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Miles Weekend CitySTAR Edition Friday, April 9, 2021 Miles City, Montana $1.00 National Guard to hold Miles City hosts open house By DERRICK CALHOUN trained in Construction Opera- Star Staff Writer tions located in Billings, Miles canine training City and Culbertson. The ESC The Montana Army Nation- work construction sites for al Guard 260th Engineer Sup- State and Local Projects. port Company (ESC) will be Some things they do hosting a community open include building roadways, air- house tomorrow from 1-3 p.m. strips and foundations for The open house will be held buildings; constructing build- at the Miles City Montana ings and facilities along with Army National Guard building the plumbing and electricity; located at 1020 N. Haynes Ave. evaluating and mitigating At the open house commu- water drainage and with envi- nity members can learn about ronment considerations; per- what the Montana Army forming soldier tasks includ- National Guard can do for the ing weapons, training, military State of Montana; explore the tactics, and warrior skills; armory and different job assisting in State emergencies fields; and see military person- including forest fires, snow nel and equipment in action. removal, floods, tornados; and Boogs BBQ will be serving air mobile capabilities. food, and the first 50 meals (Contact Derrick Cal- will be free. houn at mcsportsreporter@ The ESC is a Horizontal and gmail.com or at 406-234- Vertical Engineer Company 0450.)

Stockman Bank ranked one of top-performing community banks By DERRICK CALHOUN without compromising excel- Star Staff Writer lence. I am proud of their flex- ibility and dedication. We have Stockman Bank has been the best team in our 68-year once against ranked in the top- history.” 50 performing community According to a press STAR PHOTOS/Hanna Kambich banks in American by S&P release, S&P Global Market Officer Ryan Ketchum wears a bite jacket and acts as a suspect for Billings Police Officer Dave Firebaugh and partner Dutch to Global Market Intelligence’s Intelligence calculates scores practice bite work in Wibaux Park on Wednesday. 2020 annual rankings. for each bank based on six “We are again honored to metrics, including return and By HANNA KAMBICH be recognized nationally for growth and credit quality to Star Staff Writer exemplary financial perfor- compile their rankings. S&P mance, sound practices and Global is the world’s foremost Miles City was a host to focused management,” said provider of credit rankings, some hard working offi- Bill Coffee, Stockman Bank benchmarks and analytics in cers on Wednesday. CEO in a press release. “Dur- the global and commodity Local K-9 Officer Ryan ing 2020, clearly a challenging markets. Ketchum and his partner year in many ways, our team (Contact Derrick Cal- Max hosted a Montana Law adapted on a moment’s notice, houn at mcsportsreporter@ Enforcement Canine Asso- finding new ways to serve our gmail.com or at 406-234- ciation training yesterday. customers and communities 0450.) All five Billings K-9 Department officers and three Highway Patrol Troopers attended. The Extreme drought continues training was held in multi- ple areas with multiple to creep across the state scenarios. In one scenario, officers By HANNA KAMBICH Northeast corner has been enacted an interstate traf- Star Staff Writer increased to a severe fic stop where one officer drought. and his partner would get Despite the rain, extreme The snowpack levels in out and search the pulled drought is still creeping into the state have changed sig- over car for drugs. the state. nificantly in the last week. They also had a scenario Last week extreme The Smith-Judith- Mus- set up in a lot across from drought occupied Richland selshell is at 91% and the the Eastern Montana Fair- and Roosevelt counties. This Upper Yellowstone is at grounds. There are a hand- Miles City Police Officer Ryan Ketchum and his partner Max search the vehicle for drug packag- week that extreme drought 97%. To the South of Miles ful of cars that Ketchum es in a training exercise in a lot on the west side of town on Wednesday. is now stretching through City, the Tongue is at 99% used as a training area. Wibaux, Dawson, Richland, and Powder is at 107%. The They were treating it as a rounding area for drugs. They also set up a couple pect for Officer Dave Fire- Roosevelt, Sheridan and a Lower Clark Fork, Flathead, compound with suspects They also had areas set of the rooms with drug baugh from Billings and sliver into Daniels counties. Bitterroot, Upper Clark running away after wreck- up in the Montana Veter- paraphernalia in them and his canine Dutch to prac- The Southwest corner of Fork, St. Mary’s, Sun-Teton- ing a vehicle and tossing ans Affairs building. In had officers searching for tice bite work. Custer County is still abnor- Marias, Helena Valley and drug paraphernalia as they one area they had packag- it. (Contact Hanna Kambich mally dry with a majority of Gallatin basins are all at 90 were running. The dogs es taped up with some Finally, Ketchum put on at mcreporter@midrivers. the state still in moderate to 109% snowpack. were training to search the boxes and a couple of them the bite jacket in Wibaux com r 406-234-0450.) drought. However the vehiclesBIG as well as the sur- See “Drought,” page 5 contained drug packages. Park and acted as a sus- BRAND % BRINGING HOME STYLE, QUALITY & VALUE BIG BIG FOR OVER 80 YEARS 25OFF BIG SALE! STOREWIDE** 902 S. Haynes Ave, Miles City PLUS TAKE AN (406) 232-5410 BIG BIG EXTRA 5% OFF FLEXSTEEL! conlins.com

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Co. Commissioner Calendar will attend Airport FRIDAY nament for adults, register p.m., 1020 N. Haynes Ave. Class (meeting in person nWake Up & Lace Up by 8 a.m. by texting Dee 406-439-8796. through May 27), 8:30 a.m., (WULU) online auction Sutter at 853-5838, 9 a.m. nOpen Alcoholics Anony- Drop-In Center. Informa- No. 2, through Sunday at tournament begins (double mous Unity “ANTSY” tion at Custer County Commission meeting 4 p.m., WULU Facebook elimination), 3108 Leigh- Group, 2 p.m., Convent Extension Office, phone By STAR STAFF Outside of regular com- page for items and bidding ton Blvd. Keepers Community Center 874-3370. missioners’ hours on information. nGrand opening of Swal- (formerly Miles City Acad- nMiles City Soup Kitchen, The Custer County Com- Wednesday, Commissioner nOpen trap shooting, 6 lowtail Photography Studio emy), 1411 Leighton Blvd. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., First missioners will meet during Strouf will attend the Mos- p.m., Spotted Eagle Trap and Store, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 6 n“DEATHHOUSE” haunt- United Methodist Church their regular hours on Tues- quito Control Board meeting Range. N. 9th St. ed house sponsored by the basement, 24 N. 11th St. day, Wednesday and Thurs- in the Extension Office con- n“DEATHHOUSE” haunt- nChildbirth Education Custer County District 234-5013. day next week in the Custer ference room at 5:30 p.m. ed house sponsored by the Class, 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m., High School Key Club, 7-11 nCommunity COVID-19 County Courthouse in Miles On the agenda are approval Custer County District Holy Rosary Healthcare, p.m., Custer Lodge at 3108 testing for direct contacts City. of minutes from the previ- High School Key Club, 2600 Wilson St. Informa- Leighton Blvd. and symptomatic individu- On Monday, at noon, out- ous meeting; claims and 7-11 p.m., Custer Lodge at tion and registration at nClosed Alcoholics Anony- als, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., by Agri- side of regular commission- budget; public comment; 3108 Leighton Blvd. 233-2783. mous (nonsmoking), 8 Sports Complex across ers’ hours, Commissioner unfinished business of nOpen Alcoholics Anony- nSpring Into Hope Con- p.m., main floor of Convent from Spotted Eagle Recre- Jason Strouf will participate chemical inventory/pur- mous Candlelight meet- ference with public mini Keepers Community Center ation Area with entrance in the weekly legislative chase, larvicide purchase ing (nonsmoking), 8 p.m., conference, 9 a.m., The (formerly Miles City Acad- off Pacific Avenue. conference call with Mon- and equipment inventory; Convent Keepers Com- Lighthouse, 3300 Hori- emy), 1411 Leighton Blvd. nSenior Congregate Meals tana Association of Counties new business of hire crew munity Center (formerly zon Pkwy. Information at SUNDAY for anyone 60+ years, 11 (MACo) leadership. At 2 and calibration/clinic April Miles City Academy), 1411 https://thewayhomemt.org/ nWake Up & Lace Up a.m.-noon, 600 Cafe. Take p.m., Commissioner Keith 28; supervisor update — Leighton Blvd. events. (WULU) online auction, out boxes available for Holmlund will attend the overview of program; and nAll newcomers open nAl-Anon, 10 a.m., First through today at 4 p.m., seniors who prefer not to Airport Commission meet- board comment. Alcoholics Anonymous United Methodist Church, WULU Facebook page for eat in the restaurant during ing at the Miles City Air- Also on Wednesday out- (nonsmoking), 8 p.m., 24 N. 11th St. 406-853-5577. items and bidding informa- COVID-19 (may come in port. Commissioner Strouf side of regular commission- Convent Keepers Com- nBingo, 1 p.m., Drop-In tion. and pick up meal or wait will attend the Cemetery ers’ hours, Commissioner munity Center (formerly Center. nGrand opening of Swal- outside after coming in to Board meeting at 5 p.m. in Kevin Krausz will attend Miles City Academy), 1411 nMiles Community College lowtail Photography Studio order take out, or call from the Custer County Court- the Eastern Montana Fair Leighton Blvd. Pioneer Baseball vs. North and Store, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 6 outside and staff will bring house main floor conference Board meeting at 6 p.m. in n“How Al-Anon Works,” Dakota State College of Sci- N. 9th St. meal out). room. On the agenda are the Race Office at the East- 8 p.m., main floor Confer- ence from Wapheton, 1 and nMiles Community College nKiwanis Club, noon, Town approval of previous min- ern Montana Fairgrounds. ence Room 2 at Convent 3 p.m., Connors Stadium at Pioneer Baseball vs. North and Country Club. utes; claims; budget; public On the agenda are approval Keepers Community Cen- Denton Sports Complex on Dakota State College of Sci- n“500” (with 4 table comment; old business of of minutes from March 10; ter (formerly Miles City South 3rd St. ence from Wapheton, 1 and members), 1 p.m., Drop-In equipment; new business, correspondence of chuck Academy), 1411 Leighton nKids’ Art Class: The Help- 3 p.m., Connors Stadium at Center. none; supervisor/sexton wagon race; citizens’ and Blvd. 406-853-5577 or 406- ful Hive for ages 8+ (limit Denton Sports Complex on nMiles City Airport Com- update of internment notic- public comments; treasur- 851-1118. 5), 1-4 p.m., WaterWorks South 3rd St. mission, 2 p.m., Miles City es and accounts receivable; er’s report; fair — ribbons, SATURDAY Art Museum, 85 Water nClosed Alcoholics Anony- Airport. and board comments. fairgrounds — none; reports nWake Up & Lace Up Plant Rd. Registration and mous, We Care Group (non- nBoard of Trustees of The county commission- — none; unfinished business (WULU) online auction, information by calling 234- smoking), 7 p.m., Convent School District No. 16J, 6:30 ers’ regular meetings usual- of fair — premium schedule through Sunday at 4 p.m., 0635. Keepers Community Center p.m., Spring Creek School. ly take place in their court- (quilts, beverage, sewing), WULU Facebook page for n260th Engineer Support (formerly Miles City Acad- nCuster County Water and house office starting at 8:30 Web site and chuck wagon items and bidding infor- Company (ESC) of the local emy), 1411 Leighton Blvd. Sewer District, 7 p.m., 713 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays races, Fairgrounds — none; mation. Montana Army National MONDAY Pleasant St., conference and Thursdays, according to new business of fair — nPop-Up Corn Hole Tour- Guard unit open house, 1-3 nSpring Arthritis Exercise room. a news release from the Kiwanis, Retired and commissioners’ office. Seniors Volunteer Program Each session begins with (RSVP) and cashier and ven- administrative duties, which dor contracts, and fair- are the approval of minutes grounds — none; any other from previous meeting(s), items of discussion (round Community Roundup approval of monthly table); and approval of bills. reports, board/committee On Thursday, the commis- Rivers Office and M&H Gas you do NOT have to sign it reports, and approval and sioners will have a fire hall What’s Happening Congregate Meals Station. Wholesome, simple yourself. The clerk can write signing of claims. project onsite meeting at 9 T&Y Irrigation District lunches are served Mondays Senior Congregate Meals your name for you. On Tuesday at 9 a.m. the a.m.; The commissioners meeting Wednesday — The through Fridays from 11 for anyone more than 60 The menus for next week commissioners will have an will have Jackson Group T&Y Irrigation District will a.m.-12:30 p.m. to those in years of age will be served follow. Event Center Project onsite financials discussion at meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. in need, for whatever the rea- at the 600 Cafe. The meals Monday — Hamburger meeting and walk through. 10:30 a.m. At 1 p.m., the the Community Room at the son, and to anyone looking are served on Mondays, steak. At 1 p.m., the commission- commissioners will meet Custer County Courthouse, for a healthy lunch. The soup Wednesdays and Fridays Wednesday — Country ers will have Custer County with Ron Slinger, Miles 1010 Main St. kitchen is closed Saturdays, from 11 a.m.-noon. A dona- style ribs. Transit Operational Plan Community College presi- Miles City Airport Board Sundays and some holidays. tion amount is suggested, Friday — Baked chicken. discussion with Jeff Fay- dent, in the sheriff’s confer- agenda — The Miles City A modest donation of $5 for based on your income. All Seniors may choose chick- cosh, transit supervisor. ence room. The commission- Airport Board will meet a meal is suggested, but not donations are appreciated, en strips as an alternative on On Wednesday, the com- ers will approve minutes Monday at 2 p.m. in Hangar required, to keep the soup are confidential and are not request. missioners will have City of from the previous 5 at the Miles City Airport. kitchen’s doors open. More individually recorded. Take Miles City/Custer County meeting(s) at 2:15 p.m. On the agenda are approval information is available by out boxes are available for truck route discussion and Friday, outside of regu- Lottery Numbers of the Monday, March 8 calling 234-5013. seniors who prefer not to eat proposal at 9:30 a.m. At lar commissioners’ hours, meeting minutes; old busi- Anyone can make in the restaurant during HELENA (AP) — These 10:30 a.m., the commission- Commissioner Krausz will ness of flooring Bureau of arrangements to volunteer COVID-19. Seniors getting Montana lotteries were ers will have EMPG Budget attend the Action of East- Land Management office or to have donations picked take-out may come in and drawn Thursday: Big Sky discussion and action with ern Montana meeting in update, Montana Dakota up by calling the soup kitch- pick up the meal or may wait Bonus — 6-22-27-28, Bonus: Jeff Gates. At noon, Com- Glendive at 10 a.m. At Utilities LED lighting en at 234-5013 weekdays outside after coming in to 10, estimated jackpot: missioner Strouf will be noon, the Custer County update/runway lights and from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Checks order take out, or may call $3,706; Lucky For Life — excused to attend the Coun- Transit Board will meet in part time fueler for the sum- may be sent to P.O. Box 93, from their car or otherwise 17-25-30-37-39, Lucky Ball: cil on Aging meeting in the the Race Office at the mer; new business of fuel Miles City, MT 59301. All outside and staff will bring 10; Mega Millions — estimat- Emergency Operation Cen- Eastern Montana Fair- truck to Sunday Creek and meals are served with bread, the meal out to them. In any ed jackpot: $201 million; and ter conference room. On the grounds. On the agenda are jet fuel truck replacement; salad, a beverage and des- case, we need to get your Powerball — estimated jack- agenda are approval of min- approval of minutes from committee reports of sert if available. The menus name on the list, although pot: $55 million. utes from the March 10 the February and March finance, operations and are subject to change. meeting; financial report; meeting; treasurer’s development; and manager’s The menus for next week coordinator’s report; new report; secretary update of report of approval of claim follow. business of Fiscal Year 2022 3rd quarter of Fiscal Year vouchers and manager’s Monday — Grilled cheese budget; and public com- 2021 activity; unfinished report. sandwiches and Tomato Soup ment. At 1:30 p.m., the com- business of ADA vehicle Miles City Star (National Grilled Cheese ( USPS 348-780 ) missioners will discuss Res- update, operational grant olution 2021-17 authorizing update, building grant Miles City Sandwich Day). A Yellowstone Newspaper participation in the Intercap update; new business of Soup Kitchen Tuesday — Ham and Bean Vol. 106 – No. 246 Loan Program. Commission- schedule and personnel Soup. Published daily Monday through Friday by the Star Printing Company, er Holmlund will be planning for the upcoming The Miles City Soup Wednesday — Chef’s 818 Main St., Miles City, MT 59301. Periodical postage paid excused to attend the T & Y year, Bucking Horse Sale Kitchen is located in the Choice. at Miles City, Montana. Postmaster: Send address changes Irrigation Board meeting at and Eastern Montana Fair basement of the First United Thursday — Cheesy Broc- to Miles City Star, Box 1216, Miles City, MT 59301. 2 p.m. in the courthouse operational location; and Methodist Church, 24 N. 11th coli Soup. Friday — Eggs Benedict. Who’s in charge? Questions about news? main floor conference room. public comment. St., just north of the Mid- To contact the publisher, call 234- If you have a news tip or any 0450 and ask for Andy Prutsok. questions about the news, call 234- To contact the editor, call 234- 0450 and ask for: 0450 and ask for Ashley Wise. ■ Ashley Wise, editor, schools, Today in Dear Abby features, health, economic Paper missing? development, and general news The Star should arrive on your ■ Derrick Calhoun, reporter History doorstep by 5 p.m. If you don’t ■ Hanna Kambich, reporter Boyfriend takes charge after receive one by then, please contact 1717 M S your carrier. If you can’t contact ain treet Today is Friday, April 9, the couple moves into his house your carrier, please call the Star at Still have questions? 232-4457 • 1-800-775-4460 99th day of 2021. There are We want to answer any of your LocaLLy owned & FamiLy operated 234-0450 and leave a message. 266 days left in the year. DEAR ABBY: I have been more of this I can take. I questions. 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All advertising copy and Church with a Rosary and Vigil to We have been living in his ILLINOIS Miles City for: $14.00 per month; follow at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Chris- Black singer was denied the illustrations prepared by the Miles house for the past seven DEAR DISILLUSIONED: $84.00 for 6 months paid in advance tian Burial will be held on Satur- use of Constitution Hall by the (only); $159.60 for 12 months paid in City Star become the property of the day, April 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Daughters of the American years. I feel more like a Quit biting your lip. Gather advance (only). For motor carrier Miles City Star and may not be the Sacred Heart School Gymnasi- Revolution. renter than a partner in this your courage and start an routes, the cost is: $16.00 per month; reproduced for any other use um. Rite of Committal will follow relationship. 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Prairie Grouse dance their way into springtime Visit our website at www.milescitystar.com ome people like to start their day by Spouring a cup of cof- Alan fee or tea and turning on the television. Others enjoy Charles beginning a day with physi- cal exercise, either working Star out at home or going to a Outdoors Post Meeting gym. For many farmers and Columnist ranchers, the first order of business now is to check the is Tuesday, cows, ewes, or mares to see th • how the livestock birthing lished, especially when pop- April 13 7 PM. events are progressing. For ulations are high. me, a really special way to While both species of Election & Installation greet the dawn this time of grouse display and dance on of officers. year is to sit quietly some- their leks, the actual activi- where near a dancing ties that occur are complete- All members please ground and watch the prai- ly different for each spe- rie grouse dance their way cies. For sharp-tails, espe- plan to attend. into springtime. cially during the early Bar Opens at 12 pm Two species of grouse are weeks of the breeding sea- native to the eastern Mon- son, it is generally the Happy Hour • 5-6 pm M-F tana prairie. One is the mature male grouse that No Membership Required congregate on the lek, fight- Great Plains Sharp-tailed 119 N. 6th • Miles City, MT Grouse, commonly called ing, sparring, bluffing, and sharp-tail, sharpie, pin-tail, dancing, hoping to attract or chicken, generally dis- hens for breeding. Sage tributed in relative abun- grouse scatter across a SUBMITTED PHOTO/Alan Charles dance throughout much of broader area, cockbirds Two Sharp-tail Grouse cockbirds talk tough with each other. central and eastern Mon- strutting and “booming” by VFW tana. The other is the Sage inflating and deflating air person approach quite close, ing Horse Sale, with the light as they tucked their District 6 Meeting sacs on their breasts while Grouse, commonly called though it is always best not loudest and most dominant heads forward and dragged Sunday, April 11th sage hen, sage chicken, or trying to impress hens that to disturb a lek and inter- cowboy strutting and put- their wingtips, often pairing thunder chicken, the largest often gather around the rupt these important breed- ting on a show, surrounded off and facing each other, species of North American most impressive males. ing activities. by a bevy of buckle bunnies, sometimes both birds lying 10 AM - Social & grouse, and a bird closely This is all early morning Over the past few weeks, while other cowboys work down on the ground, “trash Registration tied to big sagebrush habi- activity, with birds usually friends and I have enjoyed the edges, doing their best talking” to each other, and tats throughout eastern, cen- present on the leks at first some marvelous mornings to attract the attention of then one or the other either 12 PM - Lunch provided tral, and southwest Montana. light, and the dancing and watching sage grouse and one or more of those hens. jumping high in the air, or by the Post The grouse congregate on displays generally lasting no sharp-tails displaying on Another morning, we sat simply nonchalantly walking dancing grounds called more than two hours. Some- their leks. One morning, we quietly in a little portable away. 1 PM - Meeting “leks” specific to the spe- times, the birds will all watched close to fifty sage blind I had set up the night For a great way to start a cies. Generally, these leks leave a lek at once, usually grouse strutting in the sage before, listening and watch- day, I highly recommend are used year after year, spooked by an eagle or hawk on a lek several hundred ing as more than forty watching prairie grouse Happy Hour • 5-6 pm Mon-Sat although sometimes, the overhead, or a coyote or yards in diameter. Watching sharp-tails gathered on a dancing on a lek. You may Bar closed on Sundays locations change slightly, some other predator making one big cockbird strutting dancing ground at first even find yourself humming No Membership Required sometimes they are com- an appearance. Typically, for an audience of eight light. As the sun rose, the a song, like Garth Brooks’ the birds are tolerant of pletely abandoned for one hens, I was reminded of grouse danced and dis- “The Dance.” 119 N. 6th • Miles City, MT reason or another, and some- being watched from a dis- what it is like to be in the played, their white tail (Alan Charles is a local times, new leks are estab- tance, and will often let a Bison Bar during the Buck- feathers flashing in the sun- outdoors columnist.) Town & Country Club’s Colt Sale raises over $200,000 for Hail insurance available through Montana Department of Agriculture

Natural Horsemanship Program By STAr STAff county and crop. Until April 11, 2021 August 15 State policies are 8:00 am - Noon By STAr STAff showcase their colts and $14,000 to Kathy Klick Applications for the State available. the variety of ranch tasks Robinson from Augusta. Hail Insurance Program are For those who have pre- Staff Served More than $200,000 was they had been trained to Donors Chad and Verna now available through the viously purchased state hail Adults • $1500 generated for the Universi- perform. The top-five plac- Holland, Koy and Denise Montana Department of insurance you will receive Kids 5-12 • $800 ty of Montana Western ings were Christenson No. Holland, Cal and Brooke Agriculture (MDA). applications in the mail. Kids 4 & under • FREE (UMW) Natural Horseman- 1; No. 2 Brianna Bruneau Erb, Shirley Harrington, Producers can insure Application forms are also ship Program at the UMW’s riding Ima Nu Starlita, Mark and Barb Harrington, ~BAR SPECIALS~ crops against hail damage available online or by call- $ 00 5th Annual Colt Challenge donated by Fred and Lynn Garrison Ranches, Hollenc- 2 Mimosa at the maximum coverage ing the MDA office. Staff $ 00 and Sale. 3 Bloody Mary/Caesar Hirschy; Krya Trahant rid- eck Ranch, R Lazy 6 Quar- rate of $75 per acre for dry- are available to process pol- The event was held on ing Ima A Gambler Now, ter Horses, Harrington and land and $114 per acre for icies, file claims, and help • Scrambled & April 2-3 at the Montana donated by Erb Ranch; No. Hirschy Quarter Horses, irrigated land. Rates charg- answer any questions pro- Center for Horsemanship, Denver Eggs 4 Callie Wasser riding Fred and Lynn Hirschy, es are a percentage of the ducers may have regarding in Beaverhead County. • Sausage, Bacon & Smart Irish Poppy, donated Weaver Quarter Horses, insured amount and vary by coverage options. The overall champion by R Lazy 6 Quarter Hors- and Roaring Springs Ranch county. Completed forms can be Kielbasa and highest-selling colt was es; and No. 5 Gus Hoffman were thanks by UMQ for You can go to the MDA emailed, mailed, faxed, or • Crème Brule Oatmeal RSR Easy Playguns, which riding Easy Docs Latigo, making this year’s even a website at agr.mt.gov/Hail- used as a reference when sold for $19,000 to Karen • Biscuits & Gravy donated by Fred and Lynn success. Insurance-Rates to find a contacting the office by Murphy from Old Chatham, Hirschy. The Natural Horseman- detailed list of rates by phone. • French Toast NY. The rider and trainer The sale, held on April 3, ship Program, which edu- Casserole of the colt was Jacob Chris- generated $208,750, which cated students to work with tenson, who was awarded a was an averaged of $9,076 young horses as part of a • Yogurt & Fruit Parfait $2,500 scholarship for plac- per colt. broad range of equine and • Pastries ing first. The second highest colt other academic studies, is a Miles City Star releases poll results The two-day event began • Hash Browns/ sold was NY. Weavers Gon- joint program of UMW and By ASHlEy WISE responded not really and with the Colt Challenge, nab Busy, ridden by Kayla the Montana Center for Breakfast Potatoes Star Editor 34% who responded they which allowed students to Lake, which sold for Horsemanship. could care less. • Juice/Coffee The Miles City Star creat- Another poll has been Reservations ed a poll last week on their posted on milescitystar.com. Appreciated website. (Contact Ashley Wise at 234-1500 Yellowstone-area grizzly bear deaths up from 2019 The question was, “Are [email protected] or Open to you looking forward to the 406-234-0450.) the Public BOZEMAN (AP) — A Mon- 17 grizzly bear deaths record- Chronicle reported Thursday. Annual Bucking Horse tana state report made public ed in 2020 in Montana’s por- The data was presented Sale?” There were 64 this week showed that grizzly tion of the Greater Yellow- Wednesday during a Yellow- responses. bear deaths in parts of Yel- stone Ecosystem. There were stone Ecosystem Subcommit- There were 47% who Look who’s turning 100! lowstone National Park 10 bear deaths in 2019, the tee meeting. The committee responded yes, 19% who Come celebrate Jean Larsen’s 100th Birthday increased last year and were report said. is made up of government Sunday April 11th higher than the 10-year aver- The data revealed that nine agencies responsible for help- age, wildlife officials said. female bears, seven male ing grizzly bear populations Open house 2-4 pm Montana Fish, Wildlife and bears and one cub of an recover in Yellowstone Rosebud County Exhibit Hall Parks bear management spe- unknown sex died last year — National Park and parts of 513 N 16th Avenue For information about cialist Kevin Frey said the seven more than the 10-year Montana, Idaho and Wyo- Forsyth, MT 59327 data showed that there were average, The Bozeman Daily ming. 2021 LEGISLATIVE No gifts please SESSION see City Council Agenda www.leg.mt.gov

The City of Miles City Council will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS city council chambers and over Zoom. A. ORDINANCE NO. 1345 (Second Reading) - AN ORDI- CALL TO ORDER NANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 4-71, 4-72, and 4-75 OF THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF MILES CITY, MONTANA, WITH ROLL CALL REGARDS TO ANIMALS REDEMPTION BY OWNER; FEE, 1. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES/COMMITTEE MIN- RELEASE TO PERSON OTHER THAN OWNER AND DISPO- UTES SITION OF UNCLAIMED ANIMALS. A. Regular City Council Meeting 03/23/2021 14. NEW BUSINESS 2. SCHEDULE MEETINGS A. RESOLUTION NO. 4396 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 3. REQUEST OF CITIZENS & PUBLIC COMMENT THE CITY OF MILES CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT 4. APPOINTMENTS WITH THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 5. PROCLAMATIONS FOR STREET SWEEPING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 6. STAFF REPORTS B. RESOLUTION NO. 4397 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN Review Health Savings Account/Flex Spending Account Infor- AGREEMENT WITH “BILLING DOCUMENT SPECIALISTS” mation FOR WATER AND SEWER BILLING SERVICES. 7. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS C. RESOLUTION NO. 4398 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING A 8. MAYOR COMMENTS “STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER 9. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AS CONSTRUCTOR” 10. BID OPENINGS WITH HARDY CONSTRUCTION FOR RENOVATION TO THE 11. BID AWARDS POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING. 12 PUBLIC HEARINGS D. ORDINANCE NO. 1346 (First Reading) - AN ORDINANCE A. ORDINANCE NO. 1345 (Second Reading) - AN ORDI- REVISING CITY CODE SECTIONS 7-57 THROUGH 7-62 PER- NANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 4-71, 4-72, and 4-75 OF THE TAINING TO THE CITY OF MILES CITY URBAN RENEWAL CODE OF ORDINANCES OF MILES CITY, MONTANA, WITH DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND PROVIDING REGARDS TO ANIMALS REDEMPTION BY OWNER; FEE, FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF RELEASE TO PERSON OTHER THAN OWNER AND DISPO- E. APPROVAL OF MARCH CLAIMS SITION OF UNCLAIMED ANIMALS. 15. ADJOURNMENT M iles C ity S tar4 – Friday, April 9, 2021 Miles City Star4 OPINION

Payback for Elder, but he’ll never be paid in full

By PAUL NEWBERRY

Lee Elder was 40 years old when he made history as the first Black player to tee it up at the Masters, after so many prime years had already been stolen from him by the scourge of racism. When Augusta National finally extended him the long-overdue honor of serving as an honorary starter, Elder’s fragile, 86-year-old body wouldn’t allow him to take even a single swing alongside Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player. Sitting in a chair at the first tee, an oxygen tube run- ning beneath his nose, Elder listened intently to a glow- ing introduction by club chairman Fred Ridley before struggling to get his feet Thursday morning. Player reached over to help him up. Elder raised his driver to acknowledge the heartwarm- ing cheers, bit his lip to hold back the tidal wave of emo- tions, then sat down. “I think that having Lee there was the right thing to do, a nice thing to do,” Nicklaus said. Yet, it also was a sad reminder of how much the game of golf missed by excluding so many for so long. Many of their names came up again on the opening day of the Masters. Nicklaus recalled a Black caddie named Pon, who was on the bag for the Golden Bear’s first Masters in 1959. “Pon, that’s all I knew him by,” Nicklaus said. Another Black caddie, Willie Peterson, was at Nick- laus’ side for five of his six Masters titles, which came during an era when players were required to use a looper who worked at the club. This was a group largely of African Americans who lived in the Augusta area. Many of them were pretty Start Now to Manage Alfalfa Weevils decent players in their own right but never got a chance to show what they could do on the course. Their skin was deemed the wrong color. So they settled By MikE SchULdt age occurs prior to the first average per sweep. going to bring on earlier for lugging the bags of white golfers. cutting as a result of feed- An alternative is to cut weevil activity. “The trouble that Willie got into — I don’t know who it Alfalfa weevil is the key ing by larger larvae. Man- 10 stems from each of 3-5 When the economic was matched by, but it was hard to match,” Nicklaus said insect pest of alfalfa, caus- agement decisions are different sites in a field threshold has been met with a chuckle. “But Willie was a wonderful guy. I loved ing variable levels of eco- based on surveying the (30-50 stems per field) and (more than an average of Willie, and I miss him. ” nomic damage across Mon- number of weevils to deter- shake the stems in a buck- 20 larvae per sweep or We can only imagine what Peterson and others tana each growing season. would’ve brought to the game if allowed to realize their mine if their population et to collect the larvae. An 1.5-2.0 larvae per stem) The female weevils lay full potential. will exceed the economic average of 1.5 – 2.0 larvae action is required to pre- They loved golf. Too bad it didn’t always love them eggs in alfalfa stems Lar- threshold, the point that per stem meets the eco- serve yield. If stand back. vae hatch and crawl up to warrants action to be nomic threshold for action. growth is sufficient early The PGA had a Caucasian-only rule until 1961 — 14 the developing terminal taken. To get an accurate average harvesting is the most years after Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color buds where they chew Alfalfa weevil sampling more samples are required effective and economic barrier. It took another 14 years before the Masters small “pin” holes in the should begin in the spring for larger fields. A mini- action. If early harvesting finally allowed a Black player, extending an invitation leaves. The larvae develop when the stand is about 8 mum of three samples are is not an option then an to Elder in 1975 after he won the Monsanto Open for through four instar stages. to 10 inches tall. Weevil recommended for fields insecticide can be used to his first tour victory. The larger 3rd and 4th Like most Black players of his era, Elder came up populations can be esti- up to 20 acres, four sam- reduce weevil populations instar larvae feed openly through the caddie ranks. mated using a 15” diame- ples for fields up to 30 below economically dam- He learned the finer points of the game by watch- on unfurled leaves and ter sweep net or by shak- acres and five samples for aging levels. ing others swing. He took that knowledge to the cause the largest economic ing alfalfa plants in a larger fields. For further information course in his free time, honing his skills at public loss. Severe feeding dam- bucket. An average of 20 Based on historical about managing forage facilities that allowed Black golfers to play. age will give the field a alfalfa weevil larvae per weather data, sampling pests, please contact the “If you played around a lot of the places that I “frosted” appearance. sweep meets the econom- for alfalfa weevil in South Custer County Extension played, you had better be a good golfer, especially if Mature larvae develop into ic threshold for action. East Montana typically office at 406-874-3370 or you were trying to hustle a buck or two because there the next generation of Ten sweeps are taken at begins between May 10 stop in for a visit. We are were so many bandits out there,” Elder said. “I’m talk- adults that leave the alfalfa ing about guys that were real good players that each of 3-5 five sites in a and June 16, depending on located in the basement field to find overwintering always sat around and waited for somebody to come field (30-50 sweeps per the location and the sea- level of the courthouse. along. And when they found out that I was a pretty sites. In Montana there is field) and the total num- sonal weather. This year (Mike Schuldt is the good player, all of them wanted to kind of be partners one generation per year. ber of weevil larvae we will need to start earli- Custer County Extension with me.” The majority of crop dam- counted to determine the er as the warm spring is Agent.) After a stint in the Army, Elder joined the United Golf Association, a tour for for Black players. He dominated that low-paying circuit, saved up his money and finally earned his PGA card in 1968. Elder won four times on the PGA Tour, competed in Stardust the four major championships (finishing as high as 11th in both the PGA Championship and U.S. Open), People and Perspectives from Miles City's past and became the first African American to earn a spot in the Ryder Cup. All along the way, he faced racist taunts and violent 25 YEARS AGO (1996) 50 YEARS AGO (1971) 75 YEARS AGO (1946) being wounded seriously in threats. Members of the Barn BIRTHS — A daughter to Announcement was made action in Italy. But Elder and his fellow pioneers — players such as Players, Inc., met Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Marion Butts, today at the weekly lun- Charlie Sifford, who broke the PGA tour’s color line in evening to discuss the next Jr. (Gloria Jean Stabio), cheon of the Kiwanis club 100 YEARS AGO (1921) 1961 — were more fortunate than many of their con- play the group will present, Broadus. that the annual rural track W. P. Lakin spent yester- temporaries. “The Solid Gold Cadillac.” Penny Selle of Miles City meet sponsored by the day afternoon at his ranch at For those handful who made it, that were countless The play will be performed placed first in the CowBelles organization will be held at his ranch in the Hathaway others who never got a chance. May 9-11 at the Elks Lodge. Beef Cook-Off held here Sat- the Fairgrounds on Friday, district. He reports consider- Player remembered a caddie named Ernest Nipper, John Menyhart presented a urday. Second place went to May 3. ably more snow in the coun- who was at the South African’s side when he made summary of the play. Meny- Beverly Taylor, Brusett, and his Masters debut in 1957. An old army caisson, try than at Miles City. Snow hart also proposed renting a third to Julie Melee, Rose- horse-drawn, which has was of sufficient depth in the “He was the best caddie I ever had,” Player insist- sound system during the pre- bud. Miss Selle, the daugh- ed. “He was a very good golfer. He lived here. He been used at Fort Keogh Pine Hills to make travel senting of the play. ter of Mr. and Mrs. Don near this city for many almost impossible. knew these greens inside out.” A seminar for beginning Selle, is a freshman at years in connection with The annual meeting of the Player can still recall the back-and-forth as they and advanced genealogists is Custer County High School the conducting of military Presbyterian church congre- studied a 6-foot putt to save par at the fourth hole. being sponsored by the South- and won with a dish called funerals, is given a perma- gation was held Wednesday “Nipper,” Player said, “this is left lip.” eastern Montana Research “Swiss Bliss.” nent, abiding place in the evening in the church par- “Black Knight,” the caddie countered, “this is on Library. Titled “The World of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Horn- lors. Elders and trustees who the right lip.” Genealogy,” the seminar will by of Denver were weekend Range Riders museum. The When Player insisted again that he should aim at be presented by Rod Bremer visitors in Miles City. The relic is the gift of Custer will serve for the coming the left side of the cup, Nipper came back with, “If of Salt Lake City, Utah. The Hornbys are stockholders in Post No. 5 of the American year were elected and sever- it’s not on the right lip, you don’t have to pay me.” seminar is scheduled Thurs- the Star Printing Company Legion to which organiza- al reports were read. E. J. Player followed Nipper’s advice. day evening in the basement and Hornby is the author of tion the caisson was given Heaton, Dr. W. A. Gibb and C. Nipper got paid. of the Ursuline Convent, the Yellowstone Notebook by Captain Barr at the time A. Lindeberg were named as These days, even after Tiger Woods broke down so according to SMRL member column, which appears week- of the abandonment of the elders. C. M. Yerrington, J. E. many racial barriers, golf remains largely white at Robin Gerber. ly in the Yellowstone News- fort as a military post Campbell, C. Y. Calvin, Mrs. its highest levels. The Top Hatters Band, papers. about 25 years ago. T. A. Pennewell, Mrs. F. D. There are just four players of Black heritage on with members Elsie Steiner, With slightly over 46 per- Captain Fred Wiemann Campbell, Mrs. Mary D. Tate, the PGA Tour — and that list includes Woods, whose Walt Schock, Colin Pedder cent of the voters turning out looped 21 points to person- Mrs. E. A. Arnold and Mrs. G. brilliant career is in jeopardy after a high-speed car and Keith Keller entertained to the polls, Mayor Claude ally pace his grade team to K. Foster were selected for crash left him with serious injuries. residents of the Holy Rosary Jones was returned to office a 37-21 win over the fresh- the board of trustees. In the wake of protests that roiled the nation last Healthcare Extended Care for his second term, collect- man five of Gary Ander- Mrs. Bessie Cheney has summer, when tens of thousands demanded racial facility on St. Patrick’s Day. ing almost twice as many son. The Wiemann club been appointed to a position and social justice, Augusta National endowed two Four women athletes from votes as his opponents in the took championship honors in the office of the County golf scholarships in Elder’s name at nearby Paine Miles Community College process. in the annual Junior high Assessor J. A. Hiers. She College, a historically black college. have accepted scholarships to Rep. and Mrs. Walter basketball tournament that fills the vacancy caused by The PGA Tour, meanwhile, has allowed a mini-tour play basketball for Rocky Ulmer returned from Hele- was played on the Custer the resignation of H. B. Dar- composed largely of Black golfers to use courses in Mountain College next season. na Monday afternoon, county high floor. nall. its TPC network for its events. Lisa Crandell, Serina Green, where they spent the past Fred Cook flew a plane McLaughlin and O’Neil of Elder was joined at the first tee Thursday by rep- Camie Finberg and Kerry three months of the extend- to Kinsey Saturday and Livingston, the firm of con- resentatives from Paine College, along with a group Simonson chose to accept ed Montana Legislative ses- of Black PGA professionals. spent the day at the George tracts engaged to take charge offers from Rocky. MCC sion. Happy to be home, Hall ranch, joining Mrs. of the city water extension They got to see a bit of payback. coach Dennis Lordemann said Mrs. Ulmer said today “it But Elder — like so many others — will never be Cook there. Also with the project, will have trenching in his 13 years coaching at was just too long when you Cooks was Don Golden, machinery in Miles City by paid in full. MCC, he can’t recall ever hav- leave at Christmas and brother of Mrs. Cook, who the fifteenth of this month, (Paul Newberry is a sports columnist for The Associat- ing four athletes transfer to when you get home, the has been hospitalized for according to G. C. Pruett, city ed Press.) the same college. “It’s a peonies are already coming the past 18 months since engineer. unique situation,” he said. up. Miles City Star Markets Friday, April 9, 2021 – 5

Airlines pull Boeing Max jets to inspect electrical systems US suicides dropped last year,

By DaVID kOeNIG and last month, said it removed MICHeLLe CHaPMaN 30 of its 58 Max jets from defying pandemic expectations aP Business Writers its schedule to inspect them. Southwest spokesman Airlines pulled dozens of Brian Parrish said the air- NEW YORK (AP) — The Boeing Max 737s out of ser- line has not experienced number of U.S. suicides fell vice for inspections after any known problems related nearly 6% last year amid the aircraft maker told to the electrical issue. the coronavirus pandemic them about a possible elec- Southwest has a fleet of — the largest annual decline trical problem, the latest more than 700 Boeing 737s, in at least four decades, setback for the plane. most of them older models according to preliminary Boeing said Friday that than the Max. Parish said government data. the issue affected planes the airline will use other Death certificates are used by 16 airlines. The planes to operate flights still coming in and the count company did not say how that had been scheduled could rise. But officials many planes are affected or with Max jet, and it antici- expect a substantial decline how long it will take for pates only minimal disrup- will endure, despite worries inspections and, if neces- tion to its operation. that COVID-19 could lead to sary, repairs. American Airlines tempo- more suicides. Max jets were grounded rarily removed 17 of its 41 It is hard to say exactly worldwide in March 2019 Max planes from service, why suicide deaths dropped after two crashes killed 346 according to a memo to so much, but one factor may people. The planes resumed employees. Boeing traced be a phenomenon seen in flying in December after the issue to a production the early stages of wars and regulators in the U.S., change made after the national disasters, some Europe, Canada and Brazil worldwide fleet of Max jets experts suggested. approved changes Boeing was grounded in 2019, “There’s a heroism phase made to an automated American’s chief operating in every disaster period, flight-control system that officer, David Seymour, where we’re banding played a role in the crashes. said in the memo. together and expressing lots Boeing said the new “We will never knowingly of messages of support that aP PHOtO issue, in which a component operate an aircraft with a we’re in this together,” said In this Wednesday, March 17, 2021 file photo, morning fog blankets a cemetery in West Virgin- in the electrical power sys- known or potential issue,” Dr. Christine Moutier, chief ia. the number of U.s. suicides fell nearly 6% in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic — the tem might not be correctly Seymour said. medical officer of the largest annual decline in at least four decades, according to preliminary government data. grounded, was unrelated to American was the first American Foundation for the flight-control system. U.S. airline to resume fly- Suicide Prevention. “You Control and Prevention said lead author of a recent more data. For example, Southwest Airlines, which ing the Max, in late Decem- saw that, at least in the in a recent report. It was report in the Journal of the while overall suicides began flying the Max again ber. early months of the pan- the lowest number of U.S. American Medical Associa- decreased last year, it’s pos- demic.” suicide deaths since 2015. tion that detailed the sible that suicides by youths An increase in the avail- Many worried that such decline. and young adults did not, ability of telehealth servic- progress might end when Suicide had been the she said. es and other efforts to turn COVID-19 arrived. nation’s 10th leading cause She’s optimistic the around the nation’s suicide The pandemic sparked a of death, but dropped to recent declines will mark Drought problem may have also con- wave of business closures. 11th in 2020. That was main- the beginning of a lasting tributed, she said. Millions of people were ly due to the arrival of trend. But she also worries turn for the windier and Continued from page 1 U.S. suicides steadily forced to stay at home, COVID-19, which killed at there may be a delayed brought in some cooler rose from the early 2000s many of them alone. In sur- least 345,000 Americans and effect on the mental health The Kootenai, Jefferson, weather. The highest wind until 2018, when the nation- veys, more Americans became the nation’s No. 3 of many people, as they get Madison, and Bighorn basins gust recorded was 47 at 5:53 al suicide rate hit its highest reported depression, anxi- killer. But the decline in sui- past the pandemic’s initial are all between 70 to 89% p.m. At 8:31 p.m. it started level since 1941. The rate ety and drug and alcohol cide deaths also contributed threats but sink into griev- snowpack. The Milk basin to raining. The total received finally fell slightly in 2019. use. Adding to that danger- to the ranking fall. ing the people and things the north is only at 19% out of this storm was .04 of Experts credited increased ous mix, firearm purchases The CDC has not yet they lost. snowpack. an inch. mental health screenings rose 85% in March 2020. reported national suicide “There’s sort of an evolu- The beginning of the week Today is supposed to reach and other suicide preven- But the spring of last rates for 2020, nor has it tion of mental health dis- started out with a high of 77 a high of 55 and a low of 31 tion efforts. year actually saw the year’s provided a breakdown of tress,” she said. “It’s possi- on Sunday. The temperature tonight. The sun is predicted The number fell further most dramatic decline in suicides by state, age or ble we will see the whole that night stayed above freez- to shine all day and it will last year, to below 45,000, suicide numbers, said the race and ethnicity. mental health ramifications ing at 36. It was a little continue to be mostly clear the Centers for Disease CDC’s Farida Ahmad, the Moutier is anxious to see of this pandemic” later. breezy and a wind gust of 25 into tonight. Tomorrow it is was recorded. predicted to be sunny and 68. On Monday the high was a Tomorrow night there is a little lower at 58 but the low low of 30 and a 50% chance Italy prosecutors: WHO exec lied about spiked virus report that night was slightly warm- of rain. er than the night before at 39. Going into Sunday there is ROME (AP) — Italian agreed to be questioned in ther clarification. Their probe expanded to A wind gust of 23 was record- a 30% chance of snow, which prosecutors have accused a November. Guerra was the “I have been and am in include the spiked WHO ed that day. will turn into a 30% chance of top World Health Organiza- WHO’s liaison with the Ital- absolute good faith and I am report into Italy’s virus On Tuesday the high for a rain/snow mix. The high for tion official of lying to them ian government after Italy amazed that the prosecutors response, which revealed the day was 49 and the low Sunday is supposed to be 46. about a spiked WHO report became the epicenter of the have a different impres- that the Italian government that night was 35. Another Sunday night there is a 20% into Italy’s coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak in sion,” Agi quoted him as say- hadn’t updated its pandemic wind gust of 23 was recorded chance of rain that will turn response, revealing private Europe last year. ing. Guerra added that he preparedness plan since for that day. into partly cloudy with a low communications Friday that Guerra did not immediate- told prosecutors everything 2006. Wednesday the tempera- of 25. are likely to embarrass the ly respond to an email seek- he knew at the time but did WHO pulled the report ture started climbing again The beginning of the work- U.N. health agency. ing comment. The Agi news not have access to all infor- from its website on May 14, and finally reached a high of week is supposed to be most- Prosecutors in Bergamo agency quoted him as saying mation. a day after it went up, and 66 but plummeted that night ly sunny with a high of 43 and placed Dr. Ranieri Guerra, at he was shocked and “deeply Prosecutors are investi- never republished it. 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By STAR STAFF ticipants in topics surround- tanaPBS’s early learning spe- film’s producer, will moder- Breakfast All meals are served with milk options. ing “Ghost Forests”: cialist to watch clips from ate the discussion, which will Monday — Cereal and Apple Crisps. In celebration of Earth — Thursday, April 15, 4 the film and then explore a be hosted on OVEE. The Tuesday — Donut and grapes. Week, MontanaPBS has put p.m.: MontanaPBS will host hands-on activity that can be event also will premiere on Wednesday — PBJ (Peanut Butter and Jelly), and tropical together a number of free a virtual workshop for done with materials that are the MontanaPBS Facebook fruit. events for educators, par- teachers to preview clips of easily found around the page at facebook.com/Mon- ents and families centered the film. Viewers will also house or the outdoors. For tanaPBS at 8 p.m. on April Thursday — Pancakes, syrup and apple slices. on its newest documentary, hear about the whitebark people unable to attend this 22. Friday — Mini muffins, string cheese and Mandarin “Ghost Forests.” The film pine and the challenges of event, a repeat screening “While ‘Ghost Forests’ oranges. introduces viewers to the preserving it from the will be available on OVEE, a focuses on whitebark pine, Lunch threatened whitebark pine, film’s featured scientists shared media viewing plat- the lessons learned can be All meals are served with milk options. Salads listed are according to a press release and producer. In addition, form, on April 22 at 2 p.m. applied across ecosystems,” for the junior high and high school grades only. from Montana State Univer- teachers will be invited to — Tuesday, April 20, 7 McCabe said. “MontanaPBS Monday — PBJ (Peanut Butter and Jelly), chips, fresh sity (MSU) News Service in explore free teaching p.m.: MontanaPBS will host a saw Earth Week as a great veggies with ranch dressing and fresh fruit. Italian BMT Bozeman. It also offers an resources developed by conversation with the scien- opportunity to continue the Salad. example of the effects of a MontanaPBS. The free ses- tists featured in “Ghost For- conversation with students Tuesday — Sloppy Joes, salad with ranch dressing and changing climate in Mon- sion will be hosted via Zoom ests.” The scientists will and scientists. We’re pineapple. Turkey Salad. tana and Canada. and is open to anyone who share their personal connec- thrilled we can facilitate Wednesday — Cook’s Choice. Cajun Chicken Salad. Between Thursdays, teaches science to students. tions with whitebark pine, these kinds of learning Thursday — Haystacks, refried beans, apple slices and April 15 and 22, Mon- — Tuesday, April 20, 10 the current status of their opportunities for people of peanut butter. tanaPBS will host the fol- a.m.: As part of MontanaPBS’ projects and why they con- all ages.” Friday — Classroom Lottery. lowing virtual events that Watch and Learn series, fam- tinue to have hope for resto- To RSVP to these events, Sacred Heart Parish School are designed to engage par- ilies are invited to join Mon- ration. Breanna McCabe, the visit montanapbs.org/events. Lunch All meals served with 1 percent and skim milk. Monday — Hamburgers, veggies and fruit. Tuesday — Tacos, veggies and fruit. UM seeking partners for Big Sky Experience Wednesday — Green salad with chicken and fruit. By STAR STAFF pus, which has shown to tice, policy and public ser- giate program coordinator Thursday — Sub sandwich, veggies and fruit. increase retention. vice. with BHA. “The Big Sky Friday — Sunflower seed butter and honey sandwiches The University of Montana This year’s Big Sky Expe- One of the 2019 inaugural Experience gave us the and veggies. in Missoula will hold its sec- rience will run Tuesday and community partners was chance to reach out to a new ond annual Big Sky Experi- Wednesday, Aug. 24-25. Backcountry Hunters & audience, and many of the ence, a team-based immer- Groups of 20 students, led by Anglers (BHA), who said the students joined our college sion opportunity for new one UM Advocate student Big Sky Experience was a club and organization after Living Art Festival undergraduate students, at leader, will join their commu- great way to showcase its the event and remain the beginning of fall semes- nity partners for three hours conservation mission and engaged today.” ter 2021 and seeks communi- on each day. Each communi- collaborate with UM to Any community partners at UM Oval Sunday ty partners to help host the ty partner determines how immerse students in the local interested in hosting a Big event. many groups he or she can community. Sky Experience may com- By STAR STAFF safety, registration in The Big Sky Experience, accommodate, as well as “As an organization plete a project proposal on advance is encouraged, as is part of UM’s New Student what project and activities to that focuses on public land, the web at http://bit.ly/Big- The University of Mon- bringing exact change for Orientation, helps students complete. we led students on a hike in SkyExperience. There is no tana (UM) Circus Club has tipping performers to build connections and friend- Big Sky Experiences fall the Pattee Canyon area, set deadline, but partners collaborated with students reduce touch-based interac- ships with one another, as within six categories: envi- taught them how to fly fish should submit their propos- and community members to tion. There is a $5 suggested well as become integrated ronment and sustainability; on the Clark Fork River and als as soon as possible to create the first Living Art donation to enter the festi- within the larger Missoula science and technology; com- involved them in a trash ensure their participation. Festival in Missoula on val, but that is not required. community. The events aim munication and artistic pickup to demonstrate the For more information call Sunday. This event is Interested individuals to increase students’ sense of expression; business and importance of stewardship Devin Carpenter at 406-243- scheduled from 3-6 p.m. on may learn more about the belonging and engagement in entrepreneurship; health and and leave-no-trace ethics,” 2332 or email devin.carpen- the Oval at the UM campus, Living Art Festival and reg- their first few days on cam- human development; and jus- said Kylie Schumacher, colle- [email protected]. according to a UM News ister at http://bit.ly/Livin- Service press release. gArtFest. Specifically designed as The Inter-Connect proj- an initiative to facilitate ect, started by biology Ph.D. Researchers to discuss Montana’s wellness reconnection and communi- candidate Hila Tzipora ty wellness after a year of Chase in fall 2020 to facili- COVID-19, the festival tate the initiative and event, during COVID-19 at Doig Center forum aims to show attendees how has brought students and important it is to collectiv- community members togeth- By STAR STAFF the forum sponsored by the numbers: how many Mon- food systems. She is a regis- ize for the health and safe- er to collaboratively create Ivan Doig Center for the tanans contracted the dis- tered dietitian nutritionist ty of all. and experience acts that Members of a team of Study of the Lands and Peo- ease, how many died. But whose research promotes The community-focused facilitate embodiment and researchers at Montana ples of the North American what about some of the strategies that provide and kid-friendly festival social interaction through State University in Boze- West at MSU. other profound effects on nourishing food for all. will run with specific interactive performance art. man will share the results According to a MSU Montanans’ well-being?” Grocke is an assistant pro- entrance and exit points Costumed in part with of one of the first statewide News Service press release, Byker Shanks, Grocke fessor and is the health and across the Oval. Attendees help from UM’s Costume studies of the COVID-19 the presentation can be and Shanks will share what wellness specialist for MSU are encouraged to wander Program, the festival will pandemic’s effect on well- accessed via a link at the they discovered about food Extension. Her research is and explore the festival to host performances that being at a free online forum center’s website, montana. security, mental and physi- on the socio-cultural and engage with each perfor- focus on everything from set for 6 p.m. Thursday. edu/doig. cal health and media use environmental determinants mance. ecofeminism and mental Carmen Byker Shanks “In a matter of weeks, the across the state. The goal of of health in rural areas. Free refreshments will be health to collective and Michelle Grocke, both COVID-19 pandemic trans- their work is to ultimately Shanks’ research investi- available. As a highly struc- action, drag performance, professors in the MSU formed our everyday lives build policies, systems and gates sociocultural roles of tured and limited-capacity nature and even bird evolu- Department of Health and to accommodate social dis- environments that support digital technology, practices event to ensure COVID-19 tion. Human Development, and tancing, working and learn- human resilience in the face of mindfulness and process- Justin D. Shanks, a ing from home, and closing of public health crises. es of information exchange. researcher and instructor businesses,” said Mary Byker Shanks is an asso- For more information with the MSU Library, will Murphy, director of the ciate professor of food and about the forum, go to mon- Baker student a new present their research at Doig Center. “We know the nutrition and sustainable tana.edu/doig. initiate of honor society By STAR STAFF the number of candidates for Art lecture to focus on graduate degrees also may Stay informed Maryssa Rusley of Baker qualify, as do faculty, profes- textiles in African society was recently initiated into sional staff and alumni who about The Honor Society of Phi have achieved scholarly dis- By STAR STAFF arts with a focus in studio art. Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest tinction. Local News She is pursuing a career as an and most selective all-disci- Phi Kappa Phi was founded Read the The University of Montana art historian and museum pro- pline collegiate honor society. in 1897 under the leadership will present an online lecture fessional. Rusley was initiated at Flori- of undergraduate student about the importance of tex- Join the online lecture at: da Institute of Technology in Marcus L. Urann who had a Miles City tiles to African society at noon http://bit.ly/UMtextiletalk. Melbourne. desire to create a different Thursday. Rickman’s lecture comple- Rusley is among approxi- kind of honor society: one Ashley Rickman, interim ments the museum’s “Homage mately 30,000 students, facul- recognizing excellence in all Star! office administrator at UM’s to Africa” exhibition, which ty, professional staff and academic disciplines. Today, Montana Museum of Art and runs through Saturday, May 8, alumni to be initiated into Phi the society has chapters on Culture, will present “Kuba in the Paxson and Meloy gal- Kappa Phi each year, accord- more than 325 campuses in Textile Art and the Signifi- leries of UM’s Performing ing to a press release from the United States and the cance of Raffia Cloth in Baku- Arts and Radio/TV Center. the society. Membership is by Philippines. Its mission is “To ba Society.” A UM alumna, she Visit the MMAC website for invitation only and requires recognize and promote aca- grew up with a Montana virtual docent tours. Socially nomination and approval by a demic excellence in all fields ranching family from Billings distanced tours for groups chapter. Only the top 10 per- of higher education and to and Absarokee, according to a under 10 people can be sched- cent of seniors and 7.5 per- engage the community of MSU News Service press uled by calling Rickman at cent of juniors are eligible for scholars in service to others.” release. She earned her bache- 406-243-2019 or emailing ash- membership. Graduate stu- For more information, visit lor’s degree in 2017 in visual [email protected]. dents in the top 10 percent of www.phikappaphi.org.

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Musicians host a Theology in the Trenches concert to help raise food pantry funds You cannot hammer out the Holy NEW YORK (AP) — When 1,000 boxes of food to families Erin Shields belted out “Being twice a week. As time passed, it hammers out you Alive” — the showstopper they felt the need to do more from the Broadway classic for others during the pandem- ou cannot hammer muted. What sounds like When the cup is passed “Company” — the title had ic. out holiness. You silence is merely sacred and the Communion of Saints extra levels of meaning. “I thought, I’m not a doctor Ycannot stomp it out, pause … a pause to be … a gather at the table of grace, This virtual concert, broad- ... I don’t really have much to nor confiscate it, or jealous- Kathleen pause to be still … a pause to we pray. “Take and eat for cast from Shields’ living room, offer. But then I thought, well, ly covet it from another. No, Kjolhaug be still and know … a pause to this is My body, broken for helped fund the food pantry at you know, we can perform,” you cannot hammer out holi- “be still and know that He is you. Do this in remembrance ness because it hammers out God” (Psalm 46:10). And soon, of Me” (Matt. 26:26). Mosaic West Queens Church, said Shields, a soprano from Religion which is feeding hungry resi- Illinois who sings with her you. You see, it’s not yours. their voices rise from the bro- In the broken is the resur- Columnist dents of the Sunnyside neigh- husband, a British composer, It’s His. ken because it is His. rection. In the resurrection borhood. It also gave Shields pianist and violinist. Other tal- Many have tried to not And it’s in the rising from is the mystery of faith. In and her husband, David Shen- ented friends were willing to only hammer out holy and the ashes where the Holiest of the mystery of faith we find ton, an opportunity to resume join for a good cause. thus this process begs a miracles took place. They our holy hope. their artistic lives. “We have all these connec- question or two or three. I’ll tried to beat Holy right out of No, you can’t hammer out The couple, touring musi- tions to Broadway singers out- use an illustration to illus- toration reflects miracles. Him, but it merely multiplied. Holy and make it go away. It cians, lost gigs worldwide dur- side of their work on Broad- trate my point. Since miracles are messy, Not only did it multiply, but it will multiply. It will rise. It ing the coronavirus pandemic. way, so we wanted to capital- What happens when you they can shed light on much. bore fruit. As He died, He will resurrect itself once With the concerts, they’ve ize on that,” Shenton said. drop something made of What are some examples of rose, and poured Himself again to new life, and it will used their art to raise thou- During a recent concert, glass? messy miracles transformed down upon me … and you only be transformative. Amen. sands of dollars. smiling families on Zoom You no longer have one into reflective light? after it appeared He’d been (Kathleen Kjolhaug is a It began when they saw the clapped and sang along (on piece, but a million shards of Martyrs turned Saints are broken. Truth is, He wasn’t. religion columnist.) lines that stretched for blocks mute). Among the performers whatever it is you dropped. examples. Multiplying pieces outside the pantry, which is were Broadway musicians What do you do with a mil- of broken to Holy … reflect near their apartment. Several known for their work in every- lion shards of glass? Him. In time the invisible friends had lost jobs after thing from “Hamilton” and You will then be able to turns visible. With pressure, Are you abused by Broadway closed, and they “The Little Mermaid” to make a mosaic. coal is turned into diamonds. felt the need to help. “Tootsie” and “Les What is a glass mosaic In time, pieces of broken your partner “When your entire industry Misérables.” good for? glass are turned into stained shuts down, you think, ‘well, Shields sang crowd favor- Glass mosaics are good glass reflecting His Light. how are we going to do this?’” ites, including “Somewhere for reflecting light. Messy turns miraculous, and or family member? Shields said. “Seeing the peo- Over the Rainbow” from “The The restorative and trans- the resurrection taking place ple in line ..., you go, ‘I can be Wizard of Oz” — she played formative process can be from the birthing of messy call CNADA that person and that could be Dorothy in her high school’s amazing. The mosaic no lon- miracles are just that … my family member.’” production, her first big role. ger looks like brokenness, miraculous. In September, they joined Shenton played a huge Bösen- but rather, a masterpiece You can’t mess with Holy; 951-0475 the volunteers at the church dorfer 225 piano that he lov- more exquisite than ever. it’s just Holy ’cause it’s His. who distribute more than ingly calls the couple’s baby. The creative process of res- The Holy martyrs can’t be ATTEND THE WORSHIP SERVICE OF YOUR CHOICE

Lighthouse Christian Center First Lutheran (N.A.L.C.) Phil Newby, Senior Pastor Worship 10:00 a.m. Protestant Worship Service, 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School. Assembly of God 512 Cale Ave., 234-4161 Dan Lutz, Pastor of Discipleship Ministries Prayer meeting 6 p.m. Sunday. Wednesday Bible Study, 3 p.m. 10:00 am. Worship Service. Sunday worship: 10 am (Children’s Church Office hours’ M-F/ 8:00 - 12:00 Jesse Syverson, Youth Pastor AWANA Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Sept.-April Chaplain Steve Rice. Any questions please call (406)421-4007 and nursery provided) 6 pm Soul Survivors [email protected] Pastor: Steve Rice Jerry Coon, Visitation Pastor Preschool to High School Youth Meeting (Grades 7-12) Worship/Eucharist - 10:00 Early Service: 8:45 a.m., Adult Fellowship Break Forth Bible Church Terry Trinity Lutheran Church Beginning Tuesday, October 13, 2009: Sunday School - 9:45 - 10:15 10:00 a.m.; Late Service 10:30 a.m. Sacred Heart Church 614 N. Earling, (at former Plaza off Valley (Wisconsin Synod) 6 pm Royal Rangers (Elementary boys) Wednesday Youth Events: Communion is the last Sunday of each 120 N. Montana Ave., Dr.), Miles City. Sunday Worship 10:30 am. 402 S. Adams Ave, Terry, MT 59349. Rev. Dan Barber - Lead Pastor BLAST! K-6 / 2:00 -4:00 month. Sunday School wiII be held during Fr. Jolly Pathiyamoola Wednesday evening service 7 p.m. Church services Sunday 11 am Terry Sgrignoli - Associate Pastor Jr/Sr High / 5:00 - 7:00 both services for ages 2 to adult. Home Saturday Mass— 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. Church phone - 234-4572. 3300 Horizon Pkwy. (Southgate) Parish Nurse Leader: Janet Erickson, R.N. Fellowship Bible Studies are offered during Confessions — 11 a.m. Intersect Bible Church Miles City, MT 59301 (406) 234-5559 Let Me Shine Preschool (ages 3-5) the week. MOM Group will meet every first Sunday Mass — 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Trinity Lutheran (Mo. Synod) (an Independent non-denominational Bible Church) Amanda Wamlbolt and third Monday of the month. Monday No Mass 221 So. Center Ave. at Pearl St. Jeremy Stradley, Pastor Fellowship Baptist First Lutheran Church Foundaiton Web address: www.gbcmilescity.com Tuesday Perpetual Help Devotions — Rev. Howard D. Schreibeis, Pastor 916 Garland Street. (An Independent Fundamental Baptist 5:30 p.m. Currently meeting on Sunday Evenings Jeff Skidmore, President Church & School OFFICE 234-4983 Church). Pastor- Ken Evans. Congregation Council President, Jehovah’s Witnesses Mass — 5:45 p.m. from 6pm to 7 pm Sunday WORSHIP SERVICE 8:00 a.m. 20 North Stacy. 234-2110 (office). Lea Moore 101 North Strevell. 853-1772 or 234-1630 Wednesday Mass — 7:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Service Kickoff Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m., to leave a message. Public Meeting, Sun- Thursday Mass — 12:15 p.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:15 a.m. September 6th at 10 am Sunday Morning Service at 11:00 a.m., First Baptist Church day, 9:30 a.m.; Watchtower Study, Ministry Friday Mass — 8:15 a.m. BIBLE STUDY 9:15 a.m. Sunday WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Services - 5:00 p.m., 900 Palmer, across the street from Wash- School, Congregational Bible Study, Ser- Mid Week Service, Wednesday Bible ington School and Eagles Manor. For more vice Meeting, Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Salvation Army Tuesday MEN’S BIBLE STUDY 6:30 a.m. Study, 6:30 p.m. Using the KJV and Con- information call 234-0447 or cell 853-7656. The Salvation Army presence in Miles City Tuesday BIBLE STUDY 10:00 a.m. servative Music. Pastor Alan Brown. Seventh-Day Adventist helps families who are in need of food, Wed. JR. CONFIRMATION 3:30 p.m. 212 North Stacy. Phone 406-234-1555. lodging and transportation as they pass Third River Fellowship Wednesday - FUEL 6:00 pm Grades 6-12 through-out school-year. Saturday - Bible Study 9:00 am Diego Silva, Pastor, 540-729-0818. through our community, as well as provid- Thurs. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY 6:30 am Corner of Main and North Lake Street. SERVICES: Wednesday 5:30-6:30 PM ing winter clothing needs for children in Worship, 10:30 Sunday a.m. Sunday - Adult Sunday School 9:00 am Youth Sunday School 9:00 am (Bible Study) Friday 5:30-6:30 (Bible Study) Miles City and assisting with emergency Pastor Paul Peterson. Phone: 234-0308. Saturday 9:30-10:30 am (Bible Study) housing and prescription drug needs for TRINITY LUTHERAN Worship Service 10:00 am CLASSICAL SCHOOL Fellowship meal to follow Saturday 11am-12pm (Worship Service) local residents. All the assistance is distrib- Church of Christ Tune in to 88.3 and listen to our Christian uted through the dispatcher at the Emer- Preschool - 8th Grade Winchester & Clark Streets. radio station. gency Operating Center, allowing 24-hour- 221 S. Center Ave., Miles City Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m., First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) a-day help. The contact person is the Pas- To get registration information The Miles City Star is asking all area Bible Class, 11:00 a.m.,Wednesday 7pm Living Way Fellowship tor Alan Brown at 234-0447 or 853-7656. Bible Study. 234-3775 for more information. See United Christian Church (UCC/DOC) or to be put on our waiting list churches to submit items for the Reli- (Foursquare). 708 Missouri. Eldon Local donations may be sent to P.O. Box contact Peggy at 234-4983. First Presbyterian Church Toews, Pastor, Phone 234-3091. Sunday 1202, Miles City, MT 59301 gion page, including: columns from Church of Jesus Christ Rev. Howard D. Schreibeis, Headmaster ministers; church briefs on special 1401 Main St., 234-4855. Schedule: 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship, Of Latter Day Saints Mrs. Michelle Rice, Head Teacher services, events or dinners; church 825 Moorhead. Bishop, Shawn Coffin. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School, Ages K-6th Grade. Nursery United Christian Church Full Day Kindergarten and 1st – 8th Grades profiles; a description of different reli- Sacrament Meeting Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Email: [email protected] Provided. Wednesday: The Difference - (United Church of Christ/Disciples of Christ). 6:30-8:30 pm (Jr High - High School) Sept. - May M-F 8:00 am to 3:30 pm gions; special church projects; and Sunday School/Priesthood/Relief Society, 1006 S. Strevell Ave. Early release on Wed. @ 2 pm Sunday 11:10 a.m. First United Methodist Thursday: D2 Bible studies (young adults Ministry Team: Dixie Reiger, Deacon; Rev. deserving volunteers. We also encour- Mrs. Pam Henman, Preschool Teacher 24 North 11th Street. Phone 874-3502. & teens) 6pm - 708 Missouri. Friday: Amber Richardson, Deacon; Rev. Robert age photo submissions or sugges- Emmanuel Episcopal Church Sunday School 9:00 am - Adult Bible (Communion 1st Sunday of Month). Thaden, Ret; Bob Zadow, Deacon. 3/4 year old’s Tues. & Thurs. 8-11 or 1-4 tions. Send materials to: Miles City Corner of Palmer and North 11th Streets Study 9:00 am www.uccmilescity.org (406) 234-3467. 4/5 year old’s Mon., Wed. & Fri. 8-11 or 1-4 Star, P.O. Box 1216, Miles City, MT Worship Saturday at 7 p.m. & Sunday at 9 a.m. 10:30 am - Morning Worship Services Valley Community Church (SBC) Sunday morning worship 10 a.m. 4/5 year old’s Monday through Friday 1-4 59301, drop them off at The Star, fax Minister: Stephen Day Pastor Jeff Cahill (853-6739). God is still speaking. Shepherding Jesus’ Lambs them to 234-6687, or e-mail mcedi- 1004 N. Sewell. www.vdbc.org. Email: [email protected] Grace Bible Church [email protected]. Contact Ashley at 234-0098 (Church). www.easternMTepiscopal.org 3505 Stower (behind WalMart). VA Mont. HealthCare System, Ismay Community Church 234-0450 with questions. 304-633-6454 Phone: 232-5787. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Miles City Division Chapel Services Pastor Eddie Smith

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“ Local 5-Day Forecast Miles City Grant application Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue 4/9 4/10 4/11 4/12 4/13 Weather LOCAL CONDITIONS assistance available Temperatures: By STAR STAff operators, zoos, and aquari- High yesterday: 71 ums that meet specific crite- 55 / 31 68 / 30 46 / 25 43 / 23 42 / 23 Overnight low: 35 Application assistance to ria; motion picture theater Sunny, with a high near Sunny, with a high near A chance of snow be- Mostly sunny, with a Partly sunny, with a As of 12:00 p.m: 47 small businesses in the live operators; and talent repre- 55. Northwest wind 11 to 68. South wind 7 to 13 tween 7am and 4pm, then high near 43. high near 42. Record high: 80, 1979 venue industry is being sentatives. 17 mph. mph. a slight chance of rain Record low: 5, 1997 offered by the Montana Small Those businesses interest- after 4pm. Partly sunny, Monday Night: Partly Tuesday Night: Mostly Precipitation: Business Development Cen- ed can reach out to Montana Tonight: Mostly clear, Saturday Night: A chance with a high near 46. West cloudy, with a low cloudy, with a low ter (SBDC) network. SBDC’s System for Award with a low around 31. of rain between 7pm and northwest wind 18 to 23 around 23. around 23. As of 5:00 a.m.: 0.04 This assistance is being Management (SAM) registra- West wind 5 to 11 mph 1am. Increasing clouds, mph. Chance of precipita- Month to date: 0.04 offered through federal becoming south after with a low around 30. tion is 30%. New snow Year to date: 0.79 tion specialist Shannon Clan- midnight. South southwest wind accumulation of less than Normal for month: 0.27 grants available through the cy, for no-cost assistance to 13 to 18 mph becoming a 1/2” possible. Normal for year: 1.42 U.S. Small Business Adminis- register in the federal System north northwest 19 to tration. for Award Management, 24 mph in the evening. Sunday Night: A 20% Humidity Avg: 53% “The Montana Small Busi- which is used to do business Chance of precipitation chance of rain before ness Development Center with the federal government. Barometer: is 50%. 7pm. Mostly cloudy, network is adding to our port- Her email is sclancy@grow- then gradually becoming 29.92 at 12:00 a.m. folio of specialized, no-cost greatfalls.org and her phone mostly clear, with a 30.05 at 5:30 a.m. business assistance for the number is 406-590-1184. low around 25. 30.06 at 12:00 p.m. live venue-related industry Small businesses applying mm - data is missing businesses in Montana,” Mon- Sunrise: 6:28 am Sunrise: 6:26 am Sunrise: 6:24 am Sunrise: 6:22 am Sunrise: 6:20 am Credit NOAA for the Paycheck Protection Sunset: 7:42 pm Sunset: 7:43 pm Sunset: 7:45 pm Sunset: 7:46 pm Sunset: 7:47 pm tana SBDC State Director, Program (PPP), Economic Chad Moore said in a press City Elevation Hi/Lo/PCPN/SNFL City Elevation Hi/Lo/PCPN/SNFL City Elevation Hi/Lo/PCPN/SNFL Moon Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), release. “We encourage any and other federal and state Baker Muni Apt 2929 : 71 / 33 / 0.13 Brusett 4SE 2643 : 65 / 29 / 0.00 Poplar Airport 2036 : 70 / 30 Phases Billings Logan 3567 : 64 / 31 / 0.07 / / M Choteau Apt 3947 : 50 / 25 / 0.00 Poplar 13NE 2085 : 70 / 32 / 0.00 business looking to apply for resources can be assisted by Bozeman Yell Apt 4475 : 49 / 22 / 0.02 / / 0 Circle 2421 : 68 / 36 / 0.00 Power 7NE 3778 : M / M / 0.00 Butte Mooney Apt 5550 : 41 / 17 / 0.01 Culbertson 1953 : M / M / 0.00 Raynesford 3W 3998 : 48 / 28 / 0.00 this help to reach out to us the Montana SBDC network. Cut Bank Muni Ap 3838 : 52 / 23 / 0.02 / / M Deer Lodge Apt 4693 : 43 / 19 Ronan Airport 3084 : 48 / 25 / 0.00 New and get started now to Ten regional centers Dillon Airport 5200 : 50 / 21 / 0.00 / / 0 Denton 7NE 3585 : 48 / 25 / 0.02 Roundup Apt 3485 : 56 / 30 Apr 11 Glasgow Wokal Ap 2285 : 63 / 29 / T / 0.0 / 0 Ennis Airport 5383 : 48 / 21 / 0.00 Roy 1E 3562 : 51 / 25 / 0.02 receive this federal aid if across the state are supported Glendive Airport 2457 : 71 / 36 / T Fairfield 6N 3867 : 52 / 23 / 0.00 St Mary 4575 : 39 / 27 / 0.18 Great Falls Apt 3664 : 53 / 24 / 0.00 / 0.0 / 0 Fort Benton Apt 2869 : 54 / 28 Scobey Airport 2432 : 64 / 28 needed.” by the Montana SBDC net- Havre Airport 2585 : 55 / 21 / 0.00 / 0.0 / 0 Geyser 6E 4048 : M / M / 0.00 Simms 13SW 4300 : 49 / 23 / 0.00 First Eligible businesses must work, focusing on free one- Helena Airport 3828 : 51 / 29 / T / 0.0 / 0 Grass Rnge 11NW 3808 : 51 / 27 / 0.00 Stanford 5SE 4385 : 48 / 20 / 0.01 Apr 20 Jordan Airport 2662 : 65 / 28 / 0.00 Hamilton Apt 3642 : 46 / 30 Thompson Fls Ap 2467 : 47 / 23 have been in operation as of on-one counseling and low- Kalispell Glac 2965 : 48 / 28 / 0.17 Hardin Big Horn 3025 : 55 / M / 0.01 Three Forks Apt 4089 : 47 / 21 Lewistown Apt 4145 : 50 / 23 / 0.06 / / M Harlowton 1N 4362 : 45 / 25 / 0.00 Ulm 8S 3634 : 51 / 22 / 0.00 Feb. 29, and may include live cost training in financial anal- Livingston Apt 4653 : 57 / 27 / 0.02 Judith Gap 1NE 4638 : M / M / 0.00 Utica 11SW 5070 : 45 / 20 / 0.02 Full venue operators or promot- ysis, business planning, stra- Miles City Apt 2628 : 71 / 35 / 0.04 Laurel Airport 3517 : M / M / 0.02 W Yellowstone 6644 : 46 / 7 / / / 27 Apr 26 Missoula Airport 3202 : 49 / 22 / T / 0.0 / 0 Malmstrom AFB 3527 : 51 / 24 / 0.03 / / M White Sulphur S 5061 : M / 19 / 0.00 ers; theatrical producers; live tegic planning, loan packag- Sidney Airport 1985 : 71 / 39 / 0.00 Malta Airport 2254 : 57 / 21 / 0.00 Winifred 7S 3663 : 51 / 26 / 0.00 Wolf Point Apt 1980 : 71 / 33 / 0.00 Moore 4NE 4120 : M / M / 0.00 performing arts organization ing, financial projections, and Anaconda Apt 5030 : 43 / 25 NBar Grass Rng 4446 : 50 / 27 / 0.00 Last operators, relevant museum market research. Bannack SP 5971 : 46 / 17 / 0.00 Plains Airport 2467 : 48 / 21 May 5 Big Timber Apt 4492 : 57 / 28 / M Plentywood Apt 2250 : 66 / 32 High School Art Project MSU senior wins national environmental health research competition By STAR STAff sor emeritus Anne Camper of the Norm Asbjornson College Montana State University of Engineering and entomolo- senior Lexi Kyro won a national gist Bob Peterson of the research competition last Department of Land Resources month through the Association and Environmental Sciences. of Environmental Health Aca- Eggers was part of the team demic Program. that conducted the initial risk Kyro is studying environ- assessment in 2014 with col- mental health and was one of leagues from the Crow Tribe four students honored nation- and Little Big Horn College. wide through the AEHAP stu- The committee was created dent research competition. to conduct research and devel- This is the second time a op and implement an action MSU student has won the com- plan for addressing well water petition; MSU graduate Paige contamination after the tribe Tolleson was a 2020 honoree. identified water quality as one Students from West Chester of their highest priority envi- University, Illinois State Uni- ronmental health issues. The versity and Eastern Kentucky risk assessment of more than University were also recog- 100 home well water samples nized this year. was published in 2018, and Kyro’s work focused on con- Kyro’s research expanded on ducting a risk assessment of that initial batch of data. home well water quality data, “The work in 2018 analyzed carried out in collaboration with the first half of the well water the Crow Environmental Health samples, and then we had Steering Committee in a long- another 150-200 samples that term water quality project that we wanted to add to that to see first began in 2005. if adding together all the years

STAR PHOTO/Sharon Moore “I started working with them of data we had collected Custer County District High School (CCDHS) in Miles City has a display of art work on the west facing windows of the school a few summers back and most- changed the results at all,” said that were created by the Humanities Class taught by Dee Sutter. The class is a dual class taught to both CCDHS and Miles Com- ly went as a volunteer to be as Eggers, who is a research assis- munity College and they were studying the gothic and cathedral period where stained glass was popular. helpful as I could,” said Kyro in tant professor in the Depart- a press release. “The group had ment of Microbiology and conducted a risk assessment on Immunology in MSU’s College a variety of containments in of Agriculture and the associate NILE to hire well water and the work that I director of the environmental did with them was analyzing health program. “Lexi did a Communications some of the new data that they great job of taking all the had collected.” comprehensive data and re- and Membership To help kick off the initial analyzing it, which con- risk assessment Mari Eggers, firmed our earlier conclu- Specialist one of Kyro’s advisers who is sions. It will be really helpful the academic researcher on the taking this work forward and By STAR STAff Crow Water Quality Project and what she’s done is a huge collaborated with MSU profes- help to the team.” The Northern Interna- tional Livestock Expo (NILE) is currently in search of a Communica- tions and Membership Spe- Remote Worker Certification cialist. Responsibility as Com- available in Montana munications and Member- ship Specialist will include By STAR STAff to a press release. The creating print and digital press release also says that media, updating websites, A new normal for busi- local businesses who may publishing press releases nesses due to the COVID-19 have difficulty recruiting and promoting events pandemic has been deciding qualified applicants will through social media and where their employees also benefit. more on the communica- work if they cannot and “SEMDC has embraced tions side. On the member- should not be in enclosed the Remote Work concept ship side the job this indi- spaces together. utilizing it to attract talent vidual will oversee and pro- Remote work, allowing it may not otherwise be mote all elements, including employees to work form able to obtain if it required but not limited to member- home or another location relocation.” Emmons-Stod- ship sales, event ticketing, that allows for social dis- dard said in a press release. and organization of mem- tancing has become the “It has been a win/win bership opportunities. answer to that problem. opportunity for the organi- According to a NILE Utah State University zation.” press release, this job will has developed the Remote This certification will require an individual to be Worker and Remote Leader give any employee an edge highly motivated and pas- Certification Program to as companies start convert- sionate about agriculture. deal with this situation. ing to permanent remote Qualifications include Southeastern Montana work, according to the someone proficient with Development Corporation press release. social media, the Microsoft (SEMDC) employees Julie “Even though I have Suite of products, Adobe Emmons-Stoddard and been in management for Photoshop and InDesign Angela Mendoza took the over 20 years, and a remote and have public relations courses from Utah State worker for several months, experience. A Bachelor’s University online as a trial the course taught me how Degree or equivalent work to see if the class would not just to manage my time experience is also required. benefit Montana employees. more efficiently but how to To apply, submit a Employment can be diffi- separate my work from my resume and cover letter to cult to find in rural areas, personal life,” Mendoza Jennifer Boka at jennifer@ however, it will open a said in a press release. thenile.org by April 30. world of possibilities with Contact SEMDC at Visit www.thenile.org. this certification according semdc.org to learn more. 9Miles City Star Friday, April 9, 2021 – 9Miles SPORTS

Mariners use 7-run inning to Sports Brief Pioneers softball games avoid sweep, top White Sox 8-4 postponed The Miles Community College (MCC) Pioneers By TIM BOOTH softball games scheduled for this weekend are AP Sports Writer being postponed due to COVID-19 issues with North Dakota State College of Science. SEATTLE (AP) — Kyle The Pioneers, who are an undefeated 8-0 in Seager became the benefi- MonDak Athletic Conference play, were sched- ciary of Ty France’s ability uled to play conference foe North Dakota State to be a pest at the plate. Seager slapped an oppo- College of Science four times in Miles City over site-field, bases-clearing the weekend, but due to COVID issues with double for the big blow in NDSCS the games will be moved. Seattle’s seven-run sixth The new dates for the games are April 28 and inning, and the Mariners 29, with doubleheaders at 1 and 3 p.m. being avoided a sweep with an 8-4 played both days. These games will conclude the win over the Chicago White Pioneers regular season schedule. Sox on Wednesday. — by Star Staff Seager had three hits, and his two-out liner down the left-field line cleared the bases as the Mariners posted their highest-scor- ing inning of the young sea- Five Pioneers named son. But Seager got his chance at hitting in the inning because France Region XIII All-Region refused to relent. By DERRICK CALHOUN “That was an incredible Star Staff Writer at-bat. He worked him like AP PHOTO Seattle Mariners’ Kyle Seager hits a three-run double during the sixth inning of the team’s crazy,” Seager said. Five Miles Community baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Seattle. France fell behind 0-2, College (MCC) Pioneers fouled off four two-strike received Region XIII All- pitches and walked on the Haniger added a sacrifice upset with myself, (Foster) run single, and Danny Men- Region honors. 11th pitch of the at-bat fly. faced too many hitters,” La dick added an RBI single an Women’s basketball’s from Chicago’s Matt Foster Almost all of that dam- Russa said. inning later. Rebekah Dallinger and Lili to keep the inning alive for age came off Foster who Keuchel allowed three But that was all the Long, men’s basketball’s Seager. took over after Dallas runs, struck out three and White Sox could manage. Favour Chukwukelu, and “It’s pretty awesome to Keuchel allowed the first walked three in his second Chicago failed to score volleyball’s Matilda Dietz watch. He did not back two batters of the inning to start of the season. after loading the bases with and Angela Youngs down. He was not going to reach. Foster (0-1) record- Seattle starter Justin no outs in the seventh as received those honors. Pio- give in,” Seattle manager ed just two outs, and Dunn allowed only one hit, Luis Robert lined into a neers women’s basketball Scott Servais said. “He kept allowed five hits and five but couldn’t finish the fifth double play that ended the Head Coach Taylor Harris the lead scoring role mid- fighting, fighting, fighting earned runs before getting inning due to control prob- threat. was also named Region way through the season. and ended up with the walk, lifted. lems. Dunn walked eight in “We were in a really XIII Coach of the Year. Youngs was also ninth in and kind of opened the Chicago manager Tony 4 2/3 innings, including a good position going into the Dallinger, a five-foot- the conference in digs with flood gates after that.” La Russa said he misman- bases loaded walk to Yas- sixth inning and the best ten-inch freshman point 286. Taylor Trammell, J.P. aged the inning and left mani Grandal that ended way to explain the sixth, I guard from Sydney, Aus- Chukwukelu, a six-foot- Crawford and Jose Mar- Foster in for too long. his day. mean I did a really lousy tralia, led the National two-inch sophomore guard molejos all had RBI singles “That’s probably the Andrew Vaughn greeted job of managing that Junior College Athletic from Las Vegas, Nevada, in the inning, and Mitch clearest example why I’m Will Vest (1-0) with a two- inning,” La Russa said. Association (NJCAA) in was the lone Pioneers scoring, total points, field men’s basketball starter to goals made and free throws return from last year’s made. She averaged 25.3 team that was within a bas- Homers, happy: Twins welcome fans back with 10-2 win vs. M’s points per game on 50% ketball of taking the shootings from the field, Region XIII crown. He 44.4% shooting from the missed the first six games By DAVE CAMPBELL field and eight free throws of this season recovering AP Sports Writer a game. Dallinger also from off-season surgery, averaged 6.9 rebounds, 5.1 but came back where the MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — assists and 2.9 steals per sharpshooter left off last The Minnesota Twins wel- game. year. Chukwukelu aver- comed their fans back to Long, a six-foot sopho- aged 17.8 points per game the ballpark by hitting like more forward from Mel- on 51.5% shooting from the they wanted to give them bourne, Australia, was the field 46.7% shooting from all souvenirs. Pioneers No. 2 scorer on three-point range, and 92% Though Target Field was the season, providing the from the free throw line. at coronavirus-limited Pioneers good offensive He also averaged 6.8 capacity, the Twins played and defensive versatility rebounds, 3.3 assists and like the place was full. all season. Long averaged 1.5 steals per game. Chuk- Mitch Garver, Byron 15.3 points per game for wukelu was second in the Buxton and Luis Arraez hit the year, shooting 43.6% league in three-point per- home runs to back another from the field and 35.2% centage, first in free throw strong start by José Ber- from three point range. She percentage, and sixth in ríos, and the Twins beat the also averaged 7.3 rebounds, three-point field goals Seattle Mariners 10-2 on 2.3 assists and 1.6 steals made with 49. Thursday. per game. Long was sev- Harris, in his second Berríos (2-0), who no-hit enth in the league in both season coaching the Pio- Milwaukee over six innings scoring and rebounds. neers women’s basketball in his first turn, threw two Dietz, a five-foot-three- team led the team to a one- more hitless innings before inch sophomore libero loss regular season and a surrendering his first run from Manhattan, Montana, Region XIII Championship. of the season in the third. led the defense for the Pio- The 2021 seasons for Pulled with two outs in the AP PHOTO neers for two years. Dietz both the Pioneers men’s sixth, Berríos tipped his Minnesota Twins’ Byron Buxton celebrates the team’s 10-2 win over the Seattle Mariners in a led the MonDak Confer- basketball team and the cap to the sellout crowd of baseball game Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Minneapolis. ence in digs with 482. Dietz Pioneers volleyball team 9,675 as he strutted off the will be continuing her vol- have come to an end, but mound. two losses have been 10th- tanced and limited by the “MVP” chant was fired up leyball career next year at the Pioneers women’s bas- “We’ve been waiting for inning walk-offs, wound up state to about 25% capacity, for Buxton, who batted in Valley City State College in ketball team will be com- this moment a really long with a season-high 16 hits. the Twins played their the cleanup spot and has North Dakota. peting in the NJCAA Wom- time. Everybody knows Buxton went 3 for 5, Arraez warmest home opener — 67 three doubles and four Youngs, a five-foot-ten- en’s Division I National here the fans are great peo- drove in three runs, and degrees — for a season that homers in six games. inch freshman outside hit- Championships starting ple. They like baseball and Andrelton Simmons had started on time since Tar- Berríos picked off two ter from Gillette, Wyo- April 19. are always cheering for us two of the team’s six dou- get Field opened in 2010. runners, the first Twins ming, was fourth in kills in (Contact Derrick Calhoun no matter what happens,” bles. Last year, their first home pitcher to do so since Kyle the MonDak Conference at mcsportsreporter@gmail. Berríos said. Gonzales didn’t finish game was on July 28, a Gibson in 2016. Designated with 257, despite taking on com or at 406-234-0450.) Said Arraez: “They’re the fifth. He allowed nine 60-game schedule played hitter Nelson Cruz beat out everything for us.” hits and was charged with with the gates closed due to a slow roller for an infield Garver had the three-run seven runs to balloon his the pandemic. single, taking first base in shot that got the Twins ERA to 10.45. The afternoon just about the sixth inning with a big going in their home opener, Ty France had two hits had it all for the folks who grin. a straightaway screamer to and José Marmolejos hom- snagged tickets, including a “It felt like there were a center field that landed in ered off Berríos, but the 16-minute rain delay. For- lot of people in the stands, the living wall of junipers Mariners couldn’t keep up mer Twins manager Ron I’ll be honest with you, and for a 3-1 lead in the third with the two-time AL Cen- Gardenhire tossed out the for us to go out there and inning against Mariners tral champions. ceremonial first pitch to his play a nice ballgame for starter Marco Gonzales “Frustrating, to say the son Toby Gardenhire, now them makes it all the bet- (0-1). least,” Gonzales said. the manager of the Triple-A ter,” manager Rocco The Twins, whose only With seating socially dis- affiliate St. Paul Saints. An Baldelli said.

Judge orders one accuser of Texans QB Watson to be ID’d By JUAN A. LOZANO the women, who have sued suits, Hardin accused Tony Hardin said in court docu- Associated Press under the name Jane Doe, Buzbee, the lawyer repre- ments this week. be publicly identified so his senting the 22 women, of But Buzbee asked state HOUSTON (AP) — A client can “have a chance at using their anonymity to District Judge Dedra Davis judge on Friday ordered properly defending him- “kill the reputation of our to keep the woman’s name that the name of one of the self.” Hardin has called the client.” private, arguing such 22 women who have filed claims against Watson “mer- “Mr. Buzbee, hiding actions are common in cases lawsuits accusing Houston itless” and that the NFL behind this anonymity, has dealing with allegations of Texans quarterback player “did not force, attempted to try this case in sexual assault. Buzbee also Deshaun Watson of sexual coerce or intimidate anyone the court of public opinion told Davis that another assault and harassment to do anything against their rather than in a court of law woman who decided earlier must be made public. will.” ... Mr. Buzbee is wielding this week to be named pub- Watson’s attorney, Rusty During a Zoom court plaintiff’s anonymity as a licly has already received Hardin, has asked that all hearing over one of the law- sword instead of a shield,” death threats. 10 – Friday, April 9, 2021 Miles City Star HERITAGE Raids on bootleggers big news in 1921

he supporters of address. More details were taken by the officers.” referred to as Barbara Ross, near the north wall near a Prohibition hoped emerge from the next report. It would appear that Lizzie “The deceased woman’s Victrola. Tthat it would save Amorette “At the Dean place, across was serving better quality name is really Mrs. Barbara “I was reading the war- lives and reduce the misery Allison from the city park, a large than home brew at her place. Hayes and that the present rant,” Mrs. Cook said, “and caused by alcoholism. Sadly, quantity of moonshine is “One of the larger sei- whereabouts of her husband when the shot was fired, I the great experiment was a reported to have been seized, zures of the raid is reported is not known here.” looked up in time to see the great failure, and by early History but there was no one in the to have been in the Floyd She was not even living at girl fall to the floor saying, 1921, was causing quite a bit Columnist establishment at the time the ‘Doe’ establishment, said to the house where she was My God, I’ve been shot.” of misery and even the loss raid took place.” be located at 508 Palmer killed but was a visitor. The The story adds “By the of life in Miles City. However, “At the Willis street and 222 North Fifth. location was described. “The time she was started to the Still, County Attorney R. place, said to be next door Over a truckload and half of shooting is alleged to have hospital, she was in a dying B. Hayes was proud to to the old Miles City hotel, beer and moonshine and sev- occurred in a small house on condition.” announce a series of major establishments were, here is five gallons of moonshine, eral empty cases were dis- the west end of the alley first The dead woman wasn’t raids held on Saturday night, the list. and eight quarts of Green covered in the two joints and north of Pleasant street, living at house. “The girl was March 19, 1921, in coopera- “The Countryman place, River were taken, according two kegs of mash were also between Sixth and Seventh.” roomer at the Swank hotel,” tion with federal authorities. said to be located at Sixth to the report, and a large taken, it is understood.” The house was the home of Mrs. Cook added, “and had In fact, according to the arti- and Yellowstone, was raided number of empty bottles There was also a tragedy Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cook, come over to our house to get cle in the Miles City Star on by officers under the super- were also found there. Huge connected with the raid. I who were arrested as part of a cup of hot tea because she Monday, March 21, it wasn’t vision of the chief of police. quantities of material for have not been able yet to the raid. The Star reporter was feeling sick at the stom- the just the federal authori- At the Kimball place on Fifth making beer and moonshine determine the outcome of the interviewed them shortly ach.” ties who helped with the street, a still and a barrel of and several cases of the fin- case but there is a second they were released from jail. There is no mention of raids. “They were conducted mash were seized, it is said, ished product are declared story on the same page. “According to their state- materials confiscated at the by county and city authori- and the still is of the latest to have been discovered at “At noon yesterday, Con- ments, Mr. Cook was not at Cook house and I have not ties, with the county attor- and most improved type, the Archie Barnes estab- stable William L. Bay was home when the officers yet come across the outcome neys of Rosebud and Prairie being constructed without lishment. The authorities taken into custody by county arrived. Mrs. Cook and the of the charges against the counties participating.” coils.” It sounds as if the seized two bales of hops and authorities on a charge of girl. . .being there alone. Constable, but I know that a The article lists some of reporter were proud to two barrels of malt syrup, it involuntary manslaughter as “Two of the officers fund was raised by friends the establishments raided report that Miles City boot- is stated.” a result of his alleged partici- attempted to gain admittance and family to cover the and, while it doesn’t say so, leggers were up with the lat- And then we come to a pation in the shooting affair to the home at the back door young woman’s funeral from the list of names est technology. name I have heard before Saturday night which result- and two were at the front expenses. involved, it would appear “The Bulger establish- associated with Miles City’s ed in the death of Mrs. Bar- door,” Mrs. Cook said, “and Prohibition was well- liquor had been available at ment, said to be located at famous brothels. “At Lizzie bara Ross.” those at the front door intentioned but, like many at least one house of ill 203-205 South Fourth street.” Drake’s establishment, said Everything about the kicked one panel loose from well-intentioned ideas, it did repute. was the next sentence, which to be located on the south shooting sounded very con- the door. The shooting not turn out as intended. For the history buff who is only a fragment and gives side, several bottles of beer fusing. The article explained occurred in the front room of (Amorette Allison is a wants to know where those no details beyond the and Canadian Club whisky that while the victim was the home, the girl standing local history columnist.) Consorts, past and future, in Britain’s changing monarchy LONDON (AP) — Prince During World War II, work promoting literacy and Philip was the longest serv- some opinion-makers sug- other causes and is now a ing royal consort in British gested the queen and her two well-established royal con- history by more than a young daughters should sort. decade when he died Friday leave England for safety in at 99. the United States or Canada, CATHERINE, DUCHESS OF It was a role he assumed but the royal couple decided CAMBRIDGE in 1952 when his wife, Queen to stay despite the dangers of The former Kate Middle- Elizabeth II, ascended to the Germany’s aerial bombard- ton became Catherine, Duch- throne after the sudden ment of London, including ess of Cambridge, when she death of her father King the 1940 bombing of Buck- married Prince William in a George VI. ingham Palace. lavish ceremony at Westmin- In Britain, the husband or She is remembered for ster Abbey in 2011. The two wife of the monarch is saying, “The children won’t had fallen in love while known as the consort, a posi- go without me. I won’t leave attending university in Scot- tion that carries immense the king. And the king will land. prestige but has no constitu- never leave.” William is expected to tional role. Here are some of The Queen Mother died in become king after his father, the other royal consorts, past 2002 at the age of 101. Prince Charles, and when and future. that happens his wife will CAMILLA, DUCHESS OF become queen consort. It is QUEEN ELIZABETH, CORNWALL likely she will be known as THE QUEEN MOTHER Camilla, the wife of Prince Queen Catherine during her The mother of the current Charles, has been a contro- husband’s reign. queen came to be known versial figure in modern William and Kate have affectionately in Britain as royal history because of her three young children — The Queen Mum. For the last ongoing relationship with Prince George, Princess 50 years of her long life, she Charles during his difficult Charlotte and Prince Louis — was widowed and therefore marriage to Princess Diana, and they have both embraced not the consort, but she did who died in a car crash in a string of royal duties, serve in that role while her 1997 after she and Charles including charity work with husband, King George VI, divorced. AP PHOTO a focus on early childhood was on the throne from 1936 Diana was extremely pop- In this June 19, 1962 file photo, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip travel by open car- development and mental until 1952. It was a period ular with the British public riage around the track prior to the race program, at Ascot, England. Prince Philip was the longest health issues. She and her that included the tumultuous and her sudden death at the serving royal consort in British history. In Britain, the husband or wife of the monarch is known husband are taking increas- years of World War II. age of 36 sparked a huge out- as consort, a position that carries immense prestige but has no constitutional role. ingly visible roles as the Born Elizabeth Bowes- pouring of grief that made it spotlight slowly shifts from Lyon, she was descended difficult, in terms of public mony rather than a church the sensitive situation, pal- Diana’s title as Princess of Queen Elizabeth II to her from Scottish royalty. She acceptance, for Charles to wedding. The queen and ace officials said at the time Wales even though she was children and grandchildren. was known as Queen Eliza- marry his longtime love. Prince Philip signaled their that when Charles becomes entitled to it as wife to the The popular Kate is beth while her husband Public resistance to Camil- support by holding a recep- king, Camilla would be heir of the throne. expected to take Diana’s title reigned, and after his death la softened over time, and tion for the couple at Wind- known as princess consort Camilla won over many of of Princess of Wales once as Her Majesty Queen Eliza- she and Charles married in sor Castle. rather than queen consort. her detractors with her William becomes heir to the beth, the Queen Mother. 2005, choosing a civil cere- In an acknowledgement of Camilla also did not take up down-to-earth image and throne. Vast archives at JFK Library help bring ‘Hemingway’ to life By MARK PRATT said Hilary Justice, the complicated relationship cess as he wrote, rewrote, Associated Press Hemingway scholar in resi- with the women in his life, amended and edited his dence at the library. from his mother and sisters works through cross-outs, BOSTON (AP) — A new When Hemingway’s fourth to the nurse he fell love with scribbles and notes in the documentary on Ernest wife, Mary Hemingway, was while recovering from margins. Hemingway — powered by figuring out what to do with wounds suffered in World Hemingway, for example, vast but little-known her late husband’s effects, War I to his four wives. wrote dozens of endings to archives kept at the John F. she asked Jackie Kennedy if “So much of what he did in “A Farewell to Arms” — as Kennedy Presidential they could be housed at the life was about love: running many as 47, according to one Library and Museum in JFK Library. to it, running from it and count. Boston — is shedding new The archives contain ruining it,” Burns said. “You can trace how each light on the acclaimed nov- Hemingway’s manuscripts — While considered the work developed, from first elist. including “The Sun Also archetype of American man- draft to final manuscript,” “Hemingway,” by longtime Rises” and “For Whom the hood, the truth about she said. collaborators Ken Burns and Bell Tolls” — personal corre- Hemingway’s masculinity For Burns, the most strik- Lynn Novick, premiering on spondence and about 11,000 was more complex, the film- ing thing about the collec- PBS on three consecutive photographs. makers found. tion are the pieces of shrap- nights starting April 5, takes Much of the material used As a child, Hemingway’s nel dug from Hemingway’s a more nuanced look at the in the documentary has not mother treated him and one body after he was almost author and his longstanding been widely seen in public, if of his sisters as twins, often killed as a teenager driving reputation as an alcoholic, AP PHOTO at all, Novick said. dressing them in identical a Red Cross ambulance in In this July 1934 photo provided by the John F. Kennedy Library adventurer, outdoorsman and Burns had been to the JFK outfits, sometimes as boys, World War I. Burns can’t Foundation from the Ernest Hemingway Collection, Ernest bullfight-loving misogynist Library on multiple occa- sometimes as girls. He help but think that such a Hemingway poses with a marlin at Havana Harbor, in Key West, who struggled with internal sions for several functions, explored gender fluidity profound near-death experi- Fla. turmoil that eventually led to but had no idea about the both in his books and in life, ence had a major impact on his death by suicide at age up opportunities to look at in-the-world Hemingway col- extent of the Hemingway letting his hair grow as his the rest of Hemingway’s 61. Hemingway in different lection that ended up at the archives until they started wives cropped theirs short. life, and contributed to his The truth about the man ways,” said Novick, who has JFK Library, thanks to researching the film, which “We wanted to push back death. many consider America’s co-created several other doc- Hemingway’s and Kennedy’s has been in the works for against this idea that Whether you’re a Heming- greatest 20th-century novel- umentaries with Burns widows. years. Hemingway didn’t like way aficionado, or know vir- ist — whose concise writing including “The Vietnam War” Although the two men “The Hemingway collec- women,” Novick said. tually nothing about him, style made him an outsized and “Prohibition.” “There is never met, they admired tion was central to the pro- Novick’s favorite part of there is something in the celebrity who became a sym- a complexity beneath the each other and corresponded cess,” Burns said. “It helped the collection were Heming- series for you, Novick said. bol of unrepentant American surface.” briefly. Hemingway was us understand just what a way’s manuscripts, many “There’s a huge amount to masculinity — is much more That complexity would even invited to Kennedy’s disciplined writer he was.” handwritten on store-bought be learned and new interpre- complex, Novick said. have been nearly impossible inauguration but couldn’t Much of the documentary notebooks. They show in tations of his work and life in “We hope this film opens to detail without the largest- make it because of illness, deals with Hemingway’s great detail his thinking pro- here,” she said. Miles City Star COMICS Friday, April 9, 2021 – 11

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By MARY CLARE JALONICK Republicans say that background checks that trying to reach a deal first. Associated Press requiring a background weren’t completed — a deal- Murphy says that if they could check for a sale or transfer breaker for Democrats and win enough votes on the back- WASHINGTON (AP) — between people who know gun control groups today. ground checks bill, it could Democrats in Congress are each other would be a bridge Christian Heyne, vice presi- pave the way for even tougher trying to pass the first major too far. Toomey says Demo- dent of policy at Brady Cam- measures like the assault weap- gun control legislation in crats won’t get 60 votes if paign, said the advocacy ons ban Biden has backed. more than two decades with they insist upon it. groups “will not allow allow for But most Republicans are the support of President Joe “Between the sales that gun industry carveouts to be unlikely to budge. And the Biden, who said Thursday already occur at licensed part of the next piece of legis- NRA, while weakened by that it is “long past time” to firearms dealers, all of lation that the Senate votes some infighting and financial do so. But they are confront- which require a background on.” The bill should be “funda- disputes, is still a powerful ing a potentially insurmount- check, and what we consider mentally different” than eight force in GOP campaigns. able question over what rules commercial sales — adver- years ago, he said, since their In a statement, the NRA should govern private sales tised sales, gun shows and on movement has “only grown in said the House bills would and transfers, including the internet — that covers a momentum and strength.” restrict gun owners’ rights those between friends and vast, vast majority of all Senate Majority Leader and “our membership has extended family, as they seek AP PHOTO transactions,” Toomey said. Chuck Schumer has said he will already sent hundreds of Republican votes. President Joe Biden, accompanied by Attorney General Merrick “And it would be progress if bring gun legislation to the thousands of messages to A bipartisan Senate compro- Garland, speaks about gun violence prevention in the Rose we have background checks floor with or without 60 votes, their senators urging them to mise that was narrowly defeat- Garden at the White House, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Washing- for those categories.” but he has tasked Murphy with vote against these bills.” ed eight years ago was focused ton. Manchin also opposes the kjfs on expanding checks to sales House bill requiring the univer- kjfs to do more, would expand background at gun shows and on the inter- sal background checks. “I come Biden announced several checks to most sales and net. But many Democrats and from a gun culture,” Manchin Aw esom e bac k d r op c ou rt es y of Jean executive actions to address increase the number of days Aw esom e bac k d r op c ou rt es y of Jean gun control advocates now said in March. “And a law-abid- gun violence, including new a buyer has to wait if a back- want almost all sales and trans- ing gun owner would do the regulations for buyers of ground check is not finished. fers to face a mandatory right thing, you have to assume “ghost guns” — homemade Murphy said there may not review, alienating Republicans they will do the right thing.” firearms that usually are be an appetite to pass those who say extending the require- Murphy hinted that Demo- assembled from parts and House bills without changes, ments would trample Second crats might be willing to often lack traceable serial but after talking to most Amendment rights. compromise somewhat on numbers. Biden said Con- Republicans over the last The dispute has been one the scope, saying he is com- gress should act further to several weeks he says he has of several hurdles in the mitted to universal back- expand background checks “reason to believe there is a Steadman’s Hardware Precision Painting&Drywall Imagine That MCPD renewed push for gun-control ground checks, but he won’t because “the vast majority of path forward.” Steadman’s Hardware Precision Painting&Drywall Imagine That MCPD legislation, despite wide sup- “let the perfect be the enemy Equipment Management Solutions Hometown Real Estate Cowtown Ag the American people, includ- Under current law, back- port for extending the of the good.” Equipment Management Solutions Erin’s Hope Project BS Photography Reynold’s Grocery Su Hometown Real Estate Cowtown Agbway ing gun owners, believe there ground checks are required checks. 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While there recent mass shootings in tions — including an inheri- two parties on private gun is agreement among some Atlanta and Colorado, hoping tance or a “loan or bona fide The Class of 2021 would like to extend transactions, and a host of other Republican lawmakers, and to build on bipartisan propos- gift” between close family The Class of 2021 would like to extend our heart-felt related issues, has only grown certainly among many GOP our heart-felt gratitude to the many local als from the past. But support members. Other exemptions The Class of 2021 would like to extend our heart-felt since 2013, when Senate Demo- voters, for expanding the from at least 10 Republicans include temporary transfers businesses that supported our efforts to host crats fell five votes short of background checks, the issue gratitude to the many local businesses that supported our will be needed to get a bill to people who need a firearm gratitude to the many local businesses that supported our passing legislation to expand becomes murkier when the our final prom. We were overwhelmed by the through the Senate, and most to prevent “imminent death” background checks after a gun- sales are informal. Examples efforts to host our final prom. We were overwhelmed by the are intractably opposed. or are hunting. generosityefforts to host of our this final community, prom. We were in overwhelmedthe willingness by the man killed 20 students and six include if a hunter wants to Connecticut Sen. Chris Mur- The Manchin-Toomey educators at Sandy Hook Ele- sell one of his guns to a to share your time, services, and financial phy, the lead Democratic nego- compromise in 2013 included generositygenerosity ofof thisthis community,community, inin thethe willingnesswillingness toto shareshare youryour mentary in Connecticut. That friend, for example, or to his tiator on guns, said he’s been additional measures to lure resources. We would also like to thank our defeat was a crushing blow to neighbor or cousin — or if a on the phone with Republican support from Republicans time,time, services,services, andand financialfinancial resources.resources. WeWe wouldwould alsoalso likelike advocates who had hoped for criminal wants to sell a gun many “helpers” that came to set up, decorate, colleagues every day “making and the National Rifle Asso- some change, however modest, to another criminal. the case, cajoling, asking my ciation, which eventually to chaperone,thank our many control “helpers” traffic, that came andto set clean up, decorate, up! after the horrific attack. Democrats say private to thank our many “helpers” that came to set up, decorate, friends to keep an open mind.” opposed the bill. Those The compromise legisla- sales can lead to gun traf- chaperone, control traffic, and clean up! In an interview with The Asso- included an expansion of tion, written by Democratic ficking. chaperone, control traffic, and clean up! ciated Press, he said he’d dis- some interstate gun sales Sen. Joe Manchin of West Vir- “What a lot of people don’t Miles City ROCKS!!! cussed the negotiations per- and a shorter period for ginia and Republican Sen. Pat know is that people engage in sonally with Biden on Thurs- Miles City ROCKS!!! Toomey of Pennsylvania, private sales but they do it day and that “he’s ready and flamed out again in 2016, after constantly,” said California Miles City ROCKS!!! willing to get more involved” Although unable to publicly thank our anonymous cash a mass shooting in Orlando. Rep. Mike Thompson, the in the talks. Starting anew with Biden lead sponsor of the House donors; please know that your gift is greatly appreciated – “I think it’s important to Although unable to publicly thank our anonymous cash in the White House, Demo- bill. “They could sell hun- keep the pressure on Con- crats are focused on legisla- dreds of guns a year, quote- you know who you are!! gress,” Murphy said. donors; please know that your gift is greatly appreciated – tion passed by the House that unquote, privately.” While pushing lawmakers

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Expert: Lack of oxygen killed George Floyd, not drugs

By AMY FORLITI, stricted while Chauvin and two where there was not one ounce STEVE KARNOWSKI and other Minneapolis officers held of oxygen left in the body,” he TAMMY WEBBER the 46-year-old Black man down said. Associated Press on his stomach last May with As prosecutors repeatedly his hands cuffed behind him played a video clip of Floyd on MINNEAPOLIS (AP) and his face jammed against the ground, Tobin pinpointed — George Floyd died of a lack the ground. what he said was a change in of oxygen from being pinned to The lack of oxygen resulted the man’s face that told him the pavement with a knee on in brain damage and caused his Floyd was dead. That moment his neck, medical experts testi- heart to stop, the witness said. happened around five minutes fied at former Officer Derek Tobin, analyzing images of after police began holding Chauvin’s murder trial, the three officers restraining Floyd down. emphatically rejecting the Floyd for what prosecutors say “At the beginning, you can defense theory that Floyd’s was almost 9 1/2 minutes, testi- see he’s conscious, you can see drug use and underlying health fied that Chauvin’s knee was slight flickering, and then it dis- problems killed him. “virtually on the neck” more appears,” Tobin said. He “A healthy person subjected than 90% of the time. explained: “That’s the moment to what Mr. Floyd was subject- He said several other factors the life goes out of his body.” ed to would have died,” prose- also made it difficult for Floyd Chauvin, 45, is charged with cution witness Dr. Martin to breathe: officers lifting up on murder and manslaughter in Tobin, a lung and critical care the suspect’s handcuffs, the Floyd’s death May 25. Floyd specialist at the Edward Hines hard pavement, his prone posi- was arrested outside a neigh- Jr. VA Hospital and Loyola Uni- tion, his turned head and a knee borhood market after being versity’s medical school in Illi- on his back. accused of trying to pass a nois, testified Thursday. Chauvin kept his knee on counterfeit $20 bill. Bystander Using easy-to-understand Floyd’s neck for 3 minutes, 2 video of Floyd crying that he language to explain medical seconds, after Floyd took his couldn’t breathe as onlookers concepts and even loosening his last breath, Tobin said. After yelled at the white officer to necktie to illustrate a point, that last breath, Floyd’s oxygen get off him sparked protests Tobin told the jury that Floyd’s levels went down to zero and and scattered violence around breathing was severely con- Floyd “reached the point the U.S. Springfest 39th YEAR OF SUPPORTING SACRED HEART SCHOOL

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