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NTERPRISEt h e l i v i n g s t o n E Wednesday, May 19, 2021 •฀Livingston,฀Montana฀•฀Vol.฀115 No.฀107฀ $1.00 Commission OKs street annexation, moves on growth policy

By Jason Bacaj Enterprise Staff Writer

The Livingston City Commission unanimously declared its intent to annex a series of streets northeast of town close to the Yellowstone River in a marathon meeting that didn’t close until after midnight. Several residents spoke out against the annexation. Leslie Feigel cited concern about a lack of public notice over the annexa- tion, mentioning that she and oth- ers found out about the city’s intentions only in the past several days. Myron and Enterprise photo by Sam Klomhaus Bev Kovash expressed their worries A sale is pending on the Heart K Ranch, a 2,000-acre property east of Livingston HealthCare. The property’s western half contains a pro- about the process leading to a “back- spective 300-unit subdivision. Heart K Ranch’s equine events center, in the background, is not included in the 300-unit subdivision. door annexation,” where controlling the streets would later obligate the city to also annex the adjoining land. City Manager Michael Kardoes said no notice was given because the trans- action is a government-to-government Heart K Ranch for sale; annexation. He said the main impact is the city of Livingston formally taking responsibility for street maintenance from Park County. The streets con- cerned are Bennett Street, Arbor Drive, process hits a stumbling block Grandview Boulevard, Hefferlin Ave- nue, Whiskey Creek Road, Locke Blair By Jason Bacaj mission meetings. hull, city planning director. Court, Scheuber Avenue and the portion Enterprise Staff Writer It’s “very important to the people looking He added that the Yellowstone Preserve of Garnier Avenue bounded by All- to buy the Heart K” that they have the right represents a unique proposition for Livings- spaugh Street and Arbor Drive. ot only is the Heart K Ranch for to develop the western half of the ranch, ton, as it’s one of the area’s largest potential Kardoes added that the annexation sale, but a prospective buyer is said Knuchel, the Heart K Ranch attorney. housing developments in recent memory. would not result in additional taxes to already wading through the The development rights to the 300-unit A cost estimate filed with the city by the homeowners. details of closing on the nearly subdivision, called Yellowstone Preserve, initial developer, Yellowstone Community The city manager told the commis- N sion the city already services Bennett 2,000-acre property. were initially approved by the Livingston Partners, shows that the project would have The Heart K is northeast of Livingston, City Commission in 2007. But when Heart K cost somewhere in the range of $9.3 million Street, and noted that the annexation tucked between the U.S. Highway 89, the Land & Cattle Company bought the property to $13.2 million. would offer the potential for future railroad tracks and 5 miles of the Yellow- in 2012, the development rights were not The transfer of development rights comes development to tie into city water and stone River. It has a well-known equestrian transferred because the owners weren’t at a time when growth is top of mind for the sewer lines. Without the ability to tie events center, with a heated 35,000-square- interested in subdividing the property. City Commission, as the city inches closer to into the city sewer system, Kardoes foot indoor arena and a lighted outdoor are- Knuchel described the process to The Enter- finalizing its new growth policy. Among the said, any future development would na. The ranch has several hundred acres prise as a straightforward procedure. main themes in the growth policy are the require septic tanks placed within a under pivot irrigation and supports 150 head Commissioners were concerned about need for housing and further development few hundred yards of the Yellowstone. of cattle. potential legal exposure around assigning within the city’s boundaries. Extending city water lines also has the Attorney Karl Knuchel, representing the the development rights. Commissioner Housing availability and affordability is potential to improve water quality for Heart K, declined to identify the buyer. Rep- Melissa Nootz pointed out a discrepancy an ongoing issue in Livingston due in part to an area that Kardoes said regularly resentatives from Western Ranch Brokers, between Montana Code and the initial devel- an influx of remote workers and more hous- receives boil orders. which is listing the property, also declined opment contract. Montana law states that an es being sold as part-time residences and “I think that’s a really critical issue to identify the buyers or the sale price. approved preliminary plat — such as Yellow- short-term vacation rentals, according to for our community, and the people that The pending sale hit a stumbling block stone Preserve — is valid for three years, the draft of the growth policy. Between Jan- live here are really interested in pro- Tuesday night, however, when the Livings- which meant it would have expired in 2010. uary 2018 and November 2020, the number tecting the river and thinking about ton City Commission during its regularly Knuchel argued that the approval of the of short-term rentals in the ZIP code 59047 water quality,” Commissioner Melissa scheduled meeting decided to pause on plat is valid for the duration of the develop- more than doubled, from 201 to 450 active Nootz said. assigning the right to develop a 300-unit ment agreement, which spans 15 years and rentals, according to AirDNA, an organiza- Four hours into the meeting, commis- subdivision on the ranch to the prospective runs into late 2022. tion that analyzes vacation rental data. sioners also unanimously voted to move new owner. “I don’t want to be in a position where we, Several residents spoke out against the forward with finalizing the city’s new The Heart K Ranch is zoned in roughly this current commission, is potentially vot- development at the commission’s Tuesday growth policy, marking the milestone two halves. The western half of the ranch ing on an expired contract because that puts meeting, including Patricia Grabow, who with finger snaps and brief applause includes a 568-acre parcel designated for a us in not a good position for a whole lot of served on the City Commission in 2007 and over the Zoom call. subdivision. The eastern half includes the reasons,” Nootz said. recalled nine months of debate over the The draft growth policy focuses on equestrian events center and two center It’s unclear why construction never began development agreement and likened the four overarching issues: infill develop- pivot irrigation systems. on the subdivision after the city approved project to building a town in the river’s ment rather than outward expansion, Commissioners opted to wait until they the plans back in 2007, though the collapse floodplain. the need for affordable housing, pro- can receive a legal update before taking a of the national housing market and the sub- “Nothing could violate our current growth tecting the area’s unique landscape, formal vote on whether to assign the devel- sequent Great Recession — which lasted policy more than this subdivision,” Grabow and maintaining downtown Livingston opment rights. The two-step process is from December 2007 to June 2009 — likely said. “It was a dangerous and bad idea from as the community’s commercial cen- expected to play out over the next two com- factored into the decision, said Jim Wood- day one.” ter. Deputy Planning Director Mathieu Menard said the document has the potential to be a strong new tool in the city’s toolbox as Livingston continues to grow. Torrey Lyons, a member of the Liv- Gianforte signs HB701, beginning new ingston Planning Board, gave comment looking forward to putting the growth policy into action. He cited next steps, such as updating the zoning map and chapter for marijuana legalization in Montana ordinances, necessary for turning poli- cy into action. By Arren Kimbel-Sannit default, while voters in the other continuum of substance abuse “The growth policy is not a regulato- Daily Montanan half of counties will have to take prevention and treatment pro- ry document,” Lyons said. “Further an affirmative action to bring rec- grams for communities, the steps will be required … (for) Livings- Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte reational marijuana in their HEART Fund will offer new sup- ton to take the robust visioning process on Tuesday signed House Bill 701, boundaries if so desired. Recre- ports to Montanans who want to that culminated in the growth policy, landmark legislation that imple- ational pot will be taxed at 20%, get clean, sober, and healthy.” and transfer that vision into regulation ments and regulates the recre- while medical marijuana will How much to tax pot and what and policy that will direct growth in a ational marijuana program that retain a 5% tax. The bill also to do with the money formed the way that honors the wishes of the com- voters approved in a ballot initia- moves operation and regulation of core of debate over HB701. I-190 munity.” tive last year and funds a sub- the state’s marijuana program laid out a plan for revenues from stance abuse prevention program from the Department of Public a 20% tax to fund veterans servic- that the new governor has cham- Health and Human Services to the es, park and trail maintenance pioned since his first days in Department of Revenue. and the acquisition of conserva- office. And it creates a special drug tion easements through Habitat Man gets 100 years The bill, sponsored by Rep. court to handle the review and Montana. But the initiative, which Mike Hopkins, R-Missoula, fol- possible resentencing or expunge- passed with a healthy 57% of the lowed a long and bumpy path to ment of past marijuana-related vote, was quickly challenged in for killing girlfriend the governor’s desk, emerging convictions, a key goal of criminal court, as only the Legislature has HELENA (AP) — A southwestern among a slew of other proposals justice advocates for the marijua- Photo by Lakia Hinson/Pixy, Creative Commons the constitutional authority to Green marijuana cannabis. Montana man who pleaded guilty to in the back half of the session. na program. appropriate state funds. The suit killing his girlfriend and burying her Even on the 67th Legislature’s The new marijuana law also is still ongoing. body near the Madison County ranch final day, the Senate considered uses tax revenues from the sale of an infusion of tobacco settlement So lawmakers this session set where he worked has been sentenced an ultimately failed proposal to the product — which could reach funds, the governor’s office esti- about drafting plans to spend or to 100 years in prison without the pos- alter HB701’s carefully negotiat- tens of millions of dollars a year, mated that the HEART Fund — save the money themselves. Some sibility of parole, the Montana Depart- ed taxation and revenue allocation depending on the estimate — to short for Healing and Ending conservatives favored a plan to ment of Justice said Tuesday. structure and significantly tight- help finance the HEART Fund, a Addiction through Recovery and lower the tax on recreational pot, Stanley Gordon Bernardini, 58, was en medical card requirements. drug treatment program that Treatment — could invest $25 mil- fearing that a 20% levy would sentenced Monday by District Judge Under HB701, retail sales of would dole out state money to lion a year in substance abuse drive consumers to the black mar- Luke Berger in Virginia City for the recreational marijuana for adults local organizations and non-prof- treatment. ket, and put revenues in an inter- July 2018 death of Michelle Sorrows, 21 and older will begin in January its to fill gaps in the continuum of “From the start, I’ve been clear est-bearing trust fund that could 37, of Ennis. of next year. The half of Montana substance abuse care and preven- that we need to bring more be used to defray negative effects Bernardini pleaded guilty to deliber- counties that voted for I-190, the tion services, Gianforte’s office resources to bear to combat the of legalization further down the ate homicide and evidence tampering ballot initiative legalizing adult- said. drug epidemic that’s devastating on the first day of his trial in October use cannabis, will have recre- With marijuana revenues, fed- our communities,” Gianforte said 2020, saying he killed Sorrows after ational in their borders by eral Medicaid match dollars and in his statement. “Funding a full See Marijuana, Page 5 they fought at his apartment.

Page 2, Livingston Enterprise Wednesday, May 19, 2021 OBITUARIES BRIEFS   ฀•฀Educatio Learning Studio is hosting 0730, or visit westernsustainabilityex- new bear-resistant garbage cans. If you Monte Ray Mathis a garage sale from 8-11 a.m. Friday change.org/lfm. need one, call (406) 595-2388. If you Monte Ray Mathis, 90, of Livingston, Montana, passed May 21, at 111 E. Lewis St. in Livings- have one, make sure they are locked away peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2021 at the Livings- ton. Clothing, patio furniture, aquari- •฀ On-line registration for COVID-19 (with both locks, if they have two) ton Health Care Hospital. Cremation has taken place and, ums, books, and more will be offered. vaccines will be open Fridays and Mon- whether they are empty or full. Bears per Monte’s wishes, a formal service will not be held. For more information, contact Emily days at the Park City County Health learn the cans may smell like garbage, Monte was born in Pray, Montana on June 28, 1930 to Post at (406) 202-8201. Department. To schedule your appoint- but don’t give out food and they will Ralph James and Abbie Josephine Mathis. On March 6, 1952 ment visit https://park-county-coronavi- give them a pass. Harvest your apples Monte was united in marriage to Charlene J. Taylor in Liv- •฀Starting฀June฀2฀until฀Sept.฀15,฀the฀ rus-response-parkcounty.hub.arcgis. every evening, put away garbage, dog ingston. They made their home here and raised three daugh- Livingston Farmers Market will be com. Supply is limited. Do not enter food, bird seed, hummingbird feeders, ters. held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. every your insurance information; the vaccine or any other yummy-smelly things bear Monte is survived by his daughters, Vicky Cordingly of Wednesday at the Miles Park band is free. Select “no insurance.” Check might eat. Learn how to use your bear Bozeman and Debra (John) Franks of Livingston; grandchil- shell. Vendors offer everything from back weekly as supply increases and spray, and whether in your yard at dren, Blaine (Kimberly) Taylor, Brenda Taylor, Thomas local fresh veggies to meat, eggs, hand- more appointments become available. night, hunting or hiking, keep your Relaford, Nick Cordingly, and Kimberly Hartman; great- crafted jewelry and apparel. There is For technical difficulties, call 222-4131. bear spray on your belt. If you have a grandchildren, Frances Taylor, Andrew Bergo, Savannah also live music. For volunteer, sponsor bear problem, contact Fish, Wildlife Bergo, Emmet Jones, and Addison Hartman; a sister-in-law, and vendor information, call (406) 222- •฀ Bear Awareness Gardiner has 10 and Parks at (406) 994-4042. Kathe Mathis; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Monte was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son; daughter, Mickie King; his wife, Charlene; and his brothers, Keith and Roland. CALENDAR Monte, you will be missed, but you will be remembered as a caring father, a devoted provider and a terrific grandpa.   Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been EDITOR’S NOTE: The •฀ Overeaters฀ Anonymous฀ Williams Catholic Church, 7 •฀ Emotions฀ Anonymous฀ entrusted with arrangements. To view the tribute page and meeting, Big Book Studies, p.m. Group, Peer Solutions Drop- share condolences, visit www.franzen-davis.com. Enterprise has not confirmed if these groups are still meet- Vince Grant Hall, 5:30 p.m. •฀ AA฀ 449฀ Group,฀ Vince฀ In Center, 104 W. Clark St., ing, in light of coronavirus •฀Golden฀Word฀Toastmas- Grant Hall, 1306 East Park 4-5 p.m. Call 222-3332. concerns. Please contact your ters, Gardiner Ranger Sta- St., 8 p.m. •฀Trap฀shooting฀at฀the฀Park฀ local group to confirm events. tion, U.S. Highway 89 South, County Rod & Gun Club, 6 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20 p.m. Montana regents vote Wednesday, May 19 •฀Meeting฀Night,฀Livingston฀ •฀AA฀meeting,฀Vince฀Grant฀ •฀ Training฀ night,฀ Park฀ ฀•฀Library฀Board฀Meeting฀ Elks Lodge, 7 p.m. Hall, 1306 East Park St., 8 County Rural Fire Depart- via Zoom, Livingston-Park •฀VFW฀Post฀2154,฀American฀ a.m. ment, Rural Fire Station, 6:30 to challenge new County Library, 2 p.m. Legion Hall, 7 p.m. •฀ Livingston฀ Chamber฀ of฀ p.m. ฀ •฀ Communication฀ Skills฀ •฀ Narcotics฀ Anonymous,฀ Commerce meeting, 303 E. •฀ Clyde฀ Park฀ Planning฀ Group, Peer Solutions Drop- Vince Grant Hall, 7 p.m. Park St., noon Board, Clyde Park Town Hall, campus carry gun law In Center, 104 W. Clark St., •฀AA฀meeting,฀St.฀William’s฀ •฀ Gardiner฀ Chamber฀ of฀ 7 p.m. 4-5 p.m. Call 222-3332. Catholic Church, Gardiner, 7 Commerce meeting, Gardin- •฀ Livingston฀ Roundup฀ p.m. Rodeo Association, Elks HELENA (AP) — The board to seek a judicial opin- •฀ Al-Anon,฀ Vince฀ Grant฀ er Visitor Center, 216 Park •฀ AA฀ meeting,฀ Mount฀ Lodge, 7 p.m. board that oversees Mon- ion on whether the legisla- Hall, 1306 E. Park St., 5 p.m. St., noon Republic Chapel of Peace, •฀Q฀&฀A฀AA฀meeting,฀Vince฀ tana’s university system vot- ture overstepped the •฀AA฀meeting,฀Happy฀Hour฀ •฀CVB฀meeting,฀Gardiner฀ Cooke City, 7 p.m. Grant Hall, 1306 East Park ed unanimously Wednesday regents’ authority to manage Group, Vince Grant Hall, Chamber Visitor Center, 1 •฀Gardiner฀AA฀meeting,฀St.฀ St., 7 p.m. to seek a judicial review the campuses. 1306 East Park St., 5 p.m. p.m. over whether the state legis- Montana’s Constitution lature or the Board of states the regents have the Regents has the constitu- full power, responsibility tional authority to regulate and authority to supervise, Fellers called his father, who lives near- the possession of guns on coordinate, manage and con- by, for help. campuses. trol the Montana university Man charged with killing The confrontation between Fellers The vote directed the system. and Holcomb ended with Fellers being Office of the Commissioner Opponents were also con- shot in the neck. of Higher Education to file a cerned that failing to chal- man trying to prevent DUI Earl “Sonny” Fellers told deputies legal challenge to House Bill lenge the law would set a that he heard the gunshot and as he ran 102, which in part would precedent for the legislature CHOTEAU (AP) — A Montana man is set at $100,000. He has not yet been toward his son he passed Holcomb who allow students and staff who to continue to infringe on charged with killing another man who appointed a public defender, court offi- was on his phone saying: “I just shot meet safety certifications to the board’s authority. tried to prevent him from driving while cials said. somebody, come and get me,” court carry concealed firearms Supporters of the new law intoxicated after a party at the victim’s Fellers was trying to get Holcomb to records said. without a permit on campus- questioned whether the house near Fairfield, Teton County offi- accept a ride home early Friday after Holcomb tried to drive a farm truck es starting June 1. Board of Regents could cials said. several people became highly intoxicat- away from the scene, but it got stuck in The overwhelming majori- infringe upon the right to Erin Elliott Holcomb of Sun River ed at a gathering of friends at Fellers’ the mud, prosecutors said. Holcomb ty of people who commented bear arms guaranteed in the pleaded not guilty Monday to deliberate house, court records said. was arrested. He declined to give a on the board’s plan to imple- state and federal constitu- homicide in the death of Trysten Fell- Holcomb, however, would not get out statement to investigators, court ment the new law asked the tions. ers, 22, of Fairfield. Holcomb’s bail was of the driver’s seat of a pickup truck. records said. Judge blocks legislative subpoena for communications of high court justice

By Keith Schubert conduct matters,” he wrote. Addi- Legislative political interest,” the ducted by the Montana Judges At a May 10 hearing, McMahon Daily Montanan tionally, he said the Legislature’s order said. The judge added: “There Association as part of an investiga- called the subpoena “suspect” ques- subpoena was structurally fraught is no evidence that the Legislature tion by the Legislature seeking evi- tioned state attorney Derek Oes- A Helena District Court judge as it did not state whether the pro- would or could negotiate in good dence that members of the judicia- tricher’s request for a stay in the granted a preliminary injunction ceeding is to occur before the faith with Justice Rice.” ry were hiding or deleting public proceedings so the Legislature Monday on a subpoena House of Representatives, In a statement on the ruling, information that would show they could negotiate with Rice. “What seeking private and pro- the Senate or a committee, House Majority Leader Rep. Sue were prejudging legislation that accommodation did the Legislature fessional communications as is required by state stat- Vinton, R-Billings, said, “We expect may come before them. The Legis- give Justice Rice before it issued of Supreme Court Justice ute. the justices and their employee to lature was specifically concerned the subpoena? Zero, correct?” Jim Rice, saying that the McMahon also rejected produce public records through one about polling on Senate Bill 140, McMahon said at the hearing. Legislature overstepped the Legislature’s request process or another during the which abolished the Judicial Nomi- While subpoenas were issued to its investigative and con- for a stay to negotiate the course of our investigation. The nating Commission and awarded the all justices of the Supreme Court, stitutional authorities. subpoena with Rice saying judicial branch of government does governor expanded power to fill Rice was the only one to take his In the ruling, District the Legislature’s political not get to hide public records that judicial vacancies. fight to District Court, while the Judge Michael McMahon interest in the case would every person in the executive or Less than 24 hours after SB140 others issued a ruling enjoining said the legislative sub- hinder it from being able to legislative branches would have to was signed, its constitutionality was them. poena exceeds its authori- participate in negotiations. produce. Sunlight is the best disin- challenged in a lawsuit filed in the The Legislature and Department ty and unconstitutionally MONTANA “This court would have fectant. Judge McMahon’s ruling Supreme Court. The subpoena also of Justice have accused the judicia- interferes with the pow- LEGISLATURE to be ‘blind’ not to see what today crystallizes the need for new said the records requested were rel- ry of shady behavior. In a state- ers of the Judicial Stan- 2021 ‘all others can see and legislation to bring more transpar- evant to an investigation into the ment, Attorney General Austin dards Commission — understand’ that the Jus- ency and accountability to the judi- Judicial Standards Commission’s Knudsen said, “What has been hap- “The Montana Judicial tice Rice subpoena does cial branch of government.” handling of the “serious nature of pening behind closed doors at the Standards Commission, not the Leg- not represent a run-of-the-mill legis- The subpoena demanded Rice polling members of the Judiciary to Supreme Court is ugly: Violations of islature, has the constitutional lative effort but rather a clash turn over all personal and profes- prejudge legislation and issues our judicial codes of conduct, poten- authority to subpoena witnesses and between separate government sional communications regarding which have come and will come tial violations of the law and a pat- documents in alleged judicial mis- branches over records of intense legislative efforts and polls con- before the courts for decision.” tern of corruption.” Mask mandate eliminated for Montana University System By Daily Montanan Staff setting of that requirement exposure,” said the memo and Prevention for travel flexible, even as we celebrate tions across the MUS,” said and other Healthy Montana addressed to public higher guidelines going forward. this significant step toward a Commissioner Clayton Chris- The Montana University University System Task education officials. The memo noted the guide- full return to normal opera- tian in the memo. system is removing its mask Force and COVID-19 Plan- Campuses had to restrict lines had given the entire mandate policy, according to ning Guidelines were effec- travel because of the corona- university system “a clear a Friday memo from the tive immediately. virus pandemic, and the roadmap for success,” and Commissioner of Higher Campuses will continue to memo said schools should campuses will remain nim- Education. ensure people with symp- rely on guidance from the ble. “Campuses should consult toms have access to testing, Centers for Disease Control “We remain vigilant and relevant authorities and guid- the memo said. ance at the local, state and “If and when necessary, federal levels when develop- campuses will make accom- ing any ongoing guidance modations available for stu- related to masks,” said the dents living on campus who reminder memo. require isolation or quaran- The memo stated the sun- tine housing due to COVID-19 2nd half of 2020 Real Estate Property Taxes are due on May 31st, 2021 Idaho inmate’s execution canceled, 1st half of 2021 Mobile Home Taxes pending clemency hearing are due on May 31st, 2021 To practice a safe environment we are BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A scheduled June execution for an Idaho man who is dying of terminal cancer has been can- asking you Please mail in payments – celed so the state’s Commission of Pardons and Parole can PCT 414 E. Callender St., Livingston, MT 59047 consider whether to commute his sentence. Gerald Ross Pizzuto Jr. was scheduled to die by lethal Post mark accepted — Penalty and Interest will be injection on June 2 in connection with the 1985 murders of charged accordingly. two people at a remote Idaho County cabin. On Tuesday, the Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole granted Pizzuto’s View your Tax Bill online at: www.parkcounty.org request for a commutation hearing, and attorneys for the state and Pizzuto agreed that the execution should be stayed under Treasurer’s link. You can also pay online. until the hearing is concluded. A convenience fee will be added to payments. The hearing will be held in November, the commission said. Thank you. “We are so grateful Mr. Pizzuto will not be executed on June 2, and that the Commission has granted a clemency Kevin J. Larkin, hearing for him. We look forward to proving that he Park County deserves mercy,” Deborah Czuba, a supervising attorney with the Federal Defender Services of Idaho’s Capital Habe- Treasurer us Unit, said in a statement.

Page 3, Livingston Enterprise Wednesday, May 19, 2021 SHIELDS VALLEY NEWS School gets a $2,000   award from DEQ Gilmore and Jerke elected to school board By Sam Klomhaus ty was nearly identical in Enterprise Staff Writer each school despite Washing- ton being much closer to the Graham Gilmore and Nick Jerke were pliance with regulatory requirements, today for the summer with Leslie Cham- Sleeping Giant Middle train tracks than SGMS. recently elected to the Shields Valley according to a write-up on the project bers and her daughter Abbie Simpson School has been awarded Livingston Schools all School Board. Also, the levies and hous- by project engineers. serving breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. $2,000 as part of the Mon- recently received HVAC ing loan issues all passed. Currently, Great West Engineering is to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays tana Department of Environ- updates in response to the “It is so awesome to be part of a com- finalizing the design of the improve- and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It mental Quality’s SMART COVID-19 pandemic to munity that is supportive of their school ments. The pre-filters in the treatment may be open some Sundays. Call or text School program. improve airflow and air system, i.e., the kids,” said Shields Val- system will include a backwash cycle to at (406) 224-5903 to order ahead or with For the award, SGMS stu- quality, according to the ley School Superintendent extend their life and protect questions. dents explored how Wash- report, unbeknownst to the Danny Johnston in a recent correspondent the final filters. The back- The yellow bus business is located ington School and SGMS had students. news release. “I know some Jean Skillman wash water from the filters along Highway 89 North in Wilsall. their air quality affected by According to the report, of the results were close, will then be disposed of in an 578-2570 coal trains that pass through the students learned about but it is such a blessing on-site disposal system. Studio show Livingston. interviewing, research and nonetheless. Congratula- The nitrate removal sys- The fourth annual Weaverbird Studio The students used air qual- data collection during the tions to our two new Board Members tem will produce a brine waste, which Show is planned to be open from 10 a.m. ity monitors at each school project. Graham Gilmore and Nick Jerke. I am will be disposed of in an on-site evapora- to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 21 for one week, according to SGMS also won $500 for a certainly happy to have them on our tion pond. Geotechnical evaluation and and 22 at 302 Hannaford Street North in the students’ final report, logo the school submitted to team. We are saying good-bye to two work with the landowner are underway Wilsall. Bev Polk, owner, invites all to and found that the air quali- the DEQ for the contest. great Board Members Maggie Stein (3 to determine the final location of the come and bring a friend. years) and Dean Flatt (12 years). They pond, the engineers said. will be missed. The anticipated schedule is to submit Senior potluck “Approval for the teacher housing the plans and project specifications to The Shields Valley Senior Citizens pot- loan passed overwhelmingly. The houses the Department of Environmental Quali- luck dinner starts at 1 p.m. Thursday, should be on-site by June 5. We will not ty in June, with a goal of bidding the May 20, at the senior center in Wilsall. have to go back to the voters for a tech- project in August and September and Livingston Bicycle nology levy for 10 years, which will be starting construction this fall. Bridal shower nice for our voters to not have to see It is likely construction will continue A bridal shower brunch for Anna that every year and a great asset for the into 2022, and it is possible construction Wrights and Andrew Olson is planned Club announces trail school as we try to keep up with chang- start could be delayed until 2022 for 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at the Wil- ing technology. depending on contractor and availabili- sall Community Church, 112 Liquin Hills “New students are registering on a ty. Lane. Attendees are asked to bring a maintenance schedule regular basis lately. If the trend contin- The Wilsall Water District remains recipe to share with Anna. The couple ues, our funding should stay a little committed to providing its community is registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond By Enterprise Staff more consistent for the next year. I just safe, reliable drinking water. Email and at Amazon. know we could not have stayed open in questions or comments related to the The Livingston Bicycle Club has announced its 2021 trail the capacity as we did without the over- project to wilsallwatersprite@gmail. Craft group maintenance season schedule, and is looking for volunteers. whelming support of our community. We com. A craft group will meet at 2 p.m. According to a LBC press release, the maintenance season are very thankful and appreciative of all Wednesday, May 26, at the Shields Val- has already kicked off with maintenance work on the O of the help and support we have Awards given ley Senior Center in Wilsall. Bring some- Street Connector. received this year.” Awards were given at Shields Valley thing to work on or come and visit. The group’s next trail maintenance day is Saturday, High School Tuesday evening. according to the release. At 9 a.m., maintenance of the U.S. Wilsall Water Project update Shields Valley seniors who were Cards 89 South Bike trail will begin, and at 6 p.m. the group will As many residents in Wilsall are awarded scholarships from the Shields Winners of the May 18 Senior Citizens train on trail stewardship at the Pine Creek Trailhead with aware, the Water District has been Valley Foundation are Kayla Johnson, card party were Jean Skillman, first; ABWilderness, according to the release. working diligently with its engineer, Bailey Fiedler, Julianna Croston and Linda Wilson, second; Linda McClure, June 5, according to the release, the group will work on Great West Engineering, to design and Aidan Jenkins. low; and Pam Lucas, traveling. the Porcupine/Ibex trail in the Crazy Mountains, and June construct a new water treatment plant. The Wilsall Scholarship Committee 19 the group will work on North Dry Creek to West Pine The project will provide treatment for gave $1,500 each to Julianna Croston, Creek. the existing water supply wells serving Sage Willis, Aidan Jenkins and Kayla School schedule Those interested in volunteering can email Livingston- the community and will include a new Johnson. •฀May฀21-22:฀The฀Western฀C฀Divisional฀ [email protected]฀or฀RSVP฀at฀https://forms.gle/vjbeC- ion-exchange system for nitrate remov- Track meet is at Big Sky in Missoula. w24qPZrCED78. al along with a cartridge filtration sys- Food truck opens •฀May฀28:฀School฀will฀be฀dismissed฀at฀ Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves, snacks, water, tem to bring the water supply into com- The Little LeBuski food truck opened 1:30฀p.m.฀on฀this฀the฀last฀day฀of฀school. sunscreen and tools if they have them. Navajo Nation surpasses Cherokee to become largest US tribe FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — the year. It required that The Navajo Nation has by far applicants be enrolled as the largest land mass of any Navajo citizens. The response Native American tribe in the was huge, with the tribe pay- country. Now, it’s boasting ing out more than $322 mil- the largest enrolled popula- lion to more than 293,000 tion, too. applicants, the tribal control- Navajos clamored to enroll ler’s office said. Adults or fix their records as the received up to $1,350 and tribe offered hardship assis- children up to $450. tance payments from last On the American Rescue year’s federal Coronavirus Plan Act funding, Navajo Aid, Relief and Economic Nation President Jonathan Security Act. That boosted Nez questioned the fairness the tribe’s rolls from about of awarding more money to 306,000 to nearly 400,000 citi- tribes that enroll people with zens. less than one-fourth blood The figure tops the Chero- quantum. kee Nation’s enrollment of “Here on Navajo, we verify 392,000. But it, too, has been blood quantum, and that’s a growing, said tribal spokes- requirement,” he told The woman Julie Hubbard. The Associated Press. “If they Oklahoma tribe has been had that same requirement, receiving about 200 more one-quarter Cherokee, just applications per month from imagine.” potential enrollees, leaving The U.S. Census reflects Navajo’s position at the top higher numbers for Native unstable. Americans than tribes’ T h e n u m b e r s m a t t e r enrollment records because it because tribes often are allo- allows people to self-identify cated money based on their as Native American and Alas- number of citizens. Each of ka Native and report ties to the 574 federally recognized multiple Indigenous groups tribes determines how to across North America, Cen- count its population. Navajo, tral America and South for example, requires a one- America. Not all of those 5.2 quarter blood quantum to million people are eligible to enroll. Cherokee primarily enroll in tribes. The 2010 count put the Cherokee uses lineal descent. AP Tr i b a l g o v e r n m e n t s Nation around 820,000 and received $4.8 billion from the Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez speaks during a live radio address in Window Rock, Ariz., on April 22. Navajo at 332,000. CARES Act based on federal Cherokee Native Principal housing population data for didn’t make sense when bro- tribally certified enrollment tribal governments to submit track to get the largest share Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said tribes, which some said was ken down to a per-person fig- figures to pay out $12.35 bil- their information online for of the enrollment-based fund- the recent higher enrollment badly skewed. The Treasury ure. They plan to continue lion and tribal employment the American Rescue Plan ing. About half of its mem- figure from the Navajo Department recently revised their fight in court. data for $6.65 billion. funding. It acknowledged bers live on the vast Nation government shows the methodology and said it “We just cannot accept this Another $1 billion will be that no formula perfectly can 27,000-square-mile reserva- Natives are strong and an would correct the most sub- as it is,” Carol Heckman, an divided equally among eligi- capture the needs of tribes, tion that extends into New important force for econo- stantial disparities. attorney for Prairie Band, ble tribal governments, the which have suffered dispro- Mexico, Arizona and Utah. mies, education and environ- The Shawnee Tribe of Okla- said in a court hearing last Treasury Department said. portionately during the pan- The tribe opened the hard- ment. homa, one of three tribes that week. “We’re happy to keep Alaska Native corporations, demic. ship assistance program in “It’s truly a positive any- sued the Treasury Depart- talking about it, but Treasury which own much of the Tribes also won’t be under November, up against an ini- time our citizenship grows ment over the payments, said would have to sweeten the Native land in Alaska under a as tight of a deadline to spend tial deadline to spend federal and thrives,” he said in a it’s satisfied with an addition- pie.” 1971 settlement, aren’t eligi- the money as they were for virus assistance by the end of statement. al $5.2 million it’s set to The Treasury Department ble for any of the $20 billion the CARES Act and will have receive. The Miccosukee will avoid much of the prob- in funding. The U.S. Supreme more flexibility. They can Tribe of Indians in Florida lems it encountered with Court is deciding whether spend the money to replace and the Prairie Band Potawa- CARES Act funding in the the corporations will get a lost revenue and improve tomi Nation in Kansas would distribution of the $20 billion slice of the CARES Act mon- water, sewer and broadband get $825,000 and $864,000 for tribes under the Ameri- ey. infrastructure that often lags under the new methodology. can Rescue Plan Act. The The Treasury Department behind the rest of the U.S. Both said those amounts department said it will use set a Monday deadline for The Navajo Nation is on Gov.’s Mount Rushmore lawsuit sparks legal fight with tribe SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Native American tribes. thing That Is.” Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s lawsuit The tribal lawsuit touches on a centu- “The fact that this event could be against the federal government over a ry-old dispute over ownership and con- forced upon us in our sacred lands July Fourth fireworks display she trol of the Black Hills, which include despite our clear opposition to the event wants to put on at Mount Rushmore has Mount Rushmore. The Supreme Court traumatizes us as a people and inflicts reignited legal tensions between her ruled in 1980 that the land was taken grief upon us. To us, allowing this event and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. from tribes in violation of treaty agree- to occur again is a colonial attack on The tribe last week sought to join the ments and offered them a monetary one of our most sacred places,” the lawsuit in opposition to Noem, who is payment. tribe and Vance argue in court docu- asking a federal judge to order the In the lawsuit over fireworks at ments. National Park Service to allow the fire- Mount Rushmore, the Cheyenne River Noem, in a document filed Sunday, works display. Sioux Tribe and Steve Vance, the tribe’s opposed the tribe’s request to join the The Republican governor sued the historic preservation officer, argue lawsuit, arguing that the tribe doesn’t Department of Interior last month after that they should be allowed to take part have standing in what is a “state-feder- the Park Service denied the state’s in the lawsuit because the land on al dispute.” Her lawyers argue that the application for the event, citing safety which Mount Rushmore sits is “our fireworks display wouldn’t hinder the concerns and objections from local most sacred site — the Heart of Every- tribe’s religious or free speech rights.

pinion Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Page 4, Livingston Enterprise O GUEST EDITORIAL Let’s be smart about new CDC guidelines

With its short, sharp life experience of having 123 ment telling them what to announcement of last week million American adults ful- do. They’ve wanted to be ending mask requirements ly vaccinated is showing that able to make their own free in most instances, the Cen- the vaccines work. “If you choices. ters for Disease Control and are vaccinated, we are say- Well, now they have their Prevention (CDC) created a ing you are safe, you can wish. The government — or lot of confusion. But when take off your mask and you Publix — isn’t forcing them you boil it down, it’s pretty are not at risk of severe dis- to wear a mask anymore. simple. ease or hospitalization from And now they can freely Vaccinated people don’t COVID-19,” the CDC direc- choose. have to wear masks, either tor, Dr. Rochelle P. Walen- They can choose to stay indoors or out, except in cer- sky, said on “Fox News Sun- unvaccinated and pretend tain situations like traveling day. that the coronavirus can’t on an airplane or attending But, she added, the part reach them. Or they can school. But because no one many seem to be overlook- choose to get a shot and tru- can tell who is vaccinated ing: “If you are not vaccinat- ly protect themselves and and who isn’t, it means that ed, you are not safe. Please their loved ones from a virus America is basically going to go get vaccinated or contin- that, epidemiologists say, go maskless from here on infections, hospitalizations nated, for immunocompro- ue to wear your mask.” will menace the country and out. and deaths, the pandemic is mised individuals and for In other words, the corona- the globe for some years to In many ways, the new far from over. young children who cannot virus now poses a serious come. guidelines are a head- The sweeping new guide- yet be vaccinated,” emer- danger mainly to those who It doesn’t take an Einstein scratcher. Because even lines have inadvertently gency physician Dr. Leana have refused to wear a mask — or a Darwin — to know though the trends are head- “made life much less safe Wen told CNN. or get a vaccine. They what the smart choice is. ing downward in COVID-19 for people who are unvacci- But the CDC says the real- haven’t wanted the govern- — Palm Beach Post

Labor shortage caused by government

America has a record 8.1 experience. million job openings. People in the unemploy- The media call it a “labor ment line also said that the shortage.” government should do more But it’s not a labor short- to train them for jobs. But age; it’s an incentive short- New York already offered age. “job training” centers, so I sent an intern out to see what they did. The first offered to help her get welfare. A sec- ond told her to apply for unemployment. Neither place suggested looking for a job. Syndicated When she insisted that she columnist wanted work, not handouts, they directed her to yet another building. There she JOHN STOSSEL was told she could not receive help because she didn’t have a college degree. “No one wants to work,” Finally, a fourth office says a sign on a restaurant offered her an interview at drive-thru speaker in Albu- the sandwich chain Pret a querque, New Mexico. Manger. The boss there told “Please be patient with the her she’d wasted her time staff that did show up.” going to the government Jobs I never wanted to work. I Center because she could got a job because I had to have gotten that same inter- support myself. That was view using Craigslist. good for me. It forced me out Some politicians under- of my comfort zone. It made stand that handouts encour- me a better person. age dependence. Sixteen Had government offered states are now ending extra me almost equal money not unemployment benefits ear- Innovation is cause for pandemic optimism to work, I never would have ly. Montana and Arizona applied. replaced extra unemploy- By Fareed Zakaria these is innovation. Crises stumbles in the first phase of decades not because of its Today, government takes ment benefits with a bonus Syndicated Columnist always lead people to find the pandemic. Now Europe public sector but rather away that incentive. for people who find work. new ways to do things, adopt has gotten its act together. because of the rise of a The American Rescue Plan, Even President Joe Biden The United States is enter- new technologies and cast Meanwhile, it has actually dynamic and efficient private passed in March, increased has noticed the unintended ing a post-pandemic era. This away old practices. In the made a far more consequen- sector. The pandemic is a unemployment payments by consequences of his party’s is happening primarily United States, the ability of tial decision: to borrow mon- wake-up call that might force hundreds of dollars and benefits. “If you’re ... offered because of the one aspect of large parts of the economy to ey backed by the continent’s real government reforms, extended them for up to 73 a suitable job, you can’t this pandemic that differenti- function and excel in the digi- strongest economies — Ger- particularly in public health, weeks. Given the cost of refuse that job and just keep ates it from all previous ones tal realm — when the physi- many and France — and let which could then trigger commuting, etc., many peo- getting unemployment,” he in history — the triumph of cal economy was broadly all countries spend it on COV- change in other dysfunctional ple find they are better off said. science. Within a year of shut down — has surprised ID recovery. This suggests sectors such as education. As financially not working. Seems more than reason- COVID-19’s outbreak, the even techno-optimists. Europe might soon look like it searches for growth and Denmark once offered able. Yet a New York Times world saw the emergence of These gains could endure. America in its own second faces challenges in borrow- workers five years of unem- headline says, “Some say it several high-quality vac- A salesperson told me, “I phase, marked by wide- ing, India is already enacting ployment. Then they noticed presents an undue hardship.” cines. This is truly breathtak- miss being able to meet with spread vaccinations and a long-delayed economic that workers found work The reporter interviewed a ing. A decade ago, the scien- people in person. You lose soaring economy. The Euro- reforms. Another sign that after exactly five years. So, “Mx. San Martin, 27, who tific consensus was that it something important. On the peans’ bold fiscal innovation India might bounce back is Denmark cut the benefit to uses the pronouns they and took 10 to 15 years — and a other hand, I have used the could also mean a stronger its stock market, which has four years. Then most work- them.” lot of luck — to produce a new technology to make liter- European Union in the future. been stunningly resilient in ers found jobs after four Mx. Martin wants to work vaccine for a new disease. ally 10 times as many sales The dark side of this pic- the face of the COVID catas- years. Now Denmark, wisely, with pets. They complained Over half the adult popula- calls every week compared to ture right now is the develop- trophe. has cut benefits in half. that “there simply weren’t tion in the United States has before COVID. It’s opened up ing world. COVID is ravaging I’m trying to look at the Incentives matter. enough jobs that I would received at least one dose of a whole new world for me.” India, and it may also surge bright side of a terrible situa- America’s unemployment actually want.” Restaurant the vaccine. Daily infection Even governments are in places that so far have tion. There are real grounds handouts began during the work “is not in my field of and hospitalization rates are innovating. New York City been largely spared, includ- to be optimistic that, grim as Great Depression when des- interest.” dropping fast almost every- has announced that sidewalk ing Africa. But even then, it’s the pandemic has been, it perate people really needed Too bad. where; some states are even dining will become a perma- still possible to imagine bene- could open up progress help. Still, you could collect Bad for all of us when peo- reporting zero daily COVID nent feature. It has officially fits. The crisis has jolted across the world. for only 16 weeks. ple think they’re entitled to deaths. Of course, there are abolished snow days for India to its core, shedding a ——— Barack Obama extended our tax money if bureaucrats still dangers. Vaccination schools, replacing them with harsh light on the country’s EDITOR’S NOTE: Fareed unemployment benefits to up don’t get them the exact job rates are slowing down, and online school. (Strangely, sprawling, corrupt and badly Zakaria’s email address is to 99 weeks. they want. new variants are cropping children do not see this as run government. The country fareed.zakaria.gps@turner. “There are no jobs!” people ——— up. productivity-enhancing.) has flourished in the past few com. I interviewed waiting in line EDITOR’S NOTE: John Yet even with those caveats We understand innovation for benefits in New York City Stossel is author of “Give Me in mind, we can look at the mostly in hindsight. Few pre- once told me. a Break: How I Exposed United States and imagine dicted in the early 1990s that But that wasn’t true. There Hucksters, Cheats, and Scam life after COVID. The fore- productivity would rise were lots of entry-level jobs Artists and Became the cast is mostly sunny. sharply because of the wide- within walking distance. Scourge of the Liberal The most striking aspect of spread use of information My staff visited 79 nearby Media.” For other Creators post-pandemic America is technology; nor did they fore- stores. Forty said they want- Syndicate writers and car- likely to be a big economic see that it would taper off A Yellowstone Newspaper ed to hire. Twenty-four said toonists, visit www.creators. boom. Unlike the 2008 finan- just as mysteriously a few John Sullivan, Editor and Publisher • Justin Post, Managing Editor they’d hire people with no com. cial crisis, the pandemic years later. But at a micro Tel. 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Community Page 5, Livingston Enterprise Wednesday, May 19, 2021 The Frame Garden announces Wheatgrass Books to host author Chris Warren By Enterprise Staff Author Chris Warren, a resident of Cooke City, has new summer group show spent years researching Wheatgrass Books will host author Chris Warren on June Hemingway’s connection to By Enterprise Staff ed in many of her pieces. 10 as he reads from his book, the area. In 2018, he present- Garre’s collection is “Ernest Hemingway in the ed a paper on Hemingway’s A group show kicks off the inspired by spring 2021, a Yellowstone High Country.” final short story, which was summer season at The Frame special season of renewal for The 7 p.m. event will be a set in Cooke City, to the Garden in Livingston. The all of us. tribute to the iconic Benja- Hemingway Society in Paris. exhibit features painters Lin- “We have emerged from 15 min Curry “Dink” Bruce, Warren’s research was da Barnsley, Diane Draper, months of devastating trials who passed away Sept. 5, instrumental in bringing the and Karen Garre, along with both public and personal, 2020 at his home in Livings- society’s biennial conference photographer Ann Skelton. now at last, a new beginning ton, Montana after spending to Cooke City and Sheridan, The eclectic group of wom- is here,” Garre said in the a lifetime intertwined with Wyoming, in 2020 and is the en share a passion for the release. “I celebrate with Hemingway, Key West and director of the upcoming natural world, a Frame Gar- these paintings filled with Livingston’s literary arts 2022 International Heming- den press release said. Barn- life and color and most of all scene, a Wheatgrass Books way Conference. sley’s new series, “Portraits hope and joy.” news release said. Copies of Warren’s book of the Wild,” breaks with tra- The bold palette used by Bruce was one of Livings- will be available for pur- ditional depictions of wild- the artist exhibits the light ton’s great storytellers, and chase. life. spring brings. he connects Hemingway to For more information “I have brought them out of Skelton views the world, the more contemporary liter- about the event, email Lisa at nature and into a world they especially Yellowstone Park, ary scene of Park County, the wheatgrassbooks@gmail. must now deal with, a world with the skillful eye of a mas- release said. com. of humans,” Barnsley said in ter photographer. She cap- the release. tures specific moments in Draper seeks to place a grand landscapes and shares bookmark in time; whether these with the viewer. the focus is the soft light of a Whether it is the whisper of Green Door Gallery to host artist summer morning for an out- the winter wind or the pris- door plein air painting, or a tine reflection of a mountain Malou Flato for first Art Walk commissioned studio piece of view, the photographs leave a By Enterprise Staff well as those she encounters art, the process and the chal- sense of intimacy despite the in her travels. The small oil lenge is the driving force. expanse they capture. Green Door Gallery will paintings in this exhibit rep- Draper’s love of painting The exhibit will be up host artist Malou Flato for the resent mostly the landscape people and wildlife is reflect- through June 8. first Art Walk of the summer of Paradise Valley. of 2021 season. “For me, the great thing An artist reception will about being an artist is the take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on feeling that I have yet to com- June 2, according to a Green plete my best painting,” Door Gallery press release. Malou said in the release. The exhibit will run June 25 “Everything I make is still through Aug. 22, and will also very fresh. My work includes be available online at Wheat- watercolors, oils, acrylics, grassBooks.com. tile murals, etchings, sculp- Malou and her husband ture, and digital prints. I am divide the year between Tex- always looking for the next as and Paradise Valley. She is frontier.” a landscape painter and he, a Questions about the event writer. She paints the natural can be direction to Lisa at forms around Livingston as [email protected].

Brylea Beye* Sonia Bornemann* HONORS Emma Funk* Jonathan Gauthier* ABOVE: “Merganser in the Afternoon” by Diane Draper. Zoe Glenn* RIGHT: “Back To The Room Kids!” by Linda Barnsley. The University of Montana Elizabeth Hewey* released the names of Park Jaia Wagman** County students on the Katelyn Wolf* Dean’s List and the Presi- Leadership 49 announces new application opportunity dent’s 4.0 List for Spring Clyde Park Semester of 2021. Double Cathy Berendts* By Enterprise Staff and opportunities within in late September and cul- Applications and two ref- asterisks after a name indi- Cheyenne Darkow* Park County, and network minate in April 2022. A erences are due by Monday, cate the student earned a 4.0 Applications are now with community groups, group of 15-18 participants June 14. The application is GPA. A single asterisk indi- Gardiner available for the eighth year leaders, businesses, elected will be selected to achieve a available parklocal.org/com- cates a GPA greater than 3.5 Kersey Blackford** of Leadership 49, a program officials, and many others. demographically and geo- munity/leadership-49/ or the but less than 4.0. Cody Carlson** of Montana State Universi- “I loved getting to meet graphically diverse cohort Extension office at 119 S. Livingston Jacob Perius* ty-Park County Extension. new people and connect with to maximize the individual Third St. Successful appli- Lorraine Adams** James Roberts* The eight-month leader- this community in a pretty leadership experience and cants will pay a $250 tuition ship development program incredible way,” Emma to achieve the program fee to help cover the costs for Park County citizens is Ewert, a Year 6 alumnae, goals, the release said. of administering the pro- Poppy Drive on May 28, with comprised of immersive, said in the release. “I also Successful applicants will gram, including meals. CLUB NOTES flag ceremonies on Memorial daylong sessions hosted in felt like it allowed me to demonstrate strong interest Scholarships may be avail- Day. Support your veterans different communities and a recognize the leadership and commitment to the pro- able. Transportation is not by supporting the Poppy group project, a Leadership qualities I had already and gram. Sessions will take included in tuition. Drive. We are hoping for nice 49 news release said. own those qualities in a way place in Clyde Park, Cooke Contact (406) 222-4156 or American Legion Auxiliary weather so the military brick Participants develop lead- I had not been able to City, Gardiner, Livingston, [email protected] with met May 11, with 50 officers program will begin. We are ership skills, increase their before.” Paradise Valley, Tom Miner questions or for further and a total of 8 members hoping to have the project knowledge about challenges Leadership 49 will begin Basin and Wilsall. information. present. We will be doing the completed by July 4.

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Page 6, Livingston Enterprise Wednesday, May 19, 2021 McConnell hits ‘pause’ on Dems effort to create Jan. 6 panel WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Donald Trump, who had encour- he agreed with that, saying only Republicans are signaling that they aged his supporters to head to Capi- that Republicans were “evaluating will try to block — or at least slow tol Hill that day to stop the count- what is appropriate.” down — a Democratic effort to cre- ing of the electoral votes and over- Some have suggested that McCar- ate a 9/11-style commission on the turn his defeat to Democrat Joe thy himself could be subpoenaed by deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the Biden. the panel because he talked to U.S. Capitol, threatening the chanc- Trump released a statement Tues- Trump as the Capitol was breached. es of a deeper, independent look at day night urging Republicans Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, who was the siege and how it could be pre- against approving what he called a booted out of GOP leadership last vented from happening again. “Democrat trap.” week for her criticism of Trump’s Senate Republican Leader Mitch The commission will also expose false claims of a stolen election, McConnell said Tuesday he is divisions in the party, as some suggested as much in an interview “pushing the pause button,” on the Republicans have said they think with ABC News, saying she legislation to form the commission, an independent review is neces- “wouldn’t be surprised” if McCar- which is expected to pass the sary. In private GOP caucus meet- thy was questioned in the investiga- House this week despite the opposi- ings across the Capitol on Tuesday, tion. Cheney has backed the com- tion of House Republican Leader members argued for and against mission. Kevin McCarthy. That means the the idea. Cheney and Katko are two of 10 bill is likely to have a more difficult Several Republican lawmakers Republicans who voted to impeach path when it reaches the Senate, joined McCarthy in speaking Trump after the insurrection for where majority Democrats will against the commission early Tues- telling his supporters that day to need at least 10 GOP votes to pass day during a meeting of House “fight like hell” to overturn his it. Republicans, according to one AP defeat. The Senate later acquitted McConnell told reporters that his Republican familiar with the pri- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., right, speaks to the him. caucus is “undecided” but willing to vate session who was granted ano- media next to Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., Tuesday. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi listen to the arguments about nymity to discuss it. The Republi- called McCarthy’s opposition to the “whether such a commission is can who negotiated the bill with commission “cowardice” and said needed.” He questioned whether Democrats, New York Rep. John mission. Blunt, the top Republican Modeled after the investigation he doesn’t want to find the truth. the panel’s work would interfere Katko, argued in favor. on the Senate Rules Committee, is into the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the She released a February letter with the hundreds of criminal cases “I recognize there are differing working on a bipartisan report with bill would establish an independent from the GOP leader in which he stemming from the Jan. 6 attack views on this issue, which is an his Democratic colleagues that will 10-member commission that would asked for an even split of Demo- and whether the “fine print” of the inherent part of the legislative pro- include some recommendations for make recommendations for secur- crats and Republican commission- bill would ensure that both parties cess and not something I take per- security upgrades. He said an inde- ing the Capitol and preventing ers, equal subpoena power and no on the commission have an equal sonally,” Katko said in a statement. pendent investigation would take another insurrection. The panel predetermined findings or conclu- say. “However, as the Republican Lead- too long and “frankly, I don’t think would have to issue a final report sions listed in the legislation. The He also questioned a separate, er of the Homeland Security Com- there are that many gaps to be by Dec. 31. bipartisan legislation accommo- $1.9 billion spending bill that the mittee, I feel a deep obligation to filled in on what happened on Janu- The debate over the commission dates all three of those requests, House is expected to pass this week get the answers U.S. Capitol Police ary 6th, as it relates to building comes at a time when some Repub- she said. for security upgrades. “We’re not and Americans deserve and ensure security.” licans have begun to downplay the “Leader McCarthy won’t take yes sure what to spend the money on an attack on the heart of our Other Senate Republicans have severity of the Jan. 6 attack. And for an answer,” she said. yet,” McConnell said. democracy never happens again.” signaled support for the commis- many Republicans say the commis- Senate Majority Leader Chuck McCarthy’s opposition and McCo- McConnell said his caucus had “a sion. Utah Sen. Mitt Romney said sion should only be established if it Schumer vowed to bring the House nnell’s hesitancy will almost cer- good discussion” in their closed- earlier Tuesday that given the vio- can investigate other violent acts, measure for a vote. “Republicans tainly mean fewer Republicans will door lunch. lent attack, “we should understand including protests last summer in can let their constituents know: Are support the commission in both Some Republicans, such as Mis- what mistakes were made and how the aftermath of the death of they on the side for truth or are chambers. Most in the party are souri Sen. Roy Blunt, recommended we could prevent them from hap- George Floyd. McConnell declined they going to cover up?” Schumer still loath to upset former President that his colleagues oppose the com- pening again.” to answer a question about whether said.

Kansas House member pleads Prosecutor says video, DNA will be key at Iowa slaying trial IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — his car and ran to catch up not guilty in incident at school Video evidence, DNA analy- with her, and became angry sis and a partial confession and fought with her after will be critical to proving a she threatened to call By HEATHER The brief videos, provided by farm laborer stabbed a Uni- police, Klaver said. HOLLINGSWORTH a parent who said they were versity of Iowa student to Bahena Rivera said the Associated Press shot by students, also showed death while she was out for next thing he remembered Samsel talking about suicide, a run in 2018, a prosecutor was driving his Malibu A Kansas House member God and sex. told jurors Wednesday. with her bloody body in the who was arrested after vid- One video showed Samsel Poweshiek County Attor- trunk, which he then car- eos began circulating online grabbing a boy, pushing him ney Bart Klaver said in his ried over his shoulder and of him arguing with teenage against a wall and telling opening statement that he hid underneath stalks in a students and pushing one of him, “I could put the wrath of will ask them to find Cris- cornfield, the prosecutor them while he was working God on you right now,” thian Bahena Rivera guilty said. as a substitute teacher before the boy breaks free of first-degree murder in Klaver said blood found entered a not guilty plea and runs away, yelling. the death of 20-year-old on the trunk and trunk liner Wednesday to three counts of A criminal complaint Mollie Tibbetts. If convict- matched Tibbetts’ DNA, misdemeanor battery. accuses Samsel of having ed, he faces life in prison which was recovered from Republican state Rep. made physical contact with without parole. the body. He said an autop- Mark Samsel, who is free on two 15- or 16-year-old stu- Klaver said a homeown- sy found that she had been bond, also was given three dents “in a rude, insulting or er’s surveillance video will stabbed from seven to 12 weeks to undergo a mental angry manner.” The third show Bahena Rivera’s black times in the chest, ribs, health evaluation. The next charge alleges that Samsel Chevy Malibu appearing to neck, and skull, and that she hearing was set for July 12. caused “bodily harm” to one circle Tibbets as she ran on died from sharp force inju- The charges against Sam- of the students. July 18, 2018, in her home- ries. sel arose from a student Samsel was banned for a town of Brooklyn, Iowa. The prosecution’s first reporting an April 28 inci- year from Wellsville public Bahena Rivera, now 26, lat- witnesses were Tibbetts’ dent involving Samsel in school property and events. er told police that he drove boyfriend, Dalton Jack, and what videos showed to be a But there’s no indication yet past her and turned around his older brother, Blake. noisy classroom in his home- that he might face disciplin- to get a second look because They said Tibbetts was ary action from the House, AP town of Wellsville, a town of he thought she was “hot,” housesitting and watching In this September 2016 photo provided by Kim Calder- which can censure or expel about 1,700 people roughly Klaver said. Blake Jack’s dogs at the wood, Mollie Tibbetts poses for a picture during homecom- 55 miles (89 kilometers) members over their behav- B a h e n a R i v e r a a l s o brothers’ home in Brooklyn ing festivities at BGM High School in her hometown of southwest of Kansas City. ior. admitted that he got out of when she went missing. Brooklyn, Iowa. Biden and Netanyahu face first rough test of relationship (AP) — President Joe eign policy has taken a back ing peace in the region. he praised for moving the ed Gaza Strip. Netanyahu, in his state- Biden’s efforts to persuade seat. The president has tried Netanyahu, for his part, was U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem His administration has ment, made clear he had no Benjamin Netanyahu to halt to avoid getting bogged down furious about White House from Tel Aviv and brokering relied instead on what offi- plans to immediately wind military strikes against in an interminable effort to efforts to reach a nuclear a normalization of relations cials described as “quiet, down Israeli strikes target- Hamas in Gaza are plunging establish an elusive Mideast deal with Iran. between Israel and Gulf intensive” diplomacy, includ- ing Hamas leaders and sup- the two leaders into a diffi- peace that many of his White Amid the tension between neighbors Bahrain and the ing quashing a U.N. Security ply tunnels in Gaza, a 25-mile cult early test of the U.S.- House predecessors have Obama and Netanyahu, Biden United Arab Emirates as well Council statement that would by 6-mile strip of territory Israeli relationship. dedicated precious time to went out of his way during a as Morocco and Sudan. have addressed a cease-fire. that is home to more than 2 The two have had other without much success. 2014 speech before the Jew- Biden’s call on Netanyahu The administration’s han- million people. moments of tension over the This is not the first time ish Federations of North to de-escalate the fighting dling opened a divide “With every passing day we years, and their current dif- Biden and Netanyahu have America to say that he and came as political and interna- between Biden and some are striking at more of the ferences over the war in been publicly at odds. Netanyahu were “still bud- tional pressure mounted on Democratic lawmakers, doz- terrorist organizations’ capa- Gaza create a challenge that As vice president, Biden dies,” albeit with a somewhat the U.S. president to inter- ens of whom have called for bilities, targeting more Biden was trying mightily to kept Netanyahu waiting for a complicated relationship. vene more forcefully to push a cease-fire. senior commanders, toppling avoid. dinner meeting after the Biden noted that he had once for an end to the hostilities. Egypt and some others more terrorist buildings and Biden told Netanyahu in a Israeli leader embarrassed inscribed a photo for Netan- Biden, until Wednesday, had have worked without success hitting more weaponry stock- telephone call Wednesday President Barack Obama by yahu with “Bibi I don’t agree avoided pressing Israel more to broker a halt to fighting, piles,” Netanyahu said. that he expected “significant approving the construction of with a damn thing you say directly and publicly for a while Hamas officials indi- The fighting, the worst de-escalation” of the fighting 1,600 new apartments in dis- but I love you.’” cease-fire, or conveying that cated publicly they would Israeli-Palestinian violence by day’s end, according to the puted east Jerusalem in the In late 2019, during a ques- level of urgency for ending keep up their rocket barrag- since 2014, has killed at least White House. But the prime middle of Biden’s 2010 visit tion and answer session with Israeli airstrikes targeting es into Israel as long as Isra- 219 Palestinians and 12 peo- minister came right back to Israel. voters on the campaign trail, Hamas in the thickly populat- el continued airstrikes. ple in Israel. with a public declaration that Netanyahu sought to patch Biden called Netanyahu he was “determined to con- up hurt feelings at the dinner. “counterproductive” and an tinue” the Gaza operation But after the meal, Biden “extreme right” leader. But “until its objective is admonished the prime minis- he also accused Palestinian achieved.” ter in a statement, saying the leaders of “fomenting” the NEWS OUTSIDE Netanyahu did allow that move undermined a U.S. conflict and “baiting every- he “greatly appreciates the effort to persuade the Pales- one who is Jewish.” And he the support of the American tinians to resume peace talks. suggested that some on the BUBBLE president,” but said nonethe- Later, Obama and Netanya- U.S. political left give the less that Israel would push hu’s relationship cratered as Palestinian Authority “a ahead. White House aides ques- pass” when criticizing Israeli Share your stories and events with us. This is not where Biden had tioned the Israeli’s willing- leadership. hoped to expend his time and ness to find accommodations Netanyahu had a notably energy. with Palestinians and Sunni better relationship with Pres- We want to hear from you. 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Sports Page 7, Livingston Enterprise Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Danica Patrick to lead Indy 500 field in Chevy pace car

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Motor Speedway. Danica Patrick will be on the She has since retired from track at the Indianapolis 500, racing — her 30th-place fin- AP at the front of the field once ish in the 2018 race was her United States’ John Isner during a match against Austria’s again. final start — but Patrick Dominic Thiem at the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tourna- Patrick was announced returns to NBC’s broadcast ment in Madrid, Spain, Friday. Wednesday as the pace car crew for the event for the driver for IndyCar’s marquee third consecutive year. event. She will drive a 2021 Chevrolet and Corvette Dallas Open to bring ATP Tour Chevrolet Corvette Stingray have led the starting field hardtop convertible to lead more than any other manu- the field to green on May 30. facturer and nameplate. The men’s tennis to SMU next year It will be the first Corvette 2021 race marks the 32nd DALLAS (AP) — The Dal- Championship of Tennis convertible since 2008 to time Chevrolet will pace the las Open will bring profes- Finals were there from pace “The Greatest Spectacle field dating to 1948. It it the sional men’s tennis to the 1971-89. in Racing.” 18th race since 1978 the Cor- city next year as the first “It’s a big deal for the “I have always loved Chevy vette was selected. ATP Tour event there since city, for sure,” said John vehicles, and the Corvette Chevrolet was founded in the circuit started in 1990. Isner, a former Top 10 play- convertible is such a beauti- 1911, the year of the inaugu- The indoor hard-court er and 2018 Wimbledon ful car,” Patrick said. “Maybe ral 500-mile race. Company tournament will be played semifinalist who lives in they will let me drive it co-founder Louis Chevrolet, at SMU from Feb. 6-13, the Dallas and whose charity, home.” along with brothers Arthur tour announced Wednesday. the Isner Family Founda- Patrick as a rookie in 2005 and Gaston, were drivers, It is an ATP 250 event tion, is a non-profit partner became the first woman to and Arthur entered the first that is moving after being for the new tournament. lead laps in the Indianapolis Indy 500. Gaston Chevrolet held in New York the past “It’s a big deal for me per- 500. Her third-place finish won in 1920. AP three years. sonally, because I get to four years later was the Chevrolet-powered teams Danica Patrick waits during qualifications for the IndyCar Top-level men’s pro tennis play in my backyard here highest for a woman in the have won 11 Indy 500’s with Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speed- hasn’t been played in Dallas at Southern Methodist Uni- history of Indianapolis nine different drivers. way in Indianapolis on May 20, 2018. since the pre-ATP World versity, where I train.” Spurs chairman tells fans club ‘lost sight’ of priorities LONDON (AP) — Tottenham European Super League as well as some key priorities and what’s tru- the aborted effort to join the Super “We are acutely aware of the chairman Daniel Levy has told fans the team’s on-field performances ly in our DNA” during the effort to League. need to select someone whose val- that the club made mistakes during as it slipped down the standings complete the team’s new stadium Levy defended his efforts to sup- ues reflect those of our great club a disappointing season in which it and failed to qualify for next sea- and while dealing with the impact port the team, saying that since and return to playing football with tried to join a “Super League” and son’s Champions League. of the coronavirus pandemic. reaching the Champions League the style for which we are known fired manager Jose Mourinho after “This season, for many reasons, “Our work in the community and final in 2019 the club has spent — free-flowing, attacking and falling out of contention for the we have not met our raised expec- with the NHS is an example of more than $353 million on new entertaining — whilst continuing to Champions League. tations on the pitch,” Levy wrote, when we get it right, but we don’t players. embrace our desire to see young Levy’s message to supporters noting that Spurs were atop the get everything right,” he wrote. “It But the best they can do now is players flourish from our academy was published Wednesday in the Premier League in December. has never been because we don’t qualification to the second-tier alongside experienced talent,” matchday program as Spurs wel- Levy’s message didn’t address care about or respect you, our fans Europa League. Levy wrote. comed back 10,000 fans for a home Kane’s status but mentioned the — nothing could be further from Levy pledged to hire a manager Sky Sports, one of the Premier game against Aston Villa amid need to hire a permanent manager the truth.” who will bring an exciting style of League’s major rights holders, reports that striker Harry Kane who will bring a “free-flowing, The club announced last week play. Mourinho was fired last reported Monday that Kane has wants out of Tottenham. attacking and entertaining” style of that it will have fan representation month, and academy coach Ryan asked to be sold after becoming Fans have been critical of the play. on its board in an effort to improve Mason was promoted in the inter- unhappy with the club’s lack of club’s attempt to join the proposed Levy said that “we lost sight of relations with supporters following im. progress.

Devils hire Meghan New hoops league for prep stars building facility in Atlanta By PAT GRAHAM a minimum salary of at least Duggan as manager AP Sports Writer $100,000 a year, along with signing bonuses and shares A new basketball league in the company. They will of player development created for standout high also generate revenue from school players is building a use of their name, image and By STEPHEN WHYNO S c h o f i e l d a n d C a m m i state-of-the-art facility in likeness, in addition to sales AP Hockey Writer Granato and Canadian Atlanta. of custom jerseys, trading rivals Hayley Wickenheiser Also under construction: cards, video games and non- Former U.S. national and Danielle Goyette in the high-level hoopsters set fungible tokens. team captain Meghan Dug- NHL coaching or manage- to join a league that offers One caveat: Their college gan was named manager of ment jobs. Coyne Schofield another possible avenue to AP eligibility would be forfeited. player development for the joined Chicago in Novem- the NBA. Connecticut head coach Kevin Ollie calls out to his team The city of Atlanta was New Jersey Devils on ber as player development Overtime Elite announced during the second half of an NCAA college basketball selected after a yearlong Wednesday, the latest prom- coach, Granato is a pro Wednesday it is constructing game against Stony Brook in Hartford, Conn., on Nov. 14, search. The facility will be inent women’s player to scout for Seattle and Goy- a 103,000-square-foot com- 2017. located in the Atlantic Sta- join an NHL team’s front ette this week joined Toron- plex where prep players will tion neighborhood, which is office. to as director of player train, study and compete. national title in 2014. Carmelo Anthony of Portland near the Georgia Tech cam- The Devils said Duggan development when Wicken- The new league markets Scheduled to start in Sep- and Trae Young of Atlanta. pus. will work with assistant heiser was promoted to itself to top-notch players tember, the league will fea- “Overtime Elite is a wel- “The city’s storied basket- g e n e r a l m a n a g e r D a n senior director in that between 16 and 18 years old ture 30 players — yet to be come addition to Atlanta’s ball history, diverse popula- MacKinnon in a variety of department. with promises of an academ- named — all living and play- rich sports tradition, elevat- tion, vibrant business com- roles in the hockey opera- Duggan captained the ic education and a six-figure ing in Atlanta. ing the city as a global center munity and rich culture tions department. Duggan U.S. to the gold medal at the salary. It’s another potential O v e r t i m e E l i t e w a s for basketball development make Atlanta a city where expects “to do a lot of dif- 2018 Olympics, ending a route to the NBA besides col- launched through the sports and a cultural hub for people OTE wants to make a com- ferent things in hockey ops drought that dated to 2002. lege, the developmental G media company Overtime, of all backgrounds,” Young mitment as an active contrib- and also get on the ice to She recorded 75 points (45 League or heading overseas. which counts among its said in a statement as the utor to the community,” help with skills training.” goals, 30 assists) in 137 Last month, the league investors rapper/songwriter Hawks head into the postsea- Overtime Elite commissioner Duggan joins former U.S. games in a U.S. uniform hired a head coach in Kevin Drake and NBA players such son as a No. 5 seed. and president Aaron Ryan teammates Kendall Coyne before retiring in October. Ollie, who led UConn to a as Kevin Durant of Brooklyn, Each player is guaranteed said in a news release. Call your ford representative - Holiday eager to help Milwaukee take next step in playoffs livingston resident MILWAUKEE (AP) — The contender for the first time in ranking fifth in the NBA in “His ability to control the price the Bucks paid to add his NBA career. steals (1.63). He shot 50.3% game offensively, always be in GaRY BeRG Jrue Holiday to their roster “It’s like a brotherhood,” overall and 39.2% from control on offense in attack and the amount they invested Holiday said. “I want to be 3-point range - both career mode but then defensively to excellent Selection of used vehicles to keep him underscores how able to support my teammates highs - and stepped up his take away another team’s best much Milwaukee believes the and make them better just play after the All-Star break. player, that’s what playoff (Superb selection of new vehicles, too) guard can help them end a like they make me better.” “I knew he was a good and basketball is,” Connaughton half-century of NBA postsea- The Bucks gave up guards complete player,” Middleton said. 2018 BuCk eNCoRe 2019 toYota Rav4 aWd son frustration. Eric Bledsoe and George Hill, said, “but I didn’t know he was As he tries to help his new AWD, Auto, loaded, silver . .$18,998 . Loaded, auto, white . . $33,494. Holiday gets his chance to first-round draft choice R.J. this good.” team win its first NBA title hold up his end of the deal this Hampton and two future first- Holiday’s presence helped since 1971, Holiday already is 2016 foRd tauRuS 2018 NiSSaN patHfiNdeR weekend when the Bucks round picks to acquire Holi- the Bucks average 120.1 making an impact in Milwau- FWD, Limited pkg, silver . .$17,829 . AWD, loaded, white . . . $23,879. begin a first-round series with day and Sam Merrill from the points per game and become kee off the floor. the Miami Heat, who eliminat- New Orleans Pelicans as part the first team since the 1984- He donated part of his 2019- ed them in the second round of a four-team trade. The 85 Denver Nuggets to finish a 20 salary to form the Jrue and 2019 HYuNdai SaNta fe 2018 lexuS Rx350 last year. Bucks also gave New Orleans regular season averaging at Lauren Holiday Social Impact FWD, auto, loaded, black . . $27,900 Loaded, beige . . . . . $41,895 “I think for somebody who the right to swap two future least 120 points. Fund with his wife, who won just wants an opportunity to first-round picks. The Bucks believe they two Olympic gold medals and 2020 SuBaRu WRx 2018 HoNda pilot aWd win and do the best they can, Holiday, who turns 31 on upgraded by having Holiday a World Cup as a midfielder AWD, blue, loaded . . . . . $35,900 Elite pkg, loaded, white . . $38,610 to come to a team like this and June 12, signed a four-year take over at point guard for with the U.S. women’s national try to make something hap- contract extension last month Bledsoe, who performed well soccer team. 2019 foRd exploReR St pen, I’m ready for this,” Holi- that would be worth at least in the regular season but While Holiday prepares for AWD, loaded, black . . . . $42,849 day said. “I’m excited to get $134 million if he exercises struggled in Milwaukee’s the playoffs this week, his going.” his option for the final season. playoff losses. family’s foundation s opening Milwaukee posted the NBA’s The Bucks say he’s been Holiday is making just his a second round of funding to Call Gary Berg best regular-season record in even better than expected. fifth playoff appearance in 12 provide up to $1 million in 2018-19 and 2019-20 but fell “As the season’s played out, NBA seasons and never has grant money to fund Black- 220-1121 short in the playoffs both certainly we appreciate what advanced beyond the second owned businesses and Black- times. The Bucks responded he brings to the game on both round. led organizations in the Mil- by overhauling their roster ends of the court,” Bucks The Bucks expect much waukee, New Orleans, India- and putting a new group coach Mike Budenholzer said. more that a second-round exit. napolis and Los Angeles areas. around two-time reigning “Just the more great two-way Milwaukee guard Pat Con- “My family and I are here to MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo players you have, the better naughton believes Holiday has support my community and be and two-time All-Star forward your team is going to be.” a game ideally suited for the able to give back as much as Khris Middleton. Holiday missed 10 games playoffs. Connaughton was possible,” Holiday said. “It is No change was bigger than this season due to COVID-19 playing for Portland in 2018 really exciting. It’s just that I 2900 N. 19th 587-1221 the addition of Holiday, who is but averaged 17.7 points, 6.1 when his Trail Blazers were also have to lock into some- Your headquarters for Sales, Service, Warranty Repairs, Complete Body Shop Service playing for a legitimate title assists and 4.5 rebounds while swept by Holiday’s Pelicans. thing else right now.”

Page 8, Livingston Enterprise Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Heavy rains in Texas, Louisiana Goodwill stores have a message: add to misery in flood zones BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) began to float. Please stop donating trash — Heavy rain kept pounding Some schools in Louisiana parts of Texas and Arkansas were closed on Wednesday in before moving over Louisi- anticipation of severe weath- By The Associated Press ana on Wednesday, prompt- er. ing rescues of people In Texas, strong thunder- Broken furniture. Flash- trapped by high water and storms were rolling through lights with leaking batteries. adding to the misery for peo- the Houston metropolitan Disfigured Barbie dolls. ple whose homes and cars area early Wednesday. More Across the country, thrift were flooded by an earlier showers and storms are pos- stores have been flooded by drenching. sible in southeast Texas household items, the offer- In central Arkansas, at through Friday, the weather ings of people who have been least 15 people were rescued service said, and more flood- homebound for months and from flash flooding after ing was possible as heavy are eager to clear out some heavy rainfall late Tuesday rains fall on already-saturat- of their possessions. and early Wednesday, emer- ed ground. Problem is, too many such gency officials said. There In Houston, separate light- items could most accurately were no reports of injuries. ning strikes caused two be described as trash. Many Flood watches remained in apartment complexes to of the donations are defec- effect for much of Arkansas catch fire Tuesday night, but tive or worn-out items — on Wednesday and some no one was hurt. gifts from well-intentioned areas could see another 1 to 2 “It is mind-boggling,” said people who want to reduce inches of rain through Thurs- Patrick King of Lake waste but who donate items day, the weather service in Charles. He was at a car that simply shouldn’t be Little Rock said. rental office Tuesday after donated. The prospect of more rain his truck was flooded Mon- The thrift stores, wary of AP wasn’t welcome in southern day. He still hadn’t moved discouraging donations, say In this undated photo provided by Goodwill Northern New England is broken glass, and Louisiana, where heavy back into his house after it that, as always, they wel- other donations at Goodwill Northern New England, in Westbrook, Maine. downpours earlier this week flooded during October’s come most contributions, swamped vehicles and closed Hurricane Delta, but recent- especially after a recession a major interstate. Three ly had new furniture deliv- that inflicted harm most ronmental science and sus- note that many donors Fink’s in Charleston, also people were killed and one ered to the home. Now it’s heavily on the lowest-income tainability at Drake Univer- already know what sorts of received such donations was missing after driving been flooded again. Americans, many of whom sity. items they should avoid con- when they were closed. into high water. Flood watch- Lake Charles Mayor Nic now depend on them. And The spikes in trash expens- tributing yet dump their Some cities and municipali- es covered a large part of Hunter estimated that 400 to they note that most of the es can divert money away trash at the stores anyway ties were upset when donat- Texas and Arkansas and 500 structures flooded dur- items that arrive at their from other services the just to get rid of it. ed items were left outside most of Louisiana on ing Monday’s downpours. stores remain perfectly agencies could spend in their “If we don’t take something the stores, so Goodwill had to Wednesday. Parts of Oklaho- Hunter was mayor last year acceptable. communities, like workforce and they know we don’t take assign truck drivers to haul ma and Mississippi were also when the city was hit by Hur- But in the midst of spring development programs. something, they don’t come them away, said Brian Itz- under flood watches. ricane Laura on Aug. 27 and cleaning season, the stores In Wisconsin and Illinois, when we’re open,” said Rolf kowitz, an official at Good- Up to 4 more inches of rain then six weeks later by Del- want to slow a barrage of stores have reported an Halverson, director of opera- will Industries International. was possible through late ta. Then in February, the unwanted contributions that influx of flammable and haz- tions at Goodwill Industries It’s unclear whether or how Thursday near the coast in deep freeze froze pipes and increased during the COV- ardous donations, including of Houston, which has 61 much rising trash costs the hard-hit Lake Charles, caused widespread drinking ID-19 pandemic. lead acid batteries. Those retail stores in Texas. “They affected all 156 independent Louisiana, area, the National water problems. “I’m careful not to shake items increase the stores’ come in at 10:00 p.m. or in Goodwill agencies in the Weather Service said. Lake The Louisiana Department my finger at donors because costs because they must be the middle of the night or United States and Canada Charles is still recovering of Health said Wednesday without them, we wouldn’t disposed of by a waste run behind the store and and 12 affiliates in other from back-to-back hurri- that three deaths have been have a business model,” said removal company in an envi- drop off a ripped-up sofa. countries. Goodwill Indus- canes last fall and a deep confirmed to be storm-relat- Megan Fink, a marketing ronmentally friendly way, And that adds weight to our tries International, of which freeze in February. Twelve to ed. The Calcasieu Parish cor- executive at Palmetto Good- said Julie Deming, a mer- trash. So they put the bill on the local independent agen- 15 inches of rain fell in parts oner said a 61-year-old man will, which operates 31 chandising director at Good- us instead of them.” cies are members, doesn’t of Lake Charles in a 12-hour was found in a vehicle sub- stores in South Carolina. will Industries of Southeast- The increase, workers say, collect data on trash expens- period Monday, the weather merged under water. The “But we are trying to edu- ern Wisconsin, which oper- was driven in part by tempo- es, Itzkowitz said. service said. body of 33-year-old Justin cate.” ates 100 Goodwill stores in rary store closures during But last year, such costs In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Blaine Thompson was found For the thrift stores, such southeastern Wisconsin and the pandemic. Donors were totaled $1.2 million for Good- piles of ruined furniture, car- in a vehicle submerged in donations aren’t just a hassle the Chicago metro area. still dropping items off while will Northern New England, pet and clothing lined the water under a Baton Rouge to dispose of. They also mag- “We’ve had all sorts of stores were closed, which which operates 30 stores in street in a neighborhood overpass, another coroner’s nify their garbage-disposal donations with people clean- resulted in some donations, Maine, New Hampshire and where residents were begin- office said. And near Port costs. The stores need time ing out their house,” Deming like couches, becoming Vermont. Unusable donations ning to clean up from the Allen, 40-year-old Alvarado and staffing hours to process said. “I think it’s important to moldy after being caught in became a problem for the earlier storms, WBRZ-TV Morentes Hermelindo died them. educate donors that we can’t the rain, said Barbie Parker, agency even before COV- reported. One man, David and another person was miss- “It actually ends up costing repair items.” Goodwill Houston’s vice ID-19 struck; its trash Earl, told the station that so ing after their car crashed Goodwill rather than helping Informing donors of this president of fund develop- expenses have spiked 155% much water flowed into his into a canal Monday evening, them,” said David Courard- fact won’t necessarily solve ment and community rela- in the past five years, it esti- home through cracks and a Louisiana State Police said. Hauri, a professor of envi- the problem. Thrift workers tions. Other agencies, like mates. dog door that his furniture ‘City in transition’: New York vies to turn new page on life in pandemic NEW YORK (AP) — More than a fering. There’s too much inequality.” night commuting back to his Queens year after coronavirus shutdowns Last spring, the biggest city in apartment before 24/7 service sent “the city that never sleeps” into America was also the nation’s deadli- resumed Monday. Brown, 26, said it’s a fitful slumber, New York could be est coronavirus hotspot, the site of “refreshing” to see things opening wide awake again this summer. over 21,000 deaths in just two up. Starting Wednesday, vaccinated months. Black and Hispanic patients At e’s Bar on Manhattan’s Upper New Yorkers can shed their masks have died at markedly higher rates West Side, “we feel the energy” of in most situations, and restaurants, than whites and Asian Americans. social life ramping up, co-owner Erin stores, gyms and many other busi- Hospitals overflowed with patients Bellard said. “People are so excited nesses can go back to full capacity if and corpses. Refrigerated trailers to be out.” they check vaccination cards or apps served as temporary morgues, and Still, receipts at the bar and grill for proof that all patrons have been tents were set up in Central Park as a have been down about 35% because inoculated. COVID-19 ward. New York’s hectic of pandemic restrictions on hours Subways resumed running round- streets fell quiet, save for ambulance and capacity, she said. The impend- the-clock this week. Midnight cur- sirens and nightly bursts of cheering AP ing end of the midnight curfew will fews for bars and restaurants will be from apartment windows for health Emily Baumgartner, left, and Luke Finley, second from left, join friends give the bar two more crucial hours, gone by month’s end. Broadway tick- care workers. from their church group in a birthday toast to one of the members, and the owners are planning to sur- ets are on sale again, though the cur- After a year of ebbs, surges, upper right, during their weekly “Monday Night Hang” gathering at the vey patrons to determine whether to tain won’t rise on any shows until reopenings and closings, the city Tiki Bar on Manhattan’s Upper West Side Monday. regain full capacity by requiring September. hopes vaccinations are turning the vaccinations. Officials say now is New York’s tide for good. About 47% of residents From other vantage points, “nor- moment to shake off the image of a have had at least one dose so far. announced that all virus restrictions There are other signs New York is mal” looks farther off. city brought to its knees by the virus Deaths have amounted to about two will expire Memorial Day weekend. regaining its bustle. Some 80,000 city The sidewalks and skyscrapers of last spring — a recovery poignantly dozen a day in recent weeks, and new Summer music festivals like Lolla- employees returned to their offices midtown Manhattan, for instance, rendered on the latest cover of The cases and hospitalizations have palooza are back on, the Indy 500 is at least part time this month, joining are still noticeably empty. Big corpo- New Yorker magazine. It shows a plummeted from a wintertime wave. bracing for more than 100,000 fans, the many municipal workers whose rate employers largely aren’t looking giant door part-open to the city sky- Large swaths of the country and and the federal government says ful- jobs never were done remotely. to bring more workers back until line, letting in a ray of light. world are also starting to get back to ly vaccinated adults no longer need Subway and commuter rail rider- fall, and only if they feel it’s safe, Is the Big Apple back to its old, normal after a crisis blamed for 3.4 to wear masks. ship is averaging about 40% of nor- said Kathryn Wylde, CEO of the brash self? million deaths globally, including France is opening back up on mal after plunging to 10% last Partnership for New York City, a “Maybe 75%. ... It’s definitely com- more than 587,000 in the U.S. Wednesday as well, with the Eiffel spring, when the subway system major employers group. ing back to life,” said Mark Kumar, Las Vegas casinos are returning to Tower, Parisian cafes and cinemas began closing for several hours over- “Shutting down was easy. Reopen- 24, a personal trainer. 100% capacity and no social distanc- and the Louvre bringing back visi- night for the first time in its more ing is hard,” Wylde said after a meet- But Ameen Deen, 63, said: “A full ing requirements. Disneyland in Cal- tors for the first time in months. than 115-year history. ing last week with a group of CEOs. sense of normalcy is not going to ifornia opened up late last month In New York, Mayor Bill de Blasio Shakeem Brown, an artist and “All the employers say that there come any time soon. There’s far too after being shuttered for more than has declared it the “summer of New delivery person who works late in still is fear and some resistance to many deaths. There’s too much suf- 400 days. Massachusetts this week York City.” Manhattan, spent up to three hours a coming back.” Pennsylvania voters impose new limits on governor’s powers HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — target, repeatedly attacking amend the state constitution. Pennsylvania voters became his stewardship during the History was on Republi- the first in the nation to curb pandemic, including his cans’ side. The last time vot- their governor’s emergency orders shuttering businesses, ers rejected a ballot question powers, approving constitu- sending students home for was in 1993, according to tional amendments proposed online schooling and ordering information provided by the by Republican lawmakers masks worn outside the state. angry over Democratic Gov. home. The amendments cannot Tom Wolf’s handling of the “Last night, Pennsylvanians take effect until the state cer- COVID-19 outbreak. voted to reject Democrat tifies the election result, The vote on Tuesday’s state- Gov. Tom Wolf’s overreach of which could take until early wide primary ballot came as executive powers after his June. In the meantime, the Republican lawmakers across failed COVID response — a governor’s emergency disas- the country have sought to clear sign of accountability ter declaration for the pan- roll back the emergency pow- coming in 2022,” Republican demic was set to expire mid- ers governors wielded during National Committee chair night Thursday, the gover- the COVID-19 pandemic. Ronna McDaniel tweeted nor’s office said. Republicans see the refer- Wednesday morning. That raised the question of endum as a victory with The two questions led with whether Wolf will renew it. strong political overtones, as almost 54% of the vote, with His office was silent about it the state gears up for a wide- 75% of precincts reporting. Wednesday. open governor’s race in 2022 More than 2 million ballots The questions asked voters and Wolf leaving office after were cast, still less than a to end a governor’s emergen- two terms. quarter of the state’s 8.7 mil- cy disaster declaration after Republicans in the state lion registered voters. 21 days and to give lawmak- Legislature and those aiming Wolf had opposed them, but ers the sole authority to to replace him in 2023 have has no say in what proposals extend it or end it at any time made Wolf their top political lawmakers put on ballots to with a simple majority vote.

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May 12, 19, 26, 2021 LEGALS $155.84, and accrued interest of The scheduled Trustee’s Sale NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- GARAGE SALES EMPLOYMENT Date, Time and Place of Sale: $2,621.62; plus, accruing late may be postponed by proclama- MNAXLP EN that the Board of County WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2021, charges, and other expenses tion up to 15 days for any rea- Commissioners of Park County, incurred by Beneficiary in con- son, and in the event of a bank- Montana, will receive applica- at 10:30 o’clock a.m., Mountain Park County is seeking Multi-Family Garage Sale COOKS WANTED – Sea- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Daylight Time, Park County nection with the default includ- ruptcy filing, the sale may be tions for the Weed Board. on SAT & SUN 5/22 & 5/23 sonal/PT/Full Time Posi- that the Board of County Com- Courthouse, 414 East Callender ing attorney’s fees. postponed by the Trustee for up Sealed Bids for three (3) or The purpose of the board is from 9a to 2p both days. tions Available - $16/hr missioners of Park County, Street, Livingston, MT 59047. - more new 2021 or newer motor to serve as an advisory board to to 120 days by public proclama graders with five and six-year 2402 Constellation Drive. starting wage +summer Montana, will receive applica- The Beneficiary anticipates and tion given at least every 30 the Park County Commission Motorcycles, smoker, cloth- bonus. Join the dynamic cu- tions for the City/County Joint Property covered by Deed of may disburse such amounts as days. lease and maintenance contract. and advises the Weed District Airport Board. Bids may be mailed or delivered ing, furniture, electronics, linary team within Paradise Trust to be sold: may be required to preserve and about program functions, pro- household goods, outdoor Valley as we feature our The purpose of the board is protect the above-described real Persons Entitled to Notice: to Park County Clerk and gram projects, and noxious to serve as an advisory board to That part of the SW1/4 of Sec- Recorder at the Park County weed related concerns. stuff (fishing, camping, etc), two restaurants and event property and for real property Neither the Trustee, Laura T. and much more operations! For inquiries, the Park County Commission- tion 18, Township 2 South, taxes that may become due or Myers, nor the Beneficiary, Courthouse, 414 East Callender There is one (1) position ers, and City Commission of the Range 9 East, of the Principal delinquent, unless such amounts Bank of the Rockies, has knowl- Street, Livingston, MT 59047. contact Chef Daniel Cox All bids must be received no lat- available for a term of three (3) STORAGE UNIT SALE: at [email protected] City of Livingston, and provides Montana Meridian, Park of taxes are paid by the Grant- edge of any person or entity years. SIX SHOOTER STOR- for the planning, acquisition, County, Montana, described ors. If such amounts are paid by having a possible interest or lien er than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, Application is available on or apply directly online at establishment, development, May 21, 2021. Bids will be AGE BUILDING A UNIT sagelodge.com/careers as Tract 1, of Certificate of the Beneficiary the amounts or in the above-described property, the Park County Boards/Com- 11. Wednesday-Saturday, construction, enlargement, Survey No. 2162 on file in the taxes will be added to the obli- with the exception of: opened and read aloud at 10:00 mittees website at www.park- improvement, maintenance, office of the Clerk and gation to be secured by the A.M. on Tuesday, May 25th, county.org under Departments, 9am-5pm. 3 Husqvarna equipment, operation, regula- Recorder of said County, Deed of Trust. Jeremiah J. Hartman 2021, commissioners chambers County Boards/Committees— mowers, 14 ft aluminum of the Park County Courthouse boat with a 10hp motor, tion, protection and policing of under Document #343913. 34 O’Rea Creek Road scroll down to the bottom of the airport or landing field, and Other expenses to be charged Livingston, MT 59047 at 414 East Callender Street, page. Closing Date is June 2, House Appliances and other air navigation facilities es- against the sale proceeds Livingston, MT 59047. All Misc. Items. Commonly known as: 34 O’Rea sealed bids must be clearly 2021 @ 4:30 pm. Please return tablished thereon, and all airport Creek Road, Livingston, MT include accruing Trustee’s and Joshua S. Mirel applications to Rosemary Made- hazards. 59047 - c/o Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Ener- marked “Motor Grader Lease ro in the County Commissioners attorney’s fees, escrow deficien Bid.” There are two (2) positions cy amounts, protective advanc- son & Hornik PLLC office: 414 E. Callender Liv- MISCELLANEOUS available for a term of four (4) TOGETHER WITH all existing es, and all costs and expenses of The Bidder’s Package and a ingston, MT 59047 or email at 111 N. Higgins, Suite 400 detailed list of preferred specifi- years. The two (2) members or subsequently erected or the sale, including the foreclo- Missoula, MT 59802 [email protected]. are to be appointed by the City affixed buildings, improvements sure title report, which are not cations can be obtained at by contacting the Park County HELPER NEEDED FOR AT RIB & CHOP HOUSE Commission and must be resi- and fixtures, all easements, included in the amount of the Joshua S. Mirel, Esq. Pub. May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021 ABOUT 4 HRS. WILL PAY WE WANT YOU!! Hiring dents of the City of Livingston. rights of way, and appurtenanc- obligation enumerated above. Clerk and Recorder by calling 335 N. Washington, Suite 200 - $15 PER HOUR. CALL Servers, Bartenders, Hosts, Application is available on es, all water, water rights and Hutchinson, KS 67501 (406) 222-4110 or at clerkre MNAXLP the Park County Boards/Com- [email protected], 406-222-3469 Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, ditch rights (including stock and Acceleration of Obligation: In and Dishwashers! Apply in mittees website at www.park- utilities with ditch or irrigation accordance with the terms and National Credit Adjusters, LLC between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 STEPHEN E. WOODRUFF, SPRING TUNE-UPS ON county.org under Departments, rights), all other rights, royalties conditions of said Promissory p.m., Monday through Friday. ESQ. person or online at FRG- 327 West 4th Avenue No bids may be withdrawn LAWN AND GARDEN jobs.com. Come Fund your County Boards/Committees— and profits related to the Real Note and Deed of Trust, the Hutchinson, KS 67501 HUPPERT, SWINDLEHURST EQUIPMENT. 224-1074, scroll down to the bottom of Property, including without lim- Beneficiary has accelerated the after the scheduled time for pub- & WOODRUFF, P.C. Summer Fun with Us! lic opening of the Bids. The Please leave message. If page. Closing Date is June 4, itation all minerals, oil, gas, entire principal balance and US Treasury 420 So. 2nd St., P.O. Box 523 we can’t fix it, there’s no 2021 @ 4:30 pm. Please re- County Commissioners reserve Livingston, MT 59047 B U S Y A C C O U N T I N G geothermal and similar matters. accrued interest under said Internal Revenue Service – charge! FIRM IS HIRING AN OF- turn applications to Rosemary Promissory Note and Deed of Rocky Mountain Division the right to reject any and all Telephone: (406) 222-2023 Madero in the County Commis- Original Parties to the Trust, and said amount is now bids received, to waive bid Fax: (406) 222-7944 FICE MANAGER. We are 1999 Broadway, MS 5021DEN irregularities, to postpone the looking for a detail-oriented sioners office: 414 E. Callender Deed of Trust: due and payable in full. Denver, CO 80202-2490 Email: [email protected] Livingston, MT 59047 or email awarding of a contract for a Attorney for Personal AUCTION person, that enjoys interact- ing with clients, is organized at [email protected]. Grantor: Jeremiah J. Hartman Election to Sell: The Beneficia- Advisory Consolidated Receipts period not exceeding thirty (30) Representative ry has elected and has directed 7940 Kentucky Drive days, and to accept the bid and can multi-task. Respon- Trustee: American Title and which is in the best interest of Pub. May 19, 26, June 2, 2021 Escrow the Trustee to sell the above- Stop 2850F MONTANA sibilities include general of Park County. described real property to satis- Park County. SIXTH JUDICIAL office management includ- MNAXLP Florence, KY 41042 MEL HILLMAN Beneficiary: Bank of the Rock- fy the aforementioned obliga- DISTRICT COURT, ing processing income tax ies, tions. US Treasury Pub. May 7, 13, 19 2021 PARK COUNTY returns, act as the initial PUBLIC NOTICE BUSINESS LIQUIDATION N.A. CEASO MNAXLP point of contact for clients, Single or Multiple Parcel Elec- IN THE MATTER OF organize all aspects of the NOW TAKE NOTICE the Liv- Date Signed: March 22, 2012 915 2nd Avenue , MS W245 Sat., June 5 • 10 am tion: The property shall be Seattle WA 98174 THE ESTATE OF front office including appoint- ingston City Commission will Recordation of Deed of Trust: offered in a single parcel. RICHARD L. DEHN, 860 Manley Road, convene in a regular meeting vir- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, ments and file maintenance, Rodd Hamman and Alex Ham- Deceased. Bozeman, MT effectively communicate tually, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, that the Park County Board of Recorded: March 27, 2012 Public Sale: The Trustee’s Sale man Commissioners will receive • Skidsteer • Backhoe both verbally and in writing, at 5:30 p.m. During this meeting is a public sale and any person, c/o Calton, Hamman & Wolfe Probate No. DP 21-21 a public hearing will be con- Document No.: Book/Roll 319, sealed bids for the application of • Trailers • Tools & More and ordering office sup- under Document #370201 including the Beneficiary, PC dust control on County Roads plies. Must be proficient in ducted after the second reading excepting only the Trustee, may 2075 Central Avenue, Suite 4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS of RESOLUTION NO. 4961 Recording Office: Clerk and during the summer of 2021. Microsoft Office such as Recorder of Park County, Mon- bid at the sale. The bid price Billings, MT 59102 entitled A RESOLUTION OF Specifications may be obtained NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Word and Excel, and ability tana must be paid immediately upon by contacting the Clerk and THE CITY COMMISSION close of bidding in cash or cash A copy of this Notice of that the undersigned has been to learn the tax software. A OF THE CITY OF LIVINGS- Recorder’s Office at the 414 E. general knowledge of Quick- Obligation Secured: Promisso- equivalents (valid money Trustee’s Sale shall be delivered appointed Personal Representa- TON, MONTANA, OF ITS Callender Street, Livingston MT tive of the above-named estate. Books would be helpful but ry Note No. 54178704 dated orders, certified checks, or by certified mail and first-class 59047. The Park County Clerk INTENT TO ANNEX CON- - mail, postage prepaid, to all of All persons having claims not required. You must be TIGUOUS GOVERNMEN- March 22, 2012, original princi cashier’s checks). and Recorder’s Office cannot pal amount of $129,500.00, the above-named parties at the against the said deceased are able to work full-time during TAL LAND DESCRIBED answer questions regarding this required to present their claims February through April. After with interest, at the variable rate No Warranties: The convey- foregoing addresses. request for bids. All questions AS BEING BENNETT DATED within four months after the tax season schedule would STREET, GRANDVIEW presently 6.03% per annum. ance will be made by Trustee’s this 3rd day of must be submitted in writing to Deed, without any representa- March, 2021. date of the first publication of be around 15-20 hours per BOULEVARD, ARBOR Park County Public Works at this notice or said claims will be GET IT Successor Trustee: Laura T. tion of warranty, including war- - week. Our office is very DRIVE, HEFFERLIN AV- Myers, Attorney at Law, in ranty of Title, express or Laura T. Myers, Trustee 414 East Callender Street, Liv forever barred. flexible and can generally ENUE, WHISKEY CREEK ingston, MT 59047. Claims must either be mailed accordance with Substitution of implied, as the sale is made ____/s/ Laura T. Myers Sealed bids must be received work around your schedule. ROAD, SCHEUBER AV- Trustee Under Deed of Trust strictly on and as is, where to MYRNA L. DEHN, Personal SOLD! Competitive hourly wage, ENUE, LOCKE BLAIR AV- by Park County Clerk and Representative, return receipt executed by Beneficiary on May basis, without limitation. The STATE OF MONTANA ) - bonuses, retirement, and ENUE, AND A PORTION OF - sale is being made subject to all ) ss. Recorders Office, 414 East Cal requested, c/o Huppert, Swin- GARNIER AVENUE FROM 6th, 2020, and recorded thereaf lender Street, Livingston, Mon- WITH A health insurance available. ter in the office of the Clerk and existing conditions, if any, of County of Yellowstone ) dlehurst & Woodruff, P.C., P.O. Please send your resume ALLSPAUGH STREET Recorder of Broadwater County, lead paint, mold or other envi- tana 59047, no later than 4:00 Box 523, Livingston, MT TO ARBOR DRIVE, ALL p.m., May 21st, 2021. All bid CLASSIFIED AD to johnmabieaccounting@ Montana. ronmental or health hazards. On this 3rd day of March, 59047, or filed with the Clerk of LOCATED IN SECTION envelopes must be sealed and the above Court. yahoo.com. 2021, before me, the under- marked with “Dust Control 222-2000 7, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, Holder of Deed of Trust: Bank Possession Following Sale: The signed, a Notary Public for the DATED this 30th day of RANGE 10 EAST. All are wel- Bid.” Late bids will not be of the Rockies, N.A. (now Trustee’s Sale purchaser is enti- State of Montana, personally accepted. Bids will be opened April, 2021. come to attend and give public known as Bank of the Rockies) tled to possession of the above- appeared Laura T. Myers, Trust- comments in favor of or disap- described real property on the ee, known to me to be the per- at 9:00 a.m., May 25, 2021, in MYRNA L. DEHN proving of the proposed an- the office of the Board of Com- Description of Default: The 10th day following the sale. son whose name is subscribed missioners, in the Park County 619 East Milky Way Drive nexation, after which the City Beneficiary has declared a to the within instrument and Livingston, MT 59047 Commission will annexing said default in the terms of said Deed Curing Defaults: The Grantor, acknowledged to me that he Courthouse, 414 East Callender roads. This meeting will be held Street, Livingston, Montana Pub. May 5, 12, 19, 2021 of Trust because of failure to and successor in interest to the executed the same. 59047. via Zoom. To join visit www. pay the principal and interest Grantor, or any other person IN WITNESS WHEREOF, zoom.com Meeting ID: 865 No bids may be withdrawn MNAXLP payments due on November 10, having an interest in the above- I have hereunto set my hand and after the scheduled time for pub- 4256 4185 Passcode: 991760 2020, and each month thereaf- described real property, at any affixed my Notarial seal the day or by phone at (669) 900-6833. lic opening of the Bids. The ter, which monthly installments time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, and year first above written. County Commissioners reserve For more information about this would have been applied to the may cure the default stated Chico Hot Springs is hiring for meeting, call the City Offices at the right to reject any and all principal and interest due on above by paying to the Benefi- (SEAL) bids received, to waive bid SELL ALL POSITIONS! If you want long-term, (406) 823-6000. said obligation and other charg- ciary or successor in interest to irregularities, to postpone the steady job with room for growth, great benefits es against the property or Prom- the Beneficiary the entire s/ Brenda Kirkpatrick awarding of a contract for a IT WITH AN Pub. May 19, June 2, 2021 issory Note. The total amount amount then due under the Deed Notary Public for the State and competitive pay... then Chico Hot Springs of the past due payments as of of Trust and the obligation of Montana period not exceeding sixty (60) ENTERPRISE MNAXLP days, and to accept the bid wants YOU! Come join our spirited, March 2, 2021 is $5,556.80. secured thereby (including costs which is in the best interest of CLASSIFIED and expenses actually incurred NOTICE THIS IS AN Park County. service-focused culture. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S Sum Owing Secured by Deed and attorney’s fees) other than ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A Please stop by our front desk to complete SALE OF REAL PROPERTY of Trust: The total amount due such portion of the principal as DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Pub. May 7, 13, 19 2021 AD on this obligation as of March 2, would not then be due had no OBTAINED WILL BE USED an application or call Andrew at TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT 2021 is $116,942.17, including default occurred. FOR THAT PURPOSE. MNAXLP 222-2000 406-333-4933 for more information. TRUSTEE’S SALE to highest principal in the amount of

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Page 11, Livingston Enterprise Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Israeli strikes kill 6 in Gaza; rockets fired from Lebanon GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip when the devastating bom- tants have fired more than (AP) — Israeli airstrikes bardment came,” he said. 3,700 rockets at Israel, with killed at least six people “They left nothing but hundreds falling short and across the Gaza Strip and destruction, the children’s most of the rest intercepted. destroyed the home of an cries filling the street. ... This The rockets have reached a extended family early is happening, and there is no number of Israeli cities, Wednesday. The military said one to help us. We ask God to including Tel Aviv, and have it widened its strikes in the help us.” brought life to a standstill in Palestinian territory’s south The Israeli military said it areas near Gaza. to blunt continuing rocket struck a militant tunnel net- Israeli attacks have dam- fire from Hamas, while a work around the towns of aged at least 18 hospitals and separate barrage also came Khan Younis and Rafah, with clinics and destroyed one from Lebanon. 52 aircraft hitting 40 under- health facility, the World For the third time since the ground targets. Gaza’s Health Organization said. war began, rockets were Health Ministry said a wom- Nearly half of all essential launched toward Israel from an was killed and eight peo- drugs have run out. the north. The Israeli mili- ple were wounded in those The Gaza Health Ministry tary said one landed in an strikes. said it had salvaged coronavi- open area, two landed in the Hamas-run Al-Aqsa radio rus vaccines after shrapnel sea, and one was intercepted said one of its reporters was from an Israeli airstrike by aerial defenses. Lebanese killed in an airstrike in Gaza damaged the territory’s only security officials said the lat- City. Among the six killed testing facility, which also est rockets were launched Wednesday were also two administered hundreds of from the outskirts of the people who died when warn- vaccines. The operations southern Lebanese village of ing missiles crashed into were relocated to another Qlayleh, adding that four fell their apartment. clinic. inside Lebanese territory. The latest strikes came as AP Dr. Majdi Dhair, head of pre- The officials spoke on condi- diplomatic efforts aimed at a Mourners gather over the body of Yousef Abu Hussein, an al-Aqsa radio reporter, during his ventive medicine at the minis- tion of anonymity in line with cease-fire gathered strength funeral at the main mosque in Gaza, Wednesday. try, said the territory was regulations. and Gaza’s infrastructure, already struggling to recover In southern Gaza, mean- already weakened by a tion of anonymity. family on the first day of the rent fighting, including 63 from a coronavirus wave that while, residents surveyed the 14-year blockade, rapidly But it was still unclear if or fighting was caused by a mis- children and 36 women, with hit in February, with more piles of bricks, concrete and deteriorated. Medical sup- how soon those efforts would fired rocket from Gaza. “This 1,530 people wounded, than 4,200 active cases. At other debris that had once plies, water and fuel for elec- yield results. Prime Minister wasn’t an Israeli attack,” said according to the Gaza Health least 986 people have died been the home of 40 mem- tricity are running low in ter- Benjamin Netanyahu said Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus, a Ministry, which does not from COVID-19 in Gaza, which bers of al-Astal family. They ritory, on which Israel and Israel hopes to restore quiet military spokesman. break the numbers down into only has enough supplies to said a warning missile struck Egypt imposed the blockade “quickly” but did not exclude The fighting began May 10 fighters and civilians. Hamas vaccinate some 55,000 people the building in the town of after the Islamic militant the possibility of further when Hamas fired long-range and Islamic Jihad say at least out of a population of 2 million. Khan Younis five minutes group Hamas seized power in escalation. rockets toward Jerusalem 20 of their fighters have been Among the buildings leveled before the airstrike, allowing 2007. “You can either conquer after days of clashes between killed, while Israel says the by Israeli airstrikes was one everyone to escape. The Biden administration them, and that’s always an Palestinian protesters and number is at least 130. Some housing The Associated Press’ Ahmed al-Astal, a universi- was privately encouraging open possibility, or you can Israeli police at the Al-Aqsa 58,000 Palestinians have fled Gaza office and those of other ty professor, described a Israel to wind down its bom- deter them,” he told foreign Mosque compound, a flash- their homes. media outlets. scene of panic before the air- bardment of Gaza. Egyptian ambassadors. “We are point site sacred to Jews and Twelve people in Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Ben- strike hit, with men, women negotiators also were work- engaged right now in force- Muslims. Heavy-handed including a 5-year-old boy jamin Netanyahu alleged that and children racing out of the ing to halt the fighting, and ful deterrence, but I have to police tactics at the com- and a soldier, have been Hamas military intelligence building. Some of the women while they have not made say, we don’t rule out any- pound and the threatened killed. was operating in the building. didn’t even have time to cov- progress with Israel, they thing.” eviction of dozens of Pales- The Israeli military has Secretary of State Antony er their hair with Muslim were optimistic international Military officials, mean- tinian families by Jewish set- launched hundreds of air- Blinken said Tuesday that Isra- headscarves, he said. pressure would force it to the while, said a mysterious tlers had inflamed tensions. strikes it says are targeting el had given the U.S. informa- “We had just gotten down table. Officials discussed the explosion that killed eight At least 219 Palestinians Hamas’ militant infrastruc- tion about the bombing, with- to the street, breathless, sensitive diplomacy on condi- members of a Palestinian have been killed in the cur- ture, while Palestinian mili- out elaborating. 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NEW DELHI (AP) — India hundreds of bodies are wash- on Wednesday reported more ing up on the banks of the coronavirus deaths in a single Ganges River. day than any other country at “The villagers often ignore any time during the pandem- fever and body ache. Before ic, while infections continued the relatives can understand to spread through vast rural what is happening, the patient areas with weak health sys- dies,” said Raja Bhaiya of the tems. nonprofit group Vidya Dham The Health Ministry report- Samiti, which works to raise ed a record 4,529 deaths in awareness about the pandem- the past 24 hours, driving ic in the state’s Banda dis- India’s confirmed fatalities to trict. 283,248. It also reported Bhaiya said the “only testi- 267,334 new infections, as mony of death in the village daily cases remained below is the cries of women and 300,000 for the third consecu- children, and these cries are tive day. The numbers are very frequent now.” almost certainly undercounts. AP India’s vaccination drive is The previous record for An Indian nurse prepares to administer a dose of Covishield, also faltering just at the time most daily deaths from the Serum Institute of India’s version of the AstraZeneca vaccine when it is needed the most. coronavirus was set on Jan. to a woman as others wait their turn in Bengaluru, India, The number of daily adminis- 12 in the United States, when Wednesday. tered doses has fallen by 4,475 people died, according about half over the last six to data from John Hopkins weeks, from a high of 4 mil- University. ple live and where health agency cited senior health lion a day on April 2 to With over 25 million cases care and testing are limited. official Amit Mohan Prasad around 2 million or less this since the pandemic began, The situation is particularly as saying. week. India’s confirmed infections alarming in Uttar Pradesh, Health experts say the true Many states say they don’t are second only to the U.S. India’s most-populous state extent of the virus is hard to have enough vaccine to © 2021 King Features Syndicate, Inc. Experts say new infections with 200 million people, gauge, in part because of administer. in India, which had been ris- where a court Monday said weak data, and that the gov- ing steeply, may finally be citizens have been left “at ernment response has come slowing. But deaths have con- God’s mercy.” Even though too late. tinued to rise and hospitals new cases have been declin- “The national story hid are still crowded with ing over the past week, the what was going on in rural patients. Over the last month, state has more than 136,000 India and it continues to be India’s COVID-19 fatalities confirmed active infections. fairly invisible,” said Murad have jumped six-fold. Government officials are Banaji, a mathematician mod- racing to limit the spread of eling India’s cases. REACH While megacities such as Mumbai and New Delhi have the virus in the state’s villag- In many parts of Uttar seen signs of improvement in es. Teams have reached near- Pradesh, people are dying of recent days, there is concern ly 90,000 villages and the fever and breathlessness the virus has been detected in even before getting tested for 406 that the virus is spreading through the vast countryside about 21,000 of them, the coronavirus. Crematoriums where a majority of the peo- Press Trust of India news have run out of wood and Print

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Showers Showers Showers Likely Few Showers Few Showers Precip Chance: 70% Precip Chance: 85% 44 55 35 47 34 52 39 57 40 Winds: Winds: Winds: Winds: Winds: 9-17 mph ENE 13-15 mph NE 8-14 mph NE 8-11 mph ENE 8-11 mph SW Livingston Outlook Montana Weather Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with a 70 percent chance of showers, overnight Libby Cut Bank Havre Glasgow low of 44. East northeast wind 9 to 17 36/54 30/35 35/40 43/55 mph. The record low temperature for tonight is 24 set in 2003. Kalispell Great Falls 38/47 35/38 Sidney 49/67 Livingston Statistics Missoula Lewistown As recorded through yesterday. 38/41 Glendive 38/48 Helena For latest weather updates: www.UpdatedWx.com/LE Temperatures 36/40 50/75 .High . . . .yesterday ...... 83...... Butte ...... Tomorrow Friday Tomorrow Friday LIVINGSTON .Low . . . .yesterday ...... 43...... 34/40 ...... 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Greg Abbott puts Texas in line activists worry that a ruling favor- someone get an abortion after the after 20 weeks, with exceptions for became the largest state Wednesday with more than a dozen other states able to the state could lay the limit, and seek financial damages of a woman with a life-threatening with a law that bans abortions that ban abortions after the detec- groundwork for allowing even more up to $10,000 per defendant. medical condition or if the fetus has before many women even know they tion of a fetal heartbeat, as early as abortion restrictions, including so- Critics say that provision would a severe abnormality. More than are pregnant, but with a unique pro- six weeks. Federal courts have called heartbeat bills. allow abortion opponents to flood 90% of abortions take place in the vision that essentially leaves mostly blocked the measures from Texas’ version is unique in that it the courts with lawsuits to harass first 13 weeks of a woman’s preg- enforcement to private citizens taking effect. prohibits state officials from enforc- doctors, patients, nurses, domestic nancy, according to the Centers for through lawsuits against doctors or But with the Supreme Court this ing the ban. Instead, it allows any- violence counselors, a friend who Disease Control and Prevention. anyone who helps a woman get an week agreeing to take up a Missis- one — even someone outside Texas drove a woman to a clinic, or even a The Supreme Court will probably abortion. sippi law that bans abortion after 15 — to sue an abortion provider or parent who paid for a procedure. hear the Mississippi case in the fall, The law signed by Republican weeks of pregnancy, abortion rights anyone else who may have helped Texas law currently bans abortion with a decision likely in spring 2022.