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By Hunter Herbaugh Ranger-Review Staff Writer
Last year saw the highest number of deaths in Dawson County in recent years. Preliminary counts note that 112 deaths occurred in Dawson Coun- ty last year, meaning more people passed away in the county than any of the past six years, according to Photos courtesy of Glendive Medical Center information from the Dawson County Clerk and Recorder’s office. However, Hello, baby! Clerk and Recorder Shirley Kreiman noted that as of Monday, Jan. 4, this The first baby of the new year born at Glendive Medi- is not yet the final number, as there cal Center made his appearance on Monday, Jan. 4 are still some deaths that occurred in at 10:37 p.m. December that have not been added Isaac Jared Dalton Bowman, the son of Levi and to the official total. The numbers provided by the Clerk NEW ROLE: Brenna Bowman of Glendive, was 7 lbs., 7 oz. and and Recorder account specifically for 21 inches at birth. people who passed away in the coun- Former state The baby and his parents received a gift basket full ty, even if they weren’t county resi- of items donated by local businesses. dents. Residents of Dawson County representative Allen who passed away outside of the coun- Doane will serve as ty are not accounted for in county records and the Montana Department Montana Attorney of Health and Human Services has General’s legislative not published a vital statistics report since 2018, so it is unclear how many liason during the 2021 total county residents actually passed Montana Legislative away last year. By Dec. 31, 27 Dawson County resi- Session, dents passed away due to complica- Page 8 tions from COVID-19. According to information provided by the Dawson County Health Department, three of those who passed away were out of county. With the remaining 24 pass- ing away in the county, that means COVID contributed to 21% of county deaths last year. Overall, 2020 deaths were a 36% increase over deaths in 2019, which coincidentally was the year with the lowest county deaths since 2015, at 72 for the year. The next highest of the last six years were 2015 and 2018, So far winter is missing in action which both counted 108 deaths in the county. By Jason Stuart According to county coroner and COVID-19: Ranger-Review Staff Writer Silha Funeral Home owner Tyler The Unified Health Silha, he has also been considerably December 2020 was one of the busier with funeral preparations this Command of Dawson driest Decembers in Glendive’s year but said that, overall, he doesn’t County has released its recorded weather history, as the think the death rate in the county is entire region remains stuck in an too out of the ordinary. He explained COVID-19 vaccination unusually warm, dry weather pat- that death counts tend to be cyclical distribution plan, tern for winter. in five year periods, with those five The total recorded precipitation years generally seeing one year with Page 12 for Glendive for December 2020 a higher than usual death rate and one was just 0.02 inches according year with a lower than average death to the National Weather Service. rate but death rates over the whole That ties the month for the third period tend to be comparable. TRUSTEES SOUGHT: driest December since record- “This has been a very busy year keeping began in 1893, equaling for us at the funeral home and for The filing period for the totals of December 1991, 1987 our county, but nationally the funeral local school board and 1952. The driest December trend, it has five year trends, during on record for Glendive was 1913, those five years, in certain areas, the trustee positions is open, when not one drop of precipitation death rate will be very high one year was recorded. Hunter Herbaugh photo and during those five years there will Page 2 Snowfall for the month was also The City of Glendive Public Works Department took advantage of continued warm be one that is exceptionally low, and severely lacking. Glendive record- weather to tackle several projects at Whipkey Park last week. Among the work com- then there’s three years that are all ed just 0.1 inches of snow for De- pleted was tree trimming and mulch replacement in the playground area. about average. So when you take the MAKING THE GRADE: cember 2020, whereas the historic one high year and the one low year monthly average is 3.6 inches. ally warm for Glendive, but to gion before it bumps into a stub- and the three average years, it still Alumni from Dawson For the entire year 2020, Glen- what degree, the weather service born ridge of high pressure that kind of averages out,” Silha said. dive’s precipitation clocked in at cannot say. According to Brad pushes the colder air and storms Going by the numbers on county County High School and over three inches below the his- Mickelson, a meteorologist with off to the east, Mickelson said. It’s record, the average number of deaths other school districts in toric annual average. The total re- the weather service’s Glasgow sta- a pattern he said has repeated it- in Dawson County in the last five year corded for the year was 10.11 inch- tion, the official instrumentation at self over and over again for the period, from 2016 to 2020, equalled the area are doing very es, ranking 2020 as the 21st driest the Glendive water plant has been last couple of months now. out to about 91. Removing the years well in college. Here year since record-keeping began. out of commission for the last sev- “That northern jet stream just with the highest and lowest death The annual average precipitation eral months due to the ongoing doesn’t have enough time to get counts leaves 2016, 2017 and 2018, are just few, – watch for Glendive is 13.55 inches. construction at the plant. Mickel- storms here before it moves off which had 82 deaths, 108 deaths and for others in upcoming Total snowfall for 2020 in Glen- son said due to that, the weather to the east, and that just seems 81 deaths respectively. Those three dive was actually a bit above aver- service unfortunately has no tem- to be a recurring theme this sea- years average out to roughly 90.3 issues of the Ranger- age, with 22.9 inches recorded for perature data for Glendive for the son,” Mickelson said. “So we get deaths per year. Between just 2019 Review, the year, whereas the historic av- past few months and was unable occasional bouts of cold and some and 2020, the average death rate is 92 erage is 19.9 inches. However, the to cobble together any viable data snow, but it’s just a passing glance. deaths per year. Page 7 lion’s share of that fell in the win- from any other sources. For now, it’s a repeated pattern Among the causes of death over the ter and early spring months at the The culprit behind the unusu- of warm and dry weather, with last year that he has observed, Silha beginning of the year, with almost ally warm, dry winter so far is a storms being shunted off to the said he has seen a wide variety. How- nothing in the way of meaningful jet stream that just can’t make it east far too quickly.” ever, he noted that among the cases he snowfall since the end of October. down from Canada to allow cold December 2020 was also unusu- arctic air and storms over the re- See WEATHER, page 5 See DEATHS, page 2 New Year, New Ideas Have a marketing and advertising idea or plan? Let us help! Contact Tracy Dey and let’s talk goals. 406-377-3303 • [email protected]
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The filing period for school board trustee seats throughout the county is now open. The school election will be held May 4. The filing period began Dec. 10, 2020 and will end March 25, 2021. The Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy must be filed with the Dawson County Elections Office. The terms of three Glendive Unified School Board members are expiring. The positions weatherforyou.com held by Kris Mothershead, Lara Crighton and Cindy Dufner will be on this spring’s ballot. These are three-year terms. Additionally, the Dist. #3 seat currently held by Kevin Pena is up for election. field East High School representative cur- Candidates are also sought for rural posi- rently held by Jeremy Johnson; and a Bloom- tions on the school board have been left field West High School position currently unfilled for several years. The District #367S/ held by Kristi Janssen, who was appointed to at large is open for a one-year term and the the position last year. The Bloomfield West Dist. #367N seat is open for a term of three High School position is a two-year term. years. Rural school boards also have trustee seats Three positions on the Dawson Community up for election. 100 Ford Ave. College Board of Trustees will be on the May For Deer Creek, the seats currently held by Glendive, MT 4 ballot. Darla Handran’s seat is up for elec- Paige Oakland and Greg Temple are open for (406) 345-3673 tion as is the seat formerly held by trustee election. These are three-year terms. We Believe in Glendive Rich Rowe. Both are three-year terms. In Bloomfield, a board position currently Also on the ballot will be one two-year term held by Natalie Mullet, a three-year term, is currently held by Sarah Thorson, who was up for election. appointed to fill an empty seat on the board In Lindsay, Heather McIntyre’s seat, also a last year. three-year term, is up for election. Richey Schools has three positions up for election: a three-year term currently held by Reach Jamie Ausk Crisafulli at rreditor@ Ken Olson; a three-year term for a Bloom- rangerreview.com.
Chris Reynolds Mandy Johnson Jess Johnson UM Legislative News photo by Austin Amestoy Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte unveils his budget proposal Latest alongside Budget Director Kurt Alme at a press conference in the Montana Capitol Thursday. COVID-19 Gianforte said his budget would invest $1 million in trade edu- Numbers cation, provide $2.5 million in incentives to school districts to increase starting teacher pay and cut taxes for individuals and businesses. Gov. introduces budget By Hunter Herbaugh The governor’s budget also cause our Montana teachers Ranger-Review Staff Writer proposes raising exemptions to leave Montana. I want them for the business equipment to stay and educate our kids,” Gov. Greg Gianforte tax from $100,000 to $200,000. Gianforte said. unveiled his proposed bien- This change could effect as One of the proposed changes nium budget on Thursday, many as 4,000 Montana busi- that Gianforte noted he was which focuses on cutting taxes nesses. most proud of in the budget for individuals and businesses is a proposed increase of while also putting more fund- “Montana has $23.5 million per year to sub- ing towards programs for stance abuse and treatment low-income individuals, treat- the worst start- programs funding. He said ment programs and providing ing teacher pay in this change is being made to incentives to support educa- combat the drug epidemic in tion. the entire country Montana and will be funded Calling it “the roadmap to today. It makes it via tax revenue collected from Montana’s comeback,” Gian- the sale of recreational mari- forte said his proposed budget harder to recruit juana, as well as in part by the will “help unlock our state’s starting teachers,” tobacco tax settlement in the full, outstanding potential.” HEART fund. He began by detailing that Greg Gianforte, Funding will also be direct- the budget will be providing Montana Governor ed to continue supporting five roughly $50 million in broad drug courts, as well as adding based and targeted tax reduc- 14 new parole and probation tions, beginning with cutting officer positions in an effort to the top marginal income tax Where the budget proposes reduce recidivism rates. There rate down from 6.9% to 6.75% increasing funding includes will also be funding proposed Dawson COVID-19 cases for Montanans making more an additional 25% funding to seat an additional district than $18,400 in taxable income increase to programs that are court judge in Gallatin and annually. Gianforte noted that aimed at providing property Flathead counties to “ensure with this change, more than tax relief to low-income hom- the course of justice is swift,” trend down for fourth week half of Montana’s tax payers eowners. according to Gianforte. should see a reduction in their It also proposes $2.5 mil- In his final note on the pro- income taxes and noted there lion in incentives to school posed budget, Gianforte said By Brant Gordon es such as masking up, phys- guidelines we know will slow will likely be more cuts to districts aimed at increas- it makes an effort to decrease Dawson County Sanitarian ical distancing and avoiding the spread of COVID are fol- come in time. ing starting teacher pay and general fund spending. He gatherings outside of your lowed. Although the vaccine “This is just a first step. As $1 million aimed at boosting noted that, even with statutory The number of active household. These measures is currently being rolled out, we find greater efficiencies in trades education in the state required spending and invest- COVID-19 cases in Dawson are designed to limit the we are in the first phase and government, and our economy by providing credits to busi- ments in combating the drug County currently stands at spread of COVID-19. still a long way off from the continues to grow, we will con- nesses that offer trades edu- epidemic, increasing starting 15 compared to a 7-day aver- The Sanitarian’s Office has target of mass immunity. tinue to cut taxes and make cations. teacher pay and expanding age of 14. Our active case received several reports of For now, only frontline Montana more competitive “Montana has the worst trades education, total general rate per capita is 184 com- businesses in the hospitality healthcare workers, long- with our neighbors. Our goal starting teacher pay in the fund spending increases less pared to 460 for Montana sector who are not respect- term care and assisted liv- is to continue reducing tax entire country today. It makes than one percent per year. as a whole. Twenty-seven ing the restrictions under ing facility residents and rates, overtime, in incremen- it harder to recruit starting Reach Hunter Herbaugh at people have died to date the Executive Orders. We healthcare workers with tal cuts,” Gianforte said. teachers. These low salaries [email protected]. from COVID-19 in Dawson understand these restric- direct patient contact or County. tions can mean the loss of virus exposure are receiving This is the fourth con- potential sales at a time when the vaccine. In Glendive, secutive week of downward businesses are badly hurting all the allocated vaccine has trending active COVID-19 for sales. We know that gath- been administered, and more DEATHS: from page 1 cases in Dawson County, and erings in restaurants and has been ordered. Those who there are currently only 2 bars where adequate physi- would like to add their name has seen, the most prominent for 2020 have not yet been could likely be around 3.2 mil- hospitalizations. This is great cal distancing and face cov- to a wait list to receive the cause in the county seems to be finalized, though the Centers lion. news except for the fact that ering guidelines are ignored vaccine may call the Health “generalized debilities of age.” for Disease Control’s National The CDC reported a total of coronavirus remains in our has exacerbated the spread Department. The Health “Debilities of age include, Center for Health Statistics 2,854,838 deaths in 2019, mean- midst and only needs oppor- of COVID-19 and prolonged Department will continue to you know, broken hips which has reported the approximate ing the potential increase in tunity to spread resulting the adverse effects to health provide updates on the prog- lead to demise, strokes, heart number of deaths nationally 2020 could be around 11%. Of in another surge in active and the economy. Prevention ress of vaccinations, planned attacks, pneumonia, those for the first six months of 2020. course, that percentage could cases. The Health Depart- relies on local leadership, vaccination clinics, and any things that affect older peo- An Associated Press analysis be higher or lower when the ment continues to urge all community, and active man- changes to the prevention ple,” Silha said. of preliminary numbers esti- official numbers are released. community members to fol- agerial control of businesses directives as the war against Nationally, the total numbers mates that the final death total Reach Hunter Herbaugh at low prevention best practic- so that the evidenced based COVID rapidly evolves. for deaths in the United States for 2020 in the United States [email protected].
Glendive Ranger-Review Sunday, January 10, 2021•Page 3 Obituaries Larry D. Metcalf Barbara Macioroski Laurel Anntonio Toomey Barbara Macioroski, age 91, Funeral services for Larry Laurel Anntonio Toomey, of Terry passed away on Sat- D. Metcalf, age 80, of Sidney, age 72, of Glendive passed urday, December 26, 2020 at formerly of Trotters, N.D. away on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 the Prairie Community Nurs- were held Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 at the Glendive Medical Cen- ing Home in Terry. at the Shepherd of the Val- ter due to complications from Barbara was born on Decem- ley Lutheran Church in Sidney a long battle with Multiple ber 4, 1929 in Chicago, Ill., the with Pastor David Huskamp Sclerosis. daughter of Alec Macioroski officiating. Interment will be Visitation was held Thurs- and Alice (Elsie) Szczesney. in the Sunnyside Cemetery, day, Jan. 7, 2021 at the Silha She was baptized and con- Trotters N.D. under the care Funeral Home in Glendive. firmed in the Catholic faith. of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Private funeral services will Barbara attended Valley View Funeral Home of Sidney. Visi- be held. Silha Funeral Home School and in the sixth grade tation was held Monday, Jan. of Glendive has been entrust- her parents moved to Terry, 4, 2021 at the funeral home ed with the arrangements. Mont. to continue her school- and one hour before service Laurel was born on Sept. 7, ing. She graduated from Terry at the church. Remembrances, 1948 in Glendive, the first- High School and was employed condolences and pictures may born daughter of Merrick and by Prairie County working at be shared with the family at Lorraine (Knudson) Benes. the office of Public Welfare www.fulkersons.com. She was raised and educated in Richey and graduated high and the office of Superintendent of School. She also helped Larry Duane was born on September 6, 1940 in Beach, N.D. school with the class of 1966. Following her high school in the assessor’s office or wherever needed for assistance at to Lloyd and Hilda (Samuel) Metcalf. He grew up and attended education, she went on to graduate from a beauty school in the various offices at the Court House. A few years later she schools in Beach. After school, Larry started in the oil field Miles City. She then moved to Lewistown where she worked began working for the Production Marketing Administration as a seismographer. On August 8, 1962 Larry was united in at a local beauty shop where she met Tom Toomey. Laurel for about three and half years. From there she began working marriage to Sandra “Sandy” Wojahn in Wibaux. After the and Tom were united in marriage on Aug. 9, 1969 in Richey at the Kempton Hotel in 1960 as a desk clerk and also selling marriage, they moved to Utah where Larry continued seis- and to this union three children were born. Laurel and Tom Greyhound bus tickets. On July 20 1960 she began thirty-five- mographing. While in Utah, their first son was born, Duane moved around a bit from Lewistown to Mississippi and North year career working with Montana-Dakota Utilities, the last Larry. They moved to Squaw Gap, N.D. where he started Dakota until Tom retired from the Air Force in 1976. At that three years of which she managed it all by herself where she working for Joe Wheeling. They moved away for a short time time they made their home in Glendive where they have did the janitor job, collecting, yard work and anything and before returning to Squaw Gap and returning to work for resided since. everything that had to be done. The office closed in July of Joe Wheeling. Then they bought Larry’s family ranch west Laurel enjoyed shopping and visiting with friends and 1996. of Trotters where they raised Quarter Horses. The Metcalf family. Her favorite time was always time spent with her Barbara enjoyed giving a helping hand at the church, Amer- Quarter Horses and Goldsberry Quarter Horses would have children and grandchildren. ican Legion Auxiliary or wherever needed. joint sales and buyers from all over the country and Canada She was preceded in death by her father, Merrick Benes; Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, sisters: would attend. While ranching, Larry worked as a pumper in one son, Ryan; and one sister, Debbie Novak. Alma Mothershead, Josephine Macioroski and an infant sister, the oil field. Laurel is survived by her husband, Tom of Glendive; two brothers; Albert, Joseph, Elmer, Chester, Peter, Tom, Roy, Larry loved going to Canada fishing every year and only daughters, Jennifer (David) Toomey-Stoner of Glendive; and Stanley and Tony. She is survived by a sister Alice (Leon) missed two years in 37 years going up there. He absolutely Melissa (Patrick) Skillestad of Glendive; her mother, Lor- Gothard and numerous nieces and nephews. loved gardening and had a huge garden, used what we needed raine Benes of Glendive; six grandchildren, Averie, Brecken, Visitation will be held on Jan. 11, 2021 from 1-5 p.m. at Ste- and gave the rest to anyone that needed or wanted something. Jack, Julia, Olivia, and Sloane; one sister, LaDonna (Kim) venson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Mass of Christian There wasn’t a weed that dared to try and grow in his garden. Benes of Richey; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will be held on Jan. 12, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Larry passed away early Thursday morning, Dec. 31, 2020, Memorials in Laurel’s name may be made to the charity of Heart Catholic Church in Terry. Rite of Committal will follow at his home south of Sidney. one’s choice. in the Prairie County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to Larry is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sandy Metalf of Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com. Sidney; and his brother, Lloyd Metcalf, Jr. of Glendive; and family at: www.sillhafuneralhomes.com. numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his two sons, Duane and Keith; his mother-in-law and father-in-law; his sis- ter, Darlene; and brother-in-law, Pete Haverluk. Blotter The Glendive Police and 12:08 p.m., Hwy. 200S, fire Meave Ave., identity theft Thursday, December 31 the Dawson County Sheriff reported reported 10:40 p.m., 700 block of E. Departments received a total Tuesday, January 5 2:16 p.m., 800 block of E. Towne St., burglary of 153 calls from Dec. 31, 11:56 a.m., 300 block of S. Thrush Ln., mental health 9:35 p.m., 1000 block of N. Death Notice 2020 to Jan. 6, 2021. Six acci- Nowlan Ave., fraud reported Anderson Ave., traffic stop dents were reported. Monday, January 4 1:18 p.m., 800 block of E. initiated (DUI Drugs or Alco- David John Bennett Here is a selection of other 8:40 p.m., 600 block of E. Thrush Ln., sexual assault hol), arrest(s) made calls reported to law enforce- Clement St., criminal mis- reported 7:51 p.m., 800 block of Park David John Bennett, age 68, of Billings, formerly of Glen- ment this week: chief reported Sunday, January 3 Ave., fire reported dive passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. Wednesday, January 6 3:45 p.m., 300 block of N. 1:36 p.m., 600 block of N. 5:43 p.m., 700 block of Kendrick Ave., report of a O’Neil St. wanted person prowler reported Saturday, January 2 2:56 p.m., report of shots 4:48 p.m., 100 block of S. fired Kendrick Ave., theft report- 1:49 p.m., 700 block of S. County Happenings ed Sargent Ave., stalking report- Friday, January 1 ed During this time of adjust- tana.com and posted on the Meals On Wheels program son but only in venues that 4:11 p.m., 300 block of 11:57 a.m., 700 block of E. ment to combat the spread door of the commissioner’s will continue as normal. If allow for social distancing Clough St. suspicious person Towne St., burglary reported of the COVID-19 virus, nor- office at the courthouse by a meal is needed call the practices. All board meet- mal services of the Dawson Friday noon before the Tues- Health Department at (406) ings still need to be posted County Commissioners, Mr. day sessions. 377-5213 and open to the public as Sanderson, Contract Planner - - - - - The Dawson County Health normal Mule deer buck poached for Dawson County and the Denise Alberts is the con- Department will remain All community and confer- Dawson County Fair Office tact for the public to access open but reservations and ence rooms normally avail- have been altered or, in some when Mr. Sanderson, Con- the nature of the visit will able to the public will remain near Bloomfield cases, eliminated all togeth- tract Planner for Dawson be required prior to visiting open for reservations but er. Contact these agencies County, is not in the office. the courthouse. Please call capacity will be limited for A two-point mule deer shot from the county road for the latest updates. Denise can be reached at ahead before visiting the social distancing practices. buck was shot and left to next to an oil pump station. - - - - - (406) 345-4154 or albertsd@ Health Department - - - - - waste near Bloomfield, about Anyone with information The regularly scheduled dawsoncountymontana.com, All other County offices On January 13 at 6:30 p.m., 20 miles northeast of Glen- concerning this incident is public meetings of the Daw- for the public to access. will be open to the public but the Richey Historical Soci- dive, during the last week urged to contact FWP War- son County Commissioners - - - - - the public is highly encour- ety Board will meet at the in November. Montana Fish, den Sgt. Casey Prell, at 406- are held at 10 a.m. on the The fair manager is in aged to conduct business Richey Museum. For more Wildlife & Parks is asking the 853-7200. They can also call first Tuesday of the month the office at the courthouse over the phone, mail and/or information, call Wanda public for information about the FWP violation reporting and at 5:30 p.m. on the third every Monday from 8 a.m. electronically if possible. Zuroff at (406) 773-5825. the poached animal, which hot line at 1-800-TIP-MONT. Tuesday of the month. to 12 p.m. A schedule will The Library is open for - - - - - was discovered next to the Callers can remain anony- Anyone wishing to meet be determined if/when the pickup service but all other On January 14 at 5:15 p.m., road leading north from the mous and could be eligible with the commissioners COVID-19 pandemic has programming is closed. there will be a Zoning and church in that area. for a cash reward of up to can either call or make an passed. The Dawson County Cor- Planning Commission meet- The buck may have been $1,000. appointment to be put on the - - - - - rectional Facility will ing in the Dawson County agenda. Normally, at least The Dawson County Com- remain closed to all visitors Courthouse Conference one member of the board missioners have announced and the public. Room. For more informa- will be present in the office the following updates in The Dawson County Urban tion, call Shirley Kreiman at from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday protocol for county offices Transportation Buses have (406) 377-3058 through Thursday, exclud- with the recent upswing in normal operations but rid- On January 14 at 6:30 Richey ed A lmanac ing holidays. COVID cases: ers are encouraged to wear p.m., there will be a Plan- RICHEY SCHOOL •HS Basketball vs. Fairview The commissioners agen- The Senior Center is masks while on the bus. ning Board Meeting in the SCHOOL MENU at Richey da is posted on the website closed along with congre- All county boards and Dawson County Courthouse January 11-14 3 p.m. JV Girls; JV Boys+20; at www.dawsoncountymon- gate lunch service, but the meetings can be held in per- Conference Room. All School Breakfast V Girls+20; V Boys+20 Monday: Breakfast Burrito Concessions – Junior Class Tuesday: Hot Cereal Meal – Senior Class Wednesday: Pancakes, • Elem Girls Basketball Sausage Practice at Lambert Thursday: Bacon n Egg • Elem Boys Basketball Community Calendar Biscuit Sandwich Practice at Richey All School Lunch Wednesday, January 13 SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, gelical Church until weather JANUARY 14, 2021 Monday: Taco Casserole, • HS Girls Basketball and 2021 112 W. Benham St. (follow makes it impossible to meet 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – WIC by Mandarin Oranges, Green Cheer Practice at Lambert 9-9:45 a.m. – Our Savior Lu- COVID-19 protocol posted on outdoors or Covid-19 restric- phone; Immunization and BP Beans • HS Boys Basketball theran Church Sunday School, door) tions are lifted. Clinics, Dawson County Health Tuesday: Corn Dogs, Peas, Practice at Richey parents of Sunday School stu- 12-1 p.m. – Rotary Club 1-5 p.m. – Family Planning, Dept. Apples Thursday, January 14 dents/all adults are invited to meeting, open to everyone, Dawson County Health Dept. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, Wednesday: Meatballs, •Elem/HS Girls Basketball attend Bible study during Sun- Yellowstone River Inn 6:30 p.m. – American Legion 112 W. Benham St. (follow Mashed Potatoes, Peas n and Cheer Practice at day School, led by Stephen Sch- 1-5 p.m. – Family Planning, Post meeting, American Le- COVID-19 protocol posted on Carrots Lambert reibeis. For more information, Dawson County Health Dept. gion Club door) Thursday: Pepperoni Bake, •Elem/HS Boys Basketball call Sunday School Superinten- 7:30 p.m. – Order of Eastern 6:30 p.m. – Women of the 1-5 p.m. – WIC by phone; Broccoli, Bread Practice at Richey dent Marilyn Dufner at (406) Star, Masonic Lodge Moose meeting, Moose Club Immunization and BP Clinics, Friday, January 15 939-0349 or (406) 365-2168. TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2021 6:30 p.m. – Men of the Moose Dawson County Health Dept. ------NO SCHOOL PIR 12-3:30 p.m. – First Lutheran Nurturing Tree Online Activ- meeting, Moose Club 7:30 p.m. – Order of Eastern WHAT’S HAPPENING • Elem/HS Boys Basketball Church of Savage, Mont. An- ity, call Dawson County Health 8 p.m. – A.A., Serenity House, Star, Masonic Lodge Week of January 11-16 Practice at Richey nual Lutefisk and Meatball Dept. (406) 377-5213 for time 941-2384 8 p.m. – A.A., Serenity Monday, January 11 • Elem Girls Basketball Dinner; $15 for adults, $5 for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, WEDNESDAY, House, 941-2384 •Elem/HSGirlsBasketball Practice at Lambert children 12 and under; meals- 112 W. Benham St. (follow JANUARY 13, 2021 FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 and Cheer Practice at • Elem Boys Basketball to-go will be available. The new COVID-19 protocol posted on 8 a.m.-12 p.m. – BP/Lab Clin- 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Fam- Lambert Practice at Richey addition will allow for social door) ic, Family Planning; Dawson ily Planning, Dawson County •Elem/HS Boys Basketball Saturday, January 16 distancing due to Covid-19 pan- 12 p.m. – AA, “12 to Life County Health Dept. Health Dept. Practice at Richey • Elem Basketball at demic. Group”, open meeting outdoors 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, Tuesday, January 12 Fairview MONDAY, or online; have suspended 112 W. Benham St. (follow 112 W. Benham St. (follow JANUARY 11, 2021 meetings at Glendive Evan- COVID-19 protocol posted on COVID-19 protocol posted on door) door) 12-1 p.m. – Kiwanis member 12 p.m. – AA, “12 to Life YOU LOVED HIM. meeting; Yellowstone River Inn Group”, open meeting outdoors 1-5 p.m. – Family Planning, or online; have suspended meet- NOW HONOR HIM. Dawson County Health Dept. ings at Glendive Evangelical Card of Thanks 3:15-5 p.m. – T.I.P. program; Church until weather makes it Assembly of God Church; impossible to meet outdoors or The family of Bruce we adjust to the loss of our every Wednesday through May -19 restrictions are lifted. (Herb) Hilliard would like brother, uncle, brother-in- 19, 2021 1-3 p.m. – Family Planning, PINE STREET INC. to thank everyone for their law and cousin. 7 p.m. – Focal Point Youth Dawson County Health Dept. condolences via visits, phone Sincerely, Group (Finding Jesus in the SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, Contact: Keith & Marcia Mitchell Remember. calls, cards, letters, emails The Hilliard, Yuricic, Noise); Grades 6-12; Assembly 2021 365-4576 and other social media. We Hilliard-Ryder, Grantham, of God Church 7 p.m. – A.A., Serenity Forever. appreciate your kindness as Connor and Baker families THURSDAY, House, 941-2384
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BY ALAN GUEBERT This should be obvious: it’s not 2009 While2021isnot2009, together the years-overdue it’s easy to see how some 2018FarmBill. Americans—and, in fact, Republican John Booz- many farmers and ranch- man from Arkansas will ers—might get confused. serve as ranking Republi- After all, a quick look candespitethe50/50Dem- around Washington, D.C. Repub Senate split. Inter- latethisJan.20willreveal estingly, Boozman came to several similarities to the the Senate after trouncing same day 12 years earlier: Blanche Lincoln, the only Joe Biden is in the White other woman to serve as Ag House, Nancy Pelosi reigns Committeechair,in2010. as Speaker of the U.S. All this matters because House, the Democrats run everyone—especially those the Senate, and Tom Vil- on Capitol Hill—knows sack awaits confirmation to the Donald Trump-Sonny run the U.S. Department of Perdue Gravy Train, that Agriculture. has delivered an astonish- Other ag similarities ing$130billioninfederal Letters ended 11 days earlier when subsidies in just four years three of the four principle to American farmers and mation to support their analysis. So, math work in order to pursue a career writers of several past ranchers, is out of steam. please consider some of the data, upon in accounting; Almost half of DCHS Farm Bills Still in DCHS’s poor which USN&WR might have made their graduates barely possess math skills departed play, how- assessment. beyond the ability to balance their Congress. ever, are the The State of Montana evaluates checkbook.2019-2020(theCovidyear) Two, Demo- That list of failures conditions state high school performance with a resultsarenotavailable,but2017-2019 crat Collin also serves as a to- that fueled math, science “report card” that appraises Mathemat- resultswerecomparableto2018-2019 Peterson of it:a19th ics, Reading and Science skills. The results . . . this is an on-going, non-Cov- Minnesota do list for the new century, “report card” identifies the percentage id phenomenon. and Repub- ag leaders now, two tariff-based scores should of students within four levels (Novice, These deficiencies in Math and Sci- lican Mike trade policy; Nearing Proficient, Proficient, and ence may be reasons for USN&WR to Conaway of years before the next a crop insur- Advanced) in each of the three skill haverankedDCHSasoneofthe23 Texas, have Farm Bill is due. ance-cen- areas.Inthe2018-2019schoolyear,the worst high schools in Montana. Regard- been on the tered farm raise red flags Reading skills of DCHS students were less of USN&WR’s opinion, these scores House Ag program good;almost60%were“Proficient” should have raised and should con- Committee that stokes Dear Editor, orbetter,comparedto50%statewide. tinue to raise red flags to the Glendive all or most of low prices; The dismal academic standing of However, Math and Science skills were School Board and the entire commu- this century an anything- Dawson County High School has, once disappointing:78%ofthestudentswere nity. Dawson County students deserve and,since2015,eachhas goes, rancid meatpack- more, failed to warrant an entry into lessthan“Proficient”inMath.42% to have this problem addressed imme- served as its chair. ing sector; soil and water the Glendive School Board monthly rankedas“Novice”inMath.62%ofthe diately and decisively, with organized The third departing mem- conservation programs agenda. Perhaps the poor rank- students were less than “Proficient” in and authoritative actions. ber, Sen. Pat Roberts from that are an embarrass- ing by U.S. News and World Report Science skills. In practical terms, this Respectfully, Kansas, is the only person ment to the word “con- (USN&WR) has been discounted means that three-fourths of DCHS stu- Jon Fitch to ever chair both the Sen- servation;” and an anti- because USN&WR provides little infor- dents would probably require remedial Glendive ate and House Ag commit- science approach to climate tees. change. Between the three—Rob- That list of failures also erts and Conaway retired; serves as a to-do list for Peterson was retired by the new ag leaders now, the voters—Congress lost a two years before the next Are you serving God’s purpose in your life? collective85yearsofFarm Farm Bill is due. Bill-writing experience and In fact, the new leaders, The history of Israel is 37NowI,Nebuchadnezzar, farm policy memory. despite their loyalty to the well documented in Scrip- praise and exalt and glorify Fear not, however; old chairmen and old pro- tures. The name Israel A Look the King of heaven, because change is not just around grams, should use the com- means “to rule, contend, everything he does is right, the corner because a.) ing year to examine new have power, prevail over.” and all his ways are just. faces change in Congress, ways—carbon payments, The patriarch Jacob was Deeper And those who walk in pride Congress itself rarely meatpacker antitrust, given the name Israel after he is able to humble. NIV he wrestled with the angel Other examples of men changes and b.) both par- science-based conservation BY JIM SQUIRES ties have so many new (but rules, community-driven (Genesis32:28and35:10). who learned life’s greatest not young) bulls ready to hunger programs, and Why Jacob? Doesn’t that lessons would include Moses, replace the old bulls that other ideas—to shore up name mean “to follow, to Joshua, Israel’s judges it’s doubtful most farmers U.S. ag’s weakening eco- be behind” but also “to sup- including Samuel. Then the and ranchers will notice nomic and agronomic walls. plant, circumvent, assail, kings of Israel, Saul, David, any switch. And, no, any new pro- overreach.” One who trips by Daniel4:28Allthishap- His body was drenched with and Solomon. On the House side, Demo- gram doesn’t need to the heel! pened to King Nebuchadnez- the dew of heaven until his We have many examples crat David Scott, reelected replace Big Ag’s worn-out, Jacob’s life is an example zar.29Twelvemonthslater, hair grew like the feathers of men with imperfect lives to his 11th term from sub- costly, and largely inef- of what God can do through as the king was walking on of an eagle and his nails who served God’s purpose as urban Atlanta in November, fective “cheap food” farm a man who seeks Him. In the roof of the royal palace liketheclawsofabird.34 leaders of nations. is the first Black member policies. his early life. Jacob was an ofBabylon,30hesaid,“Is At the end of that time, I, PaulwroteinRomans15:4 to chair the Ag Commit- New ones should be given opportunist, a thief, and a not this the great Babylon I Nebuchadnezzar, raised my For whatever things were tee. His Republican coun- space, however, to rise fugitive. Yet God made him have built as the royal resi- eyes toward heaven, and my written before were writ- terpart, Ranking Member alongside the old to revi- into a prince! dence, by my mighty power sanity was restored. Then I ten for our learning, that we Glenn Thompson, PA, came talize the weakening rural Through Jacob (Israel) and for the glory of my maj- praised the Most High; I hon- through the patience and toCongressin2008. economy through regenera- God was fulfilling His prom- esty?”31Thewordswere ored and glorified him who comfort of the Scriptures Neither old pro is known tive, sustainable food pro- ise to Abraham. God formed still on his lips when a voice lives forever. His dominion might have hope. for making waves—depart- duction rather than fund a a nation from the offspring came from heaven, “This is an eternal dominion; his David was inspired to ing from conventional Big deepening dependency on of Abraham; that nation was is what is decreed for you, kingdom endures from gen- writeinPsalms51:15OLord, Ag policies—and both won unsustainable, ad hoc farm Israel; the land promise was King Nebuchadnezzar: Your erationtogeneration.35 open my lips, and my mouth wide praise from agbiz subsidies that mostly spur fulfilled when they came into royal authority has been All the peoples of the earth will declare your praise. 16 advocacy groups like the overproduction and end up the land of Canaan under takenfromyou.32Youwill are regarded as nothing. He You do not delight in sacri- International Dairy Foods elsewhere. Joshua. be driven away from people does as he pleases with the fice, or I would bring it; you Association and the Nation- New leadership, after Studying the character of and will live with the wild powers of heaven and the do not take pleasure in burnt al Corn Growers after all, implies new ideas, new the leaders of the Old Testa- animals; you will eat grass peoples of the earth. No one offerings. 17 The sacrifices claiming their committee directions, and new choic- ment we find documentation like cattle. Seven times will can hold back his hand or of God are a broken spirit; posts. es. Besides, it’s a new year of men of questionable char- pass by for you until you say to him: “What have you a broken and contrite heart, The leadership of the andit’snot2009. acter serving God’s righ- acknowledge that the Most done?”36Atthesametime O God, you will not despise. Senate Ag Committee, teous purposes. High is sovereign over the that my sanity was restored, NIV because of the Democratic The Farm and Food Is God really in control? kingdoms of men and gives my honor and splendor Are you serving God’s pur- doubleheader sweep in File is published weekly If you ask that question of them to anyone he wishes.” were returned to me for the pose in your life? How are GeorgiaJan.5,swingsto throughout the U.S. and Nebuchadnezzar, he expe- 33Immediatelywhathad glory of my kingdom. My you doing that? Michigander Debbie Sta- Canada. Past columns, rienced a bout of insanity been said about Nebuchad- advisers and nobles sought Jim Squires preaches at benow, a long-time Demo- events and contact infor- before coming to his senses nezzar was fulfilled. He was me out, and I was restored the church of Christ in Glen- cratic member who played mation are posted at www. and acknowledging God’s driven away from people to my throne and became dive. He can be reached at a key role in stitching farmandfoodfile.com. role. and ate grass like cattle. even greater than before. [email protected]
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Glendive Ranger-Review Sunday, January 10, 2021•Page 5 WEATHER: from page 1
It’s also a weather pattern western Montana,” Mickel- the basin received just 59 that forecasters weren’t re- sonsaid.“They’redoingpret- percent of its monthly aver- allyexpectingforthiswinter. tygoodinthemountains.” age snowfall for December. That’sbecausetheweather However, the federal Nat- AndwhiletheUpperYellow- service has identified a La ural Resources Conserva- stone basin itself is fairing NiñapatternintheSouthPa- tion Service put out a press fineoverall,theYellowstone’s cific for this winter season. release earlier this week majortributariesareinmuch Typically,a La Niña leads to worse shape vis a vis the colder, wetter conditions for “We’ll still see snowpacks which feed them. winter across the northern The snowpack for the Big- plains. But that hasn’t been what the rest of the hornRiverbasiniscurrently Make a thecasesofarthiswinter. winter does, but at 83 percent of normal, per “We’llstillseewhattherest NRCSdata,whiletheTongue ofthewinterdoes,butit’snot it’s not holding true River basin snowpack is at change for holding true to that typical to that typical (La 86percentofnormalandthe (LaNiña)pattern,”Mickelson Powder River basin snow- the better said. Niña) pattern,” packsitsatjust74percentof He added that, despite the Brad Mickelson, normal. current conditions here in However,whiletheNRCSis in 2021 Eastern Montana, the weath- NWS meteorologist showing some concern, with er service is not yet con- the La Niña still out there, cernedaboutthepotentialfor they noted in their press re- with the drought conditions later this leasethatit’stoosoonforreal year. For one, he noted that sounding some alarm over alarm, as conditions could the La Niña pattern is still mountain snowpacks due to veryquicklyswingtheother help of thereinthePacific,andwhile an extended dry period in way. the last couple of months December across most of “Youdon’thavetolookfar these local have been unusually warm western Montana’s mountain backintimetofindawinter and dry, there’s still the dis- ranges,whichcausedthees- whereearlyseasonsnowpack tinct possibility that the La timated snowpack levels to totals weren’t looking good businesses. Niña could really assert it- decrease across many moni- incertainpartsofthestate,” self over the next couple of toringlocations. LukeZukiewicz,aNRCSwa- monthsandbringthosecold- While many of the moni- ter supply specialist said in er, wetter conditions with it. tored mountain snowpacks the press release. “Just last HealsonotedthatwhileEast- remainatorclosetohistoric winter, snowpack totals in ernMontanahasbeenunusu- averages, scant mountain manyriverbasinsinwestern allybereftofsnow,themoun- snowfall in December did MontanaalongtheIdahobor- tain snowpacks which feed nothelpthesituation.Forthe derwerebelownormal,only Montana’s rivers are overall Yellowstone River basin, the tohavetheweatherpatterns doingwell. UpperYellowstonesnowpack change and improve condi- “Themountainsaregetting is doing well at the moment, tions before we got to run- plenty of snow over there in at 96 percent of normal, but off.”
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•Michael Garrett Williams •Corbin Keith Crosby the Influence of Drugs or appeared for sentencing in appeared for sentencing in Alcohol - 1st Offense, a mis- front of Seventh Judicial front of Seventh Judicial demeanor, on Sept. 8, 2020. District Court Judge Olivia District Court Judge Olivia On the first count, he was Rieger on July 14. He pled Rieger on Nov. 24. He was sentencedtotheDepartment “guilty” to one count Crimi- sentencedintwocases. ofCorrectionsforfiveyears, nal Endangerment, a felony, In the first case, Crosby all suspended with condi- onMay12,2020. pled “guilty” to one count tions.Onthesecondcount,he He was sentenced to the Aggravated Burglary, a fel- wassentencedtotheDawson Department of Corrections, ony, one count Assault with County Jail for six months, all suspended with modified a Weapon, a felony, and one all but 24 hours suspended. conditionsandorderedtopay count Aggravated Animal He was also ordered to pay a $1,500 fine. He was also Cruelty,afelony.Onthefirst supervision fees, as well as ordered to pay supervision charge, he was sentenced to about $395 in various other fees,aswellasapproximate- the Department of Correc- fees. ly$360invariousotherfees. tions for three years with In the second case, Pierce Blondie’s •Nicole Abrencia Noli conditions. On the second pled “guilty” to one count appeared for sentencing in charge, he was sentenced Criminal Possession of Dan- front of Seventh Judicial to the Montana State Prison gerous Drugs with Intent Salon District Court Judge Olivia for five years, all suspended to Distribute, a felony, and Rieger on July 14. She pled withconditions.Onthethird onecountDUIofDangerous guilty to one count Crimi- charge, he was sentenced to Drugs-1stOffense,amisde- nal Possession of Dangerous theMontanaStatePrisonfor meanor, on Sept. 8, 2020. On Drugs-Methamphetamine,a two years, both suspended. the first charge, he was sen- felony,anonecountCriminal He was also ordered to pay tenced to the Department of PossessionofDrugParapher- supervision fees, as well as Correctionsforfiveyears,all nalia,amisdemeanor,onMay approximately $320 in vari- suspended with conditions. 12,2020. ous other fees. He was also On the second charge, he On the first charge, Noli orderedtocompletechemical wassentencedtotheDawson wassentencedtotheDepart- andmentalevaluationsathis County Jail for six months, ment of Corrections for two ownexpense. with all but 24 hours sus- Hair Services • Manicures years, deferred with modi- In the second case, Crosby pended.Hewasalsoordered fied conditions. On the sec- pled“guilty”toCriminalPos- to pay supervision fees as Wellness Cocoon ondcharge,hewassentenced session of Dangerous Drugs wellasabout$895invarious to six months in the Dawson - Methamphetamine, a felo- otherfines. 300 N. Kendrick County Jail with two months ny, on Oct. 16, 2020. He was Sentences for both cases 406-377-2664 suspended. He was also sentencedtotheDepartment aretorunconcurrently. ordered to pay supervision ofCorrectionsforfiveyears •William Nichols appeared fees,aswellasapproximate- withtwosuspendedwithcon- forsentencinginfrontofSev- ly$795invariousotherfees. ditions. He was also ordered enth Judicial District Court •Chaz Jacob Beyers to pay supervision fees, as Judge Olivia Rieger on Dec. appeared for sentencing in well as approximately $180 8.Hehadpled“guilty”toone front of Seventh Judicial in various other fees. He countBurglary,afelony,and District Court Judge Olivia wasalsoorderedtocomplete one count Criminal Mishief, Rieger on July 14. He pled chemical and mental evalua- a misdemeanor, on Sept. 8, “guilty” to one count Crimi- tionsathisownexpense. 2020. nal Possession of Dangerous Sentences for both cases On the first count, Nichols Drugs-Methamphetamine,a aretorunconcurrently. was sentenced to the Mon- felony,onOct.16,2020. •Dairick James Pierce tana State Prison for eight Beyers was sentenced to appeared for sentencing in years, all suspended with the Department of Correc- front of Seventh Judicial conditions. On the second tions for five years, all sus- District Court Judge Olivia charge, he was sentenced to pended with conditions and RiegeronDec.8.Hewassen- the Dawson County Jail for ordered to pay supervision tencedintwocases. six months, all but 13 days fees,aswellasapproximate- In the first case, Pierce suspended with conditions. ly$230invariousotherfees. pled“guilty”tothechargesof He was also ordered to pay This sentence is to run con- Criminal Possession of Dan- supervision fees, as well as secutivetoasentencefroma gerous Drugs - Oxycodone, approximately $295 in vari- caseinNorthDakota. a felony, and Driving Under ousotherfines.
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In addition to this they appeared in the Ranger- Teachers in the Glendive the decision was made to give edly use this tactic in nego- It is always easiest to save it is usually necessary to save Review, the Dawson County Education Association (GEA) authorization to call a strike tiations,” said D’Hooge in a when we have a definite some considerable amount Review, and Glendive Inde- met Wednesday afternoon at if a settlement is not reached. phone interview Thursday. object in view. The stron- as an initial payment down. pendent, 25, 50 & 94 years ago 4 p.m. to discuss the associa- Secret ballots were used for D’Hooge added that he felt gest motive to save is the Thereafter the “rent” can be this month. tion’s next move and to vote on the vote. there was substantial move- desire to possess some article applied as future payments 25 Years Ago whether they should authorize One-hundred-and-one teach- ment during the most recent which necessitates saving to and after a term of years the Teachers Threaten to Strike a strike should their negotiat- ers, out of the district’s 117, negotiations meeting on Jan. acquire it. home is paid for and owned in –––––––––––––– ing team deem it necessary. chose to vote on strike autho- 9. The best and most worth- fee simple as the lawyers say. Until now, the rumor of a “It was not an easy decision; rization. Layman also agreed that while possession and the best There is no better invest- teacher strike has only been a a lot of people (members of the “It (the vote) gives the com- there had been substantial incentive to save is to desire ment than a home. In per- whisper running through the GEA) have asked for it a long mittee authority to call a strike movement during the Tues- to own a home. sonal satisfaction it beats a community, but a recent vote time,” said Darrell Layman, if a settlement is not reached,” day evening negotiations ses- One of the strongest rented place beyond descrip- by members of the Glendive head negotiator for the GEA. explained Layman. The next sion. He added that the strike instincts of the human race is tion. The man who owns his Education Association have After more than an hour of negotiations meeting is set for authority vote does not mean love of home. Our tenderest home be it in the city or in made a strike threat a real discussion on Wednesday, the Jan. 23. Nothing, as far as a the GEA has given up on the as well as earliest memories the country, feels an inde- strike goes, will happen before negotiations process. “We are are associated with “mother” pendence, a self-respect and that session, according to Lay- still willing to work. ... We and “home.” And every nor- a security that no renter can man. want to concentrate on the mal person deep down in his ever approach. Rick D’Hooge, Montana commonality,” he said. heart hopes and wishes for It is the safest possible School Boards Association - - - - - a home of his own some day. investment as well. Land is negotiator hired by the board, 94 Years Ago Shelter is one of the funda- the basis of all worldly wealth labeled the vote as “nothing This Is Thrift Week mental necessities of life. All and it is the most secure and but a preplanned slap in the –––––––––––––– of us must pay out something least likely to lose in value. school board’s face.” Saving is one of the great for a suitable shelter. This is Thrift Week–––and He said that the threat of factors of thrift. All the Instead of paying rent to there can be no stronger a strike is a GEA negotiat- wealth accumulations of man- a landlord it is much better example than owning one’s ing tactic. “It is a normal pro- kind came through spending to pay this out for a home of own home. cess of bargaining. The MEA (Montana Education Associa- tion) and their local offices Senior Citizens By Deanna Mitchell Dennis Harrison. balls; Wednesday – sausage Next week’s menu: Mon- potato casserole; Thursday – Due to COVID-19 the cen- day – breaded chicken breast; French onion soup; Friday – ter’s noon congregate meal Tuesday – porcupine meat- baked fish. will continue to be offered as curbside pick-up only until further notice. If you would like a meal, please call the cen- ter the day before at 377-3791 to reserve your meal. Meals may be picked up from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. At this time all center activities are suspend- ed until further notice. Thank you to the following individuals for their memo- rials donated to the center: Dee Hall in memory of Larry Schlenz; Patricia Ihnot in memory of Mark Simon; Den- nis and Sandy Snow in memo- ry of Adelaide Almond, Dennis Harrison, Laural Toomey and Larry Schlenz; Marion Choui- nard in memory of Adelaide Almond, Beverly Kelly and
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Glendive Ranger-Review Sunday, January 10, 2021•Page 7 College News Montana State University Espeland abeth Reynolds, Ximena Glendive: Baxter Baker, Fall 2020 semester. Official The following Mon- in Bozeman, Mont. recently Brockway: Brooke Larson Rosas, Carlee Strasheim, Alec Christensen, Ava Dem- awarding of a degree and tana resident degree announced a total of 5380 Ekalaka: Wyatt Kittel- Riley Thiessen pewolf, Julie Kerr, Kayla any official graduation with candidate(s) who is/are undergraduates who were mann Terry: Zak Gierke, Val- Rod, Averie Skillestad honors or graduation with expected to complete named to its’ two honor roll Glendive: Ethan Carney, erie Greenfield Lambert: Seth Prevost high honors designation degree requirements and lists for the fall semester, Katrielle Carney, Stephanie Wibaux: Trey Dschaak Miles City: Sydney Ander- is not made until degree graduate with honors by 2020. Carney, Saige Dorwart, Vic- A total of 3834 students son, Lindsay Brence, Mason candidates have completed achieving a grade point This honor roll list was toria Fornall, Cori Holland, were named to the Montana Dinardi, Elizabeth Gilbert, their final term of enroll- average of 3.5 to 3.74 are: current as of Dec. 22, 2020 Michael Hopfauf, Kamie State University Dean’s Gabe Gundlach, Gavin ment and have met all spe- Michael Erickson - Hel- and includes all registra- Wootan List by completing a mini- Gundlach, Alex Kilen, Jona- cific requirements. ena tion corrections or grade Lambert: Tea Thiessen mum of 12 degree-eligible thon Killen, Koby Leidholt, The following area degree Wacey Thompson - Bon- changes processed to that Lindsay: Kalaena Cun- credit hours and achieving Macelle Moore, Victoria candidates are: ner date. ningham a grade point average of 3.5 Ogolin, Jacob Swope Britta Brenner - Glen- Dawn Williams - Anacon- 1546 students were named Miles City: Caden Colom- or higher. Richey: Peyton Sodt dive, da to the President’s List by bik, Saige Diegel-Cusimano, The following areas stu- Sidney: Justin Candee, Brooke Buxbaum - Glen- The following Montana completing a minimum of Amy Haughian, Gavin Her- dents were named to the Clay Carpenter, Aaron dive resident degree candidate(s) 12 college-level credit hours zog, Dani Merchant, Shauna Dean’s List: Entz, Madison, Hammer, Brenda Herbaugh - Glen- who is/are expected to and achieving a perfect 4.0 Singleton Baker: Tannon Dukart, Rae Hintz, Will Steinbeiss- dive complete degree require- grade point average. Richey: Brylee Brost, Hannah Gonsioroski er, Madison Thiessen Chrisandra Nowlin - Glen- ments and graduate with The following areas stu- Ellie Smith Circle: Jaqcee Huseby - - - - - dive high honors by achieving a dents were named to the Sidney: Jenna Baxter, Jor- Ekalaka: Caleb Fix, Gra- Dawson Community Col- Montana Arlt - Big Tim- grade point average of 3.75 President’s List: dan Baxter, Mateya Coff- cie Tooke lege recently announced ber or higher are: Baker: Haylee Barkley, man, Joshua Delaney, Riley Fairview: Parker Jensen, area students who are Kevinn Castillo - Miami, Katheryn Kingery- Melissa Breitbach, Anna Hagler, Cammy Heck, Eliz- Ashley Karst, Hanna Skov degree candidates for the Fla. Kalispell
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GLENDIVE ALLIANCE CHURCH 105 Highland Park Rd. 377-4644. All services & weekly encouragement online via YouTube, Facebook and our website. For fur- ther info please contact us or visit our website. Bob & Blayne Hellman www.GlendiveAlliance.com 1523 N. Merrill • 365-2621 Sunday School 9am, Fellowship 10am & Service FISHER SAND, 10:30am GRAVEL AND CHURCH OF CHRIST READY MIX CO. Corner of Sargent & Grant. 377-4863. Sunday Bible Study Classes for all ages 10am 406-796-2968 5 miles west of Glendive on Hwy 200 S. Sun. Assembly 11am. Wed. Bible Study 7pm. (406) 687-3383 We are proud sponsors of “In Search of the Lord’s Way” 8:30am Sun. on KUMV-TV, Williston, ND or www.searchtv.org
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF MINDT LATTER DAY SAINTS “We support our local churches” N. Anderson Ave. 377-4609. Machine Co. 307 N. Harmon • Glendive, MT Bishop Kevin Maxwell 1812 Montana Ave. 365-3324 Sun. Services, Sacrament meeting 10-11:10am Glendive, MT • 365-4493 NORTHWEST COATING & PAINTING INC. Sunday School & Primary, 11:20am-noon. Phone: 406-365-3530 P.O. Box 297 Family History Center Wed. 6:30-8:30pm Call Wed. evening for daytime appt. 365-2124. P.O. Box 848 Sandblasting Industrial Painting Baker, MT Epoxy Coatings Steam Cleaning ST. THERESA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Fiberglassing Insulating 59313 NC P COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH WHITE CHAPEL MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP Father Edward Schinick. Sun. Mass 10:30 am Keith Franks Dave McDanold Corner of Clement & Taylor. cbcglendive.org West Glendive. 377-7106. Cell: 406-989-1119 Sacrament of Reconciliation, 1/2 hour before Mass. www.dmwaterservice.com Cell: 406-989-1141 Pastor Tim Burdick. 365-2635. Sun. Worship 10:30am Teaching by Darren Green Home: 406-365-6688 Glendive, MT 59330 Home: 406-365-8510 RICHEY 406-778-3107 Sun. Worship: 10:30am. Sun. School 9:15am WEST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH Across from Jefferson School. Pastor Wade Brinkoff. (406) 377-8311 GLENDIVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH Sunday Worship 9am. Sunday School 10am. 118 W Borden. 377-4202. www.ecglendive.com Pastor Dan Pust (406) 377-8312 Your Full-Service Jeweler 377-3806 or 687-3490 (res.) 1-800-432-7580 406-377-5788 Lead Pastor - David Steinbron CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY Worship Service Sunday 8:30 & 11am Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm Custom Jewelry • Repair Children’s Church 11am. Sun. School (all ages) 10am ALLIANCE CHURCH 1-866-850-5551 107 West Bell St - Glendive, MT 59330 Sunday School 9:45am Pastor Paul Sponheim. Sunday Prayer 9am. www.sugarplumjewelryco.com P.O. Box 1391 • Glendive, MT 59330 Kidz Club (K-5th grade) Wed. 3:30pm ZION LUTHERAN (ELCA) Sunday School 9:30am. Worship 10:30am. Refuge Youth Group (6th-12th grade) Wed. 7pm Corner of Riverview & Sargent. Pastor Brenda Frelsi. Common Ground Youth Group (6th-12th grade) Sun. worship: 8am at Makoshika Amphitheater UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Broadcasting 1st Wed. every month @ DCHS 7pm & 10am at Zion Lutheran Church. Thurs. worship Pastor Sione Fungalei. God’s Message. 11am service broadcast live on KGLE am 590 6pm. Holy Communion offered at all services. Sun. Worship 8:30am Listen. Apply. Live. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH THE CHURCH IN GLENDIVE ST. FRANCIS deSALES CATHOLIC CHURCH Corner of Ames & Cooke. 377-3934. “Restoring the Church Christ built” KGLE AM 590 Mass Sunday 2pm. Listen online @ www.kgle.org Sun. School 10am. Worship Services 11am & 7pm 815 Jefferson School Rd. Senior Living at its Best Bible Study Wed. 7pm facebook.com/theChurchinGlendive Nov. 1-May 1: Assembly 10am, Bible Classes 11am SAVAGE GRANDVIEW FIRST CONGREGATIONAL May 1 - Nov. 1: Assembly 9am, Bible Classes 10am FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) 294 4th Ave. S. 776-2218. 1711 N. Merrill Ave UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 365-7967, 989-1092, 796-6907 or 989-0012 Glendive, MT 59330 120 W. Power St. Rev. Guy Pontoriero. Sun. Worship at 9am. Sun. School 9:45am. (406) 377-3575 Sun. Worship, Nursery & Church School 10am BEACH, N.D. Except on the 2nd Sunday of the month 8:30am glendivegrandview.org Sunday Fellowship Hour 11:15am BEACH EVANGELICAL CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Holy Communion first Sun. of month. 125 1st SW, PO Box 635, Beach, ND 58621. 308 2nd Ave. N. 776-2403. (701) 872-3469. Pastor Ben Baker. Pastor Neil Lindorf. Sunday Service 9am SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Sun. School 9:30am. Worship 10:45am. Meade & Benham. 377-2585. Wed. Youth Group 6pm. Father Francis Schreiber YELLOWSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH Masses: Saturday 4pm & Sunday 9:30am 173 Mesa. 776-2236. 30+ Years Experience BLOOMFIELD Sunday Worship 11am. Sunday School 9:45am 406-941-0831 • 406-229-0305 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH RED TOP CHURCH Corner of Merrill & Clay Five miles east of Bloomfield. 583-7583. Hagenston 406-989-3797 or 406-939-3762 Sunday School 9am. Coffee Break 10am WIBAUX Robins Service & Towing CALVARY TEMPLE Insurance Agency Sabbath school 9:30am. Service: 11am Sunday Worship 10:30am ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 365-2040 “Voice of Prophecy” KFLN 9:15am 503 N. Merrill Valley View Christian School, 687-3794 or 687-3472. CIRCLE Pastor David Fisher. 796-2390. Glendive Bus Terminal Glendive, MT 59330 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH Sun. School 9:30am. Morning Worship 10:30am Jefferson Lines 406-377-3600 GLENDIVE UNITED Mass: Sun. 11am. Weekdays 7:30am. 365-2600 • 1302 W. Towne METHODIST CHURCH Nursing Home 9:30am. ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday Mass 5pm. Sunday Mass 9:30am Corner of Towne & Kendrick. 377-5678. Your John Pastor Kevin Garman. FALLON ST. PHILIP’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Deere Dealer. 2515 W. Sunday Worship 11am. Services online at: FALLON EVANGELICAL CHURCH Sunday Mass 8am Towne St. https://www.facebook.com/GlendiveUnited- OF NORTH AMERICA Glendive MethodistChurchMontana 420 Cato. 406-486-5769. www.theprairielight.org (406) 377-2533 TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH deerequipment.com NEW LIFE MINISTRIES Sunday Worship: Contemporary 9:30am 377-3350 Sunday Worship 6pm. Pastor Roger Knight Traditional 11am Pastor Holter. Sunday Service at 11:15am 1711 W Towne St • Glendive, MT Call for location of service. 687-3246 Please call for a free home bible study. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LAMBERT Pastor Kevin Garman. LAMBERT CHRISTIAN Sunday Worship & Sunday School 8am OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH & MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Corner of River & Clement. 377-3890 Pastor Gary Fix. Sunday Worship 10:45am WIBAUX BIBLE CHURCH Rev. Greg Lucido. Worship Sun. 10am & 5pm (Children’s church offered during this time.) 2703 W Towne St, Glendive, MT Adult Bible Study following Sun. worship. Pastor Rick Varnum. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30am T 406.377.4398 F 406.377.8635 Sun. School & Adult Bible Study at 9am Sunday School 9:45am. Morning Worship 11am. Family Shield Sat. 11am. on 96.5 FM. LAMBERT LUTHERAN CHURCH Evening Service 6pm The Lutheran Hour, Sun. 7:30am on 1400 AM. Pastors Mark & Maryann Morgenstern. Youth Group Wednesday 6pm. Sun. 9am. on KXGN Channel 5. Sun. Worship 8am. Sun. School Wed. 3:30pm Prayer Meeting Thursday 7pm Child Care Ministry, ages 0-12, M-F, 7am-6pm Promises Preschool, ages 2 & up, M-F. Lesa Schock, director, 377-1190. egislature Glendive Ranger-Review L Sunday, January 10, 2021•Page 8 More opportunity to testify before Area’s former state rep included in state the state Senate than ever before attorney general’s appointments Montanans will have the being delivered, the same as Key points to remember for Attorney General Austin Knudsen Chief Deputy Attorney General – Kris Han- opportunity to testify remote- every other legislative ses- testifying remotely: announced the appointment of several senior sen- Ms. Hansen has been the Deputy State ly in front of every state Sen- sion. Montanans are always • Those who plan on testi- level staff. Auditor/Chief Legal Counsel under State ate committee during the encouraged to submit writ- fying via Zoom or via phone “I look forward to working alongside this Auditor, Matt Rosendale, since 2017. Prior to legislative session in addition ten testimony, especially if call MUST register by noon talented group of exceptional leaders,” leading that agency, Hansen was a state leg- to the normal in-person pro- time constraints may cap the the day before the scheduled Attorney General Austin Knudsen said. “The islator. Hansen served on the Finance, Tax, cess at the State Capitol in number of speakers in a busy testimony at www.leg.mt.gov diverse backgrounds and depth of experi- Education, Judiciary, and Local Government Helena due to the COVID-19 hearing. Written testimony • Participants may testify ence of our leadership team will serve the committees, developing expertise in state pandemic. will be accepted until the via phone if they are unable to Department of Justice and the people of law and finance. While serving as a state In order to testify remote- committee takes executive access Zoom. However, par- Montana well.” legislator, Hansen was also the Chief Deputy ly via video conferencing or action on the bill. ticipants testifying via phone Senior Policy Advisor – Stephanie Cote – County Attorney in Havre for three years, by phone, you must register “The COVID-19 pandemic also MUST register by noon Mrs. Cote is a former state legislator who then an attorney in private practice in Havre on the Legislature’s website has forced us all to adapt, the day before the scheduled also served as Senior Policy Advisor for the for the following 6 years. Hansen is a Mon- by 12 noon the day before and that includes the Legisla- testimony. Montana Secretary of State as well as the tana National Guard veteran of Operation the committee hearing takes ture,” State Senate President •Duetotimeconstraintsor Montana State Auditor. Stephanie holds a Iraqi Freedom, 2008-09, and served a tour of place. You must also provide Mark Blasdel, R-Kalispell, technical difficulties, every B.S. in Social Work and has worked nearly 20 duty with the Central Intelligence Agency in brief written testimony by said. “This session, Montan- participant may not be heard years in mental health and long-term care. Mogadishu, Somalia, immediately following noon the day before the hear- ans will have more opportuni- in every committee hearing. Stephanie currently owns a consulting busi- the Black Hawk Down incident in 1993-94. ing to ensure your comments ty to make their voices heard However, all participants ness and serves on the board of directors for Communications Director – Kyler Nierison are received regardless of than ever before in the his- can submit written testimo- a local non-profit organization. In addition, – Mr. Nierison is a seasoned communica- any technical difficulties. tory of the Legislature. If you ny. Testimony and support- Mrs. Cote will serve as Administrator for the tions and public policy professional. He has In addition to the new vir- don’t feel safe coming to the ing documentation MUST be Central Services Division. previously worked for Congressman Denny tual testimony option, Mon- Capitol, you can testify from submitted by NOON the day Solicitor General – David Dewhirst – Mr. Rehberg, Senator Steve Daines, New Mexico tanans can still testify in- anywhere with an internet or before the hearing begins. Dewhirst is an experienced litigator, he most Governor Susana Martinez, and in various person at the Capitol, contact phone connection.” Written testimony will be recently served as a law clerk to Judge other roles where he advocated for efficient, their individual legislators by The Senate reminds Mon- accepted until the committee Lawrence VanDyke of the U.S. Court of limited government and economic opportu- phone or email, or contact tanans that even if they are takes executive action on the Appeals for the 9th Circuit. Prior to his clerk- nity. Nerison holds a degree in journalism a committee via the Legisla- testifying remotely, they are bill. ship, David served as Principal Deputy Gen- from the University of Minnesota. ture’s website. appearing virtually in the People testifying in front eral Counsel for the U.S. Chief Legal Counsel – Derek Oestreicher Committee chairs reserve State Capitol during the offi- of the Legislature, whether Department of Commerce, – Mr. Oestreicher is an attorney with experi- the right to determine the cial lawmaking process and in-person or virtually, should Chief Litigation Counsel for ence in both the private and public sectors. length of time testimony is need to observe proper deco- observe proper decorum. the Freedom Foundation, After obtaining his law degree from the heard, the order of speak- rum. Be polite, professional, Be polite, professional, and and law clerk for the U.S. University of Montana School of Law, Derek ers, and determine the end and respectful of others’ opin- respectful of others’ opinions Senate Judiciary Commit- was a civil trial attorney in Great Falls with of any particular testimony ions and time. and time. tee. David received his law Davis, Hatley, Haffeman & Tighe. Derek degree from The George later served as the Elections Director for the Washington University Law Secretary of State, a Legal Policy Advisor for School. the Commissioner of Securities and Insur- Gianforte signals support for Legislative Liaison – ance, and as the Election Day Operations Alan Doane – Mr. Doane Director for the Montana Republican Party. is a former state legisla- Alan Doane from Chief of Staff – Will Selph- Mr. Selph tor from Glendive. During Dawson County attended the University of Montana, after state pay plan proposal his time in the legislature, was named the graduation he began his career in public Mr. Doane served as House Legislative Liaison service with Congressman Denny Rehberg, proposal, noting that it holds thought the Republican “will Majority Whip and Chair- under the MT and has served in various senior positions As introduced, the off on offering across-the- eliminate this union and priva- man of the House Judiciary Attorney General to numerous state-wide elected officials in board raises until the second tize Montana education as his Committee. Montana. He is also a sought-after political bill would freeze half of the two-year budget first and second orders of busi- Senior Advisor – Jake Eaton – Mr. Eaton consultant who most recently served as a period, when the state econ- ness in the state legislature.” is an entrepreneur, investor, and consultant Senior Advisor to Knudsen’s campaign for base salaries for omy will have had more time However, she said Wednes- who owns and manages a diverse portfolio of Attorney General. to recover from the COVID-19 day that she’s been able to talk companies. After nearly two decades work- Policy Advisor – Alex Sterhan – Mr. Sterhan state employees pandemic. with Gianforte since the elec- ing in politics, Mr. Eaton is one Montana’s served as the eastern Montana district direc- “The governor and all of tion, and that the two leaders most sought-after political consultants, most tor for Congressman Ryan Zinke and senior over the next year, us in this administration look have had an in-person meeting. recently serving as Chief Strategist for level Policy Advisor to the Department of forward to working with our “His office has been respon- Knudsen’s campaign for Attorney General Interior at the Bureau of Reclamation. Alex’s and offer raises in colleagues in state public ser- sive,” she said. and Campaign Manager for Governor-Elect ability to combine constituent services with vice to do the business of the The pay proposal, or House Greg Gianforte. Jake is a combat veteran policy was critical in several successes for the second half of state and will continue to try to Bill 13, may be amended as of Operation Iraqi Freedom and serves on the Bureau during his tenure. A native of make our government always it moves through the legisla- the board of directors for several non-profit Columbia Falls, he is excited to return home 2022 more efficient and more cus- tive process. As is the case organizations. and serve in the Knudsen Administration. tomer-service oriented for the with other bills, it needs to be By Eric Dietrich taxpayers we serve,” Alme passed by the Montana House Montana Free Press said. and Senate before heading to The pay plan is based on Gianforte for his signature or HELENA — Newly sworn-in negotiations between pub- veto. Republican Gov. Greg Gian- lic employee unions and the Gianforte’s full budget pro- forte’s administration signaled administration of now-former posal, a revised version of the Wednesday that the governor Gov. Steve Bullock, a Demo- state budget proposal Bullock intends to support a compensa- crat. It applies to most state presented in November, is tion proposal before the Mon- workers, including Mon- expected to be released to tana Legislature that would tana State University Sys- the public Thursday. hold state workers’ wages flat tem employees, though some A handful of university sys- over the coming year and then groups of employees, like Mon- tem representatives, public offer raises in the second half tana Highway Patrol troopers employees, and union repre- of calendar year 2022. and elected officials, have sentatives testified in favor As introduced before the their salaries set through dif- of the pay proposal Wednes- House Appropriations Com- ferent systems. day. A few Helena-area busi- mittee Wednesday, the 2022- In an interview Wednesday, ness owners spoke against the 23 State Employee Pay Plan Montana Federation of Public proposal, saying their busi- would keep base salary wages Employees President Amanda nesses have suffered during for most state employees stag- Curtis said the union offered the COVID-19 pandemic, and nant through fiscal year 2022, to accept the 2021 pay freeze that they don’t believe it’s which runs from July 2021 to knowing the pandemic would fair for lawmakers to boost June 2022, and then provide a likely weigh down the state’s public sector wages while the 55-cent-per-hour raise in fis- budget going into this year’s private sector is suffering. cal year 2023. It also calls for legislative session. She also Eric Dietrich is a journalist a 0.5% raise for employees said that she believes Gian- and data designer and the with 25 years of uninterrupted forte’s support for the Bullock- founder of the Long Streets service, adding to existing lon- negotiated pay plan reflects economic reporting project. gevity bonuses for state work- an understanding that paying His reporting focuses broadly ers who have passed the 10-, market wages is necessary for on Montana’s governance and 15-, and 20-year thresholds. the state to attract and retain economic opportunity, with “This increase is minimal, an effective workforce. particular focus on the state a ‘pittance,’ to quote a very “I think he just gets it that budget and tax policy. He also conservative friend of mine,” this is a fair deal, and that the contributes data reporting said sponsor Rep. Julie Dool- state does have an obligation across the MTFP newsroom. ing, R-Helena. She added that to its employees,” Curtis said. Before joining the MTFP staff many state employees have MFPE was highly critical of in 2019, he worked for the gone above and beyond to Gianforte before he won elec- Great Falls Tribune, Bozeman serve the public during the tion as governor last year, with Daily Chronicle, and Solutions COVID-19 pandemic. its board of directors voting to Journalism Network. Con- Gianforte’s budget director, formally “condemn” his can- tact Eric at edietrich@mon- Kurt Alme, told the appropria- didacy last spring and Curtis tanafreepress.org, 406-465- tions committee Wednesday saying in a Democratic Party 3386 ext. 2, and follow him on that the governor supports the press release last fall that she Twitter. Classifieds 406-377-3303•[email protected]•rangerreview.com GlendiveRanger-Review Sunday,January10,2021•Page9
HOUSES FOR WANTED JOBS WANTED PUBLIC RENTALS SALE TO BUY NOTICES
______Montana 7th Judicial District ever barred. 60X120 SHOP BUILDING BUYING FIREARMS, WE PAY YOU TO HAUL Your Court Claims must either be mailed W/ offices. Located on Hwy reloading equipment and junk vehicles away. Call 365- Dawson County to JAMES R. HARLSON, the 16 next to interstate. 365- accessories. Call 377-3969 8900. 12/13ctf In the Matter of the Name Personal Representative, re- 8900. 3/14ctf or 365-3974 after 6 p.m. change of turn receipt requested, at 1000 ______8/5ctf Calob Charles Grigsby: S. Lincoln Ave., Apt. 9, Beaver 30x60 SHOP OR Ware- Calob Charles Grigsby, Peti- Dam, Wisconsin 53916, or filed house. 365-8900. 10/10ctf tioner with the Clerk of the above-enti- SERVICES Cause No.: DV 20-095 tled Court. Dept. No.: SCOTT W. HERRING HELP Notice of Hearing on Name Attorney for Applicant WANTED ______Change DATED this 4 day of January, RENTALS LACK OF HIGH SCHOOL This is notice that Petitioner 2021. MOBILE HOMES holding you back? Free GED/ has asked the District Court for Publish: 1/3, 1/7 & 1/10/21 1908 VICTORIAN HOME GLENDIVE HiSET classes. Prepare for a change of name from Calob 6 ______FOR sale. 2 story, 3 BD/2 BA, employment, apprenticeship Charles Grigsby MNAXLP 2 AND 3 BED MOBILE Home entirely remodeled, new kitch- SCHOOLS and college. HISET/GED to Cheryl Charlotte Grigsby for rent, city water, paved en, floors, large laundry, com- 2020 – 2021 exam sign up Tues, Main The hearing will be on streets. 365-8900. 12/22ctf puter room. Make offer. Call Hall, 5-6pm. Dawson Com- 01/28/2021 at 1:00p.m. ken 928-713-8195. 10/8ctf SCHOOL YEAR munity College 377-9447. The hearing will be at the 1/31ctf ______• Administrative Assistant to Courthouse in Dawson County. ______the Superintendent Date: 123/08/2020 RENTALS • Pre-K SpEd Teacher Tammera Helmuth PUBLIC NOTICE • SpEd Teacher Clerk of District Court NOTICE IS HEREBY given HOUSES • Lead Pre-K Para by Tracey Rod, Deputy that a Public Hearing will be held • DCHS Track Coach PERSONALS Deputy Clerk of Court on February 2, 2021 at 10:00 ______• 5th Grade 1-boys/1-girls Publish: 12/13, 12/20, 1/3/2021 a.m. at the Dawson County SOUTHSIDE HOME AVAIL basketball coaches & 1/10/2021 Courthouse Community Room ______to rent. 12/1. 5bd/ 11/2 ba, • PT Custodian MNAXLP during regular Commissioner detached garage, fenced • WMS Half Time Band Session for the purpose of hear- yard. No pets. $950/mo + LIFE BY THE RIVER IS sweet • WMS Boys Basketball ing comments on the abandon- one mo dep. 406-939-0293. at 327 N. River Ave., Glen- Coaches ment of a portion of County Road GOT GEESE? HELLO, WE 11/22ctf dive, MT. This remodeled • HS Industrial Arts Teacher 506 located in Dawson County. are looking for properties that 3 bedroom home is NOT in That portion of County Road 506 • Long Term Elem Sub hold ducks and geese in the the floodplain and has direct SCOTT W. HERRING to be abandoned is described as • Paraeducator(s) Glendive area to outfit water- access to the Yellowstone HERRING LAW OFFICE, P.C. follows: • Asst. Cook fowl hunts. We will pay you to River. Includes 2 car garage Attorney at Law Commencing at the intersec- RENTALS • School Psychologist lease the land used for these and Pergola facing the river. P.O. Box 1307, 215 S. Kend- tion of FAS 254 and continuing • Route Bus Drivers hunts. Every lease is nego- APARTMENTS Call Tracey Feickert-Dion at rick easterly on the section line com- To apply contact: tiable and catered to you and (406) 635-LAND (5263) for Glendive, Montana 59330 mon to Sections 5 and 8 in Town- bit.ly/GPSCurrentOpenings your property. Using your land ______more information. Pictures Attorney for Applicant ship 21 North, Range 53 East, is a privilege, we will treat it 1 BD APT FOR RENT PAR- at www.mtlandhome.com (406) 377-5273 MPM, and being in the S2SW of as such. We are interested in TIALLY furnished, utlities 12/17c1/14 ______MONTANA SEVENTH JUDI- Section 5 and the N2NW of Sec- incl., $350/mo, no pets/smok- FULL-TIME OFFICE MAN- any area that holds waterfowl CIAL DISTRICT COURT, DAW- tions 8, and continuing easterly ers. 377-3266. 12/20p1/10 AGER. Email resume to including: agricultural fields, SON COUNTY to a point adjoining the newly [email protected] or streams, ponds and river ac- IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- constructed portion of Road 506.
WYOMING AVENUE drop at funeral home. Direct cess. For further information TATE OF A map along with the proposed CONDO available Jan. 1. 2 MISCELLANEOUS questions to Tyler @ 377- or if you have any questions No. DP 20-026 order of the board for abandon- Bd, 2 Ba, $1,000/mo. plus FOR SALE 2622. 11/8ctf please email williedellwo@ NANCY JANE GERIKE, ment in accordance with MCA deposit and utilities. Owner gmail.com. 1/10p1/17 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 7-14-2615 is located on the pays yard and snow main- ______Deceased. Dawson County Website, www. tenance. Call Carolyn 406- STEEL CONTAINERS, for NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN dawsoncountymontana.com 871-5859. 11/29pctf sale or rent. 2 door and 4 that the undersigned has been (Tab for Agenda Minutes 2021) ______door, new or used, 8’x20’ appointed Personal Representa- or is available at the Clerk & DORM & FULL APTS. Fur- and 8’x40’ available. Call tive of the above-named Estate. Recorder’s Office. Dated this nished. All util. paid, WiFi. Mitchell Rentals & Sales, ACCEPTING Applications for: All persons having claims 6th day January, 2021. $450 & $650 w/ lease. 406- 939-1200. 2/2ctf Vice President of Business against the said deceased are Shirley A. Kreiman 989-0433. 5/14ct ______and Finance, Dean of Aca- required to present their claims Clerk of the Board ______PROTECT YOUR news- demics, Enrollment Manage- within four (4) months after the Publish: 1/10 & 1/24/21 PRAIRIE WEST HAS ONE paper from wind and rain ment: Admissions Specialist, date of the first publication of this 172 bd apts avail. Util and laundry with a newspaper tube. On Assistant Director of Recruit- Notice or said claims will be for- MNAXLP incl. No smoking, some pets sale for $6 at The Ranger- ing, Part-time tutor Adult Basic ok. $500/mo. 406-989-1068 Review office, 119 W. Bell. Education, EM: Online Spe- 6/3ctf 5/26ptf cialist and Academic Advising, Part-time Tutor. Go to: https:// STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS www.dawson.edu/employ- ment-opportunities/ Ad #1 tions. Call or text (801) 361- Superior disposition, beauti- Wanted Wanted Wanted 4022. Fair prices paid. ful, intelligent, calm. Raised at WANTED Porsches and exotic cars any home and box trained. Ready TO BUY year. Vintage motorcycles up Ad #2 January 25th. Text (406) 650- to the 1990’s. Old cars and Purebred poodle pups. Fabu- 8516 or email triadkmg@ya- ______trucks. Guns and gun collec- lous family pets/companions. hoo.com. BUYING GUNS, JEWELRY, gold, silver, coins, indian LIVESTOCK artifacts, DVDs, games, almost anything of value. Glendive Pawn. 377-6666, ______1506 Crisafulli Dr. 9/9ctf FOR SALE YEARLING Angus bulls. AHIR perfor- mance tested. Selling Private Treaty. Have heifers also out Ranger-Review Books of sire: RZ Traveler 719. GRS 118 W. Benham • 406-377-3303 Angus Ranch 406-687-3778, When John Ringling (of cir- Sturgis Angus Call Bob Bux- baum 687-3438. 1/7c2/28 cus fame) built a railroad that extended only 21 miles from the town of Ringling, what was his defense when teased about its short length? Montana Trivia by Janet Spencer
FALLON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: We are seeking a Staff Nurse for our Public Health department to support our growing services and SUNDAY’S...... Thursday 5pm clientele in Baker, Montana. This full-time position performs a variety of activities THURSDAY’S...... Tuesday Noon which protect and promote the health of our citizens. Provides a variety of skilled nursing services in venues including client homes, the Public Health office, public schools, and Fallon County Detention Center. We offer competitive wages and excel- lent benefit package, including a Monday – Friday schedule and 10 paid holidays. Closing Date: This recruitment will remain open until filled. Review of applica- tions will be on Monday, January 04, 2021. Applications and a complete job descrip- tion are available at the Human Resources office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications and a copy of current nursing license (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, Montana, 59313. Questions may be directed to Kim Cuppy 406-778-2824 or Julie Straub 406-778-8164.
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A to Z Directory of local service providers Accounting Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Shannon L. May, CPA HOLDEN Individual & Business tOtAL Electric HEAtING & COOLING Non-profits Accounting • Tax • Consulting Heating & Cooling Quickbooks Consulting Licensed & Insured LEVI HANSEN & Training 406-939-1541 406-939-1648 • 941-3869 SALES•SERVICE [email protected] INSTALLATION Heating & Cooling 210 W Towne Street 406-377-2991 Duct Cleaning Submitted photo Alternative Wellness Appliances & Repair Appliances & Repair Art Sales The West Glendive Fire Department responded to a small fire on Highway 200S last week. The warm, dry Barnick’s Medical Lee’s International artists winter means conditions for grassland fires remains high. 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ports Glendive Ranger-Review S Sunday, January 10, 2021•Page 11 MEET THE BUCS Meet the Bucs is a feature highlighting Dawson Community College athletes Glendive Almanac “Akili is a really hard-work- ing young man. He’s always “Jake is an excellent SCHOOL MENU Billings Central 1/2:30/4 p.m. trying to get better on and young man who helps January 11-15 •GirlsBasketballat off the court and ready to do our program is so many NO Salad Bar Billings Central 1/2:30/4 p.m. whatever is asked of him. ways. He has grown a lot All School Lunch •11a.m.-12p.m.–Wrestling He finishes well around the as a player since coming Monday: Chicken Alfredo at Lockwood rim with his sneaky ath- here and loves to help Over Noodles w/ Garlic Toast ------Tuesday: Potato Soup w/ BOARD MEETING leticism and can shoot if others. Many times he takes care of this team- Breadstick Glendive Elementary and you three as well. He’s a Wednesday: Taco In a Bag Dawson County High School great teammate and friend mates to make sure they Thursday: Hot Ham and Unified Board of Trustees to everyone.” get where they are sup- Cheese w/ Potato The monthly virtual meet- Akili Prince Jake Weyers posed to be and get done Freshman – Coach Joe Peterson RS Freshman Friday: Sack Lunch ing of the Glendive Elementary what they supposed to St. George, Utah Plains, Mont. ------and Dawson County High “Charles is such a unique get done.” Salad bar served daily School Unified Board of 6’4” Forward basketball player. He is 5’8” Guard – Coach Joe Peterson at WMS and DCHS Trustees will be held at 7 p.m. tall and so long, but com- “Rylan is working on ------on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. bines that with good feet the transition from high January Red Devil AGENDA Breakfast Menus I. Call To Order and good hands. He can school to college. He’s shoot it, score on the drive Monday: Breakfast Pizza II. Introduction Of Guests used to being bigger Tuesday: Ham and Cheese III. Approval of Consent or inside. He runs the floor than everyone else, but really well and is the ulti- Bagel Agenda now smaller than other Wednesday: Peanut Butter A. Minutes of Dec. 17, 2020 mate rim protector who post players at our level. and Jelly Sandwich Meeting blocks a lot of shots but He is working on his Thursday: Breakfast Burrito B. EL and HS Claims and changes even more shots! guard skills while also Milk and fruit or juice Financial Reports He is friedns with every- trying to use his size and served with all meals C. HS Activities Account, Charles Lampten one on campus because of Rylan Weltz strength to bang down Students: $1.50 Revenue and Budget Balances, Sophomore his friendly personality and RS Freshman low.” Adults: $2.00 7:15-8:10 a.m. Cash Balances high character.” Noxon, Mont. – Coach Joe Peterson ------D. PersonnelActions Roanoke, Texas – Coach Joe Peterson Lincoln Breakfast Menu IV.Communication 6’11” Forward 6’5” Forward ***Because of Covid-19 pan- A. Public Comment demic, no visitors are allowed B. Reports: Superintendent; at lunch.*** Special Services Director; Monday: Cereal, Cheese Technology Coordinator; Stick Facilities Director; Activity Bowling Tuesday: Waffles Director; DCHS Principal; Wednesday: Pancake on a WMS Principal; LES Principal; FRIDAY NIGHT MIXED Individual Game – Christi Myers 228; & Gravel (B) 3-0 (214); HUB International Burlison 247; Spencer Gay 243; w/ handi- Stick JES Principal Team Standings (12/11): Misfits 4-0 Linda Staiger 198; w/ handicap Christi (A) 2-1 (187); BN Credit Union (A) 1-2 (170); cap Spencer Gay 292; Evan Jones 261 Thursday: Muffins, Cheese C. Report to Inform Filing (562); Kickers 3-1 (608); Mines in the Gutter Myers 267; Linda Staiger 257 Koch Furniture (B) 2-1 (163); Glendive Coca Series – Joshua Burlison 672; Rich Stick Timeline 4-0 (565); With Some BS 3-1 (585); Sand Series – Christi Myers 555; Linda Cola (A) 0-3 (230); NAPA Auto (B) 3-0 (180); Vanscoik 609; w/ handicap Spencer Gay ------D. Superintendant Baggers 4-0 (701); What ? 1-3 (537); What Staiger 524; w/ handicap Linda Staiger 701; Joe-N-Dee’s (A) 0-3 (198); Guelff Lumber 730; Lowell Burke 725 Jefferson Breakfast Menu Evaluation Reminder The ? (548); Oily; Spliter and Hiter 1-3 (642); Christi Myers 672 (B) 0-3 (201) Star Bowler (Game): Judy Lee 73 Monday: Fruit and Grain V.Reports,Discussionand Ol’ One Pins; Just One More (552) Star Bowler: Christi Myers 62 p.o.a. w/ Weekly Winners: p.o.a. w/ 217 game; Andrea Hood 73 p.o.a. Bar w/ Yogurt Policies Weekly Winners: 228 game; Linda Staiger 92 p.o.a. w/ 524 FEMALE Individual Game – Taylor w/ 188 game; Spencer Gay 82 p.o.a. w/ Tuesday: Pumpkin Bread w/ A. Finance Committee FEMALE Individual Game– Sharon series Millspaugh 97; Autumn Zinda 95; w/ 243 game Cheese Sticks Report Kutzler 201; Maria Burke 186; w/ handicap TUE MENS COMMERCIAL handicap Taylor Millspaugh 177; Tavin Star Bowler (Series): Andrea Hood Wednesday: Pancake w/ VI.ActionItems Sharon Kutzler 264; Charli Green 245 Team Standings (12/15): Hoodnik Riddle 160 88 p.o.a. w/ 433 series; Spencer Gay 100 Sausage A. Resolution for County to Series – Maria Burke 499; Sharon Illumination 2-2 (847); Ranch and Farm Ace Series – Autumn Zinda 170; Taylor p.o.a. w/ 583 series Thursday: Toast w/ Sausage Administer 2021-2022 Kutzler 468; w/ handicap Jenae Andreas 3-1 (862); Oakland Agency 4-0 (928); Gust Millspaugh 162; Taylor Millspaugh 322; EASTERN MONTANA LEAGUE and Egg Elections 694; Jamie Iwen 674 Hauf 3-1 (880); Moose 1.5-2.5 (783); Prairie Kaydree Campbell 300 Team Standings (12/28): Downs Inc., Friday: SACK LUNCH B. Recommendation to MALE Individual Game – Joshua Electric 1-3 (825); Hub International 2.5-1.5 MALE Individual Game – Ethan Rivas 2-2 (633); Oakland Agency 2-2 (678); ------Accept WMS DLA RFP Burlison 236; Steve Scheitlin 235; w/ hand- (792); Koch Furniture 2-2 (702); Convict 151; Skyler Thomas 120; w/ handicap Glendive Eye Care; Rolling Rubber 2-2 Washington Middle School C.AcademicVariance- icap Steve Scheitlin 268; John Heyen 268 Concrete (718) Ethan Rivas 179; Maverick Murphy 170 (683) Breakfast Menu DCHS Series – Joshua Burlison 672; Steve Weekly Winners: Series – Ethan Rivas 285; Skyler Weekly Winners: NO Salad Bar VII.Action:Other Scheitlin 618; w/ handicap Steve Scheitlin Individual Game – Joshua Burlison Thomas 226; w/ handicap Ethan Rivas 341; Individual Game – Sharon Kutzler 177; Monday: Breakfast Pizza VIII.UpcomingEvents 717; Jim Thompson 713 280; Josh Stickel 256; w/ handicap Josh Maverick Murphy 334 Linda Staiger 169; w/ handicap Karin Ochs Tuesday: Breakfast Tornado A. Regular Meeting: Feb. 8, Star Bowler (Game): Sharon Kutzler Stickel 294; Joshua Burlison 263 Star Bowler (Game): Taylor Millspaugh 243; Patty Hochhalter 236 Wednesday: Cereal w/ 2021 7 p.m. 54 p.o.a. w/ 201 game; Steve Scheitlin 58 Series – Joshua Burlison 704; Steve 47 p.o.a. w/ 97 Game; Maverick Murphy 39 Series – Linda Staiger 454; Sharon Zucchini Bread B. Regular Meeting: March p.o.a. w/ 235 game; John Heyen 58 p.o.a. Hood 625; w/ handicap Josh Stickel 707; p.o.a. w/ 98 game Kutzler 435; w/ handicap Karin Ochs 637; Thursday: Biscuits and 8, 2021 7 p.m. w/ 224 game Chance Hill 689 Star Bowler (Series): Taylor Angie Palmer 633 Gravy IX. Volkert and Waggesser Star Bowler (Series): Jenae Andreas Star Bowler: Josh Stickel 89 p.o.a. w/ Millspaugh 62 p.o.a. w/ 162 series; Star Bowler: Karin Ochs 42 p.o.a. w/ Friday: SACK LUNCH Request – CLOSED (if appli- 64 p.o.a. w/ 460 series; Steve Scheitlin 87 256 game; Josh Stickel 92 p.o.a. w/ 593 Maverick Murphy 72 p.o.a. w/ 190 series 163 game; Karin Ochs 34 p.o.a. w/ 397 ------cable) p.o.a. w/ 618 series series GRADES 6-12 (WMS/DCHS) series WHAT’S HAPPENING X. Action to Adjourn EASTERN MONTANA LEAGUE –––––––––––––––––––– Team Standings (12/17): Cullinan TUE MENS COMMERCIAL Week of January 11-16 If you wish to publicly com- Team Standings (12/14): Oakland GRADES 3-5 (LINCOLN SCHOOL) Subway (B) 4-0 (336); KXGN/Pet Projects (B) Team Standings (12/29): Ranch and Monday, January 11 ment on the agenda, please go Agency 4-0 (660); Glendive Eye Care 1-3 Team Standings: (12/15): HKT Big Sky (345); Trailstar Truck Stop (A) 3-1 (260); Farm Ace 3-1 (875); Oakland Agency 3-1 •7-9p.m.–GPSVirtual to www.glendiveschools.org (629); Rolling Rubber (699); Downs Inc., Motors (B) 3-0 (283); Mindt Machines (A) Mindt Machine (B) 2-2 (303); Joe -N- Dee’s (932); Hoodnik Illumination 4-0 (849); Prairie Board Meeting and click on the appropriate 3-1 (628) 3-0 (219); Bob’s Body Shop (B) 1-2 (219); (A) 1-3 (215); American Bank Center (A) Electric 3-1 (825); Hub International 4-0 Tuesday, January 12 public comment link on the Weekly Winners: C&B Operations (B) 0-3 (234); Fisher Sand (317); Greg’s Silver Dollar (B) 2-2 (276); Berg (818); Gust Hauf 1-3 (825); Moose 1-3 (701); •BoysBasketballvsWolf popup window. These links Tire 4-0 (279) Koch Furniture 1-3 (679); Convict Concrete Point 4/5:30/7 p.m. will be open from 4-6 p.m. on Weekly Winners (722) •GirlsBasketballatWolf Monday, January 11, 2021. All FEMALE Individual Game – Kailen Weekly Winners: Point 4/5:30/7 p.m. appropriate comments will be McDanold 148; Zoe Mindt 125; w/ handi- Individual Game – Jamilea Kittelmann Wednesday, January 13 read during the appropriate cap Kailen McDanold 231; Zoe Mindt 212 266; Jim Young 263; w/ handicap Jim Thursday, January 14 public comment section of the Series – Kailen McDanold 402; Zoe Young 290; Jamilea Kittelmann 276 Friday, January 15 agenda. Mindt 296; w/ handicap Kailen McDanold Series – Joshua Burlison 740; Jamilea •BoysBasketballvsMiles This meeting will be live- 651; Anna Meland 598 Kittelmann 694; w/ handicap Chris Daubel City 4/5:30/7 p.m. streamed. Please go to www. MALE Individual Game – Easton 746; Jamilea Kittelmann 724 •GirlsBasketballatMiles glendiveschools.org and fol- Wold 155; Devin Zinda 153; w/ handicap Star Bowler: Jim Young 83 p.o.a. w/ City 4/5:30/7 p.m. low the directions on the Devin Zinda 249; Easton Wold 238 263 game; Chris Daubel 125 p.o.a. w/ 692 Saturday, January 16 popup window to watch it Series – Easton Wold 358; Devin Zinda series •BoysBasketballvs live. 344; w/ handicap Devin Zinda 632; Cade Cullinan 615 Star Bowler (Game): Kailen McDanold 41 p.o.a. w/ 148 game, Devin Zinda 60 p.o.a. w/ 153 game Star Bowler (Series): Kailen McDanold 81 p.o.a. w/ 402 series; Devin Zinda 65 p.o.a. w/ 344 series FRIDAY NIGHT MIXED Team Standings (12/18): Kickers 3-1 (551); Misfits; With Some BS 4-0 (585); Mines in the Gutter 3-1 (554); What The ? 4-0 (607); What ? 3-1 (535); Sand Baggers 1-3 (704); Spliter and Hiter 3-1 (620); Oily; Just One More 1-3 (550); Ol’ One Pins Weekly Winners: FEMALE Individual Game– Judy Lee 217; Andrea Hood 188; w/ handicap Judy Lee 283; Andrea Hood 283 Series – Judy Lee 503; Jenae Andreas 461; w/ handicap Andrea Hood 718; Judy Lee 701 MALE Individual Game – Joshua
Out and About Glendive Ranger-Review Sunday, January 10, 2021•Page 12 MEGA up and running in old Kmart building By Hunter Herbaugh ing another 40-foot tumble motor skills. She said this is Ranger-ReviewStaffWriter track that we can put in, with helpful when preparing kids the ceilings as high as they to transition into school, as it The revitalization of the arewe’llbeabletovaultceil- prepares them for the day-to- former Kmart building is ings and potentially get an day operations. moving along, with one of the above ground pit put in here. “Wedevelopourfinemotor organizationsmovingintothe We’llbeabletogettwovault skills as well as our balance, building now up and running. runways instead of just one. coordination, developing the Makoshika Elite Gymnastics There’stonsofroomformore muscles the right way for Academy began operations mats, more equipment, more the age-appropriate devel- in the building, unofficially kids,” she said. opment. Also within that, it retitled the “Glendive Com- Another improvement teaches them to transition muntiy Center” according to Cross noted they wanted to into school, because they MEGAco-ownerKathyCross, make was encouraging more have to learn to transition onMonday,Jan.4. boys to consider moving from one event to another, While Makoshika Well- towards the competitive side taking turns, being in line, ness and the Eastern Mon- of gymnastics. With more all that kind of stuff. So it tana Martial Arts Academy appropriate equipment, she sets them up with a good have not started operations says, it will give boys a bet- structure before they get yet, they are expecting to be ter idea of what they want to into school,” she said. up and running very soon, do in the long run when they Overall, Cross said every- accordingtoMakoshikaWell- decide to join the program. one has been excited about ness executive director Sara “We are actually well on Hunter Herbaugh photo the improvements they have PlummerandEMMAAowner ourwaytodevelopingaboys’ been able to make with their KarenBallentine.Meanwhile, competitive program. We’ve (Left to Right) MEGA coaches Jayla Eyers, Austyn Nottestad and MEGA co-owner Kathy Cross began opera- new space. Cross said MEGA has set its got some kids that are real- tions in their new location this past week. “(The people) are real- sights on improvements. ly interested in being in the sectionsofit.Sothat’soneof where the kids can track their offers the only “movement- ly excited. They were Specifically, she noted that competitive side. So the way the big developments we’ll progress, as well as develop- based curriculum” in the impressed with the change since their new location is our boys’ classes work is it be able to do, we’ll have the ing a designated space for region, according to Cross. and how much we were able more spacious, that will allow kind of gets them interested, head space and the physical “tot tumbling” classes. She explained that a move- to do.” them to get new equipment seeing if they want to go into space to add in some boys’ Aside from new gymnas- ment-based curriculum com- that will hopefully attract the competitive side of it or equipment,”Crosssaid. tics equipment, MEGA was bines typical school topics Reach Hunter Herbaugh new gymnasts. rather stay with the kind of Moreimprovementsonthe also able to add MEGA incorporated with activities at rrreporter@rangerreview. “We are looking at acquir- more ninja, parkour kind of way include a “skill wall,” Minds Preschool, which that focus on improving fine com. County’s COVID-19 vaccination distribution plan released UnifiedHealthCommandof ly we can start providing vac- community that have direct Cell Disease, and Type 1 & 2 vated risk of COVID-19 com- tissues), and Thalassemia (a Dawson County has released cinations to our community.” patient contact, such as den- Diabetes Mellitus. On a case plications. These conditions type of blood disorder). The the distribution phases for The Dawson County Health tists, orthodontists, physical by case basis, medical pro- include: Asthma (moderate to final phase of the distribution COVID-19 vaccinations based Department may receive the therapists, optometrists, home viders may include individu- severe), Cerebrovascular dis- planisforremainingMontan- on the state’s new COVID-19 next shipment prior to Glen- health workers and others that als with other conditions that ease (affects the blood vessels ans aged 16 or older. vaccination plan per Governor dive Medical Center. The fit the criteria. place them at elevated risk and blood supply to the brain), Glendive Medical Center Gianforte. At this time, the state has estimated the next Phase 1b will include per- for COVID-19 related com- Cystic fibrosis, Hypertension and Dawson County Health first amount of vaccinations shipments may be sent by sons aged 70 years and older, plications. American Indians orhighbloodpressure,Immu- Department will broadly com- has been given to as many mid-January. persons aged 16-69 with and other people of color who nocompromised state (weak- municate when the next vac- Phase 1a individuals as allot- Phase 1a began two weeks high-risk medical conditions may be at elevated risk for ened immune system) from cines are available and how ted and there are currently no ago with vaccination of Glen- including: Cancer, Chronic COVID-19 complications are blood or bone marrow trans- to sign up for an appointment. vaccinations on hand. diveMedicalCenterstaffand KidneyDisease,COPD,Down also included in this phase. plant, immune deficiencies, For relevant informa- “We have placed an order first responders who have Syndrome, heart conditions Phase 1c will include front- HIV, use of corticosteroids, tion about COVID-19 from for more vaccinations to begin direct contact with patients as (such as heart failure, coro- line essential workers, persons or use of other immune weak- DPHHS, visit: https://dphhs. Phase 1b,” stated Parker Pow- well as long-term care facil- nary artery disease, or car- aged 60 or older, individuals ening medicines, Neurologic mt.gov/publichealth/cdepi/ ell, CEO of Glendive Medi- ity staff and residents. This diomyopathies), immunocom- residing in congregate care conditions, such as dementia, diseases/coronavirusmt. For cal Center, “Ultimately; it phase has recently expand- promised state (weakened and correctional facilities, and Liver disease, Overweight up-to-date information about depends on the amount we ed per Governor Gianforte’s immune system), from solid personsaged16-59withmedi- (BMI >25 kg/m2, but <40 kg/ patient and visitor guidelines receive and the timeliness of direction to include addition- organ transplant, severe obe- cal conditions not included in m2), Pulmonary fibrosis (hav- at GMC, please visit www. the deliveries as to how quick- al healthcare workers in the sity (BMI ≥40kg/m2), Sickle Phase 1B that may have an ele- ing damaged or scarred lung gmc.org/COVID-19 Glendive Public Library acknowledges recent memorials, gifts The Glendive Public Anne Freistone and Ed and Janette Bogar JoAnn Roe and Ken and • In Memory of Dennis Zuroff Library gratefully acknowl- Noreen Turnquist • In Memory of Patricia Donette Zuroff GetzfromRoseMarieAus DONATIONS MADE BY: edges the memorials and gifts •InMemoryofRitaMcGov- ‘Pat’ Jones from Doug and •InMemoryofMarkSimon •InMemoryofCarolCon- • Dan and Michelle Pon- given to the library from July ern from Myrna Kintz, Bill Janette Bogar, Carl and fromCarlandJoAnnRoe lin from Ken and Donette trelli 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020. andJackiReynolds,Carland MEMORIALS JoAnnRoeandBillandJoyce •InMemoryofInezParker Ayre fromMaryannClingingsmith • In Memory of Shirley andMarcyWiseman LenhartfromTheBookClub •InMemoryofJanetRowe • In Memory of Jake Popp from Avis Anderson, Vance from PJ and Dawn Torres and Linda Vickers, Debbie and Family Shoopman, Vicki Temple, •InMemoryofDebFrank Gary and Judy Huncovsky fromBeverlyKelly and Ed and Noreen Turnquist • In Memory of Jo Smith •JusticeHagenfromVicki fromCarlandJoAnnRoe Temple • In Memory of Dr. LeRoy • In Memory of Verna andPatMolinefromCarland Baisch from Vicki Temple JoAnn Roe and Anne Freis- and Bill and Joyce Ayre tone • In Memory of Richard • In Memory of Paul Win- “Dick” Byelland from Clay hofer from Carl and JoAnn and Laurene Newton Roe • In Memory of Bruce •InMemoryofErvStobie Eissinger from Gail Eiss- fromCarlandJoAnnRoe inger, Trevor and Janna • In Memory of Patricia McCormick, Joan Hill, Jac- ‘Pat’ Hood from Bill and quelyn Schaffer, Jerry and Joyce Ayre Lisa Ryan, Gary and Judy •InMemoryofHelenMit- Huncovsky, Chris, Erin and tlestadt from Marcy Wise- Ava Eissinger, Myrna Kintz, manandCarlandJoAnnRoe MissyBerg,MelvinandRick • In Memory of Arlett McDanold, Avalon Eiden, CicolanifromDougandJanet onX Maps, Sturglaugson’s, te Bogar Wade and Lorelei Nielsen, • In Memory of Bonita CathyMiller,DianeCrockett, Ollerman from Doug and