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Vol. 106 No. 24 ISSN (1041-3340) [email protected] • Telephone (406) 346-2149 SEARCH FOR A SILVER LINING Council begins budget process Staff Report

The Forsyth City Council Monday began its preliminary budget process. The Council also discussed the levee, preliminarily approved new setback requirements and donated a piece of local history to the Rosebud County Museum. Mayor Dennis Kopitzkee said he is not anticipating any major changes in the city’s budget from the current year, but that Council has to have a preliminary budget approved by June 30 so it can continue to operate in the new fiscal year, which begins July 1. “Over the years we have been very fortunate that our budget has been quite stable with very little increase,” Kopitzke said. Many small communities are deal- ing with the impact of lower tax reve- nue from the collapsed oil and gas industry, which has seen demand drastically drop during the covid-19 pandemic. Last month Baker shut down its recreation department to Quality Angus are raised at the Mikklesen Ranch outside of Hobson. Photo courtesy of Kate Loose/Seven Diamond Photography deal with the anticipated loss of reve- nue. The mayor said he expects the revenue Forsyth receives from the county to be stable and that the city should actually see an increase from Legislators increase efforts to aid industry the state due to a hike in the gasoline (Editor’s note: This is part 2 of a ‘I am extremely concerned with the state of the fire that occurred at a Tyson tax. three-part series on the challenges Food beef processing plant in Hol- He said approval of a preliminary facing the cattle industry in Mon- America’s cattle ranchers. Live cattle prices are at comb, Kansas. budget is expected at Council’s June tana due to the covid-19 pandemic. In addition to the USDA, Mon- 22, meeting. Part 1 was published in the May 10-year lows and have dropped 30% this year. tana’s federal legislators also In other business, 28, issue of the Independent This comes on the heels of the disruption caused reached out to the DOJ. In March, • A discussion was held con- Press.) Daines, as well as Senators cerning the levee on the Yellowstone by last summer’s Holcomb fire and may not repre- Rounds, Kevin Kramer (Rep. - River. Kopitzkee said council was By MELODY MONTGOMERY sent the full impact of COVID-19 disruption.’ North Dakota) and John Hoeven informed it may have to do a riprap Yellowstone Newspapers Rep. Greg Gianforte (Rep. - North Dakota) sent a letter project near the old bridge, but Coun- to U.S. Attorney General William cil is awaiting further details. Barr and Assistant Attorney Gen- • Council transferred the old All three of Montana’s legisla- “I am extremely concerned Other possible solutions to aid eral Maken Delraim, calling on the stop sign that was embedded in the tors at the federal level (Senators with the state of America’s cattle cattle producers are being intro- DOJ to investigate the ongoing pavement at the corner of Main and Jon Tester and Steve Daines, and ranchers. Live cattle prices are at duced at the Federal level. allegations of price-fixing and Ninth St. to the Rosebud County Representative Greg Gianforte) 10-year lows and have dropped market manipulation within the Museum. The sign was removed the have increased their efforts to aid 30% this year. This comes on the Looking to new markets cattle market and the beef meat- last time paving was done and has the ranching industry. heels of the disruption caused by There are a total of 18 state- packing industry. been stored at the public works Presently, the ranchers raising last summer’s Holcomb fire and inspected meat-processing plants Likewise, Tester asked Barr to department. cattle are receiving markedly low may not represent the full impact in Montana that complete harvest- open a price-fixing investigation • A lengthy discussion held on prices for their labors, while four of COVID-19 disruption,” Montana ing and processing of livestock, into reports of manipulation in the enforcing some public nuisance large, out-of-state, albeit critical, Representative Congressman according to data provided by the cattle market, according to his issues in the city code like weeds and meatpacking facilities are pro- Gianforte wrote in a letter to Montana Department of Live- press secretary. properties with substantial debris. foundly profiting. The cost of chairman Collin Peterson (Dem. – stock. Another 18 state-inspected At the beginning of April, Per- While no action was taken, Council is meat is also draining consumers’ Minnesota) and Rep. leader facilities complete processing, and due announced that the USDA’s considering employing a code pockets. Michael Conaway (Texas). not harvesting. Packers and Stockyards Division enforcement officer. Controlling over 80 percent of Likewise, Montana’s Senators Montana Senators Tester and will be extending their oversight • Council intends to apply for a the United States’ beef market are Jon Tester (Dem.) and Steve Daines recently proposed legisla- to look into the major differences $95,000 grant from the Coal Board to four dominant meat processors, Daines (Rep.) have both proposed tion to allow for state-inspected between live cattle prices and make improvements to the swimming also referred to as “The Big Four.” legislative measures to counter products to be sold out of state. meat packer margins. pool. Kopitzkee said the Coal Board They are JBS Holdings Inc., head- the imbalance and have urged an The bipartisan initiative In a subsequent phone call with canceled it’s June meeting and won’t quartered in Greely Colo., Tyson investigation into the four domi- termed New Markets for State- Perdue in late April, Daines urged meet again until closer to the fall, at Foods, headquartered in Springda- nant national meatpackers. Inspected Meat and Poultry Perdue to continue investigating which time it is hoped to make the le, Ark., Cargill Meat Solutions President Donald Trump (Rep.) Act also has the support of South the price fixing allegations and to request. He said the money would be Corp., headquartered in Wichita has also taken note. Dakota Senator Mike Rounds working with the DOJ as well, used to address boiler and heating Kansas, and National Beef Compa- “I’ve asked [the United States (Rep. – South Dakota). It is aimed according to Daines’ office. issues. The pool opened last week for ny, headquartered in Kansas City, Department of Justice (DOJ)] to to free up interstate commerce, “The massive spread between the season. Hours are 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Missouri. take a very serious look into it, reduce the meat production bottle- beef being sold at the market and Tuesday through Friday and 3 p.m. to These processors are critical to because it shouldn’t be happening neck, and allow Montana and live cattle is very concerning for 7 p.m. on Sunday. It is closed on Mon- the framework of the cattle indus- that way, and we want to protect neighboring states to diversify not only myself, but all of Mon- days and Saturdays. try as well as the food supply our farmers,” Trump said at a their meat production, according tana’s cattle producers,” said • Council approved the first chain. They also have also come White House event on May 6 to the press release from Tester. Daines. “That’s why I called Sec- reading of an ordinance to change under intense scrutiny for profit attended by U.S. Department of retary Perdue to voice my ongoing setback requirements from 10 feet to disparities. Alleged profiteering Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Questioning price formulations concerns. I will continue working 5 feet, “to give property owners more was of concern even before the Sonny Perdue, as reported by Ag Montana legislators, as well as to ensure a full and thorough room to build,” Kopitzke said. He said coronavirus pandemic, but now Web. other states’ legislators, are ask- investigation is completed into the he expects the change to become political leaders appear to be more According to multiple media ing USDA Secretary Perdue for a alleged price fixing going on in effective after the June 22 meeting vocal and to be working across reports, the Department of Justice swift, thorough and transparent our cattle markets.” providing there are no significant party lines. is currently investigating allega- investigation into the impact of public objections. tions of price fixings. Continued on Page 2 Direct assistance to farmers and ranchers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program The USDA Farm Service states for CFAP payments fered a five-percent-or-great- nationwide, as funds remain the CFAP application and modities, so producers Agency has approved more are Illinois, Kansas, Wiscon- er price decline due to available. other eligibility forms should retain the information than $545 million in pay- sin, Nebraska, and South COVID-19 and face addition- from farmers.gov/cfap. Also, used to complete their appli- ments to producers who have Dakota. USDA has released al significant marketing Getting Help from FSA on that webpage, producers cation. applied for the Coronavirus data on application progress costs as a result of lower New customers seeking can find a payment calcula- Those who use the online Food Assistance Program and program payments and demand, surplus production, one-on-one support with the tor to help producers identify calculator tool will be able to (CFAP), it was announced will release further updates and disruptions to shipping CFAP application process sales and inventory records print a pre-filled CFAP appli- last week. FSA began taking each Monday at 2:00pm ET. patterns and the orderly can call 877-508-8364 to needed to apply and calculate cation, sign it, and submit it applications May 26, and the The report can be viewed marketing of commodities. speak directly with a USDA potential payments. Produc- to your local FSA office agency has received over at farmers.gov/cfap. In order to do this, produc- employee ready to offer gen- ers self-certify their records either electronically or via 86,000 applications for this FSA will accept applica- ers will receive 80 percent of eral assistance. This is a rec- when applying for CFAP and hand delivery through an important relief program. tions through August 28, their maximum total pay- ommended first step before that documentation is not office drop box. Please con- In the first six days of the 2020. Through CFAP, USDA ment upon approval of the a producer engages the team submitted with the applica- tact your local office to application period, FSA has is making available $16 bil- application. The remaining at the FSA county office at tion. However, producers determine the preferred already made payments to lion in financial assistance to portion of the payment, not their local USDA Service may be asked for their docu- delivery method for your more than 35,000 producers. producers of agricultural to exceed the payment limit, Center. mentation to support the cer- local office. Team members Out of the gate, the top five commodities who have suf- will be paid at a later date Producers can download tification of eligible com- Continued on Page 2 Page 2 / Thursday, June 11, 2020 Independent Press Obituaries Montana invests in meat processing and infrastructure Lori Staples Wageman, 57 HELENA – Small and Montana Department of rules and regulations. Exam- medium-sized meat proces- Agriculture. “These grants ples of eligible projects away at the age of 57 on June grandson, Cayden Seaton; sors in Montana have an give our producers an oppor- include, but are not limited 2nd, 2020 in her home. She mother, Shirley Staples; opportunity to receive fund- tunity to shift their opera- to, equipment and infrastruc- was born on June 8, 1962 in brothers, Craig (Linda) Sta- ing to support and expand tions, so they can access new ture that increase processing Forsyth, MT to Fred and ples, Randy (Athena) Staples, processing infrastructure markets, and we can keep and/or storage capacity, costs Shirley Staples. Michael (Lisa) Staples; and capacity through the quality Montana raised meat associated with becoming Lori enjoyed crafting, numerous nieces and neph- Montana Meat Processing here in Montana.” State or Federally inspected, camping, fishing, dancing to ews. Infrastructure Grant. Gover- $2 million total funding is slaughter floor enhancement, music, and reading her bible. Lori is preceded in death nor Steve Bullock announced available, with a maximum and other business adapta- She was a member of Local by her father, Fred Staples; the availability of these award of $150,000, from fed- tion and diversification activ- 1686 as a laborer. She also stepfather, Pat Staples; and grants last week as part of eral relief funds allotted to ities related to local meat additional funding to aid processing. worked as a waitress, cook, daughter, Dava Rae Seaton, Montana by the federal gov- businesses recovering from Applications will be bartender, housekeeper, and Aunt Laura and Uncle Joe ernment through the Corona- economic impacts of COVID- accepted until July 2, 2020. a CNA. In 2011 she married O’meara. virus Aid, Relief, and Eco- 19. For more information on the Lori Staples Wageman Don Wageman. Funeral service were held nomic Security (CARES) Act. “With increased demand MT Meat Infrastructure On August 30, 1982 Lori’s on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at The Montana Department of It is with heavy heart that daughter, Dava Rae Seaton 2:00 p.m. at Concordia on both the national supply Grant, eligibility require- we say goodbye to a wife, chain and our local food sys- Agriculture and Department ments, application proce- was born and later a grand- Lutheran Church in Forsyth. of Livestock will work in con- mother, daughter, sister, son, Cayden. Condolences to the family tems, it’s time to invest in in- dures and the award process, junction to ensure projects grandma, and friend. Lori Lori is survived by her may be sent by visiting www. state meat processing,” said visit https://www.covidrelief- adhere to meat processing Rae Staples Wageman passed husband, Don Wageman; stevensonandsons.com. Ben Thomas, Director of mt.org/submit.

Lori Staples Wageman, age 57 of Forsyth passed away on June 2, 2020. Funeral Service was at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9, at the Lutheran Church in Forsyth.

Kenneth LeCompte, age 63 of Billings formerly of Lame Deer, passed away on June 2. Graveside Service was June 9 at Allison Bixby Cemetery in Lame Deer.

Bill Grant, age 68 of Ashland, passed away on June 7,2020.

Gordon Nelson, age 69 of Colstrip, passed away on June 10,2020.

This column is sponsored by the Independent Press with our deepest sympathy.

Montana’s legislators at the federal level (Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines, and Representative Greg Gianforte) have increased their efforts to aid the ranching industry. Shown here are cattle at the Mikklesen Ranch outside of Hobson. Photo courtesy of Kate Loose/Seven Diamond Photography Legislators step up efforts to help industry Continued from Page 1 competitive practices that purchase 50 percent of their Labeling (COOL) for beef Representative Gian- disadvantages and harms cattle via spot payments,” products. It is the first bipar- forte’s efforts, according to producers.” according to the press tisan push to reinstate COOL his news release, highlighted “I urge you to work togeth- release. since it was repealed in 2015. the need for investigating er to ensure that any anti- “This legislation will As it stands, beef can be the beef industry for anti- competitive behavior is iden- decrease the market’s depen- imported to the United NOTICE tified and punished,” Gian- dence on packermanipulated States, processed at a USDA- The Independent Press makes every attempt to place forte wrote to Secretary Per- formula prices while increas- inspected plant and be obituaries in our publication as quickly as possible, including due and Attorney General ing transparency in pricing, labeled “Product of the late obituaries up to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday – sometimes Barr in late April. giving producers more USA,” leading consumers to later. We understand that some individuals may not have Gianforte also urged lead- opportunity to see fair not know if their beef was a computer to view the tribute to their family member or ers of the House Committee returns for their product,” actually raised in the United friend online and would like to cut and save the obit for on Agriculture to investigate said Tester. States. their scrapbook. Obituaries are considered an advertisement the cattle market. At the state level, during Around three weeks ago, Coronavirus Food the last legislative session, and must be paid in advance of publication. Please contact President Trump himself COOL legislation failed. Connie at the Independent Press for further questions or to Assistance Program called on the DOJ to investi- The USDA is also working Some noted concerns that it place an obituary in the newspaper. gate the ongoing price fixing towards having the Coronavi- would not be enforceable going on by meat packers, as rus Food Assistance Program unless enacted at the federal 406-346-2149 noted earlier in this article. (CFAP) up and running by level. Some believe that dur- The DOJ also extended their the end of May. This program ing these times, with cau- look into the Holcomb Fire is designed to provide relief tious eyes on imports, there and the effects of the for Montana agriculture. may be opportunity to put in COVID-19 pandemic. Montana Senators Tester and place COOL. Another approach to the Daines are both working to problem of the disproportion- help the USDA implement (Watch for Searching for a ate profit spread in the cattle this program as quickly as Silver Lining Part III next industry is termed Spot Pric- possible. week – news on meat-pro- ing Legislation, which Tester cessing facilities that have Grace Bible Church Immaculate Conception First Baptist Church introduced with Senator opened recently in Central Pastor Andrew Kisman Catholic Church Pastor Bill Sikes Country of Origin Labeling Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). It Tester is working to with Montana and details on the 1075 Main, Forsyth Father A. Ananda Kumar 1625 Cedar Street, Forsyth is designed to give producers Senator Rounds reinstate availability ongoing local Sunday Worship 9:30 am 509 N. 12th Forsyth Sunday more room to negotiate pric- mandatory Country of Origin meat-processors..) Amazing Grace Youth Group Sunday Mass 10:00 am 9:45 a.m. Bible classes es “by requiring packers to Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Forsyth, Montana 11:00 a.m.& 6 p.m. 1-509-879-3723 406-346-9239 Worship Services Execs at Pilgrim's Pride and Claxton Poultry Farms indicted Wednesday Federated Church of Forsyth Church of the Ascension 6 p.m. Children’s Ministry in alleged price-fixing scheme; others could be charged Presbyterian Church (USA) Episcopal 7 p.m. Youth Group The Rural Blog New York Times. several other major chicken Pastor : 380 North 15th Ave. 7:15 Bible Study/prayer "The indictment, by a fed- producers." ”The chief executive of 1180 Cedar Street, Forsyth Forsyth, Montana firstbaptistchurchforsyth.com eral grand jury in United The DOJ began investigat- one of the country’s largest States District Court in Den- ing U.S. meat processors in Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 406-346-7704 chicken producers was ver, alleges that senior exec- recent weeks after farmers Sunday Worship 10:30 am 12:00 Sunday indicted on a price-fixing utives at Pilgrim’s Pride, and ranchers complained 346-7767 Life’s Journey charge on Wednesday along based in Colorado, and Clax- that processors have been United Community Church Christian Fellowship with three other current and ton Poultry Farms in Georgia paying them extremely low Wesleyan Church -The Point Pastor Jeremy Stradley Pastor Casey Kluver former executives at compa- fixed prices and rigged bids prices for their livestock, Pastor Mark Umfleet 408 Water Ave. Colstrip 1 Victory Lane nies that supply chicken to from 2012 to 2017. The even though meat prices 148 West Cedar, Forsyth Adult Sunday School Services Sunday 10:00 am groceries and restaurants charges are the first in a (especially beef) surged for website: get2thepoint.church 9:15 a.m. Sunday Youth Group ages 12 - 18 across the United States," still-open Justice Depart- buyers, Leah Nylen and Liz Cade Metz reports for The livestream: Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Night 6 p.m. ment investigation involving Crampton report for Politico. facebook.com/get2the- Youth Sunday School during church Colstrip, Montana pointchurch [email protected] Worship: 1-406-318-4822 The Lutheran Church - Direct aid available through USDA program Sunday 11 am Missouri Synod Continued from Page 1 with stakeholder groups to categories. Updated informa- St. Margaret Mary Pastor Blake Marshall at FSA county offices will provide further clarification tion can be found in the fre- Flowing River Fellowship Catholic Church Sunday Services be able to answer detailed to producers on the CFAP quently asked questions sec- (Assembly of God) Father A. Ananda Kumar Mt. Calvary, 430 Olive questions and help producers program. For example, the tion of the CFAP website. apply quickly and efficiently Pastor Dan Sand 320 Water Ave.,Colstrip, MT Colstrip, 8:30 am agency has published a Concordia, 310 N. 8th, Forsyth through phone and online 280 11th Ave. Forsyth 1st, 3rd, 5th Sun. Mass 8 a.m. matrix of common marketing 10:30 am tools. Find contact informa- Sunday worship Service 2nd, 4th Sun. Mass 6:15 p.m. contracts that impact eligi- More Information Trinity, 302 Summit, Hysham tion for your local office 10:30 a.m. (406)748-2234 bility for non-specialty crops To find the latest informa- 5:00 p.m. at farmers.gov/cfap. 406-289-0363 [email protected] and has provided a table that tion on CFAP, visit farmers. Churches website Policy Clarifications crosswalks common live- gov/CFAP or call 877-508- flowingriverfellowship.com FSA has been working stock terms to CFAP cattle 8364. Independent Press Page 3 / Thursday, June 11, 2020

Alexander School, circa 1909

Frank H. Vassau provided this photo of the the Alexander School in Forsyth also known as the North Side School, shown here in 1909, for readers of the Independent Press to enjoy.

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We look for- care. local care manager will pro- with the patient and one of ward to providing assistance CHRONIC CARE MAN- vide a monthly check-in to the five staff members at with your care management AGEMENT: RHCC provides ensure there are no questions Avicenna thru telehealth ser- needs. care coordination for those or concerns regarding any vices. The intent is to bring individuals with two or more medications or situations much needed psychiatric chronic medical conditions. that may need further evalu- services to adults and chil- This may include assistance ation. dren in our community. Marriages & in coordinating medical COLLABORATIVE CARE: The clinic is also working appointments, prescription The local care manager at with Eastern Montana Com- Dissolutions questions and refills and cre- RHCC will determine if psy- munity Medical Health Cen- For the month of May: ating an individualized plan chiatric consultation is need- ter to have a licensed thera- Marriages: Kyle Aaron Blake of care to address goals. ed. In these cases, the local pist available for counseling & Monica Jo Ash BEHAVIORAL HEALTH care manager will work with services via telemedicine as No dissolutions. Pages from the Past JUNE 9, 1966 for home games. It is hoped week, 223 visitors’ names friends before returning to there will be lots of support were recorded as of Tuesday his duties. The top stories in the For- for the summer program. of this week. Many items HM3 Donald J. Harman, syth Independent this week Radio Station KHDN, Har- have been received from son of Mrs. Don Bradley of in 1966: din, will broadcast the open- Rosebud County residents Forsyth, recently underwent ing game here June 14, when for display, including a piano surgery and is presently Storm of the Decade (and the locals meet Hardin. The donated by Iva Litschauer, recuperating in an Army hos- then some) walls area game starts at 1:30. John for Forsyth resident, now of pital at Okinawa. Mrs. Brad- Friday night Andrews, manager of the Miles City. It was brought to ley received a telephone call This area’s spring drought radio station and the mer- this community from Wis- from her son that he was ended suddenly Friday eve- chants of Forsyth, Hardin consin in 1885, supposedly by doing well and also from the ning with a torrential cloud- and Hysham are making the steamboat. The museum all Red Cross as to his condition. burst and a battering hail broadcast possible. Ray houses old pictures, articles Hartman, who has been in storm. Forsyth carried the Morissette will be of clothing, guns, farm service three years, is serv- marks of a beaten city Satur- announced. implements, a post office and ing in the Marines. day morning, though most of Practice started this week many more old time articles Damage Controlman 3C the rain water had seeped with 19 more boys signing up of interest. Louie E. McCulloch, USN, into the dry ground. Until to play. The total now is 58. son of Mr. and Mrs. L. mid afternoon Saturday, hail Buck Dowlin, who has Ingomar McCulloch of Colstrip, has remained in drifts several moved here from Whitefish, Miss Paul Pierce of Ore- returned from Viet Nam inches deep in many places is now assisting Darrell here, gon was here last week to waters to San Diego, Calif., in the city. coach. teach Bible School. While she aboard the attack aircraft Considerable damage was Recent signups include was here she was entertained carrier USS Ticonderoga, inflicted in many residences Jay Bean, Richard Watson, by Mr. and Mrs. Emmett ending seven months of com- when the sewer back up and Gregg Callaghan, David Asay Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Willard bat operations as a unit of the flooded basements. In many and Curtis Fourteen — all Ferch, Mr. and Mrs. Les Seventh Fleet in the South other places, including a Midgets. Seward and Mr. and Mrs. China Sea. number of businesses along The own Little Leaguers Clen Kent. On Thursday, While on station off the Main Street, rain water rose are Howard Allen Tait, Miss Pierce, Mrs. Smith, coast of Viet Nam, attack air- above floor levels and flowed Michael Kautzman, Ward Lee Mrs. Ferch and the Bible craft from his ship flew over in around and beneath door- Smith, Robin Dowlin, Pat School children went up to 10,000 combat missions in ways. This was particularly Gergerson, John Buckley, the Ralph Guthridge ranch to 115 days. the case on the South Side David Bender, Ronnie Hecht, watch them spray cattle. where the waters rolled David Watson, Arvin Post, They were treated to cookies down from he hills. Anthony Lemieux and Davey and koolaid by Mrs. Everett In the immediate area the Vassau. Bliss. Thursday evening Mr. hail was small and for the and Mrs. Emmett Smith and most part quite soft, but on Bits ‘O News From here David, Miss Pierce and Mrs. the Forsyth Flat there were a and There Around Town Willard Ferch and children Public Notice number of fields of grain Once again, it is reported were out at the Albert New- that were cut off level with by local people, someone man ranch rock hunting. The City of Colstrip the top of the ground, as well made a hasty and sneaky col- as others that were believed lection of potted plants at In the Service offers a fire protection contract to be a total loss. In Forsyth the cemetery. Plants and arti- Airman Jerry J. Schiffer, for residents and businesses there was more water not he ficial flowers are usually son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J. north side of the tracks than picked up by their owners Schiffer of Forsyth, has been outside of the city limits within a 7 mile radius. at any time since the flood of after Memorial Day, but in selected for technical train- 1918. The sewer system many instances they had ing at Amarillo AFB, Tex., as If the department is called to a fire could not carry the heavy been picked up by someone a U.S. Air Force aircraft volume of water and scores other their owners. maintenance specialist. at your residence or business of homes suffered basement There will soon be a big The airman recently com- and you do not have a contract, damage when it backed up. vacant lot on 12th and Main pleted basic training at Lack- Area reports on the in Forsyth. Herb Polley and a land AFB, Tex. Airman you will be billed for the service. amount of precipitation crew are presently engaged Schiffer was graduated from ranged from 2 to 4 inches — in razing the George Kay Forsyth High School in 1965. To inquire about a contract, and it all came down in little building, also known as the A3C William H. mor than an hour to end a old Opera House. The frame McCullouch, son of Mr. and please call Jaylene Allison, very dry spring. structures it he last remain- Mrs. Lester McCullouch, Col- ing landmark in the city’s strip, is spending a leave Fire Department Secretary, Little Leaguers business district. with his parents from the Air at 406-748-3625. start ticket sales Froce, Francis E. Warren, This Friday and Saturday Pioneer Museum Chyenne, Wyo. He is in H&O the Little Leaguers will con- now open Supply Store on the Wyo- tact all residents of the city (Photo caption) Since the Wyoming base. he left for in their sale of season tickets opening of the Rosebud Billings Tuesday to visit County Pioneer Museum last there with relatives and Page 4 / Thursday, June 11, 2020 Independent Press Opinion On the road to red, we’re better together

By Don “K” Kaltschmidt opposite is true. Socialist ning message is delivered. ing socialism at the ballot are ready for a leader who’ll has proven his effectiveness principles define the Demo- Whether moderate, con- box and voting to re-elect get our state back on the in business and as our State Each time we cast a vote, cratic Party this cycle. servative, or libertarian, President Donald J. Trump, right track. With our state’s Auditor. Our freedom is we are shaping the future of As a result of the Demo- each of us prizes the Repub- but every race down ticket is virus shutdown leaving too under siege by Congressional our country. But never crats’ shift to the left, only lican values that go hand-in- equally important. many Montanans out of Democrats, and we need before in my lifetime has a one party’s candidates are hand with our Montana way Montana’s Senate race has work, we need a proven busi- Matt there to protect it and vote been of higher conse- left to stand for the freedom of life. Rugged individual- quickly become one of the ness leader in the governor’s fight for Montana values. quence than it will on that Americans have defend- ism, an independent spirit, a most contentious in the office—someone who has Lastly, to further defend November 3rd. ed for generations – and that strong work ethic, personal Nation. We have a clear created good-paying Mon- our treasured Montana val- As we know, the socialist is the Republican Party. To responsibility, and a commit- choice: Senator Daines who tana jobs. Greg Gianforte is ues and way of life at home, insurgence within the Demo- protect this freedom, it is ment to our families and will continue to protect our that proven leader and a we must maintain our major- cratic Party did not die at the incumbent upon each of us communities define us all. constitutional freedoms, strong conservative. On day ity on the Land Board, and end of Bernie Sanders’ cam- as Republicans to come We are the party of the work- defend our Montana values, one as Governor, Greg will increase our majorities in paign this spring. In fact, the together and ensure our win- ing class, agriculture com- and work with President be ready to get our economy the State House, State Sen- munity, small businesses, Trump to put Montana First, going again, get Montana ate, and County Commis- tribes, and every day Mon- or Steve Bullock who can’t open for business, and get sions. tanans. We represent Mon- be taken at his word and has Montanans back to work. Whether you have been a tana, and we’re all on the embraced the left’s agenda But the fight doesn’t stop Republican for life, or have same team. on guns, sanctuary cities, there. Our lone seat in the never cast your vote for Making Connections This November, we have and removing President House of Representatives Republicans before, we the best slate of candidates Trump from office. This race has been targeted by Nancy invite you to join us in choos- By Marlys Lee that we have ever had to is about the future of our Pelosi and the Democrats, ing freedom this November. defend our treasured values country, and no one can and it’s our job to keep it in We’re better, together! Wow! 2020 has been quite a do without a passport. Of and way of life. Our goal afford to sit on the sidelines. Republican hands by electing ride! I finally made it back to course, there is always the old remains to win every single We also face a pivotal race Matt Rosendale as our next (Don “K” Kaltschmidt is Montana and quarantined for 14 standby - a road trip! I still love one of our races on Election for Governor. After 16 years Congressman. Matt is a no- chairman of the Montana Day. This begins with defeat- of Democrat rule, Montanans nonsense, tireless leader who Republican Party.) days. It wasn’t so bad. I spent a to hop in the car and just go. I lot of time quilting, reading and usually have a destination in doing yard work. Even though I mind, but I try to at least be able am caught up with things, I am to take some time to see some Letters to the editor still mostly social distancing. I things along the way. Have you am looking forward to getting done any train travel? I know back to normal (as normal as that we have to drive a bit to get Montana’s renewable energy future arriving here that can be) and possibly start to a train station, but what an Editor, Independent Press, Montana. Additionally, land- replace the coal tax and roy- ing to reduce additional traveling again. adventure! Amtrak has some One way the future will owners will financially bene- alty revenue that will gradu- drought and severe weather I recently had someone fabulous itineraries right here in soon be arriving in Eastern fit from lease payments. ally dwindle as we transition impacting Montana farming, contact me about a trip to the USA. If you are nervous Montana is through clean, If you haven't already away from electricity pro- tourism, fishing, ski and for- Mexico, but they didn’t have about being with other people, renewable electricity pro- done so, I would urge you to duced from coal. Hence, est industries. passports. The US Passport you can book a private cabin. duction. sign I-187-- the renewable funding for Montana's I-187 has many other service pretty much shut down, What about a US River Cruise? Currently, Orion Renew- electricity initiative at schools, libraries, and other great benefits for the citi- only doing passports for There are several different able Energy is doing the ini- mtcares.org. I-187, if voted grant projects will be pre- zens of Montana. You can emergencies. They are starting companies with itineraries on the tial site/survey work for the and passed into law, would served without an overall tax read more details and down- Clearwater Wind Farm it establish a cohesive, renew- increase. I-187 also dedi- load the I-187 signature to get back to work, but have Mississippi, Ohio, or the intends to build in Custer, able electricity policy for the cates approximately $359 forms to safely sign (during quite a backlog. I made the Columbia. There are several Garfield and Rosebud Coun- State of Montana and has million for fossil fuel worker the pandemic) and mail to decision that I will not book any that traverse the Great Lakes. ties. Eventually, the revenue many great benefits for retraining and assistance to your county election office international travel for anyone at Most of these have 150 - 400 generated from the wind Montana. coal-dependent communities. at mtcares.org. Signed peti- this point unless (or until) they passengers. Travel has been hit farm's equipment and prop- For example, I-187 uses Electricity generated tion forms must be received have their passport in hand. hard in the last few months. The erty taxes will be advanta- some of the savings resulting from renewable sources will by June 19, 2020. Most insurance won’t cover you companies and airlines are geous for funding county from the transition to zero- also substantially reduce Mary Catherine Dunphy if you don’t have your passport changing their cleaning and budgets and the State of fuel cost electricity to greenhouse gases, thus help- Miles City at the time of departure. If you safety protocols to meet the new think you might want to travel guidelines. I truly believe that overseas or to Canada or things will be cleaner and safer Problem solving Republicans aren’t going anywhere Mexico in the next year, I would in the next couple of years than Editor, Independent Press servative Solutions Caucus is Although a few Conserva- tions Caucus members to apply for your passport they ever have been. a group of Republican legis- tive Solutions Caucus mem- ensure problem solving leg- immediately. If any of these ideas appeal to In the last few days, there lators who believe legisla- bers lost their primary chal- islators will have a powerful I have been thinking about you, give me a call so we can have been a number of arti- tors should represent the lenges, a substantial majori- voice in the Montana Legis- some of the traveling you could explore the right option for you! cles written by far-right people, not the party bosses ty of the Conservative Solu- lature. We will not be intimi- extremists claiming victory or the special interests. tions Caucus won their races dated and we will not allow over the Conservative Solu- In the last five sessions, and won big. The Conserva- an extreme minority in the Mars Travel tions Caucus in the 2020 our group has worked to find tive Solutions Caucus won Republican Party to put their (Marlys Lee ~ Owner) Republican primary elec- real solutions to the prob- two key Senate races and ten desires ahead of the needs of tions. In reality, the Solu- lems Montana faces. We key House races. Many of the people of Montana. 351—3039 [email protected] tions Caucus performed well have worked to restore fiscal our candidates won by mas- Montana is a special place in the 2020 primary election responsibility to the state sive margins. For example, because Montanans work and still is a power player in budget. Under our leader- Sen. Fitzpatrick won over together to solve problems. the Montana Legislature. ship, we helped pass one of 80% of the vote, Reps. But- We cannot let our Legisla- For several sessions, the most conservative bud- trey, Bedey, Dooling, and ture become a highly polar- there has been an ideological gets in state history. Mem- Loge earned over 70% of the ized, ineffective institution battle in the Republican bers of our group have lead vote, and Reps. Custer and like the U.S. Congress. As Party. On one side are a the effort to increase person- Garner both received per- members of the Conserva- group of far-right extremists al responsibility in our Med- centages in the high 60s. tive Solutions Caucus, we who believe legislators icaid program, lower the And we had several new seat will continue to do what is should follow the orders of cost of prescription drugs pickups. best for the people of Mon- party bosses even if those and health insurance, Despite the efforts of tana. orders are contrary to the improve education, reduce many far-right extremists to Llew Jones, Steve Fitzpat- best interests of the people taxes, eliminate voter fraud, intimidate and threaten our rick, Frank Garner, Duane of Montana. On the other rebuild failing infrastruc- members and supporters, Ankney, Geraldine Custer, side is the Conservative ture, and improve Montana’s there will be more than Terry Gauthier, Ed Buttrey, Solutions Caucus. The Con- business climate. enough Conservative Solu- David Bedey

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(for you that was lots!) or It thrills your great grand- computer software. I can parents and the rest of us in June 8, 2008: This week remember when we girls your family that you have we attended the high school would pool our money so we chosen to live out your faith graduation of our grandson, could put a dollar’s worth of in God. One of my most pre- Justin. We were there when gas in the car to cruise the cious memories is of you he was born. Todd and Lisa drag (which then was a traveling with me to some were the proud parents of street we drove back and Wyoming speaking engage- our first grandchild. As we Lois Olmstead forth and around and ments. You stood before one sat through the ceremonies, parents talking) to put some- around) on. It takes lots of of those audiences and A Yellowstone Newspaper we were amazed how quick- thing together or make it money these days. 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Not and others get up early in counting on you to walk mates astound me with your the morning or stay after wisely into leading the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to only that you are facing traf- knowledge of word- technol- school in the evenings to get future. We salute you. We The Independent Press fic doing all of the above and ogy. good at what you choose to admire you. We are proud of P.O. Box 106 — Forsyth, MT • 59327—0106 more as they drive right at do. Us oldies could not last a [email protected] Whether it is computers you. And there are more of you. You amaze us. or text messaging, you them. day in your shoes. Let alone And Justin, just know Official Newspaper of ROSEBUD COUNTY. The Independent Press understand concepts foreign And your traffic is not excel as you all have. this Grammi who looked into Our hats are off to your is published weekly from 192 N. 10th Avenue, Forsyth, Rosebud County, MT. to most of us. 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By Mary Jane McKinney sures. They have also resent- changes, but there is always closet-sized space to get their Street between 7 pm and 8 safety. The illusion that the ed laws prohibiting driving a percentage of the popula- mail. The daily trip has pm. Almost everyone I’ve virus won’t come here is just To mask or not to mask? while drunk, buzzed, or high. tion who are slow to comply. become dangerous as resi- seen at the late mail pickup that—an illusion. As more That is the question a lot of And for 60 years, Americans Now it’s wearing a protective dents try to social distance. I is over 60 years old. Nobody businesses open, we will see people are wrestling with as have been warned not to use face mask in a pandemic. thought I had the answer to wears a mask except me. I’ve more cashiers, clerks, and the coronavirus pandemic in tobacco. Laws now prohibit Our village post office safe mail pickup when I got gloves on, too. store managers in masks. We Texas worsens. We as a cul- smoking in public places, but is the size of a large walk-in started getting my mail after The whole idea of the will see more stores requir- ture have been here before. tobacco use persists in spite closet. The mail is put up 7 pm. My plan worked for late pickup is to go to the ing customers to wear Americans have resisted seat of overwhelming evidence Monday through Saturday by four weeks until others had post office when no one else masks. belts, helmets, infant car that it is harmful. Most 11 am. After that time, more the same idea. Now there is a is there, thus eliminating the As the covid-19 cases seats, and other safety mea- Americans go along with than 300 residents enter the line of cars parked on Main need for a mask. Why the increase in my county, I resistance to masks? We can already see more West Tex- blame human nature for the ans wearing masks. At first, reluctance to change. I also we had three cases, then 17, then 29, and now 106 cases. LIBRARY LINKS By Heather Johnstone think the mask seems so low- tech; primitive; and to some, The virus is here, and more Most restrictions at the certain our library spaces people will be infected in the their own meals. Tot Time encouraging everyone to silly, that a lot of people dis- library have been lifted as are disinfected and look started up again at noon on read 20 minutes per day. next few weeks, especially miss its power to make a dif- of June 1st. The majority of nice. Lastly, kudos to the Tuesday, June 2nd, also in Every participant who does after the abandonment of ference in the pandemic. But patrons were very volunteers from our the library basement, and it so and who turns in their social distancing on Memori- understanding about, and community who lead our masks work to slow the was a camping themed reading records will get to al Day weekend. compliant of, the extra Story Hour program! They program. A toddler friendly choose a prize. Prizes spread of the virus. I heard a Epidemiologists are precautions and restrictions had to get out of their lunch, including s’mores, include books, Dairy Queen reporter in Hong Kong say calling the spike in cases that were in place when we comfort zone with the was served. I hope you will gift cards, toys, sticker that not wearing a mask in re-opened on April 27th and introduction of virtual Story “the second wave of the first take advantage of our books, and more! Our public is like not wearing I want to express my Hours via Facebook Live but educational programming! Summer Reading Program wave.” Texas cases may clothes. In China, Singapore, appreciation to you. It has not one of them declined The library basement event is a meal and program reach 100,000 at the rate they also been on my heart that I when asked if they would spaces are currently on June 18th. South Korea, and other Asian are going. Eventually, Gov. need to publicly thank my lead Story Hour. I am so available for the library and If we are in Phase III by countries, wearing a mask is Abbott will have to follow in incredible staff for always grateful! Rosebud County July 1st, the Rosebud- accepted as a public health the footsteps of Gov. Murphy doing whatever it takes for We started back with departments to use, but will Treasure County Fair will requirement and a cultural of New Jersey, who told his us to be able to provide in-person Story Hours on not be available for rent to likely be held. The library norm. The root of resistance excellent library services to citizens to wear masks and May 15th. We also continue the general public until at has purchased a 10x10 red to masking up in rural Texas our community. While we to offer virtual Story Hours least Phase III of the tent for our location on the stay six feet apart. Exasper- may be the fear that the cus- were open during Phase I via Facebook Live, often Montana Reopening Plan. grass near the entrance ated, he finally tweeted, there was significantly with hundreds of viewers. If there is an item we where we will offer outdoor tom will become a cultural "ATTENTION KNUCKLE- more work and monitoring The first two post-COVID don’t have at the library, games/activities! norm in the United States. HEADS: KEEP A SAFE DIS- required by library staff Story Hours were held in the please put in a request with New books are: James As the number of coro- TANCE." and we were short a person park across the street from staff and I will likely Patterson/Maxine Paetro’s navirus cases in Texas rises, most of that time. This put the library. Leaders for May purchase it. The only time I “20th Victim” and we will also see an increase (Mary Jane McKinney of even more responsibility on were Keith Raymond, won’t is if it is too expensive “Confessions The Private in mask-wearing. We’re just Christoval, Texas, writes her Susan and Yvonne and yet Mackenzie Dinstel, and Tera to be justified or if it’s an School Murders”; “Death of putting off the inevitable as they handled it all without Randall. Nancy Nile led our item that I don’t think an Eye” by Dana Stabenow; "Plain English" column for any complaints. We are so June 5th Story Hour. Other others would also enjoy. For “Dead Land” by Sara long as possible. One of the Texas newspapers. This arti- grateful to now have June leaders are Susan those of you who have asked Paretsky; and “The Dream” best things about living in a cle is reprinted from The Mackenzie on our team as Treible on June 12th, Karly about getting items from by Joe Puckett. small town is the feeling of Rural Blog.) the Library Clerk and Steiger on June 19th, and other libraries, both our New in DVDs we now Children’s Librarian. She Kim Scrano on June 26th. Partners Sharing Group as have “Only the Brave”, “The jumped right in with both The kids have been thrilled well as our Inter Library Professor and the Madman”, feet, has picked up learning to finally be able to attend Loan Program are scheduled “Antman vs. Wasp”, “The all the new tasks incredibly Story Hour again! to be up and running again Great War”, “The Last Full quickly, and is also willing Our Hungry High on Monday, June 22nd. Measure”, “The Assistant”, to do whatever is asked of Schoolers Book Club Registration forms for “Gretel & Hansel”, “The her. resumed at noon on Monday, our Summer Reading Dalton Gang”, and I also want to mention our June 1st. We are turning Program are now available. “Dolittle”. maintenance contractor, this into a life skills course The reading contest runs Stop by Rosebud County Annelise, who has done a during the summer, as the June 1st through July 31st Library TODAY to see what fantastic job of making teens are helping to prepare and we are simply else is new!

Montana Dateline By Ellis Roberts Parry June 12, 1843 season. The two ex-major leaguers are country artist Red Sovine. In 1965, John Jay Audubon, naturalist and paid $600 a month for their services. Pride is signed to an RCA recording artist, arrives on the steamer Omega at contract by Nashville legend Chet Fort Union near the confluence of the June 14, 1936 Atkins. In 1967, Charley Pride has his Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers. Audu- The spectacular Beartooth Highway, first hit single, “Just Between You and bon paints pictures of the abundant a scenic switch back route from Red Me.” wildlife especially birds found in this Lodge to Cooke City, opens for automo- June 17, 1876 area. bile traffic. Charles Kuralt of CBS Tele- Sioux and Cheyenne warriors led by vision’s On the Road series, calls the Crazy Horse attack General Crook’s June 12, 1859 - (1933) sixty-mile route across the Beartooth thousand-man column on the upper Thomas J. Walsh, United States Sen- Plateau, the most beautiful highway in reaches of Rosebud Creek south of the ator from Montana in the 1920s and America. present Busby. Historians now call this early 1930s, is born in Two Rivers, Wis- important engagement “The Battle of consin. Senator Walsh exposes the cor- June 14, 1988 the Rosebud”. Although few soldiers ruption of the Teapot Dome Scandal in Lightning ignites a fire in the Storm and Indians are killed in the day-long President Harding’s administration in Creek area north of Cooke City and Sil- pitched battle, Crook’s troops expend a the early 1920s. Walsh is to be the US vergate. This is the start of the devas- considerable amount of ammunition Attorney General for President Frank- tating 1988 fire season in the Yellow- and supplies. The soldiers are forced to lin Roosevelt but dies before assuming stone National Park ecosystem. double back to a base camp on Goose the post. Creek near the present Sheridan, Wyo- June 15, 1946 - ming to wait for reinforcements and June 13, 1805 Jack Horner, world-renown paleon- resupply. Captain Meriwether Lewis and a tologist, is born in Shelby. In 1978, small advance party from the Lewis and Horner comes to world-wide promi- June 18, 1805 Clark Expedition arrive at the first of nence in the field of paleontology when The Lewis and Clark Expedition dis- the Great Falls of the Missouri. his work at the Egg Mountain site near covers the Giant Springs at the Great Choteau is described in important sci- Falls of the Missouri River. The Giant June 13, 1996 entific publications. Horner’s findings Springs is one of the largest fresh The 81-day Freemen stand-off north become an important component of water springs in the world. It puts forth of Jordan ends with the peaceful sur- Bozeman’s Museum of the Rockies a flow of almost 8 million gallons of render and arrest of 16 individuals. where he serves as the Curator of Pale- water per hour and remains a constant The Freemen, charged with a variety of ontology. Horner also serves as a key 54 degrees. The Giant Springs has been federal and state crimes, are immedi- consultant for Steve Spielberg’s block- carbon dated to be about 3000 years old. ately taken to Billings where they are to buster movie hit Jurassic Park. be arraigned. June 18, 1932 June 16, 2000 The Waterton-Glacier International June 14, 1925 Country music legend, Charley Pride Peace Park, straddling the United Scobey defeats the home-town receives word that he will be formally States-Canadian border, is dedicated. Plentywood team in baseball by a score inducted into the Country Music Hall of Following the establishment of the of 4 to 3. At this time, baseball fever is Fame in Nashville, Tennessee in early parks in 1895 (Waterton) and 1910 (Gla- rampant in the northeast corner of the October becoming the first African- cier), citizens from both Canada and the state. The Scobey team is led by Happy American to receive this honor. Pride’s United States recognize the natural Felsch and Swede Risberg, two major music career begins in Montana in 1960 unity of the ecosystem. Through the league ballplayers banned from the during a time when he plays profession- efforts of Rotary International of game for life for their participation in al baseball for teams in East Helena Alberta and Montana, the Canadian Par- the 1919 Black Sox-World Series Fix and Missoula. As a sideline, Pride sings liament and the United States Congress scandal. Scobey’s 1925 barnstorming in local nightclubs in Helena and Great establish the first international peace team records a 30 and 3 record for the Falls where he attracts the attention of park.

WORLD WAR II By Dakota Callen

No war is easy for those Going up the channel they In the morning we still small French town under who fight! Parts I remem- kept dropping ashcans didn’t have our land legs German control and well ber from long ago were the (barrels of dynamite). Our from riding the ship so fortified that was launch- terrific Atlantic storms on ship would actually stop long. The German U-Boats ing V rockets to England. the big ocean. We were not then proceed. They were blew up and sank the ship We heard they had develo- allowed to go outside keeping the German that had just brought us. peded a V rocket that because if you fell over- U-Boats away. What a wake up call for all would reach the USA. The board they wouldn’t look We were housed in a of us that was. They tried battle went on day and for you. Our ship spun like blown out warehouse with to march in formation, night; we took that town a cork and even the sailors no windows. The pigeons which was impossible. block by block! were getting seasick. We made so much noise you They brought in 6-by-6 We never got credit for lost all but one lifeboat. couldn’t sleep. I sent a cou- trucks and we were hauled it but there were a lot of Rivets were flying around ple of shots into the ceiling to a landing that had LCI’s, battles fought and won like bullets. and no more pigeons but it landing craft infantry. with no credit. Historians About evening we sure brought out some mad Where to who knows. were only interested in the reached the English Chan- officers. We were to attack a big battles, and alot of nel with only half our unit. their writings were lies! Page 6 / Thursday, June 11, 2020 Independent Press

that it looked bad before) and they have added Pizza Older adults: Support independence and resilience and Wings to their menu. By Kay Van Norman to help rise from a chair? This often From the time a Pizza was results from loss of leg strength, but ordered and in your hand it Elevator Exercise you can fight back! Physical activity took about 5-6 minutes. The We often take physical independence can help maintain strength at any age. sandwiches were great as for granted because shopping, attend- Strengthen your leg muscles to make always! ing events, and interacting with others it easier to rise from a chair, get into Today, Monday, June 8, offers at least a basic level of regular and out of a car or tub, and walk. For some places got up to 12 movement. example, when you sit down, stand up inches of snow in Montana. Isolating at home poses a hidden dan- and sit down several more times (be I heard where a 10 year ger of losing physical independence due prepared to explain yourself to old in North Dakota raised to lack of physical activity. Consider friends)! Repeat this exercise through- $10,000 at a lemonade stand what movements you would do on a nor- out the day. This Elevator exercise also and is contributing the mal day - get into and out of a car, walk, improves leg strength. money to honor fallen Grand lift and carry groceries, and interact *Follow physician advice on exercise Forks Police Officer Cody with others. Body 2 - Exercise Instructions: Holte and the department. Two questions can reveal your risk. Elevator: With feet comfortably Beverly (Bev) Novark What an awesome idea from 1. Do you have "reserves" of apart and arms relaxed, stand up slowly Yerger passed away in an awesome kid (who strength, mobility, & endurance? by imagining you’re an elevator rising 3 Hardin on May 28. In 1966 originally was raising money 2. Are you replacing your usual floors. Stop briefly by holding each Bev and husband Victor for a trampoline); and the activity with intentional exercise? position for a slow 2 counts. Keep “Red” Yerger purchased help from those who came forward and bought the Low physical reserves (struggling breathing normally! Return to a seated Pat’s Motel in Forsyth and lemonade. with daily activities or fatiguing easily position making the same "stops" at she lived there until 2016 This past weekend a even before isolating), plus inactivity each position. Repeat 4x’s. when she moved to Heritage Acres in Hardin. Her tornado was spotted at Belle places you at high risk for losing physi- services were held in Hardin Fourche, SD. Seems the cal independence. ©Brilliant Aging, 2020. Visit www. on June 2, with limited worst damage was in For example, do you need your arms kayvannorman.com attendance due to COVID-19. Bowman,ND; when the I understand a few medical clinic lost its roof. protestors were in Forsyth There was hail between last week, but thankfully Spearfish and Rapid City. Helpful was kept low key with no one The Spearfish Canyon Golf Senior Menu’s being hurt or anything Course took a beating along with vehicles, homes and Colstrip Forsyth Hints destructive happening. Congrats to Kenny trees. Hail ranged in size Friday, June 12 Rolandson who is the from tennis balls to baseball Cooks Choice Friday, June 12 for Tuna Casserole , Mixed Operations Supervisor for size. One wind gust east off Mid- Yellowstone Lead was clocked at 62 miles Monday, June 15 Veggies , Tossed Salad , Gardens Fruit Cooperative in Hysham, on per hour; while one gust 4 Smothered Chicken & Insects don’t like plants 39 years of service. miles east of downtown Rice , Mixed Veggies, Fresh such as garlic, onions, chives Spearfish was recorded at Monday, June 15 Friday, June 12, 2020 Last Wednesday in Alta, Fruit Cook’s Choice and chrysanthemums. Grow Norway an entire chunk of 5:55 p.m. at 53 miles per these plants around the Sheri Seleg land with eight homes was hour. My sister said, “they Tuesday, June 16 Tuesday, June 16 garden to help repel insects. Joby Parker dragged into the sea after a had some vehicle damage Polish Dogs on a Bun, Taco Tuesday When transplanting Jack Crocker mudslide; thankfully no one but surprisingly their Sauerkraut, Salad, Fresh tomatoes, cover the stem was killed. garden survived”. Fruit Wednesday, June 17 with soil all the way up to the On June 3 a young adult Did you hear where Potato Soup, Beef Sand- first set of leaves. This Saturday, June 13, 2020 male black bear was Forrest Tenn’s Treasure Wednesday, June 17 wiches , Green Salad , Cher- greatly encourages root Anna Mandigo captured near Forsyth ; it Trove was found in the Tuna Salad Sandwiches ry Dump Cake growth. Jay Donley was trying to access Rocky Mountains. It was Potato Soup , Relish Tray Peppers seem to grow well Rachael Schneider beehives near the Far West reportedly worth over 1 Peaches Thursday, June 18 when planted near cabbage, Fishing Access Site. Game million dollars. Fenn had Breakfast Casserole , onions, carrots, basil, parsley, Warden Frank Blundetto hidden the gold, rubies, Green Salad , Fresh Fruit Thursday, June 18 and tomatoes. Don’t plant Sunday, June 14, 2020 trapped the bear with help emeralds and diamonds ten Hamburgers on a Bun w/ Mixed Veggies , Muffins years ago. He wrote a poem peppers at the same time you Steffani Grogan from Warden Captain Jack with clues on where to find Fixings, Tater Tots, Relish Friday, June 19 plant tomatoes. Nighttime Austin and Warden Sergeant Tray, Peaches Todd Anderson. The young the treasure. Clues: The Baked Ham , Potato Salad temperatures should be Monday, June 15, 2020 Carrot-Raisin Salad above 60°F and never fall bear was sedated and ear treasure is above 5,000 feet Friday, June 19 Pistachio Salad, Cake below 55°F. The soil Deanna Stevenson tagged before being elevation (and under 10,200). BBQ Chicken, Baked temperature should be 65°F relocated to an area more It’s north of Santa Fe, in the Rocky Mountains of New Potatoes, Relish Tray, or greater before you Tuesday, June 16 , 2020 remote from people. If you transplant peppers into the have bear concerns in Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming Fruity Jell-O Katie Quinlan or Montana. It’s not in a Call 346-2878 garden. eastern Montana call FWP building or cemetery. Not in by 9:30 a.m. Peppers should be closely office at 406-234-0900. Call 748-3525 a mine. WWWH is not a dam. spaced. The leaves of mature Wed., June 17, 2020 Have you tried the new by 9:30 a.m. Pickle Flavored Ice Cream Not that dangerous to get to. pepper plants should touch Brenda Stablefeldt that is being sold? I couldn’t There were 9 clues. It is each other. Set bell peppers The secret ingredient to cooking Amanda Klein find any in the Forsyth area, reported someone from back 18 inches apart and hot Gene Harrington yet! east found it; but at this is always LOVE!!! peppers 12 inches apart. Anna Lea Engle I was talking to my friend point remains unnamed. At Theresa in Arizona this least four people had died weekend when she spotted serching for the trove. One Thursday, June 18, 2020 smoke towards Tucson. It woman spent 8 vacations seems lightning caused a trying to find it. fire in the Catalina Don’t forget the Rosebud Friday, June 19, 2020 Connie’s Cooking Corner Mountains; as of Monday the County Library has also had Zachary Regan Bighorn Fire had burned finders of gold this past Kay Roeslein 17,000 acres with no month! Also have you Chicken Tortilla Casserole baking dish. 1/2 mixture, then containment. noticed all the pretty flowers 4 chicken breasts, cooked 1/2 lasagna noodles, then 1 cup There sure was a nice blooming outside of the 1 can Mushroom soup cheese; repeat layer then top with turn out for the Forsyth library lately? I love to see Garden’s Club annual spring all the roses when they 1 can Cream of Chicken soup tomatoes and final cheese. Bake plant sale that was held last bloom. 1 cup milk at 1 hour at 350º. Saturday at Riverside Park. Families don’t stick Also last Saturday I together like they use to. 1 pkg. 6 inch flour tortillas **************** stopped by the material sale Once our grandparents pass 1 small can chopped green chilies Pork Chili Verde trailer in front of KP Quilt on, alot of times, so does the 1/2 lb. Pepper Jack cheese, shred- 2 Tbsp. olive oil Retreat Center. Lots of connection that once held us material to decide from. together. Remember ded 2 cup. chicken broth Last Saturday a couple of enjoying many Fathers’ 1/2 lb. Cheddar cheese, shredded 2 minced garlic cloves friends and I went to Days at my grandparents Cut chicken and tortillas into 1 1 tsp. oregano Colstrip to check out some farm and after lunch Call Connie items at Taylor’s Ace everybody enjoying a game inch pieces.Mix all ingredients, 4-6 boneless pork chops 346-2149 Hardware. It was nice to say of baseball together. Days except cheese. In a large casserole 1 tsp. cumin two weeks before Hi to Terry and his crew! We gone but not forgotten! birthday to have it stopped at Subway to grab Don’t forget this Sunday, dish, layer mixture, then cheese 2 Tbsp. flour published in sandwiches, and were June 14th is FLAG DAY. It twice. Refrigerate, covered for 24 dash salt The Independent Press surprised to see the new commemorates the adoption hours. Bake uncovered at 350º for 4 oz. can chilies changes in Subway! It looks of the flag of the United crisp and clean inside (not States. Also the United 1 hour. Heat garlic in oil, don’t burn. States Army celebrates June *************** Toss pork with flour, then brown 14th as the U.S. Army Crab Lasagna in garlic oil. Add remaining in- birthday. Fun Facts One of the greatest joys of 1 pkg. lasagna noodles gredients and simmer for 1 hour. summer is hearing the 1 Tbsp. olive oil ************** laughter of the children. 2 cans cream of shrimp soup Broccoli Hot Dish There is lots of laughter in June Trivia the evenings at Riverside 2 pkgs. Imitation crab 1/4 cup chopped onion In June 1979 “The Duke” died after fighting cancer for a Park in Forsyth as T-Ball has 1 pint small curd cottage cheese 1 cup Minute rice gotten underway. Have Fun decade. Who was “The Duke”? John Wayne Kids & Parents! 1/2 chopped onion 1 small can mushrooms What year did the Baseball Hall of Fame open in Coo- This weekend is the Bud 8 oz. cream cheese 1 8 oz. jar Cheese Whiz perstown, New York? 1939 Light Golf Tournament in 1 tsp. salt 1 can cream of mushroom soup Forsyth. Good luck!!! In 1878 Eadweard Muybridge took a series of photo- Have heard there is a Cat 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 bunch of broccoli, steamed and graphs, proving all four feet of a horse leave the ground Fish Tournament in Forsyth 1 tsp. sweet basil cut up this Saturday. when it runs; this study became the first what? Motion pic- Monster Trucks will be 2 med. tomatoes, chopped Mix all ingredients and bake at ture. seen June 20 at the Rosebud 2 cup shredded cheese 350º for 30 minutes. In 2012 who was the first person to successfully tight- County Fairgrounds. Cook lasagna, drain. Stir together Just a reminder next rope walk over Niagara Falls? Nik Wallenda Sunday, June 21st is Father’s other ingredients except cheese Happy Cooking! What year was the Ford Motor Company incorporated? Day. Besure you tell your and tomatoes. Place in large On June 16, 1903 dad Happy Fathers Day as When did the US Supreme Court rule against the reciting you never know when it may THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS be the last time you can tell (Check in store for details) of Bible versus and the Lord’s Prayer in public schools? him in person. June 17, 1963 A quote I found this week Boneless Pork Sirloin Chops Barons 73% Lean Beef Patties that I thought needed to be $2.99 lb 3 lb pkg. frozen $9.99 When did President Richard Nixon declare the US War passed on. God is like Everyday Essential 3 lb. bag Essential Everyday BBQ Sauce 89¢ on Drugs? June 1971 oxygen, you can’t see him but you need him to survive! Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz. $3.19 When did the first woman Cosmonaut Valentina Teresh- kova be the first woman aboard Vostok 6 in space? 1963 The greatest truths; are $5.99 Broccoli Crowns $1.59 lb through the eyes of a child! IGA Butter Quarters 2/$5 Wild Harvest Grape Tomatoes $2.99 Stay safe , will chit-chat with you next week! This column is sponsored by the Forsyth Dairy Queen 346-7411 Independent Press Page 07 Thursday, June 11, 2020 Inspectors find more boats transporting invasive species into Montana Montana watercraft having spent several weeks from Rock Creek in Fort snails were found on a inspection stations have or months in mussel-infested Peck Reservoir and knew motorboat at the Anaconda intercepted 13 boats carrying waters. All boat owners must that the boat needed to be station on May 11. The boat invasive mollusks into the have their watercraft inspected before launch. was traveling from Lake state this year. As of May 30, inspected when entering Flowing Wells inspectors Havasu, AZ, to Washington inspectors have caught 12 Montana. state when the Anaconda removed invasive mussels on boats with invasive zebra or Last week, a pontoon boat inspectors found the snails weeds that were wrapped quagga mussels and one boat that was purchased in under a live-well screen. Red with red rim melania snails Minnesota came through the around the fuel line going to Rim Melania snails are attached to watercraft. Flowing Wells watercraft the engines of the boat. No native to Africa and Asia and The mussel-fouled boats inspection station located other mussels were found on are thought to have been the boat. typically come from mid- east of Jordan. The new introduced to North America At left, Flowing Wells mussels west states or Arizona after owner planned to launch Invasive Red Rim Melania when someone dumped an and weeds on fuel line; above, Anaconda - red rim melania aquarium tank into open nonmotorized boats into water. Montana to have their What boat owners should know about AIS Montana inspection watercraft inspected before launching. Boat owners are Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are compartments, bilges and ballasts are can suck plants or animals into tanks stations have checked nearly required to stop at all open non-native plants, animals or pathogens drained. and intake grates. 16,000 boats this year, which watercraft inspection that can invade new waterbodies by *Dry out watercraft, including live- *Fishing boats with live-wells or bait is 6,700 more boats than this stations they encounter. To hitching a ride on watercraft and gear. wells, storage areas and hatches. wells must be drained to prevent time last year. Inspection find a watercraft inspection AIS can include mussels, snails, fish, Additional factors boat owners moving surface water where numbers for March through station, go plant fragments or larva that can only microscopic AIS could be found. May are greater than the should be aware of: to CleanDrainDryMT.com or be viewed under a microscope. *Nonresidents bringing boats to *Used watercraft purchased from previous two years. call the FWP Aquatic Both motorized and non-motorized Montana must have their boats out of state can pose a greater danger FWP reminds all those Invasive Species Bureau at boat owners can help stop the spread of inspected before launching. They must of harboring AIS. transporting motorized or 406-444-2440. AIS by following the principles of clean, *Commercially hauled watercraft also purchase a Vessel AIS Prevention drain, dry. pose a higher risk as larger watercraft Pass online here. *Clean all mud and debris from the are often moored for extended periods To learn more, go watercraft, trailer, waders and fishing of time. to CleanDrainDryMT.com or call the equipment. *Boats with ballast tanks or bladders FWP Aquatic Invasive Species Bureau *Pull drain plugs and make sure all at 406-444-2440.

Inspection reminder for recreational and tournament boat owners entering Montana With the many fishing requirements. Proof of inspection is $10. Required for all tournaments coming up this is required. Further nonmotorized watercraft. summer ALL boaters are requirements include: If you know anyone (friend, reminded to stop at ALL *Boats with a ballast tank or relative, fellow fisherman) who watercraft inspection stations. In bladder, such as wakeboard or plans to come to Montana from addition, all watercraft entering wake-surfing boats, must obtain out of state, please let them know Montana are required to be a decontamination before inspected for aquatic invasive what they need to do to keep our launching. waters safe. Invasive species can species and must obtain an *Nonresident watercraft inspection before launching on have long-lasting negative launching in Montana must impacts on fish habitat and the Montana waters. Remember, this purchase a Vessel AIS Prevention includes not only nonresident food chain that can result in Pass (AISPP). Purchase the boats entering the state, but also fewer or smaller-sized game fish. Vessel AISPP at FWP regional resident boats that were taken To find a watercraft inspection out of state and are reentering offices or online here. *Motorized watercraft fee is station or to learn more, go Montana. to CleanDrainDryMT.com or call Idaho and Wyoming $30. Required for all watercraft that have a motor. the FWP Aquatic Invasive inspections can fulfill Montana’s Species Bureau at 406-444-2440. inspection before launch *Nonmotorized watercraft fee

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Need a Classified Call Connie at the Independent Press 346-2149 or stop in at 192 N. 10th Forsyth Independent Press Page 09/ Thursday, June 11, 2020 MCC to keep September start date, Legals make 0ther calendar adjustments ********************************* NOTICE ARE AVAILABLE UPON PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Miles Community College therefore virus transmission • Friday, December NOTICE OF PUBLIC REQUEST FROM THE ABOVE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, has announced that its Sep- – during the typical late fall 18, 2020 – fall semester ends OFFICE. 2021 tember start date for the and early winter influenza • Wednesday, January HEARING NO BID WILL BE CONSIDERED PRELIMINARY BUDGET 2020-2021 academic year will season. 20, 2021 – first day of classes Request for a Conditional Use Permit UNLESS; ACCOMPANIED BY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: remain the same. However, In addition to the calendar for spring semester for a transmission line & steel or A BID BOND, BANK DRAFT, That on Monday, June 22nd at 7 wood structure within City limits MONEY ORDER, OR CERTIFIED other adjustments have been changes, Slinger said MCC In addition to on-campus, p.m. in the Council Chambers of made to the fall academic has already and will continue face-to-face instruction The City of Colstrip Zoning CHECK, IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT City Hall, the City Council of Forsyth, calendar to help prevent the to implement strategies to resuming in the fall, Miles Commission will hold a Public LESS THAN TEN (10) PERCENT Montana will be holding its public spread of COVID-19. combat the spread of the Community College contin- hearing to hear comments on the OF THE TOTAL BID. BIDS WILL hearing for the purpose of adopting following: BE PRESENTED IN A SEALED a preliminary budget. The fall semester will virus, including promotion of ues to offer a large number 1. The installation of an above ENVELOPE CONTAINING A The City Council has the preliminary begin as planned on Wednes- safety protocols such as of online courses and fully ground/overhead or underground COMPLETE COPY OF THE BID budget for the fiscal year of July 1, day, September 9. On cam- social distancing in class- online programs, in both electrical transmission line. AND SPECIFICATIONS CLEARLY 2020 to June 30, 2021, and that said pus instruction for most rooms, labs, residence halls transfer and career-technical 2. The installation of wood or MARKED “2020 BACKHOE budget has been placed on file with MCC programs and students and athletic facilities, and fields. For questions about steel structure to support an LOADER BID”. and is open for inspection in the will run through Wednesday, thorough and visible clean- MCC's academic calendar, or above ground/overhead electrical THE BOARD OF COUNTY office of the City Clerk-Treasurer November 25, with a move to ing regimens. for more information about transmission line. COMMISSIONERS RESERVES during the business hours of 8 a.m. remote instruction after the Students who need to enrolling at MCC, please con- The meeting before the Zoning THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY to 5 p.m.; Monday through Friday Thanksgiving break, for the remain on campus for pro- tact the MCC Student Servic- Commission will be held on OR ALL BIDS, TO WAIVE in City Hall, 247 North 9th Avenue. final three weeks of the fall grams that continue with es Office at 406.874.6101 or Tuesday, June 16th, 2020 at 6:30am IRREGULARITIES, OR TO ACCEPT All citizens are invited to attend and semester. Select career-tech- face-to-face instruction will visit www.milescc.edu. in the City Council Chambers at ANY BID THEY DEEM TO BE IN THE provide the Council with written or nical courses and programs, be allowed to return to cam- Colstrip City Hall. Any citizen may BEST INTEREST OF ROSEBUD oral comments for or against any part including Auto Tech, CDL, pus and residence halls after appear to comment on this subject COUNTY. of the said proposed budget. Heavy Equipment, and some the Thanksgiving or may submit written comments DATED THIS 21ST DAY OF MAY, By the order of the City Clerk- Allied Health programs, will break. International and to the Zoning Officer, Box 1902, 2020. Treasurer continue face-to-face. The other students with specific Colstrip, MT 59323 until 2:00 p.m. PUBLISH DATES: JUNE 4TH & Doris Pinkerton term will conclude on its reg- needs for on-campus housing Fewest drilling rigs on Monday, June 15th, 2020. 11TH, 2020 City of Forsyth, Montana ularly scheduled date of will have those needs accom- Additional information may be MNAXLP Published June 11, June 18 , 2020 operating in US than obtained from City Hall at (406) 748- December 18, with spring modated. Additionally, MCC 2300 ext. 2305. ********************************* MNAXLP semester 2021 beginning on plans to work with all stu- any time on record Kami Egan MONTANA SIXTEENTH ********************************* Wednesday, January 20. dents throughout the course "By understanding the of the fall term to determine Zoning Officer JUDICIAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC The Rural Blog Published May 28, June 4, and needs our faculty and stu- any access or connectivity COURT, HEARING dents have to access class- issues they might face with June 11, 2020 Request for a Variance Permit for Fewer rigs are drilling for ROSEBUD COUNTY rooms, the library, and other the virtual conversion after MNAXLP steel or wood poles to support oil and gas in the United IN THE MATTER OF THE physical spaces to fully Thanksgiving. ********************************* above ground/overhead electrical States than at any time since ESTATE OF engage in learning and "We know that these MONTANA SIXTEENTH transmission line within City limits national records started WILLIAM J. CHAPPEL, The City Council of Colstrip will hold instruction, we look forward changes may come with per- JUDICIAL DISTRICT to opening in the fall with sonal challenges or addition- being kept in 1940, energy- Deceased. a Public hearing to hear comments service firm Baker Hughes COURT, on the following: face-to-face instruction," said al questions for some of our ______Co. reports. ROSEBUD COUNTY 1.The installation of an above Miles Community College students or others, as they Cause No. DP 20-14 President, Ron Slinger. make their academic plan or The count fell by 17 to 301 GERALD J. KILLEN and ground/overhead wood or steel poles to support an electrical transmission "Keeping our start date but make adjustments to travel in the week ended Friday, CHERYL B. KILLEN Judge: Nickolas C. Murnion NOTICE TO CREDITORS facilities not to exceed 150 feet and modifying the instructional or employment plans for the May 29. "That was 683 rigs, Plaintiff vs. THE HEIRS structures to transition between modality at the end of the end of the fall term," stated or 69 percent, below this and DEVISEES of V.E. MORRIS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed above ground and below ground term lets us meet the many Dean of Student Engage- time last year and was the which is believed to stand Personal Representative of the facilities not to exceed 150 feet. and varying needs of our stu- ment, Richard DeShields. fourth week in a row the U.S. for VICTOR EDWIN MORRIS above-named Estate. All persons The meeting before the City Council dents and constituents in the "We want to encourage any count fell to a fresh record will be held on Tuesday, June 30th, SR. who is deceased, FLOY having claims against the said best way possible, given students or families to not low," reports Scott DiSavino 2020 at 6:00pm in the City Council these challenging times. The hesitate to contact us with A. MORRIS, VICTOR EDWIN decedent are required to present of Reuters. "For the month, MORRIS JR., and all other their claims within four months after Chambers at Colstrip City Hall. Any health and safety of this whatever questions they citizen may appear to comment on the U.S. rigs dropped by 164, persons unknown claiming the date of the first publication of this community and our campus have and to let us know how notice or said claims will be forever this subject or may submit written community remains our we can be of assistance." its third monthly decline in a or who might claim any comments to the Zoning Officer, Box row." right, title, estate or interest in barred. Claims must either be mailed highest priority." Key dates for the 2020- to the undersigned, return receipt 1902, Colstrip, MT 59323 until 2:00 Slinger noted that the 2021 academic calendar DiSavino notes that ener- or lien or encumbrance upon requested, at Thompson Painter Law p.m. on Monday, June 29th, 2020. decisions about calendar include: gy companies cut back on the real property described in Additional information may be P.C., 180 South 32nd Street West, changes were not made light- • Thursday, Septem- new drilling "after global obtained from City Hall at (406) 748- this Complaint adverse to Suite 3, Billings, Montana 59102, ly and were made in consul- ber 3, 2020 – new students 2300 ext. 2305. coronavirus lockdowns Plaintiffs’ ownership or any or filed with the Clerk of the above- tation with MCC Board Mem- arrive on campus caused energy prices and entitled Court. Kami Egan cloud upon the Plaintiffs’ title bers, Faculty, Staff, and vari- • Thursday, Septem- demand to collapse." Some DATED: June 4, 2020 thereto, whether such claim or Zoning Officer ous campus committees. The ber 3 - Tuesday, September 8, active rigs have been idled, ANGIE STALEY Published June 11, June 18 and possible claim be changes follow guidance 2020 – all students return the Houston Chroni- THOMPSON PAINTER LAW P.C. June 25, 2020 from Montana Commissioner • Wednesday, Septem- present or contingent. cle reports. The price plunge By MNAXLP of Higher Education Clayton ber 9, 2020 – first day of Defendants. MICHAEL C. YASENAK has made some production Christian that encouraged classes for fall semester CAUSE NO. DV-2020-25 Attorney for Personal Representative ********************************* campuses to design an aca- • Thursday-Friday, uneconomical, and oil compa- Published June 11, 18, 25, 2020 NOTICE OF PUBLIC Hon. Michael B. Hayworth demic calendar that reduced November 26-27, 2020 – nies are running short of SUMMONS BY MNAXLP HEARING significant return travel to Thanksgiving Holiday Break lack of storage space for PUBLICATION ********************************* FORSYTH CITY COUNCIL campuses after Thanksgiv- • Monday, November crude oil and petroleum THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS Notice of Pending ORDINANCE NO. 2020-01 ing, and reduced campus and 30, 2020 – instruction moves products. GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE- Attachment of a Tax Lien The Forsyth City Council is community density – and to online for most students NAMED DEFENDANTS, THEIR scheduled to meet Monday, June 22, HEIRS AND DEVISEES, AND ALL (MCA 15-17-122) at 7:00 P.M., in the City Hall Council OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN: On Monday, August 3, 2020, the Chambers at 247 North 9th Avenue, You are hereby summoned to answer Rosebud County Treasurer will Forsyth Montana. the Complaint for Quiet Title in this attach a property tax lien to the The stated purpose of this hearing action which is filed in the Office of property on which the 2019 taxes are is to provide those parties with the Clerk of this Court, a copy of delinquent. The delinquent taxes, an interest and other citizens an which is herewith served upon you, including penalties, interest and opportunity to be heard, on an and to file your Answer and serve costs are a lien upon the property Ordinance which will provide for a copy thereof upon the Plaintiffs’ and that unless delinquent taxes, amendments to: attorney within twenty (20) days penalties, interest and costs are paid Title 12-3-3 - Low Density Residential after the service of this Summons, prior to August 3, 2020 a tax lien will District Zoning, change the side exclusive of the day of service; and be attached and may be assigned to setback from ten (10) feet to five (5) in case of your failure to a third party. feet appear or answer, judgment will be MCA 15-17-122. Title 12-3-4 Medium Density taken against you by default, for the A complete list of all property on Residential District Zoning, change relief demanded in the Complaint. which taxes are delinquent is on file the side setback from ten (10) feet to This Action is brought for the purpose in the office of the Rosebud County five (5) feet of quieting title to real property Treasurer and is open to public Title 12-2-12 – Permitted Lot situation in Rosebud County, inspection and examination on Coverage, change from 30/70 Montana, and described as follows: Monday through Friday from 8 am to (thirty percent occupied) to 50/50 All of Block A, of Edward’s 5 pm. fifty percent free and fifty percent Addition to Forsyth Montana, For further information please contact occupied in the City of Forsyth, Rosebud the Rosebud County Treasurer at Title 11-1-1 – Building Codes Adopted County, Montana, according to 1200 Main Street, PO Box 167, – remove outdated code and include the official plat on file in the office Forsyth, MT 59327-7661. 2018 Residential Building Code of the Clerk and Recorder of said (Published June 11 and 18,2020) The Forsyth City Council encourages County. public comments in person or in EXCEPT that part conveyed to the MNAXLP written form which will be entered State of Montana for the benefit ********************************* into the official city minutes. and use of its State Highway Public Hearing This notice is being published in Commission by Bargain and Sale The Colstrip City Council will hold accordance with M.C.A. 7-1-4131. Deed recorded May 24, 1949, a public hearing on June 23, 2020 Office of the City Clerk-Treasurer in Book 48 of Deeds, Page at 7:00 pm at Colstrip City Hall for Doris Pinkerton 310, under Document #134699, the purpose of obtaining comments Publication dates: June 11th and records of Rosebud County, regarding any environmental impacts June 18th,2020 Montana. resulting from the proposed Phase III MNAXLP DATED this 26th day of May, 2020 Wastewater Rehabilitation project. ********************************* (COURT SEAL) At the public hearing the proposed Clerk of District Court project and the determination Low Income Assistance for Rosebud County, Montana that the project qualifies for a Available to categorical exclusion to the BY: Elizabeth T. Ball Mid-Rivers Phone & Inter- Montana Environmental Policy Act’s net Customers Elizabeth T. 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Photo By Brad Mosher Chalee Harms of Miles City won the girls cow cutting competition with 147 points. Baker hosts Montana High School Rodeo Championships

By Brad Mosher championships with 134 Fallon County Times points. Chalee Harms of Miles After a season cut short by City won the girls cow cut- a global pandemic and state ting competition with 147 closures of public events, the points, beating out Bailey Montana High School Rodeo Benson of Worden and Geor- Championships closed the gia Orahood of Malta. Harley 2020 season in style in Baker Meged of Miles City placed Saturday. fourth. And they finished multi- Turbiville placed second in day event just in time to the .22 caliber shooting com- avoid a cloudburst that petition behind Jacy Johnson drenched Fallon County in of Whitehall. Logan Smith the late afternoon Saturday. was third, while Nathan Ruth At stake were berths in the and Grace Wiening were national prep competition in fourth and fifth. In the shot- mid-July at Guthrie (Oklaho- gun shooting competition it ma). was Chance Story winning, The week of rodeo started ahead of both Brice Patter- off Tuesday with cow cutting son and Luke Murphy, who events at the nearby Graham tied. Ruth was fourth and Indoor Arena. Turbiville was fifth. It ended Saturday with In the Reining Cow Horse only one rider succeeding in competition, it was Chalee staying on a bucking bull Harms winning a second long enough to score in the state title with a score of 135, Short Go. while Orahood was second In Bull Riding it was and Reyna Warneke of Great Havre's Cole Hould who suc- Falls was third. Meged was ceeded and survived Ethan fourth, just ahead of Turbiv- Marceau's try on the final ille and Mattie Mastel of bull of the day to claim the Marmarth. win Saturday. Hould came In the Breakaway, Harley into the championship with Meged of Miles City won the 55 season points, behind state crown by a one-point Marceau's 68 and Caden Fitz- margin over Murphy Gaasch patrick's 64. of Dillon. Marmarth's Matti However, it was Hould Mastel placed sixth, ahead of who took best advantage of Chalee Harms of Miles City. his stay in Baker, winning the In the Steer Wrestling, 1st Go with 72 points, then Jacob Wang of Baker had to followed it up with 79 points settle for second while Jaden in the 2nd Go and icing the Whitman of Belgrade got the Food Club championship with his win win. Whitman came from Saturday in the Short Go. behind to win the title with That gave him a total of victories in the 1st Go and 135.50 points. Short Go. That helped him Marceau finished the com- edge Wang by four points. petition in second with a total Brennan Graham of Baker The Independent Press Weather June 11, 2020 of 118 points while Fitzpat- was third. Kyler Afrank of rick was third with 94 points. Baker placed fifth. Seven Day Forecast In-Depth Local Forecast Today's Regional Map Baker's Colton Turbiville In Team Roping, the tan- Today we will see sunny skies, high of 86°, of nearby Rhame (N.D.) was dem of Luke Murphy (Hele- Thursday humidity of 29%. West southwest wind 2 to 6 the first to claim a state na) and Trace Fuller (Boze- Sunny Cohagen championship with a win by man) took the top honors, mph. The record high for today is 99° set in 1992. 82/55 one point in Wednesday's cow edging ahead of Cole and High: 86 Low: 57 Expect clear skies tonight, overnight low of 57°. cutting finals. He won the 1st Clay Helm of Miles City. South southeast wind 2 to 6 mph. The record low Go with a score of 142, then Alexis McDonald of Gar- Friday placed second in the 2nd Go diner won the Barrel Racing for tonight is 36° set in 1969. Forsyth Miles City and was third in the Short Saturday, beating out Mcken- Mostly Sunny 86/57 Go. na Schroeder of Missoula and High: 94 Low: 66 Last Week's Regional Almanac 82/57 But Turbiville finished the Cheyanne Carl of Ballantine. competition with 140 points Lacy Lawrence of Jordan Date Hi Lo Normals Precip Colstrip Volborg to edge Nathan Ruth of Big was fourth. Saturday Tuesday 75 57 74/49 0.06" 81/58 Timber by one point after Hardin 81/54 Mary Gibson of Havre, Partly Cloudy Wednesday 80 59 74/49 0.00" leading him by three season Manchi Nace of Laurel and 83/55 points going into the champi- Mylee Welch of Joliet were High: 92 Low: 59 Thursday 77 56 74/49 0.00" Ashland onships. Roan Burrows of the top three finishers in Friday 82 55 75/50 0.00" Lame Deer Miles City placed third in the Goat Tying. 83/56 Sunday Saturday 87 61 75/50 0.06" 82/58 Isolated T-storms Sunday 76 56 75/50 0.43" High: 78 Low: 53 Monday 68 50 76/51 0.01" Rainfall ...... 0.56" Average ...... temp 67.1° Monday Normal ...... rainfall 0.66" Average ...... normal 62.2° Isolated T-storms Departure ...... -0.10" Departure ...... +4.9° High: 81 Low: 56 Local Sun/Moon Chart This Week Tuesday Day Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Mostly Sunny Last Thursday 5:10 a.m. 8:56 p.m. 1:04 a.m. 11:08 a.m. First High: 79 Low: 54 6/13 Friday 5:10 a.m. 8:56 p.m. 1:29 a.m. 12:12 p.m. 6/28 Saturday 5:10 a.m. 8:57 p.m. 1:51 a.m. 1:16 p.m. Wednesday Sunday 5:10 a.m. 8:57 p.m. 2:11 a.m. 2:18 p.m. Sunny New Monday 5:10 a.m. 8:58 p.m. 2:30 a.m. 3:20 p.m. Full Tuesday 5:10 a.m. 8:58 p.m. 2:50 a.m. 4:23 p.m. High: 89 Low: 66 6/21 7/5 Wednesday 5:10 a.m. 8:58 p.m. 3:11 a.m. 5:27 p.m. Local UV Index National Weather Summary This Week Weather Trivia The Northeast will see partly cloudy skies with scattered rain, highest temperature How long does it take of 85 in Washington, D.C. 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0-2: Low, 3-5: Moderate, partly to mostly cloudy skies with isolated rain, highest temperature of 110 in Needles, Calif.

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