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‘I have never seen the gospel presented in this manner before and it really is an effective way to impress upon a person the feeling of being right there at each realistic event.’ Forsyth artist Bob Watts COVID-19 cases in state still surging

From Staff and Wire Reports Covid-19 continued its record-break- ing spread in rural counties last week, climbing by more than 16% over the previous week and placing six out of every 10 rural counties on the red- zone list. Rosebud County has been on the red zone list for 10 consecu- Drive through flu tive weeks clinic on Saturday and is one of only four Rosebud County Pub- Montana lic Health is hosting a counties to drive through flu clinic be on the from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. list for five on Saturday at Isabel’s consecutive Learning Center, 502 weeks. Poplar Drive in Col- The num- strip. ber of red The event is for ages IP Photo/Andy Prutsok zone coun- six and up. Medicare, Forsyth artist Bob Watts stands before one of the murals in his N. 9th Street studio depicting the story of the gospel. ties in Mon- Medicaid and private tana insurance will be jumped by accepted. Shots are free nearly 22 for those ages 60-64. percent last Attendees are advised ‘A truly moving experience’ week. to wear masks. The surge By Denise Hartse North Dakota in the 1970s. He became interested in a demand for art instructing, has caused Miles City Star Now he is working on a career in art and enrolled in especially in the Dakotas. new project in Forsyth, an the Famous Artists School Watts bought a small farm- several counties in the state to impose Forsyth artist Bob Watts Old West town and Chris- of Westport, Connecticut. stead and remodeled an old restrictions to try to get the virus has been painting for most tian art gallery, in the for- Watts said he started selling rock barn into an art gal- under control. of his life. A professional mer Anthony’s Clothing his artwork as a student at lery where he exhibited Montana's most populous county is painter since 1964, Watts building in the 100 block of Montana State University in around 200 of his paintings. limiting gathering sizes and urging opened his first studio in North 9th Street. Bozeman. He decided to He said he had so many bars and restaurants to enforce mask- 1965 in the former Bud’s Watts first became inter- move back to Miles City interested customers that ing and distancing requirements to Flowers shop in Miles City. ested in art during his ele- after his commission art- he built a frontier town slow the spread of COVID-19 as the He also has done paintings mentary school years in work increased and he got called Rawhide City, and a CEO of a Billings hospital warned that in Miles City at Steadman’s Miles City, doing his first married. That’s when he religious gallery, “Portrait facilities and healthcare workers are Ace Hardware and the painting when he was 9 opened his studio and got of a King,” in the barn loft. overwhelmed as hospitalizations are Miles City Saddlery around years of age. In high school, busy with his profession. The seasonal venture was a rising. Christmastime, using a he was introduced to con- He and his family moved success, which Watts later Meanwhile, an uptick in cases in crowbar instead of brushes, temporary art and was to Dickinson, North Dakota, Flathead County has the health depart- a technique he started in encouraged by his parents. in 1969 after he found a big Continued on Page 10 Continued on Page 7 Hunters faced with shortage of game processing facilities By Mati Bishop wild game this year. The Butch- Father and son team John and Staff Writer er’s Block in Miles City stopped Ranger Leischner have combined processing game meat a few years their experience to create Leis- Hunters’ biggest challenges in ago. Ryan’s Processing out of Jor- chner’s Custom Meats in the old the 2020 season will likely happen dan is backlogged on beef and hog Buttery’s Food Center in the Miles after their kill when they try to orders and as of press time it is City Plaza on Valley Drive and they find a company to process their unclear if they will have any will focus exclusively on wild game meat. The COVID-19 out- capacity for wild game. game during the 2020 hunting sea- break wreaked havoc on the local The Powder River Pack in Terry son. Their loading dock is located meat processing industry and have is taking some wild game process- on the 2300 block of Otter Street. forced all orders for beef or hog ing orders on a first come, first “We found the perfect home for butchering into 2020. That back- serve basis. Cowboy Meat Compa- our business,” said Ranger co-own- log leaves the local meat packers ny in Forsyth will not be butcher- er Ranger Leischner. “The space with little ability to accommodate ing wild game but will take orders had a workable walk-in freezer and wild game through the fall. for meat sticks and jerky for hunt- we remodeled the processing space The new Pure Montana Meats ers who have deboned and cleaned to fit our needs.” IP Photo/Mati Bishop (formerly Quality Meats of Mon- their meat and want specialty They added rails to ease carcass From left, Ranger Leischner, Ryley Leischner and John Leis- tana) will not be processing any products. Continued on Page 12 chner of Leischner’s Custom Meats in Miles City. Page 2 / Thursday, October 15, 2020 Independent Press

HOW TO VOTE IN THE 2020 ELECTION

COUNTIES HOLDING A MAIL BALLOT ELECTION

All active, registered voters will be mailed a ballot starting October 9th. Early in-person voting at the county election office will be available from October 2 through noon on November 2, and in-person voting will be available at the county election office on Election Day. Additional locations and hours vary by county. For more details about your county, visit www.406votes.com/how-to-vote.

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PAID FOR BY MONTANANS FOR BULLOCK Independent Press Thursday,October 15, 2020 / Page 3 Obituaries Terry Ray Gress, 42 Gerald (Jerry) C. Hagadone, 88 Jody, and tattle on them to and they still talk of their years before retiring. granddaughter, Julia; son, their big sister, Ronda. fun times with him. Jerry and Joan loved to Nick (Laura) Hagadone; Terry was always smil- While it was no secret fish and camp with their granddaughter, Rachelle ing, playing basketball or that Terry battled the many family and friends. (Frank) Park; great grand- playing at the creek near demons of alcohol most of He loved to work on old daughter, Maci Moon; their home. He put hun- his life, he was still an cars and his jeep over the granddaughter, Shawna dreds of miles on his bicy- amazing man. He could years. He enjoyed going Hagadone (Dave Marker); cle in Ashland. cook and clean house bet- with Joan to all the kids, Terry attended school ter than anyone. He was great granddaughter, Pay- grandkids and great at Ashland Public and St. always good for a laugh, ton; granddaughter, Labre Indian School. The and made friends wherev- grandkids sporting activi- Amber (Ross) Odegard; fact that Terry was Native er he went. He was gentle, ties. Joan and Jerry great granddaughter, and we were not, did not kind, adventurous and moved to Forsyth Mon- Emma; great grandson, matter, we were family. In always smiling!! tana in 2012, where they Askel; son, Rusty (Kileen) fact, Terry loved to trick Terry is survived by were able to watch their Hagadone; grandson, Dal- the new teachers by drag- his parents, Carl “Lee” youngest grandchildren ton; granddaughter, Terry Ray Gress Gerald C. Hagadone ging one of his siblings Gress of Thompson Falls, grow through High Samantha (Clay Kelsey) ; over to prove that we Mt, and Denice {Bill} Terry Ray Gress was Gerald (Jerry) C. Haga- School. great granddaughter, were siblings! Hedges of Hysham, sister, born August 31, 1978 in Gerald is preceded in Brayleigh; daughter in Over the years, Terry Ronda {Todd} Wakefield done, age 88, passed away Crow Agency, Mt. When death by his wife of 63 met and spent time with of Thompson Falls, his peacefully at Central law, June Hagadone and he was just 3 days old, years, Joan Hagadone; his many of his biological brothers Darren Gress of Wyoming Hospice & Tran- adopted family, Rita mom and dad said they parents, Thorwald Haga- family members. We are Roundup Mt., and Jody of sitions, Casper WY. on Nygaard and her children were going to get a baby done and Helen (Schow) forever grateful for the Helena Mt; his nieces and October 10th, 2020. Ger- Samantha, Lloyd and boy who needed a family. Hagadone; brothers Ron- love and support they nephews, Kristen, Bran- ald was born on Septem- Michelle. We were blessed with gave him. den, Shelden and Kaitlen, ald, Raymond and infant many foster brothers and ber 20th, 1932 to Thorwald Graveside service will Terry was kind, man- Ashley and Jarred, and brothers Thorwald Jr. and sisters before Terry, but it and Helen Hagadone in be held on Saturday, Octo- nerly and the best Uncle Shania. James; sisters, Lois wasn’t long before we Culbertson Montana. The ber 24, 2020 at 10:00 AM anyone could ask for. Terry also has a large Combs and Beverly Mad- knew we wanted him for- family lived just outside at the Forsyth Cemetery. When Ronda and Jerry extended biological fami- dox ever. Mom and of Poplar Montana, where A celebration of life will moved their little family ly who cares about him Gerald is survived by Dad, Lee and Denice follow at the Forsyth to Kalispell in 2000, he dearly. Jerry met Joan Norgaard, Gress adopted Terry with his sisters, Shirley went with them to take Due to the COVID-19 they married November Country Club in Forsyth. papers signed on Terry’s O’Brien and Janet Shanks; care of his nieces and epidemic, a memorial ser- 22nd, 1954. Jerry worked Stevenson and Sons 1st birthday. daughter Vickie (Richard) nephews in the absence of vice will be held in Ash- in the Oil Industry, start- Funeral Home have been Being the baby with 3 Anderson; grandson, Reg- Gramma and Grampa who land at a later date. ing with drilling rigs then entrusted with arrange- older siblings, he was gie (Monica) Anderson; stayed in Ashland. He Cremation & Funeral moved into the production ments. To leave condo- spoiled rotten! The fact great grandson, Riley; walked them to and from Gallery have been lences for the family visit that he was just so darn side. He became a fore- granddaughter Chrissy school, protected them entrusted with arrange- cute and smiley, only man for Murphy Oil, our website at www.ste- from the big world out- ments. Condolences may (Aaron) Rossow; great added to his charm! He where he worked for 39 vensonandsons.com. side of Ashland. be sent to the family grandson, Hank; great loved to harass his big His nieces and neph- through www.cfgbillings. brothers, Darren and ews all loved Uncle Terry com. Parade of Lights set for Nov. 27 Forsyth’s Parade of decorations for that the have Christmas lights/ Dennis A.Van Hemelryck, 63 Lights will be on Nov. 27 could borrow for a few decorations to donate, at this year, according to an (406) 347-5656. Hysham where they death by his wife Debra weeks, or permanently, announcement from the raised their two daugh- and his parents. He is sur- for another project it is ters, Erin and Megan. vived by his wife Rita, his Forsyth Chamber of Com- working on. Dennis worked for the daughters Erin (Kurt) merce. The chamber and the family’s farm and ranch Beason of Tempe, AZ and The theme this year is Rosebud County Cattle- until it sold in 2008. He Megan (Damion) Metcalf “A Very Disney Christ- women are working on a continued his farming of Hysham, his brothers mas.” hosting a joint Christmas journey working for Asay Myles (Judi) of Helena The Luminaria is being party with drinks, dinner Farms until 2020. During and Martin (Sally) of planned for 6 p.m. with and fun, likely on Dec. 11 that time, his wife Debra Hysham, his sister Julie the parade following at 7. passed away. In 2012, he (Chris) Susemihl of Grand The chamber is also or 12. met Rita Rasmussen who Junction, Colorado, and looking for extra Christ- Call the chamber for he married in 2020. He his grandchildren Abel mas lights or outdoor more information on any spent his final working and Sidney Metcalf. Den- of these events, or if you days learning a new trade nis is also survived by lighted yard Christmas Dennis Van Hemelryck with Williams Construc- numerous nieces, nephews tion. and cousins. Dennis loved working Memorial contributions Hysham, Montana with his hands and was may be made to charity of native Dennis A. Van always tinkering on a choice. Hemelryck, 63, died Octo- project. He was a great Visitation will be held ber 8th at Holy Rosary mechanic and truly on October 15, 2020 from Hospital in Miles City, enjoyed helping others. 9-5 PM at Stevenson and Montana. He was born He was always in the Sons Funeral Home. January 14, 1957 to Robert mood for a good conversa- Graveside Service will be and Lucille Van Hemel- tion, and his small-town at the Hysham Vale Ceme- ryck in Miles City, Mon- living gave him ample tery on Friday, October tana. He attended Hysh- opportunity to catch up 16, 2020 at 1:00 PM in am Public Schools through with his many friends. Hysham. Stevenson and high school. He then Dennis was not a fan of Sons Funeral Home have worked for Manning travel but found a joy in it been entrusted with International followed by during his time with Rita. arrangements. To leave J.B. Grierson Company. They were able to take condolences for the fami- He married Debra many trips together that ly, visit our website at Unterseher in 1980 and he otherwise may not have www.stevensonandsons. settled on the family’s taken. com. farm and ranch near Dennis was preceded in

Grace Bible Church Immaculate Conception First Baptist Church Pastor Andrew Kisman Catholic Church Pastor Bill Sikes 1075 Main, Forsyth Father A. Ananda Kumar 1625 Cedar Street, Forsyth Sunday Worship 9:30 am 509 N. 12th Forsyth Sunday Amazing Grace Youth Group Sunday Mass 10:00 am 9:45 a.m. Bible classes Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Forsyth, Montana 11:00 a.m.& 6 p.m. 1-509-879-3723 406-346-9239 Worship Services Wednesday Federated Church of Forsyth Church of the Ascension 6 p.m. Children’s Ministry Presbyterian Church (USA) Episcopal 7 p.m. Youth Group Pastor : 380 North 15th Ave. 7:15 Bible Study/prayer 1180 Cedar Street, Forsyth Forsyth, Montana firstbaptistchurchforsyth.com Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 406-346-7704 Sunday Worship 10:30 am 12:00 Sunday 346-7767 Life’s Journey United Community Church Christian Fellowship Wesleyan Church -The Point Pastor Jeremy Stradley Pastor Casey Kluver Pastor Mark Umfleet 408 Water Ave. Colstrip 1 Victory Lane 148 West Cedar, Forsyth Adult Sunday School Services Sunday 10:00 am website: get2thepoint.church 9:15 a.m. Sunday Youth Group ages 12 - 18 livestream: Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Night 6 p.m. facebook.com/get2thepointchurch Youth Sunday School during Colstrip, Montana Worship: church Sunday 11 am 59323communitychurch@gmail. The Lutheran Church - com Missouri Synod Flowing River Fellowship 1-406-318-4822 Pastor Blake Marshall (Assembly of God) Sunday Services Pastor Dan Sand St. Margaret Mary Mt. Calvary, 430 Olive 280 11th Ave. Forsyth Catholic Church Colstrip, 8:30 am Sunday worship Service Father A. Ananda Kumar Concordia, 310 N. 8th, Forsyth 10:30 a.m. 320 Water Ave.,Colstrip, MT 10:30 am 406-289-0363 1st, 3rd, 5th Sun. Mass 8 a.m. Trinity, 302 Summit, Hysham Churches website 2nd, 4th Sun. Mass 6:15 p.m. 5:00 p.m. flowingriverfellowship.com (406)748-2234 [email protected]

Page 4 / Thursday, October 15, 2020 Independent Press Opinion Our Opinion Candidates insulated from local input

Number of available By Brad Molnar According to the respect- mitted NWE ratepayers to out the people of Colstrip Yellowstone Newspapers ed Emerson College Poll- a $3B rate increase to pay for attaboys from NWE ing, after $75M of septic for the renewable energy would be reported. One hospital beds concerning Twenty years ago waste being spoon fed to build out to replace Col- would wrong on both Denny Rehberg criss- us, Daines is ahead of strip’s current generation. counts. Last Thursday, the Mon- available out of 22. In Bill- crossed Montana with Bullock 52% to 43%, with NorthWestern admits the My journalist ethics tana Department of Public ings, 83 percent of the campaign aides asking 5% still wondering. Not cost of reliance on renew- were not challenged when Health and Human Ser- beds are filled at St. Vin- legislators, and local sure what they are won- able energy would be I offered the same infor- vices began adding hospi- cent’s and 76 percent of activists what issues were dering about. Perhaps extreme. This legislation mation to the Daines’ tal capacity numbers to its them are filled at Billings paramount and what what the candidate’s mes- was sponsored by the Sav- debate preparation team, daily COVID-19 updates. Clinic. phraseologies were saging has to do with ior of Colstrip, Senator if I could hand it to Daines The numbers are con- The fear is, with flu sea- acceptable. Denny had democracy? Or what this Dewayne Ankney. personally in hopes of get- cerning. son starting, which will no served as Lt. Governor article has to do with any- Silly me, I thought this ting an interview on the The report lists how doubt require beds, what and Nancy Keenan had thing. was news worth reporting. subject. I asked Montana’s many beds in each hospi- if the curent surge in served as Superintendent Several things were I have posted the email Team Trump leader and tal are occupied, separat- COVID-19 cases gets of Public Instruction so certain to be brought up and the legislation on the Greg Gianforte for assis- local understanding out- ed by COVID and non- worse and starts requiring during the last debate: PSC EDDI site. Governor tance in getting to discuss weighed out-of-state the above facts with COVID patients, and how more hospitalizations? It Covid-19, China, and ener- Bullock’s natural constitu- “campaign professionals” Daines. Crickets. many beds are available. won’t take long for there gy/climate change. In the encies are monitoring that input. Denny’s chief cam- It is now common for The numbers at Rose- to be no beds available in waning days of the last PSC case so he knows it is paign advisor was federal/state campaign bud Health Care Center eastern Montana for the legislative session Bob public. The information replaced for snubbing teams to totally insulate look good now. The hospi- sick. Rowe, CEO of NorthWest- has also been sent to the tal has only four of its 12 advice from legislators candidates from local As such, observing ern Energy, sent an email Billings Gazette, Montana beds occupied, one of and other locals. Denny input. They prefer to rely proper precaustions -- to several legislators ask- Talks, Voices of Montana, which by a COVID-19 won. on lies, innuendo and masking, social distanc- ing their assistance in MTN News and Mike Den- patient. That’s great, but a In his first run for Sen- character assassination to ing, avoiding crowded helping Governor Bullock nison personally, and quick look at the region is ate Conrad Burns walked form majorities com- places, frequent hand make NorthWestern’s KULR 8 TV. One would where concern kicks in. into a room filled with electricity generation 75% assume evidence of prised of those that would washing and sterilization carry the title of “The Holy Rosary in Miles Republican National Com- carbon net neutral in 10 NorthWestern Energy and -- are perhaps more Honorable..”. If revenue City has just five beds mittee advisors and years. House Bill 597 was Governor Bullock uniting important now than they hungry media also insu- available out of 24; All 25 announced, “I am tire of amended to accomplish to close Colstrip begin- have been at any time dur- lates them from all but of the beds at Glendive this. This is my campaign. this. It also relieved ning immediately and ing the pandemic. mundane “he said/she Medical Center are cur- We do it my way or you NorthWestern Energy turning a blind eye to the A flu shot probably said” then we stand naked rently occupied; Prairie can leave”. Conrad won. from providing communi- needs of the people of before the storm. And it’s Community hospital has 3 wouldn’t hurt either. Contrast that with the ty transition funds to Col- south central Montana cold out here. recent debate between strip due to their orches- would result in a headline. (Brad Molnar is a “The Steve’s” vying for trated shut down of Col- One would think Senator reporter for the Laurel Letters to the Editor the same U.S. senate seat. strip. The legislation com- Dewayne Ankney selling Outlook in Laurel.) Choose leaders with wisdom and forethought Stepping Up for Rural Health Care in Montana Editor, Independent Press, - To be led by a coward By Cora Neumann, PhD, MPH should update the repay- shockingly high rate of ing sure the Senate After having watched is to be controlled by all ment terms tied to federal nearly 10 percent—much passed the same legisla- the first 2020 Presidential that a coward fears If nothing else, the loans made through the higher than what most tion without delay. Debate, between Trump - To be led by a fool is to coronavirus pandemic has Medicare Accelerated and other industries that Con- In addition to MAAPP and Biden and having be led by the opportunists made it clear just how Advance Payment Pro- gress provided relief to loans, there are also heard descriptions of the who control the fool important it is for our grams (MAAPP). When have to worry about. emergency relief grants events by hyper-partisan - To be led by a thief is local hospitals, physi- Congress expanded the But worst of all for our that were made through supporters on each side to offer up your most pre- cians, and other health MAAPP, these loans were at-risk rural health care the Provider Relief Fund (their candidate won, of cious treasures to be sto- care providers to have the instrumental in ensuring providers, these loan (PRF). They too gave course) and for more non- len resources they need to local hospitals had the repayment terms dictate struggling hospitals some partisan observers (deba- - To be led by a liar is to meet the needs of our resources needed to keep that once repayment much-needed financial community, no matter cle, fiasco, dumpster fire), ask to be lied to their doors open and fight begins and until it is com- support at the onset of the what they are. While Mon- I have been searching for - To be led by a tyrant is the pandemic. However, plete, providers will stop pandemic. However, tana’s hospitals have per- an appropriate description to sell yourself and those many of the repayment receiving all their stan- because PRF grants are severed throughout these terms are simply unreal- dard Medicare payments. subject to taxation, many of the breakdown of the you love into slavery turbulent times, many of American democratic Be diligent and vigilant. istic. For the average hospital, hospitals will have to pay them are in dire economic That includes the dead- that accounts for about 25 back up to 21 percent or electric process. Our voices are heard straits because of COVID- line to both start repay- percent of total annual more of the funds they I think the wording by through our elected repre- 19 preparations as well as ment (120 days from payments, but for rural received in taxes. This is author Octavia Butler, in sentatives at the local, limiting all but essential receiving the loan) and to ones that serve a greater simply bad policy and her book, “Parable of the state and federal level. services. fully repay their loans (12 share of Medicare must be addressed as Talents” best describes Think about that as you That is why I am thank- months). We are still in patients, that figure can well. our current situation. She cast your 2020 ballot. ful the U.S. Senate provid- the middle of the pandem- be far higher. (Dr. Cora Neumann is a writes: Choose your lead- ed relief September 30, ic. It makes no sense to The U.S. House of Rep- public health expert and ers with wisdom and fore- Marvin Quinlan 2020 by easing some of expect hospitals to be resentatives recently founder of We Are Mon- thought. Forsyth the terms and conditions ready to pay off their passed legislation that tana. Cora serves on the of federal loans and loans already. Further- funds the government boards of Columbia Uni- grants given to hospitals more, if hospitals and through December 11 and versity School of Public Time to give GOP a chance in Montana and across the health care providers do updates many of these Health and HAVEN, is a country at the onset of the not pay back their loans terms in beneficial ways. member of the COVID Editor, Indepdendent Press, with our state government pandemic. within the one-year time Senators Tester and Local taskforce, and We don’t have to look knows that processes have What would this look frame, then they begin Daines stepped up for worked on the 2014 Ebola very hard to know how the become less efficient, less like? To begin, they racking up interest at a rural health care by mak- response.) Cooney administration focused on customer ser- would work. For the past vice. Greg is committed to 16 years, Democrats have turning this around. He controlled the Governor’s wants to streamline gov- By Lois Olmstead office, and what do we ernment processes, so Life With Lois have to show for it? taxpayers can save time First you do know I Kerri. Julie Jardine and just a minute. Do you As a small business and money. don’t cook? Well I do cook Kay Hunter gave us have an antique metal owner, and a member of Democrats have con- but He-Who-Took-Long- some. Some just appeared grinder that fastens on the Montana Legislature, I trolled the Governor’s Steps always said, “When on my desk at work. the edge of the counter can tell you it’s been veto office for 16 years, and we say grace before our We made two batches and you turn the handle? after veto, and an increase yet they have not made meals, we mean it! We are but wanted more. A jar of Maybe a modern thing in job killing regulations. any progress in tackling saying “God PLEASE jam is a great gift. Mom has been invented. We use Montanans deserve better. many of the greatest chal- bless this food!”’ gives them to the kids and our old grinders. Then Greg Gianforte will lenges facing everyday My mistakes in the grandkids. So I went out you stir the ground toma- bring a fresh perspective Montanans. If they kitchen are legendary hunting. You might have toes and the sugar togeth- to the Governor’s office, haven’t been able to fig- with stuff like my plaster- seen me and not known it er in a pot and bring them unlike Cooney who has ure it out after 16 years, of-Paris gravy and the was me. I was in Harlan slowly to a boil. Then add been a Helena Bureaucrat it’s time to give someone frozen turkeys where I Durgan’s tomato patch. the Jello and cook on for over 40 years. Cooney else a chance. Please vote had to get tools from He- The deer ate the front medium 20 minutes.. would continue the poli- for Greg Gianforte this Who’s shop to get the gib- ones, but back under- Then you pour the jelly cies that Bullock has put November! let things out. Then there neath, all along the fence into sterilized warm jars, in place and protect his was the whipped cranber- Lois Olmstead there were lots they put the lids on and let buddies’ jobs. Rep. Peggy Webb ry dessert mess. The missed. So down on my them seal. That’s it. just like the Little Red Everyone who has dealt House District 43 ‘whipper’ got out of con- hands and knees, with a I did think about those trol and spattered red Hen!). The plants got bucket, and Alma helping tomatoes. Were they spots up and down the great big. The tomatoes me, we got lots. Others let happy to be jam? They cupboards. It looked like not so much. But perfect me do the same in their could have been lying for- my kitchen had a bad for our jam. yards. lorn in a snowbank soon. case of measles! I do not swear. My mom This afternoon we fin- My next thought was for- Now we are back to would wash my mouth out ished our last batch. And lorn “like us”? We don’t tod ay. We are making my with soap if I did! But that was only because get the job, the diet didn’t A Yellowstone Newspap Stockgrowers submit comments mom’s Green Tomato there is a word that some Sharyl Cotant and Joyce work, the check isn’t in Raspberry Jam. My first people say that rhymes Sarrazin gave us more the mail. Maybe a little on APHIS RFID tags try was last year. It really with jam. And after that I jars. Jars are like hunting silly, but part of the joy HELENA – On Monday, Montana Stockgrowers Association turned out good. I cannot will just say the deer ate for gold this year. We got was choosing green toma- (MSGA) submitted comments regarding the USDA’s Animal say the same for my all my tomatoes in one 56 jelly jars of jam. Then toes! kitchen. It was a mess, night. Amen. I said my three favorite Kinda like Jesus choos- and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) proposal to imple- sticky stuff everywhere. So mom and I were ask- words “Now that’s done!” es us? Not waiting for us Subscription Rates: But that was not the hard ing everyone if they had What a joy to do this to be perfect or to get our Rosebud and Treasure Counties — $33.40 per year part this year. It was find- any green tomatoes? The together. ducks in a row, before He Other Montana Counties — $35.92 per year • Out—of—State — $38.45 per year ing tomatoes. responses we got were So here’s the recipe: loves us. Hallelujah! Our “This wasn’t a good year POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent Press You see in order to You need six cups of Bible verse this week is I P.O. Box 106 — Forsyth, MT • 59327—0106 [email protected] make Green Tomato Jam, for tomatoes around ground green tomatoes, 6 John 4.19 “We love Him you need green tomatoes. here,” or “The deer ate cups of sugar, and one because He first loved Official Newspaper of ROSEBUD COUNTY. The Independent Press I planted four tomato most of them.” large and one small pack- us.” Thank you, Jesus. It is published weekly from 192 N. 10th Avenue, Forsyth, Rosebud County, MT. plants this year. I did. All We got a box full from age of raspberry Jello. does take a village doesn’t Periodicals postage paid at the Post Office in Forsyth, Montana 59327—0106. by myself too! (I sound Bev Quinton and a few The directions say…oh it? from their daughter Page 5/ Thursday, October 15, 2020 Independent Press

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In Governor Bullock’s news of Germany’s sur- October 16, 1883 October 18, 1935 pic Games by winning the directive requiring man- render reached the rest of A large group of Mon- A severe earthquake Smallbore Rifle-3 Position datory use of face cover- the world, joyous crowds tana stockmen including jolts the Helena area. Individual event with a ings in certain settings, gathered to celebrate in Granville Stuart gather in Extensive damage is world record score. Wig- Page 3 Item Number 2 the streets, clutching Helena to talk about vari- reported throughout the ger, a native of Carter addresses the Face Cover- newspapers that declared ous issues related to the region. The buildings of northeast of Great Falls, ing Requirement in Indoor Victory in Europe (V-E cattle industry. The main the brand new high school also wins a Silver Medal Spaces Open to the Public. Day). Later that year, US topic of discussion focus- and the buildings of Inter- at these games for his It reads, “Except as pro- President Harry S. Tru- es on the ever-increasing mountain Union College marksmanship skills. vided in section 4 of this man announced Japan’s Directive, all businesses, problem of cattle rustlers are hard hit by the mas- surrender and the end of government offices, or and horse thieves operat- October 21, 1915 World War II. The news sive quake. About two other persons responsible ing in the Missouri Breaks weeks later, a second Electricity is first gen- spread quickly and cele- of central Montana. Dur- for indoor spaces open to earthquake strikes Helena erated from the hydro- library card applications! brations erupted across ing June and July of the the public shall require again causing more dam- electric Hebgen Lake Congrats to the students, the United States. On Sep- following summer, the and take reasonable mea- age. Dam northwest of Yellow- sures to ensure that all parents, and Miss Willis! tember 2, 1945, formal stockmen take decisive stone National Park. employees, contractors, The drawing winner from surrender documents action against the thieves October 20, 1853 volunteers, customers, or that class was Ember were signed aboard the by initiating a vigilante- Reeder. Abry Steiger was USS Missouri, designating A small party from other members of the pub- type action. In a matter of October 21, 1916 the winner from Miss the day as the official Vic- Governor Isaac Stevens’ lic wear a face covering a few months, over twenty An explosion in the lab- Mischel’s Forsyth class- tory over Japan Day (V-J survey expedition led by a that covers their mouth people are hanged or shot oratory of the Chemistry room, Brig Blankenship Day). man named W. A. Tin- and nose at all times while by armed posses who and Physics Building at entering or remaining in was Mrs. Sargent’s winner V-J Day was especially kham discovers Marias come to be known as “Stu- Bozeman’s Montana State any indoor spaces open to from Rosebud, and Paitton momentous—the grue- Pass south the the present art’s Stranglers”. Unlike University sets off a fire the public.” Therefore, Purkett was the winner some and exhausting war the Alder Gulch hangings Glacier National Park. that completely destroys face coverings are from Mrs. Cole’s Forsyth was officially over—but in the mid-1860s, the Knowledge of the location the building. Students required at the library. classroom. Each winner the day was also bitter- action against the rustlers of the pass sits idle until and faculty work together received a book and got sweet for the many Amer- and thieves is harshly 1889 when John Stevens, a to save the chemistry Door locked their picture in the news- icans whose loved ones criticized in some circles. construction engineer for library, the mineral col- Effective on Monday, paper and on our Face- would not be returning the Great Northern Rail- lection, and a majority of October 5th, the interior book page. The Hysham home. ‘More than 400,000 October 16, 1969 road, relocates the pass in the meteorological collec- door to Rosebud County second graders also got a Americans gave their Dave McNally, Billings the dead of winter. tion. Library is locked pizza party. All non-sec- lives to secure our native and Baltimore Ori- because… ond graders who regis- nation’s freedom, and in ole pitcher, hits a two-run October 20, 1908 October 22, 1802 • The number of tered for a library card the midst of exultation, homer off Jerry Koosman The first placing of Charles LeRaye’s trap- COVID-19 cases in our during the month of Sep- there was recognition that of the New York Mets at Holy Bibles in American ping party camps for win- area has greatly increased tember were entered into the true meaning of the Shea Stadium in New hotel rooms by the Gideon ter near the mouth of the • People aren’t wear- a prize drawing. Drawing day was best represented York. The “Miracle Mets” organization occurs at Stillwater River. LeRaye’s ing masks or they aren’t winners were Samantha by those who were not go on to win the game 5-3 Superior in western Mon- party is one of the earliest wearing them correctly Cookman, Robert Messer, present to celebrate,’ said and the World Series from tana. expeditions to explore • Members of our and Coral Miller. They Robert Citino, PhD, Exec- the heavily-favored Ori- what is now eastern Mon- staff and patrons are at each won a gift card to utive Director of the Insti- oles 4 games to 1. October 20, 1964 tana although historians high risk for complica- The Forsyth Watering tute for the Study of War First Lieutenant Lones debate whether LeRaye, a tions should they contract Hole. Congratulations to and Democracy at The October 17, 1909 Wigger Jr. of the United French-Canadian, comes COVID-19 all of our Library Card National WWII Museum.” The National Bison States Army wins a Gold as far west as the Stillwa- Sign-Up Month winners! Al Krebs had been kind Range at Moiese in west- Medal at the Tokyo Olym- ter River. Mask up enough to set up a WWII ern Montana opens with Please wear your face High School Book Club exhibit at Rosebud County thirty-four bison being covering to the library, We offer Hungry High Library. Everyone is released on the protected use the hand sanitizer in Schooler’s Book Club on invited to stop by the range. Kalispell pioneer the library foyer, knock Mondays at noon for high library to check out the Charles Conrad provides Alternative on the interior door, and school students. After military uniforms, models bison from his own per- NOTICE patiently wait for staff to taking the month of Sep- of ships and planes, and sonal herd. let you in after they con- tember off, Tot Time is other memorabilia. Election Office firm that you are correct- back on Tuesdays at ROSEBUDThe list COUNTY’S of claims ALTERNATIVE paid and ELECTION the ly covering your face. We 10:00am. This program is New books OFFICE WILLCommissioner’s BE IN LAME DEER AT minutesTHE LITTLEWOLF October 17, 1938- (2007) CAPITAL BULDING ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS appreciate you helping us held in the Community New books include: Robert “Evel” Knievel, to protect our staff and Room of the library base- for the month of “Unfollow: A Memoir of motorcycle stunt rider, is WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2020 patrons by wearing a face ment for infants, toddlers, Loving and Leaving the born in Butte. Knievel has WEDNESDAY,June OCTOBER 2020 21, 2020 covering. In the event and preschoolers. Please Westboro Baptist Church” a brief flurry of interna- WEDNESDAYare available , OCTOBER 28,for 2020 that someone refuses to join Children’s Librarian by Megan Phelps-Roper; tional media attention comply or is rude to Mackenzie Dinstel at Tot “The Sound of Unheard from the late 1960s to the NO BALLOTSpublic CAN BE inspection ISSUED ON THOSE in DAYSthe FROM library staff for enforcing Time for singing, move- Melodies” by Jan Surasky; mid-1970s when he makes THEClerk COUNTY & COURTHOUSE. Recorder’s office, between the use of face coverings, ment, stories, socializa- Ken Follett’s Prequel to a number of spectacular that person will lose their tion, and imaginary play! The Pillars of the Earth motorcycle jumps includ- the hours of 8:00 a.m. andJoan 5:00 K. Duffield p.m. Rosebud County Election Administrator library privileges. Our community led Story “The Evening and the ing the abortive rocket Monday through Friday. Hour is held in the chil- Morning”; and “Next to motorcycle jump into the “The minutes are available on our website Library cards dren’s area on Fridays at Last Stand” by Craig Snake River Canyon in September was Library 11:00 for preschool aged Johnson. We hope to see September of 1974. rosebudcountymt.gov” Card Sign-Up Month so I kids. you soon at the library! visited area second grade Rosebud County Commissioners classrooms. This year’s WWII exhibit Hysham second grade According to the INVITATION TO BID class is the first in my 6+ National World War II years as library director Museum, “on May 8, 1945, For sale by sealed bid: The City of Forsyth will ac- to have 100% of class World War II in Europe cept bids for a 1979 Chevy C70 Tandem Axel Dump members fill out their came to an end. As the Truck. Please call the City Water Department at 406- 346-7511 for more information.

Bids must be addressed to the Forsyth City Council, PO Box 226, Forsyth, Mt. 59327; and delivered to the City Clerk’s office at 247 N. 9th Avenue and be received no later than October 16th by 4:00 p.m., with bid opening at the City Council meeting scheduled on October 19th; beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

The City Council of the City of Forsyth reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, or to accept any proposal they deem to be in the best interest of the City of Forsyth.

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WITH STEVE BULLOCK IN THE U.S. SENATE, MONTANA JOBS ARE AT RISK Bullock wants to: — Close rural hospitals (“The Potential Impact of a Medicare Public Option On U.S. Rural Hospitals And Communities,” Guidehouse) Getting Montana Open for Business — Wipe out the oil and gas industry (“Where Democrats Stand,” Cut Taxes for All Montana Taxpayers Washington Post) Reduce Barriers to Employment — Increase Taxes by $2,000 a year (“The Fiscal Effects Create More Good-Paying Jobs Of The Public Option,” Hoover Institution)

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PAID FOR BY NRSC. NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATES COMMITTEE. NRSC.ORG PAID FOR BY GREG FOR MONTANA, P.O. BOX 877, HELENA, MT 59624 R Page 6 / Thursday, October 15, 2020 Independent Press Slices of Life: Traveling with Siri By Jill Pertler much easier than differen- driving comes the other going and when to exit always had the better head boss and is 100 percent tiating the brake from the “D” word: directions. Interstate 10 and head for geography. sure she knows the quick- When it comes to driv- gas pedal or driving When you are driving, north. In the past, when we’ve est route. Because she ing, I’ve always allowed between the lines, so I fig- you are the person in I have always been fine traveled across the coun- does. my husband to take con- ure I’ve gotten the better charge of directions. You with that. Directions try, we utilized the cutting It drives my husband trol of the wheel. Sitting in end of that deal. But with must know where you are meant effort and thinking edge tool known as the crazy. the passenger seat is so atlas. It was huge and She’ll say, “In 13 miles, large and mappy, mapish take a slight left onto or maplike - take your Roadway Boulevard.” School Menus pick. He’ll answer (to a Each page spread con- machine), “That isn’t the Forsyth Colstrip Rosebud tained one state. As we best way. I’m sure we should stay on 45.” Monday, Oct. 19 Monday, Oct. 19 Monday, Oct. 19 traveled from north to Cheez It Crackers, Hard Chicken Noodle Soup/PB & Chicken Tenders, Noodles south (and vice versa) I’d He should know better Boiled Egg Jelly turn the page from Wis- than to argue with a Orange Chicken, Oriental Tuesday, Oct. 20 consin to Illinois to Ken- woman over directions. Rice Tuesday, Oct. 20 Grilled Cheese Sandwich- tucky and (quickly) to Ten- But he doesn’t. He insists on taking Highway 45; but Tuesday, Oct. 20 Corn Dog/Potato Gems es, Tomato Soup Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 nessee. I’d count the num- Granola Bar, Fruit I’m on Siri’s side. We gals Jess Schwend bers on the page to see Beef Burrito, Dessert Wednesday, Oct. 21 Wednesday, Oct. 21 how many miles it was need to stick together. Mac & Cheese/Lil Smokies Shepherd’s Pie Friday, Oct. 16, 2020 from Madison to Spring- “You’ve got to listen to Wednesday, Oct. 21 Dynella Fennern her,” I say. “She’s mapped Yogurt, Fruit Thursday, Oct. 22 Thursday, Oct. 22 field, adding the mile Aaron & Tracy Lindberg markers in my head. I’d out the quickest route.” Pulled Pork, Vegetable Chicken Quesadilla/Salad Beef, Bean & Cheese Burri- He sighs, not having the tos Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020 tell him I thought the best energy to argue with two Thursday, Oct. 22 Friday, Oct. 23 route looked to be High- Wade Blackwell women simultaneously. We Muffin, Fruit Sack Lunch Friday, Oct. 23 way 55. He’d disagree, Donald Quinlan continue on the route – his Meatballs, Mashed Pota- Hot Turkey Sandwiches, saying there was a quicker Nancy Nile or hers, I’m often not sure. toes/Gravy Mashed Potatoes & Gravy way, which he’d mapped “High traffic ahead,” out the previous night. I’d Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 she’ll announce. “But you Friday, Oct. 23 ask, “Highway 47 or 62?” Ethel Winkley are still on the quickest Cold Cereal, Banana He’d pick which one and Ham, Scalloped Potatoes route.” Janet Stanhope away we’d go. Today, mid-route, she RJ & Darci Racki He was the driver. I was offered us an alternative his shotgun-sitting sort-of Senior Menus that was one minute quick- Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 navigator. It took some er. It involved taking a Riley Sorenson effort, but we always got Colstrip Forsyth road my husband wasn’t Dylan Sorenson from point A to point B. familiar with. Tanner Sorenson Friday, October 16 Friday, October 16 Mostly on time. We were a “Might as well try it,” he Baked Cod Fish, Mac & Cheese, But- Baked Cod Fish, Mac & Cheese, Buttered Ryan Venable semi-well-oiled machine, said. “The quickest route tered Beets, Tossed Salad, Fruit Beets, Tossed Salad, Fruit Steve Nile or at least a married cou- is the best, even if it is ple traveling in a semi- only by a minute.” Monday, October 19 Monday, October 19 Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 well-oiled machine. Burgers on a Bun, French Fries, 3 Beans I silently applauded for Burgers on a Bun, French Fries, 3 Beans We still travel, but Salad, Orange Fruited Jell-O Salad, Orange Fruited Jell-O Lynn Blakesley him this new outlook. things have changed. I guess I’ve officially Tuesday, October 20 Tuesday, October 20 Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 First off, I’m still sitting been replaced as chief TACO TUESDAY TACO TUESDAY Norma Nielsen shot-gun, but I’m not lon- atlas navigator. As long as Rylan Friez ger chief navigation co- I can still sit shotgun, Wednesday, October 21 Wednesday, October 21 Olivia Tourtlotte pilot. My husband has a while Siri is the brains of Ham & Bean Soup, Tossed Salad, Corn Ham & Bean Soup, Tossed Salad, Corn new woman for that. the business, I’m okay Bread, Fruit Bread, Fruit BreeAnn Purkett Her name is Siri, and with that. Thursday, October 22 Thursday, October 22 holy heck she is boss. I dare say all three of us Baked Chicken Breast, Mashed Sweet Baked Chicken Breast, Mashed Sweet Siri will not take any- are both okay with that. thing other than her own Potatoes, Spinach, Fruit Salad Potatoes, Spinach, Fruit Salad and readingCall aConnie map (Jill Pertler is an and knowing346-2149 east from opinion into consideration award-winning syndicated Friday, October 23 Friday, October 23 west. Itwo thankfully weeks before relin- when mapping out a route. columnist, published play- Calico Beans, Coleslaw, Relish Tray, Calico Beans, Coleslaw, Relish Tray, quishedbirthday directions to have it If she says Highway 65 wright and author. Don’t published in Corn Bread, Pears Corn Bread, Pears decades ago. I consult the and my husband believes miss a slice; follow the Call 748-3525 The Independent Press Call 748-3525 map when requested to do it should be Highway 35, Slices of Life page on Face- by 9:30 a.m. by 9:30 a.m. so, but my husband has Siri is relentless. She is book.)

Junkapalooza offers old fashioned fun Sunday The sixth annual Junka- Connie’s Cooking Corner palooza and Harvestest at the Dawson County Fair- shrimp to the skillet, season with grounds in Glendive Sun- salt and pepper and sear until just STEAK AND CREAMY GARLIC day Oct 18 will not only SHRIMP (Surf N’ Turf) cooked and pink -- about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside. feature vintage and refur- (For grill: grill seasoned shrimp bished furniture, fall 4 New York Steak strip steaks while brushing with melted butter décor and unique shop- Salt and Pepper to season until done.) ping plus a variety of food 1-2 T Olive Oil vendors, it will be safe old To the same skillet, add the remain- Creamy Garlic Shrimp: ing butter, add the garlic, sauté un- fashioned fun. 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, di- til fragrant (about one minute). Keith Clingingsmith's vided (If grilling meats, you will need to antique feed grinders and 8 ounces (250 g) shrimp deveined, grab a pan or skillet for this step.) corn shellers will be avail- tails on or off Pour in the white wine (or broth), able for young and old to and allow to reduce to half, while 4 cloves garlic (or 1 tablespoons crank. Last year kids scraping any bits off of the bottom minced garlic) of the pan. were grinding feed all 1/4 cup dry white wine or low-sodi- Reduce heat to low-medium heat, afternoon fascinated with um chicken broth add the cream and bring to a sim- this old fashioned equip- 3/4 cup heavy cream* (thickened mer, while stirring occasionally. ment. Submitted Photo cream) Add in the parmesan cheese; al- Entertainment on the Children were fascinated by the antique feed grinders last low to melt through the simmering 1/4 cup fresh shredded parmesan free stage during the 11-4 year. cheese sauce. Season with salt and pepper event includes a favorite p.m.. Miss Montana Jessi- Outstanding Teen Annika Salt and pepper to taste to your taste. Add the shrimp back into the pan; high school band, O.G. ca Criss is singing and Bennion plays fiddle and 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped sprinkle with the parsley, and stir Glaze, followed by demonstrating self the last hour Kenny through. Pat steaks dry with paper towel. LaDonn'a Dancers at 1 defense; Miss Montana Slasgsvold's band per- Season with salt and pepper. forms. Serve with steaks. Heat a large cast iron skillet or grill This year COVID-19 over medium-high heat. Sear/grill safety is paramount, as steaks for 4-5 minutes each side un- Fun Facts For steaks, you can use Strip, Sir- the organizers will sani- til browned and cooked to desired loin, Rib eye, T-bone, Eye fillet, doneness. tize often and encourage Scotch fillet or Porterhouse steaks. Transfer steaks to a warm plate; set Pizza masks. The hay bale maze aside. October is National Pizza Month. Here are some facts will be one direction. The *Heavy (thickened) cream can be about everyone’s favorite food: substituted with half and half, light pumpkin patch, farmers Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the The United States eats 350 slices of pizza every second cream or evaporated milk. market and craft vendors skillet (if using a skillet). Add 36% of Americans believe that pizza is a breakfast meal will be spread out around Pizza is a 37 billion dollar industry the fairgrounds. Besides The Japanese put mayonnaise on their pizza THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS Totino’s, the first frozen pizza hit the market in 1962 the kettle corn, gourmet (Check in store for details) The Hawaiian pizza was invented in Canada coffee, donuts, barbecue, Boneless Bottom Round Steaks IGA Granulated Sugar $5.49 Bill Murray and Jean Claude Van Damme both worked soups and traditional $3.99 lb Wild Harvest Organic Extra at pizza restaurants foods, the Wagon Wheel Boneless Pork Tenderloin Virgin Olive Oil $5.99 There’s a pizza museum in Philadelphia will offer beer, Bloody $2.99 lb IGA Cinnamon or Crescent Rolls An average American consumes 46 pizza slices in a Marys and Mimo- Sea Best Raw EZ Peel Shrimp 2/$3 single year sas. Admission to the $6.99 Gorton’s Fish Sticks, Portions, One of the first documented Internet purchases was a fun event at the fair- IGA Raisins $3.49 Fillets or Shrimp $4.99 pizza grounds is $4. Age 10 and There are 26,484 books on Amazon about pizza under free. For more specifics, check out Junkapalooza on Facebook. The This column is Enchanted Room and Enchanted Living will be sponsored by the open downtown Glendive Forsyth Dairy Queen Sunday from 10-5. Page 7 / Thursday, October 15, 2020 Independent Press

Pages from the Past COVID-19 cases continue to surge Continued from Page 1 over the last seven ``I want to leave a Oct. 18, 1956 spending a leave here Starting at Forsyth, the months.`` sobering image in your ment recommending some with his parents. He has highway again joins No. The county health order mind,'' Ellner told additional restrictions. The top stories in The been at Ft. Carson, Colo., 10 at Townsend, about 25 will be re-evaluated in chamber members on Yellowstone County Forsyth Independent this and will go from there to miles this side of Helena. four weeks, Felton said. Thursday. ``Today we're The new oil joins that of health officer John Felton week in 1956: New York City for over- Billings Clinic CEO having to call one of those the old road, referred to said Monday he would seas duty at Nurenberg, Scott Ellner told chamber companies that provides as the Milwaukee Hill. limit public or private St. Philips Episcopal Germany. He has been in members last Thursday reefer trucks. And if you That short section, less gatherings to no more the service 2 1/2 years. that the virus is putting a don't know what that Church at Rosebud than a mile, will be rerout- than 25 people, inside or Cecil Lincoln, son of Mr. strain on healthcare means, it's the marks 50th year in ed next year, or at such outside, starting and Mrs. Leslie Lincoln, is workers, ``so much so that refrigeration trucks were Sunday observance time as the new bridge is Wednesday. Mask-wearing back in Forsyth, having people are talking about we can put the bodies.'' The little log church, St. been discharged from the finished. and physical distancing giving up their careers in Nancy Iverson, a Philips Episcopal of Rose- Army Air Force, which he would still be required. healthcare.'' registered nurse and bud, celebrated its 50th entered shortly after Six students on The limit does not apply to If case numbers director of patient safety year in service Sunday, graduation from Forsyth Rosebud honor roll schools or daycares. continue at the current and infection control at Oct. 14, 1956. High School four years The following students Churches can have Services and Eucharist rate, Ellner said he Billings Clinic, said ago. are on the honor roll of more than 25 attendees as were held by Rev. Eric expected around 250 more Monday that bringing in a Pvt. Randall A. Wagner, Rosebud High School for long as they are physically Wright of Miles City and hospitalizations in the refrigerator truck is part whose wife lives at Lara- the first six weeks period distanced and wear masks the newly elected Bishop next four weeks. of the hospital's ``surge mie, Wyo., is scheduled to ending Oct. 12. and the number does not of Montana, the Rev. The hospital is adding plans.'' leave the U.S. Oct. 24, for Diane Lentz, Sharon exceed 50% of the Chandler W. Sterling of capacity, moving some ``We had four deaths Europe as part of Opera- Snodgrass, Linetta Mor- church's capacity. Helena. patients to other facilities last weekend and our tion Gyroscope, the ton, Pat Lange, Claira On Oct. 5, Felton said if Gold and bronze flow- Army’s unit rotation plan. and may look at putting current morgue holding Fahrenbruck and Wetly the county averaged more ers on the altar were in Wagner is a member of two patients in some area only holds two,`` Ditcher. than 50 cases of COVID-19 memory of Mrs. Elabeth the 8th Infantry Division rooms, he said. Iverson said. per day per 100,000 Amudnson and Mrs. F.L. stationed at Fort Caron, Medford, by the daughter Colo., and is replacing the Grade school softball residents for a week, he and husband of Mrs. 9th Infantry Division in team in game would restrict bar, Amundson, now living in Germany. In a closely-contested restaurant and church Bozeman, being also a rel- The 22-year-old older is battle for the softball capacities to 25% and ative of Mrs. Medford. a photographer in Head- championship between the require businesses that The little church was quarters and Service fifth and sixth grades, the sell alcohol to close at 10 filled with members and Company of the division’s sixth graders emerged p.m. friends, 35 of whom took 12th Engineer Battalion. victoriously with a score After owners said such Communion. It was the He entered the Army last of 14-3. a restriction would put first visit of the newly April. His father, R.K. For this game the teams them out of business, elected Bishop. Wagner, lives in Forsyth. and their captains were Felton told the Billings The Bishop Coadjutor elected by their classes. Chamber of Commerce on dedicated a chancel Highway Six Captain of the 6th grade Thursday that he would prayer book, a gift of the was David Campbell. and allow bars and restaurants present Bishop of Mon- improvement is the other players includ- to be open at 50% tana, Henry Daniels, who completed last week ed: Darrell Benner, Dale capacity. On Monday he is soon retiring. It has been a long time Starr, Richard Rangel, maintained it at 75%, Dedicated also was a coming, when the people Ronnie Nelson, Jimmy which matches the credence table, made by of this section look back to Leedmhuis, Jimmy Wat- the boys in the Rosebud the days of the old Elec- son and Ricky Friez. statewide directive. High School, and a gift tric Trail, later to be Joe Fink was captain of ``I'm cognizant that our from the church parish in known as Highway 6, but the 5th grade team and case rates last week memory of the untiring the final five miles on the that team was composed escalated so rapidly that work of Mrs. Mefford in eastern end of the road of Chuck Mortensen, Gary we did not have time for the church. were completed this week. Boyer, Jack Gress, Brian enhanced compliance C.A. Reese Construction Rolston, Robert Smith, efforts undertaken by our In the service Company of Sheridan, Jerry Armstrong, Barbara citizens and businesses to Pvt. John Schafer, son Wyo., last Saturday fin- Strong and Jean Kucera. take effect,`` Felton said ished the stretch of road of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Scha- Base umpires were Monday. ``I'm also very that is called the “quickest fer of Rosebud, left Buddy Beck and George cognizant of the many way across Montana.” Wednesday morning after Kiser. losses we have all faced

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Position is open 406-749-0036 until filled. Classified Ads Work! Victorian Era tatewide lassifieds Taking applications for S C MSU-Crow partnership to help tribal Part Time employment Ad #118 To apply : https://jobs.montana. 1174 Front St Ranch Operations Employee & edu/postings/21571 .For more infor- members get to health care appointments 406-356-2850 Feedlot Coordinator *Havre, MT* mation call (406) 265-6115 Responsibilities include assis- BOZEMAN — A long- Some of the people who Some floral experience needed tance to the Livestock and Farm Ad #119 time organization on the received them are on dial- Operations Managers, calving coor- SPARKS CHEVROLET BUSI- Apsáalooke (Crow) Nation ysis. Others are pregnant. dination, daily animal care, research NESS LIQUIDATION AUCTION Vin- data collection, and maintenance of tage, Classic & Used Autos, Equip- of rural southeastern “There’s a desperate facilities and equipment for the beef ment, Parts. SAT, SEPT 19, 10 A.M. 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I’d have Montana born company in Miles City: appointments. no way of getting (to the • Compliance Specialist Real Estate Purchasing fuel to drive appointment) if I didn’t •• Payment Operations SpecialistSupport Specialist to health care appoint- have it.” ments in Billings or else- The gas cards are made To learn more & apply visit us online at where can be a real chal- possible by a $10,000 www.stockmanbank.com lenge for many residents grant from the state of “EOE/AA Employer M/F Disabled and Vet” of the rural tribal nation, Montana through its according to Alma McCor- COVID-19 relief funds. mick, a member of the McCormick said the pan- Apsáalooke Nation and demic has made transpor- executive director of the tation to medical appoint- nonprofit Messengers for ments an even bigger Health, which was started challenge than it was pre- Services [email protected] from a research partner- viously. She noted that ship between Montana people who used to rely on "Buying or Selling? Call me today to create your custom real estate plan." State University and Crow being driven to medical Glass & Screen replacement MEDICARE fOrSyth community members. appointments or sharing done in our store Supplements & Senior Health McCormick noted that, rides could no longer safe- Many companies to choose from 390 N.11th Ave. - SOLD depending on where peo- ly do that because of the 385 N. 2nd Ave.-SOLD Are you paying too much with no ple live in the tribal com- risk of COVID-19. service? 1027 river Street - SOLD munity, a round trip to “People should be able Billings can be more than to get to their appoint- Call Jeff Boggs (406) 234-3307 100 miles. ment,” McCormick said. cOLStrip To help, McCormick and “With the (pandemic) situ- 1195 Main Street 519 Main St. Suite C Miles City, MT 15 Maple ct. - SOLD Suzanne Held, community ation right now and with Forsyth ~ 346-2529 health professor in MSU’s so many people out of College of Education, work, they need help to Health and Human Devel- get there.” Motor Home for Sale opment, applied for grant Importantly, Held said, funding to provide gas there is an intangible ben- 1978 28-ft Southwind Motor Home Dodge 440 En- cards for those at Crow efit that comes when gine, 58,000 Actual Miles for Sale who need fuel to get to McCormick provides gas their appointments. cards to Crow residents It has a bathroom in the back and sleeps five comfort- The nonprofit is distrib- on behalf of Messengers ably. It was serviced by Torgersons, Hysham in 2017 uting the gas cards in for Health. (everything replaced or reconditioned to the tune of increments of $10 and $20 “It’s not like she hands $5995.00 Wesley Gamble provided seven new tires to those who need them. someone a gift card and for $2500.00; furnace was reconditioned and water To date, Held said, about then turns around and heather and water pump were replaced for another $3,000 in gas cards has walks away,” Held said. $500.00, a car dolly was bought for $500.00. been distributed to “Alma spends time visit- Price $5,000.00 Firm 2012 Cadillac C+S 4Dr Brown approximately 100 Crow ing with community mem- Contact Bob Schulze V6-AT-Leather (86,000 miles) community members. bers and provides support in Hysham, MT McCormick said funds and encouragement, at 406-342-5459 Was: $10,395.= Now $9,200= have gone to people who which is a huge part of have cancer or diabetes. this.” 2020 Ford Escape SEL White 4cy-AT-Leather-NAV ($6,000 miles) Public comment period extended for Rosebud Mine EIS Was: $29,900= Now: $28,500= Montana Department of Rosebud Mine. The Rules of Montana (ARM) vide written comments on Environmental Quality remote public meeting has 17.4.620(2), DEQ has the Draft EIS to: Jen Lane, 2019 Lincoln MKT Silver (DEQ) has rescheduled been rescheduled for Nov. granted an. MEPA Coordinator, Mon- V6-AT-Leather-Sunroof (18,000 miles) the remote public meeting 10. The anticipated hour- tana Department of Envi- Was: $32,895= Now: $31,500= and extended the public On Sept. 24, DEQ issued long meeting will be ronmental Quality, PO Box comment period for the a draft EIS for the pro- held via Zoom at 6 p.m., 200901, Helena, MT 59620- 2015 Ford F-250 Crewcab 4x4 Blue Draft Environmental posed project at the Rose- accessible both online and 0901, or emailed to rose- Impact Statement (EIS), bud Mine, an existing sur- by telephone. To learn bud-mine-area-b-eis@ero- 6.2V8-AT-XLT (70,000 miles) which analyses and dis- face coal mine near Col- more about the remote resources.com; ensure the Was: $26,500.= Now: $24,900.= closes the potential envi- strip, Mont. On Sept. 28, public meeting or to view subject line reads; ATTN: ronmental impacts of the DEQ received a request to the Draft EIS, please visit Rosebud Mine Area B 2009 Ford Escape AWD White proposed fifth amendment AM5 EIS. All comments extend the public com- http://deq.mt.gov/Public/ V6-AT-Leather (131,000 miles) (AM5) to the operating ment period. In accor- publiccomment. must be received or post- permit (C1984003B) for dance with Administrative You are invited to pro- marked by Nov. 23, to be Was: $7,995= Now: $6,700= Area B (Project) at the considered. Page 10 / Thursday, October 15, 2020 Independent Press Pandemic has given Watts opportunity to advance his project Continued from Page 1 death in 2009. Watts Watts has set up his frontier town, ration will be accented each realistic event.” expanded into an out- stayed in Forsyth where with light and sounds such He added that he has door amphitheater, writ- he has continued painting, Tumbleweed, where visitors will get the as nails being driven into felt a calling to continue ing three plays that were including nine murals on wood and more. Included with this mission, which performed there. More Forsyth buildings and one feel and some of the atmosphere of the in the scenes are a will be open to the public than 200,000 people in Miles City, located “Old West.” He also has completed 14 12-year-old Jesus in the free of charge. viewed “Portrait of a across from Riverside temple, the raising of “Because of the COVID- King” in the barn loft dur- Park in the 200 block of of the 19 murals he has planned for the Lazarus and Jesus in the 19 virus I’ve kept busy ing the 10 years it was North 5th Street facing Garden of Gethsemane. advancing the project,” open. the Burlington Northern religious gallery, titled “Portrait of a The largest mural, which said Watts. He added that Later Watts relocated and Santa Fe Railroad King (the Life of Christ),” housed is approximately 24 feet anyone who would like to the facilities near Man- tracks. wide by 14 feet high, por- make an appointment to dan, North Dakota. Due to In 2012, Watts pur- behind many of the store fronts. trays the crucifixion of view his artistic progress chased the more than 100 or wanting more informa- demands for his art Christ and the two year old Anthony’s build- tion about the project may instruction and two years thieves. It is covered by a ing in Forsyth. He recent- call him at 406-861-0070. of gas shortages for tour- 12-foot curtain, which ly had the roof on the “This portrayal is truly ists, he decided to close the religious gallery, titled bleweed’s Main Street will opens to reveal the scene 50-foot x 120-foot struc- a moving experience for the business and the reli- “Portrait of a King (the be darkened, doors to var- on Golgotha in Jerusalem gious gallery went to a ture repaired and is busy Life of Christ),” housed ious buildings will open people of all ages from all designing adequate space accompanied by a thunder walks of life,” Watts said. Bismarck, North Dakota, behind many of the store and the religious murals and lightning storm. Then, church. for his main feature, a fronts. behind each door will be “I sure could write a book new and better Western as darkness comes over about my experience with “Since then, I’ve Most of his painted lighted for viewing. Watts town and gallery of Chris- the room, a mural of this. It has been very watched for an opportuni- murals measure 4 feet by will then give a fitting tian art. Christ’s tomb is shown … exciting and rewarding, ty to develop a new and 8 feet. The murals, paint- narration explaining each Watts has set up his empty. but this feature is not better feature,” said ed in acrylics, illustrate mural. Those visiting the frontier town, Tumble- Watts said, “I have about me, it’s about the Watts. the life of Jesus. In addi- town will walk along the weed, where visitors will never seen the gospel pre- Gospel of the Lord. God He continued to teach tion to the murals, Watts’ street as the story pro- art and paint. In 2000, he get the feel and some of plan includes sound sented in this manner has given me a gift and it the atmosphere of the gresses. before and it really is an seems to me that it should moved to Forsyth to be effects and some anima- Watts said the scenes near his father, Henry “Old West.” He also has tion. effective way to impress be used to portray His begin with Christmas and “Hank” Watts, who lived completed 14 of the 19 At certain times upon a person the feeling great glory.” end with Christ’s ascen- in Miles City until his murals he has planned for throughout the day, Tum- of being right there at sion into heaven. The nar- Legals ***************************************** person, including the Beneficiary, Main Street, Forsyth. of Trust due to Grantor’s failure to further recourse. marijuana.” NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE excepting only the Trustee, may Regular* registration for the election make monthly payments beginning This is an attempt to collect a debt Ballot Language To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s bid at the sale. The bid price must will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday November 1, 2019, and each and any information obtained will be CONSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVE Sale on January 28, 2021, at be paid immediately upon the October 26, 2020. month subsequent, which monthly used for that purpose. NO. 118 A CONSTITUTIONAL 2:00 PM on the front steps of the close of bidding in cash or cash Citizens are encouraged to register installments would have been Dated this 16th day of September, AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY Rosebud County Courthouse, 1200 equivalents (valid money orders, by mail before this deadline, vote their applied on the principal and interest 2020. Jason J. Henderson, INITIATIVE PETITION Main Street, Forsyth, the following certified checks or cashier’s checks). mail ballot from home, and return due on said obligation and other Substitute Trustee 38 2nd Ave Under the Montana Constitution, a described real property situated in The conveyance will be made their voted ballot by mail one week charges against the property or East, Suite B, Dickinson, ND 58601 person 18 years of age or older is Rosebud County, State of Montana: by Trustee’s Deed, without any prior to election day. Registering and loan. By reason of said default, the Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office an adult, except that the legislature Lot 4, Block 2, of amended plat of representation or warranty, including voting by mail from home helps limit Beneficiary has declared all sums Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) or the people by initiative may Block 54, Colstrip Townsite Sheet warranty of title, express or implied, in-person registration and voting owing on the obligation secured by File No. MT10574 establish the legal age of purchasing, No. 5, in Rosebud County, Montana, as the sale is made strictly on an as- crowds to prevent the spread of said Trust Deed immediately due (Published October 1, 8 and 15, consuming, or possessing alcoholic according to the official plat on file in is, where-is basis, without limitation, coronavirus. Postage is pre-paid on and payable. The total amount due 2020) beverages. CI-118 amends the the office of the Clerk and Recorder the sale is being made subject to all mail ballot return envelopes. on this obligation is the principal MNAXLP Montana Constitution to allow of said County, under Document existing conditions, if any, of lead To request the voter registration sum of $132,500.81, interest in the ***************************************** the legislature or the people by #19229. paint, mold or other environmental or application, please call the sum of $4,428.94, escrow advances MONTANA 16TH JUDICIAL initiative to establish the legal age More commonly known as 15 health hazards. The sale purchaser elections office at 406-346-7318. of $3,109.69, other amounts due DISTRICT COURT for purchasing, consuming, or Sagebrush Court, Colstrip, MT shall be entitled to possession of the If you have moved, please update and payable in the amount of IN THE MATTER OF NAME possessing marijuana. 59323. property on the 10th day following your registration information by $2,523.32 for a total amount owing CHANGE OF GLENDA MCKELVEY- [] YES on Constitutional Initiative CI- Bobbie Jo Cairns and Dean L. the sale. completing the voter registration of $142,562.76, plus accruing GRANT 118 Cairns, as Grantors, conveyed The Grantor, successor in interest application and submitting it to the interest, late charges, and other fees Judge: Nickolas C. Murnion [] NO on Constitutional Initiative CI- said real property to William D to the Grantor, or any other person county election office. and costs that may be incurred or Cause No. DV 20-50 118 Lamdin III, as Trustee, to secure having an interest in the property, *If you miss the October 26, advanced. NOTICE ON HEARING ON NAME ------an obligation owed to Mortgage has the right, at any time prior to registration deadline, you may still The Beneficiary anticipates and may CHANGE Legal Notice Electronic Registration Systems, the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the register for the election by appearing disburse such amounts as may be This is notice that Petitioner has The following is the ballot statement Inc., as designated nominee for First Beneficiary, or the successor in in person at the county election required to preserve and protect the asked the District Court for a change of an amendment to the Montana Interstate Bank, Beneficiary of the interest to the Beneficiary, the office up to and including on Election property and for real property taxes of name from Glenda Lynn McKelvey- Constitution to be submitted to the security instrument, its successors entire amount then due under the Day. Between noon and the close of that may become due or delinquent, Grant to Glenda Lynn McKelvey. voters of the state of Montana at the and assigns, by Deed of Trust on Deed of Trust and the obligation business on the day before Election unless such amounts of taxes are The hearing will be on November 09, November 3, 2020 General Election. February 1, 2016, and filed for record secured thereby (including costs Day, you can complete and submit paid by the Grantor. If such amounts 2020 at 9:00 a.m.. The text below is being published in the records of the County Clerk and expenses actually incurred and a voter registration application, but are paid by the Beneficiary, the The hearing will be at the Courthouse per the requirement of 13-27-311(2) and Recorder in Rosebud County, attorney’s fees) other than such you will need to return to the election amounts or taxes will be added to in Rosebud County. MCA, by Secretary of State Corey State of Montana, on February 2, portion of the principal as would office on Election Day to pick up and the obligations secured by the Deed Date: September 28, 2020 Stapleton. 2016 as Instrument No. 0115510, in not then be due had no default vote a ballot. of Trust. Other expenses to be Elizabeth T. Ball CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT Book 148MG, at Page 963-977, of occurred and by curing any other Call the elections office at 406-346- charged against the proceeds of this Clerk of District Court NO. 46 AN AMENDMENT TO THE Official Records. default complained of herein that is 7318 if you have questions or need sale include the Trustee’s fees and By: AF Deputy Clerk of Court CONSTITUTION PROPOSED BY The Deed of Trust was assigned for capable of being cured by tendering assistance with voter registration and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses (Published October 8, 15, 22 and 29, THE LEGISLATURE value as follows: the performance required under the voting. of the sale, and late charges, if any. 2020) AN ACT SUBMITTING TO THE Assignee: Guild Mortgage Company, obligation or to cure the default, DATED this 2nd day of October, 2020 Beneficiary has elected, and has MNAXLP QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF a California Corporation by paying all costs and expenses Rosebud County directed the Trustee to sell the above ***************************************** MONTANA AN AMENDMENT TO Assignment Dated: December 27, actually incurred in enforcing the Joan K. Duffield , Election described property to satisfy the Low Income Assistance ARTICLE XIV, SECTION 9, OF 2019 obligation and Deed of Trust with Administrator obligation. THE MONTANA CONSTITUTION Assignment Recorded: January 31, Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s (Published October 8, 15 and 22, The sale is a public sale and any Available to TO REVISE THE METHOD OF 2020 fees. In the event that all defaults 2020) person, including the Beneficiary, Mid-Rivers Phone & Inter- QUALIFYING A CONSTITUTIONAL Assignment Recording Information: are cured the foreclosure will be MNAXLP excepting only the Trustee, may net Customers AMENDMENT BY INITIATIVE FOR as Instrument No. 0122336, in Book dismissed and the foreclosure sale ***************************************** bid at the sale. The bid price must Mid-Rivers Communications THE BALLOT; AND PROVIDING AN 158MG, at Page 788-789, will be canceled. be paid immediately upon the offers Lifeline low-income as- EFFECTIVE DATE. All in the records of the County The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE close of bidding in cash or cash sistance to qualifying subscrib- The 2019 Legislature submitted this Clerk and Recorder for Rosebud be postponed by public proclamation To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s equivalents (valid money orders, constitutional amendment for a vote. ers with discounts of $7.25 per County, Montana up to 15 days for any reason. In the Sale on January 21, 2021, at certified checks or cashier’s checks). C-46 modifies the state constitution Benjamin J. Mann is the Successor event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale 2:00 PM on the front steps of the The conveyance will be made month on phone, or $9.25 per to specify proposed petitions for Trustee pursuant to a Substitution may be postponed by the Trustee for Rosebud County Courthouse, 1200 by Trustee’s Deed, without any month on qualifying Internet or constitutional amendments from the of Trustee recorded in the office of up to 120 days by public proclamation Main Street, Forsyth, the following representation or warranty, including bundled services. Larger dis- people must be signed by at least ten the Clerk and Recorder of Rosebud at least every 30 days. described real property situated in warranty of title, express or implied, counts are available to qualify- percent of the qualified electors in County, State of Montana, on If the Trustee is unable to convey Rosebud County, State of Montana: as the sale is made strictly on an as- ing customers on Tribal Lands. two-fifths of the legislative districts. It January 31, 2020 as Instrument No. title for any reason, the successful Lot 3, Block 12 of Colstrip Townsite, is, where-is basis, without limitation, These assistance services are repeals a different standard found to 0122337, in Book 65MX, at Page bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy Sheet No. 1, Rosebud County, the sale is being made subject to all non-transferable and allow for be unconstitutional in 2005. 599-600, of Official Records. shall be the return of monies paid Montana, according to the official existing conditions, if any, of lead ( ) YES on Constitutional Amendment only one discount per qualifying The Beneficiary has declared a to the Successor Trustee and the plat on file in the Office of the Clerk paint, mold or other environmental or C-46 default in the terms of said Deed successful bidder shall have no and Recorder of said County, under health hazards. The sale purchaser household. Eligibility standards ( ) NO on Constitutional Amendment of Trust due to Grantor’s failure to further recourse. document #11034. More commonly shall be entitled to possession of the for these assistance programs C-46 make monthly payments beginning This is an attempt to collect a debt known as 428 Woodrose Street, property on the 10th day following are determined by the Federal ------September 1, 2019, and each and any information obtained will be Colstrip, MT 59323. the sale. Communications Commission Legal Notice month subsequent, which monthly used for that purpose. Blake T. Kuehn and Monica N. The Grantor, successor in interest (FCC). Lifeline discounts for The following is the ballot statement installments would have been Dated this 22nd day of September, Kuehn, as Grantors, conveyed to the Grantor, or any other person stand-alone phone service are of an amendment to the Montana applied on the principal and interest 2020. Benjamin J. Mann, Substitute said real property to William D having an interest in the property, scheduled to be phased out by Constitution to be submitted to the due on said obligation and other Trustee 376 East 400 South, Suite Lamdin III, as Trustee, to secure has the right, at any time prior to voters of the state of Montana at the the FCC beginning December 1, charges against the property or 300, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 an obligation owed to Mortgage the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the November 3, 2020 General Election. loan. By reason of said default, the Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Electronic Registration Systems, Beneficiary, or the successor in 2019. Please contact your near- The text below is being published Beneficiary has declared all sums Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) Inc., as designated nominee for First interest to the Beneficiary, the est Mid-Rivers office, call us at per the requirement of 13-27-311(2) owing on the obligation secured by File No. MT10120 Interstate Bank, Beneficiary of the entire amount then due under the 1-800-452-2288, or visit www. MCA, by Secretary of State Corey said Trust Deed immediately due (Published October 8, 15 and 22, security instrument, its successors Deed of Trust and the obligation midrivers.com/low-income-as- Stapleton. and payable. The total amount due 2020) and assigns, by Deed of Trust on secured thereby (including costs sistance.html for more informa- CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT on this obligation is the principal MNAXLP September 11, 2015, and filed for and expenses actually incurred and tion. NO. 47 AN AMENDMENT TO THE sum of $130,606.18, interest in the ***************************************** record in the records of the County attorney’s fees) other than such Published October 15, 2020 CONSTITUTION PROPOSED BY sum of $5,716.92, escrow advances Clerk and Recorder in Rosebud portion of the principal as would THE LEGISLATURE of $1,661.50, other amounts due Notice of NOVEMBER 3, 2020 County, State of Montana, on not then be due had no default MNAXLP AN ACT SUBMITTING TO THE and payable in the amount of GENERAL PRESIDENTIAL September 11, 2015 as Instrument occurred and by curing any other ***************************************** QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF $8,077.77 for a total amount owing ELECTION ,Notice of Close of No. 0115060, in Book 147MG, at default complained of herein that is MONTANA AN AMENDMENT of $146,062.37, plus accruing Regular Voter Registration and Page 975-982, of Official Records. capable of being cured by tendering Legal Notice TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF interest, late charges, and other fees Option for Late Registration The Deed of Trust was assigned for the performance required under the The following is the complete text THE MONTANA CONSTITUTION and costs that may be incurred or Notice is hereby given that in value as follows: obligation or to cure the default, of an amendment to the Montana TO REVISE THE METHOD OF advanced. Rosebud County on November 3, Assignee: Truist Bank formerly by paying all costs and expenses Constitution to be submitted to the QUALIFYING AN INITIATIVE FOR The Beneficiary anticipates and 2020, a General Election will be held. known as Branch Banking and Trust actually incurred in enforcing the voters of the state of Montana at the THE BALLOT; AND PROVIDING AN may disburse such amounts as may The election will be conducted by Company obligation and Deed of Trust with November 3, 2020 General Election. EFFECTIVE DATE. be required to preserve and protect mail ballot with an In Person Option. Assignment Dated: March 12, 2020 Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s The text below is being published The 2019 Legislature submitted this the property and for real property All active and inactive electors of Assignment Recorded: April 20, 2020 fees. In the event that all defaults per the requirement of 13-27-311(1) constitutional amendment for a vote. taxes that may become due or Rosebud County are entitled to vote Assignment Recording Information: are cured the foreclosure will be MCA, by Secretary of State Corey C-47 modifies the state constitution delinquent, unless such amounts of in the election. as Instrument No. 0122672, in Book dismissed and the foreclosure sale Stapleton. Text underlined below to specify proposed petitions for taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such Ballots will be mailed to active 159MG, at Page 352-354, will be canceled. shows text to be added. citizen ballot initiatives must be amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, electors only beginning on October 9, All in the records of the County Clerk The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may THE COMPLETE TEXT OF signed by at least five percent of the amounts or taxes will be added 2020. .If you do not receive a ballot, and Recorder for Rosebud County, be postponed by public proclamation CONSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVE NO. the qualified electors in one-third to the obligations secured by the contact the elections office at 406- Montana up to 15 days for any reason. In the 118 (CI-118) of the legislative districts. It repeals Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be 346-7318 for instruction on how to Jason J. Henderson is the Successor event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale Section 1. Article II, section 14, of the a different standard found to be charged against the proceeds of this register or update your registration to Trustee pursuant to a Substitution may be postponed by the Trustee for Montana Constitution is amended to unconstitutional in 2005. sale include the Trustee’s fees and receive a ballot. of Trustee recorded in the office of up to 120 days by public proclamation read: ( ) YES on Constitutional Amendment attorney’s fees, costs and expenses One consolidated polling place will the Clerk and Recorder of Rosebud at least every 30 days. “Section 14. Adult Rights. C-47 of the sale, and late charges, if any. be open on Election Day, that will be County, State of Montana, on August If the Trustee is unable to convey A person 18 years of age or older is ( ) NO on Constitutional Amendment Beneficiary has elected, and has the Rosebud County Courthouse. 27, 2020 as Instrument No. 0123384, title for any reason, the successful an adult for all purposes, except that C-47 directed the Trustee to sell the above In-person registration, voting and in Book 66MX, at Page 159, of bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy the legislature or the people by (Published September 17, 24, described property to satisfy the ballot drop-off is available at the Official Records. shall be the return of monies paid initiative may establish the legal October 15 & 22, 2020) obligation. county elections office located in the The Beneficiary has declared a to the Successor Trustee and the age for purchasing, consuming, or MNAXLP The sale is a public sale and any Rosebud County Courthouse at 1200 default in the terms of said Deed successful bidder shall have no possessing alcoholic beverages and ***************************************** Independent Press Thursday, October 15, 2020/Page 11

No game, no problem: Colstrip improvises homecoming when game canceled

While Colstrip High School’s Home- including dress up days, and the Home- coming game against Roundup didn’t coming parade. There was also a Home- materialize, students nonetheless cele- coming volleyball game on Saturday brated the event and substituted an against Broadus, which Colstrip one in intrasquad scrimmage that didn’t lack three. for thrills. “Although it was not ideal, the stu- Several traditional activities were can- dents and staff were happy to be able to celed — pep rally, powderpuff football do some of their events and enjoyed the and the Homecoming dance — due to week,” teacher Karen Briggs said. “They COVID-19 restrictions. Still, several are grateful to the school leaders who events were staged throughout he week allowed some of the fun to happen.”

Montana Rural Voters Action Fund is proud to endorse

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MIKE COONEY Submitted Photo/Karen Briggs Senior queen and king candidates. from left, Rylin Burns (King), Addison Casterline (Queen), Perry Allison, Dianna Mandajoyan, Kyler Bertin, Zoey Stroop and Shane McTaggart. Dale Montana Leader, Montana Values Knobloch- not pictured

Mike will:

Submitted Photo/Karen Briggs • Bring back Country-of-Origin Labeling Underclassmen Princes/Princesses, from left, Madison BigBack, Dylan Batie, Whitney Got- to support ranchers and consumers. fredson- not pictured, Zachary Cox, Kadie Bends- not pictured, and Tyce Casterline. Crown bearers: Hazin Cash Fisher and Carissa McTaggart • Expand rural broadband and telemedicine services. • Keep farms, ranches, and other small businesses in family hands.

Vote MIKE COONEY for Montana Governor Submitted Photo/Karen Briggs The Juniors had the winning Float in the parade. Riding it, from left, Lily Kemmer, Rayne Paid for by Montana Rural Voters Action Fund DiTonno, Emily Quiroz, Hannah McTaggart, Seth Woodward, Sam Wheatley and Grace Ed Gulick, Treasurer; P.O. Box 414, Billings, MT 59103 Bunette MHSA winter activities delayed SAFETY FIRST, ADVENTURE SECOND. until January Explore with care and help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Montana.

By DERRICK CALHOUN its guidelines and restric- Miles City Star tions during its annual November meeting and as WEAR A MASK Montana High School needed throughout the Association (MHSA) win- winter sports season. ter activities will be “I think it is a smart delayed until January. move,” Custer County Dis- MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCE (AT LEAST 6 FT. APART) In a vote held yesterday trict High School Activi- by the MHSA executive ties Director Kyle Dunfee board during a regular said. “It allows time for WASH YOUR HANDS & USE HAND SANITIZER Tuesday meeting, it was this recent uptick to mel- decided to delay the start low, and time for adminis- of practicing for winter trators to plan for addi- activities until Dec. 7 and tional COVID changes.” AVOID TOUCHING YOUR FACE games until the first week According to Dunfee, of January in hopes of he believes that there are dealing with the continued a number of reasons for COVER COUGHS & SNEEZES COVID-19 pandemic. the recent uptick in Winter activities COVID-19 cases in Mon- include both girl’s and tana, but he feels that boy’s basketball, swim- ignorance to the mask ming and wrestling. rules at in-person activi- Before the delay bas- ties is a contributing fac- ketball practice was tor. scheduled to start on Nov. “I think there is a good 9 and swimming and wres- chance winter activities tling were planned to start get canceled, especially a few days later. the way things are trend- The board hopes that ing,” Dunfee said. limiting travel and expo- Also decided by the sure can help with Mon- board in yesterday’s meet- tana’s continued uptick in ing was an adjustment in positive COVID-19 cases. the MHSA spectator poli- According to executive cy for the postseason’s of director Mark Beckman, football, soccer and vol- the MHSA will re-evaluate leyball. Page 12 / Thursday, October 15, 2020 Independent Press

Library card applicants

This year's Hysham second grade class is the first in Rosebud County Library Director Heather Johnstone's time as director to have 100% of class members fill out their library card applica- tions for Library Card Sign- Up Month! Pictured above are class members Crey Pinkerton, Ember Reeder, Gabriella Keele, and Serena Scrano. Congrats to the stu- dents, parents, and Miss Wil- lis! The drawing winner from that class was Ember Reed- er, above. Submitted Photos

Fire Prevention Week observed It can happen within er it’s time to replace two minutes — first a lick Keep Your Home Safe them or have them of flame, then it spreads While Keeping It Warm checked by a professional. as it searches for fuel. Heating equipment, like Make it a habit to clean The next thing you know, space heaters, are out the lint screen every you could have a life- involved in 1 of every 6 time you use your dryer. threatening fire on your home fires. Furthermore, hands. But fires can be 1 in every 5 home fire prevented with a few very deaths and half of all fires simple precautions. The caused by home heating American Red Cross occur between December issued the following tips and February. last week in advance of Make sure to always Fire Prevention Week: keep anything that gives off heat at least 3 feet Kitchen Fires Are Most away from flammable Common materials or items. Most home fires start in Never plug more than the kitchen during cook- one heating appliance into ing — usually on stovetops an outlet. —not in the oven. Be sure to stay in the kitchen Check Your Appliances when cooking, frying, or Dryers are responsible grilling on your stove top. for about 9 out of 10 appli- The Independent Press Weather Oct. 15, 2020 Check for curtains, ance fires. It may be an annoyance, towel racks or even paper Check yours — in fact, but thisSeven simple Day action Forecast can In-Depth Local Forecast Today's Regional Map save you a lot more pain towel dispensers sitting check all your appliances and aggravation later. Today we will see mostly cloudy skies with a too close to the burners. — for testing labels that Thursday 40% chance of scattered rain, high temperature of If your microwave isn’t indicate you purchased Cohagen Don’t Forget ScatteredElectron- Rain built in, make sure it’s them in safe working 51°, humidity of 41%. West northwest wind 10 to ics and OutletsHigh: 51 Low: 29 51/27 clear of surrounding clut- order. You may not find 22 mph. The record high temperature for today is All those appliance and ter and its vents aren’t them on some older appli- 83° set in 1958. electronic cords have to obstructed. ances, so consider wheth- Friday plug in somewhere, so Forsyth Miles City Mostly Cloudy 51/29 High: 57 Low: 36 Last Week's Regional Almanac 50/29 Date Hi Lo Normals Precip Colstrip Volborg Hunters faced with meat Saturday Tuesday 84 50 64/37 0.00" Hardin 49/31 47/28 Scattered Rain processing shortage Wednesday 73 44 63/37 0.00" 51/27 High: 49 Low: 26 Thursday 83 47 63/37 0.00" Ashland testing assistance. Friday 73 46 62/36 0.00" Continued from Page 1 Lame Deer 51/28 transport and a cutting They have also part- Sunday Saturday 84 49 62/36 0.00" 48/31 room, vacuum packing nered with Clyde Leis- Rain & Snow Sunday 59 42 62/36 0.00" room, grinder, mixer and chner (Ranger’s uncle) for Possible Monday 68 39 61/35 0.03" onsite taxidermy services smoker for meat sticks High: 42 Low: 18 and jerky. They hope to that include caping, clean- Rainfall ...... 0.03" Average ...... temp 60.1° produce sausage links in ing the skull and skull cap Monday Normal ...... rainfall 0.23" Average ...... normal 49.4° the future, but for now are for mounting and Europe- Mostly Cloudy Departure ...... -0.20" Departure ...... +10.7° an mounts. The taxider- providing one-pound pack- High: 47 Low: 25 ages of ground breakfast my services allow for Local Sun/Moon Chart This Week sausage. hunters from neighboring “We have had to really areas to transport their Tuesday Day Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset scramble to get set up,” kills safely and legally Mostly Cloudy New Thursday 7:21 a.m. 6:15 p.m. 5:34 a.m. 6:11 p.m. Full said Leischner. “We have back home to areas where High: 45 Low: 21 10/16 Friday 7:23 a.m. 6:14 p.m. 6:57 a.m. 6:37 p.m. 10/31 equipment purchased, brains and backbones can- Saturday 7:24 a.m. 6:12 p.m. 8:20 a.m. 7:05 p.m. remodeling complete and not be brought into the Sunday 7:25 a.m. 6:10 p.m. 9:44 a.m. 7:36 p.m. state. Wednesday are ready to be in full First Monday 7:27 a.m. 6:08 p.m. 11:06 a.m. 8:15 p.m. Last swing by October 24.” The team is looking at Mostly Sunny 10/23 Tuesday 7:28 a.m. 6:06 p.m. 12:22 p.m. 9:01 p.m. 11/8 The duo brings experi- the option of providing High: 44 Low: 22 ence from previous wild custom beef processing in Wednesday 7:30 a.m. 6:05 p.m. 1:29 p.m. 9:56 p.m. game seasons and knowl- the future as well to help edge of the custom meat alleviate the backlog there Local UV Index National Weather Summary This Week Weather Trivia as well. For the time business to the operation. The Northeast will see partly cloudy skies with isolated rain, highest temperature What is the average One of the challenges they being, they are looking of 76 in Bridgeport, Conn. The Southeast will experience partly cloudy skies with forward to a successful isolated rain, highest temperature of 90 in Immokalee, Fla. The central United diameter of the eye of a foresee in Custer County hurricane? hunting season and the 0 - 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11+ States will see mostly clear to partly cloudy skies with the highest temperature of ? is the spread of Chronic opportunity to get their 94 in Roma, Texas. In the Northwest there will be mostly clear to partly cloudy skies with the Wasting Disease (CWD.) UV Index While it is not widespread operation up and running highest temperature of 76 in Cave Junction, Ore. The Southwest will see mostly clear skies with the

with the focus on wild 0-2: Low, 3-5: Moderate, highest temperature of 104 in Palm Springs, Calif. 14 miles. 14 yet, they anticipate it will Answer: game. 6-7: High, 8-10: Very High, be and are providing CWD 11+: Extreme Exposure