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VOLUME 139 NUMBER 50 LEWISTOWNNEWS.COM SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2021 Local construction progresses as lumber prices skyrocket

By KATHERINE SEARS | Reporter a more normal $10 range. “That ten dollar sheet is now non-existent,” said Hodik. Higher prices, more shortages and longer lead times are just Though people still need materials, Hodik said the high a few of the challenges facing the construction industry across prices have started to hurt the supply business. the nation. While the same is true for Central Montana, it isn’t “Some people aren’t buying,” said Hodik. “Or they’re trying slowing down plans to build. to find cheaper prices or cheaper alternatives, which there isn’t “It seems like it’s just as busy as ever,” said Terry Hodik, much of anymore.” manager at Bloedorn Lumber in Lewistown. “People are still The cost is one thing, and getting the materials is another, building and buying, and pricing isn’t slowing down.” with lead times on some materials going from three days to six Over the past year, lumber prices have tripled, driving up weeks. the cost of new home construction. The National Association “You definitely gotta get out ahead of it a ways,” said Newell Newell Roche, right, and Jeff Perry work on a future of Home Builders reports the jump has caused the price of an Roche, owner of Clearwater Builders LLC in Lewistown. duplex on Boulevard Thursday. Local builders are average new single-family home to increase by $35,872. Materials such as 2x4s have gone from over $3 each to over staying busy as lumber prices soar and some materi- $11, and OSB sheets are running over $70 a piece, compared to See Construction | Page 5 vals become hard to get. Photo by Katherine Sears Get out and fish Flying High Trout Unlimited offers fishing day camp in June By DEB HILL | News-Argus Managing Editor ffer, outreach coordinator for MTU. “Our first goal is a conservation piece, so kids learn While many COVID impacts have been about freshwater ecology. Our second goal for negative, here’s one that isn’t: Montana Trout the kids is that they have a good time and Unlimited will offer five conservation day learn to fish.” camps for youth, including one right here in The overarching goal of the program, Pfei- Lewistown. ffer said, is to create the next generation of Traditionally MTU has offered kids the conservation-minded anglers. opportunity to attend a nearly-week-long “Wild trout fishing is part of our Montana camp on Georgetown Lake near Phillipsburg, way of life,” he explained. “The best way to a long drive from Central Montana. build advocacy for trout and the waters they Due to the pandemic, this summer the live in is to get people out on the water. These organization changed their approach, making day camps are a really great opportunity for us access easier for local kids. to connect with younger people and give them The Lewistown clinic will be held at the some really great experiences. Not everyone Turner Environmental Center in Brewery Flats has folks that can do that.” on Sunday, June 13, for up to 10 youth, ages 11-14. “We have two primary goals,” said Bill Pfei- See Fishing | Page 5

Students of Highland Park Elementary give Fergus High School seniors, Montana Trout Unlimited Outreach Coordinator Bill Pfeiffer works with a including Conner Mannin, high fives during the annual senior walk on beginning angler at a fishing day camp held on Monture Creek by Seeley Lake. MTU will host a similar day camp on Spring Creek June 13. Thursday, May 20. Photo by Matthew Strissel Photo courtesy of Montana Trout Unlimited The stage is set…finally ‘Something for everyone’ at COVID-19 UPDATE upcoming Oak Ridge Boys show As of Friday, the total number of Mon- tana COVID-19 cases since last March By KATHERINE SEARS | Reporter 13-14 months, but we’re finally was 111,161, an increase of 601 from last seeing some light at the end of week. After a yearlong delay due to the tunnel. We are excited to There were 932 active cases across the the pandemic, Lewistown will come to Lewistown.” state, and 108,625 people were listed as finally have the opportunity to The concert was scheduled to recovered. There were 56 Montanans soak in the sounds of Grammy benefit Central Montana Medical hospitalized with complications of award winning and Country Center’s ongoing Radiology COVID-19, and 1,604 have died. Fergus Music Hall of Famers, the Oak Department upgrade, including County had 4 active cases on Friday. Ridge Boys. The concert, which the acquisition of a new 3D Mam- Vaccination clinics are being held was originally scheduled for July mogram unit and Breast Biopsy The Oak Ridge Boys will play Lewistown on Saturday, June across Central Montana. In Fergus Coun- 12 of last year, will take place at Guide System. 5, after having to cancel last year due to the pandemic. ty, contact the County Nurses Office at the Fergus Performing Arts Cen- Concert goers will get quite Photo courtesy of Oak Ridge Boys 535-7433 or go online to mtreadyclinic. ter on June 5, much to the content the treat as the band performs old org. Outside of Fergus County contact of the public and the band mem- favorites, including the hit “Elvi- “We feel like it puts new life into Cobb, well known for producing the Central Montana Health District at bers. ra,” which turns 40 years old this our fans and our show.” the work of John Prine, Chris 535-3983. One Health (formerly the Com- “You have four Oak Ridge year. The band found their way to Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson and munity Health Center, 535-6545) and Boys who are ready to go,” said “You can count on hearing the studio during the pandemic Jason Isbell. Albertsons Pharmacy (538-6674) also Richard Sterban, bass player for hits like Elvira, but we also love to record a new album with the have vaccine appointments available. the band. “We haven’t worked in doing new music,” said Sterban. popular Nashville producer Dave See Oak Ridge | Page 5 . USPS 311-120 [email protected] OBITUARIES: L. CROOK, C. MCCRAW, L. MCCURDY, J. PETERS, D. REICHMUTH

. PAGE 2LEWISTOWN NEWS-ARGUS SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2021 Scheer joins CMMC as physician assistant in general surgery

By KATHERINE SEARS “So I started to work Reporter toward that, over five or six years,” said Scheer. he Central Montana While attending school, Medical Center Scheer was assigned to two recently welcomed a rotations at CMMC, which Tnew physician assis- prompted him to seek a per- tant in general surgery. Tyler manent job in Lewistown. Scheer joins the CMMC team “I was really impressed after completing graduate with the care here,” said school in August through Scheer. “This hospital has Rocky Mountain College in some really good providers.” Billings. He started his current Growing up in Nebraska, position the end of April and he spent 14 years at various enjoys serving the Central jobs in Golden, Colorado. A Montana community. summer job working as a “It’s a fun patient popula- lifeguard at Lake Tahoe tion,” said Scheer. “We have a inspired him to pursue a lot of people who just want career in the medical field to get back to life, which is after realizing gaining expe- fortunate for us [as provid- rience in the medical field ers.]” would allow him to help peo- As a physician assistant in ple. general surgery, he sees patients for pre-op check ups, post surgery follow ups, assists Dr. Smith in the oper- ating room and conducts minor outpatient procedures. “I get to see patients from the first visit all the way through their care,” Scheer said. “It’s nice to get to know the patient.” Tyler Scheer stands out- He is also excited to be a side the Central Mon- resident in Lewistown. tana Medical Center on “It’s nice to be in a com- munity away from the hustle Wednesday, after begin- and bustle,” said Scheer. “It’s ning his career as a physi- a wonderful place to be.” cian assistant in general Scheer lives in Lewistown surgery at the hospital in with his wife, Kristen, who is late April. a financial analyst, and their Photo by Katherine Sears 9-month-old daughter. Slowing things down Java on the move County commissioners approve lower speed limits on roads near highway construction

By DEB HILL Commissioner Carl Seilstad the County Attorney to draw lNews-Argus Managing Editor has talked with the Sheriff’s up a contract. I’ll go out a office about having deputies couple of times and check Roads were the primary out there for enforcement.” the work they are doing.” topic at Wednesday’s meet- The new reduced speed “We’ll probably see a lot ing of the Fergus County limits will be in effect until more of these,” Butcher said, commissioners. the Highway 87 project is “as people with a lot of In response to complaints completed. They are in effect money can pay to get their from residents near Moore, on Seright, Rock Creek, Crys- roads improved ahead of the commissioners approved tal Lake, Taylor and Ross when we have them sched- temporary reduced speed Fork roads. uled. There’s no real down limits on several gravel roads The commissioners also side to it, as even if we have in the area. Motorists trying approved an agreement with to go out afterwards and to avoid road construction a private land owner to allow reshape the crown or some- on Highway 87 from Moore the landowner’s contractor thing, we are still ahead of to Eddie’s corner have been to make improvements to the game.” taking the back roads and Alaska Bench Road. The improvements will traveling fast enough to be a “There will be 3 miles of start at where Alaska Bench concern. road total that will be road intersects Red Hill “The new speed limits are improved and graveled,” said Road. 45 miles per hour, down from County Road and Bridge 70 mph,” said Commissioner Supervisor John Anderson. In other business: Ross Butcher. “I believe “The landowner worked with • The commissioners dis- cussed a change to the employee policy manual so that the hours associated with holidays do not count toward an employee’s over- time hours. “The current policy man- ual allowed for holiday hours to count, but it doesn’t make sense to do it that way,” Butcher said. • The commissioners approved a resolution for the County’s 2021-22 investment Elevated Coffee is moving from Garneill to Lewistown, with a future loca- program. Butcher said only tion at 613 First Avenue South, in the parking lot space of Lewistown one entity bid on the invest- Online. Owner Jayden Diener said she hopes to be moved yet before sum- ment, and interest rates mer. The business is a double-sided drive through specializing in gourmet earned are very, very low. espresso, beverages, breakfast and baked goods. Photo courtesy of Jayden Deiner

Celebration of Life for Joyce Rindal Murphy and Don Rindal Come help us celebrate the lives of this brother and sister who both passed away in 2020. Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Roy Gymnasium, Roy, Montana Lunch to follow in the school lunchroom. .

. SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2021LEWISTOWN NEWS-ARGUS PAGE 3 Civic Center to have new women’s locker room soon By KATHERINE SEARS vacy wall will also be installed “We’re doing projects in Reporter just inside the main entrance. phases and the women’s New countertops and a locker room seemed to be enovations are new sink will be installed and next on the priority list,” said underway in the the main room will get 20 Daniels. women’s locker room new lockers. Benches will The projects are funded Rof the Lewistown also be installed in the locker through the levy put in place Civic Center. The project area. for the construction of the includes a complete overhaul Kinkelaar Construction of pool, which also designated of the locker room, including Winifred is completing the funds for capital improve- electrical, plumbing and work, at an estimated ments of the Civic Center. mechanical work. $50,000. Parks and Recre- Recent updates completed The updates will bring the ation Director Jim Daniels with those funds include the main entrance and other fea- hopes to have the project renovated gym floor and tures to ADA standards. The complete in the next two installation of new bleachers. remodel will include two weeks. In the future, Daniels said individual showers and dress- The updates are part of a other projects will include ing areas with a bench and phased approach to modern- the weight room and men’s new bathroom stalls. A pri- izing the Civic Center. locker room. Dev Johnston of Kinke- laar Construction paints inside the Civic Center women’s locker room on Wednesday. Over the next few weeks, the room will see a complete remodel. Photo by Katherine Sears City Commission approves street improvement project, discusses HB 121 Library sees increase in applications for director position By KATHERINE SEARS inspections of restaurants work for the state and some mittee is moving forward Reporter and septic systems. small projects for the City in with the process of amending City commissioners voiced the past. the City’s fence ordinance Lewistown City Commis- concern about turning the The commission approved and putting a permitting pro- sioners discussed House Bill governing power over to awarding a TIF grant of up to cess in place. 121 at length on Monday eve- another elected body. $10,000, matching, to the A mile of trail has been ning. The bill passed during “I’m worried about the Sport Center to replace the completed at East Fork and the 2021 legislative session domino effect this might have sidewalk to along the Janeaux volunteers will host a cleanup gives the Legislature and on the health district,” said Street side of the business. day on June 2. other elected officials more Commissioner Gayle Doney. Funds will also be used to The City pool is still in My Law Office is closed oversight of emergency decla- “It would pretty much deci- remove overgrown trees in need of employees, but they rations and local health man- mate this [health district] the parking lot that have been have secured more staff in the dates. board, I think.” causing issues with the pave- past few weeks and will have I wish to thank everyone for the generous Commissioner Loraine Doney wondered whether ment. to conduct training before support I have received during my more than Day presented a memoran- the City would entertain host- Two new members, opening no earlier than the dum of understanding draft- ing the health district if Fer- Bridgette Sparks and Tyler first week of June. The pool 50 years of practicing law in our community. ed by the Fergus County gus County declines and no Thomas, were appointed to also received a grant to pur- From the time when I was first appointed attorney that would give other county within the dis- the City of Lewistown Police chase a defibrillator. Fergus County Attorney in 1969 until just a another elected body govern- trict volunteers to serve. City Commission, as two current Public Works and the ing power over the Central Manager Holly Phelps report- members will discontinue Parks and Recreation Depart- few days ago, it has been truly great to have Montana Health District. The ed the City has served as a service on the commission. ment will be working in the you accompany me on this journey. document drew several ques- host before, and if the situa- Typically, the City reappoints City Cemetery over the next Mary Helen and I look forward to spending tions at a recent meeting of tion came to that point, it one member to the commis- week in preparation for the Central Montana Health could be discussed. sion each May. Memorial Day. the rest of our lives with you. Although I District Board, prompting dis- City Commissioners unan- The City will be conduct- won’t be practicing law any more, please trict board members to delay imously approved awarding In commissioner ing interviews for the city do not be shy if you need to just visit about signing until the memoran- the 2021 Lewistown street reports… attorney soon, as they have dum is clarified. improvement project to Mon- The Central Montana seen increased interest in the something. I am going to keep my little spot Fergus County currently tana Paving, LLC for their bid Health District is searching job posting. in the building so I have a place to visit with serves as the host county, or of just over $672,000. Public for a new clinic vehicle as the City Manager Holly Phelps anyone who needs to talk about something. “administrative arm,” for the Works Director JR Killham current vehicle had engine informed the commissioners health district, which covers estimated the project to cost failure. of Kathie Bailey’s passing and One does not retire from visiting with friends. six counties. However, it’s around $832,000. Century The Lewistown Airport suggested planting a tree in unclear if the county will con- Companies also bid the proj- will host a fly-in later in June. her memory. - Bill Spoja tinue to serve in that capacity. ect, but came in around The Lewistown Library has The City receives several $779,000. received several applications benefits from the current Killham said Montana Pav- forthe position of library setup of the district, including ing is a newer company that director and the library board lower costs for personnel has been in Lewistown about will start the interview pro- needed to conduct health- three years. He noted the cess after Memorial Day. related business, such as company has completed spec The City Ordinance Com- News Briefs Central Montana Foundation's Judith Gap American Legion annual meeting is May 25 Post # 70 Memorial Day The Central Montana Foundation's annual services schedule meeting is Tuesday, May 25 at the Elk's, 320 Country Club Lane, Lewistown. The event The Judith Gap American Legion Post # 70 includes a no-host luncheon beginning at will be holding Memorial Day services at the noon. Buffalo/Straw Cemetery at 9:15 a.m.: the UBet Agenda items include activity reports, Cemetery at 9:45 a.m. weather permitting; financial statements for 2020, Friend of the and the Judith Gap Cemetery at 11:15 a.m. The Foundation Award and presentations by 2021 Auxiliary will hold their annual Memorial Day Major Grant applicants. dinner starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Judith Gap Reservations are requested by May 20. Call Methodist Church. 538-6130 or email cmtfoundation@midrivers. com.

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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Your View Guest Opinons Things were Mabee road case a victory better before Biden for landowners, but at what price?

Dear Editor, By CHUCK DENOWH Up to this point, it’s clear the Robbins’s showed extraordi- Before the Biden Regime we had record low unemploy- nary bravery through this ordeal. But in truth their situation ment, in all races, genders and age groups. We had the lowest The Mabee Road case is a cautionary tale for all Montana was even more dire. Under Montana’s private attorney general rate of poverty in 50 years. The southern border was under landowners. doctrine, if PLWA had been successful in their lawsuit, the control. Do you remember gas prices were under $2, and we This saga started in 2007 when Mark Robbins gated a road Robbins’s would have been forced to pay PLWA’s attorneys were energy independent for the first-time in modern histo- on his property to stop trespassers. That action fees. The reverse is not true, PLWA is immune and ry? caught the attention of the Public Land Water no compensation will be made to the Robbins’s. Are you shocked at how quickly in just 100 days, Biden Access Association, a nonprofit that exists to sue When the 5-0 Supreme Court opinion was hand- and team has screwed all this up? Or perhaps it has been on landowners to take their property. ed down, there was no fist pumping or back slapping purpose. How else are you going to force free people to PLWA first attempted to pressure the Fergus by the defendants. Hundreds of thousands of dollars accept socialism? County commission to declare the road public. The spent, and years of frustration with a legal system Now we have gas lines on the East coast like Jimmy Carter commission asked their attorney to examine the that allows PLWA to file suits against landowners days. We can’t forget Biden’s first move was to cancel the Key- matter—he concluded the road was private. Next, with little evidence, have taken their toll. stone pipeline. President Trump warned us what would hap- PLWA sued the Robbins’s with the objective of tak- The Robbins’s will spend years trying to recover. pen under the Biden socialistic scheme. Plywood is $80 a ing the road for public use—the district court con- They had to sell part of their place and take out sheet, and 2x4 studs are $10. cluded the road was private. So PLWA appealed to loans to foot their legal bills. But they have the satis- Under President Trump there were four separate Israeli- the Montana Supreme Court, which in a unani- faction of keeping their ranch mostly intact. Arab historic peace agreements. Now Israel is being shelled mous decision affirmed that the road was private. PLWA spent lots of money as well, but that’s by thousands of Hamas rockets. By the way, the Biden admin- It sounds like this result is a resounding win for Chuck Denowh what they raise it for. They will move on to the next istration gave Palestinians, and therefore possibly Hamas, the landowners. Not so fast. While the Robbins’s target, hoping to scare them into giving up their $200 million dollars not long before the rockets began to fly. prevailed in court, they did so at an enormous property instead of risking financial disaster. PLWA A coincidence? price. This lawsuit cost them hundreds of thousands of dol- has created its own revolving door; sue to fundraise, fundraise Biden’s border czar, Kamala Harris, hasn’t visited the bor- lars, countless hours of time, and untold stress. The Robbins to sue, all with impunity. der once in over 55 days since she was appointed. The border family was vilified, lied about, and used as fundraising fodder. The lies about the Robbins family persist. PLWA and Mon- is a huge mess, with the illegal immigrants coming in 400% - In these cases there’s a distinct mismatch. The landowners tana Wildlife Federation routinely reference their report, 1,000% over last year in many areas. are the only ones with skin in the game. For them, there’s no “Roadblocked and Landlocked,” that falsely claims the Robbins Against this background we have Biden’s joint address to chance of a complete victory, they either lose their property are “illegally” blocking a public road. That report was pro- Congress where he was pushing for six trillion dollars in new or pay to defend it. duced after the Mabee road was determined to be private and taxes. He said it’s for infrastructure, but 90% goes to things For PLWA there’s no chance of losing. They are either suc- it’s still available today after the definitive Supreme Court rul- besides bridges, roads, airports we normally would call infra- cessful in taking the property they seek, or they use the case ing. structure. From what I’ve read, most goes to liberal causes to raise money to sue the next landowner. The Mabee Road ruling was a strong victory for Montana and social welfare programs. During the 13 years the Mabee Road case played out, landowners, which only means that PLWA will be looking for By my simple math, six trillion divided by 300 million PLWA raised over $3.3 million. Through it all, attacks against their next case to try to weaken it. Landowners can protect Americans comes to $20,000 for every man, woman and the Robbins family featured prominently in their fundraising themselves by documenting permissive use of guests on their child. That’s $80,000 for a family of four in new taxes. Then I appeals. Contributions came from the elite of the outdoor land. Those who don’t may find themselves in an expensive remember that half the taxpayers pay no (zero) taxes. That world: Patagonia, Sitka, Cinnabar, Backcountry Hunters, and court battle to protect what is theirs. means the family of four now owes $160,000 per family. This Montana Wildlife Federation, all responding to PLWA’s false is crazy and unsustainable. We can’t afford it. Are D.C. liberals accusations that the Robbins’s were illegally blocking a public Chuck Denowh is the executive director of the Rural Montana intentionally wanting us to go broke? I can’t believe Montana road. Foundation. folks want this. They say they will tax the rich. The rich will find loopholes or move offshore. Harris and Biden say they will tax corpora- tions. Corporations, like gas companies, etc., will just raise their prices, and that’s just a hidden new tax. Montana Farm Bureau applauds Folks, we need to wake up before we lose it all. Kirk Eastman Lewistown Governor for signing bills important to agriculture By REBECCA COLNAR portive of farmers ty. The bill clarifies The addition of wild bison and ranchers that protections are onto the range threatens The Montana Farm become law. The meant to apply to ranchers by adding a large Bureau is applauding the governor has all irrigation struc- species that will compete for Vote ‘Yes’ on the Montana Legislature for already signed a tures, not just scarce resources like water passing, and Governor number of impor- ditches, providing and grass, damaging crops, For The People Act Gianforte for signing, bills tant bills into law all irrigators ade- fences and other property, important to agriculture into throughout the quate protection and running the risk of Dear Editor, law. When the 67th Session and it was from liability spreading disease. HB 302 For far too long, inequity has corrupted our democracy. It Legislature came to a close exciting to see already provided in gives county commissioners, is time for all Americans to stand up and demand an expan- April 29, many Montana him sign a few law. HB 302 spon- the elected officials closest sion of voting rights, limits to big money in politics, and Farm Bureau supported bills more in the last sored by Rep. Josh- to the citizens, a say in accountability by ending gerrymandering. This is why I sup- had been passed by the week. The Legisla- Rebecca Colnar ua Kassmier (R-HD whether or not wild bison port the For The People Act. Legislature and were on their ture sent quite a 27), requires coun- can be established in their The For The People Act recently passed in the House of way to the Governor’s desk. few other good ty approval to relo- communities. With the sign- Representatives. It provides important reform in our electoral The Governor has 10 days bills his way, so we look for- cate bison and requires wild ing of these three bills, we processes. At its core, the bill provides much-needed action upon arrival to his desk to ward to him signing even bison being released into a are pleased that ranchers on redistricting, ethics reform, campaign finance and voting either sign, veto, or allow more in the coming days,” county to meet certain con- and farmers now have more rights. bills to become law without said Montana Farm Bureau ditions and receive approval certainty that their property We need a government that’s fair — where representatives his signature. Wasting no Senior Governmental Affairs from the board of county rights will be protected,” listen to their constituents. The For the People Act would time, he signed three MFBF Director Nicole Rolf. Rolf, commissioners. said Rolf. help make that a reality. I believe it’s crucial to restore support bills on the last day, along with MFBF State Gov- “It’s was an honor to be “We appreciate the persis- accountability in our democracy. I support this bill because it and previous to last day of ernmental Affairs Director sitting with Governor Gian- tence and leadership of Sen- would provide much-needed democracy reform. the Legislative Session: Rachel Cone, spent the forte when he signed these ator Lang and Representa- I strongly urge the Senate to follow the House’s lead to Senate Bill 338 revises civil entire session in Helena rep- bills into law,” said Rolf. She tive Kassmier on these and pass this bill. With Mitch McConnell in the minority, he can liberty laws; Senate Bill 307 resenting the members of explained “Bills like SB 338 many other important issues no longer block this bill by himself. Now is the time to revises liability limits on MFBF. and 307 give farmers, ranch- this Session. We also thank reshape our democracy into one that is truly of, for, and by lawsuits for irrigation Bills of agriculture inter- ers, and other business own- the Montana Chamber of the people. That is why I’m asking my fellow citizens to con- operators and House Bill 302 est signed in the last week ers, necessary certainty that Commerce, Montana Water tact their Senators and demand they vote “Yes” on the For requires county approval to include, but are not limited they will be able to continue Resources Association and The People Act. relocate bison. to SB 307, SB 338 and HB operating in the safe and other agriculture and busi- Wendy King “This was a long session, 302. All of these bills address protective ways they already ness organizations for their Lewistown but we are thrilled that Mon- long-standing concerns of do. HB 302 adds a layer of efforts to get these bills tana Farm Bureau was suc- farmers and ranchers. SB 338 protection that a new, across the finish line. Of cessful is seeing bills sup- and SB 307, both sponsored unwanted species will not be course, we especially want to by Senator Mike Lang introduced onto their lands. thank the governor for help- (R-SD17) protect property For over 10 years now, our ing us put a period on the 2020 owners from undue liability. members have been very end of this very long wild SB 338 protects landowners concerned about public enti- bison sentence,” Rolf added. A Yellowstone Newspaper (USPS 311-120) and property owners from ties trying to force wild Office Hours liability with respect to bison onto the landscape Rebecca Colnar is the director The Lewistown News-Argus is a twice-weekly Want to place a display ad? unwanted trespassers. SB 307 and have been adamantly of Media Relations and Publi- community newspaper that has been serving To place a display ad in the paper, call our adver- is specific to irrigation liabili- opposed to such an action. cations for MFBF. 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not waiting any longer,’” said Hodik. That factor has also kept builders busy. Construction “I don’t know anyone who’s not busy,” said Netburn. “I have contractors come in every day and << From Front Page they all say the same thing – they’re pressed to Historic get done what they have now before the snow While some supplies have bounced back, OSB flies,” said Hodik. has been particularly hard to come by. Netburn said the prices don’t seem to be “I’m buying OSB now for projects six weeks affecting the progression of projects. out,” said Josh Netburn of Clearspan Carpentry “It really isn’t [affecting us], shockingly,” said Resources Awards in Lewistown. Netburn. “I had one client mildly scale back a It’s been a challenge for suppliers to keep project, but nobody’s stopped me yet and people material in stock, and when they do, it’s often are still signing contracts.” just part of what they ordered. It isn’t just one type of person signing the “I’m trying to get enough material to keep the contracts either. customers going,” said Hodik. “The days of just “It’s both ends of the spectrum,” said Hodik. coming and saying ‘I need this’ and you get it this “There’s not just one type of person or class – it’s afternoon are over.” everyone.” The high prices and low availability can be “More than half my clients are still locals,” attributed to several factors, including a red-hot said Netburn. “People just want it done.” housing market, an uptick in home renovations Low interest rates could be a catalyst for new due to the pandemic and pre-COVID issues construction. within the industry, according to Markets Insider. “I think interest rates are balancing it (high Hodik has a few other guesses too, including prices) out a little,” said Roche. “But if those a labor shortage and higher fuel prices. interest rates ever bounce back up, there might “What I hear is a lot of this stuff is still sitting be a problem.” on the water waiting to be unloaded,” said Hodik. When the prices will recede remains a mys- “There’s a good supply of lumber, the mills tery, and those in the industry can only hope it’s are all full, I think they’re just short on help,” he soon. added. “There’s not enough people to meet the “They’re saying until the end of the year, but demand.” no one has a definite answer,” said Hodik. “It’s But, folks are still building, and those who gonna have to come down. This type of commu- waited for prices to come down are getting impa- nity just can’t sustain that.” tient with the market. Netburn and Roche hope the top of the mar- “I still have people coming in every week ket is in the near future. throwing house plans on my desk, saying ‘I’m “There’s gotta be a tipping point,” said Roche.

Award recipients are recognized during the Lewistown Historic Resources Commission awards ceremony on Wednesday. Shirley Barrick, left, was awarded the preservationist of the year. Tammy and Joe Ekhardt received the preservation excellence award for their renovation of the old Empire Café building, which now houses Joe’s Edward Jones office and Tammy’s Lewistown’s Sew Pieceful sewing shop. Ted Murray received the lifetime achievement award for his dedication to research and circulation of his- toric photos from Lewistown. Kyle Dubbs, second from left, presented the awards. Photo by Katherine Sears

The album features old gospel songs and new songs written by some of Nashville’s top Oak Ridge songwriters. With song titles like “Love, light and healing” and “Life is beautiful,” Sterban Students at a Trout Unlimited conservation camp learn about aquatic insects. << From Front Page said the message couldn’t be more timely. Photo courtesy of Montana Trout Unlimited “The message and the music turned out to be very necessary for the time,” said Sterban. The result is the album “Front Porch Sin- While the band is excited to play songs off and how to find fish. And we Trout Unlimited Chapter gin,’” to be released June 11. The work mixes the new album, they will be just as happy to be will have some on-the-water member Candi Bowman, the new songs with some old favorites, according on stage again with their familiar tunes. Fishing fishing time to practice what chapter will give scholarships to Sterban. “We believe our music helps people and we learn.” to any families who need them. “He (Cobb) knows how to take an old we’ve missed that,” said Sterban. “But we’ve << From Front Page The tentative schedule for “Our chapter is supporting familiar song and make it current for this mar- also missed the feedback our fans give us.” the day shows conservation this effort, and we will proba- ket,” said Sterban. The group most recently performed at the instruction and activities from bly also make a donation to The voices of the Oak Ridge Boys are front Grand Ole Opry to a full audience and hopes to Pfeiffer has created an 8 a.m. to noon. A sack lunch is the state chapter,” Bowman and center in the recordings, and Sterban said entire day-long curriculum, do the same in Lewistown. followed by learning how to said. the idea for the project came after Cobb “I think it’s going to be good for everyone,” covering topics from what string a rod and choose a fly, Pfeiffer said he could use a attended one of the band’s Christmas shows in trout eat to aquatic insect life said Sterban. casting, and hooking, landing few adult volunteers to assist 2019. During each of their Christmas shows, The show will also appeal to people of all to what eats trout, to learning and handling fish in the after- with the activities and watch the band sits in rocking chairs to sing and talk the 4 C’s of trout habitat: clean, ages. noon. The clinic ends with the students during the camp. about their favorite Christmas memories. “It will be a well-rounded, well-balanced cold, complex and connected. open fishing with volunteers Anyone wishing to volun- “It’s kind of a down-home, earthy type of “Too often with fishing, the show for the whole family,” said Sterban. from 4 to 6 p.m. teer, register a student or who thing,” said Sterban. “Dave said ‘I want to cap- “There’s something for everyone.” emphasis is on how many fish Any youth from 11 to 14 has questions can call Bow- ture that feeling you had right there, capture you catch,” he said. “Here the A limited amount of tickets in sections near years old is welcome. There is a man at 366-0856 for more the heart and soul of the Oak Ridge Boys – like the front toward the side of the stage are still emphasis is on learning about fee to attend the clinic, but information. Registration is four guys just gathering on the front porch and trout, how to read a stream, available, according to Lewistown Art Center according to Central Montana open through June 5. harmonizing.’” staff. Law Enforcement Blotter Edited by MIRIAM CAMPAN caller, as well as the student May 5 forwarded to the Belgrade legal action. In layman’s terms, for Failure to Report or Failure and the owner of the parked • A caller reported pigeons Police Department. hitting a parked car is the to Notify by Quickest Means. If The following report is car. Officers provided white in their house and wondered responsibility of the driver to the damage to the unattended taken from information pro- forms and accident exchange how to get rid of them. The Focus on Law immediately attempt to locate vehicle is estimated to be over vided by the Central Montana forms for all involved parties, caller was advised to open Enforcement—Duty the owner of the damaged $1,000, the police need to be Dispatch and does not repre- as this incident occurred on their windows to provide a upon striking an vehicle or to leave a readily vis- notified. sent the total scope of police or private property. way out. ible note to the owner provid- sheriff activities. All persons unattended vehicle ing contact information and The caller on May 3 report- NEWSPAPER are innocent until proven May 4 May 6 the circumstances of the acci- guilty. • A caller reported an indi- ed an accident involving a dent. • A 911 caller reported parked car, which under the ADVERTISING vidual sleeping near a campfire their dog had gone missing According to the Lewistown May 3 underneath the bridge near Montana Code 61-7-106, “Duty Police Department, individuals at her son’s house in Bel- Upon Striking Unattended WORKS • A caller reported that a Central Feed. Officers and Lew- grade. The information was failing to provide this informa- high school student hit a istown fire responded. The Vehicle,” was the correct and tion could result in a citation parked car in the parking lot individual was warned and the of the high school. Officers Lewistown Fire Department responded and met with the extinguished the fire. NOTICE TO REAL ESTATE OWNERS

The 2020 Second Half Real Estate Taxes are due and payable on or before May 31, 2021. These taxes will become DELINQUENT after 5 PM on May 31, 2021. A penalty of 2% and interest of 5/6th of 1% per month will be assessed on any payment received or postmarked after May 31, 2021. Please enclose the coupon portion of your tax statement with your remittance to ensure all parcels are paid. To avoid standing in line, we encourage you to mail your taxes in. Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your remittance if you would like a receipt. All taxes mailed to this office will be accepted with a postmark of May 31, 2021, after that date penalty and interest will be assessed. If you have recently bought real estate and did not receive a tax statement in October 2020, please call and request one. Please mail early to avoid being charged penalty and interest. Please mail taxes to Fergus County Treasurer, 712 W Main Ste 201, Lewistown MT 59457.

You can now look up your tax bill for the amount owing or pay on line at www.itax.tylertech.com/FergusMT/. Thank you.

GWENDA L. GEHLEN . FERGUS COUNTY TREASURER

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Obituaries Donald R. Reichmuth Cheryl A. (Creekmore) McCraw Lloyd Efton Crook Donald R. Reichmuth, PhD, PE, of Port Townsend, Washing- Cheryl A. (Creekmore) McCraw, 75, passed away peacefully on Lloyd Efton Crook of Greeley, Colorado, formerly of Longmont, ton, age 86, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2021, with his May 7, 2021 in Littleton, Colorado, in the presence of her husband Colorado, went to join his beloved wife on May 13, 2021. He was wife Maureen by his side. He was born in Denton, Montana, to and two sons. 89 years old. He was born in Lewistown, Montana to Efton and Leonard (Mick) and Lillian Margaret (Mugs) Reichmuth. Sur- Cheryl was born in Great Falls, Mon- Mildred Crook (Broad), the second of nine children. viving Donald are his wife Maureen, former spouse Edith tana, in 1945, and lived in Stanford, Mon- Lloyd was raised on the family ranch south of Lewistown, Reichmuth of Bozeman, daughter Johanna Freivalds and fam- tana with her parents, Floyd Vern Creek- which had been homesteaded by his grandfather in the late 1800s. ily of Billings, and son Curtis and family of Kennewick, Wash- more and Betty (Smail) Creekmore (both He attended Bear Paw School, a one-room country school not far ington. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son deceased), and two brothers. She gradu- from his home. He then graduated from Bart Reichmuth. Cremation has taken place and, at his request, ated from Stanford High School (1963), Fergus High School in 1949 in Lewistown. there will be no memorial service. and attended Montana State University He served his country by enlisting in where she graduated with a home eco- the Army from 1951-1953, serving in Ger- nomics degree (1971). many and Denmark. She moved to Hawaii in 1968 and began Lloyd attended Montana State Univer- Leslie McCurdy her teaching career, after a brief time as a sity majoring in vocational agriculture and stay-at-home mom, in the Hawaii public general science, Graduating with highest Leslie McCurdy, long time resident of and private school systems. Her first teach- honors in 1960. Lewistown, Montana, passed on May 9, ing assignment was on Maui, and later at Lloyd married the love of his life, Mau- 2021 at his home of natural causes, with Kahuku High School (Oahu), and she retired in 2002 as a vice reen Helen Moore on June 30, 1957. Lloyd his brother, Pat McCurdy, son Jeremy principal from Aikahi Elementary (Oahu). was a proud father and grandfather, deeply McCurdy, and close companion for the During her 38 years residing in Hawaii, Cheryl loved and devoted to his family, never missing a last several years of his life, Linda embraced the Hawaiian culture through her love of performing chance to take pictures at all the family Gladwell of Lewistown, at his side. hula, Hawaiian music, and teaching the many children of Hawaii celebrations and holidays. Papa Crook will be very missed. He was raised in Lima, Montana, and on the islands of Maui, Kauai, and Oahu while following her Lloyd taught science, shop and vocational agriculture at Joliet worked and raised his family in Rock husband Bill, who was employed with the sugar industry. She High School, Joliet, Montana for two years. He was the FFA spon- Springs, Wyoming. He was preceded in further enjoyed gospel country music, country music, the Scot- sor and senior class sponsor, as well. In 1962 as the result of a death by his wife, Darelline Sue Tatro tish bagpipes, and the Denver brass. sugar beet exhibit, he and his students presented at the Montana McCurdy, after 35 years of marriage. She is survived by her husband William, son Brent and family State Fair, Lloyd was offered a job with Great Western Sugar. - Julia, Katie and Emma (Littleton, Colorado), and son Thomas He spent numerous happy years working and family - Crystal, Malia, Mikala, and Gabriel (Katy, Texas). for Great Western Sugar and Hilleshog Mono- Additionally, she is survived by her brothers, Floyd Larry Creek- hy. Later in his career in seed sales, he trav- Jonathan Dwight Peters more and family (Big Fork, Montana) and John Davis Creekmore eled extensively to many countries, including, (Post Falls, Idaho). Iran, Egypt, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden and various countries in Europe. Lloyd and Jonathan Dwight Peters, 60, was born to Carolyn and Memorial Services will be held on June 12 at 3 p.m. at Moun- tainview Christian Church located at 40 East Highlands Ranch Maureen had countless happy memories of Levern Peters on Jan 8, 1961 in Glasgow, Montana. He is in the their travels overseas, as well as in their RV to hands of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, May 18, 2021 in Parkway, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126. Private burial ser- vices will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery located in many interesting and fun places in the U.S. and Canada. Bozeman, Montana. Lloyd and Maureen were active members of the Red Dale Drift- Jonathan grew up in Moore, Montana Denver, Colorado, at a later date. Cheryl often would remind everyone to, “Take the time to ers camping club. Lloyd served as the official photographer for the where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, run- group. ning, and mechanical work and explor- stop and smell the red roses,” which is her favorite flower. Upon her passing she wanted to leave the following message: Believe Lloyd is survived by his two daughters, Cynthia Green (Mel) ing Montana’s countryside with his and Kathleen Ihle (Gary); two sons, Steve Crook (Vickie) and brothers in the great outdoors. In junior in yourself and trust in God. Be kind to all and honor your fam- ily. Live each day with a smile on your face and grace in your Lloyd George Crook (partner Andraya); grandchildren, Shawnee high and high school, he discovered run- Durant, Aaron Lippold, Megan McKenna (Miles), Jason Ihle ning as a distance runner in cross-coun- heart. Laugh a lot, it’s good for you! In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to rockymountain- (Yazney), Kendel Ihle and Michael Crook (Stephanie); and great- try track. He helped his dad work on a grandchildren, William Lloyd Crook, Giada Ihle, Julia Ihle, Emma ranch near their home with his brothers. labrescue.com for Cheryl A. McCraw in honor of her many beloved yellow labs. Ihle, Kioni Durant, Dylan Durant, Alyssa Durant, Brandon Durant He rebuilt cars and motorcycles and and Carter McKenna. He is also survived by sister Marjorie Jump- loved troubleshooting mechanical issues. er, brothers Dwayne Crook (Mary Jo), Clarence Crook (Fran), He attended Moore public high school Mirven Crook (Marie) and Cleo Crook (Diana). He had many most of his life until the family moved to nieces and nephews who loved their uncle “Bunky.” Lewistown in his senior year of high Fibre arts work day is today Lloyd is preceded in death by Maureen, his wife of 58 years, a school. He graduated from Alliance Christian Academy in 1980. The Central Montana Fibre Guild will hold a fibre arts work stillborn daughter, and sisters Deloris Vanek (Stanley), Theresa He went to college at Pensacola Christian College. day today, Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Celebra- Bachman (Howard) and Berniece Maas (Ed). He moved to Bozeman in 1985 where he worked for M and tion Church. The work day is to continue with the “Ugly Services will be held in late July at the family homestead in W repair shop. He worked at Kmart as a manager for 13 years. Quilts” (quilts made from extremely bright fabric) the group Lewistown. He met his future bride, Peggy Edwards at Grace Bible Church is working on. Bring a bag lunch and join the fun, which is Donations can be made to Longmont Humane Society, your during a singles event. Enamored with Peggy’s beauty, Jona- open to all. For more information, call (704) 999-9938. local animal shelter or charity of your choice. than swept her off her feet and married her on Jan 1, 2001. He and Peggy enjoyed spending time with their family, friends, and their church family. He loved working on his corvette, intricate woodworking projects, riding motorcycles, and hiking with loved ones. He then worked as a custodian at Grace Bible Ackley Lake Club’s Fishing Derby happening now Church for many years until his final days. Jonathan is survived by his mother, Carolyn Peters; wife, Compiled by MEOLODY MONTGOMERY Eligible fish Peggy Peters; stepdaughter, Julie (Jeff) Urso; grandchildren, Only officially registered fish are eligible for prizes. Joseph Urso, Jillian Urso; his siblings, Benjamin Peters, Eliza- The Ackley Lake Club’s Summer Fishing Derby is a two-day All anglers entering fish eligible for awards may be required beth Mammon, Roger Peters, Catherine Schrier, and Stephen event this weekend, beginning today (Saturday, May 22) at 8 to sign an affidavit under penalty of perjury certifying the date, Peters. a.m. and going to 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 23. time and person catching the fish. His celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 21 at Rules meetings, additional sign ups and raffle sales will All fish must be legally and freshly caught from Ackley Lake Grace Bible Church in the gym/activity center at 1 p.m. Web- commence onsite from 8 to 10 a.m. each day. The daily cutoff by the registered Derby entrant. Fish must be taken on the cast available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= cFFBM- time for entry sign ups is 10 a.m. days of the Derby. All fishermen must ensure that fish being Cpc-cg. The measurement cutoff time will be 6 p.m. on Sunday, May entered in the Derby are alive or freshly Arrangements are in the care of Dokken-Nelson Funeral 23. caught prior to entering the weigh-in line. Service, www.dokkennelson.com. For adult contestants, the Derby will award first, second and A valid Derby Entry Form and a valid third place awards for the largest rainbow or brown trout Montana Fishing License will be caught from Ackley Lake. The Derby will also award first, sec- required for identification when enter- ond and third place awards for the largest legal size tiger ing fish and claiming a prize. muskie caught from Ackley Lake on the Derby days. Anglers must be a minimum of 25 Children are competing as a separate division. For child feet from other contestants (exceptions - Jaycees host ‘branding’ event contestants (under 12 years of age), the Derby will award first, supervising adults with children). second and third place awards for the largest rainbow or Only one fish per fisherman may be registered, but larger at Beer Garden this evening brown trout caught from Ackley Lake on the Derby day, and fish caught after the first registered entry may be substituted. The fairgrounds Beer Garden is taking on a brand new the Derby will award first, second and third place awards for The following fish are unacceptable: tiger muskies under 36 look, providing Central Montana ranchers and others inter- the largest legal size tiger muskie caught from Ackley Lake on inches in length and suckers. ested an opportunity to literally “make their mark” in this the Derby day. popular venue. The old fence surrounding the Gardens has All participants must do their utmost to exhibit good Cutoff time been torn down and repurposed into tables that will add his- sportsmanship and are responsible for their own litter. Any Fish must be registered no later than 6 p.m. on the final day toric beauty to the area. These tables are open to be branded unsportsmanlike or unethical behavior is subject to disqualifi- of the Derby. Times may be recorded on the Official Derby by those who want to “make their mark” in the Gardens. cation. Time Clock at Derby Headquarters. In order to register a fish, The Central Montana Jaycees have kept the Beer Garden Entered fish become the temporary property of the Derby. all participants must be at the official weigh-in station no later going for years, and are holding this event to celebrate this All registered fish that are eligible for awards may be retained than the above closing time and be acknowledged by a Derby change, involving so many community members who have until after the awards ceremony on the day of the Derby. Official in the event there is a waiting line. No late fish will be supported them in the past. Check out the Jaycees Branding Anglers may request the return of their fish after award pre- accepted or measured. Event happening today, Saturday, May 22 at the Gardens, and sentations are finished. A horn will be sounded 15 minutes prior to the indicated become a part of Lewistown’s history. The doors open at 6 stop time. p.m., and the branding will begin at 7 p.m." The rules Fish to be entered must be free of all debris such as lines, All anglers must comply with the law set forth by the Mon- hooks, weights, etc. Derby Officials reserve the right to open tana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, plus additional restrictions deter- any fish. mined by the Club. Any angler found to be in violation of these rules will be disqualified. Likewise, anglers are responsible for Awards Ceremony insuring the gear they use is free of any potentially invasive Participants must be present at awards ceremony to claim species contamination. Any contestants found to be using con- prizes. Prizes not claimed will be donated back to the Ackley taminated gear will be disqualified. Lake Club. No contestant will be eligible for more than one prize. Shari Gardner Determining size and tie breaks Wyatt Woodhall The largest fish shall be determined by multiplying the Media consent Shari Delp Gardner, 67 length by the weight of the fish. In case of a tie, length shall be All contestants hereby consent to the use of any names, Wyatt W. Woodhall, 50 passed away Nov. 26, 2020 the determinate factor. The earliest fish entry will be the final photographs or likenesses of themselves to be used in the pro- tie breaker. passed away May 13, 2021 CELEBRATION OF LIFE motion of our contest, including but not limited to print, radio, Anglers are reminded the minimum legal possession size television, or any other media. CELEBRATION OF LIFE Winnett School Auditorium for a tiger muskie is 36 inches. A fisherman may have only two Stanford School Gym Monday, June 7, 2021, such fish in possession. Therefore, in order to maximize your 11:00 a.m. chances for a winning entry, all contestants are encouraged to Limited liability Monday, May 24, 2021, Derby Officials are not liable for any injury or loss of life or practice catch and release procedures, thereby allowing mul- 2:00 p.m. MEMORIALS property. All anglers are responsible for their own safety and tiple opportunities to catch a larger fish. MEMORIAL U of M– Western Rodeo Team knowledge of their surroundings. Participation in this derby Woodhall Fund c/o Gateway Christian Center constitutes a waiver of any liability by the Derby Officials, the Stockman Bank, Stanford Petroleum County Ackley Lake Club or the state of Montana. Community Center Waiting for someday to preplan Your funeral may be a big mistake. Last time we checked, there is Kathie Bailey No “someday” on the calendar. Kathie Ann Bailey, 65 passed away May 14, 2021 Preplan today. 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SATURDAY, LEWISTOWN MAY 22, 2021 NEWS-ARGUS COMMUNITY PAGE 7 HAVE A SUGGESTION, NEWS ITEM OR CONCERN? CONTACT THE NEWS-ARGUS AT 406-535-3401 OR [email protected] LEWISTOWNNEWS.COM Incredible day at Judith Mountain Lodge

Incredible day at Judith Mountain Lodge is an under- statement. Host and owner of Judith Mountain Lodge, Nicole Wines, as well as the entire staff at the lodge, went all out for these youth. On Friday, May 14 the lodge hosted nearly 50 youth and staff to their incredible getaway at the Judith Moun- tains. Yard games, hikes, horseback rides, carriage rides, lunch and brownie sundaes, it was VIP treatment. The kids said it was one of the best days ever. Summer registration continues Club continues to have spots for kindergarten to sixth grade in their 11-week summer program. The Summer Safari Pro- gram is June 3 to Aug. 20, 7:40 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. each day. Club contact is Laura Tucek: 535-2257. Important Club dates May 25 - June 2: Club closed to members. June 3 to Aug. 20: Summer Safari Program. Sept. 10: Chokecherry Jam Concert. Dec. 4: Festival of Trees event

Boys and Girls Club members celebrate their achieve- ment after hiking to the lookout area on Limekiln Trail, a very steep hike. Photo courtesy of Abby Franks Everson Pleasant View Cemetery holds small piece of County history The Pleasant View Cemetery, 27 miles north of Denton on (1857 – 1922); and Edith Osler (1924-1926). Everson Bench, was established in 1916 and has 10 graves; five This little 2-year-old girl was the only daughter of a family of them are children. Buried there are: Keith Osler (1916-1916); of many Osler boys. She died at her grandparents’ home in the Pilotte twins (1917-1917); and Lyle White (1905-1912). Hobson. Gert remembers her little coffin, which said “our little The story of Lyle is written in the “Homestead Fever” book angel. Gert Walton, Hazel Ridgeway, Lawrence Allen and Ken numerous times, as no one ever forgot about the 6-year-old Walton, who were 11 or 12-years-old neighborhood kids served boy who became lost in a blizzard, was searched for by the as pallbearers. neighborhood on horseback, but died of hypothermia before Also buried at Everson Pleasant View Cemetery are: he was found. Leicester Allen (1833 – 1925) Also buried at Everson Cemetery are Rattie Mustard (1886- Myrtle Osler Smith (1880 – 1934) 1918; the mother of Tom and Tum Mustard); Malissa Osler Gilbert Osler (1856 – 1939) The Everson Cemetery has not had a burial since 1939, but is part of the Denton community. The Lee family provided the flag and they mow the ceme- A flag waves over the Everson cemetery, a private tery. Dana and Sam Knox built and installed the sign several burial site north of Denton. Photo courtesy of Coke Knox years ago. Jenni Stroud receives highest award given to a volunteer in scouting program

Local Boys Scouts volun- stronger. The last one of teer Jenni Stroud recently these awards was received in was recognized for her 1993 by Butch Crowder.” efforts. Boy Scouts Central Dis- Boys Scouts Central Dis- trict Executive Dave Snyder trict Chair Ed Hanson said, said, “Anytime something “The District Award of Merit was needed for any meeting is the highest award given to or event, Jenni has always a volunteer on the District been there. She is easy to get level. Jenni Stroud has put hold of, and always willing to significant time and effort lend a hand wherever need- into helping the District pro- ed. She has helped with gram, and in return directly recruitments, trainings, pop- supports our local Lewistown corn, fundraising and all scouting program as a whole.” events associated with scout- Hanson added, “We are ing. The scouts of Central only allowed to give one of Montana are so lucky to have these awards per year, and her in the program.” Jenni was nominated for all of her input at our monthly round table meetings, her work at all the District events, and all the time and support she has completed at the Pack level. Jenni has helped rebuild this District for sev- eral years, and we are so excited that she has received this award for making us Jenni Stroud (center) recently received the highest award given to a Scout volunteer. The The Bair Museum award was given by Opens Memorial Day Weekend District Chair Ed Hanson (left) and Central 2021 District Executive Dave Snyder(right). Photo courtesy of Rose Smith At the Head of the Class Montana Western

names students Karl Bodmer, Snags (Sunken Trees) on the Missouri, Larson Collection, Bodmer Prints to Dean’s List Featured Exhibits The University of Montana Travels on the Upper Missouri: 1833-1834 Western named 540 students Karl Bodmer Prints from the Larson Collection to the 2021 spring semester Myth, History and Memory Dean’s List. Photogravures of the Apsaalooke by Edward S. Curtis To achieve this honor, stu- Permanent Exhibits dents must be enrolled full- Collections including works by time or for 12 semester credits and carry a minimum 3.33 Charles Russell and Joseph H. Sharp, the firelight paintings of grade point average. An aster- Eduoard Léon Cortés and many others isk after a name indicates a The Bair Family Collection of student received Dean’s List Plains Indian Beadwork high honors. Those from Lewistown are: Located at 2751 MT Hwy 294, one mile south of the junction Jenifer Blazicevich*, Jewel Johnson and Stephanie Olson. of Highways 12 and 294 between Harlowton and Also receiving this honor White Sulphur Springs in Martinsdale, MT. are Taylor Jones and Dylan Hours: Open every day 10 am to 5 pm through Labor Day. Taylor from Stanford. Last Bair home tour departs at 4 pm. 406.572.3314

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HAVE A SUGGESTION, NEWS ITEM OR CONCERN? CONTACT THE NEWS-ARGUS AT 406-535-3401 OR [email protected] LEWISTOWNNEWS.COM Spring lambs born at MSU’s Red Bluff Research Ranch By REAGAN COLYER n April, several hundred lambs were born at Red Bluff Research Ranch near Norris. The sheep herd contributes to a variety of agricultural and grazing research as well as wool Iresearch and production. Throughout a Montana spring, baby livestock become a wel- come feature on the landscape, with both wild and domestic newborns appearing across the state. For the staff at MSU’s Red Bluff Research Ranch near Norris, the arrival of springtime means preparing for several hundred new lambs. Red Bluff, which covers nearly 11,000 acres between Norris and the Madison River, is staffed by ranch foreman Noah Davis, sheep foreman Wyatt Geis and shepherd Raul Franco-Urcos. All three live on the property, which proves useful when the time comes for lambing. Nearly 700 lambs are born over five weeks each spring. “Usually, we get about a 130% lamb crop,” said Davis. “We have sets of twins and triplets as well as single lambs, depending largely on the genetics of the sheep.” With just under 600 sheep living permanently at Red Bluff, lambing becomes hectic after the first lambs are born in the beginning of April each year. One of the three men gets up hourly through the night to check the pastured herd for new lambs and ensure any new babies don’t get too cold. Red Bluff’s sheep facility includes two dedicated barns for ewes and their lambs after birth. The ranch also houses around 200 head of cattle, which began calving in early May. The facil- ity is used for both teaching and research, constituting the hub of MSU’s agricultural sheep research, spearheaded by Brent Roeder of the College of Agriculture’s Department of Animal and Range Sciences and an MSU Extension Specialist. “There’s always genetic research going on, since we have four different breeds, looking at how heritable certain traits are and things like that,” said Davis. “We’re exploring research on mixed-species grazing since we have both sheep and cattle here. What does it mean for the diet of the animals if you graze sheep before cows, or vice versa, or at different times of the year? Lambing at MSU's Red Bluff Research Ranch started in April. Here a newborn lamb is weighed. Photos courtesy of Adrian Sanchez-Gonzales/MSU

There’s a broad array of topics you can look into.” taken with their mothers into Red Bluff’s lambing barn, where In addition to leading research efforts, Roeder has published they are kept in pens known as jugs. The smaller, more private work on the effectiveness of livestock guardian dogs, which are space gives mother and lamb an opportunity to bond and for becoming more common with ranchers to mitigate conflicts the lambs to begin nursing. "Most lambs are on their feet and between livestock and wildlife. Red Bluff also has two new guard walking within about 15 minutes of birth," said Geis. dog puppies, large mixes of Kangal and Turkish Boz who were “They’ll be in the jugs for between 12 and 24 hours,” said trained by guard dog specialist Steve Skelton, a rancher near Geis. “We dock their tails and tag their ears not long after they’re Choteau who has used the dogs successfully in grizzly bear born and record all the information about size and weight and country for several years. whether we had to assist with the birth or not.” But in April, lambing is the No. 1 priority at Red Bluff. The After their time in pairs in the lambing barn, the ewes and process starts in November, with either artificial insemination or lambs are moved into the mixing barn, where they are gradually with rams turned out with the 450 ewes of breeding age for exposed to larger groups of sheep to give the lambs the around 45 days. The other 150 sheep are known as ewe lambs, opportunity to practice finding and following their mothers. yearlings that aren’t yet old enough to be bred and kept separate After several days in the mixing barn, they move into pastures until they turn two years old. and finally onto Red Bluff’s rangeland acres. When the next After those 45 days, the rams are then removed to MSU’s Fort spring arrives, the entire herd will be sheared and a sample of Ellis Farm in Bozeman, said Davis. The sheep gestation period of each fleece taken to MSU’s Wool Lab, one of just a pair of labs of around five months leads to the extremely busy lambing weeks its kind in the nation, to continue ongoing research in wool for Davis, Geis and Franco-Urcos. As lambs are born, they are quality and the variables that influence it. By the time that shearing takes place, this year’s lambs will be yearlings and almost ready for breeding themselves. Lambs and their dams at MSU's Red Bluff Research “Then the process starts all over again,” said Davis. Ranch are kept in pens called jugs for a few days before being turned out to pasture. Reagan Colyer is a reporter at MSU News Service.

MSU College of Farmers Union, partners stand up Agriculture seeks for transparency in the cattle market nominations for By LYNDSAY BRUNO everyone is playing by the rules that will lead to a fair and transparent cattle marketing system.” On Monday, May 10, member leaders of American Farm The group talked openly and candidly about a wide range outstanding leaders Bureau Federation, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, of important issues facing our industry today, including but National Farmers Union, R-CALF USA, and the United States not limited to: Montana State University’s College of Agriculture is seek- Cattlemen’s Association met in Phoenix, • Packer concentration, ing nominations for the Outstanding Agricultural Leader Arizona. These groups convened at the • Price transparency and discovery, award, which will be presented during the annual Celebrate request of Livestock Marketing Associa- • Packer oversight, Agriculture weekend, Nov. 12-13 at MSU. tion to discuss challenges involved in the • Packers and Stockyards Act enforcement, The award recognizes individuals, families or businesses marketing of finished cattle with the • Level of captive supply, that have gone above and beyond for the Montana agricul- ultimate goal of bringing about a more • Packer capacity. tural industry in the realms of public service, advocacy, pro- financially sustainable situation for cat- The group also agreed to take to their respective organiza- duction or business. Awardees will be honored during the tle feeders and cow-calf producers. tions for consideration these action items: Celebrate Ag breakfast event on Nov. 13 ahead of the Bobcat “I feel honored to have been asked to Expedite the renewal of USDA’s Livestock Mandatory football game against the University of Idaho Vandals. represent National Farmers Union at this Reporting, including formula base prices subject to the same “We are so excited to be hosting our Celebrate Ag weekend unprecedented meeting of livestock reporting requirements as negotiated cash and the creation of in person again after a virtual event in 2020,” said MSU Vice organizations,” said Walter Schweitzer, a contract library. President of Montana Farmers Union. Demand the Department of Justice issue a public investiga- President of Agriculture and College of Agriculture Dean Lyndsay Bruno Sreekala Bajwa. “It will be such a joy to see and honor our “Leaders in the Livestock industry from tion status report and as warranted, conduct joint DOJ and stakeholders, supporters and alumni, and presenting the Out- all over the United States got together USDA oversight of packer activity moving forward. standing Agricultural Leader award is a large part of that.” for two days to discuss the challenges we are all facing in live- Encourage investment in, and development of, new inde- The selection committee for the Outstanding Agricultural stock marketing. We had an open and candid conversation on pendent, local, and regional packers. Leader award comprises past a variety of issues and agreed on a basic list of priorities and This unprecedented meeting brought together diverse pro- chairpersons of the Montana action items. As a group we felt strongly that packer concen- ducer organizations to identify issues and discuss potential Agricultural Experiment Sta- tration and the lack of price transparency are huge problems. solutions. These issues and action item lists are not compre- tion Advisory Council, the Col- We agreed packer oversight utilizing Packers and Stockyards hensive, due to time constraints of this meeting. Attending lege of Agriculture’s Academic Act to force packers to play by the rules and to require them organization representatives were pleased to have reached Advisory Committee and the to not only report negotiated cash prices but also to report consensus on many issues and are committed to the ultimate college’s development board, as their base prices and formula contracts as well. It was estab- goal of achieving a fair and transparent finished cattle market- well as a current faculty mem- lished that it is important to have the USDA and the DOJ to ing system. ber and a member of the Col- conduct oversight of packer activity moving forward. This lege of Agriculture Student historic meeting has laid the foundation to build on needed Lyndsay Bruno is director of communications for Montana Advisory Council. livestock reforms and to empower a referee to ensure that Farmer's Union. The Outstanding Agriculture Leader was not awarded in 2020, when Celebrate Ag Weekend took place virtually. The last awardee was Buzz Mattelin in 2019. A third-generation barley, durum wheat and sugar beet grower from northeast Montana, Mattelin was nominated by a number of individual colleagues as well as the American Malting Barley Association Farmers encouraged to participate and National Barley Improvement Committee. MSU’s newest barley variety, released in 2019, is named “Buzz” in his honor. To be considered for the award, nominees must be well in wheat and barley varieties survey respected in their agricultural community with accomplish- ments that have wide impact; be an industry leader or an upcoming active innovative producer; and be actively involved The Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding future breeding research and varietal selections. USDA NASS in the agriculture industry. producers to participate in the upcoming Wheat and Barley will begin contacting Montana farmers by phone at the end Active MSU or government employees are only eligible for Varieties Survey conducted by the USDA’s National Agricul- of May to collect data for June survey reports, then continue the award’s “Friend of the COA/MAES” category. Retired uni- tural Statistics Service. compiling information through mid-July. versity or government employees will be considered if they “This year’s varieties survey will give our breeding pro- With end-use quality driving markets around the world, have been retired for at least two years and have shown service gram unique and widespread insight into the characteristics Montana can maintain a competitive edge by utilizing sur- above and beyond their job description. Nominees who are not that are truly important to Montana farmers,” said Cassidy vey results to guarantee crop quality and improve produc- selected will be reconsidered in future years, but application Marn, executive vice president of the Montana Wheat and tion. The Wheat and Barley Varieties Survey is one of many forms should be updated. Barley Committee. “With producer check-off dollars helping initiatives led by the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee The deadline for nominations is Monday, Aug. 30, and sup- to fund breeding programs, and MSU varieties accounting to promote research, marketing, and education for the ben- porting letters of recommendation are highly encouraged. for a substantial portion of wheat and barley acreage here in efit of Montana producers. To learn more about how the Nominators can fill out an online nomination form at https:// Montana, responses to the survey are essential to our contin- committee is putting checkoff dollars to work, visit wbc.agr. ag.montana.edu/celebrateag/aggie_nomination.html. Hard ued success.” mt.gov. copies of the form can be requested by calling the College of The survey is a collaborative project among the Montana The Montana Department of Agriculture is serving Mon- Agriculture dean’s office at 994-3681. Wheat and Barley Committee, Montana State University, and tana Agriculture and growing prosperity under the Big Sky. USDA NASS targeting specific data points that will influence For more information, visit agr.mt.gov.

. SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2021LEWISTOWN NEWS-ARGUS PAGE 11 Montana Farm Roy family welcomes 2021 Ag Baby to School Summit Central Montana WIFE (Women Involved in Farm Economics) announces the 2021 Ag Baby. explores local This year’s baby is Kolbie Layne Willmore, daughter of Casey and Bronya Willmore food opportunities of Roy. Kolbie was born in Great Falls on April 23, and Registration is now open for the Montana Farm to School weighed 7 lbs., 3oz. Summit: Digging Deeper, to be held Aug. 11-12 in Helena, Kolbie’s sisters, Quincey with early bird registration and discounts ending Monday, (4) and Fallon (2), are happy May 31. The conference is co-hosted by Montana State Uni- to welcome her into their versity’s Montana Team Nutrition program. lives. Casey is involved in Participants will learn how schools and programs are prac- the ranch at Roy and Bronya ticing farm to school initiatives across Montana. They will works at NGS in Lewistown. examine the core elements of farm to school philosophy, WIFE members Nancy which include serving local foods, cultivating school gardens, O'Reilly and Laura Warneke nutrition, agriculture and food education. The summit will were privileged to meet Bro- include workshops, experiential learning and networking nya and her girls at the Roy opportunities intended to provide inspiration, ideas and Grocery to deliver the gift resources for everyone interested in farm to school efforts. basket. The basket for the The summit will host presenters from across the country. baby included several out- A keynote speech will be delivered by Mariah Gladstone, fits, books, homemade rolls founder of the online cooking show Indigikitchen, originally and cookies, a gift certificate from northwest Montana, who will discuss connecting Native for Custom Cuts, and several food sovereignty to farm to school. fun items for her sisters. All individuals interested in farm to school programs are encouraged to attend, from school personnel and vendors to parents and children. Continuing education units will be available. According to Aubree Roth, Montana Farm to School coor- dinator, farm to school improves child nutrition by helping children understand and experience where their food comes from. It begins with incorporating healthy, farm-fresh food in school meals and snacks and extends to strengthening com- munity-wide support for local farmers and children’s well- being. Additionally, the program increases opportunities for garden-based learning and agriculture education across cur- riculums. By educating children and stakeholders about nutrition and Montana agriculture, farm to school fosters healthy Kolbie Layne Willmore, futures, Roth said. The cost to attend the summit varies depending on when daughter of Casey and people register. For more information and to register, visit Bronya Willmore of Roy, montana.edu/mtfarmtoschool/summit.html or contact Roth is the 2021 Ag Baby. at [email protected] or 994-5996. Photo courtesy of WIFE

USDA seeks feedback Drought from producers about 2021 crops and stocks conditions continue During the next few weeks, the USDA’s National Agricul- Growers can respond to the June Agricultural Survey tural Statistics will conduct the June agricultural survey. The online, by phone, or mail. They will be asked to provide ome moisture was received across the state of Montana agency will contact nearly 6,000 producers across the Moun- information on planted and harvested acreage, including last week, but drought conditions persist, according to tain Region states of Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New acreage for biotech crops, and grain stocks. the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agri- Mexico, Utah and Wyoming to determine crop acreage and “NASS safeguards the privacy of all respondents by keep- Scultural Statistics Service, USDA. stock levels as of June 1, 2021. ing all individual information confidential, and publishing Topsoil moisture conditions were 42% adequate to surplus, “Due to the widespread impact of its the data in aggregate form only to ensure that no operation down significantly from the previous year at 87%. Subsoil mois- results, the June Agricultural Survey, or producer can be identified,” said Meyer. “We recognize ture conditions were 37% adequate to surplus. also known as the Crops/Stocks Survey, that this is a hectic time for farmers, but the information Barley planted was estimated at 71% complete, slightly is one of the most significant surveys they provide helps U.S. agriculture remain viable and capa- behind the five-year average of 76%. NASS conducts,” explained William ble. I urge them to respond to the June Agricultural survey Planting of dry edible beans progressed well this week, with Meyer, director, Mountain Regional and I thank them for their cooperation.” an estimated 45% of the crop planted, behind the five-year aver- Field Office. “Information growers pro- NASS will analyze the survey information and publish the age of 55%. vide serves as the first clear sign of the prospective produc- results in a series of USDA reports, including the annual Durum wheat planting progressed, with an estimated 44% tion and supply of major commodities in the U.S. for the Acreage and quarterly Grain Stocks reports, to be released of the crop planted. Spring wheat planted was reported at 71% 2021 crop year. Results from this survey are used by farmers June 30. The survey data also contributes to NASS’ monthly complete, equal to the previous year and the five-year average. and ranchers, USDA, businesses, exporters, researchers, and annual Crop Production reports, the annual Small Oats planted is estimated at 49% complete. economists, policymakers, and others who use the survey Grains Summary, and USDA’s monthly World Agricultural Oilseed planting is progressing well, with an estimated 44% information in making a wide range of decisions that benefit Supply and Demand Estimates. These and all NASS reports of canola and 46% of flaxseed planted, both behind the five- the producer.” are available online at http://www.nass.usda.gov/Publica- year averages of 49% and 47%, respectively. Also of note, other USDA agencies rely on this data to tions/. Sugarbeet planting progressed well, with an estimated 62% assist in determining crop insurance and disaster aid pay- For state specific questions, please contact: Montana – of the crop planted, well behind the five-year average of 84%. ments, as well as other program benefits. Eric Sommer at 1-800-835-2612. Winter wheat conditions were rated as 48% good to excel- lent compared to 72% this time last year. Calving and lambing are wrapping up, with 95% of cows calved and 91% of ewes lambed. USDA conducting June hogs, pigs survey Do you need food? The USDA’s National Agri- Meyer, director, Mountain will contact producers who do make sound and timely busi- cultural Statistics Service is Regional Field Office. “The not respond by mail or online ness decisions.” Contact the contacting producers for the June survey and resulting to conduct a telephone inter- As with all NASS surveys, June Hogs and Pigs Survey. report will continue to pro- view. the results of this survey will Communty Cupboard The agency will survey pork vide important indicators for “The data gathered in be available in aggregate form producers for detailed infor- the industry of what changes these quarterly surveys allow only, ensuring that no indi- Call 535-2015 mation on market hog and are occurring – if any.” NASS to accurately measure vidual operation or producer breeding stock inventories, as NASS will mail the ques- and report conditions and can be identified. NASS will well as pig crop and farrowing tionnaires in May to all pro- trends in the U.S. pork indus- publish the survey results in intentions. ducers selected for the survey. try over the course of the the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs “According to the most To ensure all survey partici- year,” added Meyer. “The report on June 24. recent Quarterly Hogs and pants have an opportunity to information is used by all sec- These and all NASS reports Pigs report in March, there respond, NASS interviewers tors of the industry to help are available online at http:// were 74.8 million hogs and www.nass.usda.gov/Publica- pigs in the U.S.,” said Bill tions/. Lewistown Precipitation For state specific questions, May 2021: 1.48 please contact: Montana – Oct. 1, 2020 to Date: 5.69 Eric Sommer at 1-800-835- 2021 Year to Date: 3.64 2612. Normal Oct. 1 to Date: 7.61 Normal Year to Date: 5.16 2020 Year to Date: 5.30 Winter Spring Date Wheat Wheat Market Report from May 18, 2021 May 21 6.05 6.66 NAME QTY DESC WT BID PF May 20 6.12 6.78 MARKET Jim Kellogg, Dell 19 2-3Y BLK-PR 1250 $1,825 HD May 19 6.06 6.59 Gerald Walsh, Dodson 5 2Y BLK-PR 1125 $1,800 HD May 18 520 West Main Jim Kellogg, Dell 13 4-5Y BLK-PR 1507 $1,625 HD 6.39 6.97 Hello Central Montana and beyond! May 17 6.35 6.90 Lewistown, MT Brett Tuss, Lewistown 4 YNG BLK-PR 1123 $1,625 HD We had a full day Tuesday with 1,140 Nathan Otto, Vaughn 12 2-3Y BLK-PR 1235 $1,500 HD cattle, including 250 cow-calf pairs. The Rodney Linhart, Moccasin 15 2-3Y BLK-PR 1142 $1,500 HD top end of the pairs sold very well, top- May 14 6.42 7.24 406-538-5458 Forder Land & Cattle Co, Hwood 8 YNG BLK-PR 1003 $1,425 HD May 13 6.50 7.21 ping at $1,825 on the 2-3 year-old Jim 800-597-7134 Kellogg pairs out of Dell, MT. Young Jim Kellogg, Dell 3 6Y BLK-PR 1605 $1,400 HD May 12 6.86 7.50 pairs landed mostly between $1,400 Marsha Barnard, Malta 1 RED-BBYCF 190 $450 HD May 11 6.95 7.40 and that $1,825 mark, while running Duane Bishop, Moccasin 1 HERE-BBYCF 205 $410 HD May 10 6.91 7.35 age and older pairs were mixed between Jess Alger, Stanford 1 BLK-BBYCF 210 $390 HD $900 and $1,250, depending on condi- Marsha Barnard, Malta 4 RED-BBYCF 183 $375 HD tion of the cow and age of the calf. We Bob Sawyer, Hilger 2 BLK-HFRTT 878 $105.00 WT May 7 7.01 7.62 Home and Auto Insurance did split a fair number of pairs and Knox Ranch LLC, Winifred 4 BLK-HFRTT 914 $97.00 WT May 6 7.02 7.65 had quite a little competition on those Jeffery Mikeson, Stanford 1 BLK-HFRTT 990 $93.00 WT May 5 6.79 7.45 babies weighing north of 150#, with Doc Wilson Ranch LLC, Pdse Vly 1 BLK-HFRTT 1075 $91.00 WT May 4 6.77 7.42 a lot of them bringing $300-450 per Bret W. Smith, Roy 1 BLK-HFRTT 1010 $91.00 WT head. Cow and bull market was steady Mike Phillips, Billings 1 BLK-COW 1630 $69.00 WT May 3 6.81 7.38 with the past few weeks, with cows still Dakota Schweers Gr Range 1 MXD-COW 1295 $67.50 WT mid-$50’s to mid-$60’s and bulls in the Prices are based on quality $80’s and $90’s. We have TWO MORE Jeffery Mikeson, Stanford 1 BLK-COW 1735 $67.00 WT grades of 11.5 for w.w. and SALES before going to our Summer Scott Seilstad, Denton 1 RED-COW 1460 $65.50 WT Daniel R. Bristol, Lewistown 1 CHAR-COW 1445 $65.00 WT 14 for s.w. Sale Schedule! May 25th is a Cattle, Sheep and Horse Sale. June 1st is an Trevor Annala, Geyser 1 BLK-COW 1240 $65.00 WT Weekend prices tend to All Class Cattle Sale. There will be NO Jeffery Mikeson, Stanford 9 BLK-COW 1252 $64.00 WT be set by Friday prices. SALE on June 8th, as we will go to Michael Antila, Geyser 1 BLK-BULL 1875 $93.00 WT our standard every-other-week rotation Merrimac Cattle Co., Geyser 1 RED-BULL 1805 $92.00 WT Price affected by quality. for the summer months. Please visit the Brad or Kathryn Schmitt, Geyser 1 CHAR-BULL 2205 $92.00 WT website for updates and don’t be afraid Courtesy of Central to call our office ahead of time. Thanks for bringing your business our way! Office: 535-3535 Kyle Shobe : 366-0472 ~ Kyle Shobe . Montana WIFE www. LewistownLivestock.com

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Sports Division champions Calendar (subject to change) Saturday, May 22 • FHS track and field at Eastern A divisional meet in Glendive, all day. • LSC soccer matches: U19 Off; U16 at Livingston vs. Livingston–10:15 a.m., vs. Billings Timbers–1:15 p.m.; U14 at Sidney vs. Sidney–11 a.m., vs. Laurel–1:30 p.m.; U12 at Lewis and Clark School in Lewistown vs. Butte–11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; U10 Off. • Redbirds A vs. Billings Blue Jays, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, May 23 • Redbirds A vs. Billings Cardinals, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. • Redbirds B at Great Falls Chargers B/C, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 26 • Redbirds A vs. Great Falls Chargers, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27 • FHS at State A tennis meet in Billings, all day. • FHS softball at State A Tournament in Butte, all The Fergus Golden Eagles pose with their trophy after defeating Havre for the Northeast A divisional fastpitch softball championship. day. Photo courtesy of Mike Mangold • FHS track and field at State A meet in Lurel, all day. Three home runs lift the Golden Eagles Friday, May 28 • Class C state track and field meet in Missoula, all over Havre Blue Ponies in championship day.

By MATTHEW STRISSEL “Every year we want the best com- each had three hits in the game, with On this day Sports Editor petition on our schedule and of our Jensen, Southard and Gremaux get- in sports history five losses, one was to AA Belgrade, ting two. Southard and Welsh each evenge is a dish best served In past games we Havre, and the three other no. 1 seeds,” had three RBIs, with Morgan and 1883: Cubs’ Billy Sunday’s from a fast pitch. struggled with their Mangold said. “We were two weeks Southworth notching two. first at-bat. He begins a After falling to the Havre into our season when we lost a close Morgan pitched all six innings, giv- streak of 14-consecutive RBlue Ponies, 4-3, earlier this pitcher because we one to Laurel, and we are a completely ing up one run on three hits and strik- strikeouts. month, the Fergus Golden Eagles girls were playing her different team now. Polson never saw ing out six players with a .675 strike 1884: One-armed pitcher fastpitch softball team defeated Havre, Jess when we played them because we percentage. Hugh Dailey strikes out 12 11-1, in the Northeast A divisional envisioned us in this position. I made The Golden Eagles move on to the batters. championship game. Fergus racked up game. On Wednesday some coaching blunders against state tournament as the no. 1 seed out 17 hits in the game with every batter we played ours.” Frenchtown, and we weren’t very dis- of the Northeast. The team will receive 1930: Yankees’ future Hall registering at least one hit. ciplined offensively in that game. All- a bye in the first round and face the of Fame first baseman Lou “Not often does your entire line up - Fergus Head Coach in-all, I believe the last 2-3 weeks have winner Park (no. 2 out of the South- Gehrig becomes the first get hits, and everyone came through,” shown we are a much-improved team east) and Columbia Falls (no. 3 out of player to hit three home Fergus Head Coach Mike Mangold Mike Mangold now. Our short season really is a sprint the Northwest) on Thursday, May 27 runs three times in one said. “Some players made adjust- rather than a marathon, and we are at 3 p.m. game as New York out- scores Philadephia, 20-13. ments, some kept doing what they do, son and Hailey Welsh each hit a single leaning at the tape.” “Overall, we put a stamp on the and it was completely a team effort, to make the bases loaded for Fergus. team we knew we could be, and we are 1963: Mickey Mantle hits a offensively, the entire tournament.” Southard scored on a single from Becoming the champions riding a wave going into state,” Man- ball off of Yankee Stadium’s Being the no. 1 seed heading into Gremaux before two quick outs Fergus began with a strong offen- gold said. “Playing your best ball at facade. this time is every team’s goal.” the tournament, the Golden Eagles stopped what could have been a more sive game early in the championship 1991: NFL owners agree to received a bye in the first round devastating inning for Dawson. game with a three-run home run hit add two teams in 1994, the straight to the semi-final game against The hits kept coming for Fergus in by Southard. Fergus scored two more CHAMPIONSHIP Carolina Panthers and Dawson. the sixth inning. Two doubles and two runs in the third with a home run by Jacksonville Jaguars. singles made way for courtesy runner Welsh, allowing she and Morgan to Fergus 11 Fergus dominates score. The Golden Eagles scored three 1993: Riddick Bowe TKOs Josie Dubbs, Morgan and Jensen to Havre 1 Jesse Ferguson in two over Dawson County each score a run, bringing the more runs in the top of the fifth from Jensen, Southard and Karolyne South- R H E rounds for the heavyweight After giving up three runs in the final score to 13-4 in favor of Golden Eagles 302 033 x – 11 17 5 boxing title. opening inning, the Golden Eagles the Golden Eagles. worth Blue Ponies 000 010 x – 1 3 1 held Dawson to just one run the rest Morgan led the team with “The first two-thirds of the year we 1994: New Toronto NBA would get into trouble by swinging at Batting ab r h rbi of the game on their way to a 13-4 three runs, with Jensen and M. Affolder 4 0 3 0 franchise unveils the name victory over the Red Devils. Welsh each getting two. Fer- pitches outside the zone,” Mangold J. Morgan 4 3 3 2 “Raptors” and logo. Down 3-1 in the bottom of the gus scored 13 runs on 12 hits in said. “Now we are more patient for our C. Jensen 4 2 2 0 2002: Mike Babcock is second inning, Fergus had the the game pitch, and it is paying off, especially in E. Southard 4 2 2 3 named head coach of the bases loaded with one out. Morgan pitched all seven the championship game. In past games H. Welsh 3 1 1 3 Anaheim Mighty Ducks. Riley Andersen and Anna innings, giving up four runs on two we struggled with their pitcher because R. Andersen 3 0 1 0 we were playing her game. On Wednes- K. Southworth 1 1 1 2 2003: In Fort Worth, Texas, Gremaux each scored on a hits, striking out 15 batters and A. Gremaux 4 0 2 0 single hit by Madison Affold- throwing a .786 strike per- day we played ours.” Annika Sorenstam A. Assenmacher 0 0 0 0 becomes the first woman er, giving the Golden Eagles centage. Fergus shut out Havre for the first S. Sannar 3 0 1 0 The Golden Eagles four innings before to play in the PGA Tour in the lead. Jessica Morgan hit M. Denton 3 0 1 0 58 years. a double on a line drive to moved on to face the the Blue Ponies J. Dubbs 0 2 0 0 left field, bringing home Havre Blue Ponies in the could score their Totals 33 11 17 10 2004: NHL Eastern Confer- Madeline Denton and championship game. one and only run ence Final: The Tampa Bay in the bottom of 2B: Morgan 2, Affolder, Jensen, Grem- Lightning beat the Phila- Affolder. Morgan aux, Southworth. scored on an error by the fifth inning. HR: Morgan, Welsh, Southard. delphia Flyers, 4-3, on their the Dawson catcher to “We still had way to win the seven-game some errors, but Pitching IP H R ER BB K S% Stanley Cup Final. put Fergus up, 6-3, J. Morgan 6 3 1 0 2 6 .675 before the end of the we were able to second inning. block them out by surren- “I started telling the dering the outcome and keep playing girls last week that our MO is our game,” Mangold said. It was fun to CIVIC CENTER CALENDAR we are going to make mis- watch them play free and make plays takes defensively, and we have they haven’t been. Sometimes a big (may be subject to change) to have some acceptance to it,” defensive play will fire a team up more Mangold said. “We need to make than a big offensive one, and the girls our strengths more visible, and rallied around our defensive effort, May 24 – May 30 one of our strengths is our and it truly carried to our offensive Closed Memorial day Weekend, Fri.-Mon., May 29-31 bats. The girls have constantly side.” been more disciplined in the Fergus scored three more runs in OPEN GYMS: box, and it has helped them the top of the sixth. After a double by Monday 10:30–noon, 1:15–7:50 p.m. control their at-bats.” Affolder, Dubbs came in as a courtesy Tuesday 1:15–7:50 p.m. Dawson scored for the runner. Morgan hit the third home Wednesday 10:30–noon, 1:15–7:50 p.m. last time in the top of the run of the game for Fergus, bringing Thursday 10:30–noon, 1:15–7:50 p.m. third, and neither team herself and Dubbs home. Friday 10:30–noon, 1:15–6:50 p.m. Jensen hit a double and scored on a scored until the bottom Saturday Closed sacrifice fly by Welsh to give the final of the fifth. Sunday Closed After Chelsea Jen- score of 11-1. Two strikeouts and a sen hit a double, pop out in the bottom of the Pool employee mtg. Tues., 7 p.m. she scored on a sixth secured the champion- single by Elia- ship victory for the Golden Pickleball Mon.–Fri., 8:30–10:30 a.m. zar South- eagles. HEMA Wed., 6–7:50 p.m. ard. Ander- Affolder and Morgan Noon Rec. Mon.–Fri., noon–1 p.m. Walk and Jog Mon.–Fri., 7–8:30 a.m. Pilates Mon., noon; Tues.–Thurs., 5:30 p.m. Women’s Exercise Tues.–Thurs. 9 a.m. Strong Women Tues., Thurs. noon–1 p.m. Jessica Morgan winds up and pitches the ball during a home game this season. Parent/Tot Tues., 10:30 a.m.–noon Photo by Matthew Strissel

. SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2021 LEWISTOWN NEWS-ARGUS PAGE 13 Let the last games Kayla Arndt shines in singles matches at of spring begin Northeast A divisional tennis tournament By MARK GRUENER By MARK GRUENER Shortly after sunrise last Saturday, I engaged in an early morning rite of spring for fter two tense days of play at the Fer- many high school coaches and athletes across gus High School tennis complex and the state. When I was a student in the U.S. Lillian Kolar Championship Courts, Army Ranger School, we called it procuring the inaugural Northeast Divisional poque bait, a mission-essential, but prohibit- A Tennis Tournament wrapped up play late ed food item. Nowadays I call it getting the Wednesday afternoon just before a spring goodies of the day that will sustain me dur- snowstorm descended upon Central Mon- ing a long day of play. tana. With morning coffee in hand, I stopped at After he changed the dates of play to avoid the bakery section of a local grocery store. As I perused the selection of bagels, Fergus High a confrontation with Mother Nature, Tourna- School Track Coach Steve Olson came by to ment Director Paul Bartos felt good about check out the doughnuts. He seemed happy what he witnessed during two days of spirited to be there. competition. Coach Olson was decked out in full Blue He thanked all who helped put on the and Gold Golden Eagles attire. I didn’t have tournament and complimented the players my coaching jacket on, so he didn’t know me on their good sportsmanship. from the Man in the Moon. We engaged in “Everyone had an outstanding attitude,” some friendly morning banter. Bartos said. “This was a very positive learning “Where ya bound today coach,” I asked. experience.” With bag of donuts in hand, he said his The Golden Eagles knew perennial Central team was about to board the bus for a big Division power Havre would be a force to be meet in Livingston. reckoned with in the divisional tournament, “Ah, just a little trip south,” I replied. “It and they learned that Miles City and Glendive sure is nice to have good weather as you get have some outstanding tennis players too. ready for divisionals.” “We found out just how good the players We agreed that for all sports teams, the are in the Northeast Division,” first-year coach final days of competition before school gets Matt Gruener said. “I have to give credit Kayla Arndt returns the ball across the net to her opponent during the divi- out are something young athletes and coach- where credit is due, our players competed sional tennis tournament in Lewistown on Tuesday, May 18. es really enjoy. Then we parted ways to com- well, but it just wasn’t enough to beat some of Photo by Matthew Strissel plete our morning shopping spree, but met the best players in the state.” again at the checkout. Led by standout senior singles player Emily In another semi-final match, Rutten gave into the tournament, Polesky, who finished He let me go first in line. That’s when I Doughty and a strong supporting cast, the the top-seeded Daughty her strongest chal- fifth in the 2019 state tournament singles play, decided to get him “on the record” for a col- Custer County Cowgirls cruised to their first lenge of the tournament. In two matches was undefeated for the 2021 season (27-0). umn I’d been contemplating writing for some title in the newly created Northeast Division prior to the semifinals, the big-serving senior Early in the first set, Arndt kept the match time”. while Havre’s boys’ squad relied on strong Cowgirl had not lost a game, but she had to close, but once the top Cowboys’ player found “OK coach, you’re on the record,” I boldly doubles teams and a runner-up finish by top work hard for a 6-3, 6-4 win over her fresh- his rhythm, he surged to a 6-2, 6-0 victory proclaimed. “If a sportswriter from the local singles player Josh Currie to edge the Cow- man opponent. over the Golden Eagles top singles player. paper asked you to compare the 2020 sports boys in the race for the boys’ crown. Rutten had another epic battle in her next “Dalton is an awesome athlete and a great season to what’s happening this season, what For Lewistown senior Kayla Arndt survived match but dropped a heartbreaking 6-2, 6-7 tennis player,” Arndt said. “He’s a nice guy would you say? How does this season com- some tense moments to place fourth in the (6-8), 3-6 decision to Bryn Coffin from Miles too. Even though I lost, I thought I played pare to what you were doing last year about singles draw and punched her ticket to the City. really well and I’m really glad I got a chance to now?” state tournament, set for May 27-28 in Bill- “Skylar played well in both matches but play him.” He looked at me like I was a refugee from ings. She will be the lone Golden Eagle com- she had a lot of long rallies,” Gruener said. In their loser out match, Justin Morris, the another galaxy. Only a recent arrival from peting in the state tournament this year. “That’s her style of play and it’s a lot of fun to Cowboys #2 singles player outlasted Arndt outer space could be so ignorant about the As play began on the second day, Lewis- watch, but she was on court for more than 6-2, 7-6 (8-6) to end the Golden Eagles’ hopes terrible toll that COVID-19 has inflicted on town had three singles players and one dou- three hours. By the time she had to play a of breaking into the draw at the state tourna- Planet Earth the past 18 months. Though not bles team in the semi-finals, and several oth- third set in her second match of the day, she ment. as overwhelming as the Great Influenza of ers alive in loser-out play. Arndt was the only was exhausted.” After Polesky downed Havre’s Josh Currie 1918, we have been afflicted by the most dev- Golden Eagle who won a match on the second “Sometimes I forget Skylar is just a fresh- 6-2, 6-3 in the finals, he expressed the senti- astating disaster of my lifetime and it’s far day of the tournament. man,” Gruener continued. “I know she is dis- ments of many players who qualified for the from over. Along with junior doubles players Izzy appointed with the result, but she told me she state tournament. “With COVID, we only got one week of Mecklenberg and Brook Nason, senior singles is going to play a lot of tennis this summer, so “It was a lot of fun,” he said. “After missing practice last year,” Coach Olson said. “So ...” player Gabe Arndt, and freshman Skylar Rut- I’m really looking forward to seeing how last year, it was great to be able to play again He did not get a chance to finish the sen- ten, Kayla Arndt excelled on the first day of much she improves before next year’s divi- this season. I’m really looking forward to play- tence. play, but in her semifinal match, Lewistown’s sional tournament.” ing in the state tournament next week.” It wasn’t intentional, but as the morning top singles player dropped a 2-6, 6-4, 2-6 deci- In girls’ doubles, Jill Litwiller and Addison In boys’ doubles, Havre’s Josh Warp and goodies came down the conveyor belt, along sion to #3 Cowgirls singles player Grace Marx, Glendive’s top-seeded doubles team, Trevor Maloughney cruised through the draw with my own goodies I tried to abscond with Gundlach. advanced to the finals with a convincing 6-0, without dropping a set. Their 6-3, 6-2 over his bag of doughnuts. I almost got away with She rebounded with a 6-2, 6-4 decision 6-0 win over Mecklenberg and Nason. The Red Devils’ Jentz Scarpoldt and Austin Jacob- the accidental prank, but the friendly cashier over teammate Natalie Day to earn a spot in Golden Eagles’ duo tournament hopes ended sen in the finals provided the margin of vic- circumvented the crime in progress. next week’s state tournament. in their next match when the suffered a 2-6, tory as Blue Ponies captured their 13th con- “Those are his donuts,” she said. “It’s always hard to see a player knock her 3-6 loss to the Cowgirls top doubles team. secutive boys’ divisional title. Coach Olson chided me. teammate out of the draw, but that happens a On the boys’ side, senior Gabe Arndt won The state tournament is set to begin at 8 “Nice try,” he said. lot in divisional tournaments,” Gruener said. two matches to set up a semifinal match with a.m. on Thursday, May 27 at Pioneer Park in “Thanks coach, I replied. “Guess I’ll have That’s just the luck of the draw.” Miles City standout Dalton Polesky. Coming Billings. to be more surreptitious next time. Good luck in Livingston today.” And with that, like many high school coaches all over the state, we sallied forth to Athletes rise to the top at the Northern C Divisional engage in our respective coaching duties of the day. By MATTHEW STRISSEL place in the javelin with a throw of 96-11, and Senior Derrik Zimmerman placed fifth in But how would a high school coach or Sports Editor sophomore Jayda Southworth placed fourth the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.85. athlete complete Coach Olson’s sentence? in the high jump with a height of 4-06. Freshman Brady Bantz won first place in I had a pretty good idea, but I decided to The Northern C Divisional track and field Sophomore Ethan Carlstrom got a person- the javelin with a personal-record throw of get a long-time friend and coaching mentor meet is in the books, and area athletes ran, al record in the javelin with a throw of 124-01, 141-04. Fellow freshman Jace Dunkel placed on the record. jumped and skipped their way to personal taking sixth place. fourth in the javelin with a personal-record Perhaps reflecting on the 12-consecutive records and first-place finishes. throw of 132-09. district crowns his boys’ tennis teams won Athletes who finish in the top six of their Winnett-Grass Range Rams The top six placers in each event will com- before COVID-19 interdicted the 2020 spring events gained points for their team and will Three boys on the Rams team are going to pete in the State C track and field meet in sports season, veteran Havre tennis coach move on to the State C track and field meet the state track and field meet. Missoula, beginning May 28. George Ferguson pondered the pain that next weekend. came with an opportunity lost. Considering the indescribable suffering Team scores and angst we have all endured for the past For the girls’ teams, Denton-Geyser-Stan- year, talking about sports seemed trivial, but ford tied North Star for fifth place with 34 he put things in perspective for me. points. The Tri-City girls placed ninth over- “Our season has been as good as we all with 22 points. Roy-Winifred tied with expected,” Ferguson said. “Not having a 2020 Chester-Joplin-Inverness for 14th place with season created some new challenges, but I 10 points. won’t let COVID get the kids down.” On the boys’ teams, Tri-City placed sixth “I’ve been shocked at how good our kids with 26 points. DGS took ninth place with 18 are playing,” Ferguson continued. “I’ve been super-impressed with everyone in the state points. Winnett-Grass Range tied Big Sandy and I’m expecting great things from our with 16 points. Roy-Winifred tied Dutton team.” Brady for 15th place with one point. Coach Ferguson and I exchanged a quaint smile. Denton-Geyser-Stanford Bearcats When Havre hosted their annual invita- Sophomore Kara Reed won all 34 points tional tournament on a blustery day in April, for the Lady Bearcats. I watched from a respectful distance as the Reed won the 100-meter dash with a long time Blue Ponies mentor recognized his time of 13.42 seconds. She placed second in seniors before commencing play on Senior the 200-meter dash at 27.29 seconds, a per- Day. sonal record, and second in the 300-meter I wrote down his thoughts for the day and hurdles at 47.84 seconds. Reed placed fourth later asked for permission to use them on the in both the 400-meter dash and 100-meter record. hurdles with times of 1:03.32 and 17.48, “After all we’ve been through in the past respectively. year it’s great to be back on the courts and On the boys’ team, sophomore Colter teaching tennis again, he told his team. “I’m Howell was best in the division at the 1600- going to miss you guys terribly, but fortunate- meter run with a first-place finish of four ly we have a long season ahead and I’m really minutes, 50.5 seconds, a personal record. looking forward to it. “ Fellow sophomore Ace Becker also got a Now comes the final chapters of that sea- personal record in the javelin, placing sec- son story. ond with a throw of 140-11. Beginning with the Northeast Divisional tennis tournament, which began play on Tri-City Titans Tuesday, athletes from across Montana will Senior Dakota Auck gained all 22 points strive to make the most of an opportunity to for the Tri-City girls’ team. complete the season. Never again will we Auck won first place in the pole vault take such things for granted. Indeed, there’s a competition by getting a personal record of lot to like about high school sports and extra- 9-03. She placed third in the triple jump curricular activities. with a distance of 29-10.5, fourth in the 100- General Douglas MacArthur captured the meter dash with a time of 13.55 seconds and essence of that value when he postulated fifth in the 200-meter dash at 28.14 seconds. that, “on the fields of friendly strife are sown On the boys’ team, freshman Jackson the seeds that on other days, and upon other Swanz took first place in both hurdles fields, will bear the fruits of victory.” events, earning 20 points for the Bearcats. In my view, those fruits of victory are Swanz won the 110-meter hurdles with a applicable to a wide range of life’s challenges. time of 16.43, a personal record, and won May Mother Nature and the Big Ranger in the 300-meter hurdles at 42.72. the Sky smile upon us as we enjoy the games Junior Rhett Patnode gained six points of spring. for the Bearcats by placing third in the pole (Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Mark Gruener vault with a height of 10-06, a personal served for 22 years as an engineer officer in the record. Regular Army. He also served for 21 years of service as an emergency manager for Montana Roy-Winifred Outlaws Disaster and Emergency Services. Presently, he Three Outlaws athletes placed in the top is a volunteer high school tennis coach in Lew- six and will head to the state meet. . istown). Freshman Dakota Crabtree took third

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SATURDAY, LEWISTOWN MAY 22, 2021 NEWS-ARGUS OUTDOORS PAGE 15 HAVE A SUGGESTION, NEWS ITEM OR CONCERN? CONTACT THE NEWS-ARGUS AT 406-535-3401 OR [email protected] LEWISTOWNNEWS.COM State record longnose sucker caught in Holter Reservoir Eighth record fish for Montana in less than a year

or the second time in less than a week, Holter Reser- voir near Helena produced a new fish for the Montana record book. F On May 14, Austin Wargo landed a longnose sucker weighing 4.21 pounds. Wargo used a jig to catch his fish, which was 19.5 inches long with a girth of more than 12 inches. He beat the previous record for longnose sucker, which was set less than two months ago from the Missouri River; that fish weighed 3.42 pounds and was 20.1 inches long. Wargo’s fish is yet another in what has already been a busy time for new fish records in Montana, with eight new records set in the previous 10 months. Just four days before Wargo’s sucker was landed from Holter, a new state record walleye weighing more than 18 pounds was also caught there. Other recent record fish from around the state include a chinook salmon caught last August, a smallmouth bass in October, a yellow bullhead in December, a brown trout in February, and a largemouth bass in April. The sucker family is the third largest family of fish in Mon- tana with nine species, behind only the minnow and salmo- nid (trout) families. Longnose suckers are native to the state and widely distributed across nearly all of central and west- ern Montana. With a total of 91 native and introduced fish species found in Montana, interest in fish records has increased in recent years. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks maintains the list of record fish, and it is available on FWP’s website at https:// fwp.mt.gov/fish/anglingData/records Anglers who think they may have caught a state record fish should keep the following things in mind: • To prevent loss of weight, do not clean or freeze the fish. Keep the fish cool, preferably on ice. • Take a picture of the fish. • Weigh the fish on a certified scale (found in grocery store or hardware store, etc.), and have it witnessed by a store employee or other observer. Obtain a weight receipt and an affidavit from the store personnel if no FWP official is pres- ent. Measure the length and girth. Contact the nearest FWP office to have the fish positively Austin Wargo holds his new state record longnose sucker from Holter Reservoir near Helena. Male suckers identified by a fisheries biologist. display the vivid coloration visible on this fish during their spring spawning season. Photo courtesy of FWP Crooked Creek site of successful Governor Gianforte asks Montanans annual walleye tournament to help combat spread of invasive species Governor Greg Gianforte marked the kick- “If invasive mussels were to become off of National Invasive Species Awareness established in our lakes and streams, the week (May 15-22) by calling on Montanans to annual economic impact could reach an esti- help slow the spread of invasive plants and mated $230 million in lost revenue and miti- animals that pose serious threats to Mon- gation costs to the state. Those costs would tana’s lands, waters and economy. impact all of us.” “Everyone can play a part in keeping National Invasive Species Awareness invasive species out of Montana, which is Week is a yearly event to focus public atten- critical to protecting our communities, econ- tion on the threats posed by non-native spe- omies, and natural resources,” Gianforte cies and the everyday actions citizens can said. “We can clean, drain and dry our boats take to keep them in check. Nationally, inva- and watercraft. We can identify and report sive species cost the U.S. an estimated $120 noxious weeds. And we can clean our boots, billion annually in damages to crops, forests, bikes, and off-road vehicles between uses.” fish and wildlife, and natural environments. Invasive aquatic plants in Montana Read Governor Gianforte’s National Inva- include species such as Eurasian milfoil and sive Species Awareness Week proclamation flowering rush, which outcompete native at http://dnrc.mt.gov/governor-gianforte- plants and can impact boating, swimming issues-proclamation-for-national-invasive- Payton Dobbs, left, and Kolter Forbes Tournament winners Jeff Ingram and and fishing. Terrestrial plants such as rush species-awareness-week. tied for the largest walleye caught dur- Jake Monroe pose for a photo after skeletonweed degrade the productivity of The Montana Invasive Species Council ing the Crooked Creek Walleye Clas- reeling in over 60 pounds of fish during rangelands and crop fields, costing livestock works to protect Montana’s economy, natu- producers in lost forage and crop value. ral resources and public health through sic, at 32.75 inches. the two-day event. “Agriculture and outdoor recreation, coordinated actions to fight invasive species. Photos courtesy of Tammy Pyrah Montana’s largest economic drivers, are Educational resources and more information By KATHERINE SEARS | Reporter Although the water in the bay is still low, under constant threat from invasive spe- on MISC programs are available at misc.mt. around 2 feet, Craig said it was a great weekend cies,” DNRC Director Amanda Kaster said. gov. Teams fishing in the 2021 Crooked Creek for fishing. Walleye Classic last weekend were treated with “Everybody caught a lot of big fish and a lot great weather and some big fish. of little fish,” said Craig. “It was a good turnout “It was a beautiful weekend with great weath- and a lot of fun,” he added. er,” said James Craig, owner of Crooked Creek Top 10 results: Marina. “I was so thankful for that.” Jeff Ingram and Jake Monroe, 60.76 pounds Of the 68 teams competing, Jeff Ingram and Kyle DeBolt and Matt Heinert, 49.86 pounds Jake Monroe of Helena reeled in the heaviest Jerry Molstad and Nate Molstad, 49.38 load of fish at 60.76 pounds. On their first day, Jason Mundel and Bob Hickey, 49.04 five fish yielded 53 pounds, making for a less Steve Thomas and Cole Ray, 44.76 exciting second day catching about 7 pounds Kurt Novak and Kodi Novak, 44.66 worth of fish. Colby Tognetti and Jake DeRosier, 44.19 “All the people in the lower portion on the Ben Walker and Joe Lipskis, 41.14 first day had stellar second days and vice versa,” Tim Marsh and Kevin Stobb, 40.94 said Craig. “I just kinda flip flopped.” Colby Loudon and Cierra Loudon, 40.70 Central Montana Motor Sports

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. PAGE 16LEWISTOWN NEWS-ARGUS SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2021 Lewistown Birding Bunch announces 2021 trips and events

By CATHY MOSER s spring transitions into summer, thou- sands of migrating Abirds are winging their way north and stopping in Central Montana. Their lilt- ing songs and colorful plum- ages make venturing outdoors even more welcoming. The Lewistown Birding Bunch welcomes birders of all skill levels to take part in its field trips, which the requi- sites are an eager leader, eager followers, a date and destina- tion, and ideally, lots of birds. Grab your bird book, strap on your binoculars, and come along. Lewistown Birding Bunch 2021 trip itinerary RSVP with trip leader at least the day before for out- ings. Some events require ear- lier notice. All trips meet at Centennial Plaza unless other- wise specified. Kendall Ghost Town drive/ picnic is Saturday, May 29 at 8 a.m. We will bird to, from and at Kendall Ghost Town. Those that are interested will hike through the area. Bring your picnic with you. RSVP Anne Tews, Phone/Text: 366-0660. Lake Mason NWR drive/ walk is Saturday, June 5 at 7 a.m. (Near Roundup; water in reservoir and no muddy roads permitting). Bring insect repellant, lunch, snacks, and drinks. RSVP Cathy Moser by June 3 at phone 538-4813. Bear Gulch Pictographs is June 12 (tentative). Contact Paula Drissell at 350-1553. Ben- ton Lake is Saturday June 19 at 7 a.m. This is an all-day trip. Bring lunch and drinks. RSVP Dick Dennison at 538-2252 or The Mountain Chickadee is a small songbird that begins nesting in mid-June. Although four species of chickadees, the Mountain, Black- 366-1410. Bluebird Box cleaning and capped, Boreal, and Chestnut-backed, inhabit Montana forests, birders in Central Montana are likely to see only the Black-capped and repair is Saturday, Sept. 11; and Mountain Chickadee. Photo courtesy of Cathy Moser Sept. 25 (if needed) at 9 a.m. RSVP Cathy Moser by Thurs- Potluck at noon, location to be Sage Grouse Lek. Saturday, at middle fishing access site. Sapphire Village/Ackley Wednesday, July 2, departing day, Sept. 9 or Sept. 23, Phone: announced. RSVP Anne Tews. April 12, departing 5:30 a.m. RSVP by April 30. Debbie Lar- Lake. Saturday, June 7, depart- 5:30 p.m. from Centennial 538-4813. Phone/TXT: 366-0660. It is from Centennial Plaza. RSVP son, 535-8320. ing 7:30 a.m. from Centennial Plaza. RSVP by June 30. Dick Fall Raptor watch is in helpful to know who will par- by April 9. Paula Drissell, 350- Bowdoin NWR. Saturday Plaza. Bring a lunch. RSVP by Dennison, 538-2252. October (tentative). ticipate a week in advance. 1553. Bring breakfast, snacks, May 17, departing 7:30 a.m. June 5. Dana Leininger, 538- LBB Annual Picnic at 5532 Ackley Lake will be Satur- chairs and cameras. from Centennial Plaza. RSVP 3167. Sandhill Road. Wednesday, day, Oct. 29. 8 a.m. Bring Spot- 2021 Calendar of Events Carter Ponds. Friday, April by May 14. Bring lunch and Bear Gulch Pictographs. July 16, at 5 p.m. RSVP by ting scopes if you have them. The following is a list of 25, departing 5:30 p.m. from snacks. Cathy Moser, 538-4813. Saturday, June 21, departing 7 June 11. Departing 4:30 p.m. RSVP Anne Tews Phone/Text: field trips, including the Centennial Plaza. RSVP by Fish Hatchery/Hanson a.m. from Centennial Plaza. from Centennial Plaza. Tom 366-0660. event, date, leader’s name April 23. Carla Dennison, 538- Reservoir. Saturday May 31, Bring lunch. $10 fee per per- Anderson, 535 -2132. Chrismas Bird Count on and other pertinent informa- 2252. departing 7:30 a.m. from Cen- son. RSVP by June 18. Cathy Jan. 1, 2022. Back up date, Sun- tion. Please RSVP with the Brewery Flats Walk. Thurs- tennial Plaza. RSVP by May Moser, 538-4813. Cathy Moser is a member of day Jan. 2. All day or half day. trip leader. day, May 1 at 5:30 p.m. Meet 29. Paula Drissell, 350-1553. Piper Cut Off Drive. the Lewistown Birding Bunch. School Lunch Menu Spring Black Bear season to close in BMU’s 520 and 700 Lewistown School Menu May 24 - May 28

The hunting of all black bears in the Bear Management Unit The Lewistown Public pepperoni pizza, garden corndog, potato smiles, potatoes, mixed veggies, 520, which include portions of Park, Sweet Grass, Stillwater and School lunch menu for all salad, cucumbers, melon calico beans, banana raisins (alternate - Chicken Carbon counties, closed at one-half hour after sunset on Thurs- school buildings is as follows wedge, Java chip cookie (alternate - Philly sandwich) day, May 20. (alternate is for Gr. 9-12): (alternate - Hamburger on a Cheesesteak) Friday – Sack lunch - Last The hunting of all black bears in Bear Management Unit 700, Monday – No School bun) Thursday – Baked ham, day of school which includes portions of Big Horn, Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fal- Tuesday – Cheese or Wednesday – Whole grain whole grain roll, Au Grain lon, Garfield, McCone, Musselshell, Prairie, Powder River, Rich- Breakfast (Elementary) land, Rosebud, Treasure, Yellowstone and Wibaux Counties, Breakfast is served for 30 closed one-half hour after sunset on Thursday, May 20. minutes before the first bell of The closure notice for the hunt came shortly after Montana the school day. The menu Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials received word that the pre- includes: established spring harvest quota for these districts has been met. Monday – No School For more information, visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov, Tuesday –Muffin, string click on, https://myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/speciesHuntingGuide cheese, grapes ?wmrSpeciesCd=BB, or call the toll-free number at 1-800-385- Wednesday – Pop tart, sau- 7826. sage link, fruit cup Thursday – Breakfast bread, GoGurt, apple wedges Friday – No breakfast - Last day of school Milk is served with break- fast and lunch. Milk choices: eight-ounce carton of no-fat chocolate milk, 1-percent white milk or no-fat white milk. Breakfast juice choices include four-ounce servings of apple juice, grape juice or orange juice. The breakfast bar for Lew- istown Junior High and Fer- gus High schools consists of an entrée and a serving each of fruit or juice and milk. Stu- dents may choose one item from each category. Monday – No School Tuesday – Breakfast pup, rice krispie treat, grapes or juice, milk. Wednesday – Breakfast pizza, muffin, fruit cup or juice, milk. Thursday – Egg sandwich, pop tart, apple wedges or juice, milk. Friday – No breakfast - Last day of school Menu subject to change due to price and availability of products. All meals meet USDA guidelines. .

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need to sell those unused items in a classifed ad? contact meagan at 406-535-3401 or 1-800-879-5627 lewistownnews.com

H Real Estate Showcase H Looking for a new home or property in Central Montana? Look here first! Real Estate listings are featured at the beginning of every Saturday MLS Lewistown Chapter Representative: Classified section. Listings can also be seen on our website at www.lewistownnews.com. Morgan Luther Featuring Lewistown Chapter of the Billings Association of Realtors®

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Mike Pallett, Broker/Owner Cheri Pallett, Realtor ®/Transaction Coordinator 415 1st Ave N • Lewistown, MT 59457 406-707-0108 • www.HighCountryRealtyMT.com

Things are moving, and you can too. Buy, sell, find out what you need to know to get moving. Contact us to consult on your property needs and how to make it happen. Tom McKenna, - Realtor Broker and Insurance Agent Meghan Brandon - Realtor Associate Broker/ Sales Raleigh Heitzman - Insurance Agent (406) 538-8736, 110 S. Dawes, www.mckennaagency.com

201 6th Avenue South Phone: (406)535-2326/8176 Current Listings Lewistown, MT 59457 Fax: (406)535-5184 15+ ACRE BUILDING LOT- 10 MILES EAST OF 424 W BOULEVARD- 4 bed 2 bath updated e-mail: [email protected] LEWISTOWN WITHSALE HIGHWAY PENDING ACCESS AND BORDERS throughout with great features inside and out. Detached 640 ACRES OF STATE LAND. $90,000 – CALL TOM garage, fenced yard, gazebo and more. List price Central Montana’s ONLY locally owned and operated full service $274,000 listing agent Meghan Brandon Title and Escrow Company - since 1896. 2 LARGE ShOP BUILDINGS IN ThE LEWISTOWN BOTH ARE 32’ X 64’ AND THERE IS AN EXTRA Serving Fergus, Judith Basin & Petroleum Counties. hEIGhTS: SCENIC MOUNTAIN SUBDIVISION BUILDING LOTS: LOT THAT GOES WITH THEM. CAN BE PURCHASED 5.3 ACRE LOT- $56,000- SALE PENDING $58,000- OFF THE MARKET SEPARATELY. $250,000 FOR ThE PACKAGE. CALL TOM 5.6 ACRE LOT- ® an affiliate of the Lewistown Board of Realtors REALTOR 109 3Rd ST nE, MOORE MT- FOunTAin TERRAcE cOndO- 1 bedroom unit This 3 bed 2 bath single- overlooking the city of Lewistown. Move in ready. wide is on a nice established corner lot in the lovely SALE PENDING $39,900 $120,000 Call TomSALE PENDING town of Moore MT. Selling AS- IS for just call Meghan 1019 4Th AVE. SOUTh- Well-maintained 2 bedroom home on a corner lot. Full, unfinished, basement and a single car, attached, garage. $150,000. Call Tom for an appointment.

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PROPERTIES BUILD YO UR DREAM HOME whe n yo u retire in Lewisto wn, MT. Fabulous trac ts from 2.6 to 4.5 ac res with BO HEMIAN C O RNER- Convenienc e store, gas pumps, exc ellent views bordering Pine Meadows Golf Course. a nd so me resta urant e q uipme nt with lots o f po te ntia l. Underground power, telephone & natural gas to eac h Inc lud e s furniture, fixtures & e q uipme nt. PRICE REDUCED lot. $70,000+. Ca ll Ric k fo r d e ta ils. TO $129,000. Call Ric k to set up an appo intment. SECLUDED MO UNTAIN PARADISE surrounde d by BLM land SHOP AND/ O R RETAIL SPACE- This 3 bay sho p building is on all sides. 626 deeded ac res in the Judith Mountains in a n e xc e llent loc a tion o n the Truc k By Pa ss. Curre ntly with Whisky Creek meandering through the property. used as retail and offic e spac e. Many possibilities. Inc ludes an off grid c abin built in 1998 with c oped Inc ludes a separate 768 sq ft warehouse building with englemann spruc e logs on a c onc rete foundation with c o nc rete floo r. The large lot a c c o mmo d a te s o ff-stre e t 1320 sq ft on main floor and a 540 sq ft loft. Exc e llent pa rking . 1009 4th Ave North. $250,000. Ca ll Ric k. hunting property. Legal but limited ac c ess on a 2 trac k HISTORIC AUTO DEALERSHIP BUILDING with 16,500 sq ft trail. $1,500,000. of shop/offic e/retail spac e on main floor and 13,500 Rick Dyck, BRokeR/owneR sq ft o f sho p/ suppo rt a rea in b a se me nt. Both floo rs a re (406) 350-5162 a c c e ssib le b y a uto mo b ile s. Exc e lle nt lo c a tio n c lo se to d o wnto wn with nume rous po ssibilities. $600,000. An www.gardenre.com additional 20,000 sq ft paved parking area is availa b le a c ross the stree t fo r a no the r $125,000. Ca ll Ric k a t 350- 5162 fo r d e ta ils. Montana Land & Property Transactions Since 1909

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TITLE: ASSEMBLER / EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY UNITED COUNTRY – SHOBE AUCTION & REALTY DETAILER ANNOUNCEMENT Job Description The Lewistown Public Schools Back on the Market - Room to Build Opportunities HCR, Inc., has been manufactur- are currently accepting applica- ing engineered doorway prod- tions for the following position(s): MEADOw BROOk SUBDIvISION wHISpERINg RIDgE SUBDIvISION ucts for the refrigerated ware- ELEMENTARY FOOD SERVER BACK ON THE MARKET WITH SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE! BACK ON THE MARKET WITH SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE! house industry since 1981. We $11.23 per hour are a small company serving a Part-time Elementary Food Single family country home residential lots just 4+ miles north of Located just 4 miles north of Lewistown, these vacant ru- big industry. We are looking for Server position at Highland Park Lewistown, Montana in Fergus County! These Lewistown MT coun- ral building lots are convenient to all the amenities of town quality employees to join our Elementary School. Up to 16.50 try home lots are near Montana fishing and hunting! Phase I in this with a wonderful country lifestyle. These Montana lots range Central Montana subdivision has two lots available, 11+ acre lot and from 3.002 to 3.930 acres with pricing starting at $53,500. team in Lewistown. Experience hours per week Monday thru a 23+ acre lot, both priced at $6000/acre. Phase II has one lot available, 20+ acre lot priced at $6000/ Services include underground power, telephone and natural gas. Central Montana moun- with metal fabrication is helpful Friday. acre (Lot 3A has a spring). Horses are welcome. Rural Common area for wildlife viewing, hiking tain views, agricultural views and very close to numerous recreational opportunities. but not necessary. Employees KITCHENAIDE CENTRAL and horseback riding. Central Montana mountain views and tremendous sunrises & sunsets! Home Developed and undeveloped common areas for walking, bird watching and wild- Owner Association, Covenants and Restrictions apply. life viewing. Beautiful shelter belts are established providing ample wildlife habitat. Mule/ with a good work ethic, attitude KITCHEN $11.23 per hour Whitetail deer, upland birds and waterfowl have been know to frequent the property. and aptitude may start in an Part-time Kitchen Aide at Central Contractors are welcome! entry position but we offer con- Kitchen. 5 days per week up to tinual opportunities for advance- 15 hours per week. Monday thru Jayson: 366-5125 • Kyle:366-0472 View Full Listing Descriptions @ ment throughout your career. We Friday. Cavan: 461-7812 • Judi: 366-0727 are proud to be able to offer **These two positions can be Keith: 899-5600 • Patti: 429-5601 Dave: 366-2750 • Kathy: 366-4399 competitive wages and outstand- combined to equal one full-time www.ShobeRealty.com ing benefits, as well as a safe, (35.5 hours/ week) position. enjoyable and stable work envi- Health/ dental insurance, vaca-  Announcements  Announcements  Lost & Found  Help Wanted ronment. tion, sick leave, and retirement) Permanent full-time position are offered if these positions are THE CENTRAL MONTANA rides in town Monday through MISSING- BLACK AND WHITE CNC OPERATOR: available combined. SHUTTLE PROVIDES RIDES to Friday 7am to 5pm. Please call FEMALE BORDER COLLIE The CNC MACHINE OPERATOR Normal workday starts at 6am. Prefer experience in food ser- Billings EVERY Tuesday and 24 hours in advance 406-535- named Alli from outside Moore. is responsible for working from Typical work week is 4 – 10hr vice. Must be able to lift up to 50 Great Falls every Thursday. WE 7486 for more information and to Has pink collar, no tags and is a blueprints and drawings to setup, days Mon – Thurs, with overtime lbs. Must have a high school HAVE LOWERED OUR ROUND- book your seat. little skiddish. 406-380-0301, run, and troubleshoot CNC form- (Fridays) necessary at times diploma or Hi-Set certification. TRIP PRICES TO $30.00. We 406-868-5552. ing and cutting equipment. To be DUTIES: Prefer experience working with OPEN AGAIN- THE TARP AND will get you there on time and successful in this role, you will To successfully and safely pro- children. The successful candi- CANVAS Shop, Monday- Friday, stay until you are ready. Origin to need to be familiar with standard duce factory finish detailing of date must consent to and pass a 8:30a.m. till Tee Time, 406-350- destination service. EVERYONE machining concepts, practices, unit components and all other fingerprint criminal background 0949.  Help Wanted is welcome and encouraged to and procedures; possess expert assemblies associated with the check, which must be accept- take advantage of this wonderful machining knowledge, have production of HCR products able to the Board in its sole dis- service. The shuttle is equipped JBC FARMS LTD IS A FARM strong math skills; and demon- QUALIFICATIONS: (HCR will cretion. to serve the needs of the elderly, and feedlot operation near strate the ability to work at a fast train as needed) For further information to apply, semi-ambulatory, wheelchair Hobson. Hiring for full time posi- pace while maintaining superior -Competence configuring and go to www.lewistown.k12.mt.us confined, and transit dependent tions of laborer/ equipment oper- attention to details. Wage: DOE. assembling assorted parts and click on employment. Or, public. The shuttle also provides ator/ feed truck driver. Set sched- Move Bumpers, based in -Able to take accurate measure- contact: ule including dedicated days off. Lewistown, MT, has quickly ments and perform basic math Christy Rogers, Administrative Full benefits package including become an industry leader in calculations Secretary, Superintendent’s  Help Wanted  Help Wanted insurance stipend, paid sick and aftermarket steel truck bumpers. -Possess a critical eye for detail Office, 215 7th Avenue South, vacation time. Beef provided We’re known for our heavy-duty -Ability to work well indepen- Lewistown, MT 59457, (406) and 401k after 1 year. DIY bumper kits and serious dently or with others 535-8777, Ext. 110, crogers@ Competitive wages depending dedication to our customers. -Able to solve practical problems lewistown.k12.mt.us and follow instructions R.S.D. Inc./Snowy Mountain on experience. Please send Learn more about us at www. NOW HIRING: WAGE: resume to JBC Farms, PO Box movebumpers.com. Apply at GRAIN ELEVATOR Industries is hiring: Starting entry wage is dependent 169, Hobson, MT 59452 or email Lewistown Job Service or TECHNICIAN on experience. R.S.D. Inc. proudly provides services to people wit h to [email protected]. Indeed.com. Moore, MT BENEFITS: disabilities in Billings, Hardin, Lewistown and Red Please call 406-423-5808 for Rail/ Truck unloading and load- Health Insurance w/Dental and Lodge. The mission of R.S.D. Inc. is to encourage, more info. ing, Heavy equipment operating/ Vision, 401k Retirement, Paid- support and assist each person with disabilities Mechanical Experience, Time-Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Willingness to work overtime as whom we serve to make choices in his/ her life Spending Account, and various needed, Ability to climb ladders, and expand his/ her opportunities for growth and employee fringe benefits Work within company safety personal development.  Help Wanted  Help Wanted HCR is a Drug-Alcohol-Smoke guidelines. Free Environment. All potential We offer a competitive salary -MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN applicants will be subject to a with benefits. We operate a drug pre-employment drug test -GROUP HOME HAB TECHS – VARIOUS SHIFTS free environment. Interested applicants may pick Now Hiring at Central Montana To apply, pick up an application -SMI DAY HAB TECHS up an application direct from at 117 1st St SW, Moore, MT -ASSISTANT GROUP HOME MANAGER Nursing and Rehab Center HCR at: 80207 Hwy 87, 59464, 406-708-7000. Lewistown, MT. -GROUP HOME RELIEF OVERNIGHT HAB TECH Gavilon is an equal opportunity L O O K I N G F O R employer. To apply contact Shari at 132 Wunderlin 5 Star Quality Rated “EXPERIENCED” CHAIN LINK NOW HIRING ALL SHIFTS AT Lewistown, MT 59457, or call 406-538-5130. FENCE installer. References THE Dash Inn. Apply in person- Positions open until filled. RSD, Inc. is an EOE, needed. Call 406-535-4894. providing reasonable accommodations as needed, come join our team. 406-535- 3892. and a drug free workplace. v Director of Nursing Services v RN/LPN- Full-time, $7,500 sign-on bonus v MDS Coordinator- $7,500 sign on bonus  Help Wanted  Help Wanted Now Hiring at v Maintenance- 20 hours/ week MONTANA MENTAL HEALTH Central Montana Medical Center NURSING CARE CENTER Phone: (406) 535-6229 800 Casino Creek Drive, Lewistown MT 59457 NEW I ncreased 410 Wendell Ave. Lewistown, MT Nursing Wages! Apply online at www.empres.com NEW I ncreased Shift CNA CLASSES Differentials! Z Classes will be held in the evening s from June 21st, 2021 to July 9th, 2021. ENVI RONMENTAL SERVI CES Monday - Thursday, 6p.m. - 10p.m., Fridays, all-day. Attendant, Full-time- $1,500 sign on bonus Z Starting pay- $14.50/hr + full benefits ES Supervisor, Full-time “Great to work with people who care. Great benefits as well .” Z Posting will close on June 11th at 11:59PM, s I NFECTI ON PREVENTI ON please apply online. RN- Infection Preventionist, Full-time Montana Mental HealtH nursing Care Center Apply online at http://statecareers.mt.gov/ s IT 800 Casino Creek Drive, Lewistown MT 59457 IT Systems Support, Full-time Is accepting applications online for the following s LAB employment opportunities: MLS/MLT Generalist, Full-time r rn nigHt suPerVisor – 35.91/hr Circulation Assistant MLS/MLT Microbiology, Full-time, exp. preferred - 1 Full-time + differential + benefits The Lewistown News-Argus has an s MED/SURG r registereD nurse – 31.50/hr - 1 Part-time night position, shift differential pay immediate opening for a Ward Clerk/CNA openings, Full-time- - 2 Full-time night positions $1,500 sign on bonus part-time Circulation position, r nurse aiDe PM sHift suPerVisor- approximately 30 hrs/week. 16.56 -19.87/hr s NUTRI TI ONAL SERVI CES - 1 Full-time + differential + benefits Food Service Workers & Cooks, Full-time r nurse aiDe nigHt sHift suPerVisor- The successful candidate should have $1,500 sign-on bonus 16.56 -19.87/hr good customer service and - 1 Full-time + differential + benefits communication skills and enjoy working s PHARMACY r PHYsiCian rounDing nurse- with the public. Pharmacy Tech, Full-time 31.50 to 34.85/hr - 1 Full-time + benefits Primary duties of the position include s RADIOLOGY r fooD serViCe - 11.00/hr working with customers on their - 1 Part-time + benefits RN, Full-time subscriptions, keeping accounts updated, r CertifieD nurse aiDe - 14.50/hr developing circulation promotions, s REGISTRATION - Full-time and part-time, variable shifts available. Must be certified in the State of Montana assisting with delivery of the newspaper Registration Manager, Full-time r launDrY – 10.95/hr and general customer service. - 1 Part-time, plus benefits s REHAB SERVI CES r CliniCal PsYCHologY sPeCialist Experience with newspapers or customer Occupational Therapist, Full-time 27.84 to 33.41/hr service is preferred, but we are willing to - Full-time + benefits train the right person. s RESPI RATORY THERAPY these positions include benefits, such as: Registered Respiratory Therapist, Full-time vacation pay, sick leave, paid holidays and inCreDible eMPloYer Contribution The News-Argus is an award-winning s SURGI CAL SERVI CES/ OR towarDs: HealtH insuranCe & community newspaper that has been OR RN, Full-time- $5,000 sign on bonus retireMent PaCkage serving Central Montana for decades. $1054.00 8% monthly match Please stop by the News-Argus at 521 W. Main Street to apply. Apply online at http://statecareers.mt.gov/ For more information, contact Phone: 406-535-6213 www.cmmc.health Jacques Rutten at 535-3401 or [email protected].

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TITLE: ELECTRICAL CUSTOMER SERVICE: OUR LONG-TERM PROPERTY FAMILY PLANNING HAS A LOOKING FOR A JOB? Let LEWISTOWN APARTMENTS TECHNICIAN The CUSTOMER SUCCESS MANAGER AT The Meadows is PERMANENT, PART-TIME News-Argus Printing help with a Job Description SPECIALIST is responsible for retiring and we are looking for opening for a Clinical Registered resume’ package. Bring your Now taking applications 1 & 2 bedroom units. Rental HCR, Inc., has been manufactur- delivering a top-notch online someone to help maintain the Nurse Starting wage is $24.00/ resume’ to us, we will typeset it Assistance depending upon ing engineered doorway prod- shopping experience via phone high level of service we have hour. County benefits included. for you, print 15 copies on a availability and eligibility ucts for the refrigerated ware- and live-chat in a high volume been providing to our residents. Please apply at Lewistown Job quality letterhead, give you 15 311 McKinley St. house industry since 1981. We and fast-paced work environ- The Meadows received tax cred- Service, email [email protected] matching second sheets and Lewistown, MT 59457 are a small company serving a ment. To be successful in this it funding for a major renovation gus.mt.us or call (406)535-5119. envelopes, and keep your fin- Call 406-538-2211 TDD 711 big industry. We are looking for role, you will have to have a pas- that was completed in 2019 and ished resume’ in our computer This institution is an I N D E P E N D E N T quality employees to join our sion for all things automotive, be it is a beautiful property provid- files for one year. All this for only equal opportunity provider. C O N T R A C T O R - team in Lewistown. Experience knowledgeable of and enjoy ing fully subsidized project- $29.95. 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Public Health Nurse. Starting 10X10 STORAGE UNITS FOR Normal workday starts at 6am. Lewistown Job Service or judithgap.k12.mt.us/. Deadline wage is $24.00/ hour. County QUALITY, AFFORDABLE RENT, 406-538-9631. Typical work week is 4 – 10hr Indeed.com. for completed applications is benefits included. Please apply RESIDENTIAL AND days Mon – Thurs, with overtime May 28th. 3K STORAGE HAS UNITS CARPENTERS, ROOFERS, at Lewistown Job Service, email COMMERCIAL UNITS. 1 bed- (Fridays) necessary at times AVAILABLE. 406-535-3330. LABORERS WANTED FOR [email protected] or LBM PIZZA HAS OPENINGS rooms available starting at $375/ DUTIES: residential new home construc- call (406)535-5119. FOR ALL SHIFTS. Apply in per- month. King Rentals (formally FOR RENT: 1- 8X8 AND 1- To work with a team building tion, remodeling and roofing. son at 630 NE Main Street K&S Rentals) serving Lewistown 8X11 storage units available at electrical control panels to oper- ELEMENTARY TEACHING $15- 50 per hour. Retirement between 9- 11 or 2- 4. for 37 years. Call 406-350-1617. Mountain Acres Mobile Home ate 480V air handling equipment POSITION. Ayers Elementary and health benefits available. Park, 103 Rocklyn Ave, and successfully and safely per- School Teacher for Grades K-7 ROAD & BRIDGE STOP BY KS PROPERTY 406-366-1531. Lewistown, MT, 406-538-7591. form job tasks associated with all approximately 7 students or the DEPARTMENT HAS A perma- MANAGEMENT FOR all of your types of light gage metal fabrica- CASE MANAGEMENT 2021-2022 school year. Salary nent, full time opening for a rental needs. Located at 222 GROUND FLOOR OFFICE tion to produce quality compo- The Mental Health Center is $30,000 with a $1000 signing District Blade Operator (Denton). West Broadway or ksproperty- SUITE FOR RENT- Two large nents of HCR products. recruiting for a part-time case bonus. Letter of application/ Starting wage is $17.50/ hour. [email protected]. Kerri private offices and a conference Useful Skills desired but not all manager to work in the resume/ placement file/ tran- County benefits included. Please Scheeler, 406-396-3940. room/ work room. Private entry- required: HVAC design or ser- Lewistown office providing case script/ copy of current Montana apply at Lewistown Job Service, Janeaux St. Call 406-350-0622. vice, automotive electrical, air- management services for indi- Teachers License are required email [email protected] NEWLY CONSTRUCTED craft maintenance, project man- viduals with mental illness. and three letters of recommen- or call (406)535-5119.  Apartments Storage units. Five sizes: 10x8, agement. Prefer Bachelor’s degree in a dation. The successful candidate THE DENTON/ GEYSER/ 10x12, 20x12, 30x12, 30x15 -Competence in the use of hand human services field with at least must consent to and pass a fin- STANFORD CO-OP is seeking (with electricity). Call Miller power tools and safe operation one year of full-time experience gerprint criminal background qualified persons for the follow- Construction Company. of a variety of machinery/equip- in a mental health setting. check. Please send to Rhonda ing positions: Jr. High Head Lewistown 406-538–8981. ment Requires excellent verbal and Long, Fergus County Football Coach, Jr. High Asst. -Able to take accurate measure- written communication skills, Superintendent of Schools, 712 Eagles Manor Football Coach, Jr. High Asst. ments and perform basic math with ability to do detailed paper- West Main Street, Suite 104, Volleyball. Applications are avail- calculations work utilizing an electronic medi- Lewistown, MT 59457. Studio, One Bedroom & Deluxe Rooms able at all three school districts. Please call and speak to Myya Brown -Ability to learn to read and cal record system. Must have a Telephone: 406-535-3136. Fax: for more information Please direct letters of interest to understand wiring schematics valid driver’s license and a work- 406-535-2819. Open until filled. 406.538.3230 TTY #711 the Athletic Director at any of the 211 W Janeaux ~ Lewistown and blueprints/drawings ing knowledge of community ser- Facebook: @Lewistowneaglesmanor FAMILY PLANNING HAS A three schools. Email: [email protected] -Possess a critical eye for detail vices. PERMANENT, part-time (36 -Ability to work well indepen- To apply, please go to our web- THE HOBSON SCHOOL IS hours weekly) opening for an dently or with others site at www.mhcbillings.org and TAKING APPLICATIONS for a MEADOWS Office Clerk. Starting wage is -Able to solve practical problems click on “Careers”. The applica- 5th grade teacher. Please con- APARTMENTS $14.00/ hour. County benefits and follow instructions tion form must be completed in tact the Hobson School Office at included. Please apply at 603 W. Brassey WAGE: its entirety for consideration. 406-423-5483 for an application. Lewistown Job Service, email 62+ or Disabled Boyd Creek Starting wage dependent on There is also an “Invitation to [email protected] or WINNETT PUBLIC SCHOOL IS 1 & 2 Bedrooms Available experience. Self Identify Form”. Address P R O P E R T I E S call (406)535-5119. LOOKING FOR a 1.0 FTE ele- Rent Based on Income BENEFITS: application materials to: mentary teacher for the 21-22 Utilities Included • MINI STORAGE Health Insurance w/Dental and Human Resources, Mental WELDER: school year. This teacher will Laundry On-site Vision, 401k Retirement, Paid- Health Center, P.O. Box 219, The WELDER is responsible for • WAREHOUSE move between classrooms and Time-Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Billings, MT 59103 working from blueprints and 538-8532 may include some art, library, • SHOP/OFFICE Spending Account, and various drawings to fit, weld, and finish [email protected] SHOP TECH: and in-classroom support. 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JEFFREY A. WELDON, ESQ., LEGAL NOTICE Court has set a hearing on the are formally requesting qualifica- Circle S Storage ATTORNEY NO. 4004 Notice of Availability of a Draft Respondent’s Petition to Modify tions and proposals from firms Units Now Available JOSEPH A. SOUEIDI, ESQ., Environmental Assessment (EA) Parenting Plan and Request for interested in serving as a All Sizes ATTORNEY NO. 35574285 for an Application for an Order to Show Cause Hearing General Contractor/ Construction Clean • Secure • Great Rates! FELT MARTIN PC Operating Permit for Montana on the 21st day of July, 2021 at Manager (GC/CM) in accor- 406.366.3178 2825 3RD AVENUE NORTH, Frontier Sandstone, LLC 1:30 p.m. in the courtroom of the dance with Title 18, Chapter 2, SUITE 100 Montana Frontier Sandstone, Fergus County District Court, Part 5, MCA. The selected GC/ BILLINGS, MT 59101-1949 LLC (MFS) filed an application 712 W. Main Street, Lewistown, CM will participate in a collabor-  TELEPHONE: (406) 248-7646 with the Department of MT. 59457. ative process to assist, as a Misc. For Sale FAX: (406) 534-2002 Environmental Quality for an /s/ Beckie Williams, Attorney at partner, with the County, E-MAIL: JWELDON@ operating permit (pending Law Committee Members, staff and 700 SQ FT 4”X8” CONCRETE FELTMARTINLAW.COM Operating Permit No. 00201) (Publish: May 8, 15 & 22, 2021) the design team for a new Transit PAVERS, good for sidewalk, JSOUEIDI@FELTMARTINLAW. under the Metal Mine MNAXLP Facility with a total area of patio or driveway. At cost or best COM Reclamation Act. MFS would approximately 4,800 s.f. for KRIS A. BIRDWELL offer. 406-538-3371. ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFFS mine decorative rock at the Fergus County in Lewistown, STOGSDILL & BIRDWELL, MONTANA TENTH JUDICIAL Jones Quarry. The Jones Quarry Montana. FOR SALE- NORDIC TRACK  Pasture P.C. DISTRICT COURT, FERGUS is located in Section 10, Township Prospective GC/CM candidates CX998 elliptical exerciser; ATTORNEY AT LAW COUNTY 7 North, Range 15 East, 5 miles may obtain a Qualification and Schwinn 230 recumbent exer- 224 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE ALUMINUM GRILL GUARD/ Jeffrey T. B. Meide, David R. C. southwest of Harlowton in Proposal packet by contacting cise bike. Call 406-538-2229. 511 BUMPERS- new Truck Meide, Rachel M. Anderson, Wheatland County. Kelly Axtman, AIA, at Slate LEWISTOWN, MONTANA NOTARY STAMPS: News-Argus Defender’s- local dealer, 406- Plaintiffs, vs. The Estate of Jo Pending Operating Permit No. Architecture, 1470 N Roberts 59457 Printing can provide you with the 350-2223. Ann K. Meide, the heirs of Jo 00201 would authorize a quarry St., Helena, MT 59601 either by TELEPHONE: (406) 538-2623 new style Notary Stamps when Ann K. Meide, and all other per- mine operation for the purpose phone at (406) 457-0360 or IN NEED OF PASTURE FOR FAX: (406) 538-4716 your current commission expires. sons, known or unknown, claim- of recovering sandstone for email at [email protected]. 25- 100+ pair. 406-799-2997. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF Stop in or call for information on ing or who might claim any right, masonry and landscape use. Responses to this Request for MONTANA, TENTH JUDICIAL these and any other stamp need title, estate, or interest in or lien MFS currently operates in this Qualifications/ Proposals for GC/ DISTRICT COURT, FERGUS you have. 406-535-3401 or 800- or encumbrance upon the real location under a Small Mine CM services will be received at  COUNTY 879-5627. Machinery property described in the Exclusion Statement and needs the Fergus County Clerk and ROBERTA B. CROSBY, a/k/a Complaint to Quiet Title adverse an operating permit due to pro- Recorder’s Office until June 2, PURE NEW YORK MAPLE ROBERTA BRUNFELDT to Plaintiffs’ ownership or any posed expansion of the site. 2021 at 4:00 pm, local time. Six SYRUP- $42/ gallon- small jugs ALUMINUM GRILL GUARD/ CROSBY, Plaintiff, v. DAVID R. cloud upon Plaintiffs’ title thereto, MFS proposes to disturb approx- (6) copies plus one PDF copy on also available. BUMPERS- new Truck BRUNFELDT, a/k/a DAVID whether such claim or possible imately 65 acres over a life of a flash drive is required. 100+ SHEETS NEW 7/16” OSB, Defender’s- local dealer, 406- REED, BRUNFELDT, JON E. claim be present or contingent, mine of about 25 years. The site RESPONSES RECEIVED make offer. 406-374-2292. 350-2223. BONNESEN, JOANNE Defendants. Cause No. is on private land and would AFTER THAT DATE AND TIME JOHNSON, BRICE HOLLYDAY, DV-2021-38 Judge: Hon. Jon A. employ 10-14 seasonal employ- WILL BE DEEMED NON- CHARLES C. HOLLYDAY, Oldenburg ees. COMPLIANT WITH THIS RFQ/  For the Home  Misc. Farm & Ranch ROBIN HOLLYDAY, and AMENDED SUMMONS FOR DEQ has prepared a Draft EA to RFP AND MAY NOT BE HUGHLETT HOLLYDAY, III, and PUBLICATION analyze the potential environ- ACCEPTED. all other, persons or entities, THE STATE OF MONTANA TO mental impacts of the proposed FAXED, ELECTRONIC OR THOMASVILLE 3 CUSHION, 7’ NEW RELEASE BOOK ON unknown, claiming or who might THE ABOVE-NAMED operation. The Draft EA can be E-MAIL COPIES WILL NOT BE COUCH, gray, like new, $510 HOME BUTCHERING, $8.50 claim any right, title, estate or DEFENDANTS AND TO ALL viewed on DEQ’s website at ACCEPTED obo. 503-580-6174. each. How many pounds of ham interest in or lien or encumbranc- OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN, http://deq.mt.gov/Public/ea/ There will be no on-site walk- can I expect from a 250lb hog? es upon the real property GREETINGS: hardrock. Comments on the through to discuss this project. what % of carcass will be sau- described in the Complaint or YOU ARE HEREBY Draft EA may be mailed to the This project is Federal Transit  sage trimmings? Steaks? any thereof adverse to Plaintiff’s Firearms SUMMONED to answer the following postal or e-mail Administration Funded. Spareribs? Bacon? Fat? Bone? ownership or any cloud upon Complaint in this action which is address: The intent of this solicitation is to Waste? Find the answers to Plaintiff’s title thereto, whether filed in the Office of the Clerk of Millie Olsen, Environmental identify qualified GC/CM candi- WANTED: Old Lever these questions and more. such claim be present or contin- this Court, a copy of which is Science Specialist, Hard Rock dates interested in participating Winchesters, Marlins Savages, Includes full color, high gloss gent, including any, claim or pos- herewith served upon you, and Mining Bureau, Department of in a collaborative process to Sako & Weatherby rifles. meat cutting charts on heavy sible claim or dower, inchoate or to file your Answer and serve a Environmental Quality, P.O. Box bring the new Fergus County Appraisals/estates. Triangle weight paper, also information accrued, Defendants. Cause No. copy thereof upon Plaintiff’s 200901, Helena, MT 59620- Transit Facility to fruition in a Guns 406- 538–5394. on freezing. 12 pages. DV-2021-42 attorneys within twenty-one (21) 0901, E-mail: millie.olsen@mt. timely and cost-efficient manner. Homestead Dry Goods. 406- SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION days after the service of this gov From the list of interested and 366-9845. THE STATE OF MONTANA Summons, exclusive of the date Comments must be received by qualified GC/CM candidates,  SENDS GREETINGS TO THE Want to Buy of service; and in case of your June 18, 2021. Fergus County and the Council A B O V E - N A M E D  failure to appear or answer, judg- (Publish: May 22, 2021) on Aging Committee members Legals DEFENDANTS: ment will be taken against you MNAXLP will select the GC/CM firm, 3 POINT SICKLE-BAR THAT YOU ARE HEREBY by default for the relief demand- through the interview process, WILL cut vertical. Greg, 406- LOW INCOME ASSISTANCE SUMMONED to answer the ed in the Complaint. which is best qualified and best 538-3914. 2020 ANNUAL DRINKING AVAILABLE TO MID-RIVERS Complaint of Plaintiff filed in the That action is brought for the suits the community’s needs and WATER QUALITY REPORT for PHONE & INTERNET above action, which said WANTED- MAYTAG RINGER purpose of quieting title to lands intent regarding the Project. It is Canteen Water Service CUSTOMERS Complaint is filed in the office of WASHER IN good condition. situated in Fergus County, anticipated that the selected GC/ PWSID#0004521 is available by Mid-Rivers Communications the Clerk of the above-entitled 406-366-3930. Please no Montana, particularly described CM will initially provide submitting a request to Canteen offers Lifeline low-income assis- Court, a copy of which is hereby Sunday calls. as follows: Preconstruction phase services Water Service, 31 Scott Crossing tance to qualifying subscribers served upon you, and to file your WARWICK ORIG TOWN and, assuming that conditions WANTED: SILVER OR BLACK South, Lewistown MT 59457 or with discounts of $5.25 per Answer and serve a copy thereof DANVERS, S20, T17 N, R16 E, attendant to the Project are met, PICKUP TOPPER for Dodge by calling Robert Olson @ 406- month on phone, or $9.25 per upon Plaintiff’s attorney, within BLOCK 004, Lot 007 (Parcel # will move forward with the provi- Ram. 6.25 feet long. Please call 350-1830. month on qualifying Internet or twenty-one (21) days after ser- 0000410100 and Geo Code # sion of Construction phase ser- 406.366.1364. (Publish: May 22, 2021) bundled services. Larger dis- vice of this Summons upon you, 08-2683-20-2-03-06-0000) vices. MNAXLP counts are available to qualifying exclusive of the day of service; WITNESS my hand and the seal The GC/CM shall comply with all customers on Tribal Lands. and in case of your failure to of said Court this 18 day of May, fair labor practices and must These assistance services are appear or answer, judgment will 2021. meet the requirements of all non-transferable and allow for be taken against you by default (Court Seal) local, state and federal statutes. only one discount per qualifying for the relief demanded in the By: /s/ Phyllis D. Smith, Clerk of Fergus County and the Council household. Eligibility standards Complaint herein. Court on Aging Committee members for these assistance programs This action is brought for the (Publish: May 22, 29 & June 5, reserve the right to reject any are determined by the Federal purpose of quieting title to that 2021) and/ or all responses, to waive Communications Commission certain real property which is MNAXLP any and/or all informalities or (FCC). Lifeline discounts for located in Fergus County, State technicalities, and to act in the HIGHLAND SELF STORAGE stand-alone phone service are of Montana, and more particu- best interest of Fergus County. PUBLIC AUCTION SALE scheduled to be phased out by larly described as follows: Fergus County, 712 W Main St. June 18th, 2021 on or after 5:30 the FCC, decreasing by $2 per Township 19 North, Range 22 #2., Lewistown, MT 59475 a.m. located at 208 Hilger Ave, year. Please contact your near- East, M.P.M., Fergus County, (Publish: May 15, 22 & 29, 2021) Lewistown, Montana. Sell to the est Mid-Rivers office, call us at Montana MNAXLP highest bidder for CASH the 1-800-452-2288, or visit www. Section 11: E½SE¼ contents of unit 15C (Helen midrivers.com/low-income- Section 12: SW¼ Derheim- due $615.00), unit 18C assistance.html for more infor- WITNESS, my hand and seal of (Vera Benson- due $1,110.00). mation. said Court this 11th day of May, Following this auction will be an (Publish: May 22, 2021) 2021. auction at 707 2nd Ave South, MNAXLP (s) Phyllis D. Clerk, CLERK OF Lewistown, Montana. Selling to COURT BECKIE WILLIAMS the highest bidder for CASH the (SEAL) ATTORNEY AT LAW contents of unit A010 (Scott /s/ Emily Mistretta, DEPUTY 214 W MAIN ST, SUITE 207 Holbeck- due $765.00), unit CLERK OF COURT LEWISTOWN, MT 59457 A014 (Owen Lofftus- due (Publish: May 15, 22 & 29, 2021) PHONE: (406)535-5914 $894.85), unit A026 (Brady MNAXLP FAX: (406)535-5915 Benson- due $1,565.00), unit AT TO R N E Y F O R R E Q U E S T F O R A60 (Jerry Thomas- due RESPONDENT QUALIFICATIONS AND $1,357.64). Contents are of a MONTANA TENTH JUDICIAL PROPOSALS personal nature. Contents are DISTRICT COURT, FERGUS GENERAL CONTRACTOR / subject to redemption up to 1 COUNTY CONSTRUCTION MANAGER day prior to sale time. In re the Marriage of: Christopher SERVICES (Publish: May 22, 29, June 5 & S. Lammi, Petitioner and Fergus County Council on 12, 2021) Meghan L. Lammi, (n/k/a Aging– Transit Facility, MNAXLP Meghan L. Hook), Respondent Lewistown, Montana Cause No.: DR-2017-103 Notice is hereby given that NOTICE OF HEARING Fergus County and the Council PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the on Aging Committee Members

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A crowd enjoys lunch at the Fergus County Council on Aging Wednesday as Kim Haynes give a presentation. The Council served around 60 people on Tuesday, the first day being open for lunch after a year closure due to the pandemic. Photo by Katherine Sears

MSU Extension discusses estate-planning DPHHS, OPI to Issue P-EBT nutrition aspects of common law marriages assistance for Montana families In Montana, a common law marriage means In some court cases, only one or two of two partners could be considered as being the factors existed for the marriage to be The Department of Public incredible job adjusting to the that will cover March through married even if they have not gone through a common law. The clearer the proof, the more Health and Human Services twists and turns thrown their the end of the school year. legal ceremony or signed a marriage contract, likely the district court will rule the marriage will issue Pandemic Electronic way as a result of the pandemic, Benefit amounts for this according to Marsha Goetting, Extension to be common law. Examples of proof include Transfer benefits to eligible and this partnership will allocation have not yet been family economics specialist. neighbors believing a couple is married, both families whose children lost help them focus on the well- determined. The Montana Supreme Court has established wearing wedding rings or having the same last access to free or reduced priced being of our children,” said Payments will be made to three elements for creating a common law name. meals from October 2020 to Superintendent of Public families through the state’s marriage, she said, and anyone asserting the However, Goetting said, two competent the end of this school year as a Instruction Elsie Arntzen. Supplemental Nutrition existence of a common law marriage must individuals could live together their whole result of the COVID-19 public “OPI will work diligently with Assistance Program EBT prove the three elements in district court. adult lives and never form a common law health emergency. DPHHS to ensure that this card system to current SNAP First, the parties must be competent to be marriage. If they never represented themselves DPHHS estimates program is implemented in households and non-SNAP married traditionally; not related, not already as spouses, never acted as if they were married this issuance will benefit an efficient and transparent households with eligible married to someone else, and have the mental and never said, “We are married,” then a approximately 15,000 manner.” children. capacity to enter a marriage. common law marriage would not exist. District children. DPHHS Director Children are eligible if they All eligible families will Second, the parties must have assumed a courts and the Montana Supreme Court Adam Meier said the federal would have received free or be issued a new EBT card marital relationship by mutual agreement, consider all the facts presented in each case. government has recently reduced price meals if not specifically for the P-EBT meaning they expressed consent and intent to The lack of a common law marriage could approved Montana’s plan for the various educational program regardless of if they be married to each other. The couple can decide cause issues when it comes to estates. Take, to continue the temporary modes implemented over the already receive SNAP. Eligible on the date they were “married.” It could align for example, an unmarried couple who lived assistance program. DPHHS past school year. Eligibility families in June will receive with when they moved in with one another or together for 15 years prior to the man’s death. first issued P-EBT benefits for P-EBT benefits will be additional P-EBT benefits on by retroactively picking a date. They never obtained a marriage license or had in 2020. During the week of determined on a monthly this same card. The benefits “Others observe mutual consent from the a wedding. They did not have any children May 17, eligible families will basis back to October, and can be used at any location conduct of the parties,” Goetting said. “Ways together, however, he had children from a receive a notice from DPHHS are based on the school and that accepts SNAP/EBT cards. of expressing mutual consent varies from previous marriage. All property was in the about the P-EBT program and child’s circumstance for that The P-EBT program is marriage to marriage.” man’s name, and he died without a will. Does within a few days of the notice particular month. To be funded by the U.S. Department Third, the parties must have confirmed his property pass to the man’s children or to the household will receive a eligible, a child’s school must of Agriculture. The federal their marriage by cohabitation and public the woman with whom he lived? Goetting said P-EBT card. participate in the National funding for the current 2020- repute, meaning they let the others know it depends. Families do not need to School Lunch Program. 21 school year P-EBT issuance they are married by referring to one another In one outcome, the woman could file in apply for this benefit as DPHHS Districts will submit each is not funded through the as husband or wife. Common law marriages district court as the surviving spouse because will use monthly attendance students’ monthly learning American Rescue Plan Act. validated by the Montana Supreme Court she believed she and the man had a common information provided by modes, such as fully virtual, However, additional P-EBT typically have focused on this element, law marriage. If the court agrees, she would be schools to determine children fully in-person, or hybrid funding was made available Goetting said. While cohabitation is one issue granted some inheritance along with the man’s eligible for the program. schedule from October 2020 to states for the upcoming the court will consider, Goetting said it is not children. If she is not a “wife,” all of his estate “Montana families have through the end of the school summer by ARPA. the determining factor. would pass to his children. faced numerous challenges year. During the first payment “The perception that if a couple lives Information about common law marriages over the past year,” Meier DPHHS plans to issue issuance in 2020, a total of $21 together for a certain number of years, they is available at http://store.msuextension.org/ said. “This has been a very the first of two incremental million was issued to benefit automatically have a common law marriage is publications/FamilyFinancialManagement/ successful program and we’re payments to eligible families over 64,000 Montana children wrong,” Goetting added. “There is no specific mt201408HR.pdf. Paper copies are also pleased to partner with OPI for October through February for lost school days during the length of time of living together that creates a available at local county and reservation once again to provide this during the week of May 17. 2019-20 school year. common law marriage in Montana.” Extension offices. assistance.” It’s estimated that monthly Montanans with questions The Office of Public benefit amounts for this are encouraged to call Instruction’s School Nutrition allocation will range from 1-888-706-1535 or email Property tax relief increases NEWSPAPER staff is working with DPHHS monthly amounts of $68 to [email protected]. ADVERTISING to connect eligible families $116. For more information about to the program. “Our schools A second payment to P-EBT, go to montanameals. with new legislation WORKS and families have done an families will be made in June org. The Montana Department To qualify for either the of Revenue has raised the PTAP or the MDV program, maximum qualifying income you must own or currently be for two popular property tax under contract to purchase Montana Department of Transportation issues new load relief programs, following the your home, and must live in passage of House Bill 357. the home as your primary postings for the Arrow Creek Bridge in Fergus County The bill, signed by Gov. residence for at least seven Greg Gianforte on May months of the year. Check The Montana Department of safe operation, FHWA has determined Further information on understanding 14, means more Montana MTRevenue.gov for more Transportation recently issued new load that all states must include these new, and interpreting Montana’s weight limit homeowners will qualify for information on qualifying for postings for the Arrow Creek Bridge short, heavy vehicles when evaluating signs and silhouettes can be found in the Property Tax Assistance the program. 12 miles northeast of Denton in Fergus the safe limits of bridge capacity. MDT’s load posting brochure, located Program and the Montana The April 15 application County. The postings are part of a multi- To comply with the mandate, MDT here: http://bit.ly/mtbridgebrochure. Disabled Veterans program. deadline for both these year effort to update load ratings and is currently updating load ratings for The exact location of the Arrow Creek The Property Tax programs is waived if a first- postings on Montana bridges as mandated 4,500 public bridges across the state, Bridge is viewable on Google Maps here: Assistance Program helps time applicant submits by the Federal Highway Administration. including approximately 2,500 owned http://bit.ly/ArrowCreekBridge. Montana property owners an application within 30 The FHWA mandate is in response to and maintained by MDT. This effort is To assist with public outreach and with low incomes. Those who days from the date on their changes in the trucking industry over expected to take about four years to education about the bridge load posting qualify can get relief of 30, 50 property classification and the last decade. Truck manufacturers complete. program, MDT has created an interactive or 80% of their property tax appraisal notice, scheduled are building specialized hauling vehicles Bridge weight restrictions are required map with statewide load posted bridge rate on up to $200,000 of a to be mailed to them in June which are capable of legally carrying when the engineering analysis of a bridge, locations available here: http://bit.ly/ home’s value. 2021. Once you have applied heavier loads than typical vehicles known as a load rating, indicates that it mtbridgemap. For PTAP, the owner for the program, Department have in the past. SHVs are single-unit, cannot carry standard, legal loads. Load For the most up-to-date information may have a maximum total of Revenue staff will notify short-wheelbase, multiple-axle trucks ratings provide information about how and additional resources, visit MDT’s 2019 federal adjusted gross you each year whether you commonly used in the construction, much distributed weight can safely pass Bridge Load Posting Program website at household income of $23,385 qualify. You will be included waste management, bulk cargo and over a bridge. Load posting signs show http://bit.ly/bridgeload. (if single) or $31,181 (if married in the program’s annual commodities hauling industries. Often maximum weight limits for different For questions about the program or or head of household). The income verification until you one or more axles can be raised or vehicle types, depending on their axle specific bridges, please call the project applicant’s spouse’s income move from your residence. lowered as needed to comply with configuration. A posted bridge is safe to hotline at 1-888-824-8445 or email must be included in the total, Interested homeowners statutory weight limitations. use, but the weight of certain vehicles [email protected]. even if they are not an owner should return a completed These SHV configurations concentrate must be limited accordingly. of the property. PTAP or MDV application heavy loads over a short length, and they The new posting on the Arrow Creek The Montana Disabled to their local Montana have been found to overstress bridges Bridge applies to SHVs; it limits the Veteran Program helps Department of Revenue field beyond what was previously modeled by maximum gross vehicle weight of single- 100% disabled veterans or office. Application forms standard commercial vehicles. To account unit vehicles with 5, 6, or 7 axles to 27 the unmarried spouse of a and field office addresses are for their increasing presence and ensure tons. deceased veteran who was available at MTRevenue.gov. 100% disabled. Those who qualify can get relief of 50, 70, 80, or 100% of their property tax rate. MDV applicants may have a maximum 2019 Federal Adjusted Gross Income of $54,067 (if single), $62,385 (if married or head of household), or $47,136 (if an unmarried surviving spouse).

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