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Monday, March 8, 2021 STARMiles City, Montana $1.00 Laney takes over as economic Cowboys Leidholt council director By HANNA KAMBICH Star Staff Writer defends state title The Miles City Area By DERRICK CALHOUN Economic Development Star Staff Writer Council (MCAEDC) has a Cowboys senior Damian new home and director. Leidholt was crowned state After the previous champion at the Montana MCAEDC Executive Direc- High School Association tor Elizabeth Patten left in (MHSA) State Wrestling Tour- September it was decided nament this weekend in Miles to move the organization to City. the Miles City Area Cham- Leidholt defended his state ber of Commerce. title in the 145-pound weight The current executive class, being named a two-time director is now John state champion. Laney. Laney, 64, has As a team the Cowboys served on the council for took fifth place with 127 16 years. points. According to Jim Atchi- LANEY Sidney, the No. 1 team son, executive director of entering the tournament didn’t Southeastern Montana said Laney. disappoint, winning the tour- Development Corporation, According to Laney, he nament with 326.5 points. Lau- the decision was made with wants to reach out to the rel High School took second the knowledge that the smaller surrounding com- with 188 points, Lewistown chamber and the MCAEDC munities as well. He wants took third with 182.5 and goals run parallel. to make sure that after Frenchtown finished fourth The change was in they shop local in their with 162.5 points. December with unanimous communities that their The other state champions council approval. next stop is Miles City. To included Frenchtown’s Landen Laney has a lot of goals do that he wants to make Steward at 103, Sidney’s Owen for MCAEDC but wants to sure they know all the dif- Lonski at 113, Havre’s Mick start with the community. ferent options that exist in Chagnon at 120, Sidney’s Zan- He wants to focus on out- Miles City. Those options der Dean at 126, Lewistown’s reach, tourism, and a way consist of businesses and Cooper Birdwell at 132, Liv- to stimulate the economy events. ingston’s Danyk Jacobsen at from within. “John is one of the best 138, Siney’s Aden Graves at “Start nabbing people directors in the state and if 152, Sidney’s Kade Graves at off the interstate and dig- anyone can do it he can,” 160, Havre’s Orion Thivierge ging into their pockets,” said Atchison. See “Council,” page 5 at 170, Lewistown’s Landon Farrar at 182, Sidney’s Riley Waters at 205, and Sidney’s Brodey Skogen at 285. According to Cowboys Fort Keogh replaces Head Coach Mike Etchemendy, his team defi- nitely could have done better old feed mill at the state tournament but he did have some guys that really STAR PHOTO/Sharon Moore By HANNA KAMBICH three new torpedo bins that stepped up. Damian Leidholt wrestles Zander Burnison of Sidney to defend his title as state champion. Star Staff Writer are gravity fed. The bins See “State,” page 5 Leidholt took the win. For more wrestling photos see page 10 of today’s Miles City Star. can hold 4,800 bushels. The pandemic hasn’t There is a conveyor system slowed structure improve- that runs under all the bins ments down at Fort Keogh to make transferring feed Livestock and Range easy. One of the bins has an Research Laboratory. air system on it that allows A new feed mill system them to buy wetter corn, was installed in June. The which is cheaper than pur- old system was outdated and chasing dry corn. worn out. This system is more effi- They paid $1.5 million cient in cracking corn. They even though the original can now control the size the estimates were much higher. corn is cracked to. The old The original estimate was roller mill wouldn’t always $7 million because there crack the corn and would were talks about adding a kick out kernels thinking it pellet mill. was a rock. “We like doing business The new one is also an with the locals,” said Brad eighth of the size of the old Eik, ranch manager. roller mill. Because of the Because of this, they upgrade, Fort Keogh has nixed the idea. increased the efficiency of The estimate then went unloading a semi. It now down to $2.5 million. takes a half hour instead of The new mill is similar to three hours. the old one but taller. It has See “Mill,” page 5

STAR PHOTO/Derrick Calhoun Members of the U.S. National Guard wait outside of a C-130 Hercules Military aircraft along with members of the public at the Miles City Airport. This was their first landing in Miles City. The U.S. National Guard’s 83rd STAR PHOTO/Hanna Kambich Civil Support Team will be conducting live training with the local fire The old and new feed mills stand side by side at Fort Keogh Training department tomorrow and Wednesday. Livestock and Range Research Laboratory.

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Public awareness Calendar campaign focuses on MONDAY tion call 874-3370. Public Library, 1 S. 10th St. p.m., Spotted Eagle Trap nInternational Women’s nCuster County Food Bank nConvent Keepers, noon, Range. Youth encouraged to Day. distribution, 9 a.m.-1:30 Convent Keepers Commu- attend. problem gambling nCuster County Fire Hall p.m., 15 N. 8th St. (across nity Center (formerly Miles nMiles City Council, 6 p.m., Project Ground Breaking from the Park Place Ban- City Academy). City Hall and Zoom. By STAR STAFF to promote awareness about Ceremony, 4:45 p.m., North quet Facility). nOpen Alcoholics Anony- nElks Board meeting at 6 problem gambling and the Haynes Avenue. nMiles City Soup Kitchen, mous Unity Group, noon, p.m., Elks members meet- March is Problem Gam- resources available to nCity/County Health Board 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., First Convent Keepers Commu- ing at 7 p.m., Elks Lodge. bling Awareness Month and address it. We take pride in meeting, 5 p.m., Miles Com- United Methodist Church nity Center (formerly Miles nUnified School Board, 7 the Montana Lottery and providing a full spectrum of munity College rooms 107- basement, 24 N. 11th St. 234- City Academy). p.m., Administration Build- Montana Department of counseling across the state 108. 5013. nRotary Club, noon, Town ing, 1604 Main St. Justice are partnering including individual, family, nBoard of Trustees of nCommunity COVID-19 and Country Club. nClosed Alcoholics Anony- together to remind Montan- and group settings. It can be School District No. 16J, 6:30 testing for direct contacts nBridge (with 4 table mem- mous Unity Group, 7 p.m., ans to “Keep It Balanced” in difficult for individuals to p.m., Spring Creek School. and symptomatic individu- bers), 1 p.m., Drop-In Cen- Convent Keepers Commu- a new public information recognize problem gambling nCuster County Water and als, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., by Agri- ter. nity Center (formerly the campaign. and our goal is to heighten Sewer District, 7 p.m., 713 Sports Complex across nCuster County Transpor- Miles City Academy). Help is available at no cost awareness in the community Pleasant St., conference from Spotted Eagle Recre- tation Committee, 1:30 p.m., nAlateen, 7 p.m., Sacred to Montanans who need it and ensure people have room. ation Area with entrance off Custer County Superinten- Heart Parish Center room through the non-profit Mon- access to help,” said Brad TUESDAY Pacific Avenue. dent of Schools office in 9. For information call 406- tana Council on Problem Longcake, executive director nArthritis Foundation Ex- nMiles City Public Li- Custer County Courthouse, 851-1118. Gambling, which also is part for the Montana Council on ercise Program, 8:30-9:30 brary’s Preschool Story- 1010 Main St. nYellowstone Lodge No. 26, of the public awareness cam- Problem Gambling. a.m., virtually. For informa- time, 11:15 a.m., Miles City nLadies trap shooting, 6 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple. paign. The council funds out- This year’s campaign fea- patient treatment for prob- tures digital advertising at lem gambling through con- more than 1,100 Montana tracts with over 20 providers Lottery retail locations in the state according to a around the state, along with a news release from the Mon- social media campaign. Community Roundup tana Department of Justice. The warning signs of prob- The Montana Lottery and lem gambling include a pre- Business Webinar about the Atlantic Avenue; 9:48 a.m., were drawn Saturday: Big the Justice Department’s occupation with gambling, a What’s Happening Work Opportunity Tax Credit public assistance at 600 Sky Bonus — 3-5-16-22, Gambling Control Division need to gamble with increas- Next Eastern Montana by Christy Robbins, the block of Atlantic Avenue; Bonus: 14, estimated jackpot: have long partnered with the ing amounts of money, and Business Webinar on recording may be listened to 2:03 p.m., public service at $3,475; Lotto America — council for public awareness. attempting to make up losses Wednesday — The next East- at https://mt-gov.zoom.us/…/ 700 block of Cale Avenue; 4 23-33-37-42-47, Star Ball: 1, “The Montana Lottery has by additional gambling. Indi- ern Montana Business Webi- Bg3jeNJOTCWr5uc4Lv- p.m., fire alarm at 1000 block ASB: 2, estimated jackpot: long been committed to viduals who need help are nar will be Wednesday from 9F0IH… of Palmer Street; 4:11 p.m., $3.37 million; Mega Millions responsible gaming,” said encouraged to call the 10-10:30 a.m. Bryan Bird, City Planning Board agen- ambulance call to the 200 — estimated jackpot: $68 Bryan Costigan, interim helpline at 1-888-900-9979 or supervisor of Job Service da — The Miles City Plan- block of South Winchester million; Montana Cash — Montana Lottery director. one of the Gamblers Anony- Helena will provide informa- ning Board will have a spe- Avenue; 5:22 p.m., ambu- 6-16-21-23-37, estimated “We want Montanans to know mous hotlines available in tion about the Job Order Pro- cial meeting Wednesday at 6 lance call to the 500 block of jackpot: $110,000; and Pow- that help is available to any- Montana. cess through the United p.m. in the Miles City Hall Palmer Street. erball — 11-31-50-52-58, Pow- one who faces gambling For more information, States National Labor Conference Room. erball: 18, Power Play: 4, addiction or who knows visit http://www.mtprob- Exchange (USNLx). He will T&Y Irrigation District to estimated jackpot: $138 mil- someone who does.” lemgambling.org/ or www. Lottery Numbers review the steps of how meet Wednesday — The T&Y lion. “The Council’s priority is dojmt.gov/gaming. employers can post their Irrigation District monthly HELENA (AP) — These These Montana lotteries own job openings on USNLx meeting will be Wednesday Montana lotteries were were drawn Friday: Big Sky and where the job postings at 2 p.m. in the Community drawn Sunday: Big Sky Bonus — 2-6-7-10, Bonus: 1, can be found once their are Room at the Custer County Bonus — 1-2-5-20, Bonus: 7, estimated jackpot: $2,236; Dear Abby posted. To register for the Courthouse, 1010 Main St. estimated jackpot: $5,024; Mega Millions — 10-11-17- webinar and for information Mega Millions — estimated 27-54, Mega Ball: 20, Mega- about the link, call the Miles Fire Calls jackpot: $68 million; and plier: 2, estimated jackpot: City Job Service office at Powerball — estimated jack- $55 million; and Powerball Two-year relationship seems 232-8340. For those who March 5: 6:53 a.m., ambu- pot: $155 million. — estimated jackpot: $138 to be off more often than on missed the Eastern Montana lance call to the 600 block of These Montana lotteries million. DEAR ABBY: I have been IN NEW YORK on and off with a man for two DEAR ALMOST DONE: years. In all this time, he has This shameless man may never spent a holiday or Val- never view what he has been Today in History entine’s Day with me, or doing as wrong, so don’t try introduced me to his family to “make” him see anything. Today is Monday, March interim constitution. “The Exorcist,” died at the 62. Actor Aidan Quinn is 62. or friends. He told me to stay End this sorry excuse for a 8, the 67th day of 2021. In 2008, President George age of 90. Actor Camryn Manheim is in the bathroom at his office relationship now, because it There are 298 days left in W. Bush vetoed a bill that 60. Actor Leon (no last when his friends showed up is degrading, a waste of your the year. would have banned the CIA Today’s Birthdays name) is 60. Country-rock unexpectedly. When I object- time, and it’s very likely that from using simulated drown- Jazz musician George singer Shawn Mullins is 53. ed, he said, “It’s only for 20 he is married and cheating Today’s Highlight in History ing and other coercive inter- Coleman is 86. Actor Sue Neo-soul singer Van Hunt is minutes.” I was horrified. on his wife. On March 8, 2014, Malay- rogation methods to gain Ane (correct) Langdon is 85. 51. Actor Andrea Parker is He accuses me of picking sia Airlines Flight MH370, a information from suspected College Football Hall of 51. Actor Boris Kodjoe is 48. fights and says I will never DEAR ABBY: I am 62, Boeing 777 with 239 people terrorists. Famer Pete Dawkins is 83. Actor Freddie Prinze Jr. is be happy with anyone when I very healthy and youthful, on board, vanished during a Songwriter Carole Bayer 45. Actor Laura Main is 44. try to talk with him about it. and work full time as a R.N. I flight from Kuala Lumpur to Ten Years Ago Sager is 77. Actor-director Actor James Van Der Beek He breaks up with me at holi- recently started dating a Beijing, setting off a mas- Voters in Bell, California, Micky Dolenz (The Mon- is 44. R&B singer Kameelah day time, never calls when 67-year-old man I met on a sive and ultimately unsuc- went to the polls in huge kees) is 76. Singer-musician Williams (702) is 43. Actor he’s on vacation and our dating site. We go out, do var- cessful search. numbers and threw out the Randy Meisner is 75. Pop Nick Zano is 43. Rock singer dates are always last minute. ious things together, laugh entire City Council after singer Peggy March is 73. Tom Chaplin (Keane) is 42. I realize he is using me for and seem to be compatible. On This Date most of its members had Baseball Hall of Famer Jim Rock musician Andy Ross sex, but he insists I am My concern is, he has signifi- In 1618, German astrono- been charged with fraud. Rice is 68. Jazz musician (OK Go) is 42. Actor Jessica wrong and he is a decent cant heart disease. mer Johannes Kepler (Residents were infuriated Billy Childs is 64. Singer Collins is 38. R&B singer man. He has had stents put in devised his third law of plan- to find out that former City Gary Numan is 63. NBC Kristinia (kris-teh-NEE’-ah) Two birthdays passed, and and is on multiple meds. He etary motion. Manager Robert Rizzo had News anchor Lester Holt is DeBarge is 31. he didn’t even wish me a also has moderate kidney In 1817, the New York been receiving an annual happy birthday, yet he buys failure. I’m realizing he’s Stock & Exchange Board, salary of $1.5 million, and presents and cards for every actually very preoccupied which had its beginnings in that four of the five City occasion for his friends and with the state of his health 1792, was formally orga- Council members had paid Miles City Star family. He blocks my number because he talks about it nized; it later became known themselves $100,000 a year ( USPS 348-780 ) if I don’t “behave properly.” often, and he sees physicians as the New York Stock to meet about once a month.) He calls me “Miss” in public, as well as a naturopath and Exchange. A Yellowstone Newspaper but calls waitresses “Sweet- myofascial release specialist. In 1930, the 27th president Five Years Ago Vol. 106 – No. 222 ie” the few times we have We were taking my dogs of the United States, William Democrat Bernie Sanders Published daily Monday through Friday by the Star Printing Company, gone out. for a walk recently and he Howard Taft, died in Wash- breathed new life into his 818 Main St., Miles City, MT 59301. Periodical postage paid Narcissistic and emotion- said he didn’t feel well. He ington at age 72. longshot White House bid at Miles City, Montana. Postmaster: Send address changes to Miles City Star, Box 1216, Miles City, MT 59301. ally abusive? Am I wrong? fell, and his defibrillator In 1948, the Supreme with a crucial win in Michi- He tells me no one will stay went off. Another time we Court, in McCollum v. Board gan’s primary while Hillary Who’s in charge? 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Montana set to raise starting pay for public school teachers School crossing guard uses

HELENA (AP) — Montana among the five lowest states Gov. Greg Gianforte signed in the nation. into law on Friday a mea- When accounting for variety of hats for visibility sure aimed at increasing teachers’ entire career span, starting teacher pay, making average salaries in Montana BOZEMAN (AP) — For good on a promise from his rank in the middle of the Katherine Erickson, it all election campaign. pack among U.S. states at started with a wolf hat she The measure creates $54,000, compared to the bought from Yellowstone. financial incentives for national average of $62,730. Erickson is a paraprofes- school districts to increase Two of the states that sional at Hawthorne Ele- salaries of educators who ranked below Montana in mentary School who has are in their first three years NCES’s 2018 data for begin- served as the school’s cross- of teaching. ning educator salaries – ing guard for the last 12 “The goal of the TEACH New Mexico and Idaho – years. She’s become famous Act is to incentivize local have since increased begin- among her students for her schools to pay beginning ning teacher pay, setting eclectic mix of hats she teachers more so we can salaries at a minimum of wears while helping them keep new educators in the $40,000 in both states in cross Rouse Avenue. state,” said the bill’s sponsor 2019. “I was trying to find a Rep. Llew Jones, a Republi- Proponents of the mea- way to become more visi- can from Conrad. sure have said it will stop ble,” she said of her hats. The new law would pro- early career teachers in “And it started off a snow- vide additional state funding Montana from taking posi- ball effect of kids and sib- to school districts that set tions in neighboring states lings looking for hats for starting teacher pay at a such as Wyoming, where me.” minimum of $34,000, an minimum teacher pay is She estimates she has amount that would increase more than 30% higher. more than 50 hats to date, annually with inflation. If a Gianforte signed the law including dragons, raccoons district has more than 6,500 in a ceremony at Sacajawea and cartoon characters. She students, beginning teach- Elementary School in Great rotates through them, trying AP PHOTO ers would have to make 70% Falls, saying it would “make to have a different hat each Kathy Erickson tries on her “Headache Hat” (a shark with it’s mouth around her head) as she of the district’s median it easier for tomorrow’s edu- day. sorts through the boxes of hats she has accumulated over the years on Tuesday, March 2, teacher salary for the dis- cators to stay in Montana or “My favorite part of the 2021, at Hawthorne Elementary School in Bozeman, Mont. trict to qualify for the come back home,” according day is I get to be the first incentive. to a news release. one to greet them in the block to where she is so they bring her hot cocoa or some neat kids to work with.” The program will take Before signing the mea- morning and ask them how can see what hat she has on tea on those cold days. Erickson said she had effect in 2023 and is esti- sure, Gianforte read Dr. their day was in the after- that day. Students will also Recently, her grandson was similar experiences growing mated to cost the state $3 Seuss’ “Green Eggs and noon,” she told the Bozeman bring it up in the halls when describing one of his favor- up and went to something million annually by 2025. Ham” to a classroom of Daily Chronicle. they see her throughout the ite camp counselors at Mon- like the learning lab as a According to the most first-grade students. Erickson and her hats school day. tana State University sum- child. Those experiences recent data from the Nation- The bill saw broad bipar- have gotten so popular it’s Throughout her years as mer camp. It turned out to have helped her empathize al Center for Education Sta- tisan support, with all but common for students to gift a crossing guard, Erickson be the same student who had and show the students they tistics, the average base sal- two of 150 lawmakers voting her silly and different hats. has become recognizable to brought her warm beverag- are just as capable as other ary for teachers with two or in favor, and garnered “Sometimes I get a hat many people for her hats. es on his walk to school. students. fewer years of experience approval from the Montana and I think ‘Would I wear She recounts a time “Finding out it was my “It doesn’t make or break in Montana is $35,210, well School Board Association this?’ but then I realize it’s where she and her sister student that was so near and who you are if you need a under the national average and the Montana Federation not about me. It’s about were sitting in a restaurant dear to my heart was such a quiet place. It just means of $42,440, placing Montana of Public Employees. them finding something spe- eating breakfast when a wonderful feeling,” she said. that you learn differently,” cial for me to wear and I’ll woman came up and recog- Through the years, it’s she said. wear it no matter what it is,” nized her as the “hat lady.” not uncommon for Erickson As fun as her hats are, for she said. Since there are plenty of to become familiar with the Erickson, it comes back to Over the years, a few dif- kids who walk to school younger siblings of older why she got into education Teachers to get COVID-19 ferent hats stand out for throughout Montana’s cold students and their families. in the first place: to help Erickson. There’s the big weather, Erickson is always “It’s really fun when little children. The silly hats are a shots starting next week red dragon with its wings on crossing guard duty, no siblings come along,” she way to stand out in a crowd spread out, a bison hat that’s matter the weather. said. “I remember them in and see to the safety of her HELENA (AP) — Educa- Chuck Council, a spokes- always a hit with the kids, Erickson, who grew up in their mommy’s belly and students. tors in Montana will begin person for the Montana and a classic chicken hat. Iowa “where it was very their older siblings. Having “Our drivers are very receiving COVID-19 vaccines Department of Public Health Then there’s the hat she cold and windy” said she someone you recognize sidetracked,” she said. next week through a federal and Human Services, said wears only one time each gets through those cold when you’re starting your “Maybe they’re coming back partnership with pharmacies, the scope of the program year. For Halloween, Erick- spells with lots of layers. In first year (of school) is real- from skiing and they’re local health officials con- remains “unclear” — includ- son ushers children to and the recent sub-zero temper- ly wonderful.” tired or rushing somewhere, firmed Friday. ing the total number of vac- from school in a big, purple atures, she had extra layers When Erickson isn’t being visible is super impor- President Joe Biden cines available in Montana gorilla head hat. on and little warmers in her greeting students at the tant.” announced the program ear- through the federal program Erickson said she socks, gloves, pockets and crosswalk, she’s a parapro- Erickson, who will turn 60 lier this week, with the goal and the specific pharmacies attempted retirement once on her legs. fessional at the school’s soon, said every time she of vaccinating all teachers participating. but it didn’t stick because “I’m absolutely warm,” learning lab for students considers retiring again, the and child care staff by the Also next week, Montana she missed the children. she said. “People are sur- who might need extra sup- kids’ joy and kindness keep end of March. residents ages 60 or older “I missed their interac- prised I’m out there but we port or a quiet place to her working. The federal vaccine pro- and those with chronic health tion,” she said. “They’re a have a lot of kids where they work. “I’ll probably be the gram is open to Montana edu- conditions will become eligi- lot of fun and a lot of joy.” walk no matter the weath- “You have the ability to crossing guard with the cators even as the state has ble for the virus. Previously, Parents will often tell er.” take extra time, allows them walker, getting the kids not made its vaccine allot- those ages 70 or older and Erickson their children ask Erickson remembers one that processing time,” she across using my walker,” ment available to teachers. with severe health conditions them to drive around the student who would always said. “… They’re just really she said with a laugh. Montana was one of at least a were eligible. Frontline dozen states that had not pri- essential workers are not yet oritized teachers as of eligible for the vaccine in the Biden’s announcement. state, with the exception of In Missoula County, vac- health care workers. Strong start, but hardly a vaccine victory in North Dakota cines will be available to When asked if the federal teachers through Granite vaccination program for edu- FARGO, N.D. (AP) — they can get away from it reasoning to why they are tions that he expected Pharmacy, the Missoulian cators would change the While older residents and the better.” not getting the vaccine.” about 50 percent of his reported. state’s vaccination plan, Gov. health care workers have Howell said the state is Howell said a recent U.S. patients to take the shots. The pharmacy has enough Greg Gianforte’s spokesper- kick-started the COVID-19 focusing its campaign on Census Bureau survey of He too cited falsehoods doses to vaccinate all 2,000 son Brooke Stroyke said in vaccine rollout in North dispelling a wide variety of North Dakota households about the medicine. educators in Missoula Coun- an email that the governor’s Dakota, many health offi- misinformation about vac- showed that 71 percent of “There has been so much ty, owner Eric Beyer told the office is “sorting through cials worry that turning out cines, such as one claim residents say they “defi- misinformation about the Missoulian. this unexpected federal man- younger and healthier that the medicine can lead nitely” or “probably” will vaccine. Just so much resis- Missoula County Public date.” adults will be a more diffi- to infertility. Officials are get vaccinated. At the same tance, people saying it’s Schools Superintendent Rob While Gianforte has not cult chore. also trying to take politics time, a census bureau map just another way to control Watson said the district prioritized teachers in the The state has started out of the equation. Many shown to state health offi- me and all these things,” he would hold mass vaccination state’s vaccination plan, he soft-selling via social media residents, citing freedom of cials last weekend put said. “From my position, I clinics for staff in schools has urged schools to remain and word of mouth, empha- choice, argued against North Dakota among the just want people to be gymnasiums or theaters to fully open for in-person sizing the safety of the vac- mask mandates while North worst in the country for fol- healthy. I want people to be allow for social distancing. learning. cine and the importance of Dakota for weeks led the lowing through on plans to well taken-care of and put a strong turnout in thwart- nation in the number of gets shots. this pandemic behind us. ” ing the virus. Molly Howell, new virus cases per capita. “Just under 50 percent,” Coal Country Community the North Dakota Depart- Howell and other health Howell said. “It was con- Health and many North ment of Health immuniza- officials expect anti-mask- cerning that North Dakota Dakota clinics, particularly Ex-students allege sexual tion program director, said ers and people who have was one of the lighter col- private, also face the prob- the campaign will be recovered from the corona- ors on the map.” lem of getting out informa- abuse at troubled teen school ramped up once more vac- virus to be among the most Dr. Aaron Garman, medi- tion to rural residents. Gar- cine is available and more difficult to persuade, Oth- cal director of Coal County man said they have placed MISSOULA (AP) — For- and a “blessing.” people become eligible for ers, Howell said, have dif- Community Health, which ads in weekly papers, post- mer students have sued a “God started this pro- shots. ferent motives for staying has clinics in Beulah, Cen- ed notices in grocery stores pair of Montana schools for gram,” she said. “People just “Because the vaccine is away so “you have to ter, Hazen and Killdeer, and tried to phone their troubled teenage girls alleg- came to me from all over the in such short supply it’s dif- address each person’s own said at the start of vaccina- patients. ing they were sexually United States.” ficult to promote it,” assaulted and suffered men- Officials at Reflections Howell told The Associat- tal anguish. didn’t return request for ed Press. “We don’t want One lawsuit filed by five comment from the Missou- to create too much Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group former students alleges two lian. demand that people are men employed by Reflections The lawsuits accuse the stressed about getting the Academy sexually assaulted schools of using treatment vaccine. So it’s a delicate th teen residents, the Missoulian practices not recognized by balance of when to start Wednesday • March 10 • 1:30 p.m. reported Friday. A separate mental health organizations. more of a mass media Miles City Public Library lawsuit filed by nine former These types of facilities campaign.” student accuses Clearview that claim to help teens with Sherry Adams, execu- Academy of negligence and behavioral and mental health tive officer of the South- Please join us if you are a caregiver for a inflicting mental anguish. issues across the United western District Health family member affected by Alzheimer's or Dementia. Both lawsuits were filed in States have come under Unit, said she’s already January. heightened scrutiny recently seeing so-called vaccine For questions or more information call: Mary Theilbar, the owner in a push led by former reali- hesitancy among her cli- Respite Care funds Glenna at 853-2421 are available or Clearview, said she didn’t ty TV star Paris Hilton. She ents in a seven-county know about the lawsuit and and others who say they were area. Some people, she couldn’t comment. She said mistreated at centers want said, feel like the corona- the school is Christian and stricter rules to monitor what virus has disrupted their • FRIENDSHIP VILLA HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY • called her staffers excellent happens inside the facilities. lives and the “further 2300 WILSON – MILES CITY, MT M iles City Star4 – Monday, March 8, 2021 Miles City Star4 OPINION

Alzheimer’s be not proud

here are a hun- dred things I Tcould tell you Rich about my late mother Lowry that are more impor- tant than the disease Syndicated that caught her in its Columnist grip the last few years of her life. I could tell you about her relationship with my older brother, who has autism, and her deep, lifelong friendship with him. I could tell you how she took her experience fight- ing the schools to educate and treat my brother decently and went into social work as a career, help- ing countless other disabled and mentally ill people. I could tell you about her accomplished painting, her love of cats, or her civic involvement. After losing her last week, though, I want to share something about the worst, about the end, about the Alzheimer’s disease that took this vibrant woman, First half of the Montana Legislature challenging, but hopeful who made friends and plans wherever she went, and confined her to a wheelchair and rendered her near- By Keaton Sunchild ly mute and inert. a hallmark of our elec- duce HB 613, the Ameri- Many of you may not Because I’ve come to believe that this crushing tions in Montana, and can Indian Voting Rights think you have “skin in We are officially half- Montana voters have con- Act of Montana, ahead of the game” or might disease does not, during almost all its progression, way through the 67th achieve as complete a victory as it might seem. tinuously shown that they the transmittal break. believe that your voice Montana Legislative ses- support same-day voter Sponsored by Rep. doesn’t matter. We’re It takes away so much. The ability to live indepen- sion. This is my first dently. The ability to talk. And in the end, the ability, registration. Despite ini- Stewart-Peregoy, HB 613 here to remind all of you showing as the Political tially killing HB 176, leg- would establish perma- that our duty as mem- or will, to eat. There are no heartening stories of Director and lead lobbyist Alzheimer’s survivors. islators in the House nent satellite election bers of our community for Western Native Voice. State Administration offices on all of our res- does not end at the ballot But our personhood is so strong that the disease, Our team has been on even in its late stages, can’t fully extinguish the committee, much like Dr. ervations in Montana, box, on election day. Our the ground since Day Frankenstein, reanimated would clear up ID laws charge that generations human personality. No, the spark is still there, flick- One, ensuring Native ering, very difficult to detect at times, but there. a corpse-like HB 176 related to voting, and have fought to expand communities have equal leading to continued make it easier for Native and defend includes I acknowledge that some families have worse access to the ballot box, experiences than mine, wrenching though it was, efforts to end the threat communities to receive keeping those we elect speaking on behalf of of the State Administra- their absentee ballots. honest and pushing back and Alzheimer’s forces you constantly to ratchet human rights and pro- your expectations downward. First, you’re glad of tion’s monster. HB 406, This is a no-brainer for on bad decisions and bad tecting tribal sovereign- nicknamed BIPA 2.0 due anyone who believes in logic. conversation, even if it doesn’t make much sense. ty. During the first half Then, you’re glad of any words. Finally, you are glad to its similarity to the one of the most impor- Our legislators in Hel- of the session, we helped Ballot Interference Pro- tant tenets in our democ- ena must have consent of, well, anything. nearly 100 people to tes- Still, there are little gems of surprises. Once, I tection Act, a law that racy – our right to vote. from the governed and tify and share their voic- was struck down in a law- Some people would try we all can take that con- was wheeling my mom from the cafeteria area in es with legislators on her nursing home, hoping to get her from Point A to suit just last year, was to argue that this bill is sent back. Our duty is to voter suppression, Miss- introduced and would giving preferential treat- stay vigilant and show up Point B without incident, when she reached out and ing and Murdered Indig- got a death grip on the chair of another resident. make it virtually impossi- ment, but it’s really when opportunities arise enous People, free ble for groups like ours to about leveling the play- to make our voices heard This other resident was a notably stately woman. speech issues, and more. “Hello, gorgeous!” said my Mom. Where did that provide ballot collection ing field and we have to for what matters to our- Indigenous people are services come election wonder who would be selves, our families and come from? still here and our voices Toward the end, when things were bleakest, my time. In the 2020 election, against making voting our community. Let’s are as loud as ever. our organizers collected easier, especially since keep our eyes and hearts Mom would still shine through the shroud of the dis- Two voter suppression ease. If she talked, it was always incoherently, but I 550 ballots. This bill Montana has not one sin- open so that we can build bills are worth continued seeks to keep those 550 gle verified case of elec- the future that benefits could see her making points the way she always had. attention – House Bills She might chuckle softly at a mention of my brother. people and many more tion fraud? all of us. 176 and 406. HB 176 from being able to have The legislative session (Keaton Sunchild is the Even when I couldn’t get anything else out of her, would attempt to end she’d hum, to patriotic songs, to hymns, to “Ode to their voices heard in our is not over and this is political director and same-day voter registra- elections. where you, the reader, lead lobbyist for Western Joy.” tion, which has long been No matter how bad it got, you’d see grace notes in We were able to intro- come in. Native Voice.) the incredible love showered on her and others by the staff of the facility caring for her. Or another resident would do something amusing or touching. I remember an otherwise despairing visit, when another lady sat down randomly besides us. I said I Stardust liked the stuffed dog she had in a basket on her walker. She said he was a good boy, began to pet him, People and Perspectives from Miles City's past and then kissed him a couple times lovingly on the snout. It was so sweet, I was moved to tears. 25 YEARS AGO (1996) 50 YEARS AGO (1971) mation which cattlemen can 100 YEARS AGO (1921) The last time I visited my Mom, days before she Members of the Prairie BIRTHS — March 6. A apply in making management James Y. Kempton and took to her death bed, I badgered her, as I often did, Scooters 4-H Club answered daughter to Mr. and Mrs. decisions at calving time. Miss Vera Carlson, both of to try to get a reaction out of her: “Do you love me? roll call at their Sunday Stanley Benson (Sharleen Terry, were united in mar- Do you love me? Do you love me?” meeting by naming their Bassett), Colstrip. March 7. 75 YEARS AGO (1946) riage yesterday afternoon at Sometimes she wouldn’t say anything. Sometimes favorite soups. Rachel Sohl A son to Mr. and Mrs. Rich- Miss Dorothy Wilson, who 3 o’clock in the Presbyterian you might notice her trying to reply. This time, she led the Pledge of Allegiance ard Bonine (Jane Donahue). has been making a short visit parsonage, Rev. J. Forsythe got out an unmistakable, “yep.” and Megan MacNeil led the Two Custer High gym- with her father, Dola Wilson, Smith officiating. The ring 4-H Pledge. The group met in nasts, Mike Stewart and has departed for Seattle ceremony was read in the I played the “1812 Overture” on my phone, loud. the Veterans Affairs Medical JoAnne Plachek, have each where she is a student in the presence of Ralph Young and Again, to get a reaction, I swung my arms in exag- Center auditorium. cinched a placing in the state medical school at the Univer- Miss Frances E. Ross, friends gerated, mock conductor movements, especially Jordan area farmer/ranch- gymnastics meet being held sity of Washington. She is a of the bride and groom. toward the finale, with Tchaikovsky’s chimes ring- er Cecil Weeding, a former in Kalispell. Plachek enters graduate of Colorado’s Wom- Fire of undetermined ori- ing and the cannons firing in a crashing crescendo of Montana legislator in both the final this afternoon seed- an’s College in Denver and is gin destroyed all the build- victory and resolve. houses, was named last week ed 7th in the uneven parallel continuing her studies special- ings on the ranch of M. W. And right at the end, my Mom briefly raised and as chairman of the Northern bars and Stewart is currently izing in medicine and surgery. Paddock, eight miles north of twisted her hand in a conductor motion of her own. Plains Resource Council’s rated 8th in the parallel bars. Harry B. Hoffman of the Powder River. Household Take that, you merciless, godawful disease. Agricultural Task Force. The Sacred Heart High Custer county high school furnishings, ranch tools and Snow as a winter water School Key Club held election faculty, who became indis- implements, and a consider- (Rich Lowry is on Twitter @RichLowry) source for cattle is a contro- of officers for the remainder posed yesterday while in the able quantity of seed grain versial concept. In fact, it of this school year and next middle of class teaching, is and hay are listed among the sometime seems that cattle school year. Officers elected reporting to be resting and items lost in the fire. can accept snow as a substi- are Rick Crone, president; getting along quite satisfac- Custer county high school tute for water more easily Joe Zawada, vice president; torily at his home. will be represented in the than ranchers can. “The argu- Ed Regan, secretary; and Local observers today essay writing contest to be Letters to the Editor ment runs that cows won’t do Russ Laney, treasurer. noted that the ice is out of held in Bozeman in connection as well eating snow as drink- The 22nd annual Custer Tongue river and that the with the state basketball tour- The Star welcomes letters to the editor from its readers expressing ing water,” Said Lorne Klein, County High School band channel is open, with water nament by Majorie Laughlin, opinions on any issue of public interest. Letters should be signed an agrologist from Weyburn, concert under the direction flowing freely into the Yel- winner of the district essay (unless emailed) and include an address and daytime phone number Saskatchewan, who spoke at of Ralph will be held on Tues- lowstone river. contest, and Courtenay Terrett, for verification. They should be legible and less than 500 words in the 11th annual Winter Range day at 8 p.m. Vice Principal With the completion of winner of second place. The length. Please limit letters to one per month. The Star reserves the Seminar in Miles City. “The Don MacLennan will act as negotiations for the sale of two students, accompanied by University of Alberta at narrator. the 56 wheat granaries erect- Miss Ward of the high school right to edit letters for length, taste and possible libel. Edmonton has researched Montana calf losses result- ed during the war on the English department, are leav- this to death. The answer is, ing from calving difficulties Eastern Montana Fair- ing this morning for Bozeman. they can do it.” currently carries an estimat- grounds, it is anticipated that The numerous friends of P.O. Box 1216 The Lady Pioneers drew a ed $6-million price tag, a cost all of them will be removed A. W. Harris, who left here first round bye in the Region which research scientists at by the first of July, it was some time ago to take a posi- Miles City, MT 59301 IX tournament in Scottsbluff, the U. S. Range and Livestock announced this morning. tion in Duluth, Minn., as dis- Neb. and open with the win- Experiment Station at Fort Mr. and Mrs. John Pfaff trict manager for the Postal [email protected] ner of the Mid Plains/West- Keogh are attempting to drove in this morning from Telegraph company, received ern Wyoming contest. Along reduce through research. their home in the Crow Rock word from him yesterday with Miles Community Col- Working with support of a region, north about 40 miles, that he had resigned his posi- Opinions expressed on the Opinion page, with lege, coach Dennis Lorde- $3,000 grant from the Ameri- and reported smooth driving. tion and would soon be on his mann sees Casper College can International Charolais While the storm reached to way back to Miles City. Mr. the exception of those labeled "Our Opinion," are and host Western Nebraska Association, research physiol- Crow Rock, nonetheless, John Harris will resume his work not necessarily those of the Star. Community College as the ogists Drs. Bob Bellows and said Miles City had a greater at the local Continental offic- tournament favorites. Bob Short want to gain infor- precipitation of moisture. es as manager. Miles City Star Markets Monday, March 8, 2021 – 5

Harry, Meghan interview reverberates across globe

LONDON (AP) — Prince “That is pure racism,’’ Cud- help her when she faced racist Harry and Meghan’s explosive joe said. “(The) Commonwealth attacks from the media and TV interview divided people is supposed to foster unity, one- internet trolls, she said. around the world on Monday, ness amongst black people, The situation became so dif- rocking an institution that is amongst white people. But if we ficult that at one point, “I just struggling to modernize with are hearing things like this … I didn’t want to be alive any- claims of racism and callous- think that is below the belt.” more,” Meghan told Winfrey. ness toward a woman strug- In Nairobi, Kenya, Rebecca But when she sought help gling with suicidal thoughts. Wangare called Meghan “a 21st- through the palace’s human During the two-hour appear- century icon of a strong woman. resources department, she was ance with Oprah Winfrey, She has faced racism head-on.” told there was nothing it could Harry also revealed the prob- Asma Sultan, a journalist in do because she wasn’t an lems had ruptured relations Karachi, Pakistan, said the employee, Meghan said. with his father, Prince Charles, interview “is going to tarnish The implications for the and brother, Prince William, the image of the royal family.” interview — which was broad- illuminating the depth of the “There is so much controver- cast Sunday evening in the Unit- family divisions that led the sy ever since Diana’s death, so it ed States and will air in Britain couple to step away from royal is new Pandora box which is on Monday night — are only duties and move to California opened up,” she said. beginning to be understood. last year. British Prime Minister Boris Emily Nash, royal editor at The palace has not yet Johnson refused to comment on Hello! Magazine, said the reve- responded to the interview, in the interview, praising the lations had left her and many which Meghan described feel- queen but saying that “when it other viewers “shell-shocked.” ing so isolated and miserable comes to matters to do with the “I don’t see how the palace inside the royal family that she royal family the right thing for can ignore these allegations, had suicidal thoughts and said a a prime minister to say is noth- aP PHOtO they’re incredibly serious,” she member of the family had “con- ing.” this image provided by Harpo Productions shows Prince Harry, left, and Meghan, Duchess of said. “You have the racism alle- cerns” about the color of her Asked whether U.S. Presi- sussex, speaking about expecting their second child during an interview with Oprah Winfrey. gations. Then you also have the unborn child’s skin. dent Joe Biden and his wife Jill “Oprah with Meghan and Harry: a CBs Primetime special” airs March 7 as a two-hour exclusive claim that Meghan was not sup- The family member was not had any reaction to the inter- primetime special on the CBs television Network. ported, and she sought help Queen Elizabeth II or Prince view, White House spokeswom- even from the HR team within Philip, according to Harry, an Jen Psaki said Meghan’s chy relate to an increasingly that criticism into the palace Winfrey later said Harry told the household and was told that sparking a flurry of speculation decision to speak about her multicultural nation. In the itself, with the couple directing her the comment didn’t come she couldn’t seek help.” about who it could be. struggles with mental health early days of their marriage, allegations of racism at an from Queen Elizabeth II or The younger royals have Leaders around the world “takes courage” and “that’s cer- Harry and Meghan joined Wil- unidentified member of the Prince Philip, his grandparents. made campaigning for support were asked about the interview, tainly something the president liam and his wife, Catherine, in royal family. Meghan, 39, acknowledged and awareness around mental and citizens of many countries believes in.” projecting a glamorous, ener- Meghan said that when she she was naive at the start of her health one of their priorities. had an opinion. But she said she wouldn’t getic image for the young roy- was pregnant with her son, relationship with Harry and But Harry said the royal family In Accra, Ghana, Devinia offer additional comment on the als. Archie, Harry told her that the unprepared for the strictures of was completely unable to offer Cudjoe said that hearing that a situation “given these are pri- That partnership was sev- royal family had had “concerns royal life. A successful actress that support to its own mem- member of the royal family was vate citizens, sharing their own ered when Harry and Meghan and conversations about how before her marriage, she said bers. worried about the color of the story and their own struggles.” left the country, saying they dark his skin might be when she bridled at the controlling “For the family, they very skin of an unborn child was The allegations are especial- wanted to earn their own living he’s born.” nature of being royal, squirm- much have this mentality of insulting to people of the Com- ly damaging because many and escape what they called Harry confirmed the conver- ing at the idea that she had to ‘This is just how it is, this is how monwealth, the grouping of observers hoped Harry and intrusive, racist coverage by the sation, saying: “I was a bit live on terms set by palace it’s meant to be, you can’t Britain and its former colonies Meghan, who is biracial, would British media. shocked.” He said he wouldn’t staff. This was compounded by change it, we’ve all been that is headed by the queen. help the tradition-bound monar- But the interview brought reveal who made the comment. the fact that the staff refused to through it,’” Harry said. Council state munity. The two organiza- Smith knocked himself out pound weight class; and Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 tions as well as the cham- when they hit the mat, Walker, a junior, finished According to Atchison, ber plan to keep an open Etchemendy praised causing him to lose his second in the 285-pound Laney has been involved line of communication and Leidholt’s back-to-back third-place match. weight class. with economic development work towards the greater state championship win. “We had seven guys The state wrestling for a long time calling it “a good of the community. Leidholt entered the state step up and make it to the tournament also marks the hobby of sorts.” For more information tournament as the defend- second day at state,” end of the 2020-21 MHSA The SEMDC and call 406-234-2705. ing 145-pound state cham- Etchemendy said. “First, wrestling season. MCAEDC have already (Contact Hanna Kambich pion. Dalton Tvedt, he didn’t With the COVID-19 pan- begun to work together on at mcreporter@midrivers. “Dirt did great, the sec- place but did make the demic placing different projects to benefit the com- com or 406-234-0450.) ond one is the toughest,” blood round for the second restrictions on practices he said. year in a row and he and duals throughout the Etchemendy also noted scored a substantial season and post-season some of his younger wres- Caleb Smith finished amount of points for us. tournament, the season tlers who, although not a fourth in the 103-pound Smith, Beardsley and Gib- was anything but a usual surprise, came away with weight class, Cowboys’ son broke out and are now wrestling season. strong performances over freshman Isaac Beardsley big dogs on the team. “It was a tough year, we Mill the weekend. placed fourth in the 113- Damian, Currey and Gabe know that,” Etchemendy “Three guys came pound weight class, and did their jobs like they said. “I think the adversi- ing next to the new mill. They Cowboys’ sophomore Jaid- Continued from page 1 through for us, Smith, always do. I’m proud of ty from this year will will begin to take it down and Beardsley and Gibson,” en Gibson placed sixth in those three, it was a tough either make us or break us CL Construction out of piece it out. Etchemendy said. “They the 182-pound weight year and their leadership next year.” Wahoo, Nebraska constructed (Contact Hanna Kambich stepped up and got it class. made it a success.” (Contact Derrick Calhoun the new mill. at mcreporter@midrivers. done.” While elevating his Brown, a sophomore, at mcsportsreporter@gmail. The old mill is still stand- com or 406-234-0450.) 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It’s fun! 234-5266 Ask about our Spring Specials! 2018 Valley Drive East (406) 351-3505 Cell 852-0472 www.milescityeaglesmanor.com Miles City, MT 59301 – 7Miles City Star Monday, March 8, 2021 – 7Miles SPORTS Pioneer baseball Lady Pioneers top Dawson sweeps Dakota College By DERRICK CALHOUN By DERRICK CALHOUN Star Staff Writer Star Staff Writer Rebekah Dallinger and the Miles Community College The Pioneers baseball team (MCC) Pioneers women’s bas- played their home opener over ketball team edged Dawson the weekend, sweeping Dakota Community College on the College at Bottineau over the road, yesterday, 67-65. weekend at Denton Field in This game was the third Miles City. matchup between the top-two The Miles Community Col- seeded teams in the MonDak lege (MCC) Pioneers topped the Athletic Conference women’s Lumberjacks in doubleheaders basketball team standings. The on both Saturday and Sunday Pioneers beat Dawson 84-70 at scoring 31 points while being afternoon. the MCC Centra on Feb. 2 and aggressive and getting to the On Saturday the Pioneers then topped Dawson in Glen- free throw line 17 times. Dal- made quick work of the Lum- dive on Feb. 11, 61-56. linger also had seven berjacks, topping them in the With the win the Pioneers rebounds, three assists and day’s first action 13-1 before move to 17-0 on the season, three steals in the game. shutting Dakota College at Bot- with a 16-0 record in MonDak Freshman Jana Conejero tineau out in the second of the play. The undefeated Pioneers was the only other Pioneer to doubleheader, 12-0. still sit No. 1 in the standings. score in double figures in the On Sunday the Pioneers Dawson is 13-4 on the sea- game, scoring 11 points while opened the day with a shut out, son with a 12-4 MonDak con- going five-for-six from the free beating Dakota College at Bot- ference record, and are No. 2 throw line. She also dished out tineau 10-0, before beating in the standings. four assists and grabbed three them in a closer game to end “Our team has a lot of fight rebounds. the four-game stand, 6-3. in them,” Pioneers Head Coach The other three Pioneer With the wins the Pioneers Taylor Harris said. “They do starters had quiet offensive move to 11-6 on the season. not give up. It would have been nights but were strong defen- The Pioneers head back out easy being down 13 on the road sively and dominant on the on the road this week, taking on to just give in and call it a day, glass. Western Nebraska Community but we kept chipping away and Freshman Kate Tanner had College in two double headers that’s credit to our defense, five points and 10 rebounds, in Scottsbluff, NB, on Tuesday especially in the second half.” including four on the offensive and Wednesday. The Pioneers Harris added that all the glass, in just 16 minutes of previously split four games credit goes to his team. play; sophomore Olyvia with the Cougars at the begin- “To beat a team as good as Pacheco scored seven points ning of February. Game times Dawson at their home court and grabbed nine rebounds in for each day at 1 and 3 p.m. STAR PHOTO/Sharon Moore twice is very hard to do,” he the game; and sophomore Lili Freshman Pioneer lefty Cy Miller throws a pitch during the Pioneers season home opening four- said. “We never stopped Long had five points and Pioneers 13, Lumberjacks 1 game sweep of Dakota College at Bottineau at Denton Field. believing.” grabbed nine rebounds. The Pioneers used strong all- The Pioneers were well Freshman Kelbee Denham around play to dominated hit a grand slam in the first Parry continued his strong ning 6-3. behind early in yesterday’s scored eight points off the Dakota College at Bottineau in inning of the Pioneers shut out hitting from the previous day, Cade Stuff led the way at game, trailing 26-15 after the bench for the Pioneers in 27 the Pioneer’s home opener. win over the Lumberjacks to hitting a grand slam in the the plate for the Pioneers, first quarter. They battled minutes of play. At the plate the Pioneers end their doubleheader on Sat- bottom of the fourth inning to hitting a two-RBI triple as back in the second, narrowing “The challenge now is to were led by the strong hitting urday. blow open the game. The Pio- well as scoring two runs. the gap and only trailing by maintain this aggressive level of first baseman Dawson Parry Tim Holyk had three RBIs in neers had just five hits in the Lasko had a two-RBI single in four entering halftime. In the of play for the next five games and left fielder Ian Krump. the game and Krump added game but limited the Lum- the game as well. The Pio- second half the Pioneers man- and continue to keep getting Parry hit a homer in both the two more RBIs to his day. berjacks to just two. neers had six hits in the game aged to hold Dawson to just 13 better as the season winds fifth and sixth innings, totaling On the mound the Pioneers Although the Pioneers while being walked eight points in both the third and down,” Harris said. seven RBIs in the game. strong pitching continue, with pitchers walked nine Lum- times by the Lumberjacks. fourth quarters while out scor- The Pioneers are back in Krump hit two homers as well, three Pioneer pitchers seeing berjacks batters they After a rough opening ing them 32-26 to get the win. action on Thursday and Friday, both solos, one in the second time during the no-hitter. couldn’t capitalize on the inning Pioneers pitchers “In the second half we when they host United Tribes inning and the other in the Anthony Bleggi pitched one opportunities. Keith Manby, Grayson Skinner, Mason Fla- made a concerted effort to get Technical College in back-to- fourth. inning, Jaxon Grogan pitched Cy Miller and Hunter Lasko nary and Jay Neugebauer to the free throw line and be back home games. Tipoff for At the mount Jett Hasegawa, three innings, striking out four, did the work on the mound shut out the Lumberjacks for more aggressive offensively,” both nights is set for 5:30 p.m. Dylan Dydalch and Cameron and Brendon Ball finished the for the Pioneers in the shut- the games final six innings, Harris said. “Even fighting Friday night is also sopho- Murphy combined for a three- game with a perfect fifth out win. only allowing two hits while foul trouble, our posts more night for the Pioneers, hit, nine-strikeout game to help inning. striking out eight. The Pio- remained aggressive in where they will celebrate carry the Pioneers to their first Pioneers 6, Lumberjacks 3 neers had some struggles rebounding the ball late in the sophomores Pacheco, Long home win of the season. Pioneers 10, Lumberjacks 0 The Pioneers managed to walking batters as well, walk- Pioneers opened their day hold off an active Lumb jacks ing seven. second half to secure stops.” and Lidia Pintor. Derrick Calhoun Freshman point guard Dal- (Contact Derrick Calhoun Pioneers 12, Lumberjacks 0 on Sunday with a shutout of squad during the fourth and (Contact linger led the way offensively at mcsportsreporter@gmail. Miles City native Clay Prell Dakota College at Bottineau, final game between the two at mcsportsreporter@gmail. topping them 10-0. teams over the weekend, win- com or at 406-234.0450.) for the Pioneers yesterday, com or at 406-234-0450.)

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Miles City Star PUBLIC NOTICE MONTANA STATE MONTANA SIXTEENTH subsequent proceeding, in The U.S. Department of PARKS (MSP), a division JUDICIAL DISTRICT judgment by default being Commerce, Economic of Montana Fish, Wildlife & COURT, CUSTER entered for the relief re- Development Administra- Parks (MFWP), is seeking COUNTY quested in the Petition. tion (EDA) is consider- public comment on a draft IN THE MATTER OF A copy of the Petitions are ing a request for Federal Environmental Assess- L.L., filed with the Clerk of Dis- Assistance from the City ment (EA) on a proposal R.O., trict Court for Custer Coun- of Colstrip to construct to construct and install a L.L., ty, (406) 874-3326 and are Water and Sewer Sys- 20-foot by 30-foot pavil- YOUTH IN NEED OF hereby served upon you at Deadlines:Classifieds 4:00 p.m. the day prior to publication • 234-0450 tem Upgrades in Colstrip, ion shelter at Makoshika CARE. this time. Rosebud County, Mon- State Park near Glendive, Cause Nos. DN-21-1 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Mon. through Fri. 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. tana to the National En- MT. A private donor is DN-21-2 that during the pendency of vironmental Policy Act of contributing $70,000 that DN-21-3 this action the Temporary 101 Happy Ads 200 Help Wanted 500 Houses for Rent 903 Legals 1969, as amended, EDA will be matched with state HONORABLE care, custody and control is conducting an environ- funds to complete a pavil- MICHAEL B. of the above-named child mental assessment (EA) ion in his parent’s name. HAYWORTH is hereby awarded to the 2 BEDROOM houses for MILES CITY SCHOOL DIS- MONTANA STATE of the proposed project. The new pavilion will be CITATION Montana Department of rent. No smoking, No pets. TRICT has an opening for PARKS (MSP), a division The project will be locat- located within the current FROM THE STATE OF Public Health and Human $700 plus deposit. Call 234- a SPED Life Skills Para at of Montana Fish, Wildlife ed at Colstrip Water and Hiatt Amphitheater foot- MONTANA TO: DEREK Services, Division of Child 6169 for application. Custer County District High and Parks (MFWP), is Sewer Facilities. Project print and can be rented OLIVER and Family Services. th School. 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, 2 seeking public comment information is available along with the amphithe- YOU ARE HEREBY NO- Dated this 26 day of Feb- See the District website or Story, Partly Finished, Large on a draft Environmental for review at the City of ater. The proposal will give TIFIED that a Petition has ruary, 2021. Central Office for an ap- Yard, No Smoking, No Pets. Assessment (EA) to con- Colstrip, 12 Street, Col- the public a day use area been filed in the above- Kristi Celander plication. $800 Plus Utilities, Deposit. struct a yurt for camping strip, MT 59323 above the switchback in entitled Court by the Mon- Clerk of District Court Call 232-3664 in an existing campsite at If you have any information the park. The associated tana Department of Public By: Kathy Ziebarth 211 Farm/Ranch Help Makoshika State Park near regarding potential envi- parking area will receive Health and Human Ser- Deputy Clerk Glendive, MT. The propos- ronmental impacts asso- an upgrade. The pavilion vices, Division of Child and (Published: March 8, 16, al is to construct and install ciated with this proposed also will complement the Family Services (hereinaf- and 23, 2021) CROSS FOUR RANCH a 20-ft. diameter yurt and project, please provide it in Kiwanis Pavilion located ter Department), PO Box is looking for a Full Time MNAXLP Tuesday a 30-ft. trail and enlarge an writing via EMAIL to: near the camping area be- 880, 708 Palmer Street Ranch Foreman- Experi- existing parking area in the Regional Environmental low the switchback. It will MIles City, MT 59301, re- Betty Sattler ence with managing a cow PRESS PAUSE. park. The proposed action Officer include six picnic tables. questing that the Petition Rosemary Scheibel herd, calving, putting up will create an alternative US Department of Com- The EA can be viewed for Emergency Protective hay a plus. Housing, Health Tabitha Hager camping experience in Ma- merce on the FWP website at: Services, Adjudication Benefits and paid time off GO Tara Lynn Syring koshika State Park above Economic Development https://fwp.mt.gov/news/ of Child Youth in Need of available, $1000 sign-on the switchback, where it is Administration public-notices or is avail- Care and Temporary Legal PLAY. bonus offered- Contact Fred Young people more rustic than the main Denver Region able upon request from Custody be granted; that @ 406-951-3953 , Julie @ today campground. An anony- 1244 Speer Blvd Ste 431 the FWP Region 7 Office, the Department be granted spend an average of 406-852-0070 or the office 7.5 hours per day mous party has donated Denver, Colorado 80204 (406) 234-0900. Pub- custody of the child; and @ 232-4527, email resume engaged in 501 Apts for Rent $25,000 for the completion [email protected] lic comment is welcome that said child be other- television, to [email protected] computers, video of the yurt; this will be in If you do not have ac- and will be accepted until wise cared for. CALL 234-0450 or mail to PO Box 70, Miles games, cell phones AFFORDABLE, CLEAN addition to $5,000 from the cess to email, you may 5:00 p.m., April 1, 2021. THEREFORE, YOU ARE and movies, and Two days nearly one City, MT 59301 efficiency, 1 bedroom, 2 Montana State Park Foun- instead contact EDA’s Written comments can be HEREBY DIRECTED to in three American before bedroom apartments. No dation and another $5,000 Denver Regional Office mailed or emailed to the appear on the 30th day of children are overweight or obese. birthday! 213 Services smoking. Call 234-5382 from Montana Fish, Wild- at (303) 844-4715. Com- address below: March, 2021 at the hour life & Parks. ments received in the of 9:30 o'clock a.m. at the CUSTERVILLA APART- Makoshika State Park A draft Environmental As- EDA Regional Office by Courtroom of the above AFAB SUMP & Septic 7 MENTS, 210 Arrowhead Pavilion EA sessment has been pre- 5:00 pm on March 21, entitled Court at the Custer days a week. Call Howard Lane, Miles City, MT. 2&3 Attn: Brian Burky, Parks MEDICARE pared and is available for 2021, will be considered. County Courthouse, Miles Supplements & Senior Health at 406-853-0199. bedrooms available. Town Manager comment. It can be viewed A copy of the NEPA de- City Montana, then and Many companies to choose from home style apartments, P.O. Box 1630, Miles City, D&D HOME Improve- on the FWP website at: cisional document will be there to show cause, if income based with utili- MT 59301 Are you paying too much ment for all your home https://fwp.mt.gov/news/ available upon request at any you may have, why ties included. No smoking. [email protected] with no service? care needs. Eco friendly. public-notices or is avail- the above EDA Regional the Petition should not No Pets, On site laundry If you have any questions Licensed and insured. 406- able upon request from Office. be granted; and why the Call Jeff Boggs & off street parking. Call regarding this project or 853-4383. www.milescity- the FWP Region 7 Office, Published: March 4, 5, and above-named child should Lori, 234-7755. Profession- EA, please contact Brian 406-234-3307 contractor.com (406) 234-0900. Public 8, 2021) not be otherwise cared for. ally managed by Prairie Burky, Region 7 Parks 519 Main St. Suite C comment is welcome and The child, L.L. was born Homes Management. Equal MNAXLP Manager, at 406-546-7623 Miles City 300 Misc. for Sale will be accepted until 5:00 on September 22, 2018, in Housing Opportunity. 1-701- or the above email ad- p.m., March 23, 2021. Houston, Texas. The name 356-9501, TTY 1-800-366- MONTANA SIXTEENTH dress. COLOR COPIES - Star Print- Written comments can be of the birth mother is Han- 102 GIVEAWAY 6888 JUDICIAL DISTRICT (Published: March 8 and ing Supply Co. Sizes 8.5”x11” mailed or emailed to the nah Looker. COURT CUSTER 15, 2021) to 11”x17” 406-233-1180 STUDIO APARTMENT. address below: The child, R.O. was born COUNTY FREE WOOD pallets behind Downtown location with Makoshika State Park MNAXLP on December 4, 2019, in WANT TO save or protect In the Matter of the Name Miles City Star in parking lot. parking. Newly remodeled. Yurt EA Miles City, Montana. The Physical activity, an important document? We Change of Jaiden Mi- combined with a WOOD ones only. $400.00 monthly includes Attn: Brian Burky, Parks name of the birth mother is can laminate it for you - Credit chael Knox balanced diet, is the utilities. 415-845-3238 Manager Hannah Looker. best way to help kids card size up to 11”x17”. Star Petitioner: Mark and 103 Announcements P.O. Box 1630, Miles City, The child L.L. was born on stay healthy and fit. Printing and Supply, 818 Shannon Henning THE CORNERSTONE, MT 59301 September 22, 2018, in Main. 406-233-1175. on behalf of Jaiden Mi- THE LOCAL Hotline for Do- 2007 Clark, 2 and 3 bed- [email protected] Houston, Texas. The name chael Knox. mestic violence and sexual room units with dishwasher, If you have any questions of the birth mother is Han- 307 Pets & Supplies Cause No. DV-2021-16 assault. 1-888-820-5437. laundry rooms, off street regarding this project or nah Looker. ORDER SETTING HEAR- All day, all night, toll-free parking, all utilities paid, EA, please contact Brian You have the right to be ING BERNEDOODLE PUP- centrally located. Rent as- Burky, Region 7 Parks represented by an attor- This Court orders: 200 Help Wanted PIES. Ready To Go! 6 sistance available. Sec- Manager, at 406-546-7623 ney in these proceedings. Minor Child Name Males 2 Females. 951-1384 tion 8 accepted. Income or the above email ad- If you are unable to afford Adults supervision For Pricing and Info. limits apply. NO PETS, NO Change Hearing always recommended, MILES CITY SCHOOL DIS- dress. an attorney, you have the so join in! SMOKING. For application The hearing on the Peti- TRICT has an opening for (Published: March 8 and right to ask the Court to ap- contact MC Housing Author- tion for Name Change filed This message brought a Custodian 1 at Custer 315 Wanted to Buy 15, 2021) point an attorney to repre- to you by: ity, 406-234-3433, or HDA in this case is set for: County District High School. sent you. Management, 888-837- MNAXLP Date: April 5, 2021 See the District website or WANTED: DEER & Elk Your failure to appear at 7368,(www.hdamanage- Time: 1:30 P.M. Central Office for an ap- antlers. Brown or white. the hearing constitutes a ment.com). Equal Housing Place: the Custer County Sheds, racks, mounts. 406- denial of your interest in Opportunity. Courthouse. plication. 853-6554 the above-named child, (Published: February 22, which denial may result, March 1, 8, and 15, 2021) without further notice of Help Wanted NEWS STAFF MNAXLP this proceeding or any Like us on Looking for full time pressman to help keep The Livingston Enterprise newspaper is up with the daily publication of papers and ACROSS 48 Long. crosser 29 Skater Lipinski seeking a full- or part-time community 1 Talk on and on 49 Diamond 30 Editor’s “keep maintenance of pressroom. Must able to journalist to assist in local coverage of lift up to 50 lbs (not often), be able to reach 4 Compete in a position it” Park County. The job includes reporting bee 54 Curved line 32 Avocado dip, for approximately 7ft, discern colors (i.e. not on a wide range of local events and issues, 9 Pro Bowl stats 55 Lawn trimmer short color blind) AND must be dependable. 12 Martian mover 56 Colorful card 34 Officiated at This job is Mon-Fri, maybe some weekends. photography, sports coverage and other 13 Quarrel game Yankee Stadium Contact Josh at 406-234-0450 or general assignments. 14 Like sashimi 57 Ultimate 37 Spectrum [email protected] 15 Octagonal 58 Run-down creators Resumes should be emailed to Enterprise warnings 59 Jury enclosure 39 Gate tender 17 Italian article 42 Western resort Managing Editor Justin Post at 18 Enzyme suffix DOWN lake 818 Main St., Miles City [email protected]. 19 Refuse 1 Gloomy guy 44 Mag. staff receptacle 2 Sternward 45 Country singer 21 Supermarket 3 Ghostly Jackson sections greeting 46 Shopper’s aid 24 Castle 4 Mouths off to 50 Have bills 25 Rockies hrs. 5 Clergymen 51 Vat 26 NASCAR 6 Ovum 52 Yoko from advertiser 7 Moon-related Tokyo 28 Egg holders 8 Textbook 53 Curse 31 Sleep like — chapter 33 R-V link 9 Highway meal 35 Doc’s “Now!” locale 36 Drink eagerly 10 Comic Carvey 38 Mornings 11 Cygnet’s parent (Abbr.) 16 Bud 40 Mine yield 20 Tackles weeds 41 Villain’s blemish 21 Lawyer Clooney 43 Eye slyly 22 Madonna’s “La 45 Source of gum — Bonita” arabic 23 Track timer 47 Hoosier St. 27 School org. 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“ Local 5-Day Forecast Miles City Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri 3/8 3/9 3/10 3/11 3/12 Weather Only in LOCAL CONDITIONS Temperatures: High yesterday: 55 59 / 32 46 / 26 45 / 23 41 / 20 49 / 24 Overnight low: 30 Increasing clouds, with a A slight chance of snow, Mostly cloudy, with a Mostly sunny, with a Sunny, with a high As of 12:00 p.m: 51 America ... high near 59. Northeast mixing with rain after high near 45. Light and high near 41. near 49. Record high: 73, 2020 wind 6 to 9 mph. 9 am, then gradually variable wind. Record low: -22, 1951 Thursday Night: Mostly Friday Night: Mostly ending. Mostly sunny, Precipitation: Woman impaled by tree limb has 7 Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low clear, with a low As of 5:00 a.m.: T with a low around 32. West northwest wind cloudy, with a low around 20. around 24. broken ribs, husband says Northeast wind 8 to 11 13 to 20 mph. Chance around 23. Month to date: T mph becoming west of precipitation is 20%. Year to date: 0.48 PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A Maine passenger who was southwest after midnight. Normal for month: 0.09 impaled when a falling pine tree struck the vehicle she was Tuesday Night: Normal for year: 0.64 riding in suffered seven broken ribs, but she’s getting better Mostly cloudy, with a low day by day, her husband said Friday. around 26. Northwest Humidity Avg: 55% Theresa Roy, 79, has a long recovery ahead, said her hus- wind 10 to 15 mph be- band, David Roy. But he said he’s just happy they’re alive Barometer: coming light and variable after the bizarre incident that destroyed their vehicle and after midnight. 30.05 at 12:00 a.m. injured both of them. 30.01 at 5:30 a.m. “I feel like we had a guardian angel,” he said. 29.92 at 12:00 p.m. David Roy, 78, said he and his wife were driving home to mm - data is missing Sunrise: 6:30 am Sunrise: 6:28 am Sunrise: 6:26 am Sunrise: 6:24 am Sunrise: 6:22 am Credit NOAA Oakland on a two-lane road because their vehicle had been Sunset: 5:58 pm Sunset: 6:00 pm Sunset: 6:01 pm Sunset: 6:03 pm Sunset: 6:04 pm buffeted by strong winds earlier on I-95 during a powerful City Elevation Hi/Lo/PCPN/SNFL City Elevation Hi/Lo/PCPN/SNFL City Elevation Hi/Lo/PCPN/SNFL Moon wind storm. The crash in Sidney happened in an instant when a pine Baker Muni Apt 2929 : 54 / 29 / 0.00 Bredette 4SE 2643 : 50 / 37 / Plentywood Apt 2250 : 52 / 27 Phases Billings Logan 3567 : 57 / 29 / 0.00 / / M Chinook Apt 2414 : 52 / 25 Poplar Airport 2036 : 54 / 23 tree blown down by high wind struck his vehicle as he drove Bozeman Yell Apt 4475 : 51 / 25 / 0.00 / / 0 Choteau Apt 3947 : 48 / 27 / 0.00 Poplar 13NE 2085 : 54 / 20 / 0.00 Butte Mooney Apt 5550 : 46 / 25 / 0.00 Circle 2421 : 54 / 19 / 0.00 Power 7NE 3778 : M / M / 0.00 at 50 mph (80 kph), with limbs crashing through the wind- Cut Bank Muni Ap 3838 : 47 / 24 / 0.00 / / 0 Culbertson 1953 : M / M / 0.00 Raynesford 3W 3998 : 51 / 25 / 0.00 New shield as he struggled to control the vehicle. Dillon Airport 5200 : 47 / 24 / 0.00 / / 0 Deer Lodge Apt 4693 : 45 / 27 Ronan Airport 3084 : 46 / 30 / 0.00 Mar 13 Glasgow Wokal Ap 2285 : 54 / 28 / 0.00 / 0.0 / 0 Denton 7NE 3585 : 50 / 27 / 0.00 Roundup Apt 3485 : 54 / 28 A large limb came through the center dashboard and wind- Glendive Airport 2457 : 56 / 27 / 0.00 Ennis Airport 5383 : 45 / 25 / 0.00 Roy 1E 3562 : 49 / 26 / 0.00 Great Falls Apt 3664 : 52 / 24 / 0.00 / 0.0 / 0 Fairfield 6N 3867 : 50 / 25 / 0.00 St Mary 4575 : 37 / 27 / 0.01 shield at an angle, hitting him and then striking his wife’s Havre Airport 2585 : 52 / 28 / 0.00 / 0.0 / 0 Fort Benton Apt 2869 : 45 / M Scobey Airport 2432 : 50 / 26 First armpit while another broke the windshield and impaled her Helena Airport 3828 : 51 / 29 / 0.00 / 0.0 / 0 Geyser 6E 4048 : 49 / 31 / 0.00 Simms 13SW 4300 : 47 / 25 / 0.00 Mar 21 Jordan Airport 2662 : 55 / 20 / 0.00 Grass Rnge 11NW 3808 : 51 / 27 / 0.00 Stanford 5SE 4385 : 50 / 24 / 0.00 shoulder, he said. Kalispell Glac 2965 : 45 / 25 / 0.00 Hamilton Apt 3642 : 52 / 30 Thompson Fls Ap 2467 : 43 / 25 Lewistown Apt 4145 : 50 / 25 / 0.00 Hardin Big Sky 3025 : 55 / 25 / 0.00 Three Forks Apt 4089 : 54 / 28 Sidney Fire and Rescue used the jaws of life to reach The- Livingston Apt 4653 : 55 / 20 / 0.00 Harlowton 1N 4362 : 52 / 22 / 0.00 Twin Bridges Ap 4777 : 52 / 25 Full resa Roy and then cut the tree limb with a hand saw so she Miles City Apt 2628 : 55 / 27 / 0.00 Judith Gap 1NE 4638 : M / M / 0.00 Ulm 8S 3634 : 52 / 23 / 0.00 Mar 28 Missoula Airport 3202 : 48 / 29 / T / 0.0 / 0 Laurel Airport 3517 : 57 / 28 / 0.00 Utica 11SW 5070 : 47 / 18 / 0.00 could be taken to MaineGeneral hospital in Augusta. She Sidney Airport 1985 : 54 / 20 / 0.00 Malmstrom AFB 3527 : 51 / 22 / 0.00 / / M W Yellowstone 6644 : 42 / 10 / / / 32 Wolf Point Apt 1980 : 54 / 19 / 0.00 Malta Airport 2254 : 54 / 23 / 0.00 White Sulphur S 5061 : 46 / 21 / 0.00 remained in fair condition on Friday at the hospital, a spokes- Anaconda Apt 5030 : 46 / 28 Moore 4NE 4120 : M / M / 0.00 Winifred 7S 3663 : 51 / 32 / 0.00 Last person said. Bannack 5971 : 43 / 21 / 0.00 NBar Grass Rng 4446 : 50 / 27 / 0.00 Apr 4 Big Timber Apt 4492 : 54 / 27 / 0.00 Plains Airport 2467 : 49 / 28 Cowboys take fifth at state

Currey Brown wrestled Colton Picco of Fergus during the class A state wrestling in Miles City.

The Custer County District High School Cowboys coaches and wrestlers cheer during the state competition.

Cowboys senior Damian Leidholt celebrates his champion- ship win.

Gabe Walker faced Brody Skogen of Sidney in the champi- onship match

Caleb Smith wrestled Ryley Knutson of Polson in the semifinal rounds and won. Before the official photo is taken the brackets are skillfully inscribed by April McAuliffe under a tight time frame. By Sharon Moore