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Miles City

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 STARMiles City, Montana $1.00 MCC says goodbye to 2021 grads

By ASHLEY WISE Star Editor

Miles Community Col- lege awarded 131 degrees to 117 graduates on Satur- day at the MCC Centra during their 81st com- mencement ceremony. Thirty-four of those stu- dents graduated with hon- ors and seven of them are valedictorians. Members of the 2020 class were also welcomed back for the ceremony. Earlier in the week, MCC held their nurses pin- ning where they honored 28 nurses. “We are so proud of all of you,” said MCC Presi- dent Ron Slinger. MCC Board of Trustees Chairman Ryan Jones thanked all those involved in working to make the SUBMITTED PHOTO/Miles Community College STAR PHOTO/Ashley Wise school year as normal as Jennifer Hilderman of Miles City, participated in the “Blessing Miles Community College alumni Dr. Eileen Hemman was the 2021 commencement speaker. She possible. of the Hands”at the nurse’s pinning on Friday. The blessing shared life lessons that she learned throughout her life. She was also honored as the Distin- See “MCC,” page 5 was done by Dorothy Zabrocki after being pinned guished Alumni of the Year. MCC Basketball Celebration

Bucking Horse Sale Schedule

Wednesday — Calcutta for Wild Horse Racing Teams and Match Bronc Ride, 7 p.m., Bison Bar

Thursday — Bull Rider Jess Lockwood, 3-4 p.m., Miles City Saddlery, 808 Main St. — Concert with headliner Casey Donahew, 6 p.m. gates open, 7 p.m. Copper Mountain Band plays, 8:30 p.m. Casey Donahew concert, Eastern Montana Fairgrounds — After Party with live music by “El Wencho,” 10 p.m., Montana Bar.

Friday

STAR PHOTO/Hanna Kambich — Bloody Mary & Caesar Bar, 8 a.m., Olive Hotel, The Miles Community College Women’s Basketball team took a ride on the Miles City Fire and Rescue fire engine on Friday 501 Main St. afternoon to celebrate making it to the NJCAA Division I National Tournament. They were the MonDak and Region XIII — Live Music: “Way Out West,” 1-5 p.m., Bucking Champions. Horse Saloon, 3105 Steele St. — Trade & Vendor Show, 3 p.m. opens, Eastern Montana Fairgrounds. — Grand Entry, Bull Riding, 2-Wild Horse Races, Custer County Fire Department receives grant Mutton Bustin’, Ranch Bronc Ride, 5:30 p.m., East- By HANNA KAMBICH This grant will be used for grant from them because the Northwest. This grant ern Montana Fairgrounds. Star Staff Writer the new fire hall. money is hard to come by.” has helped communities — Live music: “Exit 138,” 7:30 p.m., Veterans of According to Bud Peter- Custer County Fire such as Powder River Foreign Wars Hall, 119 N. 6th St. The Custer County Fire son, Custer County Fire Department does not oper- obtain ambulance equip- — Live music, 8:30 p.m., Olive Hotel, 501 Main Department received a Chief, Cory Cheguis, Fire ate on taxpayer money, ment, Kinsey School was St. grant of $4,000 from Lieutenant, applied for they operate on volunteer able to use it for play- — Street Dance, $2/person gate fee (goes towards Northwest Farm Credit the grant with the under- hours and donations. ground equipment, and cleanup, porta potties, etc.), 8:30 p.m., Main Street. Services. standing that they may The Rural Community Baker was able to start a — Live music: “Fast Forward,” 9 p.m.-1 a.m., On Monday, Northwest not get it. Grant Program is to Farm to Table Program. Bucking Horse Saloon, 3105 Steele St. Farm Credit Services After receiving the improve the economic and The applications are awarded the Custer Coun- grant, Peterson said, “We social wellbeing of rural reviewed monthly. — Bikini Bull Riding Contest, 10 p.m., Bucking ty Fire Department the are so thankful to receive a communities throughout See “Grant,” page 5 Horse Saloon, 3105 Steele St. Rural Community Grant. See “Schedule,” page 5

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CALENDAR OBITUARIES

WEDNESDAY St. (across from the Park Marilyn Kay Kelly Dale L. Benti nAlcoholics Anonymous, Place Banquet Facility). 5:30 p.m., Convent Keep- nMiles City Soup Kitchen, Marilyn Kay Kelly went that no matter what … ”what Dale L. Benti, age 92, of the sign business Dale sold ers Community Center 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., First to be with Jesus on May 10, happened at grandma’s, Miles City passed away on it and began Benti Outdoor (formerly the Miles City United Methodist Church 2021 on the family ranch near stayed at grandma’s”! May 3, 2021 at Holy Rosary Enterprises this allowed him Academy), 1411 Leighton basement, 24 N. 11th St. Ismay, Montana. Marilyn’s faith in her Extended Care in Miles City, to continue to work on signs Blvd. 234-5013. Marilyn was born Savior, Jesus Christ, MT. but also allowed him nRange Riders, 5:30 p.m., nWhist, 1 p.m., Drop-In on February 18, 1950 was at the core Dale was born to to do carpentry and Range Riders Museum’s Center. to Charles and of who she was. Matt and Lillian many other jobs. Pioneer Memorial Hall. nShare the Love Used Kate (Hamby) She believed (Cave) Benti on Dale also worked nTrustees of School Bookstore, 2-6 p.m., Redman in Miles in the power July 12, 1928 in for a short District No. 63, 5:30 p.m., United Christian Church, City, Montana. of prayer and Miles City, MT. time for Miles Kinsey School. 1006 S. Strevell Ave. 406- She attended hit her knees, Dale grew up and Community nEastern Montana Fair 531-3317. Spring Creek believing that attended school College as Board, 6 p.m., Event Cen- nBull rider Jess Lock- Country School He would in Miles City. the building ter at the Eastern Mon- wood visiting individuals, for grades 1-6. hear her Dale joined the supervisor tana Fairgrounds. 3 p.m., Miles City Sad- At the start of every prayer. United States and head nCuster Rod and Gun dlery. her 7th grade Marilyn was Air Force in 1946 groundskeeper. Club skeet shooting, 6 nTrustees of School Dis- year, Marilyn the picture where he served At a very p.m., Spotted Eagle Trap trict 13, 4:30 p.m., River- and her sister, of a “selfless for 3 years before young age Dale Range. view School. Peggy, began servant”, content being put on the developed a nCalcutta for Wild Horse nBoard of Trustees of attending Plevna to be the one inactive reserve. lifelong love for Racing Teams and Match Kinsey School District Public Schools where doing the hard stuff During this time Dale flying, he took every Bronc Ride, 7 p.m., Bison No. 63 meeting, 5:30 p.m., she graduated with behind the scenes. obtained his GED. One opportunity he had Bar on Main Street. Kinsey School library. the class of 1967. Marilyn She acted out the love year after being placed on through the years to fly with nGamblers Anonymous nSpirit Riders of Eastern and “Sis” were inseparable of Jesus, never thinking of the inactive reserve, Dale others or fly his own plane. open meeting, 7 p.m., Montana (local Christian from the start and the bond herself. We can’t imagine life received notice that he was He also loved traveling with Convent Keepers Com- Motorcyclists Associa- they shared made them without her, but we’ll rest in being called back for active his little camper and was an munity Center (formerly tion), 6 p.m. best friends for the rest of God’s promise of seeing her duty during the Korean avid hunter and fisherman. the Miles City Academy) nConcert, 6 p.m. gates their lives. She continued again someday. Conflict. He served his He is survived by his wife basement, 1411 Leighton open, 7 p.m. Copper Moun- her education at Miles Marilyn is survived by country proudly until he was Darlene, his three children; Blvd. 234-0360. tain Band, 8:30 p.m. Casey Community College and her husband and life partner, honorably discharged in 1951. Jean (Norman) Dille of Twin THURSDAY Donahew concert, Eastern earned an Associate’s Degree Rod Kelly, sons Shawn During his time in the Air Falls, ID, Bruce Benti and nSpring Arthritis Exer- Montana Fairgrounds. in 1969. It was during this (Candice) of Miles City and Force, he met a young lady by Patricia Benti both of Miles cise Class (meeting in nCuster Rod and Gun time that she began dating Troy of Ismay. Also left to the name of Darlene Williams City, five grandchildren, person through May 27), Club Action Pistol Shoot- the handsome neighbor boy, miss her is her sister, Peggy and upon his return the two sixteen great-grandchildren 8:30 a.m., Drop-In Center. ing, 6 p.m., Sunday Creek Rod Kelly. It didn’t take long (Earl Mortensen) of Forsyth. were married on September and one great-great- Information at Custer Rifle Range. for them to realize they were She also leaves behind her 20, 1951. grandchild. He was preceded County Extension Office, nMiles City Garden Club, made for each other. Rod grandkids, Rachel and Ryan Dale and Darlene made in death by his parents and phone 874-3370. 6:30 p.m., First Baptist and Marilyn were united in Kelly, and her faithful canine their home in Miles City and three siblings; Mavis, Bob nCuster County Food Church. marriage on September 20, companion, Annie. together raised their three and Sally. Bank distribution, 9 nSquare dancing, 9 p.m., 1969, forming an unshakeable She is preceded in death children, Jean, Bruce and A graveside service with a.m.-1:30 p.m., 15 N. 8th Drop-In Center. partnership that would by her parents, Charles and Patricia. Dale started a new full military honors will be last nearly 52 years. Once Kate Redman, and numerous sign business called Regal held on Friday, May 14, 2021 married, they began their aunts, uncles, and friends. Signs, Dale worked as the at 2:00 p.m. at the Eastern life-long adventure, working Visitation will begin on owner and operator for the Montana State Veterans side by side, on the Kelly and Thursday, May 13, 2021 at next 20 years. He did gold Cemetery in Miles City, MT. DEAR ABBY Redman ranches. 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons leaf signage, neon lighting, Condolences can be made to On January 17, 1976, their Funeral Home in Miles City sign painting and everything the family by visiting www. first son, Shawn Allan, was with family receiving friends in between. After 20 years in stevensonandsons.com. Veteran feels used by friend born. Troy Lee was born on from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral March 17, 1978, completing services will be held on their family of four. There Friday, May 14, 2021 at 10:00 COMMUNITY ROUNDUP demanding her discount wasn’t a thing she wouldn’t a.m. at Grace Bible Church DEAR ABBY: While shop- was put in an awkward situa- do for her boys! From in Miles City. Graveside to cover up to 10 people in ping with a friend recently, I tion in regard to a store dis- What’s Happening washing endless loads of services will follow on Friday your organization, includ- count. Having served in the ranch-stained Wranglers to at 2:00 p.m. at the Knowlton Montana Housing Part- ing board members. To reg- military, I qualify for a dis- attending every activity they Cemetery at Knowlton. nership Virtual Conference ister before the deadline at count at that particular store. were in, she was their #1 fan. Condolences may be sent to registration still open — 5 p.m. Monday visit She was aware of that dis- Marilyn gained a daughter the family by visiting: www. The 2021 Housing Partner- mthousingpartnership. count, and while she was at when Shawn married Candice stevensonandsons.com. ship Virtual Conference is org/2021-conference. the checkout lane, she yelled Allerdings on July 25, 1998. Should friends desire, less than a week away. The at me, “Hey, you! What’s This union gave her two of memorials may be made conference, to be held on your phone number for your Lottery Numbers 1717 M S her greatest joys. Of all the to the Knowlton Cemetery Tuesday and Wednesday, ain treet military discount?” roles she ever played, being Association, 1262 Rd. 403, May 18-19, will offer two HELENA (AP) — These 232-4457 • 1-800-775-4460 We are both retired and LocaLLy owned & FamiLy operated grandma to Rachel and Ryan Ismay, MT 59336, Grace days packed full of content Montana lotteries were living on one income, was definitely the most fun! Bible Church, or a charity of including some fun interac- drawn Tuesday: Big Sky although I am married and We all learned very early, one’s choice. tive activities to help the Bonus — 9-14-16-22, Bonus: live on my husband’s pen- Montana affordable hous- 11, estimated jackpot: sion. She’s retired from a job ing community connect and $5,120; Mega Millions — 7-8- in the medical field, owns her TODAY IN HISTORY network. The conference 20-36-39, Mega Ball: 22, home and shows up conve- Miles CitY costs $150 for individual Megaplier: 3, estimated niently at friends’ homes for dale Benti, age 92, of Miles Today is Wednesday, May (In 2008, the pope’s longtime registration, or new this jackpot: $396 million; and coffee and food. City. A Military Graveside service 12, the 132nd day of 2021. private secretary revealed year, you can purchase an Powerball — estimated jack- I was so dumbfounded at will be held on Friday, May 14, There are 233 days left in that the pontiff was slightly organization ticket for $500 pot: $168 million. her request for the number 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Eastern the year. wounded in the assault.) Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery that I gave it to her. I’m In 1997, Australian Susie in Miles City. uncomfortable going shop- Today’s Highlights in History Maroney became the first ROAD REPORTS ping with her now. I haven’t JOrdan On May 12, 1949, the Sovi- woman to swim from Cuba addressed it with her, and I david Kappel, age 66, of Jordan. et Union lifted the Berlin to Florida, covering the 118- call 511 or 800-226-7623 A Memorial service will be held on have tried to avoid any shop- Blockade, which the West- mile distance in 24 1/2 hours. Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. ping trips with her since that ern powers had succeeded in In 2002, Jimmy Carter www.mdt511.com at the VFW Hall in Jordan. incident. It feels like she’s circumventing with their arrived in Cuba, becoming stealing my valor since my isMaY Berlin Airlift. the first U.S. president in or husband and I served in the MarilYn KellY, age 71, of out of office to visit since Ismay. Visitation will begin on military. 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Race to the Finish MONTANA NEWS BRIEFS Man dies when train hits pickup truck in Big Horn County

BILLINGS (AP) — A 70-year-old man died when his pickup truck was struck by an eastbound freight train in Big Horn County, the Montana Highway Patrol said. The collision happened at 6:42 p.m. Sunday at a crossing southwest of Hardin. No one else was injured. The man’s name has not been released. He was not wearing a seatbelt, the patrol said. Trooper Joshua French’s report said the gravel road was dry and that drugs, alcohol and speed were not suspected factors in the crash, The Billings Gazette reported.

Well-known Bitterroot Valley climber dies in weekend fall

HAMILTON, Mont. (AP) — A well-known Bitterroot Val- ley climber died in a weekend fall from an ice-covered slope southwest of Darby, Ravalli County officials said. Bryan Louis Kercher, 55, was with a group of climbers descending from a slope near Sugarloaf Peak Saturday when temperatures dropped significantly, Sheriff and Cor- oner Steve Holton said Monday. The ice on the mountainside hardened and winds increased, covering the trail with loose snow. Kercher slipped and fell about 1,000 feet (305 meters) STAR PHOTO/Sharon Moore before striking a large boulder, Holton said. Scouts line up along the track to see who has the fastest car during the Boy Scout show held at the Miles Community College Fellow climbers used an emergency beacon to summon Workforce Readiness Center on May 1. help. A search and rescue crew didn’t reach the site until Sun- day morning. Two Bear Air assisted with the recovery effort. ‘Piano Pat,’ Montana Tiki bar entertainer for decades, dies

GREAT FALLS (AP) — boozers,” she would sing was like everyone’s mom or her children Danny Spon- Patricia Sponheim, known while playing Toby Keith’s grandma around here.” heim, Danelle Bell and as “Piano Pat,” who enter- “I Love This Bar.” Sponheim had not played Diana Jo Sponheim, five tained crowds at a Tiki bar “Sweet Caroline,” “Tiny at the Sip ’n Dip since Feb- grandchildren and four in downtown Great Falls, Bubbles” and Johnny ruary 2020, citing COVID- great-grandchildren. Montana, for more than 50 Cash’s “Ring of Fire” were 19 concerns, Thares said. years, has died. She was 86. also favorites. Hundreds of people Sponheim died Tuesday, Sponheim began per- responded to the Sip ‘n according to a notice by forming at the Sip ‘n Dip in Dip’s Facebook post about Save and Save Again Schnider Funeral Home. 1963 — a year after it Sponheim’s death with sym- “It is with tremendously opened — and entertained pathy, memories and trib- RecyclinG sad hearts that we tell you generations of locals and utes, some with photos and ... an idea worth repeating that our beloved Piano Pat tourists. She was one of the videos of “Piano Pat.” passed away peacefully last reasons GQ magazine in Sponheim is survived by night,” the Sip ’n Dip 2003 named the Sip ’n Dip Lounge posted Wednesday the No. 1 bar on earth on its Facebook page. “We worth flying for. Come meet loved her very, very much. AP PHOTO Sandi Thares, owner and Our hearts are broken. Rest Patricia Sponheim, better known as Piano Pat, performs on Jan. manager of the bar, told Volborg’s own In Peace beautiful music 31, 2018, at the Sip n Dip in Great Falls, Mont. Sponheim, who the Independent girl.” entertained crowds at a tiki bar in downtown Great Falls for Record she would remem- Sponheim played organ more than 50 years, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021, according to a ber Sponheim for “how Jess Lockwood and sang with guests as notice by Schneider Funeral Home. She was 86. much love she had for us they drank tropical drinks and for everyone she out of fish bowls and pool through a glass wall Motor Inn. played for.” Two-time PBR watched women dressed as behind the bar on the sec- “We’ve got winners and She was more than a Champion mermaids swimming in a ond floor of the O’Haire losers, chainsmokers and friend, Thares said. “She at the Miles City Saddlery Motorists reminded of fatality marker program Thursday, May 13

By STAR STAFF American Legion Fatality every Montana Governor. tion and/or removal thru 3 pm - ? Marker Program was Additional guidance was their local American The American Legion applauded by State leaders issued in 2007 by the Mon- Legion Post. Fatality Marker Program is as one of the finest proj- tana Department of Trans- If you don’t have a local the program that places the ects they have seen under- portation (MDT) which Post in your area you can NOTICE TO PUBLIC CITY PRIMARY NOMINATING white crosses at sites of taken by an organization. specifies no advertising, no call 406-324-3990 and leave ELECTION, TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 fatal traffic crashes along In 1953, with the okay reflect paint, no lighting or a message, or google mtle- the highways of Montana. from then Governor J. other devices, and no gion.org and the message Filing Declarations for Nomination for CITY offices listed The white crosses have Hugo Aronson, members of wreaths or decorations will be forwarded to appro- below will be open BEGINNING Thursday, April 22nd been reminding motorists the Montana Highway Com- placed upon the marker. In priate personnel. and will close Monday, June 21st at 5:00 PM. All qualified of the dangers of the road, mission approved and 2007 the name of the pro- The American Legion, or and interested persons may file for office in the Clerk & as well as the lives that established guidelines for gram changed to the Fatali- also known as the Legion, is Recorder’s office in the Custer County Courthouse, 1010 have been lost on Montana the Highway Safety known ty Marker Program as well. a nonprofit organization of Main St., Miles City, MT 59301. Telephone 406-874-3343. highways for over 68 years. then as the American Not all American Legion U.S. war veterans who con- According to American Legion “White Cross” pro- Post’s participate in the tinue to dedicate them- Filing Fees are based on 01% of the annual salary for the Legion Chairman Jim Kelly gram. Since then it has program, but family mem- selves to community ser- respective offices. in a press release, the received an endorsement of bers may request installa- vice. CITY JUDGE 4-YEAR TERM, $220.00 FILING FEE Qualifications: A candidate must: Yellowstone County Master Gardener Classes available online a. Have been a resident of Montana for at least 3 years and a resident of Miles City for at least 2 years preceding the election By HANNA KAMBICH den plantings right the Growth and Development call the Yellowstone Coun- b. Be at least 21 years old, a citizen and a Star Staff Writer first time to save time, 2, Entomology, Plant Dis- ty Extension Office at 406- money and frustration. ease, and Abiotic Disor- 256-2828 or by visiting registered voter Yellowstone County Mas- It is a self-paced, self- ders, Vegetable and Fruit https://yellowstone.msuex- c. Agree to attend two (2) mandatory, annual ter Gardener Classes are study format that is taught IPM, Trees, Shrubs, and tension.org/horticulture/ training sessions now available online for by Master Gardener Coor- Lawn IPM, Advanced Prun- mastergardener/index. COUNCIL SEATS 4-YEAR TERM, $40.00 FILING FEE anyone at anytime. dinators at Montana State ing and Woody Ornamental html. One position open in Wards 1, 2, 3 & 4 The classes ate $125 per University- Bozeman Care, Propagation, and (Contact Hanna Kambi- level. The Master Garden- Extension. The lesson mod- Water Conservation. ch at mcreporter@midriv- Qualifications: A candidate must: er Course Handbook is ules are worked through at For more information ers.com or 406-234-0450.) a. Be a resident of the Ward for at least 60 days required and can be pur- the students pace. preceding the election to the office of Ward chased for $50 by visiting According to the Master electing candidate www.store.msuextension. Gardeners website, Level b. Be at least 18 years old, a citizen and a org/A $30 technology fees One, Introduction to the registered voter will also be applied the MSU Extension Master first time signing into the Gardener Program, COUNCIL SEATS 2-YEAR UNFULFILLED TERM, course. includes Soils and Fertility, $40.00 FILING FEE According to a press Plant Growth & Develop- One position open in Wards 1, 2 & 4 release, the classes will ment 1, Growing Food Qualifications: A candidate must: teach students the best cul- from Your Garden, Flow- c. Be a resident of the Ward for at least 60 days tural practices for fruit ers, Trees, Shrubs, Vines, preceding the election to the office of Ward trees, ornamental trees, and Pruning, Lawns and electing candidate lawns, vegetable and flow- Irrigation, Yard & Garden d. Be at least 18 years old, a citizen and a er gardens, shrubs, insect, Maintenance/ Composting, and disease control. It will and Intro to Integrated registered voter educate them on the cor- Pest Management (IPM). Dated this 8th day of April, 2021 rect plants for the area and Level Two, The Role of Linda Corbett how to give those plants Master Gardener in Exten- Custer County Clerk & Recorder/Election Administrator the care they need. It will sion, contains Binomial (Pub. 4/14, 5/12 & 6/9, 2021) also teach them how to get Nomenclature, Fertility the landscaping and gar- and Plant Nutrients, Plant M iles City Star4 – Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Miles City Star4 OPINION

NASCAR starting to allow access a year after restart

By JENNA FRYER

Kevin Harvick crossed the finish line at Darlington Raceway a year ago and was struck by the stillness and silence of the empty grandstands. NASCAR was one of the first major sports to resume competition early in the pandemic, setting its own path in a strange new world of health screenings, temperature checks and empty race tracks. “I didn’t think it was going to be that much differ- ent, and then we won the race and it is dead silent out here,” said Harvick, who paused to take in the eerie silence that day. “It’s weird. There’s nobody up there.” It has taken almost a full year but NASCAR’s slow walk toward normalcy is ready to hit another gear: Daytona International Speedway, Darlington Race- way, Kansas Speedway and Pocono Raceway all announced last week their grandstands will open to full capacity later this year. Atlanta Motor Speedway plans the same for July. NASCAR re-opened its infield to sponsors, guests and media at Darlington last weekend as a trial run. The garage and infield have been closed to nearly everyone since March 8, 2020, and NASCAR Presi- dent Steve Phelps had said it would remain that way until a vaccine was widely available. Vaccines have been available since early April to almost everyone in North Carolina, where most NAS- CAR teams are based, and it allowed NASCAR to put Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables: All Forms of Energy are “Intermittent” a plan in place for a reopening. There is no vaccine requirement for competitors, but NASCAR permitted teams, drivers and manufacturers to admit a total of By ThomAs L. KNApp For the last few years, electricity when condi- sidized energy form on 350 fully vaccinated guests and sponsors Sunday at as the price of electricity tions are good, then deliv- Earth – everything from Darlington. On May 8, my wife and I produced by sunlight and ering that electricity to “steal that land via emi- “It’s so important for us. Some of the key players pulled into a local gas sta- wind power has continued your home (or from a nent domain so we can tion and filled the family and our sponsors have such interest in it, and they to drop, fossil fuel flacks home battery rig) when run a pipeline over it,” to car’s tank. It wasn’t intend- love being here and being a part of it,” said Joe Gibbs, have insistently informed it’s needed. “hey, could you pretty ed as a smart move, nor team owner for the winning car driven by Martin us that the problem with Another thing the fossil please send the US Navy did it result from a premo- solar and wind power are fuel advocates ignore is out to secure our tanker Truex Jr. Gibbs included Bass Pro Shops CEO Johnny nition. It was just dumb that they’re “intermittent just how vulnerable fossil routes, take out a compet- Morris among his guests. luck. Within 24 hours, we and incapable of meeting fuels are to intermittency itor, or scare a stubborn “We had guys flying in from all over,” Gibbs said. were driving past gas sta- our needs” (as Ron Stein due to long and not always supplier?” “It’s very, very important to get those key people tions with yellow plastic puts it in Natural Gas reliable supply chains. Then they throw a hissy from the companies back into our sport, and I’m look- bags over the pump han- Now, an online publication Pipeline or drilling rig if a renewable energy ing forward to getting to go again and do hospitali- dles and “no gas” signs at put out by, surprise, the accidents or attacks. competitor gets special ties.” the lot entrances. natural gas lobby). Labor conflicts. Derailed tax treatment on a new The infield will be closed this weekend at Dover, On May 7 – although Well, they’re right to a trains or wrecked trucks. solar panel factory. but the footprint is expected to expand to 550 spon- they didn’t bother to tell degree: The sun only Suez Canal blockages. Coal, oil, maybe even sors and guests at Circuit of the Americas in Texas us until a day later – Colo- shines so many hours a Wars, or warlike political natural gas are on their and the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway nial Pipeline shut down day, and we can have embargoes or blockades. way out, even with the later this month. Those two races will help set access 5,500 miles of pipeline, cloudy days; the wind isn’t “Intermittency” isn’t massive subsidies they’ve protocols moving forward. which normally carries always blowing at suffi- the only complaint we enjoyed for more than a A year ago, NASCAR restarted its engines 71 days almost half the gas sold on cient speeds to turn tur- hear from the fossil fuel century. Withdraw the after the series shut down and it was the first major the US east coast, due to a bines. lobby, of course. They subsidies – all of them, to sport to complete its entire season last November. It cyberattack. On the eve- What we really need, also like to complain everyone – and the market ning of May 9, to take the did so by never changing its procedures during the they say, is reliable old about government subsi- will likely make even edge off, the Biden admin- pandemic. coal, oil, and natural gas. dies to renewable energy shorter work of fossil istration declared an NASCAR does not test for COVID-19 and the tem- The fossil fuel advo- sources like wind and fuels. emergency covering 17 cates either ignore or solar. (Thomas L. Knapp is perature check and health screenings that have been states, lifting restrictions minimize the progress of I’m with them on that. director and senior news used since the sport restarted have not changed. The on delivering gasoline by a third technology: Large But the thing is, they’re not analyst at the William motorhome lot has been largely off limits to families, truck. No word on when battery storage capacity. with themselves on that. Lloyd Garrison Center for which created some grumbling as some drivers noted the pipeline will resume We’re getting better and Fossil fuels are by far Libertarian Advocacy it was absurd to enforce banishment during races for operation. better at generating the the most government-sub- Journalism.) those spending time together away from the track. Motorsports are unlike any other sport in that the hallmark of the industry is the behind-the-rope expe- rience offered to sponsors, fans and even the families of the competitors: stardust - A driver can bring his children to the pre-race meeting, the post-race news conference and can stand People and Perspectives from Miles City's past at his car with his entire family all the way up until its time to start his engine. 25 YEARS AGO (1996) 50 YEARS AGO (1971) County Superintendent of 100 YEARS AGO (1921) - The sponsor is given access to the team, can sit on Gladys and George “Stub” BIRTHS — A son to Mr. Schools, distributed diplomas Plans for properly observ- the pit stand during the race, or mingle in a hospitali- Askin of Ekalaka celebrated and Mrs. Kenneth Wysocki and gave awards and ing Memorial Day this year ty suite with clients and customers during a meet- their 50th wedding anniversary (Mary Corbin). acknowledgements. were thoroughly discussed at and-greet with a driver and team owner. during a celebration given by What Coach Bob Nees the American Legion club - Fans can purchase passes into the garage and their children and grandchil- describes as a “milestone ban- 75 YEARS AGO (1946) meeting last night in the watch cars roll through inspection, walk down pit dren on Saturday. More than quet” is to be held Monday The guard towers are up Legion Club rooms. It was road and position themselves to chase their favorite 250 relatives and friends night at 7 at the Crossroads and the wire fence is erected decided to have a color guard driver for a selfie or an autograph. Infield camping attended the party at the Veter- Inn. It’s the annual no-host around the main exposition and a firing squad, and each ans of Foreign Wars Hall in sports banquet. With the hall at the Eastern Montana of the cemeteries, Catholic, spots are sometimes visited by drivers cruising by on Ekalaka. Family members recent addition of golf, gym- Fair grounds, while the inte- Protestant and the Fort a cart. attending the party were the nastics and tennis as major rior is being prepared to Keogh on the reservation, will IndyCar has had two industry-wide mass vaccina- couple’s sons, Scott Askin of sports at Custer High, athletes receive the contingent of be visited by veterans on tions, will host 135,000 fans on May 30 at the India- Miles City; Jerry Askin and from all fields will be honored. German prisoners of war Decoration Day. napolis 500 and has been operating as business as wife, Jill, of Bozeman; and John Tickets are $2.50 and are some time this week, it is Lambing, which began usual since the season opened last month. But some of Askin and his wife, Chris, of available from any Custer let- indicated. These PWs will be throughout eastern Montana NASCAR’s drivers have expressed vaccine hesitancy, Casper, Wyo., 13 grandchildren terman or letterwoman. employed in the sugar beet about the first of the month, and Phelps called mandating the shot “a bit of a slip- and four great-grandchildren. John Foundas and Bud St. fields in this area during the is coming along in great pery slope” so re-opening the garage has taken time. Delores Drennan, director Peter have been elected to stay in the community. shape, and according to of the Miles City Public the Sacred Heart School Mr. and Mrs. Bob Scanlan advices received here, the It has also come with some confusion about the cur- Library, was awarded an Hon- Board, replacing Jack Carr gave an old time western crop is running better than rent rules for garage decorum, particularly as mask orary Life Membership at the and Mel Hathaway, whose party for the Lazy H Gang at one hundred per cent, with mandates are being lifted in various states. The Dar- 83rd annual Montana Library terms expired. their home on South Lake on the average of one and a lington weekend marked the first time Fox pit report- Association conference held Skip Buflod has been elect- Saturday evening. The group fraction lambs to every ewe. ers Jamie Little and Regan Smith did not wear masks in April in Helena. In addition ed president of the Custer sang western and old time The small son of Mr. and while on camera; some drivers took their masks off. to Drennan, Eleanor Gray and County High School Student songs around a campfire in Mrs. P. J. Burns submitted to NASCAR clarified Monday that masks are still Jean Failing, Miles City Pub- Association for next year. the backyard and danced old a successful operation for mandated in the garage for everyone except drivers, lic Library trustees, also Other officers named are time dances A supper was appendicitis last night at the who are socially-distanced when they are being inter- attended the conference and John Wood, vice president, served late in the evening. Miles City hospital. award ceremony. and Kathy Cloud, secretary. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. After an absence of thirty viewed on camera. Miles Community College Miles Community College Bill Stokes, Mr. and Mrs. Bob years, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Truex noted his brother-in-law works on Sheldon students will associate teachers have collectively Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Laing of this city departed for Creed’s winning truck and couldn’t be part of the pho- degrees and certificates dur- decide to forgo any salary Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Her- a six months trip to their old tographs Friday night: “He’s like ‘They wouldn’t let us ing the 56th annual Com- increases for the coming schell Riebe, Allan Boyd, home in Scotland, where they in victory lane and I don’t understand because we mencement Exercises and school year in the interests Pauline Lucier, Ruth Faus, will spend the time visiting were all wearing masks and when we get done here in Nurses Pinning Ceremony on of an improved college pro- Glenn Reznor, Norman Gil- with relatives and friends. victory lane we’re all going to get in the van together Saturday. Karen Weamer of gram at the college and in christ, Peg Caine and Mrs. Prior to their departure from and drive home,’” Truex said. Forsyth will be honored as order to decrease the num- and Mrs. Russell Shore. the city, they were given a It was the same for Truex as he celebrated his third Valedictorian. Tanya J. South ber of mills to be asked in At the Methodist parson- pleasant surprise by being of Miles City and Pamela the upcoming special mill age on Sunday afternoon, invited to the home of Mr. and win of the season, pretty much without his crew. Nilsen of Forsyth are co- levy election. Miss Vica Fay Sayer and Wil- Mrs. A. Mayo on North Cot- “I think it’s time to get back to doing things like we salutatorians of the class. Thirty-eight students from liam J. DeLange were mar- tage Grove Avenue, when always did, and I think it’s slowly going that direc- A program about dahlias is the county’s rural schools ried, with the Rev. Harry E. Mrs. Laing was presented tion,” he said. “I can’t wait until it’s back to the way it planned for the Thursday eve- received their eighth grade Chappell reading the mar- with an agate ring and Mr. used to be.” ning meeting of the Miles City graduation diplomas at the riage service. Attending the Laing was remembered with (Jenna Fryer is an Auto Racing Writer for the Asso- Garden Club to be held at the Custer County High School couple were Mr. and Mrs. a fountain pen, the evening ciated Press.) Ursuline Convent. Carol Cain auditorium Saturday eve- Levi Walby. Mrs. Walby is a being spent enjoyably in sing- is in charge of the program. ning. Mrs. Irma L. Schaefer, sister of the bride-groom. ing and dancing. Miles City Star Markets Wednesday, May 12, 2021 – 5

Grant Taming the virus: US deaths Projects must show Continued from page 1 financial backing from “I was so pleased to be other sources and if cho- able to present this award sen the project must sub- hit lowest level in 10 months to them. The volunteers mit a W-9 or IRS determi- By HeatHer HOLLING- since mid-September. While that time in nearly a year state has “The primary objective is to at CCRFA give so much of nation letter. sWOrtH and is still cause for concern, they no new coronavirus deaths.” deny this virus the ability to kill their time to protect and The final result of this stePHeN GrOVes have plummeted 85% from a Indiana reported only one at the rate that it could, and that serve this community; I project will be an associated Press peak of more than a quarter-mil- COVID-19 fatality Tuesday. has been achieved,” he said. hope they know how much 8,000-square-foot build- ing. It will contain a wash lion per day in early January. Kansas, which peaked at 63 “We have in in effect tamed the the community and sur- COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. The last time deaths were deaths on Dec. 22, has been in virus.” rounding area appreciates bay; three drive through bays with an overhead have tumbled to an average of this low was early July, nearly a the single digits since February About 45% of the nation’s them,” said Garryn Tvedt, around 600 per day — the low- year ago. COVID-19 deaths in and has seen multiple days with adults are fully vaccinated, and financial specialist at door on each side, lockers, bathrooms, a kitchenette, est level in 10 months — with the U.S. topped out in mid-Janu- just one fatality. nearly 59% have received at Northwest Farm Credit the number of lives lost drop- ary at an average of more than Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infec- least one dose, according to the Services in an email. training room and space for a washer and dryer. ping to single digits in well over 3,400 a day, just a month into the tious disease specialist at Johns Centers for Disease Control and Requirements that must half the states and hitting zero biggest vaccination drive in the Hopkins University, said that Prevention. This week, Pfizer’s be met include, an appli- The building will be located next to Pine Hills on some days. nation’s history. vaccinations have played a cru- vaccine won authorization for cation must be submitted, Confirmed infections have The Boston Herald put a cial role even as the nation use in 12- to 15-year-olds, in a the project must include a Correctional Facility in Miles City. fallen to about 38,000 per day on huge zero on Wednesday’s front struggles to reach herd immuni- move that could make it easier letter of involvement of average, their lowest mark page under the headline “First ty. to reopen the nation’s schools. support written by a cur- (Contact Hanna Kambich rent Northwest FCS at mcreporter@midrivers. employee of customer. com or 406-234-0450.) MCC very comfortable in my the scholarship to Hemman. she joined the Army Continued from page 1 patched jeans and sneakers. “Never accept a closed Reserves. Her first deploy- schedule “I congratulate the class This was the first time, but door. Just find another open ment was in California. of MCC for 2021, and may not the last time I would one and make it the best you Soon the time came for Olive Hotel, 501 Main St. your future endeavors be a experience a different cul- can,” she told the graduates. her to move on to her next Continued from page 1 — Live Music: “Way Out success,” said Jones. ture and learn how to assimi- According to Hemman, adventure. Saturday West,” 9 p.m., Bucking Keynote speaker Dr. late.” graduating and the nurse’s “So don’t let the tide of — Cowboy Breakfast, 6-9 Horse Saloon, 3105 Steele St. Eileen Hemman, discussed After surviving middle pinning was one of the life take you down the river. a.m., Range Riders Museum, — Street Dance, $2/person the impact that MCC made school she moved on to what proudest moments of her Pause, plan, adjust fire and 435 W. I-94 Business Loop. gate fee (goes towards on her life. was once known as Custer life. take charge of your life,” she — Bloody Mary Bar, 8 cleanup, porta potties, etc.), “Let me start by asking County High School. “So today you are partici- said. a.m., Bucking Horse Saloon, 9 p.m., downtown. the graduates a question. Did According to Hemman, pating in a ritual, a right of Her next adventure began 3105 Steele St. — Bikini Bull Riding Con- you ever think you’d be sit- she was still trying to catch passage, commencement when she transferred to — Bloody Mary & Caesar test, 10 p.m., Bucking Horse ting here today?” she said. up. was designed to honor and active duty. For the next 26 Bar, 8 a.m., Olive Hotel, 501 Saloon, 3105 Steele St. In 1971, she was attending As graduation got closer celebrate your journey to years she took care of Amer- MainSt. her own MCC graduation. she still had no idea what she graduation. Standing on your ica’s soldiers and families. — Bucking Horse Sale Sunday “It was the start of an was going to do next. Most of pinnacle of success it is now She finally retired in 2004 Parade, 9:30 a.m., Main — Bloody Mary Bar, 8 exciting life journey,” she her friends were planning on time for you to pause, turn with the rank of Colonel. Street. a.m., Bucking Horse Saloon, told the graduates. attending universities but around and look at the long “I’ve crossed many socio- — Kiwanis Annual Buck- 3105 Steele St. Hemman, a Miles City that was out of her budget. and winding path you have economic levels, functioned ing Horse Sale Barbecue, — Bloody Mary & Caesar native, began her life on the She then turned to her high walked, climbed and in numerous cultures, met 10-1 p.m., Riverside Park. Bar, 8 a.m., Olive Hotel, 501 poor side of town. According school counselor. achieved your academic unbelievable people, made — Quick Draw and Art Main St. to Hemman, during this time “Being a product of his degree,” she said. lasting friends, done things Auction, 10:30 a.m., River- — Trade & Vendor Show, she experienced the greatest time his response was that Once the celebrating is never dreamed possible by side Park, 400 Main St. Meet 11 a.m. opens, Eastern Mon- freedom of her life. the only thing I was good for done she noted then it would a poor little girl from Miles “Yellowstone” actor Forrie tana Fairgrounds. She spent her time with was to be a nurse. And that a be time to focus on the City, Montana. Now it’s Smith who will be signing — Brunch and Pottery friends running around the new nursing program was future. your time. Start asking photographs. Sale, tickets $20, 9:30-11:30 neighborhood having fun and being started at MCC just in “I can’t tell you about your yourself the question of — Riverside Park activi- a.m., WaterWorks Art Muse- throwing dirt clods. time for me to enroll. So I future or define success for where do I want to be in the ties with Farmers’ Market, um, 85 Waterplant Rd. “We learned invaluable did,” she said. “Even though you but I can take this oppor- next five years, the next 10 vendors, kids’ jump houses, — Cowboy Church, 10 life lessons during this time you might think that this was tunity to give you glimpses years. Get out your com- playground and more, 10:30 a.m., AgriSports Building at of freedom. A confidence in cruel or unjust or misogynis- of some of my journey and pass. Follow the narrow and a.m. Eastern Montana Fair- ourselves, a way to work as a tic, he showed me a door of life lessons learned along the winding path on your jour- — Barbecue Pork Lunch, grounds. team and a knowledge that opportunity at the MCC way. Remember, it’s not the ney. Determine how you $8, 11 a.m., Elks Lodge, 619 — Horse Racing, noon, we could compete regardless nursing program and it start- job that counts, it’s how you want to live along the way Pleasant St. Arena/Eastern Montana of our gender,” she said. ed me on my professional do that job,” she said. and enjoy every minute,” — Trade & Vendor Show, Fairgrounds. Once they graduated from life.” After leaving MCC she Hemman said. “Open every 11 a.m. opens, Eastern Mon- — Rodeo Grand Entry and Garfield Elementary School According to Hemman, if began her first job at Holy door of opportunity that’s tana Fairgrounds. Ranch Bronc Ride, 12:45 they moved on to Washing- she could speak to that coun- Rosary Hospital. She eventu- there for you. Find alterna- — Post-time of first Horse p.m., Eastern Montana Fair- ton Middle School. selor today she would thank ally left and returned to tives to the closed ones, Race, noon, Eastern Mon- grounds. “Everything was different him. school at Montana State Uni- believe in yourself and tana Fairgrounds. — Match Bronc Ride and and everything had changed. While attending MCC, she versity. most of all, cherish the peo- — Grand Entry, Bucking Wild Horse Race Calcutta, I had to work twice as hard worked at the Miles City “Again I grappled with the ple that are there with you Horse Sale, Wild Horse 1:30 p.m., Eastern Montana to compete with kids whose Public Library in the after- same question you may be and care about you. Work Races, Horse Racing, Preak- Fairgrounds. levels of education far out- noons and at night in the asking yourself, ‘Now diligently but occasionally ness Race, BHS Futurity, — Match Bronc Ride, weighed mine,” said Hem- children’s section but still what?’” Hemman said. take time to lift your eyes 12:45 p.m., Eastern Montana Wild Horse Races, Horse man. “The skills I had previ- needed money for tuition. She then returned to Miles up from the daily routine Fairgrounds. Races, 3 p.m., Eastern Mon- ously honed weren’t working There was only one scholar- City and began work at the and make sure you are — Live Music: “Exit 138,” tana Fairgrounds. anymore. Even the dress ship available but it was des- VA Hospital. She eventually going where you want to go. 7:30 p.m., Veterans of For- — Live Music: “Fast For- norms were different. 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University-developed concrete will SCHOOL BRIEF Local, area students be used in bridges near Wisdom named to honors lists By STAR STAFF struction time, and resists to the material’s durability. struction materials. She will Logan Peila of Miles City has been named to Chadron corrosion, which will extend “This is really moving be leading the next phase of State College’s Spring 2021 Dean’s List by meeting the An exceptionally strong the lifetime of the structure, Montana forward,” Kappes the project, which will requirements for the Dean’s List earning at least a 3.5 grade and durable concrete devel- he said. said. “It has been great to explore an even wider range point average on a 4.0 (straight A) scale. oped at Montana State Uni- “It’s like normal concrete work closely with MSU so of applications for the ultra- Andrea Swenson of Broadus was named to the Chadron versity in Bozeman is slated on steroids,” said Berry, who that we have confidence with high performance concrete, State College’s Spring 2021 President’s List, which consists to be used for the first time, is leading the MSU research going ahead with this proj- such as layering the material of students with 4.0 grade point averages. paving the way for potential project. “If we could make ect.” on bridge decks to extend To qualify for both lists, students must be enrolled in 12 cred- widespread future applica- all our bridges out of this The future cost savings their service life. The MSU it hours of coursework, be seeking their first bachelor’s degree, tion in Montana. stuff, it would be magnifi- are anticipated as MDT and team, working with Kappes, and have no incomplete grades during the semester. Chadron Developed over the past cent.” contractors become more also will monitor the High- State College, which was founded in 1911, is the only four-year, five years in collaboration The concrete is not new, familiar with procuring, mix- way 43 bridges for a year regionally-accredited college in the western half of Nebraska. with Montana Department of Berry added, but until now ing and installing the materi- after construction to ensure –by Star Staff Transportation, the ultra- its use has been limited due al with MSU’s support, the material is performing as high performance concrete to high costs charged by according to Kappes. Berry, intended. will form parts of two companies that treat the mix- along with Kirsten Matteson, The MSU collaboration replacement bridges sched- ture as proprietary, meaning assistant professor of civil with MDT is part of a federal Employees of university uled for installation this sum- only they can install it. engineering, and several initiative to encourage states mer on Highway 43 near the According to a MSU News MSU graduate students, will to adopt ultra-high perfor- library recognized by southwest Montana town of Service press release by be on hand at the Wisdom mance concrete, according to Wisdom. Marshall Swearingen, the construction site to advise Berry. Montana isn’t alone in Due to a specialized mix- concrete developed at MSU the contractor with mixing its efforts, but “you can state library association ture that includes conven- uses the same principles but and installing the concrete. count on one hand the num- tional concrete materials in is non-proprietary and is The MSU team also is con- ber of states that have actu- By STAR STAFF for Librarian of the Year addition to steel fibers, fly designed to use locally avail- ducting practice runs with ally developed and used this recognizes a librarian for Two employees of Mon- ash — a byproduct of coal- able materials to further the contractor, Dick Ander- material, so we’re kind of distinguished service to tana State University fired power plants — and reduce costs. son Construction, before con- unique in that way.” libraries and leadership in Library in Bozeman were chemicals that reduce the According to Lenci struction begins. Contractors According to Kappes, education and training for recently recognized by the amount of added water, the Kappes, innovations and who gain experience with the Montana has lots of bridges librarians. Zauha was nomi- Montana Library Associa- material is roughly five complex structures engineer material will be able to mix in need of replacement or nated by Anne Kish, direc- tion for their outstanding times stronger than normal in MDT’s bridge bureau, the and use it independently on repair, so the money-saving tor of the library at the contributions to the library concrete, according to Mike MSU project could potential- future projects. MSU mixture is a particular- University of Montana profession. Berry, associate professor in ly cut the cost of the material “With any new material ly relevant material coming Western. Mary Guthmiller, pro- the Department of Civil in half. That would mean sig- there’s a lot of research and at an opportune time. “This “A map of Montana gram manager for Engineering in MSU’s Norm nificant savings for the state training that needs to happen is really a learning experi- would be heavily dotted by MSU’s Interlibrary Loan, Asbjornson College of Engi- not only with construction before people are comfort- ence,” he said. “We’re excit- librarians whose careers, was named Outstanding neering. It also cures rapidly, costs but also with reduced able with it,” said Matteson, ed to take what we learn and accomplishments and love Support Staff of the Year in potentially reducing con- long-term maintenance due who specializes in novel con- apply it around the state.” for the profession have recognition of exemplary been influenced by Jan,” service. Humanities and Kish said. outreach librarian Jan Zauha began working at Two nurses at Fort Harrison Veterans Affairs Zauha was awarded the the MSU Library in 1995. Sheila Cates Award for She spent many years as a Librarian of the Year in reference and instruction Medical Center in Helena receive Daisy Awards recognition of outstanding librarian before being leadership and accomplish- By STAR STAFF clinical teams throughout the cially during a pandemic, — Elizabeth “Liz” Estes, a named the humanities and ment in library service. year for their extraordinary, when the need for exceptional Registered Nurse at the Fort outreach librarian in 2018. “I am so proud to work The Montana Veterans compassionate care. More nurses is more important than Harrison VA Medical Center. During her time at MSU, with Mary and Jan,” said Affairs Health Care System than 4,500 health care facili- ever, I am proud of these two She received the nomination Zauha has taken a collabor- Kenning Arlitsch, dean of (MTVAHC) honored two out- ties and nursing schools nurses. They are not only a for her attentive care of a ative approach to establish- the MSU Library. “Both standing nurses, who are across the United States as testament to their profession- patient going into an operating ing teaching and research have provided exceptional assigned to the Fort Harrison well as 27 other countries par- alism and dedication, but they room. During the patient’s relationships across cam- service to MSU students VA Medical Center in Helena, ticipate in every year. also highlight the tremendous visit, Estes was one of the RNs pus, creating outreach and faculty, and both have with recent Daisy Award rec- “I am very grateful for the nurses we have in the Mon- taking care of surgical prepa- events that engage the touched lives far beyond ognition. outstanding nurses we have tana VA Health Care System..” ration. She patiently and community and furthering the MSU community.” The Daisy Award for serving our Veterans,” said According to a MTVAHC methodically went over all the the library profession on a The Outstanding Support Extraordinary Nurses recog- MTVAHCS Executive Direc- news release, the two nurses processes with the patient and state and regional level, Staff award recognizes nizes individual nurses and tor, Dr. Judy Hayman. “Espe- being honored are: explained every step, even according to Arlitsch. commitment to promoting covering what was currently “Jan is perhaps the best library services and free happening, what to expect and example I have ever seen access to information why each step was important. of a librarian who lives and according to a MSU News Her calm and attentive pres- breathes the service and Service press release. ence to the patient’s needs set outreach imperative of the Guthmiller was nominated them at ease. Additionally, on profession,” Arlitsch said. by MSU Library’s Hannah subsequent visits after the “Jan is the librarian that McKelvey, assistant profes- surgery, Liz took the time to every librarian in Montana, sor and electronic resourc- discuss the patient’s progress and many across the Pacif- es and discovery services to ensure they were healing, ic Northwest region, librarian. getting the care they need and knows, appreciates and “Mary’s work reflects making the patient feel that admires.” her passion for providing she truly cares. Liz was nomi- In recent years, much of high-quality library servic- nated by the patient for whom Zauha’s work has centered es and getting patrons she cared. around the Ivan Doig access to information.” — Susan Geubtner, a Regis- archive, which Doig’s McKelvey said. “Mary is tered Nurse and the Associate widow, Carol Doig, donated essential to the MSU Chief Nurse for Outpatient to the MSU Library in 2015. Library and the Montana Services at the Fort Harrison Zauha’s accomplishments library community.” VA Medical Center. She include co-leading the cre- Guthmiller joined the received the Daisy nomination ation of an experiential MSU Library in 1996. Since by filling in for another nurse exhibit at the Big Sky then, she has made the at a different location during Country State Fair, launch- Interlibrary Loan program an emergency. While her pri- ing the “Ivan Doig Writer’s one of the most popular, mary role is a nurse leader at Quest Traveling Trunk,” a well-used and highest quali- Montana VA, when an outlying portable teaching tool for ty services at the library, clinic was short-staffed due to Montana middle and high Arlitsch said. As program a nurse’s family emergency, school teachers, and lead- manager, Guthmiller helps Susan drove more than 75 ing many community book patrons by finding articles, miles to fill in. Arriving early discussions and courses on books, videos and other before the clinic opened, she Doig. materials that are not in spent all day providing per- “Thousands of people who the MSU Library collection, sonal, high-quality care to Vet- would otherwise never have and she fulfills requests erans during a busy clinic day. had any interaction with pri- from users at other librar- Her hands-on experience and mary source materials have ies looking to borrow MSU professionalism gave both now had intellectually materials. Veterans and clinic staff a engaging, tactile and memo- Library services world- sense of ease. After the clinic rable experiences that have wide were significantly dis- closed, Susan drove back to enriched their lives,” rupted by the pandemic, Helena to continue the duties Arlitsch said. “Archival col- The Pros of Newspaper Advertising Arlitsch noted, and Guth- of her primary position. Her lections held by libraries miller worked diligently to personal dedication, devotion reveal the research and Mass medium penetrating every segment of society. Most consumers read a news ensure the continuation of • and compassion for Montana writing processes of beloved resource sharing services. paper. Veterans and her fellow medi- authors like Ivan Doig, and In addition to her work Local medium cal staff, despite any personal Jan has demonstrated this • with broad reach. Covers a specific geographic area that comprises at MSU Library, Guthmiller sacrifices, inspired her nomi- value.” both a market and a community of people sharing common concerns & interests. has been active in the nation by a fellow nurse. Zauha has also been Comprehensive in scope. Covers an extraordinary variety of topics and interests. library profession. She has • In order to receive the active in the Pacific North- been a longtime member of Geographic selectivity Daisy Award, each nurse had west Library Associa- • is possible with zoned editions for specific neighborhoods or the Montana Library Asso- to first be nominated. Nurses tion, where she served as communities. ciation, where she has can be nominated by anyone Montana representative, Timeliness. Papers primarily cover today's news and are read in one day. served as secretary and • in their organization includ- president of the associa- treasurer, a co-planner for Credibility. Studies show that newspaper ads rank highest in believability. TV ing patients, family mem- tion’s board of directors, and • the association’s annual bers, fellow nurses, physi- a mentor and developer for commercials are a distant second. conference and past chair cians and other staff mem- the association’s Leadership of the interlibrary loan • Selective attention from the relatively small number of active prospects who, on any bers. Institute. In addition, the interest group. Guthmiller given day, are interested in what the advertiser is trying to tell them or sell them. The MTVAHCS serves association awarded her a has also played active roles more than 47,000 enrolled vet- lifetime honorary member- • Creative flexibility. An ad's physical size and shape can be varied to give the degree in the Pacific Northwest erans across Montana — an ship in recognition of her of dominance or repetition that suits the advertiser's purpose. The advertiser can use Library Association’s lead- area roughly 147,000 square distinguished service. black and white, color, or custom inserts. ership institute, Montana’s miles in size. Veterans are More information about TRAILS library consortium • An active medium rather than a passive one. Readers turn pages, clip and save, cared for by a staff of 1,400 at Interlibrary Loan is avail- and the resource sharing write in the margins, and sort through the contents. 17 sites of care across the able at lib.montana.edu/ser- group of the OCLC state. One third of Montana vices/information-access/ • A permanent record, in contrast to the ephemeral nature of radio and TV. Research Library Partner- VA employees are veterans. access/. Information on the ship, an organization with • Reasonable cost. For more information, visit Ivan Doig archive at MSU international reach. the MTVAHCS website at Library is available at ivan- The Sheila Cates Award montana .va.gov. doig.montana.edu/. – 7Miles City Star Wednesday, May 12, 2021 – 7Miles SPORTS MCC hires Wrestling Award new basketball coach

By DERRICK CALHOUN Star Staff Writer

Miles Community Col- lege (MCC) has hired Darin Spence as the new Pioneers women’s basketball head coach. “We are very excited to welcome him to our pro- gram,” said MCC Athletic Director Jerry Olson. “I think he has an unbeliev- able resume. I have been in a league against him and his teams play hard. Hav- Spence coached at Mary- ing been a former Division mount College in Salina, I and Division II head KS, Butler County Commu- coach he has seen every nity College in El Dorado, situation and has a lot of KS, where he earned 117 experience recruiting.” wins, and Cowley County The new Lady Pioneer’s Community College, in coach comes from Newman Arkansas City, KS, where University in Wichita, Kan- he earned 171 wins. Spence sas, leaving as the career was also the athletic direc- leader in wins (120) at the tor and head men’s coach at university over his nine Colby Community College seasons there. Before in Colby, KS. coaching at Newman Uni- Over his vast career versity Spence was the Spence has accumulated head women’s basketball 594 wins. coach at Barton Communi- He is a father of four; ty College in Great Bend, Sierra, Dr. Madison, Sacia, Kansas. and Drake. Dr. Madison Spence coach National played for Spence at New College Athletic Associa- Mexico State. tion (NCAA) Division I Spence is taking over for New Mexico State from Taylor Harris at MCC, who 2003-2011, where he is the led the Pioneers to a Mon- second winningest coach in Dak and Region XIII cham- program history (110) and pionship and a national led the team to three tournament game win last straight Western Athletic season. Conference (WAC) Tourna- (Contact Derrick Calhoun ment Championship games at mcsportsreporter@gmail. (2006-2008). com or at 406-234-0450.)

STAR PHOTO/Hanna Kambich Damian Leidholt received the Outstanding Southeast Division Wrestler award yesterday afternoon at the AAU Wrestling Build- Pitch Hit & Run Competition ing. Presenting the award is Kelly Walker with Montana AAU. Also present was wrestling coach Mike Etchemendy. to take place in Miles City

By DERRICK CALHOUN including Team Champi- Star Staff Writer onships and the Finals Frustration in Japan as leader pushes Olympics despite virus during the World Series. TOKYO (AP) — A full-page “No vaccine. No medication. people’s lives and health. given special treatment — The Miles City Outlaws “This event is a fun newspaper ad says Japanese Are we supposed to fight with Videos of Suga’s parliamen- this gives rise to dissatisfaction Baseball Club will be free event that kids ages will be “killed by politics” bamboo spears? We’ll be killed tary remarks were shared on among the citizens toward the hosting a free Major 14 and under can compete because the government is by politics if things remain social media, and people posted games.” League Baseball (MLB) to show off their baseball forcing them to endure the pan- unchanged,” said the critical ad, comments such as “The prime Japan’s Kyodo news agency, Pitch Hit and Run Compe- skills in pitching hitting demic without vaccines. More which showed an illustration of minister is broken.” citing an unnamed government tition for youth in Miles and running,” Coordinator than 300,000 people have signed a red coronavirus symbol on a Suga and his government source, reported Wednesday City. Wendy Warren said. “We a petition calling for the Tokyo World War II-era photo of Japa- have faced criticism for being that 31 so-called Host Towns The competition will be have sent two kids to the Olympics to be canceled. And a nese children practicing to too slow and lax on virus mea- had called off plans to host vis- at Tedesco Field at Miles national event where they swimming star has faced pres- fight with “naginata” sword- sures. Even though Japan has iting Olympic athletes. This City’s Denton Sports Com- competed before a MLB sure to drop out of the games. shaped sticks. managed to keep its number of came as governors of Kanaga- plex on May 22, at 9 a.m. game. We are very excited Prime Minister Yoshihide The ad by Tokyo-based pub- cases and deaths below those in wa and Ibaraki prefectures, All participants need to to hot the local event, and Suga, meanwhile, has caused lisher Takarajimasha, known the U.S. and Europe without which are near Tokyo, were register online at Pitch- look forward to see if anger and confusion by repeat- for its outspoken stance on lockdowns and other mandato- reported saying their hospitals HitRun.com as well as another player makes it to edly vowing to skeptical law- political and social issues, ry measures, the results are would not be able to treat bring age verification MLB game this year.” makers that the Olympics will urged the public to demand worse than some other places Olympic athletes who fell ill. (copy/picture of birth cer- For more information be safe, even as some hospitals that the government end poorly in Asia. Public frustration has even tificate or something sim- contact Warren at 406- struggle to find beds for the conceived coronavirus mea- Japan has also lagged far targeted Japanese swimming ilar) to the competition. 351-9018 or by email at sick and dying and a state of sures. “We have been deceived. behind in vaccinations. Though star Rikako Ikee, who won a The direct link to register [email protected]. emergency was extended on What was the past year for?” it officials blame a lack of sup- spot at the Tokyo Olympics is https://pitchhitrun2021. Pitch Hit and Run is the Wednesday to more places in said. plies imported from Europe, after recovering from leuke- leagueapps.com/ official skills competition Japan. The publisher said many progress is slow because of mia. Ikee tweeted recently that events/2126791-outlaw- of the MLB. This grass- Only 1% of the public has Japanese people have faced staff shortages. About 7.6 mil- she has received messages that baseball-club. roots program is designed been fully vaccinated, even as medical and financial problems lion doses, or more than half of “pained her heart” by urging The competition is to provide youth with an millions of doses sit unused in with little government support. the doses delivered, remain her to oppose the Olympics and divided into four age divi- opportunity to compete, freezers, and there’s deepening It said the situation resembles unused in freezers. not attend. sions: seven and eight free of charge, in a com- frustration over Suga’s request Japan near the end of the war Seiko Hashimoto, the presi- A petition demanding the year olds, nine and ten petition that recognizes for people to endure more when the government urged dent of the Tokyo Olympic cancellation of the Olympics year olds, 11 and 12 year individual excellence in emergency virus measures people to fight with sticks and organizing committee, has gained more than 300,000 olds, and 13 and 14 year core baseball /softball amid ramped-up planning for mobilized schoolgirls to train. acknowledged Wednesday in an signatures. It urges the govern- olds. The participants skills. the resource-draining Olym- The ad caused a stir on online briefing that Japanese ment to spend the money for have the chance to (Contact Derrick Calhoun pics, which are to start in about social media. But there was athletes were likely to get vac- the games instead on people in advance through three at mcsportsreporter@gmail. two months. also wide public interest in a cines before the games open on need of financial support levels of the competition, com or at 406-234-0450.) Last month, Suga declared a session of parliament in which July 23. because of the pandemic. third state of emergency in scores of opposition lawmakers She was speaking after an On Wednesday, a magazine Osaka, the center of the current asked Suga how he could guar- online meeting with the the reported that the Japan Medi- surge in virus cases, as well as antee a safe Olympics during executive board of the Interna- cal Association organized an in- in Tokyo and two other areas. an expanded state of emergen- tional Olympic Committee. person political fund-raising That has since been extended cy. “In the case of Japan, the party for a lawmaker in Suga’s Call the through May 31. On Wednes- Suga repeatedly dodged giv- vaccination of the citizens isn’t governing Liberal Democratic day, two more areas, Aichi in ing a direct answer, saying going very well,” she said. “Not Party in late April, when infec- central Japan and Fukuoka in more than a dozen times that he much progress is being made. tions were accelerating and Miles City Star at the south, were placed under was committed to holding the Because of the situation being Osaka and other prefectures the emergency measures. games safely and to protecting the way it is — athletes being were seeking emergency steps. 234-0450 to place your Nevada’s Bosetti homers in NCAA-record 9th straight game RENO, Nev. (AP) — “To be honest, I looked at Duke’s Ryan Jackson nothing.” Nevada’s Tyler Bosetti has it as a joke. I’m not going to matched the feat three “It’s more just your men- Classified ad homered in nine consecu- lie,” Bosetti said. “Because years later. tality, your mental game,” tive games, breaking an I’m 5-10, 170 pounds. I Bosetti, a native of Bosetti said. “Over the NCAA Division I record would never expect myself Vacaville, California, began years I’ve been here, from in the that stood for 30 years. to hit this many home runs, his streak in the second freshman to senior, I just Bosetti homered to right- especially nine in a row. game of a doubleheader at have gained a better men- center field in his first at- “I mean, it’s a great Air Force on April 24. tality when I go up to the bat Tuesday against Arizo- accomplishment but some- His power surge was plate: (that) you’re not Farm & Ranch na State. It was the 11th thing I never thought I somewhat unexpected. going to beat me.” homer in 10 games for the would do.” Bosetti had five homers He finished 4-for-5 and senior third baseman, who Georgia Tech’s Andy total in his first three sea- drove in three runs on Weekly. was at a loss to explain the Bruce homered in eight sons. Asked what changed, Tuesday as Nevada lost to feat. straight games in 1991 and he responded: “Honestly, Arizona State 14-11. 8 – Wednesday, May 12, 2021 COMICS Miles City Star

What’s in the stars? Earl What kind of day will from someone in authori- someone. You might see tomorrow be? To find out ty. However, if you are how to raise money for a what the stars say, read making this appeal on good cause. the forecast given for behalf of someone else, it AQUARIUS your birth sign. might work. (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) For Thursday, May 13, VIRGO This is a good day to 2021 (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) speak about concerns that ARIES You will enjoy the cre- you have with a family (March 21 to April 19) ative works of others member, especially a par- Be cautious about your because your appreciation ent. Because people feel financial impulses today, of beauty is strong today. sympathetic to each other because your information You might idolize some- today, they are willing to could be incorrect or mis- one from another culture, help each other. leading. Plus, you are someone “different.” PISCES inclined to extravagance LIBRA (Feb. 19 to March 20) today. (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Daydreams and the TAURUS You are in the right world of fantasy will fill (April 20 to May 20) frame of mind to do fund- your mind today. Howev- Today you can sense the raising or to encourage er, your ability to visual- energy in the people others to help someone in ize and imagine things is around you. Because you need. You can make peo- excellent. can pick up the vibes of ple listen to you. YOU BORN TODAY any situation that you’re SCORPIO You are soft-natured; in, you should trust your (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) however, you are deter- instincts. A conversation with mined, steady and reli- GEMINI someone close to you will able. Even though you are (May 21 to June 20) go well today because you ambitious, you are also “MY HAVING COMMON SENSE IS A PUNISHMENT BECAUSE I STILL HAVE If you spend time alone are aware of their needs playful and prankish. Peo- TO DEAL WITH EARL WHO DOESN’T HAVE IT!” today, it might feel special and are willing to help ple appreciate that you in a magical way. You feel them out. People will are a loving, loyal friend. tuned in to your spiritual sense that you actually A n i n t e r e s t i n g y e a r side today, which feels care. awaits you because it will restful and peaceful. SAGITTARIUS no doubt involve a major CANCER (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) change. Think back nine (June 21 to July 22) If a co-worker comes to years ago for a hint of Today it will be reward- you with a problem today, what is to come. Bridge ing to work for a charita- you will be sympathetic Birthdate of: Armistead Thoughtful defense the ace. Regardless of turn meant that West ble organization that ben- and willing to listen. You Maupin, author; Stevie West’s return, declarer would have to have the efits others. This is might even encourage Wonder, musician; Saman- then had no trouble scor- ace of diamonds -- certain- because you have sympa- others to help this person. tha Morton, actress. ing the rest of the tricks. ly not an impossibility on thy for those who are less CAPRICORN At a few other tables, the bidding. fortunate. You want to (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) East found a somewhat But to assure getting a help. Today you are sympa- more imaginative return diamond trick, it was nec- LEO thetic to the needs of chil- at trick three -- a heart. essary that it be taken (July 23 to Aug. 22) dren and younger people, This was done in the hope before a heart was led for Choose another day if which is why you will do of promoting a trump t h e r e a s o n w e h a v e you want to ask for help what you can to help trick for West, and though already seen. East there- the operation was a suc- fore laid down the dia- cess, the patient still died. mond king at trick three At these tables, declarer and, after it held, then led simply ruffed the heart a heart. Now the jig was with the queen of spades up -- declarer had to lose a and discarded dummy’s trump trick, and the con- d i a m o n d . We s t l a t e r tract went down one. scored a trick with the Tomorrow: A necessary In this deal from a jack of spades, but that extravagance. duplicate game, nearly was all. every North-South pair At one table, though, bid and made four spades East gave much greater even though the contract thought to his play at trick should have been defeated three. He reasoned that every time. West might have a natural At each table, the open- trump trick, or a trump ing lead was the ten of that could be promoted, This is a number-placing puzzle based on hearts, and East won the but that this would not be a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. first two tricks with the sufficient to defeat the The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 contract. If the hand could in the empty squares so that each row, king and ace. At some column & 3x3 box contains the same tables, East now shifted to be set, the defense also number only once. The difficulty level a low diamond, West win- would need to collect a increases from Monday to Friday. ning South’s queen with diamond trick. This in

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Call 234-5382 closed to public access for Deadlines:Classifieds 4:00 p.m. the day prior to publication • 234-0450 also renew the existing op- Montana 59620. Any hear- the duration of construc- CUSTERVILLA APART- erations for the continued ing will be held under the tion. Tentative completion: Mon. through Fri. 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MENTS 210 Arrowhead operation at the facility and provisions of the Montana Fall 2022. Joe's Island will Lane, Miles City, MT. 2&3 update the Title V permit to Administrative Procedures not be accessible during 101 Happy Ads 102 GIVEAWAY 200 Help Wanted 307 Pets & Supplies bedrooms available. Town reflect any new equipment Act. the upcoming paddlefish home style apartments, which had been permitted (Published May 12, 2021) season. income based with utili- through the Montana Air MNAXLP (Published: May 12, 13, FREE WOOD pallets behind ATHLETIC CENTER YOGA FAMILY RANCH RAISED. ties included. No smoking. Quality Permitting process. 14, 17, and 18, 2021) Miles City Star in parking lot. INSTRUCTOR Cleveland Heeler Pups No Pets, On site laundry 4.Any member of the public PRESS PAUSE. MNAXLP WOOD ones only. Miles Community College is Born 3/5/21. 2 Males 2 Fe- & off street parking. Call desiring to comment must currently accepting applica- males. Reds/Blues. Bred Lori, 234-7755. Profession- submit their comments to 103 Announcements tions for an Athletic Center for Health, Disposition & ally managed by Prairie the Department at the De- Yoga Instructor. Active Lifestyles. Also Mini GO Homes Management. Equal partment of Environmental THE LOCAL Hotline for Do- Application Process: To ap- Aussie (Dad), Cleveland Housing Opportunity. 1-701- Quality, Air, Energy and ply for this position, please Heeler (Mom). Class Male PLAY. mestic violence and sexual 356-9501, TTY 1-800-366- Mining Division, Attn. Air Young people assault. 1-888-820-5437. send a cover letter, résumé, Pups Born 12/2020. 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“ Local 5-Day Forecast Miles City Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Weather 5/12 5/13 5/14 5/15 5/16 Only in LOCAL CONDITIONS Temperatures: High yesterday: 64 64 / 41 66 / 40 69 / 44 69 / 45 71 / 46 Overnight low: 30 Isolated showers, then A slight chance of Mostly sunny, with a A 50 percent chance of A 20 percent chance of As of 12:00 p.m: 54 America ... scattered showers and showers, then a chance high near 71. Light and showers. Mostly cloudy, showers and thun- Record high: 92, 1958 thunderstorms after of showers and thun- variable wind. with a high near 70. derstorms after noon. Record low: 23, 1953 Mostly sunny, with a high noon. Mostly cloudy, derstorms after noon. Precipitation: Bear has close call on utility with a high near 65. Light Mostly cloudy, with Friday Night: A 20 per- Saturday Night: A 30 per- near 73. and variable wind be- a high near 66. Calm cent chance of showers cent chance of showers, As of 5:00 a.m.: 0.40 coming west 5 to 7 mph wind becoming south after midnight. Mostly mainly before midnight. Sunday Night: Mostly Month to date: 0.69 poles in Arizona border city in the afternoon. Chance southwest 5 to 7 mph in cloudy, with a low around Mostly cloudy, with a low clear, with a low around Year to date: 1.80 of precipitation is 40%. the afternoon. Chance of 46. around 45. 47. Normal for month: .82 DOUGLAS, Ariz. (AP) — Residents of an Arizona precipitation is 30%. Normal for year: 3.45 border city were left in disbelief by a surprise visit Tonight: Partly cloudy, from a bear. with a low around 39. Thursday Night: Humidity Avg: 53% West northwest wind Partly cloudy, with a low The Arizona Game & Fish Department said the around 6 mph becoming around 42. North wind Barometer: bear appeared Sunday in downtown Douglas. calm in the evening. around 6 mph becoming 30.18 at 12:00 a.m. Bolder than your average bear, the animal calm in the evening. 30.17 at 5:30 a.m. climbed up two utility poles and even sat on the 30.19 at 12:00 p.m. wires at one point. mm - data is missing Sunrise: 5:34 am Sunrise: 5:32 am Sunrise: 5:31 am Sunrise: 5:30 am Sunrise: 5:29 am Credit NOAA State wildlife officials, Douglas police, the Cochi- Sunset: 8:26 pm Sunset: 8:27 pm Sunset: 8:28 pm Sunset: 8:29 pm Sunset: 8:31 pm se County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Border Patrol City Elevation Hi/Lo/PCPN/SNFL City Elevation Hi/Lo/PCPN/SNFL City Elevation Hi/Lo/PCPN/SNFL Moon closed off U.S. Hwy 191 and tried to get the bear to Baker Muni Apt 2929 : 63 / 38 / 0.01 Big Timber Apt 4492 : 55 / 34 / 0.00 Plentywood Apt 2250 : 64 / 39 Phases leave. Billings Logan 3567 : 60 / 39 / T / / M Brusett 4SE 2643 : 63 / 42 / 0.00 Poplar Airport 2036 : 66 / 36 Bozeman Yell Apt 4475 : 59 / 30 / 0.00 / / 0 Choteau Apt 3947 : 59 / 34 / 0.03 Poplar 13NE 2085 : 66 / 34 / 0.00 Authorities say the seemingly unfazed bear even- Butte Mooney Apt 5550 : 55 / 25 / T Circle 2421 : 63 / 36 / 0.00 Power 7NE 3778 : M / M / 0.00 Cut Bank Muni Ap 3838 : 58 / 30 / 0.19 / / 0 Culbertson 1953 : M / M / 0.00 Raynesford 3W 3998 : 57 / 36 / 0.00 First tually climbed down and scampered off, sending Dillon Airport 5200 : 55 / 28 / 0.00 / / 0 Deer Lodge Apt 4693 : 57 / 28 Ronan Airport 3084 : 63 / 32 / 0.00 May 19 Glasgow Wokal Ap 2285 : 66 / 40 / 0.00 / 0.0 / 0 Denton 7NE 3585 : 59 / 37 / 0.01 Roundup Apt 3485 : 59 / 35 about two dozen onlookers scattering. Glendive Airport 2457 : 63 / 44 / 0.00 Ennis Airport 5383 : 54 / 27 / 0.00 Roy 1E 3562 : 58 / 39 / 0.00 No injuries were reported. Great Falls Apt 3664 : 60 / 33 / 0.03 / 0.0 / 0 Fairfield 6N 3867 : 59 / 35 / 0.06 St Mary 4575 : 52 / 25 / 0.05 Havre Airport 2585 : 65 / 36 / T / 0.0 / 0 Fort Benton Apt 2869 : 63 / 48 Scobey Airport 2432 : 63 / 34 Full Game & Fish officials say this is the time of year Helena Airport 3828 : 63 / 35 / 0.03 / 0.0 / 0 Geyser 6E 4048 : M / M / 0.00 Simms 13SW 4300 : 55 / 32 / 0.00 May 26 Jordan Airport 2662 : 67 / 41 / 0.00 Grass Rnge 11NW 3808 : 58 / 39 / 0.00 Stanford 5SE 4385 : 54 / 35 / 0.08 where people in the area need to watch out for Kalispell Glac 2965 : 59 / 30 / 0.01 Hamilton Apt 3642 : 63 / 30 Thompson Fls Ap 2467 : 64 / 40 Lewistown Apt 4145 : 57 / 32 / 0.00 / / 0 Hardin Big Horn 3025 : 55 / M / 0.01 Three Forks Apt 4089 : 58 / 31 bears. Livingston Apt 4653 : 60 / 31 / T Harlowton 1N 4362 : 56 / 32 / 0.00 Twin Bridges Ap 4777 : 59 / 30 Last Miles City Apt 2628 : 64 / 44 / 0.40 Judith Gap 1NE 4638 : M / M / 0.00 Ulm 8S 3634 : 57 / 33 / 0.00 June 2 Missoula Airport 3202 : 66 / 37 / T / 0.0 / 0 Laurel Airport 3517 : 59 / 34 / 0.00 Utica 11SW 5070 : 52 / 29 / 0.02 Sidney Airport 1985 : 68 / 41 / T Malmstrom AFB 3527 : 60 / 38 / 0.10 / / M W Yellowstone 6644 : 48 / 25 / / / 0 Wolf Point Apt 1980 : 67 / 36 / 0.00 Malta Airport 2254 : 64 / 37 / 0.00 White Sulphur S 5061 : M / M / 0.00 Anaconda Apt 5030 : 55 / 32 Moore 4NE 4120 : M / M / 0.00 Winifred 7S 3663 : 58 / 39 / 0.01 New Augusta 8NE 4405 : 55 / 31 / 0.00 NBar Grass Rng 4446 : 54 / 32 / 0.00 June 10 Bannack SP 5971 : 54 / 22 / 0.00 Plains Airport 2467 : 64 / 34 Panel suggests WHO should have more power to stop pandemics

By MARIA CHENG and powers necessary to investi- JAMEY KEATEN gate outbreaks of concern, Associated Press speedily guaranteed rights of access, and with the abili- GENEVA (AP) — A panel ty to publish information of independent experts who without waiting for member reviewed the World Health state approval,” she said. Organization’s response to Sophie Harman, a profes- the coronavirus pandemic sor of international politics AP PHOTO says the U.N. health agency at Queen Mary University of A bear is perched at the top of a utility pole Sunday, May 9, should be granted “guaran- London, said the panel’s rec- 2021, in Douglas, Ariz. Authorities say the bear eventually teed rights of access” in ommendations were unlikely climbed down and scampered off, sending about two dozen countries to investigate to be entirely welcomed by onlookers scattering. emerging outbreaks, a con- WHO’s member countries, tentious idea that would give and thus, unlikely to be it more powers and require implemented. member states to give up “Which states would actu- Consumer prices shot up 0.8% some of theirs. AP PHOTO ally allow WHO in to investi- In a report released In this Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 file photo, Dr. Michael Ryan, gate an outbreak without in April as worries escalate Wednesday, the panel faulted executive director of the World Health Organization’s Health their permission?” she countries worldwide for their Emergencies program, speaks during a news conference at the asked. By MARTIN CRUTSINGER mally again. But some sluggish response to COVID- WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Many doctors fatigued AP Economics Writer economists have expressed 19, saying most waited to see after treating COVID-19 concern that as the eco- how the virus was spreading examine the U.N. agency’s elected to a five-year term patients said any reform of WASHINGTON (AP) — A nomic recovery acceler- until it was too late to contain response to COVID-19 after that can be renewed once. WHO should include an eval- worrisome bout of inflation ates, fueled by rising it, leading to catastrophic bowing to a request from The suggestion to limit the uation of its ability to prop- struck the economy in demand from consumers results. The group also member countries. tenure of WHO’s top leader erly assess the science of an April, with U.S. consumer spending freely again, so slammed the lack of global “The situation we find appeared in part designed to emerging health threat. prices for goods and ser- will inflation. leadership and restrictive ourselves in today could ease the intense political David Tomlinson, a British vices surging 0.8%, the “It looks like inflation international health laws that have been prevented,” John- pressure that WHO director- physician who has been cam- largest monthly jump in in pressures are not only “hindered” WHO’s response son Sirleaf said. generals can face. Last year, paigning for health workers more than a decade, and building but are likely to to the pandemic. Beyond the call to boost the Trump administration during the pandemic in the the year-over-year increase be here at least through Some experts criticized the WHO’s ability to investigate repeatedly inveighed against U.K., said WHO “failed on reaching its fastest rate the rest of the year,” said panel for failing to hold WHO outbreaks, the panel made the agency’s handling of the the most fundamental since 2008. Joel Naroff, chief econo- and others accountable for an array of recommenda- pandemic — taking aim at aspect” in its scientific lead- The acceleration in pric- mist at Naroff Economic their actions during COVID- tions, such as urging the WHO’s alleged collusion ership of COVID-19. He said es, which has been building Advisors. “With growth 19, describing that as “an health agency and the World with China. WHO’s failure to acknowl- for months, has unsettled robust, firms have a mea- abdication of responsibility.” Trade Organization to con- An Associated Press edge that much coronavirus financial markets and sure of pricing power tat Lawrence Gostin of vene a meeting of vaccine- investigation in June found transmission happens in the raised concerns that it they haven’t had in Georgetown University said producing countries and WHO repeatedly lauded air has “amplified the pan- could weaken the economic decades, and they appear the panel “fails to call out manufacturers to quickly China in public while offi- demic.” recovery from the pandem- to be using it.” bad actors like China, per- reach deals about voluntary cials privately complained WHO has said coronavirus ic recession. Investors, too, have petuating the dysfunctional licensing and technology that Chinese officials stalled spread can happen in limited Wednesday’s report from grown increasingly jittery. WHO tradition of diplomacy transfer, in an effort to boost on sharing critical epidemic circumstances in the air but the Labor Department On Tuesday, the Dow Jones over frankness, transparen- the world’s global supply of information with them, recommended against mask- showed sharply higher Industrial Average sank cy and accountability.” coronavirus shots. including the new virus’ wearing for the general pub- prices for everything from more than 470 points — The panel was led by for- The panel also suggested genetic sequence. lic until last June. food and clothes to hous- 1.4% — its worst day since mer Liberian President Ellen that WHO’s director-general Clark said the global dis- Clare Wenham, a profes- ing. A 10% surge in the Feb. 26. Johnson Sirleaf and former — currently Tedros Adha- eases surveillance system sor of global health policy at prices of used cars and Wednesday’s inflation New Zealand Prime Minister nom Ghebreyesus of Ethio- needed to be overhauled — the London School of Eco- trucks — a record jump — report showed that food Helen Clark, who were pia — should be limited to a with WHO’s role strength- nomics, said the report over- accounted for roughly one- prices rose 0.4%, the big- tapped by WHO last year to single seven-year term. As it ened. all was good, but questioned third of last month’s gest such increase since a stands, the WHO chief is “WHO should have the its support for the U.N.- increases. Prices for vehi- 0.5% rise last June. Energy backed program for corona- cles, both used and new, costs, though, edged down virus vaccines called have been soaring as a 0.1%, with gasoline pump COVAX, which relies on a result of a computer chip prices falling 1.4%, the “donation” model. Of the shortage that has slowed biggest drop since May Welcome Bucking millions of COVID-19 vac- auto production and 2020. cines administered to date, reduced dealer supplies. Last month, Powell sug- developing countries have Over the past 12 months, gested at a news conference received just 7%, WHO said consumer prices have that Fed officials expect Horse Sale Fans this week. jumped 4.2% — the fastest inflation to move above its “(COVAX) is not address- rise since a 4.9% gain in 2% annual target over the ing one of the main prob- the 12 months that ended in next few months. The Fed While in town, lems, which is we need to September 2008. Excluding has said it will allow prices stop & check out what’s new rapidly ramp up production volatile food and energy, to rise slightly above 2% for of the vaccines and distribu- core inflation rose 0.9% in a period of time to make up at tion of vaccines,” she said. April and 3% over the past for the past decade’s short- “And it’s still working on the 12 months. falls in inflation. model of a finite number After years of dormant Powell has said that as Sullivans Furniture that’s only able be produced inflation, with the Federal long as the increase in by a certain few manufac- Reserve struggling to inflation doesn’t appear to turing locations.” increase it, worries about be hurting consumer and Overall, she suggested rising prices have shot to business expectations Have a great weekend! politicians needed to budge the top of economic con- about price increases, the more than technical institu- cerns. Shortages of goods central bank would be will- tions like WHO. and parts related to dis- ing to let prices rise with- “The problems aren’t rupted supply chains have out acting to raise interest technical. The problems are been a key factor. rates. That view has been 900 MAIN political. The problems are The Fed, led by Chair supported by comments MILES CITY, MT about like: How do you get Jerome Powell, has repeat- from other Fed officials MON. - SAT. governments to behave and edly expressed its belief including Lael Brainard, a 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. 406-234-1958 think about things beyond that inflation will prove board member who warned 1-800-643-2494 their own borders?” Wen- temporary as supply bot- Tuesday against a prema- “Locally Owned ham said. “I don’t think that tlenecks are unclogged and ture Fed tightening that & Operated” MT., WYO., N. Dak. has been resolved.” parts and goods flow nor- could harm the economy.