River. Pioneer League defeat the Salt July 29, 1868 July 26, 1806 Lake City Trappers 7 to 5 at Cobb Fort C. F. Smith is abandoned Captain Lewis’s party encoun- Field in Billings. The Mustang by the military is accordance ters a small band of Blackfeet victory ends the Trappers’ with the Laramie Treaty which along the Two Medicine River 29-game winning streak, the lon- ends Red Cloud’s War along the near the present Cut Bank. The gest win streak in professional Bozeman Trail. The soldiers are two parties camp together. At baseball history. still within sight of the fort when dawn, there is bloodshed when the the Lakota and Cheyenne burn it Indians try to steal the explorers’ July 28, 1862 to the ground. rifles. An Indian is killed and the Prospectors John White and rest are driven off. Fearing the William Eads discover placer July 30, 1969 arrival of a large war party, the gold deposits at Grasshopper Dave McNally, ace southpaw Lewis party makes an arduous Creek in what is now southwest- for the Baltimore Orioles, wins forced march south to the Mis- ern Montana. In a matter of a his 17th consecutive game by souri River. Meanwhile, on the few short weeks, the area is defeating the Kansas City Royals same day, Clark and his party are swarming with hopeful miners. 4-2 in Kansas City. McNally ties camped at the mouth of the Big The boomtown that develops from the American League record set Horn River. the rich strike becomes Bannack, by Johnny Allen of the Cleveland the first Territorial Capital. The Indians during the 1937 season. July 27, 1877 brand-new Mullan Road, the over- The streak ends on August 3rd, Chief Joseph’s Nez Perce land route between Fort Benton largely due to Twins pinch hitter encounter a detachment of sol- and Walla Walla, Washington, con- Rich Reese’s grand slam home diers out of nearby Fort Missoula tributes to this first important run. McNally’s record will last about 5 miles west of the present gold discovery in what is now until the 1999 season when Roger Lolo. The soldiers have built Montana by providing relatively Clemens establishes a new league makeshift barricades in a narrow easy access to the Idaho gold record of 20 consecutive wins.

WORLD WAR II By Dakota Callen Military Police known as MP’s

Military Cops come in The Garrison is differ- Cognac to who crawled two sizes, Combat and ent. He is unpopular the highest on the Eiffel Garrison! because he has those Tower. The MP’s The Combat (MP) is a Garrison Rules, which dumped the Cognac on handy guy to have we all hate. Proper uni- the ground before tak- around and he is seldom form, saluting, passes, ing us to jail, after a required to be a fanatic etc. nights stay we were about regulations. He After crawling the be strong. One put a escorted to our units. gets along with the highest on the Eiffel hold on me that was The last time I was in Dogies, being in danger- Tower, in Paris, Capitol paralizing, meanwhile Paris, I noticed that ous places and associat- of France. I tried to the other grabbed my they had moved the sec- ing with dog faces give escape under the mas- belt and just about ond section of ladder the (MP) the dog faces sive crowd. The (MP’s) undressed me! making it impossible to point of view... don’t have to be big to The bet was a fifth of climb. PAGE 6 / Thursday, July 23, 2020 Independent Press

feet per second being discharged. Lifestyle balance program receives national The Historic Sperry By Staff Report The next year-long ses- Clinic Manager of Diabe- twice a month for the sec- Chalet in Glacier National sion of Lifestyle Balance tes, Endocrinology and ond 6 months to maintain Park, that was destroyed The Centers for Dis- starts in September, and Metabolism. “The Life- healthy lifestyle changes. by fire in 2017 by the ease Control and Preven- participants are required style Balance program According to a press Sprague fire, is now open tion (CDC) has fully rec- to attend an information offers a proven approach release from Billings once again for business. ognized the Billings Clinic sessions before enrolling. to preventing or delaying Clinic, the group setting Like everything else Lifestyle Balance Pro- Visit billingsclinic.com/ the onset of type 2 diabe- offers an environment of there is changes due to gram. The program has classes to sign up for tes through modest life- support with people who the coronavirus. been part of the Montana information sessions that style changes made with are facing similar chal- The County Fire Diabetes Prevention Pro- are scheduled for August the support or a coach lenges and trying to make personnel has sure been gram for many years. 10 at 12 p.m., August 11 at and one’s peers.” the same changes. busy lately with these Through the program, 4:30 p.m., August 17 at 12 In the Lifestyle Bal- Lifestyle Balance is fires: Beginning Sunday, community members are p.m., and August 18 at ance program you learn now part of the National July 12, here is a list of Hard to believe the fair preventing type 2 diabe- 4:30 p.m. to eat healthy, add physi- Diabetes Prevention Pro- the highlights: has come and gone tes together. The Lifestyle Balance cal activity to their rou- gram, led by the CDC. The McQerlich Fire off already for this year. It Groups of participants classes are available tine, manage stress, stay “Small changes can add Slaughterhouse Creek sure wasn’t the same with are learning the skills either in person or virtu- motivated, and solve up to a big difference,” Road was caused by the self-distancing and all they need to make lasting ally. problems that can get in Ranes said. “Working lightning and burned 24.6 the changes and changes such as losing “One in three American the way of healthy chang- with a trained lifestyle acres. cancellations due to the weight, being more physi- adults has pre-diabetes, es. coach who provides guid- The Old Pott’s Place mighty threat of Covid. cally active, and manag- so the need for prevention Groups meet for a year, ance, Lifestyle Balance Fire off Little Porcupine Those that attended the ing stress with the guid- has never been greater,” weekly for the first 6 participants are making Road was started from a rodeos, concert, ance of a trained lifestyle said Lisa Ranes, Billings months and then once or lasting changes together.” swather and burned a coach. demolition derby and all total of 22.5 acres of hay other activities all had a field and some creek Parents should great time! bottom after making a At the fair the Rosebud couple runs with the Senior Menu’s be concerned County Sheriff’s Dept. wind. Colstrip Forsyth raised $1410.00 for their On Monday, July 13: about apps shop with a cop and the The Copple Fire was Friday, July 24 Friday, July 24 nursing home Crocheted southwest of Colstrip and Taco salad w/tortilla Baked cod, macaroni for their kids With Love program. Skip started from a coal seam. salad, peas & carrots, Johnson won the cooler chips, veggies, fruity jello lemon pudding, fruit It burned 4.9 acres of and Wilbur Cortes from green yet dry grass. Monday, July 27 Monday, July 27 Talk to your children and find Friday, July 24, 2020 Wyoming won the Henry The Cherry Nob Fire Tuna Casserole w/ Noo- Tuna & Noodles, Peas & out what apps and products 22 lever action rifle. off Little Porcupine dles, Relish Tray, Pears Carrots, Apricots, Lemon they are using. Net Nanny is Saturday, July 25, 2020 There was quite the Creek Road was man- Bars suppose to be helpful in filtering Keith Stablefeldt action at the Demolition caused from an Tuesday, July 28 web content and age appropriate Derby with twenty cars Chicken Parmesan, Gar- Tuesday, July 28 Rex Lindberg unattended fire pit. It lic Bread, Salad,Fresh Fruit Sloppy Jo’s , Tator Tots options. being smashed up! One spread 10 acres before a Protect your children’s car also got tipped on its Tossed Salad , Cherry Sunday, July 26, 2020 dozer line was put in. Wednesday, July 29 Dump Cake privacy. side. 1st place winner was Patty Van Ash The grass fire on Ham & Bean Soup, Bis- Good rules for screen names #02 Caleb Sorenson who Youngbauer’s off Little cuits , Relish Tray, Fresh Wednesday, July 29 Shelby Racki and passwords. won $5,000.00. 2nd place Porcupine was also man Fruit Veggie Beef Soup, Corn Penny Teeters Bread , Fruit Salad , Cake Is it safe to post pictures? winner was #87 Tim caused as they were Thursday, July 30 Privacy settings for your Sorenson who won cutting grass. It was Thursday, July 30 Monday, July 27, 2020 Chili,Biscuits,Salad , computer and smart phones. $2500.00. 3rd place stopped at 6.7 acres. Scalloped Turkey How do you find out if your Chris Smith winner # B34 was Neil Fresh Fruit Green Beans & Tomatoes The Black Butte Fire on Spinach Salad , Fruit phone has been hacked? Johanna McDanold Moore who won $1000.00. Quarter Horse Creek As with all things in life there Stephanie Hess He also won the Mad Dog Road was very wind Friday, July 31 Friday, July 31 are good things and bad things. Chester Kurtz Award and got an extra driven and spread to Cook’s Choice Spaghetti , Coleslaw Help your child get the best use $1500.00. 4th place went 1,725 acres and has been Green Beans , Fruit out of their computer or their to #44 Eric Tadij who won Tuesday, July 28, 2020 100% contained. Crews Call 748-3525 phone. As with books work $500.00. The Longest Call 346-2878 Elwyn Brunner with our 6 county engines, by 9:30 a.m. together with your child; know Haul award went to 2 water tenders, and 2 by 9:30 a.m. Nancy Purkett what they are learning and Devon Groeredeld who is dozers had assistance Sarah Brockel where they are finding their from Canada but works in from 2 SEAT drops, 1 The secret ingredient to cooking information. Make it a learning Williston, N.D. tanker drop along with 98 experience for your children and Wed., July 29, 2020 We never know who we Mike (the helicopter from is always LOVE!!! yourself. Erin Berdahl will meet day by day; but Miles City), a county Kathy Giesick sometimes you get a blade and BLM. There Bob Beals familar face from the was a lot of fuel burning past. When I first moved in the interior of the fire Thursday, July 30, 2020 to Forsyth and worked at so the smoke was very the old Speedway Diner a Tory Bauer visible. Thanks to all who Connie’s Cooking Corner customer that was a Nickolas McDanold help in anyway in getting friend of my Uncle fires contained! Charlee Prince Baked Zucchini Fries crushed. Maynard’s and Auntie Have you been thinking Jasmine Lincoln 1 cup Panko Let steaks stand at room temp. Muriel (Mert’s) used to of Christmas yet? You 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan for 30 minutes. Friday, July 31, 2020 come in . The guys name know there are only 22 cheese Sprinkle each steak with salt Jake Stevenson was Larry Afrank; and Mondays left. 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and pepper. In a cast iron skillet out of the blue I happen to I see where the Roxy Kosher salt and freshly ground heat oil, swirl pan and add steaks. run into him this past has gotten new seats black pepper, to taste Cook on each side 3 minutes Friday. Nothing like installed in the movie 4 zucchini, quartered lengthwise or until browned. Reduce heat to catching up with someone theatre. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour medium add butter and garlic. from the past; been about Karen Boysun is the 2 large eggs, beaten Cook for another minute and a 22 years since I last seen new Physical Therapy this guy. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh pars- half. (If you prefer your steaks a Manager at Rosebud Wow, the Yellowstone Health Care Center. ley leaves little more done cook for two and River water has sure Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. a half minutes). Remove steaks Call Connie Are you making plans 346-2149 been going down. There for the Ingomar Rodeo Coat a cooling rack with non- from pan and cover loosely with two weeks before are all kinds of gravel this weekend? Check stick spray and place on a baking aluminum foil. Let stand about 10 birthday to have it bars showing up on the their ad on page 10. sheet; set aside. minutes. Serve published in east end by the dam. As Jeopardy host Alex In a large bowl, combine Pan- ************* The Independent Press of July 20,2020 the water Trebek turned 80 on ko, Parmesan and Italian season- Grilled Onions is app. at 3.25 feet with Wednesday. He has spent ing; season with salt and pepper, 4 large onions just under 11,500 cubic 35 years as the popular to taste. Set aside. 1/2 cup butter game show host. He is Working in batches, dredge zuc- 4 bouillon chicken cubes contracted to host chini in flour, dip into eggs, then garlic salt Fun Facts Jeopardy until 2022. dredge in Panko mixture, press- Preheat grill for medium heat. When asked who should ing to coat. Peel off outer layer of onions. host the show when he is Place zucchini onto prepared Slice a small section off of end More July Trivia gone his answer was : baking sheet. Place into oven and of each onion, and make a small Betty White. Did you hear Walmart bake for 20-22 minutes, or until hole in the center of each one. Fill What was the comit that was discovered in 1996 that golden brown and crisp. the center of each onion with a will not be open on Black was visible to the naked eye? Comet Hale - Bopp Friday ( can we still call Serve immediately, garnished bouillon cube and 2 tablespoons What year was Salt Lake City established? 1847 it that), the day after with parsley, if desired. of butter. Sprinkle with garlic salt. Thanksgiving. They have ****************** Replace the top of the onion, and In what year did Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart complete his Symphony No. 40 in G minor? 1788 opted to let their T-Bone Steak wrap in aluminum foil. employees have the day 2 steaks Place onions on the grill over In what year did Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis hold their off to spend with their 1 tsp. kosher salt indirect heat; and close the lid. first comedy show in Atlantic City, New Jersey? 1946 families. In the past few 3/4 tsp. pepper Cook for one hour, or until tender. When did the United States Postal Service become years and all the hassles 1 tbsp. olive oil Remove the tops and cut into bite effective? July 1, 1971. that have gone on with 2 Tablespoons butter size pieces. Place in a small bowl When was the first permanent transatlantic telegraph shoppers, I am sure it 2 garlic cloves, minced or with the juices. cable completed (it stretched from Valential Island, Ireland will be much worse this year especially in the big THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS to Heart’s Content, Newfoundland)? 1866 city’s. (Check in store for details) What was the first line Bugs Bunny said to Elmer Fudd? Since the fair is over .Fresh Assorted Bon-In Pork Chops Fresh Express Chopped Kit $2.99 What’s Up, Doc? the next big thing is Duck Valupak $1.99 lb Whole Roasted Rotisserie Chicken What year did Tony Hawk’s land his first ‘900’ on a skate- Days in Forsyth and then back to school (however Beef T-Bone Steaks $7.99 lb $6.99 board at the X Games in San Francisco, CA? 1999 What year did the 7 mile long Cape Cod Canal open in that is going to happen). Oscar Mayer Sliced Bacon $6.49 pk Darigold Butter Quarters $3.99 A 7.8 earthquake struck Sweet Onions $1.19 lb Jumbo Cantaloupe $2.99 Massachusetts? 1914 Perryville, Alaska on Russet Potatotes 5 lb. bag $2.29 Sweet Raspberries 2/$4 6 oz. What year was NASA created? 1958 Tuesday. A tsunami warning had been issued. This column is Did you know 911 calls sponsored by the DO NOT REQUIRE Forsyth Dairy Queen CELLULAR SERVICE? Stay safe , will chit- 346-7411 chat with you next week! Independent Press PAGE 07 Thursday, July 23, 2020 Range board seats up for election By Staff Report According to Article IV, Section 3 of the Cooperative MARKET/BREEDING STOCK COMMITTEE Range Telephone bylaws, to qualify for placement Cooperation, Inc. will be on the ballot; candidates must be Dear Supporters of 4-H and FFA: electing trustees to fill four current members of Range; board seats up for election at its maintain their principal 67 annual meeting, which will be residence in the area served by The Rosebud / Treasure Market/Breeding Stock Committee will again pay premiums for beef, sheep, and held virtually on September 9, the Cooperative and in the swine projects from your donations. The market stock sale is scheduled for Saturday, July 18th at 1:00 2020. district which that person is to The trustees whose terms p.m. at Miles City Livestock Commission. Please be aware of updates from the Extension Office as they represent; not be employed by, are expiring are Sid Samuelson or financially interested in, a become available. (District 2), James Dahle competing enterprise or a Your support will allow us to continue a valued program designed to encourage quality animals and (District 3), Dwight “Scotty” business engaged in selling provide educational opportunities for participants. Please mail your contributions to 4-H Market/Breeding Ferguson (District 4), and communication service or Stock Committee at the location more convenient for you: George Bement (Trustee at supplies, or constructing or large). maintaining communication First State Bank of Forsyth, P. O. Box 379, Forsyth, Montana 59327 or Eight Cooperative members facilities, other than a business Stockman Bank, P. O. Box 312, Hysham, Montana 59038 make up the Nominating operating on a cooperative non- Committee that has been profit-basis for the purpose of appointed for the purpose of Donors of $100 or more will be given a 4-H/FFA Booster Card, recognizing their support. furthering rural telephone or nominating as many qualified other communications service. *Donors listed in bold letters denote donating $100 or more. candidates as they deem Also, you can’t be nominated if necessary for placement on the you are related to a current 2020 election ballot. The employee of Range. For any Our 2020 Supporters as of this date includes: William & Joan Cunningham nominations for those place on interest in being placed on the Scott and Audrey Lackman the ballot for the four positions ballot, contact a Nominating Forsyth: Fink Quarter Horses will be made during a Committee member from your Chad & Jenny Moke teleconference at 7 p.m. on district prior to July 28 and ask Independent Press Bob & Cathy Emmons Tuesday, July 29. to be placed on the ballot. First State Bank of Forsyth Willems Farm & Feedlot Raymond & Anne Smith Williams Construction - Yellowstone Pharmacy Mark & Damion Metcalf Prince, Inc. Mid-Yellowstone Electric Paul & Sue Neiman Lee & Linda Howard Sundowner Inn Stockman Bank Yellowstone Valley Vet Clinic Louis & Peggy Pulver Colstrip: Robert & Margareta Woods Talen Energy & the Colstrip Power Plant Don & Gayle Holland Childer’s Inc. Clay & Yvonne Redding Rosebud Foods David & Susan Redding “In Memory of Gordon Nelson” Animal House Veterinary Services Shan Kuntz Insurance Agency Custer: Thompson Farms, Buz & Beverly Thompson Jack Howley Spannagel 66 Quarter Circle Ranch Eli & Jean Spannagel Melstone: C&K Meats, Curk & Karla Gambill Jake’s Garage Immells Creek Ranch, William Gillin Larsen Ranch Miles City: Watering Hole Northwest Farm Credit Services Schwend Flying Service Pennie Loomis Rosebud: Forsyth Feed & Ag Supply Schiffer Ranch Co. YC Family Dental Nancy Purkett Sumatra: Valley Auto Supply, Inc. Robert & Francis Dellit Harvey & Hazel Walter Ingomar: Hysham: Greg Lackman Farms Inc Busby: Lenore Welch Ferguson Feeds Schantz Law Ron & Gail Kolb Otter: Harold & Belva Arvik

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Haugo Center Apartment for Rent Available for your next event. 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath Riverview Villa Housing Close to elementary school Now accepting applications and hospital Antelope Creek Apartments $500 per month + utilities, Now taking applications + $500 deposit Call to Schedule 351-1541 (406)351-1399 ROSEBUD 2 BedroomApartment HEALTH CARE CENTER for Rent in Forsyth 383 N 17th Ave Forsyth, MT 59327 389 N. 10th New Job Openings: Owner pays water and RN’s, Housekeeping, Patient Care Coordinator and trash pickup Personal Care Assistant Renter pays MDU, Taking APPLICATIONS for No Pets Certified Nursing Assistant Classes. Call 351-1559 See current job openings on our website at: rosebudhealthcare.com Applications Available at Clinic Front Desk or Online. Looking for rentals Human Resources (406) 346-4238 in Colstrip? This institution is an equal Rosebud Health Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer Metro Property opportunity provider. Management has 2-3 Bedroom Apartments, Rosebud Health Care Center is offering CNA classes Townhouses, Duplexes Apartment for Rent Certified Nursing Assistant classes & Mobile Home Lots 3 Bedroom - 2 Bath will be held Summer of 2020. Furnished & Close to elementary school Unfurnished Units and hospital 6701 Hollister $650 per month + utilities, RHCC is looking for part-time and full-time CNAs in both or 748-3016 + deposit the Long Term Care Facility and the Hospital. Interviews EHO will be done prior to classes beginning. If employment 351-1541 is offered/accepted, there is no charge for the class with Trailer for Rent commitment of 1 year working for us. You will be paid 2bedroom - 1 bath Montana State minimum wage of $8.65 during the class In Colstrip hours. Permanent employment is dependent upon $250 per month +utilities. successful completion of the CNA class and certification at Available July 1 which time beginning wage will start at $14.50 per hour. 406-749-0036.

Applications are available at the Clinic front desk or online at www.rosebudhealthcare.com. Real Estate Applications must be submitted to Human Resources as soon as possible to secure your spot! Anything turned in after July 27,2020 will be held over until the next class. Do not miss this opportunity.

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There is one full time position opening for Legal Assistant to the Rosebud County cOLStrip Attorney. Starting wage is DOE. Any combination of education and experi- 15 Maple ct. - SOLD ence equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by courses in office management, computer or typing plus two or more years of work experience in an office setting dealing with the public. Duties include but are not limited to secretarial duties, frequently handling confidential matters, preparing documents, maintaining records, filing, recording along with others set forth in the job descrip- Auto’s For Sale tion. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Applications and job descriptions are available in the County Commissioners Office, Rosebud County Courthouse, P.O. Box 47, 1200 Main Street, Forsyth, MT 59327, 406-346-2251 as well as online at www.rosebudcountymt.gov

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********************************* NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S obligation. MONTANA SIXTEENTH SALE The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, JUDICIAL DISTRICT To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on November 25, 2020, at excepting only the Trustee, may COURT, ROSEBUD 02:00 PM on the front steps of the bid at the sale. The bid price must COUNTY Rosebud County Courthouse located be paid immediately upon the IN THE MATTER OF THE at Main Street, Forsyth, MT 59327, close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, ESTATE OF the following described real property situated in Rosebud County, State of certified checks or cashier’s checks). CAROL ANN LETT Montana: The conveyance will be made Deceased. Lot 2, Block 3, of Castlerock Lake by Trustee’s Deed, without any Cause No. DP - 2020-17 Subdivision First Filing, Rosebud representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, NOTICE TO CREDITORS County, Montana, according to the official plat on file in the office of the as the sale is made strictly on an as------is, where-is basis, without limitation, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Clerk and Recorder of said County, under Document #37500. the sale is being made subject to all that the undersigned has MORE CORRECTLY DESCRIBED existing conditions, if any, of lead been appointed personal AS FOLLOWS: paint, mold or other environmental or representative of the abpve- Lot 2, Block 3, of Castle Rock Lake health hazards. The sale purchaser named estate. All persons Subdivision First Filing, Rosebud shall be entitled to possession of the having claims against the said County, Montana, according to the property on the 10th day following the sale. deceased are required to present official plat on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of said County, The Grantor, successor in interest their claims within four (4) to the Grantor, or any other person months after the date of the first under Document #37500. More commonly known as 7407 having an interest in the property, publication of this notice or said Castle Rock Lake Drive, Colstrip, MT has the right, at any time prior to claims will be forever barred. 59323. the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Claims must either be mailed Casie D. Hissom and Steven K. Beneficiary, or the successor in to Peggy Sue Jakubowski, the Hissom, as Grantors, conveyed said interest to the Beneficiary, the Personal Representative, return real property to Jason J. Henderson, entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation receipt requested, c/o LUCAS as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic secured thereby (including costs & TONN, P.C., Attorneys at Law, and expenses actually incurred and P.O.Box 728, Miles City, Montana Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for United attorney’s fees) other than such 59301, or filed with the Clerk of Wholesale Mortgage, its successors portion of the principal as would the above-entitled Court. and assigns, by Deed of Trust on not then be due had no default DATED: June 29,2020 March 12, 2013, and filed for record occurred and by curing any other Peggy Sue Jakubowski Personal in the records of the County Clerk default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering Representative and Recorder in Rosebud County, the performance required under the LUCAS & TONN, P.C. State of Montana, on March 14, 2013 as Instrument No. 0111456, in Book obligation or to cure the default, Attorneys for Estate by paying all costs and expenses By. Rennie Wittman 139 MG, at Page 444-459, of Official Records. actually incurred in enforcing the Published July 9, July 16, and The Deed of Trust was assigned for obligation and Deed of Trust with July 23, 2020 value as follows: Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s MNAXLP Assignee: NewRez LLC F/K/A New fees. In the event that all defaults Penn Financial, LLC D/B/A Shellpoint are cured the foreclosure will be ********************************* dismissed and the foreclosure sale NOTICE OF PUBLIC Mortgage Servicing Assignment Dated: June 20, 2019 will be canceled. HEARING Assignment Recorded: June 24, The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may Appeal of Zoning 2019 be postponed by public proclamation Assignment Recording Information: up to 15 days for any reason. In the Commission Decision event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale The Colstrip City Council will hold as Instrument No. 0121025, in Book may be postponed by the Trustee for a public hearing in the City Council 157 MG, at Page 290, up to 120 days by public proclamation Chambers on Tuesday, July 28, All in the records of the County Clerk at least every 30 days. 2020, at 7:00 p.m. This hearing is and Recorder for Rosebud County, If the Trustee is unable to convey to accept comments regarding the Montana title for any reason, the successful Appeal of the Zoning Commission’s Benjamin J. Mann is the Successor bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy denial of a Conditional Use Permit Trustee pursuant to a Substitution shall be the return of monies paid for Clearwater Energy Resources of Trustee recorded in the office of to the Successor Trustee and the to for the installation of structures the Clerk and Recorder of Rosebud successful bidder shall have no to support an above ground/ County, State of Montana, on October further recourse. overhead electrical transmission 5, 2018 as Instrument No. 0119422, This is an attempt to collect a debt line; structures to transition between in Book 64MX, at Page 148-149, of and any information obtained will be above and below ground facilities; Official Records. used for that purpose. and structures within a proposed The Beneficiary has declared a Dated this 6th day of July, 2020. electrical substation. Any citizen may default in the terms of said Deed of Benjamin J. Mann, Substitute Trustee appear to comment or submit written Trust due to Grantor’s failure to make 376 East 400 South, Suite 300, Salt comments to the City Clerk/Treasurer monthly payments beginning January Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: 801- at Colstrip City Hall, 12 Cherry Street, 1, 2018, and each month subsequent, 355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., PO Box 1902, Colstrip, MT 59323. which monthly installments would 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. MT10780 Written comments will be accepted have been applied on the principal Published July 23, July 30, and until 5:00 pm on July 28, 2020. and interest due on said obligation August 6, 2020 Dated this 15th day of July, 2020 and other charges against the Michelle Richards property or loan. By reason of said MNAXLP City Clerk/Treasurer default, the Beneficiary has declared ********************************* Published July 16 & 23, 2020 all sums owing on the obligation COLSTRIP SCHOOL MNAXLP secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The DISTRICT #19 ********************************* total amount due on this obligation ELEMENTARY AND HIGH NOTICE OF PUBLIC is the principal sum of $141,723.86, SCHOOL DISTRICTS HEARING interest in the sum of $16,450.51, FINAL BUDGET MEETING Variance Request escrow advances of $13,417.09, The Board of Trustees of Colstrip The Colstrip City Council will hold other amounts due and payable in School District #19 will meet at a public hearing in the City Council the amount of $4,302.32 for a total 6:00 p.m. Monday August 10, Chambers on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, amount owing of $175,893.78, plus 2020, at the Central Administration at 7:00 p.m. This hearing is to accept accruing interest, late charges, and Conference Room, 216 Olive Drive, comments regarding the installation other fees and costs that may be Colstrip, Montana, for the purpose of poles to support overhead incurred or advanced. of considering and adopting the transmission lines and structures to The Beneficiary anticipates and final budget of the elementary and transition between above ground and may disburse such amounts as may high school districts for the 2020- below ground facilities not to exceed be required to preserve and protect 2021 fiscal year. The meeting of 150 feet. Any citizen may appear to the property and for real property the trustees may be continued from comment or submit written comments taxes that may become due or day to day until the final adoption of to the City Clerk/Treasurer at Colstrip delinquent, unless such amounts of the districts’ budgets. Any taxpayer City Hall, 12 Cherry Street, PO Box taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such of the district may appear at the 1902, Colstrip, MT 59323. Written amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, meeting and be heard for or against comments will be accepted until 5:00 the amounts or taxes will be added any part of the budget. pm on July 28, 2020. to the obligations secured by the Tanya Bradley Dated this 15th day of July, 2020 Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be Chair, Board of Trustees Michelle Richards charged against the proceeds of this Colstrip School District #19 City Clerk/Treasurer sale include the Trustee’s fees and ATTEST: Published July 16 & 23, 2020 attorney’s fees, costs and expenses Joanne Schrupp of the sale, and late charges, if any. MNAXLP District Clerk/Business Manager Beneficiary has elected, and has Published: July 23, July 30, & ********************************* directed the Trustee to sell the above August 6, 2020 described property to satisfy the MNAXLP ROAD REPORTS Travel Info: 511 State: 1-800-226-7623 www.mdt511.com PAGE 10/ Thursday, July 23,2020 Independent Press

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Morning Events 9 a.m. Changes to surplus license process Calcutta 1:00 p.m. for 2020 OPEN RODEO 2:00 p.m. By Staff Report offer opportunities that tain Lion, August 12 have not sold out through through August 24 Montana Fish, Wildlife the Surplus License List to — Nonresident Hound and Parks (FWP) has devel- over the counter customers Handler License, Septem- oped a new system for issu- at their internal and exter- ber 16 to September 28 ing surplus licenses. These nal license sale providers. Nonresidents who hold a changes were made to give Counting a combination NR Native license, Youth residents and nonresidents of licenses acquired Combo license, or NR Col- a more equitable opportuni- through drawings, pur- lege Student Combination JULY 25 ty for surplus licenses. chased over the counter and license may purchase Deer With some sign-ups start- through surplus sales, the B and Elk B licenses at ing next week, residents total number of Deer B half price. Contact Alice Cameron 406-358-2255 and nonresident hunters licenses/permits a hunter For more information, Broncs, Bulls, Team Roping will be able to sign up for may hold each year is contact FWP licensing Barrel Racing, Kid Stuff .... the new Surplus License seven. Hunters electing office at 406-444-2950 or List. Surplus licenses are Deer B license/permit [email protected]. leftover licenses from the opportunities will have the special license and permit option to purchase two drawings FWP conducts through the Surplus List. each year. For Elk and Elk B licens- Resident and nonresident es, a hunter may hold a max hunters can sign up for the of three each year. Of those Surplus License List three only one can be a gen- through the MyFWP portal, eral elk license a two can be at myfwp.mt.gov. Elk B license through vari- The list will be random- ous sources. Those sources ized as licenses become include the original draw- Food Club available. Hunters at the ing, game damage, or sur- top of the list will be con- plus. You can have up to tacted via email with three Elk B licenses if you instructions to finalize their do not have a general Elk purchase. Hunters email license. The Independent Press Weather July 23, 2020 address must be kept cur- A may hold up to three rent in their ALS record. It antelope licenses in a year, Seven Day Forecast In-Depth Local Forecast Today's Regional Map is not required to pay the of which, one can be either Today we will see mostly cloudy skies with a license fee in order to sign sex. Hunters may purchase Thursday slight chance of showers, high temperature of 95°, up for the Surplus License up to one Antelope license Mostly Cloudy Cohagen List. Obtaining a license through the Surplus License humidity of 28%. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. 93/64 from this list has no effect List. High: 95 Low: 65 The record high temperature for today is 110° set on your existing preference Subject to change from in 2007. points. Friday year to year, the Surplus Forsyth Miles City The purchase of the License List sign-up time- Mostly Sunny license/permit must be frames are as follows: 95/65 94/66 finalized within the time- High: 93 Low: 63 Last Week's Regional Almanac — Deer and Elk permits Colstrip frame specified in the and Deer B and Elk B Date Hi Lo Normals Precip Volborg email, otherwise your Saturday license/permits, July 21 Tuesday 81 56 88/60 0.00" Hardin 91/66 94/65 opportunity will be offered through August 7 Mostly Sunny Wednesday 86 54 89/60 0.00" to the next hunter on the — Antelope, Antelope B, Thursday 93 56 89/60 0.00" 93/63 randomized list. FWP may High: 92 Low: 62 Ashland Swan, Crane, Special Moun- Friday 95 70 89/60 0.00" Lame Deer 94/66 Sunday Saturday 81 62 89/60 0.19" 90/67 MSU extension suggests Montan- Mostly Sunny Sunday 87 56 89/60 0.00" Monday 79 59 90/60 0.21" ans consider writing an ethical will High: 88 Low: 61 Rainfall ...... 0.40" Average ...... temp 72.5° By Staff Report anyone. Rather, an ethical Monday will is a special kind of let- Normal ...... rainfall 0.36" Average ...... normal 74.5° Legacies of a family ter, also called a “legacy let- Mostly Sunny Departure ...... +0.04" Departure ...... -2.0° often include more than ter” or “forever letter.” High: 86 Low: 63 property of money being “Letters and journals can Local Sun/Moon Chart This Week left behind in a will. 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