Getting the Job Done SMDC Recognized for Ongoing Brownfields Work

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VOLUME 139 NUMBER 18 LEWISTOWNNEWS.COM SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021 Quilters Community thrives during pandemic

By MIRIAM CAMPAN | Reporter er and sharing with their neighbors. “We all help one another. We were all there and couldn’t do it During the pandemic one community in Central Montana has without support of the quilting community. Support is found in tak- thrived through the fellowship of common interests and goals. ing classes or attending retreats for nuances and techniques that According to Lewistown’s Sew Pieceful owner Tammy Eckhardt, improve your skill level,” said Eckhardt. “The quilting community is thriving because people are stuck at She added, “Quilting classes are smaller than before the pan- home and are looking to keep their minds and hands busy. We are demic, but they are also more intimate.” selling more sewing machines and receiving more requests for Gail Kurns is appreciative of the ability to still get together during classes.” the pandemic. Kurns, a quilter for 10 years, has two mentors that While quilters may work in isolation with their fabric, thread, and challenge her. They are also good at showing her how to achieve a sewing machine, it’s the camaraderie that stitches these craftspeople goal and how not to be “so particular.” and artists together into a community. Steeped in history, the craft Fellow quilter Jill Owens attributes her time with needle and Turning to her love of color and texture, of quilting traditionally brought together both men and women to thread and the company of fellow quilters as a lifeline to a healthy Tammy Eckhardt owner of Lewistown’s share information, techniques and to bridge the isolation during the mindset. western expansion on the prairie. For quilters, it’s more than creat- Sew Pieceful, heads up the quilter’s coming a fabric masterpiece, it’s also the support provided to one anoth- See Quilting | Page 5 munity and shares her love to create with fabric. Photo by Miriam Campan Getting the job done SMDC recognized for ongoing brownfields work

By KATHERINE SEARS | Reporter Kathie Bailey and her team at Snowy Mountain Develop- ment Corporation have done it again. This time, the Depart- ment of Environmental Quality and the Environmental Protec- tion Agency have recognized Bailey and the organization for their relentless work with brownfields projects in 11 counties across Montana. Representatives from DEQ presented Bailey a certificate I think of it as a of excellence at SMDC on holistic approach Tuesday with staff and family in attendance and other agen- to economic cy representatives attending virtually. development.” SMDC board chair Ross Butcher read a letter addressed - Kathie Bailey, to Bailey from EPA Region 8 Executive Director, Land, Chemicals and Redevel- opment Division Director SMDC Mark Smith and recognized her for her accomplishments. “In challenging times like these, it is important to recognize the individuals and organizations which vigorously pur- sued assessing, remediating, and getting Brownfield properties into productive reuse,” Smith wrote. “Your efforts to innovate and share your successes have been instrumental in pushing EPA’s Brownfield program to new heights.” EPA Project Officer Greg Davis commended her ability to accomplish tough projects. “You are leaders in everything you do,” said Davis, “Kathie has really demonstrated her ability to get the job done.” Butcher echoed the sentiment, commending Bailey for her work in bringing regulatory agencies like EPA and DEQ in as Kathie Bailey accepts a certificate of excellence from SMDC Chair Ross Butcher on behalf of the EPA for her partners on impactful projects. work on brownfield projects. Photo by Katherine Sears See SMDC | Page 5 Lewistown Memories brings history to life in photographs

By MIRIAM CAMPAN | Reporter mission that best represent Lew- istown’s growth. The selected There is only one Lewistown, pictures with detailed captions COVID-19 UPDATE Montana and its history is will evoke memories for some As of Friday, the total number of Montana COVID-19 threaded through a new picture and an appreciation for how cases since March was 93,246, an increase of 2,197 from book that chronicles Lewis- Lewistown became the hub of last week. town’s growth and development Central Montana in others. There were 3,728 active cases across the state, and from the 1800s through the 88,291 people were listed as recovered. There were 103 decades that followed and into Three years in the making Montanans hospitalized with complications of COVID-19, the 1950s. and 1,227 have died. Shirley Barrick, who worked Vaccinations for COVID-19 are currently being given to With a clear “Table of Con- alongside local historian Nancy tents” highlighting everything those in Phase 1B: age 70 and up or 16-69 with underlying Watts and members of the Lew- medical conditions. If you live in Fergus County, call the from Lewistown’s early days, istown Historic Resources Com- when carts lined its streets, to In the courthouse archives, Shirley Barrick County Nurse’s office (535-7433) for updates on the avail- mission, said from initial discus- ability of vaccine; as of press time Friday no appointments the hospitals that were repur- sion to publication the book points to an aerial map of Lewistown while posed as apartment buildings, are available at this time. If you live in Judith Basin, Petro- took about three years to com- holding a copy of “Lewistown Memories.” The leum, Musselshell, Wheatland or Golden Valley County, over 500 photographs were jur- plete and publish. pictorial book showcases images of Lewistown ied and condensed by the Lewis- call the Central Montana Health District (535-3984) for from the 1880s through the 1950s from a closer updates on their next vaccination clinic. town Historic Resources Com- See History | Page 5 view. Photo by Miriam Campan SPECIAL DEAL During February, Buy One Full Page ad, Get a Second Full Page ad FREE! DON’T Call the News-Argus Advertising Staff at 535-3401 MISS BOGO * Both ads must run during February 2021. * OUT! . USPS 311-120 406-535-3401 OBITUARIES: R. HANSON, W. KINSLEY, E. KRILLENBERGER, J. O’LEARY, R. PAPP, M. PAUGH, L. PHILP

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State working to 20 Years of Service increase vaccine availability

By DEB HILL the local jurisdiction’s esti- cine available, DPHHS does News-Argus Managing Editor mated population of those its best to allocate vaccine eligible to receive the vaccine shipments to local jurisdic- According to the state’s in each phase, previous allo- tions as evenly as possible,” COVID-19 website, as of cations to each specific pro- Ebelt said. “However, if a local Thursday, 705 people in Fer- vider, and the amount of vac- jurisdiction receives a lower gus County have received at cine that provider has left to than expected amount one least one dose of the COVID administer.” week, we do our best to vaccine, and 117 have received increase their allocation the two doses and are fully immu- Deciding how much following week. We are work- nized. That is out of an eligi- vaccine is delivered ing to be as fair as possible to ble population of 9,036, Ebelt explained how vac- all providers.” according to the cine doses are state. allocated across Waiting for the feds Both the Coun- the state. According to Ebelt, DPHHS ty Nurses Office “DPHHS finds was notified Jan. 19 by the and the Central out early in the federal government that the Montana Health week from the state would receive 13,500 District are report- federal govern- first doses and 6,400 second ing high demand ment how many doses. These doses were dis- for the vaccine in new doses the tributed this week. Central Montana. state will receive,” “On Jan. 26, DPHHS was U n f o r t u n a t e l y, Ebelt told the notified it would receive that demand is News-Argus in an 15,625 first doses and 6,300 outstripping the email on Thurs- second doses. These doses supply. day. “DPHHS will be distributed the week “It’s a problem then notifies local of Feb. 1,” Ebelt said. across the state,” jurisdictions at As more vaccine becomes said County Direc- the end of each available, more providers will tor of Nursing Heather Thom. week how many doses they be able to give vaccinations. “We are certainly not unique can expect to receive.” Ebelt said over 260 providers with the struggle of limited The state is currently across the state have been vaccine.” working on vaccinating the enrolled, but the state only According to Jon Ebelt, Phase 1B group, which has enough vaccine for about spokesperson for the Mon- includes Montanans 70 years half of them. Fergus County commissioners Ross Butcher (left) and Carl Seilstad (right) tana Department of Public of age and older, those 16 to Echoing local concerns, present a plaque of appreciation to former Fergus County Coroner Dick Health and Human Services, 69 years of age with certain Ebelt said the limiting factor in the state’s efforts is vaccine Brown (center) in recognition of Brown’s service to the County. allocations available vary high-risk medical conditions, Photo courtesy of Carl Seilstad from one week to another and American Indians and supply. “due to a number of factors, other persons of color who “Governor Gianforte con- including the federal govern- may be at elevated risk for tinues to urge President Biden ment’s low supply of vaccine COVID-19 complications. and our federal partners to being provided to the state, “Since there is limited vac- increase Montana’s vaccine supply,” Ebelt said.

Montana Economic Outlook seminar focuses on COVID-19’s impact

The coronavirus pandemic that has left no corner of Mon- tana untouched will be the focus of the 46th Annual Eco- nomic Outlook seminar, a two-day event held online this year on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 1-2. “This pandemic-induced economic downturn bears little resemblance to previous downturns,” said Patrick Bar- key, director of the University of Montana Bureau of Busi- ness and Economic Research. “This recession has humbled once thought to be recession- proof industries like health care. At the same time it has pumped up demand for housing and durable goods, which generally suffer when economic uncertainty spikes, throwing a curve ball at historical patterns of economic Thank you vulnerability.” This two-day virtual event titled “The Path Forward: To the many generous sponsors How COVID-19 Has Reshaped the Economy,” features UM Kashkari, president of the including health care, forest time and what kinds of les- of the U.S. Constitution section economists and industry Federal Reserve Bank of Min- products, tourism, real sons they learned. featured in last week’s News-Argus. experts, and two nationally neapolis, and Edward Glaes- estate, agriculture, high-tech There is a registration fee, recognized keynote speakers er, Fred and Eleanor Glimp and manufacturing indus- which includes a special who will discuss the many Professor of Economics at tries. issue of the “Montana Busi- ways the coronavirus pan- Harvard University, will dis- ness Quarterly” featuring the If you would like to have demic has impacted Mon- cuss how the economy will Day 2 2021 Montana economic tana's economy. The seminar emerge from the sharpest, report, a copy of presenter an extra copy of the Constitution, also includes local speakers Local outlooks for Mon- swiftest and most severe eco- tana’s major regions will be slide presentations and a stop by the News-Argus office. from communities through- nomic downturn in modern one-year subscription to out Montana. presented, focusing on eco- history. They will focus on nomic trends and develop- “Montana Business Quarter- the challenges Montana will ments in each community. ly.” Continuing education Day 1 face and what opportunities The “Small Business Sur- credits also are available. Keynote speakers Neel lie ahead. vival Stories” panel discus- For more information or Local industry experts sion, led by area businesses, to register, visit http://www. will give their outlook for will describe how they fared economicoutlookseminar. Montana’s important sectors, during this extraordinary com.

V.A. service officer visits Lewistown A Veteran's Affairs Service Officer will be in Lewistown on Wednesday, Feb. 3, Wednes- day, Feb. 10 and Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at the Ameri- can Legion/VFW Post. Please note new day and place. Please be advised to follow health guidelines and wear a mask when meeting in person. The Lewistown field office is permanently closed. The Great Falls field office will now handle all claims for Judith Basin and Fergus Counties. Call or email the office in Great Falls for VA questions and claims work at 452-2265, [email protected], [email protected], Cher- [email protected], or Zachary. [email protected]. .

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Saying goodbye

Retiring Fergus County Clerk and Recorder Rana Wichman (at left) was hon- ored Thursday with a party at the courthouse. Wichman was awarded a clock with a brass plaque recognizing her years with the county. Incoming Clerk and Record- er Janel Tucek (photo at right) stands with Wichman. Photos courtesy of Carl Seilstad

County approves subdivision Rosendale casts historic vote, By DEB HILL | News-Argus Managing Editor At the same business meeting, Christy Mills was appointed to the City-County Plan- receives committee assignments The Fergus County commissioners on Tues- ning Board by unanimous vote. day approved a small subdivision off Castle Commissioners announced a Big Sky Trust By KATHERINE SEARS | Reporter it.” Creek Road. Fund grant has been approved for Big Sky On Wednesday, Rosendale was named to According to County Planner Pam Vosen, Processing; the grant will run through the On a phone call with the News-Argus on the House Committee on Veterans Affairs and the Peaked Hat minor subdivision involves a County. Jan. 22, U.S. Representative Matt the House Committee on Natural property owner splitting a 2-acre parcel off of The Montana Association of Counties will Rosendale expressed concern about Resources for the 117th Congress. a larger piece for use by a family member. hold its mid-winter conference in Butte at the some of the actions taken by the "I am looking forward to finally Vosen said the County Planning Board had no end of February. Fergus County commission- new administration, including the getting to work for the people of concerns with the proposed subdivision. ers will attend. withdrawal of the permit for the Montana, and I am especially Keystone XL pipeline. thrilled to be working on the house “With the withdrawal of the committees on natural resources Keystone XL pipeline permit, it’s and veterans affairs,” said Rosendale tens of millions of dollars lost for in an email on Wednesday. “Both of Montana and employment for so these committees will be critical in many [people],” said Rosendale. helping Montanans and the issues It’s not junk mail: “Quite frankly, it’s just another that impact them on a daily basis, demonstration of this administra- including resource management, tion’s ability to eliminate our coun- Rep. Matt wildlife conservation, and, of course, try’s energy dominance and com- Rosendale providing well-deserved resources Economic Impact Payment promise our economy and national to the men and women who have security.” bravely served our country.” Rosendale said since his swearing in, con- Rosendale most recently served as the state debit cards are legitimate gressmen and women have taken some of the auditor and insurance commissioner since biggest votes a representative can take in their 2017. Calls are being received at local Area Agen- Important information about your Economic career. He was elected to the Montana State Senate cies on Aging reporting a credit card arrived in Impact Payment." The EIP Card has the Visa “I voted against the impeachment of the in 2014 representing District 18 and was named the mail from Money Network Financial. name on the front of the card and the issuing president and I voted to reject the votes from to the state’s natural resources and transporta- Money Network Financial says they represent bank name, MetaBank, N.A. on the back. Each two states,” said Rosendale. “It’s the only tool tion committee and the finance and claims the U.S. Treasury, and encourages people to mailing will include instructions on how to we have at our disposal to do anything about committee. call to activate the card. securely activate and use the EIP Card. These are legitimate cards. Some 8 million People should watch their mail carefully. If Americans are receiving their stimulus pay- you received a card and are unsure whether it ments on a pre-paid debit card sent through is legitimate, or if you need to report any the mail, in addition to others who will receive COVID-19 related fraud including services the payment via paper checks or automatic billed to Medicare that you didn’t receive, Chamber seeking ‘Lewistown love stories’ deposits. Just because you received your last please call your local SMP office or local Area payment one way does not mean you will Agency on Aging at 1-800-551-3191. By CHARLIE DENISON ipating must take a picture of A lucky winner gets Valen- receive it the same way now. People can check the status of their pay- that “one thing” and email it tine’s Day brunch for two at EIP Cards are being sent in a white enve- ment using the Get My Payment tool on IRS. What is it you love about to the Chamber (lewchamb@ Judith Mountain Lodge, a lope that prominently displays the U.S. gov. Information provided by the Internal Lewistown? m i d r i v e r s . b o u q u e t Department of the Treasury seal. The enve- Revenue Service. Whether a place, a recre- com) with a from Alpine lope states "Not a bill or an advertisement. ational activity, an event or b r i e f Floral and something else, the Lewis- 50-words-or- c h o c o l a te s town Area Chamber of Com- less explana- from Key- merce wants to hear about it. tion. stone Book- “We want to know why The dead- store. Law Enforcement Blotter you love living in Lewis- line is For more town,” said Chamber Director Wednesday, information, Compiled by Jan. 12 • One request for assis- Jo McCauley. “There are great Feb. 10. Submitted pictures call the Chamber at 535-5436. MIRIAM CAMPAN • A 911 caller reported an tance for a suspicious person people, businesses and and written responses will be individual was threatened • One respiratory arrest groups, but what’s the one shared on social media and Charlie Denison is the coor- The following report is due to their out-of-state with CPR thing that makes it unique to on the Chamber website, dinator for the Chamber’s taken from information pro- license plates. An officer • One stolen property you?” www.lewistownchamber. Charlie Russell Chew Choo vided by the Central Montana responded and made contact • 12 traffic stops with ver- Those interested in partic- com. dinner train. Dispatch and does not repre- with both parties. Both indi- bal warning only sent the total scope of police viduals were advised to sepa- • One trespass or sheriff activities. All per- rate and go about their day. • Two silent burglar alarms sons are innocent until prov- • One burn permit en guilty. Jan. 13 • Substantial damage was The family of Jan. 11 caused by high winds across a • The City Manager report- three-county area. Numerous ed a new business had opened trees were down and power 520 West Main Sie Schindler and did not have a city busi- poles snapped. Fires were also Lewistown, MT would like to thank all who sent ness license. Code Enforce- reported due to downed ment responded and advised power lines, and substantial 406-538-5458 flowers, cards, food, memorials the two owners they needed roof and structure damage 800-597-7134 to obtain a city business occurred. and for those who prayed and license. • A number of residents of The following calls and provided comforting words to an apartment complex report- reports were recorded during ed their delivered packages the period of Jan. 1 through Home and Auto Insurance give us strength. A special thanks had been stolen. Jan. 14. to all Sie’s caregivers during his long illness, and to Cloyd Funeral Home for guidance. God bless you all!

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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Your View It’s a Freedoms are It’s time to First Amendment Right being trampled on reopen the schools Dear Editor, Dear Editor, Dear Editor, I am pleased that Lewistown parents are finally stepping Sen. Ed Butcher’s recent guest opinion states that Things have happened over the years that I think have up and demanding the public schools begin again teaching “Americans should have a right to free and open internet, taken away some of our freedom. Oh, you remember the students for which they are paid. Initially, we were all cau- which should not be controversial.” I beg to differ with both black hole-- it was going to destroy the earth. Then it was the tious when the Chinese injected their obviously manufac- parts of that assertion. ice age— it was coming and it was going to destroy civiliza- tured virus into the world population. Immediately, Trump The right to a free and open internet would be a First tion. The next agenda was global warming, but that plan was demanded the scientific community seek solutions and an Amendment right, and those are definitely limited. Crying not working so they changed it to climate change. That way if onslaught of politics erupted, with the scientific community “fire” in a crowded theater, committing libel, conspiracy to the earth got colder or hotter, it was climate change. The junk divided regarding how to proceed. commit crimes and treason are examples. The freedom scientists just keep getting grants from our government to Following support for shutting everything down amid the promised under an open and free internet is, and must be, study climate change. media-fueled hysteria, the prosperous American economy limited when that use infringes on other Constitutional rights Some other freedoms being trampled on are political cor- stalled and the left-wing activists began a well-financed pro- and duties. rectness. Thanks to President Trump, he slowed that agenda gram of burning and looting. The anti-Republican socialist The internet itself, and apps such as Facebook, Twitter, of political correctness. Now to the present. In my opinion we wing of Democrat politics in left-wing political cesspools of Instagram, etc., can be abused by hacking, copyright just finished the most corrupt presidential election in our his- Portland, Seattle, Minneapolis, etc., even went so far as infringement, viruses, stalking, child pornography, etc. At tory. Our Constitution was not followed. defunding the police. least five federal laws already regulate illegal use of the Oh, you know the Speaker of the House stated it was an All of the politics was based on a smiley little Democrat internet. outdated document. She and her Deep State group want to doctor who became the media darling of the “scientific com- The deadly insurrection on Jan. 6 exposed another abuse; change our form of government. As time goes by, it seems munity,” advising Trump, who was caught up in Dr. Fauci’s treason. The Jan. 6 rioters and organizers were committing they are speeding up the process. Some of our basic rights are web. We soon had the medical community accepting his the- treason under the Constitution as interpreted by Supreme being trampled on. Freedom of speech, religious freedom, ories as “gospel” and attacking any medical personnel who Court Justice John Marshall (1807), by planning “to subvert right to bear arms. suggested other options. by force the government of our country” culminating in an The junk new media have turned into the left wing mob of Fauci continually changed his recommendations from “actual assemblage of men for the purpose of executing a the Democrat party. With their help they now call us Republi- “masks” to “no masks” while vacillating on “social distance” treasonable design.” This attempted coup presumably utilized cans terrorists. It seems all right for the rioters to burn our and is primarily responsible for political decisions that the internet to organize, communicate and commit treason. major cities, but they are trying to impeach one of the great- destroyed the foundation of American capitalism, thousands Foreign terrorists would have had their internet and social est presidents we have ever had over what he supposedly of small businesses. media shut off with no controversy. But for citizens, the line said. The left wing mob even want to take the right wing Now Dr. Fauci has regained his health advisory position between the right to protest and acts of treason can get very news people off the air. within President Biden’s inner circle, immediately praising thin, as Justice Marshall saw in 1807. If you don’t understand how their plan works, let me Biden’s reversal of American policy as we rejoined the cor- What constitutes a “free and open” internet and how it explain. You put a frog in a pan and then slowly turn up the rupt World Health Organization. Fauci was rewarded as the will be regulated is going to be complicated and controversial. heat. Hopefully they are turning up the heat too fast. Remem- American representative. Biden praised its corrupt Chinese- It is a moving target, subject to rapid changes in technology ber 74 million Americans voted for President Trump, and if controlled WHO leader Tedros as his “dear friend.” American and usage. The rapid evolution will challenge our legal we can have an honest election things will get better. taxpayers are stuck with providing $400 million to this cor- systems and our ability to anticipate the consequences. It Let me refresh your memory -- freedom is not free, and rupt World Health Organization at the same time Biden won’t be simple. It shouldn’t be partisan. over the years many have died to keep us free. Is American destroys our energy economy. He continues his mask and As Sen. Butcher implies, we cannot delegate internet going to ignore all the lives lost to protect our freedom and lockdown nonsense, denying students an education. freedom decisions to “big tech.” But his comments tend to turn us into a totalitarian form of government? With this background, it is time for parents to take charge oversimplify the issue and steer the topic into partisan, Earl Bricker of their schools and tell the union members to go to work or political waters. Liberals and conservatives have a lot of Moore common ground here. Enough with the politics. Work resign so the school board can hire people who are willing to together to get this right. teach the children. The survival rate for the Chinese virus is William Birch 98%-99%. Immune compromised people need to protect Moore themselves, but healthy children handle the virus with little effect, so these school decisions are purely political. Sedition is not Ed Butcher protected speech Winifred Dear Editor, It’s time to return After reading Mr. Ed Butcher’s Jan. 23 “Guest Opinion,” I Why did you do it, Joe? felt compelled to write a response. free speech to all Many people have written in the past that they are an Dear Editor, advocate of the capitalist, free enterprise system of business. Well, Joe, it didn’t take long to see how compassionate and Yet the same people howl when big tech won’t publish/post smart you are. Dear Editor, conservative Republicans’ seditious conspiracies concerning Day one you canceled the Keystone pipeline and destroyed This letter will insult many readers, should they actually the results of the 2020 election. Big Tech, as capitalists, can the lives of 10,000 high-paid workers, not to mention destroy- read it. I admit that when looking at this page usually I check publish/post whatever they choose, and if they choose not to ing the many jobs and businesses that supply the pipeline. the author to get a feeling of what the letter may consist of, publish/post baseless seditionist conspiracies about the Those people will no longer be able to pay their mortgages, car or the direction of its intent. It just seems that some folks results of a free and fair election, that is their right, nay that payments, food, education, etc., and, like your dad, will lay only want to hear or read one side of a story, when nearly is their patriotic duty as Americans not to publish/post awake at night worrying. You also killed a lot of the $400,000 always there are at least three sides -- to get personal, mine, debunked election conspiracies that even our Supreme Court incomes you want to tax to pay for your vision. yours and the real side, truth. does not want to waste their time listening to, as these elec- Why did you do it, Joe? The pipeline replaces rail transport As any readers of my letters to your page can tell, the con- tion conspiracies are baseless. and is a net positive in reducing climate change. Environmental tents are quite conservative as befits one of my age. I never The conservative Republicans and their ilk are sounding a studies have shown it doesn’t damage the environment. It cre- have to search for the liberal/communist outlook on the lot like their southern brethren of 1860 and 1861, who lost an ates jobs in many other areas of the economy. Yes, I know, news, as one can find it in nearly every media and usually the election, and rather than abide by the will of the people, many of those people are white and will be able to feed and same slant as these journalists, a term used lightly, follow the decided to become seditionists and successionists. President shelter their families using their white privilege, but don’t you original story almost word for word, never questioning any of Lincoln’s administration shut down newspapers and impris- think a few are Black, Native American, Latino, LBGTQ or it. Maybe AP news? oned editors and journalists alike who advocated sedition, or Asian. Was it because many were Trump supporters, or just that Here is a challenge to one side to check out the informa- expressed draft and anti-war sentiment. Seditious conspiracy your supporters hate America and Red State workers? tion of the other side. Now that most, if not all, conservatives is against the law (18 U.S. Code § 2384 - Seditious conspiracy). Unlike people in politics, those people must work to make are banned by the great protectors of all the people, there will No, conservative Republicans do not have a First Amend- money. The Chinese won’t give them and their family members be only one side of any story for the people to read. So who ment right to jump up in the middle of a crowded movie the- millions of dollars. They won’t get a big retirement like you, will be banned next? ater and shout “Fire” or speak any baseless sedition that they unless they are able to save and invest, which you just made It is time to get free speech returned to everyone, but with want. (Supreme Court of the United States in the case impossible. It seems you are willing to destroy the lives of more the new administration touting “Unity,” no change here. This Schenck v. United States, 249 U.S. 47, 1919). It specifically than 10,000 families for no better purpose than politics. unity means every one will agree with them or suffer the con- rules on the limitation of freedom of speech (First Amend- In mitigation you invited a new swarm of illegals to try and sequences. I expect the new administration to either jail Mr. ment). get across a border you quit fencing. This, of course, will create Trump, or have him killed in a year’s time. God forgive us as As far as the wailing and gnashing of teeth of those con- many lower paying jobs in the Border Patrol that those above we let these workers of Satan ruin our country, as brought servative Republicans that call upon President Biden to prove who aren’t busy learning to code might want to take. about by God-fearing revolutionaries. to their satisfaction that he wants unity. Perhaps instead of It’s pleasing that you are taking sanctions off Iran so they Biden/Harris lovers, may God bless all of you with greater just holding a Bible for a photo-op or thumping the cover so can finally get their nuclear bombs and ballistic missiles. Time wisdom. hard you wear a hole in it, maybe you should open it, and to get World War Three rolling. In case you haven’t noticed, Lee Hoyer read the words therein, where you will find that repentance is Trump’s peace agreements with Israel and the Arab states were Lewistown a prerequisite (prerequisite means it must come first) to due to their common interest in stopping that development. mercy and forgiveness (Acts 3:19). They will either go to war or develop their own nuclear pro- Conservative Republicans are sounding a lot like the boy grams with war being more expedient. Guess what country will who murdered his parents, then begged the court for mercy be dragged into that war? Does war contribute to climate because he was an orphan. change? How many good paying jobs will that create? Steve Green Good work, Joe. Your supporters want to destroy America, Winnett and you’re just the fool to do it. Gary Fitzpatrick 2020 Lewistown

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. SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021LEWISTOWN NEWS-ARGUS PAGE 5 Quilting << From Front Page C-H-A-M-P-I-O-N “I was in Billings recently for six weeks of medical treat- ments. Without quilting I would’ve gone nuts,” said Owens. Typical of quilters, she continues a centuries-old tradition of coming together and donating quilts to champion a cause. Owens was recently asked to make a quilt for Tough Enough to Wear Pink for a May auction. It’s not the first time her work went to a good cause. “I think I’ve donated 10 quilts in the last year,” she said. Ten years is a short time period when considering the vast variety of quilt patterns, styles and fabric choices available today. “There are tons of different types of quilts,” said Eck- hardt. Kurns, who is nostalgic prefers to “ . . . draw more from traditional patterns. I like that type of quilting that started with the grandmas using just what they had available and making quilts to be used.” Owens expands beyond a Jill Owens is all smiles as she begins to lay out the quilted bed covering to create pieces for a “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” quilt. quilted potholders, mug rugs, Photo by Miriam Campan rope baskets and bags. Eckhardt transferred her tic experimentation. Whether a novice or expe- love of sewing clothes and “Quilters love to create rienced quilter, there is room home décor to quilting and using fabric and fibers to cre- to grow in skill and in a com- creating a business based on ate not only quilts, but art munity that offers assistance, material, creativity and artis- pieces,” said Eckhardt. guidance and friendship.

said Bailey. “Not every economic development organization takes on both. We don’t SMDC assess it unless we think we can get the project to move.” The assessments are only valid for five << From Front Page years, so if the project isn’t going to move into the clean up phase soon after, the assessment “It’s great for our community to have is wasted time, effort and money. The staff at someone like her to have pulled Lewistown SMDC pride themselves in getting projects into the limelight,” said Butcher. “You’ve done the most cost-efficient way possible and been an inspiration and your successes have utilizing every resource at their disposal, carried forward. Thank you, thank you, thank bringing on a multitude of partners, ranging you.” from EPA, DEQ and FEMA to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, landowners and business Standing out owners. The Brownfields and Land Revitalization “I think that’s why some other economic Program began in 1995 and is designed to development organizations aren’t as success- empower states, communities and other ful,” said Bailey. “We look at all our resources stakeholders to work together to prevent, and see what we can bring in – we try to grab assess, safely clean up, and sustainably reuse all of them and bring them together – that’s Shyanne Ricks holds up the first-place trophy for winning the Lewistown borwnfields, according to the EPA website. why we’re being recognized,” said Bailey. Junior High School Spelling Bee on Friday. Ricks is a 7th grader at LJHS. A brownfield is an empty property that has “I think of it as a holistic approach to eco- There were 14 students to begin the bee, but after five rounds, Ricks was potential for commercial development, but nomic development.” the only student left on the stage. Two of her winning words were has not been developed due to real or per- “devout” and “Vancouver.” There will not be a county bee this year, so ceived contamination from hazardous materials. Ricks will now be able to compete at the state spelling bee later this “It starts with the cleanup before we can Active projects: spring. Lewis & Clark Elementary School also held its spelling bee on - Crowley Building, 311 W Main Street: get to the business development,” said Bailey. Friday. Photo by Jacques Rutten The cleanup and redevelopment of these Future home of OneHealth Clinic expan- properties has the potential to increase local sion in main level; future affordable rent- tax bases, facilitate job growth and provides al housing in the upper two stories -- in the abatement phase to remove asbestos, opportunity to utilize existing infrastructure. important history.” This also takes pressure off undeveloped, lead paint, mercury and mold contamination, next renovation phase possibly to Photos from the school section include the open land, along with protecting and improv- first public school building constructed of logs ing the environment. The EPA estimates there start in late March or April History in 1882, where students celebrating Washing- are more than 450,000 brownfields in the U.S. ton’s birthday wore tricorne colonial hats, to a “We leverage funding to offset potential - LaFountain Building, 3rd Ave and << From Front Page Broadway, behind APR’s future discovery circular sliding fire escape outside of the sec- business owners’ investment costs,” said ond Lincoln Building, to a girls gym class Cathy Barta, redevelopment director at SMDC. center, environmental site assessment Barrick said, “We looked at similar books completed, waiting for someone to pur- complete with uniforms. “We invite anyone interested in expanding from Missoula and Miles City (along with Toni Gies, also on the preservation com- their business or buying a commercial prop- chase building to then move into clean other towns) which was our inspiration to do up phase mittee, said her interest in the book and its erty to give us a call.” a pictorial history book.” history stems from her mother’s love of his- “It’s the best economic development tool Former librarian and award winning local - Broadway Apartments, 6th Ave and tory and a commitment to preserving the we have – it can do so much [for a commu- historian Nancy Watts was tasked with gather- past. nity] to kick start a project and get it going,” Broadway, environmental site assessment ing the majority of the photos represented in completed. Owner is continuing to secure Unable to select one chapter over the other said Bailey. the book. Gies said, “I liked all of the sections, but one Since 2008, SMDC has awarded 14 sub- funding and has selected a contractor for “I did that part because I know them [the the renovation. photograph really stood out for me.” grants totaling $918,635.81 and 14 loans total- photographs] so well. I picked out 500 photo- The photograph, listed on page three in ing $1,325,118.91 for environmental cleanups graphs [from the library and museum], put - Eagles Manor, 211 W Janeaux St., the introduction, depicts a woman sitting in a in Central Montana. them on discs and then took them to the pres- folding chair and reading a book amongst “Nobody in the nation has done that,” said environmental site assessment is in pro- ervation committee. They selected which ones cess in preparation for the planned reno- trees and a vehicle covered by a tent. Bailey. “And that doesn’t include assessment they liked best and we compiled all of them Gies said, “The picture shows where Cen- work, just cleanups.” vation to upgrade and modernize senior into the categories. Looking over the photo- affordable housing opportunities. tral Montana is a place where you can be a Brownfields projects happen in phases, graphs brought forth a discussion, especially tourist, a shopper or a homebuyer.” with the first being an assessment to deter- for those that grew up here. It always will,” The caption below the photo reads, “Con- mine the history of the building, its owners - Lewistown Annex Building - an inter- said Watts. ested buyer has requested an environ- veniently located in the business section of and the potential for hazardous materials. the city, Lewistown has a beautiful tourists’ Then the site is actually tested for contami- mental site assessment which is currently in progress. The choice to represent park, where the traveler will find free fuel, nants before it is sold and then enters a Lewistown in a picture book city water, electric lights, and every conve- cleanup phase. nience for his material comfort.” “We have projects going all the way from Future projects: “There has never been a pictorial history book and it’s just a fun book. People can Also in the introduction section is a tribute potential to ‘We did it!’ where we receive a ‘no - Petroleum County Community Cen- to Nancy Watts. further action’ letter,” said Bailey. “We never ter in Winnett reminisce about the old buildings and how some of those buildings are still used to this Barrick said, “Nancy kept us all organized have two projects that are alike. We really - Hilger VFD Property in Hilger and that is why the book was dedicated to don’t know what we’re going to get into - Force 10 Wrestling Academy Training day. It’s important because of the history of our town and the Central Montana area,” said her.” sometimes.” Center in Hobson Watts said, “It was a complete surprise. I The team at SMDC said their ability to take - Harlowton Railyard and Roundhouse Barrick. As the former Superintendent of Schools, didn’t know they were doing that.” on projects from start to finish makes them - Any vacant commercial property Copies of the newly released book are avail- stand out from other economic development where contamination is suspected or Barrick said her favorite chapter is the one on schools. able at the Chamber of Commerce, Keystone organizations. identified. Bookstore, Lewistown City Office, Lewistown “We do the assessment and clean it up,” She added, “We were able to do several different pictures of the schools which is such Art Center and Moccasin Mountain Gallery. News Briefs

and an opportunity for members to share thoughts with the The business covers expert advice on getting started with ship- Backcountry Horsemen Chapter to meet Board and membership. ping, how to save time and money, and insight on how small The Central Montana Chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen The meeting is open to the public. Come to the meeting to businesses can make the most of this opportunity for growth. meets the first Monday of each month at the Sheriff’s complex at hear a review of 2020 and help plan for 2021. 6:30 p.m. The next meeting is Monday, Feb. 1. The meeting is How packaging can build your brand, reduce dam- open to the public. Training opportunities ages and waste, and even save money Tue, Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. EST for small business owners coming Sponsor: FedEx Heath Rural Fire District Key packaging considerations for small-business shippers and annual meeting is Monday Join Snowy Mountain Development Corporation for free small share how optimizing your packaging can increase customers’ business webinars. satisfaction and even reduce waste and cost. It’s time again for the Heath Rural Fire District Annual Meet- Select the webinars and complete the short form to register for Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. ing, Monday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Heath Community Hall. Please the event at https://readytalk.webcasts.com/starthere. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or follow Social Distancing; hand sanitizer will be available. Attend- jsp?ei=1203470&tp_key=00b2952833. The next webinars are: recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) ees are encouraged to wear a mask. and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. The annual meeting agenda will include a sharing of the min- Shipping as a small-business growth strategy - By registering for these events, you agree to receive email com- utes from last year’s meeting, the 2021 budget and financial state- Here’s what you need to know munications from SCORE based on the information collected. ment, a review of 2020 and plans for 2021. There will be the Fire Tue, Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. EST View more webinars and courses-on-demand at: https://www. . Chief’s report and recognition of firefighters, election of officers Sponsor: FedEx score.org/take-workshop.

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Obituaries Wilbur R. Kinsey Lorna R. Philp James P. ‘Jim’ O’Leary Wilbur R. Kinsey, 82, of Auberry, California died Friday, Jan. Lorna R. Philp, 50, of Winifred died Thursday evening, Jan. James P. “Jim” O’Leary, 87, passed away due to natural causes 22, 2021 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Wilbur was 28, 2021 at her home with her family by her side, of cancer. A on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at the Care and Comfort Home in a member of the Lewistown community complete obituary will be released when completed. The Cloyd Havre. A Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28, with for over 30 years. He is coming home and Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences for the fam- funeral services beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 29, all at St. funeral services will be on Saturday, Feb. ily may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Father Dan Wathen offici- 6, 2021 at 11 a.m. in the Cloyd Chapel with ating. Jim’s family has suggested that burial to be in Central Montana Memo- memorial donations be made in his mem- rial Gardens. Cloyd Funeral Home is Robert J. Hanson ory to St. Jude Catholic School or St. Jude assisting the family. Catholic Church, PO Box 407, Havre, Mon- All who knew Will and wish to pay On Jan. 23, 2021 Robert John Hanson (Bob) succumbed to a tana, 59501. Holland and Bonine Funeral their respects are welcome to attend. Will long battle with the effects of Parkinson’s disease at 88 years of Home has been entrusted with services was a friend to all. age. and arrangements. Please visit Jim’s Friends are asked to make memorials He was born on April 15, 1932 in Lewistown, Montana to Roy online memorial page and leave a mes- to the charity of their choice, and they and Alice (Ragland) Hanson. Known as Jack, until he entered the sage of condolence for his family at www. may be left with the Cloyd Funeral Home. Navy, he and his brother Lee started life on hollandbonine.com. Condolences for the family may be post- a 2,000-acre ranch in the Missouri River Jim was born on April 12, 1933, in ed online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com. Breaks of east-central Montana, known Graceville, Minnesota, to Sylvester and then and now as the Horse Camp. As soon Elizabeth (Sullivan) O’Leary. The family as they were old enough, the boys tended lived in Minnesota for a few years before Robert Papp the family cattle while their father ran the moving to Savoy to homestead. They later moved to Havre, relo- horse operation providing remounts for cated to Great Falls, and returned to Havre in 1950, where they the U.S. Army. The family sold the Horse opened O’Leary’s Grocery, which they operated for many years. Robert Papp, 84, of Lewistown died Monday evening, Jan. 25, Jim was raised in Havre, attending school there, until he 2021 in the Villa in Lewistown of natural causes. He was born in Camp and purchased two smaller ranches in the Billings area. The headquarters was received the opportunity to attend Gonzaga Prep School, gradu- Omaha, Nebraska, Nov. 11, 1936, to Alexander and Elizabeth ating from Gonzaga in 1951. He attended Seminary for a time (Hodek) Papp. He graduated from South High School in on the Yellowstone River and the other was on Blue Creek south of town. A sister before returning to Havre, where he worked for First National Omaha in 1954 and later that year began working for Union Bank, where he met Alice Jenkins. The couple married in 1958, Pacific Railroad as an electrician apprentice. Katherine was added to the family. He attended elementary school in a and had a son whom they raised in Havre. Jim left First Nation- In 1956 he entered the U.S. Army Airborne and was honor- al Bank to work for Havre Federal Savings and Loan, resigning ably discharged in 1962. He returned to his job as an electrician one-room schoolhouse on Blue Creek, and then high school at Billings Senior High School. In high school he excelled academi- from his position of vice president many years later due to dis- at Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement in 1996. agreeing with how the business was run. For several years, Jim Bob married Lana Durham on May 11, 1968 in Council Bluffs, cally, played football and ran track. When he was 9 years old, he began spending summers back in the “Breaks,” doing the hard struggled to find work due to his age, but his faith in God and Iowa where they made their home until they moved to Lewis- friendship with Leroy Keller led him to run for Hill County Trea- town, Montana in 1997. Bob was an avid fisherman and hunter, work of a ranch hand and cowboy for various small ranches with which the family had a relationship. surer, a position he held for several years before retiring in the and enjoyed spending many days outdoors with his family and late 90s. friends in Nebraska and Montana. Bob On June 6, 1950 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy as soon as he graduated from high school. Ten days later the Korean War Jim was a kind, but fun-loving man who adored his wife and was a fine craftsman; enjoyed wood- son, and doted on his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. working; and could fix anything. started. He spent his tour of enlistment aboard LST 758 in the Korean Theater of Operations, rising in rank to the rating of Gun- He enjoyed helping his grandchildren with their Scout endeav- Bob was a long-time member of Lew- ors, driving them all over town during Scout sales, and taking istown Kiwanis and Zion Lutheran ners Mate 2nd Class. For his service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, China Service Medal, Korean Service them to coffee. He was devoted to his family, church, and school, Church. He participated in and helped and was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, working with Relay for Life and other local fund- Medal (four stars) and the Good Conduct Medal. He always remembered his service with great fondness. to achieve the status of 4th Degree Knight. He had many little raisers. sayings, but one of his favorites was “May the Lord bless you He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Rosemary While home on leave he met and dated Hazel Francis Roth, and on his next leave they were married on July 6, 1953, begin- and the devil miss you.” Jim was proud of his Irish heritage, and Sindelar, and his mother-in-law Margaret Durham. it was evident in his twinkling “Irish eyes.” He is survived by his wife of 52 years Lana; brother Alex ning over 52 years of loving marriage. He went back to sea and she stayed with his He was preceded in death by his great-granddaughter, Tins- (Janet) Papp; six nephews and one niece. ley Richmond; parents Sylvester and Elizabeth O’Leary; and A Private Memorial Service will be held for Bob Papp, cre- family on the ranch until his ship was home ported at San Diego and she joined brothers Michael and Donald O’Leary. mation has taken place with the Cloyd Funeral Home assisting Jim is survived by his wife Alice O’Leary; son Doug (Kim) the family. him. He mustered out of the Navy on April 14, 1954 and, using the GI Bill, O’Leary of Havre; grandchildren Alicia (Jessie) Richmond of Friends are asked to make memorials American Parkinson Havre and Bryant O’Leary of Bozeman; great-grandchildren Disease Association, P.O. Box 97216, Washington, D.C. 20020, enrolled at Montana State University. He graduated from MSU with a Bache- Parker, Brantlee, and Jack Richmond; sister Theresa (Tony) Zion Lutheran Church, Veterans Memorial Park or to the char- Lirette of Lacy, Washington; and several nieces and nephews. ity of their choice and they may be left with the Cloyd Funeral lor of Science in agriculture and went to Home. Condolences for the family may be posted online at work for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the County Exten- www.cloydfuneralhome.com. sion Service. He moved through several small communities in western Montana, ending finally as the County Extension Agent Marlys Yvonne Paugh for Ravalli County at Hamilton. He and Fran produced four children, Robert Jr, Richard, Peggy and Penny. He assisted farmers Marlys Yvonne Paugh passed away Jan. 26, 2021, at the Villa in and ranchers in the Bitterroot Valley, assisted the Forest Service Lewistown, Montana, due to complications from COVID-19. Edward ‘Dick’ Krillenberger in firefighting operations, and his favorite which was advising the Marlys was born on Oct. 9, 1929, to Ralph (Jack) and Marie 4-H Club in farm youth development; agriculture education, Tollefson Ishmael in Bismarck, North Dakota. At the age of 5, dur- Air Force veteran Richard Edward (Dick) Krillenberger, 82 ing the Dust Bowl and Depression, the Ishmael family moved, years old, passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Central Montana summer camp coordination and specialty demonstrations of skills on the nearby Missoula TV stations (an innovation at the with their belongings in the back of a row- Medical Center with his family by his side. boat towed by the family car. She remem- Dick was born Aug. 26, 1938 in Mishawaka, Indiana, where he time). His accomplishments in the community led to his hiring by a bers stopping on the way for abundant was raised by his parents, Edward Krillenberger and Anabelle fishing at Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone (Bobbie) Holmes. local bank as an agricultural loan officer and his second career was launched. In 1969 he was recruited by the National Bank of Park that launched a lifelong passion for Dick joined the U.S. Air Force in 1958 angling using hooks and worms. When after Tech School, he was stationed at Commerce (later Rainier Bank) in the state of Washington and he moved the family to Kennewick, Washington. He rose in his they reached farmland with plenty of Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, water, they began raising crops and live- Montana. While at Malmstrom he attained specialty of agriculture loans due to his knowledge of agribusi- ness and an abiding affinity for farmers and ranchers. He was stock near Ronan. She became an expert specialized training and became one of the on many things, including names of all the few individuals in the 15th Air Force to moved to Wilbur and then Quincy, Washington as assistant manager in both branches. When Rainier was acquired by the Bank wildflowers, birds, and wild berries. If any- have an “X” after his AFSC job description one needed help with gardening, canning, code, qualifying Dick for flying status in of America, he was moved to the regional office in Wenatchee to head a team dedicated to salvaging large, troubled agri-business baking, preserving, Marlys was the ideal the flight refueling of aircraft. resource. While in the Air Force in Great Falls he loans. He retired from the position of assistant vice president in the 1989. Marlys attended Ronan High School and graduated as saluta- met and married the Love of his Life, torian in 1948. She graduated from Montana State College in 1952, Georgetta Kurns, in Lewistown, Montana. He and Fran moved back “home” to Montana, first at St. Marie and then Lewistown, and began to enjoy a much-deserved with a degree in home economics extension. During her college It was love at first sight. Dick and Georget- years, Marlys was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority and she ta were married in Lewistown on Aug. 27, retirement. They lived in Lewistown for over 20 years, departing in 2013 when failing health intervened. They moved to Columbia, remained active with the sorority as an alumna and maintained 1960 at St. Leo’s Church. friendships with her sorority sisters throughout her life. Dick and Georgetta were blessed with four children: Robin, Missouri to be closer to quality medical care and their daughter Peggy. He lost the love of his life in 2015 after Fran passed away On Oct. 26, 1952, Marlys married James T. Paugh in Bozeman. Rick, Renee and Rochelle. Upon separation from the Air Force, She began her career as a ranch wife outside of Bozeman and Dick and Georgetta returned to Dick’s hometown in Indiana. at 89 years of age. In 2017 he was moved to the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Mexico, Missouri. Bob (“Jack” still to his relatives) was continued caring for her family there for the next 54 years. Marlys Dick really did not care for the hometown and always had a used her many baking, gardening, and sewing skills to enhance desire to return to Montana and Lewistown; in 1970 that dream a lifelong fisherman, bird hunter, rock picker and elk hunter. The species of fish did not matter: brook trout and rainbows in west- life on the farm. While on the family ranch, six daughters were became reality and Dick, Georgetta and four small children born and raised. Mom always said she wouldn’t trade any of them moved to Lewistown. ern Montana, catfish and walleye on the Missouri River or any species of salmon or halibut in Alaska. Before Alaska, Neah Bay, for a million bucks, but would not give two cents for six more like Dick worked at several different jobs them. Marlys was an excellent seamstress and made many outfits when they moved here. In 1980 Dick Squim and Vancouver Island helped with his salmon fishing addiction. Throughout his work life, vacation time was fishing for herself, her daughters, her grandchildren, and numerous other became a real estate broker and opened family members. She was a baker, producing cookies, pies and ABBA Realty in Lewistown with his very time. When not on vacation, spare time was devoted to kids’ sports, cakes on a daily basis and whipping up a favorite for every special good friend Ken Hagen. Dick, finding his occasion. niche for an occupation, was in the real the Boy Scouts and his fraternal and service organizations (Lions Club, Elks Club, American Legion, Rotary) or if that was not During her years in Bozeman, she was a member of the estate business until his death. Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the Nile, Dick is survived by his children, Robin enough; golf, bowling, bridge or pinochle. In his retirement years he looked forward to elk season, when his sons would get away Eastern Star, Gallatin Cowbelles and Country Home Extension (and Tony) Moline, Rick Krillenberger, Renee Sanofsky and Homemakers Club. She was also a 4-H leader and was involved Rochelle Gibson; also his grandchildren, Kyle (and Courtney) and return to hunt with him somewhere in Montana. This included the Missouri River Breaks of his youth where stories of in many of the activities her daughters participated in for Job’s Moline, Kristine (and Nick) Ophus, Josh (and Tamarel) Sanofsky, Daughters. Jimmy Sanofsky, Kenneth Gibson, Blaike Gibson, Zane Krillen- the good times and the hard times spent there would leak out. Bob was known throughout his life for his quick wit, his In Aug. 2006, the family ranch in Bozeman was sold and berger and Tyler Dalton; and great-grandchildren Nolan, Mya, Marlys and Jim moved from the Gallatin Valley to Coffee Creek, Moxen, Alicen, Pyper and Whyley. objective and considered advice and his willingness to pitch in to work on a farm or a ranch just because he was needed for what- Montana, and continued ranching there. She continued her love Dick is also survived by his brother, Jim Krillenberger, broth- of quilting and found kindred spirits with the Judith Lily Quilters ers-in-law Wade Kurns and Frank Smith, and also by several ever task that he could help with; or when a fourth was needed for bridge or pinochle. Guild. She made every daughter and grandchild at least one quilt, nieces and nephews. and shared her quilted pieces with friends as well as donating Dick is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Georgetta; He was proceeded in death by his parents, his brother Lee, his sister Katherine and his beloved Francis. He is survived by sons them for various fundraisers. She was an inspiration to many in his mother Anabelle and father Edward; sister Darla Smith; also the local quilting population and was the “stack and whack” brothers, Joe and John Krillenberger; son-in-law Ken Gibson and Robert Jr. Anchorage, Alaska, and Richard, Winnett, Montana; daughters Peggy, Clark, Missouri and Penny, Spokane, Washing- queen. She churned out all types of clothing, providing every- daughter-in-law Denise Krillenberger. thing from wedding dresses, school costumes, formal dresses, At this time there are no services planned until this spring. ton; grandsons Robert III, Michael, Thomas and Nickolas; grand- daughters Jessica and Kimberly and three great-grandchildren. custom boxer shorts and baby quilts. Dick’s wishes were for donations to the Veterans Memorial After Jim passed away in May, 2017, Marlys made her home at Park, and they can be sent to the Central Montana Foundation Arrangements are under the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory, 12 East Ash Street, Columbia, the Villa in Lewistown. She continued to enjoy her crossword and for the Veterans Memorial Park; in the memo line put in honor jigsaw puzzles and quilting, along with weekly games of bingo of Dick Krillenberger. Missouri 65203; (573) 449-4153. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.parkermillard.com. and chicken foot, and every televised major sporting event. She maintained her dry sense of humor and sparkling wit until the end, with an appropriate quip for every situation. Marlys is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Jim. Marlys is survived by her daughters Jaclyn (Lynn) Maven- camp of Kalispell; Cynthia St. Charles of Billings; Karen Paugh (Butch Nelson) of Denton; Shirley Kengla (Bill) of Portland, Oregon; Rebecca Paugh (Mark Burrell) of Hamden, Connecticut; Marlys Y. Paugh and Kathy Ward (Pat) of Denton. She is survived by 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandsons, and one great-granddaughter, and Marlys Yvonne Paugh, 91 several step grandchildren. She is survived by her sister, Ellene passed away January 26, 2021 Brandt, of Royersford, Pennsylvania; sisters-in-law Donna Paugh and Barbara Paugh, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Private Family Service The family wishes to express their deepest thanks and appre- via live stream at ciation for the staff at the Villa. Marlys felt so at home there. The https://tinyurl.com/MPaugh love and care of Marlys and her family during the last days of her R.J. “Dick” Brown life was truly exceptional. We were all so blessed by the compas- Obituary in today’s edition sion of the staff. Funeral Director & Owner A private family ceremony is being held for immediate family. MEMORIAL 209 Third Ave. North - Lewistown, Montana The public may view the service by livestream. Information and Donor’s choice (406) 538-8711 - (800) 219-8711 link are to be made available on the Creel Funeral Home website. www.cloydfuneralhome.com A graveside celebration of Marlys’s life will be held later in the Ralph & Kendra Mihlfeld summer of 2021. In lieu of flowers or food donations, please (406) 538-8755 Serving Central Montana with service donate in Marlys’s memory, to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the care of Creel Funeral Home. 601 W. Main St. • Lewistown, MT 59457 “Personal & Distinctive” since 1961. Marlys’s family and friends can share memories and condolences Express condolences at www.creelfuneralhome.com at www.creelfuneralhome.com.

LEWISTOWN SATURDAY, NEWS-ARGUS COMMUNITY JANUARY 30, 2021 PAGE 7 HAVE A SUGGESTION, NEWS ITEM OR CONCERN? CONTACT THE NEWS-ARGUS AT 406-535-3401 OR [email protected] LEWISTOWNNEWS.COM Revolutionary War Moment Boys and Girls Club A surprise Christmas gift By TERRY LEWIS two groups aborted crossing because condi- celebrates ‘new’ kitchen tions were just too dangerous. Washington Howe withdrew to New York’s comforts as and Greene would not abandon the assault Washington settled his army along the Dela- and led their men along the ice-slick Penning- ware in New Jersey. Desertions continued, all ton Road while General Sullivan moved his enlistments would be up on Jan. 1, and morale troops down River Road. waned. Washington needed to strike a blow. The Hessians were warned of an attack, but Intelligence indicated Colonel Rall’s 1,500 Hes- were scornful of the American’s ability to carry sians occupied Trenton. Washington and his one off. “If they attack, we will give them the officers devised an all-or-nothing plan in bayonet,” their commander declared. That secrecy, choosing the day after Christmas. morning, another message was passed to Rall Again, Washington called upon stalwart John via a Loyalist. Preoccupied with playing cards, Glover’s men to pilot flat-bottomed Durham he merely shoved it, unopened, into his pock- boats. The ice-choked Delaware River must be et. At 8 a.m. Greene’s troops emerged from the crossed. trees like snow-shrouded phantoms in a “long- The troops were divided into three groups. trot.” Hessian pickets sounded the alarm, then General Cadwalleder and Joseph Reed led retreated. Knox’s artillery slammed into Hes- 1,000 Pennsylvania militia and 500 veteran sian ranks down King and Queen Streets. Fro- Rhode Islanders to cross at Bristol. General zen and exhausted troops enthusiastically Ewing took 700 militia to cross across from fired on Germans fleeing down side lanes. Trenton in case the Hessians tried to escape During the attack, Colonel Rall was killed. across the Assunpink Creek bridge. Washing- The battle was over in 45 minutes. The Ger- ton, Greene, Stirling, and Sullivan marched mans surrendered, sustaining 21 dead, 90 2,400 troops to cross at McKonkey’s Ferry. The wounded, and surrendering 900. The Ameri- password: Victory or death. At 11 p.m. Christ- cans lost not one, with just four wounded. mas night, a terrific storm struck, slamming Their only casualties were two men who froze the troops with sleet, snow, and ferocious to death. Word of mouth out-paced the letter winds. Nevertheless, even with snow and Washington wrote to John Hancock. The news darkness impeding their silent movements, was received in the rebel towns and in Con- the army moved out. gress with jubilation. They had won a battle! The plan began to unravel. Transporting Washington’s name was exalted, and in turn Boys and Girls Club staff and members celebrate the newly remodeled kitchen. 2,400 troops through treacherous waters took he bestowed the highest praise on his officers Photo courtesy of Abby Franks longer than anticipated. Knox’s distinctive and men. Rekindled hope that their cause bellow, masked by the storm, held the loading would prevail abounded. The kitchen remodel at the Boys and challenges due to three extraordinary of the boats together; 50 horses, 18 field guns, Girls Club was overdue. The cupboards were donors who stepped in “last minute” and and 50 men standing to pack each 40-foot Terry Lewis, Grass Range, is Americanism literally disintegrating, the counter peeling made it possible to get that work done in boat. It was daylight before Washington’s men Chair of the Julia Hancock Chapter of the in places, the floor thin. short order. assembled to begin the 5-mile march through Daughters of the American Revolution. The It is now safe, clean and Some funds were donat- blinding sleet. The soldiers were in wretched information presented here is filtered from "The fresh. You — the commu- ed through the Festival of condition, some with rag-wrapped feet in lieu Founding of the United States Experience," by nity and donors — made Trees event; other donors of shoes. Washington rode along the ranks Professor Richard D. Brown, copyright 2006, and this happen for the Club. were called and asked. One cautioning, “For God’s sake, keep with your "1776," by David McCullough, copyright 2005, Thank you. major foundation, the officers!” To make matters worse, the other Simon and Schuster, publishers. As a fun little surprise Sample Foundation, also during the project, we were gave. made aware of some major We are hugely apprecia- plumbing and a range tive of the donors who School Lunch Menus hood that needed to be updated for code made this project come to completion; big- purposes. We were able to overcome these gest hugs to each of you. Friday – Turkey and cheese sandwich, let- Central Montana tuce leaf, tomato slice, fresh veggies, apple- Head Start Menu Feb. 1 - 4 sauce, cornflake cookie (alternate - Pizza) Central Montana Head Start menu is as fol- Breakfast (Elementary) lows: Breakfast is served for 30 minutes before Coffee reappointed to second B=breakfast, L=lunch, S=snack. All meals the first bell of the school day. The menu are served with 1 percent milk. includes: Monday - B - Yogurt, mandarin oranges, Monday – Cereal or cereal bar, ham slice, term on Helena Branch board breadstick, milk; L - Meatloaf, mashed pota- mandarin orange toes w/gravy, tropical fruit, crackers, milk; S - Tuesday –Muffin, string cheese, grapes Bill Coffee, president and chief executive received a Bachelor of Science degree in busi- Grapes, Goldfish, water Wednesday – Pop tart, sausage link, fruit officer of Stockman Bank of Montana, was ness accounting with a minor in finance from Tuesday – B - Banana bread, oranges, cup reappointed to the Minneapolis Fed’s Helena Montana State University Bozeman in 1986. milk; L - Ham and cheese sandwich, pasta Thursday – Breakfast bread, GoGurt, Branch board of directors. Coffee will serve a He also holds a certified public accountant salad w/ veggies, grapes, milk; S - Carrots, apple wedges second three-year term. license. cheese stick, water Friday – Little John donut, cheese stick, Coffee has been with Coffee has belonged to many local and Wednesday – B - Pancake, peaches, milk; L fresh fruit Stockman since 1994, statewide organizations through the years. - Turkey noodle casserole w/ veggies, pineap- Milk is served with breakfast and lunch. where he helped facili- He currently serves on the Yellowstone Coun- ple, milk; S - Celery, PB, water Milk choices: eight-ounce carton of no-fat tate the opening of Bill- ty Economic Response and Recovery Team Thursday – B - Crispy rice cereal, Craisins, chocolate milk, 1-percent white milk or no- ings’ first Stockman and is a director of the Community Bankers milk; L - Chili, crackers, cucumbers, apple- fat white milk. Bank location. He was of Montana, a director of the Montana Inde- sauce, milk; S - Crackers, ham roll-up, water Breakfast juice choices include four-ounce named president, chief pendent Bankers Association, and a commu- CMHS participates in the Child and Adult servings of apple juice, grape juice or orange executive officer, and nity volunteer for a variety of organizations Food Care Program with the State of Montana. juice. board chair in 2008. in Billings. He was on Montana’s Coronavirus He earned his Juris Relief Fund Task Force, co-chair of Financial Lewistown Schools The breakfast bar for Lewistown Junior Doctorate from the Uni- Services for Gov. Steve Bullock’s Main Street High and Fergus High schools consists of an versity of Montana Montana Key Industry Network, and is an School of Law in Mis- inductee into the Montana Business Hall of Menu Feb 1 - 5 entrée and a serving each of fruit or juice and Bill Coffee milk. Students may choose one item from soula in 1992. He Fame at MSU-Billings College of Business. The Lewistown Public School lunch menu each category. for all school buildings is as follows: Monday – Breakfast burrito, granola bar, Monday – Spaghetti, garden salad, pepper mandarin orange or juice, milk. strips and cucumbers, apple wedges, whole Tuesday – Breakfast pup, rice krispie grain garlic toast (alt. pizza) treat, grapes or juice, milk. Tuesday – Chicken pot pie, potato wedges, Wednesday – Breakfast pizza, muffin, Pinochle broccoli and cauliflower, kiwi (alternate - fruit cup or juice, milk. Hamburger on a bun) Thursday – Egg sandwich, pop tart, apple Wednesday – Beef barley soup, cheese wedges or juice, milk. winners stick, baby carrots and celery bites, mandarin Friday – Super cinnamon roll, cheese The results of the pinochle oranges, chocolate cake (alternate - Hot dog) stick, fresh fruit or juice, milk. tournament held Wednesday Thursday – Chicken nuggets w/ dippin' Menu subject to change due to price and at the Legion Bar in Roy show sauce, potato smiles, green beans, strawber- availability of products. All meals meet USDA the following winners: 1) Guy ries and bananas (alternate - Chicken on a guidelines. Maberry; 2) Wanda Kolstad; bun) and 3) Amos Charbonneau. MSU to host free online mathematics competitions for high school students Feb. 4, 10 High school students across the state of examinations are designed to be equal in dif- Montana are invited to register for free math- ficulty and distribution of topics. Students ematics contests set for 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. may register for either or both contests. 4, and 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. Both con- Registration is free and open until spots are tests are hosted by Montana State University filled. Students up through 10th grade and and will be held virtually. under 17 1/2 years old on the day of the com- The American Mathematics Competition 10 petition are eligible to participate in American and 12 contests, hosted by the Science Math Mathematics Competition 10; students up Resource Center in MSU’s College of Educa- through 12th grade and under 19 1/2 years old tion, Health and Human Development, are can participate in American Mathematics part of the American Mathematics Competi- Competition 12. tion series developed by the Mathematical Only Montana students may register for the Association of America. The series provides an MSU competition. Students who score among opportunity for students to develop positive the top participants in the country will be attitudes toward analytical thinking and math- invited to future invitational competitions. ematics that can assist in future careers. Stu- New this year, the Mathematical Association dents apply classroom skills to problem-solv- of America will recognize the 20 top-scoring ing challenges in a competitive atmosphere. young women in the U.S. with a $1,000 schol- The American Mathematics Competition 10 arship, and the 580 top-scoring women with exam covers the high school curriculum certificates of excellence. through grade 10. American Mathematics Students must follow several procedures to Competition 12 covers the high school curricu- ensure academic integrity in the virtual envi- lum, including trigonometry, advanced alge- ronment, including being proctored by Sci- bra and advanced geometry, but excluding ence Math Resource Center staff during the calculus. Both are 25-question, 75-minute competition. Students must have a computer tests. with a webcam and reliable internet access to The 10/12 A test will be given Feb. 4 and the compete. 10/12 B test will be given Feb. 10. Both the A The registration deadline is Monday, Feb. 1. and the B versions have the same number of For more information, visit montana.edu/ questions, the same scoring and the same smrc and look for American Mathematics rules for administration. Each version has a Contest or follow the Science Math Resource distinct set of questions, although the two Center at facebook.com/msusmrc.

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Lewistown Physical Therapy & Wellness

Christy Zimmer, MSPT and Vanessa Moen, PT-DPT are the co-owners of Lewistown Physical Therapy and Wellness. Christy and Vanessa have been treating patients in the Lewistown community and surrounding areas for 19 and 12 years, respectively. Vanessa opened Lewistown Physical Therapy and Wellness in October 2020 and Christy joined her in December 2020. Together, they provide care from multiple therapeutic approaches, though functional dry needling is an additional modality they have taken pride in since they were the first to offer it to the Lewistown community from their initial training nine years ago. Currently, they are the only Level 3 certified functional dry needling physical therapists in the area. This level of training allows them to provide higher level techniques to the head, neck, jaw, shoulder, elbow, back, hip, knee, hand, and foot. They have also had training in functional therapeutics, a course designed to combine best therapeutic exercise with each specific needling technique. There are a multitude of conditions such as neck pain, Vanessa Moen - DPT (from left), Paula Nienhuis and headaches, migraines, dizziness, jaw pain, TMD, Christy Zimmer - MSPT fibromyalgia, arthritis, chronic pain, acute sports injuries, shoulder pain, tennis elbow, wrist/hand pain and 535-2919 dysfunction, low back pain/SI pain, knee pain, ankle/foot pain and dysfunction, post-stroke tone, and discomfort during second to third trimester of pregnancy that respond well to dry needling techniques.

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SATURDAY, LEWISTOWN JANUARY 30, 2021 NEWS-ARGUS AGRICULTURE PAGE 9 HAVE A SUGGESTION, NEWS ITEM OR CONCERN? CONTACT THE NEWS-ARGUS AT 406-535-3401 OR [email protected] LEWISTOWNNEWS.COM Dancin’ in the moonlight

A full moon rises over the Judith Mountains on Thursday evening as viewed from Scott Crossing to the west. On Friday, the moon entered its waning gibbous phase, the first phase after the full moon occurs. According to MoonGiant.com, the waning gibbous lasts roughly seven days, with the moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the moon moves into the last quarter (lasting one day), followed by the waning crescent phase. The moon rises later and later each night during the waning gibbous, making the average rise time between 9 p.m. and midnight, depending on the age of the phase. The moon sets after sunrise in the morning and can also be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. Photo by Katherine Sears New Farm Bureau ACE program participants announced

For the fourth year’s class is no dif- try and work helping individu- learning more talking points ness doing photo management year, Montana Farm ferent,” noted ACE als and resource groups revital- about agriculture. solutions; hopes to learn more Bureau’s ACE pro- Coordinator Chelcie ize rural America. Bohnen- Jodie Drange - Laurel, Yel- about Montana Farm Bureau gram has been Cargill. “I have 10 kamp led the group through lowstone County Farm Bureau and be more in involved in her empowering Farm people who repre- intensive discussion of their - involved in agriculture with community. Bureau members to sent a very diverse personal leadership skills and meat goats and bees; hopes to Sarah Boyer - Bridger, Car- be confident, effec- background of busi- what it means to use those achieve new leadership and bon/Stillwater County Farm tive leaders in their ness, life and agricul- skills to identify ways to serve involved in leadership roles, conversation skills. Bureau - former chef; hopes to county Farm ture experiences and within groups and communi- but hopes to learn how to Scott Stoner - Helena, Lewis bring dialogue of different cul- Bureaus and local expertise. I’m very ties. engage with her local commu- & Clark County Farm Bureau - tures, including rural and communities. Advo- excited to work with District 9 Director, Montana urban, together and learn to The new nity. cacy follows leader- another exceptional Rachel Frost - Livingston, Farm Bureau and raises horses; have more meaningful conver- ship, and with prac- Chelcie Cargill group of people, members of the Park County Farm Bureau - hopes to learn skills to grow his sations. ticed, ever-evolving learn more about 2021 ACE class include: Program Leader for the Dan county Farm Bureau and com- For additional information leadership skills, participants each of them and how I can use Aly Robins - Moore, Fergus Scott Ranch Management Pro- municate on preserving the ag on the ACE program, visit will be prepared to actively their strengths and interests to County Farm Bureau - owns gram, MSU; hopes to hone lis- way of life. www.mfbf.org or call 587-3153. advocate on key industry continue to evolve and grow Snowy Mountain Marketing, tening and communication Candace Weeda Strobbe - issues. Those interested in the the ACE program.” an online marketing business; skills for more meaningful con- Cascade, Cascade County Farm program (up to 10 are accept- The first ACE training took hopes to become better at pub- versations. Bureau - Ranches with her hus- ed) need to complete an appli- place in January featuring a lic speaking. (They moved Keturah Moberg-Redstone, band, Chet, and incorporates cation explaining their com- look at Montana Farm Bureau from Dillon to Moore the week- Richland County Farm Bureau custom feeding and haying mitment to agriculture and and Montana agriculture, past end after the first ACE semi- - Ag teacher and FFA advisor at into their ranch business; as a advocacy. and present with MFBF histo- nar.) Medicine Lake Schools; hopes yoga instructor, the health and Winter Spring Date Wheat Wheat “Each ACE class develops a rian and Legacies book author Dana Jansen - Broadview, to improve her public speaking wellness of rural communities unique personality and inter- Laura Nelson. The group also Wheatland-Golden Valley and listening skills. is her passion. Jan. 29 6.18 4.91 ests based on the individuals spent time with Bruce Vincent County Farm Bureau - Broad- Shay Richter - Fort Benton, Tammy Copenhaver - Rud- Jan. 28 6.15 4.86 involved. As program coordi- and Sarah Bohnenkamp. Vin- view FFA Advisor, is involved Chouteau County Farm Bureau yard, Hill/Liberty/Blaine Coun- Jan. 27 6.16 6.04 nator that’s one of the most cent is best known for his ty Farm Bureau - owns 406 Jan. 26 6.28 6.00 in her family’s cow/calf ranch - a sales representative for Wil- Jan. 25 6.04 5.94 exciting parts for me and this experience in the timber indus- and forage production; actively bur-Ellis; looks forward to Digital Imaging, a small busi- Jan. 22 6.08 5.81 Jan. 21 6.20 5.94 Jan. 20 6.25 6.00 USDA suspends debt collections, Jan. 19 6.29 6.04 Temperatures across the state were Jan. 18 No Market -- Holiday foreclosures for distressed Jan. 15 6.25 6.00 Jan. 14 6.20 6.00 higher and moisture lower in January borrowers due to Coronavirus Jan. 13 6.07 5.82 Jan. 12 5.93 5.75 The month of January was windy and dry So far, winter freeze and wind damage to win- Due to the national public Justice. Additionally, USDA Jan. 11 5.77 5.65 for the state of Montana, according to the ter wheat remains low, but continued high health emergency caused by has extended deadlines for Mountain Regional Field Office of the Nation- winds and minimal snow cover have depleted COVID-19, the U.S. Depart- producers to respond to loan Prices are based on quality al Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. conditions this month. Snow coverage for the ment of Agriculture servicing actions, including grades of 11.5 for w.w. and Reporters across the state noted a lack of pre- state is minimal, with no coverage rated good announced the temporary loan deferral consideration 14 for s.w. cipitation and high winds throughout the to excellent, 26% of the state has poor snow suspension of past-due debt for financially distressed and Weekend prices tend to month. coverage, and 71% has very poor coverage. collections and foreclosures delinquent borrowers. be set by Friday prices. Temperatures across the state were higher Winter wheat condition is rated 68% good for distressed borrowers In addition, for the Guar- Price affected by quality. than the daily historical averages for a major- to excellent, up minimally from 65% in the under the Farm Storage Facil- anteed Loan program, flexi- ity of the month. High temperatures ranged previous report. Reporters in Judith Basin and ity Loan and the Direct Farm bilities have been made avail- Courtesy of Central from the mid-20s to the mid-60s. Low tem- Valley counties noted the winter wheat is Loan programs administered able to lenders to assist in Montana WIFE peratures ranged from the mid-30s to the starting to suffer the consequences of little by the Farm Service Agency. servicing their customers. teens. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, snow cover and high winds. Pasture and range USDA will temporarily sus- approximately 81% of Montana is abnormally conditions improved slightly from the last pend non-judicial foreclo- dry or in a current state of drought, with report with 12% rated good to excellent. sures, debt offsets or wage Lewistown Precipitation about 8% of the state in severe or extreme Due to the mild winter conditions, live- garnishments, and referring Jan. 2021: o.39 drought. stock producers are providing supplemental foreclosures to the Depart- Oct. 1, 2020 to Date: 2.44 Topsoil moisture conditions were 43% ade- feed at a slightly lower rate than normal, with ment of Justice. USDA will 2021 Year to Date: o.39 quate to surplus, up slightly from 39% in the 92% of cattle and calves and 96% of sheep and work with the U.S. Attorney’s Normal Oct. 1 to Date: 3.02 previous report. Subsoil moisture conditions lambs being fed. Weather for calving and Office to stop judicial foreclo- Normal Year to Date: .52 were 49% adequate to surplus, a slight lambing has been excellent, with an estimat- sures and evictions on 2020 Year to Date: .36 improvement from 45% in the previous report. ed 1% of calving and lambing completed. accounts that were previously referred to the Department of

Market Report from January 26 , 2021 NAME QTY DESC WT BID William or Leo Solf, Winnett 2 BLK-STCF 375 181.00 MARKET REPORT Knox Ranch LLC, Winifred 18 BLK-STCF 437 178.50 Knox Ranch LLC, Winifred 26 BLK-STCF 494 175.00 Arthur Schickedanz, Stockett 5 BLK-STCF 559 158.00 Hello Central Montana and beyond! Lee Ranch, Judith Gap 21 BLK-STCF 559 157.00 Nice short run of cattle on our last sale in January with just shy of 500 head Wickens Salt Creek, Hilger 7 MXD-STCF 606 154.00 of cattle coming to town. Cow and bull Arthur Schickedanz, Stockett 17 MXD-STCF 610 153.50 market was strong this week, noticeably Doug Hitch, Hobson 8 BLK-STCF 641 147.00 higher on both fleshy and lean cows! Lots William or Leo Solf, Winnett 11 BLK-HFRCF 352 158.00 of cows up into the $50’s topping at $57, Lonnie & Tonya Cripps, G.Range 2 BLK-HFRCF 380 152.50 bulls were back up into the mid-to-high Joe Delaney, Grass Range 5 BLK-HFRCF 423 147.00 $80’s, topping at $87.50. It’s sure good to see that weigh-up trade catching a William Or Leo Solf, Winnett 13 BLK-HFRCF 413 145.00 little better action. Open young cows and Lonnie & Tonya Cripps, G.Range 10 BLK-HFRCF 574 139.00 heiferettes were steady with the market Weisner-JT, Augusta 3 BLK-HFRTT 968 65.00 we’ve seen over the last three weeks. 250 Richard A Clary, Stanford 2 BLK-HFRTT 948 64.00 feeder cattle tracked a steady market Brock Altenburg, Lewistown 1 BLK-HFRTT 1025 64.00 on the limited supply. We did have Steve Hall, Lewistown 1 BLK-COW 1530 57.00 several nice strings of good quality steers and heifers from around the market Pete Moe, Denton 2 RED-COW 1428 55.50 area. Next week, February 2nd, is our Thompson Ranch LLC, Roy 1 BLK-COW 1425 55.50 “Heart of the Future” Replacement Ken Rice, Moccasin 2 BLK-COW 1500 55.50 Heifer Sale & Feeder Special. We’re Bing Schmitt, Stanford 1 BLK-COW 1390 55.50 expecting several hundred head of bangs Claude Bronec, Denton 3 BLK-COW 1670 55.25 vaccinated replacement heifers, along Christine Orning, Lewistown 1 BLK-BULL 2015 87.50 with a good run of feeder cattle – could see 1000+ head of calves. Our next Bred Mosher-Kent, Augusta 1 BLK-BULL 2015 86.00 Cow Special will be February 16. Thanks for brining your business our way! Office: 535-3535 www.LewistownLivestock.com ~ Kyle Shobe Kyle Shobe : 366-0472

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HAVE A SUGGESTION, NEWS ITEM OR CONCERN? CONTACT THE NEWS-ARGUS AT 406-535-3401 OR [email protected] LEWISTOWNNEWS.COM Titans prevail in Tuesday night rivalry Sports Calendar By MATTHEW STRISSEL A three pointer by Vincent Sports Editor extended the Bearcats’ lead, (subject to change) but points scored by Steven- he Tri-City Titans and son, Smith and freshman the Denton-Geyser- Heath Drivdahl for Tri-City Saturday, Jan. 30 Stanford Bearcats bat- tied the game back up at 25-25 Ttled through intense late in the second quarter. • FHS wrestling at Sidney– rivalry games on Tuesday, Jan. A free throw made by Ste- Billings Central, all day. 26. Both the Titans and Lady venson gave Tri-City a short- • FHS basketball vs. Park, Titans won their games over lived lead again, but Vincent V girls–5 p.m., V boys– the Bearcats. for DGS scored on a jump shot with three seconds left in the 6:30 p.m. Lady Bearcats half to put the Bearcats in the • WGR basketball vs. TCT vs. Lady Titans lead, 27-26 heading into half- in Winnett, JV girls–2 The Lady Titans took the time. p.m., JV boys–3:30 p.m., V lead early on field goals made The third quarter saw the girls–5 p.m., V boys–6:30 by seniors Danielle Horan and Titans take control of the p.m. Dakota Auck to go up 4-0. The game. Right from the first • DGS basketball vs. R/W Bearcats eventually found play, Tri-City’s Carter Derks in Geyser, JV girls–3 p.m., their footing and tied the scored to retake the lead, and JV boys–4:30 p.m., V girls– game at 4-4. never gave it up again. 6 p.m., V boys–7:30 p.m. The Lady Titans tried to The Titans made some make a few plays, but the great plays, working around • Lewistown Youth Hockey Lady Bearcats’ defense held the tough DGS defense, with scrimmages, 8U–11 a.m., strong. Good offensive give-and-go passes, and nice 11U–noon, 1U–1:15 p.m. rebounding by Tri-City gave setups to extend their lead. junior Leisetta Martin the ball The Bearcats were making Monday, Feb. 1 to score on a layup to retake great plays themselves, but the lead. Tri-City Titans senior Rowdy Smith fights for a layup during the game against when it came down to it, the • FHS JV basketball at Another field goal by the Denton-Geyser-Stanford Bearcats on Tuesday night. baskets just weren’t sinking. DGS, girls–5 p.m., boys– Horan, and with less than one Photos by Matthew Strissel By the end of the third quar- 6:30 p.m. minute left in the first quarter, the Titans had a com- ter, Auck stole the ball and the gap in the score. Both lead for the Lady Titans. By scored two on a layup. manding, 39-29, lead, scored on a breakaway to put teams were fighting for the end of the game, Tri-City The Bearcats wouldn’t The Bearcats continued to Tuesday, Feb. 2 the Lady Titans ahead, 10-4 to rebounds and playing strong had won, 38-27. back down, with sophomore fight, making good offensive end the quarter. defense. The score became Dakota Auck led the scor- Kain Vincent hitting a three- plays and grabbing huge • WGR basketball vs. R/W, At the start of the second 25-14 toward the end of the ing for the Lady Titans with 10 point shot. Halfway through rebounds to stay in the game in Winnett, JV girls–3 p.m., quarter, Auck stole the ball third quarter just after Sydney points, followed by Danielle the first quarter, the Bearcats for the final quarter. But the JV boys–4:30 p.m., V girls– again, passed it to sophomore Von Bergen made two free Horan and Leisetta Martin made four offensive rebounds Titans continued to keep the 6 p.m., V boys–7:30 p.m. Rabecca Lynn who made the throws and Reese Von Bergen each with eight points. Rabec- in a row before finally making intensity and pressure up, layup to further the Lady made one. ca Lynn scored six, Grace a shot to bring the score with- matching the Bearcats in Thursday, Feb. 4 Titans’ lead. DGS senior Adie Woodhall Loose scored four and Eliza- in one point at 9-8. points and slightly extending The Bearcats began to fight then stole the ball and ran beth Hickey scored two Soon after, Tri-City junior their lead. • DGS basketball vs. Fort back with sophomore Callie down court on a breakaway to points. Carter Derks went to the free- After the final seconds Benton in Denton, JV Donaldson stealing the ball, score another two points for Adie Woodhall scored 11 throw line. He made the first ticked down on the clock, the girls–3 p.m., JV boys–4:30 getting fouled on the break- the Lady Bearcats. In the final points to lead the Lady and missed the second, but Titans had won the game, p.m., V girls–6 p.m., V away, making the first free play of the half, junior Allie Bearcats, followed by Sydney the Titans grabbed the 56-37. boys–7:30 p.m. throw and missing the second Skelton stole the ball, and was Von Bergen with 10 points, rebound and Granot hit a Leading the charge for the to have freshman Reese Von fouled on the run. She made Reese Von Bergen with five three-pointer to make a four- Titans was Carson Stevenson Bergen grab the rebound and one free throw to end the and Kara Reed with one point. point play and extend their with 13 points, followed by Friday, Feb. 5 make the layup for a three- third quarter with the Lady lead over the Bearcats. Carter Derks with 11, RJ Granot • FHS wrestling vs. Circle- point play. The Bearcats still Titans leading, 25-17. Titans vs. Bearcats Becker quickly closed the with nine, Rowdy Smith with trailed, 14-7, after the play. The final quarter saw both The high energy began gap, making two jump shots seven, and Junior Ashton Whitehall at home, all day. With seconds to go in the teams making nice plays and early in the boys game with in a row, then making a layup Deegan with eight points. For • FHS basketball vs. first half, Tri-City’s Horan trying to gain an edge in the several breakaways and out- plus getting fouled and mak- the Bearcats, Ace Becker led Glendive, JV girls–3 p.m., went to the free-throw line. game. The Titans received a side jump shots. The Titans ing the extra free throw to tie the team with 18 points, Kain JV boys–4:30 p.m., V girls– She missed, but fought hard foul bonus early in the quar- took an early 7-0 lead on shots the game, 15-15. Vincent had 10, Justin Dye 6 p.m., V boys–7:30 p.m. to grab her 0wn rebound to ter, giving them many chanc- made by seniors RJ Granot, Tri-City’s Derks made the had seven and Damon Raprag- • R/W basketball at score an extra two points for es at free throws. Carson Stevenson, and Rowdy final score of the first quarter er had two points in the game. Dodson, JV girls–2:30 p.m., the Lady Titans. Unfortunate- DGS scores by the Von Ber- Smith. to put the Titans ahead, 17-15. The Titans went on to play JV boys–4 p.m., V girls– ly, she injured her leg on the gens and Woodhall kept the DGS answered back when Becker quickly tied the game Roy-Winifred on Friday (last 5:30 p.m., V boys–7 p.m. play and would not return for fight up for the Bearcats. sophomore Ace Becker sank a again to start the second quar- night) and will play Winnett- the rest of the game. The Lady Scores by seniors Auck and three-pointer to cut the ter. DGS senior Justin Dye Grass Range on Saturday • WGR basketball at Belt, Titans went into halftime Elizabeth Hickey, along with a Titans’ lead nearly in half. Tri- swiftly added five points on (today). The Bearcats played JV girls–3 p.m., JV boys– leading, 20-9. well-rounded team of young- City senior Max Tyler wouldn’t two layups and a free throw to Harlowton-Ryegate last night 4:30 p.m., V girls–6 p.m., The Bearcats worked hard er players in Martin, Lynn and let the Bearcats gain much give the Bearcats their first and are playing Roy-Winifred V boys–7:30 p.m. in the third quarter to close junior Grace Loose kept the momentum and quickly lead in the game. tonight. • DGS basketball at Geraldine-Highwood in Geraldine, JV girls–3 p.m., JV boys–4:30 p.m., V girls– 6 p.m., V boys–7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 6 • FHS wrestling at Lockwood–Park, all day. • FHS boys basketball at Custer County, C–3 p.m., JV–4:30 p.m., V–6 p.m. • FHS girls basketball vs. Custer County, C–3 p.m., JV–4:30 p.m., V–6 p.m. • TCT basketball vs. Belt in Hobson, JV girls–2 p.m., JV boys–3:30 p.m., V girls– 5 p.m., V boys–6:30 p.m. • WGR basketball vs. Geraldine-Highwood in Grass Range, JV girls–3 p.m., JV girls–2 p.m., JV boys–3:30 p.m., V girls–5 p.m., V boys–6:30 p.m. • R/W basketball vs. Centerville in Winifred, JV girls–3 p.m., JV boys–4:30 p.m., V girls–6 p.m., V boys–7:30 p.m. DGS sophomore Ace Becker attempts to run the ball past the Tri-City defense. Tri-City senior Dakota Auck takes a jump shot.

Tri-City junior Carter Derks (no. 20) goes in for a layup DGS Bearcats senior Sydney Von Bergen attempts to save the ball from going out of bounds during the game after stealing the ball and running on a breakaway. against the Tri-City Titans on Tuesday night. The Bearcats won the game, 38-27.

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MHSA updates on STANDINGS Great skating season, Northeast A Boys Basketball thanks to volunteers winter post season As of Jan. 28 Team Conf. Overall By MATTHEW STRISSEL requirements are being put Dear Lewistown Ice Skating Community, Sports Editor forward. Tournaments are Havre 5-0 6-2 required to have local county Fergus 2-2 5-2 This has been an interesting winter. It seems between warm he MHSA Executive health department approval, Glendive 2-2 4-3 temperatures, high winds, and a pandemic Mother Nature Board gave directives which must be sent to the Miles City 2-2 3-4 tried her hardest to prevent us from opening the rink. But the for the remainder of MHSA office, and they must 0-5 1-7 Lewistown Ice Skating Association (LISA) board of directors Tthe wrestling and bas- also approve the format of Sidney and all the volunteers pulled it off and we are skating. ketball seasons during its the tournament. Despite the challenges we have held another very successful regularly scheduled meeting District and Divisional Northeast A Open Air Classic Adult Hockey Tournament (our 6th annual), via Zoom on Thursday, Jan. tournaments have two #374 Girls Basketball and our Youth and Adult hockey programs are up and run- 28. Post-season sites and reg- options for their format. They As of Jan. 28 ning; and growing. Plus the rink is always busy with recre- ulations have, for the most can have a playoff bracket, Eagles Club ational skaters during public hours. Nothing brings a smile to part, been chosen. with the highest seed hosting Team Conf. Overall our faces more than seeing all the people using and enjoying a single-elimination tourna- 4-on-4 Basketball Havre 5-0 7-1 the rink. Wrestling ment. Or, they can have a Glendive 2-2 3-4 And there is more to come with Youth Tournaments sched- The Divisional wrestling tournament format with the Week 3 results Fergus 2-2 3-4 uled and a couple of “Hockey till You Drop” adult sessions tournament sites will be top half of the bracket split 2-3 3-5 planned. Plus don’t forget our regularly scheduled Friday Fam- required to have local county with the bottom half bracket. Wednesday, Jan. 27 Sidney ily night with “Learn to Skate” lessons. And, of course, con- 0-4 0-7 health department approval With the tournament for- Melch’s Office Bar 89 Miles City tinue to come down and skate as long as we have ice. to host the events and that mat, the MHSA will allow Derheim Contracting 64 Remember, though, that none of this happens without the approval must be sent to the one or two separate gyms or District 8C dedication and efforts of our board and volunteers. Please keep MHSA office. sites with either single or Johnson Appraising 86 Boys Basketball that in mind while using the rink. If snow needs to be removed The tournaments must double elimination tourna- Woody’s Fuel Stop 52 As of Jan. 28 grab a shovel and remove it. Please pick up after yourself; follow all requirements ments. There will only be the throw away trash and put sticks and other borrowed equip- already approved by the two teams playing with those Woody’s Fuel Stop 89 Team Conf. Overall ment back where you got it from. And until the pandemic is MHSA Executive Board, teams and fans exiting, and The Sport Center 63 Belt 7-0 9-0 under control continue to follow those recommended safety including separate sessions then there will be a break to R/W 5-2 7-3 practices of wearing a mask in the warming hut, maintaining by weight class to be held on clean and sanitize before the Standings 5-3 7-3 social distance, and not gathering in large crowds. each day, or a similar sched- other two teams in the brack- W/GR ule with the MHSA’s approv- et can play. Fans will only be Team Record Tri-City 4-3 4-4 See you on the ice. al. A schedule of the meet allowed in for their team’s DGS 3-6 3-8 must be sent to the MHSA games. Johnson Appraising 4–0 G/H 2-4 5-4 LISA Board of Directors Melch’s Office Bar 3–1 office for approval. For now, Class A state bas- Centerville 0-7 0-9 Bruce Marsden – President As for the state wrestling ketball tournament is tenta- Derheim Contracting 2–2 Jacques Rutten – Secretary Woody’s Fuel Stop 1–3 tournament, Class AA, A and tively scheduled to be held at District 8C Scott Kirsch – Treasurer B-C will now be held at differ- the Butte Civic Center. The The Sport Center 0–4 Bill Berg – Past President ent sites for boys’ wrestling Class C state tournament is Girls Basketball Dave Maier on March 5-6. The Class A scheduled for the MSU cam- Next weeks games As of Jan. 28 Dusty Rixford Wed., Jan. 28, in Hobson tournament will be held at pus in Bozeman, which is Team Conf. Overall Pete Smith Custer County High School in also tentative. 7:30 p.m. – Derheim 6-1 8-1 Miles City this year. The MHSA office is check- Belt Contracting vs. Johnson 6-1 8-2 For girls’ wrestling, the ing to see if the awarded facil- Appraising. R/W CIVIC CENTER CALENDAR tournament will be held Feb. ities and communities are 7:30 p.m. – Melch’s Office Bar Tri-City 5-2 5-3 19-20 for all classes at Lock- still able to host the state vs. The Sport Center. DGS 4-4 6-5 (may be subject to change) wood High School in Billings. tournaments. 8:30 p.m. – Melch’s Office Bar G/H 2-4 4-5 With the post season vs. Johnson Appraising Centerville 2-5 3-6 quickly approaching, tourna- Basketball 8:30 p.m. – Woody’s Fuel 0-8 0-10 Feb. 1 – Feb. 7 For District and Divisional ment directors are working Stop vs. The Sport Center W/GR tournaments, the same hard to allow athletes to play. OPEN GYMS: Central Montana Rifle Club Monday 10:30–noon, 1:15–3:15, 6–8:50 Match #7 – Jan. 20, 2021 Tuesday 1:15–3:15 p.m. 552, Casey Philp 200, Ollie Wednesday 10:30–noon, 6–8:50 p.m. Grindeland 200, Joe Good- Kolin at Winifred Class Actual Hdcp Thursday 10:30–noon, 1:15–3:15 p.m. win 200, Dan Macomber Jerry V. EE (374) 381 Friday 10:30–noon, 1:15–2:45 200, Tim Schultz 167(+45), Pat M. Ex (370) 389 Saturday David Wood 169(+44), Rob- Zach R. Mks (317) 377 Sunday 12:45–4:20 p.m. Jan. 20–26 ert Thompson 178(+40)- Dave M. Ex (383) 390 518(+104), Trent Reeve 560. 1444 1902 FHS Basketball Tues., Wed., Thurs. 3:45–6 p.m. Women Sun. Mixed: Keaton Pheffer Winifred LJH Basketball Mon. 3:45–6 p.m., 243-598, Fred Wood 216-566, Wed. Doubles: Cherie Erre- Matt K. M (392) 392 Thurs.–Fri. 6–7:30 a.m. cart 204-575, Natalie Malone Rex Coleman 216-618, Trent Private Group Rental Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Reeve 213-578, Chuck Hag- Ed B. Shp (350) 382 175, Kayla Reeve 486. Greg W. M (383) 386 Pickleball Mon.–Fri., 8:30–10:30 a.m. strom 209-559, Dewey Ros- Parks and Rec. Board Meeting Wednesday, 7 p.m. Wed. Pinetoppers: Carole man 206-589, Cody Stoner Gerry H. Mks (364) 390 Buckner 219-531, Stacey Nicole B. Mks 348 HEMA Postponed until further notice 185(+52), Tim Schultz Noon Rec. Mon.–Fri. noon–1 p.m. Sramek 184-499, Brooke 171(+46). Cody I. Mks 318 390 Goodman 153(+47), Vicki Walk and Jog Mon.–Fri. 7–8:30 a.m. Mon. Commercial: Tyler 1489 1940 Wepprecht 145(+44), Sami Lewistown at Denton Pilates Mon., noon; Thurs., 5:30 p.m. Hall 164(+40). Thomas 226, Dewey Ros- Women’s Exercise Tues., Wed., Thurs. 9 a.m. man 204, Kalvin Baldry 203- Neal P. Ex (375) 387 Strong Women Tues., Thurs. noon–1 p.m. Thurs. Seniors: Irene 598, Mitch Perryman Bruce G. EE 370 378 Hrubes 159(+42). Parent/Tot Tuesday 10:30 a.m.–noon 169(+49), Jeff Whitcraft Tim M. M (385) 389 Home School Wednesday 1:15–3:15 p.m. Thurs. Trio: Terri Waltari 186(+46). Mike S. Mks 322 187-527, Katie Wise 184-503. Senior Rifle Wed., Thurs., 6 p.m. Mon. Doubles: Dewey Ros- Dan H. M (389) 390 Junior Rifle Mon.,Tues. 6 p.m. Sun. Mixed: Kayla Reeve man 246-587, Gary Mane Randy G. EE (375) 383 Scores: Prone – Chris Lopez, 45 192-528, Carole Buckner 181- 223-584, Travis Ernster 210- Ron H. Shp 351 Kalli Ruckman, 42 483, Dez Bergstrom 179-530. 582. 1524 1927 Sitting – Bethany Householder, 44 Mon. Doubles: Jan Mane Tuesday Trio: Robert Denton Kneeling – Tal Brooks, 41 176. McNary 200-552. Don W. Shp 341 Jenna Hodik, 39 Tues. Trio: Laura Turpin Tues. Skyliners: Dave Pil- Rod B. Ex (372) 390 Offhand – Andrew Cox, 41 195, Cindy Noel 175-494, Ser- lar 216-584, Kalvin Baldry Brandy B. Mks 306 Delaney Rixford, 33 ena Irish 145(+40). 200, Worm Granot 188(+58). Emmett E. Ex (350) 366 Distinguished – Chane Carlson, 44 Tues. Skyliners: Kim Bjorn Flategraff 343 376 Sayer Carlson, 48 Macomber 181, Karin Long- Youth Darrell G. M (391) 391 Peyton Dodge, 41 shore 179-488. Katie H. EE (376) 387 Raffe Bruchez, 50 Fri. Bumpers: Emilea 1489 1910 Jr. Top Master –Gabe Berg, 41 Men Bowen 109, Bellamy Jenni 102. Wed. Doubles: Bob Thom Denton 10359 1910 Women’s volleyball schedule: Fri. Juniors: Chris Bulloch Kolin 9744 1537 1. Travelin’ Sailors 5. Anything for Sets 211, Mike Newton 205, Tom 181-400, Tayson Luna 153- Bjorkman 200. Lewistown 10568 1927 2. Fireballs 6. Did Someone Say Pancakes? 339, Parker Miner 151-427, Winifred 10471 1940 3. This-N-That 7. Victorious Secrets Thurs. Seniors: Bill Bald- Trent Grover 131-362, Trap- 4. Crazy Ones 8. Has Beens win 231-552. per Luna 131-367, Theda Thurs. Trio: Dewey Ros- Lewistown keeps the Actual Traveling Trophy and Winifred Trombley 114-325, Tanner keeps the Handicap Traveling Trophy. Both receive a star. Thursday, Feb. 4: man 224-603, Joe Goodwin 106-309, Adam Sallee 100. 6:50 7:30 8:10 8:50 207, Jim Rasmussen 206, Mon. Majors: Xander Flick High Scores of the week 2–5 3–6 2–7 1–7 Trent Reeve 202-568). 159-437, Gunnar Thomas 3–4 4–5 1–8 8–6 Thurs. Merchant: Shawn 158-443, Gabe Gee 141-347, M. Knox 392 Casebolt 214, Jim Rasmus- Jeff Yarger 128-371, Sarah TM D. Gerer 391 Co-ed volleyball schedule: sen 212, Shawn Schuchard Bowen 129-303, Phoebe Gee M D. Hrubes 389 1. All About Aces 5. Don’t Care 210-584, Robert McNary 127-357, Gavin Thomas 127, EE K. Hatlelid 376 2. Diggers 6. Threat Level Midnight 202-557, Rex Coleman 201- Colton Blumhardt 117-310. Ex D. Morris 383 3. Smashers 7. Sports Center Shp R. Hrubes 351 4. Hits Don’t Lie Mks G. Hinz 364 Box Scores Tuesday, Feb. 2: 6:50 7:30 8:10 8:50 RJ Granot 9; W. Lee 1; C. Ste- pin over John Ocenosak, 0:51. 6–4 3–7 7–5 2–3 BASKETBALL venson 13; R. Smith 7; A. WRESTLING 145-152: Carson Nelson lose by 1–5 1–4 2–6 Deegan 8. pin from Cade Ball, 4:47. 145-152A: Jett Boyce win by Eagles Club 4-on-4 Central Montana Basketball League: Tuesday, Jan. 26 DGS: Ace Becker 18; J. Dye 7; D. Raprager 2; K. Vincent 10. Tuesday, Jan. 26 pin over Bayley Genereux, 1. Melch’s Office Bar 5. Derheim Contracting 2:30. 2. Johnson Appraising 6. The Sport Center Girls Thursday, Jan. 28 Fergus 56, Corvallis 18 145-152B: Ashton Grover lose 3. Woody’s Fuel Stop by decision from Bayley Tri-City 38, Girls 103A: Jake Simac win by pin Genereux, 4-2. Wednesday, Feb. 3: At Hobson Denton-Geyser-Stanford 27 over Koleton Cripps, 4:13. 152: Jett Boyce lose by pin TCT 10 10 5 13 – 38 Centerville 54, 103B: Koleton Cripps lose by from Cade Ball, 1:17. DGS 4 5 8 10 – 27 Winnett-Grass Range 28 technical fall from Payne Reil- 152-160: Ashton Grover win by The Civic Center rents ice skates, cross-country skis and ly, 17-0. pin over Isaac Madill, 1:52. snowshoes. TCT: R. Lynn 6; D. Auck 10; L. WGR 4 7 7 10 – 28 103C: Jake Simac lose by pin 170: Keaton Potter win by pin Martin 8; D. Horan 8; G. Loose CHS 12 12 19 11 – 54 from Trevor O’Hara, 0:19. over Colter Ball, 2:56. Reminder of COVID rules: 4; E. Hickey 2. WGR: Individual stats not pro- 120-126: Kason Olson win by 170A: Carson Lotan lose by • To enter the building, we recommend wearing a mask. DGS: A. Woodhall 11; S. Von vided. pin over Rowan Wester, 1:33. pin from Nathan Dunham, • When exercising, you may take off your mask. Bergen 10; K. Reed 1; R. Von 126-138: Cooper Birdwell win 1:05. • Sanitize hands and then you must sign in. Bergen 5. Boys by major decision over Com- 170-182: Christian Wolfe lose • Any equipment used, you must sanitize when done. ron Reilly, 16-3. by pin from Colter Ball, 1:19. Boys Winnett-Grass Range 50, 126-138A: Cooper Birdwell 170-182A: Keaton Potter win Centerville 42 win by technical fall over Rein- by pin over Hayden Axtman, Tri-City 56, hard Bold, 18-3. 0:36. Denton-Geyser-Stanford 37 WGR 14 14 6 16 – 50 126-138B: Wyatt Elam win by On this day in sports history CHS 8 10 8 16 – 42 182: Landon Farrar win by pin TCT 17 9 13 17 – 56 pin over Rowan Wester, 0:55. over Hayden Axtman, 1:22. 1924: The first-ever Winter Olympics are held in Chamo- DGS 15 12 2 8 – 37 WGR: W. Doman 30; B. Bantz 132: Colton Picco win by for- 182A: Christian Wolfe win by nix, France. 9; C. Nunn 5; M. Weller 2; G. feit over Skylar Connelly. pin over Nathan Anderson, TCT: M. Tyler 7; C. Derks 11; 1936: The new owners of the Boston Braves ask newspa- Eickhoff 2; D. Zimmerman 2. 132-138: Caden Ferdinand win 0:50. permen to pick a new nickname. by pin over John Ocenosak, 182-205: Landon Farrar win by o:26. pin over Nathan Anderson, 1958: Baseball announces players and coaches pick the all 132-138A: Coltin Loberg win 0:58. stars for the all-star game instead of the fans. by forfeit over Skylar Connelly. 285: Dylan Morris win by deci- 1971: UCLA starts its 88 basketball game winning streak. . 138-145: Carson Nelson win by sion over Brock Hanford, 8-2.

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Spotlighton Winnett Winnett junior sets his sights on sports excellence

By DEB HILL | News-Argus Managing Editor For Winnett’s Walker Doman, life is all about the sports. Asked how his junior year is going, he’s says, “pretty good.” When pressed for details, he explains the team is good, and everyone is stepping up. Sports. It’s all about the sports. With a late start to high school basketball, Walker has just a few games under his belt so far. This week on Thursday was one of those, as the Winnett-Grass Range Rams met the Centerville Miners head to head. Walker was feeling pretty positive about the outcome prior to the game, and the Rams did win. “We look pretty strong,” he said, adding the team is receiving good coaching from Brandon Bantz and Mitch Thompson. While Winnett School has stayed open for almost all of this year, there are still COVID restrictions to deal with. “We are still limited in the number of spectators,” Walker said. “It’s more fun to play with a big crowd.” Another blow COVID dealt this athlete was that there weren’t any sports camps to attend over the summer. Still he is hopeful he has been able to keep his skills up and even improve in some areas. While sports is his focus, Walker is taking some serious academic classes this semester, with chemistry, math, government, English, algebra and Skills USA to challenge him. Despite how intense that lineup sounds, Walker calls it “not that bad,” and says government class is his favorite. Eventually his plans include attending a Montana college to study some aspect of agriculture, hopefully with a sports scholarship to help with tuition. He then plans to return to the Winnett area and do some ranching. While he is thinking of a basketball scholarship, Walk- er also played football this fall, where he was a running Walker Doman tries to remain upright while under attack during a football game earlier this school back and wide receiver. All of that went “pretty well,” he year. said. In the spring he is considering track and field, per- Photo by Matthew Strissel haps doing the 400 meter distance, long jump and 4X100 relay. ing cattle, fencing or assisting with calving. While he likes Asked if he has any advice for younger players who Meanwhile, there’s ranch work to attend to. Walker to get out for some hunting now and then, he’s finding it might like to do well in sports, Walker has this to say: said he enjoys working on the ranch, where he does harder to make time as school, sports and ranch work “Work hard, do the dirty work, do what others won’t do “about anything that needs to be done,” including feed- pretty much fill up his days. and it will pay off.” Thank you to the following community sponsors for making this page possible:

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. SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021 LEWISTOWN NEWS-ARGUS PAGE 13 Young Republican lawmakers chart their own course in Montana Legislature By AUSTIN AMESTOY To her, being a Republican means standing up for tradition- UM Legislative News Service ally conservative values: 2nd Amendment rights, anti-abortion University of Montana School of Journalism policy, and support for businesses. Zolnikov said she wanted to sponsor House Bill 102, which would expand concealed carry When the secretary of the Montana House Judiciary Com- in Montana, but it was ultimately taken by Rep. Seth Berglee, mittee read down the list of the members’ names, recording R-Joliet. their votes, every Republican on the committee said “yes” to Zolnikov knows the Montana Republican Party isn’t in lock- House Bill 112, a measure seeking to block transgender women step on everything -- and that’s a good thing, in her eyes. and girls from competing in women’s sports at school. “I’m pretty conservative, but I don’t condemn people who That is, every Republican except Rep. Mallerie Stromswold, don’t agree with me on everything,” she said. R-Billings. In an interview, Stromswold—the youngest mem- The freshman legislator has a number of bill ideas in the ber of the 67th Montana Legislature—said she’s got a bit of a works, including one that she said would make curbside alco- Libertarian streak. hol pickup permanently legal, after the Montana Department “As long as you’re not hurting your neighbors, I don’t care of Revenue temporarily did so at the start of the COVID-19 what you do,” she said. pandemic. Stromswold is one of three lawmakers in the 2021 Montana Thinking about the best advice she’s received as a legislator, Legislature under the age of 25. All three of them, Stromswold, Zolnikov pondered in silence for a moment. Rep. Braxton Mitchell of Columbia Falls, and Rep. Katie Zol- “Don’t co-sign a bill without reading it,” she said with a nikov of Billings are Republican. But, while they share a party smile. “And treat everybody with respect. I don’t think there’s platform, they are also representative of a diverse generation any sense in being mean.” -- Gen Z -- and that is so far reflected in their varied approach- Rep. Braxton Mitchell (R-Columbia Falls) presents es to lawmaking. House Bill 124 to the Montana House Judiciary Com- Rep. Mallerie Stromswold, 19 The three join seven other legislators under the age of 35--a Mallerie Stromswold, the youngest member of the 67th decrease from 2019’s session, which featured 19 legislators mittee on Jan. 11. The bill would allow Montanans to put down injured wildlife within city limits, provided Montana Legislature, answers questions with blistering speed, younger than 35. But, this is only the second time since 1989 glancing occasionally at her phone lying on the table. She had that there have been more than two lawmakers under the age police and all people within a “reasonable distance” a phone call scheduled for 2:45 p.m., and didn’t want to miss of 25. And, Montana is only one of two states, joining Alaska, are notified a gun is about to be fired. it. to have any percentage of lawmakers in the statehouse who Photo courtesy of Austin Amestoy/UM Legislative News Service The 19-year-old said each day since swearing in, when she belong to Generation Z, according to data from the National arrives at her desk, she sorts her paperwork into two piles: Conference of State Legislatures. it?” messages from her constituents, and everything else. Some- Early in the session Mitchell was one of the most vocal pro- times, she even tallies up messages in support of a bill and Rep. Braxton Mitchell, 20 ponents for the anti-transgender athletes bill that Stromswold those against. She said she believes in being a true delegate for Braxton Mitchell, a 20-year-old, first-time legislator from later voted against. her constituents. Columbia Falls said he sees his election to the Montana Legis- But, he says he holds nothing against people different from “Sometimes I’m underestimated,” she remarked, then cor- lature as a vote of confidence in the rising politicians of Gen. him. rected herself. “Often underestimated. But I come back and I Z. “If someone wants to be transgender, they can be transgen- have the same amount of vote as them.” “The younger generation of Republicans, I will say,” Mitch- der. If someone wants to be gay, they can be gay. If somebody Stromswold represents House District 50, a chunk of Bill- ell added with a grin. “Obviously not Democrats.” wants -- whatever,” Mitchell said. “I’m not against any of that, ings’ West End and downtown. Growing up, she said she was a Mitchell, a born-and-raised conservative who helped orga- and I guarantee you no one in our caucus is and no one in this “typical Montana kid” who loved fishing, camping, and play- nize a pro-gun rally as a high schooler, took office Jan. 4, hav- Capitol.” ing in the dirt. ing defeated the Democratic incumbent in his home House Many of Mitchell’s policy proposals, while still in the draft- She also grew up Republican, but always had a focus on fis- District 3 by a margin of 20 points. He has a slew of bills in the ing process, reflect the Republican party former President cal issues. In fifth grade, she said she wrote a paper on the drafting process, and one that’s already passed the House -- a Trump is leaving in his wake. Mitchell said the “Montana sov- correlation between rising gas prices and the Obama adminis- bill to allow civilians to fire a gun to kill injured game animals. ereignty protection act” would block out-of-state college stu- tration. His involvement in politics began during the 2017 special dents living and attending school in Montana from voting in In the Republican tradition, Stromswold is anti-abortion, election for Montana’s congressional district, which pitted the state’s elections, while another bill would ban electronic but is willing to split from the pack on other social issues, as Republican Greg Gianforte against Democrat Rob Quist. Mitch- vote counting machines in Montana, requiring all ballots to be her vote to block anti-transgender bills demonstrated. ell saw many of his own beliefs reflected in Gianforte, and tried hand-counted. That type of split vote seems to be uncommon in this ses- to help with the campaign while going to high school in sion’s Republican Party, but to Stromswold, it’s just the way Columbia Falls. Rep. Katie Zolnikov, 23 she sees the issues. Former President Donald Trump also became a critical part When Katie Zolnikov began her campaign for Montana’s “Everything is so situational,” she said. “I don’t think most of Mitchell’s political identity -- one that remains important to 45th House District -- an upper slice of the Billings Heights -- things are black-and-white. I think there’s a lot of gray area in him now. On Jan. 20, the day of President Joe Biden’s inaugura- the opening line from her first fundraising letter made a clear most issues.” tion, Mitchell posted an image of himself standing in front of statement. For a freshman legislator -- not to mention the youngest -- the Montana Capitol and holding a “Trump 2020” flag to his “I’m my own person. I’m not my husband. I’m Katie, not Stromswold got a big assignment on the House Judiciary Com- official Facebook page. In the post, he wrote that he feels “dark Daniel,” Zolnikov paraphrased. mittee, one of the Legislature’s busiest groups that sees some days are ahead,” and thanked Trump for inspiring him and It’s a distinction she felt was important to make, given she’d of the most controversial bills. But she said she wouldn’t have “keeping your promises.” be campaigning to follow in the footsteps of her husband, for- it any other way. “No politician has ever done that,” Mitchell said in the post. mer Rep. Daniel Zolnikov, R-Billings, who held HD 45 for eight “I like busy, I like fast, I like big. Sometimes, it runs a little As for his own promises as a legislator, Mitchell’s sticking years before terming out in January 2020. slow, and I’m like, ‘let’s get moving!’” she said, snapping her close to the tradition of other Flathead-area conservatives, The 23-year-old hadn’t been interested in running for office fingers. many of whom coached him during the campaign and con- until she came up to the Capitol during the 2019 Session a few Stromswold’s first bill, set to be introduced in the near tinue to do so in the Capitol. He said his biggest goals are pro- times to see Daniel at work. During debates in the House, she future, would indefinitely extend a mandate that massage par- moting Second Amendment rights, implementing Gov. Greg said she found herself asking how she would vote on particular lors display their license in the window -- a bill successfully Gianforte’s “Montana Comeback Plan,” and stopping the issues. carried by Daniel Zolnikov in a previous session. expansion of “socialism,” which Mitchell sees as the spread of But the thing that decided her run, she said, was a realiza- When asked about her assessment of the state of her party, government control. Public school, he said, is a socialist insti- tion she had right before a House floor session. Stromswold gave an answer more nuanced than either of her tution—but he still supports it. “Everyone was just talking and laughing and just being fellow young legislators. In his first few weeks inside the Capitol, Mitchell hasn’t regular people,” Zolnikov recalled, “And I realized, in Mon- “I don’t think any political party is ever in a healthy place,” shied away from the action. His first piece of legislation, House tana, our legislators are regular people. They have families and she said. “The Republican party has become so multifaceted, I Bill 124 -- the “suffering wildlife protection act” -- blazed jobs -- they’re no different from me.” think it will compound into people like me: more young peo- through its committee hearing and a vote before the full House Far from Braxton Mitchell’s policy of speaking up and ple with newer ideas.” and is on its way to the Senate. speaking often, Zolnikov, so far, has opted for a different To Mitchell, being a young Republican carries a responsibil- approach: staying measured, careful, and precise, both in Austin Amestoy is a reporter with the UM Legislative News ity to have his voice heard, something he said conservatives meetings and interviews. Service, a partnership of the University of Montana School of are sometimes hesitant to do. “I’m more of a listener than a talker,” she said. “I like to sit Journalism, the Montana Broadcasters Association, the Montana “I just think people in our generation need to speak up,” he back and listen; I write things down, ponder it, think on it. I Newspaper Association and the Greater Montana Foundation. He said. “If we have the platform and ability to do it, why not do kind of take that approach.” can be reached at [email protected].

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Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study, 2nd & 4th Sunday Women’s Bible Class 10 7:00 p.m. New Life Assembly a.m.; Youth Group 7 p.m. Thursday: United Methodist Church Handicap accessible. St. Joseph Parish 515 7th Ave. North Adult Bible Class 7 p.m. Pastor Brent Wepprecht KJV “The church where Jesus Christ is P.O. Box 865 512 W. Broadway Lewistown Immaculate Conception Mission, Pastor Ken Loss Lord and everybody is somebody.” Winifred American Phone – 535-3722 Judith Gap Phone – 535-7095 Lutheran Church Blessed Sacrament Mission, Sunday: Morning Worship, 9 a.m. & Pastor Joe Leavengood (LCMC) Sunday: Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., Central Baptist (SBC) 10:30 a.m.; Adult Study at 10:45 a.m.; "Real Hope, for Real People, Shawmut Phone – 462-5665 Monday: 7th - 12th Youth Ministry 6:30 Sunday: Worship Service & Fellowship Worship at 9:30 a.m. in the Real World" Fr. David Seversons, Pastor p.m. Tuesday: Adult study group, 10 a.m. Phone: 632-5538 • 547-3737 10 a.m. 195 Mile Drive Wednesday: Jr. & Sr. High Youth Groups, Phone – 535-8765 Imm. Conception: Saturday Mass 4 p.m. Wednesday: Church School & www.cbclewistown.com (currently), 6 p.m. (end of daylight sav- COMMUNITY Confirmation 3:05 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Call office for time & location Sunday: Bible Study Class 9:30 a.m.; ing - mission) (during school year); First and third Sundays in Winifred Worship Service, 10:45 a.m. St. Joseph Parish: Sunday 9 a.m.; Roy Community Church Thursday: Adult Bible Study, 7 p.m. Monday: C.A.R.E. Prayer Ministry, 6 p.m. Thursday, 5:15 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. fol- 535-7346 Tuesday: Men's Bible Study 6:30 a.m. lowed by Eucharistic Adoration Sunday: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Zion Lutheran Church (ELCA) Wednesday: Refuge Student Ministry, 6 Confession: Sunday 8:15, Thursday 4:45 Worship, 11 a.m. 604 W. Evelyn PRESBYTERIAN p.m. (or by appointment) Wednesday: Kids' Club, 3:30 p.m. Rev. Lynne Ogren Wednesday Evening: Ladies Bible Study Phone – 538-5082 First Presbyterian Church For more information Email: cbc@midriv- 215 5th Ave. South ers.com. Thursday morning: Ladies Bible Study Sunday: Worship 9:30 a.m.; Adult Forum CHURCH OF JESUS and Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Rev. Diane White Presenting CHRIST OF LATTER Phone 538-3728 Mid-State Bible Institute EPISCOPAL Christ Our King Evangelical Sunday: Worship at 10:30 a.m. DAY SAINTS Sunday School 10:30 a.m 816 Virginia St. St. James Episcopal Church Lutheran, WELS Lewistown, MT Church of Jesus Christ Rev. Jean Collins Rev. Paul Stern, Pastor 535-2954 of Latter-Day Saints 502 W. Montana 140 McKinley Street SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 350-2933 Lewistown Ward Church Phone – 538-5151 Phone - 406-220-2106 Campus church: Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Seventh-day Adventist Church 900 Casino Creek Road www.stjameslewistownmt.com Donald J. 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. SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021LEWISTOWN NEWS-ARGUS PAGE3 15 Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument celebrates 20th anniversary

By ZANE FULBRIGHT monument so special: the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, the Nez Perce National Historic Trail, the Cow Creek n Jan. 17, we marked the 20th anniversary of the Island Area of Critical Environmental Concern, the wildness creation of the Upper Missouri River Breaks Nation- of the Bullwhacker area, the diverse wildlife found through- al Monument, a designation established by presi- out the breaks, the fully functioning cottonwood galleries of Odential proclamation to recognize and protect “a the Judith River and Arrow Creek, the richness of the geo- spectacular array of biological, geological and historical logical and paleontological record, the extensive archaeo- objects of interest.” The Monument, stretching from Fort logical and historic resources occurring in the uplands and Benton downriver 149 miles to the James Kipp Recreation along the river bottoms, and the tangible and intangible Area near Robinson Bridge, contains about 377,000 acres of associations with tribal cultures. public land, much of which remains unchanged from the While the public lands of the Monument contain amazing time Lewis and Clark explored this country in the early resources, much of what remains is due to the responsible 1800s. stewardship of the land by private landowners who have What makes this monument so spe- lived in the Breaks since the late 1800s. The Monument, as cial? Meriwether Lewis described the part of the Bureau of Land Management, continues to oper- landscape on May 31, 1805, “The hills ate under the multiple use mandate, recognizing the resourc- and river Cliffs which we passed today es on the landscape and the resource uses that are autho- exhibit a most romantic appearance. … rized for public use of the land. To the surprise of some, the The water in the course of time in Monument contains gas wells and pipelines. Most of the descending from those hills and plains Monument contains active grazing leases. Over 400 miles of on either side of the river has trickled open roads traverse the landscape. Six airstrips are available down the soft sand cliffs and worn it to the public. Outfitters, both on the river and in the uplands, into a thousand grotesque figures, operate in the Monument. The Monument’s resource man- which with the help of a little imagina- agement plan, signed in 2009, examined all the resources tion and an oblique view at a distance, and resources uses to determine the compatibility of the Zane Fulbright are made to represent elegant ranges of activity in the Monument with the protections warranted for lofty freestone buildings, having their the objects that make this landscape special. While many parapets well stocked with statuary; columns of various people think our protections are excessive, others think we sculpture both grooved and plain, are also seen supporting did not go far enough. long galleries in front of those buildings; in other places on I started working on the Missouri River 25 years ago, a much nearer approach and with the help of less imagina- documenting homesteads to determine which were worthy tion we see the remains or ruins of elegant buildings; some of protection and what stabilization efforts were needed to columns standing and almost entire with their pedestals and preserve them. I experienced some of the wonders of the capitals; others retaining their pedestals but deprived by Missouri River Breaks (along with the biting flies, rattle- time or accident of their capitals, some lying prostrate and snakes, gumbo, hot days and head winds). Since I became broken, others in the form of vast pyramids of conic struc- the Monument Manager, I continue to see the importance of ture bearing a series of other pyramids on their tops becom- this special place, and the value it provides to local residents ing less as they ascend and finally terminating in a sharp A hiker pauses to take in the view of the Missouri and visitors alike. During this last year, as we all battled point. … As we passed on it seemed as if those scenes of River Breaks National Monument. through the pandemic, we saw the Monument provide an visionary enchantment would never have an end; for here it News-Argus file photo outlet for the American public. Thousands of us chose to is too that nature presents to the view of the traveler vast recreate in the Missouri River Breaks, in an area that pro- ranges of walls of tolerable workmanship, so perfect indeed Upper Missouri National Wild and Scenic River in 1976. vided escape from the stress associated with coronavirus, are those walls that I should have thought that nature had While the Missouri River forms the heart of the monu- and an opportunity to recharge and reconnect with our attempted here to rival the human art of masonry had I not ment, other objects and features in the Missouri Breaks families and friends in a natural setting. Hopefully, we won’t recollected that she had first began her work.” became recognized as being significant on the landscape. forget what that feels like. The romance of his writing, and the scientific discoveries This recognition led to discussions in the 1990s about further I invite you to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the made on the expedition encouraged subsequent explora- protections for these resources on public lands. In 1999 Sec- Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. Visit our tions into the interior of North America. In 1833 Prince retary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt requested the Central updated Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center in Fort Benton. Maximillian, accompanied by naturalist and artist Karl Bod- Montana Resource Advisory Council reach out to Montanans Explore the gateway communities that lead into the Monu- mer, documented their journeys. Their accounts and artistic to determine how they felt about protecting the Upper Mis- ment. Drive the Missouri Breaks Back Country Byway that renderings of the Missouri River country encouraged others souri River Breaks. Through their outreach the RAC recog- will take you through the uplands of the Monument. Float from back east to pursue their own adventures in the Mis- nized a lack of agreement on a National Monument designa- the Missouri River through the White Cliffs and the badlands souri Breaks. tion. As it was such a polarizing and divisive issue, they of the Missouri River Breaks. Connect with the special places In the 1960s the National Park Service initiated efforts to responded to Secretary Babbitt on Dec. 30, 1999, declining to found on America’s public lands. While it may not be the protect this amazing landscape as part of its Mission 66 make a recommendation regarding a designation of any type. easiest exploration you will undertake, I know it will be effort. Wanting a diverse range of recreational opportunities On Jan. 17, 2001, President Clinton, as he was leaving memorable. for the American public, they studied the river for a pro- office, established the Upper Missouri River Breaks National posed Lewis and Clark Primitive Waterway. Though it never Monument under the authority of the Antiquities Act. With- Zane Fulbright is the Upper Missouri River Breaks Monu- happened, it was the precursor for what would become the in that proclamation he recognized the objects that make the ment manager.

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Submitted by CROOKED CREEK CHAPTER OF WALLEYES UNLIMITED he annual Walleyes Unlimited banquet will be on Feb. 20 at the Trade Center. The chapter has been planning for the annual ban- Tquet that is coming in just a few weeks. After the COVID- 19 world where we have been living for the past several months, it was decided to submit a plan to the Central Montana Health District and the chapter has gained their approval, as of now, to proceed with the banquet. There will be a few changes this year but the chapter is in the process of making plans. If everything looks good, tickets will be made available for sale beginning Feb. 1. Chapter members will start contacting the community for donations also beginning Feb. 1 as well. While this is the group’s annual fundraiser, organizers decided the community really needs this opportunity to get together, for those that choose to do so, as the community as been important to the many projects chapter members have done in the past. This past year, chapter volunteers completed the handicapped fishing pier project at East Fork Reservoir, with the help of Lew- istown Rental, Allied Steel, Mike Dygert Construction, Durbin Construction, Lewistown Concrete and NB Construction, who worked alongside club members to make it all happen. The Cen- tral Montana Foundation also contributed towards this project, aimed at increasing fishing opportunities for the betterment of our community. The level of support is greatly appreciated. For the banquet on Feb. 20, there will be a few changes to the usual format in order to make the event happen. To meet the social distancing requirements, only 240 tickets will be sold this year. Tables of eight tickets will be available to groups of individuals who feel comfortable with attending the annual fundraiser with a few of their friends. The tables will be scattered about the Trade Center floor space, which will provide for adequate spacing to make social distancing possible. We will be asking participants to abide by social distancing, including wearing masks and keeping at least 6 feet between individuals, except when seated at their tables. There will be hand sanitizer and signs reminding people that attend of these measures. Additionally, the chapter worked with staff at Fergus High School, and will have a group of students serve the meal to each table of eight while they are seated. Tables of eight will be reserved with the table sponsor names on each table. There will be a special prize drawing for those purchasing tables of eight— you don’t want to miss out on that. Single tickets are also avail- Walleyes Unlimited volunteers work on the handicapped access pier at East Fork reservoir. Shown are able for those who don’t want to purchase a table of eight. Kennie Williams, Colby Tognetti, Dakota Wahl, Tom Longshore, Jayme Durbin, Nate Behl, Bryson Hornvedt Much of the banquet format will remain the same as in years and Wyatt Magger. Photo courtesy of Don Pyrah past. There will be individual games that those who have attended in the past will recognize: hat raffle, flikker shad raffle, and the beer glasses raffle. There will also be the regular 50/50 drawing, in addition to the general raffle table and, of course, the big package raffle prizes as well. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation roars into 2021 The banquet is anticipated to sell out quickly. Tickets may be picked up at the Sport Center, or by calling Don Pyrah at 380- In 2020, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation put millions • Opened or improved access to 66,358 acres of public land. 0064. Thank you, Central Montana, for your continued support. of dollars on the ground in support of its mission. Those funds • Completed 199 habitat stewardship projects that enhanced protected and enhanced more elk habitat, opened and 153,013 acres of habitat and committed an additional $3.4 mil- improved access to more public land, and worked to ensure lion toward future projects. This includes 214 habitat steward- our hunting heritage. ship projects, leveraging $27.7 million in partner dollars that “2020 was certainly a challenging and uncharted year,” said will positively impact 274,073 acres of wildlife habitat. Kyle Weaver, RMEF president and CEO. “RMEF’s roots were • Maintained momentum with membership numbering built on hard work, creativity and perseverance. 231,165 as of Dec. 31, 2020. Those attributes were put to the test last year in our • Combined with partners to allocate $5.6 mil- efforts to continue our mission. Looking forward, lion to 15 states for scientific elk research. challenges still remain but we are in a solid posi- • Carried out 157 hunting heritage and conser- tion organizationally, one highlighted by financial vation outreach grants and 10 national programs/ strength and stability as we look to accomplish sponsorships. even more.” • Advocated for successful legislation that now Despite not being able to host the vast majority permanently and fully funds the Land and Water of its fundraising banquets across 500+ chapters, Conservation Fund. RMEF volunteers instead pivoted and developed • Additional advocacy efforts included delist- creative fundraising solutions. Below is a brief summary of the ing gray wolves, improving public access on a national scale, results. protecting migration corridors, forest management and various other federal and state issues. 2020 accomplishments • Launched a completely redesigned website. • Topped 8.1 million acres in lifetime mission accomplish- “We are extremely grateful to our volunteers, members and ment. partners for their continued support of our mission. Thanks to • Carried out 27 projects in 12 states that permanently pro- your support, we are well-positioned to accelerate mission tected 40,116 acres of elk habitat. delivery in 2021 and beyond,” added Weaver.

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Thinking GARDEN REALTY of selling? Now is a great time 1224 WEST MAIN, LEWISTOWN, MT ~ CELL 406-350-5162 to consult with one of our Realtors®. Find the BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES market value of your current home. Discuss COMMERCIAL SHOP with 2 bays, one has a floor hoist, HISTORIC AUTO DEALERSHIP BUILDING with 16,500 sq ft how to Sell and Buy office/retail area, storage and bathroom. Excellent of shop/office/retail space on main floor and 13,500 location. 415 1st Avenue North. $130,000. sq ft of shop/support area in basement. Both floors are at the same time. SHOP AND/OR RETAIL SPACE- This 3 bay shop building is accessible by automobiles. Excellent location close Residential in an excellent location on the Truck By Pass. Currently to downtown with numerous possibilities. $600,000. An used as retail and office space. Many possibilities. additional 20,000 sq ft paved parking area is available NEW LISTING! 124 W WATER Includes a separate 768 sq ft warehouse building with across the street for another $125,000. Call Rick at 350- ST.- Big detached garage! nicely concrete floor. The large lot accommodates off-street 5162 for details. improved and maintained 3 parking. 1009 4th Ave North. $250,000. Call Rick. 7 APARTMENT UNITS close to downtown Lewistown. bedrooms 1 and 1/2 bath home LUMBERYARD in Central Montana- Excellent location on Good investment opportunity. 419 West Boulevard. Call Highway 87/200 with 3 acres. Well established business Rick for details. $350,000. close to downtown Lewistown. List and clientele. Purchase the real estate, furniture, price $190,000. Listed by Meghan fixtures, equipment and business for $660,000. Stock inventory and supplies are extra, but at seller’s’ cost. Commercial Call Rick to set up an appointment to view this great Rick Dyck, BRokeR/owneR business opportunity. (406) 350-5162 GARAGE/STORAGE BUILDING Montana Land located at 512 W Watson Street. 18’ X 24’. Close to downtown. HOMES IN TOWN & Property $20,000. Call Tom NEW TOWNHOMES- They each have 2 bedrooms, 2 Transactions baths and are all on one level. Includes a laundry Since 1909 Land room and all new appliances. 230 and 234 East SCENIC MOUNTAIN Boulevard. $184,900 each. www.gardenre.com SUBDIVISION BUILDING LOTS: 5.3 ACRE LOT- $56,000 5.6 ACRE LOT- $58,000 15+ ACRE BUILDING LOT- 10 MILES EAST OF LEWISTOWN WITH HIGHWAY ACCESS AND BORDERS 640 ACRES OF STATE LAND. $90,000 – CALL TOM 2 LARGE SHOP BUILDINGS IN THE LEWISTOWN HEIGHTS: BOTH ARE 32’ X 64’ AND THERE IS AN EXTRA LOT THAT GOES WITH THEM. CAN BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY. $250,000 FOR THE PACKAGE. CALL TOM Contact McKenna Agency Today! (406)538-8736 www.mckennaagency.com 110 S. Dawes Lewistown, MT 59457 Tom (406)366-8736, Meghan (406)366-3114 We look forward to working with you!

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THE CENTRAL MONTANA PRESENTING MID-STATE NOW HIRING ALL SHIFTS AT BUDTENDER IN MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT THE HOBSON SCHOOL SHUTTLE PROVIDES RIDES to BIBLE INSTITUTE THE Dash Inn. Apply in person- MARIJUANA DISPENSARY The Mental Health Center is DISTRICT HAS AN opening for Billings EVERY Tuesday and Lewistown, Montana come join our team. 406-535- FULL-TIME & PART-TIME posi- recruiting for a part-time case Clerk/ Business Manager in Great Falls every Thursday. WE Accredited, audit students free. 3892. tions available in new Medical manager to work in the training position. The approxi- HAVE LOWERED OUR ROUND- Spring Semester starts January Marijuana Dispensary. Product Lewistown office providing case mate start date will be April 1st, NOW HIRING: TRIP PRICES TO $30.00. We 12, 2021. Tuesday & Wednesday knowledge; & sales experience management services for indi- 2021. A bachelor’s degree in GRAIN ELEVATOR will get you there on time and nights at 6 p.m. No test/exams. preferred but not required. viduals with mental illness. accounting or related field is rec- TECHNICIAN stay until you are ready. Origin to For more information, call Hourly wage DOE with monthly Prefer Bachelor’s degree in a ommended. Experience in Moore, MT destination service. EVERYONE General Director- Carl Whorely bonuses available. human services field with at least accounting, finance and GAAP Rail/ Truck unloading and load- is welcome and encouraged to 406-535-2954. Must complete our Employee one year of full-time experience accounting is desirable. Must ing, Heavy equipment operating/ take advantage of this wonderful Application form & pass in a mental health setting. have excellent computer skills, Mechanical Experience, service. The shuttle is equipped CRIMINAL BACKGROUND Requires excellent verbal and ability to run accounting and Willingness to work day or night to serve the needs of the elderly, CHECK. written communication skills, payroll software and be able to  Free for Asking hours and overtime as needed, semi-ambulatory, wheelchair Text: (260)366-6038 OR Email with ability to do detailed paper- assist the superintendent and Ability to climb ladders, Work confined, and transit dependent mtnaturalwellnesssandy@gmail. work utilizing an electronic medi- board. Wage is dependent on within company safety guide- public. The shuttle also provides FREE GRAIN BIN- TOP com to request an application. cal record system. Must have a experience and education. lines. rides in town Monday through DAMAGED. You remove and valid driver’s license and a work- Applications must be received by Competitive salary and benefits. THE DENTON/ GEYSER/ Friday 7am to 5pm. Please call haul away. 406-366-8467. ing knowledge of community ser- February 26, 2021. If interested Up to $17/ hr based on experi- STANFORD CO-OP is seeking 24 hours in advance 406-535- vices. please send letter of interest and ence. We operate a drug free qualified persons for the follow- 7486 for more information and to To apply, please go to our web- resume to Hobson School, PO environment. ing positions: Varsity Head Track book your seat. site at www.mhcbillings.org and Box 410, Hobson, MT 59452, or To apply, pick up an application and Assistant Track Coaching click on “Careers”. The applica- email to sherri.bergstrom@hob- at 117 1st St SW, Moore, MT positions. Applications are avail- tion form must be completed in son.k12.mt.us.  Help Wanted  Help Wanted 59464, 406-708-7000. able at all three school districts. its entirety for consideration. Gavilon is an equal opportunity Please direct letters of interest to LBM PIZZA HAS A BACK OF There is also an “Invitation to employer. the Athletic Director at any of the house/ delivery position open. Self Identify Form”. Address WE ARE HIRING! APPLY TODAY! three schools. Must have clean MVR. Apply in application materials to: person 630 NE Main before www.centuryci.com Human Resources, Mental 11am or after 2pm. Here’s your opportunity to join Century, one of the finest employers in the region.  Help Wanted  Help Wanted Health Center, P.O. Box 219, If you’re hard working and dedicated to safety and quality, Century is the best place to Billings, MT 59103 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY build your career. Our 2021 season is packed with projects and we need Laborers, Field ANNOUNCEMENT CHS BIG SKY IS LOOKING Mechanics, Concrete Finishers, Truck Drivers, and Equipment Operators. We offer great The Lewistown Public Schools wages and benefits including employer-paid full family health, dental, vision insurance FOR Full-time Class A CDL driv- are currently accepting applica- and retirement package. Please submit your application online by r.s.D. inc./snowy mountain ers. If interested, apply through tions for the following position(s): Monday, February 15th at the Century website: www.centuryci.com the Lewistown Job Service or on For more information, give us a call at 406-535-1200. industries is hiring: JR. HIGH ASSISTANT TRACK the CHS Careers website. Help us build rural America! R.S.D. Inc. proudly provides services to people with COACH Make a great career move and join the team at Century today! disabilities in Billings, Hardin, Lewistown and Red GRASS RANGE SCHOOL Seasonal position at Lewistown Century is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer Lodge. The mission of R.S.D. Inc. is to encourage, DISTRICT IS NOW accepting Jr. High School for the 2021 sea- applications for the following son. High School Diploma or support and assist each person with disabilities positions for the 2020-2021 GED required. Prefer experi- Now Hiring at Central Montana whom we serve to make choices in his/her life school year. ence with participation in or and expand his/her opportunities for growth and SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE coaching of track and ability to Nursing and Rehab Center personal development. HEAD MAINTENANCE work with Junior High School Grass Range School District is age students. -Group Home Hab TecHs – Various sHifTs now accepting applications for Track Coach Assistant 1 stipend 5 star Quality Rated the following positions for the $1,727.40 -smi Day Hab TecHs 2021-2022 school year. Any appointment shall be contin- 2020 Pinnacle Customer Experience Award™ SUPERINTENDENT gent upon results of the finger- -assisTanT Group Home manaGer SCIENCE TEACHER print criminal background check, 2020 American Health Care A s s o c i at i o n Quality Initiative Recognition CLASSROOM/ TITLE I AIDE which must be acceptable to the -Group Home relief oVerniGHT Hab TecH CLASSROOM/ LIBRARY AIDE Board, in its sole discretion. To apply contact Shari at 132 Wunderlin Please provide a letter of appli- Positions are open until filled. Lewistown, MT 59457, or call 406-538-5130. cation, resume’, copy of current For further information or an v Montana Certificate or statement application packet, please con- Infection Control Nurse Positions open until filled. 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800.662.8771 406.538.8771 406.538.3658 - Fax If your rig is “dead in the field” WE can get you up and running in no time! MSU awarded $3.5 million for advanced battery research As batteries become increasingly important in a world filled with portable electronics, Montana State University is poised to push the boundaries of energy storage technology as part of a $10 million effort involving universities, national labs and industry partners. MSU was recently awarded more than $3.5 million from the Army Research Lab to develop a new generation of batteries that can hold more power and charge faster while also being safer and more resilient to extreme environments. The project is being led by University of Maryland and includes Stony Brook University, the University of Texas at Austin, Argonne and Brookhaven national laboratories and several private companies. “MSU has some unique capabilities that we’ve developed over the past couple decades of researching fuel cells,” which are similar to batteries in many ways, said MSU Energy Research Institute Director Lee Spangler, who is leading the MSU portion of the project. “It’s exciting to be applying that expertise to batteries, and this funding is really going to accelerate our research in this area.” Recent advances in lithium-ion batteries have enabled smaller laptops, longer-range electric cars and much more, but the batteries face challenges in the rigorous conditions of military field operations, according to Spangler. Soldiers carry an average of 10 pounds of batteries and have limited time for charging them, and traditional lithium-ion batteries can catch fire if damaged or overheated. Improved batteries that could excel in a military setting would also benefit a range of consumer products, Spangler said. The MSU research team will focus on developing and testing lithium-ion batteries that use a specialized ceramic material in place of the plastic membrane and liquid electrolyte that are prone to damage and fire. The solid material would be more durable and, therefore, safer and may also have performance advantages such as faster charging time, according to Spangler. “It turns out these novel ceramic structures that we developed for fuel cells appear equally advantageous for solid- state batteries,” said project researcher Stephen Sofie, professor Reseacher Rob Walker, left, meets with students in his lab. Walker’s team will contribute to an interdisciplinary in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering $3.5 million MSU effort to develop and test advanced battery materials. in MSU’s Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering. Fuel cells Photo courtesy of MSu/adrian Sanches-gonzalez operate similarly to batteries to convert chemical inputs into electricity rather than storing and releasing it. “The ceramics ceramics and the effects of impurities on their performance. to improve charging speed while reducing battery degradation will never catch fire and create a safety hazard and are capable of Using optical spectroscopy, the researchers will be able to and overheating. better performance than lithium batteries filled with flammable examine changes in materials at temperatures exceeding 1,800 Working with the other project partners on a range of testing liquid.” degrees Fahrenheit. “There are very few other places in the and analysis, the MSU team’s ultimate goal is to create a new To make the ceramic material, Sofie will use a method called world that can perform these types of measurements,” he said. battery technology that could one day be manufactured for freeze-casting that he developed at NASA and has since refined “We’ll be able to know exactly how the battery material changes wide use, according to Spangler. over years of fuel cell research at MSU. A slurry of ceramic and correlate that with battery performance.” Walker called the project “a tremendous opportunity” for particles and water is precisely poured onto a cold surface to Nick Stadie, assistant professor in the chemistry and the MSU research community, including students and young form ice crystals that produce the desired structure, then freeze- biochemistry department and an expert in energy storage, researchers. The $3 million contract will support 11 graduate dried to make a thin, porous membrane. will focus on developing graphite- and silicon-based materials students and six postdoctoral or similar research positions. “We think there’s so much promise for these ceramic battery for the electrodes that release and absorb energy during “Personnel working on this project will be well positioned to materials if we can figure out how to package them to make battery operation. Professor Steven Shaw in the Department become leaders in the rapidly growing field of energy storage robust, high performance battery cells,” Sofie said. of Electrical and Computer Engineering will design and build and conversion,” he said. Rob Walker, professor in the Department of Chemistry testing equipment for analyzing the performance of small According to Sofie, the project couldn’t come at a better and Biochemistry in MSU’s College of Letters and Science, is versions of the new batteries to understand how they could time, as MSU has started to leverage its fuel cell experience also applying expertise acquired over nearly two decades of optimally charge and provide power once scaled up. Hongwei into research in the up-and-coming battery field. “We think researching high-temperature fuel cells. Walker and his group Gao, associate professor in the electrical and computer this project will launch MSU into being a leader in solid-state will use specialized equipment to study the stability of the new engineering department, will develop protocols and devices battery research,” he said.