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Vol. 106 No. 39 ISSN (1041-3340) Independent-Press.com Telephone (406) 346-2149 ‘Remarkable increase’ Fires brought under control here Wednesday Staff Report Two fires remained burning in Rosebud Coun- ty early Wednesday morn- ing according to the Rose- bud County Sherriff’s office. On Tuesday evening, there were six active fires in Rosebud and Treasure counties. In a 2:30 a.m. Wednes- day Facebook Post, the Sheriff’s Office said fires near Vassau Ranch and Sweeney/Butte Creek were the only ones con- BLM photo by Mark Jacobsen tinuing to burn and that Remnants of the “Wiltse Fire” fire crews were working northeast of Ashland smoul- to contain both. They also der last week. IP PHOTO/Andy Prutsok reported that all Treasure Rosebud County Library Director Heather Johnstone displays some of the “Covid Care Kits’ the library is distributing this County had been con- east of Ashland, had week. The ktis include various toiletries, anti-bacterial soap, hand sanitizer, dental floss, laundry detergent, sanitary wipes, etc. tained, but that fires were burned 882 acres by to help raise awarness of the Coronavirus pandemic and arm patrons with the tools they need to maintain their health. The burring south of Tullock Wednesday, last week. The project is sponsored by the Rosebud County Department of Public Health which received grant funding for it. Johnstone said Creek in Big Horn County. Rosebud County Office of about half of the 50 available kits had been distributed by noon Wednesday. “With these fires there's Emergency Management a lot of smoke in the area,” reported then that hazy the facebook post read. smoke from the fires in Gov., health officials urge Covid-19 caution “Dispatch is aware of it. If the West had made the you see a new fire that fire difficult to detect. It may not have been report- took remote sensing in the face of 50% spike in new cases ed please call it in.” detecting a hot spot from By Andy Prutsok Rosebud’s active case load had traced to “congregate sites,” of The “Wiltse Fire,” locat- a burning coal seam to Staff Writer fallen to 149, moving it from the which schools are included along ed about 15 miles north- reveal the fire’s existence. second highest in the state to with long-term care facilities and Montana saw a “remarkable fifth. jails and prisons, with cases increase” in Coronavirus cases “It’s a pretty dramatic increase impacting both residents and Reimagining Rural Sept. 29 last week with more than 1,200 and we can pretty much figure staff members. new active cases reported, a out where these cases came She noted, too, that some of the Session focus on ‘idea spike of more than 490 cases from,” cases are tracing back to Labor over the previous week. According to Lead Communi- Day gatherings. At a press call Tuesday hosted cable Disease Epidemiologist Officials used the press call friendly’ attitude by Gov. Steve Bullock and state Stacy Anderson, the increases and the increase in cases to Staff Report On Tuesday, the pair health officials, Montanans were are being seen across all age stress basic safety measures to will introduce their “idea urged to return to observing groups, with the largest increas- prevent spread of the disease, The Save Your.Town friendly” approach to basic prevention efforts to pre- es centered in younger people. measures which will become organization is coming to community work that will vent the increased virus activity There was a 90% increase in increasingly important as the Forsyth again Tuesday energize local folks into from spinning out of control. cases in the 0-19 age group and a influenza season approaches. Sept. 29, as part of the trying new ideas. Nineteen of 56 Montana coun- 50% increase in the 20-39 group. Until we have an effective vac- statewide Reimagining “We need to be more ties had increases over the previ- Rosebud County registered 20 cine against Covid, the way to Rural Virtual Gathering. open to new ideas,” ous week with six counties regis- new cases on Wednesday, 14 of protect yourself and the people Becky McCray and Deb McCray said. “Iowa State tering “significant increases.” which were under the age of 39. around you is to maintain social Brown, the organization’s University studied 99 Those counties were Deer Lodge, Those increases have been distancing,” Anderson said. founders and small town small towns over 20 years Rosebud, Flathead, Roosevelt, largely attributed to school open- “When you can’t do that wear a enthusiasts, believe small and found that the com- Missoula and Yellowstone. Mon- ings — as of Friday 62 Montana mask, and wear a mask correctly towns can be saved by munities that survived the tana saw cases grow from early schools and universities have (over your nose), Don’t go out their own people using best were the ones that June to mid-July but since that reported Covid-19 cases. Custer sick, avoid others who are sick. their own resources. were open to new ideas. time, the number of cases had County District Schools are Wash your hands frequently.” McCray and Brown say And it makes sense. If you leveled off about 800 per week, among those that have experi- Bullock noted that Covid-19 is choosing the name Save are open to new ideas, you making the recent spike cause enced cases. now third leading cause of death Your.Town for their orga- can deal with new chal- for concern. “Some of the local public in the United States, but that due nization was deliberate. lenges.” On Tuesday, Montana reported health investigations have found to early shut down and preven- “You have to save your This session is the sec- 275 new cases. The number some individuals are attending tion measures, it only recently town,” McCray said. “No ond in the three-part dropped to 214 on Wednesday. social events and things like cracked the top 10 causes in one is coming to do it for series, Reimagining The new cases bring the total that,” Anderson said, listing par- Montana, having recently over- you. No factory or big Rural. The series is a col- number of confirmed cases in ties, gatherings with families or taken motor vehicle accidents. business is going to save laborative effort between the state to 10,912, 8,510 of which going to bars among the reasons “While we all have Covid-19 you. No outside expert MSU Extension, Montana are active. The death toll is Mon- for the increased spread. has the one right answer. Continued on Page 2 tana is 163. As of Wednesday, Anderson also noted increases It’s you.” Continued on Page 2 Kristen Juras, candidate for Lt. Gov, stumps in Forsyth By Andy Prutsok University of Georgia Montana residents, reduc- With fossil fuels being a Staff Writer School of Law in the ing taxes and reducing big part of the Rosebud 1980s. Juras and her hus- regulations. County economy, Juras Republican Lt. Gov. band Jon have three sons, Another big concern of said she and Gianforte are candidate Kristan Juras Mark, Luke and Evan. Juras’ is the methamphet- supporters. stopped in Forsyth Friday Juras said she’s an amine epidemic in the “Greg and I believe we on a campaign swing advocate of keeping Mon- can develop fossil fuels through eastern Montana. state. She noted Montana tana’s small communities has the second highest responsibly,” she said. She had coffee with sup- vital and enjoyed hearing “We support development porters at The Joseph percentage of its children from area residents dur- living in foster homes, of our natural resources cafe and talked to the ing her trip. and believe we should which she said the meth Independent Press while She said a big focus of a manage and develop our epidemic is largely in the area. Greg Gianforte-Kristen public lands. responsible for. She said Juras, of Great Falls, is Juras administration She said that growing dry courts and treatment a native of Conrad. She would be tackling over up in Conrad, she’s a big earned a BA from the Uni- regulation in order to help would be central to their supporter of Montana’s versity of Montana and Montana businesses flour- plans. public lands and noted her law degree from the ish. Submitted Photo “We need to get the that her son built a row- University of Georgia “We’ll do a top to bot- Republican Lt. Gov. candidate Kristen Juras stopped in For- dealers in jail and keep boat and traveled in it School of Law in 1982. She tom review, eliminating syth Friday to greet supporters at Joseph’s Cafe. Shown them there, and offer from Three Forks to the ran unsuccessfully for a unnecessary and burden- here, from left, are Celeste Rohrich, Juras, Nancy May, Jeri treatment for users,” Gulf of Mexico. seat on the Montana some regulations,” she Custer and Duane Ankney. which she said would cost “We are strong support- Supreme Court in 2016 said. “Businesses need to a fraction of harsh sen- ers of public lands and for line on state spending and plays.” and is currently an be able to get to a yes or o tences. She noted that 70 increasing access,” she find inefficiencies. If elected, she pledged adjunct professor at the answer more quickly. percent of treatment pro- said. “We want to find “Greg believes you win the Republican ticket University of Montana She also said she and gram graduates to not bet solutions which respect a game by four or five- would focus on increasing School law. She began her Gianforte would hold the back on drugs. private property rights.” teaching career at the yard plays, not Hail Mary customer service for Page 2 / Thursday, September 24, 2020 Independent Press Covid-19 cases spike
Continued from Page 1 our hands around the Obituaries virus the Montana Way, fatigue, we all need to continue to work togeth- by working together. er,” Bullock said. “Unless We’ve done it before and Terry Olson, 66 we work together, the can do it again.” chance of meeting our Bullock touted early goal goes down signifi- efforts for helping the cantly. Montana economy per- out working for Western motorcycle trips with his Terry was preceded in form better than the Energy Company, where brothers. One of his death by his father, Dale Bullock noted the state had recently held commu- national average during he worked for about four favorite things was to take Olson. Terry is survived the pandemic. Unemploy- years. He then decided to a ride in late September in by his loving wife Debbie nity testing events in Park County and Lame Deer. ment in Montana is cur- make a change and began the Black Hills of South and his daughter Jillian rently at 5.6%, the sev- working with Oftedal. It Dakota. Terry was also an (Gene). His mother, Phyl- The Northern Cheyenne Reservation was going on enth lowest in the nation was during this time that avid reader; his favorites lis Olson of Colstrip. His while the national average lockdown Friday to Sun- he met his best friend and were Westerns. He was brothers and sisters Judy is 8.4%. The state also day to try to curb the the love of his life, Debbie always in the middle of a (Rick) Lumm of Missouri, boasts the sixth largest virus outbreak there. Grady, in January 1980. good book. Terry was a Vicki (Kim) Mees of For- growth in the nation. The governor said that Terry and Debbie were genius mechanic, there syth, Roger Olson of Col- “When we act responsi- he received a document married August 16th, 1980 wasn’t anything he strip, and Layne (Sandi) bly, Montanans can stay prior to his weekly call in Forsyth, Montana, they couldn’t fix from vehicles Olson of Colstrip. Terry on the job,” Bullock said. with Vice President Mike had just celebrated their to espresso machines, he is also survived by his “We solve this not by gov- Pence and the White 40th anniversary this did it all. nieces and nephews. ernment regulation. We House Coronavirus Task year. In this union they Terry was a caring and We would like to thank want to keep our schools Force, that suggested had one daughter, Jillian loving husband and an all of Terry’s doctors and and businesses open. The that communities with Lynn, born September 7th, amazing father. His fami- nurses that have helped more we can limit com- high levels of community Terry Olson 1982. ly always came first. He him over the years. munity transmission, the spread should begin levy- Terry was also was very proud of his In lieu of flowers please more businesses will stay ing fines to people who Terry Wayne Olson employed with Montana daughter. He was beam- make donations to the open.” Power Company, but he ing ear to ear when Jill American Diabetes Asso- fail to wear masks. He passed away on the eve- said that’s something he ning of September 14th, spent the majority of his received her Master’s ciation at www.diabetes. career with Western Ener- degree knowing how hard org. wished to avoid. 2020 at the St. Vincent’s “We solve this not by Heart Unit with his wife gy Company/Westmore- she worked for it. He was Family will receive land as a heavy equipment also looking forward to friends on Friday, Sep- government regulation,” Got a news tip? and daughter by his side. Bullock said. “We want to Terry was 66 years old. mechanic until he retired Jill and Gene’s wedding. tember 18, 2020 from 4-6 ll us at 406-346-2149 in 2019. Terry also had his Terry also enjoyed visit- PM. Stevenson and Sons keep our schools and busi- Terry was born in Pow- nesses open. The more we or email to ip-news@ ers Lake, North Dakota on own business, Colstrip ing with his family and funeral home have been Auto Repair, doing vehicle playing Whist at family entrusted with arrange- can limit community rangeweb.net June 10th, 1954 to Dale transmission, the more and Phyllis Olson. Terry repairs in his spare time. get togethers. ments. To leave condo- In February 2004, Terry Terry battled with dia- lences for the family, visit businesses will stay open. was the third of five chil- “I know that we can get dren. Terry’s childhood and Debbie opened a cof- betes for 60 years and it our website at www.ste- years started helping his fee shop, Hot Shots took a real toll on his body vensonandsons.com. father on the farm in Lar- Espresso, which they ran but he never let it stop son, North Dakota. In together for the past 16 him. He prided himself 1968 his family made the years. on how well he monitored Reimagining Rural move to Colstrip where Terry realized that all his diabetes. The last cou- work and no play was no ple of years he had sever- Continued from Page 1 Tuesday, Sept. 29, 6-8 p.m. his father went to work Community Foundation, fun and decided they al setbacks that affected at the Forsyth Library for Peabody Coal Mine. the Governor’s Office on needed to start traveling his heart to the point that basement. It’s free to the Terry attended school in Economic Development the United States. They it just couldn’t go on. He public and all are welcome Colstrip and graduated and the Burton K. Wheeler purchased a 5th wheel and fought a good fight with to attend. For more infor- from Colstrip High School Center at MSU. Twenty- started their family vaca- the help of his wife and mation on how you can in 1972. four communities across tions, Terry enjoyed visit- family who were at his join the idea friendly con- After graduation Terry the state are participating ing new places. He also side until the end. We versation, contact MSU attended Hanson Mechan- in this first-ever venture. loved his Harley Davidson have been extremely Extension Agent Jennifer ical Trade School in Fargo, The session is set for Anderson, 346-7320. North Dakota. Terry Motorcycles. He loved blessed to have Terry in joined the International riding when he could, our lives. He was a loyal Union of Operating Engi- enjoyed going to the Stur- husband, father, son, neers in 1974. He started gis Rally and taking brother, and friend.
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DEQ seeks public comment on Colstrip steam electric station report HELENA - The Montana between DEQ and Talen. This part was condition- new, lined landfill that reviewing the report and http://deq.mt.gov/public/ Department of Environ- The AOC requires an ally approved by DEQ in would be constructed on will select a remedy after publiccomment mental Quality is seeking investigation and remedi- June 2020. Talen's property. Talen public comments are col- DEQ will make reason- public comment on the ation of groundwater con- The second part of the has identified a partial lected and reviewed. able accommodations for Units 1 and 2 Revised tamination caused by report addresses preven- removal alternative as its The report is now avail- persons with disabilities Remedy Evaluation leaking ash ponds. tion of future groundwa- preferred remedial alter- able for public review and who wish to participate in Report, Part 2,submitted The report has been ter contamination by con- native. This would consist comment. Copies of the the meeting. If you by Talen Montana, LLC, split into two parts. The trolling the source (the of removing ash that reports are available at require an accommoda- the operator of the Col- first part of Talen's pro- Stage I and Stage II would be within five feet DEQ's office at 1520 E tion, please contact Sara strip Steam Electric Sta- posed remedy addressed Ponds). of the high groundwater Sixth Ave, Helena; Talen Edinberg at least one tion. the control of existing Alternatives presented table, placing the ash else- Montana's office, 303 N week before the meeting Talen was required to groundwater contamina- range from capping and where in the existing pond Broadway, Suite 400, Bill- at 406-444-6797 or by submit the report under tion through a capture- closing the ponds in place, footprint, and capping the ings; and the Bicentennial email at: sedinberg@mt. the Administrative Order and-clean water injection to full excavation and Stage I and Stage II Library, 419 Willow Ave, gov
Montana is ready Bicentennial Book News By Mary Kay Bullard Why don’t you have a thought: “Think I want to much we can do, with just library and shop their library card? If you don’t be a librarian.” This is a doing simple things. Yes, ongoing book sale, they to vote by mail have a library card and good job to apply for. The many things are out of our could really use the help, By Nancy Leifer law allows you to vote by are in second grade or commitment is 10 hours a control, but somethings so that they can continue mail using an absentee above, you are really week + filling in. Benefits still are in our control. their work in helping us. The recent lawsuit ballot without explaining missing out on some won- include paid vacation We all are capable of They are also begin- alleging that Montana’s why you don’t want to vote derful items and services time, and sick leave once small great things that ning their membership mail-in elections are risky at a polling place. You can that you pay for with your your probation period is can and do make a differ- drive. Individual mem- discredits Montana’s elec- download the Absentee tax dollars. over. ence. berships are 10.00, family tion administrators. Mon- Ballot Request Form at Our librarians are pret- Camille has started What can you do, to turn memberships are 25.00, tanans can vote safely and the Montana Secretary of ty techie…all of us are Story Time. Each week on the light? Bicentennial and business member- securely by mail in this State’s website (sosmt. fairly comfortable with Camille will post a video Library is here to help. ships are 40.00. The election and every elec- gov) and send it to your technology and have on our Facebook page, and The Friends of Bicen- Friends of Bicentennial tion. county election office. Do helped many patrons with have a craft table set up tennial Library have an Library also provide up to Over 70% of Montana it soon! Ballots will be their technology issues. in the library that you ongoing book sale: Hard- two scholarships for grad- ballots cast in the 2018 mailed out to voters on If you need help, come to uating seniors, in addition general election were may come and participate back books are 2.00. Trade October 9, although you us, we will try. Librarians to all the financial help absentee mail ballots. in at your leisure. If your paper backs are 1.00, can request an absentee are trained in research, they provide to Bicenten- Montana’s June 2020 pri- group is going to be more Pocket Paperbacks are ballot after that. we may not know the nial Library. We would mary all-mail election had than 10 people, will you .50. Children’s Paper The elections office answer to your questions, not have working public the highest voter primary please consider breaking backs are .25, CD’s are must receive your ballot, but we probably know computers without them. turnout in recent history not postmarked, by 8 p.m. it up into smaller groups. 1.00. DVD’s are $2.00 and how to find out. If you Our computer budget was with a record-breaking on Nov. 3 for your vote to One of the best quotes audio books are $1.00. have a question, and have not enough to cover all number of ballots filed. count. Plan to mail your EVER in my opinion is Speaking of our Friends no idea where to begin, a new public computers. Our election judges take ballot by October 20 for from Harry Potter and the Group, they could really great place to begin is the New in our book collec- an oath to protect the vote. the Post Office to deliver Prisoner of Azkaban. The use your support. Our library. We will do our They are the foot soldiers it in time or take it to your quote is “Happiness can Friends group has not tion and ready for you to best to steer you in the who defend our elections election office drop box. be found in the darkest of been able to host their read: Growing Season by right direction. Sarah Frey, Cajun Justice and guard our democracy. Montana law also requires times, if one only remem- regular fund raisers due The clerk’s position for by James Patterson and They deserve our support the option for in-person bers to turn on the light.” to COVID 19. So, if you Bicentennial Library is Learning How to Learn by and gratitude, not voting at your county elec- It alludes that there is so would like to visit the unfounded accusations. tion office on Election open. If you have ever Barbra Oakley. Here are some facts about Day. how Montana election offi- The best tool to ensure cials in every county fol- your mail ballot is safe low strict procedures to and counted is My Voter World War II By Dakota Callen maintain the integrity of Page (https://app.mt.gov/ our elections: voterinfo/) at the Secre- Soldiers are avid read- arrived at all. Half the enough shreds left to be Unfortunately, many • Your ballot return tary of State’s website. Go ers: Some because they magazines carried serial readable were so old that papers at home burn mailing envelope has a bar to My Voter Page to verify like to read and others stories, which are a pain the only thing guys looked soldiers up by printing the code, which is scanned you are an active voter, because there is noth- in the neck to the guys for in their home town news as it comes to them. and noted on your voting check your address and sheets was something Guys in Italy are not get- record in the Voter Data- ing to do. Magazines and who start them and can’t whether you are getting about somebody they ting the publicity they base maintained by the newspapers for which finish them as the maga- an absentee ballot. Once knew. Society sections deserve. He would rather Montana Secretary of they subscribed arrived zines pass hand to hand. ballots are sent, you can got more attention than read about the war going State. also check My Voter Page late and tattered, if they Newspapers that have features. on in his vicinity. • Your signature on the whether you were mailed mailing envelope is veri- a ballot and whether the fied as a match to your elections office has signature in this database received and accepted before your ballot is your ballot. If the elec- By Lois Olmstead accepted. tion’s office hasn’t accept- Time OuT WiTh LOis • Accepted ballots are ed it by Nov. 3, you can go There were two old say- looked for about a half the top shelf because kept in a locked secure to the election office in ings in our family that we hour. No keys. By this when I opened the door it storage area as they are person and request a all spoke quite often. And time it is getting dark. I started to rain those received. replacement or provision- I mean my family back went to my truck and got super small finishing • 1-3 business days al ballot on Election Day. two or three generations. a flashlight and kept look- nails all over. So now…I before election day, elec- The League of Women One, which came to my ing. I was getting frus- am sitting in the hallway tions offices are permitted Voters offers this infor- mind when I started to trated. I checked the lawn of my house picking up 1 to begin preparing the bal- mation to help reassure write this column. That mower over good. No million four hundred and lots for tabulation, after Montanans as we head was “You’ve got too many keys. Checked in shed. No fifty thousand super which the ballots are into the final weeks before irons in the fire.” I always keys.” small finishing nails. (Of again locked in a secure our state and national thought it referred to “I knew I put them course I can’t find my room. elections. Vote by mail is branding irons but today I somewhere I wouldn’t magnet.) Voting by mail lessens safe and secure. do not have any branding forget but where? I decid- Thanks Ross! One the risk of COVID-19. To Honor our election offi- irons, but it feels like the ed to take a five-minute day it will come time for ensure you can vote by cials by voting this year! “too many” applies. calming down break. So I me to retire from column mail whether or not your Just then the second went to sit on my porch writing, maybe the apple old family saying came to steps to try and remem- not falling far from the county implements a mail (Nancy Leifer, Presi- my mind like a light bulb Lois Olmstead ber where I would have tree, will turn out to be a ballot election, request an dent, League of Women over my head (like you put them. As I sat down, I good thing. Thank you, absentee ballot. Montana Voters Montana.) see in cartoons). I called would mow the lawn. I felt something in my back Ross for letting me share our youngest son, Ross. had lost the keys to the pocket. I put my hand in your writings! “Hi, it’s me, your mower’ so I use an old my back pocket and guess Is it okay if I add that mom,” I said, knowing he key on my key ring. I what? There were my yesterday you called me knew that already, but I started the mower and keys! I have never ever at the office? The caller wanted to remind him of put my keys somewhere I put keys in my back pock- ID said “Henry Harrison” the family tie. “Could I would remember. I got et..well, until now.” and when I said “Hello”, A Yellowstone Newspaper use two or three of your done mowing and went to Ross we can all iden- you answered and said, shut the mower off...but I Andy Prutsok • Publisher experiences you wrote tify with that one! And “Can you come get me? I did not have my keys. I Connie Brown • Advertising Representative about, like the keys, for maybe this one as well, am at Albertsons. My car checked both front pants Tina Edgerly • Bookkeeper my column this week?” that you wrote about two is locked with my keys Bless his heart, he said pockets. No keys! I used a months ago: and phone in it. I saw (866) 356—2149 • (406) 346—2149 • Fax (406) 346—2140 screwdriver to shut the Email: ip—[email protected] • ISSN (1041—3340) okay. “So I am apparently Henry and borrowed his You will soon see how mower off. Great, now I very bored this evening. I phone.” Subscription Rates: that second family saying cannot get in the house. I don’t have any of that “Of course,” I said. Rosebud and Treasure Counties — $33.40 per year fits like a glove after you assumed that they fell out fancy tv stuff like cable, “Yes!” Other Montana Counties — $35.92 per year • Out—of—State — $38.45 per year read his stuff. The saying my pocket while mowing. Netflix or any of that so That is when I got the Sooo I began searching POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent Press is “The apple doesn’t fall tonight I decided I would idea to let you write this the yard.” P.O. Box 106 — Forsyth, MT • 59327—0106 [email protected] far from the tree.” Ross go through one of my column! Our Bible verse wrote this last week: Then he writes “I closets. When I opened for this week is Philippi- Official Newspaper of ROSEBUD COUNTY. The Independent Press “I know this is no sur- started a grid pattern the door apparently, I had ans 4.4 “Rejoice in the is published weekly from 192 N. 10th Avenue, Forsyth, Rosebud County, MT. prise but when I came knowing that it is a fairly a container of those super Lord always; again, I say, Periodicals postage paid at the Post Office in Forsyth, Montana 59327—0106. home tonight, I decided I large set of keys so they small finishing nails on Rejoice!” should be easy to see. I
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Kimberly Studiner PA-C Physician Assistant Page 5 / Thursday, September 24, 2020 Independent Press Middle age is knowing the best is yet to come
By: Jill Pertler plan to live forever, but I tion, I’ve lived a few years when telephones were When you hit middle issues, I’ve recently dis- am beginning to get a feel and have watched the tethered to the wall. My age, you realize things covered the joy of I’m not sure of the exact for some of the changes world evolve throughout first computer had no don’t work like they used migraine headaches. They definition of middle age. I that happen during the my lifetime. I’ve wit- hard drive. Zero. That was to – and I’m not talking say that for women of a guess it depends on how F-word decades. nessed new inventions like back in the ancient times about new-fangled gizmos certain age, migraines can long you plan to live. I’m Like the rest of us from cell phones and comput- of floppy disks. Remem- like cell phones or comput- be attributed to hormonal not ready to publicly admit the Brady Bunch genera- ers. I remember back ber those? ers. issues, as can changes in to middle agedness as I Take my glasses appetite, sleep patterns, (please). They’ve quit weight gain, mood swings, doing their job. They used sweating, anxiety, heart to help me secure 20-20 palpitations, energy level School Menus vision, but something’s and ability to think Forsyth Colstrip Rosebud happened to the lenses and straight – otherwise Monday, Sept. 28 Monday, Sept. 28 Monday, Sept. 28 I can no longer read words referred to by the medical NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL Chili at a font size smaller than term: brain fog. Teacher Work Day 12 – unless they are held It’s a time of more and Tuesday, Sept. 29 Tuesday, Sept. 29 out at least an arm’s length less. You have more Tuesday, Sept. 29 Sack Lunch Hot Turkey Sandwiches, away from my face. patience, but fewer young Little Johns, Fruit Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 My bathroom mirror children to try that Pacos/Tacos, Fruit/Veggies Wednesday, Sept. 30 Megan M. Schwarzkoph has developed a distortion patience. You have less Sack Lunch Wednesday, Sept. 30 Amanda Brewer problem. When I look into hair on your head, but Wednesday, Sept. 30 Stromboli it, the only person looking more growing out of less Skyler & Leanna Schwend Graham Crackers, Peanut Thursday, Oct. 1 back at me is someone desirable places – like Butter Sack Lunch Thursday, Oct. 1 Jack Schwend resembling my mom. your nose and ears. You Birthday Meal, Corn Dog, waiting for email Paul & Gail Rainey Middle age brings with eat less but weigh more. Brownies/Ice Cream Friday, Oct. 2 Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 it greater knowledge about Middle age is when you Sack Lunch Friday, Oct. 2 the world. For instance, realize you have more Aaron Rabideau Thursday, Oct. 1 waiting for email you know that gray hairs time, but less time – all at Pop Tart, Cheese Stick Johnny Forsythe do not have the same con- the same time. Chicken Alfredo Casserole Steve Fourtner sistency as your normal Some people get dis- Ruby Kallenbach color. You also know that traught about middle age. Friday, Oct. 2 Andrew Lincoln when you pluck one gray It’s even been called a Hard Boiled Egg, Crackers Jacob Gilbert hair from your head, two time of midlife crisis. Pizza Pretzel, Salad grow back. Crisis? Really? Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 Middle age is a time of How can it be a crisis Nick Hubbard changes and transitions. when you have half left? Senior Menus Lately I’ve found myself Especially when you know Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 battling with combination the first 20 years were Colstrip Forsyth Sagan Osborne skin. I rotate my applica- squandered on youth and tions: one day acne cream, things like Pez and Pixie Friday, September 25 Friday, September 25 Kristen Goyette Spencer the next wrinkle cream. Stix. My palate has Tuna & noodles, Peas & carrots, Lemon Tuna & noodles, Peas & carrots, Lemon Cason Nile It’s a time when you evolved from sugared pudding, Orange slices pudding, Orange slices Monday, September 28, finally come to know and candy. I don’t have to 2020 embrace your limitations. worry about making cur- Monday, September 28 Monday, September 28 Nathan Bailey Gravity, for instance, is a few or good grades. I Tator Tot Casserole, Green Salad, Apple Tator Tot Casserole, Green Salad, Apple Hugh Espy grave limitation (although never, ever have to learn slices slices Callie Bailey thankfully not a literal new math. From that per- one). spective, middle age Ron Boschee Tuesday, September 29 Tuesday, September 29 It’s a time of creaks and doesn’t sound so bad. COOK’S CHOICE COOK’S CHOICE groans – and they’re not Midlife is a time of Tuesday, September 29, coming from the furni- knowledge and under- Wednesday, September 30 Wednesday, September 30 2020 ture. People find them- standing. I know things Corn Chowder, Ham Sandwiches, Cherry Corn Chowder, Ham Sandwiches, Cher- Frank & Susan Arb selves bothered by aching now that I didn’t in my ry Cobbler Cobbler joints and I, myself, have youth. I understand the Thursday, October 1 Thursday, October 1 Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 noted that when I bend best is yet to come. And I over someone in the room can still remember where Fish Sticks, Mac & Cheese, Peas, Peach- Fish Sticks, Mac & Cheese, Peas, Peach- Christy Hert es es lets out a groan. If I didn’t I put my glasses. Most Friday, October 2 Friday, October 2 know better, I’d swear the days. Spaghetti, Green beans, Coleslaw Pears Spaghetti, Green beans, Coleslaw Pears Call Connie noise was coming from my (Jill Pertler is an award- 346-2149 own mouth, but that winning syndicated colum- Call 748-3525 Call 346-2878 two weeks before couldn’t be possible. I nist, published playwright by 9:30 a.m. by 9:30 a.m. birthday to have it know I could easily still and author. Don’t miss a published in touch my toes – if I could slice; follow the Slices of The Independent Press reach them. Life page on Facebook.) Speaking of health Young Farmers and Fun Facts Ranchers still Connie’s Cooking Corner fighting hunger The U.S. Supreme Court For the past nine years, one 10 ounce bag) Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died the Montana Farm Bureau SUPER CRISPY BAKED CHICK- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved Friday. Here are some facts about U.S. Supreme Court: Young Farmers and EN LEGS DRUMSTICKS 1 avocado diced - I used a big Ranchers Committee has one. If your avocados are small, Four U.S. Presidents never had the opportunity to appoint raised more than 6 medium Chicken drumsticks you may want to use 2. a Supreme Court Justice. They are: William Henry Harrison, $56,000 for the Montana (~1 1/2 lb) 1/4 cup cilantro chopped Zachary Taylor, Andrew Johnson, and Jimmy Carter. Food Bank Network The average U.S. President gets to appoint just over two 1/4 cup Butter (melted) through the Hoofin’ it for Supreme Court justices (i.e. 45 U.S. Presidents, 112 Justices 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika DRESSING: confirmed so far). Hunger race. The food 1/2 tsp Garlic powder Being a Supreme Court Justice has been called a “lifetime bank donation followed 1/2 tsp Sea salt 2 Tablespoons lime juice appointment,” but Justices do not generally treat it as one. Case- the YF&R Committee’s 1/4 tsp Black pepper 1/4 cup avocado oil in-point, of the 112 confirmed, less than half (50) have died in commitment to help pro- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees 1/4 teaspoon cumin office. The majority have resigned or retired. vide food for those in F (218 degrees C). Line a bak- 1/4 teaspoon oregano President William Howard Taft is the only President to have need. Although the con- ing sheet with foil and place an 1/2 teaspoon salt also served on the Supreme Court. He left the White House in tinuing COVID-19 pan- oven safe rack on top. 1/4 pepper 1913 after one term as President and reemerged in 1921 as demic has resulted in the Pat the chicken legs dry with Chief Justice — a position he held until 1930. committee cancelling the President Ronald Reagan was the last POTUS to have a paper towels, which will help Place the raw corn in a large pot, race, the YF&R Commit- Supreme Court pick outright rejected. (President Obama’s tee has fortified their them get crispy. Arrange the and cover with water. Bring to a choice of Merrick Garland never got a hearing to be rejected.) resolve to still raise chicken legs on the rack. boil, and cook for 5 minutes.* In Reagan’s case, the choice was Robert Bork, but he was Brush the chicken drumsticks Plunge the corn into ice water considered too extreme for the Democratic Senate. money for the MFBN. with melted butter. Season with to stop the cooking.* This column is The committee has been smoked paprika, garlic powder, Cut the corn off the cob, and add asking Hoofin’ it for Hun- salt and pepper. kernels to a large mixing bowl.* sponsored by the ger sponsors to donate Bake the chicken legs in the Add tomatoes, cilantro and avo- Forsyth Dairy Queen directly to the Food Bank oven for 25 minutes. Flip and cado. in lieu of their sponsor- bake for another 10-20 minutes, Whisk the dressing together ship, and runners can easi- ly donate. County Farm until the internal temperature (with a whisk or fork) in a sepa- Bureaus are being asked reaches at least 165 degrees F rate bowl, and pour over top. to consider making a dona- (74 degrees C). Tip: use a spatula to scrape all tion, as well. the herbs into the salad. **************************************** “Our race has a great Corn salad with avocado, toma- Gently fold everything together. following and we’re hop- toes, cilantro and lime dressing I like using a silicone spatula, ing everyone who ran or but a spoon will work too. anyone who has sponsored 3 ears fresh corn (shucked, OR the race can make a dona- 3.5 cups corn kernels, which is Serve immediately. tion,” said Peck. “The fact is MFBN needs help more THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS than ever with many peo- (Check in store for details) ple losing their jobs due to Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks Breast $7.99 lb COVID-19. The race was .99 lb Pepper Jack Cheese $5.99 lb started to show that feed- Johnsonville Bratwurst or Bakery Fresh Cookies $5.99 ing people in need goes Italian Sausage $4.99 White Cauliflower $2.29 ea hand-in-hand with agricul- Boneless Pork Loin Roast Cracker Barrel Cheese Cubes or ture.” $2.49 lb Snack Bars $2.99 Donations can be made Kretschmar Seasoned Turkey Smart Ones Entrees $1.89 via: https://runsignup.com/ Race/MT/MilesCity/Hoof- inItForHunger. Click on “Donate Today: Help End Hunger in Montana.” To learn more about the Mon- tana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers visit https://mfbf.org/pro- grams/Young-Farmers- Ranchers. Page 6 / Thursday, September 24, 2020 Independent Press Legals ***************************************** THE COMPLETE TEXT OF percent of the qualified electors in months after the date of the first Westmoreland Coal Company filed on the Draft EIS. The anticipated NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN CONSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVE NO. two-fifths of the legislative districts. It publication of this notice or said for bankruptcy and was acquired by hour-long virtual meeting will be THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY 118 (CI-118) repeals a different standard found to claims will be forever barred. Claims Westmoreland Rosebud Mining, LLC held via Zoom at 6 p.m., accessible COMMISSIONERS OF ROSEBUD Section 1. Article II, section 14, of the be unconstitutional in 2005. must be mailed to Alicia O’Toole, on March 2, 2019. DEQ approved both online and by telephone. COUNTY, MONTANA, WILL ON Montana Constitution is amended to ( ) YES on Constitutional Amendment Personal Representative, return a minor revision in March of 2019 DEQ will give a presentation on THE 6TH DAY OF OCTOBER AT read: C-46 receipt requested, c/o Billstein, to allow Westmoreland Rosebud the EIS, permitting process, and 10:00 A.M. IN THEIR OFFICE AT “Section 14. Adult Rights. ( ) NO on Constitutional Amendment Monson & Small PLLC, 3860 Avenue Mining, LLC to be the contract miner description of the Proposed Action THE ROSEBUD COUNTY COURT A person 18 years of age or older is C-46 B, Suite C, Billings, Montana 59102- at the Rosebud Mine. beginning at 6 p.m., followed by HOUSE RECEIVE SEALED BIDS an adult for all purposes, except that ------6273, or filed with the Clerk of the Under MEPA, the public has the the opportunity for the public to FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO; the legislature or the people by Legal Notice above-entitled Court. DATED this opportunity to provide comments on provide comments. To request a DIESEL POWERED, ARTICULATED initiative may establish the legal The following is the ballot statement 5th day of August, 2020. the proposed Project and the Draft link visit: https://www.eventbrite. FRAME, age for purchasing, consuming, or of an amendment to the Montana Billstein, Monson & Small PLLC EIS. DEQ is asking the public for com/e/rosebud-mine-area-b-am5- MOTOR GRADER possessing alcoholic beverages and Constitution to be submitted to the By: Andrew T. Billstein substantive comments regarding the draft-eis-virtual-public-meeting-and- A DETAILED LIST OF marijuana.” voters of the state of Montana at the Attorneys for the Personal Draft EIS analyses. You are invited hearing-registration-121609149239 SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE Ballot Language November 3, 2020 General Election. Representative to provide written comments to: Jen or call Moira Davin, Public Relations OBTAINED BY CONTACTING CONSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVE The text below is being published (Published September 17, 24 and Lane, MEPA Coordinator, Montana Specialist, at: 406-461-2503. The THE COMMISSIONERS OFFICE NO. 118 A CONSTITUTIONAL per the requirement of 13-27-311(2) October 1, 2020) Department of Environmental meeting is accessible both online AT THE ROSEBUD COUNTY AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY MCA, by Secretary of State Corey MNAXLP Quality, PO Box 200901, Helena, MT and by telephone. DEQ will make COURT HOUSE, OR THE INITIATIVE PETITION Stapleton. ***************************************** 59620-0901. To view the draft EIS reasonable accommodations for ROAD DEPARTMENT AT THE Under the Montana Constitution, a CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT Legal Notice and submit comments electronically those with disabilities who wish to ROSEBUD COUNTY ROAD SHOP. person 18 years of age or older is NO. 47 AN AMENDMENT TO THE The Montana Department of visit: http://deq.mt.gov/Public/ participate in the meeting. If you ROSEBUD COUNTY DOES NOT an adult, except that the legislature CONSTITUTION PROPOSED BY Environmental Quality (DEQ) has publiccomment. All comments require an accommodation, please DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS or the people by initiative may THE LEGISLATURE issued a Draft Environmental Impact must be received or postmarked by contact DEQ using the information OF DISABILITY IN ADMISSION establish the legal age of purchasing, AN ACT SUBMITTING TO THE Statement (EIS) to analyze and October 24, 2020 to be considered. above at least one week before the TO, ACCESS TO, OR OPERATION consuming, or possessing alcoholic QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF disclose the potential environmental DEQ is hosting a remote public meeting. OF ITS PROGRAMS, SERVICES beverages. CI-118 amends the MONTANA AN AMENDMENT impacts of the proposed fifth meeting on October 7, 2020 to (Published September 24 and OR ACTIVITIES. ALTERNATIVE Montana Constitution to allow TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF amendment (AM5) to the operating provide the public with information October 1, 2020) ACCESSIBLE FORMATS OF THIS the legislature or the people by THE MONTANA CONSTITUTION permit (C1984003B) for Area B on the proposed Project and to give MNAXLP NOTICE ARE AVAILABLE UPON initiative to establish the legal age TO REVISE THE METHOD OF (Project) at the Rosebud Mine, an the public an opportunity to comment ***************************************** REQUEST FROM THE ABOVE for purchasing, consuming, or QUALIFYING AN INITIATIVE FOR existing surface coal mine near OFFICE. possessing marijuana. THE BALLOT; AND PROVIDING AN Colstrip, Montana. The Rosebud NO BID WILL BE CONSIDERED [] YES on Constitutional Initiative CI- EFFECTIVE DATE. Mine is operated by Westmoreland UNLESS; ACCOMPANIED BY A 118 The 2019 Legislature submitted this Rosebud Mining, LLC. Two BID BOND, BANK DRAFT, MONEY [] NO on Constitutional Initiative CI- constitutional amendment for a vote. alternatives were analyzed: the No ORDER, OR CERTIFIED CHECK, IN 118 C-47 modifies the state constitution Action Alternative and the Proposed THE AMOUNT OF NOT LESS THAN ------to specify proposed petitions for Action. The EIS was prepared TEN (10) PERCENT OF THE TOTAL Legal Notice citizen ballot initiatives must be to meet the requirements of the BID. BIDS WILL BE PRESENTED The following is the ballot statement signed by at least five percent of Montana Environmental Policy Act IN A SEALED ENVELOPE of an amendment to the Montana the qualified electors in one-third (MEPA). CONTAINING A COMPLETE COPY Constitution to be submitted to the of the legislative districts. It repeals If the proposed action is approved, OF THE BID AND SPECIFICATIONS voters of the state of Montana at the a different standard found to be 9,108 acres would be added to the CLEARLY MARKED “2020 MOTOR November 3, 2020 General Election. unconstitutional in 2005. existing Area B 6,045-acre permit GRADER BID”. The text below is being published ( ) YES on Constitutional Amendment area. Of the 9,108 acres proposed, THE BOARD OF COUNTY per the requirement of 13-27-311(2) C-47 5,547 acres would be disturbed for COMMISSIONERS RESERVES MCA, by Secretary of State Corey ( ) NO on Constitutional Amendment mining and associated activities. THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY Stapleton. C-47 The Area B operations plan and OR ALL BIDS, TO WAIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT (Published September 17, 24, reclamation plan would also have IRREGULARITIES, OR TO ACCEPT NO. 46 AN AMENDMENT TO THE October 15 & 22, 2020) to be updated to include additional ANY BID THEY DEEM TO BE IN THE CONSTITUTION PROPOSED BY MNAXLP mine passes and reclamation in BEST INTEREST OF ROSEBUD THE LEGISLATURE ***************************************** the existing permit area. The EIS COUNTY. AN ACT SUBMITTING TO THE MONTANA SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL also analyzes an application for a (Published September 17 and 24, QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF DISTRICT COURT ROSEBUD new Montana Pollutant Discharge 2020) MONTANA AN AMENDMENT TO COUNTY Elimination System (MPDES) permit. MNAXLP ARTICLE XIV, SECTION 9, OF IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE The application, if approved, would ***************************************** THE MONTANA CONSTITUTION OF CAROLYN J. CAMPBELL, allow surface water runoff to be Legal Notice TO REVISE THE METHOD OF Deceased. captured in sediment ponds and then The following is the complete text QUALIFYING A CONSTITUTIONAL Probate No. DP 20-21 discharged to streams through 27 of an amendment to the Montana AMENDMENT BY INITIATIVE FOR Judge: Nickolas C. Murnion new outfalls in the project area. The Constitution to be submitted to the THE BALLOT; AND PROVIDING AN NOTICE TO CREDITORS application is currently under review. voters of the state of Montana at the EFFECTIVE DATE. ------DEQ deemed the Project November 3, 2020 General Election. The 2019 Legislature submitted this NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application complete on May 24, The text below is being published constitutional amendment for a vote. Alicia O’Toole is the Personal 2017. At the time, the Rosebud per the requirement of 13-27-311(1) C-46 modifies the state constitution Representative of the above-named Mine was operated by Western MCA, by Secretary of State Corey to specify proposed petitions for estate. All persons having claims Energy Company, a subsidiary Stapleton. Text underlined below constitutional amendments from the against the decedent are required of Westmoreland Coal Company. shows text to be added. people must be signed by at least ten to present their claims within four During the EIS development,
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Steer-A-Year program seeks donations for 2020-21 Coronavirus Food Assistance From MSU News Service “This program creates such important partner- Program expanded BOZEMAN — Montana ships between MSU stu- A second round of aid throughout the country. State University’s Steer-A- dents and our producers through the Coronavirus Some farmers were ini- Year program is seeking around the state, and it’s Food Assistance Pro- tially left out of CFAP, financial support as well so exciting to watch,” said gram (CFAP) was and although the pro- as donations of steers and DelCurto-Wyffels. “Now announced this week. gram was expanded to feed for the 2020-21 aca- more than ever, we can’t Up to $14 billion will be include more commodi- demic year. support our local produc- used to help farmers ties, aid was only made A student program in ers enough, and this is devastated by the eco- available for losses suf- the MSU College of Agri- just a reminder of how nomic disaster caused fered before April 15. culture, Steer-A-Year critical these relation- by the COVID-19 pan- The deadline for most focuses on teaching stu- ships are. Steer-A-Year demic. producers to apply for dents every element of has truly become a mutu- Almost $10 billion the first round of CFAP the cattle management ally beneficial project, from the first CFAP pro- assistance expired on industry through hands-on and we are so glad to be vided much-needed sup- Sept. 11. Signup for the experience feeding and bringing it back again this port to livestock, dairy, second round of CFAP managing cattle during year. That’s one of the non-specialty and spe- will run from September the fall and spring semes- incredible things about cialty crop producers 21 through Dec.11. ters. Students care for the agriculture: No matter cattle through the winter what, it doesn’t stop.” and spring, collect data including feed efficiency and weight gain and study elements of livestock mar- keting. The program also Submitted Photo incorporates academic Those interested in donating or learning more about the courses such as Beef Pro- Steer-A-Year program can contact DelCurto-Wyffels at 406- To Protect The Health And duction and Livestock 994-3752 or [email protected]. Evaluation. while also learning about required some adjustment Donated steers are what factors maximize of the curriculum and in- Safety Of Our Citizens housed at the Bozeman beef quality and impor- person activities, several Rosebud County’s November new one. Agriculture Research and tant elements of cattle of the program’s students Teaching Farm. Once they 3, Presidential Election will be health at the same time.” stayed on through the reach maturity and are conducted by mail ballot with an In person early voting will When Steer-A-Year cat- spring semester to contin- ready for harvest, the cat- tle are sold, the proceeds ue caring for the calves. in-person option. be Monday through Friday, 8-5, tle are sold to MSU Culi- fund travel and competi- Students who did not from October 2, until noon No- nary Services, where the tions for the livestock remain on campus moni- meat is served in both the Ballots will be mailed to all ac- vember 2. judging team, as well as tored their steers’ prog- on-campus Miller and tive registered voters on Oct. 9, facilitate trips for stu- ress through weight data Rendezvous dining halls. 2020.’ Eleciton Day voting is from 7 dents across the College and GrowSafe feed intake Benefits are numerous of Agriculture to attend technology, which remote- a.m. until 8 p.m. for students in the pro- producer events and meet ly measures how much a If you wish to pick up your bal- gram, according to Steer- with industry groups like steer eats. A-Year manager Hannah lot before it is mailed on October Return options the Montana Stockgrow- Producers who donated DelCurto-Wyffels, an 9, please come to the clerk and ers Association and the steers receive regular Mail -- Postage Paid instructor in the Depart- recorder’s office at the Rosebud Montana Farm Bureau reports from the students, Drop Off -- Flower Grinder ment of Animal and Range Federation. The trips including growth and County Courthouse, beginning in Lame Deer or Courthouse in Sciences and the coordina- allow for networking for health information and October 2. tor of MSU’s livestock Forsyth students and the opportu- more detailed results judging team. nity to learn about career after the steers are har- “Many of the students After you receive your bal- opportunities after they vested. Awards are given BALLOTS MUST BE RE- who join Steer-A-Year graduate. annually to the producer lot, if you wish to vote in person, CEIVED AT THE ELECTION OF- haven’t had the opportuni- Steer-A-Year produced who donated the best ini- bring it to the polling place at the ty to raise cattle hands-on FICE BY 8 P.M. ON ELECTION 33 steers during the 2019- tial feeder steer, the steer Rosebud County Courthouse. before,” said DelCurto- DAY, NOVEMBER 3. 2020 school year, which with the top rate of gain, Wyffels. “There are so were all purchased by the steer with the best many elements to the pro- If you forget your ballot, we Culinary Services during feed efficiency and the If you have questions, please cess, and this program the spring semester. While steer that produces the can void the original and issue a call our office at 406-346-7318. allows them to see all of the onset of the pandemic best carcass. them, from start to finish, Dogies, Colts remain winless Both Forsyth and Col- ecek, and Field had scor- strip high school football ing runs of 1 and 24 yards teams remained winless for the Thunder in the this week with the Dogies first half. Harbin closed to high-ranked Westby- the scoring in the half Grenora 48-14 on the road with a 35-yard reception and Colstrip falling to from Field. Mon-Dak led Huntley Project 48-22. 48-0 before the Dogies Keegan Nelson, Erik scored. Field and Adian Harbin On Friday, the Dogies each scored two touch- take their 0-3 mark on the downs to power No. 7 road to Carter County Westby-Grenora over For- (2-2) in Ekalaka. Colstrip syth. The Thunder led (0-2) takes on Wolf Point 36-0 at halftime. Nelson at home. Both games start The Independent Press Weather Sept. 3, 2020 caught 10- and 12-yard TD at 7 p.m. Seven Day Forecast In-Depth Local Forecast Today's Regional Map passes from Darian Hol- Today we will see sunny skies, high of 82°, Thursday humidity of 23%. West northwest wind 3 to 6 ReachHigherMontana.org Cohagen Sunny mph. The record high for today is 102° set in has the information, tools, and High: 82 Low: 49 80/48 resources to help students plan 2005. Expect clear skies tonight, overnight low of their futures and prepare for life 49°. South wind 5 mph. The record low for Friday after high school. Our helpful tonight is 37° set in 1961. Forsyth Miles City website includes videos and Sunny guides, a directory of 82/49 78/49 Montana scholarships, High: 91 Low: 56 Last Week's Regional Almanac and much more. Date Hi Lo Normals Precip Colstrip Volborg follow us Saturday Tuesday 93 65 85/56 0.00" Hardin 79/51 78/48 Mostly Sunny Wednesday 91 66 84/55 0.00" 81/48 High: 92 Low: 50 Thursday 86 63 84/55 0.08" Ashland Friday 77 51 84/54 0.00" Lame Deer 81/50 Sunday Saturday 93 59 83/54 0.00" 79/51 Few Showers Sunday 63 50 83/54 0.00" High: 76 Low: 46 Monday 73 43 82/53 0.00" Rainfall ...... 0.08" Average ...... temp 69.5° Monday Normal ...... rainfall 0.18" Average ...... normal 69.0° Few Showers Departure ...... -0.10" Departure ...... +0.5° High: 72 Low: 43 Local Sun/Moon Chart This Week Tuesday Day Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Mostly Cloudy Last Thursday 6:27 a.m. 7:37 p.m. 8:42 p.m. 7:40 a.m. First High: 67 Low: 36 9/10 Friday 6:28 a.m. 7:35 p.m. 9:01 p.m. 8:44 a.m. 9/23 Saturday 6:29 a.m. 7:33 p.m. 9:21 p.m. 9:46 a.m. Wednesday Sunday 6:30 a.m. 7:31 p.m. 9:41 p.m. 10:49 a.m. Sunny New Monday 6:32 a.m. 7:29 p.m. 10:04 p.m. 11:52 a.m. Full Tuesday 6:33 a.m. 7:27 p.m. 10:31 p.m. 12:56 p.m. High: 72 Low: 43 9/17 10/1 Wednesday 6:34 a.m. 7:25 p.m. 11:04 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Local UV Index National Weather Summary This Week Weather Trivia The Northeast will see partly cloudy skies with isolated rain, highest temperature How high can hailstone of 88 in Easton, Md. 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