GLENDIVE RANGER REVIEW Thursday, April 15, 2021 • Vol. 59, No. 30 • Glendive, Montana $1.00 Health officials say vaccine clinics will end soon get people to attend the weekly clin- schedule appointments for people to ics. This is partly because a majority receive the Johnson and Johnson vac- Lack of demand of those who are eligible to get vac- cine, as fewer people are needed to cinated have already done so. open a bottle compared to the Mod- drives decision “We’ve been getting fewer and erna vaccine. For those who would fewer requests each week, so I will be prefer the Moderna vaccine, the working with (GMC Foundation and department will refer them to Osco to end vaccine Marketing Director) Jaime Shanks Pharmacy at Albertsons, as they will to get information out about stopping continue administering the Moderna distribution the weekly clinics,” she informed the vaccine. board. “For the Moderna vaccine, you Due to the county having only need 10 people to open a bottle, a lot By Hunter Herbaugh received the vaccines developed by more than the five you need for John- Ranger-Review Staff Writer Moderna and Johnson and Johnson, son and Johnson. So after April 23, if FIRST TIME EVER: the minimum age to be vaccinated people want to receive the Moderna The Dawson County Health Depart- in Dawson County is 18. According vaccine, we will be referring them to The Dawson ment and Glendive Medical Center to Murphree, this means there are Albrtsons because they will still have Community College will soon stop hosting weekly vac- a total of 6,994 people in the county that,” she said. cination clinics as the number of that are eligible for either of the two The declining appointments also Buccaneers are headed those interested in getting shots has vaccines. So far, 4,095, about 59%, resulted in the health department to the national dwindled. Health Department Inter- have received at least partial immu- are right now, April 23 will likely be disabling its online scheduling tool so im Director Laureen Murphree deliv- nization. Meanwhile, 1,957 individu- the last vaccination clinic for those anyone wanting to receive their vac- tournament for the first ered the update to the Dawson Coun- als, about 28% of the eligible popula- who have not received any vaccine cination will have to call the health time in school history, ty Board of Health at their meeting tion has received both doses of the while May 21 will be the last clinic department to schedule directly. The on Monday. Moderna vaccine or the Johnson and for those who need to receive second department can be reached at (406) Page 9 Murphree noted that in recent Johnson vaccine’s single dose and dose of the Moderna vaccine. 377-5213. weeks, health officials have been have been fully immunized. Moving forward, she explained Reach Hunter Herbaugh at rrre- struggling to fill appointments and Murphree explained that as things that the health department will still [email protected]. Effort Landlords see few issues seeks to despite COVID and an eviction moratorium repair and By Hunter Herbaugh said she only has a few people behind on Ranger-Review Staff Writer their payments. “Ultimately, I have to say I am so glad The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has our properties are in Glendive. We didn’t update war created a lot of challenges for renters experience problems that some of the over the last year, with a lot of people los- bigger cities and even some of the bigger WOLVES: ing work either temporarily or being laid cities in Montana experienced. I think this New laws allow hunters memorial off completely. Though a federal morato- is a really tight group here in Glendive rium against eviction is in place until the and everyone just worked together, so my to target wolves more end of June, people all across the country problems were minimal,” she said. easily, are struggling to keep up on their pay- ments and may be faced with losing their Page 12 homes. “Ultimately, I have to say I Hunter Herbaugh photo However, various federal programs am so glad our properties The war memo- have been enacted since the start of the pandemic to provide relief to renters in are in Glendive. We didn’t rial erected in the need. This means landlords and property experience problems that 1940s is in need managers across the country have taken of repair to its on the added effort to make sure their ten- some of the bigger cit- crumbling base. ants are getting the help they need to stay ies and even some of the In addition, a in their homes. local group plans According to some of Glendive’s local bigger cities in Montana to add the names property managers, people falling behind experienced,” of those killed in on their rent hasn’t been a major issue, Kathy Wootan, action in the wars though there have been a few. Frank Cri- that have taken safulli, an owner of Crisafulli A & M, cred- property manager its the various programs that are available place since the for that and he has been actively working monument was with his tenants to get them that help. dedicated. “Paying the rent hasn’t been bad. There are enough programs out there that peo- While people not being able to make ple are getting the help they need,” he their monthly payments has not been a By Hunter Herbaugh mittee is the base of the obe- said. major issue locally, both Crisafulli and Ranger-Review Staff Writer lisk, which has crumbled signifi- While the programs do come with a Wootan said they have had some issues cantly over the years. While the bit of paperwork, Cirsafulli noted that with employees. Wootan explained that, Concerned with the deteriorat- planned project will fix the base, the process is actually pretty simple and in her experience, getting maintenance ing condition of the World War I it will also add more names to people just need to take the time to work people during the early stages of the pan- and II Memorial on Merrill Ave- the monument as well. Accord- through the various forms and applica- demic was difficult, as they felt wary of CAMPUS CARRY: nue, Dawson County’s veterans ing to committee chairman Doug tions. entering people’s homes at the time. groups are joining together to Byron, the names of Dawson University system seeks One local recipient of these programs, “They didn’t want to go into people’s refurbish and renovate it. Ameri- County residents who were Xaiber, noted that they are what has apartments to work on things. That was input on implementation can Legion Post 28, VFW Post killed in action in the Vietnam allowed her to stay in her home. She my biggest issue, it was a problem trying 1125, VFW Auxillary Post 1125 War, Korean War and in Iraq of concealed carry law, explained that prior to the pandemic she to find people that would go in. Fortunate- and the Vietnam Veteran Asso- will be added to the monument, was set to go to work for the 2020 Census. ly my son was here and he would mask up ciation Post 234 of Glendive and a total addition of eight names. Page 15 However when the pandemic hit, the cen- and go in, but if I didn’t have him, I don’t VFW Post 7887 of Richey have “You know how everyone goes sus rolled back its operations, so she lost know what I would have done for mainte- come together to form the Save around and says ‘thank you for some of that income and fell two months nance,” she explained. the Monument Committee with your service.’ This is one way we behind. Working with her property man- Crisafulli also experienced issues with the goal of fixing the monument. can say ‘thank you’ to the ones ager, she was able to apply for relief. his employees not feeling comfortable The monument itself was added who gave all,” Byron said. EARLY DEADLINE At first, the available programs helped working in a pandemic environment, say- to the community in the late The fix to the monument her make her payments, but they didn’t ing that he had at least one who refused 1940s, being officially dedicated includes putting it on a new The Ranger-Review cover the months she had missed. How- to come back to work, even if he would on Memorial Day in 1948, accord- foundation made of granite. ever, she noted that this year, relief pro- have been in situations where he would will have an early ing to local reports from the time. Equipment and personnel for grams have been helping cover those be working alone. However, he also noted Fundraising efforts for the initial that effort is being donated by advertising and news outstanding payments and their associ- that at this point, people are once again construction of the monument Mitchell Rentals. Meanwhile, ated fees. looking for work, so he thinks he’ll be able deadline for the were spearheaded by the Dawson Life Song, a Rapid City, S.D. Just recently, on April 6, Gov. Greg to fill the position easily enough. County Gold Star Mothers. based company that specializes Sunday, April 18 Gianforte’s office announced another pro- “Right now, there’s people out there The cost of the project was in monuments, will be adding gram aimed at helping Montana renters, looking for work again, so that helps,” he newspaper. The estimated to be about the names of the veterans. The Montana Emergency Rental Assistance. said. $2,100, which would be cost for it all is estimated to be deadline The program is taking applications from Wootan also noted that there has even worth a little more than roughly $11,000. Byron said the those who are facing housing instability been an unexpected positive to the situ- will be $23,000 today. Like the committee has raised over half due to the pandemic. Under the program, ation as there are currently no vacancies efforts to repair the the money needed so far, about noon on renters can receive a monthly maximum in the properties she manages. Whether monument, funds for $5,700. of $2,200 for past due and future rent pay- it’s due to people not wanting to move Thursday, its initial construction For those interested in donat- ments, up to $300 for past due and future away due to uncertainty or people mov- were also raised from ing towards the project, the com- April 15. utilities including gas and electric, and ing away from larger cities and into rural the local community. mittee has set up accounts at $50 per month for internet. Households communities, she said she has seen a Donations came from Stockman and American Bank can access assistance dating back to April large number of people moving in and local businesses as well under the name “Veteran Monu- 1, 2020. staying over the last year. as individuals and ranged ment Fund.” Donations can also Kathy Wootan, another local property “I’m going to say we’ve seen an influx of from $.50 to $300. Overall, be made directly to the organi- manager, also noted that the local com- people into the community just because the Gold Star Mothers were zations that make up the com- munity members have also proven to be they feel safer here, I think that’d be the able to raise a little under $1,400 mittee. resourceful and helpful to one another, up swing.” in donations. Reach Hunter Herbaugh at with plenty of people finding ways to stay Reach Hunter Herbaugh at rrreporter@ Of the most concern to the com- [email protected]. on top of their payments. 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weatherforyou.com The Glendive Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture has a largely new board. (L to R) Teresea Olson, Carrie Skartved, Dara Deines, Sara Plummer, Denny Malone, Christie Bury, Cody Sevier, Mary Ann Phipps, Katelynne Eslick, Misty Dorsey and Harmeet Singh currently guide the Chamber without a director. Chamber and DCEDC discuss working together 100 Ford Ave. By Hunter Herbaugh should do it,’ and it’s been more sible to do more with the peo- Glendive, MT Ranger-Review Staff Writer common, everyone is going in ple they have available. (406) 345-3673 this direction,” Stuart said. “Aside from the business We Believe in Glendive Following the initiation of a Among the advantages that structure, as you guys know discussion of a possible part- Stuart noted, a closer partner- even 20, 30, 40, 50 years ago, it nership between the Dawson ship could bring, the ability was always, what did they say, County Economic Develop- to share resources would be 10% of the people doing 90% ment Council and the Glen- a major asset to both entities. of the work and it’s getting dive Chamber of Commerce, Stuart also added it would harder and harder because the DCEDC has formally help bring some stability to fewer and fewer people are addressed the Chamber’s the Chamber’s leadership, not- joining service organizations board of directors regarding ing that in his three years as and doing stuff, so it’s harder the subject. Bringing the two DCEDC Executive Director, finding board members, get- groups into a closer working the Chamber has gone through ting quorums, all that stuff,” Chris Reynolds Mandy Johnson Jess Johnson relationship started as a pos- three or four different direc- he said. sible course of action with tors. Even now, the chamber Coon also added that a part- the DCEDC when it suggest- is operating without an official nership could also improve ed making the move at their director and a majority of the effeciency, as each group Legislature overrides governor’s veto March meeting. A couple of board members are new. would have a better under- members of the Chamber Stuart noted that these are standing of what the other is By Eric Dietrich the governor’s veto power. comment Monday. board were present at that the same issues Miles City doing and would be able to Montana Free Press Administrative rules are Legislative Services Direc- meeting. aimed to fix when their EDC avoid stepping on any toes. routinely enacted as state tor Sue Fox said Monday that Bringing a county’s eco- and Chamber decided to part- Before any decisions are HELENA — The Montana agencies flesh out the details her records indicate the last nomic development entity and ner up in January, albeit the made on a partnership, the House voted 89-11 Monday of laws and state programs time lawmakers pre-empted a community’s Chamber of instability was with their EDC DCEDC and Chamber have to override Gov. Greg Gian- approved by the Legislature, a Montana governor’s veto Commerce into a partnership leadership rather than their decided to form a small explor- forte’s veto of a bill giving which meets every other year. was likely 2003. That year, the is not unheard of. It recently chamber. John Laney, who atory committee that would go the Legislature more power to Supporters of SB 227, which Republican-controlled House happened in Miles City, and now serves as the executive over the details of what that second-guess administrative passed both legislative cham- and Senate voted to override according to the DCEDC’s director of both entities in partnership would look like rules issued by state agencies, bers by comfortable margins, Republican Gov. Judy Martz’s Executive Director Jason Stu- Miles City, was present at the and how it would function. The following a similarly unani- say it gives the Legislature a veto of that session’s Sen- art, it is becoming more com- DCEDC’s meeting last month committee members will then mous vote by the Montana tool to ensure that agencies ate Bill 46, which eliminated mon in rural communities. where he noted that the deci- take those conversations back Senate last week. are enacting laws in ways that a requirement that counties “This kind of arrangement, sion has so far worked out well to their respective boards for a The override vote, which reflect lawmakers’ intent. put large public works proj- where you’ve got the Chamber for them, allowing them to more thorough discussion. required two-third majorities The governor, a Republican, ects out for competitive bids. and the EDC working together, work more effectively. In the meantime, Stuart has in each chamber to succeed, vetoed the bill April 8, arguing Lawmakers have made a num- partnered or merged in some DCEDC President Rhett already reached out to provide is apparently the first time that it intrudes into his office’s ber of unsuccessful veto over- fashion is becoming very, very Coon also noted that sharing a way for the two entities to since 2003 that a Montana gov- authority over state agencies. ride attempts in more recent common. In the past month resources such as staff and cooperate in some way, say- ernor’s veto has been success- “SB 227 is an unlawful vio- sessions, which have largely we’ve been talking about this, members between the two ing he would be happy to help fully challenged by the Legis- lation of the separations of involved Democratic gov- everybody that I’ve talked to groups would be helpful as the Chamber in whatever way lature. powers,” Gianforte wrote. “It ernors and Republican-con- not just within Glendive, even fewer people are joining ser- he can during the upcoming The bill in question, Senate attempts to remove from the trolled legislatures. In 2019, outside of Glendive, people in vice organizations these days. paddlefish season. Bill 227, makes it easier for the governor, the chief execu- for example, Democratic Gov. the state offices have been like He said that with the two enti- Reach Hunter Herbaugh at Republican-controlled Legisla- tive officer of the state with Steve Bullock vetoed 36 bills. ‘that’s a great idea, you guys ties combined, it would be pos- [email protected]. ture to repeal administrative the final authority over the Lawmakers attempted unsuc- rules created by state agen- rulemaking activities of the cessfully to override eight cies. Under current law, bills executive branch, the power to of those vetoes via mail polls intended to repeal those rules approve or disapprove the leg- after the legislative session can be vetoed by the gover- islature’s review of the admin- had ended. Vets home receives federal funding but nor. SB 227, sponsored by Sen. istrative rules implemented by Eric Dietrich is a journal- Steve Fitzpatrick, R-Great the executive branch.” ist and data designer and the Falls, would let lawmakers The veto was Gianforte’s founder of the Long Streets no use has yet been identified instead repeal administrative first since taking office in Jan- economic reporting project. rules with legislative resolu- uary. His office didn’t respond Contact Eric at edietrich@ By Hunter Herbaugh in the veterans homes have been some of the most vul- tions, which aren’t subject to immediately to a request for montanafreepress.org. Ranger-Review Staff Writer been the most at risk to seri- nerable, and it’s critical that ous illness or death due to we get these providers the The Eastern Montana Vet- COVID-19. resources they need to protect erans’ Home will be receiv- “Throughout the COVID-19 the Montana veterans living ing additional funding to crisis, folks living in long-term there,” he said. Thank you to all Bucs fans help adapt to challenges pre- care facilities—like those in Reach Hunter Herbaugh sented by the COVID-19 pan- the Glendive and Columbia at rrreporter@rangerreview. for your support this season! demic. The announcement Falls Veterans Homes—have com. came from Sen. Jon Tester’s office on April 2 that the Sen- ate Committee on Veterans’ Join us for a Pep Rally as we send the team to Nationals! Affairs had approved roughly $600,000 for Montana’s two Wedding Registry Friday, April 16, 2021 at 2pm in the Toepke Center veterans homes in Glendive and Columbia Falls. In total, $616,110 will be split First Round Game - DCC vs Indian River State April 20, 2021 at 9am between the two facilities. Sierra Niedge & EMVH specifically, is slated Wedding Registry Catch the action on KDZN or www.njcaatv.com to receive $213,047.48. At the time of reporting, the money Gavin McPherson has not yet been received by 2019 the facility, according to Glen- Wedding: April 24 dive Medical Center Founda- tion and Marketing Director Jaime Shanks. Due to this, GMC has declined to comment on the funding at this time. Likewise, the Department of Public Health and Human Services is still determin- ing how the additional fund- ing will be spent, according to DPHHS Communications Officer Jon Ebelt, who also declined to provide comment at this time. As chairman of the Senate’s veterans affairs committee, Tester advocated for the addi- tional funding for the homes as part of the end of the year relief funding that passed in “Something For Everyone” December. In a statement, he noted how beneficial the fund- 365-4711 • Glendive ing would be as those living Mon thru Sat, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Sun 12-4 p.m.

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Pag e 3Glendive Ranger-Review Thursday, April 15, 2021฀•฀Page 3Glendive Obituaries Service Katherine Nellie Brophy Pamilla Kay Jung Norma Schultz Katherine Nellie Brophy, Pamilla Jung, age 67, of Norma Schultz, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 22, age 101, of Wibaux, passed Glendive, passed away April 2020, at the RiverStone Health Hospice Home in Billings. away on Tuesday, April 6, 11, 2021. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 2021 at her home in Wibaux. Pamilla Kay Jung was born 16, 2021 at the American Lutheran Church in Richey. Silha Silha Funeral Home of Oct. 19, 1953 in Elgin, N.D. to Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the Wibaux has been entrusted Frank and Katharine (Wolf) arrangements. with the arrangements. Jung. She lived on the family Katherine was born in the farm in Mott, N.D., until her Wibaux Hospital on July 8, 1919 father began working road to John and Ida Mae (Macabee) construction. The family lived Brophy, the fifth of six siblings. in various places in North and She grew up on a farm south South Dakota, coming to Glen- ity ourt of Wibaux, attending the Bro- dive in 1963. C C phy School and part time at the Pamilla liked listening to of alcohol, first offense. The Lynn School. She helped shock music, her favorite being Judge Kerry Burman pre- defendant was fined $1000, grain, pitched hay, milked cows Randy Travis. She had a sides over Glendive City with $400 suspended, was and worked in their garden. sweet tooth and liked Court. ordered to pay court costs Katherine’s favorite activity M&M’s and ice cream. She DUI of $85, was sentenced to 10 in her youth was riding horses. There was a time when she also loved going for car rides. On March 25, Shawn Pat- days in jail with nine days went to give her horse a drink in the frozen creek and it fell She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Katha- rick Schwartz was found suspended and was credit- in and she had to go and get help to get it out. Katherine was rine; her brother, Darwin Jung; and sisters, Harriet Carpen- guilty of driving under the ed with one day served. In in the flood of 1929, and remembered her Uncle Tom opening ter and Sylvia Ewalt. influence of alcohol, sec- addition, the defendant was both doors in their house to let the water through. He then She is survived by sisters, Claudia (Ralph) Becker and ond offense. The defen- ordered to have a chemi- went upstairs and played his fiddle until the water went down. Sharon (Cliff) Becker of Glendive, and Lottie (Tim) Lutgen dant was fined $1200, was cal dependency assessment Katherine moved into Wibaux in 1975, and worked for St. of Moorhead, Minn.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. ordered to pay court costs and the defendant’s driving Peter’s Catholic Church for seven years doing laundry and Cremation has taken place and there will be private family of $85, was sentenced to privileges were suspended ironing. She was a caregiver for her parents and a sister for services held at a later date. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive 30 days in jail with 23 days for six months by state. many years. Katherine also took care of many nieces and has been entrusted with the arrangements. Remembrances suspended or may do 14 On March 26, Kimberlee nephews over the years and said that she loved every 850+ and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sil- days of house arrest, was Marie Moss’s offense of one of them (great, great-great and great-great-great). hafuneralhomes.com. ordered to have a chemi- aggravated driving under Katherine was a lady of great Faith and enjoyed the visits cal dependency assessment the influence, first offense, from the Priests and her trips to the Abby in Richardton, and attend Prime for Life was amended to driving N.D. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and classes. under the influence of alco- Alter Society. She loved the visits, letters and calls from FAILURE TO GIVE hol, first offense. The defen- family and friends. NOTICE dant was fined $600, was Katherine was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ida Justice Court On March 22, Amaya ordered to pay court costs Brophy; her brother, John (Frances) Brophy; her sisters, Mary Judge Stacey Nerison pre- deferred. Cheyenne Inigo forfeited of $85, was sentenced to 10 Alice (Phillip) Zinda, Mabel (John) Kahl, Ida (Hans) Zinda and sides over Dawson County NO DRIVER’S LICENSE a $250 bond for failure to days in jail with nine days Margaret (Vince) Knapkewicz; and many nieces and nephews. Justice Court. On April 6, Kenneth Cordero give notice of accident by suspended and was credit- Katherine is survived by her many nieces, nephews and cousins. DUI Pavlovich forfeited a $100 bond quickest means/apparent ed with one day served. In Katherine’s Celebration of Life will be held near her On April 8, Tom Wesley Green for driving without a valid div- damage over $1000, first addition, the defendant was 102nd birthday in July 2021 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church Jr.’s offense of aggravated er’s license and was ordered to offense. The defendant was ordered to have a chemi- in Wibaux with Rite of Committal in the Wibaux Cemetery. driving under the influence, pay court costs of $35. ordered to pay court costs cal dependency assessment In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in her name first offense was amended to NO INSURANCE of $35. and the defendant’s driver’s to St. Peter’s Alter Society Wibaux or St. Jude’s Children’s negligent endangerment (sub- On April 8, Sir Richard Ber- FAILURE TO STOP/ID license was suspended for Hospital. They may also be mailed to Janel Ordahl, P.O. Box stantial risk–death/serious nard Honiker forfeited a $250 SELF six months by the state. 671, Beach, ND 58621. Remembrances and condolences may bodily injury. The defendant bond for failure to carry proof On March 22, Amaya UNAUTHORIZED USE be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com. was fined $600, was ordered or exhibit/insurance in vehicle– Cheyenne Inigo forfeited On March 26, Kylee Kay to pay court costs of $85 and owner or operator, first offense. a $250 bond for failure to Kozak was found guilty of was sentenced to 10 days in The defendant was fined $250 stop and identify self after unauthorized use of a motor Eastern MT counties jail with 10 days suspended. and was ordered to pay court striking unattended vehi- vehicle. The defendant was The imposition of sentence was costs of $35. cle, first offense and was fined $500, with $200 sus- ordered to pay court costs pended, was ordered to pay under fire restrictions of $25. court costs of $75 and was ADDITIONAL CITA- sentenced to 10 days in jail Montana Fish, Wildlife & agement Area (WMA), Fox Lake Montana selected for TIONS with nine days suspended. Parks is implementing fire WMA and Seven Sisters WMA. From March 19-25, NO INSURANCE restrictions on sites within Wibaux County has no FWP Academy on cybersecurity 2021, Judge Burman also On April 1, Kirstin Leann three eastern Montana counties, sites with restrictions, but Stage addressed the following Miller was found guilty of due to dry conditions and high 1 restrictions starting Monday Governor Greg Gianforte Governor Greg Gianforte citations: careless driving, operating without labil- fire danger. at 12 a.m. include all private today announced that Mon- said. “I look forward to part- one; operating a vehicle ity insurance in effect, first Citing dry conditions and high lands in the county. tana is one of four states nering with the NGA Policy which has not been prop- offense. The defendant was fire danger, commissioners in Stage 1 restrictions mean that selected to participate in the Academy and other states to erly registered, one; oper- fined $150 and was ordered Carter, Richland and Wibaux people cannot build or main- National Governors Asso- enhance our cybersecurity ating with expired regis- to pay court costs of $25. counties all implemented fire tain a campfire. People also ciation’s (NGA) 2021 Policy workforce.” tration – failure to rereg- ADDITIONAL CITATIONS restrictions. Following the coun- may not smoke except within Academy to Advance Whole- Director of Administration ister, two; parking in yel- From March 26-April 1, ties’ lead, FWP will have restric- an enclosed vehicle or building, of-State Cybersecurity. Misty Ann Giles added, “We low zone data conversion 2021, Judge Burman also tions on campfires and smoking a developed recreation site, or In the new policy acad- are pleased to be one of four default, one; speeding – 25 addressed the following cita- at sites within those counties. while stopped in an area at least emy, Montana will work with states selected to participate MPH urban district – day, tions: careless driving, one; For Carter County, which three feet in diameter that is the NGA on developing and in the Academy on Cyberse- two; speeding – exceed- operating a vehicle which began restrictions at 12:01 a.m. cleared of flammable materials. implementing cybersecu- curity Policy. The opportu- ing restricted/special zone has not been properly reg- on April 9, campfire and smok- Recreationists may cook on a rity workforce development nity to collaborate with other speed limit established by istered, one; speeding – 25 ing restrictions will be in place liquid petroleum gas or propane plans.w states to implement best department, two; speed- MPH urban district – night, at Medicine Rocks State Park. stove that can be turned on and “As one of four states practices and enhancements ing – exceeding restricted one. For Richland County, which off. selected for this critical to advance our cybersecurity speed limit established by NO INSURANCE entered Stage 1 Wednesday at The restrictions at FWP sites project, we’re focused on workforce will pay dividends local authority, one; turn- On April 5, Jeremiah 12 a.m., restrictions affect Sid- will be in place until further building a talented cyberse- by creating a job pipeline ing when unsafe to do so, Gabrial Pulse forfeited a ney Bridge Fishing Access Site notice. FWP urges people to use curity workforce as well as while assuring Montanans one. $250 bond, with $100 sus- (FAS), Diamond Willow FAS, caution while they are out rec- ensuring Montanans’ person- their data is protected.” THEFT pended, for operating Gartside Reservoir FAS, Elk reating due to the already dry al information and data are The academy is expected On April 1, Michael Allen without liability insurance Island FAS and Wildlife Man- conditions and fire dangers. safe, secure, and protected,” to conclude in January 2022. Vonderhheide was found in effect, first offense and guilty of theft –– unauthor- was ordered to pay court ized control over prop- costs of $35. erty, first offense. The ASSAULT defendant was fined $500, On April 8, Robert Jerry with $400 suspended, was Breen was found guilty of County Happenings ordered to pay court costs assault, was fined $500, of $85 and was ordered to with $200 suspended and On April 15, 2021 at 12 p.m., - - - - - day through Thursday, exclud- not in the office. Denise can pay reinstituting to the vic- was ordered to pay court the Dawson County Housing The regularly scheduled ing holidays. be reached at (406) 345-4154 tim. costs of $85. Authority will meet at the Yel- public meetings of the Dawson The commissioners agen- or albertsd@dawsoncounty- NO DRIVER’S LICENSE ADDITIONAL CITA- lowstone River Inn. For more County Commissioners are held da is posted on the website at montana.com, for the public to On April 1, Kirstin Leann TIONS information, contact Gloria Gar- at 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday www.dawsoncountymontana. access. Miller was found guilty of From April 2-8, 2021, ceau-Glaser at (406) 377-6252. of the month and at 5:30 p.m. on com and posted on the door of The Dawson County Airport driving without a driver’s Judge Burman also - - - - - the third Tuesday of the month. the commissioner’s office at and Urban Transportation are license –– has never pos- addressed the follow- On April 20, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., Anyone wishing to meet with the courthouse by Friday noon requiring masks due to the sessed. The defendant was ing citations: operating the Dawson County Commis- the commissioners can either before the Tuesday sessions. Federal mandate on transporta- fined $250 and was ordered with expired registration sioners will meet in the Dawson call or make an appointment - - - - - tion, other county buildings and to pay court costs of $35. – failure to reregister, County Courthouse Community to be put on the agenda. Nor- Denise Alberts is the con- departments may have certain DUI one; speeding – exceed- Room. For more information, mally, at least one member of tact for the public to access masking requirements when On March 26, Kylee Kay ing restricted/special zone call Dennis Zander, Chairman the board will be present in the when Mr. Sanderson, Contract entering but will be clearly Kozak was found guilty of speed limit established by of the Board at (406) 377-3562 office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon- Planner for Dawson County, is marked if so required. driving under the influence department, one. Community Calendar THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 Garceau-Glaser (406) 377-6252 Dept. MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021 addictions. For more informa- Courthouse WIC by phone, Dawson Coun- 12 p.m. – Rotary Club meet- 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, tion, call Ed Williamson at (406) 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, ty Health Dept. ing, Yellowstone River Inn 112 W. Benham St. (follow CO- 112 W. Benham St. (follow 377-4644. 112 W. Benham St. (follow 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – Immuniza- 1-5 p.m. – Immunization and VID-19 protocol posted on door) COVID-19 protocol posted on 7 p.m. – Friend’s of Mako- COVID-19 protocol posted on tion and Blood Pressure Clinics, Blood Pressure Clinics, Dawson 1-3 p.m. – Family Planning, door) shika, meetings will be dictated door) Dawson County Health Dept. County Health Dept. Dawson County Health Dept. 12-2:30 p.m. – Happy Tails by provisions of the Covid-19 12 p.m. – AA 12-to-Life Group; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, 5:30 p.m. – Library Board of SATURDAY APRIL 17, 2021 Inc. Pet Food Pantry, 313 W. pandemic. Please access their Eyer Park, Glendive. (Weather 112 W. Benham St. (follow CO- Trustees meeting, Glendive 7 p.m. – A.A., Serenity House, Valentine St. #114. For more in- Facebook for up to date infor- permitting.) VID-19 protocol posted on door) Public Library 941-2384 formation, call Kris Rowland at mation or call the Visitors Cen- 1-5 p.m. – Family Planning, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Happy Tails 7 p.m. – Dawson County Dem- SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2021 (406) 359-9472. ter at (406) 377-6256. Dawson County Health Dept. Inc. Pet Food Pantry, 313 W. ocrats will meet via ZOOM until 9-9:45 a.m. – Our Savior Lu- 1-5 p.m. – Family Planning, TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021 5:30 p.m. – County Commis- Valentine St. #114. For more in- further notice. For additional theran Church Sunday School, Dawson County Health Dept. 8:15-11:30 a.m., Health Fair sioners Meeting, Courthouse formation, call Kris Rowland at information contact Norma parents of Sunday School stu- 1:15 p.m. – Dawson County Labs drawn by appointment. 7 p.m. – Glendive City Coun- (406) 359-9472. Sherman at (406) 365-3548 or dents/all adults are invited to at- Health Dept. Board meeting CMP, CBC, Lipid Panel, TSH: cil, City Hall 12 p.m. – AA 12-to-Life Group; Sue Peterson at (406) 939-1865. tend Bible study during Sunday 6-8 p.m. – Glendive Alli- $45 7 p.m. – Glendive Lodge #31, Eyer Park, Glendive. (Weather 8 p.m. – A.A., Serenity House, School, led by Stephen Schrei- ance Church, “Hope Promises Nurturing Tree Online Activ- AF&AM, Masonic Temple permitting.) 941-2384 beis. For more information, call Ministry” lead by Tom Allard. ity, call Dawson County Health 7:30 p.m. – Glendive Jaycees, 12 p.m. – Dawson County FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2021 Sunday School Superintendent Hope and healing journey to Dept. (406) 377-5213 for time. Jaycee Clubhouse Housing Authority meeting, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Family Plan- Marilyn Dufner at (406) 939- encourage each other to live a 10 a.m. – County 8 p.m. – A.A., Serenity House, Yellowstone River Inn; Gloria ning, Dawson County Health 0349 or (406) 365-2168. life free from drug and alcohol Commissioners Meeting, 941-2384

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BY GARY BUCHANAN SB 379 is bad for business Senate฀Bill฀379฀is฀a฀bill฀ This bill is even worse that is anti-jobs and anti- than last session’s Senate economic development. For Bill฀331,฀which฀the฀legis- a legislature supposedly lature wisely killed. The focused on the Governor’s sponsor of that bill was de- rightful concerns for entre- feated in the last election. preneurship, it’s a real step Angry at my opposition to backward. Higher electric- SB฀331,฀a฀senior฀executive฀ ity bills will harm efforts at NorthWestern Energy to attract businesses to asked me, “What do you Montana. want me to do, Buchanan, I support helping Col- burn firewood?” Pitiful to strip, but not at the expense have such an inadequate of every power port- other busi- folio. ness in Mon- I support helping The fact tana. I have Colstrip, but not at that North- been part Western’s of the Bill- the expense of portfolio is ings’ busi- every other ill-prepared ness com- does not jus- munity for business in tify the com- more than pany stick- COVID research: when the scientific 40฀years฀and฀ Montana. ing small and have served large busi- a half dozen nesses, ir- Governors, rigators, and method gets caught up in opinions both Republicans and industrial operations with Democrats. In the early uncontrolled costs. Believe “Who are you going to a political agenda there are ’80s,฀I฀was฀Montana’s฀first฀ me, companies looking to believe, me or your own people who don’t believe Director of the Department come to Montana will look eyes?” Chico Marx that there are actually of Commerce. We had the at energy costs and the Sometimes it seems to Montana human beings who pursue sixth lowest cost of elec- inability of our State to me that everything we facts while setting aside tricity in the country and control them. Senate Bill do in life is an attempt to their political beliefs. For were able to attract and 379฀is฀simple.฀It฀will฀raise฀ solve mysteries. While that Viewpoint example, many politicians keep refineries, smelters, electricity rates without includes how a crime was believe that a government mines, and tech companies. anyone being able to pro- committed, it also applies to employee’s political beliefs We, of course, gave away tect Montana consumers things from “what is life all BY JIM ELLIOTT affect their job perfor- our competitive advantage and businesses from these about”, to putting a jigsaw mance and bias their con- with deregulation. increasing monthly bills. puzzle together, or figuring clusions. But those same ฀Almost฀20฀years฀ago,฀I฀ Higher electricity rates out how to do something politicians will tell you that warned the Montana Public are simply bad for Mon- we have not done before. I was trained in it in a field valid scientific experiments large campaign contribu- Service Commission (PSC) tana. We look for solutions, we that studied how the brain so they can be verified or tions from an industry of NorthWestern Energy’s The legislature and the look for reasons, we look affected behavior, how we disputed by others who fol- don’t affect their ability to impending bankruptcy. Governor should protect for constants, we look for know when we have had low the exact same proce- remain unbiased in their NorthWestern was actu- Montana’s economy and people who can teach us. enough to eat, for example, dure used in the original. votes on issues important to ally flying its CEO home ability to attract entrepre- Mostly we get things right, which is a lot more com- Because scientists do that industry. every weekend to Florida neurs which means they but not always, and so there plicated than having a full have biases, just like every- In closing, I’ll share a by private jet. Ironically, should defeat Senate Bill is a lot of controversy about feeling in the stomach. one else, the scientific story which I once heard the Chairman of the PSC at 379. what to believe and what For instance, there is an method also acts as a safe- which I cannot verify, but that time is now the CEO Gary Buchanan is the to not believe, who to trust, area in the brain of a rat guard against bias by com- true or not, it makes a of Northwestern Energy — former Director of Mon- and who to not trust. that controls eating. If it is paring the results of experi- point. Edward Tolman was Bob Rowe. He should know tana Department Com- All this philosophical destroyed, the rat can never ments by others who use a professor of psychology better than to push such merce. He also served as rambling is inspired by the satisfy its hunger and will methods identical to yours, at the University of Califor- an anti-business bill and Chairman of the Montana ongoing attempts to counter eat continuously. (They which may support or not nia at Berkley for almost rely on corporate welfare Banking Board and Former statements that some of us become pretty nasty, too.) support your conclusions. his entire career. His field to help his poorly prepared Chairman of the Montana don’t believe or don’t want The people who pursue In the debate about the of expertise was studying utility. Board of Investments. to believe by calling them science are people who are accuracy of the conclusions rats to determine how they biased, or lying, or fake. It looking for the facts, who regarding฀covid-19—masks฀ learned. Tolman, like any works across the political are trying to solve the mys- versus no masks, vaccines, true scientist, cared more spectrum and is an impor- teries and do not care as yes or no—people will seize about the advancement of tant factor in causing us to much about how the public upon other research that science for the benefit of Letters suspect others of trying to views their findings as they disputes a conclusion or humanity than he did about deliberately mislead us for do about how others in their on things that happen that always being right. At the governments to take over their own gain. We don’t field view their research. don’t conform with those end of his long tenure he countries and to distract citi- think of the fact that there In science, there is a rigid conclusions. But those dis- was given an award, and in Border zens from whats taking place are people who are trying to procedure for discovering putes and non-conformities his acceptance speech said, behind the scenes. Flood the unravel mysteries because facts called the scientific ARE science, it’s how sci- “I have lived long enough border with migrants creat- of their own curiosity, and method; you start with a ence grows, how it learns, to see almost all my major actions are ing stress on immigration, while they want people to problem, propose a solution, how it corrects itself, how theories disproven, but the overwhelm the socio-eco- know about their discover- develop a way to investi- it becomes more accurate. purpose of science is to nomic system, the welfare ies, they are not particu- gate it, use that method Personal beliefs, opinions, have fun, and I had fun.” system and infrastructure, larly looking for fame or and compare your results and belief in conspiracies Jim Elliott served sixteen a crime and when the people cry for influence. There is a lot of to your original proposed are just that, and can be years in the Montana Legis- rescue it’s an easy takeover. political controversy about solution. Knowledge doesn’t shown to be false by sci- lature as a state representa- Democrats know this and the science around Covid count for much if it isn’t ence, but that’s unlikely to tive and state senator. He against are attempting to knock this for instance. I come to the shared so there are publica- change minds. lives on his ranch in Trout country to it’s knees. defense of science because tions that accept and print As far as scientists having Creek. The apathy of our lead- humanity ers is stunning. Republi- cans turn the other cheek; Dear Editor, Democrats turn my stomach. Whats happening at the Meanwhile millions of unvet- border is a crime against ted, undocumented migrants humanity. The Biden/Harris flood the country, invited by administration is guilty of the Biden/Harris administra- City Council kidnapping minor migrant tion. Bidens solution? Pay children, locking them in Central American countries Betsey Hedrick - Ward 1 Avis Anderson - Ward 2 Leon Baker - Ward 4 cages and sending parents taxpayer money as incentive Phone (H): 377-1728 Phone (H): 377-2617 Phone (H): 365-5528 back out of the country, to keep migrants in their leaving them to the mercy own country. What could go E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] of Drug Cartels, violent wrong with that? Our gov- gangs, human traffickers ernment will become the Gerald Reichert - Ward 1 Mike Dryden - Ward 3 Rhett Coon - Ward 4 and pedophiles. The holding victim of bribery to keep the Phone (H): 377-2297 Phone (H): 377-4539 Phone (H): 939-7587 centers are poorly managed, people in their own country subjecting these children to with threat of invasion if we E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] violence and rape, and not don’t up the ante and pay one Democrat has gone to more and more money, inde- Clyde Mitchell - Ward 2 Doug Baker - Ward 3 the border to view the trav- finately. Brilliant Joe! Phone (H): 377-3689 Phone (H): 377-7767 esty. Sincerely, What I see happening is Marian Keller E-mail: [email protected] an old tactic used by hostile Glendive

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amily F Thursday,฀April฀15,฀2021฀•฀Page฀5Glendive฀Ranger-Review When it comes to names, horses have the best I’ve never been to the is understandable. It would as they ponder names for tial Quality. Try it with me. Kentucky Derby. I’ve never be confusing if Seabiscuit their child. To run the back- Go Essential Quality go! even watched it on televi- the 4th came in third and door test, the wise parent- You’d only get a couple of sion and I don’t plan to on Secretariat the 3rd came in to-be opens the backdoor good yells in before the race May 1 either. I know noth- This, that and fourth. and yells the name they’re was over. ing about it except that And you can’t use trade considering. That way they If they’re not going to pick racegoers wear funny hats names, so you couldn’t can determine how easy it a name that’s easy to holler, and drink mint juleps, there then some name your horse La-Z-Boy will be to call the child in for owners should at least pick are horses involved and it or Golden Barrel Molasses, supper someday—also how one that has a handy nick- takes place in Kentucky. But though I’m not sure why common the name is based name built in. Hot Rod Char- there’s one thing about the you would want to. But you on how many children come lie, one of this year’s horses, whole affair that fascinates BY DOROTHY ROSBY can name it after a person running. is a perfect example. “Go me: the names of the race- as long as you have written Long names like Maximil- Charlie Go” is quick and the horses. I call my cat Kitty, permission from them—the lian and Bartholomew might horse will still know you’re so you can see why I might person, not the horse. No seem dignified when the cheering for him. be intrigued. suggested by a granddaugh- be initials, so no C.O.D. or one asks them. children are infants. But if Soup and Sandwich also These are not your every- ter of Campbell Soup’s I.O.U., either of which might It must be such an honor they aren’t shortened to Max works really well with day horse names like Star or founder. I suppose Soup and be appropriate depending on to have a thoroughbred race- and Bart, the kids will wind a cheer check. There’s so Sugar. In fact, my favorite Sandwich could just have how you bet on the horse. horse named after you. I can up eating a lot of cold sup- many ways you can go with horse this year is a hand- easily been Tomato Bisque It can’t end in a horse- relate a little, since I’ve had pers while they’re growing it: Run Soup run! Go Sand- some gray colt named Soup or Clam Chowder. I’m glad related term. For example, both a hurricane and a win- up. wich go! Run Lunch Run! and Sandwich. He’s ranked they didn’t go with Chicken you couldn’t call your race- ter storm named after me. Similarly, a cheer check Dorothy Rosby is the number 15, but who cares? Noodle. horse Shetland Pony or Old If I were making the rules, would test how easy a race- author of several humor He has the best name in the I studied the naming of Gray Mare. You probably I’d make one more. I’d horse’s name is to holler books, including I Used to lineup, and I’m not just say- racehorses in case I ever wouldn’t anyway. require the horse names to from the stands. And it’s Think I Was Not That Bad ing that because I’m a little want to call my cat some- You can’t use a name that undergo a cheer check very clear no one cheer checked and Then I Got to Know Me hungry right now. thing else, and there are a ends with a numerical desig- similar to the backdoor test the name of this year’s num- Better. Contact drosby@ Turns out the name was lot of rules. The name can’t nation like 2nd or 3rd which expectant parents should do ber one ranked horse, Essen- rushmore.com. MSU updates information guide on long-term care BOZEMAN — Montana individual’s life savings or 3.7 years versus 2.2 years. ($252.18 per day from July each spouse in the event of because she can no longer State University Extension that, if their assets become So while roughly a third of 2020 to June 2021), equating divorce or death. However, care for him safely at home. has recently revised one of depleted by long-term ill- today’s 65-year-olds may to almost $92,046 per year. even with the premarital Although they had a premar- its MontGuide fact sheets ness, their dignity, security never need long-term care, Medicaid can pay about 61% contract, all properties titled ital agreement, all the prop- relating to long-term care and independence will also data show that 20% of them of that cost, while nursing in their separate names are erty they owned separately and related costs. disappear. will need it for more than home residents and their countable resources for counts in the determination According to Marsha Goet- According to the U. S. five years. families will pay about 32%. Medicaid eligibility purpos- of the husband’s eligibility ting, MSU Extension fam- Department of Health and “Nursing home care is the Medicare only covers 7% es after they are married. for Medicaid. ily economics specialist, Human Services, someone largest out-of-pocket health percent of the cost. For instance, said Goet- The husband had $100,000 a major concern for older turning 65 today has a 70% care expense for seniors,” “Montanans should be ting, say that a husband and in countable resources in adults is the cost of long- chance of needing long-term Goetting said. She added aware of the eligibility wife each have adult chil- his name only. His wife term care. There are fears care. On average, women the standard cost in Mon- requirements for the Med- dren from an earlier mar- had $900,000 in countable that costs will diminish an need care longer than men, tana is $7,670.48 per month icaid application process,” riage. They sign a premari- resources in her name only. Goetting said. tal agreement saying their Their combined countable As an example of the property will remain in resource for Medicaid eligi- requirements, couples who separate names. Each has a bility purposes was $1 mil- marry later in life often will with a provision saying lion, so he was not eligible have a premarital agree- individually owned property for Medicaid. Hodges News ment because, as parents, would pass to their children. More information about they wish to protect assets Four years later, the hus- premarital agreements is By A.L. Anderson Their was Sharon, Eula Haley Olson, Grace Brown for their children. The band develops Alzheimer’s available at msuextension. Arlene F., Carole, Vi, Tana and Brenna Rouane from agreement or contract typi- disease. His wife makes the org. “Medicaid and Long- Friday, April 2, we had a and I. Our special guests the college basketball team. cally says that property will difficult decision to place Term Care Costs” is also nice group for breakfast. were, Tamiya Francis, We all enjoy seeing the remain separately owned by him in a nursing home available on the site. girls. We plan to have a birthday party on April 17 for Eula. - - - - - DCHS Sunday, Tana had Easter dinner for eight of the girls Class of 1971 College Basketball players. They enjoyed hunting for plastic Easter eggs out on There will be a meeting at the the lawn. The eggs were filled with candy and other Gust Hauf things. Tana and Brooke served turkey, ham, salads, Thursday, April 22 at 4 p.m. pies and all the other good for all interested classmates. stuff.. What, they did not eat dinner, they took home with them. Also, at the din- We will be discussing our ner was Bill, Alex, Woody and Kathy and of course 50 Year Reunion to see if there is me. We all eat too much as usual. enough interest to plan for this year. - - - - - Barry and Georgette had Easter dinner for their fam- ily. - - - - - Monday afternoon, Brooke and Tana traveled to Miles City to watch the College Girls play basketball. They lost their last game to Miles City. - - - - - My helper, Brooke has been busy at the hospital working nights. Wednesday, she did get time to help me. Brooke brought out lunch for us then she got right to work. The cats always make a lot of work for her to do. Aaron was here Tuesday evening to help me with a few things. egislature Glendive Ranger-Review L Thursday, April 15, 2021฀•฀Page 6 Legislative Reports Session Roundup In Public Health, Welfare Capitol Building PO Montana Senate Passes Office of Public Instruction, ered dead. Each bill proposes ity issues and arguing that and Safety Committee we Box 200500 Helena, Mt which offers optional pro- vastly different approaches Montanans voted for I-190 not heard a bill, HB334, that 59620-0500 State Budget Bill, gram effectiveness assess- to regulating and taxing Mon- because of where the revenue more specifically explains - - - - - Rejects Attempt to End ments and advice to preschool tana’s new recreational mari- would go but simply to legal- the rights of students that HELENA- The House programs. Sen. Edie McClaf- juana market, which voters ize marijuana. The amend- need an passed three comprehen- Medicaid Expansion ferty, D-Butte, also tried approved by an initiative in ment died on a party-line e x e m p - sive recreational mari- The state budget is on the again to add $600,000 per the 2020 election. 33-67 vote. tion from juana implementation bills move again in the Montana year in funding to eliminate Representatives on both Another amendment from i m m u n i - this week. These bills take Legislature after the Sen- copays for parents of public sides of the aisle have raised Rep. Derek Harvey, D-Butte, z a t i o n s , d i f f e r e n t ate passed in on a 33-17 vote school students who qualify complaints that the three would have changed the whether it approaches Thursday, making few chang- for reduced school lunch. bills were rushed through the model by which counties can is for medi- to the reg- es and defeating an attempt Both amendments failed. House without enough time choose to participate in recre- cal or reli- ulation of to end Medicaid expansion in One notable amendment for thorough vetting, a con- ational marijana sales. Under gious rea- recreation- the process. proposed during the discus- cern that Republican leader- HB 701 as it currently reads, sons. There al marijua- House Bill 2 is the only bill sion came from Sen. Brad ship acknowledged during a all Montana counties would is a lot of na but they the Legislature is constitu- Molnar, R-Laurel, who sug- party meeting prior to the have to hold a vote to approve c o n c e r n all respect tionally required to pass, as it gested removing all state House debate on the bills. recreational marijuana sales, about what Sen. Steve the will determines how much money funding for Medicaid expan- “This has come at us so fast despite voters already doing the Health Hinebauch of voters state agencies and programs sion, which would effectively in such a short amount of so statewide. Harvey’s amend- D e p a r t - and ensure will receive for the next two kill the program. First passed time, we need to keep these ment would have changed the ments are going to require p r o p e r years. This session, the bud- in 2015 and extended by the [bills] moving so we can con- “opt-in” method to “opt-out,” because of the health con- s a f e - Rep. Bob Phalen get is about $12.6 billion, with Legislature in 2019, Medic- tinue to have input,” House allowing counties to vote to cerns this past year. We guards are funds going to five main cat- aid expansion offers health Majority Leader Sue Vinton, prohibit recreational mari- also heard HB502 which in place. egories: government opera- insurance to more than 90,000 R-Billings, told members of juana sales. Harvey said the helps the process of These bills tions, health and human ser- low-income Montanans. Mol- her party during the meeting. change would allow the state adoption become easier will now go to the Senate vices, natural resources and nar argued many people on “I want to be clear: your lead- to get marijuana tax revenue between expectant moth- as the Legislature debates transportation, the judicial Medicaid expansion are not ership wants all of these bills sooner, rather than waiting ers and adoptive parents. the safest and most effec- branch and law enforcement, working, and that taxpay- to progress.” for counties to vote to allow HB398 would allow legisla- tive way to open the rec- and public education. ing Montanans shouldn’t be Vinton’s emphasis on all recreational sales, but the tors to review records of reational marijuana mar- The bill came before the paying to cover their insur- three bills moving forward House killed the proposal on cases investigated by the ket in Montana that voters full Senate after passing out ance. However, a 2020 report came after the House Taxa- another party-line vote. office of the child and fam- approved. Local control of the Senate Finance and from several state agencies tion Committee initially voted Several minor amendments ily ombudsman. There are is important and commu- Claims Committee on a bipar- indicated that seven out of HB 701 down after some from Republicans made it a lot of concerns about how nities will get to decide tisan, 13-6 vote. On the floor, ten Montanans eligible for Republicans on the committee into the bill, including one to much authority Child Pro- whether they want sales in lawmakers didn’t make many Medicaid expansion are cur- joined Democrats expressing give some funding to police tective Services (CPS) has. their jurisdiction or not. changes, though several rently employed. Molnar said concerns over the bill in its departments to replace K-9 In Judiciary Committee The House sent a series attempts by Democrats to add cutting Medicaid expansion original form. Following an drug dog programs in antici- we heard from three dis- of important House Bills back programs cut by Repub- would encourage people to arrangement with the House pation of increased need and trict judges that Governor this week to the Governor licans in the House failed to get a job. Business and Labor com- another to require warning Bullock had nominated, now that they have passed gain traction. “To some, that may seem mittee to revive HB 707, all labels on marijuana products and we have to confirm or the full Legislature. These Lawmakers proposed the a bit heartless -- to me, it’s three bills moved on to the warning of possible side- reject them. I have some include; most amendments to the sec- helping the working poor of full House. effects. concerns about all of them. •฀ House฀ Bill฀ 43฀ expands฀ tion of the bill that sets the Montana,” Molnar said. The three-hour floor session HB 701 cleared the House We also heard HB337, the telehealth budget for the Department Sen. Jason Small, R-Busby, began with debate on House on a 65-33 vote. Personhood Amendment, •฀House฀Bill฀163฀expands฀ of Public Health and Human urged his fellow Senators Bill 701, the bill favored by The House also passed HB which states life begins at the membership of the Services, which accounts for to vote against the amend- Republican leadership and 670, sponsored by Rep. Derek conception. This is a con- FWP Commission nearly 50% of all state spend- ment, though he added that he Gov. Greg Gianforte. Law- Skees, R-Kalispell. That bill, stitutional amendment, and •฀ House฀ Bill฀ 176฀ rolls฀ ing at $6 billion per year. One “could certainly appreciate a makers came prepared with called the “conservative we need 34 votes in the back late voter registration amendment sponsored by good bill hijacking” to laugh- a list of more than 30 amend- approach” by supporters in Senate in order for it to •฀House฀Bill฀349฀protects฀ Sen. Shane Morigeau, D-Mis- ter from Molnar. ments for the bill after a time committee, would keep I-190’s pass. HB481 dealt with campus free speech soula, sought to add $1 mil- “Now is not a good time for crunch forced by the April “opt-out” model for marijuana penalties for damages done •฀House฀Bill฀223฀prevents฀ lion in funding for suicide people to be losing health- 8 deadline forced the House sales in counties, and would to critical infrastructure. Montana from becoming a prevention programs within care,” Small said. Taxation Committee to delay divert a third of tax revenues These include pipelines, sanctuary state House Bills the Addictive and Mental Dis- The amendment failed any amendments to the full into a trust fund to be used electrical facilities, petro- 543 and 611 ensure that orders Division. Morigeau 20-30. House. to cover expenses Skees says leum facilities, etc. American Flags, the Pledge also sponsored the amend- After the more than four- Rep. Mike Hopkins, R-Mis- will result from legalization We heard HB2 on the of Allegiance followed by ment in the Senate Finance hour hearing concluded, the soula, is sponsoring the 144- of recreational marijuana -- floor of the Senate. HB2 a moment of silence. And and Claims Committee, where Senate lifted their rules tem- page bill, and called it a “con- though Skees has remained is the main money bill for the U.S. Constitution are it was also defeated. porarily to allow the budget trolled, safe and responsible” vague as to what expenses the the next biennium. This is taught in schools. “We’re all impacted by sui- to go through its final two implementation of adult-use state should expect. The other always a complicated pro- The House also passed cide in Montana because it’s Senate votes in the same day, marijuana that he said built two-thirds would go into pub- cess because there is a several important Senate an epidemnic,” Morigeau, with Senate President Mark off the lessons the state lic pension accounts. little bit for this and a little Bills. These include: who lost his sister to suicide, Blasdel, R-Kalispell, saying learned in regulating medical Skees’ bill drew the most for that and pretty soon it ฀•฀Senate฀Bill฀358฀requires฀ told Senators. “Knowing that he anticipated it would end up marijuana. Hopkins’ approach support in committee among adds up to being a lot of the DEQ to issue new means that we have to do bet- in a “conference committee” would see recreational mari- the three approaches, espe- money. That money has to nitrate standards ter.” -- a group of lawmakers from juana sales taxed at 20% and cially from existing medical be taken from hard work- •฀Senate฀Bill฀306฀requires฀ But Sen. Bob Keenan, R-Big- both chambers who come would keep medical marijua- providers who said it would ing Montana taxpayers. It at least two of the FWP fork, who serves as a member together to work out the dif- na’s tax at 4%. The bulk of offer them the easiest path is still in the process of Commission members to be of the committee that worked ferences they have on a bill. the funds raised would go into into the recreational market getting trimmed. We will landowners on the health budget, urged Sen. Ryan Osmundson, the state’s general fund -- 88% and keep them protected from see what happens. •฀ Senate฀ Bill฀ 199฀ is฀ the฀ lawmakers to vote against R-Buffalo, chairs the Senate -- while 12% would go toward big marijuana sellers looking A bill I carried, SB157, Local Food Choice Act giv- the amendment. Keenan said Finance and Claims Commit- some conservation efforts to enter the state. which would allow non- ing Montanans more food he agreed that Montana is tee and serves as the point- like state parks and trails and “I think that when we grow public school students to freedom experiencing a suicide crisis, person for the budget in the recreation accounts. Rough- this whole new program, I participate in public school •฀Senate฀Bill฀108฀requires฀ but said he couldn’t support Senate. He commended law- ly $6 million annually would want to make sure we don’t extracurricular activities, locally elected officials appropriating $1 million with makers in both parties for pay for the governor’s pro- grow government,” Skees passed through the Sen- to approve certain health “no goals and no program,” doing a “fabulous” job on the posed “HEART” fund, a pro- said. ate and the House and is orders with no indication of where budget, which is 3.6% larger gram for substance abuse and Democrats raised the same ready for the Governor’s •฀Senate฀Bill฀212฀creates฀ the money will go. than the previous state bud- addiction recovery. concerns with HB 670 as with signature. This bill had bi- property tax bills transpar- “We need to quantify the get -- notably lower than the Lawmakers made several HB 701, citing its lack of con- partisan support from both ency effectiveness of this,” Keen- 4% rate of inflation. amendments to HB 701 on servation funding, but the bill houses. The Senate passed HB 2, an said. The amendment died “This is a good budget. the House floor, with many passed all the same on a 66-33 We had another Page the state budget, this week. on a 22-28 vote. It represents a budget that focused on where revenue vote. this week, Bronte Bennion, It keeps state spending Democrats in the Senate did ‘hold the line’ [on state from recreational marijua- Rep. Brad Tschida, R-Mis- from Sidney. I think the below inflation and popula- also made another attempt at spending],” Osmundson said. na taxes should be directed, soula, is sponsoring HB 707, Page Program is a great tion growth which is what restoring continuous eligibil- “As a whole, Montanans are though most amendments the final recreational mari- learning experience for free-market think tanks ity for Medicaid expansion, a extremely resilient, and this from Democrats died on par- juana proposal to clear the our young people. recommend. The budget system that allows people who budget funds the services ty-line votes. House Minority House. Tschida’s bill offers If you are in Helena, be now goes to a House and are approved for Medicaid to they expect and the services Leader Kim Abbott, D-Hele- a radical departure from its sure to stop and see us. If Senate conference com- stay on for 12 months before they want.” na, sponsored an amendment competitors, proposing a 20% you want to look up the text mittee. As the Legislature needing to re-apply. Lawmak- The budget will now head that would have restored the tax on marijuana strictly at of a bill you can find it at winds down to our final ers in the House removed back to the House for consid- original programs Initiative the wholesale level, a regu- https.leg.mt.gov few weeks, Republicans continuous eligibility earlier eration of the changes made 190 proposed funding for, like latory scheme he says will For Freedom, remain committed to rein- in the session. The attempt in the Senate. conservation, health care, bring marijuana policy in line Senator Steve Hinebauch ing in state spending and to restore the program in the veterans’ services and more. with existing alcohol taxation 406-989-1372 growth. Senate failed 19-31. Montana House Democrats have frequently and sales. Additionally, Mon- steve.hinebauch@mtleg. Bob Phalen (R-Lindsay) Democrats also attempt- Advances Marijuana argued the Legislature should tanans looking to grow their gov is the Representative for ed to restore other budget “respect the will of the vot- own marijuana for personal Senator Hinebauch House District 36. programs like the “STARS Implementation Bills ers” and fund those programs, use would have to apply for After a fracas in commit- to Quality” program in the despite the Republican coun- a “purple card,” something tee that nearly left Repub- terargument that appropriat- not required by the other two lican leadership’s favored ing funds in a ballot initiative bills. All tax revenue would approach on the cutting is unconstitutional. be deposited into the state’s room floor, the Montana “Just because we have the general fund. Here’s How It Works: House of Representatives power to ignore the will of Tschida previously stated has advanced three compet- To solve a sudoku, the numbers the voters doesn’t mean we he hoped elements of HB ing recreational marijuana 1 through 9 must fill each row, should use it,” Abbott told 707 would be consolidated regulation bills with promises House lawmakers. “I really into whichever marijuana column and box. Each number from lawmakers that the bills think that 57% of voters -- a bill emerged as the Legisla- will be further developed in can appear only once in each bigger number than the gov- ture’s favorite, but for now, the Senate. row, column and box. You can ernor got, a bigger number the House passed it on a 66-33 House Bills 670, 701 and than many of us got -- were vote. figure out the order in which the 707 all moved on to the Sen- clear that they wanted recre- Each of the three bills will numbers will appear by using the ate ahead of a key deadline ational marijuana money to now head to the Senate, where April 8, the date by which all numeric clues already provided in go in a certain direction.” Republican leadership has bills affecting state finances Hopkins urged lawmakers said to expect a great deal of the boxes. The more numbers you have to advance from their to vote against the amend- work to be done ironing them name, the easier it gets to solve house of origin, or are consid- ment, citing constitutional- into a single bill. the puzzle!

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Pag e 7Glendive Ranger-Review Thursday, April 15, 2021฀•฀Page 7Glendive Bill would convert hundreds of state Phone calls will positions into political appointees soon require By Eric Dietrich subject to a highly regiment- didates suggested by the Judi- have provided agency heads Montana Free Press ed competitive hiring process cial Nomination Commission. with as many as three appoint- 10-digit dialing intended to ensure that Mon- The commission was intended ed positions, depending on the A bill working its way tana workers have fair access to insulate judicial selections size of the department. The Federal Commu- medical alert or security through the Montana Legisla- to government jobs and that from political pressures, but Gianforte, elected last fall, nications Commission provider if you are not ture could result in hundreds state agencies are staffed by was criticized by the Gianforte campaigned on bringing new has adopted 988 as a new sure whether your equip- of positions within state gov- qualified personnel. Elected administration as nonpartisan leadership to state agencies three-digit number to be ment needs to be repro- ernment being reclassified officials, their personal staff, in name only. in order to instill “a culture used nationwide to reach grammed to accommodate from career positions to politi- and specialized roles such as An analysis by the Gover- of customer service” after 16 the National Suicide Pre- the upcoming change to cal appointments, meaning agency directors, university nor’s Office of Budget and Pro- years when Democratic gover- vention and Mental Health 10-digit local dialing. Any staffers would likely turn over professors and judges are gram Planning indicates HB nors controlled the executive Crisis Lifeline, starting necessary reprogram- as administrations change. exempt from that process. 588 could shift 40 positions to branch. July 16, 2022. Until then, ming of alarm and home The bill’s sponsor, House Since political appointees political appointments in the Gianforte spokeswoman customers must continue security equipment should Speaker Pro Tempore Casey serve at the pleasure of their Department of Environmental Brooke Stroyke said Tues- to dial 1-800-273-TALK to be done during the per- Knudsen, R-Malta, has argued director, they typically leave Quality, 65 in the Department day that the governor’s office reach the Lifeline. For missive dialing period of that having more politically their positions when elections of Fish, Wildlife & Parks, 210 in “has not lobbied” for HB 588. 988 to work properly in April 24, 2021 and October appointed staffers in the state bring a new administration to the Department of Transporta- Stroyke didn’t say whether the our area code, and in sev- 24, 2021 to avoid interrup- workforce would make it easi- power. In contrast, permanent tion and 270 in the Department governor would sign the bill if eral other area codes and tion of services. er for elected officials to shift staff routinely stay on through of Public Health and Human it’s passed by the Legislature, states around the country, Businesses should also the direction of state agencies transitions. Three months after Services. instead providing a routine 10-digit local dialing needs check your website, per- by giving them and governor- Republican Gov. Greg Gian- The bill passed the House statement that “the governor to be implemented. sonal and business statio- appointed agency directors forte took office, for example, March 2, one of 28 bills debat- will carefully consider any bill What is Changing? nery, advertising materi- more opportunity to appoint senior positions in the state ed on the House floor that the Legislature sends to his All telephone customers als, personal and business like-minded aides. health department and other day during the Legislature’s desk.” may begin dialing 10 dig- checks, contact informa- “When a new administra- agencies are still occupied by record-setting crunch in the The bill has been backed in its (area code + telephone tion, your personal or pet tion is elected, it’s because the holdovers from the adminis- runup to its transmittal dead- public hearings by the Mon- number) for all local calls ID tags, and other just people expect some change. tration of former Gov. Steve line. It passed its final floor tana Department of Justice, on April 24, 2021. If you items to ensure the area And when all you get is one Bullock, a Democrat. vote 58-41 with support from headed by Attorney General forget and dial just 7 dig- code is included. appointed official to be able Knudsen’s bill, House Bill most Republicans and opposi- Austin Knudsen (no relation its, your local call will still What Will NOT Change? to do that, it’s very difficult,” 588, would add personal staff tion from Democrats. to Casey Knudsen). Legislative be completed. The 10-Digit Your telephone num- Knudsen said at a Feb. 24 positions to agencies with The measure is currently records indicate that DOJ Dep- Dialing for local calls ber, including cur- hearing. directors who are appointed pending before the Senate uty Solicitor General Brent will become mandatory rent area code, will not Opponents, including labor by the governor, letting agen- Administration Committee, Mead, formerly the head of the on October 24, 2021. On change. The price of a groups and Democrats, have cies with 100-plus employees where it had a public hearing right-leaning Montana Policy and after this date, local call, coverage area, and said the bill would politicize switch as much as 10% of their March 29. It attracted opposi- Institute, also played an active calls dialed with only 7 other rates and services professional agencies and workforce from competitive- tion then from labor groups as role in the measure’s drafting. digits may not be com- will not change due to the open high-level positions in ly hired positions to political well as former Department of Disclosure: Former Depart- pleted, and a recording dialing change. If you are state government to nepotism. appointments. Natural Resources and Con- ment of Natural Resources may inform you that your unsure whether a specific “Positions could be created The measure wouldn’t servation Director Leo Berry, and Conservation Director Leo call cannot be completed phone number is includ- for political cronies where the change the overall number of who led that agency and its Berry is a board member of as dialed. If you get this ed under the Mid-Rivers job consists of putting your employees agencies are autho- predecessor, the Department the Greater Montana Founda- recording, hang up and Direct EAS (“Mid-Rivers feet up on the desk and collect- rized to hire. Knudsen has said of State Lands, under Demo- tion, which is a funder of Mon- dial again using the area to Mid-Rivers”) or other ing a paycheck that the aver- in bill hearings that he expects cratic governors Tom Judge tana Free Press’ Long Streets code with the 7-digit tele- EAS plan, check using age Montanan can only dream the change to be implemented and Ted Schwinden. economic reporting project. phone number. the Reverse Phone tab about,” Montana Federation of gradually as existing agency Berry said it makes sense MTFP’s major supporters and In addition to chang- of the Mid-Rivers Online Public Employees representa- staff leave their current jobs to allow agency heads a small editorial independence policy ing the way you dial local Directory or contact us. tive Larry Nielsen said at a over time. number of politically appoint- are available here. calls, services and equip- Calls that are local now March 29 hearing. “This does not allow any fir- ed deputies in order to help Eric Dietrich is a journal- ment programmed to com- will remain local regard- Under current law, the gov- ing or any removal of any cur- them steer their agency in ist and data designer and the plete calls to 7-digit local less of the number of dig- ernor’s office and other agen- rent employees. This is only as their preferred direction, but founder of the Long Streets numbers need to be repro- its dialed. cies headed by elected offi- these positions become open,” he said Knudsen’s proposal is economic reporting project. grammed to 10-digit num- You will continue to dial cials — the Secretary of State’s Knudsen said Feb. 24. far too broad. His reporting focuses broadly bers. This could include 1+ area code + telephone Office, Department of Justice, The bill is one of multiple “You don’t need that many on Montana’s governance and numbers stored in: number for all long dis- Office of Public Instruction, Republican-led efforts this ses- exempt positions in an agen- economic opportunity, with •฀Life฀safety฀systems฀or฀ tance calls. You can still State Auditor’s Office and Pub- sion that would make it easier cy,” he said. particular focus on the state medical monitoring devic- dial just three digits to lic Service Commission — are for the governor and elected Knudsen acknowledged at budget and tax policy. He es reach 711 (relay services) allowed as many as 15 appoint- Republicans like the Attorney the hearing that the 10% fig- also contributes data report- •฀Business฀PBX฀systems฀ and 911 (emergency ser- ed “personal staff” positions. General to bring pressure to ure for political appointees ing across the MTFP news- •฀Speed฀dial฀lists฀ vices). Any 211, 311, 411, Other state agencies, such as bear on state agency bureau- might be too high. A proposed room. Before joining the MTFP •฀Mobile฀phone฀contacts฀ 511, 611 or 811 services the Department of Transporta- cracies and the court system, amendment posted to the Leg- staff in 2019, he worked for the •฀ Call฀ forwarding฀ set- available today can still be tion and Department of Public which are seen by some con- islature’s bill tracking system Great Falls Tribune, Bozeman tings reached by dialing their Health and Human Services, servatives as left-leaning.Last would limit large agencies to Daily Chronicle, and Solutions •฀Voice฀mail฀services฀ three-digit codes. have directors appointed by month, for example, Gian- 60 political appointees each. Journalism Network. Con- •฀ Fire฀ or฀ burglar฀ alarm฀ For more information, the governor but don’t have forte signed a law that allows An unsuccessful bill, Sen- tact Eric at edietrich@mon- and security systems please visit https://www. personal staff positions. the governor to fill judicial ate Bill 310, proposed earlier tanafreepress.org, 406-465- •฀Fax฀machines฀ fcc.gov/suicide-preven- Most of the state’s vacancies directly instead of in the session by Sen. Ryan 3386 ext. 2, and follow him on Please contact your tion-hotline. 12,000-employee workforce is choosing from a pool of can- Osmundson, R-Buffalo, would Twitter.

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ports Page 9Glendive Ranger-Review S Thursday, April 15, 2021฀•฀Page 9Glendive Buccaneer win means trip to program’s first national tourney On Saturday night in Glen- onds left. With a chance to ice Dawson had three guys in dive, the Dawson Community the game, Dawson missed the double figures, led by Kennedy College Buccaneers punched front end of a one and one. The Brown’s 15 points, 7 rebounds Jamie Ausk Crisafulli photos their ticket to the NJCAA Divi- Warriors raced down the floor and 4 blocks. Michael Jok sion I National Tournament and banked in a 3-pointer to added 14 points and 9 rebounds in Hutchinson, Kansas with a pull within one point. With ten while Cordell Stinson tallied 10 From the opening tip 68-67 win. It was their 13th win seconds left, Dawson missed a points and 8 rebounds. Tyem off to the final buzzer, in a row and they led from start free throw again, leaving the Freeman led Indian Hills with the DCC Bucs led their to finish against the 6th ranked door open for the dramatic 20 points and 7 rebounds. #6 ranked opponents team in the country, the Indi- ending. Indian Hills shot a des- This is the first time in the an Hills Community College peration 3-pointer through a 63 history of Buccaneer bas- in the North Central Warriors. The loss snapped the double team in the corner. It ketball that they have quali- District Champion- Warriors 13 game win streak. bounced off and they had two fied for Nationals. They will ship Game held at the With 12 minutes remaining, chances for a tip in at the end, find out Sunday at 5:00 pm Toepke Center Satuday. Dawson had a 17 point advan- but neither of those found the on the NJCAA Selection Show Below: Fans were on tage, but the visiting Warriors inside of the hoop. who and when they will play at edge during a nail-bit- fought all the way back and The Bucs held a really good Nationals. er, one-point finish. had a couple of chances in the 3-point shooting team to 20% final three seconds to win it. on the night (5-24). Dawson In the end, just like all season, shot it even worse from long it was DCC’s defense that won range, but made up for it by the game and the North Cen- shooting 50% from inside the tral District Championship. arc. Dawson’s bench was the Dawson jumped out to a 5-1 difference in the game, out- lead on a lay-up by Charles scoring the visitors 26-8. Lampten and a 3-pointer by Head Coach Joe Peterson Michael Jok. After a 3-pointer shared his elation, “The tough- by Indian Hill’s Tyem Free- ness this group has shown all man, Riley Spoonhunter con- year long is amazing. They nected on three free throws for always play hard, always Dawson and Jok scored again defend, and never give up. to give them a 10-4 advantage. This game followed a similar They built up ten point leads pattern to many of our games. a couple of times, but couldn’t We took the lead early, built on shake the pesky Warriors and it, let them back in the game, went into the half clinging to and then closed it out with a a slim 33-30 lead. Dawson’s defensive stop at the end. This defense forced 7 turnovers in is a moment these guys will the first half and held the War- remember for the rest of their riors to 37.5% shooting from lives, but I think the rest of the field and 23% shooting the students and community from long range. will also remember for a long The Bucs went on a 21-8 run time. Our crowd was great shortly into the second half tonight. I don’t think I’ve ever with a balanced attack. Ken- heard it louder in there before! nedy Brown scored on a jump As I reflect on this moment, shot with 10:21 remaining to I think about the players who give the home team a com- have played for Dawson over manding 57-40 lead. With an the years and especially the automatic berth in the National coaches who invested so much Tournament at stake, Indian time and energy to build this Hills wasn’t going to go down program. I’m so thankful for without a fight. They went on an our administration’s support 18-4 run, highlighted by some all year long, how the commu- posterizing dunks from Free- nity backs this team, but more man and Chris Payton. They than anything, I’m thankful to got within 3 points at 58-61 God for opening the door for with just under five minutes me to return to my alma mater remaining. Brown answered and work with special young back with a traditional 3-point men like this and be a part of play. With a minute left and special moments like we had clinging to a two point lead, tonight. I might be crazy, but it the Buc’s Jajuan Tot drove really felt like God was on top and made a little floater in of the basket blocking those the lane. Dawson got a stop on final few shots at the end! I the next possession and forced hope our success can bring Indian Hills to foul with 20 sec- glory to Him.” First tourney game is April 20 at 9 a.m.

With a thrilling victory game will move on to play against Indian Hills Communi- third-seeded College of South- ty College in the North Central ern Idaho (Twin Falls, Idaho) District Championship, Daw- on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 son Community College Men’s at 5:00 pm. Southern Idaho is basketball team secured an 21-3 overall and punched their automatic bid to NJCAA Divi- ticket to nationals after beat- sion I National Tournament in ing Salt Lake Community Col- Hutchinson Kansas on April lege 94-84 in the Rocky Moun- 19-24, 2021 tain District championship. On Sunday, April 11, 2021, The DCC Buccaneers enter the NJCAA Selection Commit- their first national tournament tee determined tournament on a 13-game win streak with seeding, and set matchups for an overall record of 23-2. “It’s the first round of the single- pretty special to compete with elimination tournament to be the best teams in the coun- played on April 19-20, 2021. try! In this year of COVID The Buccaneers received the where teams haven’t played 19th seed and will play 14th many non-conference games, seeded Indian River State Col- it is really hard to tell how lege (Fort Pierce, Florida) in good some of these teams are,” the first-round game on April said Head Coach Joe Peter- 20, 2021 at 9:00 am. The game son. “There’s only 24 teams can be streamed on NJCAATV. remaining in the country who com. are still playing basketball and Indian River State received we are one of them! I think an at-large bid to the national the tournament is wide open tournament after losing 88-75 because of the craziness of to Chipola College in the South this year. Someone has to win Atlantic District Championship it! Why not us?” game. Indian River comes to All NJCAA National Tourna- the tournament with an overall ment games can be streamed record of 18-3 and averaging on NJCAATV.com. Dawson’s 88.9 points per game. games will be broadcasted on The winner of the first-round 96.5 KDZN. Switch to DISH Better Faster TV Internet from from $ 99 $ 99 52 /mo. 49 /mo. Offer ends 7/14/21. Internet not provided by DISH. Requires additional purchase of OTA antenna. Restrictions apply. Eagle Call us today! Satellite 800-386-7222

Page 10Glendive Ranger-Review Thursday, April 15, 2021฀•฀Page 10Glendive Track teams get underway with two meets DCC Bucs 5. Basil Crisafulli 2:14.55aPR 10. Milia Lucido 4-01.00PR9 1600 Meters Varsity Pole Vault Varsity 4. Cody Harrington 5:01.72aPR 1. Tiana Carney 10-06.00 esports 11. Payden Burman 5:40.87a 2. Madison Wahl 10-00.00PR 17. Troy Arveson 6:13.91a 4. Codi Nagle 7-06.00 19. Branson Fornall 6:18.98a 8. Jane Harrison 6-00.00 3200 Meters Varsity Long Jump Varsity 3. Payden Burman12:45.30a 5. Madison Wahl 15-10.00PR team finds 4. Branson Fornall14:41.52aPR 7.Tiana Carney 15-05.00PR 110m Hurdles - 39” Varsity Wibaux Meet Results 3. Camron Egan 20.03aSR PR= personal record 300m Hurdles - 36” Varsity SR = season record success in 6. Payden Burman 49.17aPR (Top 10 listed only) 10. Troy Arveson 52.31aPR 100 Meters Varsity 4x400 Relay Varsity 7. Dawson Rowsey 12.28a 2. Riley Basta, Austin Berry, Basil 400 Meters Varsity its first year Crisafulli, Cody Harrington 2. Basil Crisafulli 56.45aPR 3:48.51a 3. Austin Berry 57.06aPR The DCC Bucs esports team Shot Put - 12lb Varsity 800 Meters Varsity coached by Josh Wentz and 5. Max Eaton 43-10.00PR 9. Payden Burman 2:22.26aPR Tanner Wolff have wrapped 10. Axton Franks 37-06.00PR 1600 Meters Varsity up their regular season in 13. Riley Phipps 37-02.00 1 6. Cody Harrington 5:13.39a their first year. The Bucs 6. Michael Marley 34-02.00PR 3200 Meters Varsity placed 2nd in their divi- 22. Teagan Wahl 31-09.00 7. Payden Burman 12:38.55aPR sion and 5th overall in the 29. Dillon Cullinan 29-07.00PR 300m Hurdles - 36” Varsity NJCAAE for Call of Duty Cold 30. Raiden Bialorucki29-05.00 1. Cody Harrington 44.24aPR War and 4th overall tying for 32. Dolan Mittelstead 27-02.00PR 3. Camron Egan 47.73a 1st in their division in Call of Discus - 1.6kg Varsity - 4x100 Relay Varsity Duty Modern Warfare facing 4. Max Eaton 121-03 2. Riley Basta, Camron Egan, Dawson opponents from all over the 14. Michael Marley 96-06 Rowsey, Colton Nagle 46.55a nation in the NJCAAE. The 18. Riley Phipps 82-11 8. Cole Storlie, Taden Sokoloski, standings are good enough 21. Raiden Bialoruckin 80-11 Chase Crockett, Kohbe Smith 48.19a to make the playoffs in both 27. Axton Franks 77-10 4x400 Relay Varsity t i t l e s . 34. Teagan Wahl 72-05 2. Riley Basta, Basil Crisafulli, “I am so The Cold 38. Dillon Cullinan 69-01PR Cody Harrington, Camron Egan war team 43. Dolan Mittelstead 58-04PR 3:48.90a proud of our led by Javelin - 800g Varsity 6. Kohbe Smith, Taden Soko- team and J a c k s e n 3. Max Eaton 139-04 loski, Austin Berry, Payden Burman W a t t s 10. Teagan Wahl 115-02PR 3:55.46a how far they was 8-1 13. Dillon Cullinan 110-08 Shot Put - 12lb have come in on the 17. Dawson Rowsey 1. Max Eaton 42-08.00 s e a - 96-03 9. Riley Phipps 37-09.50PR such a short son. The 18. Riley Phipps 92-09PR Discus - 1.6kg Varsity amount of M o d e r n 19. Michael Marley 90-04 5. Max Eaton 116-01 W a r f a r e 26. Axton Franks 74-09 Javelin - 800g Varsity time,” team led High Jump Varsity 2. Max Eaton 147-07PR Josh Wentz, by Dal- 1. Riley Basta 5-08.00 8. Dillon Cullinan 123-11PR 1 lin Gar- 6. Michael Murphy 5-02.00 High Jump Varsity Esports ner and 6. Kohbe Smith 5-02.00 2. Riley Basta 5-08.00 coach W i l l i a m 6. Chase Crockett 5-02.00 5. Michael Murphy 5-04.00 U l l e r l y Pole Vault Varsity 5. Kohbe Smith 5-04.00PR was also 1. Cole Storlie 2-06.00SR Pole Vault Varsity 8-1 on the 4. Taden Sokoloski 8-00.00PR 1. Cole Storlie 12-00.00 16. 9 season. Long Jump Varsity Taden Sokoloski 7-00.00 T h e 3. Colton Nagle 20-01.00 Long Jump Varsity - Bucs will start round 1 of 4. Riley Basta 19-10.00PR 2. Colton Nagle 19-11.75 the playoffs on 4/19 and 4/23 12. Aiden Zody 19-01.50PR 7. Aiden Zody 18-11.50 in their respective titles. 13. Cole Storlie 18-08.00PR 8. Axton Franks 18-05.00PR The top 4 will conclude on 20. Alex Hopfauf 16-07.00 Triple Jump Varsity 4/26 and 4/29. The playoff 24. Chase Crockett 16-02.00 3. Riley Basta 39-07.50 matches and championships 26. Layton Buckley 15-09.00 4.Colton Nagle 38-10.75SR will be broadcast on the NJCAAE twitch channel and Jamie Ausk Crisafulli photo Triple Jump Varsity 5. Kohbe Smith 37-03.50 4. Kohbe Smith 39-00.00PR 6. Aiden Zody 37-01.00PR ESTV. The Bucs will also be Cole Storlie competes in the Wibaux Invitational track meet held at Perham Field last Saturday. Storlie 12. Aiden Zody 36-02.00 GIRLS broadcasting their matches won the event twice last week in both the Wibaux and Bowman, N.D. meets. The team next competes in 10. Meters Varsity 200 Meters Varsity on their twitch channel. Baker on Saturday, April 17. 5. Jazmine Toups 13.88aPR 4. 10 J a z m i n e T o u p s Coach Wentz stated, “I 8. Tiana Carney 14.05aPR 28.80aPR Dawson County am so proud of our team The Dawson County High points. mid-distances (Crisafulli) 9. Madison Wahl 14.08aPR 10. 12 M i k a h J a m e s and how far they have come School track and field teams Jazmine Toups has been and hurdles (Harrington). 10. Jane Harrison14.11aPR 29.97aPR Dawson County in such a short amount of traveled to Bowman last a consistent placer in the The boys won the 25 team 14. Codi Nagle 14.46aPR 39. 11 M y a V a l l d i l l e z time. I never imagined we Thursday and competed in sprint races. Wibaux Invite and the girls 16. Mikah James 14.70aPR 38.20aPR Dawson County would have this much suc- the Wibaux Invitational in “Our girls 4x100 and 4x400 placed 3rd. 23. Mallory Robinson 15.12a 800 Meters Varsity cess in our first year as a Glendive on Saturday. relays ran nice races here at “I’ve been impressed with 35.Milia Lucido 15.89aPR 6. Izzy Siegle 2:49.11a program. These guys showed The Red Devils added the Wibaux Invite and our some of the times and dis- 200 Meters Varsity 9. Abby Stinnett 2:59.12aPRn up, worked hard, and really another state qualifier last distance girls have been step- tances being recorded by our 7. Jane Harrison 30.17aPR 10. Sage Sportsman put in the extra effort build- week. Madison Wahl’s 10’ ping up adding points for the freshman athletes too. Many 400 Meters Varsity 2:59.61aPR ing their team skills together mark in the pole vault in team,” Coach Tom Temple of them have lettered by dis- 4. Mikah James 1:07.05aSR 3200 Meters Varsity and their hard work shows Bowman qualified her for said. tance or time so far,” Temple 5. Jazmine Toups 1:07.16aPR 8. Ryleigh Mittelstead15:36.91aPR with the results. I am really state. The vault was a person- For the boys, Cole Storlie said. 20. Milia Lucido 1:28.98aPR 100m Hurdles - 33” Varsity excited for the playoffs and al record for Wahl and placed won the pole vault in both the The team will travel to com- 800 Meters Varsity 4. Mallory Robinson 19.50aPR 10. the future for our program!” her in the top five girls pole Bowman and Wibaux meets. pete in Baker on Saturday. 7. Izzy Siegle 2:49.51a Milia Lucido 21.18aPR Coach Wolff said, “I am vaulters in DCHS history. “Our jumpers, led by Bowman Meet Results 17. Hannah Beach 3:09.49a 4x100 Relay Varsity proud of all of our athletes Wahl’s teammate Tiana juniors Riley Basta and PR= personal record 1600 Meters Varsity 2. Tiana Carney, Madison Wahl, and especially our captains Carney won the event in both Colton Nagle have also been SR = season record 6. Izzy Siegle 6:28.00a Jazmine Toups, Jane Harrison 53.51a that have excelled in their Bowman and Glendive last adding lots of points to our 200 Meters Varsity 12. Ryleigh Mittelstead 6:50.49aPR 4x400 Relay Varsity roles and helped to bring week, with a 10’6” vault. She total,” Temple noted. 5. Dawson Rowsey 25.70a 13. Hannah Beach 6:54.96a 2. Mikah James, Jazmine Toups, the teams together, as well is ranked No. 1 in Class A and Max Eaton has either won 5. Camron Egan 25.70aSR 15. Sage Sportsman Jane Harrison, Madison Wahl as keep them focused and won every meet she has com- or placed high in all of the 15. Taden Sokoloski 26.25aPR 6:56.76a 4:32.23a improving. It has been an peted in this season. throwing events so far this 17. Austin Berry 26.45a 16. Abby Stinnett 7:00.71aPR 9. Izzy Siegle, Ryleigh Mittelstead, incredible first year so far Freshman Codi Nagle con- season. Temple noted that 24 Michael Marley 27.23a 3200 Meters Varsity Sage Sportsman, Abby Stinnett and can’t wait for many tinues to score in multiple Basil Crisafulli and Cody 29. Jesse Beach 28.61a 2. Abby Stinnett 15:38.31aPR 5:05.66a more!” field events each meet and Harrington have been run- 37. Parker Knoll 30.34a 3. Ryleigh Mittelstead16:11.46a Javelin - 600g Varsity - The esports team also com- leads the team in season ning well for the team in the 800 Meters 100m Hurdles - 33” 5. Codi Nagle 95-04 peted in Valorant with a fin- 5. Mallory Robinson 20.79a High Jump Varsity ishing record 4-5 and Super Shot Put - 4kg Varsity 5. Codi Nagle 4-08.00PR Smash Bros Ultimate finish- 7. Emily Nentwig 29-06.00PR Pole Vault Varsity ing 5-4. Discus - 1kg Varsity 1. Tiana Carney 10-06.00 DCC Bucs are recruiting 19. Emily Nentwig 66-10 2. Madison Wahl 9-06.00 for next fall offering schol- Javelin - 600g Varsity 4. Codi Nagle 8-06.00PR arships for team members. 2. Codi Nagle 95-11 9. Jane Harrison 6-00.00PR Coach Wentz and Coach 25. Emily Nentwig 61-09PR 1 Long Jump Varsity Wolff can be reached via High Jump Varsity 7. Tiana Carney 15-01.00 email - [email protected] 2. Codi Nagle 4-07.00 10. Madison Wahl 14-09.00 [email protected] griculture Glendive Ranger-Review A Thursday, April 15, 2021฀•฀Page 11 First hantavirus case of 2021 diagnosed in Richland County

The Department of Public become infected with hanta- uuming areas with rodent Health and Human Services virus when saliva, urine, or droppings and urine, as the has confirmed that an adult droppings from an infected action can stir up dust and male from Richland County deer mouse are stirred up aerosolize the droppings. has been diagnosed with and inhaled. It is important If cleaning an area such hantavirus infection. to avoid activities that raise as a cabin, camper or out- The individual acquired dust, such as sweeping or building, open windows the illness while working vacuuming, if there are and doors and air-out the out of state where there was signs of rodents in the area. space for 30 minutes prior an occupational exposure to to cleaning. mice. The individual was Wear rubber or plastic hospitalized but is now in Studies have gloves. the process of recovering shown that deer Thoroughly spray or soak at home. the area with a disinfectant DPHHS and local pub- mice are the most or a mixture of bleach and lic health agencies remind common host of water to reduce dust. Let Montanans and visitors to soak for 5 minutes. the state to be aware of the the virus and are Wipe up the droppings risk of hantavirus and to well dispersed with a sponge or paper take precautions to avoid towel, then clean the entire exposures to rodents, their throughout area with disinfectant or droppings and nests. This Montana. bleach solution. is Montana’s first hantavi- When cleanup is com- rus case in 2021 and is the plete, dispose of sponges National Drought Mitigation Center graphic state’s 45th case since it and paper towels used to While the Southeast remains the worst drought area in the country, the severity and extent of the drought was first identified in the clean, remove and discard in the upper Great Plains has expanded significantly in recent weeks. Dawson County is now in a region state in 1993. Previously, gloves and wash hands thor- defined as D3 or ‘extreme drought.’ The same trend has grown to include much of North Dakota. the most recently reported The best protection oughly with soap and warm case was in 2018. against hantavirus is to water. “Although hantavirus control rodent populations For those who think they infection can occur dur- in the places where peo- have been exposed to hanta- ing any month, the risk of ple live and work by taking virus, monitoring for symp- Despite current dryness, exposure is increased in these precautions: toms is vital. Anyone expe- the spring and summer as SEAL UP: Prevent mouse riencing symptoms such people are cleaning cabins entry into homes and sheds as fever, muscle aches and and sheds, and are spending by sealing up holes and gaps shortness of breath after a Montana fares better in more time outside which in walls. potential rodent exposure, may result in rodent expo- TRAP UP: Use snap traps should see a medical pro- sures,” said Erika Bald- to eliminate any mice vider immediately. ry, epidemiologist for the indoors. Individuals can “Be sure to tell your doc- DPHHS Public Health and also reduce rodent popu- tor that you have been long-term drought trend Safety Division. lations near dwellings by around rodents—this will Hantavirus infections are keeping shrubbery near alert your physician to By Matthew Brown The total amount of rain said Christopher Field, an relatively rare in the U.S. the home well-trimmed and look closely for any rodent- Associated Press in a year doesn't matter to earth systems scientist and and in Montana. Early symp- moving woodpiles at least carried disease, such as plants – especially if rains director of the Stanford toms of hantavirus include 100 feet from the dwelling hantavirus pulmonary syn- BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – come mostly in heavy bursts Woods Institute for the Envi- fatigue, fever and muscle and raising them at least drome,” Baldry advises. Rainstorms grew more errat- w i t h ronment. aches with progression one foot off the ground. For more information on ic and droughts much longer l a r g e Related: States in the northwestern to coughing and extreme CLEAN UP: Carefully hantavirus and prevention across most of the U.S. West run-off _ U.S. were largely spared shortness of breath. Han- clean up areas where mouse of disease, visit the DPHHS over the past half-century but con- Yellowstone from the accelerating cycles tavirus infection can cause droppings are found. website at https://dphhs. as climate change warmed s i s t e n t River Basin of drought. The research- severe illness; about 25 Avoid sweeping or vac- mt.gov/. the planet, according to a moisture ers observed total annual percent of Montana’s cases sweeping government study is what snowpack rainfall amounts and shorter have resulted in death. released Tuesday that con- k e e p s remains mostly intervals between drought in Supportive medical care is GLENDIVE LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE cludes the situation is wors- t h e m Washington, Oregon, Idaho essential to survival and, if ening. a l i v e , above average. and portions of Montana, diagnosed early, can help Sale Results For April 9, 2021 The most dramatic changes s a i d Page 12 Wyoming and the Dakotas. victims through the period 377-2697 939-2960 were recorded in the desert U C L A That's consistent with pre- of severe respiratory dis- Southwest, where the aver- m e t e o - dicted changes in weather tress. BULL Bulk $84.00 to $96.00 age dry period between rain- r o l o g i s t patterns driven by climate Studies have shown that Lewis Ler, Terry, 1 Bull, 2,225 lbs ...... $102.50 storms grew from about 30 Daniel Swain, who writes change in which the jet deer mice are the most com- Frank Eaton & Sons, Lindsay, 1 Bull, 1,425 lbs ...... $100.00 days in the 1970s to 45 days a weather blog about the stream that brings mois- mon host of the virus and Garfield, Inc., Circle, 1 Bull, 2,260 lbs ...... $97.50 between storms now, said West and was not part of the ture from the Pacific Ocean are well dispersed through- Mike Haggerty, Glendive, 1 Bull, 2,230 lbs ...... $92.50 Joel Biederman, a research study. shifts northward, they said. out Montana. People can Nielsen Livestock LLC, Glendive, 1 Bull, 1,735 lbs ...... $92.00 hydrologist with the U.S. The new findings were Troy Tescher, Beach, 1 Bull, 1,745 lbs ...... $91.50 Department of Agricul- published in the journal Geo- COW Bulk $59.00 to $71.00 ture Southwest Watershed physical Research Letters. Research Center in Tucson, Researchers led by Univer- Eisisnger Land & Cattle, Brockway, 4 Cows, 1,435 lbs ...... $75.50 Arizona. sity of Arizona climate scien- Frank Eaton & Sons, Lindsay, 4 Cows, 1,454 lbs ...... $75.50 The consequences of the tist Fangyue Zhang compiled Ric Holden, Glendive, 3 Cows, 1,317 lbs ...... $74.25 intense dry periods that pum- daily readings going back Bear Gulch Ranch, Inc., Glendive, 1 Cow, 1,310 lbs ...... $73.50 meled areas of the West in to 1976 from 337 weather Troy Tescher, Beach, 2 Cows, 1,518 lbs ...... $73.50 recent years were severe _ stations across the western Ty Handy, Poplar, 1 Cow, 1,205 lbs ...... $72.00 more intense and dangerous U.S. and analyzed rainfall Wyse Brothers, Lindsay, 1 Cow, 1,270 lbs ...... $71.50 wildfires, parched croplands and drought data to identify HEIFER and not enough vegetation the changing patterns. to support livestock and Other parts of the region Frank A. Whitmus Jr., Wolf Point, 7 Hfrs, 456 lbs ...... $166.00 wildlife. And the problem that saw longer and more Brian Nelson, Wibaux, 5 Hfrs, 444 lbs...... $164.00 appears to be accelerating, variable droughts included Lorraine Boesplug, Baker, 6 Hfrs, 563 lbs ...... $157.00 with rainstorms becoming the southwest Rocky Moun- Scott Bollwitt, Glendive, 9 Hfrs, 564 lbs ...... $150.00 increasingly unpredictable, tains, the Colorado Plateau Charles Kunda, Wibaux, 2 Hfrs, 680 lbs ...... $140.00 and more areas showing lon- and the Central Plains. Dave Engle, Glendive, 5 Hfrs, 678 lbs ...... $140.00 ger intervals between storms The rainfall study is in line Ryan Fischer, Savage, 23 Hfrs, 740 lbs ...... $130.00 since the turn of the century with data that shows climate James Staiger, Glendive, 7 Hfrs, 773 lbs ...... $128.50 compared to prior decades, change already is affecting James Staiger, Glendive, 6 Hfrs, 838 lbs ...... $125.50 the study concludes. the planet. STEER The study comes with “Climate models project almost two-thirds of the con- that the American Southwest Scott Bollwitt, Glendive, 7 Str, 449 lbs ...... $196.00 tiguous U.S. beset by abnor- is very likely to experience Don Watembach, Wibaux, 3 Strs, 478 lbs ...... $191.00 mally dry conditions. Warm more frequent and more Scott Bollwitt, Glendive, 7 Strs, 564 lbs ...... $187.00 temperatures forecast for the severe droughts” said Wil- Ryan Fischer, Savage, 14 Strs, 635 lbs ...... $168.50 next several months could liam Anderegg, a University Lorraine Boesplug, Baker, 2 Strs, 585 lbs ...... $165.00 make it the worst spring of Utah biologist and climate Emil Diede, Inc., Savage, 10 Strs, 636 lbs ...... $160.00 drought in almost a decade, scientist. “This study and Broken Spoke Ranch 1, Glendive, 4 Strs, 645 lbs ...... $158.00 affecting roughly 74 million other recent work demon- Ryan Fischer, Savage, 25 Strs, 692 lbs ...... $157.00 people across the U.S., the strates that this dry down National Oceanic and Atmo- has already begun.” Emil Diede, Inc., Savage, 10 Strs, 687 lbs ...... $153.50 spheric Administration said. The weather station data Broken Spoke Ranch 1, Glendive, 4 Strs, 768 lbs ...... $140.50 Water use cutbacks, dam- that was used in the study Joe Finneman, Beach, 9 Strs, 814 lbs ...... $136.50 aged wheat crops, more represents the gold stan- Friday, April 16: Regular Sale fires and lower reservoirs dard' for an accurate under- in California and the South- standing of changes being Friday, April 16: Regular Sale & Feeder & Hfr Calf special west are possible, weather driven by climate change, service and agriculture offi- cials have warned. Climate scientists are calling what's happening in the West a con- tinuation of a “megadrought'' that started in 1999. While previous research documented a decline in total rainfall for much of the West, the work by Biederman and colleagues put more focus on when that rain occurs. That has significant implica- tions for how much water is available for agriculture and plants such as grasses that have shallow roots and need a steadier supply of moisture than large trees. “Once the growing season starts, the total amount of rainfall is important. But if it comes in just a few large storms, with really long dry periods in between, that can have really detrimental con- sequences,'' study co-author Biederman said in an inter- view.

Outdoors Thursday,฀April฀15,฀2021฀•฀Page฀12Glendive฀Ranger-Review New laws target wolf populations Yellowstone By Amanda Eggert Montana Free Press

Gov. Greg Gianforte has snowpack is signed into law two bills that aim to reduce wolf populations. House Bill 224 legalizes the use of neck snares for wolves, and House Bill 225 directs the about average governor-appointed Fish and Wildlife Commission to add two weeks to each end of the By Sam Klomhaus current trapping season. Yellowstone Newspapers Gianforte spokesperson Brooke Stroyke provided the Streamflow forecasts for spring and summer issued following statement: “Gover- by the Natural Resource Conservation Service April nor Gianforte wants to provide 1 decreased since March, according to the NRCS’s Montana’s Fish and Wildlife monthly snowpack report, after weather patterns in Commission with additional March yielded below-average precipitation levels across tools for wolf management Montana. in the state. Wolf populations March’s dry weather continued a trend of back and must be managed in order to forth wet and dry months, according to the report. achieve objectives laid out Despite a lack of precipitation last month, snowpack in in law and policy, along with the Upper Yellowstone River Basin is still near normal, every other species under thanks largely to a strong February. state jurisdiction. Providing In the Upper Yellowstone River Basin, snowpack was the commission with addition- 101% of normal April 1, down 8% from March 1. The al authorities supports the con- Shields River was also down 9% from March 1, with a tinuing efforts to manage this 95% normal snowpack as of April 1. species and to balance the con- on ungulate populations and snares killed four domestic Constitution to recognize Mon- The Upper Yellowstone area saw 65% of average pre- cerns of communities across causing problems for ranch- dogs, 17 mountain lions, six tanans’ hunting, trapping and cipitation in March, but the Yellowstone River Basin still the state.” ers. They say the wolf popula- bobcats, four deer and three fishing rights and establish fared better than the Columbia (88% of normal snow- Paul Fielder, R-Thompson tion is well above the target wolves. those activities as the pre- pack, 49% average precipitation in March) and Missouri Falls, sponsored both mea- established in the state’s wolf A total of 349 non-target ferred and “primary but not (92% normal snowpack, 62% average precipitation in sures. During hearings on the management plan. animals were captured by exclusive” means of managing March) basins. bills he said his proposals will Opponents counter that traps and snares from 2012 wildlife. The Senate Fish and In the Yellowstone basin, the Bighorn river reported give wildlife managers addi- Montana’s elk population is to 2017, according to FWP’s Game Committee will hold a 98% normal snowpack, the Tongue River reported 103% tional tools to manage wolf higher now than when wolves data. An average of 25 domes- hearing on HB 367 Tuesday, normal snowpack and the Powder River reported 119% populations, which he main- were reintroduced to Yellow- tic dogs were captured each April 13. normal snowpack as of April 1. tains are too high. Opponents stone National Park in 1995 year during that period. The The Legislature has passed According to the press release that accompanied countered that existing man- and maintain that wolves are vast majority of those were another wolf management pro- the report, the mountain snowpack at middle to high agement practices have prov- key to curbing the spread of caught in leg-hold traps rather posal that should be on Gian- elevations typically peaks in April, so this month will be en that hunters and trappers chronic wasting disease. They than snares, and were released forte’s desk any day now. Sen- important for Montana’s water resources this summer are plenty successful at har- say the measures are motivat- alive. Many pet owners have ate Bill 267 would allow for the and even beyond that. vesting wolves. ed more by hatred of wolves expressed concern that “reimbursement for receipts “As always, our runoff prospects and timing are direct- Both measures attracted than by sound wildlife man- expanded snare use will lead of costs incurred relating to ly tied to the weather experienced in the coming two considerable public interest, agement practices. to more dog deaths because the hunting or trapping of to three months,” NRCS Water Supply Specialist Lucas resulting in heated hearings Much of the opposition’s snares are designed to kill wolves.” Opponents character- Zukiewicz said in the release. before the House Fish, Wild- testimony on the neck snare acaptured animal within min- ize it as a bounty on wolves. Per the report, long-term forecasts for warmer than life and Parks Committee and bill centered on their lethality utes. Another measure brought normal temperatures in April are concerning for long- eliciting hundreds of com- and the frequency with which Both HB 224 and 225 passed by Sen. Bob Brown, R-Thomp- term water resources. ments delivered to lawmakers. snares capture and kill other through the Legislature large- son Falls, proposes to remove According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Legislatives Services received animals. ly along party lines. Nearly bag limits, authorize hunting Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, warmer 850 comments in opposition to According to a 2018 report 93% of Republican lawmakers with bait and legalize night- than normal temperatures will likely continue through the snaring proposal and 201 in prepared by Montana Fish, approved the snaring proposal time wolf hunting (a practice April and potentially into early summer. favor. The extended trapping Wildlife and Parks, legal coy- and 98% voted for the expand- known as spotlighting) on pri- With some moisture in the forecast this week, it season bill elicited 376 com- ote snares killed captured ed trapping season. Less than vate land. Senate Bill 314 has remains uncertain when normal moisture conditions ments in opposition and 309 non-target animals 73% of the 6% of Democrat legislators passed through the Senate and might return. in favor. time, whereas foothold traps supported either proposal. the House Fish, Wildlife and “A return to normal temperatures and wetter weather Proponents of Fielder’s pro- resulted in the captured ani- Rep. Fielder is also spon- Parks Committee, but has yet patterns would be more than welcome at this point to posals say wolves are frustrat- mal’s death 24% of the time. soring House Bill 367, which to go before the full House for slow the transition of the mountain snowpack towards ing hunters by wreaking havoc melt and satisfy the existing soil moisture deficits pres- Over a six-year period, coyote would amend the Montana a vote. ent in many valley and plains locations,” Zukiewicz said. Yellowstone฀Grizzly฀deaths฀were฀above฀10-year฀average BOZEMAN (AP) A Montana state Thursday. average. Conflicts listed in the report report made public this week showed The data was presented Wednesday ranged from encounters with humans to that grizzly bear deaths in parts of Yel- during a Yellowstone Ecosystem Sub- livestock depredation. lowstone National Park increased last committee meeting. The committee There were 87 grizzly bear conflicts year and were higher than the 10-year is made up of government agencies recorded in the region last year com- average, wildlife officials said. responsible for helping grizzly bear pop- pared to 111 recorded in 2019, the report Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks bear ulations recover in Yellowstone National said. The 10-year average for grizzly management specialist Kevin Frey said Park and parts of Montana, Idaho and bear conflicts is 81. the data showed that there were 17 Wyoming. Of the 87 grizzly bear conflicts report- grizzly bear deaths recorded in 2020 Frey said most the bear deaths were ed last year, 14 were between bears and in Montana’s portion of the Greater caused by a decline in livestock as a humans. Yellowstone Ecosystem. There were 10 result of predator competition, habitat In response, wildlife officials are bear deaths in 2019, the report said. loss and human safety concerns. He said increasing efforts to reduce the encoun- The data revealed that nine female two bears died when they were hit by ters, including increasing food and game bears, seven male bears and one cub vehicles. carcass storage, developing consistent of an unknown sex died last year _ The report also said that so-called food storage orders for hunters and seven more than the 10-year average, grizzly bear conflicts decreased last organizing more “bear-aware’’ educa- The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reported year but remained above the 10-year tion programs. Classifieds ฀406-377-3303฀•฀[email protected]฀•฀rangerreview.com Glendive฀Ranger-Review Thursday,฀April฀15,฀2021฀•฀Page฀13

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Priced • Substitute teachers, see if there is enough interest to sell. 406-584-7468 Walker to plan for this year. 4/15p4/22 MISCELLANEOUS aides, custodians, cooks Seeds, Lindsay, Mt. 4/8c5/16 & bus drivers FOR SALE ______2021-2022 School Year YEARLING RED ANGUS HAYBET BARLEY SEED FOR Send or Receive a FAX • DCHS Family & Consumer Bulls for sale. Call Beerys ______sale. Lindsay, MT. 406-939- RENTALS Science Teacher at 406-979-5720 or 773- STEEL CONTAINERS, for sale 3575, James. 3/25p4/29 Ranger-Review฀•฀377-5435 • SpEd Teacher 5710. 4/11c5/2 HOUSES or rent. 2 door and 4 door, new • DCHS Head Volleyball ______- or used, 8’x20’ and 8’x40’ avail Coach BLACK ANGUS BULLS ______able. Call Mitchell Rentals & • DCHS Asst. Volleyball FOR sale by Private Trea- CLEAN SMALLER 2 BDRM Sales, 939-1200. 2/2ctf House with w/d & window A/C. Coach ty. Bred for calving ease. Partially fenced yard, off street • WMS Volleyball Coach Contact Lowell Stevenson parking. 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PUBLIC NOTICES

REQUEST FOR PROPOS- Bryant S. Martin are scheduled within 90 days. deceased, and the spouse of will be taken against you by ALS Rennie Wittman A protester’s hearing testimo- any heir or devisee, if mar- default, for the relief demand- Separate sealed bids for LUCAS & TONN, P.C. ny is limited to the grounds in ried; and the unknown own- ed in the Complaint. updating the Pre-Disaster 513 Main Street the protester’s letter. Follow- ers of said real property, This action is brought for Mitigation Plan (PDM) will be P. O. Box 728 ing the hearing, the Depart- Defendants. the purpose of quieting title received by the Fallon County Miles City, Montana 59301 ment of Revenue will notify Cause No. DV 21-02 to lands situated in Dawson Commission P.O. Box 1061, [email protected] the public whether the license Hon. Olivia Rieger, District County, Montana, and de- Baker, MT 59313 until 5:00 Telephone: (406) 232-4070 transfer is approved or de- Judge scribed as follows: p.m. on April 23rd 2021. Attorneys for Applicant nied. SUMMONS FOR PUBLI- DISTRICT: 1F SCT: 35 Fallon County Commis- MONTANA SEVENTH JU- How can additional infor- CATION TWN: 16N RNG: 55E LOT: sion in cooperation with the DICIAL DISTRICT COURT mation be obtained? The THE STATE OF MONTANA 010 BLK: 145 Carter County Commission DAWSON COUNTY cited MCA statutes are online SENDS GREETINGS TO GLENDIVE ORIGINAL are soliciting bids for a project IN THE MATTER OF THE at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. THE ABOVE-NAMED DE- TOWNSITE, S35, T16N, to update the Pre-Disaster ESTATE Questions may be directed FENDANTS: R55E, BLOCK Mitigation (PDM)(Hazardous OF to Traci Taranik, Compliance YOU ARE HEREBY SUM- 145, LOT 010, REAR 40’ Mitigation) Plan. This update KATHLEEN M. FRITSCH, Specialist for the Depart- MONED to answer the Com- LOTS 10-11-12. will be two counties, Fallon Deceased. ment of Revenue’s Alcoholic plaint in this action, which is WITNESS my hand and the and Carter Counties. Probate No. DP 21-008 Beverage Control Division, filed in the office of the Clerk seal of said Court this 6th day Scope of work includes the NOTICE TO CREDITORS at 444-5248 or TTaranik@ of this Court, a copy of which of April, 2021. following: Review current NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- mt.gov is herewith served upon you, Tammera Helmuth plan for each county; review EN that the undersigned has Publish : 4/8 & 4/15/21 and to file your answer and CLERK OF THE DISTRICT and analyze natural and been appointed Personal 15 serve a copy thereof upon COURT manmade hazards; engage Representative of the above- MNAXLP the Plaintiffs’ attorney within By: Tracey Rod, Deputy the public in each county to named estate. All persons twenty-one (21) days after DEPUTY CLERK develop the updated PDM; having claims against the service of this Summons, ex- (COURT SEAL) Montana Trivia these meetings will include said deceased are required clusive of the day of service, Publish: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/21 Answer first responders, government to present their claims within and in case of your failure to 13 officials, community groups, four (4) months after the date appear or answer, judgment MNAXLP Grace Stone Coates. nonprofits, private business- of the first publication of this NOTICE IS HEREBY given es and Local Emergency notice or said claims will be that a Public Hearing will Planning Committee (LEPC) forever barred. be held on April 20, 2021 representatives. Further, Claims must either be at 5:30 p.m. in the Dawson evaluate potential hazards mailed to Linda Fasching, County Community Room and disasters; recommend the Personal Representative, during the Dawson County and prioritize hazard mitiga- return receipt requested, c/o Commissioner regular ses- tion measures; determine LUCAS & TONN, P.C., Attor- sion to hear comments on necessary updates to exist- neys at Law, P.O. Box 728, increasing the expenditure ing plans(s); ensuring that Miles City, Montana 59301, and revenue budgets for Fis- revisions are consistent with or filed with the Clerk of the cal Year 2020/2021: Receipt state and FEMA requirements above-entitled Court. of Additional Funding for the and develop a schedule for DATED: March 31, 2021 following: Aging Services the two counties for hosting LINDA FASCHING - Per- Grant Carryover from previ- community meetings. Suc- sonal Representative ous fiscal year. Supportive cessful contractor is required LUCAS & TONN, P.C. Services Grant $3,668.00, to attend all community and Attorneys for Estate Home Delivered Meals Grant government meetings. By:Rennie Wittman for $9,889.00, Caregiver Support All proposals must be Bryant S. Martin Grant $1,829.00 signed and shall not exceed Publish: 4/8, 4/15 & 4/22/21 According to 7-6-4006 (4) ten (10) pages. Proposals 7 and 7-6-4031 (3) M.C.A. a must include letter of trans- MNAXLP public hearing is required for mittal, statement of qualifica- an overall increase to appro- tions and experience, staffing priations. For further infor- and project management, mation, you may contact the history of the firm, work to be C&R, 207 W Bell St, Glendive performed, references, fees MT 59330 (406)-377-3058. and schedule. Project must PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY Dated this 6th day of April be finalized and approved not TO PROTEST TRANSFER 2021. later than April 23rd,2021. For OF OWNERSHIP OF MON- Shirley A Kreiman questions or complete copy TANA Clerk of the Board of the RFP, contact Dale Bu- ALL-ALCOHOLIC BEVER- Publish: 4/8, 4/15/21 tori, 406-778-7121 or email: AGES LICENSE 122 [email protected]. PIN HIGH SBC, LLC (Mi- MNAXLP Publish: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15 chael A. Ollerman, Brandi and 4/22/2021 L. Ollerman, Jon J. Barthel, 234 Kara N. Barthel, Owner(s)) MNAXLP has applied to transfer Mon- tana All-Alcoholic Beverages License No. 16-330-1712- NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S 001 to be operated at PIN SALE HIGH SPORTS BAR & CA- ProTech Diesel, Inc . SINO, 1316 W Towne St, vs MONTANA SEVENTH JU- Glendive, Dawson County. Jason Wortham DICIAL DISTRICT COURT, The public may protest this li- To be sold at Sheriff’s Sale DAWSON COUNTY cense transfer in accordance at the front door of the Daw- Petro-Hunt, L.L.C., with the law. son County Courthouse, 207 Petitioner. Who can protest this W Bell Street, in the City of No. Dv 21-013 transfer? Protests will be ac- Glendive, Dawson County, ORDER FIXING TIME AND cepted from residents of the Montana on the said day of PLACE OF HEARING. county of the proposed loca- 27th day of April, 2021 , at Petro-Hunt, L.L.C.’s Petition tion Dawson County, resi- 10:00am of said day, all right, for an Order Creating Trust in dents of adjoining Montana title, and interest of the above Favor of Unlocatable Mineral counties, and residents of named defendant in and to Owner, Wilma H. Pounds, adjoining counties in another the following property to wit: f/k/a Wilma H. Ackley, f/k/a state if the criteria in 16-4- Personal Property Descrip- Wilma H. Mitchell, or, Al- 207(4)(d), Montana Code An- tion: tematively, an Order Authoriz- notated (MCA), are met. 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 ing Trustee to Execute a New What information must VIN 3D73Y4CL2BG511233 Oil and Gas Lease on Be- be included? Protest letters Dated this 7th day of April, half of Existing Unlocatable must be legible and contain 2021 Trust having come before the (1) the protestor’s full name, Ross Canen, Sheriff Court; mailing address, and street Publish: 4/15/21 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: address; (2) the license num- 91 1. That on Monday, the 3rd ber 16-330-1712-001 and the MNAXLP day of May, 2021, at 1:00, applicant’s name PIN HIGH p.m., in the courtroom in SBC, LLC; (3) an indication the courthouse in Glendive, that the letter is intended as Montana, be and is hereby a protest; (4) a description of appointed as the time and the grounds for protesting; place for the hearing of said and (5) the protestor’s sig- Bryant S. Martin petition, and any interested nature. A letter with multiple LUCAS & TONN, P.C. person may appear and con- signatures will be considered 513 Main Street test the same or object to the one protest letter. P. O. Box 728 creation of said trust and the What are valid protest Miles City, Montana 59301 authorization of the trustee grounds? The protest may Telephone: (406) 232-4070 to hold funds payable to the be based on the applicant’s Telefax: (406) 232-4093 unlocatable owner and to ex- qualifications listed in 16-4- [email protected] ecute oil and gas leases and 401, MCA, or the grounds Attorneys for Plaintiff related instruments on its be- for denial of an application in MONTANA SEVENTH JU- Sunday’s Puzzle Solved half; 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of DICIAL DISTRICT COURT 2. That Petitioner serve Wil- valid protest grounds include: DAWSON COUNTY ma H. Pounds, f/k/a Wilma H. (1) the applicant is unlikely to BOON CAPITAL GROUP, Ackley, f/k/a Wilma H. Mitch- operate the establishment in LP, ell and/or her unknown suc- compliance with the law; (2) Plaintiff, cessors in interest with notice the proposed location can- vs. of such hearing by publication not be properly policed by PAMELA HARWOOD, and in a manner identical to that local authorities; and (3) the all unknown heirs, unknown provided for by Rule 4(0) of welfare of the people in the devisees, and unknown the Montana Rules of Civil vicinity of the proposed loca- creditors of the above-named Procedure; and tion will be adversely and se- Defendant who may be de- 3. That, if necessary, Peti- riously affected. ceased; and all other per- tioner’s witnesses may ap- How are protests submit- sons, unknown, claiming or pear and give testimony via ted? Protests must be post- who might claim any right, telephone at the hearing marked to the Department of title, estate or interest in or scheduled in this matter. Revenue, Office of Dispute lien or encumbrance upon Dated this 26 day of March, Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, the real property described 2021. Helena, Montana 59604- in the Complaint, or any part Olivia Rieger 5805 on or before April 25, thereof adverse to Plain- District Court Judge 2021. tiff’s ownership, or any cloud Publish: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/21 What happens if the trans- upon Plaintiff’s title thereto, 9 fer is protested? Depending whether such claim or pos- MNAXLP on the number of protests sible claim be present or con- and the protest grounds, a tingent, including any claim public hearing will be held in or possible claim of dower, Helena or Glendive. All valid inchoate or accrued, and the protestors will be notified of unknown heirs and devisees, the hearing’s time, date and and unknown creditors of location. Hearings typically such Defendants as may be

Page 15Glendive Ranger-Review Thursday, April 15, 2021฀•฀Page 15Glendive University system seeks Who Does It? concealed carry input By Liz Weber Bozeman Daily Chronicle

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) _ In an era marred by gun violence, the Montana University System is A to Z looking to neighboring states and public input as it prepares to allow concealed carry of firearms on campus. Directory of The new firearm carry law, signed by Repub- lican Gov. Greg Gianforte on Feb. 18, will go into effect on Montana’s campuses June 1, leav- local service providers ing the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education with a narrow window to collect pub- Accounting Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Air Conditioning lic input, draft a policy and present its findings Shannon L. May, CPA HOLDEN to the Board of Regents during next month’s Individual & Business tOtAL Electric HEAtING & COOLING meeting. Non-profits “It’s an ongoing process here,’’ said Brock Accounting • Tax • Consulting Heating & Cooling Tessman, deputy commissioner for academic, Quickbooks Consulting Licensed & Insured LEVI HANSEN research and student affairs. “Every day we & Training 941-3869 SALES฀•฀SERVICE฀ 406-939-1541 inch a little bit closer to a policy.’’ 406-939-1648 • INSTALLATION The law expands where people can carry a [email protected] Heating & Cooling 210 W Towne Street concealed weapon, including allowing those 406-377-2991 Duct Cleaning without a permit to carry a concealed firearm Alternative Wellness Appliances & Repair Appliances & Repair Art Sales in most public settings, including banks and Barnick’s bars. Those with a permit will be able to carry Medical Lee’s International artists Marijuana Clinic Hometown a concealed firearm in state and local govern- Brand center Appliance & TV PAMELA HARR & ment offices. Glendive Service HARVEY RATTEY It also limits the power of the Board of Alternative Carl Barnick Reconditioned Appliances Sculptures of all sizes Regents to place restrictions on firearms on Wellness Montana BridgerBronze.com For more info or to schedule (406) 377-2388 (406) 989-1168 the university system’s campuses, the Bozeman 406-687-3743 Daily Chronicle reports. an appointment please 126 N. Merrill 1518 Crisafulli Drive 406-672-3172 Glendive, MT [email protected] Supporters, like the National Rifle Associa- call Glendive, MT 59330 461 Hwy 16 tion, the National Association for Gun Rights Glendive, MT 59330 and the Montana Shooting Sports Association, Auto Parts Cabinets Cleaning Concrete have said the law would reduce restrictions that said many wonder if faculty-specific bans can prevent responsible gun owners from carry- Used Parts For extend to firearms. KEY Janitorial Fisher ing firearms to protect themselves and others. CARS & TRUCKS “Our members who teach have questions Service Ready Mix Co. Republican Attorney General Austin Knudsen If we don’t have • Carpet & Upholstery about whether or not they can ban a firearm the part, try our Orion Part Ready Mix Concrete • Crushed Gravel also endorsed the legislation. Beautiful, Affordable, Cleaning Washed Sand & Gravel • Asphalt from their class just as they can a cup of cof- Locating Network. • Strip & Wax Tile Floors Although OCHE and the regents initially Custom Cabinets with Road Gravel fee,’’ she said. • Disaster Clean Up opposed the bill, the board is expected to vote GLENDIVE AUTO PARTS Endless Design Possibilities. 5 miles west of Glendive Montana Federation of Public Employees M-F 9:00-5:00 • Residential & Commercial on Hwy 200 S. on a policy for the new law at its May 26-27 1021 West Bell members have also raised concerns about a After hours appointments www.keyjanitorial.net 687-3383 meeting. (406) 377-7730 need for bulletproof glass for front facing offic- (406) 365-4480 Ken & Virginia Young 1-800-775-3383 Ahead of that meeting, the commissioner’s www.calscarpet.com es and other safety measures, Curtis said. (406) 377-3597 office is asking for public comment and feed- “Members are provided with all kinds of tools Concrete Construction Construction Reserve Space back from students, faculty, staff and commu- to do their jobs like chairs and tables and desks, nity members. People interested may submit Knoll’s Ready General฀Contractor Reserve a space and if HB 102 is going to now require new office A-Z CARPENtRy written comment by email to oche@montana. Mix Concrete & General Registered & Insured for your supplies to be able to have a safe learning envi- Construction In Business 25 Years edu. Sand & Gravel - Glendive ronment, our members will be requesting those • Interior • Exterior • Drywall • Texturing business today! Members of the Board of Regents and OCHE Also: Road Base • Remodeling • Framing • Concrete 377-3303 from their employers,’’ Curtis said. • Foundations • Basements Decorative Rock • Pole Barns • Siding • Roofing • Siding • Windows staff plan to host a live listening session May 12 • Doors • Windows or from 3 to 5 p.m. Top Soil Commercial and Residential Funding ~ Free Estimates ~ • Roofing • New Construction rrsales@ With changes to campus likely to include Huseby Construction “We’re already getting a large amount of Open 6 days a week Gerald Job rangerreview. written commentary,’’ Tessman said. “... What additional staffing and safety equipment, the (406) 485-2225 (406) 941-2692 cell (406)939-0301 com that does is gives us two weeks to digest all of new law comes with a price tag. To help cover Phone 377-2508 Glendive, Mt that feedback and insight and make final adjust- that cost, the Montana Legislature is on track Reserve Space Reserve Space Electrical Electrical ments to draft an implementation policy.’’ to pass an additional $1 million in funding for the “full implementation of open and concealed Reserve a space Reserve a space Residential & Constitutionality Issue firearms’’ on campuses. for your for your Commercial HOLDEN ELECtRIC When House Bill 102 moved through the “At this point, we really can’t put anything Wiring Locally Owned & Operated Senate and House, it prompted questions of business today! business today! too specific of a cost,’’ Tessman said. “We don’t 377-3303 377-3303 Gavin Holden, constitutionality. In a legal note, the Legisla- Master Electrician know whether that $1 million would be too little or or REYNOLDS tive Services Division said the bill could “arise Commercial & Residential or too much.’’ ELECTRIC Wiring, Heating & Cooling potential constitutional conformity issues’’ with rrsales@ rrsales@ The university system didn’t have specifics on 406-941-3869 the Montana Constitution, which says the Board rangerreview. rangerreview. what the costs would be to implement the law 939-1025 FREE EStIMAtES! of Regents shall “have full power, responsibility com com but Tessman said it was likely to include metal and authority to supervise, coordinate, manage Gun Sales & Service detectors and other security infrastructure, Granite Gutters Reserve Space and control the Montana university system.’’ communications both digitally and on air to edu- Granite and Quartz Countertops The board’s previous policy had been to ban Reserve a space cate students and staff of the changes, signage available at Guns N things LLC firearms on campus except for those carried SELLING: Plus: for campuses and technology needs. for your by law enforcement, while providing secure •Fire Arms •Gun Smithing He also said the new policy would be “a sig- •Accessories business today! storage lockers for people to store their guns •Special Orders 377-3303 nificant change’’ in the campus culture and •Re-Loading •Gift Certificates on campus. 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ut and bout P age 16Glendive Ranger-Review AO Thursday, April 15, 2021฀•฀Page 16Glendive Spring gardening contest is Shakespeare coming July 3 This summer’s produc- looking for the first blooms tions include: A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Cymbeline The Glendive Garden Club must be blooming in 2021. can “like” our Facebook Page Bozeman, Mont., April 7, is sponsoring a contest to The gardeners with the first (“Glendive Garden Club”) to 2021 – Montana Shakespeare welcome spring! tulips and the first daffodils check out the gardeners who in the Parks, an outreach pro- This spring, gardeners with to bloom will be awarded submit their entries! gram of the Montana State the first tulip or daffodil blos- prizes! Good luck to all and be on University’s College of Arts soms can text a picture of In both categories the priz- the lookout for those first & Architecture, is pleased their flower to 939-4534 with es are: 1st place $10.00, signs of spring, a tulip or a to announce the upcoming their name & address so we 2nd place $7.50 and 3rd place daffodil in full bloom. If you Shakespeare in the Parks sea- can welcome spring time to $5.00. The winners will be won last year we ask that son will feature productions of Glendive. The flowers must published in the Ranger you let someone else win this A Midsummers Night’s Dream be in full bloom, no buds and Review and on Facebook. You year. and Cymbeline. “After enduring a year of uncertainty, we are so thrilled to be looking towards our 2021 season where we’ll be able to once again engage our amaz- Cooperative Center tour of ing communities with live free professional theatre. Our greatest passion at MSIP is the Eastern Montana will be in opportunity that we’ve had for 49 years to bring families and neighbors together to share a picnic and enjoy the splen- Glendive April 16-17 dor of Shakespeare’s world, a world that is so relevant to our The Montana Coopera- opportunities for the public. purpose of this meeting is own.” – Kevin Asselin, Execu- tive Development Center On April 16 they will be to collaborate on ideas that tive Artistic Director. (MCDC) is taking a tour hosting a Coffee with Co- will utilize all that the Farm Touring for its 49th year, through eastern Montana ops: Intro to cooperatives to Table Store and Commu- the Montana Shakespeare in April 12-17.MCDC is a state- from 8-9 a.m. and a Lunch nity Kitchen has to offer. the Parks company will travel wide resource for coopera- and Learn: Co-ops 101 at The public is invited to pro- nearly 7,000 miles putting on tive development. The mis- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. both vide their thoughts and sug- productions throughout Mon- sion is to promote and devel- will be held at the Yellow- gestions. MCDC will also be tana and neighboring states. op cooperatives to meet the stone River Inn. MCDC will discussing what food hubs All performances are offered economic and community be having casual conversa- are and how they work. free to audiences in local needs of Montana. MCDC tions about cooperatives and Through conversation and parks and public spaces. Mon- works with new and exist- their impact on your com- understanding of what co- tana Shakespeare in the Parks ing co-ops and other groups munity, providing informa- ops are and how they func- relies on grants, corporate to evaluate co-op business tion on the cooperative busi- tion, can come the creation sponsorships, and thousands Submitted photo of individual donors to sup- models and strategies to ness model and how it might of entities, that may have A previous Shakespeare in the Park performance of Henry IV Part 1. meet their community and be a solution for our town. otherwise not happened. port the free performances. economic objectives. In partnership with East- There are a variety of dif- “Without question, absence Tracy McIntrye, execu- ern Plains Economic Devel- ferent types of co-ops that makes the heart grow fonder, er spectacular season in the 3-Jul, Saturday, Glendive, A Mid- tive director, and Davey opment (EPEDC), MT Food can be created. Currently, and MSU’s College of Arts coming months!” – Dr. Royce summer Night’s Dream, 7:00, Mako- Madison, program direc- and Ag Development Center MCDC is working in many & Architecture is proud that W. Smith, Dean, College of shika Park Hiatt Amphitheater tor, will be visiting with and MCDC Glendive’s Farm different fields such as hous- our very own Montana Shake- Arts & Architecture. 5-Jul, Monday, Beach, ND, Cymbe- already formed co-ops and to Table co-op will be meet- ing, childcare, value added speare in the Parks will be To learn more about the line, 6:30, Beach Swimming Pool Park providing opportunities to ing with MCDC. The Farm agriculture, meat process- back on the road this summer. upcoming Montana Shake- 6-Jul, Tuesday, Ekalaka, Cymbe- allow individuals to learn to Table store in Glendive ing, retail/service and more. We’ll be working closely with speare in the Parks season, line, 6:30, Dahl Memorial Nursing more about co-ops. Tracey will be holding a commu- Please join us throughout the communities around our please visit: shakespearein- Home and Davey will be in Glen- nity meeting with MCDC on April 16 and 17 to learn region to deliver free Shake- theparks.org. 7-Jul, Wednesday, Miles City, A dive April 16-17th hosting April 17th at 10 a.m. at the more about what co-ops can speare performances with Area Tour Schedule: Midsummer Night’s Dream, 6:30, two different co-op learning Holiday Inn Express. The do for our community. an eye to all our audiences’ 1-Jul, Thursday, Wolf Point, A Mid- Pumping Plant Park health and well-being. We summer Night’s Dream, 6:30, Faith 8-Jul, Thursday, Forsyth, Cymbe- look forward to warmly wel- Home Park 2-Jul, Friday, Sidney, Cym- line, 6:30, Rosebud County Court- Grants are available for small coming audiences to anoth- beline, 6:30, Veterans Memorial Park house Lawn businesses in the live venue industry Business Briefs

The Montana Small Business Development Talent representatives Center network is offering application assis- Interested businesses can reach out to Stockman Bank tance to small businesses in the live venue Shannon Clancy, the Montana SBDC’s System S&P Global Market Intel- industry for federal grants available through for Award Management (SAM) registration ligence has released its annual the U.S. Small Business Administration. specialist, for no-cost assistance to register rankings of 2020’s top-per- The SBDCs have hired additional staff to in the federal System for Award Management forming community banks. assist businesses looking to apply for fed- (SAM.GOV), which is used to do business Stockman Bank was once eral assistance through the Shuttered Venue with the federal government. Shannon can be again ranked in America’s Operators Grant, which opens today. reached by email: [email protected] top 50 performing community “The Montana Small Business Development or by phone: 406.590.1184. banks with assets between $3 Center network is adding to our portfolio of The Montana SBDC network can also assist billion and $10 billion, moving specialized, no-cost business assistance for small businesses applying for the Paycheck up from last year’s rankings. the live venue-related industry businesses in Protection Program (PPP), Economic Injury “We are again honored to Montana,” said Chad Moore, Montana SBDC Disaster Loans (EIDL), and other federal and be recognized nationally for State Director. “We encourage any business state resources. exemplary financial perfor- looking to apply for this help to reach out to The Montana SBDC network supports 10 mance, sound practices and us and get started now to receive this federal regional centers across the state, focusing on focused management,” stated aid if needed.” free one-on-one counseling and low-cost train- Bill Coffee, Stockman Bank Eligible businesses must have been in oper- ing in financial analysis, business planning, CEO. “During 2020, clearly ation as of February 29, 2020 and may include: strategic planning, loan packaging, financial a challenging year in many Live venue operators or promoters projections, and market research. ways, our team adapted on a mobile banking, wealth man- “I’m excited about the oppor- Theatrical producers The Montana SBDC is funded in-part moment’s notice, finding new agement and insurance servic- tunity of managing Gunners Live performing arts organization opera- through a cooperative agreement with the ways to serve our customers es. To learn more visit www. Ridge and making it a premier tors U.S. Small Business Administration and the and communities without com- stockmanbank.com. dining destination with excep- Relevant museum operators, zoos, and Montana Department of Commerce. For more promising excellence. I am - - - - - tional customer service.” Mill- aquariums that meet specific criteria information or to find your regional SBDC, proud of their flexibility and Gunners Ridge er said. Motion picture theater operators visit SBDC.MT.GOV. dedication. We have the best Gunners Ridge Bar & Grill team in our 68-year history.” Bar & Grill opened in the fall of 2020 in the To compile these ranking, Glendive Elks Lodge # 1324 middle of the Covid pandemic. S&P Global Market Intelli- and Gunners Ridge Bar & Grill “We had challenge after gence calculated scores for are pleased to announce that challenge” Eric Smeltzer, each bank based on six met- Kevin Miller has been named Glendive Elks Lodge Exalted rics, including return, growth general manager. Kevin will Ruler, said. “Now that we are and credit quality. S&P Global begin managing Gunners up and running we believe is the world’s foremost pro- Ridge Restaurant, Bar, and Kevin will bring all of the vider of credit ratings, bench- Casino early next week. pieces together of good food marks and analytics in the A lifelong Glendive resi- with exceptional customer ser- global capital and commodity dent, Miller brings nearly 35 vice.” markets. years of business experience Gunners Ridge Bar & Grill Stockman Bank is Montana’s that’s been rooted in customer are open daily from 10 a.m. largest, family-owned, com- service. An active communi- until 12 a.m.. Kitchen hours munity bank, with 36 full-ser- ty member, Kevin was past for serving food are 11 a.m. to vice locations across the state. president of American Legion 9 p.m. Sunday through Thurs- Founded in 1953, Stockman is baseball, currently serves as day and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri- uniquely focused on Montana, president of Zion Lutheran day and Saturday. The outside with comprehensive banking Church council and has been patio overlooking the Yellow- products and services, along an active Elks member for stone River is seasonal and is with state-of-the-art online and over 20 years. now open as well.