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VOLUME 139 NUMBER 53 LEWISTOWNNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2021 Dawson Community College nixes He’s got the Lewistown campus amid financial crisis Board accepts president’s parade wave down! resignation, layoffs approved to balance budget

By KATHERINE SEARS | Reporter After starting the first summer of in-person classes in Lewistown the beginning of June, Dawson Community College has cut the Central Montana Campus, and the director of the program, as the DCC Board attempts to get a handle on the college’s budget. DCC began working to establish the satellite campus in Lewistown the end of 2019, and had hired Laurie Huber in December 2020 to serve as the director Last week, the board approved moving forward with employee layoffs needed to help balance a deficit estimated to be between $500,000 and $1 million. In the June 13 edition of the “Glendive Ranger Review,” Jamie Ausk Crisafulli reported on the board’s review of the budget issues, which dates back to fiscal year 2018. In the article, it states the board accepted a deficit budget in 2018 Scott Mickelson and continued to use it as the baseline, without using new revenue to replenish the cash reserves borrowed against it. The college has been borrowing from auxiliary funds since 2016, dwindling $3.8 million in cash reserves down to nearly nothing in the 2021 fiscal year. The review concluded the situation was foreseeable, and that the culture at the college supports a blatant disregard for the budget. This apparently became more evident in 2021, when the approved budget for the fiscal year was not followed and excessive spending occurred, including within the Lochlan Bakkedahl, age 7, waves to the Fourth of July parade crowd from the back of the 1928 International Central Montana program. truck owned by grandparents Dwayne and Robyn of Lewistown. Robyn said Dwayne spent all last winter “The budget for Central Montana was substantially restoring the truck. Lochlan and his siblings were visiting for the holiday. Photo courtesy of Dave Rummans higher than proposed [and approved],” DCC Board Chairman Chad Knudson told the News-Argus last week. Knudson said eliminating the program was necessary in reaching financial stability. “Given the overspending that occurred in 2021, First Presbyterian Church though the Central Montana program is very valuable, it just could not be justified at this time,” said Knudson. Layoffs accounted for in the DCC budget were also introduces new pastor not made, and the college’s former president, Dr. Scott Mickelson, granted spending requests from staff that had By MIRIAM CAMPAN | Reporter been previously denied by the business office. While there is no evidence of fraud, the board main- Pastor Kimmy Briggs, and her husband Will, decided four tains Mickelson failed to adhere to the budget and com- months ago to make the First Presbyterian Church and Lewis- municate the financial situation to the board. The board town their home. Having met at New Jersey’s Princeton Univer- voted to accept Mickelson’s resignation on June 21 after sity while both were pursuing degrees in divinity, the couple he ceased all communication with the board, removed searched for a place between Washington and Texas to settle personal effects from his office and left his keys behind. down and begin a family. When an opportunity was presented to Mickelson never offered a formal resignation, but the lead the Lewistown congregation, Pastor Kimmy (as she likes to board felt his actions signaled his resignation. be known) knew it was her calling. “This move was a chance to get closer to home (Washington Future for Lewistown state for Pastor Kimmy and Texas for her husband) and an oppor- DCC is the latest to attempt to establish a community tunity to balance work and life. We wanted to be in a safe com- college program in Lewistown. The Lewistown campus munity to raise our children,” Briggs said. was located at the Central Montana Education Center, As a child, the opportunity to become a church leader was and was geared toward addressing and solving local something Pastor Kimmy did not see in her future. workforce issues, while also preparing high school stu- “I was raised in a denomination that did not promote women dents for higher education. The college enlisted locals to into leadership roles,” Briggs said. teach five introductory courses at the center. After high school, Briggs enrolled in Spokane, Washington’s While the on-site program will cease to exist, Chair- Whitworth University where she pursued a double major in edu- man Knudson said the organization is looking toward cation and theology. She explained she wanted a better under- the future. standing of women’s roles in the church and felt that God had “Dawson will look forward to having a strong rela- called her as a teacher. It was after coursework in Educational tionship with the school district,” Knudson stated. “We Psychology that Briggs dropped education and focused solely on Pastor Kimmy stands at the First Presbyterian Church do have online programming, although the vision for theology. pulpit. The varnish on the corners is worn from the on-site staff has been eliminated.” hands of past clergy who used it to steady them- See Pastor | Page 5 selves as they preached. Photo by Miriam Campan Researchers complete wilderness monitoring in Big Snowy Mountains

By KATHERINE SEARS | Reporter flank of the Big Snowy Mountains in Golden goal is to inform managing agencies how the site of two of the seven trips for the institute Valley County, the area is very rugged, with land is being used and the impacts of the use, this summer. Four volunteers joined Field Researchers and volunteers with the Wil- bare limestone and sandstone outcrops with- documenting weeds, erosion and the quality Leaders Bethany Allen and Charlie Brown to derness Institute at the University of Mon- in coniferous forest. of wilderness. survey the area over several days, most of tana recently spent several days document- As part of the institute’s monitoring pro- “It’s wilderness character monitoring, so which was spent documenting invasive weeds ing the landscape in the Bureau of Land gram, field leaders visit designated wilder- we cover everything from invasive weeds to with GIS, or geographic information systems. Management Twin Coulee Wilderness Study ness and wilderness study areas on foot to changes within the area,” said Lisa Gerloff, Area. evaluate character, creating an inventory of the director of the program. Located off Red Hill Road on the southeast the land for federal agencies. The ultimate This year, the Twin Coulee WSA was the See Wilderness | Page 5

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Finding the right path New Deputy joins Juvenile Probation Office

By MIRIAM CAMPAN | Reporter aries. You need to be tough when you have to be, in order not to be manipulated. You need to earn their respect and stand A few short years ago, Matthew Howell was completing his firm. It is applied compassion,” said Howell. degree in Criminal Justice and fulfilling one of the require- Most of his day-to-day is spent with weekly check-ins to ments with an internship at the Lewistown Juvenile Probation ensure the youth are following the list of required conditions. office. After receiving his Bachelors degree, he put his educa- These conditions may include community service, fines, writ- tion and life experience to work at Child Protective Services for ing essays about their behaviors and other means to take three and a half years. Then life came full circle when a posi- accountability for their actions. tion where he had worked as an intern became available three Howell understands the difficulties many parents face months ago. today. As the deputy juvenile probation officer for Fergus County, “Be understanding and set rules and boundaries. It’s tough Matthew Howell works with youth in an effort to “keep them to be a parent and especially if involved with the JPO. Know it’s on the right path.” not the end of the world to be referred to our office. It could be “The best part of the job is working with family and youth the start of something great to get someone on the right path,” to help guide youth onto the path and not into the adult cor- Howell said. rections system,” said Howell. He added, “I’m happy and honored to be here and to serve In doing so, Howell connects youth and their families to a the community.” myriad of providers, including physicians, mental health pro- fessionals and other resources, to assist in stabilization and a future out of the “system.” As a newcomer himself, Howell is learning to navigate the juvenile system, getting to know the regulations and how to cater a program specifically tailored for the child and their caretakers. As a youth who faced his own challenges, Howell under- Deputy Juvenile Probation Officer Matthew stands and implements the importance of setting healthy boundaries as part of the restoration process. Howell brings life lessons, university learning and “You can’t help them without establishing healthy bound- previous work experience to his new position. Photo by Miriam Campan A new beginning: Relay for Life is changing to Cancer Colors celebration and ice cream social

Changes, adjustments, affected the rural Relay for has also had to adjust. With locals to join the first annual and new beginnings have Life programs, leaving the the national Relay funding Cancer Colors Celebration been a hallmark of the past need for financial adjust- shortfalls came the loss of and Ice Cream Social. 18 months. And so it has ments, budget changes, and the local Relay Representa- Many of the traditions been with the Central Mon- the realignment of vision tive and the subsequent cut- they know and love will still tana Relay for Life. As with and goals. back of support for this be included in the new event many other things, the Locally, this means that region. – the survivor celebration, COVID pandemic has also the Relay for Life committee With this in mind, the the luminary ceremony, the Central Montana Relay com- luminary bag walk and most planned, so be sure to stay in ing cancer research and mittee made the decision to importantly, the gathering of touch. advancements in treatments reshape its goals and adopt a friends and family to honor As with the Relay, the that the ACS provides, they new vision. They will con- survivors and those lost to mission of joining the fight would not be able to cele- tinue the fight against can- cancer. The exciting and fun against cancer will continue. brate the hopes and dreams cers of all kinds and along new addition to the event The fundraising done of survivorship that they One Health will be holding with that, the committee is will be the Ice Cream Social. throughout the year will, as have today. pleased and excited to invite Lots of treats and goodies are always, be used to support The new 2021 Cancer Col- Sports/Extracurricular this fight, however they will ors Celebration is scheduled now be able to offer support for Thursday, Aug. 5, 5:30- Physical Clinics on: both locally and nationally. 10:30 p.m. at Frank Day Park. Please join the family of A portion of the Cancer Col- More information, including Friday, July 23rd, 9:00a-12:00p ors Celebration’s fundraising luminary bag sales, raffles, proceeds will be used to sup- silent auction items, and ice Wednesday, July 28th,1:00p-5:00p in the celebration of her life port those fighting cancer in cream treats will be available Tuesday, August 3rd, 8:00a-12:00p Central Montana. A portion soon. Stay in touch by visit- on July 10, 2021, will continue to go to the ing CancerColorsCelebra- Wednesday, August 4th, 1:00p-5:00p starting with an American Cancer Society, tion.com, visiting the Face- whose mission they strongly book page, or calling Lana Thursday, August 10th, 3:00p-7:00p ashes burial at support. Without the ongo- Papp at (406) 366-2364. The cost is FREE Lewistown Cemetery Please call our office to schedule your sports physical. at 1:00 p.m. 406-535-6545 followed by a celebratory reception Baptist Church offers five-day club for kids at the Yogo Inn. Children are invited to attend a fun club for girls and boys Please consider bringing ages 5-12. Five-Day Club meets every day for five days. Clubs an umbrella to the cemetery are sponsored by “Child Evangelism Fellowship”, a Bible-cen- for฀some protection tered ministry serving in every region of the world. An end-of club-rally will be held Friday evening, and will from the sun. include a program highlighting the past week of club, a BBQ 406 1st Ave South Lewistown We look forward to meal provided for families and club attendees, and a drawing celebrating Judy’s life! for a water cannon and soaking of a club leader. For more information, contact Faith at Central Baptist Hope to see you all there! Church: 535-8765 or 697-6979, or email to cbs@midrivers. com. .

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Flags for the Fourth

The American Legion Color Guard members stride down Main Street at the start of the parade on Sunday. Shown are (from left) Sandy Youngbauer, Carl Charbonneau with the American flag, Steve Mattheis with the Montana flag and Bruce Lurhsen with the POW/MIA flag. Photo by Matthew Strissel

Greening Lewistown one garden plot at a time By DEB HILL munity Garden. Next year in 2012. Payne, who works at her husband, John, provided So well, in fact, that many ing things.” News-Argus Managing Editor marks the 10th anniversary of the church, has been involved the location and had a water of the gardeners return each Andrea encourages any- this neighborhood treasure, since the beginning. line installed. year to do it again. one who might like to get a What if you loved to gar- located off of First Avenue in “The pastor wanted the “We got seed money from “Every year I give first plot in the 2022 community den but lived somewhere the parking lot of Lewistown church involved in outreach the Community Cupboard dibs to those who had a plot garden to contact her by with no yard? Online. projects, and this was one of and a $500 grant through the the year before,” Andrea said. April of next year. According to Andrea them,” she said. Montana Rural Health Initia- “I send out the applications “We have space to add From many apartment and - condo dwellers, that’s the Payne, the original garden The church paid for fenc tive,” Andrea recalled. to them in March, to see if four or five more raised beds idea was the inspiration of ing, construction of a tool and While the church was ini- they want to sign up again. to this garden, and we’ve problem, but luckily there is a - solution – Lewistown’s Com- Reverend John Daniels, pas storage shed, and building tially involved, the garden is “We’ve got everything from a talked about even adding tor of the Methodist Church the raised beds. Andrea and now entirely run by the Master Gardener to people another garden if there is the Paynes. Currently the 18 who are brand new to grow- interest,” Andrea said. raised beds in the garden are rented by 10 individuals and the Lewistown Boys and Girls Club. Several of the beds are extra tall, to assist those who MUTTON BUSTIN’ find leaning over to be diffi- cult. The rules are few, but gardeners are asked to use primarily organic methods to & CALF DRESSING protect both people and soil from toxicities. Compost bins are available, and gardeners are responsible for tending at Central Montana their own plots, including weed removal. Fair Rodeo “Most of our gardeners are growing vegetables or ber- ries,” Andrea said. “A few Sign up early! have added flowers to their beds. We did have to install a lock on the gate to prevent produce from being stolen, CMTFAIR.COM but otherwise the garden is working well.” for entry form

A gardener investigates a and rules patch of “walking” onions in one of the Community Garden raised beds. The Garden UNMASK currently has 18 beds, but has room to install four or five more if the interest is there. Photo by Deb Hill THE FAIR Law Enforcement Blotter Edited by June 21 had a local warrant and was MIRIAM CAMPAN • An officer made contact arrested by the officer and with an individual in the rest- transported to the Fergus The following report was rooms at the Creekside Pavil- County Sheriff Office Deten- taken from information pro- ion at 3 a.m. The individual tion Center. vided by the Central Montana Dispatch and does not repre- sent the total scope of police or sheriff activities. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. June 18 • Central Montana Medical Center Emergency Room reported a dog bite victim. The victim went to a window of a vehicle to look at puppies and dogs in the vehicle jumped forward and bit the victim on the mouth and nose.

June 19 • A caller reported some people were tearing down a house and throwing the rem- nants in a nearby coulee. The building inspector was advised and issued a cease and desist order at the loca- tion as the debris was pushed into a public right-of-way. June 20 • An officer advised a vehi- cle backed into their patrol vehicle while on a traffic stop in a parking lot. Montana . Highway Patrol responded.

WEDNESDAY, LEWISTOWN JULY 7, 2021 NEWS-ARGUS OPINION PAGE 4 HAVE A SUGGESTION, NEWS ITEM OR CONCERN? CONTACT THE NEWS-ARGUS AT 406-535-3401 OR [email protected] LEWISTOWNNEWS.COM

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Your View Let’s recognize those who Climate change denial Looks like we keep the community going is getting us nowhere need more education Dear Editor, Dear Editor, Dear Editor, We should create an award to those individual people in With temperatures soaring, and as we face another disas- Recently Ted Murray and I wrote letters in which we asked the community who provide services without which life trous fire season, I keep asking myself the same question – rhetorical questions about racism and climate change. Kayla would be nearly impossible. “Why can’t we do better”? Murphy responded, offering to educate us in these areas but Terry, Tim, Daryl, Peggy, Doug, James would be just a few I think the answer is that we can do better but we choose, not setting out her qualifications or where or when we could of the names that come to mind. There are more. for whatever reason, to convince ourselves that the problem be educated. She missed the point that asking questions is a Thank you for being there. of climate change is either a “hoax” or is just part of Mother good form of teaching, which was the point of our letters. Bill Buck Nature’s plan. That belief (denial) attempts to take us off the I am guessing she is a liberal Democrat, since asking ques- Lewistown hook for having to take steps to deal with it. Sadly, that tions that challenge liberal belief automatically labels you as belief is provably false. It also doesn’t take us off the hook. uneducated. There is some room for doubt though, because In fact, it pretty much guarantees that we will have to deal she was polite and didn’t label us racist. She did, however, Personal attacks with the future effects of climate change on a scale and in have about 300 words left where she could have answered ways that we just aren’t prepared for. questions or promoted what she feels is right, and I’m sorry Ralph Waldo Emerson is credited (actually misquoted) she didn’t take that opportunity. are unecessary with the adage “Build a better mousetrap and the world will I did wonder why she questioned Ted’s and my belief that beat a path to your door.” The point is the same. In a capi- before man evolved there was climate change which melted Dear Editor, talist system (and I’m a firm believer in capitalism), if you the glaciers. I was very disappointed to read the recent column attack- build a better mousetrap you should be rewarded. Unfortu- I decided to research the issue referring to liberal sources of ing former State Senator Bob Brown. I knew Bob slightly nately capitalism, as it currently exists in our country, allows information such as CNN, NBC, Marvel comic books, Karl when I worked in Kalispell. Bob was always a very nice man. for the people who patented the old mousetrap to buy politi- Marx communist manifesto, professors of Black Studies and He was unfailingly cordial and a true gentleman. As evidenced cal influence and network airtime, thereby avoiding costly sociology, Democrat talking points, bartender-turned-Congress by his occasional columns, he deals with issues, not personali- change and, at the same time, to stifle the progress of the person AOC, 95% of unnamed experts and scientist, movies ties. new mousetrap people. and tv written and acted by liberals, “studies show,” and, of As former Supreme Court Justice Anton Scalia, a true con- Alternatives to fossil fuels are not only a better mouse- course, internet blogs. servative, once said “I attack ideas. I don’t attack people. And trap, they’re stone moneymakers. In term of jobs, efficiency, Ted, you’re going to feel very foolish. It turns out climate some very good people have some very bad ideas. And if you and stock market opportunities, green is the new gold. Why change didn’t exist before man and didn’t melt the glaciers. can’t separate the two, you gotta get another day job.” (CBS that’s not a good thing escapes me. We need to stop decrying Godzilla melted most of the glaciers, leaving only enough to News) something because it’s not perfect and start accepting reality. keep the earth cool. Climate change didn’t begin until 1619 Just because one disagrees with political positions, it does Progress rather than perfection. when bad white men made their slaves turn the remaining not give others the right to try to tear down the person. If this were about mice, I guess I wouldn’t care. But it’s glaciers into ice cubes for their mint julips, causing the Earth We can all learn a lot from people like Bob Brown and not about mice – it’s about every living species, including to warm. Our confused beliefs come from relying on sources Anton Scalia. humans, that inhabit this planet. I think we owe our chil- authored largely by bad white men. Harvey Nyberg dren, grandchildren, and future generations a little less deni- I learned some other things as well. Guns are the root cause Lewistown al, a little more honesty, and a lot more action. of violent crime; thus “studies show” Montana is about to Doug Stephens become the murder capital of the world. Basing sex on biology is Lewistown totally wrong and immoral. Referring to people with terms such Ongoing drought as man or woman is wrong and demeans all the other sexes. Allowing Blacks to riot, loot and burn down businesses where they work and shop is the best way to convince white suprema- will have lasting impacts cists that they are wrong. Strangely, in a racist society like the Dear Editor, U.S., the best way to get elected is to run as an anti-racist. We are certainly hearing from our grain growers across the Seems Ted and I need more education. state. With drought and high temperatures, it really is a reci- Gary Fitzpatrick pe for disaster. I hear more remarks that fields won’t be see- Lewistown ing a combine this year than I hear positive reports. Guest Opinions I know we do have some farmers that seeded spring wheat because of the price who will be unable to complete the con- tracts and will pay the difference. Stockgrowers concerned over BLM bison grazing finding What we are seeing on the ground now will have lasting impacts to our growers. By KENI REESE ing of No Signifi- change the class of tion of their bison herd in Alison Vergeront cant Impact. livestock from cat- the future. Executive Vice President The Montana Stockgrow- “Our organiza- tle to bison, change “The fences represent a Montana Grain Growers ers Association is expressing tion has consis- the authorized sea- significant monetary invest- disappointment in the recent tently provided sons-of-use, and ment in improvements, and release of the Bureau of Land comments outlin- the removal of if this change in grazing Management’s draft environ- ing concerns interior fences. management proceeds, BLM mental assessment and Find- regarding the MSGA has high- must analyze what steps will impacts a request lighted the poten- be taken to address any like this can have tial for natural resource damage,’’ said Stein- on rangeland resource damage beisser. “We feel many of the health, riparian that can occur request changes in the draft areas and econom- Keni Reese through conver- have significant resource ic impacts to the sion of the existing impacts and have not been livestock industry,” said Jim permits from season-long fully vetted or analyzed by Steinbeisser, MSGA Presi- grazing to year-round graz- the BLM.” dent. “Today’s release of the ing. In previous BLM docu- MSGA will continue to draft EA and Finding of No ments, the agency also advocate on behalf of the Significant Impact is very acknowledged that year- ranchers of Montana during impactful to ranchers across round grazing will lead to the comment, protest and the state. This assessment increased riparian trampling appeal periods. To find out may have a much larger rip- where bison tend to concen- more on the work MSGA is ple effect moving forward on trate. Additionally, the doing regarding this issue, setting precedent for public removal of interior fences visit www.mtbeef.org. land grazing permits.” reflects a strategy of limited In recent years, MSGA has management of bison, there- Keni Reese is director of mar- raised a variety of concerns fore, raising the concern of keting and communications with the American Prairie the intent of the APR to ade- for the Montana Stockgrowers Reserve’s request to BLM to quately manage the popula- Association. Legislature backed the commercialization of public wildlife

By TOM PUCHLERZ cial aspects of the proposals and 2021 loud, partisan rhetoric that has I, like so many Montana hunters become the norm in Montana’s capi- A Yellowstone Newspaper (USPS 311-120) have been blessed to enjoy a lifetime tol. State administrators and of world-class hunting and fishing. appointed Fish and Wildlife commis- Office Hours Want to place a display ad? It’s why so many of us live here, and sioners entrusted with the responsi- The Lewistown News-Argus is a twice-weekly To place a display ad in the paper, call our adver- it speaks to the decades of work that bility to manage our public trust community newspaper that has been serving tising department at 535-3401, email advertising1@ Montanans have put into conserving wildlife need to stand up for those Central Montana since 1883. lewistownnews.com, or fax to 535-3405. The Adver- and managing our public wildlife for resources and provide science-based Based in Lewistown, the News-Argus serves the tising Manager is Dearlene Hodik. The advertising the benefit of everyone. information on bills that threaten region from Winnett in the east to Stanford in the sales representatives are Terri Selph and Cindy Hall. west and Winifred in the north all the way south to The display advertising deadline is Monday at 5 But after this legislative session public wildlife and the hunt. Judith Gap and everything in between. Our motto p.m. for the Wednesday edition and Thursday at 5 it is clear that Montana is on a dif- The new laws are now on the is “Covering Central Montana Like the Stars.” p.m. for the Saturday edition. ferent path, one that disregards sci- Tom Puchlerz books and we will not have a The newspaper is published every Wednesday ence and places the ability for some chance to change them until our and Saturday by Central Montana Publishing, 521 News-Argus website to profit off of our wildlife as the highest pri- legislature meets again. And clearly this is just W. Main, Lewistown MT, 59457. The News-Argus website is located at www.lewis- ority. As we have seen in other states this will the beginning of the drive to commercialize The News-Argus is open from 8 to 5 Monday townnews.com. The site is updated throughout the through Friday. Our phone number is 535-3401 or week and features a sampling of the news stories mean less opportunity for public hunters, and our wildlife through more bills. 800-879-5627. The manager of the business office from the print editions, as well as interactive polls, more exclusive access for those who can pay. We saw bills that died this session that is Lynn Toller. blogs and other news and entertainment. The site This last legislative session brought numer- will return, such as landowner elk licenses also contains all of the ads that appear in the classi- ous wildlife bills that had little to do with fair and getting rid of public access routes to Have an idea for a news story? fied section as well as banner advertising opportuni- chase hunting and everything to do with kill- public land. Already we’re seeing proposals If you have a news tip, a correction, or any ques- ties and display ads from the print edition. ing and commercialization of our public trust to extend elk seasons in areas where hunter tion about the news, call 535-3401 and ask for Deb For questions about the website, email publisher@ wildlife. Whether it was one of the many bills access is limited to paying clients, and kick- Hill, the managing editor. She can be contacted by lewistownnews.com. email at [email protected]. brought forward to reduce elk populations, ing the can yet again on the years-long effort Other members of the news and composition Commercial Printing declare war on predators or bills that allowed to better manage the Madison River fishery. departments include Matthew Strissel, Miriam News-Argus Printing is a full-service commercial new means or seasons to kill wildlife, they There are however other ways to change Campan, Katherine Sears, Alice Neal and Megan printing company, located in the basement of the were just wrong. what many consider bad policy for wildlife Manley. newspaper office. They can print anything from Already we have seen opinion pieces and and hunting. The new laws in many instanc- The deadline for the Wednesday edition is Mon- business cards to full color brochures & magazines. statements erroneously linking hunting advo- es give the Commission a significant amount day at 5 p.m. The deadline for the Saturday edition Tim Hartford is the Commercial Printing Manager. is Thursday at 5 p.m. You can e-mail Tim at printmgr@lewistownnews. cacy groups to the support of long held unac- of discretion regarding means of take, har- com or call 535-3401. ceptable practices approved this past session vest quotas, and season dates. Want to place a classified ad? such as baiting, bounties, spotlighting, run- Talk with your commissioner, elected offi- To place a classified ad (want ads, for sale, etc.) call Who is the Publisher? ning bears with hounds and hunting elk in cials, friends and neighbors and let them 535-3401, email [email protected], or The publisher of the Lewistown News-Argus and the dead of winter. know you want our public trust wildlife fax to 535-3405. The Classified Manager is Meagan News-Argus Printing is Jacques Rutten. He can be We hear often that deer, elk and predator resources managed for all of us. Tell them Baldry. The deadline for classified ads is 10 a.m. contacted at [email protected] or by Tuesday for the Wednesday edition and 10 a.m. calling 535-3401. numbers are too low or too high and that they actions that lead to further commercializa- Friday for the Saturday edition. need to be managed. I couldn’t agree more. tion and decreased public support for hunt- But when we conjure up a problem where sci- ing are not acceptable. News-Argus subscriber rates Outside of Montana, Print and E-Edition: EZ Pay: ence shows no problem exists, or when those Hunters, make sure you vote for those In County, Print and Digital: $5.85 per month; 3 $7.33 per month; 3 months: $47; 6 months: $64; 1 commercializing the public’s wildlife look pri- that represent your values in the next legis- months: $19.25; 6 months: $38; 1 year: $70; 2 years: year: $98; 2 years: $167 marily to their pocketbook, I have little lature. Our sporting legacy and memories $122 Digital Only (same rate applies regardless where patience. Long-term damage to the hunt and depend on it. Outside of Fergus County, but within Montana, subscriber lives): how hunters are viewed is at risk. 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“It was a beautiful place to be, but very different than other BLM areas I’ve studied,” said Allen. “There really isn’t a whole lot out there; we documented weeds and a of couple of camps; some evidence of elk, deer and bears.” Allen said the group observed oxide daisy, toadflax, hounds tongue and thistle, but in very small amounts. Since only a por- tion of the area is grazed, Allen suggested the weeds spread mostly through wind and wild game. “The northeastern side is where we found the most weeds, along Red Hill Road,” said Allen. The group noted the area sees very little human use, possibly due to the rough terrain. “It’s not used a lot,” said Allen. “We didn’t really see much evidence of hunting, but did find one meat hang so I’m sure someone has hunted there. “There’s not a lot of water so maybe that’s why,” Allen added. “It’s also hard to navigate; there are rock walls that will prevent you from going up and down easily.” 1979 data Thanks to technology and GPS, the area is much easier to navigate now than when the last inventory was done in the area in 1979. The group referenced the old inventory on a handwritten map during their most recent study. “The handwritten map had limestone outcroppings marked and one was a cave,” said Allen. “We couldn’t find the cave this time; it’s [handwritten map] not the same accuracy as we have now.” The old map also included scenic overlooks and old roads, which Allen was also unable to locate. “There were some old roads that had been mapped that we couldn’t find,” said Allen. “It looked like there was a fire and new growth trees had taken over where the road may have been.” Institute Established in 1975, the Wilderness Institute provides wilder- ness information, research and interdisciplinary education in response to a variety of wildland issues and needs. Since 2005, Wilderness Institute Field Leaders Charlie Brown, left, and Bethany Allen, second from left, pose for a photo the institute has been conducting wilderness monitoring with with volunteers in the Twin Coulee Wilderness Study Area during a recent trip to document wilderness char- volunteers within U.S. Forest Service and BLM lands each sum- acteristics. Photo courtesy of Charlie Brown, Wilderness Institute mer. Allen has been leading trips every other week for three sum- mers, and spends winters writing GIS reports from the data. A recent graduate with a science background, Allen enjoys “It’s very rewarding,” said Allen. “It’s very hard work, but my looking at wild places from an analytical perspective. passion is getting into wild spaces.” “I hope to gain more experience to complete more GIS work The boys from Twin Hills Colony and volunteer outreach,” said Allen. will be at the Yogo Inn Parking Lot What is a WSA? Friday, July 9th Wilderness Study Areas are places that have wilder- the National Wilderness Preservation System. Today, the ness characteristics; that is a minimum size, naturalness, BLM manages WSAs that contain about 12.6 million acres Zucchini (maybe), Beets, and outstanding opportunities for recreation which make of public land. Until Congress makes a decision to add or them eligible for designation as wilderness. In 1976, Con- end consideration of a WSA, the BLM manages the area to Radishes, Rhubarb, gress directed the BLM to evaluate all of its land for the ensure its suitability for designation as wilderness is not Zucchini Bread, Half presence of wilderness characteristics, and identified impaired. areas became WSAs. The establishment of a WSA served -U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Man- Turkeys, Chickens, Peas, to identify areas for Congress to consider for addition to agement Potatoes,Carrots, Onions, Saurkraut, Eggs, Baked Goods, Canned Goods & More Within the four months okay through daily faith.” and as the Gospel of John that the Briggs family has Briggs is already working says, ‘Come and see,’ every- Pastor been in Lewistown, an appre- on new ideas for the church. one is welcome to worship It’s barbecue time! ciation for Lewistown and “Plans are in the works to here.” the local farmers and ranch- begin educational classes, << From Front Page ers has taken root. and to remodel the kitchen “I’ve learned to love the and fellowship hall. We will Briggs said, “Although I absolute richness of a small transform it into a fellowship saw no relevance for the town that has so many gen- center to serve the commu- course, at the time, I now see erations. A community that nity,” said Briggs. how important it is in faith is tied into farming and the In serving the community development. It is in those weather and also the deep Briggs wants people to know, early days of engagement faith that ‘things’ will be “The church is for everyone with faith that the founda- tion is set. I need to be able to preach to the whole audi- ence.” It was in college that the decision to join the Presbyte- rian denomination was initi- ated through love of the con- gregations, family and faith. “I really appreciate the shared leadership with the sessions,” she said. (Sessions, from the Latin word “sessio- nem” meaning to sit, is a body of elected elders gov- erning within each local church.) When seeking to further her theological education and embrace the Presbyteri- an perspective, Briggs enrolled in a three-year Mas- ters of Divinity program at Princeton Theological Semi- nary. There she studied ancient Greek and Hebrew and discovered that Prince- ton was “the best and the hardest,” challenge she had yet to face. Briggs said, “High aca- demic standards and a sense of intensity offered at the seminary strengthened my faith in God and it called to me the significance of saying ‘Jesus is Lord,’ which is so central to the Christian faith.” After working for 13 years as a Lutherhaven youth pas- tor in Oregon, Briggs contin- ued her pastoral work around the country and served the Presbyterian Church in Atlanta Georgia for six and a half years. After the pandem- ic, financial cuts meant the Briggs family would have to pull up stakes and find a new Presbyterian home. “I bring the joy for what I do. There is no doubt that God called me here to Lewis- town,” she said. In Lewistown, Pastor Kimmy and her husband (who is securing a PhD from Princeton) plan on taking advantage of all the outdoor activities Central Montana has to offer. “I’m learning to fly-fish. I am a long-distance runner. I like hiking, kayaking and . paddle boarding,” said Briggs.

WEDNESDAY, LEWISTOWN JULY 7, 2021 NEWS-ARGUS COMMUNITY PAGE 7 HAVE A SUGGESTION, NEWS ITEM OR CONCERN? CONTACT THE NEWS-ARGUS AT 406-535-3401 OR [email protected] LEWISTOWNNEWS.COM Russell Hodge family, spreading love beyond a lifetime By ABBY FRANKS and ELISABETH MARTELL be supported as his family chose to invest in the Club with a memorial gift given in Russell’s here are those people you meet whom name. Improvements and additions in most you instantly know are kind and good. nooks and crannies of the outdoor space are the Russell Hodge was that man to us at result. In the green space the Club has a new Tthe Boys and Girls Club. He would come graveled landscape that was once a mud hole to the Club like clockwork at the end of each wreaking havoc on our kids’ shoes and the year to give an annual gift. He would walk in, Club’s floors after every rain. There are two looking for no fanfare, simply to support youth beautiful permanent picnic tables dedicated in though the work of the Boys and Girls Club. his memory for all to sit and enjoy the sun. The He’d be rosy cheeked, smiling and conveying completion of chain link fence brings added the message through his demeanor that he safety to the kids’ play space. The addition of a loved life. He would hand over a check, exchange permanent basketball hoop will keep the Club pleasantries and (excuse the corny, but on kids active and outdoors while a nice sign at the point, phrase) be on his merry way. He was Club entrance will brighten the landscape and merry. Spreading cheer like Santa Claus with his welcome visitors. smile and generosity was simply Russell’s way. Russell’s generosity will live on with these It brought great sadness to hear that Russell improvements. He and his family are positively had passed; that he would enter our doors no influencing our community through these kids more. and families at the Club. All of us love you, Rus- Just like flowers growing from the toughest sell, and will miss you terribly, but promise to storms, with sadness sometimes hope and do our very best to continue to spread the smile beauty rise. That is what Russell Hodge’s family and cheer with all of the kids at the Club as you fixed upon with the passing of their dear family did. member, to set forth hope and beauty from Thank you, Russell, for having and raising a their deep loss. selfless family who chose to plant flowers Boys and Girls Club kids celebrate the new concrete picnic tables made possible Due to the family’s generosity, Club kids will amongst their sadness in losing you. by Russell Hodge and his family. Photo courtesy of Boys and Girls Club

Men Surviving Cancer Big Spring Realty group meets Thursday 204 NE Main St. Lewistown, MT 59457 Central Montana’s men’s cancer support group will meet this week with an update from CMMC Let my experience and touching base with each other on the agenda. help you with your dreams. Men Surviving Cancer will meet Thursday, July 8 from noon to 1 p.m. at First Christian Church, 103 12th Avenue South. Any man at any Cell: 406-366-2632 step of his cancer journey is welcome to attend. Cherie Neudick [email protected] Men Surviving Cancer meets the second Broker/Owner Thursday of each month with timely and infor- GRI, ABR, AHWD www.bigspringrealty.com mative presentations and the opportunity to meet and share with men who are battling and surviving cancer. This is part of an effort by Central Montana Medical Center and others to help men, whatever cancer they have and wherever they are in their To all who attended the battle, to find additional tools and support. Since its organization, the group has enjoyed Celebration of Life for Dee Boyce vibrant and candid conversations about cancer, its effects and treatments, as well as informative programs. Your words have comforted us, “We invite any man who has been diagnosed Your support has strengthened us, with cancer to join us this week,” said Dave Byerly, one of the groups’s organizers. “Since we Your love has sustained us. formed, we’ve been able to share experiences and important information with each other at our We appreciate it more monthly meetings.” For more information on Men Surviving Can- than words can express. cer or on area cancer support groups, contact Martha Boyce & Family CMMC’s Amy d’Autremont, 535-1448; Dave Byer- ly, 366-0131; Ed Hanson, 366-9879; or Roy Jones, 350-2533.

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From left, Mylo Moring, Lisa Pierce and Morgan Pierce model cakes during the Chamber’s cake auction July 4 at Symmes Park. Country artist Warren Taylor emceed the auction, which raised over $1,500 for the 2021 Ag Tour. Photo courtesy of Charlie Denison

CLUES ACROSS 1. Plant of the mint family Montana’s unemployment 7. Hand tool 13. Made of the color of gold rate falls to 3.6% in May 14. A volume of several novels Montana’s unemployment rate declined accept and maintain steady employment for 16. Type of degree again, falling to 3.6% in May, down from 4.0% at least one month. The governor also 17. Good job! in January and down from 9.1% one year ago. announced Montana will end its participation The unemployment rate for the U.S. was 5.8% in federal pandemic-related unemployment 19. Seventh tone in for the month of May. benefit programs and transition to pre-pan- major scale “Montanans who were sidelined during the demic unemployment insurance eligibility 20. Fevers pandemic are returning to the workforce and and benefits by the end of June. 22. One’s mother getting back to work,” Gov. Greg Gianforte “With the federal government continuing 23. Fertile desert spots said. “Our continued recovery depends on to consider trillions and trillions of dollars in continuing these positive trends, so our busi- more spending, inflation continues to be a 25. Large integers nesses can meet their growing customer cause for concern. Ultimately, inflation reduc- 26. Plate for Eucharist demand.” es the value of the paychecks hardworking 28. Tennis matches Montana’s total employment, which Montanans earn, and I urge the federal gov- have them includes payroll, agricultural, and self- ernment to turn off the spigot of out-of-con- 29. Peyton’s little employed workers, grew by 2,221 in May. The trol spending that’s driving up inflation and brother labor force also had strong growth over the our national debt,” Gianforte said. month, adding 1,908 workers. Payroll jobs The Consumer Price Index for All Urban 30. Monetary unit of declined by 700 in May, with declines in Con- Consumers increased by 0.6% over the month N. Korea struction and Leisure and Hospitality account- in May. The 12-month increase from May 2020 31. Head movement ing for most of the loss. was 5.0%, a continuation of the high price 33. Twelve In early May, Gianforte announced the growth seen in April. Prices of used cars and 34. Renaissance musical CLUES DOWN contamination launch of a return-to-work bonus program, trucks rose again in May, with a 7.3% increase. instrument 1. Short stick used as a 39. Coastal region of utilizing federal funds authorized by the The food index rose 0.4% over the month, the American Rescue Plan Act. Return-to-work same increase as seen in April. The index for 36. Behavior showing high weapon Canada 2. An alternative 42. Clothing retailer bonuses of $1,200 will be paid to unemployed all items less food and energy, referred to as moral standards individuals who rejoin the labor force and core inflation, increased 0.7% in May. 38. Letter of the Hebrew 3. Laws 43. It rises and sets alphabet 4. Sense organs 46. Fathers 40. Notes to be sung 5. One from Utah 47. Stain with mud 41. Women’s garment 6. Mariner 49. Suitable for crops Biathlon for 43. Coarsely ground corn 7. People in charge of 50. Feels concern for 44. One point south of due cattle 52. Orange-brown Farm in the east 8. Health insurance 54. Buddy 45. A way to deplete organization 55. Late sportscaster Craig Dell to be 47. Rough, prickly covering 9. Ornamental box 57. Used to align parts held in August of a seed 10. Forest-dwelling deer 59. Wake up 48. LA hoopster, but not a 11. One quintillion bytes 62. Solid water Come join in the fun on Laker (abbr.) 63. Semiprecious stone Aug. 7 for the fourth annual 51. Hindquarters 12. Atomic #71 66. Atomic #45 Biathlon to support the Heart of Montana Farm in the Dell. 53. Franz van __, German 13. Become less intense 68. Top lawyer 15. Cowards The event starts at Frank Day diplomat Last week’s answer: Park. Registration forms can 55. Liquid body substances 18. Body ornament (slang) be printed off the Heart of 56. Rhythmic patterns 21. Applicable to all cases Montana Farm in the Dell 58. A beaver might build 24. Multiplied by 6 webpage at www.hom- 26. Afghanistan monetary farminthedell or their Face- one book page. Participants can 59. Police officer’s tool unit 27. Calendar month compete in the Biathlon as 60. Indicates who you are individuals or as a team. Reg- 61. Pinwheel 30. Cena and Lennon are ister by July 19 to guarantee a 64. Exist two t-shirt or hat. Volunteers are 65. Ornamental molding 32. Monetary unit of Serbia needed to help with the event; please call 366-0602 or 67. Closes again 35. First time on the market 37. Georgia rockers email kpattenfarmindell@ 69. Verses gmail.com. 70. Come into view 38. Free from

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Hot weather did not deter either walkers or watchers at the annual Main Street parade, organized by the Chamber of Commerce. Streets were packed and only the earliest of early birds got a spot in the shade. According to Chamber Director Jo McCauley, about 200 people enjoyed a pancake breakfast before the day got too hot. Following the parade, the Central Montana Museum “sold” out of ice cream at the social, with more than 500 ice creams handed out. Many enjoyed the classic car show, with about 24 cars on display, followed by musical enter- tainment at Symmes Park and fireworks after dark.

Sirsa Helvey (center) rides with the Salt Creek Gang in Sunday’s parade. Photo courtesy of Dave Rummans

iotic Baily Hagedorn and Kaitlyn Wolf showcase their patr of side with matching bib overalls during Lewistown 4th Jim Goettemoeller and his granddaughter Sawyer are s July festivities on Sunday at Symmes Park.Photo by Katherine Sears car show in Symmes Park. tyling in their red ‘61 Corvette, part of the Photo by Miriam Campan

Parade goers line Main Street in Lew- istown Satur- day afternoon during the 4th of July parade, hosted by the L e w i s t o w n Area Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Katherine Sears

hicles during the Earl Bricker of Moore drives one of the ShrinersPhoto ve courtesy of Dave Rummans 4th of July parade.

There’s nothing Laurie Huber (left) and that says Fourth Abbey Wichman (right) of July like a hold a banner recog- shaggy dog nizing the 100th year dressed in red, of women being able white and blue. to vote. The pair were Photo by part of the Daughters Jacques Rutten of the American Revo- lution parade entry. Photo courtesy of Dave Rummans .

. WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2021LEWISTOWN NEWS-ARGUS PAGE 11 Lewistown street and sidewalk update Spirit, spirit, hey let’s hear it he final phase of the Lewistown Street and Sidewalk Improvements Project is now expected to begin after the 4th of July. Width restrictions are active on U.S. THighway 87 with a maximum width of 12 feet. Finishing touches will occur along Main Street and the Truck Bypass. This includes chip sealing and lane markings. The entire process may take two weeks depending on weather and conditions.

What to expect Temporary and partial traffic shifts along Main Street, East Main Street, First Avenue North, and the Truck Bypass. Inter- sections along these areas will also be temporarily closed, but only as work rolls through, and will open as soon as it is safe to do so. Flaggers may be present. There is no parking along Main Street and East Main Street when construction is active. Advance notice will be emailed and signs placed on the street. There is a construction hotline that will be able to answer frequently asked questions or take a message: 1-800-983-8408. You may also visit the project website at https://www.mdt. mt.gov/pubinvolve/lwtmain/.

Montana Business Economic Report now available online Piper Stephens gets the crowds cheering for the 100th anniversary of Lewistown Junior High. Stephens Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen revealed the was part of the junior high’s parade entry Sunday. Photo courtesy of Dave Rummans Montana Business Economic Report on Friday. For the first time, this modern, user-friendly reporting portal will provide valuable data about key indi- cators of economic health in Montana. The Montana Business Eco- nomic Report offers an in- depth look at Montana’s busi- ness landscape over the last decade. It provides detailed information such as the total number of active businesses each year, the number of new businesses registered each year, and a heat map high- lighting where new businesses are being created in Montana. “I’m thrilled to unveil our Montana Business Economic Report,” said Secretary Jacob- sen. “It continues our trend of updating our platforms to provide meaningful informa- tion to Montanans. This new report will allow business owners to follow trends and make comparisons year over year.” “The report also highlights the first six months of 2021, which shows a significant increase in new businesses starting in Montana,” Jacob- sen added. “Montana is on the right track.” The new Montana Business Economic Report, which will be updated annually, can be found on the Secretary of State’s website by clicking https://sosmt.gov/economic- report/. The Business Services Divi- sion also launched a new shopping cart feature to the online filing system, which allows customers to file and pay for multiple documents in one transaction.

County commissioners review collective bargaining agreement for Sheriff’s Office The Fergus County Board of Commissioners will meet Friday, July 9 for a regular business meeting. The meet- ing starts at 2 p.m. in the commissioners office on the second floor of the court- house. Items on the agenda include a collective bargain- ing agreement between the Fergus County Sheriff’s Office and the Teamster’s Union Local #2, a contract for Diane Cochran to serve as Petro- leum County Attorney, and claims for July. The meeting is open to the public.

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HAVE A SUGGESTION, NEWS ITEM OR CONCERN? CONTACT THE NEWS-ARGUS AT 406-535-3401 OR [email protected] LEWISTOWNNEWS.COM Lewistown Art Center celebrates 50 years of history In case you’ve missed it, our archival volunteer, LyndiaSue Smitman, has been co-authoring a series of articles on the history of the LAC in celebration of our 50th Anniversary. Here is the next installment. Fulfilling our Mission “The Mission of the LAC is to promote art, art education and art appreciation through exhibits, outreach and cultural events, for the enrichment and enjoyment of citizens in Cen- tral Montana” – published in the early 2000s

While the whole world was obsessing of what would hap- pen post-Y2K, the Lewistown Art Center continued fulfilling their mission. Embodied by the phrase “Keep On Keeping On,” Updates the Central Montana World of From Art continued to thrive and Mary make its way. Between 2000 and 2010, the possibilities Baumstark seemed endless in ways that Director “Art” could be displayed at the Lewistown Art Center Lewistown Art Center. Here Although taken a couple of years apart, these two are just a few of the things that photos of Oktoberfest show the accordion bands started in the 21st century. such as Montana Shakespeare in the Park and Vigilante The- that were obviously a highlight of the event. atre throughout the early 2000s. In the summer of 2002, the Photos courtesy of Lewistown Art Center LAC started a new program called “Artists in Schools and Com- In a decade that contained exhibitions like: Wildlife as Art munities,” made possible by a grant from the Montana Arts Taxidermy by Lewistown artists Patrick Rummans and Larry The 19th Annual LAC Auction held in 2001 benefitted the Jensen, Montana Impressions by Bill Stockton, Quilts for All Council. The program allowed Cheryl Bannes, the artist in Central Montana Medical Foundation in the hopes that some residence, to travel to the rural schools to teach school-age Seasons, Best from Montana Magazine, Central Montana Fibre of the purchases from the auction were donated to CMMF for Arts Guild Show, and a Rural Schools exhibit, the Art Center students real art processes they would not otherwise be use in the remodeling of several hospital rooms. Mark Brown- exposed to. In September of 2002, Mrs. Margie Wilkins donat- continued to excel in monthly exhibits that demonstrated the ing was the selection juror, and the auction was sponsored by diversity of the wide world of art. ed $8,000 toward the continuing renovation and upkeep of the First National Bank, here in Lewistown. There were six selec- Art Center’s historic buildings. Another donation of $10,000 tions of wines available for tasting and 57 pieces of art included Artful reminders was presented in November of 2003 as the building continued in the Silent Auction. It was a “new format” that had patrons There’s an opening reception for “Cataclysm” to age and the program participation continued to grow. visiting various rooms which contained working art- this Friday, July 9, from 5-7 p.m. in the Wilkins Gal- ists and their work. The entire event will never be lery at the Lewistown Art Center. “Cataclysm” is on the same again. The 2000 Featured Artists included loan with help from the Montana Art Gallery Direc- folks who are still exhibiting with the Art Center tors’ Association, and is exhibited in partnership today, such as Linda Tullis, Joseph Ziolkowski, Bob with “EXTRACTION,” a constellation of art events Phinney, and Harry Felton. supported by the CODEX Foundation. Stop in to From 2004 to 2006, the annual Art Auction was see some incredible prints and take home your promoted with Oktoberfest, an evening of home- copy of the free accompanying catalogue. brew tasting, German brats, and live harmonica and Every Tuesday is Open Studio from 1-4 p.m. for bass music. In 2007, the two events diverged and it kids aged 5-18. Participants have full use of the became only “Oktoberfest.” A newspaper article Ellen Moe Classroom and can drop in at any time. There is a dated Sept. 12, 2009 reads, “Celebrate Oktoberfest at the new fee, but scholarships are available. Art Center.” The organization had moved to their new loca- Paint-Your-Own-Pottery is still going. Stop into the LAC tion, 323 W. Main Street, partially supported by the Alweis between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Fridays to pick out your ceramic Family, who had built the building in the previous century. bisque piece – from sculptures to coffee cups – and glaze it. All Note the similarities between two Oktoberfest photos pub- of the instructions, supplies and kiln firings are included in the lished by the Argus, even though they were taken two years price of the piece. apart. The color photo is from 2006, and the other is from two Don’t forget to visit www.LewistownArtCenter.net/Adults years later in 2008. and www.LewistownArtCenter.net/kids to learn about upcom- The 22nd annual Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering and ing youth and adult programs such as Creative Cooking Sum- Western Music Rendezvous was held Aug. 17-18, 2007. It was a mer Camps and Ceramic and Painting Social Nights. sold-out event for the final night - Baxter Black was the head- line for the Saturday night performance at the Fergus Center of The Lewistown Art Center promotes art, art education and art Performing Arts, along with popular Montana poet Wally appreciation in Central Montana. Regular hours are Tuesday – McRae from Helena. Also performing at the event was Miriam Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ArtWorks Volunteers meet on the Dreher, who had received 13 music awards within the previous second Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Art Center. Admis- two years, including two for International Yodeler and three sion is always free. New members and volunteers are always for Canadian Yodeling. The LAC sponsored other performances welcome; for information call 535-8278. Fort Peck Theatre continues season with ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ “Flood” by artist Todd Christenson is part of the Perfect for the entire fam- Charlie Brown, come to life From June 25 – Aug. 15, performing on a rotating Cataclysm exhibit at the Art Center. ily, all the iconic Peanuts in this highly entertaining, Fort Peck Summer Theatre schedule, kicking off with characters you adore, includ- Tony Award winning musi- initiates a repertory sched- "You’re a Good Man, Charlie ing Snoopy, Lucy and lovable cal. ule, meaning rotating shows Brown." There are also special added 2 p.m. Saturday mati- nees of "Charlie Brown" on Community July 3, July 10, July 24 and Aug. 7. The cast features Mathias Calendar Oliver as Linus, who was last seen at FPST as Sebastian in Disney’s "The Little Mer- maid," as well as Sydney Hayward as Lucy, Andy Mey- ers as Charlie, Calvin Pierce as Snoopy, Jay Michael Rob- erts as Schroeder and Taylor Wednesday, July 7 Noll as Sally. • Bingo at the Yogo, 6 p.m. Rob Watson serves as • Yoga in the Loft, Central Feed Grilling upstairs, 6 p.m director of the production, • Wednesday Street Jam outside Brooks Market, 7 p.m. alongside Choreographer • Lewistown Airport Board meeting, Terminal meeting Megan Wiltshire and Musical room, 3 p.m. Director Alicia Bullock-Muth. Regular FPST performanc- Thursday, July 8 es are Fridays and Saturdays • Open Sewing, Lewistown’s Sew Pieceful, 9-11:30 a.m. at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 4:00pm, but You’re a Good • Teen Time, Lewistown Library, 4 p.m. Man Charlie Brown also fea- tures special 2 p.m. Saturday Friday, July 9 matinees: please visit www. • Books and Babies, Lewistown Library, 10:30 a.m. fortpecktheatre.org for rotat- • Not Friday Night Magic, DBR Cards and Collectibles, ing performance schedule. 618 W. Main, 6:30 p.m. The 2021 continues with: • Gallery Reception, Cataclysm, Lewistown Art Center, • "The Spitfire Grill" 5 p.m. (opening July 9) • Karaoke at the American Legion, 8 p.m. • "Baskerville" (opening • Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, Pine Meadows July 16). and Judith Shadows, 1 p.m. • "Godspell" July 28 – 31 • Library Book Sale at the Book Station, 7th Ave. and Main • "Terms of Endearment" St., noon - 5 p.m. Aug. 20 – Sept. 5 Saturday, July 10 • Story time, Lewistown Library, 11 a.m. • Board Game Night, DBR, 7 p.m. Monthly Friends • Farmers Market, Symmes Park, 8 a.m. - noon. of Library book sale • Liquor Down Band, live music, Judith Mountain Lodge, 7-11 p.m. is this weekend The Friends of the Library Sunday, July 11 will be holding their monthly • Original Music Showcase, Judith Mountain Lodge, 5-9 book sale on Friday, July 9, p.m. from noon to 5 p.m., and Sat- urday, July 10, from 9 a.m. to Monday, July 12 12:30 p.m. These are new • You Can Quilt, Lewistown’s Sew Pieceful, 5:30-7:30 p.m. times – a little longer on Fri- day and a little shorter on Tuesday, July 13 Saturday. • Cornhole Tourament, The Stockyard, 6 p.m. Just drop by at your conve- nience and browse the latest assortment of books, DVDs, If there is an event you would CDs and audio books. Book like to have listed in the weekly calendar, sales are by donation, with all email to:[email protected]. proceeds going to support the Lewistown Public Library.

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By MATTHEW STRISSEL third, fourth and fifth place in the Athlete of the Week Sports Editor 15-19-year-old girls age group. Megan Maxwell gained 38 points, efore the Independence Day winning third place in high points at weekend break, the Lewis- the swim meet. At 16 years old, Max- town Sea Lions swim team well placed first in the 400-meter Bjourneyed to Roundup on freestyle at 5:48.14, second in the 100- June 26-27, taking 55 swimmers, about meter freestyle at 1:13.20 and second three-quarters of their 75-member in the 200-meter individual medley at team. For some, it was their very first 3:05.55. swim meet. Fifteen-year-old Catherine de Guz- With a large contingent of swim- man placed fourth overall with 35 mers, the Sea Lions handily won first points. She won first place in the 100- place at the swim meet against nine meter butterfly with a time of 1:30.13, other teams. Lewistown gained a com- second in the 400-meter freestyle at bined 1,239 points as a team, more 5:54.39 and fourth in the 200-meter than double the second-place finish- individual medley at 3:13.56. ers, the home team of Roundup, who Madeline Denton placed fifth over- Ava Robinson had 567 points. all at 15 years old with 34 points. She The following placed in the top 10 placed second in the 100-meter breast- Your CMMC Athlete of for their age group in high points for stroke at 1:31.35, second in the 100- the Week is Lewistown Sea the swim meet. meter backstroke at 1:26.65 and third Lions swimmer Ava Robin- In the girls 8 and under group, in the 200-meter individual medley at son. Loralee Garoutte placed sixth with 27 3:06.16. Robinson, at 12 years points at 8 years old. Placing ninth In the 15-19-year-0ld boys age old, won all three of her with 16 points was 7-year-old Jayda Autumn Gooden swims in the girls 11-12-year-old 50-meter free- group, 15-year-old Royce Robinson races in the girls 13-14-year- Bartel. Seven-year-old Kenzington style race at the Roundup swim meet. tied for second place with an almost old age group at the Moen placed 10th at 13 points. Photo courtesy of Lisa Robinson perfect 40 points. Robinson placed Roundup Invitational Six-year-old Lewie Roche and first in the 100-meter breaststroke swim meet, helping the 7-year-old Waylen Eames both tied for second in high points with 35. He stroke with a time of 45.42. Van Lutz with a time of 1:22.57, won first place Sea Lions take first place fourth place with 23 points each in the placed first in the 50-meter freestyle placed seventh with 28 points. He in the 100-meter backstroke at 1:19.48 with an impressive team boys 8 and under. at 38.28 seconds, second in the placed second in the 200-meter free- and placed second in the 400-meter score of 1,239 points. The For the girls 9–10 year olds, Olivia 50-meter breaststroke at 50.42 sec- style at 2:54.86. Cormac Mihlfeld freestyle at 5:20.87. nearest team to the Sea D’Autremont, at 10 years old, tied for onds and fourth in the 100-meter placed eighth with 23 points. He Kieran Netburn, at 15 years old, Lions had about half as sixth place with 28 points. Her best freestyle at 1:31.69. placed third in the 50-meter back- placed fourth with 38 points. Netburn many points. race was the 50-meter breaststroke, Rafe Mihlfeld, at 9 years old, placed stroke at 52.63 seconds. won the 100-meter butterfly at 1:10.57, Robinson won first taking second place with a time of third with 31 points. He won the 100- Thirteen-year-old Ava Robinson placed second in the 50-meter fly at place 200-meter individual 56.88 seconds. meter freestyle at 1:26.80 and placed achieved a perfect score of 42 points 29.62 seconds and placed second in medley, the 100-meter Ten-year-old Shayla Solberg placed third in the 50-meter breaststroke at overall, winning first place in all of the 200-meter individual medley at backstroke and the 200- eighth with 26 points. She placed first 53.91 seconds. her races in the 13-14-year-old age 2:42.62. meter freestyle races in in the 50-meter backstroke at 48.37 Sam Durbin, at 10 years old, placed group. Robinson won the 200-meter Eighteen-year-old Michael de Guz- Roundup. seconds, second in the 100-meter free- seventh overall with 24 points. He individual medley with a time of man placed fifth overall with 32 The Roundup swim style at 1:24.37 and second in the 200- placed second in the 50-meter free- 2:58.41, won the 100-meter backstroke points. He placed second in the meet was Robinson’s first meter freestyle at 3:01.24. style at 38.57 seconds, and second in at 1:24.65 and won the 200-meter free- 50-meter freestyle at 28.16 seconds, of the season. She is com- Placing ninth was 9-year-old Malu- the 100-meter freestyle at 1:29.01. style at 2:34.00. third in the 100-meter breaststroke at peting in a new age group lani Pretty Weasel with 23 points. Her In the girls 11-12 year olds, 12-year- In the same age group, 14-year-0ld 1:27.49 and third in the 400-meter this year, competing best race was the 50-meter backstroke old Riley Roche tied for first place Allison Elings placed fourth overall freestyle at 5:25.38. against swimmers her age at 56.52 seconds. Placing 10th was with a perfect score of 42 points, win- with 38 points. She won first place in Placing seventh was 15-year-0ld and one year older. Her 9-year-old Emmerson Milroy with 22 ning first place in all of her events. the 100-meter freestyle at 1:12.70, took Aidan Manning with 26 points. He three first-place finishes points. Her best race was the 100- Roche won the 200-meter individual second place in the 200-meter free- placed fourth in the 40-meter free- make her undefeated meter individual medley, placing fifth medley with a time of 3:04.00, won style at 2:40.36 and placed second in style with a time of 29.60 seconds, against the competition. with a time of 2:13.76 seconds. the 100-meter freestyle in 1:14.29 and the 100-meter butterfly at 1:31.13. and fourth in the 100-meter breast- Look for Robinson to Three Lewistown swimmers placed won the 200-meter freestyle at 2:43.13. Fourteen-year-old Megan Vaughn stroke at 1:30.81. continue to succeed at the first, second and third in the boys 9-10 Placing 10th in the same category placed sixth with 32 points. She placed Placing eighth was 17-year-old swimming pool this year. age group. was 11-year-old Natalie Denton with second in the 100-meter freestyle at Sean Kunau with 24 points. His best Conway Milroy won first place at 23 points. Her best race was the 1:15.59, third in the 50-meter freestyle race was a second-place finish in the 10 years old with a total score of 38 50-meter butterfly with a second- at 34.05 seconds and third in the 200- 100-meter breaststroke at 1:24.58. Sponsored by: points. He placed first in the 100- place finish at 46.93 seconds. meter freestyle at 2:51.65. The Sea Lions will travel to either meter individual medley with a time Three 11 year olds placed sixth, Jack Pallett tied for ninth place in Plentywood or Fort Benton on July of 1:47.84, first place in the 50-meter seventh and eighth in the boys the boys 13-14 year olds with 27 points. 10-11, depending on the number of breaststroke at 50.05 seconds and 11-12-year-0ld boys age group. His best race was placing second in meets they have participated in on third place in the 100-meter freestyle Japheth Beriault placed sixth with the 200-meter freestyle with a time of the Eastern Division. This year the at 1:29.17. 29 points. His best race was a second- 3:06.67. Eastern Divisional meet will be held Nine-year-old Treg Roche placed place finish in the 50-meter back- Three Lewistown swimmers placed on July 24-25 in Lewistown. Sports Calendar 57th Annual (subject to change) LL S Thursday, July 8 RUSSE TAMP • Lewistown Redbirds A . ED vs. the Libby Loggers at .M E Florence tournament 1:30 C Rodeo • Quick Finish p.m.

Friday, July 9 Art Auction • BBQ • Lewistown Redbirds A at the Billings Halos, 8:30 Western Music a.m. • Lewistown Redbirds B at tournament in Gillette vs. Stanford, Montana the Rapid City Thunder, 3 Spend a family p.m. and vs. the Gillette Jr. weekend in the Riders, 5:30 p.m. A Fergus High School competitor clears the hurdle heart of Charlie July 17 & 18, 2021 Russell Country! Saturday, July 10 during a previous track and field meet. Photo courtesy Gary Cecrle • Lewistown Redbirds A vs. the Moscow Blue Fergus High School track hosts Devils, 11:30 a.m. and vs. Saturday, July 17th the Bitterroot Bucs, 5 p.m. Central Montana Hurdle Clinic • Lewistown Redbirds B • FREE Stampede Music Fest 3 p.m. vs. the Bozeman Bucks, By MATTHEW STRISSEL high school seniors. Bent Willows Opening for Wylie Gufstason 12:30 p.m. and Colorado Sports Editor Previous hurdle standouts Ducks, 3 p.m. with many accomplishments and Eric “Fingers” Ray • Lewistown Sea Lions On July 13-15 Fergus High will assist with the clinic. • Kids’ Stickhorse Rodeo with Miss Rodeo Montana swim team at Plentywood School hurdle coach Gary Cecrle said the clinic will Cecrle will host this year’s be free, fun and exciting. Invitational, all weekend. Central Montana Hurdle Clin- Those who wish to partici- and Miss Teen Rodeo Montana 4 p.m. ic from 5-5:30 p.m. pate can contact Gary Cecrle Sunday, July 11 The event on Tuesday, at (406) 366-3278 after 5 p.m. • Western Barbecue sponsored by Wednesday and Thursday will Cecrle said to please con- • Lewistown Redbirds A be held at the Fergus High- tact his so he has an estimat- D’s Supermarket & Stampede Club 5 - 7 p.m. tournament position and school track from 4 to 5:30 ed number of attendees. Par- time TBD. p.m. and is open to anyone ents will also need to sign a • Wild West Quick Draw and Art Auction 5:30 p.m. • Lewistown Redbirds B entering sixth grade through waver for their athlete. * Sponsored byShobe Auction & Realty tournament position and time TBD. and Lewistown Livestock Auction

Tuesday, July 13 • Lewistown Redbirds B Sunday, July 18th The June 2021 Gun-A-Month raffle was held June 29 at vs. Billings Post 4 B at the Sport Center. Ethan Cox did the honors of drawing Ryan Sparks Field, 5 p.m. the winning ticket. 57th PRCA Rodeo 1:30 pm and 7 p.m. • The June winner is: * Stock provided by J Bar J Rodeo Company Wednesday, July 14 Pete Youngbauer of Lewistown. Winner of the Weatherby Vanguard 6.5 Rifle. 8 PRCA Events • Lewistown Redbirds A at Glendive Blue Devils at Congratulations Pete Youngbauer and thanks for sup- Mutton Busting - During Intermission porting the Redbirds! Glendive Legion Field, 4 Also, thank you to John and Colby Tognetti and staff p.m. and 6 p.m. for continuing to be great supporters of the Lewistown For information, go to: Redbirds. www.cmrstampede.com

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By ALICE NEAL | News-Argus Staff Birtukan Econom - Birtu - is the daughter of Diane and Greg Econom. The 17-year-old is very busy this summer. That’s not unusual for her. Besides working at The Shade Tree Café, Birtu will also attend volleyball and basketball camps, play softball and serve as a lifeguard at the Denton pool. When she has “free” time after all of that, she will spend some time look- ing at colleges, specifically Trinity University in Washington, D.C. and Carroll College in Helena. During the school year, Birtu plays on the DGS basketball and volleyball teams and par- ticipates in track and field. She was a teaching assistant this past year, and was involved in the work study program, FFA and BPA. “I have learned to take each day with an open heart and positivity, for anything is attain- able if you believe in your worth and capabili- ty,” Birtu said. “College is a struggle for every- one, especially when it comes to getting work done. I have to apply myself and try hard in everything.” Concerning last year and dealing with the difficulties of distance learning, Birtu said, “Procrastinating was something that was so dif- ficult to overcome. I have learned to analyze what I’m doing in the moment and what I should do to help prepare for my future.” When asked if she had a day to spend with anyone, anywhere in the world, who and where it would be, Birtu replied, “As of this moment I have decided to not look back on the past, but instead focus my thoughts on the future. There are definitely many people in my life that I would have loved to spend more time with, but I know inside that I need to keep my eyes focused ahead. If I spend time looking back, I will waste precious time that I could be using to better myself and help others.” Birtu says she is inspired by Denton resi- dent Brandy Barber. “There are multiple reasons. She is by far the strongest and most will-powered person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Brandy is always looking for new ways to help people and to grow. She is a funny, beautiful, smart and loving independent woman that I strive to Denton’s Birtu Econom has a busy summer planned with working, lifeguarding and sports camps. be like every day.” Photo by Alice Neal

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This person research), Maintenance and pro- tional programming in agriculture The successful candidate must usually 4- 6 hours and are in the nance work and operates a vari- will help our customers create cessing of Town records, Legal and natural resources manage- consent to and pass a fingerprint morning starting at 8:30 am. ety of equipment in the construc- and host successful fundraisers, notice publications, public bid ment, along with 4-H/ youth criminal background check. Job consists of cleaning hotel tion, operation, repair mainte- raffles, events, including give openings and bid security main- development and community Position open until filled. rooms according to specific stan- nance and replacement of the demos of our fundraising site. tenance, Contractor bond filings, and economic development. Send applications to Rhonda dards. We pride ourselves on Town’s water supply, wastewater They will also provide product/ Town Code codification, assist- Bachelor’s degree required. For Long, Fergus Co. Supt. of our cleanliness and our custom- system, treatment or distribution services information and resolve ing financial manager in daily complete information and appli- Schools, 712 W Main, Suite 104, er service. 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Please con- son for everyone else. Part of STOP BY KS PROPERTY 2 ROOM HOUSE FOR RENT- successful candidate(s) must confined, and transit dependent tact the Hobson School Office at the pool will be available at 6 and MANAGEMENT FOR all of your small for single person- on full lot have proof of licensure or ability public. The shuttle also provides 423-5483 for more information then full use after 7 until 8. rental needs. Located at 222 in Grass Range. 406-428-2156. to obtain, and pass a fingerprint rides in town Monday through and an application. Please contact Shannon DeLeo West Broadway or ksproperty- background check. Friday 7am to 5pm. Please call @406-350-0969 or Lisa French [email protected]. Kerri Please send letter of interest and FERGUS COUNTY IS HIRING 24 hours in advance 406-535- @ 406-380-2791 if you would Scheeler, 406-396-3940.  resume to Superintendent TWO ROAD CREW MEMBERS. 7486 for more information and to Lots & Acreage like to help or have questions! 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• 1950s graduates of any high • Central Montana Prospectors Lo- • Fergus County Community • Ladies’ Night Out, 2nd Monday, • National Alliance on Mental school, No-host luncheon, Yogo cal Chapter of the GPA, Upstairs at Council, 2 p.m., third Monday, Com- downtown Lewistown, 5:30 p.m. Illness (NAMI), 2 p.m., second Inn, first Wednesday, noon the Moose Club, Second Wednesday, munity Center Call Chamber of Commerce for loca- Sunday, Doc’s • Airport Board, 3 p.m., 1st Wednes- 7 p.m. • Fergus County Council on Ag- tion, 535-5436. • Narcotics Anonymous, Fridays, day, Lewistown Airport terminal • Central Montana Republican ing, Grubstakes meal, M-F, noon; • Lewistown Downtown Assoc., 6-7 p.m. at First Presbyterian • Al-Anon meeting, Wednesday, Central Committee, 2nd Tuesday, foot clinic 1st & 2nd Thursday by 2nd Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., Brooks Church, Lewistown, 366-6428 noon; First Presbyterian Church 4th Floor, Bank Electric Building appointment, 535-7486; Strong Bone Conference Room. Call Chris- 406- • Not-Friday Night Magic, every educational building, Lewistown meeting room, 5:30 p.m., Bruce Wil- exercise group, Tuesdays & Thurs- 538-2200. Friday, 6:30 p.m., DBR Cards & Col- • Alcoholics Anonymous, Monday- liams 406-366-5821 days, 10 a.m.; monthly birthday • Lewistown Drag Racers Assoc., lectibles, 618 West Main, Suite 103. Friday at noon; Saturday and Sun- • Central Montana Resource celebration, 3rd Wednesday; Bingo, 1st Monday, 7 p.m., American Le- For more information, call 406-535- day, 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.; Wednesday Council, 3rd Wednesday, Lewistown Wednesdays, 11 a.m. gion Club downstairs, 350-0733. 7268. and Friday, 7 p.m.; Monday, Tues- Library, upstairs meeting room, 6 • Fergus County Council on Aging • Lewistown Family History • Open Mic Night, 1st Thursday, 7 day, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, p.m. Board of Directors meeting, noon, Library, Church of Jesus Christ of p.m. to 9 p.m. at Eagles Club ban- 8 p.m. 201 Fourth Ave. N. • Central Montana Senior Citizens’ last Wednesday, Council on Aging Latter-Day Saints, Thursdays, 1 p.m.- quet room • American Legion - meetings: Post Club, card games 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays offices 4 p.m. Public is welcome to search • Prairie Piecemakers, 3rd Monday, 16 – second Thursday, 7 p.m.; Sons – & Fridays. • Fergus Co. Democrats meeting, their family history/genealogy. For 9:30 a.m., Roy Fire & Ambulance second Thursday, 6 p.m.; Auxiliary • Christian Roots, 2nd & 4th Sat- 4th Wednesday, 6 p.m. Upstairs at info, contact Ed Hanson, 366-9879. • Rotary Club, Mondays, noon, Pine – fourth Thursday, 6 p.m.; Free hors urday starting April 2020, 2 p.m., Lewistown Library •Lewistown Historic Resources Meadows d’oeuvres, 4th Friday Lewistown Flea Market, 538 Seraday • Fergus County Fair board, 5:30 Commission, 1st Thursday, 8a.m., • Snofjeldet Lodge 4-531 Sons • American Legion Riders, 2nd St. behind Town Pump p.m., 3rd Tuesday, Trade Center at Central Montana Museum of Norway, 7 p.m., third Tuesday Monday at American Legion, 7 p.m. •City Commission board, Com- Fairgrounds • Lewistown Library Board of month, Lewistown Senior Center, • Art Center Board of Directors, mittee of the Whole, 6 p.m.; regular • Friends of the Library, last Trustees, 3rd Thursday, 1:30 p.m., Third Ave. S. and Barnes Street 4th Thursday, Art Center, 5:15 p.m. meeting, 7 p.m., 1st and 3rd Mon- Wednesday, 12 p.m., Lewistown upstairs meeting room of library • Snowy Mountain Muzzle Load- • Big Sky Tourmasters, 1st Mon- days, Lewistown Community Center Library • Lewistown Lion’s Club- 6 p.m., ers, 7 p.m., first Thursday, Mountain day, 7 p.m., Eagles Hall • Class of 1956 monthly meeting • Friendship (Masonic) Lodge 4th Monday, Mountain Acres Com- Acres activity room, Lewistown • Board Game Night, second and (no host) third Monday, Little Big #37, 7:30 p.m., 1st & 3rd Mondays, munity Room • TORAH Teaching, 1st & 3rd fourth Saturdays, 7 p.m., DBR Cards Men, 1 p.m. Masonic Temple, Lewistown • Lewistown School District 1 Saturdays starting April 2020, 2p.m., & Collectibles, 618 West Main, Suite • Class of 1961 second Tuesday, • Gamblers Anonymous, for infor- board meeting, 6 p.m., 2nd Monday, Mountain Acres Rec Room, 103 103. For more information, call 406- 12:30 p.m., LBM Pizza, no host mation call 535-6493 Lincoln Boardroom Rocklyn Ave 535-7268. lunch and visit. • Genealogy Society, 1:30 p.m., • Lewistown Trap and Skeet Club, • T.O.R.C.H. meetings, 517 W. Ja- • Caregivers of Dementia Support • Class of 1962 second Thursday, third Tuesday, Lewistown Public Open shoots Sundays at 1 p.m. - neaux: Tues., Bible Study, 5:30 p.m.; Group, 3rd Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at 11:30 a.m., Elks Club, no host lunch Library upstairs meeting room weather permitting. Chairman, Bill Wednesdays, Family Group, 6:30 Hospice House behind CMMC. 535- and visit. • Happy Hooves Model Horse Kuhlmann, 538-4575, Sec’y/Treas. p.m.; Thurs., Celebrate Recovery, 6 1420 or www.cmmc.health for more • Closing Candlelight Group of Society, last Saturday, call Nancy at Candy Bowman, 406-538-7570. Trap p.m.; Fri. & Sat., Recovery Support, information AA meeting, 109 E. Montana #109 366-5039 for meeting site and info & Skeet Range located on Airport 6 p.m. Sun., Mental Health & Sub- • Central Montana Community Lewistown, Sun. – Sat., 7:30 p.m. • Heart of Montana- Farm in the Road. NEW members are always stance Use Disorder Family Group, 2 Cupboard Board Meeting, 2nd • Council on Aging Foot Clinic, Dell, 2nd Monday, 6 p.m., St. James’ welcome! p.m. Call 406-53-TORCH for infor- Tuesday, noon, 322 West Broadway. first two Thursdays, by appt., 535- Episcopal Church. Call Kaylene Pat- • Lewistown Writers’ Group, 2nd mation. • Central Montana Chapter of 7486, 307 W. Watson ten Saturday 1:30 p.m., Lewistown • Utica Rod and Gun Club, 2nd Compassionate Friends, 3rd Mon- • Danvers-Ware Community (and • John Birch Society, 2nd Tuesday, Library upstairs meeting room, and Tuesday, 7 p.m., call 423-5321 for day, 7 p.m., St. Leo’s Parish Center surrounding areas), second Thurs- 7 p.m., The Boardroom, Suite 2, 510 4th Thursday, meeting rotates. Call information. • Central Montana Derby Club, day, 1:30p.m., Coffee Cup. For more W. Janeaux St., Lewistown Kathy Zimmerman, 406-350-1495 • VFW #1703 Meeting, 3rd Monday first Thursday, Civic Center at 7 p.m. information, call Ann, 406-350-2616. • Judith Basin Back Country • Little Belt Snowmobile Club, • VFW Auxiliary Meeting, second • Central Montana Family Plan- • Dementia Caregiver Support Horsemen, 6:30 p.m., 1st Monday, meets October through April, Monday, 1 p.m., First Christian ning Board and Montana Cancer Group- 3rd Wednesday month, basement of Fergus County Sheriff’s 2nd Monday. Alternates between Church (use back door) Screening Program, 1st Monday, 10:30 a.m. at Hospice House Complex Hobson’s Fire Hall and Lewistown’s • Walleyes Unlimited, 3rd Monday, 12:30 p.m. at 300 1st Ave North, • Diabetes Support Group, 11 a.m., •Judith Mountain Players Board American Legion. Call Karl Thomas, 7 p.m., Colby Tognetti’s shop @ 320 Suite 202 2nd Thursday, Hospice House, 535- Meeting, 2nd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., 406-535-8126. NE Blvd, across from Redbirds Field • Central Montana Fibre Arts 2078 Barnes Street Theatre, 307 W Barnes • Men Surviving Cancer, noon, 2nd • Women of the Moose, 6:30 p.m., Guild, 2nd Thursday, 6:30 p.m. at •Duplicate Bridge, Wednesdays, •Kiwanis meeting, noon, Tuesdays, Thursday, First Christian Church, 1st & 3rd Mondays, Moose Lodge, Celebration Community Church. Mountain Acres Park Community Elk’s call 406-366-0131 or 406-538-7055 for Lewistown • Central Montana Foundation Center, 1 p.m., 464-2156 •KJV Bible Fellowship Tuesdays, 6 more info. • Wood Carving Club, Saturdays, Board of Directors, 4th Tuesday, •Eagles Lodge, 1st & 3rd Wednes- - 8:30p.m. at 538 Seraday St. behind • Merry Men of Lewistown Histori- Lewistown Art Center, noon 2 p.m., First Bank of Montana days, 7 p.m., 124 W Main from Town Pump at Lewistown Flea Mar- cal European Martial Arts, every • Young People in Recovery (YPR), Conference Room. Call 538-6130 for September through May and 1st ket. Scripture Reading & Discussion; Wednesday, 6 p.m., Civic Center. Monday- Young People in Recovery more information. Wednesdays, 7p.m., June through Bible Prophecy and Current Events; • Montana Cowboy Poetry Gather- meeting, Everyone welcome, 6p.m., • Central Montana Historical As- August. And Prayer. Call 406-538-3303. ing & Western Music Rendezvous, Tuesday- Bible Study, 5:30 p.m., sociation board meeting, second • Fergus Conservation District • Knights of Columbus Council 4th Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., Elks Wednesday- Family Support, 6:30 Thursday, 7 p.m. at the museum. meeting, 7 p.m., 2nd Wednesday, 1508 2nd Tuesday, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 Lodge over lunch, unless resched- p.m., Thursday- Celebrate Recovery, • Central Montana Jaycees, 6:30 USDA Service Center Office, 211 p.m. meeting, St. Leo’s Mandatum uled to the 3rd Wednesday to avoid 6 p.m., Friday- Recovery Support, 6 p.m., first Monday, Boys and Girls McKinley St. Commons holidays & key scheduling conflicts. p.m., Saturday- Recovery Support, 6 Club; everyone welcome. • Fergus County Commission • Koinonia Ultreya, 3rd Thursday, Call Karen Kuhlmann, 406-538-4575. p.m. 517 W. Janeaux Street. board meeting, 5:15 p.m., third Board meeting, 6 p.m.; Ultreya at 7 Wednesday, Sheriff’s Complex p.m., First Presbyterian Church.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, opportunities to discuss future business enterprises with interested parties arise this week. Your meticulous nature ensures you are prepared to take advantage of these chances. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Others begin to notice how articulate and charming you can be, Taurus. This is a prime time to invite friends over or to find a romantic partner if you’re single. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, even if you do not consider yourself to be an artistic person, inspiration to pursue creative endeavors comes to you this week. Try something different. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you will be the planner for an event that brings together a number of people who share a common goal or interest this week. Conversations will be stimulating. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You may be pushed into the public eye, Leo, and perhaps you are worried that you will not be prepared. You are a natural born leader who can impress a crowd. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Someone new and exciting comes into your life this week, Virgo. You will likely spend hours talking about your fields of interest, including exotic locations. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Last Week’s ansWers Unusual dreams could spark new ideas in your life, Libra. Don’t discount them as fantasy. Figure out how you can push the boundaries of your imagination. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you have been craving social contact with new and interesting people. That is just what you will find at a neighborhood gathering this week. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, if you feel like you have been spending too much time at work lately, it could be time to dial things back a bit. Don’t overdo it. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Much of this week will be spent in the company of family and close friends, Capricorn. Lots of people rooting for you might be just what you need right now. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may decide to host a social event at your home over the next few days. Don’t put too much pressure on guests. See how the day unfolds. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Shake up your schedule, Pisces. Engage in something that is outside of your comfort zone. Push yourself to try new things.

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MUSSELSHELL E. COLI August 2, 2021 and may be sub- COMBINED NOTICE: FINDING An Environmental Review addressed to: Department of Change of Anna Maultsby: Anna TMDLS mitted online using the link OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Record documenting review of Commerce, Community Maultsby, Petitioner. Cause No.: PUBLIC COMMENT AND above or mailed to: DEQ, Water and NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF all project activities in respect to Development Division, 301 S. DV-21-54 PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE Quality Planning Bureau, P.O. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF impacts on the environment has Park Avenue, P.O. Box 200523, NOTICE OF HEARING ON The Montana Department of Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620. FUNDS (FONSI/NOI/RROF) been made by the above-named Helena, Montana 59620. NAME CHANGE Environmental Quality (DEQ) is For more information, please July 6, 2021 Petroleum County, Montana. Objections to the release of This is notice that Petitioner has seeking comments on the draft contact: Lou Volpe at (406) 444- Petroleum County, Montana This Environmental Review funds on bases other than those asked the District Court for a “Musselshell E. coli TMDLs and 6769 or [email protected]. PO Box 226, Winnett, MT 59087 Record is on file at the above stated above will not be consid- change of name from Anna Mae Water Quality Improvement (Publish: July 7 & 10, 2021) (406) 429-6551 address and is available for pub- ered by DOC. No objection Maultsby to Anna Mae Whitson. Plan,” and will hold a public MNAXLP TO ALL INTERESTED lic examination and copying received after July 30, 2021 will The hearing will be on July 27, meeting on July 14, 2021, at 5 AGENCIES, GROUPS AND upon request between the hours be considered by DOC. 2021 at 10:30 a.m. The hearing BECKIE WILLIAMS p.m. to provide information about PERSONS: of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm; Monday Bill Cassell, County Manager, will be at the Courthouse in ATTORNEY AT LAW the document and answer ques- On or before July 23, 2021 the through Friday. Sheriff, and Disaster and Fergus County. 214 W MAIN ST, SUITE 207 tions. above-named Petroleum County, No further environmental review Emergency Services Coordinator Date: June 17, 2021 LEWISTOWN, MT 59457 The meeting will be held virtually Montana will request the of such project is proposed to be Environmental Certifying Official (s) Phyllis D. Smith, Clerk of PHONE: (406)535-5914 via Zoom, an online teleconfer- Montana Department of conducted prior to the request (Publish: July 7, 2021) District Court FAX: (406)535-5915 encing platform. Click on or type Commerce (DOC) to release for release of CDBG project MNAXLP By: (s) Brenda Snapp, Deputy ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER this link into your web browser’s Community Development Block funds. Clerk of Court MONTANA TENTH JUDICIAL MONTANA TENTH JUDICIAL address bar to join the meeting: Grant (CDBG) funds provided PUBLIC COMMENTS ON (Publish: June 23, 30, July 7 & DISTRICT COURT, FERGUS DISTRICT COURT, FERGUS https://mt-gov.zoom. under Title I of the Housing and FINDINGS 14, 2021) COUNTY COUNTY us/j/82983489049 (please join Community Development Act of All interested agencies, groups MNAXLP IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME In the Matter of the Name 15 minutes early). A call-in option 1974, as amended (PL 93-383) and persons disagreeing with CHANGE OF Molly Misae is also available by dialing (406) for the following project: this decision are invited to sub- Flansburg, a/k/a Molly Misae 444-9999 and Meeting ID# 829 Petroleum County Community mit written comments for consid- Yokoo 8348 9049. If you wish to join by Center eration by Petroleum County to Cause No.: DV-2021-53 Growing cost of building supplies phone, you may follow-along The Petroleum County the Petroleum County Manager NOTICE OF HEARING ON with the presentation that will be Community Center is planning to on or before July 22, 2021. All PETITION FOR NAME leaves many underinsured given by downloading it from the construct a multi-use facility, pri- such comments so received will CHANGE project’s website at: http://mtwa- marily serving as a Senior be considered and Petroleum PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the and at-risk of penalties terqualityprojects.pbworks.com. Citizens Center. Senior meals County will not request release Petitioner has asked the District The document provides total and activities will be provided at of funds or take any administra- Commissioner Troy Downing warns the recent increase in Court for a change of name from maximum daily loads (TMDLs) to the Center. A private entrance tive action on the project prior to the cost of building materials may leave insured Montanans Molly Misae Flansburg, a/k/a help address water quality prob- medical office is planned to pro- the date specified in the preced- without adequate replacement coverage on their property. Molly Misae Yokoo, to Molly lems related to E. coli levels in vide outpatient medical consulta- ing sentence. Losses, even partial, to property not sufficiently insured could Misae Flansburg. The hearing eleven stream segments in the tions for the Public Health Nurse RELEASE OF FUNDS lead to the owner incurring a penalty and receiving only partial on the Petition will be held on Musselshell watershed. The and visiting physicians. The Petroleum County will undertake payment for loss or damage. Montanans need to know that July 21, 2021 at 2:30 pm at the document also includes strate- Center will also be available for the project described above with the “replacement cost” is what needs to be insured, not the Fergus County District gies for reducing pollution levels area youth groups and private CDBG funds provided by DOC purchase price. Courthouse. to meet Montana’s surface water functions such as receptions and under Title I of the Housing and “Lumber prices were at all-time highs. Consumer prices Dated this 17th day of June, surged 5% last month, the fastest in over a decade. Everything quality standards To view the funerals. Community Development Act of 2021. is getting more expensive; this means your insurance coverage document and submit electronic The lower level of the County 1974, as amended. Petroleum /s/ Beckie Williams, limit may not be sufficient to cover the replacement costs comments, visit: https://deq. Courthouse currently serves as County is certifying to DOC that Attorney for the Petitioner following a loss,” Downing said. mt.gov/public/publiccomment. the Senior Center for the com- Bill Cassell, in his official capac- (Publish: June 23, 30, July 7 & Most commercial and many homeowner policies include The document may also be munity. Meals are prepared once ity as Petroleum County Manager 14, 2021) a “co-insurance penalty” clause. This states if a property is viewed via the free public com- a week for seniors to eat in or get and Sheriff consents to accept MNAXLP insured for less than the replacement cost, a penalty can be puter at the Roundup Community delivered. Access to the area is the jurisdiction of the Federal added to partial losses, even if that loss is below the coverage Library in Roundup or the primarily via a steep set of stairs courts if an action is brought to amount. In other words, the insurer is only required to pay a Harlowton Public Library in from the main level of the build- enforce responsibilities in rela- fraction of the claim. Harlowton. Comments will be ing. tion to environmental reviews, “Consider a building insured for $500,000, with the growing accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Winnett, Montana, Petroleum decision-making, and action; price of building materials, the building replacement cost is County- CDBG Project and that these responsibilities now $1,000,000. With a co-insurance penalty, a business owner MT-CDBG-20-PF-02 have been satisfied. The legal encountering a $50,000 loss may only receive $25,000 from  Legals  Legals FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT effect on the certification is that their insurance company.” Downing advises, “Many may not be IMPACT upon its approval, the County of aware their policies contain these penalty clauses.” It has been determined that such Petroleum may use the CDBG Recently, a business owner in Butte, whose property was request for release of funds will funds and DOC will have satis- underinsured due to rising replacement costs, was impacted by Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. a co-insurance penalty and left to pay out-of-pocket for repairs. Non-Discrimination Statement not constitute an action signifi- fied its responsibilities under the “When inflation and economic variables are stable, CSI cantly affecting the quality of the National Environmental Policy typically advises Montanans to ensure they have adequate human environment and accord- Act of 1969. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department coverage yearly when they renew their policy. The recent ingly the above named Petroleum OBJECTIONS TO STATE of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the economic fluctuations may require property owners to review County has decided not to pre- RELEASE OF FUNDS USDA, its Agencies, offices and employees, and institutions and update their coverage.” Downing continues, “Economic pare an Environmental Impact The Department of Commerce participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited factors such as inflation and rising costs of building products Statement under the National will accept an objection to its from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, may signal it is time to talk with your agent to ensure you’re Environmental Policy Act of 1969 approval of the release of funds fully covered.” religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), (PL 91-190). and acceptance of the certifica- Consumers can contact the Commissioner of Securities and sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental The reasons for the decision not tion only if it is on one of the fol- Insurance, Montana State Auditor, at 444-2040 or go to www. status, income derived from public assistance programs, political to prepare such Statement are lowing bases: CSIMT.gov with questions or concerns. beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in as follows: (a) that the certification was not any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all It has been determined that such in fact executed by the chief Troy Downing is the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, bases apply to all programs). Remedies and compliant filing request for release of funds will executive officer or other officer Montana State Auditor. deadlines vary by program or incident. not constitute an action signifi- approved by the Department of Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of cantly affecting the quality of the Commerce; communication of program information (e.g., Braille, large human environment and accord- (b) that the applicant’s environ- print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact ingly the County of Petroleum mental review record for the the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720- has decided not to prepare an project indicates omission of a 2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Environmental Impact Statement required decision, finding, or Service at (800)877-8339. Additionally, program information under the National Environmental step applicable to the project in may be made available in languages other than English. Policy Act of 1969 (PL 91-190). the environmental review pro- To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the The reasons for the decision not cess; USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, fond to prepare such Statement are: (c) the grant recipient has com- online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust. The project will provide a much mitted funds or incurred costs html information requested in the form. To request a copy of needed multi-use facility which not authorized by 24 CFR Part the complaint form call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed will serve as a senior center, 58 before approval of a release form or letter to USDA by: medical office and as community of funds by DOC; or (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture gathering space. (d) another Federal agency act- Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Environmentally sensitive char- ing pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1400 Independence Avenue, SW acteristics such as wetlands, 1504 has submitted a written Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; floodplains and threatened or finding that the project is unsatis- (2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or endangered species are not factory from the standpoint of (3) Email: program@[email protected] expected to be adversely impact- environmental design. ed as a result of the proposed Objections must be prepared Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. is an equal opportunity project. No significant negative and submitted in accordance provider, employer and lender. long-term environmental impacts with the required procedures (24 (Publish: July 7, 2021) MNAXLP were identified. CFR Part 58) and may be