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Thursday, February 18, 2021 • Vol. 59, No. 14 • Glendive, Montana $1.00 Intermittent power outages implemented to counteract high demand in the southern US By Hunter Herbaugh when you do have power,” McCone Hoy said. “We have a regional NEW FACES: Ranger-Review Staff Writer electric said in its announcement. transmission organization, called Two AmeriCorps The Co-Op serves a 14,400 square ‘Southwest Power Pool,’ it’s like McCone Electric Co-Op officials mile area of Eastern Montana, pro- the highway patrol for the inter- volunteers start their announced Tuesday morning that viding power to about 2,500 mem- state from Canada to the top of service at Makoshika their service area including a bers, connected to roughly 5,200 Texas, and they regulate the flow large part of Dawson County will meters. of energy in the area. When they State Park, be experiencing planned power According to McCone Electric saw that there was more demand outages as the larger power grid general manager Michael Hoy, they had down south than there Page 6 is experiencing higher than usual the outages are needed as a polar were generators running, what demand at this time. The intermit- vortex has sent temperatures in they have to do then is match that ted outages are expected to last the Southeast plummeting. As the up.” for a few days. area rarely experiences really Hoy explained that through their “Our regional power suppliers cold temperatures, this has signif- mutual aid agreement with the have required controlled load icantly increased power demand Southwest Power Pool, the local shedding. WAPA, Western Area as those living in the Southeast try power administration has to imple- Power Administration, is shutting to stay warm. ment controlled power outages so down power in 1/2 hour intervals. “Anything south of the Mason- that energy can then be redirected This will happen intermittently Dixon Line is very rare to have to the troubled area to protect to prevent a system blackout. It heating in the house, so when these the integrity of the entire power is beyond the control of McCone cold blasts come, they plug in grid. To address the demand in the Electric. This is nationwide from these little, portable heaters, milk- Southeast, the SPP needed about Canada to Texas, and is projected house heaters, whatever you want to last until Thursday. Please con- to call them, and add really high See POWER, page 2 serve energy (as) much as possible demand on the electrical system,”

TRUE TALENT: Legislative Medical marijuana business owner Glendive native seeing her dream come has concerns about what legalization true as she competes in session gymnastics at the collegiate level, looks will do to businesses like his Page 8 (Editor’s note: This is the third in a series about the recent legalization of positive marijuana in Montana.) By Hunter Herbaugh Ranger-Review Staff Writer for DCC Medical marijuana has been legal in Montana since 2004, giving anyone with a doctor’s prescription access to the federally banned substance since so far then. There were 41,638 medical marijuana cardholders in the state as of By Jamie Ausk Crisafulli December 2020, according to informa- Ranger-Review Staff Writer tion from the Montana Department of Health and Human Services. With Six weeks into the Montana the passage of I-190 in November’s Legislative session things are election, recreational marijuana was looking relatively positive for legalized, expanding access to the Dawson Community College, substance even further for Montana’s according to DCC President Dr. adults. Scott Mickelsen. New Approach Montana, the group Each legislative session can that advocated in support of legal- bring with it some apprehen- izing recreational marijuana leading sion for those in education in cards. licenses to entities that are already COVID-10 up to the election, has held the initia- Whatman did note there is one bank, licensed for medical marijuana in the Montana, as state funding is tive as a positive for the state, cit- always up for grabs. However, which he chose not to name, which state for the first 12 months. Accord- VACCINE: ing a report from the University of does deal with marijuana businesses, ing to New Approach Montana policy legislation dealing with commu- Montana’s Bureau of Business and nity college funding this year therefore letting its customers use advisor Dave Lewis, this was put into Distribution of the Economic Research that estimates the cards at dispensaries. The process of the legislation as a way of giving Mon- seems to be going in the right sale and taxation of legal marijuana COVID-19 vaccine is direction for the local college. getting setup with the bank, however, tana’s existing dispensaries a head will generate between $43 million and is a bit complicated. start in the recreational market. going smoothly in Mickelsen said college offi- $53 million in additional revenue to the cials have been watching close- “Basically there’s only one bank that “This is going to be a very, very state annually. However, representa- allows medical marijuana and you big business, and we wanted to give Dawson County, ly four items of legislation: HB tives of some of the state’s existing 67, HB 167, HB 102 and HB 100. have to do a certain amount of money the folks who basically started it, the Page 2 medical marijuana dispensaries don’t for them to be able to accept you. pioneers if you will, the opportunity Mickelsen explained that believe legal recreational marijuana every interim session the for- Then they charge you a high monthly to take advantage and grow, literal- will work as expected and may even fee, plus they charge you a percent- ly,” Lewis said in an election night mula for community colleges end up damaging smaller operations. funding comes up for review. age of your deposits. So once you’re interview with the Bozeman Daily HB67 in the current session willing to go through all that, then you Chronicle. would generally revise funding “I basically think the recre- have a bank account, then you can run Whatman noted that he will be one laws for community colleges. different types of - there’s different of the people taking advantage of that The bill changes the funding ational will push the medi- programs out there that you can run time frame, as his business will be formula and ties it more closely cal out. It has in most states different credit card companies, but doing both medical and recreational to actual enrollment at com- it’s really not a credit card in a way, sales. The law does prohibit What- munity colleges. The funding and I think it’s a very bad it’s a debit card, then that is able to be man from holding both a medical dis- will still be based on full-time thing for Montana,” used,” he said. pensary and recreational dispensary NEW HOME: equivalent enrollment, however, With banks being federally con- license, so he’ll need to have a busi- it would be calculated on an Rick Whatman, trolled, Whatman doesn’t see the cur- ness partner carry the recreational The Boys and Girls Club annual basis instead of bienni- owner of rent relationship between banks and license. of the MonDak - ally, according to Mickelsen. dispensaries changing anytime soon, Other than what is stated in the law, The formula rewards growth, Around the Clock Cannabis even with the new law. He noted that it will be difficult to gauge just how Dawson County unit will according to Mickelsen. And this could be troublesome and disad- much will change in respect to medi- make its new home in that’s a positive thing for DCC, vantage smaller businesses. cal marijuana. There are currently “I basically think the recreational “Basically, it puts everyone at risk about 50 bills, both introduced and as it has experienced significant will push the medical out. It has in the Uran Center this fall, growth over the past year. still. Now what (the change in the law) un-introduced, in the state senate’s most states and I think it’s a very bad does is allow big corporations and big Alcohol and Drugs Committee that “The new formula overall is thing for Montana,” said Around the Page 2 beneficial for Dawson, it looks money people to come in and push touch on marijuana in some way. One Clock Cannabis owner Rick Whatman. out your ma-and-pa stores because of the more significant ones proposes like we are going in the right Among the concerns Whatman has direction,” Mickelsen said. nobody can go to the bank and get a dropping the 4% tax on the sale of with recreational dispensaries moving loan. It all has to be cash,” he said. medical marijuana and instead using HB 67 was scheduled for a into the state, he noted that the rela- second reading in the House on However, the installation of larger, a portion of the 20% tax on the sale of tionship between banks and marijua- out-of-state businesses won’t come recreational marijuana to support the Wednesday, Feb. 17. na-related businesses was one of the HB 179 was drafted to address right away. Licensing of new recre- state’s medical marijuana program. bigger ones. Since marijuana, whether ational marijuana businesses will be With so many bills for the commit- the way community colleges are it’s medical or recreational, is still a formed, including how proposed the responsibility of the Department tee to consider, it’s likely that a large federally outlawed drug, many banks of Revenue, which will be required majority of them won’t pass, but a community colleges will gain don’t deal with marijuana businesses their funding. Right now, there to start accepting applications for handful might, meaning what other since they are federally regulated. licenses no later than Oct. 1, 2021. changes may come are uncertain at is a proposal to start a commu- This means dispensaries have to limit nity college in Hamilton. However, under Section 5 of I-190, this time. themselves to cash-only transactions, the department will only be able to Reach Hunter Herbaugh at rrreport- as they don’t have the ability to accept See DCC, page 8 accept applications from and issue [email protected].

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The distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine is still going well in Dawson Coun- ty, according to Glendive Medical Center’s director of quality M.J. Marx. Accord- ing to information reported to the state, 1,722 doses of weatherforyou.com the vaccine have been dis- tributed in the county, with 582 people having been fully vaccinated. According to Marx, the hospital is continuing to receive about 100 first doses of the Moderna vaccine each week. They have also begun requesting doses of the Pfizer vaccine now that GMC’s ultra-cold storage unit is operational but they 100 Ford Ave. have not yet received any. Glendive, MT “We have received no Pfiz- We Believe in Glendive (406) 345-3673 er vaccine. We have requested it but not received any yet,” Marx said. “We receive (vaccine shipments) usually on Tuesday. On Monday we get notified how much we’re getting, usually by Tues- day at close of business, it’s arrived and by Friday, we the Department of Public state. If we had more doses, have given all of the doses Health and Human Servic- we’d give more doses,” she we have.” es, there are approximately said. The first shipment of the 171,000 Montanans in this Health officials at both the Chris Reynolds Mandy Johnson Jess Johnson vaccine arrived in Dawson group, making it the largest state and federal level have County just before Christ- of the Phase 1 groups. been trying to secure extra mas last year and now the Marx noted that those doses for distribution to county is currently in Phase receiving their vaccines local healthcare providers. 1B of the state’s distribution this week will likely be the Within the last week, the plan. That means the cur- remaining Phase 1B indi- Food and Drug Administra- rent people eligible for the viduals who had to resched- tion gave approval to Mod- Boys and Girls Club finds vaccine include individuals ule their appointments, erna to increase the amount age 70 and older, as well as meaning Phase 1C vaccina- of doses in each vial of vac- people age 18 and older with tion efforts could begin in cine and on Feb. 2, Gov. underlying health conditions earnest within a couple of Greg Gianforte announced that put them at greater risk weeks. that 19,500 unused doses of new home at the Uran Center the Pfizer vaccine would of severe complications or death from COVID-19. be redirected to Montana By Hunter Herbaugh “When we get done While distributions efforts hospitals. The unused doses Ranger-Review Staff Writer and we’ve got doses overall are going smoothly, were originally given to there have been moments Walgreens and CVS Phar- After being closed early we need to put in that have presented obsta- macies to vaccinate long- last year, the Boys’ and people’s arms, we’re cles. Last Friday, a signifi- term care facilities per a Girls’ Club of the Mondak cant amount of people failed federal contract, however - Dawson Unit is planning calling whoever we to show up for their sched- they were allowed to be for a fall reopening in a new can get to come in, uled appointment to receive redirected as vaccination location. According to club their first dose of the vac- efforts in long-term care CEO Elaine Steadman, the because we’re very cine. To prevent doses from facilities in the state are club will be reopening in the passtionate about not spoiling, GMC staff began essentially finished. Uran Center when school calling others to announce The Dawson County starts in the fall, making wasting those doses,” they had unused doses. Health Department is in them the latest addition M.J. Marx, When the club reopens, spokesperson Kathy Cross. Marx said she expects the charge of maintaining a to the newly re-purposed Steadman said there will Though the new location cold weather is what kept a waiting list of people who building. Glendive Medical likely be a change made will be a smaller space than lot of people from making need to receive their first “We’re excited about it. Center director of in the pricing of member- the previous location, Stead- their appointments. dose of the vaccine, as well I think it’s going to be a ships but exactly what those man noted it will come with “Occasionally we’ll have a as scheduling vaccination good partnership for us, it’s quality changes end up being are some advantages. Having no call, no show. I think Fri- appointments. To be put on going to be good exposure still being figured out. She other organizations under day, the really cold weather the waiting list for a first and we’re working with noted that the club will like- the same roof will give impacted that. The majority While vaccination efforts dose, people need to contact other people that work with ly begin accepting applica- the kids plenty of activity of the people who needed to are going well, Marx did note the health department at kids and families,” Stead- tions in July. options and the large amount come in for their injection that GMC staff are wanting (406)377-5213 or a link to man said. Meanwhile, the other orga- of outdoor space will provide are elderly and it’s hard to for more doses, feeling they be put onto the waiting list The club has been closed nizations making up the Uran a nice play area for the kids, get out in that kind of weath- have the capacity and abil- can be found on the depart- since last May, when com- Center are excited to wel- though Steadman said she er,” Marx said. ity to get more shots into ment’s Facebook page. The pounding issues of low come the club as the latest wishes there was more green She also noted that some arms at a faster pace than link is not pinned to the top enrollment, staffing con- addition. With the center’s spaces. vials may even have extra they are currently. of the page, so you may need cerns and the COVID-19 pan- focus on providing activities She even added that the doses in them, meaning they “As far as within the to scroll down to find it. It demic left administrators for kids as well as adults, the Club and the other orga- have had situations where county, I feel like we’re was posted on Feb. 9. with few options. In Novem- club makes a natural addi- nizations in the center are they planned for a certain doing as well as we can. We ber, it was announced that tion, as well as fills up the already planning on joint number of people to get vac- certainly, both the health Reach Hunter Herbaugh the club was selling their center space the center has fundraising efforts. cinated and ended up with department and GMC, wish at rrreporter@rangerreview. building and would begin been trying to get filled. “I think it’s exciting. We remaining doses. we could get more from the com. looking for a new location “Everyone here at the all have the same mission, to Despite these unexpect- in an effort to reduce oper- Uran Center is excited to benefit kids and families, so ed circumstances though, ating expenses. Once they welcome the Boys and Girls I think we’ll mutually ben- Marx said they have man- reopen, Steadman said they Club to our facility. We are efit each other,” Steadman aged to use every dose, pre- will be returning to their happy to be able to provide said. venting any wasted vaccine. usual after school program, a space for them to keep this Reach Hunter Herbaugh She attributed this to the as well as returning to the much needed program alive at rrreporter@rangerreview. health providers’ tenacity, summer program in 2022. here in Glendive,” said UC com. saying that they are passionate about not letting any doses go to waste. “We hunt people down, I kid you not. We are so afraid POWER: from page 1 of wasting a dose that at that point, we do go outside Plant Pot 7% power from WAPA. To fully being at the bottom will of a different power author- of the tier we’re in,” she provide that power, different mean that we are immune for ity that is not being asked for said. “When we get done and areas of the WAPA will be awhile but it could go to some assistance, so MDU custom- we’ve got doses we need to Seed Starters experiencing 30 minute inter- of the neighboring co-ops ers should remain unaffected put in people’s arms, we’re mittent power outages pro- instead,” he said. for the time being. calling whoever we can get jected until Thursday. Though a large major- “Montana-Dakota Utilities to come in, because we’re According to Hoy, the out- ity of homes in this area are is a member of the MISO very passionate about not ages will be done in groups, equipped well enough to sur- transmission grid and energy wasting those doses.” 14 in all. The area served by vive a 30 minute power out- market. MISO does not expect This dash to vaccinate McCone Electric was includ- age, it is still worth being sure to implement load restrictions whoever they could on Fri- ed in the first and is now at you are prepared for the next today and Montana-Dakota day included vaccinating the bottom of the list to expe- outage. Hoy added that people Utilities does not expect any individuals that would have rience another outage as of taking whatever actions they power interruptions today... otherwise had to wait until Tuesday. can, ideally between 6 a.m. to Montana-Dakota Utilities the county and state moved “Most likely, our group 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., to does not receive energy from ahead to Phase 1C of the is now at the bottom of the conserve power would help to the SPP and therefore is not vaccine distribution plan. list. If needed, going through stabilize the overall grid. impacted,” MDU said in a Phase 1C includes individu- the next few days, they have Meanwhile, those receiving statement on Tuesday. als age 65 and older, “front- to have more stabilization, service from Montana-Dakota line essential workers,” and “Something For Everyone” they’ll take the next one on Utilities are not likely to be Reach Hunter Herbaugh people age 18 and older with 365-4711 • Glendive the list, next one on the list, affected. In a statement, the at rrreporter@rangerreview. certain underlying health next one on the list. So hope- company noted they are part com. conditions. According to Mon thru Sat, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Sun 12-4 p.m. CELEBRATING Black Voices Feb. 23 at 7pm • Toepke Center Auditorium Hear from our students as they discuss their experiences and perspectives. 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Pag e 3Glendive Ranger-Review Thursday, February 18, 2021฀•฀Page 3Glendive Obituary County Happenings During this time of For more information, call tana.com and posted on the when entering their estab- Jeane Anne (Bosinski) Walters adjustment to combat the (406) 377-6781. door of the commissioner’s lishments and if so, resi- spread of the COVID-19 office at the courthouse dents will need to follow On Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, virus, normal services of AGENDA: by Friday noon before the those specific business’ Jeane A. (Bosinski) Walters the Dawson County Com- •฀Guests Tuesday sessions. guidelines. of Billings peacefully passed missioners, Mr. Sander- •฀Old Business - - - - - As for Dawson County away at the age of 88. Follow- son, Contract Planner for Fair Entertainment Denise Alberts is the operations, first and fore- ing a number of health chal- Dawson County and the Options contact for the public to most, best practices will be lenges, Jeane was residing in Dawson County Fair Office Small Animal Barn access when Mr. Sander- followed. Our goal has the loving and compassion- have been altered or, in Update son, Contract Planner for always been to keep the ate care of St. John’s United some cases, eliminated all •฀New Business Dawson County, is not in residents of Dawson Nursing Home at the time of together. Contact these Vendor and Food the office. Denise can be County safe, that has not her passing. agencies for the latest Booth Letter Updates reached at (406) 345-4154 changed. Please continue Visitation will be held from updates. - - - - - or albertsd@dawsoncoun- to follow social distancing 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. and from - - - - - The regularly scheduled tymontana.com, for the guidelines along with prop- 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Fri- On Feb. 18, 2021 at 12 public meetings of the public to access. er hygiene practices, day, Feb. 19, 2021 at the Silha p.m., the Dawson County Dawson County Commis------should social distancing Funeral Home in Glendive. Housing Authority will sioners are held at 10 a.m. On Wednesday, Feb. 10, not be practical then masks Vigil services will be at 7 p.m. meet at Yellowstone River on the first Tuesday of the 2021, Montana Governor should still be worn. County on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at the Inn. For more information, month and at 5:30 p.m. on Gianforte rescinded the employees engaging with Silha Funeral Home. Mass of call Gloria Garceau-Glaser the third Tuesday of the mask mandate effective the public will still be Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20, at (406) 377-6252. month. Feb. 12, 2021. Counties and required to wear masks 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Francis - - - - - Anyone wishing to meet local businesses will still when a barrier or social Schreiber officiating. Rite of Committal will follow in Daw- On Feb. 22, 2021, at 5:15 with the commissioners have the option to require distancing is not practical. son County Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has p.m., the Urban Transporta- can either call or make an masks and/or face cover- The Dawson County been entrusted with the arrangements. tion board will meet at the appointment to be put on ings at their discretion. Airport and Urban Jeane Anne Bosinski was born on Jan. 9, 1933 at Buffalo transportation Bus Barn. the agenda. Normally, at Currently, Dawson County Transportation are requir- General Hospital in Buffalo, N.Y. She was the fourth child For more information, call least one member of the as a whole does not require ing masks due to the born to William and Anna (Schultz) Bosinski and resided in Leslie Hunter (406) 377- board will be present in the masks and that authority Federal mandate on trans- Buffalo as a child and a young adult. On Feb. 14, 1953, she 1364. office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. will reside with the local portation, other county married the love of her life, James E. (Jim) Walters. Over - - - - - Monday through Thursday, Board of Health if and buildings and departments the next six years, Jim and Jeane welcomed three children On March 22, 2021, at 7 excluding holidays. when any action is needed. may have certain masking - Richard, Ronald and Sharon. In December of 1959, and in p.m., the Dawson County The commissioners agen- Some local businesses requirements when enter- the heart of winter, with three young children in tow, they Fair Board will meet at the da is posted on the website could potentially stay with ing but will be clearly embarked on the adventure of their young lives, moving the Fairgrounds ticket office. at www.dawsoncountymon- some sort of mask policy marked if so required. family to Billings, Mont. Soon after they welcomed a fourth child, Jeffrey. In 1963 they moved to Terry, where they made their home until 1976, when Jim was transferred to Beach, N.D. They resided in Beach until moving to Glendive in 2003. After Jim’s passing in 2004, Jeane remained in Glendive until 2017, when a series of medical issues demanded a final move to Billings. Community Calendar Aside from being a loving wife and mother to her family, Jeane’s life is defined by decades of the compassionate and THURSDAY, Health Dept. 1-5 p.m. – Family Plan- lifted. dedicated care of others. She spent many years as a coun- FEBRUARY 18, 2021 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food ning, Dawson County 1-5 p.m. – Family Plan- selor at Home On The Range in Sentinel Butte, N.D. and, fol- 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – WIC by Bank, 112 W. Benham St. Health Dept. ning, Dawson County lowing their move to Glendive, she became actively involved phone; Immunization and (follow COVID-19 protocol 5:15 p.m. – Urban Trans- Health Dept. in various volunteer roles through the Glendive Medical Cen- BP Clinics, Dawson County posted on door) portation board meeting at 5:30 p.m. – Dawson Com- ter, including her dedicated support of the hospice program. Health Dept. 12 p.m. – AA, “12 to Life transportation Bus Barn. munity Airport Board She became the full-time director of the Dawson County 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Group”, open meeting out- For more information, call meeting, Dawson County Food Bank, a role she filled until her move to Billings in 2017. Bank, 112 W. Benham St. doors or online; have sus- Leslie Hunter (406) 377- Courthouse Conference While in this service, she quietly came to the aid of many (follow COVID-19 protocol pended meetings at Glen- 1364 Room. For more informa- less fortunate souls, and often secretly paid rent, utilities, posted on door) dive Evangelical Church 5:30 p.m. – DCC board tion, call Craig Hostetler at groceries and other quiet support for many people, without 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Happy until weather makes it im- meeting, main hall, room (406) 687-3372. hesitation or judgment. Tails Inc. Pet Food Pantry, possible to meet outdoors #144 6:30 p.m. – Women of the As a devout Catholic, she touched the lives of hundreds of 313 W. Valentine St. #114, or -19 restrictions are lift- 6-8 p.m. – Glendive Alli- Moose meeting, Moose Club people through her decades of work in the Cursillo and Cum For more information, call ed. ance Church, “Hope Prom- 6:30 p.m. – Men of the Christo programs. Her commitment to her faith was some- Kris Rowland at (406) 359- 1-3 p.m. – Family Plan- ises Ministry” lead by Tom Moose meeting, Moose Club thing that she lived, and that she shared with others daily. 9472. ning, Dawson County Allard. Hope and healing 7 p.m. – Dawson County Jeane is preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Bea- 12 p.m. – Dawson County Health Dept. journey to encourage each Fair Board meeting, Fair- trice and Lorraine; her brother, Russell; her husband, Jim; Housing Authority meet- SATURDAY other to live a life free grounds Ticket Office. For her daughter, Sharon Hansen (Dwight); and her grandson, ing, Yellowstone River Inn. FEBRUARY 20, 2021 from drug and alcohol ad- more information, call Andrew Walters (Ron & Irene). For more information, con- 7 p.m. – A.A., Serenity dictions. For more informa- (406) 377-6781. She is survived by her three sons, Richard (Amy) Walters tact Gloria Garceau-Glaser House, 941-2384 tion, call Ed Williamson at 8 p.m. – A.A., Serenity of Milwaukee, Wisc., Ronald (Irene) Walters of Billings, and at (406) 377-6252. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, (406) 377-4644. House, 941-2384 Jeff (Jenine) Walters of Billings; her son-in-law, Dwight 12 p.m. – Rotary Club 2021 7 p.m. – Dawson County WEDNESDAY, (Sharon) Hansen of Springtown, Texas; 13 grandchildren; 23 meeting, Yellowstone River 9-9:45 a.m. – Our Savior Fair Board meeting, Daw- FEBRUARY 24, 2021 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Inn Lutheran Church Sunday son County Fairgrounds 8 a.m. – Dawson Coun- In lieu of flowers, friends and family are asked to consider 1-5 p.m. – WIC by phone; School, parents of Sunday ticket office. For more in- ty Healthy Communities a donation to Home On The Range, the Glendive Medical Immunization and BP Clin- School students/all adults formation, call (406) 377- Coalition, courthouse base- Center Hospice Program, the Dawson County Food Bank, or ics, Dawson County Health are invited to attend Bi- 6781. ment the charity of your choice. Dept. ble study during Sunday TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 a.m.-12 p.m. – BP/Lab Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the 5:30 p.m. – Library Board School, led by Stephen Sch- 23, 2021 Clinic, Family Planning; family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com. of Trustees meeting, reibeis. For more informa- Nurturing Tree Online Dawson County Health Glendive Public Library tion, call Sunday School Activity, call Dawson Coun- Dept. 7 p.m. – Dawson County Superintendent Marilyn ty Health Dept. (406) 377- 12-1 p.m. – Kiwanis mem- Democrats will meet via Dufner at (406) 939-0349 or 5213 for time. ber meeting, Yellowstone ZOOM until further notice. (406) 365-2168. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food River Inn City C ourt For additional information MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, Bank, 112 W. Benham St. 1-5 p.m. – Family Plan- ning, Dawson County Judge Kerry Burman pre- ordered to pay court costs contact Norma Sherman at 2021 (follow COVID-19 protocol Health Dept. sides over Glendive City of $85, was ordered to attend (406) 365-3548 or Sue Peter- 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food posted on door) Bank, 112 W. Benham St. 12 p.m. – AA, “12 to Life 3:15-5 p.m. – Kidz Quest; Court. MIP Classes and perform 20 son at (406) 939-1865. (follow COVID-19 protocol Group”, open meeting out- Assembly of God Church; VIOLATION OF hours of community service. 8 p.m. – A.A., Serenity posted on door) doors or online; have sus- every Wednesday through PROTECTIVE ORDER On Feb. 11, Tehya Sue House, 941-2384 12-2:30 p.m. – Happy Tails pended meetings at Glen- May 19, 2021 On Feb. 8, Shawn Patrick Feather was found guilty of FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, Inc. Pet Food Pantry, 313 dive Evangelical Church 7 p.m. – Focal Point Youth Mischel was found guilty possessing intoxicating sub- 2021 W. Valentine St. #114, For until weather makes it im- Group (Finding Jesus in of the violation of a protec- stances while under the age 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Family more information, call Kris possible to meet outdoors the Noise); Grades 6-12; tive order, first offense. The of 21 (over age 18), second Planning, Dawson County defendant was fined $500, offense. The defendant was Rowland at (406) 359-9472. or Covid-19 restrictions are Assembly of God Church with $300 suspended, was fined $200, was ordered to ordered to pay court costs of pay court costs of $85, was $85 and was sentenced to 10 ordered to have a drug and days in jail with eight days alcohol assessment and was suspended and was credited ordered to perform 40 hours with two hours served. of community service. MIP ADDITIONAL CITATIONS Glendive Almanac On Feb. 8, a juvenile was From Feb. 5-11, 2021, Judge from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. org and follow the direc- found guilty of possessing Burman also addressed the Glendive Public Schools •฀Public฀Comment intoxicating substances while following citation: speeding – Board of Trustees •฀ Possible฀ MOU฀ with฀ on Wednesday, February tions on the popup window under the age of 21 (under exceeding restricted/special SPECIAL Meeting GEA 17, 2021. to watch it live. age 18), first offense. 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pinion Glendive฀Ranger-Review O Thursday,฀February฀18,฀2021฀•฀Page฀4 We are better working together as a human race A friend and I were dis- the native group known as history of America is not just music, art and other cultural cussing a book the other day Dravidians. The Moghuls a “white” history, but Afri- aspects of national identity and in the process of our never subdued this group. can, Asian, South American, are all good and strong. It visit she asked a rhetorical They had a thousand years From where East Indian, Middle Eastern seems that Western Civi- question — “How did white or more history of mixing and every other color and lization has fed the world people and western civiliza- with the people of Africa. I creed. That is our greatest “the great lie” that “white is tion ever get the idea that overheard a conversation by I sit ... strength. Western civilization good” and that other grada- their way was the only right two of our guides one day. is฀younger฀than฀the฀5000฀year฀ tions of color are not on an way?” Her thoughts jarred Both were from Northern old history of India’s people. equal level, but are lesser loose a memory about an India around New Delhi. BY AVIS ANDERSON We now know that human than. incident that happened when One of the women had seen beings came out of Africa It is time this fantasy was I was in India. Northern a famous Indian movie star. and began that great migra- put to rest. When we combine India had been conquered The other guide was very tion to all the corners of the our energies and our cultures by a group of people known excited and asked, “How really hard to hear. seems as though it is a lesson world. we are like a strongly inter- as Moghuls. They were light-skinned was she?” The six weeks I spent in the world has never learned, Public Radio had an inter- woven rope. We can do great from the plains of Central Their conversation hit me India, the lectures I heard, because every culture and view recently with a Latina things for the human race Asia. They were lighter so hard that I have never the places I visited, the peo- society constantly belittles woman who talked about and sustain this planet which skinned and according to forgotten that day. Every- ple I met all taught me how the “other”. And we won- self-image and learning that the Creator has given us. anthropologists are from the where there seems to be the little I know about the world der why we can never find every culture sees beauty in Life is good when we are one. same branch of humanity as concept that lighter skin in which I live. A world so peace. a certain way. My vanilla- Avis R. Anderson is a lighter skinned Europeans. means greater beauty and in variegated as to be beyond America is so blessed by colored skin is a far cry from retired member of the Glen- The further south you travel the progression of things — comprehension. We are each the rich tapestry of people the exotic beauty of many dive community. Her online in India you notice the people leads to power and wealth. It unique and no one person and cultures that have con- mixed races across the conti- blog can be found at www. are much darker and part of was an eye-opener that was is better than another. It tributed to our makeup. The nents. Body shape and size, prairienewdays.com. Montana Viewpoint

BY JIM ELLIOTT ‘Bout the same

Eddie Mulick was the first of few words. When you asked person I met when I moved him how he was his response to Trout Creek, and that was was always, without fail, “ ’Bout largely because he owned, what the same”. The only time that his matchbooks proclaimed was, changed was when his wife, who “The Wayside Bar--finest bar in I understood was a challenge to Trout Creek”. It was also the live with, died. Then when you only bar. asked him how he was he said, Those days I did custom hay- “Bad.” After a couple of years it ing in the summer and I had went back to, “ ’Bout the same,” been working George Casteel’s which left some question as to field right across the river. whether it was still bad, or refer- George was a story in himself, enced some earlier time. an old single-jack gold miner Eddie Mulick was from Perma, whose cabin floor was liberally a฀wide฀spot฀on฀Highway฀200฀that฀ littered with rocks of ore and used to be have a railroad sta- cases of dynamite. if you asked tion, of which Eddie was station- George how it was going, he master. The Perma Mercantile, would tell you, “Showin’ a lit- (Hungry? Thirsty? Gotta go? tle color, showin’ a little color,” Perma Merc, one mile!) which meaning he thought he was just he owned, also housed the Post about to hit the jackpot. I quit Office, so Eddie was the post- haying when the dew was begin- master, and it had a bar which, ning to saturate the windrows, when Eddie was working the around฀ 10฀ at฀ night,฀ and฀ drove฀ Wayside, was tended by a woman Letters my pickup over the bridge to the known as Perma Red. Wayside for a shot. The Wayside My first couple months in to the 2nd Amendment in his article of my home and family. He needs was crowded. Maybe it was a Trout Creek I pulled jury duty and so I’m assuming he doesn’t know to visit with the people of Portland, Friday night, I never knew what and was in the Courthouse chat- Conservative that the “Right to keep and bear Chicago, New York, etc. about self- day it was, anyway, but I edged ting with a couple of fellows arms shall not be infringed” is part protection where the police are into a place at the bar and when from Dixon, just past Perma. of the Bill of Rights and not the Bill vilified, told to stand down, and Eddie saw me, he brought me When I told them I was from of Needs. Also, the framers of our the cities mayors let the suppos- my shot. Trout Creek one said, “Oh, you party must not constitution didn’t include the 2nd edly “peaceful demonstrators” riot, As I drank the whiskey a voice must know Eddie Mulick.” At Amendment in the Bill of Rights for destroy property, and threaten citi- behind me said, “I killed a man which point they forgot me and sporting or hunting purposes but for zens. Maybe this is why an estimat- ‘cause he needed killin’”. I looked talked about Eddie. “I always compromise the individual right of self-protection ed฀5฀million฀Americans฀bought฀their฀ around to see a man I had never thought he would marry Perma and that includes protection from an first gun last year and this could be seen before. He was a big man Red”, said one. There was some oppressive government. He quotes the “fear” he’s talking about. But his with a big hat, and he repeated it. speculation about that after Dana Loesch, the spokesperson for most ignorant statement has to be There must have been a change which the one of them shook our values the NRA, saying “The government the claim that “what makes America of subject after that, some small his head sorrowfully and said, has proven it cannot keep us safe, great is getting things done by talk- talk, I don’t remember, but I “Eddie used to go on some ter- Dear Editor, I’m responding to the 2/11/21 yet some people want to disarm ing and compromising”. Do you definitely did not want to con- rible benders.” “Yeah,” said the all of us” and she’s right. There’s know what compromising means to tinue on that topic. I motioned other, “but when he did he took “Writers on the Range” article by Brian Sexton where he states that a saying “When seconds count, the a progressive/liberal like Pelosi and to Eddie for another shot and the whole damn town with him.” police are only minutes away” so Schumer? It means giving up your he came down the bar with a Besides those things, what I he experiences guns as mere tools for hunting and/or for sport and that in a mostly rural state like Mon- beliefs and giving into them. As bottle and an “Old Fashioned” remember about Eddie was that tana I, for one, will protect myself. Rush Limbaugh says; the conserva- glass, used for a drink of the he almost always bought every his T-shirt’s motto would be “A gun is just a gun”. This so called “gun Then this idiot states that claims of tive party has to defeat the “pro- same name. He tipped the bottle other drink and he always gave defense are suspect and what type gressive left” in the arena of ideas over the glass and said, “Here’s change in silver dollars because nut” doesn’t seem to understand why some people would want them for the of threat necessitates “military fire- and that means no compromising on the shot you’re buying. Here’s he figured that nobody would power”? I don’t know what he means our values at all. the shot I’m buying you. And want to carry them around in his reason the country’s founders included “gun rights” in our constitution. by “military firepower” but I would Patrick Prescott since there’s not much left in the pocket and would buy a drink want all that I could get in defense Glendive bottle, you might as well have just to get rid of them. I also I didn’t come across any reference it, too.” And he poured what we remember that we always left used to call the “heel tap” into our change on the bar where we the glass. had been sitting when we left The guy behind me must have to go to the bathroom or to visit made some noise because Eddie someone at one of the tables. Or, CC oard looked up at him—Eddie was for that matter went next door D B a short man—and said, “What to Miller’s Market, and when we are you giving me that look came back to the place where we Chad Knudson Cindy Larsen Spencer Johnson for?” And then, before Killer had been sitting, as long as it was Chairman Phone (C): 987-1006 Phone (C): 696-1430 could answer, Eddie said, “I still the same day, the money— Phone (H/C): 359-1998 Email: cindy.larsen@rocket- Email: trustee_johnson@daw- know what’s bothering you, it’s all of it—was still there. Phone (W): 359-6950 mail.com son.edu because I kicked you out at clos- Those days are long gone, and ing time last night.” The man so is Eddie. He was a good man, Email: must have made some gesture, and I wish, like the money we [email protected] Mike Wilondek Sarah Thorson because Eddie said, “I know, left on the bar, that he was still Phone (H): 365-2704 Phone (C): 694-3760 you’re going to tell me that you there. weren’t the last to leave, and Jim Elliott served 16 years in Darla Handran Email: Email: Sarah_Thorson@hot- you weren’t. The guy who left the Montana Legislature as a Vice Chairman [email protected] mail.com last didn’t have any legs and we state representative and state Phone (W): 377-3314 x 206 had to carry him out.” His point senator, and four years as Chair- made, Eddie walked back down man of the Montana Democratic E-mail: the bar. Party. He lives on his ranch in [email protected] Normally, Eddie was a man Trout Creek.

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The Ranger-Review will not edit sentence structure, grammar and spelling errors. egislature Glendive Ranger-Review L Thursday, February 18, 2021฀•฀Page 5 The ‘right to work’ movement resurfaces in Legislative Reports several bills before the Montana Legislature This was “tax reform Loomis, Russ Kipp, and East- week” at the Montana Leg- ern Montana’s own Kathy By Alex Sakariassen from deducting union dues the court’s ruling by threat- if one reason for higher life islature. Governor Gian- McLean. These appointees, Montana Free Press from an employee’s paycheck. ening exclusive representa- expectancy in collective bar- forte’s Montana Comeback along with others from dif- It passed out of the Senate tion, meddling in relationships gaining states might be the tax proposals had commit- ferent departments, were all In early January, evidence State Administration Commit- between unions and employers result of unions promoting tee hearings with tremen- approved in the full Senate. of an impending legislative tee on a straight party-line and ignoring that employees worker wellness agreements dous support. The House In Health and Human debate arrived in the mailbox- vote Feb. 3. And House Bill already have the option to not and drug intervention pro- T a x a t i o n Services Committee, we es of citizens across Montana. 168, carried by Rep. Bill Mer- join a union. grams. It’s a narrower ques- Committee also considered a Gover- The letters were branded as an cer, R-Billings, would require So far this session, the only tion he said he’s interested in heard two nor nominee as Director of “actiongram” from Montana state and local employees to non-lawmaker voice to speak digging deeper into. As for the of these DPHHS, Adam Meier. This Citizens for Right to Work and sign consent agreements with in favor of these measures latest study, Bruno explained bills to department is the biggest called on recipients to help their public employers indi- is the conservative policy that the duo’s definition of i n c r e a s e department in state govern- “free Montana workers from cating their desire for union group Americans for Prosper- a right-to-work state wasn’t the busi- ment as far as employees the shackles of compulsory membership. ity. David Herbst, AFP’s state exclusive to broad-reaching ness equip- and the budget goes. The unionism.” Included were sets “You’ve got to decide … director in Montana, said the laws such as the one pro- ment tax Republicans on the commit- of pre-addressed postcards for whether we have a constitu- economic impacts of the pan- posed by Hinkle. Restrictions exemption tee made known to him our leading lawmakers and Gov. tional obligation to do this,” demic make 2021 a particu- around collective bargaining and pro- concern about the overreach Greg Gianforte, as well as a Mercer told the House Busi- larly ripe time for a legislative don’t have to be as sweeping vide a tax of DPHHS. From all indica- plug for financial contribu- ness and Labor Committee Jan. discussion on right-to-work. and draconian as in Wisconsin, credit for Rep. Bob Phalen tions his goal is to change the tions to the group. 22. “Let’s assume you don’t He believes the public sector- he said, to have a detrimental employer- direction of Now the showdown those think we have a constitution- focused bills will perhaps have effect on workers. paid education expenses DPHHS. mailers forecasted is under al obligation to do this. Then an easier chance of passing “Where you find a political associated with trade pro- In Judi- way, with two bills targeting you’ve got to decide, is this than Hinkle’s full-on imple- alignment that supports right- fessions. ciary there Montana union laws already just good public policy? Why mentation of right-to-work, to-work, you almost always The Legislature is also were a lot winding their way through would we be against the idea but he’s keen to find out how find a political alignment taking up wildlife and of bills the Legislature and one more that we would ensure that gov- far this particular Legislature that’s anti-worker, meaning public lands issues. Two a d d r e s s - slated for a committee debut ernment employers provided is willing to pursue this par- that they’re going to reduce bills addressing wildlife ing gov- this week. With Republicans information to their employ- ticular agenda. labor protections,” Bruno management passed the e r n m e n t now in control of both the Leg- ees about what their rights “The Legislature doesn’t said. “Very often they’ll start House this week. House overreach islature and the governor’s are to ensure the employees typically like to take big in the public sector and then Bills 224 and 225 set up a in light of office, “right-to-work” propo- knowingly exercise the rights bites,” Herbst told Montana move to the private sector, trapping season and trap- the events nents are optimistic that their that they have?” Free Press. “On the other side but it’s pretty uncommon ping authority for wolves. Sen. Steve of the past movement will finally achieve The bill drew considerable of it, we’ve got a Legislature that you will be in a right-to- These bills will help reign year and the changes they’ve sought opposition during a committee that I think should be tested to work state but then find other in Montana’s wolf popu- Hinebauch the new for more than a decade. Labor hearing last month from union see if they want to bring this. robust labor protections left lation allowing for better administra- leaders and their allies, con- leaders and rank-and-file You have to ask, is the Legis- unamended.” management of wild game tion in Washington DC. Most versely, have redoubled their members, with several main- lature committed to a rapid Whether Montana joins the and fewer conflicts with of the sentiment up here is efforts to fight an agenda that taining that requiring public economic growth plan? And, ranks of America’s 27 other livestock. These bills come that we, as Montana citizens, has already taken hold in 27 employers to get annual con- you know, studies suggest that right-to-work states or main- after the House passed are smart enough to know states, forming a coalition sent from all union members right-to-work could be a key tains its historic tradition of legislation to revise and what to do and we don’t need called Montana Unified that would create a bureaucratic component of that. And on top embracing organized labor expand the FWP Commis- government intervention includes nurses, first respond- headache. Aaron Meaders, of that, are they committed to comes down to which of two sion. every time we turn around. ers, educators and construc- president of the Federation of the principle of free associa- arguments in 2021 is more On the Senate side, Gov- On Wednesday I was tion workers. State Prison Employees, testi- tion?” convincing. ernor Gianforte’s pick to Chairman of the Day dur- “Especially in these uncer- fied that the requirement was The claim that laws restrict- There’s the purported intent lead the FWP advanced out ing the Senate Floor session. tain times, Montana’s lawmak- “unreal and not possible.” ing unions can help spur eco- to fold the Supreme Court’s of committee this week and There were a couple heav- ers should be standing up for Starting this week, the dis- nomic growth was directly Janus v. AFSCME decision will be headed for a vote of ily debated bills that day working families, not out-of- cussion over labor legislation challenged by a study released into state law, and the Ameri- the full Senate soon. Sen- which made it an interest- state corporate interests,” will begin to spill into the pri- this month by the Illinois Eco- cans for Prosperity vision of ate Bill 115 is also being ing day to keep order in the Montana Unified spokes- vate sector. House Bill 251 is nomic Policy Institute. In an what Herbst calls “free asso- considered. This bill will Senate. One of the bills, man Brandon DeMars said scheduled for its first hear- examination of various eco- ciation” at a time of economic restore greater oversite SB169, was about voter ID. in announcing the coalition’s ing in the House Business and nomic and social metrics, the uncertainty. from the Land Board on There is a philosophy that formation last month. “We’re Labor Committee on Feb. 16. study concluded that states “In a situation where we’re conservation easements as if we require voter ID we coming together to make clear The measure, carried by Rep. with strong collective bar- struggling to recover from the opposed to just the FWP are being unconstitutional this kind of corporate influ- Caleb Hinkle, R-Belgrade, gaining outperform states COVID-19 pandemic, right- Commission. to rural people or native ence has no place in Montana.” would broadly implement so- with right-to-work laws on to-work could be a critical Proper management of Americans or poor people This particular movement called right-to-work provi- the books. For Montana, that component to recovery and to wildlife and public lands is a or whomever. Our Found- has been at the center of sev- sions across the state. Those outperformance equated to coming back with more jobs, top priority for Republican ing Fathers didn’t write eral controversial chapters in provisions include requiring more than double the average higher income and a more legislators. the Constitution to favor recent Montana history. Right- employers to get individual wage growth, lower auto loan prosperous Montana,” Herbst I introduced 2 bills this different ethnic groups or to-work groups were connect- consent to deduct union fees and credit card delinquency said. week, HB268 & HB288. income groups or where ed to a massive political cor- from paychecks and to post rates and 4% fewer house- And there’s the desire to fight HB268 I introduced before people lived. So, if it is ruption scandal that spanned “employee freedom of choice” holds on food stamps than against policies that would cre- Local Government Commit- unconstitutional for one it Republican primaries in the messaging in workplaces right-to-work states. Civic ate obstacles to union mem- tee, dealing with the sani- is unconstitutional for all. 2008, 2010 and 2012 election informing employees that engagement was also higher bership and deprive workers tary sewer system for Glen- I voted for the bill because cycles. And Montana Citizens they cannot be discharged in Montana, with 9% more of of a voice in the workplace. dive and West Glendive. It voter integrity is at the for Right to Work was the or discriminated against for the adult population voting in Based on his decades of passed out of committee root of this great country. subject of a 2018 campaign refusing to join a union. The the 2018 midterm election and experience, Al Ekblad, execu- unanimously, I expect to The other bill, SJ2, was practice complaint involving language of HB 251, as well nearly 10% more of the pop- tive secretary of the Montana see it on the floor this next about Article 5 of the US allegations that it was actively as that of SB 89 and HB 168, ulation reporting that they’d AFL-CIO, doesn’t see the cur- week. I presented HB288 in Constitution. Both sides recruiting primary candidates is notably similar to a model contacted an elected official. rent slate of right-to-work bills the Tax Committee. There of this debate are sick and to challenge a Republican law- Right to Work Act created and Overall, study co-author and going far, particularly given was a good hearing, but my tired of the overreach of maker without registering its promoted by the conservative ILEPI Policy Director Frank their lack of any apparent bill was tabled. I am working the Federal Government. I political activity with the state. nonprofit American Legisla- Manzo said, the findings grassroots support. But if they on an amendment to try to think that is the sentiment Montana Citizens for Right to tive Exchange Council. appear to indicate that right- do, his organization and the get it out of committee. This of SD18, also. Work did file as an inciden- A bill similar to SB 89, to-work legislation can impact labor movement as a whole bill deals with property tax For Freedom, tal political committee during requested by Rep. Amy Regi- not only a state’s economy, but will continue pushing back. relief when State or Local Senator Steve Hinebauch the 2020 cycle and disclosed er, R-Kalispell, would require the health and well-being of “We’re going to try to kill government shuts your busi- 406-989-1372 spending nearly $36,400 on nonprofit and health care its workers as well, up to and these bills working with peo- ness down. [email protected] mailers reporting the results facility employers to obtain including deaths related to ple from both parties, and if Also, I had the honor of Capitol Station PO Box of candidate surveys. express consent from employ- substance abuse and suicide. that doesn’t work, if the bills being Chair of the Day in the 200500 Helena, Mt 59602- That right-to-work has again ees to deduct union dues from “That’s the linkage we think go to the other chamber … we House Session on Thursday. 0500 surfaced in the Legislature their wages. The bill is being we see essentially in this will certainly ramp up our edu- Bob Phalen (R-Lindsay) despite the movement’s check- drafted. study,” Manzo told MTFP, “is cation and response through is the Representative for ered past is a disappointment Mercer and Sen. Regier that states with collective- social media and paid media,” House District 36. He can for Montana Federation of have largely credited their bargaining freedom laws have Ekblad said. “And then, if bills be reached at bob.phalen@ Public Employees President involvement in this debate to more good jobs with family- pass that are unconstitutional, mtleg.gov, 406-939-1187 Amanda Curtis. the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2018 supporting incomes and high- we’ll go to the Supreme Court - - - - - “Frankly, I had more faith decision in Janus v. AFSCME, er retirement coverage that and plead our case there.” Greetings from Helena! in Montana voters, and I think which ruled that public sector provide financial security Staff reporter Alex Sakari- In Fish and Game commit- that we didn’t take them as employees are not required to both during and after a resi- assen covers the education tee we confirmed the Gover- seriously as a whole in Mon- pay union fees to cover collec- dent’s working years, reduc- beat and the state Legislature nor’s appointment for Direc- tana as we all needed to,” Cur- tive bargaining costs — even if ing financial stressors that for Montana Free Press. Alex tor of FWP, Hank Worsech. tis said. “I hope it’s not too late they benefit from the outcome can contribute to high risk spent the past decade writ- A couple words that were for us all to start paying atten- of that bargaining. Both Mon- of mortality that goes from ing long-form narrative stories used by the proponents to tion to these bad actors.” tana lawmakers frame their heart disease all the way to that spotlight the people, the describe Mr. Worsech were At least initially, the propos- bills as an attempt to codify these unfortunate ‘deaths of politics, and the wilds of Mon- “integrity” and “fair”. We als driving the debate have that ruling and bring the state despair.’” tana. Contact Alex by email at also confirmed 3 members centered on organized labor in in line with legal precedent. Study co-author Robert asakariassen@montanafree- of the Parks Board: Jody the public sector. Senate Bill Curtis and other union lead- Bruno, director of the Project press.org. 89, sponsored by Sen. 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Outdoors ew Thursday,฀February฀18,฀2021฀•฀Page฀6Glendive฀Ranger-Revi New AmeriCorps volunteers at Makoshika By Jason Staurt at all, spending a year here Ranger-Review Staff Writer with AmeriCorps seemed like a good way to do that.” Makoshika State Park recent- Now that they’re here, both ly welcomed a pair of new said they are amazed at the AmeriCorps volunteers who natural beauty of not only will serve with the park through Makoshika, but the surround- most of 2021. This is the first ing landscape. Both noted that time in the park’s history that most of their personal outdoor it’s been authorized to hire two recreation and work have until AmeriCorps volunteers for the now mostly taken place in the duration of the year, which lush, dense forests of the East, park manager Chris Dantic so everything about the land- said will help him better man- scape of Eastern Montana is an age, maintain and deliver visi- entirely new experience. tor programming at Makoshika Jason Stuart photo “It’s gorgeous. We drive and the three other state parks around and we’re like I can’t under his jurisdiction. L to R: Alexis Shannon and Sydney Raftery are AmeriCorps volunteers believe we work here, it’s so A student entry from last year’s State-Fish Art contest “So that’s just a huge benefit at Makoshika State Park beautiful,” Shannon said. “I’m for Makoshika and the other lar stories as to why they chose just physically and mentally so excited to be here. I’ve never parks I manage,” Dantic said. their current career paths. Both I feel the benefits of that, it worked or lived in an ecosys- “They’re going to be a great noted they spent a lot of their really de-stresses me,” Raftery tem like this with the badlands, Students encouraged asset for the parks I manage childhood in the great outdoors, added. “There’s also just so and it’s just beautiful and I’m and this new team we’re put- both expressed a deep love and much to learn. There’s so much excited.” ting together for 2021, so I look respect for public lands, and to always wonder about and get “We really do stop and stare forward to working with them.” both said they enjoy sharing interested in.” for a long time when we drive to enter State-Fish Alexis “Lexi” Shannon, of their enthusiasm for parks and Neither Shannon or Raftery around. It’s really new to me as LaCrosse, Wisc., and Sydney the natural world with others. had ever been to Montana prior well,” Raftery said. “I’m more Raftery of Cincinnati joined the “I grew up camping with my to arriving in Glendive a few used to deciduous forests, so park staff in late January and family a lot, and I went to a weeks ago. For each of them it’s a really different ecosys- Art contest both will be on board through summer camp every year as the opportunity to sign on for a tem and there’s so much new November. Shannon is a 2019 a kid, so I always loved being year’s stint as an AmeriCorps to learn. I’ve probably got 200 Artists grades K-12 are the State Fish in 1977. Cut- graduate of the University of outdoors and I love working volunteer with Montana State photos on my phone already. invited to submit entries to throat symbolize clean, cold Arizona with a degree in con- with people, so I just wanted to Parks was a chance to try And it’s really cool that there’s a Montana State-Fish Art water and healthy habitat but servation biology. Raftery is a share my enthusiasm for that,” something new, to help begin to dinosaur bones here too!” contest. State-Fish Art is a their distribution has been 2017 graduate of Indiana Uni- Shannon said. narrow their career focus, and Shannon and Raftery also national contest sponsored by reduced by habitat loss and versity with a degree in out- “I spent my whole entire child- to just experience for them- both grew up in large metropol- Wildlife Forever that recog- competition with non-native door recreation, parks, and rec- hood in the woods, so I always selves the natural beauty of itan areas and have never lived nizes winners by state. This fish. A host of conservation reation management. By pure liked being outside,” Raftery Montana which they had before in a town so small as Glendive. Montana contest is sponsored programs are increasing their coincidence, both young women said. “And as I got older and only seen in pictures. Raftery noted that she “didn’t by Flathead Wildlife, Glacier range and abundance. are currently working towards began to travel, I really came “I knew that I wanted to work know what to expect” when she Country Fly Fishers, Flat- Entries must be mailed to their master’s degree through to appreciate our public lands.” in a park system, and Montana first drove into town, but both head Valley Trout Unlimited, or dropped off at the Hocka- Miami (Ohio) University. Both ladies have an infectious State Parks’ AmeriCorps sys- young women said they have Montana Wildlife Federation, day Museum of Art at 302 Prior to coming to work in love of the outdoors that they’re tem is really great. AmeriCorps a positive first impression of Montana Trout Unlimited and 2nd Avenue East, Kalispell, Makoshika, Shannon spent last eager to share with park visi- is a really great way for me to the community and both look the Hockaday Museum of MT 59901 by Friday, March year working at a 4-H center on tors. test out whether I want to be forward to working closely Art. Artists need to submit an 12. Entries will be judged and one of the barrier islands off the “Working in parks, I love in the park system or instead with community members dur- entry form, 9”x12” horizontal prizes of $75, $50 and $25 Georgia coast. Meanwhile Raf- seeing people enjoying the out- working as an environmental ing their time here to further fish artwork, and one page will be awarded to top entries tery has spent the three years doors and talking to them and educator,” Shannon said. “And the cause of protecting and essay featuring Montana’s for Grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9, and since her graduation working sharing my passion with them I also just wanted to try moving improving Makoshika. State Fish, the cutthroat trout. 10-12. All entries will then be in a variety of parks and recre- for the outdoors and the envi- somewhere new.” “I’m having a lot of fun actu- See the State-Fish Art web- mailed to the National con- ation positions, including a state ronment,” Shannon said. “I also “I was also just ready to ally,” Shannon said. “Every- site for complete contest test. Artists may enter a state park in Wyoming and county pull a lot of energy from being move somewhere new,” Raf- body who works at the park rules and an Educator’s Cor- fish other than the cutthroat parks in Ohio and Kentucky, outside. That’s when I feel the tery added. “And I knew I want- is really great, and everybody ner: https://www.wildlifefor- trout, those won’t be judged as well as work at an aquarium most happy and free and excited to work in a state park and I’ve met has been super nice.” ever.org/home/state-fish-art/ for this contest but will be and an elementary school. ed.” Montana’s just beautiful. And Reach Jason Stuart at dcedc@ Cutthroat, named for the forwarded to National. The Both young women have simi- “I love being outside because since I had never seen Montana midrivers.com. orange colored slash under State-Fish Art website dis- their jaw, were first described plays past winners. For ques- by Lewis and Clark in 1805 tions, call Jim Vashro at (406) MOGA releases statement on SB 143 status near Great Falls and became 270-9914.

The Montana Outfitters and Historically, outfitters uti- enue for Fish, Wildlife & Parks through private property to Guides Association issued the lize about 40 percent of all that will be used to develop access otherwise inaccessible following statement after the out-of-state deer and elk tags. access to blocked public lands, public lands. Senate Fish and Game Com- SB 143 would place up to 39 through: Of these fees, up to 10% of mittee voted to pass Senate percent of tags in a Limited •฀ 25฀ percent:฀ Access฀ to฀ the funds can be used for: Bill 143, sponsored by Sen. Outfitter Pool, as well as raise Lands Act agreements ฀ •฀ Partnering฀ opportunities฀ Jason Ellsworth (R-Hamilton), the price of these limited pool •฀25฀percent:฀Block฀Manage- with land trusts and other con- which would place up to 39 tags, during an “early bird” ment Access programs servation organizations to pay percent of out-of-state elk and window to provide more sta- •฀ 25฀ percent:฀ The฀ Future฀ for these access opportunities deer tags into an “early bird” bility earlier in the year for Fisheries Program (with a pri- •฀ Supporting฀ the฀ Private฀ limited outfitter pool and one of Montana’s key tourism ority given to funding proj- Land/Public Wildlife Advi- increase the out-of-state appli- industries without increasing ects that provide public access sory Committee Montanans cation fees: the number of out-of-state through private property) are encouraged to read more “While the updated legisla- hunters. •฀ 25฀ percent:฀ The฀ purchase฀ about the bill at SB143FACTS. tion didn’t include everything Outfitted tourism is the of permanent easements com we were seeking, we are fourth largest tourism-related pleased the committee took industry in Montana, behind action to help the thousands food, fuel, and lodging. The of Montana small businesses University of Montana Insti- Switch to DISH including restaurants, grocery tute for Tourism and Recre- stores, gas stations, and motels ation Research reports that that benefit from outfitted, outfitted, out-of-state visitors Better Faster out-of-state hunters,” said spend five times more locally Chuck Rein, MOGA President. than that of a non-outfitted “We applaud Senator Ells- visitor. Internet worth for bringing stakehold- Following the bill’s initial TV ers together to create a bill hearing in the Senate Fish and that will not only help small Game Committee last week, from from businesses and the economy, which had roughly 50 small but resident public land hunt- business owners testify in sup- ers. Through increased fees port, the bill sponsor incor- $ 99 $ 99 on these out-of-state applica- porated several amendments, /mo. 49 /mo. tions, between $1.5 million-$2 which were passed in underly- 52 million annually will be gener- ing bill today. Oﬀer ends 7/14/21. Internet not provided by DISH. Requires additional purchase of OTA antenna. Restrictions apply. ated for programs to increase The bill will generate Eagle Call us today! access to blocked public lands between $1.5 million-$2 mil- Satellite 800-386-7222 and improve fisheries. We are lion annually in additional rev- calling on the full Senate to pass this important legislation for our state.” Currently, small businesses operate at the whim of a lottery-based draw model for out-of-state, outfitted customers, which creates unneces- sary instability and limits the economic benefits rural small businesses and the state see.

ports Page 7Glendive Ranger-Review S Thursday, February 18, 2021฀•฀Page 7Glendive Devils win one, lose one on the road Bucs earn By Ranger-Review Staff win over MCC The Red Devils’ boys basketball team defeated Wolf Dawson Community College 6 blocks. Point on Thursday and lost to jumped out early on the visit- Miles got hot from long range Billings Central Saturday. ing Miles Community College in the second half, shooting DCHS 63, Wolf Point 46 Pioneers in Mon-Dak Confer- 8-19 from 3-point range. At one The Red Devils traveled to ence action Thursday night. point, they hit three straight Wolf Point Thursday where Charles Lampten scored the from long range, but even with they defeated the Wolves 63, first two baskets and then that, they were never able to 46. Hezekia Swanson followed up cut it to single digits. The 76-63 Coach Wade Murphy said with a 3-pointer. Jalen Tot then win moved Dawson to 7-0 in the team got into a good scored a basket in transition the conference and 8-0 overall rhythm at the beginning of and converted the free throw and dropped MCC to 4-5. the game. The Devils took the for a traditional three-point DCC Coach Joe Peterson lead early and never let it go. play. Kennedy Brown scored commented, “Our defense was Junior Max Eaton was the inside to give the Bucs a 12-0 really strong in the first half team’s high scorer with 18. lead six minutes into the game. and they struggled to score at “Max had a great game and Dylan Hushaw stopped the the rim with Charles Lamp- was active on the boards and bleeding for the visiting Pio- ten protecting the paint. Their ran the floor well,” Murphy neers with a basket, but Reggie shooting really got going in said. “Overall, we had a lot Martin and Mike Jok hit back- the second half and we needed of great contributions from to back 3-pointers to put Daw- to do a better job of being different guys. It was great son up 18-2. MCC answered there on the catch. We weren’t to see.” back with a 12-2 run to pull locked in for forty minutes like Junior Riley Basta had 15 within six points, but it wasn’t we needed to be.” points and Michael Murphy enough as DCC responded with The Buccaneers again had a had 12. a 15-5 run and then closed out very balanced scoring attack, DCHS scoring: Eaton 18, Basta 15, the half with another 10-0 run as they had 9 players score at Murphy 12, Jentz Scarpholt 6, Parker sparked by Lampten and Mar- least 5 points. Dawson was led buckley 7, Basil Crisafulli 3, Brodie tin again. Kose Egbule ended by Reggie Martin’s 11 points, Eckert 2. the first half scoring with a 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. 3-pt goals (5): Murphy (2), Crisafulli lay-up to put Dawson up 45-22. Charles Lampten stuffed the (1), Buckley (1), Basta (1) Dawson’s defense held the stat sheet with 10 points, 7 Rebound leaders: Eaton 7, Mur- Pioneers to 20% shooting in rebounds, and 7 blocks. Ken- phy 6 the first half and outrebound- nedy Brown also contributed Assists leaders: Buckley 3, Basta 3 ed them 28-18. The Bucs shot 10 points and 5 rebounds. DCHS 36, 52% from the field and 50% Miles Community College Billings Central 70 from 3-point range in the open- was led by Dylan Hushaw’s “This was a tough one for ing twenty minutes and ten 22 points on 6 3-pointers and 4 us,” Murphy said. “We had different players got into the rebounds. Favour Chukwukela made some mistakes early on scoring column, led by Lamp- added 18 points, 6 rebounds, and got behind early. We can’t ten’s 8 points, 5 rebounds and and 4 assists. do that against good teams. We will learn from this and use it to make us better.” Lady Bucs blast United Tribes Sophomore Michael Mur- It was a very cold night in We appreciate our campus phy was the only Red Devil to Glendive, but it was super- and community for being score in double digits against hot in the Toepke Center as involved in the yearly event.” Billings Central. Murphy had the Lady Buccaneers basket- United Tribes suited up 8 14 points, four of which were ball team throttled United players. Latosha Thunder- 3-pointers. He also led the Tribes Technical College 106- hawk led her team with 13 team in rebounds with six. 44. All but two players scored points, along with 7 rebounds. DCHS scoring: Murphy 14, Riley for the Lady Bucs. For the Lady Bucs, Ashya Basta 6, Parker Buckley 4, Max Dawson is now 5-2 in con- Klopfenstein led the game Eaton 4, Kobe Kutzler 3, Brodie Eck- ference, and 6-2 overall. They with her 4th double-double ert 3, Basil Crisafulli 2 are in a 2nd place tie with of the season with 20 points 3-point goals (6): Murphy 4, Kutzler Bismarck State College. The and 12 rebounds, along with 1, Eckert 1 two programs will face off 3 assists. Sophomore Tami- Rebound leaders: Murphy 6, Park- this Thursday, February 18 in ya Francis had 17 points, 3 er Buckley 3, Basil Crisafulli 3, Riley Bismarck, N.D. assists, and 3 steals. Former Basta 3 The Lady Bucs also hosted Turner High School stand- The Red Devils will finish their 7th annual Play 4Kay out Sarah Billmayer scored the regular season on the road Pink Night, fundraising for 12 points and grabbed 2 against Glasgow Feb. 16 and breast cancer awareness rebounds. Aichatou Camara at home against Sidney Fri- and research. Coach Romeo pumped in 11 points, with 6 day, Feb. 19 and Laurel Satur- Photo courtesy of Bill Vanderwheele, Northern Plains Independent Lagmay, Jr. said, “Besides rebounds, and 2 steals. Fresh- day, Feb. 20. Parker Buckley prepares to put a shot up during the game against Wolf Point on Thursday. The Red Devils another great team win, and man New Zealand product won the contest 63-46. another strong step in team Rashaan Smith also chipped cohesiveness all-around, in with 11 points and 3 there was a bigger cause rebounds in 8 minutes. happening in Play 4Kay. We Dawson outscored the were all glad to take part in bench of United Tribes 50-15. Dawson women come a serious campaign, joining They also forced 34 turn- girls and women’s basketball overs, gaining 42 points from teams all across the country it. Dawson also had 27 second up short against Miles for the month of February. chance points to UTTC’s 7. DCC Women’s Basketball big games, then things will fought hard last night to change, because defensively hand Miles their first loss, we are very difficult to play but came up short. Dawson against.” outscored the Lady Pioneers Both teams shot poorly 19-13 in the 3rd quarter, but from three point range, but ONLINE it wasn’t enough as Miles it was the rebounding differ- defeated the Lady Bucca- ence of 45-38 that gave Miles Teacher Certification neers 61-56. more opportunities. Dawson Head coach Romeo Lag- edged Miles 13-6 in second may, Jr. commented, “We chance points. The Lady Bucs played very good defense and bench also outscored the AFFORDABLE | ACCESSIBLE | COMPREHENSIVE held the number one scor- Lady Pioneers 24-3; however, The ONLINE format makes this one-of-a-kind teaching program er in the nation to 9 points, Miles converted 28 points off accessible from wherever you are. Designed for current teachers but the rest of their team turnovers, where Dawson seeking career advancement and individuals with non-teaching did a great job of converting had only 12. Miles players degrees interested in becoming a teacher. when they needed too. Others Lili Long and Kate Tanner SECONDARY EDUCATION stepped up, and that’s what combined for 30 rebounds, won the game for them. So I while Dawson’s post had only PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH K-12 tip my hat off to them. Shoot- 19. SPECIAL EDUCATION K-12 ing poorly from the field is Ashya Klopfenstein led the EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PRE K-GRADE 3 what haunted us. Once we team with 13 points and 9 TEACHER LIBRARIAN figure out how to score in rebounds, along with 4 steals. BUSINESS & COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Sarah Billmayer scored 11 points off the bench, and had 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Tamiya Francis added 10 (406) 683-7537 | [email protected] points, 5 rebounds, a team high 6 assists and 5 steals.

Pag e 8Glendive Ranger-Review Thursday, February 18, 2021฀•฀Page 8Glendive Glendive native living her collegiate gymnastics dream By Hunter Herbaugh presented challenges, Swan- it has been a major shift Ranger-Review Staff Writer son said it was the challenge from her previous experi- that grew her love for the ence, both in competition Every one has had a sport anyway, so all the trav- and practice. However, she moment in their childhood elling was just another chal- said the community that she when they sat in front of lenge that further fueled her has become a part of has the TV, watching some- determination. been an overwhelmingly pos- one accomplish something “I know we had a lot of impressive and thought to challenges going through it, themselves “that will be and even going to practice “Over time, the me someday.” That was the and stuff, but I think that challneges kind of dream that local resident made me just like the sport Jena Swanson found herself more and made me really pushed me to push with at a young age. As she appreciative of the opportu- myself harder, espe- watched college-level gym- nities that we were able to nasts perform incredible have and our parents were cially seeing how feats, she also thought about able to give us,” she said. supportive my parents the day that she would join “Over time, the challenges them. kind of pushed me to push were,” “I’ve known since the time myself harder, especially Jena Swanson, I was really little, seeing col- seeing how supportive my lege gymnastics on TV, that parents were.” college gymnast that was something I wanted The travelling didn’t stop to do,” she said. at Dickinson, however. As All these years later, Swan- she reached the high school son has accomplished her level, choices for coaches goal. As a freshman at the narrowed, as her coach in University of Missouri, she Dickinson said he couldn’t has come full circle and now keep coaching her if she appears on ESPN regularly wasn’t enrolled in the high as a member of the gym- school there. On top of that, nastics team. With a road Lisa explained that to have full of challenges, Swanson’s the best chance at making itive experience. Now that achievements stand out as an it to college on gymnastics, the cameras are on her, she example of just how far hard most gymnasts need to be hardly even notices as she is work and determination can affiliated with U.S.A. gym- mainly focused on being in take someone. nastics, a different level the moment with her team Her gymnastics journey Submitted photo than high school. around her. started as a toddler when Glendive native Jena Swanson competes for the University of Missouri on the uneven bars. Swanson is a So, as Swanson entered “Obviously it used to be like she and her twin sister were freshman at the university. high school, she, her sister ‘oh my gosh, you’re on TV,’ entered into gymnastics by and her mother relocated now it’s more like you don’t their parents when they were to Spearfish, SD. Over the really know that when you’re living in Michigan. Swan- time. To continue in their four years. to 26 hours a week. That’s next four years, they would competing, or something sons mother, Lisa, explained sport, the Swansons instead Lisa explained that with what it takes to be a competi- come home on weekends and that you need to think about. that they didn’t remain in commuted to Circle twice their situation, Swanson was tive gymnast. So, as a young eventually she graduated in It’s more like being in the Michigan for long however, a week, where the small- getting far less practice time girl, she was only getting Spearfish. Despite not being moment and being present as the cost of living in the est gymnastics club in the than others at her competi- four or five hours a week and able to compete her senior with your team and having state was quite high, so they nation was located. As the tive level were getting. How- she was still getting numer- year, because of the onset a good time and everything. then moved to their father’s girls’ skills grew, they even- ever, she still managed to ous state titles. She got Mon- of the COVID-19 pandemic, That’s what makes the meets hometown of Glendive. tually outgrew the club and win multiple competitions in tana titles, she got North Swanson was still drafted to and everything so much fun.” After moving to town needed to travel elsewhere more than one state. Dakota titles, South Dakota be a member of the Univer- though, it quickly became to further advance, so they “Normally, once you’re titles and she actually placed sity of Missouri team. Reach Hunter Herbaugh apparent that there was no went to Dickinson where an optional gymnast, you’re at nationals,” Lisa explained. Now competing at the col- at rrreporter@rangerreview. local gymnastics club at the they trained once a week for training anywhere from 18 Though all the travelling legiate level, Swanson said com. Bison largely remaining within the boundaries of Yellowstone DCC: from page 1

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) _ Gardiner, The Bozeman park’s bison population was to livestock. The bacterial As originally written, howev- Mickelsen said the Montana Bison have largely stayed Daily Chronicle reported about 4,730 in October. disease affects various ani- er, the limits on funding would Office of the Commissioner in Yellowstone National Saturday. Buffalo Field Campaign, mals and can cause flu-like have affected established col- of Higher Education is devel- Park and avoided being Bison migrate to lower a conservation group advo- symptoms in humans. leges as well. HB179 would oping a policy dealing with captured by park officials elevations outside of the cating for an end to annual Wildlife managers con- have had a large impact on how concealed carry on campuses or killed by hunters this park annually in search of bison slaughter, confirmed ducting the Interagency colleges gain local funding and through the state and DCC will winter, officials said. food, which is when they on Feb. 5 that most of Yel- Bison Management Plan would have negatively affect- likely follow the policy cre- Montana Fish, Wild- are trapped at the park’s lowstone’s bison remained made a recommendation in ed general operations at DCC ated. life and Parks spokesper- Stephens Creek Capture within the park. December to cull between to the tune of about $260,000, HB 100 was another piece of son Morgan Jacobsen said Facility and killed by hunt- Bison population control 500 and 700 bison this win- according to Mickelsen. legislation that would have had most of the animals have ers after crossing over the is part of a management ter. An additional 200 male As a result, Mickelsen said some impact on the college, remained within the park’s park border. plan to prevent brucellosis bison could be captured or college officials “had a lot of however it did not make it out borders on the slopes above Officials estimated the from spreading from bison hunted if targets are met. interaction” on the bill as they of committee. worked to make sure Mon- The legislation would have tana’s three community col- prompted college to find their leges did not see negative own auditors instead of using implications from a bill that state-appointed auditors. was meant to address new col- Mickelsen said while the leges. first weeks of the session have Fortunately, there is an kept him busy, he expects he amendment in the process will be in Helena numerous of being drafted to exclude times during March as bills the three existing community that impact the college come colleges – Dawson, Miles and out of committee and go before Flathead – from the bill. the house. “I’m pretty sure that will As the general appropriations happen, hopefully it will be bill moves forward, represen- written this week,” Mickelsen tation from college officials in noted. Helena will be important. The bill is expected to have Mickelsen, who was traveling a hearing in the Senate Edu- to Helena on Tuesday, noted he cation and Cultural Resources appreciate the efforts Eastern Committee on Monday, Feb. Montana legislators are putting 22. in to protect and support com- House Bill 102, a bill that munity colleges. will permit concealed carry on “They text or call looking for college campuses, passed the input and I really appreciate Montana Legislature and was their concern for the college transmitted to the governor’s and their support,” Mickelsen desk on Feb. 11. The bill will said. affect community college as Reach Jamie Ausk Crisafulli well. at [email protected]. griculture Glendive Ranger-Review A Thursday, February 18, 2021฀•฀Page 9 Resistant, persistent C&B Operations enters into agreement to weeds focus of Feb supply equipment for product development C & B Operations, LLC, a tural integrity as traditional tive way. 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Initiative for Regulation and As the keynote speaker for Applied Economic Analysis, the Feb. 25th webinar, Dr. Department of Agricultural FSA disaster programs loss requirements announced Jenks will share his take on Economics and Economics, difficult to control weeds such Montana State University – It’s important for agricultural produc- Assistance Program, which also has a Loss within 15 calendar days of the as kochia, horseweed, and nar- Bozeman; Note, all webinars ers to report losses immediately as all 15-day notice of loss period for honey. earlier of a natural disaster occurrence, rowleaf hawksbeard, as well run from 10 am – 11:30 am disaster programs are dependent on the For other covered losses, including live- the final planting date if planting is as added information on weed MST / 11 am – 12:30 pm CST timely reporting of the loss. A notice stock feed, grazing and farm-raised fish prevented by a natural disaster, the resistance to commonly used and include opportunities to of loss can be filed with USDA Farm losses, the notice of loss deadline for date that damage to the crop or loss of herbicides; methods for mak- ask questions of the speakers Service Agency via phone, email, fax or ELAP will remain 30 days from when production becomes apparent; or the ing spring burndowns more during the live sessions. office visit. the loss is first apparent to the producer. normal harvest date. Note: A producer’s effective, and new herbicides For questions or more infor- ELAP – Emergency Assistance for LIP - Livestock Indemnity Program: signature is required on form CCC-576 coming available. mation on this series, contact Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Submit Notice of Loss within 30 calen- when a Notice of Loss is submitted. Dr. Jenks’ holds a Ph.D. in Beth Redlin at 406-433-9427; Fish Program: Starting in 2020, produc- dar days of when the loss is first appar- TAP - Tree Assistance Program: Final Weed Science from the Uni- [email protected], or Viole- ers will have 15 days from when the ent. Producers should document the Date to Submit an Application and Sup- versity of Nebraska-Lincoln ta Hobbs at 701-774-4315; Vio- loss is first apparent, instead of 30 days, adverse weather conditions and date(s) porting Documentation within 90 cal- and conducts applied weed [email protected] or visit to file a honeybee notice of loss. This of weather events. endar days of: the disaster event or the control research in most crops our website at www.ars.usda. change provides consistency between NAP – Noninsured Crop Disaster date when the loss is apparent to the grown in western ND. gov/pa/nparl/agsummit. ELAP and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program: Submit Notice of producer. Following Dr. Jenks are three shorter presentations by USDA and MSU weed researchers in Sidney and Huntley, MT addressing weed issues found in rangeland, sug- arbeet and aquatic systems: •฀ Purging฀ Spurge:฀ where are flea beetles most effective? - Dr. Natalie West, Research Ecologist; Pest Man- agement Unit; USDA Agri- cultural Research Service; Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory – Sidney, MT •฀ Management฀of฀herbicide resistant weeds in sugar- beet systems - Dr. Lovreet Shergill, Weed Sci- entist; MSU Southern Agricul- tural Research Center – Huntley, MT •฀ Aquatic฀ invasive฀ weeds in Montana and North Dakota - Dr. John Gaskin, Research Leader and Research Biologist; Pest Man- agement Unit; USDA Agri- cultural Research Service; Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory – Sidney, MT The webinar concludes at 11:30 am MST / 12:30 pm CST and is eligible for 1 pesticide recertification credit for Mon- tana participants attending the live webinar. Sorry, viewing the subsequent recordings – to be made available online – does not qualify for points. All interested persons are invited to participate and anyone can join the day of the event by using the following (Zoom program) link: https:// ndsu.zoom.us/j/91453448686. No registration is needed to participate. The MonDak Ag Research Summit is coordinated by MSU’s Eastern Agricultural Research Center; USDA ARS’s Northern Plains Agricultural Research Lab, both in Sid- ney, and NDSU’s Williston

amily ew F Thursday,฀February฀18,฀2021฀•฀Page฀10Glendive฀Ranger-Revi What to include in a letter of last instruction According to a Montana you can decide what parts, State University Extension if any, you want to copy and educator, it is important for share with family members individuals to plan ahead for or friends,” Goetting said. their death and to make what “Then make several additional comes after easier for survi- copies and place in an easily vors. MSU Extension has a accessible place. Give one to MontGuide available provid- your attorney and another to ing information on how to your personal representative, write a letter of last instruc- who is named in your will to tion. carry out the settlement of “By writing a letter of last your estate.” instruction, we can provide If a personal representative essential information needed is not named in a will or an to relieve our survivors of individual dies before writ- needless hours of frustration ing one, a district judge will and anguish as they search for appoint one based on the pri- the needed important docu- ority list provided in Montana ments during a time of sad- statutes. Goetting noted indi- ness and grief,” said Marsha viduals should review letters Goetting, MSU Extension fam- of last instruction annually or ily economics specialist. when there has been a change When listing the location of in a family situation, such as important documents, Goet- marriage, divorce or birth. ting says to be specific — a MSU Extension also has an safety deposit box at a certain example worksheet to fill in bank, in the bottom of the left- the necessary information hand drawer of a desk, or in a needed for the letter. The cardboard box on the top-right worksheet can be found at side of the bedroom closet. montana.edu/estateplanning/ The letter will help those eppublications.html under No. who are sorting through an 21, “Letters of Last Instruc- individual’s papers to find tion.” It can be downloaded as facts for a death certificate. a PDF or a Word document. Elizabeth Kaiser photo Other information, such as For the MontGuide and more how your assets are titled, will information, visit http://store. Cold weather condensation be necessary to determine msuextension.org/publica- which ones must go through tions/familyfinancialmanage- With temperatures in the double digits below zero last week, Ranger-Review employees decided to try a boiling water experiment to see if probate, Goetting added. ment/mt198904hr.pdf. Copies they could create their own “snow.” Turns out, it worked. Cups of boiling water thrown into the air turned into a big white cloud. The cloud “Once you have signed and are also available at Extension was condensate, water that has quickly condensed into tiny droplets. Above, Michella Dey watches the water in her mug transform as it hits the dated your completed letter, and reservation offices. freezing air. 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P age 11Glendive Ranger-Review Thursday, February 18, 2021฀•฀Page 11Glendive Bowling FRIDAY NIGHT MIXED 59 p.o.a. w/ 190 game; Brett Johnson 62 Convict Concrete 3-1 (705); Oakland Bentley Riddle 84; w/ handicap Westin icap Khloe Cambell 173; Brayleigh Burley Truck Stop (227); Greg’s Silver Dollar 1-3 Team Standings (02/05): Kickers 4-0 p.o.a. w/ 220 game Agency 4-0 (902); Hoodnik Illumination 3-1 Sasse 171; Jace Wiseman 171 170 (285) (616); Just One More 4-0 (565); What The Star Bowler (Series): Christy Nelson (851); Prairie Electric 1-3 (825); Koch Series – Bentley Riddle 161; Westin Series – Autumn Zinda 220; Brayleigh Weekly Winners ? 3-1 (616); Sand Baggers 2.5-1.5 (711); 74 p.o.a. w/ 467 series; Josh Stickel 104 Furniture .5-3.5 (719); Ranch and Farm Ace Sasse 141; w/ handicap Bentley Riddle Burley 193; w/ handicap Brayleigh Burley FEMALE Individual Game – Paislee With Some BS 2-2 (588); Misfits 2-2 (563); p.o.a. w/ 608 series 1-3 (870); Gust Hauf 1-3 (910) 319; Jace Wiseman 310 331; Autumn Zinda 316 Gavinksy 145; Kailen McDanold 136; w/ Spliter and Hiter 2-2 (658); Oily Balls 2-2 EASTERN MONTANA LEAGUE Weekly Winners: Star Bowler (Game): Finley Smart 9 MALE Individual Game – Sean Ochs handicap Paislee Gavinksy 214; Kailen (657); Mines in the Gutter 1.5-2.5 (559); Team Standings (02/08): Rolling Individual Game – Nolan Tveit 276; p.o.a. w/ 47 game; Jace Wiseman 46 165; Skyler Thomas 151; w/ handicap McDanold 214 What ? 1-3 (531); Ol’ One Pins Rubber 3-1 (702); Oakland Agency 1-3 James Kessel 255; w/ handicap Nolan p.o.a. w/ 75 game Sean Ochs 205; Skyler Thomas 190 Series – Paislee Gavinksy 423; Kailen Weekly Winners: (665); Downs Inc., 3-1 (632); Splitz Happen Tveit 296; Josh Stickel 279 Star Bower (Series): Jace Wiseman Series – Sean Ochs 284; Ethan Rivas McDanold 352; w/ handicap Paislee FEMALE Individual Game– Sharon 1-3 (677) Series – Nolan Tveit 693; Joshua 60 p.o.a. w/ 118 series 268; w/ handicap Sean Ochs 364; Skyler Gavinksy 630; Kailen McDanold 586 Kutzler 194; Christi Myers 192; w/ handi- Weekly Winners: Burlison 640; w/ handicap Nolan Tveit GRADES 3-5 (LINCOLN SCHOOL) Thomas 335 MALE Individual Game – Conner cap Christy Nelson 269; Sharon Kutzler Individual Game – John Heyen 204; 753; Jimmy Thompson 707 Team Standings: (02/09): HKT Big Sky Star Bowler (Game): Khloe Cambell Torgerson 174; Jedidiah Groves 168; w/ 256 Sharon Kutzler 185; w/ handicap Marlys Star Bowler: Nolan Tveit 89 p.o.a. w/ Motors 3-0 (303); Bob’s Body Shop 1-2 43 p.o.a. w/ 94 Game; Sean Ochs 65 p.o.a. handicap Devin Zinda 232; Bruno Hilgart Series – Judy Lee 474; Christy Nelson Rathbun 254; John Heyen 253 276 game; Nolan Tveit 132 p.o.a. w/ 693 (224); Joe-N-Dee’s 3-0 (199); NAPA Auto w/ 165 game 232 467; w/ handicap Christy Nelson 704; Series – Shawna Free 510; Christi series 3-0 (188); C&B Operations 2-1 (246); Fisher Star Bowler (Series): Brayleigh Series – Conner Torgerson 466; Caydyn Charli Green 696 Meyers 493; w/ handicap Shawna Free –––––––––––––––––––– Sand & Gravel 3-0 (224); Mindt Machines Burley 67 p.o.a. w/ 193 series; Sean Ochs Lee 399; w/ handicap Devin Zinda 613; MALE Individual Game – Joshua 708; Sarah Kirkpatrick 685 K-GRADE 2 (JEFFERSON SCHOOL) 0-3 (229); HUB International 0-3 (193); 84 p.o.a. w/ 284 series Easton Wold 608 Burlison 266; Terry Adolph 259; w/ handi- Star Bowler: Marlys Rathbun 53 p.o.a. Team Standings: (02/08): State Farm Koch Furniture 3-0 (174); Guelff Lumber GRADES 6-12 (WMS/DCHS) Star Bowler (Game): Zoe Mindt 24 cap Brett Johnson 272; Lowell Burke 270 w/ 182 game; Shawna Free 102 p.o.a. w/ Inc. 3-0 (204), Rose Theater 2-2 (190); 0-3 (209); Glendive Coca Cola 0-3 (225); Team Standings (02/11): American p.o.a. w/ 124 game, Devin Zinda 42 p.o.a. Series – Terry Adolph 708; Joshua 510 series Oakland Insurance 3-0 (86); BOSS Office BN Credit Union 0-3 (142) Bank Center 2-2 (303); KXGN/Pet Projects w/ 145 game Burlison 680; w/ handicap Josh Stickel TUE MENS COMMERCIAL Supplies (84); Silha Funeral Home (90) Weekly Winners: 2-2 (386); Mindt Machine 4-0 (314); Star Bowler (Series): Paislee 734; Lowell Burke 728 Team Standings (02/09): Moose 3.5- Weekly Winners: FEMALE Individual Game – Autumn Cullinan Subway 3-1 (353); Berg Tire 3-1 Gavinsky 54 p.o.a. w/ 423 series; Devin Star Bowler (Game): Christy Nelson 1.5 (770); Hub International 3-1 (809); Individual Game – Westin Sasse 89; Zinda 114; Brayleigh Burley 101; w/ hand- (354); Joe -N- Dee’s 1-3 (226); Trailstar Zinda 43 p.o.a. w/ 352 series

Dawson County Veterinary Clinic Kyle Voss, B.S., D.V.M., M.S. Cara Voss, B.S., D.V.M. Jen Majerus, B.S., D.V.M. 2210 West Towne St. • Glendive, MT 59330 Clinic & After Hrs. 406-377-6554 2802 W. Towne St. Fax 406-377-1654

Since 1925 Furniture DOWNTOWN GLENDIVE Located on the business loop in 320 N. Kendrick • 365-3665 GLENDIVE West Glendive Monday - Sunday • 7am-10pm 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Daily ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Meat: 377-2114 • Deli & Bakery: 377-4588 Also Our Own Convenient Payment Plan 921 S. Taylor Ave. 377-5161. Produce: 377-8487 • Grocery: 377-4923 Lead Pastor: Kevin Petersen Jason Roan DDS Assoc. Pastor: Jason Hirst 406-377-2303 Sun. Services 9am Sun. School for all ages; 10am Worship & Kids Church; 6pm Kids Quest & Praise and Prayer Van Service available for Sunday AM. Call for a ride. 218 W. Bell St. #102 • Glendive, MT 59330 Tues. 6am Men of Promise Wed. 6:30pm Focal Point Youth (grades 6-12) Ranch Thurs. 6pm Prayer 1-800-660-4325 or 345-3306 BREAK FORTH BIBLE CHURCH & Farm W. Glendive, 2815 W. Towne. 377-4922. “Something for Everyone” Pastors Jeremy & Teri Vester 365-4711 • West Glendive Youth Ministers: Jay & Shayna Phalen Sun. Service 10:30am. Wed. 7pm, Midweek & Youth 202 Prospect Dr.

GLENDIVE ALLIANCE CHURCH 105 Highland Park Rd. 377-4644. All services & weekly encouragement online via YouTube, Facebook and our website. For further info please contact us or visit our website. Bob & Blayne Hellman www.GlendiveAlliance.com 1523 N. Merrill • 365-2621 Sunday School 9am, Fellowship 10am & Service FISHER SAND, 10:30am GRAVEL AND CHURCH OF CHRIST READY MIX CO. Corner of Sargent & Grant. 377-4863. Sunday Bible Study Classes for all ages 10am 406-796-2968 5 miles west of Glendive on Hwy 200 S. Sun. Assembly 11am. Wed. Bible Study 7pm. (406) 687-3383 We are proud sponsors of “In Search of the Lord’s Way” 8:30am Sun. on KUMV-TV, Williston, ND or www.searchtv.org

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF MINDT LATTER DAY SAINTS “We support our local churches” N. Anderson Ave. 377-4609. Machine Co. 307 N. Harmon • Glendive, MT Bishop Kevin Maxwell 1812 Montana Ave. 365-3324 Sun. Services, Sacrament meeting 10-11:10am Glendive, MT • 365-4493 NORTHWEST COATING & PAINTING INC. Sunday School & Primary, 11:20am-noon. Family History Center Wed. 6:30-8:30pm Phone: 406-365-3530 P.O. Box 297 P.O. Box 848 Sandblasting Industrial Painting Call Wed. evening for daytime appt. 365-2124. Epoxy Coatings Steam Cleaning Baker, MT Fiberglassing NC P Insulating COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH WHITE CHAPEL MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP RICHEY 59313 Keith Franks Dave McDanold Corner of Clement & Taylor. cbcglendive.org West Glendive. 377-7106. AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH Cell: 406-989-1119 www.dmwaterservice.com Cell: 406-989-1141 Pastor Tim Burdick. 365-2635. Sun. Worship 10:30am Teaching by Darren Green Home: 406-365-6688 Glendive, MT 59330 Home: 406-365-8510 Pastor Wade Brinkoff. 406-778-3107 Sun. Worship: 10:30am. Sun. School 9:15am Sunday Worship 9am. Sunday School 10am. WEST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH Across from Jefferson School. (406) 377-8311 GLENDIVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY (406) 377-8312 118 W Borden. 377-4202. www.ecglendive.com Pastor Dan Pust ALLIANCE CHURCH Your Full-Service Jeweler 377-3806 or 687-3490 (res.) Lead Pastor - David Steinbron Pastor Paul Sponheim. Sunday Prayer 9am. 1-800-432-7580 406-377-5788 Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm Worship Service Sunday 8:30 & 11am Sunday School 9:30am. Worship 10:30am. Custom Jewelry • Repair Children’s Church 11am. Sun. School (all ages) 10am 1-866-850-5551 107 West Bell St - Glendive, MT 59330 Sunday School 9:45am P.O. Box 1391 • Glendive, MT 59330 www.sugarplumjewelryco.com Kidz Club (K-5th grade) Wed. 3:30pm ZION LUTHERAN (ELCA) UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Refuge Youth Group (6th-12th grade) Wed. 7pm Corner of Riverview & Sargent. Pastor Brenda Frelsi. Pastor Sione Fungalei. Common Ground Youth Group (6th-12th grade) Sun. worship: 8am at Makoshika Amphitheater Sun. Worship 8:30am Broadcasting 1st Wed. every month @ DCHS 7pm & 10am at Zion Lutheran Church. Thurs. worship God’s Message. 11am service broadcast live on KGLE am 590 6pm. Holy Communion offered at all services. ST. FRANCIS deSALES CATHOLIC CHURCH Listen. Apply. Live. Mass Sunday 2pm. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH THE CHURCH IN GLENDIVE KGLE AM 590 Corner of Ames & Cooke. 377-3934. “Restoring the Church Christ built” SAVAGE Listen online @ www.kgle.org 815 Jefferson School Rd. Sun. School 10am. Worship Services 11am & 7pm FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) Bible Study Wed. 7pm facebook.com/theChurchinGlendive Senior Living at its Best 294 4th Ave. S. 776-2218. Nov. 1-May 1: Assembly 10am, Bible Classes 11am Sun. Worship at 9am. Sun. School 9:45am. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL May 1 - Nov. 1: Assembly 9am, Bible Classes 10am GRANDVIEW Except on the 2nd Sunday of the month 8:30am 1711 N. Merrill Ave UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 365-7967, 989-1092, 796-6907 or 989-0012 120 W. Power St. Rev. Guy Pontoriero. Glendive, MT 59330 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (406) 377-3575 Sun. Worship, Nursery & Church School 10am BEACH, N.D. glendivegrandview.org Sunday Fellowship Hour 11:15am 308 2nd Ave. N. 776-2403. BEACH EVANGELICAL CHURCH Pastor Neil Lindorf. Sunday Service 9am Holy Communion first Sun. of month. 125 1st SW, PO Box 635, Beach, ND 58621. (701) 872-3469. Pastor Ben Baker. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH YELLOWSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sun. School 9:30am. Worship 10:45am. 173 Mesa. 776-2236. Meade & Benham. 377-2585. Wed. Youth Group 6pm. Father Francis Schreiber Sunday Worship 11am. Sunday School 9:45am Masses: Saturday 4pm & Sunday 9:30am 30+ Years Experience BLOOMFIELD 406-941-0831 • 406-229-0305 WIBAUX SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH RED TOP CHURCH Five miles east of Bloomfield. 583-7583. CALVARY TEMPLE Corner of Merrill & Clay ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Hagenston 406-989-3797 or 406-939-3762 Sunday School 9am. Coffee Break 10am Robins Service & Towing Sunday Worship 10:30am Pastor David Fisher. 796-2390. Insurance Agency Sabbath school 9:30am. Service: 11am Sun. School 9:30am. Morning Worship 10:30am 365-2040 “Voice of Prophecy” KFLN 9:15am 503 N. Merrill Valley View Christian School, 687-3794 or 687-3472. CIRCLE Glendive Bus Terminal Glendive, MT 59330 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Jefferson Lines Saturday Mass 5pm. Sunday Mass 9:30am 406-377-3600 GLENDIVE UNITED Mass: Sun. 11am. Weekdays 7:30am. 365-2600 • 1302 W. Towne METHODIST CHURCH Nursing Home 9:30am. ST. PHILIP’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Corner of Towne & Kendrick. 377-5678. Sunday Mass 8am Your John Pastor Kevin Garman. FALLON Deere Dealer. 2515 W. Sunday Worship 11am. Services online at: FALLON EVANGELICAL CHURCH Towne St. https://www.facebook.com/GlendiveUnited- TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICA Pastor Holter. Sunday Service at 11:15am Glendive MethodistChurchMontana 420 Cato. 406-486-5769. www.theprairielight.org (406) 377-2533 NEW LIFE MINISTRIES deerequipment.com Sunday Worship: Contemporary 9:30am UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 377-3350 Sunday Worship 6pm. Pastor Roger Knight Traditional 11am 1711 W Towne St • Glendive, MT Call for location of service. 687-3246 Pastor Kevin Garman. Please call for a free home bible study. LAMBERT Sunday Worship & Sunday School 8am LAMBERT CHRISTIAN WIBAUX BIBLE CHURCH OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH & MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Corner of River & Clement. 377-3890 Pastor Rick Varnum. Pastor Gary Fix. Sunday Worship 10:45am Sunday School 9:45am. Morning Worship 11am. Rev. Greg Lucido. Worship Sun. 10am & 5pm (Children’s church offered during this time.) 2703 W Towne St, Glendive, MT Adult Bible Study following Sun. worship. Evening Service 6pm Sunday School for all ages at 9:30am T 406.377.4398 F 406.377.8635 Sun. School & Adult Bible Study at 9am Youth Group Wednesday 6pm. Family Shield Sat. 11am. on 96.5 FM. LAMBERT LUTHERAN CHURCH Prayer Meeting Thursday 7pm The Lutheran Hour, Sun. 7:30am on 1400 AM. Pastors Mark & Maryann Morgenstern. Sun. 9am. on KXGN Channel 5. Sun. Worship 8am. Sun. School Wed. 3:30pm Child Care Ministry, ages 0-12, M-F, 7am-6pm ST. THERESA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Promises Preschool, ages 2 & up, M-F. Father Edward Schinick. Sun. Mass 10:30 am Lesa Schock, director, 377-1190. Sacrament of Reconciliation, 1/2 hour before Mass. Classifieds ฀406-377-3303฀•฀[email protected]฀•฀rangerreview.com Glendive฀Ranger-Review Thursday,฀February฀18,฀2021฀•฀Page฀12

MISCELLANEOUS HELP PUBLIC RENTALS FOR SALE WANTED NOTICES ______60X120 SHOP BUILDING STEEL CONTAINERS, for ten plan and make an oral ex- digital project information. An porated by reference and W/ offices. Located on Hwy sale or rent. 2 door and 4 planation as to how their plan optional paper set of project contained within the speci- 16 next to interstate. 365- will be executed, the time documents is also available fications. Federal Contract door, new or used, 8’x20’ required and costs. This will for a non-refundable price of Provisions are also available 8900. 3/14ctf and 8’x40’ available. Call Mitchell Rentals & Sales, assist the Commission with $315.00 per set at KLJ, 2611 at: 939-1200. 2/2ctf ACCEPTING Applications for: information needed for FY22 Gabel Road, Billings for each http://www.faa.gov/airports/ ______Vice President of Business and budget. set obtained. Contact KLJ at aip/procurement/federal_ PROTECT YOUR news- Finance, Enrollment Manage- The Board of County Com- 406-245-5499 if you have any contract_provisions/ paper from wind and rain ment: Admissions Specialist, missioners reserves the right questions. A pre-bid meeting for all with a newspaper tube. On Assistant Director of Recruit- to reject any or all written Bidders must obtain Bidding interested bidders will be sale for $6 at The Ranger- ing, Part-time tutor Adult Basic plans, to waive irregularities, Documents from the Engi- held on February 11, 2021 at Review office, 119 W. Bell. Education, EM: Online Spe- or to accept any written plan neer or through QuestCDN 10:00 AM MST at the Airport 5/26ptf cialist and Academic Advising, they deem to be in the best and must be shown on the Terminal Building, Dawson Part-time Tutor. Go to: https:// interest of Fallon County. The plan holders list to be consid- Community Airport, Glen- project will begin after July 1, ered a responsive Bidder. dive, Montana. www.dawson.edu/employ- 2021, which is the new 2022 Each bid shall be accom- Dated this 4 of February RENTALS ment-opportunities/ HOUSES Fiscal Year. panied by a separate enve- 2021. WANTED Dated this 4th day of Janu- lope containing a bid security /s/Dennis Zander, Chair- ______TO BUY ary, 2021 made payable Dawson Coun- man 2 BD HOUSE BY LLOYD FALLON COUNTY BOARD ty, Montana in the amount of Dawson County Board of Square Park. Avail. March ______JOBS WANTED OF COUNTY COMMISSION- ten (10) percent of the total Commissioners 1. AC, W/D. Call 377-1943. BUYING GUNS, JEWELRY, ERS bid price. The security may Glendive, Montana 2/14p2/21 gold, silver, coins, indian Roy Rost, Presiding Officer consist of cash, a cashier’s Publish: 2/4, 2/18 & 3/4/21 artifacts, DVDs, games, ______For additional questions, check, a certified check, a 30 almost anything of value. WE PAY YOU TO HAUL Your please contact Cindy or bank money order, a certifi- MNAXLP Glendive Pawn. 377-6666, junk vehicles away. Call 365- Brenda at the Fallon County cate of deposit, a money mar- 1506 Crisafulli Dr. 9/9ctf 8900. 12/13ctf Clerk and Recorder’s Office ket certificate, or a bank draft. RENTALS ______at 406-778-7106 10 West The security must be drawn APARTMENTS BUYING FIREARMS, Fallon Avenue PO Box and issued by a federally reloading equipment and 846-Baker, MT 59313. chartered or state-chartered ______accessories. Call 377-3969 Publish: 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, bank or savings and loan as- Public Notice for Operat- WYOMING AVENUE or 365-3974 after 6 p.m. LIVESTOCK 2/4, 2/11 & 2/18/21 sociation that is insured by ing Assistance CONDO available Jan. 1. 2 8/5ctf 227 or for which insurance is ad- This is to notify all inter- Bd, 2 Ba, $1,000/mo. plus MNAXLP ministered by the Federal De- ested parties that the Urban deposit and utilities. Owner ______posit Insurance Corporation; Transportation District of pays yard and snow main- FOR SALE YEARLING drawn and issued by a credit Dawson County is apply- tenance. Call Carolyn 406- Angus bulls. AHIR perfor- union insured by the National ing for $167,112.68 under 871-5859. 11/29pctf HELP mance tested. Selling Private Credit Union Share Insur- the Montana Department ______WANTED Treaty. Have heifers also out ance Fund; or a bid bond or of Transportation’s Operat- DORM & FULL APTS. Fur- of sire: RZ Traveler 719. GRS bonds executed by a surety ing Grant Program. Funding nished. All util. paid, WiFi. ______Angus Ranch 406-687-3778, Advertisement for Bids company authorized to do will be used for operating $450 & $650 w/ lease. 406- CONTRACTORS NEEDED Sturgis Angus Call Bob Bux- Dawson Community Air- business in the State of Mon- expenses associated with 989-0433. 5/14ct to install satellite internet sys- baum 687-3438. 1/7c2/28 port tana. Bidders are required providing transportation ser- ______tems. Pays $150+per install. Glendive, Montana to furnish a current Montana vices to the general public, PRAIRIE WEST HAS ONE Possible to earn $1500- AIP NO. 3-30-0035-019- Public Contractor’s Registra- elderly and persons with dis- bd apts avail. Util and laundry $2000+ weekly. Work avail- 2021 tion. Subcontractors for work abilities within the Dawson incl. No smoking, some pets able year round. We provide Notice is hereby given that over $5,000 shall also be the County Transportation Dis- ok. $500/mo. 406-989-1068 free certification classes. Call sealed bids for the construc- holder of a Montana Public trict. 6/3ctf AGSL Technology at 866- ANNOUNCEMENTS tion of airport improvements Contractor’s Registration of The application is on file at 443-2501 for more informa- for Dawson Community Air- the proper classification. 511 E Slocum in Glendive, tion or send your resume port, Glendive, Montana, will The successful Bidder will MT 59330. If requested, a to [email protected]. ______be received by the Dawson be required to furnish a Con- public hearing will be held 2/4p2/28 GLENDIVE GUN SHOW THE County Commission, Glen- tract Performance Bond and and public notice indicating HOUSES FOR E.P.E.C. BLDG. 313 S. MER- dive, Montana, until 2:00 PM Payment Bond in the full the location, date and time of SALE RILL March 5, 6 & 7, 2021. MST, on March 16, 2021. amount of the Contract. the hearing will be provided. GLENDIVE Show hours: Fri 4-8, Sat 9-6 & Bids received will be publicly Award of contract or con- For more information contact opened and read aloud at the tracts will be contingent upon Urban Transportation District ______SCHOOLS sun 9-3. Questions call: Ernie 406-377-3969. CDC guide- Commissioner’s Office, 207 securing funding from the of Dawson County, Leslie 2020 – 2021 lines followed. 2/11c3/4 West Bell Street, Glendive, Federal Aviation Administra- Hunter, Administrator at 377- SCHOOL YEAR Montana. tion. 1364. The bid documents are to Dawson County, Glendive, Public Notice for Capital • Pre-K SpEd Teacher be mailed or delivered to Montana, reserves the right Assistance • SpEd Teacher Dawson County Commis- to hold all bids for a period of This is to notify all inter- • DCHS Assist. VB Coach PUBLIC sion, 207 West Bell Street, 60 days after the date fixed ested parties that the Urban • WMS Track Coach Glendive, Montana, 59330- for the opening thereof to Transportation District of • DCHS Track Coach NOTICES 1694 and shall be sealed and reject any and all bids and Dawson County is applying • 5th Grade 1-boys/1-girls endorsed, “Airport Improve- waive defects and to accept for $28,982.00 through the basketball coaches Notice is hereby given; that ments, Dawson Community any bids should it be deemed capital assistance grant. The • PT Custodian the Board of County Com- Airport, AIP No 3-30-0035- for the public good and also capital assistance is funded • WMS Half Time Band missioners of Fallon County, 019-2021”. Any bids received reserves the right to reject the by the Federal Transit Ad- 1908 VICTORIAN HOME • Paraeducator(s) Montana, on the 17th day after the designated time bid of any party who has been ministration (FTA) and ad- FOR sale. 2 story, 3 BD/2 BA, • School Psychologist of May, 2021 at 1:30 PM, above will be returned to the delinquent or unfaithful in the ministered by the Montana entirely remodeled, new kitch- • Route Bus Drivers in their office at the county bidder unopened. performance of any former Department of Transporta- en, floors, large laundry, com- • Substitute teachers, courthouse will be solicit- The proposed work includes contract to the Owner. tion. The FTA funds will be puter room. Make offer. Call aides, custodians, cooks ing proposals for a study to the following bid schedules: The requirements of 49 used to purchase a 6-pas- ken 928-713-8195. 10/8ctf & bus drivers review and update existing Base Bid Schedule 1 Con- CFR part 26 apply to this senger AWD Mini Van to To apply contact: http://bit.ly/ County road records by way struct New Terminal Building contract. It is the policy of provide transportation ser- GPSCurrentOpenings of researching Commissioner Base Bid Schedule 2 Con- Dawson County, Montana vices to residents of the Ur- Proceedings, Commissioner struct Parking Lot for Termi- to practice nondiscrimina- ban Transportation District of Deeds, existing road maps, nal Building tion based on race, color, Dawson County. Ranger-Review Books etc. to locate easements, Base Bid Schedule 3 D e - sex or national origin in the The application is on file at molition of Existing Terminal award or performance of this 511 E Slocum in Glendive, 118 W. Benham • 406-377-3303 abandonments, and/or all other information pertinent to Building contract. The Owner encour- MT 59330. If requested, a County roads. Additive Bid Schedule 1 ages participation by all firms public hearing will be held Where was the The updates will determine Construct Overflow Parking qualifying under this solicita- and public notice indicating future procedures and poli- Lot tion regardless of business the location, date and time of movie A River cies for Fallon County roads Additive Bid Schedule 2 size or ownership. the hearing will be provided. Install Parking Lot Lighting Dawson County, Montana, For more information contact and will bring the County’s Runs Through road plat book up to required Plans and specifications are in accordance with the provi- Urban Transportation District standards. on file and may be seen at the sions of Title VI of the Civil of Dawson County, Leslie It filmed? office of Clerk and Recorder, Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. Hunter, Administrator at 377- Montana Trivia by Janet Spencer Interested contractors will be required to submit a writ- 207 West Bell Street, Glen- 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 1364. dive, Montana, and the offic- 2000d-4) and the Regula- The Montana Department es of KLJ, 2611 Gabel Road, tions, hereby notifies all bid- of Transportation attempts Billings, Montana. ders that it will affirmatively to provide accommodations Complete digital project bid- ensure that any contract for any known disability that ding documents are available entered into pursuant to this may interfere with a person at www.kljeng.com “Projects advertisement, disadvan- participating in any service, for Bid” or www.questcdn. taged business enterprises program or activity of the com. You may download the will be afforded full and fair Department. Alternative ac- digital plan documents for opportunity to submit bids cessible formats of this infor- $95.00 by inputting Quest in response to this invitation mation will be provided upon project #7550401 and will not be discriminated request. For further informa- on the website’s Project against on the grounds of tion, call (406)444-3423 or Search page. Please contact race, color, or national ori- TTY (800)335-7592, or call QuestCDN.com at 952-233- gin in consideration for an the Montana Relay at 711. 1632 or [email protected] award. Publish: 2/7, 2/11, 2/14 & for assistance in free mem- A full list of Federal Provi- 2/18/21 bership registration, down- sions by which the Bidder 292 loading and working with this must comply, are incor- MNAXLP SUNDAY’S...... Thursday 5pm THURSDAY’S...... Tuesday Noon STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS

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PUBLIC Montana Trivia NOTICES Answer Who Does It? Montana 7th Judicial Dis- Montana SEVENTH Judicial In Bozeman, Livings- trict Court District Court ton and Seeley Lake Dawson County DAWSON County because the Blackfoot In the Matter of the Name In the Matter of the Name River was too difficult Change of Jeremiah James: Change of BRENDA LEE HELD: to set up scenes. Thilmony-Macioroski Brenda Lee Held, Petitioner Petitioner Cause No.: DV 21-008 Cause No.: DV 21-004 Dept. No.: A to Z Dept. No. Notice of Hearing on Name Find It Order Setting Hearing Change This Court orders: This is notice that Petitioner In The Directory of Name change Hearing has asked the District court for a Classifieds The hearing on the Petition change of name from BRENDA for Name Change filed in this LEE HELD local service providers case is set for: TO Brenda Lee Held Accounting Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Date: March 4, 2021 The hearing will be on Time: 1:15 pm 04/05/2021 at 9:45 a.m. Shannon L. May, CPA HOLDEN Place: Dawson County The hearing will be at the court- Individual & Business TOTAL Electric HEATING & COOLING Courthouse house in Dawson County Non-profits Date: January 20, 2021 Date: 2-9-21 Accounting • Tax • Consulting Heating & Cooling Quickbooks Consulting Licensed & Insured LEVI HANSEN Olivia Rieger Tammera Helmuth District Court Judge Clerk of distrcit Court & Training 941-3869 SALES฀•฀SERVICE฀ 406-939-1541 406-939-1648 • INSTALLATION Publish: 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 & By: Tracey Rod [email protected] Heating & Cooling 3/4/21 Deputy Clerk of Court 210 W Towne Street 406-377-2991 Duct Cleaning p Publish: 2/18, 2/25, 3/4 & The Ranger-Review Alternative Wellness Appliances & Repair Appliances & Repair Art Sales MNAXLP 3/11/21 377-3303 Barnick’s p MNAXLP Medical Lee’s International artists Marijuana Clinic Hometown Brand center Appliance & TV PAMELA HARR & Glendive Service HARVEY RATTEY Alternative Carl Barnick Reconditioned Appliances Sculptures of all sizes Wellness Montana BridgerBronze.com For more info or to schedule (406) 377-2388 (406) 989-1168 an appointment please 126 N. Merrill 1518 Crisafulli Drive 406-687-3743 406-672-3172 Glendive, MT [email protected] call Glendive, MT 59330 461 Hwy 16 Glendive, MT 59330 Auto Parts Cabinets Cleaning Concrete Used Parts For CARS & TRUCKS KEY Janitorial Fisher If we don’t have Service Ready Mix Co. • Carpet & Upholstery Ready Mix Concrete • Crushed Gravel the part, try our Orion Part Cleaning Locating Network. 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ut and AO bout P age 14Glendive Ranger-Review Thursday, February 18, 2021฀•฀Page 14Glendive Makoshika Basketball tourney scheduled for March 12-14

The 29th Annual Makoshi- ka Basketball Tournament is scheduled for March 12 -฀14,฀2021. The tournament is hosted by the Glendive Chamber of Commerce & Agri- culture, and Makoshika WellnessRegistration is฀ $185.฀ and฀ must฀ be฀ mailed to the Glendive Chamber of Commerce and฀ Agriculture,฀ 808฀ N฀ Merrill, Glendive MT 59330฀ by฀ March฀ 2nd.฀ The฀ team rosters will be limited Glendive Chamber web- to 10 players per team and site through the Eventbrite the parent’s signature must link. be on the registration form To purchase tickets, visit or the registration will be the Glendive Chamber voided. website, under the March As in years past the calendar page, under the games will take place in the Makoshika Basketball DCHS, Washington Middle Tournament link, or visit School, Lincoln Elementary our Facebook page– both School, and the Glendive of these will feature the Recreation Department. Eventbrite link to purchase Hunter Herbaugh photo Due to COVID restric- tickets. tions we will be limiting To access the registration the number of spectators form, visit the Glendive Representing for the tournament. Teams Chamber website under the U.S. Representative Matt Rosendale stopped at the VFW Post 1125 in Glendive on Monday night where he spoke to a gathered crowd of local will have the opportunity to aforementioned calendar residents. He spoke on a myriad of topics including the 2020 election, the actions of the new presidential administration, the events at the U.S. purchase tickets ahead of link, or the Makoshika Bas- Capitol on Jan. 6 and more. He also took time to hear questions and concerns from the audience. time. Ticket purchases will ketball Tournament Face- be available through the book page. AARP Montana issues resource guide to help those with questions about COVID-19 vaccines Montana families are closer to access- Pacific Quality Health including Dr. Doug- •฀฀฀฀฀฀Streaming฀live฀at฀www.facebook.com/ ing the information they need about the las Kuntzweiler, Chief Medical Officer and aarpmontana COVID-19 vaccine rollout thanks to a newly Tony King, Pharmacist and Director of Those unable to join the tele-town hall on launched online resource center from Pharmacy Programs as well as Sara Med- February 23, can listen to a recording on AARP Montana. The site offers up-to-date ley, CEO. Drenda Neiman, Lewis and Clark AARP Montana’s Facebook page or here: information as well as answers to frequent- County Health Officer will also join the https://vekeo.com/aarpmontana. ly asked questions about how to navigate panel of experts. “In addition to talking with the experts the vaccination process in Montana. “This is a live interactive forum and about the progress of COVID-19 vac- The resource guide is available by visit- participants are encouraged to join the call cinations in the state, we are excited to ing aarp.org/mtvaccine. and hear directly from the subject matter announce the launch of our Montana Vac- “We have received many calls, emails experts. Folks can also pose their questions cine Resource Guide on the upcoming tele- and texts from people trying to figure out to the panel,” said Summers. “This impor- town hall,” said Summers. how to receive a vaccine,” said AARP Mon- tant call is available for anyone regardless “The vaccine resource guide will also tana State Director Tim Summers. “We of whether they are an AARP member or be extremely helpful to our community launched this resource guide so people can not.” partners,” said Nancy Andersen, AARP find out about the process in Montana and On February 23, AARP Montana will Montana Outreach Director and member what they can do, find local numbers they begin calling out to Montana members for of the Montana 2021 COVID-19 Vaccination can call and websites they can visit to get this tele-town hall around 10:00 a.m. Plan Coordination Team. “It will be helpful some more tangible answers.” There are three additional ways to par- for those on the front lines to have all the To continue getting the word out about ticipate in the live event: information in one place and to know that COVID-19 vaccinations in the state, AARP •฀฀฀฀฀฀฀Dialing฀toll-free฀833-998-0904฀at฀the฀ the information is continually updated.” Montana is holding a live tele-town hall on time of the call To access the online resource guide, visit: February 23. This event will feature medi- •฀฀฀฀฀฀฀Registering฀to฀be฀called฀in฀advance฀ aarp.org/mtvaccine. The resource is free cal and vaccination experts from Mountain- at https://vekeo.com/aarpmontana and does not require an AARP membership. “ Montana Farmers Union amplifies our Work Opportunity Tax Credit focus of webinar voice. When we are one The Job Service offices viding information on the Work to for-profit and tax-exempt who is eligible for the pro- we can’t be very loud, in Glendive, Miles City, Sid- Opportunity Tax Credit. The organizations hiring individu- gram, targeted group require- ney and Wolf Point have put Work Opportunity Tax Credit als with documented barriers ments, benefits of the pro- but when we are many together a series of free educa- program is designed to assist to employment that meet tar- gram, paperwork submission we can be very loud.” - tional sessions for employers individuals who are facing bar- geted group requirements. requirements, which forms – Eastern Montana Business riers transitioning into gainful During the presentation, are needed and where they are —Ben Peterson, Webinars. They take place via employment. The tax credit businesses will learn about located. MFU member and Rancher ZOOM฀the฀2nd฀and฀4th฀Wednes- can save Montana employ- day of each month at 10 a.m. ers up to $9,600 per qualify- The next presentation is ing new hire during their first MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD AT THE LEGISLATURE WITH MFU. scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. year of employment. 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