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Vol. 106 No. 45 ISSN (1041-3340) Independent-Press.com Telephone (406) 346-2149 Colstrip sale falls through From Staff and Wire Reports to have a coal-free energy supply by 2025, The Seat- Four, it would have stabi- some power from the unit want to get off coal as supply. tle Times reported. lized some of the concerns until 2025, while continu- quickly as possible. We The future of Colstrip is But the transaction, Colstrip’s two older, in the community, but now ing to hold a stake in Col- remain no less committed clouded in doubt following which also included the smaller units _ 1 and 2 _ it’s back up in the air.” strip’s Unit 3. to this and will immedi- last week’s announcement sale of PSE’s interest in a owned by PSE and Talen Atchison noted that PSE and the other com- ately return to the negoti- that a deal to sell Puget Montana transmission Montana shut down earli- ratepayers are likely to panies must develop a ating table to explore Sound Energy’s stake in line, needed the approval er this year. suffer as well in that new plan for what hap- options with the other one of the four generating of the Washington Utili- “It’s disappointing,” NorthWestern now needs pens after 2025. owners.’’ units in Montana’s Col- ties and Transportation said Jim Atchison, execu- to find a new source to ``It became increasing- NorthWestern, which strip coal plant had fallen Commission. And its staff tive director of the South- provide power. ly evident that there was provides electricity in through. this month recommended eastern Montana Econom- “If they go out and buy enough opposition or mis- Montana, said that the In announcing the deal the sale be rejected ic Development Corpora- it on the market in renew- placed opposition to this sale would have addressed in December, PSE said the because PSE had not tion in Colstrip. “It cre- ables, God know his much transaction that it necessi- a ``critical capacity short- sale of generating capaci- shown this was the lowest, ates more doubt and fog that will cost taxpayers.” tated withdrawing the age’’ when power demand ty in Colstrip Unit 4 to reasonable cost option for about the future of our Under the terms of the application at this time,’’ is high and called the can- NorthWestern Energy and meeting the requirements community. If NorthWest- sale, PSE would have sold said Janet Kim, a PSE celation a ``huge loss for Talen Montana would help of the Washington law to ern was given the green its ownership in Unit 4 spokeswoman. ``PSE Montana and our custom- them meet a 2025 deadline have a coal-free energy light to buy more of Unit and then bought back wants a solution and we ers.’’ Election 2020 Sheriff to begin Turnout high in Rosebud County strictly enforcing parking code
The Rosebud County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday it will begin enforcing the Forsyth city parking code more strictly. Forsyth city code 9-5-10 states the following:
A. Close To Curb No person shall stand or park a vehicle in a roadway other than par- allel with the edge of the roadway headed in the direction of lawful traffic movement and with the right hand wheels of the vehicle within eighteen inches (18”) of the curb or edge of the roadway, except as oth- erwise provided in this chapter.
B. Angle Parking: 1. Authority To Regulate; Signs Required: The chief of police, with the approval of the city council, shall determine upon what streets angle parking shall be permitted and shall mark or sign such streets, but such angle parking shall not be indicated upon any federal aid or state high- way within this city unless the state IP Photo/Andy Prutsok highway commission has determined Masked up and armed with hand sanitizer, pollworkers Kim Nelson, left, and Norma Beebee, assisted voters with casting their ballots all day Tuesday. At midafternon, they said voting had been brisk throughout the day. by resolution or order entered in its minutes that the roadway is of suffi- cient width to permit angle parking INSIDE Staff Report “The election office had a In local races, Republican Rob- without interfering with the free steady stream of voters, either ert E. Lee garnered 1,233 in his movement of traffic. Over 75 percent of Rosebud dropping off ballots, New Regis- unopposed race for County Com- See Page 2 for 2. Driving On Left Side: Angle County eligible voters made to the trants voting or people who had missioner in District 1; Democrat parking shall not be indicated or per- polls -- either in person or through unofficial Rose- misplaced their ballots and were Elizabeth T. Hall, unopposed, mitted at any place where passing the mail -- Tuesday, largely to cast bud County issued new ones,” Duffield said. claimed 2,854 votes for Clerk of traffic would thereby be caused or their ballots for a Republican election results In the presidential election, the District Court; Rep. Geraldine required to drive upon the left side slate. Republican President Donald Custer was re-elected as District of the street. According to Joan K. Duffield, Trump bested former vice presi- 39 State Representative; Republi- 3. Obedience To Signs Or Markers: Rosebud County Clerk & Record- dent, Democrat Joe Biden, by a can Jason D. SMall narrowly dee- Upon those streets which have been er, and Election Administrator, margin of 2,435 to 1,199. ated Democrat Rae Peppers by signed or marked by the chief of 3,806 out of 5,013 registered coun- Similarly, incumbent Republi- just 12 votes in the Dist. 21 State police for angle parking, no person ty voters participated in the eleci- can Sen. Steve Daines defeated Senate race, 634-622; and Demo- shall park or stand a vehicle other ton with 2,144 returning their bal- Gov. Steve Bullock, his Democrat- crat Rynalea Whiteman Pena won than at the angle to the curb or edge lots by mail and 1,661 driopping ic oppoent, by a 2,435 to 1,337 her race for District 41 State Rep- of the roadway indicated by such their ballots off in person at the margin. resentative. Courthoue. signs or markings and in such a man- Republican Rep. Greg Gian- Rosebud County voters were ner that said vehicle shall be entirely Overall turnout was 75.8%. The forte defeated Dem. Lt. Gov. Mike narrowly approved legalzing mar- within the limits of the space so des- turnout in the 2016 eleciton was Cooney in the race for governor ijuana by voting yes to Initiative ignated. (Ord. 173, 11-11-1953). 72&. locally by 2,361 to 1,236 count. No. 190 by an 1,885 to 1,849 vote. Cold opener keeps many hunters at home, but the hardy find some success Staff Report weekend,” said wildlife zero. vest.” folks from traveling to of the general big game biologist Ryan DeVore. Opening weekend was The harvest at Ashland Region 7 this past week- season. But their success MILES CITY – Mon- “The weather felt more much slower in Ashland included: end,” said FWP Wildlife rate was 61 percent, or 9 tana’s big game hunting like the typical closing than in recent years, • 5 antelope (4 Biologist Steve percent above long-term season arrived with bitter weekend of deer and elk according to DeVore. Only bucks, 1 doe) Atwood. “The number of average. cold over the weekend of season.” 64 hunting parties came • 23 mule deer (8 hunters that passed Workers at Hysham Oct. 24 and 25, likely “At the CWD check sta- through Ashland on Sun- bucks, 15 does) through the check station checked: prompting many hunters tion on Saturday in Ash- day with a total of 126 • 7 white-tailed deer was considerably down • 13 antelope (9 to stay home a bit longer. land, hunters were strug- hunters. Thirty-eight peo- (3 bucks, 4 does) for opening weekend, with bucks, 4 does) Traffic at big game check gling to find animals as ple were successful, for a • 6bullelk,and about two-third the num- • 24 mule deer (5 stations throughout south- snow fell from early harvest success of 30 per- • 8 birds, including ber of hunters as usual.” bucks, 9 does) eastern Montana was morning through the cent. turkeys and sharp-tailed “The hunters who did • 8 white-tailed deer down for the opener. night, making visibility “For the folks who grouse get out reported good suc- (3 bucks, 5 does) Those who did get out poor,” DeVore said. “Sev- decided to tough it out in cess, with about 60 per- • 3 elk (2 bulls, 1 enjoyed their time and eral hunters on Saturday the cold and snow, most Hysham Check Station cent of them harvesting cow) some success in the field. were heading back home had an enjoyable week- Wintry conditions also game,” he said. and didn't stay for Sun- end,” he said. “Many of made for a slower day at Hysham saw 76 hunt- Glendive Check Station Ashland Check Station day.” them had a chance at Hysham’s check station. ers, which is 36 percent Weather also set the “Hunting conditions Sunday was bitter, with some animals even if they “The abnormally cold below the 10-year average tone at Glendive’s station, were tough for opening a low temperature below decided not to make a har- weather deterred a lot of based on the first Sunday Continued on Page 5 PAGE 2 / Thursday, November 5, 2020 Independent Press
Obituary Unofficial Rosebud County 2020 Election Results Katherine Olson, 99
Katie and John made their her life. She had an amaz- home in Hysham where ing support group that they farmed and ranched allowed her to continue to their entire lives. They live by herself in Hysham. were blessed with 71 years Thanks to Rosemary and of marriage and five chil- Mom’s great friend Doris dren, David, Debby, Diane, Manning, there was Susan and Johnny. Mom always a game of pinochle and Dad instilled in us a or Skip-Bo scheduled in good work ethic and love the afternoon and, of for family, community, and course, “happy hour” at faith. We were their pride 4:30! Over the past 99 and joy and we couldn’t years, Mom touched many have asked for better par- lives and always brought ents. out the best in everyone. Katherine Olson Katie was small in stat- She was our treasure of Sept. 9, 1921 – Oct. 22, 2020 ure, but as strong as they Treasure County and so come. Her sense of humor, easy to love. Her life was Our fun-loving mother, love of family and friends, truly filled with laughter, grandmother, great-grand- and joy of life touched love and happiness. mother and friend Kather- everyone who knew her. Katie is survived by her ine “Katie” Olson passed Katie loved being around children David (Rose- away October 22, 2020 due people and people loved mary) Olson of Hysham, to complications from being around her. She was Debby (Jim) Boyle of Mis- COVID-19. She was 99 beautiful, kind, loving, soula, Diane (Jerry) Peach years old. hard-working, and FUN! It of McLeod, Susan (Joe) Katie was born Septem- had been said that she Rhodes of Billings, 11 ber 9, 1921 in Billings, could milk two cows, grandchildren, 22 great Montana to Friedrich butcher 25 chickens, and grandchildren, her broth- Julius Roth and Katharina have a great meal on the er, Bill (Toni) Roth of Bea- Wacker Roth. She was the table by noon. Mom was a verton, Oregon, her sister- sixth of twelve children. great cook and if someone in-law, Joanie Olson of Her family moved to a showed up at the door at Bozeman, and many nieces farm near Sanders (east of dinnertime, she could turn and nephews. She is pre- Hysham) when she was in a meal for seven into a ceded in death by her hus- elementary school. Katie feast for twelve. She was band John, and son, John- graduated from Hysham famous for her homemade ny. High School in 1941. It was noodles and delicious pies. As we were recently during her high school Mom prided herself (and told, “we’re meant to lose years that she met the love had the pleasure of) being the people we love. How of her life, John Olson. able to fix breakfast for else would we know how Katie and John were David for over 70 years! important they are to us?” married May 16, 1944 in Never wanting to slow Mom, your memory will Bozeman while John was down, she was always look- continue to live on in our on leave from the army ing forward to organizing hearts and our souls. As during WWII. After a two the next social event – a you leave this earthly week “honeymoon”, John night out dancing, a card realm destined for a far rejoined his battalion and party, a community clean- greater reward you later headed overseas. up day, a Women’s Club remain very much a part Upon returning to the style show, Sunday dinner, of us. We love you. Memorial contributions states in January 1946, or just “happy hour” at her may be made to the St. house. She was a faithful Joseph’s PCCW, c/o Rose- member of St. Joseph’s mary Olson, PO Box 42, Catholic Church and a Hysham, MT 59038 or the long-time member of the charity of your choice. American Legion Auxilia- Private funeral services ry, Treasurebelles, Hysh- will be planned for a later am Woman’s Club, Red date. Stevenson and Sons Hatters, Wine and Roses Funeral Home in Forsyth Bridge Club, and Treasure are in charge of arrange- County Senior Citizens. ments. To leave condolenc- Mom’s faith in God, fam- es for the family, please ily, and friends were the visit their website at www. most important things in stevensonandson.com. THANK YOU
For electing me to another term in the House of Representatives. I am your voice in Helena, so please reach out with your concerns. Geraldine Custer 406-351-1235 [email protected]
Grace Bible Church Immaculate Conception First Baptist Church Pastor Andrew Kisman Catholic Church Pastor Bill Sikes FWP collects 352 samples to test 1075 Main, Forsyth Father A. Ananda Kumar 1625 Cedar Street, Forsyth Sunday Worship 9:30 am 509 N. 12th Forsyth Sunday for CWD during opening weekend Amazing Grace Youth Group Sunday Mass 10:00 am 9:45 a.m. Bible classes Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Forsyth, Montana 11:00 a.m.& 6 p.m. 1-509-879-3723 406-346-9239 Worship Services Staff Report CWD is a contagious animal to help gather Wednesday neurological disease that additional data for that Federated Church of Forsyth Church of the Ascension 6 p.m. Children’s Ministry The Montana general infects deer, elk and area. This information Presbyterian Church (USA) Episcopal 7 p.m. Youth Group big game season opened moose. It is always fatal will be used to help Pastor : 380 North 15th Ave. 7:15 Bible Study/prayer Oct. 24, and hunters from and there is no known inform the best manage- 1180 Cedar Street, Forsyth Forsyth, Montana firstbaptistchurchforsyth.com around the state submit- cure. It was first found in ment strategies for the 406-346-7704 Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist ted lymph nodes from the wild deer in Montana in affected hunting districts. Sunday Worship 10:30 am 12:00 Sunday lower jaw of their har- Life’s Journey 2017. It is not known to FWP will cover the cost 346-7767 vested animals to be test- Christian Fellowship infect humans, but it is of testing hunter-harvest- United Community Church ed for chronic wasting Pastor Casey Kluver strongly recommended ed animals for CWD. Wesleyan Church -The Point Pastor Jeremy Stradley disease. Montana Fish, 408 Water Ave. Colstrip 1 Victory Lane that people not eat meat Hunters should look Pastor Mark Umfleet Wildlife & Parks collected 148 West Cedar, Forsyth Adult Sunday School Services Sunday 10:00 am from infected animals and online for information on website: get2thepoint.church 9:15 a.m. Sunday Youth Group ages 12 - 18 a total of 352 samples. to have their harvested how to take a sample livestream: Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Night 6 p.m. Most of the samples came animals tested before eat- themselves and submit it Colstrip, Montana facebook.com/get2thepointchurch Youth Sunday School during from the northwestern ing them if they were for testing or bring ani- Worship: church Montana, where CWD was taken from an area where mals by an FWP regional Sunday 11 am 59323communitychurch@gmail. The Lutheran Church - discovered last year. CWD is known to exist. office for sampling. FWP com Missouri Synod Here is an FWP region- 1-406-318-4822 FWP is continuing CWD will have CWD check sta- Flowing River Fellowship Pastor Blake Marshall al breakdown of sample Sunday Services surveillance this year in tions in the priority sur- (Assembly of God) numbers: St. Margaret Mary Mt. Calvary, 430 Olive priority surveillance veillance areas. Sample Pastor Dan Sand • Region1:173 280 11th Ave. Forsyth Catholic Church Colstrip, 8:30 am areas located in north- submission is voluntary • Region2:7 Sunday worship Service Father A. Ananda Kumar Concordia, 310 N. 8th, Forsyth west, southwest and east- throughout Montana. For 10:30 a.m. 320 Water Ave.,Colstrip, MT 10:30 am • Region3:56 ern Montana. Hunters more information on these 406-289-0363 1st, 3rd, 5th Sun. Mass 8 a.m. Trinity, 302 Summit, Hysham • Region4:6 who harvest deer, elk or surveillance areas and 5:00 p.m. Churches website 2nd, 4th Sun. Mass 6:15 p.m. • Region5:11 moose in these areas are how to submit samples for (406)748-2234 flowingriverfellowship.com • Region6:39 asked to voluntarily sub- testing, visit fwp.mt.gov/ [email protected] • Region7:60 mit a sample from their cwd. PAGE 3 / Thursday, November 5, 2020 Independent Press
Announcing the 2021 Montana Master Hunter Program One Montana’s Master classes. their depth and under- tion program for hunters skills. wildlife management, his- Hunter Program is Since 2018, the Master standing of various hunt- who understand that hunt- One of the primary tory of conservation, accepting applications Hunter Program has been ing topics. The Master ing is a lifelong skill and goals of the program is to hunting culture and eth- October 1, 2020 - Novem- offering sportsmen the Hunter program is an want to continue to add to build trust and working ics, private land steward- ber 30, 2020 for our 2021 opportunity to further advanced hunter educa- their knowledge and relationships between ship, shooting accuracy landowners and sports- and precision, lead-free men and women. The pro- ammunition, and hunting gram provides hunters skills to name a few. School Menus the opportunity to learn To date, 165 hunters from landowners about have successfully com- Forsyth Colstrip Rosebud the challenges they face pleted our course, and on a daily basis and spe- we’ve opened more than Monday, Nov. 9 Monday, Nov. 9 Monday, Nov. 9 cifically how wildlife 200,000 acres to hunting Graham Cracker w/Peanut Pizzaroni Hot Dish/Roll Spaghetti impacts them. access. This growing net- Butter/Fruit Graduates of the pro- work of other like-minded Cheeseburgers, Potato Tuesday, Nov. 10 Tuesday, Nov. 10 gram belong to a network hunters stretches from Wedges French Toast/Links Sloppy Joes of other ethical and effec- Whitefish to Miles City. tive hunters who hunt Fellow graduates are Tuesday, Nov. 10 Wednesday, Nov. 11 Wednesday, Nov. 11 together, keep each other eager to share experienc- Breakfast Cookie, Fruit Popcorn Shrimp Salad/ Corn Dogs & Macaroni & Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 informed, and are knowl- es and knowledge to help Soft Shell Tacos, Fruit Bread Stix Cheese Brent Berdahl edgeable voices on issues each other be more suc- affecting sportsmen cessful in the field. Wednesday, Nov. 11 Thursday, Nov. 12 Thursday, Nov. 12 across MT. Many of our Locations for classes in Cold Cereal, Fruit Cheeseburger/Fruit Salad Grilled Cheese, Sandwich- Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 graduates are mentors for 2021 will be offered in Breakfast Sandwich, Hash es & Tomato Soup Susan Arb youth and new hunters. Bozeman (February), Browns Friday, Nov. 13 In the words of one Great Falls (March), NO SCHOOL Friday, Nov. 13 graduate, “I am eternally Kalispell (April), and Thursday, Nov. 12 Chili & Cinnamon Rolls Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 grateful for the opportu- Miles City (May). Each Granola Bar, Fruit Giles Kallenbach nity this course has given class will consist of three Cheese Ravioli, Breadstick Eddie Hein me. The information 2-Day weekends, except Destiny Hein packed into the short peri- Miles City will have a two Friday, Nov. 13 Rocky Berdahl od of time we have is so 3-Day weekend format. A Muffin, Fruit valuable. The presenta- weekend rendezvous in tions have been interest- June is also required for Tomato Soup, Grilled Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 Cheese Sandwich ing, thought provoking qualifications, field exer- Stacie Fischer and helped me improve cises, and the final exam. Senior Menus Emilee Fischer my mindset and Applications will be Carolyn Wilson skills…. That’s why it is so accepted through Nov. 30, Hazel Walter important to me to por- with selection being Colstrip Forsyth tray the Master Hunter announced by the end of Decker Purkett title in a way that shows the year. The program Friday, November 6 Friday, November 6 landowners my respect cost is $375, due by Febru- Goulash, Green Salad, Corn, Fruit Goulash, Green Salad, Corn, Fruit Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 and gratitude.” ary 1, 2021. A limited Stephanie Hanodd The program includes number of scholarships Monday, November 9 Monday, November 9 Andy (Butch) Schulenberg classroom and online are available through a Breakfast Casserole, Green Salad, Muf- Breakfast Casserole, Green Salad, Muf- instruction, and field separate application pro- fins, Fruit fins, Fruit Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 work. The course covers cess. Val Bell Tuesday, November 10 Tuesday, November 10 Beef Pot Pie, Coleslaw, Fruit, Pumpkin Beef Pot Pie, Coleslaw, Fruit, Pumpkin Mikaela Brockel Bars Bars District governor vists Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 Wednesday, November 11 Wednesday, November 11 Hattie Teeters local Lions Club VETERAN’S DAY VETERAN’S DAY Marlys Lee CENTER CLOSED! CENTER CLOSED! The Forsyth Lions Club person or via some type of special guest on Novem- virtual means. In person Thursday, November 12 Thursday, November 12 ber 2 was District Gover- meetings follow safety Spaghetti, Tossed Salad, Green Beans, Spaghetti, Tossed Salad, Green Beans, nor Mike Collins, Kalispell protocols such as mask Garlic Bread, Fruit Garlic Bread, Fruit Call Connie Lions Club. The district wearing and social dis- 346-2149 Friday, November 13 Friday, November 13 two weeks before governor reported on key tancing. Clubs continue to Baked Cod, Macaroni Salad, Buttered Baked Cod, Macaroni Salad, Buttered birthday to have it issues affecting Lions and be active with community Beets, Peaches Beets, Peaches published in Lions Clubs during the service projects. The The Independent Press COVID-19 pandemic. Lions Clubs International Call 748-3525 Call 748-3525 Most of the 67 Montana Foundation continues with by 9:30 a.m. by 9:30 a.m. clubs continue to meet in its work of helping com- munity members in the United States and through- out the world. 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Diabetes and the Bicentennial Library By Mary Kay Bullard Novel Coronavirus Bicentennial Library er, the fourth week is between Al Gore and Thanksgiving Day, did teen-tober with Jill Mandy Rosado and the 6th George Bush. 8) The 2016 November 26th. By Liane Vadheim Hanson. Teenagers, 6th week is Angela Longacre. election between Donald The Montana State grade through 12th The 5th week is still open Trump and Hilary Clinton. Library has loaned Bicen- November is National Diabetes Awareness searched for Horcruxes in at the time of writing. What I notice from this tennial three hot spots, the library. The winner of The top eight most con- list is we appeared to have that we are able to loan Month and is an opportunity to remind our- the Golden Snitch Light tested presidential elec- more trouble deciding you. These hot spots are selves of what we know and what we can do. will be announced in my tions in history according who are leaders were available for 14 days, WHAT WE KNOW next article. to history.com are 1) The going to be towards the without renewal. They do is that people with The Friends of the election of 1800 between beginning of our country. work well in remote diabetes have an library will have boutique Thomas Jefferson and Notice many of our con- areas. We have a policy and a contract that we will increased risk of of the week table: Each John Adams, 2) 1824 the tested elections happened week we will feature one election between Andrew in the 1800’s, before and need you to sign before getting sicker with vendor. The $15.00 rental Jackson and Quincy right after our nation’s we check them out to you. COVID-19. Their space includes a table and Adams, 3) The election of 100th birthday. The librarians are very symptoms could be outlet. Vendors will fur- 1860 between Abraham As Rosebud county curious as to what you are worse, they are nish their own cash bag. Lincoln and Stephan voted mostly by mail in going to think about this Setup is Monday at Douglas. 4) The election ballot, I sincerely hope all service, so please let us more likely to need know your opinion, when hospitalization and 9:30am-and take down is of 1876 between Samuel our listeners exercised Saturday between Tilden and Rutherford B. their right to vote. you are finished borrow- also more likely to 10:00am-1:00pm. Registra- Hayes. 5) The election of Coming in November ing one. die. The risk of com- tion is now open; payment 1912 between Theodore will be the month of clo- New in our book collec- plications from must accompany registra- Roosevelt and Woodrow sures. Bicentennial tion and ready for you to Liane Vadheim tion. The first week was Wilson. 6) The 1948 elec- Library will be closed read: Midnight Sun by COVID-19 increases Stephanie Meyers, Royal when diabetes is Olivia Sample, the second tion between Harry Tru- Election Day, November week was Ann Hills, the man and Franklin Roos- 3rd, Veteran’s Day by Daniel Steel and Lost paired with other third week is Mary Hans- evelt. 7) The 2000 election November 11th and and Found Book Shop by risk factors such as heart disease, obesity, Susan Wiggs. and hypertension. The better the diabetes is controlled the less the impact of COVID-19 complications. Montana Dateline By Ellis Roberts Parry WHAT WE CAN DO is our call to action. Folks in Montana are able to make the tough November 6, 1894 Battle of the Little Big a crude winter cabin and because Butte voters sup- trade-offs. Just because we are tired of some- Helena wins the long Horn, dies at about age 31 trading post, is the first port the Republican candi- thing doesn’t mean we don’t do the right and bitter fight with Ana- at Fort Riley, Kansas. building constructed by date. thing. What if a rancher decided he or she conda over the permanent whites west of the Conti- was too tired to drive a feed truck or chip ice location of the State Capi- November 8, 1650 ? nental Divide in what is November 11, 1921 from a stock tank on a frigid morning? What tal by a narrow voter A band of prehistoric now Montana. Thompson Chief Plenty Coups of Indians, using travois spends the winter of 1809- the Crow Nation serves as about being tired from being up much of the majority. Helena backer William Andrews Clark pulled by dogs, are follow- 1810 at Saleesh House the spokesperson for all night during calving season? Those animals foots the bill for a wild, ing a trail heading south surveying the surround- Indian tribes at the dedi- still need access to food, water and appropri- night-long celebration up along the Front Range of ing area. In 1810 and cation of the Tomb of the ate care to ensure the livelihood of both the and down Last Chance the Rocky Mountains in 1811, Thompson makes a Unknown Soldier at livestock and the rancher. Just because we Gulch. Clark’s victory search of buffalo. For cen- complete survey of the Arlington National Ceme- are all tired of COVID-19 doesn’t mean that over Anaconda is also a turies, this route, which lower Columbia River. In tery in Virginia. we won’t do the right things. Here are the victory over his bitter comes to be called the Old November of 1811, things you can do to decrease the risks of the political rival, Marcus North Trail, serves as the Thompson returns to deadly diabetes/COVID-19 duo. Daly who supports Ana- primary route for north- Saleesh House and uses November 11, 1965 BE PROACTIVE, which means knowing if conda. Some historians south travel east of the this post as a base of oper- Rodeo-great Bill Lin- Continental Divide. The ations for his 1812 explo- derman of the Belfry- you have diabetes or pre-diabetes. For those estimate that 106 % of Montana’s eligible voters Old North Trail extends rations in the present Bridger area, is killed in a with diabetes, make time to work with your cast ballots in the hotly- from the present Mexico western Montana includ- commercial air crash at healthcare team and take on the responsibili- contested election which, to Arctic regions in the ing the Missoula, Jocko, Salt Lake City. A few ty to manage your sugars to minimize risk of course, means that con- north. Remnants of the and Mission Valleys and hours before the air crash, and complications from uncontrolled diabe- siderable voter fraud on trail are still visible in Flathead Lake. Linderman writes a coun- tes, including poor outcomes with COVID-19. both sides of the issue Pondera and Glacier coun- ter check for $20 at a Telehealth options are available for those at a occurs on election day. ties. November 10, 1888 friend’s bar and cafe in high risk or if travel conditions become The War of the Copper Salt Lake. Linderman tough. Managing diabetes can be done as a November 6, 1916 November 8, 1889 Kings unofficially begins gives his address as team with your family, your healthcare pro- Montana voters elect Montana becomes the today. Yesterday, voters in “heaven” under his signa- forty-first state in the Montana Territory went to ture. At the time of the ill- viders, and your diabetes educator. They can Jeannette Rankin of Mis- soula to the United States Union when President the polls. Today, William fated crash, friends spec- all help you, but ultimately it will be making House of Representatives. Benjamin Harrison signs Andrews Clark, a Demo- ulate whether this was a the choice to do the right things even when She is the first woman in the proclamation in Wash- crat, finds that he has premonition or one of Lin- you are tired of them. the world elected to a ington, D.C. been defeated in his bid derman’s pranks. If you have pre-diabetes, consider enrolling major parliamentary for a seat in the United in a diabetes prevention program (DPP). In body. November 9, 1809 States Congress as a Ter- November 12, 1862 Miles City, Forsyth, and Baker, the Healthy Explorer David Thomp- ritorial Delegate. Clark The first quartz mining Lifestyles program at Holy Rosary Health- November 7, 1891 son reaches a site two blames his defeat on rival in Montana Territory care has been offering the Diabetes Preven- “Comanche”, Captain miles east of the present Marcus Daly’s influence begins at the Dakotah tion Program for 12 years to help prevent Myles Keogh’s claybank Thompson Falls where on Democrats in Butte Lode in the Grasshopper Saleesh House is built. and Anaconda. Clark’s Creek diggings at Ban- both diabetes and heart disease. For more gelding and survivor from Custer’s column at the Saleesh House, essentially suspicions are justified nack. information, call 406-233-3074. To learn about a DPP program in your area, visit the Mon- tana Department of Health diabetes site at https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/diabetes/ DPP Life With Lois By Lois Olmstead What if you don’t know if you have pre-dia- betes? You can ask your healthcare provider. Montana is a big seems like we can’t, The people are great and Another resource is the website www.doi- state, but Texas is bigger. maybe? so fun! Like Montana the land- It was so fun to see I was telling about my haveprediabetes.org. Anyone can take their scape changes surprise friends from the retreat mom, the hole in her pot- simple risk test and check out their resourc- you. Just when you think in 2009 at Hilltop Lakes holder and the peanut es. you got a clear picture in Chapel and enjoy the hos- butter cookies. How she November is Diabetes Awareness Month, your head, the scenery pitality of Pastor Tony burned her finger, which but we have an added foe this year: the novel changes from rolling hills and Wanda for all the made her flip the cookie coronavirus. Please remember to take pre- to tree-lined roads. But a events there. Hilltop sheet, with all the cookies cautions to minimize exposure, we all know fun part – besides all the Lakes (between Dallas sliding to the oven bot- other stuff – was the and Houston) is a resort tom. I think you remem- them, even if we may tire of them. Take care squirrels! community with special ber it – then she smushed of yourself and your loved ones by doing the Karen and Eldon interest neighborhoods them up with a pancake right things even if you become tired of the Woods, are longtime scattered around five turner, got the vacuum, routine. Diabetes can be a mentally exhaust- friends from Colstrip. lakes. One area houses sucked them up and then ing disease and our healthcare team is here to Although they still have a pilots and their families. that hose plugged. She support you along the way. Together, we can summer home in western Lois Olmstead Homes are in or attached had to get the broom, improve your health and overall outcomes Montana, they have lived to their hangar. Where insert the handle in the in Hilltop Lakes, Texas out around the lake. The normal towns have alleys, hose to clean it out. When when the going gets tough. the last 20 years. He-Who- two in front of me were they have grass runways I came home from my (Liane Vadheim is Clinical Dietitian at Holy Took-Long-Steps sur- like twenty feet apart so they can taxi to the office, she had a For Sale Rosary Health Care in Miles City.) prised me on my birthday with some of the branch- main airstrip. sign on her stove. in 1988 with a plane ticket es touching in the middle Another area is for At the retreat I was to see Karen. What fun – but barely. equestrian events, homes speaking on Little Things we had. Then I was there The first time I there have corrals, Matter so twas a good again in 2009 for a series couldn’t believe I saw there’s barns and pas- illustration. But when I of speaking events in sev- what I saw. A squirrel ran tures and beautiful hors- said Peanut Butter cook- eral places. On that trip along a branch, feet hard- es. Another area is for ies are easy, takes only 3 A Yellowstone Newspaper we visited the Presiden- ly touching, jumped to the golfers and homes are things, sugar, an egg and Andy Prutsok • Publisher tial Library of the first branch from the other built around a state-of- …I could not remember Connie Brown • Advertising Representative George Bush, toured the tree, which was bouncing the-art golf course. When the 3rd thing. A front row in the breeze…and he did Tina Edgerly • Bookkeeper Alamo and rode a boat on you are driving around lady pipes right up, laugh- (866) 356—2149 • (406) 346—2149 • Fax (406) 346—2140 the canal in San Antonio. not fall off. Again and the community, you have ing, “I think the third Email: ip—[email protected] • ISSN (1041—3340) This time the events again, and one squirrel to take care to stop for thing is peanut butter.” Subscription Rates: were all in Hilltop Lakes after another they repeat- troops of golf carts cross- Then we all had a good Rosebud and Treasure Counties — $33.40 per year and along with speaking, ed the trips. I will be hon- ing the road. Then in the laugh!! est with you…it was an Other Montana Counties — $35.92 per year • Out—of—State — $38.45 per year it was a time of rest for area where Karen and This week three things: hour before I got to my POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent Press me. So that is how I met Eldon live, the people to “hang on” like the the squirrels. First morn- Bible reading. It was there have boating and squirrels! And if your P.O. Box 106 — Forsyth, MT • 59327—0106 [email protected] ing out on the deck with crazy how they could leap fishing right out their brain slips a cog for a Official Newspaper of ROSEBUD COUNTY. The Independent Press my coffee, Bible and a and hang on. I thought backdoor. And squirrels. minute, don’t be hard on is published weekly from 192 N. 10th Avenue, Forsyth, Rosebud County, MT. view of the lake. Differ- there ought to be a Bible So if you ever want to live yourself. Laugh. And read Periodicals postage paid at the Post Office in Forsyth, Montana 59327—0106. ent kinds of trees, but lots lesson in that for us! in Texas you might want John 16.33 (Next week, of oak trees are spread Hang on even when it to check out this place. the armadillo.) Page 5/ Thursday, November 5, 2020 Independent Press
Hunters who braved the cold wound up finding some success Continued from Page 1 deer and a handful of to collect their own Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 online at fwp.mt.gov/cwd. Nov. 29 during daylight with animals hunkering birds. samples to get some help p.m. or dusk if busy Big game check station hours down in the snow and On Sunday, Foster was learning how to do so.” • FlowingWells dates, locations and hours Wardens also may cold. set up in Sidney to collect In the northwest, (restareaatjunctionof in southeastern Montana: occasionally set up hunter “Hunters were CWD samples but tested eastern and southwestern Hwy 200 and Hwy • Hysham(rest check stations throughout definitely getting in the just a handful of deer. parts of Montana, FWP 24)-Friday and Monday 10 area)-Sunday, Nov. 8 and the region at any time. field, but many reported FWP will be in Sidney on will be operating CWD a.m. to 4 p.m. or dusk if Sunday, Nov. 29 during Please remember that all that animals weren’t Sundays throughout the sampling stations where busy daylight hours hunters are required by moving much due to the season, and she urged staff priority will be • Sidney(Town • Ashland(Ashland law to stop as directed at wintry weather - and that hunters to take advantage collecting samples rather Pump on south side of public school)- Sunday, all designated check they didn’t want to of it. than the traditional check town)-Sundays from 10 Nov. 8 and Sunday, Nov. 29 stations on their way to venture as far from the “Sidney’s station was station process. a.m. to 4 p.m. or dusk if during daylight hours and from hunting, even if vehicle as usual either,” slow last year, and it will CWD sampling busy • Glendive they have no game to be said FWP Wildlife likely be slow again this locations in southeastern FWP is also ready to (HolleckerLake)-Sunday, checked. Biologist Melissa year, and if so, we may not Montana are as follows: help hunters sample their Foster. “As is typical on be able to continue • Hysham(rest deer, elk or moose for opening day, many folks running a CWD sampling area)-Saturday, Sunday, CWD at its offices: were not too anxious to station at Sidney in the Monday from 10 a.m.-4 In southeastern pull the trigger with so future,” Foster said. p.m. or dusk if busy Montana, visit FWP much hunting season “I want to remind • Ashland(Ashland Region 7 Headquarters in left.” hunters that apparently public school)-Saturday Miles City on Monday Foster said comparing healthy critters can be and Sunday from 10 a.m. through Friday from 8 hunter numbers and game infected with CWD,” she to 4 p.m. or dusk if busy a.m. to 5 p.m. to previous years is said. “We heard a lot of • Broadus(FWP Hunters should note difficult, as the station ‘He looked fine, no need to office across from that the regional office was held Saturday rather test’ mentality at Alderman Oil)-Friday and will be closed for the than Sunday this year. Glendive. This year is an Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 holiday on both Nov. 3 and Glendive saw 47 opportunity for Sidney p.m. or dusk if busy Nov. 11. hunters in 26 parties on residents who are • Mosby(restarea For more information Saturday, checking nine interested in learning how on Hwy 200)-Saturday and on CWD, please look
Nursing homes COVID cases increasing due to community spread WASHINGTON, D.C. - million people each year, and the Centers for weekly new COVID cases The American Health released a report today Medicare & Medicaid in the general U.S. Care Association and showing new COVID Services(CMS)showthat population rose by 61 National Center for cases are increasing in with the recent spike in percent to 391,527 new AssistedLiving(AHCA/ nursing homes in the U.S. new COVID cases in the cases the week of October NCAL),representing due to the community general U.S. population, 18. A correlating uptick in more than 14,000 nursing spread among the general weekly nursing home new cases in nursing homes and assisted living population. cases are also on the rise. homes occurred when communities across the Recent data released by According to Johns cases in the surrounding country that provide care community started rising Johns Hopkins University Hopkins University, to approximately five back in mid-September.
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Colstrip Inn & Suites 2 BedroomApartment Looking for extra help during the 1st week of Sep- for Rent in Forsyth Engineer tember thru 1st week of November. Housekeeping 389 N. 10th Plan, design, and inspect telecom projects. Prepare detailed maps & Front Desk This institution is an equal and other construction diagrams using CAD software. Prepare cost Owner pays water and opportunity provider. estimates and obtain necessary easements and permits for $9/hr. + Bonus after 60 days. placement of facilities. A degree in engineering technology or trash pickup equivalent industry experience preferred. 406-748-3400 Call for more information Renter pays MDU, No Pets Looking for rentals Plant Technician in Colstrip? Install, maintain, and service telephone lines, special circuit lines, CITY OF COLSTRIP JOB OPENING Call 351-1559 Metro Property broadband services, and more. Operate equipment to install aerial or buried cable. Tower and pole climbing. HS diploma or equivalent Management has PLUS two years of Electronics Technology schooling or equivalent The City of Colstrip is accepting applications for FOR RENT 2-3 Bedroom Apartments, work experience. position of Lead Water/Wastewater Plant Operator. 1 Bedroom Trailer Townhouses, Duplexes Ideal candidate must work under limited supervi- & Mobile Home Lots For a complete description of each sion, oversee and perform a variety of complex 406-356-2870 or Furnished & duties to ensure a safe and adequate supply of 406-351-1602 Unfurnished Units position, visit range.net/careers. drinking water in accordance with federal and state 6701 Hollister or 748-3016 To apply, email resume with cover standards; and perform other related duties as EHO assigned. Must possess a Montana license 1B classi- letter to [email protected]. EOE. fication and have at least 3 years’ experience in Apartment for Rent Water Treatment. Applicant must also possess a class 2 Water Distribution certification and Class 2 1 Bedroom, $375 + Deposit Call (406) 346-2149 to Wastewater Treatment certification. Applicant must NO Smoking, Utilities Pd subscribe to the also be able to obtain a commercial driver’s license 406-346-2454 Independent Press. within 6 months of hire. Starting wage is $25.79/hr depending on experience. An excellent benefits 2325 Front St · PO Box 127 Forsyth, MT 59327 · 800.927.2643 package is provided by the City of Colstrip. The City of Colstrip is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment application and position description real estate stateWide ClassiFieds may also be obtained at Colstrip City Hall, PO Box 1902, or 12 Cherry Street in Colstrip, MT 59323 or Ad #139 Ad #140 by calling (406) 748-2300 Ext. 2303. Position is open Extension Agent – Several Loca- until filled. HELP WANTED Seeley Lake is tions in Montana (Blaine, Fergus, hiring!! Head chef, line/prep cooks, Meagher, Gallatin, Rosebud/Trea- and other positions. The Filling Sta- sure Counties). Full time. Will pro- Extension Agent- Full Time tion. Salary DOE. Small Montana vide leadership and educational pro- Rosebud and Treasure Counties, Forsyth, MT. town with endless recreation oppor- gramming. For information and to tunities. Email resume and referenc- apply: www.msuextension.org es to [email protected] careers. Screening continues. Equal Will provide leadership and educational programming Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Dis- in agriculture and 4-H/Youth Development. abled. For information and to apply: www.msuextension.org/careers serviCes [email protected] Screening begins November 20, 2020. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled. "Buying or Selling? Call me today to create your custom real estate plan." Glass & Screen replacement MEDICARE fOrSyth done in our store Supplements & Senior Health 390 N.11th Ave. - SOLD Many companies to choose from Victorian Era 385 N. 2nd Ave.-SOLD Are you paying too much with no 1027 river Street - SOLD service? Taking applications for Part Time employment Call Jeff Boggs 1174 Front St (406) 234-3307 cOLStrip 406-356-2850 1195 Main Street 519 Main St. Suite C 15 Maple ct. - SOLD forsyth ~ 346-2529 Miles City, MT Some floral experience needed Make a difference in your community
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2009 Ford Escape AWD White The Independent Press would of the Yellowstone Newspapers V6-AT-Leather (131,000 miles) like to hire a Rosebud County group. This is a full-time posi- Was: $7,995= Now: $6,700= resident as a reporter/editor to tion that offers salary, paid cover news, sports, government vacation, health insurance and and education in Forsyth, Col- other benefits. strip and Rosebud County. We believe in the importance Lame Deer man sentenced to prison This is a great opportunity and future of local journalism for a college graduate seeking and are committed to serving for shooting woman in the head BILLINGS — A Lame ed guilty on March 17 to full-time work. Writing experi- this community’s need for reli- Deer man who admitted assault resulting in seri- ence is helpful but not neces- able, factual news. shooting a woman in the ous bodily injury. sary. If you’re smart and have If interested, please submit head while drinking with At a party at his home good basic English grammar resume and any writing sam- friends at his residence on on June 1, 2019, skills, we can train you to ples, along with references, to the Northern Cheyenne Bearcomesout took a pis- report, write and edit. [email protected]. Indian Reservation was tol that was on a bed, The Independent Press is part EOE sentenced today to 37 pointed it at the victim’s months in prison and head and pulled the trig- three years of supervised ger. release, U.S. Attorney Bearcomesout took the Kurt Alme said. pistol and another firearm Jolson Hubert and fled. He was arrested Bearcomesout, 39, plead- in Forsyth. PAGE 7 / Thursday, November 5, 2020 Independent Press
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***************************************** Claims must be mailed to project, they have determined that DNRC will then conduct an appraisal Environmental Quality, Coal and T1N, R40E Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, PUBLIC NOTICE KIPPY WATSON, the Personal the proposed project may be a to estimate value and recommend Opencut Mining Bureau, PO Box 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, and 16 Representative, return receipt categorical exclusion from further a minimum bid price for the tract 200901, Helena, Montana 59620- T1N, R39E Sections 1, 2, and 3 Pursuant to the Montana Strip and requested, in c/o CARR LAW FIRM, environmental review. However, a proposed for sale. The tract will 0901 or by going to http://svc.mt.gov/ T2N, R40E Sections 28, 29, 31, 32, Underground Mine Reclamation Act, P.C., 611 Pleasant, P.O. Box 1257, public meeting has been scheduled then be brought back before the deq/publiccomment/. 33, 34, and 35 notice is hereby given that Western Miles City, MT 59301, and filed withfor November 10, 2020 at 10 AM at Land Board to establish a minimum (Published November 5, 2020) T2N, R39E Sections 27, 33, 34, 35, Energy Company, a Montana corpo- the Clerk of the above-referenced the office of the Rosebud County acceptable bid and approval to MNAXLP and 36 ration, with offices located in Col- Court at Rosebud County Court Commission, 1200 Main St, #2, proceed with the sale process. ***************************************** All M.P.M., Rosebud County, strip, Montana, mailing address: House, 1200 Main, P.O. Box 48, Forsyth, MT, to obtain public comment By this letter, DNRC is seeking PUBLIC NOTICE Montana, containing 9,382 acres, P.O. Box 99, Colstrip, MT 59323. Forsyth, MT 59327. in regard to the project and any comments under MEPA regarding the more or less. Western Energy Company has filed Dated this 29th day of October, 2020. environmental impacts the project possible sale of this tract. Comments Pursuant to the ARM 17.24.418(3) The application is available for an application to renew coal surface PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: may have. If any of the following will be considered if received no later (a), notice is hereby given that inspection at the Department of mine permit C1984003B with the KIPPY WATSON items below become apparent to the than December 1, 2020 and may Westmoreland Rosebud Mining Environmental Quality office located Coal and Opencut Mining Program CARR LAW FIRM, P.C.: Rosebud County Commissioners, be sent to: LLC, principle mailing address: P.O. at 1218 East 6th Ave., Helena, of the Montana Department of Envi- By: James T. CARR, Attorney for further environmental review may DNRC Eastern Land Office Box 99, Colstrip, MT 59323 has Montana. Electronic copies of ronmental Quality. Personal Representative occur: P.O. Box 1794 filed an application for Transferthe of application may be requested This permit renewal will authorize (Published October 29, November 1. The proposed project Miles City, MT 59301 Or by email at: Surface Mine Permit C1985003C by visiting the website http://deq. Western Energy Company to contin- 05, & 12, 2020) involves a significant [email protected] with the Coal and Opencut Mining mt.gov/Public/ea/coal or by emailing ue to affect an area of approximately MNAXLP controversy over the project’sLands considered for Land Banking Bureau of the Montana Department [email protected]. 6,045.0 acres, known as Area B, ***************************************** potential effect on the quality of the Sale listed in the table below. of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Written comments, objections, or located west of Colstrip in all or por- AUDIT PUBLICATION human environment; Additional information on the Land The permit is to be transferred requests for informal conferences tions of the following areas: INTRODUCTION 2. The proposed project Banking process is available on the from Western Energy Company, to maybe submitted by any person T1N, R40E Sections 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, might have a significant effectDNRC on website the at: http://dnrc.mt.gov/ Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC. with an interest that is or may be 14, 15, 16, and 17 An audit of the affairs of ROSEBUD quality of the human environment; or trust/land_banking/about.asp . If A transfer is required because total adversely affected within 15 days T1N, R41E Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, COUNTY, Montana, has been 3. The project might affect you have further questions or need ownership and control has changed. of the last published announcement 9, 10, 11, 17, and 18 conducted by OLNESS & sensitive environmental or cultural additional information call (406) 232- The Rosebud Mine is located near to the Montana Department of US Geological Survey 7.5-minute ASSOCIATES, PC, CERTIFIED resource areas or endangered or 2034. Colstrip, Montana. The general legal Environmental Quality, Coal and quadrangle maps, Rough Draw, Col- PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. The threatened species and their critical Respectfully, description of the permit area is as Opencut Mining Program, PO Box strip SW, and Colstrip SE contain audit covered the fiscal year habitats. ended Chris Pileski follows: 200901, Helena, Montana 59620- the area affected by this renewal. June 30, 2020. Section 2-7-521, Please contact Robert E. Lee, Area Manager T1N, R41E Sections 6 and 7 0901 or by going to http://svc.mt.gov/ Mining, reclamation operations (i.e., MCA, requires the publication of Presiding Officer, Rosebud CountyDNRC Eastern Land Office T1N, R40E Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, deq/publiccomment/. regrading, resoiling, and reseeding), the following summary of significantCommission, for further information Rosebud County, Township 2N, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, and 16 (Published November 5, 2020) haulage and maintenance of sedi- findings. on this project at 406-346-2251 Range 42E, Section 36, Legal All, T1N, R39E Sections 1, 2, and 3 MNAXLP ment control structures will continue Summary of Significant Findings or [email protected]. Total Acres 640 T2N, R40E Sections 28, 29, 31, 32, ***************************************** to be conducted within 100 feet of The audit report for the fiscal Comments year may be submitted in 33, 34, and 35 PUBLIC NOTICE the outside right-of-way of the East ended June 30, 2020 contained writing by email or mail but must be (Published October 29 and T2N, R39E Sections 27, 33, 34, 35, Fork Armells Creek county road. an Independent Auditor’s Reportreceived on or before November 10, November 5, 2020) and 36 Pursuant to the ARM 17.24.418(3) Western Energy Company also 2020 at 10 a.m. MNAXLP All M.P.M., Rosebud County, (a), notice is hereby given that holds surface mining permits on the basic financial statements. The report issued for the fiscal (Publishedyear October 29, and ***************************************** Montana, containing 9,382 acres, Westmoreland Rosebud Mining C1986003A, C1985003C, November 5, 2020) PUBLIC NOTICE more or less. LLC, principle mailing address: P.O. C1986003D, and C2011003F. ended June 30, 2020 was qualified. The audit report also contained other MNAXLP The application is available for Box 99, Colstrip, MT 59323 has The application is available for ***************************************** Pursuant to the ARM 17.24.418(3) inspection at the Department of inspection at the Department of auditor’s reports. Following is a filed an application for Transfer of listing of the reports and a summary SCOPING NOTICE (a), notice is hereby given that Surface Mine Permit C1986003D Environmental Quality office located Environmental Quality office located Westmoreland Rosebud Mining at 1218 East 6th Ave., Helena, with the Coal and Opencut Mining at 1218 East 6th Ave., Helena, Mon- of the findings included. This is only a summary and is not intended to be To All Interested Parties; LLC, principle mailing address: P.O. Montana. Electronic copies of Bureau of the Montana Department tana. Electronic copies of the appli- used as an audit report. The 2003 State Legislature passed Box 99, Colstrip, MT 59323 has the application may be requested of Environmental Quality (DEQ). cation may be requested by visiting 1. REPORT ON INTERNAL statutes (77-2-361 through 367 by visiting the website http://deq. The permit is to be transferred the website http://deq.mt.gov/Public/ filed an application for Transfer of CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL MCA) authorizing the Department of Surface Mine Permit C1986003A mt.gov/Public/ea/coal or by emailing from Western Energy Company, to ea/coal or by emailing DEQCoal@ REPORTING AND ON Natural Resources and Conservation with the Coal and Opencut Mining [email protected]. Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC. mt.gov. COMPLIANCE AND OTHER (DNRC) the ability to sell state school Bureau of the Montana Department Written comments, objections, or A transfer is required because total Written comments, objections, or MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT trust land and utilize those funds to of Environmental Quality (DEQ). requests for informal conferences ownership and control has changed. requests for informal conferences OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS purchase replacement lands for The permit is to be transferred maybe submitted by any person The Rosebud Mine is located near maybe submitted by any person with PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE the school trust through a process from Western Energy Company, to with an interest that is or may be Colstrip, Montana. The general legal an interest that is or may be WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING called Land Banking. To date, the Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC. adversely affected within 15 days description of the permit area is as adversely affected within 30 days of STANDARDS DNRC and the State Board of Land A transfer is required because total of the last published announcement follows: the last published announcement to 2. REPORT ON COMPLIANCE WITH Commissioners have sold 86,231 ownership and control has changed. to the Montana Department of T2N, R41E Sections 13, 14, 15, 22, the Montana Department of Environ- REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO acres of Trust Land and purchased The Rosebud Mine is located near Environmental Quality, Coal and mental Quality, Coal and Opencut 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 35, and 36 98,228 acres of replacement lands. Colstrip, Montana. The general legal Opencut Mining Program, PO Box Mining Program, PO Box 200901, EACH MAJOR PROGRAM AND T2N, R42E Sections 19, 29, and 30 The intent of Land Banking is for the description of the permit area is as 200901, Helena, Montana 59620- Helena, Montana 59620-0901 or by ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER All M.P.M., Rosebud County, follows: 0901 or by going to http://svc.mt.gov/ going to http://svc.mt.gov/deq/pub- COMPLIANCE REQUIRED BY THE state to sell scattered tracts of land Montana, containing 4,475 acres, T1N, R40E Section 1 deq/publiccomment/. liccomment/. UNIFORM GUIDANCE that generally lack legal access, more or less. SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND generate little revenue or are small T2N, R40E Section 36 (Published November 5, 2020) The application is available for MNAXLP (Published October 22, 29, Novem- QUESTIONED COSTS and difficult to manage and to T1N, R41E Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, inspection at the Department of ***************************************** ber 05 and 12, 2020) SEGREGATION OF DUTIES purchase property that is blocked or and 8 Environmental Quality, Coal and MNAXLP AUDITOR PREPARED FINANCIAL contiguous to state land, has legal T2N, R41E Sections 28, 29, 30, 31, PUBLIC NOTICE Opencut Mining Bureau, office ***************************************** STATEMENTS access, has potential for increased 32, 33, and 34 located at 1218 East 6th Ave., MONTANA SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL JUSTICE OF THE PEACE TIME PAY revenue and is more efficient toAll M.P.M., Rosebud County, Pursuant to the ARM 17.24.418(3) Helena, Montana. Electronic copies DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ACCOUNTING PLEDGES manage. Montana, containing 4,303 acres, (a), notice is hereby given that of the application may be requested ROSEBUD 3. REPORT ON PRIOR AUDIT The DNRC is considering the sale more or less. Westmoreland Rosebud Mining by visiting the website http://deq. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE RECOMMENDATIONS of the School Trust Land listed The application is available for LLC, principle mailing address: P.O. mt.gov/Public/ea/coal or by emailing OF FRANCES REISDORPH, 4. CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN below. This tract was nominated for inspection at the Department of Box 99, Colstrip, MT 59323 has [email protected]. Deceased. Public Inspection of Audit Report sale by the lessee and the DNRC Environmental Quality, Coal and filed an application for TransferWritten of comments, objections, or Probate No. DP 20-26 The complete audit report is on file and meet the criteria for sale under Opencut Mining Bureau, officeSurface Mine Permit C1985003C requests for informal conferences in it’s entirety and open to public Land Banking due to the low-income located at 1218 East 6th Ave., with the Coal and Opencut Mining maybe submitted by any person NOTICE TO CREDITORS inspection. production, lack of legal access or Helena, Montana. Electronic copies Bureau of the Montana Department with an interest that is or may be ------(Published October 29 and low recreational use value. of the application may be requested of Environmental Quality (DEQ). adversely affected within 15 days NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that November 5, 2020) We are currently conducting by visiting the website http://deq. The permit is to be transferred of the last published announcement the undersigned has been appointed MNAXLP an analysis under the Montana mt.gov/Public/ea/coal or by emailing from Western Energy Company, to to the Montana Department of Personal Representative of the ***************************************** Environmental Policy Act (MEPA), [email protected]. Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC. Environmental Quality, Coal and above-named estate. All persons PUBLIC NOTICE of the impacts that may occur as a Written comments, objections, or A transfer is required because total Opencut Mining Bureau, PO Box having claims against the said result of the proposed land sale. requests for informal conferences ownership and control has changed. 200901, Helena, Montana 59620- deceased are required to present The Rosebud County Commissioners The analysis will be completed for maybe submitted by any person The Rosebud Mine is located near 0901 or by going to http://svc.mt.gov/ their claims within four months after will be considering the environmental the tract under consideration prior with an interest that is or may be Colstrip, Montana. The general legal deq/publiccomment/. impacts of a remodel of the Human to presenting to the Land Board for adversely affected within 15 days description of the permit area is as (Published November 5, 2020) the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever Service Building in Colstrip, MT. preliminary approval. If approval of the last published announcement follows: MNAXLP barred. After a preliminary review of the is received from the Land Board, to the Montana Department of T1N, R41E Sections 6 and 7 ***************************************** DPHHS: Medicare open enrollment has started LET’S KEEP The Department of Pub- some adults with disabili- lic Health and Human Ser- ties of any age). To be eligi- vices (DPHHS) is remind- ble, individuals must have ing Medicare beneficiaries at least (10) years of FIGHTING COVID-19 that open enrollment in the (equivalent to) full-time federal health coverage employment, or be consid- We’ve all got to do our part. program started on Octo- ered disabled based on ber 15 and ends December Social Security Administra- 7, 2020. tion criteria. DPHHS Director Sheila Another resource avail- Hogan said now is the time able to Montanans is the PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE 406 for Medicare recipients to State Health Insurance and review coverage options Assistance Program for 2021. (SHIP). The SHIP program "It's important for Mon- has Medicare trained coun- tanans to take this time to selors across the state to evaluate all the options that assist Montanans with understanding and access- Medicare offers," Hogan ing Medicare coverage. said. They offer free, confiden- Wash Hands Don’t Cover Sneezes Keep Social Wear a She said it's vital recipi- tial one-on-one assistance Use Hand Sanitizer Touch Face & Coughs Distancing Mask ents take time to review to Medicare beneficiaries. changes to Medicare Pre- To make an appointment scription Drug plans and with a local SHIP counselor IF YOU FEEL SICK Medicare Advantage in call 1-800-551-3191. order to avoid paying high- SHIP Director Janet er prescription or medical Stellmon said there are costs. several exciting changes to Hogan said recipients Medicare in 2021. Begin- can review coverage for ning October 15th, 2020, 2021 by logging onto the Part D Senior Savings MyMedicare.gov and click Model is available for on the green button "Find Stay Home from Call Your Quarantine as Medicare Beneficiaries to Work/School Medical Provider Instructed Health and Drug Plans. help with insulin costs. Par- "This tool will help you ticipating Prescription evaluate your options for Drug plans are offering 2021 and change coverage, certain insulin drugs for Montanans get it, if needed," Hogan said. $35.00 per month. "This and we’ve got this. Medicare is the federal could result in a huge sav- health insurance program ings for Medicare Benefi- dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/covid available to beneficiaries ciaries who use insu- 65 years and older (also to lin," Stellmon said. PAGE 8 / Thursday, November 5, 2020 Independent Press
‘Character Counts’ at Forsyth Elementary ~Rosebud Conservation District Tree Sales~
Tree orders are now being taken and will continue through March 31, 2021.
For the best availability, please place orders before December 15th.
There is a large variety of trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennials offered.
Delivery will be in late April or early May, weather dependent.
Pricing and ordering information is available at www.rosebudcd.com or the Forsyth USDA Service Center, located at 270 Prospect Street.
Please contact Bobbi with questions or to place an order at (406) 351.8012 or [email protected]
A Virtual Lunch and Learn Resources for Revitalizing Eastern Montana Communities Where: Online via www.ksutab.org/education/workshops/ November 10th, Noon – 1:30 pm: Realtors & Lenders November 12th, Noon – 1:30 pm: Community Leaders
GNDC is co-hos,ng two “Lunch and Learn” Brownfields Redevelopment webinars tailored to realtors, lenders and community leaders. These workshops are designed to help those who encounter suspected contaminated proper,es (Brownfields) gain a beHer understanding of how Brownfield revitaliza,on can be a part of your community’s economic development strategy, and hear from local and state leaders on resources available for Brownfields redevelopment in your community. Submittted Photo Forsyth Elementary School will be embracing a Character Counts theme this year. Each Who should a7end? Local and regional government officials, not-for-profit month staff and students will be emphasizing a different character trait. The teachers from economic and community development organiza,ons, tribes, real estate, legal each grade level will choose a student that they feel exemplifies the character trait for that and banking professionals, contractors, developers, and anyone interested in month. The student will receive a certificate, a tee shirt and their picture will be displayed on learning about brownfields or about financial resources for local a bulletin board in the lunchroom for a month. The character trait for October was “responsi- redevelopment. bility”. The students that were nominated by their teachers for being responsible are Eleanor Leonhardt, Madilyn Anderson, Solara Sample, Malcolm Rothwell, Landon Lawrence, Harper Attendance is free, but registration is required! Icopini and Nolan Dionne. Landon Lawrence and Malcom Rothwell are not pictured. For online registration and webinars materials, go to: www.ksutab.org/education/workshops/ If you need help with your registra,on, please contact: Firearm sales at or near record high amid rising tension Sheree Walsh, [email protected], 785-200-7005 For more informaAon contact:
The Rural Blog 2019, according to season- Walmart has pulled Tori Matejovsky, [email protected], 406-653-2590 ext. 206 ally adjusted firearms guns and ammunition Amid rising anxieties Maggie Egbarts, [email protected], 785-532-0782 sales estimates from The from store shelves, citing Jason Seylor, [email protected], 406-444-6447 about the pandemic, racial Trace, a nonprofit news worries that civil unrest injustice and election- organization that focuses could prompt looting and We hope to see you there! related fears, Americans on gun issues," Dionne theft of the merchandise, This event is made possible with funding provided by U.S. EPA. are on track to hit a Searcey and Richard A. Vanessa Romo reports for record high for single- Oppel Jr. report for The NPR. The items are still EPA does not endorse the products or services of others. year firearm purchases, New York Times. "The for sale in stores that nor- according to groups that FBI has also processed mally sell them, but they track Federal Bureau of more background checks are not on the floor and Investigation background- for gun purchases in just customers must request check data and other ana- the first nine months of them. lytics firms. 2020 than it has for any "Across the country, previous full year, FBI Americans bought 15.1 data show." million guns in the seven Small Arms Analytics, a months this year from firearms analytics compa- March through Septem- ny, estimates Americans ber, a 91 percent leap have purchased nearly 17 from the same period in million firearms in 2020.
Property Assessment Visits
Property valuation staff may be visiting your property during the upcoming tax year to conduct an on-site review for property tax purposes. Notify your local DOR in writing within 30 days of this publication if you wish to be present. The Independent Press Weather Nov. 5, 2020 For an appointment or further information, contact Seven Day Forecast In-Depth Local Forecast Today's Regional Map your local DOR field office. For locations and contact information, visit MTRevenue.gov or call (406) 444-6900. Today we will see mostly cloudy skies with a Thursday possible record matching high of 73°, humidity of Mostly Cloudy Cohagen 32%. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. The 70/39 High: 73 Low: 40 record high for today is 73° set in 2001. Expect Switch to DISH mostly cloudy skies tonight, overnight low of 40°. Friday South wind 11 to 15 mph. Forsyth Miles City Mostly Cloudy 73/40 Better Faster High: 61 Low: 26 Last Week's Regional Almanac 71/40 TV Internet Date Hi Lo Normals Precip Colstrip Volborg Saturday 71/40 from from Tuesday 45 15R 54/30 0.00" Hardin 71/40 Scattered Snow Wednesday 46 32 54/29 0.00" 71/37 $ 99 $ 99 High: 32 Low: 13 Thursday 56 35 53/29 0.00" Ashland 47 /mo. 49 /mo. Friday 70 35 53/29 0.00" Lame Deer Sunday Saturday 48 28 52/28 0.00" 74/39 Offer ends 1/13/21. Wi-Fi included. Restrictions apply. Internet not provided by DISH. 71/41 Snow Likely Sunday 61 29 51/28 0.00" Eagle Call us today! Monday 71 33 51/27 0.00" Satellite 800-386-7222 High: 23 Low: 6 Rainfall ...... 0.00" Average ...... temp 43.1° Monday Normal ...... rainfall 0.14" Average ...... normal 40.6° Chance Snow Departure ...... -0.14" Departure ...... +2.5° High: 22 Low: 7 Local Sun/Moon Chart This Week Tuesday Day Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Cloudy Last Thursday 6:51 a.m. 4:42 p.m. 8:12 p.m. 11:44 a.m. First High: 24 Low: 6 11/8 Friday 6:53 a.m. 4:40 p.m. 9:12 p.m. 12:34 p.m. 11/21 Saturday 6:54 a.m. 4:39 p.m. 10:19 p.m. 1:15 p.m. Wednesday Sunday 6:56 a.m. 4:38 p.m. 11:32 p.m. 1:51 p.m. Cloudy New Monday 6:57 a.m. 4:36 p.m. Prev Day 2:20 p.m. Full Tuesday 6:58 a.m. 4:35 p.m. 12:47 a.m. 2:47 p.m. High: 22 Low: 7 11/15 11/30 Wednesday 7:00 a.m. 4:34 p.m. 2:05 a.m. 3:11 p.m. Local UV Index National Weather Summary This Week Weather Trivia The Northeast will see mostly clear to partly cloudy skies with the highest Why does thunder always temperature of 67 in Salisbury, Md. The Southeast will experience partly to mostly cloudy skies with the highest temperature of 83 in Tampa, Fla. The central come after the lightning bolt? 0 - 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11+ United States will see mostly clear to partly cloudy skies with the highest ? temperature of 81 in Harlingen, Texas. In the Northwest there will be partly cloudy skies with
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