GLENDIVE RANGER REVIEW Thursday, May 6, 2021 • Vol. 59, No. 36 • Glendive, Montana $1.00 Levies pass, school board gets big makeover By Jamie Ausk Crisafulli elementary school districts. Ranger-Review Staff Writer Elected Tuesday to fill the three three-year positions on Voters approved two Glendive the board were Beau Gibbs Public Schools’ mill levies on (1,008 votes), Cole Smith (961) Tuesday, allowing both districts and Frank Ceane (787). Other – Glendive Elementary and candidates for three-year posi- Dawson County High School – tions included Jon Fitch, Sandy to maintain budgets similar to Johnson, Kari Keller, Kristine previous years as state funding Mothershead, Caitlin Orcutt and is expected to decrease due to Jason Sasse. Beau Gibbs student enrollment drops in the Following his election to district. the board, Gibbs thanked the * Successful candidates in bold type Voters approved a $70,923 community for supporting the levy for the elementary dis- school levies and his candidacy HIGH SCHOOL MILL LEVY GUSB 1-YEAR TERM ELKS’ INVITE: trict and a $44,142 levy for the to the board. For 1375 Joel Basta 1059 high school district. With the “Our district has weathered DCHS was among 20 approval, the school districts some unprecedented challeng- Against 961 Meghann Gambee 848 teams competing in the will operate with approximately es, but we also have plenty to ELEMENTARY MILL LEVY 60th annual Elks’ the same budgets as this year. tackle with existing issues and Glendive Superintendent Ste- developing pandemic-induced DEER CREEK ELECTION For 1261 Cole Smith Invitational Track Meet phen Schreibeis expressed his paradigm shift in public educa- (2) 3-YEAR TERMS Saturday, appreciation for the communi- tion. I’m excited to get to work,” Against 776 ty’s support of the mill levies. Gibbs said. Gregory Temple 127 Page 7 “I am grateful for voters Smith also expressed his grat- passing this so we can contin- itude to voters in commenting GUSB TRUSTEE ELECTION Paige Oakland 110 ue to provide great services to about his election to the board (3) 3-YEAR TERMS 2-YEAR TERM our students,” Schreibeis said Wednesday morning. Wednesday. “We have a lot of work ahead Beau Gibbs 1008 Joy Undem 110 “I know that this has been a of us, (I’m) looking forward to a really tough year on every- some positive years to come,” Cole Smith 961 Michella Dey 34 one in many aspects. One thing he said. Frank Ceane 787 Frank Ceane this year has taught us, we can “Thank you for trusting me WEST GLENDIVE FIRE DIST. always do better and be better with your vote and I will do Jason Sasse 764 and that’s what we’re are going my best to represent the values Sandy Johnson 626 Mike Mills 509 to strive to do,” he added. of our local community,” Ceane The composition of the Glen- said in a statement following his Kristine Mothershead 587 Blake Rieger 360 dive Unified School Board will election to the board. Darran Ryan 337 look quite different in May, Joel Basta was elected to a Caitlin Orcutt 344 with four newly elected board one-year term on the GUSB. Jon Fitch 334 John Unruh 121 members joining three other He won the position with 1,059 trustees. The 10-member board votes over Meghann Gambee Kari Keller 301 also has three vacant seats in positions representing outlying See ELECTION, page 2 Joel Basta

By Hunter Herbaugh body else has to do that job when workers’ comp representative, accord- Ranger-Review Staff Writer they’re gone. Say it’s somebody at the ing to Gehnert, who received a let- County prison, they have to put on overtime ter congratulating the county on the Dawson County employees have offi- or something to cover that shift,” she achievement. EXTENSION AGENT: cially gone over 1,000 days without a said. Of course, this also means work- lost-time accident, passing the mile- As for why county employees have ers’ comp rates have remained down, Dawson County stone on Friday, April 30. This means been so careful, Gehnert believes it has saving the county some money in the Extension Agent marks there have been no severe on-the-job been a number of factors. Primarily process. County Commission Chairman injuries that have resulted in lost work though, she thinks that it’s because the Dennis Zander noted that this means announces resignation, hours at the county for a little over two reminder to stay safe has been at the the taxpayers have also managed to Page 10 and a half years. forefront of everyone’s minds. This is save some money. 1,000 days According to Mary Jo Gehnert, Daw- partly because she provides a monthly Still Gehnert and Zander both agreed son County Disaster and Emergency safety newsletter to all county employ- that while the financial benefits have Services coordinator, this is a pretty ees and when each department lays out been nice, the biggest upside is for the impressive feat when one considers their weekly plans at the start of each people involved. that the county employs about 150 week, she sends out a safety reminder “It’s exciting. Without lost time acci- without a people. Not only is this a large number, as well. She isn’t taking all the credit dents, you’re saving the taxpayers but many are corrections officers, road however, noting that each department money from insurance payouts and lost workers and emergency responders; in the county has been diligent about time from the workplace, but the most each of which carries above average carrying out their own safety train- exciting thing is that no one’s gotten lost-time risk for injury. ings. All of this together is what she hurt,” Zander said. Gehnert said with county employees believes gets everyone home safely at Gehnert said she hopes to provide avoiding injury and staying on the job, night. some kind of acknowledgement to the there have been benefits all around. Having gone so long without the county employees fairly soon. “It’s good all the way around because county having any issues has even Reach Hunter Herbaugh at rrreport- accident if one employee gets hurt, then some- surpassed the expectations of their [email protected]. SESSION WRAP-UP: Couple honored for dedication to foster care A look at the major By Cindy Mullet become foster parents, she abuse has been a major fac- actions taken by the Ranger-Review Staff Writer said. tor. They were one of the Their son graduated in few foster homes willing to 67th Montana For Tracy and Cindy Gab- 2002, they took the training, take in runaway children, she Legislature, which bert, who were recently were licensed in August, and said. named the Jana Elliott Memo- had their first placement Fostering was always adjourned last Thursday, rial Resource Parents of the within a few weeks. At that a joint effort as Tracy and Page 5 Year by the Department of time there were no licensed Cindy brought children into Public Health and Human therapeutic foster homes their home. Especially with Services and the Montana east of Billings. Even though the two newborn babies they Children’s Trust Fund at the they weren’t licensed thera- fostered they served as a tag annual Prevent Child Abuse peutic foster parents, Cin- team. A lot of nights Tracy and Neglect Conference, dy’s experience at Home on took the overnight shift with their 20 years as foster par- the Range gave them skills a screaming baby going ents to 70 some children has needed to take children with through withdrawal so Cindy always been a team effort. special needs and the first could sleep, she said. Each time they received 10 years they concentrated While they loved and cared a call from Child Protective on fostering those children, for each child, they also tried Services asking them to take she said. to work with the birth fami- a child, they took the limited In 2013, their oldest son lies, mentoring them, includ- information they were given, and his family with five chil- ing them in holiday meals and prayed about the child, eval- dren moved in with them so helping them plan birthday TERMINAL FUNDS: uated the risks and discerned Tracy and Cindy took a year parties and family outings. In Airport Manager says how the child would fit into and a half away from fos- the beginning, the birth par- their home before giving ter care. As soon as their ents were often angry at hav- funds needed to help their answer. That decision son was able to buy a house ing their children taken from complete new terminal was usually made within a and move into it though, they them and viewed Cindy and few hours. started up again, Cindy said. Tracy as the enemy, but over project, “I don’t remember saying Some children stayed with time those attitudes usually Page 4 ‘No,’ very often,” Cindy said. them for only an hour or two changed, she said. Cindy worked at Home on until other family members The Gabberts made a delib- the Range, Big Sky Ranch for could take them. One child erate effort to let the birth 10 years and saw firsthand was with them for 28 months. parents know they weren’t the need for foster parents Their foster children ranged trying to take their place. willing to take older, hard- in age from a two-day old Their foster children always to-place children with behav- drug-addicted baby to teen- called them Grandpa and ioral issues. She and Tracy agers. The first years most Grandma, never Mom and decided that when their of their children came to Dad. Submitted photo youngest child graduated them because of abuse or Cindy and Tracy Gabbert have been foster parents for 20 years and from high school they would neglect. More recently drug See FOSTERS, page 2 recently received a state award for their service.

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This weather report for Glendive and the area is www.americanford.us brought to you by: 100 Ford Ave • (406) 345-3673 Montana replaces federal $300 UI benefit with signing bonus for returning to work By Eric Dietrich advisory groups will make an end, which was announced Montana Free Press recommendations to the gov- later Tuesday. Abbott said ernor, who has formal author- following the announcement HELENA — Citing Mon- ity to spend the money based that she hadn’t been aware tana’s “severe workforce on the Legislature’s broad the other decision was pend- shortage,” Republican Gov. allocations. ing. Greg Gianforte said Tuesday Department of Labor “I’m worried about what the state will be the first in Workforce Services Division this means for people who the nation to end enhanced Administrator Scott Eychner are still depending on these COVID-19 pandemic unem- said at Tuesday’s meeting benefits as we come out of ployment benefits, replacing that workers who are cur- the pandemic,” Abbott said. them with a $1,200 bonus for rently on the unemployment “I am frustrated that I weatherforyou.com unemployed workers who rolls will be eligible for the voted on something without return to work. one-time $1,200 payment understanding the whole con- “Montana is open for busi- after completing four weeks text of the vote,” she added. ness again, but I hear from at a new job. The $15 million Republic Sen. Steve Daines too many employers through- allocation, enough to provide applauded Gianforte’s out our state who can’t find the bonuses to 12,500 work- announcement in a statement. workers. Nearly every sector ers, will be available through “Across Montana we’re in our economy faces a labor the end of October on a first- seeing small businesses put shortage,” Gianforte said in a come-first-served basis. up ‘help wanted’ or ‘now hir- statement. “Incentives mat- ing’ signs. We’re even seeing ter, and the vast expansion of some Montana small busi- federal unemployment ben- “Montana is open nesses close because they 100 Ford Ave. efits is now doing more harm for business again, can’t find enough workers to Glendive, MT than good. We need to incen- but I hear from too fill openings,” Daines said. (406) 345-3673 tivize Montanans to reenter “Montanans can safely return We Believe in Glendive the workforce.” many employers to work and small businesses The state unemployment throughout Montana have insurance program, funded throughout our plenty of job openings.” mostly by employer contri- state who can’t find A spokesman for Sen. Jon butions, offers partial salary Tester said in an email Tues- replacement to workers who workers. Nearly day that the Democratic are laid off or have had their every sector in our senator also supports ending hours cut. Over the course Montana’s pandemic-expand- of the pandemic, Montana economy faces a ed unemployment benefits. had used federal money to labor shortage. “What works for Montana increase weekly payments might not work for every Chris Reynolds Mandy Johnson Jess Johnson and relaxed some rules Incentives mat- state but the American Res- around the program. The ter, and the vast cue Plan has been success- state has extended eligibility ful in quickly putting our to self-employed workers, let expansion of fed- economy back on the path Sidney Sugars says it’s business as usual workers stay on unemploy- eral unemployment to full recovery, so Senator By Hunter Herbaugh Sidney Sugars may not be able ar’s agricultural manager, the ment rolls beyond 13 weeks benefits is now Tester supports discontinu- Ranger-Review Staff Writer to remain in business. Without company does not currently and exempted beneficia- ing the enhanced pandemic the large demand for coal gen- have plans to change any oper- ries from being required to doing more harm unemployment program ear- Following the closure of erated by the power plant, the ations for this year’s harvest. actively seek new work. than good,” lier than originally planned,” Montana-Dakota Utilities’ mine may not be viable and Dawson County farmers Funding included in the said Tester press secretary Lewis and Clark Station, there Sidney Sugars would lose its have even already begun American Rescue Plan Act Gov. Greg Gianforte Roy Loewenstein. was concern that the change fuel source. receiving their contracts. passed in March had been Tester’s office also applaud- would have a significant “It will have a trickle-down Dawson County Commission- slated to provide people ed the back-to-work initiative impact on sugar beet produc- effect - when the Lewis and er Joe Sharbono said he has claiming unemployment in Tuesday, saying he is “proud tion and sugar beet growers Clark Station closes down, the already received his contract Montana with an extra $300 to have secured these funds in Dawson County. However, coal mine in Savage might with no changes from previous a week beyond their stan- The intent, Eychner said, is through the American Res- it does not appear that those have to close down, which will years. dard benefits through early for the money to help work- cue Plan that are being used concerns have come to life, or affect the Savage school and Whatever effects the closure September. Gianforte said ers address barriers like today to support Montanans at the very least they haven’t our sugar beet factory,” stated of the Lewis and Clark Station Montana will instead return childcare access or lack of who are ready to return to materialized yet, as there Rep. Brandon Ler (R-Savage) may have on Dawson County its unemployment insurance reliable transportation that work.” are currently no operational at the time. farmers may become evident system to its pre-pandemic may be keeping them from There are now more week- changes expected for the next However, any effects on Sid- at some point in the future. rules and benefit levels June rejoining the workforce. ly job postings than there beet harvest. ney Sugars have not become However, for the time being, 27. “We believe that this money were before the pandemic, Following the closure of the apparent. Sidney Sugars everything appears to be busi- Rather than expanded would in some sense, maybe the labor department said Lewis and Clark Station, a coal- works with numerous farms ness as usual. unemployment benefits, the not wholly, but in large part, in a brochure explaining the fired power station, there was in Eastern Montana, including Reach Hunter Herbaugh at state will offer the $1,200 would go to help resolve some shift in benefits, and the state concern that both the Westmo- in Dawson County. According [email protected]. return-to-work payments of those issues,” he said. unemployment rate is nearly reland Savage coal mine and to Cheryl Riedel, Sidney Sug- using flexible funding from The economic advisory back to pre-pandemic lows at the rescue plan act. commission includes mem- 3.8%. House Bill 632, which the bers of Gianforte’s admin- “Today, the biggest threat Legislature used as a mech- istration as well as Repub- to Montana’s economy isn’t ELECTION: from page 1 anism to formally allocate lican and Democratic law- the virus — it’s a critical Montana’s more than $2 bil- makers. The group endorsed labor shortage affecting with 848 votes. Write-in can- chairwoman. Election of board that board as well. lion in stimulus money, was the return-to-work program nearly every industry,” the didate Robert Reidel received officers will take place at the Also on Tuesday’s ballot signed into law by Gianforte unanimously, though House department said. one vote. May meeting of the GUSB. was the race for two trustee last week. An Economic Minority Leader Kim Abbott, Eric Dietrich is a journalist The new candidates will join The only other contested positions on the West Glen- Transformation and Stabili- D-Helena, protested that she and data designer and the GUSB trustees David Stein- school board race in the county dive Fire District Board. Mike zation and Workforce Devel- hadn’t been given enough founder of the Long Streets bron, Michael Ziegler and was for a two-year term on the Mills and Blake Rieger were opment Advisory Commis- time to fully consider the pro- economic reporting project. Kevin Thompson. Deer Creek Board. Joy Undem elected to that board with 509 sion created by the bill met posal. His reporting focuses broadly Mothershead served as the was elected to that position and 360 votes respectively. for the first time Tuesday “I think I like it,” Abbott on Montana’s governance and chairwoman of the GUSB for over Michella Dey. Undem Other candidates were Darran morning, endorsing a $15 mil- said. economic opportunity, with the past several years and received 110 votes with Dey Ryan and John Unruh. lion allocation for the Return- The economic advisory particular focus on the state Lara Crighton, who chose not receiving 34. Greg Temple and Reach Jamie Ausk Crisaful- to-Work Bonus Initiative. The commission discussion didn’t budget and tax policy. Con- to run for re-election after Paige Oakland were re-elected li at rreditor@rangerreview. bill specifies that the eco- reference the governor’s tact Eric at edietrich@mon- serving one term, was the vice to their three-year seats on com. nomic commission and other decision to bring the pandem- tanafreepress.org, 406-465- ic unemployment benefits to 3386 ext. 2. FOSTERS: from page 1 “I always told our kids their iss and Judy Fritz and Chris ilies. Cindy remembers one always wonderful to work job was to be a child, my and Dan Lohrenz. From Chris family of six children split with. Everyone’s main con- job was to keep them safe. she learned the importance between four foster fami- cern was always the children I wasn’t their mom. It was of involvement with the fos- lies, with one child in a group and meeting their needs. always Grandma and Grand- ter child’s birth family. From home in Billings. That experi- “Our town steps up to the pa,” Cindy said. Judy she heard that no child ence involved many trips and plate,” she said. The toughest part of foster- should leave her home with a lot of coordination to let the After 20 years as foster par- ing was working with fami- their things in a garbage bag. siblings spend time together ents, the Gabberts have decid- lies who, even though given Over the years, she and Tracy and maintain those connec- ed it’s time to retire. Being every opportunity to find in turn mentored other new tions, she said. named parents of the year and the resources and learn how foster parents, she said. Tracy and Cindy both come also recently being honored to provide minimal care for Community members also from large families, and their as community champions by their children, still failed and support the program with extended families always Healthy Communities has ended up having their paren- donations of clothes, back- opened their hearts and been a humbling and affirm- tal rights taken from them. packs and other items. For homes to the couples’ foster ing experience for them in “It is heart-breaking to see years Robin Robins has given children, including them in this decision, God’s way of parents who can’t or won’t do the foster parents use of holiday celebrations and other giving them a gracious exit it,” she said. one of his storage units for family activities, giving them Cindy said, adding, “It’s been Glendive and Eastern Mon- a clothing closet. Often chil- a glimpse of how an extended a wonderful ride.” tana are blessed with amaz- dren arrive at the foster home family can work, she said. While they will no longer ing Child Protective Services with only the clothes on their Their church family at Zion be foster parents, they hope workers who are truly in it backs or with poor fitting or Lutheran also opened their they can still be a resource for for the kids. They work hard torn clothes. Being able to call arms to the Gabberts and their others who are willing to step to find placements with fam- CPS, pick up a key to the unit foster children, being sure out of their comfort zones and ily members for children in and pick out needed items is a to include them in any youth reach out to children in need foster care and do everything big help. activities. If the children were of foster care. They don’t they can to reunite children “The foster community is part of another church, Cindy know what the next chapter in with their birth parents and very blessed by Glendive and and Tracy found someone their lives looks like, they’ve build strong families, she said. the surrounding area,” she from that church to take the never been empty nesters, but The Glendive community said. “People see a need. We children on Sundays so they they are excited about see- has great support services put it out there and they fill it.” could maintain those relation- ing what God has in store for for foster parents. When Foster parents work togeth- ships, she said. them, she said. Cindy and Tracy started er, especially when siblings The local schools, daycares Reach Cindy Mullet at they were mentored by Corl- are split among several fam- and medical providers were [email protected]. Dawson Community College Graduation 2021 Join us as we celebrate our 80th Commencement Ceremony! Thursday, May6, 2021 at 6 p.m. in the Toepke Center Gym

Pag e 3Glendive Ranger-Review Thursday, May 6, 2021฀•฀Page 3Glendive Justice Court Blotter Obituaries Judge Stacey Nerison pre- FOR SCHOOL BUS The Glendive Police and Sunday, April 25 sides over Dawson County On April 26, Penny Nicole the Dawson County Sheriff 6:51 p.m., 1100 block of S. Caroline Frances Goard Justice Court. Maher forfeited a $100 bond Departments received a total Pearson Ave., fraud reported MIP for failure to stop for a of 174 calls from April 21-28, 8:44 a.m., 100 block of N. Caroline Frances Goard, age 82, formerly of Glendive, On April 26, a juvenile school bus that was stopped 2021. Two accidents were Merrill Ave., theft reported passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 in Bandon, Ore. after was found guilty of pos- loading or unloading school reported. Saturday, April 24 a long illness. sessing intoxicating sub- children and was ordered to Here is a selection of other 2:47 a.m., Richland County Caroline Leon was born in the summer of 1938 in Miles City stances while under the pay court costs of $35. calls reported to law enforce- area, wanted person arrest- and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1956. age of 21 (under age of 18), DOT OFFENSES ment this week: ed (contempt of court), She married Kerry Goard in June 1959, first living in Sid- first offense. The defen- On April 30, David Lee Tuesday, April 27 ARREST(S) MADE ney, and subsequently moving to Baker, Glendive and Miles dant was fined $200, was Ebel forfeited a $250 bond 4:40 p.m., 500 block of N. Friday, April 23 City before settling in north San Diego County, Calif. in the ordered to pay court costs for driving a motor vehicle Meade Ave., criminal mis- 8:32 p.m., 200 block of N. 1980s. Caroline and Kerry retired to the charming commu- of $85, was ordered to per- while privilege to do so was chief reported Merrill Ave., unwanted per- nity of Bandon, Ore. in 2002. form 20 hours of communi- suspended or revoked, first 11 a.m., 400 block of Colo- son reported Caroline is most likely remembered for her life-long love ty service and the driver’s offense and was ordered to rado Blvd., wanted person Thursday, April 22 of raising vegetables and growing flowers. She was also license was confiscated pay court costs of $35. arrested (contempt of court), 4:37 p.m., Big Sky Dr., fire active in civic organizations in each of the communities for 30 days by the court. ADDITIONAL CITATION ARREST(S) MADE reported where she and Kerry resided. On April 26, a juvenile From April 26-30, Judge Monday, April 26 2:54 p.m., 1000 block of W. Caroline was preceded in death by her parents; her hus- was found guilty of pos- Nerison also addressed the 9:04 p.m., 900 block of S. Bell St., criminal mischief band, Kerry; and two infant children, Claudette and Mathew. sessing intoxicating sub- following citations: operat- Pearson Ave., vehicle acci- reported ARREST(S) MADE She is survived by her sister, Mary Louise Leon of Solana stances while the under ing with expired registra- dent reported (DUI drugs or 12:46 p.m., 300 block of W. Beach, Calif.; son, Alan of Front Royal, Va.; son, Brent of Mem- age of 21 (under age of 18), tion – failure to reregister, alcohol), ARREST(S) MADE Valentine St., stolen vehicle phis, Tenn.; three grandsons and one great-granddaughter. first offense. The defen- one; speeding on interstate 4:51 p.m., 1000 block of W. reported Rosary and Funeral Mass were held at Holy Trinity Catho- dant was fined $200, was – exceeding day limit of Bell St., criminal mischief 12:08 p.m., Dry Creek Rd., lic Parish in Bandon, Ore. on April 27, 2021. Caroline and ordered to pay court costs 80 MPH, 10; speeding on reported criminal mischief reported Kerry will be interred together with their infant children in of $85, was ordered to per- non-interstate – exceed- 10:42 a.m., I94 MM# 215 10:13 a.m., 1300 block of N. a private ceremony at Calvery Cemetery in Miles City later form 20 hours of communi- ing day limit of 70 MPH, WB, DUI reported Merrill Ave., theft of services this year. ty service and the driver’s three; speeding – exceed- 9:10 a.m., area of Hwy. 200S reported In lieu of gifts the family requests donations be made in license was confiscated ing restricted/special zone and Forest Park, fire reported 8:29 a.m., 100 block of White Caroline’s name to the American Stroke Association/Ameri- for 30 days by the court. speed limit established by 9:04 a.m., 1000 block of S. Chapel Rd., fraud reported can Heart Association. FAILURE TO STOP department, four. Sargent Ave., fraud reported Herbert “Herb” James Brown Herbert “Herb” James Brown, age 91, of Richey, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at the McCone County County Happenings Health Center in Circle. V i s i t a - On May 12, 2021 (MST) - - - - - tific, common sense congregate lunch time tion will be from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Denise Alberts is the approach that has been best meals and will continue to from 5 p.m. there will be a Big Sky contact for the public to for the residents of Dawson offer pickup meals. Meals until 7 p.m. Passenger Rail Authority access when Mr. Sander- County. As we move back On Wheels will operate as with a Rosa- Board Meeting. See Agenda son, Contract Planner for into a more normal operat- normal. Programing has ry service and information for joining Dawson County, is not in ing environment, here are started and is being phased b e g i n n i n g the meeting at https://www. the office. Denise can be the current guidelines for into a normal operation. at 7 p.m. bigskyrail.org/events reached at (406) 345-4154 Dawson County govern- 3) The Correctional on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at - - - - - or albertsd@dawsoncounty- ment operations. Should Facility has started a St. Frances de Sales Catholic On May 12, 2021 at 6:30 montana.com, for the pub- any adjustments in these phased reopening to guests Church in Richey. Mass of p.m., the Richey Histori- lic to access. guidelines be needed, we and the visiting public. Christian Burial will be at 11 cal Society Board will meet - - - - - will be communicating 4) The Dawson County a.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Richey Museum. On May 3, 2021, the those as soon as possible. Health Department is at St. Frances de Sales Catholic Church in Richey with Fr. For more information, call D a w s o n C o u n t y •฀ All฀ County฀ boards฀ and฀ encouraging that appoint- Joseph Ponessa officiating. Rite of Committal with military Wanda Zuroff at (406) 773- Commissioners issued an meetings can once again be ments be made for visits. honors will be in the Richey Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home of 5825. update regarding policies held in person, all board Please call the Health Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements. - - - - and COVID 19 protocol for meetings still need to be Department at (406) 377- Herb was born on Dec. 7, 1929 to William and Magdalene The regularly scheduled Dawson County. posted and open to the pub- 5213 prior to arrival or to (Nuemiller) Brown in Poplar, Mont. He was raised and public meetings of the Daw- ––––––––––––––– lic as normal. make reservations for an educated in Richey, where he graduated from Richey High son County Commissioners Letter to county resi- •฀All฀community฀and฀con- appointment. School with the class of 1947. Following graduation, Herb are held at 10 a.m. on the dents: ference rooms normally 5) The Treasurer’s office stayed in the Richey area where he farmed until he was first Tuesday of the month We all need to remain available to the public are is open while being closed drafted into the United States Army in 1955 where he served and at 5:30 p.m. on the third cautious but things are open to reservations. for lunch from 12:30-1:30 for two years until his honorable discharge in 1957. Herb Tuesday of the month. starting to return to a famil- •฀Masks฀are฀not฀required฀ p.m., with no vehicle regis- returned to Richey where he continued farming until he Anyone wishing to meet iar normal. Vaccines in in the Courthouse as a trations after 4 p.m. retired in 1994. He also drove a rural mail route for ten years with the commissioners Dawson County are now whole but please follow 6) The Dawson County until he completely retired in 2000. can either call or make an open to all ages 18 and individual department’s Urban Transportation and Herb was united in marriage to Agnes Bailly on August, 28, appointment to be put on above. The single dose posted guidelines should Dawson Community Airport 1951 in Riverside, Mont., and to this union six children were born. the agenda. Normally, at Johnson and Johnson vac- they be required. have returned to normal Herb enjoyed trapping and gardening; in the off-season he least one member of the cine can be scheduled by •฀ All฀ County฀ offices฀ not฀ operations but riders are enjoyed reading about trapping and planning his garden for board will be present in the calling the Health listed below will be open to required to wear masks or the next year. He loved spending time with his family and office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Department at (406) 377- the public is normal but the face covering due to feder- grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and of course trying Monday through Thursday, 5213. Those wanting the public is highly encouraged al mandates while on the to teach them how to trap and garden. excluding holidays. two dose Moderna vaccine to conduct business over bus and commercial air- He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Agnes; The commissioners agen- will need to schedule an the phone, mail and/or elec- plane. an infant son, Robert Brown; granddaughter, Bailly Brown; da is posted on the website a p p o i n t m e n t w i t h tronically if possible. It’s been a long road but three sisters, Mildred Hughes, Verna Michelson and Beverly at www.dawsoncountymon- Albertson’s Pharmacy 1) The Glendive Public we have gotten through Rowe; three brothers, Harlen “Harn,” Howard “Bud,” and tana.com and posted on the (Osco Drug) by calling Library is open and pro- together. Your efforts are Harold “Sonny.” door of the commissioner’s (406) 365-5209. As the data gramming will be continu- appreciated. Thank you. He is survived by his children, Mary (Scott) Clark of office at the courthouse and guidelines continue to ing to be added. Sincerely, Billings, Charles (Margaret) Brown of Miles City, Lenora by Friday noon before the evolve we have tried to do 2) The Senior Citizens Dawson County (Darren) Limesand of Bowman, N.D., Jim (Lacee) Brown Tuesday sessions. our best at making scien- Center has resumed on-site Board of Commissioners of Richey, and Lanette (Rondel) Beery of Richey; brother, Harvey “Mitz” (Betty) Brown of Richey; sister-in-law, Freida Brown of Kalispell; brother-in-law, Jerry Rowe of Billings; grandchildren, Ryan (Kendra) Clark of Bismarck, N.D., Joe (Mary) Clark of Billings, Gregg (Cassie) Clark of Miles City, Tyrel Brown of Dickinson, N.D., Conner Brown of Miles City, Dayln Limesand (Fiance’ Rebecca) of Eagan, Minn., Rylan (Erika) Limesand of Bowman, N.D., Kadyn Limesand of Bow- ommunity alendar man, N.D., Taylor (Austin) Standley of Big Timber, Kyler C C Brown of Richey, Danielle (Seth) Servais of Richey, and THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 COVID-19 protocol posted on Allard. Hope and healing 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, David (Malori) Beery of Richey; and great-grandchildren, NURSE APPRECIATION door) journey to encourage each 112 W. Benham St. (follow Kaleb, Maya, Ella, Camryn, Maclayn, Quinn, Rylee Clark, Lila DAY 1-3 p.m. – Family Planning, other to live a life free from COVID-19 protocol posted on Limesand, Bridger Standley and Baby Boy Standley (which WIC by phone, Dawson Dawson County Health Dept. drug and alcohol addictions. door) Herb thought “Badger” would be a good name for him), and County Health Dept. SATURDAY MAY 8, 2021 For more information, call 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – GROW cor- Dannica Servais; and numerous nieces and nephews. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – Im- 7 p.m. – A.A., Serenity Ed Williamson at (406) 377- rugated cardboard drop off, In lieu of flowers, donations in Herb’s name can be sent to munization and Blood Pres- House, 941-2384 4644. west side of Kmart building St. Jude’s Hospital or to Children’s Cancer Research. sure Clinics, Dawson County SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2021 TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021 toward the back Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the Health Dept. 9-9:45 a.m. – Our Savior Nurturing Tree Online Ac- 11:30-1 p.m. MST – Big Sky family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, Lutheran Church Sunday tivity, call Dawson County Passenger Rail Authority 112 W. Benham St. (follow School, parents of Sunday Health Dept. (406) 377-5213 Board Meeting. http://www. COVID-19 protocol posted on School students/all adults for time. bigskyrail.org/events door) are invited to attend Bible 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, 12 p.m. – AA 12-to-Life 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Happy Tails study during Sunday School, 112 W. Benham St. (follow Group; Eyer Park, Glendive. Inc. Pet Food Pantry, 313 W. led by Stephen Schreibeis. COVID-19 protocol posted on (Weather permitting.) Valentine St. #114. For more For more information, call door) 12-1 p.m. – Kiwanis mem- information, call Kris Row- Sunday School Superinten- 12 p.m. – AA 12-to-Life ber meeting, Yellowstone Card of Thanks land at (406) 359-9472. dent Marilyn Dufner at (406) Group; Eyer Park, Glendive. River Inn The family of Don Mul- Heidi Carney and Silha 12 p.m. – AA 12-to-Life 939-0349 or (406) 365-2168. (Weather permitting.) 1-5 p.m. – Family Plan- lendore wish to acknowl- Funeral Home for helping us Group; Eyer Park, Glendive. MONDAY, MAY 10, 2021 1-5 p.m. – Family Planning, ning, Dawson County Health edge the many cards, floral make Don’s graveside and (Weather permitting.) D a w s o n C o u n t y Dawson County Health Dept. Dept. arrangements, plants, food, life tribute services so mean- 1-5 p.m. – Immunization and Conservation District. Call 6:30 p.m. – American Le- 3:15-5 p.m. – Kidz Quest; memorials and masses given ingful and special. Thank Blood Pressure Clinics, Daw- (406) 377-5566, ext. 3173 for gion Post meeting, American Assembly of God Church; in Don’s name. We greatly you to Deanna Mitchell and son County Health Dept. COVID-19 provisions and Legion Club every Wednesday through appreciate the kind words, Glendive Senior Center for 5 p.m. – Rotary Club meet- time of meeting. 6:30 p.m. – Women of the May 19, 2021 hugs and expressions of love use of their facilities. ing, Yellowstone River Inn 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, Moose meeting, Moose Club 6:30 p.m. – Richey Histori- from friends and loved ones May Don’s smile and spirit 6 p.m. – DCC 80th 112 W. Benham St. (follow 6:30 p.m. – Men of the cal Society Board meeting at during this difficult time. live on in us all. Commencement Ceremony, COVID-19 protocol posted Moose meeting, Moose Club Richey Museum. For more Also, a very big thank you Geri Mullendore Toepke Center Gymnasium on door) 8 p.m. – A.A., Serenity information, call Wanda to Clint Burman, Steve hill- Jason, Amber, Cody & 7 p.m. – Glendive Elks 12-2:30 p.m. – Happy Tails House, 941-2384 Zuroff at (406) 773-5825. iard and Troy Knuths for Tyler Brunner meeting, 2001 Yellowstone Inc. Pet Food Pantry, 313 W. WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2021 7 p.m. – Focal Point Youth keeping the ranch running. Ryan Brunner Dr. Valentine St. #114. For more 8 a.m.-12 p.m. – BP/Lab Group (Finding Jesus in the We would also like to thank Travis Brunner 8 p.m. – A.A., Serenity information, call Kris Row- Clinic, Family Planning; Noise); Grades 6-12; Assem- Fr. Schrieber, Tyler Silha, Jenna & Ethan Burk House, 941-2384 land at (406) 359-9472. Dawson County Health Dept. bly of God Church FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2021 1-5 p.m. – Family Plan- 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Fam- ning, Dawson County Health ily Planning, Dawson County Dept. Health Dept. 6-8 p.m. – Glendive Alli- 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, ance Church, “Hope Prom- 112 W. Benham St. (follow ises Ministry” lead by Tom

pinion Glendive฀Ranger-Review O Thursday,฀May฀6,฀2021฀•฀Page฀4 Guest Opinion BY SEN. MARK BLASDEL, SEN. CARY SMITH AND SEN. JASON ELLSWORTH 67th Legislature: historic and successful

Montana voters spoke funds essential services. clearly last November. We made major long-term They elected Republicans investments in infrastruc- up and down the ticket, ture, schools, and access giving legislative Repub- to reliable, high-speed licans a clear mandate to Internet. We cut unneces- make good on our cam- sary regulations, put new paign promises of protect- leadership in place across ing the Montana way of state government, created life, improving economic incentives to raise starting opportunities, protecting teacher pay and increase Montanans’ rights, and trades education and preventing government employment, and expanded overreach. access to affordable health The fear mongering care via telehealth, Direct PRO Act will give boost to Montana communities about the 67th legislative Patient Care, and prescrip- session started up shortly tion drug reform. We are emerging from a year unlike In Kalispell nurses are being after the election with cer- Republicans ended the any other. Our towns and communities harassed with anti-union materials just tain folks making dire pre- obstruction of past admin- deserve hope, opportunity and a future because they want better staffing so dictions฀about฀COVID-19฀at฀ istrations and passed many worth looking forward to. Our work- Guest patients can get the proper care. In the Capitol and demanding popular bills that had been places must be placed at the center of West Yellowstone winter guides have the Legislature not meet. vetoed by former Demo- that hope. been fired for organizing for basic pay. We respond- cratic gov- The U.S. House of Representatives Column Despite consecutive years with record ed that gro- The first in-person and ernors. We recently passed the Protecting the profits, BNSF Railway closed its diesel cery store protected Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which has BY AL EKBLAD engine maintenance facility in Glendive workers, law virtual “hybrid” legis- the right now gone to the Senate to be voted on. last year, dramatically slashing the enforcement lative session in Mon- to life for The PRO Act is the most significant number of good-quality private sector officers, our tana history took place the unborn, worker empowerment legislation in tions from stalling and drawing out jobs east of Billings. dedicated expanded decades, a once-in-a-generation oppor- the negotiation process to keep work- Workers across our state face health care with only a few iso- Second tunity to guarantee and safeguard our ers from getting a fair contract. It will immense challenges and need to be profession- lated COVID-19 cases, Amendment right to exercise freedom of speech in repeal so-called “right-to-work” laws free to speak up. This is what the PRO als, and so zero outbreaks, and rights and the workplace. that have led to lower pay and less ben- Act restores: our basic freedoms to many others pushed back This legislation will take important efits for workers in many states. And it protect not only our jobs, but our com- had shown minimal interruptions on President steps to level the playing field and will set the stage for pay to raises for munities. up and done to normal business. Biden’s anti- make sure workers can have a seat all workers, whether or not they are a Senator Tester has already signed on their jobs gun agenda, at the table. It will give the National member of a union. as a co-sponsor of the PRO Act. Senator during the The public had more protected Labor Relations Board the power to When passed, the PRO Act will give Daines says he believes in the workers pandemic. access and opportuni- the rights of take action against employers that an enormous boost to every community of Montana. If that’s true, he must do We promised free speech engage in illegal anti-union activity like in Montana. America needs it because the same. we’d do the ties to weigh in than and free intimidation and firing of workers who the laws governing our freedoms at Al Ekblad is executive secretary of job voters ever before due to the association, speak up. It will prevent big corpora- work no longer protect us. the Montana AFL-CIO. elected us to remote participation and further do and we’d secured the take precau- option. integrity tions to do it of our elec- responsibly tions. Repub- and safely. licans limited the power We made promises dur- of the executive branch, City Council ing our campaigns and reined in abuses of power promises about how we’d by local governments, and Betsey Hedrick - Ward 1 Avis Anderson - Ward 2 Leon Baker - Ward 4 run the Legislature. Now started looking into trou- Phone (H): 377-1728 Phone (H): 377-2617 Phone (H): 365-5528 that the 67th legislative bling conduct in the judi- session has concluded, cial branch. E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] we’re proud to say: “Prom- Working across party ises Made, Promises Kept.” lines, Republicans cre- Gerald Reichert - Ward 1 Mike Dryden - Ward 3 Rhett Coon - Ward 4 The first in-person and ated the most controlled, Phone (H): 377-2297 Phone (H): 377-4539 Phone (H): 939-7587 virtual “hybrid” legislative responsible adult-use session in Montana his- marijuana program in E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] tory took place with only the United States, passed a฀few฀isolated฀COVID-19฀ a massive expansion of Clyde Mitchell - Ward 2 Doug Baker - Ward 3 cases, zero outbreaks, and telehealth฀with฀100%฀ Phone (H): 377-3689 Phone (H): 377-7767 minimal interruptions to unanimous support, put normal business. The pub- a constitutional amend- E-mail: [email protected] lic had more access and ment฀on฀the฀2022฀ballot฀ opportunities to weigh in to protect the privacy of than ever before due to Montanans’ electronic data the remote participation and communications, and option. funded key conservation The policy successes programs. were also historic. With We’d like to thank our Letters unified Republican control Republican members, pleted with the bids coming in needed project and will not to฀$4,999.฀The฀gold฀category฀ of the legislature and the minority Democrats, the at around two million dollars. be available to us again. With would฀be฀from฀$5,000฀to฀$9,999฀ governor’s office, conser- House of Representatives, A large portion (approximately the extremely tight budget and our platinum category vatives, moderates, busi- Governor Gianforte, and Show $1.8 million) of the project will situation that the county is would฀be฀$10,000฀and฀above.฀ ness Republicans, libertar- especially our staff for be funded with FAA dollars experiencing, we welcome If you are interested in get- ians, Trump Republicans, each of their roles in mak- in the form of supplemental anyone with interest in seeing ting involved in this important and social conservatives ing this historic legislative support for funding awarded to the coun- this completed to get involved. endeavor, please call Craig all got wins this session. session a resounding suc- ty. Another substantial portion We are giving every busi- Hostetler฀at฀406฀989฀2054.฀We฀ We even had a number of cess. We kept our prom- will be funded by Montana ness or person in Glendive are happy to answer all of bipartisan achievements ises, we’ve laid the ground- Aeronautics in the form of the opportunity to show com- your questions, determine at that Democrats can be work for Governor Gian- the terminal matching funds. The remain- munity involvement and we what level you would like to proud of. forte to lead Montana’s der is considered the sponsor’s want everyone in Glendive to be involved and get your name We implemented the Comeback, and we look (Dawson County) share. In this be aware of your generosity on the plaque list so that your legislation needed for forward to seeing another, project case, that amounts to some- should you decide to be a part name can forever be linked Governor Gianforte’s even more successful leg- where฀around฀$125,000.฀฀We฀ of this project. To enable this, with Dawson County com- Montana Comeback Plan islative฀session฀in฀2023.฀ Dear Editor: have worked tirelessly to get we will prominently locate a munity involvement in this to improve our state’s Senator Mark Blasdel, People and businesses of this funding in place and are plaque in the new terminal project. Your contributions, of economy, create good- R-Kalispell, is President of Dawson County. Most of you hoping to complete this project building showing all who had course, are tax deductible. paying jobs, and allow the Montana Senate. Sena- are aware that Dawson County without stressing county cof- a part and the extent of your Please contact me with Montanans to prosper. We tor Cary Smith, R-Billings, is in the process constructing fers too much. involvement. All donations in question. Thank you. passed comprehensive tax is the Senate Majority a new terminal building at the To that end, this award from the฀$100-$999฀would฀be฀in฀the฀ Craig L. Hostetler reform฀with฀about฀$120฀ Leader. Senator Jason airport. The designs and bid- the FAA is a one-time offering Bronze category. The silver Dawson Community Airport million in total tax cuts Ellsworth, R-Hamilton, is ding process have been com- to us to complete this badly category฀would฀be฀from฀$1,000฀ Mgr. while enacting a balanced, the Senate President Pro conservative budget that Tempore

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Jedediah The 67th Montana Legislature has adjourned, Hinkle, R-Belgrade, prohibits law enforce- capping four months of work in an unprec- ment from enforcing any potential federal edented hybrid session as the state and the bans on firearms, and was signed by the gov- nation struggle to end the COVID-19 pan- ernor on April 23. demic. With more than 1,300 bills introduced, 500 Election Laws Republicans succeeded in passing numerous passed and 350 signed into law, the 2021 ses- laws addressing how Montana runs its elec- sion saw conservatives advance a flood of leg- tions after increased scrutiny in the aftermath islation to the governor’s desk, fueled by the of the 2020 election -- though, no proven cases presence of a Republican in the state’s highest of fraud have been reported in the state. office for the first time in 16 years. Much of House Bill 176, sponsored by Rep. Sharon that legislation dealt with fallout from the pan- Greef, R-Florence, ends same-day voter reg- demic, even as the Legislature combated the istration in Montana and was signed by Gov. virus in its halls -- with Democratic resistance Greg Gianforte. Registration now closes at often coming up short against the majority noon the day before an election. Republican lawmakers in both chambers. Senate Bill 169 implemented sweeping voter Republicans succeeded in passing some of ID reform in the state -- a long-pursued Repub- their long sought-after agenda items, like lican goal. Sponsored by Sen. Mike Cuffe, sweeping election reforms, increased gun R-Eureka, the new law requires voters who access and restrictions to abortion services show up to the polls without a “primary” form while also limiting the rights of transgen- of identification like a state driver’s license der youth and bolstering religious freedoms. or tribal photo ID to show two other forms Those pieces of legislation stoked the flames of identification, like a student ID and a bank of a controversial session that also featured statement or utility bill. In the past, election heated debates on issues like the state budget, administrators accepted student identification tax reform and implementing a recreational cards on their own in order to cast a ballot in marijuana program. Montana. In a speech before lawmakers in the House Both bills came at the request of Republican of Representatives, Republican House Major- and more. The bulk of the money can be der youth. But, two bills from Sen. Carl Glimm, Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen, who cam- ity Leader Sue Vinton, R-Billings praised the spent through 2024, and bill sponsor Rep. R-Kila, may also impact the rights of transgen- paigned on promises to bolster “election integ- work of her caucus to pass a “conservative” Frank Garner, R-Kalispell, said the injection der people. Senate Bill 215, signed into law by rity” in the state. Meanwhile, the Montana budget, protect second amendment rights and of funds will help Montana “build bridges to Gov. Greg Gianforte, boosts “religious free- Democratic Party has already filed a lawsuit more. the future.” dom” as a viable defense in court cases, which in district court against Jacobsen over both “It has been a successful session, and one opponents have said could lead to discrimina- bills, claiming they target the state’s young- Montanans can be proud of,” Vinton said. Recreational Marijuana tion against members of the LGBTQ commu- The Legislature passed a bill with sweeping est voters. The lawsuit also states “there is no Democratic Senate Minority Jill Cohenour, nity. Senate Bill 280, awaiting action from the revisions to Ballot Initiative 190, which Mon- legitimate justification for these restrictions, D-East Helena, told Senate lawmakers she was governor, would require transgender people to tana voters passed to legalize recreational much less any sufficiently weighty state inter- pleased with how closely the Legislature’s bill undergo transition surgery and obtain a court marijuana last November. House Bill 701 est to justify their burdens on the fundamental to implement recreational marijuana stuck to order to have the sex designation on their birth changes where marijuana tax revenues are right to vote.” the original ballot initiative and praised work certificate changed. distributed, how many plants individuals can done to distribute billions in federal pandemic grow for personal use, and how counties can Pandemic Policy Fallout relief money, but expressed frustration with Tax Policy go about opting in or out of the market. Tax cuts and credits dominated the revenue Lawmakers advanced a plethora of bills “missed opportunities” from a session she The bill would tax recreational marijuana picture at the 2021 Montana Legislature, with reacting to the political fallout of the COVID- said was often bitter in tone. at 20% and maintain medical marijuana’s 4% measures to slash income tax rates and bol- 19 pandemic. Anti-vaccination requirement “Despite the good work done on these pieces, tax rate with the tax revenue going to conser- ster exemptions for the business equipment measure House Bill 702 passed the Legisla- I’m disappointed we often chose the politics vation reduced compared to I-190. The bal- passing late in the session. Gianforte prom- ture, and if signed by Gianforte, would pro- of division over what’s best for Montanans,” lot initiative originally promised nearly 50% ised broad revisions to state tax policy early hibit “discrimination” by the government or Cohenour said. for conservation efforts, but in HB 701, that in the session, though several measures took private businesses based on vaccination status As the doors close on the 2021 Legislature, amount is decreased to 32%, divided among months to solidify amid discussions about how and bans the use of vaccine passports in the here’s a recap of some of the biggest issues: wildlife habitat conservation, state parks, to make the cuts without eliminating key state state. While arguments for the bill were fueled trails and the nongame wildlife account. The programs. by conspiracies about the COVID-19 vaccine, Budget & Federal Relief including Sen. Keith Regier, R-Kalispell, ref- The Legislature completed their only consti- majority of the remaining revenue would fill Sen. Greg Hertz, R-Polson, sponsored two erencing in one debate a widely debunked con- tutionally mandated task -- passing a balanced the general fund, the state’s primary “check- major income tax reform bills, both of which spiracy that the vaccine contains microchips, budget -- on the final day of their work, April ing account.” are awaiting the governor’s signature. Senate the bill blocks businesses and employers from 29. House Bill 2 appropriates $12.5 billion in The bill gives counties that did not vote Bill 159 seeks to cut the top income tax rate requiring any vaccines at all. state and federal funds for the next two years, in favor of legalization the option to hold a from 6.9% to 6.75% and cleared the Legisla- New laws also seek to limit the powers of paying for state programs in health, educa- vote to opt-out of the marketplace -- though ture mostly along party lines. Senate Bill 399 local health officials and the governor during tion, law and justice and more. medical dispensaries already doing business promises more dramatic reforms, however, future states of emergency. House Bill 121, Rep. Llew Jones, R-Conrad, sponsored the in the county would be “grandfathered” in aiming to bring Montana’s state income tax sponsored by Rep. David Bedey, R-Hamilton, bill, and suggested it was “beautiful” when he if that county decides to reject recreational filing structure in line with the federal govern- allows county officials to accept, revise or introduced it on the House floor. marijuana. ment’s. By 2024, SB 399 proposes simplifying reject orders issued by local health boards, “The statistics on this bill are pretty good,” “What we have in front of us is a dramatical- Montana’s six current income tax brackets while House Bill 230 from Rep. Matt Regier, Jones said. “Beauty is in the eye of the behold- ly better product compared to the initiative,” into two: a higher bracket taxed at 6.5% for R-Kalispell, restricts the duration of an emer- er, but this is a good, solid budget.” bill sponsor Rep. Mike Hopkins, R-Missoula, those making more than $20,500, and a lower gency declaration by the governor to 45 days. Democrats in the House, however, unani- told lawmakers in the House. “Without this bracket taxed at 4.7%. After that, the Legislature would have to vote mously opposed HB 2, slamming it for “pol- bill, you have I-190 as law in the state of Mon- Lawmakers also passed House Bill 303, spon- to approve an extension of the state of emer- icy language” inserted into the bill, like one tana.” sored by Rep. Joshua Kassmier, R-Fort Ben- gency. amendment that informs the Department of The bill cleared the House on a bipartisan, ton. That bill would raise the business equip- Health and Human Services of the Legisla- 67-32 vote, with Democrats joining moderate ment tax exemption from $100,000 to $300,000 Missing and Murdered Indigenous ture’s intent to end continuous eligibility for Republicans to pass the bill. The Senate did -- more than the initial proposal of $200,000. Medicaid expansion, a program that allows much of the work on the bill after the House Attempts by Democrats to pass bills cutting Persons While members of the American Indian Cau- some Medicaid users to stay enrolled for lon- was forced to advance three separate, incom- taxes for middle class families or introduce a cus in the Montana Legislature expressed con- ger periods of time without reapplying. plete plans for recreational marijuana against local option sales tax all stalled in committee, cern at the start of the session that lawmakers “It’s hard to imagine a bill that’s more harm- a tight deadline in early April. But, the result- and members of the caucus have expressed may not have the appetite for bills seeking ful to the kiddies than this one, where we’d ing “compromise” bill left many right-wing concern the newly-passed tax breaks will only funding for continuing and additional pro- be asking unelected bureaucrats to be doing Republicans displeased, citing the addition of impact the wealthy and large corporations. grams addressing the Missing and Murdered what we soundly rejected in our Legislature a 3% optional local sales tax on marijuana to Republicans argue the bills will incentivize job Indigenous Persons crisis, those fears were on a bipartisan basis,” said Rep. Ed Stafman, the bill and a general lack of restrictions on growth and keep more money in Montanans’ mostly put to rest by the session’s end. D-Bozeman. edibles. pockets. Gov. Greg Gianforte signed three bills bol- The budget is 3.6% larger than the one passed Transgender Rights Abortion stering support for programs to help stem the in 2019, but 1% smaller than Gianforte’s pro- Bills seeking restrictions on the rights of With a Republican now in the governor’s crisis: House Bill 35, House Bill 98, and Senate posed budget. However, one Democrat in the transgender youth dominated the first half of office, conservative lawmakers wasted no Bill 4. HB 35 creates a review commission Senate criticized Republican amendments to the 2021 Montana Legislative Session, but in time advancing a slate of bills restricting tasked with researching missing persons cases the bill to fund expected legal battles over the end, only one of those bills made it to the access to abortion. Gianforte has signed three and educating the public on the issue, while controversial legislation passed this session. governor’s desk. of those already, with more likely to come. HB 98 and SB 4 both extend the Montana Miss- Sen. Ellie Boldman, D-Missoula, denounced a House Bill 112, sponsored by Rep. John House Bill 136, sponsored by Rep. Lola Shel- ing Indigenous Persons Task Force, begun $100,000 appropriation in the bill to defend a Fuller, R-Whitefish, would ban transgender don-Galloway, R-Great Falls, bans abortions in 2019. HB 98 also extends the “Looping In legal challenge to bills ending same-day voter women and girls from competing in wom- after 20 weeks, while House Bill 140 from Native Communities” grant program, allow- registration and boosting voter ID require- en’s sports from elementary school through Rep. Amy Regier, R-Kalispell requires doctors ing Blackfeet Community College to continue ments and a $285,000 appropriation to fund a college, and passed both chambers of the offer an ultrasound to a pregnant person prior work developing a database and reporting sys- special interim committee on “judicial trans- Legislature, mostly along party lines. Fuller to undergoing an abortion. Additionally, Flor- tem for missing persons cases. parency and accountability,” created to inves- repeatedly said the bill would “protect” wom- ence Republican Rep. Sharon Greef’s House Rep. Sharon Stewart Peregoy, D-Crow Agen- tigate the judicial branch for accusations of en’s sports from dominance by athletes who Bill 171 prohibits the distribution of abortion- cy, sponsored the House Bills. bias and wrongdoing. were assigned male at birth, while opponents inducing drugs by mail. “The intent of this suite of bills is to ensure “Elections have consequences, and I’m just insisted that was not an issue in Montana or The measures are likely to draw lawsuits, that gaps in the justice and law enforcement afraid for the taxpayers of Montana,” Boldman anywhere in the nation, instead saying trans- as the Montana Supreme Court has previously system are filled so that our brothers, sis- said, though she ultimately voted for the bill. gender girls have a right to participate in a issued decisions explicitly protecting abortion ters, aunts, and uncles are found and brought Lawmakers also passed a bill with plans to sport that aligns with who they are. access under the state constitution’s right to home,” Stewart Peregoy said in a statement. distribute about $2 billion in federal COVID- Lawmakers did amend HB 112, however, privacy. Only House Bill 36 failed to pass the Leg- 19 relief. House Bill 632 cleared the Legisla- to void the bill following an appeal process if islature. That bill sought to provide grants to ture on bipartisan votes from each chamber, Guns the federal government determines it to be train on-the-ground search teams in missing and is awaiting a signature from the governor. One of the first bills signed into law by discriminatory, as a recent executive order persons cases. It creates a series of “advisory commissions” Gianforte, House Bill 102 established “con- from President Joe Biden could mean Montana Austin Amestoy is a reporter with the UM comprised of lawmakers and representatives stitutional carry” in Montana, meaning most would lose federal education funding if the bill Legislative News Service, a partnership of from the governor’s office to consider grant adults can carry a concealed firearm almost passes. the University of Montana School of Jour- applications for the relief money, with mil- anywhere in the state without requiring a A coalition of Democrats and moderate nalism, the Montana Broadcasters Associa- lions of dollars available for sewer and water permit. 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amily Glendive Ranger-Review F Thursday,฀May฀6,฀2021฀•฀Page฀6 Hodges News By A.L. Anderson leaving to their homes. Their might be two of the basketball Friday (April 23) morning as girls will be here for next year. usual we had our breakfast at - - - - - CC’s Cafe. The group included Brooke brought out lunch Sharon, Rita, Carole, Tana, Vi, for us Wednesday noon. She Nancy and Eula. Our special also, did my grocery shopping guests were Tamiya Francis before coming to my place. and Brianna Bergum of the After lunch, Brooke had some girls College basketball team. cleaning to do for those won- The girls did very well this derful cats. year for the college. ------My three water tanks are Saturday evening, Barry, up, waiting for some rain. Am Georgette and I went to a very hoping we will see some rain good supper at the Moose. We soon... enjoyed visiting with every------one. In the Glendive Ranger, - - - - - there was a good article about Tana had a birthday party Charlie Dion who has been for Tamiya Sunday evening battling COVID-19 since last at the Gust Hauf. Their was December. Now, he had two about seven of her friends that lung transplants and is doing came to the pizza party. Tana better. They will be staying in served a beautiful decorated Phoenix for 6 months, before birthday cake to the many he can come home. We all are guests. Soon they will all be so glad he is recovering. Montanans who get first shot are following through Hunter Herbaugh photo Dion to breathe with second COVID dose KALISPELL (AP) – About their initial experience or 96% of Montanans who have reports of side effects by Local residents came out in force on Friday, April 30 for the Dion to Breathe cruise night. The event was a fundraiser for Charley and Denise received their first COVID- others. Dion who are currently in Phoenix, Ariz. as Charley recovers from a double lung transplant, required as a result of COVID-19. The night man- 19 vaccine have been return- During a virtual AARP aged to raise nearly $4,000 in cash while another fundraiser, a go-cart raffle, is still ongoing. ing to get their second dose, Montana town hall last week, state health officials said. a woman said stories about Jim Murphy, administrator people feeling like they have of the health department's the flu after being vaccinat- Communicable Disease Con- ed were making her nervous trol and Prevention Bureau, about getting the shot. Reviewing the P ast told Montana Public Radio Dr. Douglas Kuntzweiler he's pleased that nearly all with Mountain-Pacific Qual- Following are articles as this college,” said DCC Pres- Gem City Motors in Sidney took the “Best Looking car” Montanans who get a first ity Health told her a bad case they appeared in the Ranger- ident Don Kettner, as he wel- –– who received the first award. Mike Weinberger dose are following up and of COVID-19 would cause a Review, the Dawson County comed the graduates and the honorary associate of arts won third place, and Tim getting their second one. person to feel a lot worse Review, and Glendive Inde- family members. According degree ever awarded by Cox was fourth place win- Nationally, 8% of people than the brief potential side pendent, 25, 50 & 94 years to Kettner, Wednesday’s DCC, according to Kettner. ner. Fifth place went to Tim who were due to get their effects of being vaccinated. ago this month. ceremony was the 55th com- Toepke is an alum of DCC Brown. second dose by April 9 didn't Local health departments 25 Years Ago mencement exercise held by who is a past president of The cars are whittled and return for a their second are trying to reach people The gymnasium at Dawson the college. “You graduates the board of the Glendive put together by the boys and shot, the Centers for Dis- overdue for their second shot Community College (DCC) join over 3,200 other gradu- Chamber of Commerce and their fathers. ease Control and Prevention while also trying to find ways was filled Wednesday with ates (from DCC).” Agriculture. Others entering cars in the reported. to get shots into the arms of family members, friends In addition to honoring the Toepke has served the col- race were Ronald Moran, Out of almost 400,000 Mon- the 54% of eligible residents and college officials who graduates, several dignitar- lege as a member and an Darwin Schmidt, Billy Ten- tanans who have received who have not received a first had gathered to honor 158 ies received recognition at officer of the College Foun- nant, Dwight Lordemann, a first dose of the Pfizer dose. students who earned college the ceremony. dation Board for the past 18 Darryl Lordemann, Michael or Moderna vaccine, about Over 332,000 Montanans degrees in 1996. These include Wes Toepke years, Kettner said. Hicks, Kevin Helgeson and 14,600 are at least two weeks were fully immunized as of “This is the largest gradu- –– owner of HKT Big Sky Also, two Presidents Jay Getz. overdue for their second Saturday, or nearly 39% of ating class in the history of Motors in Glendive and Awards were given out –– Darryll Lordemann, Dar- shot, Murphy said. the 865,000 people who are one to a student and one to a win Schmidt and Steve It's possible some have eligible. faculty member. Moran are Webelos and the received a second dose in The state health depart- The faculty member who other boys are Cub Scouts. another state, or decided to ment is running public ser- received the Presidents Bud Mercer, Scoutmas- get a second dose at a phar- vice announcements urging Award this year was Lisa ter, den mothers and boys macy rather than returning people to get vaccinated Shields, who teaches music of Pack 134 and Roland to a mass vaccination clinic, and Montana's U.S. Senators at the college. The student Brown’s troop 134, attended he said, while others could _ Democrat Jon Tester and who won the President’s the Boy Scout exposition at wrongly believe they are Republican Steve Daines _ Award was “Little Joe” Sidney on Saturday, April protected after one dose. have recorded announce- Peterson, one of the gradu- 24. Others may be wary after ments as well. ating students and a DCC basketball player. 50 Years Ago Gerald Huschka was grand champion winner of the annual Derby Race held by Cub Scout Pack 134 at Sacred Heart School lun- cheon on April 25. Steve Moran was sec- ond place winner, and also

Local Clayton Litwiller and Kate- lynn Atkinson Litwiller are parents of a boy, born April 28, 2021 in Glendive Medical Center. Theo James Litwiller weighed 8.2 pounds and was 22 1/4 inches long at birth. Grandparents are Melissa and Jeff Atkinson and Lisa and Matt Litwiller.

ports Page 7Glendive Ranger-Review S Thursday, May 6, 2021฀•฀Page 7Glendive Athletes find success at Elks’ Invite DCHS softball 4. Austin Berry, Kohbe Smith, Basil Crisafulli, Cody Harrington 3:45.33a Shot Put - 12lb Varsity 5. Max Eaton 44-08.00 takes on Hardin 18. Axton Franks 37-11.00PR 26. Michael Marley 32-06.75 By Ranger-Review Staff Lovato said he feels his team 31. Teagan Wahl 31-02.00 is doing the right things at 32. Dillon Cullinan Friday the Lady Devils the right time, “which I feel 30-10.50PR softball team took on the will help the team out going 34. Raiden Bialorucki Lady Bulldogs in Hardin for forward,” he added. 30-04.25 a nail-biting seven inning Although the team has been 42. Dolan Mittelstead 26-02.50 game. struggling at bat, according Discus - 1.6kg Varsity The Devils started slow on to the coach, keeping errors 10. Max Eaton 120-07 the bats but got them rolling down is helping to keep them 13. Riley Phipps 106-11PR in time to tie it up in the sixth in the game. 18. Michael Marley 103- and seventh innings. Behind “Molly Eaton and Jersi 03 a strong defensive showing Jimison, I couldn’t ask any 19. Raiden Bialorucki 102-09PR with only three errors, the more from these two great 23. Axton Franks 97-10PR Lady Devils took the 5-4 loss pitchers. They are resilient 44. Dillon Cullinan 74-04PR on an infield gap hit. on the mound. They do what 54. Dolan Mittelstead 58-02 DCHS’s Gabe Higbee is asked of them, and that is Javelin - 800g Varsity showed up with two catch- throw strikes and they seem 2. Max Eaton 143-02 es in the outfield to keep to do that very well,” Lovato 4. Teagan Wahl 137-05PR some of the Bulldogs off the said. “For this game it was 23. Dillon Cullinan 108-08 bases. Jersi Jimison pitched 60%, which I feel isn’t too High Jump Varsity four innings and Molly Eaton bad.” 2. Parker Buckley 5-10.00 came in for relief to pitch The team will travel to 7. Michael Murphy 5-04.00 the final three. Karly Yakel Billings to compete against 7. Kohbe Smith 5-04.00 remained a wall behind the Billings Central on Thursday 11. Layton Buckley 5-02.00 plate for the Devils. and will host Glasgow at 3 11. Chase Crockett 5-02.00 “The girls never gave up,” p.m. Friday and Miles City Pole Vault Varsity Coach Mike Lovato said. on Saturday at 3 p.m. 1. Cole Storlie 13-00.00PR “The team had a total of three “All in all as team we will 7. Cody Harrington errors which for us is pretty continue to fight and do all 9-00.00PR darn good. We have worked the right things needed to 7. Taden Sokoloski 9-00.00 hard to minimize these in give us a winning chance for Long Jump Varsity practice.” the remainder of our sea- 2. Colton Nagle 20-00.75 This late in the schedule, son,” Lovato said. 4. Riley Basta 19-07.50 9. Dawson Rowsey 18-07.75 17. Aiden Zody 17-10.50 Triple Jump Varsity - Finals 2. Riley Basta 42-01.75 6. Colton Nagle 40-00.50PR 7. Kohbe Smith 39-07.50 DCC Softball 8. Chase Crockett 37-09.25 10. Michael Murphy 37-06.25PR The 2021 DCC Softball Team eight hits in the game May- 11. Aiden Zody 36-05.50 has clinched the Mon-Dak Con- cen O’Neal, Fallyn Marshall, 20. Alex Hopfauf 32-03.50 ference Championship for the and Shelby Martin each man- 100 Meters Varsity third season in a row. This is aged multiple hits for Dawson. 7. Jazmine Toups 13.53aPR the 8th Mondak Championship Martin, Marshall , and O’Neal 21. Mallory Robinson 14.72aPR in the last 10 years for Dawson each managed two hits to lead 200 Meters Varsity Community College Softball. Dawson. 5. Jazmine Toups 27.67aPR Dawson has previously won Noelle Forstner went 2-for- 8. Jane Harrison 28.43aPR it in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 3 at the plate to lead North Hunter Herbaugh photo 400 Meters Varsity 2016, 2018, 2019, and now in Dakota Science in hits. 2021. The 2020 softball sea- Tiana Carney approaches a jump in the pole vault during the Elks’ Invitational Meet Saturday. Carney set 9. Ryleigh Mittelstead 1:11.17aPR 800 Meters Varsity son was canceled due to Covid DCC 9, NDSCS 5 a season record on the day with a 11 ft. 3 1/2 in. jump. Twenty teams attended the 60th annual event. 12. Izzy Siegle 2:48.13a 19. Head coach Jim LeProwse DCC softball defeats the vis- 19. Hannah Beach 3:00.12a stated, “I have been at Dawson iting Lady Wildcats despite By Ranger-Review Staff with Dawson County taking Elks Invitational Results 20. Abby Stinnett 3:01.74a for 11 years now and we have allowing 3-Run inning. The second. Fergus got the win PR=personal record 22. Sage Sportsman 3:04.32a played 10 seasons. We have Lady Buccaneers weathered The 60th Elk’s Invitational on the girls’ side followed by SR=season record 1600 Meters Varsity never finished below second a scare by North Dakota Sci- Meet was held in Glendive on Billings Central for second BOYS 12. Izzy Siegle 6:18.51aSR place in the Mondak since I ence in the fourth inning, but Saturday, with 20 teams com- and Dawson County for third. 100 Meters Varsity 17. Hannah Beach6:39.65aSR have been here. This is a true Dawson still won 9-5 on Fri- peting in near perfect track Junior Cody Harrington 11. Taden Sokolosk 12.01aPR 100m Hurdles - 33” Varsity testament to the quality of day. The big inning for ND weather. (300 hurdles) and Cole Storlie 12. Dawson Rowsey 12.03aSR 7. Mallory Robinson student athletes that we have Science came thanks to walks The warm weather helped (pole vault) were meet cham- 17. Layton Buckley 12.35aPR 19.45aPR been able to recruit to Dawson. by Sydney Schott and Demi bring out some fast times pions on the boys’ side. Codi 27. Austin Berry 12.64a 14. Milia Lucido 20.69aPR It is such a great feeling to see Uffelman and a single by in the sprints and excellent Nagle (high jump) and Car- 41. Jesse Beach 13.25a 300m Hurdles - 30” Varsity all of our players’ hard work Mikayla Johnson. marks in the horizontal jumps ney (pole vault) were meet 50. Parker Knoll 13.74aPR 3. Mikah James 54.00aPR pay off for them. Lady Buccaneers fired up and pole vault, according to champions for the girls. 53. Ethan Cross 14.08a 14. Milia Lucido 1:03.00aPR Coach LeProwse’s overall the offense in the second DCHS Coach Tom Temple. Nagle and Storlie’s marks 59. Tucker Knoll 15.40a 4x100 Relay Varsity record for the past 10 seasons inning, when an error scored “The hotter temperatures did automatically qualified them 200 Meters Varsity 3. Tiana Carney, Jazmine Toups, in the Mondak conference up one run. Dawson tallied three take a bit of toll on the lon- for the state meet at the end 14. Austin Berry 25.61aPR Madison Wahl, Jane Harrison 53.33a to date is 143-16 and the Lady runs in the third inning. Daw- ger distance races, I think, of the season. 36. Jesse Beach 28.14a 4x400 Relay Varsity Buccaneers have 4 conference son scored its runs on a home because the kids haven’t got- “Many on our team as other 37. Parker Knoll 28.15aPR 3.Mikah James, Jazmine Toups, games left with Williston State run by Deven Creech. ten used to the warmer temps teams set season or personal 39. Jace Linder 28.32aPR Jane Harrison, Madison Wahl College on Saturday and Sun- Deven Creech took the yet,” he added. best marks at the Elks Meet. 43. Ethan Cross 29.94a win for Dawson. The pitcher 4:31.83a day. It was a day for breaking I was very pleased with how 45. Tucker Knoll 32.09a Shot Put - 4kg Varsity allowed eight hits and four records, including two long- everyone on the team com- 400 Meters Varsity 9. Emily Nentwig 30-01.00 DCC 4, NDSCS 1 runs over three and a third standing field record and a peted and represented our 11. Basil Crisafulli 56.82a Discus - 1kg Varsity Dawson Community Col- innings. Alexa Kappel threw DCHS pol vault record. school. I had so many com- 800 Meters Varsity 16. Emily Nentwig 75-00 lege was victorious over North three and two-thirds innings in The field record in the girls pliments from coaches about 22. Branson Fornall 2:36.92a Javelin - 600g Varsity Dakota State College of Sci- relief out of the bullpen. long jump from 1977 was bro- how well the meet was run. 1600 Meters Varsity 7. Codi Nagle 90-07 ence, 4-1 on April 30. Schott took the loss for ND ken by Skylar Crow of Rich- It’s quite nice to hear that 10. Cody Harrington 5:12.14a 18. Megan Frank 77-07PR Dawson got things moving in Science. The bulldog surren- ardton, N.D. with a jump of and it’s all because I had so 23. Troy Arveson 5:38.96aPR 34. Emily Nentwig 53-10 the first inning, when Maycen dered seven runs on six hits 17-6 and the discus record many people step up and 30. Branson Fornall 5:52.99aPR High Jump Varsity O’Neal tripled on a 0-2 count, over three and two-thirds was broken by Kylie Zimmer offer to volunteer their time. 3200 Meters Varsity 1. Codi Nagle 5-00.00PR scoring one run. Shelby Mar- innings, striking out two. of Fergus with a toss of 136-7. Glendive is such a wonderful 18. Troy Arveson 13:04.15a Pole Vault Varsity tin was credited with the vic- Dawson socked one home Red Devil pole vaulter Tiana place that way,” Temple said. 110m Hurdles - 39” Varsity 1. Tiana Carney 11-03.50PR tory for Dawson. Martin lasted run on the day. Creech went Carney had good attempts “I’d like to thank Elks mem- 3. Camron Egan 18.13aSR 2. Madison Wahl 10-06.00 seven innings, allowing five yard in the third inning. Shel- at breaking the field record bers Jess Johnson and Shane 300m Hurdles - 36” Varsity 5. Codi Nagle 8-06.00 hits and one run while striking by Martin went 3-for-4 at the in the pole vault enroute to Jarvis for their financial sup- 1. Cody Harrington 44.07aPR 8. Megan Frank 7-00.00 out nine and walking zero. plate to lead Dawson in hits. setting a new school record port and rounding up their 4. Parker Buckley 44.83aSR 8. Jane Harrison 7-00.00 Demi Uffelman took the loss North Dakota Science clearing a state Class A lead- members to help run events. 5. Camron Egan 44.92aSR Long Jump Varsity for North Dakota State College totaled ten hits in the game. ing height of 11-3.5. It was also great having so 19. Jace Linder 53.44aPR 8. Madison Wahl 15-02.00 of Science. The bulldog sur- Noelle Forstner and Johnson Of the 20 teams attending, many parents and former 4x100 Relay Varsity 11. Tiana Carney 14-05.50 rendered four runs on eight all managed multiple hits for the Hardin boys used their Red Devil athletes helping 2. Dawson Rowsey, Colton Nagle, Triple Jump Varsity hits over six innings, striking the Lady Wildcats. Forstner talent in the sprints to win to keep things running,” the Camron Egan, Riley Basta 46.36a 2. Codi Nagle 33-00.50PR out five and walking one. led Science with three hits in the meet on the boys’ side Red Devil coach added. 4x400 Relay Varsity Lady Buccaneers scattered four at bats.

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Pag e 8Glendive Ranger-Review Thursday, May 6, 2019฀•฀Page 8Glendive Tennis team finds mixed results over Bowling a beautiful, fun-filled weekend EASTERN MONTANA LEAGUE Adolph 267; Joshua Burlison 259; w/ By Ranger-Review Staff magic wand” according to the Nelson/Z Morton 6-4,6-4; Mataya Tipton/ Bryn Coffin vs Keely Undem 6-3,6-2 Team Standings (3/22): Rolling handicap John Schreiber 272; Jim coach as she won the next five Madeline Steinbron vs Haily Petermann/ Rayna Ponessa/Jenna Watts vs Jill Lit- Rubber 4-0 (691); Downs Inc., 1-3 Thompson 259 From windburned to sun- games in a row to take the set Natalie Jennings 4-6,7-5 (7-4); Bryn Snide- willer/Addison Marx 6-3,6-3; Lainey Smi- (644); Oakland Agency 3-1 (684); Series – Terry Adolph 763; Joshua burned: Dawson County High and the next also. man/Lily Olmstead vs Mollie Mcgrail/Taler thEmma Barley vs Mataya Tipton/Madeline Splitz Happen (684) Burlison 709; w/ handicap Terry School Tennis Coach Dave Addison and Jill Litwiller Moore 3-6,5-7; Ramey Coon/Piper Knoll vs Steinbron 6-4, 4-6, 5-7; Stella Rapson/Erin Weekly Winners: Adolph 718; Brent Hansen 715 Fuqua said his team matched were also on fire winning Caitlin Macintyre/Ara Schaak 3-6,2-6 Dovan vs Lily Olmstead/Bryn Snideman Individual Game – Shawna Free Star Bowler (Game): Gina Tipton their new red jerseys this all their doubles matches to Glendive 5 Havre 1 7-5,6-3; Kailey Brimmer/Alena Dighams vs 208; Lori Peterson 186; w/ handicap 40 p.o.a. w/ 171 game; Lori Peterson weekend at the Elks Invita- remain undefeated in the divi- Sydnee Wyse vs Rayna Johnson 6-3, Keisha Yarde/Ramey Coon 6-2,6-3 Shawna Free 273; Lori Peterson 266 40 p.o.a. w/ 160; John Schreiber 62 tional in Glendive and had no sion. 4-6 (7-5); Keely Undem vs Kate Himmer BOYS Series – Shawna Free 508; Linda p.o.a. w/ 241 game complaints. “Jill was vicious at the net 2-6, 6-4 (7-2) Glendive 2, Hardin 4 Staiger 503; w/ handicap Shawna Star Bowler (Series): Gina Tipton “Warm temperatures with a as she smashed lob after lob. Jill Litwiller/Addison Marx vs Grace Singles: Carsen Staiger,G, def. Jace Gup- Free 703; Linda Staiger 671 51 p.o.a. w/ 444 series; Lori Peterson slight breeze made for a great I told the basketball star dur- Crantz/Talia Ralph 6-2, 6-2; Madeline till, Ha, 6-3. 7-5; Jentz Scarpholt, G, def. Star Bowler: Shawna Free 71 51 p.o.a. w/ 411 series; Terry Adolph tennis weekend,” Fuqua said. ing a changeover, ‘I feel like Steinbron/Mataya Tipton vs Destiny Herna- Caiden Cummings,Ha 6-4, 6-4; p.o.a. w/ 208 game; Shawna Free 97 88 p.o.a. w/ 763 series The Red Devils had some I am watching a slam dunk dez/Kaylee Torerson 6-2,6-2; Ramey Coon/ Doubles: Ben Noteboom/Kent p.o.a. w/ 508 series EASTERN MONTANA LEAGUE successes on the court, with contest!’” Fuqua said. Keisha Yarde vs Chloe Bricker/Courtney Swisse,Ha, def.Jentz Scarpholt/Austin FRIDAY NIGHT MIXED Team Standings (3/8): Rolling the girls’ team defeating two The coach also made note Burchard 2-6,2-6; Piper Knoll/Lily Olmstead Jacobsen,G, 6-2 ,6-2; Derek Blankenship/ Team Standings (3/19): Spliter Rubber 3-1 (689); Downs Inc., 4-0 conference foes - Havre and of first year player Ryan vs Mylee Shennum/Kat Kaftan 6-4,6-4 Sean Mehling,Ha, def.Tristan Jarvis/Jay Li, and Hiter 4-0 (648); Just One More (647); Oakland Agency 1-3 (679); Fergus - and losing narrowly Desaye’s performance over Glendive 4 Fergus 2 G, 6-2,6-2; Brandt Boyer/Terrell Alden, Ha, 4-0 (566); What The ? 4-0 (620); Splitz Happen (682) to Miles City. the weekend as Desaye Keely Undem vs Kayla Arndt 4-6, 3-6; def. Ryan DeSaye/Carson Bogar, G, 6-3, Kickers 3-1 (621); Sand Baggers 1-3 Weekly Winners: “The boys had a few more recorded a singles’ win. Sydnee Wyse vs Marla Villaruel 6-4, 6-4 6-2; Brock Boyer/Kyashi Riesig, Ha, def. (722); Misfits 3-1 (553); What ? 1-3 Individual Game – Lynn Ingraham losses than wins, but we like “He instinctively knew to Addison Marx/Jillian Litwiller vs Brook Tristan Jarvis/Jay Li ,G,6-4, 7-6(5). (531); With Some BS 4-0 (641); Oily 232; Krista Berry 193; w/ handicap to think positive. Everyone is take the net on his own and Nason/Kayla Arndt 6-3, 6-2; Mataya Tip- Glendive 2, Billings Central 4 (667); Mines in the Gutter (555) Lynn Ingraham 294; Krista Berry 256 getting better and that is posi- the strategy paid off with a ton/Madeline Steinbron vs Lex Breiden- Singles: Matt Newbury, BC, def. Carsen Weekly Winners: Series – Lynn Ingraham 565; tive,” Fuqua said. win,” Fuqua said. bach/Kaylee Peterson 7-6 (6) 6-6 (4) Staiger, G, 7-5, 6-3; Carsen Staiger,G, def. FEMALE Individual Game– Judy Sharon Kutzler 485; w/ handicap Lynn As for the girls, Fuqua said The Red Devils were sched- Lily Olmstead/Piper Knoll vs Sophia Issac Hanser, BC, 6-2, 6-3. Lee 220; Maria Burke 216; w/ handi- Ingraham 751; Marlys Rathbun 680 he challenged them before uled to travel to Hardin Tues- Zuco/Jane Southworth 6-3, 3-6, 2-7; Keisha Doubles: Jentz Scarpholt/Austin cap Judy Lee 284; Jamie Iwen 272 Star Bowler: Lynn Ingraham 91 their first matches to prove to day and to Billings Saturday. Yarde/Bryn Snideman vs Megehn Vaughn/ Jacobsen,G, def.Patrick Gaudreau/Kyle Series – Maria Burke 581; Judy p.o.a. w/ 232 game; Lynn Ingraham142 him that they can both have Hardin 6, Glendive 0 Julia Kunau 6-2,6-4 Schreiber, BC,2-6,7-6 (5); Sean Harrington/ Lee 511; w/ handicap Marie Burke p.o.a. w/ 565 series fun and win and “that they Abi Noteboom vs Addison Marks, 6-2,6- Glendive 2 Billings Central 4 Hank Jagodzinski, BC, def. Jay Li/Tristan 746; Amy Scheitlin 709 TUE MENS COMMERCIAL did,” he said. 3 Katana Reising vs Keely Undem 7-5, 6-3; Addison Marx vs Kassy Smith 7-5, 6-4; Jarvis, G, 6-3, 6-2; Jason Coleman/Ian Platt, MALE Individual Game – Joshua Team Standings (3/23): Convict He noted that the whole Rilie Green/Macie Flamm vs Jillian Lit- Mataya Tipton vs Taylor Moor 4-6, 6-4, 6-8 BC, def. Ryan Desaye/Carson Bogar, G,7- Burlison 258; John Schreiber 234; w/ Concrete 2-2 (699); Moose 1-3 (717); team “vibe” was upbeat and willer/Sydnee Wyse 6-2,6-3; Jonna Lind/ Jillian Litwiller/Sydnee Wyse vs Z 6(5), 6-4; Trafton Ford/Conroy Schmitt, BC, handicap; Brett Johnson 278; Travis Hub International 2-2 (800); Gust happy all weekend and he felt LeFaye Russell vs Mataya Tipton/Madeline Mortan/Evelyn Nelson 6-3.3-6, 5-7; Keely def. Ryan Desaye/Carson Bogar, G, 6-2, 6-3. Hood 268 Hauf 3-1 (917); Ranch and Farm Ace that helped them feel relaxed Steinbron 6-2, 6-6 (4-7); Trinity Lefthand/ Undem/Madeline Steinbron vs Hailey Glendive 2, Havre 5 Series – Joshua Burlison 701; 3-1 (890); Oakland Agency 3-1 (929); on the court. Avery Schubert 6-4, 6-2 vs Bryn Snideman/ Peterman/Lovee Reck 6-4,2-6, 1-7; Bryn Singles: Josh Curie,HV, def. Carsen Terry Adolph 634; w/ handicap John Koch Furniture 1-3 (712); Prairie Senior Addison Marx had a Lily Olmstead; Leighton Green/Debra Don’t Snideman/Keisha Yarde vs Evie Reck/Whit- Staiger, G 6-3, 6-4; Austin Jacobsen, G, def. Schreiber 686; Josh Stickel 678 Electric 4-0 (821); Hoodnik strong weekend including a Mix vs Keisha Yarde/Ramey Coon 6-2,6-2 ney Uralsted 2-6,3-6; Piper Knoll/Ramey Collin Miller, HV,6-4, 6-3; Star Bowler (Game): Judy Lee 74 Illumination 1-3 (849) nice singles comeback against Glendive 1 Billings Central 5 Coon vs Caitlin Macintyre/ Ava Schaak Doubles: Josh Warp/Trenton Malough- p.o.a. w/ 220 game; Brett Johnson 68 Weekly Winners: Billings Central No. 1. Addi- Sydnee Wyse vs Kassy Smith ,2-6,2-6; 6-4,2-6, 8-6 nay, HV, def. Jentz Scarpholt/Austin p.o.a. w/ 226 game Individual Game – Jay Rahr 254; son was down 2-5 in the first Keely Undem vs Whitney Uralsted 3-6, 4-6 Miles City 2 Glendive 3 Jacobsen,G, 6-3, 6-3; Caleb Spangler/Ther- Star Bowler (Series): Maria Joshua Burlison 248; w/ handicap set then “waved some kind of Jill Litwiller/Addison Marx vs Evelyn Emily Doughty vs Sydnee Wyse 6-3,6-3; on Peterson ,HV, def. Jay Li/Tristan Jarvis, Burke 116 p.o.a. w/ 581 series; John Annie Schafer 274; Jay Rahr 273 G, HV 6-2, 6-3; Jarod Rosgaard/Kendall/ Schreiber 56 p.o.a. w/ 599 series Series – Joshua Burlison 721; Pleninger, HV, def. Ryan DeSaye/Carsen EASTERN MONTANA LEAGUE Gary Edwards 672; w/ handicap Gary Bogar ,G, 6-2, 7-6(2); Jentz Scarpholt/Aus- Team Standings (3/15): Rolling Edwards 771; Annie Schafer 740 tin Jacobsen, G,Caleb /Theron Peterson, Rubber 1-3 (709); Downs Inc., 3-1 Star Bowler: Annie Schafer 76 HV,6-4, 2-6, (5). (653); Oakland Agency 3-1 (683); p.o.a. w/ 167 game; Gary Edwards Glendive 3, Miles City 4 Splitz Happen 1-3 (682) 153 p.o.a. w/ 672 series Singles: Dalton Polesky, MC, def. Carsen Weekly Winners: FRIDAY NIGHT MIXED Staiger, G, 6-3, 6-2; Justin Morris, MC, def. Individual Game – Sharon Kutzler Team Standings (3/5): Just One Austin Jacobsen, MC, 6-3, 4-6,(3); 210; John Heyen 191; w/ handicap More 3-1 (566); Spliter and Hiter 1-3 Doubles: Jentz Scarpholt/ Carsen Sharon Kutzler 262; Jamie Iwen 244 (647); Sand Baggers 4-0 (718); Kickers Staiger, G, vs. Clancy Smith/Justin Morris, Series – Sharon Kutzler 577; John 3-1 (561); What The ? 3-1 (648); What MC, 6-2, 6-2; Jake Larsen/Samson Larson Heyen 553; w/ handicap Sharon ? 2-2 (529); Mines in the Gutter 2-2 ,MC, def. Tristen/Jarvis/Jay Li ,G, 6-2, 6-4; Kutzler 733; John Heyen 700 (507);Misfits 3-1 (565); With Some Jake Larsen/Samson Larson ,MC, def.Ryan Star Bowler: Sharon Kutzler 58 BS 1-3 (640); Oily 1-3 (658) DeSaye/Carson Bogar ,G, 6-2, 6-2; Ryan p.o.a. w/ 210 game; Sharon Kutzler Weekly Winners: DeSaye/Carson Bogar ,G, d e f . 121 p.o.a. w/ 577 series FEMALE Individual Game– Kyle Macvoy/Sampson Hostman ,MC, 6-4, TUE MENS COMMERCIAL Christi Myers 221; Maria Burke 200; 6-4; Austin Meek/Carson Flemming ,G, For- Team Standings (3/30): Moose w/ handicap Christi Myers 266; Maria feit. 4-0 (764); Hub International 4-0 (790); Burke 255 Glendive1, Billings Centrals 5 Convict Concrete (733); Koch Series – Christi Myers 534; Amy Singles: Carsen Staiger ,G, def. Hank Furniture 4-0 (754); Gust Hauf (853); Scheitlin 502; w/ handicap Amy Jagdodzinski ,BC, 6-3, 6-4; Jason Coleman Ranch and Farm Ace 1-3 (872); Scheitlin 733; Jamie Iwen 700 ,BC, Jentz Scarpholt ,G, 6-2, 3-6, (5); Dou- Oakland Agency (937); Prairie Electric MALE Individual Game – Joshua bles: Braydon Peterman/Sean Harrington 3-1 (818); Hoodnik Illumination 4-0 Burlison 268; Steve Scheitlin 236; w/ ,BC, def. Tristan Jarvis/ Austin Jacobsen (852) handicap Wayne Sampson 278; Steve ,G, 6-4, 6-3; Eli Beily/Jesse Hanser ,BC, def. Weekly Winners: Scheitlin 264 Tristan Jarvis/Jay Li ,G, 6-4, 7-5; Ian Platt/ Individual Game – Josh Stickel Series – Joshua Burlison 756; Pat Gaudreau ,BC, def. Carson Bogar/Ryan 248; Steven Hood 235; w/ handicap Terry Adolph 680; w/ handicap Desaye ,G, 5-7. 6-4. (4); Conroy Schmitt/ Josh Stickel 279; Jay Miller 271 Joshua Burlison 717; Steve Scheitlin Trafton Ford ,BC, def. Austin Meek/Carson Series – Steven Hood 674; Josh 686 Flemming ,G, 6-2, 6-2. Stickel 651; w/ handicap Josh Stickel Star Bowler (Game): Christi Glendive 5, Fergus 0 744; Steven Hood 728 Myers 56 p.o.a. w/ 221 game; Wayne Singles: Carsen Staiger ,G, def. Michael Star Bowler: Josh Stickel 73 Sampson 68 p.o.a. w/ 221 game Deguzzman, F,6-2, 6-2; Jay Li ,G, def.Carter p.o.a. w/ 248 game; Josh Stickel 126 Star Bowler (Series): Amy Ricks ,F, 6-4, 7-5; p.o.a. w/ 651 series Scheitlin 103 p.o.a. w/ 502 series; Doubles: Jentz Scarpholt/Austin FRIDAY NIGHT MIXED Joshua Burlison 87 p.o.a. w/ 756 Jacobsen ,G, def. Gabe Arndt/ Michael Team Standings (3/12): Spliter series Deguzzman, (F), 6-2, 4-6, (2);Tristen Jarvis/ and Hiter 3-1 (627); Just One More EASTERN MONTANA LEAGUE Jay Li ,G, def. Zach Hoots/Jake (567); What The ? 3-1 (617); Sand Team Standings (3/1): Rolling Smith,F, 6-3, 6-3; Carson Bogar/Ryan Baggers 1-3 (720); Kickers 1-3 (560); Rubber 3-1 (690); Oakland Agency 2-2 Desaye ,G, def.Mitchel Lepage/Carter Ricks Misfits 4-0 (563); What ? 3-1 (530); (666); Downs Inc., 2-2 (668); Splitz ,F, 4-6, 6-3, (6); Trafton Ford/Conroy Schmitt Oily 4-0 (634); Mines in the Gutter Happen 1-3 (682) (BC), Austin Meek/Carsen Fleming ,G, 6-2, (609); With Some BS 1-3 (641) Weekly Winners: 6-2. Weekly Winners: Individual Game – Doris Zinger FEMALE Individual Game– Gina 194; Gina Tipton 188; w/ handicap Tipton 171; Maria Burke 166; w/ Doris Zinger 266; Angie Palmer 256 handicap Gina Tipton 250; Lori Series – Christi Meyers 498; Linda Peterson 250 Staiger 496; w/ handicap Doris Series – Maria Burke 472; Judy Zinger 700; Linda Staiger 667 Lee 449; w/ handicap Gina Tipton Star Bowler: Doris Zinger 65 681; Lori Peterson 681 p.o.a. w/ 194 game; Doris Zinger 97 MALE Individual Game – Terry p.o.a. w/ 484 series

Page 9Glendive Ranger-Review Thursday, May 6, 2021฀•฀Page 9Glendive griculture Glendive Ranger-Review A Thursday, May 6, 2021฀•฀Page 10 Dawson’s Extension Farm Bureau is pleased with the ag Agent will be leaving bills Gov. Gianforte has signed into law By Hunter Herbaugh Ranger-Review Staff Writer The Montana Farm Bureau is applauding the Montana After serving Dawson Coun- Legislature for passing, ty for nearly two years, exten- and Governor Gianforte for sion agent Jaycee Searer will signing, bills important to be resigning from her posi- agriculture into law. When tion on May 12 to pursue other the 67th Legislature came to career opportunities in the a close April 29, many Mon- agricultural field in Sidney. tana Farm Bureau support- Searer took over as the coun- ed bills had been passed by ty’s extension agent in August the Legislature and were on 2018. Though she comes from their way to the Governor’s a strong agricultural back- desk. The Governor has ten ground, this was the first time days upon arrival to his desk she served as a county agent. to either sign, veto, or allow Growing up in Sidney, she bills to become law without came from a ranching family “I plan to continue to be a his signature. Wasting no and was a dedicated member leader in Richland County and time, he signed three MFBF of the Richland County 4-H. help in whatever way I can in support bills on the last day, With having grown up so close- that program and the Dawson and previous to last day of ly surrounded by the ag indus- Program. I’m not moving away the Legislative Session: Sen- try, she said this has helped her far or anything, I do plan to ate Bill 338 revises civil lib- through her professional life, continue to have my foot in erty laws; Senate Bill 307 including helping her get her 4-H,” she said. revises liability limits on footing with Dawson County The timing of Searer’s leav- lawsuits for irrigation oper- farmers and ranchers, as well ing however means that she ators and House Bill 302, as the local 4-H club. will not be making it through requires county approval to “I grew up with a strong ag the rest of the planning for relocate bison. background, a strong ag founda- the county fair. The 4-H’s fair “This was a long ses- tion, and that just really helped has rejoined with the Dawson sion, but we are thrilled Senator Mike Lang (R) SD 17, MFBF Senior Governmental Affairs Director Nicole Rolf and Montana Water me really connect with a lot of County Fair for this year’s that Montana Farm Bureau Resources Association President Mike Murphy with Governor Gianforte during the signing of House Bill the locals on the ag side and event, however the planning was successful seeing bills 338 which protects property owners from undue liability. on the consumer side, and then was left solely to the 4-H and supportive of farmers and HB 302 sponsored by Rep. issues this Session. We also bills across the finish line. also growing up really heavily the extension office. Searer ranchers become law. The Joshua Kassmier (R), HD 27, thank the Montana Cham- Of course, we especially involved in my local 4-H pro- noted that she has been work- governor has already signed requires county approval to ber of Commerce, Montana want to thank the governor gram, that transition to agent ing vigorously with the 4-H a number of important bills relocate bison and requires Water Resources Associa- for helping us put a period was very smooth,” she said. leadership to ensure that the into law throughout the Ses- wild bison being released tion and other agriculture on the end of this very long Though she has enjoyed her rest of the planning and the sion and it was exciting to into a county to meet cer- and business organizations wild bison sentence,” Rolf time as a member of the com- event go well after her depar- see him sign a few more in tain conditions and receive for their efforts to get these concluded. munity, Searer noted that she ture. the last week. The Legisla- approval from the board of made the choice to step down In the end, though she is ture sent quite a few other county commissioners. as the county’s extension agent following a career path she good bills his way, so we “It’s was an honor to be as she saw an opportunity open believes will be the best choice look forward to him signing sitting with Governor Gian- GLENDIVE LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE closer to where she grew up. for her, Searer said that the even more in the coming forte when he signed these With these kinds of opportuni- local community has been days,” said Montana Farm Sale Results For April 30, 2021 bills into law,” said Rolf. ties being once in a lifetime incredibly welcoming to her Bureau Senior Governmen- 377-2697 939-2960 She explained “Bills like SB shots for many people, she over the last couple of years tal Affairs Director Nicole 338 and 307 give farmers, BULL Bulk $83.00 to $93.00 noted that it was a difficult and she will miss the people. Rolf. Rolf, along with MFBF ranchers, and other busi- choice but ultimately felt it was “The community has wel- State Governmental Affairs Randy Searer, Savage, 1 Bull, 1,980 lbs ...... $103.00 ness owners, necessary cer- the one that was right for her. comed me with open arms and Director Rachel Cone, spent David Maus, Wibaux, 1 Bull, 2,005 lbs ...... $102.50 tainty that they will be able As she moves forward, the it’s been great. It was a very the entire session in Helena Jerry Smalis, Terry, 1 Bull, 2,275 lbs ...... $102.50 to continue operating in the experience she has gained as tough choice, a very tough deci- representing the members Doug Johnson, Sentinel Butte, 1 Bull, 2,075 lbs...... $95.00 safe and protective ways a county extension agent will sion, but this place will always of MFBF. 52 Ranch, Inc., Glendive, 1 Bull, 1,795 lbs ...... $93.00 they already do. HB 302 serve her well as she will still hold a special place in my heart Bills of agriculture inter- Justin Maus, Golva, 1 Bull 2,070 lbs ...... $92.50 adds a layer of protection be interacting with people in too and the 4-H kids will always est signed in the last week that a new, unwanted spe- Tracy Weyer, Wibaux, 1 Bull, 2,035 lbs ...... $92.50 the ag industry. She also plans hold special places in my heart. include, but are not limit- cies will not be introduced COW Bulk $58.00 to $68.00 to remain involved with the 4-H Honestly, just ‘thank you’ to the ed to SB 307, SB 338, and onto their lands. For over Charles L. Kahl, Wibaux, 2 Cows, 1,315 lbs ...... $77.00 program, even aiming to con- community for being so great HB 302. All of these bills ten years now, our members Bad Route Cattle LLC, Terry, 1 Cow, 1,235 lbs ...... $76.00 tinue contributing in Dawson to me. It’s been fun,” she said. address long standing con- have been very concerned County in whatever way she Reach Hunter Herbaugh at cerns of farmers and ranch- Knuths Cattle Co., Glendive, 1 Cow, 1,350 lbs ...... $75.50 about public entities trying may be able to. [email protected]. ers. SB 338 and SB 307, both Don (Eldon) Evans, Glendive, 6 Cows, 1,303 lbs...... $74.00 to force wild bison onto the sponsored by Senator Mike Don or Debbie Anderson, Glendive, 1 Cow, 1,160 lbs ...... $74.00 landscape and have been Lang (R) SD17 protect prop- Guldborg, Bros., Inc., Brockway, 1 Cow, 1,375 lbs ...... $73.00 adamantly opposed to such YOUR SUMMER ADVENTURE erty owners from undue lia- Frank Eaton & Sons, Lindsay, 1 Cow, 1,685 lbs ...... $72.00 an action. The addition of WITH PURPOSE bility. SB 338 protects land- Rustad Brothers, Wibaux, 1 Cow, 1,470 lbs ...... $72.00 wild bison onto the range Youth 14-18 yrs old owners and property owners threatens ranchers by add- Gordon Stickel, Fallon, 3 Cows, 1,285 lbs ...... $71.00 Montana Conservation Corps from liability with respect ing a large species that will Clay Newton, Glendive, 1 Cow, 1,335 lbs ...... $70.00 to unwanted trespassers. SB compete for scarce resourc- Tim Gibbs, Fallon, 7 Cows, 1,776 lbs ...... $70.00 307 is specific to irrigation es like water and grass, Bosshard Lazy 9 Enterpris, Savage, 1 Cow, 1,300 lbs ...... $70.00 liability. The bill clarifies damaging crops, fences and HEIFER that protections are meant other property, and running to apply to all irriga tion Don (Eldon) Evans, Glendive, 13 Hfrs, 624 lbs...... $142.50 the risk of spreading dis- structures, not just ditches, Gary Engle, Glendive, 20 Hfrs, 730 lbs ...... $134.50 ease. HB 302 gives county providing all irrigators ade- Tim Adams, Glendive, 13 Hfrs, 672 lbs ...... $132.25 commissioners, the elected quate protection from liabil- Don Walker, Glendive, 13 Hfrs, 706 lbs ...... $130.00 No program fee officials closest to the citi- ity already provided in law. WWW.MTCORPS.ORG zens, a say in whether or Rod Brown, Sentinel Butte, 32 Hfrs, 712 lbs ...... $129.00 Gary Engle, Glendive, 40 Hfrs, 794 lbs ...... $122.50 not wild bison can be estab- STEER lished in their communities. With the signing of these Don (Eldon) Evans, Glendive, 1 Str, 535 lbs ...... $166.00 three bills, we are pleased Morgen Farm & Ranch, Inc., Wibaux, 7 Strs, 626 lbs ...... $154.00 that ranchers and farmers Morgen Farm & Ranch, Inc., Wibaux, 31 Strs, 740 lbs ...... $143.00 now have more certainty DH Ranch, Lambert, 6 Strs, 729 lbs...... $139.50 that their property rights will be protected,” stated Friday, May 7: Regular Sale & Feeder & Hfr Calf Special Rolf. Friday, May 14: Regular Sale “We appreciate the per- sistence and leadership of Senator Lang and Represen- $5,000 Reward tative Kassmier on these offered by Dawson County Livestock Protection Association for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing livestock. and many other important Classifieds ฀406-377-3303฀•฀[email protected]฀•฀rangerreview.com Glendive฀Ranger-Review Thursday,฀May฀6,฀2021฀•฀Page฀11

MISCELLANEOUS HELP RENTALS JOBS WANTED PUBLIC FOR SALE WANTED NOTICES

______60X120 SHOP BUILDING NOW HIRING FOR LIFE- WE PAY YOU TO HAUL Your are vested in a board of di- participating in the Authority W/ offices. Located on Hwy GUARDS and cashiers. junk vehicles away. Call 365- rectors. and in the county requesting 16 next to interstate. 365- Glendive Recreation Dept 8900. 12/13ctf (1) Appointment of Direc- to join the Authority, pursu- 8900. 3/14ctf CHAIN DRIVE REVER CABLE and Glendive Pool are look- tors. The Boards of County ant to MCA 7-1-2121. If the rear tine tiller 5 hp tills 7 inches ing for punctual individu- Commissioners in the origi- request is granted by the Au- deep runs good. Mastercraft als that will be responsible, nal participating counties ap- thority, the Board of County tiller. 970-379-2527. 5/6p5/12 mature and reliable. Hired pointed the initial directors of Commissioners of the peti- ______individuals will need to be LIVESTOCK the Authority. If the Authority tioning county will select, pur- STEEL CONTAINERS, for able to work in the sun and expands the number of coun- suant to its own process, its sale or rent. 2 door and 4 door, have the ability to work well ties, and directors, beyond representative to the board of new or used, 8’x20’ and 8’x40’ with other co-workers and ______the initial participating coun- the Authority. available. Call Mitchell Rentals supervisors. Employer will REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS ties, each Board of County Section 5. Request to Join. & Sales, 939-1200. 2/2ctf train. Lifeguards: Must be at yearling bulls for Private Treaty. Commissioners in subse- Carbon County passed a ______least 15 years old. To ensure large sire Groups. Performance quent added counties will Resolution Requesting to PROTECT YOUR newspa- the safety of pool patrons & Fertility tested. Delivery avail. make board appointments to Join the Authority and Stillwa- per from wind and rain with and enforce pool rules. Ability Trangmoe Angus Ranch, Glen- the Authority. ter County will proceed with RENTALS a newspaper tube. On sale to work in the sun. Training dive, MT. 406-687-3315 or 406- (2) Number of Directors. a hearing prior to the hear- APARTMENTS for $6 at The Ranger-Review available. Entry salary $9.95/ 989-3315. 5/2c6/27 The Authority board member- ing on this Resolution. Prior office, 118 W. Benham. 5/26ptf hr and up depending on ______ship equals the number of to the adoption of this Reso- ______experience. Pool Cashiers: BLACK OR RED ANGUS counties in the Authority, with lution, the Boards of County DORM & FULL APTS. Fur- Must be at least 14 years old. BULLS yearling and 2’s. Excel- one member appointed by Commissioners of Carbon nished. All util. paid, WiFi. Greeting people, collecting lent maternal traits, moderate each county. and Stillwater Counties will $450 & $650 w/ lease. 406- WANTED and recording daily revenue birth weights, fertility tested and (3) Qualifications of board certify that they held public 989-0433. 5/14ct and supervision of the lobby. delivered. Browning Angus 406- members. The appointed di- hearings and published no- ______TO BUY Entry Salary $8.75/hr and up 486-5040 or 406-429-7371. rectors must have an interest tice of the hearings pursuant PRAIRIE WEST HAS ONE depending on experience. 4/18c5/16 in furthering the mission of to MCA 7-1-2121. bd apts avail. Util and laundry ______Applicants can apply at Job ______the Authority and bring vary- Section 6. Authority Public incl. No smoking, some pets BUYING GUNS, JEWELRY, Service or Recreation Dept. BLACK ANGUS BULLS FOR ing expertise and knowledge Hearing. Pursuant to MCA ok. $500/mo. 406-989-1068 gold, silver, coins, indian arti- 4/29c5/9 sale by Private Treaty. Bred to the Authority. 7-14-1621(2) and 7-14-1639, 6/3ctf facts, DVDs, games, almost for calving ease. Contact (4) Length of term. Each the Authority chair certifies anything of value. Glendive Lowell Stevenson 406-687- director will be appointed for that it published notice of the Pawn. 377-6666, 1506 Cri- GLENDIVE 3635.3/21p7/1 a term of three years. Initial hearing pursuant to MCA 7-1- safulli Dr. 9/9ctf SCHOOLS terms may be staggered as 2121 in newspapers in the ______determined by the board. counties that are members of HOUSES FOR 2020 – 2021 BUYING FIREARMS, reload- FEED/SEED/ Section 3. Boundaries of the Authority and in Carbon SALE ing equipment and accesso- SCHOOL YEAR District. Pursuant to MCA County and Stillwater County, ries. Call 377-3969 or 365- PLANTS 7-14-1639, the limits and published a copy of this pro- • Paraeducator(s) boundaries of the Authority posed resolution as required, ______3974 after 6 p.m. 8/5ctf • School Psychologist ______may be enlarged to encom- and held a duly noticed public • Route Bus Drivers CERTIFIED SEED FOR SALE pass in the aggregate the hearing at which time the Au- • Substitute teachers, Bolles, Vida, Egan, Lanning, boundaries as approved by thority heard public comment aides, custodians, cooks Velva, Duclair & Reeder Spring each participating County. on whether to enlarge the HELP & bus drivers Wheat, Certified Haybet Barley, The boundary of the area Authority by adding Carbon WANTED 2021-2022 School Year Certified Monida Oats. Priced proposed to be included in and Stillwater Counties as • WMS Principal to sell. 406-584-7468 Walker the Authority for each county participating counties in the ______• SpEd Teacher Seeds, Lindsay, Mt. 4/8c5/16 shall be the boundary of the Authority, the boundaries of $2000 SIGNING BONUS. • DCHS Head Volleyball county unless designated the Authority if it is to be en- HKT BIG SKY MOTORS IS Coach otherwise. larged, and any other matters looking to hire a Lube Techni- • DCHS Asst. Volleyball Section 4. Procedure to that were relevant. cian to maintain and service Coach PUBLIC NOTICES Expand. Upon receipt of a Section 7. Enlargement of customer vehicles. The Lube • WMS Volleyball Coach resolution from a county re- Authority. By execution of 1908 VICTORIAN HOME Technician’s responsibilities • DCHS Language Arts questing to join the Authority this Resolution, the Authority FOR sale. 2 story, 3 BD/2 include performing vehicle Teacher or an intention to join pending acknowledges that it received BA, entirely remodeled, new inspections, replacing vehicle • DCHS Family & Consumer a hearing to be held before the Resolutions from Carbon kitchen, floors, large laun- wiper blades and car batter- Science Teacher PROPOSED DRAFT RES- the date of the hearing on and Stillwater Counties and dry, computer room. Make ies, and changing motor oil as • DCHS Industrial Arts OLUTION this Resolution, the Author- approves enlargement of the RESOLUTION ENLARG- offer. Call ken 928-713-8195. well as transmission and brake Teacher ity board, if it desires that the Authority to add Carbon and ING THE BIG SKY PAS- 10/8ctf fluid as needed. This position • WMS Speech Paraeducator requesting county join the Au- Stillwater Counties as mem- SENGER RAIL AUTHOR- thority, will cause to be pub- bers of the Authority and en- ______also includes other light-duty • WMS Language Arts ITY TO INCLUDE CARBON lished the language of this larges the boundary of the CUSTOM BUILT LOG work such as performing tire Teacher rotations and mounting and • Elementary School COUNTY AND STILLWA- Resolution in the counties Authority to include Carbon EARTH home located 3 miles TER COUNTY out of Circle. 3 Br, 1 1/2 balancing tires, etc. To be Teachers (K-8) BE IT RESOLVED by the ba, office laundry, energy effi- successful as a Lube Techni- • DCHS Custodian Directors of the Big Sky Pas- cient, newly landscaped on 3 cian, you should have strong To apply contact: http://bit.ly/ senger Rail Authority (the acres. Beautiful south view. mechanical skills and adhere GPSCurrentOpenings “Authority”), as follows: Excellent condition. Remod- to all safety procedures and Section 1. Original Resolu- eled less than a year ago. practices. An ability to man- tion. The Big Sky Passenger 406-853-1718. 4/29p5/9 age time effectively is also ______required. Position hours are JOB SERVICE GLENDIVE Rail Authority was created by Monday through Friday from IS soliciting bids to perform a Joint Resolution Creating A 8am to 5pm. HKT offers a janitorial services beginning Regional Rail Authority, last comprehensive benefits pack- July 2021. Interested bidders adopted on November 18, age including paid vacation, will need to return the signed 2020. health insurance and 401 k. bid form by May 14. For more Section 2. Governance. Send application to HKT Big info including a copy of bid The powers of the Authority Sky Motors, PO Box 530, specs, bid form and required Glendive, MT 59330, Attn: docs contact Amy Deines at Scott McPherson or call 406- Job Service Glendive, 406- 377-3351. 4/4ctf 377-3314 ext. 203 or amy- [email protected]. 4/29c5/6 Ranger-Review Books 118 W. Benham • 406-377-3303 Lee Rostad’s book Fourteen Cents and Seven ACCEPTING Applications for: Green Apples tells the story Dean of Student Success, of what wealthy Martinsdale Assistant Director of Recruit- sheep rancher? ing, Controller. Go to: https:// www.dawson.edu/employ- Montana Trivia by Janet Spencer ment-opportunities/ STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS

ONLINE Teacher Certifica- or more years’ experience MULTIPLE FULL-TIME tion offered through Mon- in a healthcare environment TEACHER OPENINGS at tana Western. Programs preferred. Position is eligible Choteau Public Schools for designed for teachers seek- for comprehensive benefits, 2021-22 school year: (1) ing advancement and indi- and Wage will be determined full-time 2nd grade. (1) 7-12 viduals interested in becom- on experience and qualifica- science. (1) 7-12 Family and ing a teacher. Accessible tions. To apply please submit Consumer Sciences. (1) wherever you are. Call (406) resume to: Northwest Com- 7-12 math. Requirements: 683-7537 or go to www.um- munity Health Center 320 E valid MT Educator License western.edu/online for more 2nd Street, Libby, MT 59923 w/ appropriate endorsement information. or via email to maria.clem- or ability to obtain proper [email protected] certification. Starting salary Northwest Community $30,104 with $2,000 signing Health Center is looking for a K-8 certified teacher Moun- bonus for teachers with 0-4 motivated and team oriented tain View Elementary. Send years experience; 8 years Full Time Certified Pharmacy Resume to Mountain View experience accepted. Appli- Technician to join our phar- Elementary, Box 1169, Cut cations at school or at www. macy team. The success- Bank MT 59427. Email choteauschools.net, un- SUNDAY’S...... Thursday 5pm ful candidate will be able to questions to JerryHofer73@ der “Forms” tab. Open until THURSDAY’S...... Tuesday Noon work in a fast paced environ- gmail.com or call (406)336- filled. Contact: Supt. Chuck ment, display competencies 2638. Gameon, chuck.gameon@ in performing detail-oriented choteauschools.net, (406) work with accuracy, interact CABIN FEVER “Live” AUC- 466-5364. with staff and patients in a TION, Sat., May 8th, 9a.m., positive way, and be able Fairgrounds, Lewistown, MONTANA DEPT. of Rev- to make critical decisions MT. Western Art, CM Rus- enue Unclaimed Property as necessary. Job requires sell signed postcard, Al Fur- Bi-Weekly Online Auctions. high school diploma and stnow collection, gold coins, www.MontanaUP.org or State of Montana Pharmacy MT history, See catalog @ www.LSA.cc. Gold Coins, Technician License. Experi- ShobeAuction.com (406) Jewelry, Collectibles & more! ence with pharmacy com- 366-5125 13% BP, 3% Cash Discount. puter systems, and/or one Burgess7878

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PUBLIC Who Does It? NOTICES and Stillwater Counties. Cause Numbers: DN-2018- Change of Jack Eugene Klitz- Section 8. New Directors. 01 ing The Authority accepts or will SUMMONS / CITATION Jack E. Klitzing, Petitioner accept one director appointed FOR PUBLICATION Cause No.: DV 21-023 each by the Boards of County TO: Thomas Kerzman Dept. No.: Commissioners of Carbon YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI- Notice of Hearing on Name and Stillwater Counties as FIED that a Petition for Ter- Change directors of the Authority to mination of Parental Rights This is notice that Petitioner A to Z serve in accordance with the and Permanent Legal Cus- has asked the District Court Authority’s documentation tody (“the Petition”) regard- for a change of name from governing directors of the Au- ing, S.K., the child who is Jack Eugene Klitzing Directory of thority. the subject of the above-cap- to Jack Eugene Parkhurst Adopted following a Public tioned proceedings brought Jr. Hearing on ______, 2021 pursuant to Title 41, Chapter The hearing will be on local service providers Big Sky Passenger Rail Au- 3 of the Montana Code Anno- 06/07/2021 at 2:30 p.m. Accounting Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Air Conditioning thority tated, has been filed in Cause The hearing will be at the Dave Strohmaier, Chair No. DN-2018-01 in Montana Courthouse in Dawson Coun- Shannon L. May, CPA HOLDEN Individual & Business tOtAL The BSPRA public hearing Sixteenth Judicial District ty. Electric HEAtING & COOLING Non-profits is May 12 at 11:30 a.m. De- Court, in Fallon County, by Date: 4-30-21 Accounting • Tax • Consulting Heating & Cooling tails to join the meeting can the Montana Department of Tammera Helmuth Quickbooks Consulting Licensed & Insured LEVI HANSEN be found at bigskyrail.org. Public Health and Human Clerk of District Court & Training 941-3869 SALES฀•฀SERVICE฀ 406-939-1541 Publish: 4/29/2021 & 5/6/21 Services, Child and Family By: Tracey Rod. Deputy 406-939-1648 • 675 Services Division (CFS), lo- Deputy Clerk of Court [email protected] INSTALLATION Heating & Cooling 210 W Towne Street MNAXLP cated at 10 West Fallon, Bak- Publish 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 & 406-377-2991 Duct Cleaning er, Fallon County, Montana. 5/27/21 Alternative Wellness Appliances & Repair Appliances & Repair Art Sales The Petition requests that P Barnick’s CFS be granted the following MNAXLP Medical Lee’s International artists Hometown relief: Termination of Parental Marijuana Clinic Appliance & TV PAMELA HARR & Glendive Brand center Rights. A copy of the Petition Service HARVEY RATTEY is filed with the Clerk of Dis- Alternative Carl Barnick Reconditioned Appliances Sculptures of all sizes Wellness Montana BridgerBronze.com SCOTT W. HERRING trict Court for Fallon County For more info or to schedule (406) 377-2388 (406) 989-1168 HERRING LAW OFFICE, (406) 778-7114 and hereby an appointment please 126 N. Merrill 1518 Crisafulli Drive 406-687-3743 P.C. served upon you at this time. Transportation Contracts for 406-672-3172 Glendive, MT [email protected] call Glendive, MT 59330 461 Hwy 16 Attorney at Law The child who is the subject the 2021-2022 school year Glendive, MT 59330 P.O. Box 1307, 215 S. Ken- of the proceedings and his are now available. Contracts Auto Parts Cabinets Cleaning Concrete drick date of birth is: S.K. was born may be obtained from the Glendive, Montana 59330 on July 29, 2011, in Montana; Dawson County Superinten- Used Parts For KEY Janitorial Fisher Attorney for Applicant the child’s father is thomas dent of Schools office at 207 CARS & TRUCKS (406) 377-5273 Kerzman. West Bell Street, Glendive, If we don’t have Service Ready Mix Co. • Carpet & Upholstery Ready Mix Concrete • Crushed Gravel MONTANA SEVENTH JU- NOW, THEREFORE, YOU Montana 59330 (in the old the part, try our Orion Part Cleaning Locating Network. 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Knoll’s Ready A-Z CARPENtRy General฀Contractor Reserve a space NOTICE TO CREDITORS Baker, Fallon County, Mon- These are annual documents Mix Concrete & General Registered & Insured for your NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- tana, then and there to show and must be completed each Construction In Business 25 Years Sand & Gravel - Glendive • Interior • Exterior • Drywall • Texturing business today! EN that the undersigned has cause, if any you may have, year. Also: Road Base • Remodeling • Framing • Concrete 377-3303 • Foundations • Basements been appointed Personal why CFS should not be grant- School Attendance Agree- Decorative Rock • Pole Barns • Siding • Roofing • Siding • Windows • Doors • Windows or Representative of the above- ed the relief requested in the ments are also available from Top Soil Commercial and Residential named Estate. Petition. the Dawson County Superin- ~ Free Estimates ~ • Roofing • New Construction Huseby Construction rrsales@ Open 6 days a week Gerald Job rangerreview. 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P age 13Glendive Ranger-Review Thursday, May 6, 2021฀•฀Page 13Glendive Business Brief Sidney Health Center tions, adequacy of facility equip- and MRI guided breast biopsy implemented the use of MRI Breast ACR accredited in both breast MRI Sidney Health Center has been ment, quality control procedures offered at Sidney Health Center. Coil imaging for breast health in imaging and mammography imag- awarded a three-year term of and quality assurance programs are I am thankful for the hard work addition to offering mammography ing. Individuals, 40 years or older, accreditation in breast magnetic assessed. The findings are reported of the members of the department imaging. Some women, who have can schedule a screening mammo- resonance imaging (MRI) as the to the ACR Committee on Accredi- of radiology who helped make this dense breasts or have a higher than gram without a referral notice by result of a recent review by the tation, which subsequently provides possible.” average lifetime risk for breast calling the Sidney Health Center American College of Radiology the practice with a comprehensive cancer, may be referred to have outpatient coordinator at 406-488- (ACR). MRI of the breast offers report that can be used for continu- “Being awarded ACR ac- MRI of the breast, which captures 2195. valuable information about many ous practice improvement. creditation for breast MRI multiple images to create detailed The ACR, founded in 1924, is a breast conditions that may not be “Being awarded ACR accredita- pictures. A breast MRI is used with professional medical society dedi- obtained by other imaging modali- tion for breast MRI is very excit- is very exciting for Sidney a mammogram or other breast- cated to serving patients and soci- ties, such as mammography or ing for Sidney Health Center,” Health Center. ACR accredi- imaging test — not as a replace- ety by empowering radiology pro- ultrasound. stated Dr. Jennifer J. Adams, Radi- ment for a mammogram. fessionals to advance the practice, The ACR gold seal of accredita- ologist at Sidney Health Center. tation validates that we Sidney Health Center follows the science and professions of radio- tion represents the highest level of “ACR accreditation validates that achieve the gold standard American College of Radiology logical care. The College serves image quality and patient safety. It we achieve the gold standard for recommendation that starting at more than 37,000 diagnostic/inter- is awarded only to facilities meet- breast MRI imaging. Breast MRI for breast MRI imaging,” age 40, women should have annu- ventional radiologists, radiation ing ACR Practice Parameters and completes the spectrum of breast Dr. Jennifer J. Adams, al screening mammograms and a oncologists, nuclear medicine phy- Technical Standards after a peer- imaging including screening and yearly check-up by a doctor that sicians, and medical physicists with review evaluation by board-certi- diagnostic mammography with Radiologist includes a breast exam, or follow a programs focusing on the practice fied physicians and medical physi- tomosynthesis, diagnostic ultra- plan in coordination with their per- of medical imaging and radiation cists who are experts in the field. sound, stereotactic breast biopsy, sonal healthcare provider. oncology and the delivery of com- Image quality, personnel qualifica- ultrasound guided breast biopsy In 2019, Sidney Health Center Sidney Health Center is now prehensive health care services.

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

Since 1925 Furniture DOWNTOWN GLENDIVE Located on the business loop in 320 N. Kendrick • 365-3665 GLENDIVE West Glendive Monday - Sunday • 7am-10pm 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Daily ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Meat: 377-2114 • Deli & Bakery: 377-4588 Also Our Own Convenient Payment Plan 921 S. Taylor Ave. 377-5161. Produce: 377-8487 • Grocery: 377-4923 Lead Pastor: Kevin Petersen Jason Roan DDS Youth/Assoc. Pastor: Jason Hirst 406-377-2303 Children’s Pastor: Jennifer Hirst Sun. Services 9am. Sun. School for all ages (Sept.-May); 10am Worship & Kidz Church; watch online at glendiveag.org 218 W. Bell St. #102 • Glendive, MT 59330 6:30pm Discipleship Class (Sept.-May) Van service available for Sunday AM. Call for a ride. Ranch Wed. 3:15pm Kidz Quest (grades 1-5, Sept.-May) 1-800-660-4325 Wed. 7pm Focal Point Youth (grades 6-12) or 345-3306 & Farm Thurs. Noon Prayer & Fasting “Something for Everyone” BREAK FORTH BIBLE CHURCH 365-4711 • West Glendive W. Glendive, 2815 W. Towne. 377-4922. Pastors Jeremy & Teri Vester 202 Prospect Dr. Youth Ministers: Jay & Shayna Phalen Sun. Service 10:30am. Wed. 7pm, Midweek & Youth

GLENDIVE ALLIANCE CHURCH 105 Highland Park Rd. 377-4644. All services & weekly encouragement online via Bob & Blayne Hellman YouTube, Facebook and our website. For fur- 1523 N. Merrill • 365-2621 ther info please contact us or visit our website. www.GlendiveAlliance.com FISHER SAND, Sun. School 9am, Fellowship 10am & Service 10:30am GRAVEL AND CHURCH OF CHRIST READY MIX CO. Corner of Sargent & Grant. 377-4863. 406-796-2968 5 miles west of Glendive on Hwy 200 S. Sunday Bible Study Classes for all ages 10am Sun. Assembly 11am. Wed. Bible Study 7pm. (406) 687-3383 We are proud sponsors of “In Search of the Lord’s Way” 8:30am Sun. on KUMV-TV, Williston, ND or www.searchtv.org MINDT THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF “We support our local churches” LATTER DAY SAINTS Machine Co. 307 N. Harmon • Glendive, MT N. Anderson Ave. 377-4609. 1812 Montana Ave. 365-3324 Bishop Kevin Maxwell Glendive, MT • 365-4493 Sun. Services, Sacrament meeting 10-11:10am NORTHWEST COATING & PAINTING INC. Sunday School & Primary, 11:20am-noon. Phone: 406-365-3530 P.O. Box 297 Family History Center Wed. 6:30-8:30pm P.O. Box 848 Sandblasting Industrial Painting Call Wed. evening for daytime appt. 365-2124. Baker, MT Epoxy Coatings Steam Cleaning WHITE CHAPEL MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP Fiberglassing Insulating RICHEY 59313 NC P COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH West Glendive. 377-7106. AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH Keith Franks Dave McDanold Corner of Clement & Taylor. cbcglendive.org Cell: 406-989-1119 Cell: 406-989-1141 Sun. Worship 10:30am Teaching by Darren Green Pastor Wade Brinkoff. www.dmwaterservice.com Home: 406-365-6688 Glendive, MT 59330 Home: 406-365-8510 Pastor Tim Burdick. 365-2635. Sunday Worship 9am. Sunday School 10am. 406-778-3107 Sun. Worship: 10:30am. Sun. School 9:15am WEST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH Across from Jefferson School. Pastor Dan Pust CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY (406) 377-8311 GLENDIVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 377-3806 or 687-3490 (res.) ALLIANCE CHURCH (406) 377-8312 Your Full-Service Jeweler 118 W Borden. 377-4202. www.ecglendive.com Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm Lead Pastor - David Steinbron Pastor Paul Sponheim. Sunday Prayer 9am. 1-800-432-7580 406-377-5788 Children’s Church 11am. Sun. School (all ages) 10am Sunday School 9:30am. Worship 10:30am. Custom Jewelry • Repair Worship Service Sun. 8:30 & 11am Sun. School 9:45am 1-866-850-5551 107 West Bell St - Glendive, MT 59330 Kidz Club (K-5th grade) Wed. 3:30pm ZION LUTHERAN (ELCA) UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 1391 • Glendive, MT 59330 www.sugarplumjewelryco.com Refuge Youth Group (6th-12th grade) Wed. 7pm Corner of Riverview & Sargent. Pastor Brenda Frelsi. Pastor Sione Fungalei. Common Ground Youth Group (6th-12th grade) Sun. worship: 8am at Makoshika Amphitheater Sun. Worship 8:30am 1st Wed. every month @ DCHS 7pm & 10am at Zion Lutheran Church. Thurs. worship Broadcasting 11am service broadcast live on KGLE am 590 6pm. Holy Communion offered at all services. ST. FRANCIS deSALES CATHOLIC CHURCH God’s Message. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL Listen. Apply. Live. THE CHURCH IN GLENDIVE Mass Sunday 2pm. UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST “Restoring the Church Christ built” 120 W. Power St. Rev. Guy Pontoriero. KGLE AM 590 815 Jefferson School Rd. SAVAGE Sun. Worship, Nursery & Church School 10am Listen online @ www.kgle.org facebook.com/theChurchinGlendive FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) Sunday Fellowship Hour 11:15am Nov. 1-May 1: Assembly 10am, Bible Classes 11am 294 4th Ave. S. 776-2218. Senior Living at its Best Holy Communion first Sun. of month. May 1 - Nov. 1: Assembly 9am, Bible Classes 10am Sun. Worship at 9am. Sun. School 9:45am. GRANDVIEW 365-7967, 989-1092, 796-6907 or 989-0012 Except on the 2nd Sunday of the month 8:30am SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 1711 N. Merrill Ave Glendive, MT 59330 Meade & Benham. 377-2585. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Father Francis Schreiber BEACH, N.D. (406) 377-3575 BEACH EVANGELICAL CHURCH 308 2nd Ave. N. 776-2403. glendivegrandview.org Mass Times: Sat. 4pm. Sun. 8am & 6pm. Pastor Neil Lindorf. Sunday Service 9am No Mass on Mondays. Tues., Wed. & Fri. 9am. 125 1st SW, PO Box 635, Beach, ND 58621. Thurs. 6pm. (701) 872-3469. Pastor Ben Baker. Sun. School 9:30am. Worship 10:45am. YELLOWSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH 173 Mesa. 776-2236. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Wed. Youth Group 6pm. Sunday Worship 11am. Sunday School 9:45am Corner of Merrill & Clay 406-989-3797 or 406-939-3762 BLOOMFIELD 30+ Years Experience Sabbath school 9:30am. Service: 11am RED TOP CHURCH WIBAUX 406-941-0831 • 406-229-0305 “Voice of Prophecy” KFLN 9:15am Five miles east of Bloomfield. 583-7583. ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Valley View Christian School, 687-3794 or 687-3472. Sunday School 9am. Coffee Break 10am. Saturday Mass 5pm. Sunday Mass 9:30am Hagenston Sunday Worship 10:30am Robins Service & Towing Insurance Agency GLENDIVE UNITED ST. PHILIP’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 365-2040 METHODIST CHURCH CIRCLE Sunday Mass 8am 503 N. Merrill Corner of Towne & Kendrick. 377-5678. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH Glendive Bus Terminal Glendive, MT 59330 Pastor Kevin Garman. Mass: Sun. 11am. Weekdays 7:30am. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Jefferson Lines Sunday Worship 11am. Services online at: Nursing Home 9:30am. Pastor Holter. Sunday Service at 11:15am 365-2600 • 1302 W. Towne 406-377-3600 https://www.facebook.com/GlendiveUnited- MethodistChurchMontana FALLON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Your John FALLON EVANGELICAL CHURCH Pastor Kevin Garman. Deere Dealer. 2515 W. NEW LIFE MINISTRIES Sunday Worship & Sunday School 8am Towne St. Sunday Worship 6pm. Pastor Roger Knight OF NORTH AMERICA 420 Cato. 406-486-5769. www.theprairielight.org Glendive Call for location of service. 687-3246 WIBAUX BIBLE CHURCH (406) 377-2533 Please call for a free home bible study. Sunday Worship: Contemporary 9:30am. deerequipment.com Traditional 11am Pastor Rick Varnum. 377-3350 1711 W Towne St • Glendive, MT OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday School 9:45am. Morning Worship 11am. Evening Service 6pm Corner of River & Clement. 377-3890 LAMBERT Youth Group Wednesday 6pm. Rev. Greg Lucido. Worship Sun. 10am & 5pm LAMBERT CHRISTIAN Prayer Meeting Thursday 7pm Adult Bible Study following Sun. worship. & MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Sun. School & Adult Bible Study at 9am Pastor Gary Fix. Sunday Worship 10:45am Family Shield Sat. 11am. on 96.5 FM. (Children’s church offered during this time.) The Lutheran Hour, Sun. 7:30am on 1400 AM. 2703 W Towne St, Glendive, MT Sunday School for all ages at 9:30am T 406.377.4398 F 406.377.8635 Sun. 9am. on KXGN Channel 5. Child Care Ministry, ages 0-12, M-F, 7am-6pm Promises Preschool, ages 2 & up, M-F. LAMBERT LUTHERAN CHURCH Lesa Schock, director, 377-1190. Pastors Mark & Maryann Morgenstern. Sun. Worship 8am. Sun. School Wed. 3:30pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Ames & Cooke. 377-3934. ST. THERESA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Sun. School 10am. Worship Services 11am & 7pm Father Edward Schinick. Sun. Mass 10:30 am Bible Study Wed. 7pm Sacrament of Reconciliation, 1/2 hour before Mass.

ut and AO bout P age 14Glendive Ranger-Review Thursday, May 6, 2021฀•฀Page 14Glendive May 6 Day of Prayer will be observed on KGLE Congress passed legislation gazebo on Merrill Avenue. authorizing the National Day Last year and this year it is of Prayer in 1951. being observed at noon May 6 For 70 years, thousands of on KGLE 590 AM radio. believers have joined in recit- Those leading prayers ing the official National Day of include believers in Jesus Prayer together. Often other from all walks of life includ- activities were included such ing elected officials, repre- as small prayer groups read- sentatives from our schools, ing the entire Bible though out ministers in a number of loud. These observations were churches and folks who are either at Noon or in the eve- best described as those willing ning on the first Thursday in to speak up for the Lord of all. May. Please tune in to KGLE at 12 In Glendive, the NDP has noon and then plan to partici- been observed on the court- pate in the Giving Local Fund house steps, at the EPEC Cen- Raiser at the Gallery starting ter, and at Our Park or the at 1 p.m. Thursday May 6. Gallery will be busy in the month of May May will be a busy month your pet and he can create a for The Gallery. On May 6, 5 by 7 portrait for you. It will The Gallery will host Give come with a matte which is Local Day where there will nice as is, or you can frame it be as many as 18 non-profit if you wish. Some samples can organizations ready to visit be viewed at thegalleryon- with you. As you find out more line.org or on Facebook. about your favorite non-prof- The other Gallery artists Hunter Herbaugh photo it, you can enjoy ice cream or are also showing their cre- a root beer float. The hours ations such as stained glass, Solid Work will be from 12:30-7 p.m. with pottery, cards, oils, photog- wine and snacks available raphy and prints. This art Employees with Evolve Concrete worked on new concrete donated by fisher Sand & Gravel to accommodate a new set of spectator seats for after 5 p.m. If you can’t come will provide wonderful ideas the Wet Devils swim team. The project has been an effort supported by various local businesses who have donated time and resources to get but wish to support your non- for gift giving. There is also the job done. profits, call (406) 377-3303. a mystery art section with May also brings the Yard some surprises waiting for Art Sale with metal works you! from John Lockie of Laurel, The Gallery is open from Marcella Ryan, Brian Fulton, 12-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and Cheryl Kolberg, Pamela Harr Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Vol- MonDak Heritage Center will host Custer County and other artists. On May 8, a unteers are needed so if you Sidewalk Sale will occur from have a free hour or two please 9 a.m.-1 p.m. With a poten- call (406) 377-3303 and give Juried Traveling Collection through May 28 tially dry summer, metal art some of your time. for your lawn might help with Remember to keep May 6, The 42nd Annual Custer life, flowers, and dramatic tal painting, ink drawings, from Montana are Gavin curb appeal. and May 8 open to drop into County Juried Exhibit sunrises, sunsets, and cloud encaustic, and photogram. Herzog, Bozeman, Pam Also featured this month are The Gallery and see what’s Traveling Collection will formations. Karan says she The artists worked on por- Little, Hamilton, and Kate Pet Portraits by Russ Parker. happening. See you soon and be at the MonDak Heritage was “humbled and honored traying what brings them Settle-Ruland, Broadus. All he needs is a picture of thank you for your support. Center from May 1 through to be asked to be a juror for great joy in this world. Exhibitors from elsewhere May 28 in Sidney. this show, and was amazed to There are 17 works of art in the United States are Thanks to the support see the contrast between the from artists all displaying Tiantian Ma, Elmhurst, of Stockman Bank, Miles submitted works viewed as an exceptional diversity of NY, Paul M Murray, James- City, and The William & electronic images and sub- style, characteristics, and town, RI, Brian Paulsen, Lorene Nefsy Foundation sequently hung as selected perspectives. Grand Forks, ND, Regina and exhibited by arrange- images in the show. I am The artists in this year’s Quinn, Gilboa, NY. May 25 & 26 ment with WaterWorks simply overwhelmed by the juried show come from all The MonDak Heritage Art Museum in Miles City, talent and passion exhibited over the United States as Center is located at 120 3rd “Unbridled Happiness” by all the people who submit- well as from the Big Sky Avenue SE in Sidney and is RANGELAND AND will be on display until the ted work for consideration in Country. Eastern Montana open Tuesday-Friday from end of May. this year’s juried art show.” based artists include Staci 10-4 and Saturday’s from LIVESTOCK406 FORUM Karan Charles was the The exhibition this year Ketchum, Catherine Kim- 1-4. Admission is FREE. Big Horn Resort | Billings, MT juror for the 42nd Juried features a wide variety of ball, Vida Landa, Linda For more information call A TIME TO GATHER AND LEARN FROM THE BEST! Exhibition. mediums, including oil, Parks, Stan Wheeler, and (406) 433-3500 or e-mail Charles was born and acrylic, watercolor, digi- Carolyn Zimmerman. Also [email protected]. Poisonous and invasive plants • Calf mortality • Cattlefax raised in Miles City, Mon- Virtual fencing • Good grazing • Carbon Credit Program • Feral swine tana, and has been painting for most of her adult life. ARS Fort Keogh • Working Lands Internship Program • Brucellosis She has submitted works to Drought management • Endangered Species Act numerous juried art shows Cattle and methane emissions throughout Montana, and knows the trials and tribula- “30 x 30” Executive Order Potential Impacts by Karen Budd-Falen tions that come with those AND MORE! submissions. She combines Meeting Registration and Room Reservation information at: studio and plein air sessions dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/cardd/rangeland-resource-program to create images that explore the effects of light and color If questions or to register over the phone, call (406) 566-2218. in scenes depicting land- Rangelands… so much more than grass! scapes, old buildings, wild-

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