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Vol. 107 No. 22 ISSN (1041-3340) Independent-Press.com Telephone (406) 346-2149 Event will Lady Dogies compete at state track meet welcome newcomers to Forsyth

By Pamela Ash Staff Writer

Montana State University Extension Office in partner- ship with the Community Foundation is hosting a “Wel- come to Forsyth” event for newcomers to the area on Monday, June 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rosebud County Fairgrounds in Forsyth. The event is open to the Forsyth area newcomers and is a free opportunity to meet repre- sentatives from local govern- ment and organizations as well as getting to know your neighbors in the community. Photos courtesy of J.P. Pluth, Dillon Tribune A light dinner and non-alco- Two Forsyth athletes competed at the State A/B Track Meet on Saturday. Cassandra Schiffer, senior, at left, finished 15th in the high jump with a height of 4' 6.” Jade holic beverages will be Montgomery, junior, finished 12th in the Triple Jump with a length of 31' 11.25.” served. The idea for the event was an outgrowth of last fall’s Reimagining Rural project, sponsored by the extension office, CRNRC, the Forsyth Clearwater Chamber of Commerce and the City of Forsyth. As part ‘Digital nomad’ taking a travel break of the Reimagining Rural Wind Farm Project we (Extension, By Pamela Ash the way, both fellow CFNRC, Chamber, City), Staff Writer nomads and locals. And which involved a series of is under the food! I travel for the events in which participants Colstrip native Gillian food, she laughed. Aperati- heard experts speak on how Miller, daughter of Becky vos in Italy overlooking one to revitalize rural communi- construction and Larry Miller, has of the oldest inhabited cit- ties and then brainstormed carved out her own niche as ies in the world, how can By Pamela Ash a digital nomad to fulfill her you beat that?” projects to undertake locally. Staff Writer dream of being a world Miller said she has Anyone that has moved traveler. learned so much about dif- into the Forsyth or surround- About eight miles north- Graduating from Colstrip ferent cultures, history, ing areas within the past five east of the Angela post office, High School in 2011, Miller food, wine, and music. years are invited to attend. Clearwater Wind is stockpil- studied sociology at Concor- “I’ve learned so much There will be information ing the needed gravel to dia College in Minnesota. about myself. It’s addic- available about community begin building the wind tur- She went on to spend a tive.” she said. events and activities. The bines that will stretch semester studying in Gal- She has advice for the Extension office asks that through areas of Custer, way, Ireland at NUI. Her newly graduated young you reserve your seat by call- Rosebud, and Garfield Coun- mother Becky is a retired adults in our communities, ing them at 346-7320. ties. Colstrip Elementary School “Find still moments to lis- The Clearwater Wind Farm Librarian and her father ten to yourself. Getting Larry is a retired engineer advice from other people will have the capacity of pro- from the power plant. Both can be helpful, but ulti- Course teaches ducing 750 megawatts of parents still live in Colstrip. mately no one knows your energy when completed. It is Since Miller completed hopes, dreams, and needs skills for shift currently projected to pay her Bachelor of Arts degree better than you. And if you out $226 million in landowner in Sociology, she has visited, want advice on something to remote work payments, an additional $227 studied, and worked in 27 new to you, ask someone million in tax revenues to the countries. For two years who has done it. Anyone The second Master of three counties, and it will add after completing her degree else will just answer you Remote Work Certification approximately 350 construc- she spent her time in the based on their own experi- Course offered by MSU tion jobs to the area during Balkans, particularly in ence and fears. Get out of Extension, launched June 2. the construction period. Bosnia, Herzegovina, and your hometown, even for a The course provides the Colstrip native Gillian Miller The current plan is to haul Croatia, volunteering with couple of months. Go live knowledge and skills needed Ecumenical Women’s Initia- is shown in Matera, Italy somewhere else for a bit, to transition to work from 240,000 tons of gravel to the Submitted Photo site that will be used in the tive, a nonprofit human make some new friends, home according to partici- concrete for the turbines as rights organization dedicat- eat some new foods, gain pants in the first course ed to women’s rights, peace, some new perspectives. well as to gravel roads. A which wraps up this week. reconciliation, and econom- atia and bonded with a lot of has embraced their cultures Whether you decide to batch plant is being set up on “Things are changing due ic development in a post other young people there. and now has friends in sev- come back or not, you’ll be the site to make the concrete to more people working from war context. She joined a choir, took lan- eral countries. It has all all the better for it.” home during COVID. The needed for the turbines. Since most of her work is guage lessons, and integrat- given her a much wider Because of the pandem- prospect of working from Each turbine uses about 1,200 ed into their culture well. view of the world.” in freelance research, con- ic, Miller has taken a break home is intriguing to me” tons of concrete. The con- Miller said her family When asked her favorite tent development, and writ- from travel and continues says course participant struction information calls traveled a lot throughout part of traveling, Miller ing she has been able to her work from Austin, Nicole Buerkle who lives on a for 250 turbines to be built, the United States and fos- said, “It would be very hard work on her laptop from Texas, where she stays with farm north of Plevna. “Work- with 82 of them in Rosebud anywhere. She has traveled tered a love for travel and to pick one thing. The sense her sister Phoebe and their ing remotely, would save me to Scotland, Italy, Mexico, curiosity in her. According of absolute freedom, forg- adopted cat, Tigger. When County. nearly an hour of driving Ireland, Georgia, Bulgaria, to her parents, “We are ing my own path, living in it is safe to travel, Miller The turbine fans will be each day and would give me delivered to the construction and all the Balkan coun- proud of the way Gillian has places I only dreamed about will be on her way to new stepped out of her comfort as a kid, meeting so many more time with my family.” site his fall. Subject to local tries. She said she has a countries, cultures, people, zone and traveled to so different people. The Nine participants from and state approvals, the proj- particular fondness for Cro- and of course, “foods.” many different places. She friends I have made along Montana took the month-long ect is scheduled to begin operations by the end of 2022. Continued on Page 2

Forsyth honors those who gave ultimate sacrifice

The sun shone brightly for the annual Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion Memo- rial Day Service held on Monday at the Rosebud County Ceme- tery in Forsyth. Approximately 40 people joined in the remem- brance of the veterans and what these white crosses on the hill truly stand for. Let us not just express on Memorial Day our thanks to our veterans and their families; let us remember every- day to thank them. IP/Photos/Connie Brown PAGE 2 / Thursday, June 3, 2021 Independent Press Obituaries Korinna (Willson) Barbara Kiser Dyer, 78

Schweitzer, 59 H.S. in 1960, she went to col- took on the role of matriarch; may have lost her battle with lege in Billings, MT where always supporting her girls, cancer, but is now forever she met George Edwin Dyer helping raise her grandchil- free, spreading her butterfly A Celebration of Life for they made and sold Ele- whom she married in 1962. dren, doting over them and wings. A celebration of life Korinna Schweitzer will be phant Ears. They had two daughters and the great grandkids, never will be held at Colusa Golf held on June 12th from 2 - 4 She is preceded in death found their home in Califor- missing their important and Country Club, 2224 HWY p.m. at the Rosebud Commu- by her father Lee Willson nia’s Bay Area where Barba- events, celebrating holidays 20, Colusa CA 95932 on July nity Park. of Rosebud and Mike Sch- ra worked as a buyer for together, and providing 10th at 1:00 p.m. Everyone Korinna left us on January weitzer of Washington. She Carl Zeiss of Pleasanton for strength and advice during who is able to attend is wel- 26, 2021 to be with her beloved is survived by her mother over 30 years until she hard times, and to pick up come. Let this day be filled husband, Mike. She was born Joyce of Rosebud, brother retired in 2016. Upon retir- the pieces when they fell. with gratitude and love as we on February 19, 1961 in Miles Shane Willson of Missoula ing, Barbara moved north The love for her family was celebrate this wonderful City, MT to Lee and Joyce and brother Travis (Becky) and made Colusa her perma- deep and unconditional. We woman. Willson of Rosebud. She at- Willson of Winifred. Neph- nent residence. She loved will remember hearing her tended school and graduated ew Derek Willson of Mis- being a wife, mother, grand- say “love you more” and the from Rosebud Public School. soula and three nieces, mother, and great grand- wisdom and courage she While attending school she Kinder Willson of Denver, mother. She enjoyed travel- taught us will forever be a assisted with the creating Kaycee Willson of Rosebud, ing often with friends, part of our lives. Barbara of the ’79 yearbook. Korinna and Kelsey (Justin) Frank of attending school reunions, was loved by all who knew then moved to Washington Tempe, AZ. As well as three family reunions, county her. Her outgoing personality fairs, boating, floating the was infectious, her presence around 1985, where she met great nephews, Colton Will- Barbara Kiser Dyer and eventually married Mike son and Josey and Jamey river, bar hopping, happy was always enjoyed, and her Schweitzer. The two lived to- Frank. Along with her best hour, reading, word searches, life admired. She will forev- Barbara Kiser Dyer, 78, gether in Washington, work- friend Roxanne Brush and chocolate malts from Jeff’s, er live on in our hearts and of Colusa, CA lost her battle ing at different fairs, where stepdaughter Beth. swim parties, BBQs, dinners memories. She is survived by with cancer on April 20, with friends, road trips long a large family of two daugh- while in her home with both or short, Jeopardy, Wheel of ters, a son-in-law, nine grand- her daughters at her side. Fortune, and her daily 5 children, six great grandchil- She was born to Robert o’clock Club on her porchal- dren, her brother and sister- Kiser and Mildred (Cross) ways welcoming with a smile in-law, five nieces, a nephew Memorial service will be held for in 1942 and was raised in and a beverage, cookies for and all their extended fami- Augustine Lopez on June 5th. Forsyth, MT. She was still the children, and dog treats lies. She was preceded in very close with many of her for the pets. She had a great death by her husband of 39 The service will be held Saturday childhood friends. After love for her family. After los- years, her parents, and sister graduating from Forsyth June 5th 2021 at 1pm, in the Ashland ing her husband in 2001 she Marge (Kiser) Wheeler. She Elementary Public School gymnasium. All friends are invited to join the family in remembrance. Beatrice M. (Bep) Schwend, 89

Beatrice M. (Bep) Bridger after Jack’s dis- dra) Schwend of Rosebud Schwend passed away May charge from the Army. and grandsons Brock (Aman- 29, 2021. Bep was born Nov In 1960 they bought a da) Schwend of Belle 17,1931, the daughter of Ben- place near Rosebud and lived Fourche, SD and Skyler jamin and Hermina (Jacobs) and ranched in that area the (Leanna) Schwend of For- Siemsen in Billings,Montana. rest of her life. In the 60’s, syth, son Brian (Beverly) In 1948, Jack and Bep Bep worked for Holly Sugar Schwend of Forsyth and were chosen King and Queen Co every fall as weigh mas- grandson Jeremy (Meghan) of the Jim Bridger Day ter in Rosebud, MT. Bep Schwend of Athens, GA and Faye Harris, age 94 of Miles City formerly of Forsyth, rodeo. She attended schools painted all her life, and the granddaughter Nicole passed away May 25,2021. Services are pending. in the Bridger area, and country is filled with painted Schwend (and fiancé’ Rico graduated from Bridger in sawblades, frying pans, Mon- Stormer) of Forsyth and Bill- Beatrice (Bep) Schwend, age 89 of Rosebud, MT passed 1950. In 1950, Bep repre- tana Back Scratchers and ings, and numerous nieces, away on May 29,2021. Services will be held at a later date. sented the Bridger School as anything else she could find nephews and great grand- “Miss Bridger” at the dedica- to paint on. Later in life, she children. Korinna (Willson) Schweitzer, age 59 formerly of Rosebud, tion of the new swimming wanted to be called Bea. So, She was preceded in MT passed away on January 26,2021. Celebration of Life is pool in Laurel, MT. There on the back of her paintings, death, by her parents, her June 12th from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Rosebud Community Park. Beatrice (Bep) Schwend she was chosen “Sweetheart” she put a sticker with Bea sisters Alvina (John) Skoru- for the event. Schwend and her address. pa of Bridger, and Igerna Augustine Lopez, formerly of Rosebud and Ashland, MT., Bep married Jack The only people she could (Paul) Messer of Billings, Services to be held at a passed away on September 18,2020. Augie’s service will be Schwend on July 20, 1951 and get to call her Bea were her brothers Duane Siemsen later date. Stevenson and on June 5th in the Ashland Elementary Public School. worked for the New York grandchildren (Gramma (who was killed in Italy dur- Sons Funeral Home have Life Insurance Company in Bea). ing WWII), Norwood (Kath- been entrusted with arrange- Barbara Kiser Dyer, age 78 of Colusa, CA formerly of Billings, MT, while Jack Bep is survived by her leen) Siemsen of Billings and ments, to leave condolences Forsyth, MT passed away on April 20th. A celebration of served in Korea. They moved husband Jack (of almost 70 Conrad (Delores) Siemsen for the family, visit our web- life will be on July 10th in Colusa, CA. back to the family ranch in years), son Justin (Cassan- also of Billings. site at www.stevensonand- sons.com. Faye Harris, 94

This column is sponsored by from Broadus, Montana in Faye was preceded in 1944 where she was known death by her husband the Independent Press as the girl with the southern Charles, parents Earl and accent. On December 25, Susie McGill and brother with our deepest sympathy. 1946, Faye married Charlie Larry McGill. Harris in Powderville, Faye is survived by a son, Montana. They lived on the Charles “Rick” Harris and ranch in Powderville until his wife Beverly of Miles 1952 before moving to City, MT; two grandchildren: Forsyth where they owned Cassandra Harris of and operated the Texaco Windsor, Colorado and Bulk Plant. After Charlie Michael Harris of Belgrade, passed away July 21, 2001, Montana; one great Faye lived in Forsyth until granddaughter Lexi of she moved to Miles City on Belgrade, Montana. She is Grace Bible Church Immaculate Conception First Baptist Church February 10, 2012, to live also survived by her brother Pastor Andrew Kisman Catholic Church Pastor Bill Sikes next door to her son. Jerry McGill and his wife Faye Harris 1075 Main, Forsyth Father A. Ananda Kumar 1625 Cedar Street, Forsyth She was a past president Debbie of North Carolina Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. 509 N. 12th Sunday and past Dist. #6 President and numerous nieces and Faye Harris, age 94, of Amazing Grace Youth Group Sunday Mass 10:00 a.m. 9:45 Bible classes and life member of the Muri- nephews. Miles City formerly of Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Forsyth, Montana 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Chatham #1849 V.F.W. Ladies Cremation has taken place Forsyth passed away on 1-509-879-3723 406-346-9239 Worship Services Wednesday Auxiliary. She was also a and interment in Forsyth Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at St. 6 p.m. Children’s Ministry life member of the Drove of next to Charlie will be at a Vincent Hospital in Billings 7 p.m. Youth Group Does (Elks), American later date when the family leaving behind family and Federated Church of Forsyth Church of the Ascension 7:15 Bible study/prayer Legion Auxiliary, Bethlehem can all gather. many friends. Presbyterian Church (USA) Episcopal firstbaptistchurchforsyth.com Chapter #27 O.E.S., and Condolences may be sent Faye was born on Pastor: 380 North 15th Ave. 406-346-7704 Forsyth Young Men’s Club. to the family by visiting: November 16, 1926, in Ava, 1180 Cedar Street, Forsyth Forsyth, Montana She also served many www.stevensonandsons.com. Missouri, the daughter of Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Life’s Journey funeral dinners for local In lieu of flowers Earl and Susan (Burton) Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 12:00 Sunday Christian Fellowship organizations. She was a memorials can be made in McGill. She attended 346-7767 Pastor Casey Kluver member of the Federated honor of Faye to the Shriners elementary school in 1 Victory Lane Presbyterian Church in Hospitals for Children. Wyoming and graduated United Community Church Services Sunday 10:00 a.m. Forsyth. Wesleyan Church - The Point Reverend David N. Murchie Youth Group ages 12 - 18 Pastor Mark Umfleet 408 Water Ave. Colstrip Sunday Night 6 p.m. 148 West Cedar, Forsyth Adult Sunday School Colstrip, Montana website: Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Remote work focus of extension course get2thepoint.church Youth Sunday School The Lutheran Church livestream: during church Missouri Synod Continued from Page 1 “I’ve been taking some they complete the course, facebook.com/get2thepointchurch 59323communitychurch@gmail. Pastor Blake Marshall time to figure out how I can Job Service of Montana will Worship: Sunday 11 a.m. com Sunday Services use my skills to transition to help graduates find a remote course in May, which con- remote work since the retail 1-406-318-4822 Mt. Calvary - 430 Olive sists of nine core modules job. store I managed was closed The cost of the course is Colstrip - 8:30 a.m. delivered in a self-paced, last year,” says Mike Arney Flowing River Fellowship Concordia, 310 N. 8th, Forsyth online format along with four $199 and enrollment for the of Polson. “I wanted to stay June class closes June 3. For (Assembly of God) St. Margaret Mary 10:30 a.m. discussion-based virtual in my community and not more information, course Pastor Dan Sand Catholic Church Trinity, 302 Summit, Hysham workshops. In addition to on- spend an hour or more driv- dates and registration infor- 280 11th Ave. Forsyth Father A. Ananda Kumar 5:00 p.m. line tools common to remote ing each way to a job out of mation, go to https://msuex- Sunday Worship Service 320 Water Ave. Colstrip,MT work, participants learn soft town. This course is exactly tension.org/communitydevel- 10:30 a.m. 1st,3rd, 5th Sunday Rosebud Community Chapel skills crucial to working with what I needed to know to opment/remote-work-certifi- Wednesday, Dinner Church Mass 8 a.m. Pastor Pat Hedges a remote team such as writ- jump into a remote position since I haven’t worked cate.html. For more informa- 6:00 p.m. ten communication, problem 2nd, 4th, Sunday Rosebud, MT remotely before.” tion about the Master 406-289-0363 Mass 6:15 p.m. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. solving, time management, collaboration, goal setting, MSU Extension faculty Remote Work Professional Websute: (406) 748-2234 406-853-8196 will serve as coaches for organization, and account- Certification program, con- flowingriverfellowship.com [email protected] Montana participants ability. tact Mastel at tara.mastel@ through the course. Once montana.edu. PAGE 3 / Thursday, June 3,2021 Independent Press

Speakers bring diverse topics to Montana Farm Bureau Summer Conference The Montana Farm Bureau advocacy. The conference, about the wins for agricul- tional workshops will be members can make them- shared solutions, attain col- 2021 Summer Conference held June 7-9 in Great Falls, ture, as well as future plans held: selves successfully heard. lective goals and redefine offers a range of topics from is a time when the 10 issues for the state. Michelle Miller, Consumer Engagement Legally Speaking will fea- collaboration even when it is property rights to tax issues, advisory committees hold better known as the Farm will drill down into more ture Hertha Lund of Lund difficult. range management to help- meetings to discuss current Babe, is an internationally details on how to be a suc- Law and William Trachman, In addition to the work- ing your rural community agricultural issues, surface recognized speaker and an cessful, with recognized Mountain States Legal Foun- shops and issues advisory thrive. Keynote speakers ideas for policy development online influencer as a full- advocate for agriculture, dation. Trachman will cover committee meetings, the Governor Greg Gianforte and hear pertinent speakers. time advocate for agricul- Farm Babe leading the way. the first few months of the Young Farmer & Rancher, and Michelle Miller (better With a successful legisla- ture. The dedicated “mythbuster” Biden administration and its Policy Development, Pro- known as the Farm Babe) tive session in the books, In addition to the issues in food and farming, with positions on property rights gram and Education and will provide essential infor- Tuesday lunch speaker Gov- advisory committee meet- more than 200,000 followers, issues and natural sources Women’s Leadership Com- mation on legislation and ag ernor Gianforte will talk ings, three general informa- will cover how Farm Bureau questions as well as discuss mittees meet to plan for his experiences working in 2021. The YF&R Committee the Trump Administration is holding a farm and ranch for U.S. Secretary of Educa- tour for any interested young Focus On Faith tion Betsy DeVos. farmer or rancher Monday Collaborative Conversa- afternoon, June 7. tions features Kelly Beevers Conference attendees have of Topos & Anthros and Chris the choice Wednesday to How can we not believe? King of Winnett Aces, who choose between a “Farm to will cover community-based Plate” tour or the Montana By Pat Hedges (Remember the purpose here and the city of Jerusalem “in collaborations and conversa- Farm Bureau Foundation is to eliminate every other troublesome times” before tions, talking about how Golf Scramble. When you hear the term possible person). Perhaps the Messiah would “cut off” being uncomfortable helps For more information visit prophecy…what comes to the first to be fulfilled was for the sins of the people. achieve big things. They will www.mfbf.org or @montana- mind? Bibical prophecy is this: The Messiah must be Exactly 483 years later, Jesus share about the process of farmbureau on Facebook, or found throughout scripture born of the seed of a woman made his Triumphal Entry in both the Old and New Tes- (not the seed of a man…as in down the trail between the gathering together to create call 406-587-3153. taments. Prophecy claims or normal reproduction), there- Mount of Olives and Jerusa- predicts that some event or fore Jesus was born of a vir- lem, on the back of a donkey, action will come to pass, at gin, {Isaiah 7:14} The Messi- and began the last week of some point in the future, tell- ah must only be born of a the fulfillment of that proph- ing us what is going to hap- certain bloodline…from ecy. Local students named to MSU pen before it does. Some- Noah’s three sons; to only The mathematical calcula- times prophecy serves: (a) to Seth, from Abraham’s two tion of the odds of only 20 of spring semester 2021 honor rolls inform or prepare us, (b) to sons; to only Isaac, from those 109 “clear and concise” warn us of the potential con- Isaac’s two sons; to only prophecies coming to pass in BOZEMAN — Montana Students named to MSU's sequences for disobedience, Jacob, from Jacob’s 12 sons; only one man are estimated State University has President's or Dean's lists, (c) to impart a sense of com- to only Judah (“the Lion of to be less than one chance in Pat Hedges announced its undergraduate ordered according to their fort, or (d) to help us recog- the tribe of Judah”). Centu- over one quadrillion…, or one honor rolls for spring semes- hometowns, follow. Montana nize something when it ries later, the Prophet Isaiah in 1,000,000,000,000,000. ter 2021. students are listed first, fol- occurs. Certainly, our Lord they all predict with amazing added that the Messiah How can we not believe? There are two MSU honor lowed by students with out- thought it important, because accuracy an event that has would come through the lin- Jesus quoted the prophet Isa- roll lists: the President's List of-state hometowns listed so much of our Bible is pro- and still is changing the eage of King David…”a root iah in Matthew 13:15… “For and the Dean's List. To be eli- alphabetically by state, then phetic, almost one third of world. out of Jesse”. King David this people’s heart is waxed gible for the lists, students hometown. Finally, interna- One might ask; how can those pages, or about 28% of was one of the seven sons of gross, and their ears are dull must be enrolled in at least tional students are listed by these prophecies identify one it. The prophet Isaiah wrote Jesse…from Bethlehem. The of hearing, and their eyes 12 college-level credits. home country and hometown. man, like the Bible claims? of the Lord: “Declaring the prophet Micah stated that the they have closed; lest at any The 1,487 students with a Colstrip: Sydney Craig*, Here is a great illustration of end from the beginning, and Messiah would be born in time they should see with perfect 4.0 grade point aver- Nolan Nansel* something we are used to from ancient times the things Bethlehem. Other prophets their eyes, and hear with age for the semester were Forsyth: Katie Friez, Brett that are not yet done, saying, doing…we are going to ask said the Messiah would come their ears, and should under- named to the President's List. McRae “My council shall stand, and the U.S. Postal Service for out of Egypt. (As an infant he stand with their heart, and An asterisk follows their Lame Deer: Cassandra I will do all my pleasure:” help…help to identify one was taken to safety in Egypt should be converted, and I names below. Baker, Terrance Limpy, Sier- (Isaiah 46:10) person in all of civilization… to escape King Herod’s order should heal them.” In The Dean's List includes ra Simpson, Tanya Thomp- Bible scholars count about one out of all others to to execute all Hebrew boys Romans 10:13 it says, “For the 3,455 students earning son, Judas Threefingers 1000 prophecies, with about receive a letter. Consider the under two years old”. The whosoever shall call upon the grade point averages of 3.5 Ashland: Micah Frasier half of them already having manner in which we address Mesiah was to be preceded name of the Lord shall be or above for the semester. been fulfilled. If one were to the envelope. By the process by a forerunner (John the saved.” We certainly can separate the specific prophe- of elimination, we begin to Baptist)…,was to minister rejoice in these verses, cies regarding the arrival separate all others from the mostly in Galilee…, be because there truly is heal- and life of Jesus (remem- one person that we want to rejected by His own peo- ing for us when we surrender ber…written centuries receive our letter. (Out of ple…, be betrayed by a our vanity and pride, when before it happened) they how many in the world now… friend for 30 pieces of sil- we ask the Lord to be part of would number in the upper six billion?) We eliminate all ver…, that people would look our lives, we really do 300’s. That is quite a number, the other possible recipients upon the one whom they had become new creatures, we but many are repetitive, by listing a specific pierced…,they would cast really do become born again, some seem to be unclear, but address…the country, the lots to divide his garments our names really are written those same scholars agree state, the city or town, the among them…,that none of in the Lamb’s Book of Life that a total of 109 clear and street, the house number, His bones would be broken… for the first time ever”; just concise prophecies unerring- sometimes the apartment ,that he would make his as the prophecies claim. A ly predict the coming of, the number, the family (last grave with the wicked, but be brand new eternity lies lineage of, the birth of, and name), and finally the one buried among the rich at his before us. {all quotes KJV} the life of Jesus the Christ. person in that family. death. The Prophet Daniel Taken from throughout scrip- The same process is used even predicted that there (Pat Hedges is pastor, ture…from the first book of in the prophesy concerning would be 483 years between Rosebud Community Cha- the Bible to the very last, Jesus…only more so. the decree to rebuild the wall pel.)

Have a Fun Weekend! Pages from the Past Drive Careful

June 4, 1959 Rosebud Creek, she is being sponsored by the Harstad Protect your family and friends while doing Insurance Agency in For- simple digging in your yard. The top stories in The For- syth. syth Independent this week Winners of 4-H Have your local utility companies locate their in 1959: college scholarships underground lines. It’s Free! Horse show to Miss Donna Fink, daughter start Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Connie Fink, With the dates of the 13th of Forsyth, and Rye Wood, annual Forsyth Horse Show son of Mr. and Mrs. Gifford two days distant, registration Wood of Colstrip, are recipi- of animals at this time indi- ents of the two $300 college cated that all past records scholarships provided by the will be exceeded. This has Rosebud-Treasure 4-H Schol- been the history of the now arship Committee. Miss Fink northwest-recognized event. will use her scholarship at The Forsyth show rightly Eastern Montana College, takes its place as tops among Billings, where she will study similar attractions through- to become a teacher. out the northwestern part of Rye Wood will attend Mon- the nation… tana School of Mines at Get more information about your private lines at …Stanley Edgell is presi- Butte, where he will use his dent of the Forsyth Horse scholarship toward acquiring NOTICE TO Show Association and Ralph a degree in geological engi- Nelson is vice manager and neering. COLSTRIP RESIDENTS Bruce Woods is assistant manager. To teach at Alaska U FIREWORKS RESTRICTIONS The board of directors is A 1953 graduate of Rose- Montana .org composed of the three offi- bud High School, John F. Say- cers mentioned, including lor, has accepted a teaching Duncan MacDonald, Ardis assistantship at the Universi- In accordance with City of Colstrip Code 5-5-3, the Swart, Norris Cole, Joe Don- ty of Alaska at Fairbanks. only time it is permissible to detonate, combust or ley, Chet Larsen, John display legally authorized fireworks is from July 1st Harstad, Tom Rolston, John Hamilton, Roy Johnson and through July 4th from eleven o’clock (11:00) a.m. to Evan McRae Jr. eleven o’clock (11:00) p.m., except that fireworks will Burton Brewster will be allowed to be detonated until midnight on July 4th. again be ring master and Bill Hagen of Billings will announce the events. Fireworks are only allowed to be detonated, com- Forsyth Horse Show busted or displayed during the time period known as queen candidates Colstrip Days with prior authorization obtained in Two candidates for Queen of the 1959 Forsyth Horse advance through the special event permit process. Show are Mrs. Betty Bailey of Dayton, Wyoming, spon- Anyone wishing to obtain permission through the sored by by the IXL Ranch special event permit process must submit a completed Co. of that place, and Miss Connie Sanford of Bridger,, application form to the office of the Colstrip City sponsored by the Bridger Clerk/Treasurer no later than noon on June 16, 2021. Rodeo Association. Sharon Schmaus of For- syth is a last-minute entry in Special event application forms can be obtained at the contest. Daughter of Mr. Colstrip City Hall or online at www.cityofcolstrip. and Mrs. Carl Schmaus of com. PAGE 4 / Thursday, June 3, 2021 Independent Press

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Guest Column On reaching the end of your to-do list By Eliza Blue Against leftwing The Daily Yonder Small-scale shepherding is not a lucrative undertaking, extremism in the especially when one has a fiber flock mostly composed of pets. In an effort to not lose money on my shepherd- U.S. military ing habit, I started a business with an old friend a few By Matt Rosendale Enlightenment rational- years ago called ‘Plainsong ism, and neutral principles Fiber.’ She lives in the Pacif- Our institutions aren’t of constitutional law. ic Northwest, where there what they once were. are fiber enthusiasts a-plen- Opinion polls show over- In other words, it sets ty, as well as an abundance of whelmingly that trust in itself against our most fiber festivals and yarn the government, in Con- basic values, like equal shops. Once or twice a year, Prairie flowers in South Dakota seem happy after some much-needed rain. (Photo by Christian Begeman) gress, and in business has justice under the law, in she comes out for an extend- fallen in previous years order to replace them with ed visit to help with the and remains low. One a race-based calculus that sheep, skirt and sort fleeces, old wood stove. While aes- to social media, working to exhausted before I begin. exception is the military, governs every human and spin wool before taking thetically it still looks more cultivate relationships with which is consistently interaction. To enforce the pick of that year’s shear- like a shed than anything shops and online influencers The real work of my adult- among our most respected adherence to these doc- ing to Seattle. else, calling it a studio no lon- to build our “brand.” But, hood, it turns out, is not institutions. This reputa- trines, the military, under My friend and her daugh- ger sounds aspirational. between ranching, mother- learning how to do it all. It’s tion has been hard-won, pressure from the Biden ter arrived this week for I was contemplating this ing, and my work as a writer about learning how to joyful- over decades of apolitical Administration, has their annual visit to bright progress when we lit a fire in and musician, I actually can’t ly leave work undone. It’s service to the nation. installed a new bureaucra- sun and high temperatures, the woodstove this morning. hustle any harder for the about looking at an unfin- Americans recognize that cy, one devoted to rooting but Seattle missed them, and My friend had set her spin- business – I’m already over- ished project and seeing all service by honoring our out those who are not cow- almost immediately the dry ning wheel up next to the extended. the progress instead of all servicemen and women, ardly enough to submit heat shifted to mist and rain. stove, and the wheel’s quiet When I was younger I that’s left to do. It’s about and extending our armed and recite these new doc- We aren’t complaining, and whir accompanied the snap imagined eventually I would carving out space in the forces enormous respect and crackle of the logs as relentlessness of my own trines. neither is the grass after the figure out how to reach the and deference. they burned. Our mama cat expectations to be still. Bishop Garrison, a radi- last few months of drought. end of a daily to-do list with That legacy, however, is and her latest batch of kit- Outside the rain falls cal who stated that all sup- Even the sheep and lambs, time left over to sit outside under attack. Our service- tens have a cozy bed in the steadily, seeping through porters of President damp through their fine, and sip an artfully concocted men and women are the studio as well, and the kids dusty soil to roots that have Trump were adherents of curly coats don’t seem to beverage in my well-tended same selfless servants of played with the chubby been waiting patiently for a white supremacy, is now mind. They are happy to be garden. Now, firmly the Republic that they babies while I sorted wool, drink. A drink that arrived tasked with determining out nibbling on fresh stems ensconced in middle-age, I have always been, but rain tapping gently on the later than expected, but still what is and isn’t an instead of the last wisps of consider it an accomplish- there is a growing move- roof. in plenty of time to grow a extremist view in the mili- winter hay. ment to drink a full glass of ment among the climbers I’m a person with lots of prairie’s worth of summer tary. Those who refuse to It also means we are water, and I’ve had to admit, and the bureaucrats at the spending a lot of time in the ideas. Too many ideas it often if I want any garden at all, it blooms. Department of Defense to submit to Critical Race seems; the capacity of my Theory or persist in sup- outbuilding we’ve been slow- will never be well-tended. turn the military into a imagination always bigger (Eliza Blue lives on a porting the candidate of ly converting to a fiber stu- Looking over at my friend tool of left-wing ideology. than the time, energy, or ranch in the northwest part “white supremacy,” like 63 dio. The building had long and our children using this Leftists have completed resources at my disposal. of South Dakota. She’s a million other Americans, been used as a storage shed, space just as I’d imagined we their long march through This tendency leaves me musician, mom, author, and will be shown the door or but in its poured concrete would, a dream growing, the universities, through feeling that no matter how shepherd. She writes a col- have their careers floor and sound structure I albeit slowly, toward fruition, large corporations, and saw promise. Over the last fast I run, I am always run- umn for newspapers in her destroyed. Lt. Col. Mat- should feel like a victory. through our primary and few years we’ve tinned the ning behind. Our fledgling region and produces audio thew Lohmeier, command- Instead, I see the cobwebs secondary education sys- roof, added a small lean-to fiber business is a perfect commentary for South Dako- er of the 11th Space Warn- and unfinished walls, the tems. They see the mili- greenhouse, replaced the example. We could be hus- ta Public Radio. You can ing Squadron, was relieved tubs of dirty wool, the hours tary as one of the last bas- ancient, impossible-to-open tling harder, posting more learn more about Eliza on her for opposing the teaching of work ahead, and I am tions to storm in order to garage doors, and put in an cute pictures and fun stories website.) make their cultural control of these explicitly anti- over our society complete. American views. The sad thing is that the The final phase is to re- military is strong because brand the military com- it is apolitical, because pletely in the eyes of the Republicans, Democrats public. As the ideology is Communities need effective leaders and everyone in between cemented in place and By Jordan Feyerherm ฀•฀ Interpersonal฀skills฀–฀ a set of values, behaviors, is trust—both with individu- recognize that its values objectors driven out or the ability to interact with attitudes, and practices with- als and groups. If you can't are patriotism and its loy- marginalized, it’s vital that Leaders are the life-blood others in a positive way. in a system, organization, trust someone to do what alty is to our Constitution. the military pivot away of small towns and rural ฀•฀ Self-management฀–฀ program, or among individu- they promise to do, how can The moment that these from its typical recruiting communities. The success or the ability to prioritize and als which enables them to you trust they will lead your leftists are successful, demographics. I intend for failure of community devel- complete tasks, and deliver work effectively across cul- community in the right direc- they will destroy that our letter to be the open- opment efforts often rests them within an allotted time; tural gaps. It also includes tion? Once trust has been respect, and with it our ing salvo in a long pres- with the degree of leadership the ability to control oneself the ability to honor and established, results can even- ability to fight and win sure campaign to oppose local residents are willing to under stress. respect the beliefs, language, tually follow. wars. So, while it gives me these changes to our mili- provide. ฀•฀ Personal฀account- interpersonal styles, and no pleasure to criticize tary, but one thing gives We've long recognized the ability – the ability to answer behaviors of individuals and (Jordan Feyerherm is com- their policy, this week I me pause: only 29 Republi- need to find and develop for personal actions. families receiving services, munity development manag- and twenty-nine of my col- cans signed, about 15 per- leaders in a rural community. ฀•฀ Influencing฀others฀–฀ as well as staff who provide er of the Center for Rural leagues felt that someone cent of the Conference. Leaders can be found across the ability to personally services. Striving to achieve Affairs. Established in 1973, had to act before the hard The remainder appear to all backgrounds, generations, Left’s plans came to frui- affect other's actions, deci- cultural competence is a the Center for Rural Affairs is be continuing the tradi- cultures, experiences, and tion without official objec- sions, opinions, or thinking. dynamic, ongoing, develop- a private, non-profit organi- tional Republican posture more. We have to admit that tion. ฀•฀ Goal฀achievement฀–฀ mental process that requires zation working to strengthen of more money and more within this mèlange, some And what are these the overall ability to set, pur- a long-term commitment. small businesses, family praise for the military leaders are more effective plans? The first step is to sue, and attain achievable (Maternal and Child Health farms and ranches, and rural that’s defined the congres- than others. personal, professional, and Bureau) communities through action replace fidelity to the Con- sional GOP for decades. stitution with fidelity to Effective leaders share team goals regardless of These skills are important oriented programs address- We have opportunities in these fundamental skills, obstacles or circumstances. because one of the underly- ing social, economic, and identity-politics grievance. the yearly defense funding according to studies by Tar- We would like to add one ing components common to environmental issues.) It goes under the name of bill and defense authoriza- get Training International: more: Cultural competence – individuals who possess them Critical Race Theory, but tion bill to make our voices what it really is about is heard and to stop the destroying the commonali- creeping left-wing extrem- ties that allow us to put ism from happening, but it America first in our hearts will take the cooperation Life With Lois By Lois Omstead and race and ethnicity a of our entire Conference, distant second. An Intro- speaking against these pol- We are doing a new it.” So we all enjoyed the eagles, Rocky mt sheep, duction to Critical Race icies with one voice. By Time Out contest for June success and thanked God for deer, elk, moose, beaver, Theory, written by one of taking aggressive and sus- with a $20 DQ gift card for the new ministry. It was my otters, fox, coyote & well its founders and chief tained action, we can con- the best ‘Dream Job’ story. dream job for the next four you know the rest…” Then advocates, says this about tinue to preserve our mili- Send them to loistimeout@ years! Pam added, “If I run out of the discipline: tary as the finest fighting gmail.com. We will print as Ron Schleicher from facts the first hour, I’ll do the world has ever seen many as we can. Polson, Montana, wrote “The what you did, tell stories!” Unlike traditional civil and a bulwark of our con- Last week I wrote told best dream job I had was Sally Bandstra from Liv- rights, which embraces stitutional order. incrementalism and step- about my dream job as a doing play by play baseball ingston, Montana sent in a by-step progress, critical (Republican Matt tour guide at the Visitor for American Legion base- great entry. “Hi Lois, My race theory questions the Rosendale represents Mon- Center in Colstrip. I always ball on KPRK radio. It was best dream job was being a very foundations of the lib- tana in the United States wanted He-Who-Took-Long- so much fun to call each stay-at-home mom! I was eral order, including equal- House of Representatives.) Steps to do Jeopardy. He pitch and color a picture for able to spend time with my ity theory, legal reasoning, said his dream job was being the listening audience. kids, join a mom’s Bible a US Census taker in 2010. That’s what I tried to do, study, volunteer with Awana, He even had cake and ice bring the game into their liv- and many other things cream with Peter Fonda and ing rooms or wherever they because I was able to stay his wife at their Montana Lois Olmstead had 1340 tuned in, whether home. We didn’t always have home! in Park County or another much money, but the Lord Some of you probably radio station that was always provided and one of on the meeting, Al acqui- don’t know that “Time Out plugged into 1340 listening. my favorite memories was a esced. “Come in Monday. I’ll with Lois” was first a radio So much fun to call out good summer day, it was hot out- teach you the recording stu- show long before I started plays, pitches or other fun side, and we had a dirt spot dio business.” Which he did, writing books and columns. I things like statistics on each in the grass where no grass over and over again. I am so got a brilliant idea in 1969 batter or pitcher. Fun was planted yet. I turned on un-mechanical. But he was A Yellowstone Newspaper about hosting a radio talk times!” the water, got my two little patient and soon “Time Out (866) 356—2149 • (406) 346—2149 • Fax (406) 346—2140 show. “It would be great!” I This next entry could be girls in swimsuits, turned on with Lois” was going out Email: ip—[email protected] • ISSN (1041—3340) said to Al, station manager a winner for most of us, Pam the sprinkler, and let them over the airways every of KURL-AM in Billings. I Davies, from Billings, Mon- play in the MUD! They loved weekday from 10:00 – 10:30 had first talked to Harold tana wrote, “Hi Lois! I am it! We had so many other am. Lo and behold, the daily Subscription Rates: Erickson, owner of that starting my dream job this adventures that didn’t cost show filled with interviews, radio station and several month! I will be giving pri- money to do, and those were Rosebud and Treasure Counties — $33.40 per year devotions, and funny stories others in Montana. He had vate tours in Yellowstone the best days of my life!” Other Montana Counties — $35.92 per year • Out—of—State — $38.45 per year got a following. Soon letters listened and liked the con- park and the great Yellow- Thank you Ron, Pam, were pouring into the sta- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent Press cept. “But you will have to stone ecosystem like the and Sally! Great letters! Our P.O. Box 106 Forsyth, MT 59327—0106 [email protected] tion. Al said, “I was wrong.” — • convince Al first,” he said. Beartooth and Bighorn mt Bible verse for this week is I said, “If you hadn’t It didn’t take long in the passes. It is taking people “Therefore, whether you eat worked so patiently with me meeting with Al to figure from all over the world or drink, or whatever you those first few weeks I Official Newspaper of ROSEBUD COUNTY. The Independent Press out that he didn’t care much through one of the “ seven do, do all to the glory of would have thrown in the is published weekly from 192 N. 10th Avenue, Forsyth, Rosebud County, MT. about my idea. “No one will wonders of the world” , God.” (I Corinthians 10.31 towel and forgot the whole Periodicals postage paid at the Post Office in Forsyth, Montana 59327—0106. listen,” he told me. But since showing them geysers, Now send in your “Dream thing. You deserve the cred- Mr. Erickson was sitting in bears, Bison, wolves, Job” stories. Page 5/ Thursday, June 3, 2021 Independent Press

Bicentennial Library By Mary Kay Bullard Bicentennial Library is hour. However, this parttime guns.” No, late minutes will longer than an hour, selling tickets for the job offers paid vacation and be accepted after June 27th Facebook and Roblox do not Rosebud/Treasure County sick leave, meaning you wont at 7:00pm. Bicentennial qualify for an extension on fair. Tickets are 18.00 dollars. loose pay if you need to visit Library’s rules are not the one-hour limit. The library cannot accept the doctor, or you want a day changing this year. The When coming from the credit cards. For more off. Our team at BLC works minimum we ask is 20 pool, would you please let us information, please call us at very well together to minute a day. What counts know and we will give you a 406-748-3040. To purchase promote each other and for reading is easy to achieve plastic bag to sit on, the tickets please visit the library create a supportive work as well: books, magazines, person who uses the at 419 Willow Ave. environment. If you are and audio books, count as computer after you, will Bicentennial Library has interested in applying, please reading. Reading out loud to really appreciate it if they do purchased earbuds that we stop by the library at 419 someone or being read to not have a wet bottom. intend to give out to our Willow Ave and pickup an counts as reading. For our Finally, please visit with patrons. We want to application. adult patrons, this will one of the librarians about encourage the use of Camille is proposing a probably be pretty easy downloading to a public Montana Library 2go slightly shorter summer compared to the virtual road computer. This is a decision audiobooks, and we want to reading program this year. trip. For our younger that the librarians will make, encourage quietish in the We have done four-week patrons, we know you can do as there are some things, like library, so we do have programs before and it. We believe in you. games that we are going to earbuds available for our sometimes they work better. Summertime means say no to, and there are “...AND THEN HE WONDERS WHY THE BANK DOESN’T HAVE FAITH IN HIS patrons. These earbuds are The staff and I believe increase computer use. This somethings, like tests, and RANCH MANAGEMENT.” at no cost to you, but people will be doing more is great for us; we are loving important documents that we donations are appreciated. traveling this summer, so we having people in the library. are going to say yes to. We are still looking for our are going to make “Tales and We are going to go over the New in our book collection next team member. The Tails” short and sweet. We public computer rules, and ready for you to read: clerk’s position is 10 hours a will have weekly and final however. Computer use is While Justice Sleeps by MSU 2021 spring grads listed week. Thursdays and prizes, so you can join us at limited to one hour a day Stacey Abrams, Newcomer Fridays’ mainly, with one to any time. The last week will unless you speak to a by Mary Kay Andrews, and BOZEMAN — Montana graduation with honors, two Saturday’s a month. The be the week of June 27th, and librarian first. We Ruin and Rising by Leigh State University awarded students must possess a starting wage is 10.50 an this is where we “stick to our understand somethings take Bardugo. 1,897 undergraduate degrees cumulative grade point during its 134th spring average between 3.25 and commencement ceremonies 3.69. This list was current as held May 1 at Bobcat of May 27 and includes all Stadium. registration corrections or Montana Dateline By Ellis Roberts Parry Students with two grade changes processed to asterisks after their names that date. (**) graduated with highest A list of the Montana June 4, 1899 a rich strike has been made. since they will be an impor- flooding still litter the flood honors. To graduate with graduates follows. The full Copper King William The men are followed every- tant means of supplying the plain along the creek. highest honors, list of graduates can be found Andrews Clark opens the where until they agree to soldiers during the upcom- The dam on the Lower undergraduate students must at http://www.montana.edu/ luxurious Columbia Gardens show the Bannack miners ing Centennial Campaign Two Medicine Lake also fails have a minimum cumulative news/21210. in Butte. Columbia Gardens the site of the new strike. with the Lakota and Chey- causing flooding down river. grade point average of 3.7. includes a ballroom, picnic The entire creek bed of enne who are to be forced Nine people drown in the Undergraduate students Ashland: Suzanne Trusler grounds, a swimming pool, Alder Gulch is staked out for off their lands onto the res- floodwaters of the Two Med- graduating with honors have Forsyth: Brett McRae** and an amusement park con- placer mining by four in the ervations. For all practical icine River. Effects of the a single asterisk (*) after Hysham: Marcene Skillen- taining a roller coaster and a afternoon of this day. purposes, the mouth of the flooding reach Great Falls their names. To qualify for Robison carousel. Clark’s intent is to Tongue River, about 150 where the Sun and Missouri provide entertainment for June 6, 1972 miles to the east, will be the Rivers back up forcing three Butte citizens. Montana adopts its pres- usual high point of naviga- thousand people out of their ent Constitution by an tion on the Yellowstone. homes in the west end of June 5, 1906 exceedingly narrow (2,500 town. Water is reported to Spontaneous combus- votes) majority vote of the June 8, 1917 be ten feet deep in places. tion starts a fire at the people. The 100 delegates A fire, caused by a car- East Side Mine in Red who frame this new constitu- bide lamp igniting frayed June 8, 1993 tion produce a progressive, A sales tax proposition Lodge. There are no fatal- electrical insulation, spreads non-partisan document with rapidly through the Granite before the voters goes down ities as the mine is quick- a strong populist focus. Mountain shaft of the Specu- to defeat by a 3 to 1 margin. ly evacuated. Two days Issues such as the power of lator Mine in Butte. Deadly Sales tax proposals, a topic later, a party of miners voters, the influence of carbon monoxide gas fills of discussion during every returns to the mine think- elected officials, and indi- the shafts and tunnels kill- legislative session from 1971 ing that the danger is vidual privacy, are strength- ing 163 men. Twenty five on, are strongly resisted by over. Noxious gas is still ened with the new language. miners survive three days most legislators and a present when the miners The constitution contains underground before being majority of their constitu- enter the shafts and eight wording that speaks to the rescued. The Speculator ents. people’s inalienable right “to men perish from the Mine Disaster is Montana’s a clean and healthful envi- worst mine tragedy. fumes. June 9, 1975 ronment”. An analysis of Billings native Dave the voting patterns reveals June 8, 1964 McNally, a pitcher for the June 6, 1863 that urban areas of Montana Torrential rain combined Montreal Expos, abruptly The first large group of support the constitution with rapid snow melt along retires from baseball at the Bannack miners arrives at while rural, conservative the Eastern Rocky Mountain age of 32 after a long and Alder Gulch. Bill Fairweath- areas vote against it by an Front causes extensive distinguished career mostly er, Henry Edgar and the oth- almost two to one majority. flooding throughout the with the Baltimore Orioles. ers, the discoverers of the region from Choteau to McNally leaves baseball gold, lead the miners from June 7, 1875 Browning. Swift Dam col- with a 184-119 win-loss Bannack to the rich gulch The steamer Josephine lapses and a wall of water record and a lifetime earned with the promise that the reaches near the present races down Birch Creek kill- run average of 3.24. McNally crowd will respect the gold Billings, the highest point of ing nineteen people. Even retires one day after being claims staked out a week navigation on the Yellow- today, evidence of the flood charged with a 6-2 loss to earlier. Fairweather and the stone River. The military is is still visible with the land the San Diego Padres. Ironi- others try to get out of Ban- particularly interested in along Birch Creek being cally, the winning pitcher nack unnoticed for a week to how far steamers can prog- scoured out. Debris piles at for the Padres is Billings get back to their claims but ress up the Yellowstone the high water mark of the native Joe McIntosh. Bannack residents know that

More representation is good news for Montana By Bob Brown reapportionment on Montana have over the states that Democratic Congressman to a legislator who turned out actually contain the people.” Pat Williams recently Thirty years ago, Montana to be from California. I resented his commented that he and his lost one of the seats in the “Well,” he said, “I feel sorry characterization, but it colleague, the late U.S. House of for you, but not too sorry,” carried the stark message Republican Congressman Representatives we had held and then pointedly pointed that we don’t always see Ron Marlenee, accomplished for eighty years. The out to me that Montana was ourselves as others see us. far more together for mathematical formula that actually greatly over- I was reminded of that Montana than either ever was used to determine the represented in Congress. conversation by the could have alone. distribution of This was so, he said, because wonderful news that by the A citizen apportionment Representatives after Census we had three people looking same formula that penalized commission is now in the counts had worked against out for the national interests us in 1991, we have our lost process of deciding where to us. The result was that of our population of about seat back again. The big draw the line that will divide Montana lost half our 800,000 people, which he loser, this time, is New York, Montana into two representation in the U.S. quickly calculated worked which by the 2020 census Congressional districts. In House while other states out to one member of count came up short by the 2022 general election, with many members, Congress for 266,000 people, fewer than 100 people, and so Montanans will choose our actually gained whereas California will go from 27 to 26 seats. two Representatives. If it representatives. Congressional districts were I doubt few Montanans works out that we elect a The loss made the single more than twice that size. feel too sorry for New York, Democrat and a Republican, Montana district the most My flabbergasted but by the same calculation as was Montana’s tradition populous in the country, with response was that he was the California legislator used for the eight decades in more people scattered over a counting Montana’s two U.S. with me, Montana will soon which we had two districts, larger area than any other Senators, and that our have four people in Congress we must wonder whether in Congressional district. What Constitution allows all states, looking out for about a today’s political climate they had to happen was a radical including California, two million of us, compared to will be able to function as reduction in visits to rural Senators. He said that in New York where one well together for Montana, as communities by their representing a state, didn’t a Congressperson represents Williams and Marlenee did “personal representative.” Senator also represent the about 700,000 people. 30 years ago. I was attending a meeting people of the state? I said, Significantly more (Bob Brown is a former of other western state “Of course, they do.” “Well,” representation for Montana Montana Secretary of State legislators at about that time, he said, “that’s the huge in Congress is and State Senate President.) and was lamenting the brutal advantage you little “jack- unquestionably good news unfairness of the 1991 pine and jack-rabbit states” for Montana. Former

Forsyth student graduates from Northwestern College ORANGE CITY, Iowa—Joy were granted Bachelor of Arts degrees. theatre and graphic design. She is the McCaffrey was among 248 graduates to Glenn Van Ekeren, a 1974 graduate of daughter of Arthur and Mie McCaffrey receive bachelor’s degrees at Northwestern College who is president of Forsyth. Northwestern College during of Vetter Health Services, gave the Northwestern College is a Christian commencement ceremonies Saturday, commencement address. He is a prolific college of more than 1,500 students in May 8. Twenty-nine students received author and motivational speaker. Orange City, Iowa. Rated a top-10 Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees, McCaffrey graduated with a major in Midwestern college by U.S. News & while the rest of the graduating seniors World Report magazine, PAGE 6 / Thursday, June 3, 2021 Independent Press

forget there is a meeting at Forsyth Garden Club sale is Saturday noon next Monday at the Speedway Cafe. Hope to see We sure have had a lot of munity will be planted and plants are usually sold by 11, you there! blustery, chilly days this lovingly cared for by mem- we ask that any donations be The most recent height of spring! Typically, the last bers of the Forsyth Garden brought to the park by 8:30 the Yellowstone River is at 4.66 inches on June 2. There day of frost is close to May Club, an activity that has a.m. at the latest. were 19,200 cubic feet of 15. Last week’s high of 45º been going on since 1953. We will also have garden water per second being and low of 35º had some of us The club’s annual plant junque, flags, unique pots discharged. scrambling to cover plants, and garden sale will be hap- and items to refurbish, along According to reports or bringing our pots inside. pening this Saturday, June 5, with a rummage sale. there have been 13 new Most spring perennial plants starting at 9 a.m. at River- Money from this once-a- Covid cases reported in the seemed to survive the winds side Park. year fund raiser goes back state. Approximately around and cold temps. The gerani- We’ll have a good variety into community beautifica- 400,000 people have been Friday, June 4, 2021 fully vacinated in the state ums fared well, coleus are of plants from our members, tion and usually a nursing Bethany RInger of Montana. This isn’t quite tender and did not. including strawberries, dais- home party. COVID kept us Scott Giesick half the population; the Despite all this, the gold- es, day lilies, echinacea, from doing that last year; but population in 2019 was a finches have returned, the chives, rhubarb, and many this year is looking up! We Dana Stokke Did you hear where JBS, little over 1 million. birds are collecting nesting more. Some beautiful hosts look forward to seeing all of the largest meat supplier, Last Thursday I met my materials and we are hearing are being donated by our our gardening friends again. Saturday, June 5, 2021 was cyber- attacked this friend Sheila at the Twisted the calls of the meadowlarks gardening friend, Albert Check our ad in this week’s June Ringer past week? They were Toppings for lunch. Sheila forced to close down all got to be the first person to and red-winged blackbirds. Martens. We usually have paper for details. We will be Ely Schwend their company’s US beef sample their salad bar, that Whether you are a long hens and chicks and several there to help answer garden- plants. Isn’t it great to have they started that day. We time resident or a newcomer house plants donated. We are ing questions and welcome Sunday, June 6, 2021 local beef suppliers! sure have lots of places to to Forsyth, in a week or so, very appreciative of all who anyone interested in joining choose from in eating Heath Schulenberg II I heard this weekend air 10 barrels around our com- have donated. Because our the Forsyth Garden Club. flights were back up as establishments in Forsyth, people traveled over what a variety! Monday, June 7, 2021 Memorial weekend. I hope In the evenings there sure must be alot of people Declan Borgos you had a great weekend! Senior Menus There sure were alot of barbecuing; as you can people uptown this past smell it in the air. It makes you instantly hungry! COLSTRIP FORSYTH Tuesday, June 8, 2021 weekend. I met George and Kacey Boe Janet Becker at the We have a new Deputy Speedway on Saturday Sheriff in Forsyth, Logan Friday, June 4 Friday, June 4 Ida Harstad Anderson evening and there were Dutton. Deputy Dutton grew Roast Beef Wrap, salad, veggies, fruit Sweet & Sour Meatballs, broccoli nor- Rob Sorenson up in the Helena area with mandy, pineapple, cake people standing outside in Louis Pulver front of all the main street family in Garfield County. Monday, June 7 establishments visiting; it Welcome to Forsyth! Egg Salad, Frito’s, Veggie, Fruit Monday, June 7 was such a nice evening. This year is the 81st Wed., June 9, 2021 Sturgis Bike Rally. The rally Polish Sausage & Sauerkraut, pota- Can you believe this starts on Aug. 6, and goes toes, green beans, apricots Rachel Stanhope weather? Last week we had Tuesday, June 8 until Aug. 15. One year I Scot Fulton temperatures that dipped Taco Pizza, veggies, fruit, pudding came home the weekend it down and froze in some Tuesday, June 8 Lance Lawrence ended from Sturgis, it areas? This week we are to Wednesday, June 9 Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, peas/ Eva Lasater seemed like every bike that carrots,fruit, cookies reach 100º on Thursday and Hot Dog, Macaroni & cheese, veggies, Carzel Fourtner had been to the rally was on fruit, pudding Friday. the highway back to Miles Have you noticed the Wednesday, June 9 City. pesky little grasshoppers? Thursday, June 10 Potato Soup, Ham Salad Sandwiches, Thursday, June 10, 2021 Lots of entertainment We will have to start early BLT, cottage cheese, veggies, fruit relish tray, pineapple cake Paul Wolfe coming up at the in trying to control their fairgrounds in Forsyth. Also Phillip Wolfe population. Thursday, June 10 in just a couple of weeks Friday, June 11 How many of you Chicken & Noodles, stir fry vegeta- Conner Luhman will be the blackpowder gun Pepperonie Sub Sandwich, salad, veg- Bill Fisher remember the Dick Van shoot at the Lee ranch. gies, fruit bles, apple crisp Dyke show? Van Dyke also Joan Engle In the western part of the starred in Mary Poppins. state I have heard Logan Friday, June 11 Did you know he is now 95 Health nurses are on strike. Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, mixed PLEASE CALL NIGHT BEFORE Friday, June 11, 2021 years young, and still is in Hopefully it is soon settled. vegetables, watermelon show business after 70 BY 8 P.M. Paul Fourtner Lots of job openings, if years? Van Dyke still you’re looking for a job. 748-4700 Call 346-2878 Marianne Callen excercises daily and he said Did you know there are 5 MEALS ARE AT JUNE’S by 9:30 a.m. June Cox he still practices falling. In stages to a woman’s life: World War II he was a You grow up Call Connie newscaster. You fill out 346-2149 I talked to Becky Heberle You try to slim down two weeks before Tuesday afternoon, glad to You hold it in birthday to have it hear she was back home. You say “To heck with it”. published in She appreciated all the help Have a great week, will The Independent Press in her time of need. chit-chat with you next Connie’s Cooking Corner Lions Club members don’t week! make a small hole in the center of each Strawberry Spinach Salad one. Fill the center of each onion with 2 tablespoons sesame seeds a bouillon cube and 2 tablespoons Postal service announces plans 1 tablespoon poppy seeds of butter. Sprinkle with garlic salt. 1/2 cup white sugar Replace the top of the onion, and wrap 1/2 cup olive oil in aluminum foil. for starkly higher postal rates 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar Place onions on the grill over 1/4 teaspoon paprika indirect heat; and close the lid. Cook Staff Report remains in the postal system rural economy. People in 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce for one hour, or until tender. Remove while digital technology pro- small towns across America The United States Postal 1 tablespoon minced onion the tops and cut into bite size pieces. vides new competition for send checks through the mail Service last week announced delivery of messages and to pay their bills. The stamp 10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, dried Place in a small bowl with the juices. ****************************** a planned adjustment of post- advertising. goes up and delivery goes and torn into bite-size pieces age rates as of Aug. 29, for Brett Wesner, chair of down. I fear that just as eco- 1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled Shrimp Creole the public and commercial National Newspaper Associa- nomic hopes have started to and sliced 1 cup chopped onion mail users. For community tion and president of Wesner rise for people returning to 1/4 cup almonds, blanched and 1 tsp. butter newspapers using Periodi- Publications, Cordell, OK, work, faith in the Postal Ser- slivered 1 cup chopped celery cals mail to reach readers, said the rate announcement vice's ability to serve the In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup minced garlic the average rate increase was grim news for communi- nation will put a damper on the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, 1 tsp. sugar will be nearly 9%. The First- ty newspapers that have commercial activity for Class Stamp will move from been fielding months of com- many of us. sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, 1 Tbsp. flour 55 to 58 cents. 1 tsp. salt plaints that subscribers are "At the same time," Wesner Worcestershire sauce and onion. The rate increase is part not receiving their copies on said, "we have been warning Cover, and chill for one hour. 1 tsp. thyme of a new USPS business plan time. our member newspapers for In a large bowl, combine the 1 tsp. chili powder that also includes a weaken- "Nothing about this scenar- several years now that if spinach, strawberries and almonds. 1 tsp. worchestershire ing of service standards for io is good," Wesner said. Congress did not enact postal Pour dressing over salad, and toss. 3/4 cup water mail that is moving across "These increases will require reform legislation, we would Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes before 1 tbsp. vinegar the country. many newspapers to increase wind up exactly where we serving. 2 cans diced tomatoes The proposed new rates subscription prices to cover are today. It is not a recipe ****************************** In saucepan add butter and onion, must be reviewed by the this new cost and readers for success." cook until onion is translucent; add Postal Regulatory Commis- will think we have lost our Wesner said that NNA con- Grilled Onions sion. But the PRC has celery and garlic. Add the rest of the minds to charge more when tinued to support postal 4 large onions already granted USPS the USPS cannot get the paper to reform legislation and has 1/2 cup butter ingredients and cook for 15 minutes. authority to eliminate an so many on time. But times endorsed the proposed Postal 4 bouillon chicken cubes Then add 1 package of unfrozen inflation-based price cap on are tough in our world. We Service Reform Act of 2021, garlic salt shrimp, whichever size you prefer. rates. It gave USPS a new set have to pay these bills. introduced by Reps. Carolyn Preheat grill for medium heat. Peel Cook for 5-6 minutes. Keep lid on of parameters that allows it "The increase in the stamp Maloney, D-New York, and off outer layer of onions. Slice a small for about another 5 minutes. to charge more for mail that cost will be felt most in a James Comer, R-Kentucky. section off of end of each onion, and Serve over bed of rice. THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS (Check in store for details) Fun Facts Red ripe Strawberries 1 lb. 2/$5 Pace Dips, Salsa, or Picante Sau Cantaloupe $2.99 ce 2/$5 Red, Yellow or Orange Bell IGA Ketchup $1.39 June Trivia Peppers 2/$3 Newport Clams or Mussels 1lb Do you know what today June 3rd is? 20th, at 9:31 p.m. (mountain time) That 3 lb. Yellow Onions $3.19 pkg. 2/$6 National Egg Day means in the Northern Hemisphere it is Extra Lean Ground Beef $3.49 lb Newport Seasoned Raw Shrimp Did you know June 5th is World Envi- the longest day of the year. Did you know Ken Jennings began his IGA Yellow Mustard 99¢ $4.99 ronment Day? 74 day winning streak on Jeopardy on June 7 is World Food Safety Day. It is June 2, 2004? also National Chocolate Ice Cream Day Did you know June 4th of 1812 the Lou- What day in June is Flag Day? June 14th isiana Territory was renamed to the Mis- What day is Father’s Day this year? 20th souri Territory? Where were the first shopping carts Get ready for June 22, National Onion introduced? At a Humpty Dumpty Super- Ring Day market in Oklahoma City. Do you know how many birthstones the What year did the first drive-in open month of June has? Three Alexandrite, near Camden, New Jersey and what was Moonstone and Pearl the cost? June 6, 1933 The cost was 25 What day this year marks the beginning cents per car and an additional 25 cents Subscribe to of the Summer Solstice? Sunday, June per person. This column is the Independent Press. sponsored by the Forsyth Dairy Queen Call 346-2149 346-7411 Page 7/ Thursday, June 3, 2021 Independent Press

Forsyth Garden Club Graduation ceremony at Lame Deer honors class of 2025 Eighth grade graduation ceremonies in Lame Deer honored the class of 2025 with a parade down Main Street. With buses, floats, and horses and riders, the turnout by local citizens supporting the youth was awesome. Both sides of the street were lined with elders, families, and young people encouraging the eighth-grade graduates and wishing them luck in their next four years of high school. Submitted Photos Stokke AnguS

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Wanted Full Time Bank Teller in Colstrip Apartment For Rent 2 Bedroom, 1 bath Haugo Center Full time bank teller position opening in Colstrip. Pay is Close to school & hospital Available for your next event. DOE and training will be provided. Call 351-1541 Riverview Villa Housing Call Kathy @ 748-3419 to apply Now accepting applications Antelope Creek Apartments Now taking applications Call to Schedule The Rails Inn Motel/Westwind Motor Inn (406)351-1399 Colstrip Inn & Suites in Forsyth Is accepting applications for a part time Front Desk Front Desk clerk. Pick up and return application to the Rails $9/hr. All Shifts Available 406-748-3400 Inn Front Desk. Must be polite, have a cheerful atti- Looking for rentals Please call or stop in for an app! tude, cleanly dressed, able to take instructions, coop- in Colstrip? erate with other employees and employer, hours are Metro Property Management has 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 3 to 4 days a week, including 2-3 Bedroom Apartments, The Rails Inn Motel/Westwind Motor Inn some weekends. Check guests in & out, perform Townhouses, Duplexes in Forsyth some daily bookwork, take reservations, team player, & Mobile Home Lots This institution is an equal Furnished & Is accepting applications for part time housekeepers. starting pay $9.50 per hour. No Phone calls please. opportunity provider. Unfurnished Units Pick up and return applications to front desk of The 6701 Hollister Rails Inn. Job description; clean rooms & all areas or 748-3016 EHO in motel, etc., hours are normally 8 or 9 a.m. to 2 or 3 p.m. daily, pay $9.00 per hour. No Phone calls real eState please. Credit Union Accounting Manager Community 1st Federal Credit Union, a full- service, community-chartered credit union serving Dairy Queen of Forsyth is looking for dependable, six counties in southeastern Montana, seeks an energetic, happy people to work in a fast paced energetic, detail-oriented Accounting Manager. atmosphere serving all of Dairy Queen’s burgers and This multi-faceted position, which reports to the ice cream treats. CEO, is responsible for the accounting and fiscal Stop in to fill out an application at 1290 Front Street. functions of the credit union, including financial record keeping and reporting, reconcilements, budgeting and forecasting, and working with the Credit Union’s auditors and regulatory examiners. The position will also assist in developing [email protected] operating and regulatory compliance policies "Buying or Selling? Call me today to create your custom real estate plan." and procedures. The ideal candidate will possess bank or credit union accounting experience, have fOrSyth Securitas Security Services is hiring immediately strong communications and writing skills, have 390 N.11th Ave. - SOLD 385 N. 2nd Ave.-SOLD for enthusiastic, reliable access control officers proven analytic capabilities, and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software. Please send 1027 river Street - SOLD in Colstrip, MT. Full time, part time and temp a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements officers needed. No experience required but to [email protected], or mail your cover letter, must meet minimum hiring standards and pass resume, and salary requirements to: Todd Gillette, cOLStrip Community 1st Federal Credit Union, 2905 Main 15 Maple ct. - SOLD background and drug screenings. Apply now St., Miles City, MT 59301. eoe m/f/d/v and qualify for Montana Incentive Bonus $1,200. (307) 682-1882 for more information or apply ServICeS on-line www.securitasjobs.com EOE/M/F/D/V Covered picnic area progressing

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Dedicated to giving our students a better, brighter future MEDICARE Supplements & Senior Health Submitted Photo JOB OPENINGS - Many companies to choose from The covered picnic area at the Chief’s Powwow grounds is progress K-8 PE Teacher ing on schedule. The bath house has been cleaned, steamed, and Are you paying too much with no prepared for paint and installation of the plumbing and electricity. Pre-School Teacher service? The picnic area has the roof completed and plans for an identical Middle School Teachers Call Jeff Boggs picnic area next to it are being planned as well as a horse arena next to the buildings. The picnic area is already a popular gathering site Vocal Music Teacher (406) 234-3307 519 Main St. Suite C for groups taking advantage of the shade and to get out of the wind. The Northern Cheyenne Road Crew (above) was using the picnic Elementary Teachers Miles City, MT area for a Memorial Day picnic before the long weekend. Apply online at St. Labre’s website: www.stlabre.org.careers Or contact: Shawna Blankenship, Human Resources Generalist at (406) 784-4518 Northern Cheyenne plan March for Life EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE

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Booster Club honors ‘Fan of the Year’ By Pamela Ash Staff Writer

The Forsyth Booster Club hosted a year-end barbecue for the Junior High and High School students during the last week of school. The students enjoyed a free lunch and barbecue at Riverside Park and the Booster Club also awarded Terri Clifford Brown recognition as the “Fan of the Year.” Brown has worked for the Forsyth Public Schools as a coach, kept athletic books, ran the score clock, and made sure that fees, forms, Submitte Photo and payments were Terri Clifford Brown was honored last week as the Forsyth Booster complete for athletes to be Club’s ‘Fan of the Year’ at the group’s annual year-end barbecue. eligible to participate. school for the past 37 years. the staff be prepared for Brown is retiring from her She is putting in an next year and will lead the position as high school office additional 10 days to wrap Homecoming parade in the manager after serving the up the school year and help fall of 2021.

LEGAL NOTICES

******************************** 4. The property tax lien was pur- Location Prior to Election Day: NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED chased at a tax lien sale on August Colstrip Schools Office of the District MAY BE ISSUED 24, 2020, by Rosebud County Trea- Clerk in the Frank Brattin Middle IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO surer, PO Box 167, For-syth, MT Schools at 216 Olive Drive, Colstrip THIS NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE 59327. MT and Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 YOUR PROPERTY 5. The lien was subsequently as- a.m. to 5 p.m. TO: Thomas L. Schafer, 420 S. 38th signed to LS Samantha Court, LLC, Location on Election Day: Colstrip St, Billings, MT 59101-3530; Thomas PO Box 97, Corbett, OR 97019. Schools Office of the District Clerk L. Schafer, PO Box 36, Rosebud, MT 6. As of the date of this notice, the in the Frank Brattin Middle School amount of tax due is: at 216 Olive Drive, Colstrip MT and 59347, Thomas L. Schafer, 3402 Submitted Photo Longbranch Ave, Williston, ND. Taxes: $15.00 Hours: 8 a.m. to 8:00 pm Deani Goyette, right, and Terri Clifford Brown, left, were both honored with cakes on their recent 58801-2697; Unknown Interested Penalty .30 Electors will consider the following Party, Address Unknown. Interest 2.24 issues at the election: retirement from the school system. Clifford worked as high school office manager for 37 years, while Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Cost: 539.90 • Mill levy proposition to Goyette taught for 36 years, 34 of them in Forsyth. Montana Code Annotated, Notice is Total: $ 557.44 finance the school’s Elementary Hereby Given: 7. For the property tax lien Building Reserve Fund 1. As a result of a property tax delin- to be liquidated, the total amount • Proposition: The first quency, a property tax lien exists on listed in paragraph 6 must be paid by purpose of the election is to August 1, 2021 which is the date that authorize the district to impose a Deani Goyette retires after the following described real property in which you may have an interest: the redemption period expires or ex- levy each year for five (5) years S14, T06 N, R42 E, 79962, PARCEL pired. beginning July 1, 2021, to raise the N/A, TRACT 1 COS 79962. CONT 8. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and sum of Three Hundred and Seventy- 36 years of teaching .947 A. ASSESSMENT CODE: costs are not paid to the county trea- Five Thousand Dollars ($375,000) 0000005332, Geo:29-1542-14-3- surer on or prior to August 1, 2021, per year and being approximately By Pamela Ash earlier years in school, I am forward to spending more which is the date the redemption 2.62 mills per year for a maximum of 05-01-0000. Staff Writer looking forward to a flexible time with family and 2. The property taxes became delin- period expires, or on or prior to the One Million Eight Hundred Seventy- date on which the county treasurer Five Thousand Dollars ($1,875,000) schedule with days that are attending many cross- quent on June 1, 2018. Deani Goyette is retiring not dictated by the ringing of country meets, volleyball 3. The property tax lien was attached will otherwise issue a tax deed, a tax to fund the Building Reserve of the from Forsyth High School an alarm clock and then the games, and track meets as I as the result of a tax lien sale held on deed may be issued to the purchaser elementary school district for the August 1, 2018. on the day following the date that the purpose of addressing playground after having been a teacher ringing of numerous bells cheer on my favorite 4. The property tax lien was pur- redemption period expires or on the drainage issues at Pine Butte for 36 years, with 34 of those telling me where to be and Locomotives--my nephews, chased at a tax lien sale on August date the county treasurer will other- Elementary School, the demolition in Forsyth. when to be there,” Goyette Ethan and Andrew, and my 24, 2020, by Rosebud County Trea- wise issue a tax deed of IBCLC and for projects involving “After spending my entire said. “While I will always be niece, McKenna.” 9. The business address safety and security, general repair surer, PO Box 167, For-syth, MT adult life and most of my a Dogie, I am looking 59327. and telephone number of the county and maintenance, construction, and 5. The lien was subsequently as- treasurer who is responsible for issu- renovation. Passage of this proposal signed to LS Samantha Court, LLC, ing the tax deed is: Rosebud-County will increase the taxes on a home PO Box 97, Corbett, OR 97019. Treasurer, PO Box 167, Forsyth, MT with a market value of $100,000 by 6. As of the date of this notice, the 59327. Phone: 406-346-7661 approximately $4.04 per year and amount of tax due is: Further notice for those persons on a home with a market value of Taxes: $528.96 listed above whose addresses are $200,000 by approximately $8.09 Penalty 10.56 unknown: per year. Interest 81.22 1. The address of the interested • Mill levy proposition to Cost: 562.95 party is unknown. finance the school’s High School Total: $1,183.69 2. The published notice Building Reserve Fund 7. For the property tax lien to be meets the legal requirements for no- • Proposition: The second liquidated, the total amount listed in tice of a pending tax deed issuance. purpose of the election is to paragraph 6 must be paid by August 3. The interested party’s rights in the authorize the district to impose a 1, 2021 which is the date that the re- property may be in jeopardy. levy each year for five (5) years demption period expires or expired. Dated: at 3:00 pm this May 15, 2021 beginning July 1, 2021, to raise the 8. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and /s/Suzanne McDaniel-Deibert sum of Three Hundred and Seventy- costs are not paid to the county trea- (Published May 27 and June 3, 2021) Five Thousand Dollars ($375,000) surer on or prior to August 1, 2021, MNAXLP per year and being approximately which is the date the redemption ********************************* 2.62 mills per year for a maximum of One Million Eight Hundred period expires, or on or prior to the NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL date on which the county treasurer Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars PROPERTY ($1,875,000) to fund the Building will otherwise issue a tax deed, a tax Rosebud County is offering the deed may be issued to the purchaser Reserve of the high school district following property located in Lame for the purpose of renovating public on the day following the date that the Deer, Montana for sale: redemption period expires or on the and academic restrooms to meet Parcel #1 Lot 001 Block 006 ADA code, repair sidewalks, upper date the county treasurer will other- ($2630.00), Parcel #2 Lot 002 Block wise issue a tax deed and lower parking lot improvements, 006 ($2451), Rosebud County, and for projects involving safety 9. The business address and tele- Montana, all according to the phone number of the county trea- and security, general repair and official plat on file with the Clerk surer who is responsible for issuing maintenance, construction, and and Recorder of Rosebud County, renovation. Passage of this proposal the tax deed is: Rosebud-County Montana. Treasurer, PO Box 167, Forsyth, MT will increase the taxes on a home The Board of County Commissioners with a market value of $100,000 by 59327. Phone: 406-346-7661 will be accepting bids on the above- Further notice for those persons approximately $4.04 per year and described real property until June on a home with a market value of listed above whose addresses are 8th, 2021. unknown: $200,000 by approximately $8.09 Written bids will be accepted until per year. 1. The address of the interested June 8th, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. with a party is unknown. A qualified registered elector who minimum bid being market value will be absent from the district 2. The published notice meets the of Parcel #1 Lot 001 Block 006 legal requirements for notice of a during the time the election is being ($2630.00), Parcel #2 Lot 002 Block conducted may: a) vote in person pending tax deed issuance. 006 ($2451) as determined by the 3. The interested party’s rights in the in the election administrator’s office Department of Revenue. Must bid as soon as the ballots are available property may be in jeopardy. both lots for a total minimum bid of Dated: at 3:00 pm this May 15, 2021 and until noon the day before the $5018.00. All bids will be opened on ballots are scheduled to be mailed; /s/Suzanne McDaniel-Deibert June 10th, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at the (Published May 27 and June 3, 2021) b) make a written request, signed Rosebud County Commissioner’s by the applicant and addressed to MNAXLP Office in Rosebud Countythe Court election administrator, that the ********************************* House in Forsyth, Montana. ballot be mailed to an address other NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED BIDDERS MUST BE PRESENT than the address that appears on the MAY BE ISSUED AT THE TIME OF OPENING BIDS. registration card. The district clerk/ IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO FAILURE TO BE PRESENT WILL election administrator’s office is THIS NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE VOID THE BID. After opening the located at: YOUR PROPERTY sealed bids, a bidder may increase Frank Brattin Middle School, 216 TO: Marcus M. Weidauer, 17004 their bid throughout the bidding Olive Drive, Colstrip MT Ashworth Ave N Apt. C, Shoreline, process until high bid has been If you miss this regular registration WA 98133; Kathleen Evans, PO Box established, so long as said increase deadline (30 days prior to the 191902, Sacramento, CA 95819; is also in writing. election), you may still register for the DJR Holdings, LLC, 120 State Ave. Payment must be in the form of cash election by showing up at the county NE #1416, Olympia, Wa, 98501; or certified check for the full amount election office by noon the day before Heirs and Devisees of David W. to be received on the day of sale. A the election. Late registrants will O’Grady, 1795 Calloway Circle, Au- quitclaim deed will be issued within bring a certificate of late registration burn, CA 95603; Unknown Interest- 7 days. Notice signed by Clerk & to the election administrator to ed Party, Address Unknown. Recorder, Joan K. Duffield on Mayreceive and vote a ballot before 8:00 Pursuant to section 15-18-212, 20th, 2021. pm on election day. Montana Code Annotated, Notice is Joan K. Duffield, Rosebud County The county election office is located Hereby Given: Clerk & Recorder at: 1. As a result of a property tax de- (Published May 27 and June 3, 2021) Rosebud County Clerk & Recorder, linquency, a property tax lien exists MNAXLP Rosebud County Courthouse, 1200 on the following described real prop- ***************************************** Main Street, Forsyth MT erty in which you may have an inter- NOTICE OF BUILDING A late registrant may obtain a ballot est: SUMATRA ORIGINAL TOWN- RESERVE LEVY ELECTION on election day at the following SITE, S15, T10 N, R33 E, BLOCK Notice is hereby given by the location: 006, LOT 14-15Z . ASSESSMENT undersigned Clerk of Colstrip School Colstrip Schools Office of the District CODE: 0000005656, Geo:29-1927- District No. 19, Rosebud County, Clerk, Frank Brattin Middle School, 15-4-09-06-0000. State of Montana that a Building 216 Olive Drive, Colstrip MT 2. The property taxes became delin- Reserve School Election will be held DATED this 22nd day of March, 2021 quent on June 1, 2018. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, by mail Joanne Schrupp, District Clerk 3. The property tax lien was attached ballot. Ballots may be returned to the (Published May 27 and June 3, 2021) as the result of a tax lien sale held on following locations, at the following MNAXLP August 1, 2018. times: PAGE 10 / Thursday, June 3, 2021 Independent Press

Students of the Month display ‘Gratitude’

Submitted Photo The Forsyth Elementary School has been embracing a Character Counts theme this year. Each month the staff and students have been emphasizing a different character trait. The teachers from each grade level choose a student that they feel exemplifies the character trait for that month. The student receives a certificate, a tee shirt, and their picture is displayed on a bulletin board in the lunchroom for a month. The pictures will be on the board at the beginning of next school year. The character trait for May was “gratitude.” The students that were nominated by their teachers for showing teamwork were Rebecca Inman, Nolan Icopini, Avery Warner, Jensyn Quinlan, Jacob Price, Ayden Hutchins and Stetson Moehr.

Submitted Photo The Rev. A. Anada Kumar, left, is shown with Lana Hoff and family at the recent dedication of the baby grand piano donated in memory of Reg Hoff, a long-time rancher north of Forsyth. Church dedicates baby grand piano in memory of long-time rancher Reg Hoff

By Cheryl Heser ship and the benefit of hav- their dedication. The ing such a fine instrument. address, which expressed Lana Hoff and family Music Ministry members gratitude to the Hoff Family, gathered at Immaculate Con- Rita and Albert Martens, Jan concluded, “in the reflection ception Catholic Church on Shaver, Karla Salsbury, of this lovely, shining, instru- Friday, May 28, for the dedi- Penny Teeters, and Cheryl ment may the members of cation of a beautiful new Heser contributed music to the ministry always see baby grand piano donated in showcase the piano, begin- themselves as sharing their memory of Reg Hoff, long- ning with a beautiful prelude talents, their serious dedica- time rancher in Rosebud played by Rita Martens. tion, their love of God, and County North of Forsyth. Songs with piano, guitar, and their joy in His blessings. Daughters Jamie, Lora, Kori, percussion, which included And may the people of this and Kaycee and their fami- the congregation were “Rain parish always share in that lies joined their mother for Down”, “The Lord is My reflection.” the ceremony. Hope”, and “Give Thanks to A picture and poem honor- Father A. Anada Kumar the Lord.” ing Reg Hoff and the contri- officiated for the dedication Cheryl Heser gave a mes- bution of the piano in his and blessing of the piano and sage focusing on the dual name will be part of the per- the family, and Diane Wyrick reasons for what the Music manent collection at the assisted with the program Ministry does; Praising and church, and the piano prom- and as lector for the gather- worshiping God and finding ises to be a vital part of ser- ing, which focused on the joy in the companionship and vices and special programs importance of music to wor- harmony that result from for years to come.

PSE signs agreement to buy 350 megawatts of wind energy from wind farm here Will utilize existing Colstrip transmission lines

BELLEVUE, Wash – Puget tion. We’ve been saying Mon- Sound Energy announced tana has great wind resourc- Wednesday it will soon add es and this agreement dem- 350 MW of wind energy, onstrates PSE’s continued increasing its portfolio of investment in Montana’s owned and contracted wind energy economy.” The Independent Press Weather June 3, 2021 to 1,500 MW. PSE signed a The Clearwater Wind Proj- 20-year power purchase ect is expected to come Seven Day Forecast In-Depth Local Forecast Today's Regional Map agreement with a subsidiary online at the end of 2022, and of NextEra Energy Resourc- it will provide sufficient Today we will see sunny skies with a possible es, LLC to buy clean energy energy to power about Thursday record high temperature of 99°, humidity of 19%. from the planned Clearwater 140,000 households a year. Cohagen Sunny Southwest wind 2 to 7 mph. The record high Wind Project, located about The wind farm will span 98/65 60 miles north of Colstrip, three counties: Rosebud, Gar- High: 99 Low: 65 temperature for today is 95° set in 1988. Expect Montana. field and Custer. PSE will clear skies tonight with an overnight low of 65°. The agreement will allow purchase 350MW of the larg- Friday South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Forsyth PSE to use existing transmis- er Clearwater Wind Project, Miles City sion lines from Colstrip, which will generate 750 MW, Mostly Sunny 99/65 Montana to bring in the ener- once it’s complete. The full High: 101 Low: 64 Last Week's Regional Almanac 94/64 gy to its customers in west- project is anticipated to cre- Date Hi Lo Normals Precip Colstrip Volborg ern Washington. This is also ate 350 construction jobs and Saturday part of PSE’s commitment to up to 20 full-time operational Tuesday 61 43 71/46 0.00" Hardin 93/66 91/62 the environment and deep jobs. Mostly Sunny Wednesday 51 42 71/46 0.76" 96/61 decarbonization by investing The full project is also High: 96 Low: 57 Thursday 56 40 72/47 0.05" in more wind energy. expected to deliver substan- Ashland Friday 70 46 72/47 0.04" “We are excited to partner tial economic benefits to the Lame Deer 94/63 with NextEra Energy region, providing more than Sunday Saturday 69 49 72/47 0.00" 92/66 Resources, which will move $400 million in support Mostly Sunny Sunday 73 46 73/48 0.00" us to toward achieving our through jobs, tax revenue Monday 80 53 73/48 0.00" goal of reducing our own car- and private land leases. High: 86 Low: 55 bon emissions to net zero by “This is an important step Rainfall ...... 0.85" Average ...... temp 55.6° 2045,” said Ron Roberts, PSE forward in diversifying our Monday vice president of Energy regional economy, creating Normal ...... rainfall 0.58" Average ...... normal 59.5° Supply. “This is one of the new jobs and bolstering local Partly Cloudy Departure ...... +0.27" Departure ...... -3.9° steps we’re taking to meet tax revenues for our schools, High: 82 Low: 52 our carbon commitment of roads and county services. Local Sun/Moon Chart This Week Beyond Net Zero and This is a Made in Montana increase our use of alterna- solution,” said Bob Lee, Rose- Tuesday Day Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset tive fuels for power genera- bud County Commissioner. Partly Cloudy New Thursday 5:13 a.m. 8:50 p.m. 2:34 a.m. 2:07 p.m. Full High: 84 Low: 53 6/10 Friday 5:12 a.m. 8:51 p.m. 2:52 a.m. 3:12 p.m. 6/24 Saturday 5:12 a.m. 8:52 p.m. 3:10 a.m. 4:16 p.m. Producers reminded to cover Wednesday Sunday 5:12 a.m. 8:52 p.m. 3:29 a.m. 5:19 p.m. crops with hail insurance Sunny First Monday 5:11 a.m. 8:53 p.m. 3:49 a.m. 6:24 p.m. Last 6/17 Tuesday 5:11 a.m. 8:54 p.m. 4:11 a.m. 7:28 p.m. 7/1 Helena – In light of recent and $114 per acre for irrigat- High: 89 Low: 59 moisture, and with severe ed land. Rates charged are a Wednesday 5:11 a.m. 8:54 p.m. 4:39 a.m. 8:32 p.m. weather events on the hori- percentage of the insured zon, the Montana State Hail amount and vary by county. Local UV Index National Weather Summary This Week Weather Trivia Program is reminding pro- A detailed list of rates by The Northeast will see partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and ducers to make sure their county and crop is available Do tornadoes occur in thunderstorms, highest temperature of 83 in Georgetown, Del. The Southeast will crops are covered. As spring on the MDA website. State January? plantings are wrapping up, policies are available for pur- experience mostly cloudy skies with widespread showers and thunderstorms, staff are ready to assist pro- chase until Aug. 15.. 0 - 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11+ highest temperature of 92 in Dublin, Ga. The central United States will see partly ? ducers with acquiring state State hail insurance appli- to mostly cloudy skies with isolated showers and thunderstorms, highest temperature of 92 in

hail insurance. cation forms are available UV Index Tornillo, Texas. In the Northwest there will be mostly clear skies with the highest temperature of 99

Producers can insure online or by calling the 0-2: Low, 3-5: Moderate, in Clarkston, Wash. The Southwest will see mostly clear to partly cloudy skies with the highest month. first its in tornadoes 47

Yes, the average year sees sees year average the Yes, crops against hail damage at office. Loss claim forms are 6-7: High, 8-10: Very High, temperature of 110 in Bullhead City, Ariz. Answer: the maximum coverage rate also available online and are 11+: Extreme Exposure of $75 per acre for dryland due to the office by Oct. 1.