GLENDIVE RANGER REVIEW Thursday, January 21, 2021 • Vol. 59, No. 6 • Glendive, Montana $1.00 New Highway Patrol building takes shape By Hunter Herbaugh Ranger-Review Staff Writer

Construction of the new headquarters for Montana Highway Patrol District V are well underway, accord- STIMULUS CARDS: ing to MHP Capt. Jim Hunter. Construction on the building Some stimulus money began last September and is being distributed via is expected to be completed some time in June. debit cards. Know what Hunter noted that so far, to look for in the mail, construction has been on time and on budget with Page 14 few issues. Funding for the project was appropriated by the 2019 state legislature in HB5, which provided $2.795 million for the project. It is being built on state-owned land on Colorado Boulevard, directly behind the Eastern Montana Veterans’ Home. If there has been a delay anywhere in the process thus far, Hunter noted that weath- er did stall some aspects of the project early on. How- Hunter Herbaugh photo ever, he said that any disrup- The new Highway Patrol District V headquarters building takes shape on Colorado Boulevard in north Glendive. Construction began on the tions that may have been building in September and is expected to be completed in June. The $2.8 million facility was approved by the 2019 legislature. caused were minimal, likely pushing the finish date back concrete, get that cured and a vehicle search bay and they are fully up and run- all going to trickle in after SKIJORING: by a couple of days, if at all. everything when things got more space for trainings. ning. the building is complete. So “Time wise, the weather cold,” Hunter said. Once the construction “We’ll start moving in right hopefully it won’t take too This unique Western may have set things back Among the advantages the on the building is finished, away, I just don’t know how long,” he said. “I don’t antici- maybe one or two days, but new building will provide are Hunter said the MHP will long that will take. There’s pate it will take us more than winter sport is fun for all they’re catching back up. things that they just don’t begin the process of moving some other things that have a month.” ages, So actually, I think we’re on have room for in their cur- in immediately. He estimat- to be set up, our communica- Reach Hunter Herbaugh time as well, because they rent building. These include ed that process could take tions, ISTSD with phones, all at rrreporter@rangerreview. Page 8 were able to blanket the improved evidence storage, them about a month before that kind of stuff. So they’re com.

By Jamie Ausk Crisafulli School Ranger-Review Staff Writer The Glendive Unified School Board passed an academic variance that will allow high school seniors to request a waiver of Dawson County High board votes School’s graduation requirements. Students may apply for an academic variance in regards to DCHS gradua- tion requirements, however they will to allow be required to meet standards set forth by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. The state requires stu- dents have 20 specific credits for academic graduation, a less rigorous standard than the 23 credits required at DCHS. DCHS counselor Des Hoffer shared special circumstances. She said there are a number of stu- the academic variance proposal with At the GUSB meeting last week, dents who will not be able to reach variances school administrators after seeing stu- Hoffer said she has seen an uptick in DCHS graduation requirements this dents struggle through the challenges students who are struggling to pass year. RED DEVILS: of education during the pandemic. classes after a challenging end to the “Students can generally recover The policy is based off a similar vari- spring semester and trying to adjust from one bad semester at school of not Girls split weekend to promote ance used by CM Russell High School to a hybrid schedule the majority of getting all the credits that they need in Great Falls. That school also has a the first semester of this year. towards graduation, but unfortunately games while boys take 23-credit graduation requirement but “We are seeing the effects of the last a lot of the kids that really struggled their first two losses of have had the variance policy in their eight months on our students,” Hoffer the season , graduation handbook for a number of years for said. See VARIANCE, page 2 Page 11 Council discusses finishing touches at new water plant By Hunter Herbaugh as much of a visual improvement as it is a struc- PEACE WALK: Ranger-Review Staff Writer tural improvement, Reichert raised the possibility of Local churches will removing the billboard advertising the Glendive Inn With progress continuing on the city’s new Water that currently sits on Towne Street near the bridge. lead a walk and vigil to Treatment Plant, a couple members of the city He said his reasoning for bringing up the matter was encourage peace this Finance, Utilities, Property and Recreation commit- that not only is the billboard aesthetically unpleasing tee voiced opinions on a project that needs to be done but it’s also functionally defunct. coming Saturday, and a project they would like to see done. The legality of The first project discussed by the committee removing the bill- “If at all possible it Page 2 focused on walkways in the water basin, which have board however is some maintenance issues that need to be corrected questionable. It sits on should come out of before the new filters can be installed. The prob- city-owned land but is there. The lease is lem is the paint, which is wearing off. City Opera- leased to the Jordan tions Director Kevin Dorwart and city Public Works Inn owner. The bill- meaningless since Direcor Frank Ceane recommended fix would be to board itself is also the it’s advertising for a UP A CREEK: sandblast and clean the walkways and filter basins property of the Jor- and have city employees then apply a sealer at a later dan Inn owner. How- business that’s been Dinodave discusses time. Mayor Jerry Jimison noted that it would cost ever, no one recalled if condemned,” his decades-long approximately $16,500. there is a time limit on A slight disagreement was raised however by the lease. Gerald Reichert, struggle to stay on the councilman Rhett Coon. Given the location of the “If at all possible, City Councilman right side of the walkways, Coon noted that he would prefer having it should come out of the sealant applied right away, as they are at risk of there,” he said. “The property line, rusting rapidly. Since city crews wouldn’t be avail- lease is meaningless able to apply the sealant quickly, he questioned if since it’s advertising for a business that’s been con- Page 4 the council could continue discussion on potentially Hunter Herbaugh photo demned and if it were to go to some other advertiser, having the contractor apply the sealant, even though An outdated billboard advertising a defunct hotel sits I propose we not do that. We spent how many millions it may cost a bit more. prominently near the Glendive water treatment plant. City of dollars doing this and I’d rather look at the new “I agree with doing the sandblasting and every- Council would like to remove the sign. water treatment plant than that sign.” thing, but I also agree with them putting the coating Other members of the committee agreed with on everything right away too. How’s that going to Using the contractor was not included in the rec- Reichert’s proposal, noting that it would be a visual work with our crew doing it? When? How long would ommendations given by Ceane and Dorwart however. improvement for the community to have the bill- it be? Could they do it in their time? Because if you Coon signaled that as long as they had confidence in board removed. The topic was added to the agenda start blasting that metal, it’s going to start rusting city crews’ ability to get the job done, he wouldn’t for further research into “lease and ownership sta- immediately and while we’re doing it, we should do protest. tus.” it right. So I would still like to discuss having the Another matter related to the WTP was raised by Reach Hunter Herbaugh at rrreporter@rangerre- contractor do it,” Coon said. councilman Gerald Reichert. Given the plant is just view.com.

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This weather report for Glendive and the area is www.americanford.us brought to you by: 100 Ford Ave • (406) 345-3673 Local churches will lead a peace walk on Jan. 23 By Hunter Herbaugh to discuss things peacefully is we really lost that ability to Ranger-Review Staff Writer the ability to come to conclu- speak to one another. We’ve sions where everyone felt like talked a lot about that polar- After a year of frustrations they had input and acceptance, ization that we’re all feeling and fatigue and troubled by even if they don’t consider it right now, in our worship and recent national events, some to be the perfect solution. In in individual conversations, of Glendive’s spiritual leaders her view, she noted this doesn’t and we’re all looking forward are bringing their congrega- mean everyone has to agree on to have something to come tions together for an event everything, but rather be able together,” he said. aimed at spreading a message to disagree respectfully. Frelsi added that she doesn’t of positivity and healing. Pas- expect this one event to sud- tor Brenda Frelsi of the Zion “If we see more peace denly solve all of these prob- Lutheran Church and Pastor lems but hopes it can get peo- weatherforyou.com Kevin Garman of the Glendive and we start seeing ple to move away from the United Methodist Church will and hearing more “eye-for-an-eye” mentality that be hosting a Peace Walk/Peace many people have seemingly Vigil for our Nation in Lloyd prayers for peace, fallen into and cut through the Square Park this Saturday, Jan. maybe it becomes negativity, even if just a little 23. bit. The past year has been more ingrained in our “I think we are, in many defined by heightened tensions DNA as part of who cases, what we see and what and unease. Having to deal we take in, and it allows us to with a pandemic, civil unrest we are,” grow in that area. If we see and a hotly contested election Brenda Frelsi, more peace and we start seeing year topped off by a riot at and hearing more prayers for 100 Ford Ave. the U.S. Capitol has left many Zion Lutheran Pastor peace, maybe it becomes more Glendive, MT people feeling tired and worn ingrained in our DNA as a part (406) 345-3673 down. of who we are. I don’t think We Believe in Glendive Frelsi explained that the idea “Sometimes we need to say one of these things is going to for the event originated with what we need. Peace doesn’t change all of Glendive, but it her and her congregation. Feel- mean lack of conflict... we can might be a tiny turning point,” ing troubled by recent events, disagree if we do so respect- She said. she said she felt an event like fully and we can then maybe The event is scheduled to this is necessary to show that use our points of disagreement begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, there is still positivity in the to move forward differently,” Jan. 23. It will begin at Lloyd world. Frelsi said. Square Park and will include a “I’ve just been looking at the Likewise, Garman noted his walk through the surrounding news lately and realizing that belief that a peaceful display neighborhood, then return to those that are violent are being such as the one they will be the park for “a brief service of Chris Reynolds Mandy Johnson Jess Johnson very overtly violent and con- hosting is something the com- prayers, scripture, and a couple spicuously violent, and that’s munity needs right now. Even hymns.” Anyone is welcome to not just in actions but in words in his own congregation, Gar- attend though event organizers as well. It’s just become normal man said there has been a lot of are asking attendees to utilize VARIANCE: from page 1 to share words that really are discussion among the members masks and social distancing. impolite and hurtful and incite- regarding their concerns over Garman said he will also be hard last spring really strug- er districts in Billings that ing enough credits in certain ful words and I think it’s just current events. attempting to live stream the gled this fall with hybrid. As have more resources avail- areas, for instance health/PE become a more normal part of “There’s been a strong event on the Methodist Church great as it was to be able to able to them. where their former school our culture,” she said. “I think response of ‘this is not who Facebook page for those who come back in the building Larsen noted that a student may have only required one we’re losing our peacefulness.” we are,’ and what happened to would like to participate virtu- and get three weeks of full- must apply for the variance, but DCHS requires two, to Among the things that Frelsi people of different ideologies, ally. time school … under their adding that a waiver would meet the DCHS require- noted she was worried people different backgrounds, experi- Reach Hunter Herbaugh at belt, they couldn’t recover in not be automatically applied ments. would lose without being able ence and identities, where have [email protected]. that three-week’s time,” Hof- when a student comes up Both Hoffer and Larsen said fer said. short of meeting DCHS stan- the DCHS and state require- DCHS Principal John Lars- dards. An Academic Vari- ments for subjects like Eng- en said seeing the effects of ance Committee consisting lish, science and math are the education in a pandemic was of a school administrator, same so students requesting a determining factor in his a school counselor and two variances would not come up Commissions vote to ease late support of the academic vari- DCHS staff members will short in the main subjects. ance. determine if the student is “Essentially we would be “If I had been asked two or granted the waiver. talking about elective cred- three years ago if this is some- When determining if a stu- its,” Hoffer said. thing I would be in favor of, I dent will be granted a waiver, The DCHS graduation fees on sewer district bills probably would have told you the committee will consider requirements are four cred- ‘no,’” Larsen told the GUSB. several factors, including but its of English, two credits of By Hunter Herbaugh missioner Brad Mitchell was arated from county taxes “In light of as much time as not limited to the student’s math, two credit of science, Ranger-Review Staff Writer absent. when the county switched our students have spent out of age and how long that student two credit of health/physi- “If somebody didn’t get from their Metropolitan school because of COVID and has been in the district. cal education, three credits The Dawson County com- their bill for three months, Sewer District No. 1, which some of the issues that have At the end of last year the social studies, one credit of missioners have passed a you don’t see another bill for was eliminated in September come up associated with that, GUSB held a special board fine art, one credit vocational resolution aimed at address- three months, so they were of 2018, to a Rural Special that has changed my mind.” meeting to approve a gradu- and eight elective credits. ing concerns regarding getting finance charges for Improvement District back Larsen said that another ation request from a former “To me the high school penalties under the billing that entire time and didn’t in 2019, which intercon- contributor to his change student who was just short diploma is the culmination structure for West Glendive know it,” commissioner Den- nects with the City of Glen- of heart is knowing that of DCHS graduation require- of everything that a school sewer operations. Resolution nis Zander said. dive wastewater system. school officials have “kicked ments but whose age pre- board does and it’s probably #2021-3 changes the date Though the commission- This meant the operations around” the idea of an alter- vented him from returning to the most important thing,” when late fees and penal- ers are hoping this resolu- fees for the sewer district native program for students school to finish his education. trustee Lara Crighton noted ties start accruing on unpaid tion will help address the couldn’t be taxed because who struggle with being suc- “I think this is something before making the motion to sewer utility bills for county problem of unknown finance the county doesn’t own the cessful in the traditional high that would be used sparingly, approve the policy. residents from 30 days after charges if someone loses wastewater treatment facil- school setting, but have as but I think it’s appropriate The motion received full bills are sent out to the end their bill, they are still ity. of yet been able to develop for some of our students who support of the board. Trust- of the quarter that follows anticipating that the state The commissioners craft- such a program for the dis- are going to age out,” Larsen ees David Steinbron and the billing to help alleviate legislature will pass a bill ed the legislation with the trict. Larsen noted that dis- said. Cindy Dufner were not in situations where someone to allow the West Glendive help of the Montana Associa- tricts similar in size to Glen- There have also been attendance at the meeting. might not receive their bill sewer operations bills to be tion of Counties. dive struggle to come up with instances of students mov- Reach Jamie Ausk Crisaful- on time for whatever reason. put back onto county resi- Reach Hunter Herbaugh alternative education pro- ing into the district during li at rreditor@rangerreview. The resolution was dents’ taxes. at rrreporter@rangerreview. grams unlike schools in larg- the senior year and not hav- com. approved by a 2-0 vote. Com- Sewer bills had to be sep- com. Arntzen outlines allowable Rosendale announces staff uses for school relief funds Representative Matt Marissa Stockton will Under where? Rosendale (MT-AL) serve as District Director. On Tuesday Superintendent they seek every opportunity to announced the following She was previously with Arntzen shared the allowable best administer these COVID-19 senior staff hires to his the Montana State Audi- uses and distribution of the relief funds.” staff for his new congres- tor’s office as the Assis- $170,099,465 made available to Local schools will have until sional office. tant Deputy State Auditor Montana school leaders and edu- September 30, 2023, to obligate “I am proud of the as well as Scheduler to the cation partners by the Elemen- expenditures. The application team we have been able Commissioner. Prior to tary and Secondary School Emer- for funds highlights two specific to assemble to represent that, Stockton worked with gency Relief (ESSER II) funds. allowable uses. These uses include the taxpayers of Mon- Representative Rosendale Ninety percent of the funds, or student learning loss and facil- tana,” said Representative when he was the State Sen- $153,089,518, will be allocated to ity renovations. Additional sup- Rosendale. “With such a ate Majority leader. each school district per the Title 1 port for student learning could be diverse set of skills and Sean Brislin will serve federal formula for economically tutoring, summer learning experi- knowledge, we have built as Legislative Director. disadvantaged students. The guid- ences, or other strategies to meet a team that is ready to take He was previously politi- ance for the uses of these new student learning needs hindered on the challenges of our cal director and deputy COVID-19 funds are consistent by COVID-19’s negative impact state .” campaign manager for with prevention, preparation, and on schools and children. Facility James Braid will serve Congressman Rosendale’s response to Coronavirus. renovations are to ensure healthy as Chief of Staff. He previ- congressional campaign. “Transparency and clarity in learning environments for stu- ously served at the Office Prior to that, Brislin was communication is the purpose dents by providing improved ven- of Management and Bud- with Club for Growth. I host regular Education Advo- tilation systems and other facility get as the Deputy Associ- Harry Fones will serve cate meetings with our Montana needs to ensure the health and ate Director for Legisla- as Communications Direc- school leaders,” said Superinten- well-being of students. tive Affairs, Appropria- tor. He is joining the Con- Right here! dent Arntzen. “A strong empha- In today’s Education Advocates tions and White House gressman’s office from the sis on safe learning environments meeting, other important items Liaison. Prior to this, Braid Department of Homeland and focusing on student learn- discussed included amendments served as Deputy Chief for Security. He previously ing is key in this distribution. to the Every Student Succeeds Reps. Sanford and Budd, worked in Governor Larry Today’s timely discussion will aid Act (ESSA) and the assessment as well as policy director Hogan’s office as well as “Something For Everyone” our local leaders to best deter- waiver for the federally mandat- for the House Freedom the Republican National 365-4711 • Mon - Sat 7 - 6 p.m. • Sun 12-4 p.m. mine their individual needs as ed tests. Caucus. Committee.

Pag e 3Glendive Ranger-Review Thursday, January 21, 2021฀•฀Page 3Glendive Justice Court Obituaries Judge Stacey Nerison pre- with $200 suspended. sides over Dawson County DOT Dorothy Kaufman Ralph “Buzz” Clifford Mason Justice Court. On Jan. 15, Romaro Rog- Dorothy Kaufman, age 94, On the afternoon of Jan. DUI ers forfeited a $140 bond of Glendive, passed away on 13, 2021, Ralph “Buzz” Clif- On Jan. 11, Tristen Everett for speeding on interstate Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at ford Mason passed away at Mitchell was found guilty of – exceeding day limit of 80 the Glendive Medical Center his home after a short ill- driving under the influence MPH by traveling at a speed Extended Care. ness while surrounded by his of alcohol, third offense. The of 89 MPH. Visitation will be held from whole family. Ralph was 74 defendant was fined $2500, On Jan. 11, Anthony Ryan 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. and from years old. was ordered to pay court costs Goicoechea forfeited a $120 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thurs- Ralph was born Dec.27, 1946 of $85 and was sentenced to bond for speeding on inter- day, Jan. 21, 2021 at the Silha in Glendive, the son of Clif- one year in jail with 335 days state – exceeding day limit Funeral Home in Glendive. ford and Laura (Reed) Mason. suspended. of 80 MPH by traveling at a Funeral services will be at 10 He grew up in Glendive. CARELESS DRIVING speed of 109 MPH. a.m. on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at Ralph was a very social per- On Jan. 13, a juvenile was ADDITIONAL CITATION Our Savior Lutheran Church son who made friends easily. found guilty of careless driv- From Jan. 11-15, 2021, Judge with Pastor Greg Lucido offi- His friends and family called ing. The defendant was fined Nerison also addressed the ciating. Interment will follow him “Buzz.” He finished high $100, with $90 suspended following citations: speeding in Dawson Memorial Ceme- school when the Vietnam and was ordered to pay court on interstate – exceeding day tery in Glendive. Silha Funer- War started. He was draft- costs of $35. limit of 80 MPH, three; speed- al Home of Glendive has been ed into the Army. Ralph was VICIOUS DOG ing on interstate – exceeding entrusted with the arrangements. extremely proud of his services as an aircraft and helicopter On Jan. 14, Robert L. Burris’ night limit of 80 MPH, one; Dorothy was born on May 16, 1926 in Glendive, a daughter repairman mechanic. His entry into the offense of vicious dog, was speeding on non-interstate of Chancy and Clara (Carpenter) Bacon. She was the 10th of service was Jan. 17, 1968. He left for Viet- amended to dog at large. The – exceeding day limit of 70 11 children. She was raised and educated in Dawson County nam on Thanksgiving Day 1968. He was defendant was fined $200, MPH, one. and graduated from Dawson County High School with the honorably discharged January 15, 1971. class of 1944. Shortly after her high school graduation Doro- After returning to the states he returned to thy was united in marriage to Pete Kaufman in September Glendive. Shortly thereafter, Ralph recon- of 1944, and to this union three children were born. Due to nected with Susan Enghusen. They moved Pete’s military service in the Navy they moved to California to Miles City to start their lives together in not long after their marriage, however after his honorable marriage on Nov. 13, 1971. From this union he had two chil- discharge the couple returned to Glendive. They farmed out dren, Kelly Rae and Elizabeth “Betsy” Mae. He loved spend- County Happenings on the “Cracker Box Route” for a few years until moving to ing time with them. He loved hunting, fishing, camping and the Circle Highway. Dorothy and Pete raised their three chil- celebrating all events with family. During this time of adjust- when Mr. Sanderson, Con- dren, Ray, Jack, and Mary, at their home on the Circle High- Ralph made his main career as a package delivery driver ment to combat the spread tract Planner for Dawson way. There they grew a large garden every summer, from for UPS in Miles City. He thought of his co-workers as of the COVID-19 virus, nor- County, is not in the office. which Dorothy canned vegetables and fruits for the long friends and extended family, spending many happy moments mal services of the Dawson Denise can be reached at winters. Dorothy was an exceptional cook and will always be with them hunting, fishing and picnicking. He gave 22 years County Commissioners, Mr. (406) 345-4154 or albertsd@ remembered for her Saturday morning caramel rolls. of service to UPS, making lots of friends of his customers Sanderson, Contract Plan- dawsoncountymontana.com, Dorothy went to work at Woolworth’s in 1962, working along the way. In the fall of 1994 Ralph had a horrible acci- ner for Dawson County and for the public to access. behind the lunch counter. She then went on to work as the dent that left him unable to work. He retired at that time the Dawson County Fair - - - - - bookkeeper until the store closed in 1984. To pass the time, and was able to concentrate on being Grandpa to his three Office have been altered The fair manager is in the Dorothy joined the hospital auxiliary and volunteered at The grandkids. They meant the world to him. There wasn’t a day or, in some cases, elimi- office at the courthouse every Attic where she worked every Tuesday until November of that passed he didn’t call to check on them and his daughter nated all together. Contact Monday from 8 a.m. to 12 2018. After both Dorothy and Pete retired, they continued or an event he was eager to support them in. Family was these agencies for the latest p.m. A schedule will be deter- spending their summers at Intake and growing their large everything to him. updates. mined if/when the COVID-19 gardens and began selling their vegetables at the Farmer’s Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and - - - - - pandemic has passed. Market every Friday in the fall. Laura Mason; and his son, Kelly Rae Mason. On Jan. 25, 2021 at 7 p.m., - - - - - Dorothy and Pete celebrated their 60th wedding anniver- Ralph is survived by his wife of 49 years, Susan Mason; the Dawson County Fair The Dawson County Com- sary in September of 2004 with all of their children and daughter, Elizabeth “Betsy” and her husband, Jesse Schell; Board will meet at the missioners have announced grandchildren in attendance as well. Following Pete’s pass- granddaughter, Courtney Cheyenne Mason; grandson, Tay- Dawson County Courthouse the following updates in pro- ing in 2007, Dorothy sold her house and moved into the Mead- lor Austin Schell; granddaughter, Breanna Susanna Schell; Basement. Use the Kendrick tocol for county offices with owlark Apartments and later moved to the Grandview Apart- his sister, Judy Casey; three nephews, Tim, Tom and Ted Ave. entrance. Social distanc- the recent upswing in COVID ments before her final move into Extended Care in 2018. Casey and their families; and a niece, Shelley Casey and her ing will be in effect. cases: She was preceded in death by her parents, Chancy and family. The Senior Center is closed Clara; her husband, Pete; six sisters; four brothers; one great- Visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 from AGENDA: along with congregate lunch grandson, Jared Kutzler; daughter-in-law, Pat Kaufman; and 1 to 5 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral •฀Guests service, but the Meals On son-in-law, Fred Kutzler. services will be held on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at 11 a.m. at •฀Old Business Wheels program will continue Dorothy is survived by her children, Ray Kaufman of Polk Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow in 1) Rodeo and Other Fair as normal. If a meal is needed City, Fla., Jack (Brenda) Kaufman of St. Cloud, Fla., and Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery with full military Entertainment Options call the Health Department at Mary Kutzler of Glendive; seven grandchildren; 16 great- honors. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: •฀New Business (406) 377-5213 grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and numer- www.stevensonandsons.com or mailed to 3407 Batchelor •฀Election of Officers The Dawson County Health ous nieces and nephews. Street, Miles City, MT 59301. 1) Need for More Board Department will remain open Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the Charitable donations can be made to the VFW or VA Medi- Members but reservations and the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com. cal Assisted Living in his honor. - - - - - nature of the visit will be On Jan. 26, 2021 at 5:15 p.m., required prior to visiting the the Airport Board will be courthouse. Please call ahead meeting in the Dawson before visiting the Health County Courthouse Department Conference Room. For more All other County offices will City C ourt information, call Craig be open to the public but the Judge Kerry Burman pre- On Jan. 8, Kyle Jay Feld- suspended and was credited assault, causing bodily inju- Hostetler at (406) 687-3372. public is highly encouraged sides over Glendive City mann was found guilty of with one day served. Offens- ry to partner or family mem------to conduct business over the Court. partner or family member es of unlawful restraint and ber, first offense The defen- The regularly scheduled phone, mail and/or electroni- NO INSURANCE assault, causing bodily injury destruction/ tampering of dant was fined $1000, with public meetings of the Daw- cally if possible. On Jan. 8, Alexander Don- to partner or family member, communication device to $700 suspended, was ordered son County Commissioners The Library is open for ald Eaton was found guilty first offense The defendant obstruct, prevent or inter- to pay court costs of $85, are held at 10 a.m. on the pickup service but all other of operating without liabil- was fined $1000, was ordered fere with a criminal offense was ordered to attend anger first Tuesday of the month programming is closed. ity insurance in effect, first to pay court costs of $85, report were dismissed by the management classes and was and at 5:30 p.m. on the third The Dawson County Cor- offense. The defendant was was ordered to attend anger prosecution. sentenced to 30 days in jail Tuesday of the month. rectional Facility will remain fined $250 and was ordered to management classes and was On Jan. 14, Jodien Sue with 29 days suspended and Anyone wishing to meet closed to all visitors and the pay court costs of $35. sentenced to 12 months in Stiles was found guilty of was credited with one day with the commissioners public. ASSAULT jail with 11 months, 29 days partner or family member served. can either call or make an The Dawson County Urban appointment to be put on the Transportation Buses have agenda. Normally, at least normal operations but rid- one member of the board ers are encouraged to wear will be present in the office masks while on the bus. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday All county boards and through Thursday, excluding meetings can be held in per- Community Calendar holidays. son but only in venues that The commissioners agenda allow for social distancing THURSDAY, JAN. 21, 2021 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Fam- 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, restrictions are lifted. is posted on the website at practices. All board meet- 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – WIC by ily Planning, Dawson County 112 W. Benham St. (follow 1-5 p.m. – Family Plan- www.dawsoncountymontana. ings still need to be posted phone; Immunization and Health Dept. COVID-19 protocol posted on ning, Dawson County Health com and posted on the door and open to the public as BP Clinics, Dawson County 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, door) Dept. of the commissioner’s office normal. Health Dept. 112 W. Benham St. (follow 1-5 p.m. – Family Planning, 5:30 p.m. – Dawson Com- at the courthouse by Friday All community and confer- 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, COVID-19 protocol posted on Dawson County Health Dept. munity Airport board meet- noon before the Tuesday ses- ence rooms normally avail- 112 W. Benham St. (follow door) 5:15 p.m. – Urban Trans- ing, Dawson County Court- sions. able to the public will remain COVID-19 protocol posted on 12 p.m. – AA, “12 to Life portation board meeting at house Conference Room. For - - - - - open for reservations but door) Group”, open meeting out- transportation Bus Barn. For more information, call Craig Denise Alberts is the con- capacity will be limited for 12 p.m. – Dawson County doors or online; have sus- more information, call Leslie Hostetler at (406) 687-3372. tact for the public to access social distancing practices. Housing Authority meeting, pended meetings at Glendive Hunter (406) 377-1364 6:30 p.m. – Women of the Yellowstone River Inn; For Evangelical Church until 5:30 p.m. – DCC board meet- Moose meeting, Moose Club more information contact weather makes it impossible ing, main hall, room #144 6:30 p.m. – Men of the Gloria Garceau-Glaser at to meet outdoors or -19 re- 7:30 p.m. – Fair Board Moose meeting, Moose Club (406) 377-6252 strictions are lifted. meeting, Fairgrounds ticket 8 p.m. – A.A., Serenity 12 p.m. – Rotary Club meet- 1-3 p.m. – Family Planning, office. For more information, House, 941-2384 ing, Yellowstone River Inn Dawson County Health Dept. call (406) 377-6781. WEDNESDAY, 1-5 p.m. – WIC by phone; SATURDAY, JAN. 23, 2021 TUESDAY, JAN. 26, 2021 JANUARY 27, 2021 Card of Thanks Immunization and BP Clinics, 7 p.m. – A.A., Serenity Nurturing Tree Online Ac- 8 a.m. – Dawson County The children of Bob and of Lindsay. A big thank you Dawson County Health Dept. House, 941-2384 tivity, call Dawson County Healthy Communities Coali- Barbara Peterson wish to to all the firefighters, all the 5:30 p.m. – Library Board of SUNDAY, JAN. 24, 2021 Health Dept. (406) 377-5213 tion, courthouse basement extend our heartfelt thanks neighbors and friends that Trustees meeting, Glendive 9-9:45 a.m. – Our Savior for time 8 a.m.-12 p.m. – BP/Lab to the local fire crews, first helped put the fire out. We Public Library Lutheran Church Sunday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, Clinic, Family Planning; responders, businesses and are forever grateful for your 7 p.m. – Dawson County School, parents of Sunday 112 W. Benham St. (follow Dawson County Health Dept. neighbors who worked to tremendous help. Democrats will meet via School students/all adults are COVID-19 protocol posted on 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, contain the fire north of Jim, Tim and Mike Wyse ZOOM until further notice. invited to attend Bible study door) 112 W. Benham St. (follow Lindsay on Januay 13. & families For additional information during Sunday School, led by 12 p.m. – AA, “12 to Life COVID-19 protocol posted on Mark Golden, Kim Mangels John Wielgosh contact Norma Sherman at Stephen Schreibeis. For more Group”, open meeting out- door) and Brenda Beverly Fred Stortz (406) 365-3548 or Sue Peter- information, call Sunday doors or online; have sus- 12-1 p.m. – Kiwanis mem------Kenny Lars Slagsvold son at (406) 939-1865. School Superintendent Mari- pended meetings at Glendive ber meeting; Yellowstone Words cannot express the McCormick Family 8 p.m. – A.A., Serenity lyn Dufner at (406) 939-0349 Evangelical Church until River Inn gratitude we have for all the Ted and Tarena Stortz House, 941-2384 or (406) 365-2168. weather makes it impossible 1-5 p.m. – Family Planning, help to fight the fire north & family FRIDAY, JAN. 22, 2021 MONDAY, JAN. 25, 2021 to meet outdoors or Covid-19 Dawson County Health Dept.

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pinion Glendive฀Ranger-Review O Thursday,฀January฀21,฀2021฀•฀Page฀4 Dino Dave’s Adventures

By ‘DINODAVE’ FUQUA This creek is my creek, this creek is your creek

The big Montana sky was ter in. Sure enough, within as blue as could be. The 30฀seconds฀of฀stepping฀past฀ summertime birds were the football field boundary, singing.฀ ฀ A฀ light฀ breeze฀ “Hey! Hey Kid! This is pri- cooled the back of my sun- vate property!” Cody and tanned฀ neck.฀ Even฀ at฀ 10฀ I burst out laughing as poor years old, I’ve watched Brian took his verbal beat- enough Disney movies to ing from the man standing know that this must be what on the hill. it would feel like to live in Last summer, in late a Disney movie on this fine August฀ I฀ was฀ kayaking฀ small town summer day. I down my beloved Yellow- had a beat-up fishing pole stone River. I pulled over on my back and a can of in a large tributary creek worms in my pocket from and decided to wade up The consequences of the proposed the thunderstorm the night the creek a bit looking for before. I headed to my turtles. I was filming “Life usual favorite fishing spot on the Yellowstone” for past the little league field. my YouTube channel and BidenCare plan will be dire I was in such a good mood, needed some good animal I started to sing the new footage. I have quite a bit In the wake of the tumultu- insurance and in return they’ll song we learned in school of Walter Mitty in me and ous฀2020฀elections,฀Americans฀ get less access, lower quality, this year. “This land is as I waded up that creek, now face additional uncertain- and a higher tax bill. your land…..this land is my in my head I imagined I ty over just how far the Dem- Guest There are many solutions land…..from California…to was hired by National Geo- ocrats in control of Congress before us to provide more the New York Island, this graphic to do their next will try to push their radical affordable and better access land was made for you and amazing Glendive Montana plans to reshape our country. Opinion to฀healthcare฀for฀all฀Ameri- me!”฀ ฀ As฀ I฀ kept฀ humming฀ story. Suddenly, I unex- These next few years promise cans.฀฀A฀government฀takeover฀ the tune I decided to do pectantly saw a man up and to be increasingly volatile if of healthcare does none of something different that around฀ the฀ bend.฀ ฀ “Ahh…a฀ Democrats follow through BY REP. DENNIS LENZ these things. But the social- day. “It’s time to try a new fellow Montanan. Montan- on threats to force us down a ist mentality that has infected spot today, “ I thought. an’s are always friendly, I’ll socialist path. the Democrat Party cares I decided to move upstream have myself a good chat”, I The centerpiece of their er than outright ban private lower payments than they for nothing but equality of a bit, I was always in search thought to myself. I waved leftist agenda is BidenCare, a insurance, as would be done receive from private insur- outcome, even if the outcome of Omar Moreno. That’s the at him with a smile. When I plan to establish full govern- with฀Medicare฀for฀All,฀Biden- ance. Many of our healthcare is equally bad for everyone name I gave to the 8-pound got his attention, he started ment control of your health- Care slowly and insidiously providers already operate on involved. The cost of this catfish that snapped my line yelling at me, “Hey! Hey! care, eventually arriving at eliminates private insurance razor-thin margins. BidenCare will be nothing less than the the year before. I vowed The river is that way!” and full-on฀Medicare฀for฀All. over time. These two bad would force many to close. destruction of our healthcare revenge. “From the Redwood gave a condescending point BidenCare centers around proposals represent different This problem will be espe- system. Forest…to the Gulf Stream towards the river. Maybe creating a “public option” roads to the same destina- cially severe for rural areas BidenCare’s public option waters…” I kept singing as it was from some Freudian that would crowd out private tion—single-payer healthcare. where healthcare facilities is designed to do away with I wondered past the foot- childhood thing, but I hate insurance. Under Biden’s At฀the฀present฀time,฀govern- already struggle to keep the private insurance altogether ball field and stepped into getting yelled at, especially plan,฀millions฀of฀Americans฀ ment healthcare programs, doors open. and฀leave฀Americans฀with฀no฀ a wooded forest near the condescending like that. We who now have private insur- like Medicare and Medicaid, For the healthcare facilities choice, other than Medicare river. Within a few steps I shouted a few more words ance would be forced into do not pay enough to cover that remain open under Biden- for฀All.฀฀Our฀Congressional฀del- heard a yelling from a house as I pleaded my case that poorly-managed, government- the full cost of many services Care, this mandated payment egation—Senators Jon Tester on the hill. “Hey!!! Hey I was legal and only taking run, health care. at hospitals. To make up the reduction will mean cuts to and Steve Daines, and Con- kid!!! You can’t go there, pictures, but he was having The consequences of this shortfall, healthcare provid- many services and much lower gressman Matt Rosendale— that is private property!!” none of it. “This is private plan are dire. The public ers depend on the higher pay- quality of care. must stand up for Montana “But…but….this land is my property!” He yelled over, option would put pressure on ments provided by private Worst of all—BidenCare taxpayers, Montana hospitals, land?” I mumbled to myself “Even the creek!” I decid- private insurance by increas- insurance. In effect, private comes at an astronomical cost and Montana healthcare pro- as I stood a bit scared stiff ed it wasn’t worth it and ing premiums, resulting in the insurance is subsidizing gov- to taxpayers. With a price tag fessionals by rejecting any being yelled at. It looked walked back to the kayak elimination of many private ernment healthcare programs. of฀$800฀billion฀over฀ten฀years,฀ plan for a government take- like the same land as was and fished for a bit. plans offered by employers. This already tenuous this scheme could increase over of our health care. by my favorite fishing spot, While fishing downstream, As฀the฀pool฀of฀private฀insur- arrangement would disappear personal income taxes by eigh- Rep. Dennis Lenz represents but the man kept yelling at I then noticed this man was ance shrinks, premiums will under BidenCare as private teen percent for all taxpayers. House District 53 in Billings me to get off his property. now at the river, but just go up even more, eventually insurance is crowded out. Talk about adding insult to and Laurel. He is the Chair- The sky was not as blue as a football field away from spiraling out of control. BidenCare would mandate injury—Americans฀will฀be฀ man of the Montana House it had once been, and credits me. “Well, I’m going to talk And฀that฀is฀the฀point.฀฀Rath- that doctors and hospitals take forced off their existing health Human Services Committee. started rolling on my Dis- to him face to face and get ney movie. I turned around to the bottom of this. I want with my head down and went to make sure I am legal” I home. I wasn’t in the mood paddled฀ 100฀ yards฀ towards฀ to fish anymore. him, and he had a curious Letters I came back a couple look on his face as I drew days later with my child- nearer. In my most calm lines฀are฀ignored฀has฀exacderbated฀the฀spread฀of฀COVID-19฀ hood friend Cody. He didn’t diplomatic unconfrontation- and prolonged the adverse effects to health and the econo- believe me. “I’m telling you, al voice, I then struck up a Where’s the evidence? my.” if you step two feet off the conversation asking exactly Can he support his economic claims with evidence? football field, that guy will where or at least he thought Dear Editor: start yelling at you.” He his property line was. Who Dawson County Sanitarian states, “We know that gather- Luke Gambee had to see it for himself. I was right or wrong is anoth- ings...where...physical distancing and face covering guide- Glendive stayed back, but Cody ven- er story, but our conver- tured in. “Hey! Hey!” It sation ended up being the was like clockwork. “You nice Montana conversation can’t go there, that’s pri- it฀ought฀to฀be.฀฀After฀a฀long฀ vate property!” Cody gave ten-minute conversation of me a baffled look then we our shared love of the Yel- Glendive Unified School Board ran฀ away.฀ ฀ A฀ couple฀ weeks฀ lowstone I finally asked his later Cody and I came went name. Once he told me his Kristine Mothershead – Chairwoman E-mail: Michael Ziegler fishing again, this time with name, I laughed as hard as Phone (H): 377-4636 [email protected] Phone (C): 570-8362 another friend unfamiliar Cody and I did when we sent with our fishing grounds. poor unsuspecting Brian E-mail: E-mail: Cody whispered to me, “Hey over. “What’s so funny?” [email protected] David Steinbron [email protected] Dave watch this.” Cody then He asked bewildered. I Phone (C): 641-638-1657 gave orders to Brian. “Hey, replied,฀“40฀years฀ago,฀your฀ Lara Crighton – Vice Chairwoman E-mail: Kevin Pena Brian…the best hole is just dad used to chase me of HIS past the football field, you land too!!” Phone (C): 939-4352 [email protected] Phone (C): 939-3133 can have that one, we’ll give Dave Fuqua is a Glendive E-mail: E-mail: it to you for being new.” native. You can find out [email protected] Cindy Dufner [email protected] Brian thanked us and took more about him at dinoda- Phone (C): 939-1703 off for the good hole past the veadventures.com. He can football field while Cody and be reached at Makoshika- Kevin Thompson E-mail: [email protected] I tried to keep our laugh- [email protected]. Phone (H): 661-4816

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UM Legislative News already underway in a hand- Two sheriffs of counties in “Despite the fears expressed Service ful of districts in the state, but Montana testified in favor of by some, this bill does not limit University of Montana that her home district in Hel- the bill. Yellowstone County the power of public health offi- School of Journalism ena has been unable to kick- Sheriff Mike Linder expressed cials to enforce public health start their own program due to his support, and Sheriff Jesse regulations, nor does it pre- a county attorney requesting Slaughter of Cascade County vent public health officials Standoff Disrupts Gun Legislative approval. said the current law is unnec- from acting during crises Bill Debate While districts are allowed essary and that he has an when time is of the essence,” The Montana Senate will to implement the program excellent working relation- Bedey said. now consider a bill that would largely as they see fit, Funk ship with his county’s health Helena resident Cindi Ham- greatly expand where con- said the basic concept is department. ilton said mandates from local cealed weapons can be car- straightforward: when law “Us law enforcement offi- health boards hurt her horse- ried in Montana after the enforcement officials believe cials, elected officials, sher- back riding business, and House of Representatives a child has been involved in iffs—we take this pandemic that health boards ought to be passed House Bill 102 along a potentially traumatic situa- very seriously,” Slaughter checked by elected officials. party lines. tion outside of school, they are said. “This MCA code is adver- “Thirty horses no longer The debate over the bill permitted to contact a desig- sarial. It creates an unneces- have any livelihood to sup- briefly ground to a halt last nated school official with the sary adversarial relationship port them because some unac- week as one lawmaker shut child’s name and the message, between a government appoin- countable county health offi- down another’s comments as Cascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter thanks Sen. Steve Fitzpatrick, “handle with care.” No other tee and elected officials.” cer decided 10 months ago a violation of decorum. R-Great Falls for sponsoring Senate Bill 67, which would remove penal- information about the situa- But Travis McAdam, a that horseback riding is not an Members of the Montana ties for law enforcement failing to enforce local health directives, at a tion can be shared. representative of the Mon- essential business,” Hamilton House of Representatives meeting of the Montana Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday. Photo Ten people testified in per- tana Human Rights Network, said. “They make these deci- were debating HB 102 when by Austin Amestoy / UM Legislative News Service son and remotely in favor of said public health experts sions—they’re power-drunk.” Rep. Jim Keane, D-Butte, the bill, praising it as a simple should be the ones guiding But Gallatin County Public who opposed the bill, asked and cost-effective measure to responses to public health Health Officer Matt Kelley, Rep. Seth Berglee, R-Joliet, if Democrats voting “no” (three Hubbard’s friend, business help children. emergencies, and that the representing his jurisdiction he had ever been shot. legislators were not present). owner Conrad Evarts, also “Really bad things happen bill would weaken their and the Association of Mon- Berglee, who sponsored the The bill is far from the threw his support behind the to some kids, and if you can ability to address crises tana Public Health Officials, bill, which allows concealed last measure on guns com- bill, citing his productive give them a little flexibility in like the coronavirus pan- expressed concern that the carry on college campuses ing down the pipeline this relationship with Hubbard. that at school, it doesn’t have demic. McAdam also said legislation would create confu- and inside banks, among session. Skees has a draft “He’s one of the most reli- to impact every part of their the bill would legitimize sion as public health officials other places, is a military of a bill in final review that able human beings I know,” life,” said Matt Kuntz, Exec- the beliefs of some anti- seek approval from multiple veteran. would establish a “Montana Evarts said. “The idea that he utive Director of Montana’s government militias in the governing bodies. He said pub- Rep. Derek Skees, school marshall program,” would be on this list indefi- chapter of the National Asso- supremacy of the sheriff’s lic health officials are exhaust- R-Kalispell, was presiding while Sen. Steve Hinebauch, nitely for essentially a cleri- ciation for Multicultural Edu- position. ed from efforts in responding over the House that day and R-Wibaux, is carrying a bill cal error when he was a kid cation. “The pandemic has been a to the COVID-19 pandemic. cut Keane off, ruling that his that would allow legislators really doesn’t help him or No one testified against the great time for the anti-gov- “It is somewhat painful and question was irrelevant and a to conceal carry guns on state other men and women like bill, but some members of the ernment movement when it discouraging to hear those violation of decorum because property. him become productive mem- committee raised questions comes to spreading their efforts demonized by people of its deeply personal nature. But with Republicans com- bers of society.” about liability and whether message, and we worry this calling us power thirsty,” The spat came in the mid- manding a 67-seat major- A representative from parents would be notified if bill would give them anoth- Kelley said. dle of heated back-and-forth ity in the 100-member House Republican Attorney General law enforcement delivered a er tool in their toolbox,” Questions from the com- testimony from Republicans and a 31-seat majority in the Austin Knudsen’s office said “handle with care” notice for McAdam said. mittee centered on whether and Democrats on HB 102. 50-member Senate, Demo- the bill was unnecessary, cit- their child. If the bill receives a governmental bodies would “The fact is, this bill makes crats are unlikely to success- ing existing law that allows Funk clarified that school majority vote in the com- be held liable for the fallout our communities and college fully oppose any firearms bill violent offenders to manually districts would have the flex- mittee, it will head to the of their votes on public health campuses less safe,” said with strong Republcian sup- remove their names from the ibility to tweak the program full Senate. matters. Bedey said he didn’t Rep. Kathy Kelker, D-Bill- port. list after 10 years. and that they may choose to Meanwhile, House Bill 121 believe liability would be ings. Violent Offenders Auto- But Farris-Olsen noted the notify parents. She also said would introduce a check on any different than currently bill came at the request of the Rep. Frank Garner, matically Removed Under liability is not a concern, as the powers of local boards exists today for local elected R-Kalispell, voiced strong Interim Law and Justice Com- the only information school of health and health com- officials. support for the measure. Proposed Bill mittee, a group of lawmakers districts receive is the phrase missioners. The House Local If the bill gets commit- Garner, a former Kalispell Lawmakers are consider- who met in between Legisla- “handle with care.” Government Committee first tee approval, it will head to Chief of Police, said the ing a bill that would reform tive sessions to study specific “This is a small thing that heard testimony on that bill on the full House for additional bill would allow citizens to the state’s violent offender issues in the justice system, can make a big difference in a Thursday. debate. properly defend themselves, registry laws by automatical- and that HB 91 was deter- child’s life,” Funk said. Rep. David Bedey, R-Ham- Austin Amestoy is a report- adding that the only people ly removing offenders from mined to be the best solution The bill must pass the House ilton—who announced he had er with the UM Legislative who carry guns in restricted the list after 10 years. to problems with the violent Education Committee in order tested positive for COVID-19 News Service, a partnership areas are criminals. House Bill 91, introduced offender registry. to be sent to the full House for on Thursday, Jan. 7—spon- of the University of Montana “I’m sorry I don’t agree by Rep. Robert Farris-Olsen, “We thought this was the consideration. sored the bill. It would require School of Journalism, the with all my brothers and sis- D-Helena, would wipe con- best way to address both sides Republicans Look to Limit local governmental bodies Montana Broadcasters Asso- ters on this, but it is time for victions for failing to register of that issue—where we look to vote to approve or reject ciation, the Montana News- us to provide the opportu- after 10 years as a violent at community safety but also Powers of Local Health the “directives, mandates or paper Association and the nity for law-abiding citizens offender in Montana. make sure people are able to Boards orders” of local public health Greater Montana Foundation. in our communities [to con- Farris-Olsen said the bill get off of it,” Farris-Olsen said. Legislators are consider- cealed carry],” Garner said. will bring Montana law into If the bill passes the commit- ing several bills that would “Criminals be warned—that’s line with a previous state tee, it will then go to the House protect police officers who what we’re doing here today. Supreme Court ruling. floor for additional debate. do not enforce orders from We’re empowering the citi- “These folks have served “Handle with Care” Pro- local health officials and check zens of Montana.” their time,” Farris-Olsen said gram Goes Before House the power of health boards Legislative Reports Standard procedure quick- during the bill’s first hear- to issue mandates during an ly dissolved after Skees ruled ing in the House Judiciary Education Committee emergency. Greetings from Helena! Committee Keane’s question was inap- Committee Monday, Jan. 11. School districts across Mon- The Montana Senate Judi- It has been a busy week at we heard propriate. House Democrats “They spent their 10 years tana may soon have another ciary Committee heard Sen- the Capitol. We heard sev- bills dealing in the room rose to their registering, and they com- avenue to provide support for ate Bill 67 Wednesday, which eral bills in Senate Judiciary with wild- feet to oppose the ruling, plied with their obligations. children who experience trau- would remove legal penalties Committee this past week. life loca- and with enough members It’s time to help them come ma outside the classroom. for law enforcement failing to One bill we passed is SB 67 tion data, of the House in opposition, back to our communities.” Rep. Moffie Funk, D-Helena, enforce the decisions of a local which took away the author- t r a p p e r s the decision on whether to Three people testified in brought House Bill 27 before health official. ity of the local health offi- l i c e n s i n g , allow Keane to continue was favor of the bill, one of whom the Montana House Education Sen. Steve Fitzpatrick, cer to remove and punish the and free pushed to a vote on the floor. is a convicted felon and Committee Monday. The bill R-Great Falls, sponsored the sheriff, constable, or other “ M o t h e r ’ s Keane lost the vote 56-41, reformed violent offender. would allow school districts bill, and said it arose from a peace officer. This bill is Day” fish- and Skees allowed him three Lonnie Hubbard testified in to establish “Handle with deep dive into old legislation going to the Senate floor this Sen. Steve ing. The more minutes to speak on a support of the bill, noting that Care’’ programs, which allow that became relevant during week and should become law Hinebauch only other different topic. he had gone on to receive his law enforcement officials to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fitz- shortly. We will hear HB 102 agency that “In this bill, while it says associate’s degree in science inform districts that a student patrick said officers shouldn’t in Judiciary this week that hasn’t appointed a director ‘safety,’ people will die,” while maintaining a 3.7 GPA had a traumatic experience, face being charged with a allows the citizens of Mon- is the Department of FWP, Keane said, expressing con- after his arson conviction. and that teachers should “han- misdemeanor for failing to tana to carry concealed fire- which we will also have to cern over an increase of gun Hubbard said he received dle with care.” enforce a public health man- arms most places in the state. approve. violence, both deliberate a “failure to register as a “As we learn more and more date because they often have We didn’t do a lot in Senate I have had several people and accidental. “When those violent offender” conviction about the lasting effects that to prioritize their time and Health and Human Services contact me concerned about issues come up and those when he forgot to register children of trauma experi- energies in other areas. Committee this past week. the transition of administra- things happen, who holds us after changing his address at ence, we try whatever means “At the end of the day, we We dealt mostly with clean tion in DC. I am hopeful and accountable? No one. No one age 18, meaning under cur- we can to mitigate the trau- know that law enforcement up bills. We are still waiting confident that it will be a holds us accountable.” rent law, he would have to ma,” Funk said. “One of the can only do so much,” Fitz- for a director to be appointed smooth transition. It seems Ultimately, the bill passed stay on the violent offender easiest tools that has shown patrick said. “I don’t want to for DPHHS, which we will like there is a lot more secu- the House directly down list for the rest of his life. HB success in communities across diminish COVID, but there have to approve as a commit- rity around the Capitol than party lines, with 66 Repub- 91 would remove him from our country and here in Mon- are also other things in our tee as well as the Senate. usual but so far everything licans voting “yes” and 31 the list. tana is ‘Handle with Care.’” community that require law In Senate Fish and Game appears fine. Montanans are generally respectful and lev- elheaded. The United States of America is still the best Here’s How It Works: country in the world. Let’s To solve a sudoku, the numbers all strive to keep it that way. For Freedom, 1 through 9 must fill each row, Steve Hinebauch column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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amily w F Thursday,฀January฀21,฀2021฀•฀Page฀6Glendive฀Ranger-Revie How much time do you spend looking for things?

Do you ever wonder what ber where they put it either. prodigal sunglasses were in tive—when I remember to you could have accom- Nor does it help that our the pocket of the jacket I use it. Instead of casual- plished with your life if you grown children start hint- was wearing the day I gave ly dismissing the item and hadn’t spent so much of it ing advancing age may be up looking for them. Appar- going about our business, looking for your car keys? This, that and the reason we can never ently the day I lost them too. we should speak to it firmly. And your reading glasses. find our reading glasses. I was annoyed at the time, For example, you might tell And your cellphone, check- Never mind we once spent but now I find it a com- your car keys, “I’m putting book and TV remote. then some entire days helping them forting reminder that age you in this pocket and you Estimates vary, but some find lost blankies, mittens may not have anything to better be here when I get say the average person and math homework. That do with it when I misplace back!” spends around two and a BY DOROTHY ROSBY alone should reassure us something. I may be forget- Yes it’s embarrassing, but half days a year looking that age isn’t necessarily ful, absentminded and scat- think of the time it will save for misplaced items. I don’t the reason we can’t find our terbrained, but at least I’m and the arguments it will mean to brag, but I’m way can opener. not old. prevent. Plus your children above average. I’ve spent do is worse. tone that he’s really saying, Clearly people lose things I’m also encouraged by won’t worry so much about that much time this week After looking in all the “I wouldn’t touch your cell- at all stages of life. I was an article I read once on you misplacing things, looking for my favorite places where I put my cell- phone. I have my own.” in my 30s when I lost the the subject. The author said though they may be con- fleece jacket. I haven’t phone when I don’t put it Worst of all though, do $40 sunglasses that clipped that, no matter what our cerned that you’ve started found it yet either. where it belongs, I ask my you ever wonder if it’s not onto my prescription lenses. age, it makes perfect sense talking to your car keys. Also, do you ever regret husband, “Have you seen just your gloves, shoes and I went for almost a month that we forget where we Dorothy Rosby is the the toll misplacing things my cellphone?” That sounds kitchen shears you’re los- without them, squinting put things. We put down our author of three books of has taken on your relation- nice enough on paper, but I ing? A lot of middle-aged into the sun, looking every car keys because we’re done humorous essays including ships? You’re not alone. I never ask him on paper. people I know worry about place I could think of, con- with them. We’re literally Alexa’s a Spy and Other read that four out of ten He can tell by my tone that early onset dementia every vinced that eventually the dismissing them and mov- Things to Be Ticked off people admit they argue I’m really saying, “What did time they misplace their sunglasses would show up. ing on to something else About, Humorous Essays on with their partners about you do with my cellphone?” checkbook. The stress of And they did—five minutes we’ll probably misplace. the Hassles of Our Time. lost items. I’m proud to say And when he says, “No, I a self-diagnosis like that after I gave up and ordered He had a suggestion that Contact drosby@rushmore. I’m not one of them. What I haven’t,” I can tell by his doesn’t help them remem- a new pair. Turns out the I’ve found to be very effec- com

Hodges News Reviewing the P ast By A.L. Anderson lowstone River Inn. Hope to Following are articles as they the best 4-H projects of the year Undem and plans a career in to those long familiar with the see you there. appeared in the Ranger-Review, in food preservation and horse home economics. book and with the play. Ramon Not much going on, most - - - - - the Dawson County Review, and and received expense-paid trips 94 Years Ago Navarro, who impersonates of us are staying home. My Monday, January 11, Glendive Independent, 25, 50 & to the National 4-H Congress in “BEN HUR” TO BE SHOWN “Ben Hur” says: I rejoiced in energy is still gone after that Donna, Sharon, Carol and Vi 94 years ago this month. Chicago, Nov. 29-Dec. 3. They AT ROSE the role and it has bettered me virus. We met for breakfast traveled to Miles City. Vi 25 Years Ago were part of the state’s delega- “Ben Hur,” the magnificent mentally and spiritually.” It January 8 at CC’s Cafe. Their had her eye appointment that David Steffen has been called tion of about 30 other young Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer cinema may safely be said that this feel- was just Carole, Sharon, morning. They also stopped to serve a mission for the people who attended the event. interpretation of General Lew ing is shared by the majority of Arlene B., Tana and I. Some at McDonald’s for lunch Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- Connie Undem, 17, of Glendive Wallace’s literary masterpiece people who see the picture. of us went to the Elks for before going home. They still ter Day Saints. He will serve earned her award for food pres- of the same name, will be pre- Beside Mr. Novarro the impor- supper that evening. Tana are not serving the meals 24 months in the Canada-Van- ervation and Kay French, 17, of sented at the Rose Theatre on tant players who took part in drove me to the Elks and inside-everyone has to eat in couver Mission, which covers Sidney for the horse program. January 20 and 27. the making of “Ben Hur” were Brooke took me home. We the car. They were glad for nearly the entire province of They were selected in judging Fred Niblo, who directed the Francis X. Bushman, May McA- are going February 12 to Los the nice weather for their British Columbia. by the Cooperative Extension making of the picture achieved voy, Claire McDowell, Kathleen Amigos Mexican Restaurant drive. Steffen entered the Mission- Service in the awards program the highest success possible in Key, Carmel Myers, Nigel de for supper. - - - - - ary Training Center in Provo arranged by the National 4-H the art of the cinema not only Brulier, Mitchell Lewis, Leo - - - - - Tana fixed a very good on Jan. 10 for three weeks of Service Committee. by the spectacular grandeur White, Frank Currier, Charles We plan on the WBI/MDU lunch Monday. Brooke and I training before flying to British Ken Glass Mfg. Corporation, of many of the scenes but by Belcher, Betty Bronson, Dale breakfast January 29 at Yel- enjoyed eating the meal. Columbia to begin his full-time Sand Springs, Okla., provided the intelligent, almost inspired, Fuller and Winter Hall. The pre- mission. Miss Undem’s trip expense and manner in which he transferred sentations are accompanied by All missionaries are encour- also gave a half dozen scholar- to the screen the very soul of an elaborate orchestral score aged to work and save through- ships of $600 each to the nation- the story. Because of this the performed by a large touring MONTANANS out their lives to be ready to sup- al winners in the food preserva- cinema version of “Ben Hur” orchestra under the direction of port themselves while on their tion group. is a satisfaction and a delight Charles West. FOR LIMITED GOVERNMENT mission. Miss Undem’s records for The son of Jim and Terry Stef- five years of the food preserva- Your voice influences their vote. fen of rural Savage, he is a 1995 tion project show 1,888 pints Keep your legislators on notice. graduate of Savage High School. canned, 44 pounds frozen and At the conclusion of his mission, 5,168 pounds stored. VISIT mtflg.org/blog he plans to return home to pur- She said she learned that the sue his college education. first step in food preservation is 50 Years Ago to have a good garden and that a www.mtflg.org Two Montana high school good rule to follow is “two hours Paid for by: Montanans for Limited Government Kathy Kay, Treasurer PO Box 1154, Lolo, MT 59847 girls have won No. 1 ratings for from garden to can,” particu- larly for vegetables. The girls’ exhibits won 49 blue ratings, 15 red ratings, and four first-place ratings. Miss Undem also received a special premium for having the most blue ribbons in food preservation in 4-H can- ning in 1969-70. She won high recognition in other projects, including cloth- ing judging and style revue. She is a daughter of Mrs. Clarence

Sunday’s Puzzle Solved griculture Glendive Ranger-Review A Thursday, January 21, 2021฀•฀Page 7 Consider estate planning info MFU sets legislative priorities

The 2021 Montana legisla- (COOL) and Right to Repair. Montana Farmers Union prior to brand reregistration tive session officially began COOL: demands the right to repair last week. Montana Farmers LC3071 is sponsored by our own equipment. Equip- Union has outlined its legisla- Frank Smith: When Congress ment manufacturers refuse While ranchers were tive priorities for the session. repealed COOL for beef access or charge exorbitant allowed to begin rerecording “I look forward to working on and pork in 2015 it allowed prices for technical advisor their Montana brands on Jan. behalf of MFU members this Multinational packers to software needed to trouble- 1, Montana State University session,” said President Wal- start labeling beef and pork shoot equipment. Almost all Extension recommends they ter Schweitzer. “The option imported from foreign coun- newer equipment utilizes wait until reading its updated to testify remotely changes tries with a Product of USA electronic control units to MontGuide on the topic. the landscape. It gives mem- label – allowing unfettered control equipment operation. “Livestock Brands in Mon- bers regardless of their geo- use of the USDA stamp which Without the software and tana: An Important Compo- graphic location the option to misleads consumers. MFU is hardware needed to trouble- nent of an Estate Plan” can be participate in the legislative working with Representa- shoot farmers and ranchers found at https://store.msuex- process. Grassroots advoca- tives Frank Smith (HD 31) to are forced to use the dealer tension.org/publications/ cy is what MFU is all about sponsor a bill in the legisla- for minor and major repairs. FamilyFinancialManagement/ The organization’s 2021 tive session that will allow The cost of repairs and down- MT201805HR.pdf. Printed Organizational Priorities and the consumers to know where time has a severe impact on copies are available from Special Orders of Business their beef and pork was born, our bottom line and adds county or reservation Exten- were approved by delegates raised and harvested. There undue stress to our lives. sion offices. to the 106th Annual MFU is a federal effort underway Additionally, MFU has When a brand’s owner dies, a Convention last November. to address provisions within established the legislative Ag key factor in determining who They include: the federal “Product of USA” Ambassadors program. This inherits the brand — and live- ฀฀•฀Country-of-Origin฀Label- bill to address definitions program provides training stock bearing it — is how the ing for beef and pork that are and resources for members brand was recorded. Ranch- ฀ •฀Healthcare born, raised and harvested interested in participating ers who have multiple owners ฀ •฀Corporate฀Monopolies in the United States. Mon- in the 2021 legislative ses- on a brand need to be aware of ฀ •฀Climate฀Change tana Farmers Union supports sion. As part of this train- the differences in inheritance ฀ •฀Trade฀ a state Product of the USA ing MFU held the webinar: between a brand recorded as ฀ •฀Right฀to฀Repair resolution because consum- “Your Voice in the Legisla- “joint tenancy ownership with ฀ •฀Food฀Security฀for฀Us ers have the right to know ture 101.” This webinar was right of survivorship” and one ฀ •฀Meat฀Processing฀Cur- where their meat comes from hosted by MFU staff and out- recorded as “tenants in com- riculum and ranchers deserve a fair lines the steps for testifying mon,” said Marsha Goetting, For example, three siblings give away their undivided The organizational priori- market price for their prod- and volunteering in the legis- MSU Extension family eco- consider rerecording a brand interest while living or as an ties will guide MFU’s legisla- ucts.” lative process. The advocacy nomics specialist. When one in their names and indicate inheritance under a written tive work in 2021 at the state Right to Repair : training webinar is available of the multiple owners dies, themselves as joint owners. will. and federal level. LC1562 is sponsored by at montanafarmersunion. Goetting explained, the inher- If one dies, their ownership So, in the example from MFU’s top legislative prior- Rep. Katie Sullivan (HD 89), com. Follow us on Facebook itance results may be differ- passes to the two surviving above, if the three siblings ities for the 2021 session are Sen. Mark Sweeny (SD 39), and Twitter for legislative ent than expected. siblings. Each survivor would instead recorded the brand Country-of-Origin Labeling Rep. Willis Curdy (HD 98): updates or to join! “Joint ownership with right then own 50% interest in the as tenants in common, the of survivorship — sometimes brand and livestock. Similarly, deceased could leave their referred to as ‘joint tenancy’ if there was only one surviv- share of the brand and live- or ‘joint tenancy with right of ing sibling, that person would stock to children in a will. The survivorship’ — is a form of own the brand and all the live- other two siblings would then Junior ag loans available for under 21s co-ownership in which two or stock on which it appears. In keep their initial one-third more persons own the same this example, a sibling’s chil- interest intact. Montana youth ages 21 and Junior Agriculture Loan Pro- Projects can involve crop property,” Goetting said. dren would not inherit any “Brand owners should know under may be eligible for up gram which was developed to and livestock production, Under that arrangement, interest in the brand or cattle exactly how their brand is to $8,500 in loan financing assist rural youth in develop- custom farming, marketing when one of the owners dies, because the title was between recorded with the Department through the Montana Depart- ing or expanding agribusi- and distribution, processing, their share passes to the sur- the three siblings. of Livestock before they auto- ment of Agriculture’s (MDA) ness projects. Program bene- and other financially feasible viving joint owner or own- If two or more people own a matically rerecord,” Goetting Junior Agriculture Loan Pro- fits often far exceed the actu- activities. Up to 90 percent ers who continue to own the brand as tenants in common, said. “An attorney can advise gram. al loan for program partici- of projects can be financed brand and livestock bearing however, there is no auto- and assist a person in draft- “With the average age of pants. Many young men and through the program with the brand. The last surviving matic right of survivorship ing a will to assure the brand farmers and ranchers being women that were unable to repayment taking place for joint tenant owns the brand for the remaining tenant or and the livestock on which it nearly 60 years old, support- secure conventional financ- up to five years. Junior Agri- and all the livestock on which tenants in common, Goetting appears pass to the persons ing the next generation is ing due to age or inadequate culture Loan Program appli- it appears, Goetting explained. said. Instead, co-tenants may wanted on death.” vital to Montana’s livelihood,” collateral have utilized the cations are available on the said MDA Director Mike Fos- program as a means for department’s website at agr. ter. “The Junior Ag Loan Pro- establishing financing expe- mt.gov/I-Want-To/Apply-For/ gram plays an important role rience and advancing their Grants-Loans/Junior-Agricul- in connecting young people project’s monetary value. ture-Loans. Farm Bureau members are among who are passionate about pursuing projects in agricul- ture with the financing they those appointed to state boards need to get started.” GLENDIVE LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE With agriculture being Miles City. The Board of Milk Billings; Brian Beerman, More than 60 young farm- Sale Results For January 15, 2021 Montana’s number-one Control is administratively Fairfield; and Travis Stroh, ers and ranchers currently 377-2697 939-2960 industry, it’s essential that attached to the Department Glendive. participate in the Montana leaders appointed to com- of Livestock, which provides BULL Bulk $74.00 to $90.00 mittees be understanding staff to assist the Board of Frank Eaton & Sons, Lindsay, 1 Bull, 2,125 lbs ...... $98.00 of agricultural issues. The Milk Control in administer- Delbert Hoffer, Glendive, 1 Bull, 2,140 lbs ...... $91.50 Montana Farm Bureau is ing the Milk Control Act. Stanley Dowse, Vida, 1 Bull, 1,570 lbs ...... $84.50 proud to see several of its “It’s rewarding to see COW Bulk $45.00 to $55.00 member leaders appointed our Farm Bureau members by Governor Greg Gianforte being appointed to these Jeanine Granada, Brockton, 1 Cow, 1,500 lbs ...... $56.00 to boards of selected com- positions that will oversee Gentry Land & Livestock, Glendive, 4 Cows, 1,302 lbs ...... $56.00 mittees. agricultural policy in Mon- Layton (Dick) Olstad, Sentinel Butte, 5 Cows, 1,308 lbs ...... $56.00 Two new faces on the tana,” said MFBF President Remi Bidegaray, Brockton, 9 Cows, 1,230 lbs ...... $55.75 Board of Livestock include Hans McPherson. “This is Stanley Dowse, Vida, 1 Cow, 1,555 lbs ...... $54.00 Gene Curry and Alan Red- a great testament to the Hubing Ranch, Inc., Circle, 1 Cow, 1,765 lbs ...... $53.50 field. Curry is a Front Range respect that Farm Bureau HEIFER CALF County Farm Bureau mem- has in the political world and Country Cross Ranch, LLC, Glendive, 16 HFRCFS, 528 lbs...... $147.00 ber who owns Curry Cattle throughout the ag industry.” Company in Valier, a diver- “We would like to con- Tracy Gackle, Brockway, 25 HFRCFS, 588 lbs ...... $141.00 sified operation with live- gratulate everyone who has Dennis Bieber, Sentinel Butte, 6 HFRCFS, 618 lbs ...... $138.00 stock and small grains. Red- been nominated by Governor Country Cross Ranch, LLC, Glendive, 24 HFRCFS, 605 lbs...... $136.50 field is a member of Park Gianforte to serve on these Trevor McCormick, Glendive, 3 HFRCFS, 587 lbs ...... $132.00 County Farm Bureau and important committees,” said STEER CALF ranches in Livingston. Red- MFBF Senior Director of Switch to DISH David Hinnaland, Circle, 5 STRCFS, 492 lbs ...... $175.00 field served in the House Governmental Affairs Nicole Tracy Gackle, Brockway, 13 STRCFS, 571 lbs ...... $168.00 for eight years, including Rolf. “These committees Better Faster Goron Stickel, Fallon, 6 STRCFS, 555 lbs ...... $167.50 time as the House Agricul- play a critical role in leading Daniel Undem, Circle, 4 STRCFS, 583 lbs ...... $160.00 ture Committee chair. The our industry so we are grate- Country Cross Ranch, LLC, Glendive, 17 STRCFS, 609 lbs ...... $159.00 Board of Livestock directs ful for their willingness to the actions of the Depart- serve. We appreciate that TV Internet Trevor McCormick, Glendive, 3 STRCFS, 602 lbs ...... $158.50 ment of Livestock. Governor Gianforte listened Frank Kasten III, Brockway, 6 STRCFS, 661 lbs ...... $144.00 Bing von Bergen, a mem- to the input and recommen- from from Dennis Bieber, Sentinel Buute, 9 STRCFS, 697 lbs ...... $143.50 ber of Judith Basin County dations from the agriculture Buck (Bruce) Vanhorn, Circle, 15 STRCFS, 712 lbs ...... $140.50 Farm Bureau, was appointed community in making these Country Cross Ranch, LLC, Glendive, 74 STRCFS, 699 lbs ...... $138.85 to the Board of Hail Insur- appointments.” $ 99 $ 99 Stortz Ranch, Inc., Lindsay, 27 STRCFS, 694 lbs ...... $136.00 ance. Von Bergen is the Others appointed to the /mo. 49 /mo. owner and operator of Von state board include: Live- 52 Friday, January 22: Regular sale & Feeder & Hfr Calf Special Bergen Farms in Moccasin, stock Loss Board – Joseph Offer ends 7/14/21. Internet not provided by DISH. Requires additional purchase of OTA antenna. Restrictions apply. Montana. The Montana State Kipp, Browning; Board of Eagle Call us today! Friday, January 29: Regular sale & Stockcow & Bred Hfr Special Hail Insurance Program, Milk Control – Ken Bryan, (consigned 20 Blk Home raised Bred Hfs plus other consignments) created in 1917, provides Roundup; Scott Mitchell, Satellite 800-386-7222 basic hail insurance cover- age on any crop grown in Montana. Two Farm Bureau mem- bers appointed to the Live- stock Loss Board are Doreen Gillespie and Elaine All- estad. Gillespie, a rancher from Ethridge and a Front Range County Farm Bureau member, was a graduate from the 2019 Montana Farm Bureau ACE ag advocacy program. Allestad is a semi- retired rancher and member of Sweet Grass County Farm Bureau. The Montana Live- stock Loss Board was estab- lished by the legislature in 2007 to address economic losses due to wolf predation and to create incentives for producers to take proac- tive, preventative steps to decrease the risk of loss. The Board of Milk Control appointments included Staci Ketchum, Custer County Farm Bureau vice president who runs a family ranch in

Pag e 8Glendive Ranger-Review Thursday, January 21, 2021฀•฀Page 8Glendive Livingston youngsters best adults in skijoring competitions

By Elias Baer Thirteen and 15 years old, Yellowstone Newspapers Phoebe and Fiona have been competing against adults, LIVINGSTON — Fiona and winning, in national ski- Alverson and her horse, joring competitions for the Raven, racing with Phoebe past two years. Alverson in tow, have been Skijoring has yet to reach making waves in the skijor- the recognition of other win- ing world. ter sports, but if it were to An obscure and, fans would become an Olympic event, say, under-appreciated sport, Livingston might host gold skijoring brings cowboys medalists. and skiers together in an In 2020, Phoebe took first unusual competition requir- place in the nation skiing ing a horse, rider and skier at the novice — 18 and up to work in unison racing in — level. Fiona, her sister conditions that break all the and partner, took home sec- rules of horseback riding. ond place in the nation as a “You’re riding a horse, and horseback rider. fast, on icy, slippery con- According to Audrey Wil- ditions with a liams, board skier pulling member of Ski- on your horse,” “You’re riding a joring Amer- Dennis Alverson, horse and fast, ica, the board the girls’ father, allowed the girls said. on icy, slippery to compete at On Sunday conditions with a novice level morning the two because they girls and their a skier pulling on were simply too father Dennis, all your horse,” skilled to con- from Livingston, tinue competing took their horses Dennis Alverson, at a junior level, out for long trot Father of young which is below conditioning and novice. practice, gallop- skijoring “Their abilities ing through the participants are definitely woods, passing at a novice, not stunned hikers a junior level,” along a trail in Williams said. Bridger Canyon. “They work so For someone well together as unaware of the sport, stum- a team that they can navigate bling across the Alversons a novice course.” we don’t want to discourage along a trail is a strange Williams said it would be other juniors, and we don’t Above: photo courtesy of Dennis Alver- sight: a young girl atop a unfair for the Alversons to want (the Alversons) to get son, right: Yellowstone Newspaper photo horse pulling a long rope continue competing at junior bored with the sport,” Wil- by Elias Baer with another young girl hold- level. liams said. “It wouldn’t even ing on tight and skiing over “At skijoring America, we be a competition if they com- Above: Fiona Alverson and her bumpy, icy terrain. want people to move up, and peted at the junior level.” horse, Raven, pull Phoebe Alver- “If they win again this year son in a 2020 skijoring competi- they’ll have to move up to the tion. sport level,” Dennis said. Right: Dennis Alverson cleans And if the girls do end up material out of Mr. Big Shot’s WMS Basketball moving to sport level compe- horse shoe, revealing the special titions, they will be compet- studs that help keep the horse Washington Middle School tor restrictions at this time. ing against their own father, from slipping on ice. announces have some updates No concessions will be avail- the 2020 sport skijoring to the WMS Boys Basketball able. champion and fourth-place Schedule. Game฀ times฀ of฀ the฀ 7th฀ pro. simply. There will be 2 games grade games with Miles City Typically, Fiona rides Fiona has skied for fun played in Watford City on as follows: horseback and her sister for years, both downhill and Saturday, Jan. 23. •฀Tuesday Jan. 26 WMS฀7th฀ skis, but Sunday the duo cross-country, but has never •฀฀7th฀grade฀10฀a.m.฀MST grade vs Miles City @ Miles practiced for the “switch- competed on skis at skijoring •฀8th฀grade฀11:15฀a.m.฀MST฀ City. The game is at 4 p.m. eroo” event, where both girls events. The games will be played at •฀ Monday฀ Feb.฀ 1฀ WMS฀ 7th฀ will ride and ski. “I do whatever, really,” Watford City Middle School. grade vs Miles City @ Glen- Phoebe said she prefers Fiona said casually. “I’d just Masks are required in their dive. The game is at 4 p.m. at skiing to horseback riding. rather be on the horse. I’m gym and there are no specta- DCHS. “I’m better at it,” she put it kind of scared of the jumps.” Classifieds ฀406-377-3303฀•฀[email protected]฀•฀rangerreview.com Glendive฀Ranger-Review Thursday,฀January฀21,฀2021฀•฀Page฀9

MISCELLANEOUS HELP PETS AND PUBLIC RENTALS FOR SALE WANTED SUPPLIES NOTICES ______60X120 SHOP BUILDING STEEL CONTAINERS, for san P. Suter who acquired the Grantor(s) failure to make W/ offices. Located on Hwy sale or rent. 2 door and 4 title as Susan Page Suter, as monthly payments begin- 16 next to interstate. 365- Grantors, conveyed said real ning April 15, 2020, and each door, new or used, 8’x20’ and TERRY PUBLIC SCHOOLS property to 1st American Title, month subsequent, which 8900. 3/14ctf 8’x40’ available. Call Mitchell Rentals & Sales, 939-1200. Co-Business Manager Terry as Trustee, to secure an ob- monthly installments would 2/2ctf Public Schools is looking ligation owed to Associates have been applied on the prin- ______for a person for the position Financial Services Company cipal and interest due on said PROTECT YOUR newspa- of Co-Business Manager to of Montana Inc., by Deed of obligation and other charges per from wind and rain with start as soon as possible and Trust on December 9, 1999, against the property or loan. a newspaper tube. On sale gradually assume all duties, and filed for record in the re- By reason of said default, the for $6 at The Ranger-Review allowing the present Busi- 4 FEMALE GERMAN Sheph- cords of the County Clerk and Beneficiary has declared all office, 119 W. Bell. 5/26ptf ness Manager to retire. This ard puppies. Purebred. $700. Recorder in Dawson County, sums owing on the obligation ______is a temporary, full time posi- Local and ready now. Text State of Montana, on Decem- secured by said Trust Deed ______PRIDE MOBILITY SCOOT- tion to facilitate a smooth your questions and interest ber 17, 1999 as Instrument immediately due and pay- 30x60 SHOP OR Ware- ER 2 yrs old, 10 miles, new transition. Salary depends to: 406-973-2251. 1/21p1/31 No. 412100, in Book B149, able. The total amount due house. 365-8900. 10/10ctf condition. Asking $1500. In on experience with a mini- at Page 594-597, of Official on this obligation is the princi- Glendive, call 901-826-4004. mum base of $15/hr. Single Records. pal sum of $21,363.59, inter- 1/17p1/24 health insurance benefits are The Deed of Trust was as- est in the sum of $1,356.41, ______available. Please submit a LIVESTOCK signed for value as follows: escrow advances of $134.61, RENTALS MONTANA ROUGH AGATES District Classified Applica- Assignee: CitiFinancial Ser- other amounts due and pay- MOBILE HOMES - all from Yellowstone River in tion and resume to: Terry vicing LLC, a Delaware Lim- able in the amount of $636.23 1970s. No junk. 40 lbs@$10/ Schools, PO Box 187, Terry ______ited Liability Company for a total amount owing of ______lb & 40lbs@$5/lb. Bozeman MT 59349 or email: Mike. FOR SALE YEARLING Assignment Dated: October $23,490.84, plus accruing in- 2 AND 3 BED MOBILE Home 406-587-0277. 1/14p1/24 [email protected] Angus bulls. AHIR perfor- 3, 2017 terest, late charges, and oth- for rent, city water, paved Desired qualifications for the mance tested. Selling Private Assignment Recorded: Oc- er fees and costs that may be streets. 365-8900. 12/22ctf successful candidate include: Treaty. Have heifers also out tober 16, 2017 incurred or advanced. Pass a background check, of sire: RZ Traveler 719. GRS Assignment Recording In- The Beneficiary anticipates Bondable, General Account- Angus Ranch 406-687-3778, formation: as Instrument No. and may disburse such WANTED ing experience, Payroll expe- Sturgis Angus Call Bob Bux- 462520 amounts as may be required RENTALS TO BUY rience is a plus, Knowledge baum 687-3438. 1/7c2/28 Assignee: Wilmington Sav- to preserve and protect the APARTMENTS of Excel & Accounting soft- ings Fund Society, FSB, as property and for real prop- ______ware 1/21p1/28 Trustee of Stanwich Mort- erty taxes that may become gage Loan Trust A due or delinquent, unless ______BUYING GUNS, JEWELRY, FEED/SEED/ WYOMING AVENUE gold, silver, coins, indian Assignment Dated: October such amounts of taxes are CONDO available Jan. 1. 2 artifacts, DVDs, games, PLANTS 3, 2017 paid by the Grantor. If such Bd, 2 Ba, $1,000/mo. plus almost anything of value. Assignment Recorded: Oc- amounts are paid by the Ben- deposit and utilities. Owner Glendive Pawn. 377-6666, ______tober 16, 2017 eficiary, the amounts or taxes pays yard and snow main- 1506 Crisafulli Dr. 9/9ctf HAY FOR SALE. DELIVERY Assignment Recording In- will be added to the obliga- available. 701-590-2308. formation: as Instrument No. tions secured by the Deed of tenance. Call Carolyn 406- ______ACCEPTING Applications for: 871-5859. 11/29pctf BUYING FIREARMS, 1/14p1/24 462519 Trust. Other expenses to be Vice President of Business and Assignment Re-recorded: charged against the proceeds ______reloading equipment and Finance, Enrollment Manage- DORM & FULL APTS. Fur- accessories. Call 377-3969 November 24, 2020 of this sale include the Trust- ment: Admissions Specialist, nished. All util. paid, WiFi. or 365-3974 after 6 p.m. Assignment Re-Recording ee’s fees and attorney’s fees, Assistant Director of Recruit- $450 & $650 w/ lease. 406- 8/5ctf Information: as Instrument costs and expenses of the ing, Part-time tutor Adult Basic PUBLIC 989-0433. 5/14ct No. 471794 sale, and late charges, if any. ______Education, EM: Online Spe- NOTICES All in the records of the Beneficiary has elected, PRAIRIE WEST HAS ONE cialist and Academic Advising, County Clerk and Recorder and has directed the Trustee bd apts avail. Util and laundry HELP Part-time Tutor. Go to: https:// for Dawson County, Montana to sell the above described incl. No smoking, some pets WANTED www.dawson.edu/employ- NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S Jason J. Henderson is the property to satisfy the obliga- ok. $500/mo. 406-989-1068 ment-opportunities/ SALE Successor Trustee pursuant tion. 6/3ctf To be sold for cash at a to a Substitution of Trustee The sale is a public sale GLENDIVE Trustee’s Sale on May 3, recorded in the office of the and any person, including the 2021, at 11:00 AM Lobby Clerk and Recorder of Daw- Beneficiary, excepting only SCHOOLS at the main entrance to the son County, State of Mon- the Trustee, may bid at the 2020 – 2021 Dawson County Courthouse, tana, on December 1, 2020 sale. The bid price must be HOUSES FOR as Instrument No. 471867, of paid immediately upon the SCHOOL YEAR JOBS WANTED 207 West Bell Street, Glen- SALE dive 59330, the following de- Official Records. close of bidding in cash or • Administrative Assistant to scribed real property situated The Beneficiary has de- cash equivalents (valid mon- ______in Dawson County, State of clared a default in the terms ey orders, certified checks or ______the Superintendent • Pre-K SpEd Teacher WE PAY YOU TO HAUL Your Montana: of said Deed of Trust due to cashier’s checks). The con- • SpEd Teacher junk vehicles away. Call 365- The Northeasterly 92 feet of • Lead Pre-K Para 8900. 12/13ctf Lot 3 in Block 181 of Kean’s • DCHS Track Coach First Addition to the City of • 5th Grade 1-boys/1-girls Glendive, Dawson County, basketball coaches Montana, according to the of- • PT Custodian AUTOS FOR ficial plat thereof now on file • WMS Half Time Band and of record in the office of • WMS Boys Basketball SALE the County Clerk and Record- Coaches er in and for Dawson County, • HS Industrial Arts Teacher ______Montana. • Long Term Elem Sub More commonly known as • Paraeducator(s) 512 E Clement Street, Glen- 1908 VICTORIAN HOME • Asst. Cook dive, MT 59330. FOR sale. 2 story, 3 BD/2 BA, • School Psychologist CLEAN 2012 CHEVY IMPA- Harold R. Suter and Su- entirely remodeled, new kitch- • Route Bus Drivers LA LT with 101,000 miles. en, floors, large laundry, com- To apply contact: Good condition $5,500. Call puter room. Make offer. 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PUBLIC Who Does It? NOTICES veyance will be made by Publish: 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, be made by Trustee’s Deed, Trustee’s Deed, without any 2/11 & 2/18/21 without any representation or representation or warranty, 227 warranty, including warranty including warranty of title, ex- MNAXLP of title, express or implied, as press or implied, as the sale the sale is made strictly on an is made strictly on an as-is, as-is, where-is basis, without where-is basis, without limita- limitation, the sale is being tion, the sale is being made made subject to all existing A to Z subject to all existing condi- conditions, if any, of lead paint, tions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale Directory of or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to purchaser shall be entitled to NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S possession of the property possession of the property SALE on the 10th day following the local service providers on the 10th day following the To be sold for cash at a Trust- sale. Accounting Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Air Conditioning sale. ee’s Sale on April 22, 2021, at The Grantor, successor in The Grantor, successor in 11:00 AM Lobby at the main interest to the Grantor, or any Shannon L. May, CPA HOLDEN - Individual & Business TOTAL interest to the Grantor, or any entrance to the Dawson Coun other person having an interest Electric HEATING & COOLING - Non-profits other person having an inter ty Courthouse, 207 West Bell in the property, has the right, at Accounting • Tax • Consulting Heating & Cooling est in the property, has the Street, Glendive 59330, the fol- any time prior to the Trustee’s Quickbooks Consulting Licensed & Insured LEVI HANSEN right, at any time prior to the lowing described real property Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, & Training 406-939-1541 Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the situated in Dawson County, or the successor in interest 406-939-1648 • 941-3869 SALES฀•฀SERVICE฀ [email protected] INSTALLATION Heating & Cooling Beneficiary, or the successor State of Montana: to the Beneficiary, the entire 210 W Towne Street 406-377-2991 in interest to the Beneficiary, Lot 7 of Block 121 of Kean’s amount then due under the Duct Cleaning the entire amount then due First Addition to the City of Deed of Trust and the obliga- Alternative Wellness Appliances & Repair Appliances & Repair Art Sales under the Deed of Trust and Glendive, Dawson County, tion secured thereby (including Barnick’s - - Medical Lee’s International artists the obligation secured there Montana, according to the of costs and expenses actually Hometown - Marijuana Clinic Appliance & TV PAMELA HARR & by (including costs and ex ficial plat thereof, now on file incurred and attorney’s fees) Glendive Brand center penses actually incurred and and of record in the Office of other than such portion of the Service HARVEY RATTEY - Alternative Carl Barnick Reconditioned Appliances Sculptures of all sizes attorney’s fees) other than the County Clerk and Record principal as would not then be Wellness Montana BridgerBronze.com such portion of the principal er in and for Dawson County, due had no default occurred For more info or to schedule (406) 377-2388 (406) 989-1168 - 406-687-3743 as would not then be due had Montana. and by curing any other de an appointment please 126 N. Merrill 1518 Crisafulli Drive no default occurred and by More commonly known as fault complained of herein that 406-672-3172 Glendive, MT [email protected] - call Glendive, MT 59330 461 Hwy 16 curing any other default com 307 North Sargent Avenue, is capable of being cured by Glendive, MT 59330 plained of herein that is capa- Glendive, MT 59330-2528. tendering the performance re- Auto Parts Cabinets Cleaning Concrete ble of being cured by tender- Bridget D. Campbell, as quired under the obligation or ing the performance required Grantor, conveyed said real to cure the default, by paying Used Parts For - CARS & TRUCKS KEY Janitorial Fisher under the obligation or to property to First American all costs and expenses actu If we don’t have Service Ready Mix Co. cure the default, by paying Title Company, as Trustee, to ally incurred in enforcing the • Carpet & Upholstery Ready Mix Concrete • Crushed Gravel - the part, try our Orion Part Cleaning all costs and expenses actu secure an obligation owed to obligation and Deed of Trust Locating Network. Beautiful, Affordable, Washed Sand & Gravel • Asphalt ally incurred in enforcing the Mortgage Electronic Registra- with Successor Trustee’s and Custom Cabinets with • Strip & Wax Tile Floors Road Gravel GLENDIVE AUTO PARTS Endless Design Possibilities. • Disaster Clean Up 5 miles west of Glendive obligation and Deed of Trust tion Systems, Inc., as desig- attorney’s fees. In the event • Residential & Commercial on Hwy 200 S. 1021 West Bell M-F 9:00-5:00 with Successor Trustee’s and nated nominee for Quicken that all defaults are cured the After hours appointments www.keyjanitorial.net 687-3383 (406) 377-7730 attorney’s fees. In the event Loans Inc., Beneficiary of the foreclosure will be dismissed (406) 365-4480 Ken & Virginia Young 1-800-775-3383 - www.calscarpet.com (406) 377-3597 that all defaults are cured the security instrument, its succes and the foreclosure sale will be Concrete Construction Construction Reserve Space foreclosure will be dismissed sors and assigns, by Deed of canceled. and the foreclosure sale will Trust on June 24, 2014, and The scheduled Trustee’s Knoll’s Ready A-Z CARPENTRY General฀Contractor Reserve a space be canceled. filed for record in the records of Sale may be postponed by Mix Concrete & General Registered & Insured for your The scheduled Trustee’s the County Clerk and Record- public proclamation up to 15 Construction In Business 25 Years Sand & Gravel - Glendive • Interior • Exterior • Drywall • Texturing business today! Sale may be postponed by er in Dawson County, State of days for any reason. In the Also: Road Base • Remodeling • Framing • Concrete 377-3303 • Foundations • Basements public proclamation up to 15 Montana, on June 25, 2014 as event of a bankruptcy filing, the Decorative Rock • Pole Barns • Siding • Roofing • Siding • Windows • Doors • Windows or days for any reason. In the Instrument No. 453907, of Of- sale may be postponed by the Top Soil Commercial and Residential ~ Free Estimates ~ • Roofing • New Construction Huseby Construction rrsales@ event of a bankruptcy filing, ficial Records. Trustee for up to 120 days by Open 6 days a week Gerald Job rangerreview. the sale may be postponed The Deed of Trust was as- public proclamation at least ev- (406) 485-2225 com Phone 377-2508 (406) 941-2692 cell (406)939-0301 by the Trustee for up to 120 signed for value as follows: ery 30 days. Glendive, MT days by public proclamation Assignee: Quicken Loans, If the Trustee is unable to Drywall Earthworks Electrical Electrical at least every 30 days. LLC F/K/A Quicken Loans Inc. convey title for any reason, the Residential & If the Trustee is unable to Assignment Dated: July 1, successful bidder’s sole and BMN Drywall Service Caudill Commercial convey title for any reason, 2020 exclusive remedy shall be the 406-941-0342 HOLDEN ELECTRIC Earthworks, LLC Wiring Locally Owned & Operated the successful bidder’s sole Assignment Recorded: July return of monies paid to the Bobcat Service Gavin Holden, and exclusive remedy shall 22, 2020 Successor Trustee and the Call Bryan REYNOLDS Master Electrician - Free Estimate Dumptruck Service Commercial & Residential be the return of monies paid Assignment Recording In successful bidder shall have Leveling, gyro mowing, ELECTRIC Wiring, Heating & Cooling to the Successor Trustee and formation: as Instrument No. no further recourse. No job too small 406-941-3869 Quality you can trust tilling, topsoil, manure the successful bidder shall 470649 This is an attempt to collect 939-1025 FREE ESTIMATES! [email protected] have no further recourse. All in the records of the Coun- a debt and any information 939-5948 - Granite Gun Sales & Service Handyman This is an attempt to collect ty Clerk and Recorder for Daw obtained will be used for that Gutters a debt and any information son County, Montana purpose. Granite and Quartz Countertops Shane Almond obtained will be used for that Jason J. Henderson is the Dated this 15th day of De- available at Guns N Things LLC - SELLING: Plus: Handyman & purpose. Successor Trustee pursuant cember, 2020. Jason J. Hen •Fire Arms •Gun Smithing General Construction Dated this 23rd day of De- to a Substitution of Trustee derson Substitute Trustee 38 •Accessories •Special Orders Siding • Windows cember, 2020. Jason J. Hen- recorded in the office of the 2nd Avenue East •Re-Loading •Gift Certificates Equipment Doors • Fence derson Substitute Trustee 38 Clerk and Recorder of Dawson Dickinson, ND 58601 Tele- (406) 377-7730 •Ammunition 377-3969 or •Sheds • much more •Stocks 939 GUNS 2nd Avenue East County, State of Montana, on phone: 801-355-2886 Office M-F 9:00-5:00 • Installation and repair - - After hours appointments 9:00-6:00 Mon-Fri • 9:00-4:00 Sat of all types Dickinson, ND 58601 Tele December 7, 2020 as Instru Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM • Closed Sun. & Holidays Brandon Thoeny Registered • Insured www.calscarpet.com 305 N. Merrill • Glendive 377-8210 phone: 801-355-2886 Office ment No. 471911, of Official (MST) File No. MT10919 939-0060 Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM Records. Publish: 1/14, 1/21 & Insulation Insurance Insurance Insurance (MST) File No. MT10908 The Beneficiary has de- 1/28/2021 Farmer-Stockman Publish: 1/7, 1/14 & 1/21/21 clared a default in the terms 919 Insurance Colette 24 of said Deed of Trust due to MNAXLP Wilburn, Services MNAXLP the Grantor(s) failure to make Agent Long Term Care, Life, Health, monthly payments beginning IRAs, Annuities, Medicare •฀฀Auto฀฀•฀฀Home฀฀•฀Life April 1, 2020, and each month Commercial • Residential INSURANCE AGENCY ฀•฀Ranch฀฀•฀Farm฀฀•฀฀Commercial Supplements • Oilfield 406-365-4872 subsequent, which monthly Call Owner/Operator (406) 377-3600 Kevin installments would have been 800-332-2273 Kirschenmann Phil Hedrick at 939-1569 503 N. Merrill, Glendive, MT Helping฀Montana฀Since฀1982 applied on the principal and “Local Glendive Business” For All Of Your Insurance Needs. www.anpac.com 406-377-4781 Notice is hereby given; that interest due on said obligation SCOTT W. HERRING Junk Vehicles Lawn Mower Repair Machine Works Mobile Homes the Board of County Com- and other charges against the HERRING LAW OFFICE, missioners of Fallon County, property or loan. By reason of P.C. MINDT Machine Co. Used moBile Homes PER REPAIR 1812 Montana Ave. Montana, on the 17th day of said default, the Beneficiary Attorney at Law Small Engine CPR Glendive for sale or rent May, 2021 at 1:30 PM, in their has declared all sums owing P.O. Box 1307, 215 S. Ken- Major & Minor All types of Machine works office at the county courthouse on the obligation secured by drick • Drive Lines • Hydraulics Crisafulli A&M will be soliciting proposals for said Trust Deed immediately Glendive , Montana 59330 Repairs and • Equipment • Agricultural Mobile Home lots for rent! a study to review and update due and payable. The total Attorney for Applicant FREE Junk Vehicle Maintenance • Oil Field • Light Welding - Removal 25 Years of Experience existing County road records amount due on this obliga (406) 377 - 5273 Sanitarian’s฀Office Paul Ryan White Metal Detector Dealer by way of researching Com- tion is the principal sum of MONTANA SEVENTH JU- 377-5772 365-4493 (res 365-5727) 406-939-1867 Hours: 7a.m.-5:30 p.m. Call 365-8900 missioner Proceedings, Com- $54,589.56, interest in the sum DICIAL DISTRICT COURT, Plumbing Plumbing & Heating Pregnancy Roofing missioner Deeds, existing of $2,251.56, escrow advanc- DAWSON COUNTY road maps, etc. to locate ease- es of $2,090.93, other amounts IN THE MATTER OF THE Yellowstone Now serving Glendive Brad's Quality ments, abandonments, and/or due and payable in the amount ESTATE OF Plumbing all other information pertinent of $9,691.88 for a total amount SHIRLEY ANN NICHOLS, Licensed - Insured Tom Keller Roofing Service - Residential - Commercial Master to County roads. owing of $68,623.93, plus ac Deceased. Locally owned/operated No . DP 21-001 Plumber Call or text The updates will determine cruing interest, late charges, PROUDLY SERVING GLENDIVE NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND SURROUNDING AREA 406-359-9191 future procedures and policies and other fees and costs that for Fallon County roads and may be incurred or advanced. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN bradquality 406-486-5557 will bring the County’s road plat The Beneficiary anticipates that the undersigned has been (406) 377-2747 roofingservice.com book up to required standards. and may disburse such appointed Personal Represen- Septic Service Signs Siding/Windows Reserve Space Interested contractors will be amounts as may be required tative of the above - named required to submit a written to preserve and protect the Estate . Reserve a space plan and make an oral expla- property and for real property All persons having claims for your nation as to how their plan will taxes that may become due against the said deceased are Construction Supply business today! Justin Hoffman 377-3303 be executed, the time required or delinquent, unless such required to present their claims FREE ESTIMATES or and costs. This will assist the amounts of taxes are paid by within four (4) months after the 406-377-6330 on your exterior home Commission with information the Grantor. If such amounts date of the first publication of Septic Service improvement project rrsales@ needed for FY22 budget. are paid by the Beneficiary, this Notice or said claims will RV Service rangerreview. The Board of County Com- the amounts or taxes will be be forever barred . 406-482-2616 com Portable Toilets bigskysidingandwindows.com missioners reserves the right added to the obligations se- Claims must either be mailed to reject any or all written cured by the Deed of Trust. to KEITH A. NICHOLS, the Transportation Tree Service Water Specialities Welding plans, to waive irregularities, or Other expenses to be charged Personal Representative, re- Eggert’s to accept any written plan they against the proceeds of this turn receipt requested, at 303 Dawson deem to be in the best interest sale include the Trustee’s fees South Sargent, Glendive, Mon- Urban Tree Service of Fallon County. The project and attorney’s fees, costs and tana, 59330, or filed with the FREE Estimates Water & Spas will begin after July 1, 2021, expenses of the sale, and late Clerk of the above - entitled BULLFROG SPAS 24 HOUR Transit Tree Trimming • FARM & INDUSTRIAL which is the new 2022 Fiscal charges, if any. Court. Buses Run Authorized Dealer Tree & Stump Removal Free water testing, • SHOP & PORTABLE WELDING Year. Beneficiary has elected, and DATED this 13th day of Janu- 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. household & commercial 365-5958 Dated this 4th day of January, has directed the Trustee to ary, 2021. Alex Eggert Bill Millspaugh - 315 E. Allard St. Contractor #21353 2021 sell the above described prop SCOTT W. HERRING 377-5024 377-4997 (406) 377-8531 647 River Road FALLON COUNTY BOARD erty to satisfy the obligation. Attorney for Applicant OF COUNTY COMMISSION- The sale is a public sale and Publish: 1/17, 1/21 & 1/24/21 This Service Is For You. ERS any person, including the Ben- 6 Your advertisement in the WHO DOES IT will appear in every issue of Roy Rost, Presiding Officer eficiary, excepting only the MNAXLP The Ranger-Review and at www.rangerreview.com for only For additional questions, Trustee, may bid at the sale. please contact Cindy or Bren- The bid price must be paid im- $32.00 per month. da at the Fallon County Clerk mediately upon the close of and Recorder’s Office at 406- bidding in cash or cash equiv- Montana Trivia Get your Who Does It listed today! 778-7106 10 West Fallon alents (valid money orders, Answer Avenue PO Box 846-Bak- certified checks or cashier’s 377-3303 • [email protected] er, MT 59313. checks). The conveyance will The Blackfoot.

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Yellowstone Newspapers photo by Sharon Moore Lady Red Devil Mallory Robinson takes a shot during a game against Custer County last weekend. The Lady Red Devils defeated the Cowgirls 54-44. Lady Red Devils split games Jamie Ausk Crisarfulli photo Left to right: Peyton Konieczka, NiKaylee Corbridge and Madison with big Person cheer during the Red Devil game against Miles City last Friday. win over

Jamie Ausk Crisafulli photo Miles City Michael Murphy goes up for a basket during the Red Devil game against Custer County last Friday. The team lost its first game of the season against the visiting Cowboys. By Ranger-Review Staff

The Lady Devils earned a conference win over the Red Devils fight in season’s first losses Miles City Cowgirls on Fri- day before falling to Billings By Ranger-Review Staff phy with 13 each. “I liked our energy and effort. Central on Saturday, Both Murphy and Parker Buckley I thought the kids competed games were on the road. The Red Devil boys team led the team in rebounds with 6 very well. We got behind early Senior Jillian Litwiller had a saw some tough competition and 5 respectively. and did a good job fighting our big game for the Lady Devils over the weekend, with losses DCHS 4 7 15 27 - 53 way out of it, but we need to in Miles City with 27 points to both Miles City and Billings MC 12 12 17 19 - 60 start games better and put our- in the team’s 54-44 victory. Central at home. Red Devil Scoring: Scarpholt 5, Michael selves in a better position from DCHS 10. 15. 14. 15. - 54 Miles City came out shooting Murphy 13, Max Eaton 14, Basil Crisafulli the beginning,” Murphy said. MC. 9. 11. 10. 14. - 44 on Friday night and the Red 2, Taven Coon 13, Parker Buckley 7 Taven Coon had a big night, Lady Devils Scoring: Kadance Nissley Devils just couldn’t get their MC Scoring: Ryder Lee 18, scoring 18 for the Red Devils. 3, Codi Nagle 6, Jillian Litwiller 27, baskets to fall in the first half. Zach Welch 4, Dalton Polesky Michael Murphy led the team Madison Wahl 6, Mallory Robinson 12 “We put ourselves in a hole 18, Taegan Williams 2, Logan in rebounds with 8. DCHS 10. 3. 10. 5 - 28 early and had to play catch up Muri 5, Jayden Venable 13 BC 15 13. 18. 18. - 64 BC. 15. 20. 13. 11 - 59 the entire game,” Coach Wade The Red Devils hosted Bill- DCHS 7. 8. 20. 14. - 49 Lady Devil Scoring: Jillian Litwiller 10, Murphy said. “The kids did a ings Central Saturday after- DCHS Scoring: Taven Coon 18, Parker Mallory Robinson 9, Madison Wahl 5, great job of battling back but noon in a hard-fought battle Buckley 12, Michael Murphy 11, Max Eaton Codi Nagle 4 we had to spend a lot of energy that ended in a 64-49 loss. 4, Rhettt Hoffer 2, Basil Crisafulli 1, Jentz The Lady Devils will host doing so and in the end couldn’t The Red Devils trailed the Scarpholt 1 Havre on Friday night for quite get there.” entire game but never gave The Red Devils travel to another conference con- Max Eaton led the Red Devils up, coming within three points Havre on Friday and will back test. The team will be on the in scoring with 14 followed by with five minutes left in the home Saturday to host the road on Saturday to take on Taven Coon and Michael Mur- game. Glasgow Scotties. Glasgow.

ut and AO bout P age 12Glendive Ranger-Review Thursday, January 21, 2021฀•฀Page 12Glendive Virtual town hall will IRS issued stimulus payments may explore urban/rural come in the form of debit cards recipients can make pur- Use caution chases online or in stores divide in MT politics anywhere Visa debit cards when sorting are accepted. They can get Humanities Montana con- recent book, Never Trump: cash from domestic in-net- tinues “Why It Matters,” a The Revolt of the Conserva- work ATMs, transfer funds series of conversations on tive Elites, co-authored with through mail to a personal bank account civic and electoral partici- Steven Teles, has been well- By Hunter Herbaugh and obtain a replacement pation. The second event is received across the political Ranger-Review Staff Writer EIP Card if needed without Feb. 3, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. MST spectrum. Other recent piec- incurring any fees. They can with a statewide virtual town es include “Overcoming the Some local residents have also check their card balance hall on “Our Rural/Urban Democrats’ Rural Problem,” expressed concern and confu- online, through a mobile app Political Divide.” The Why with co-author Kal Munis in sion after receiving prepaid or by phone without incur- It Matters initiative is an The Hill, and “The Future debit cards in the mail from ring fees. The EIP Card pro- opportunity for Montanans to is Faction,” also with Steven the Internal Revenue Ser- vides consumer protections Irs.gov photo including certain protections speak and interact with one Teles in National Affairs. vice. While these would be EIP Cards are being sent in a white envelope that prominently displays another on issues important Germaine White is the suspicious under normal cir- against fraud, loss and other cumstances, the cards being errors,” the statement said. the U.S. Department of the Treasury seal. The EIP Card has the Visa to people from all political director of Native Engage- name on the front of the Card and the issuing bank name, MetaBank®, backgrounds. The first panel ment at the Maureen and received are legitimate, as The cards are being dis- features Laura Nelson, Rob Mike Mansfield Center. She the second round of econom- tributed by the Department N.A. on the back of the card. Saldin, and Germaine White served as an educator and ic stimulus payments, also of the Treasury’s Office of the second mailed EIP may U.S. Department of the and is moderated by award- cultural resource manager called economic impact pay- Fiscal Service, along with be different than the first Treasury seal. The EIP Card winning journalist and host for the Confederated Salish ments, to some people are direct deposits and paper mailed EIP. Some people has the Visa name on the of the podcast Threshold, and Kootenai Tribes for over coming in this form. checks in an effort to “speed who received a paper check front of the Card and the Amy Martin. 30 years. Working for tribal A second round of eco- delivery of the payments to last time might receive issuing bank name, Meta- The panel will investi- government has allowed her nomic relief payments in the reach as many people as soon a prepaid debit card this Bank, N.A. on the back of gate rural/urban divisions, to build bridges of under- amount of $600 per person as possible.” Because of this, time, and some people who the card. Each mailing will what political trends follow standing across cultures was approved in December. the IRS stated that people received a prepaid debit include instructions on how and cross geographic lines, with a diverse group of indi- According to a press release who have not received their card last time may receive a to securely activate and use and what values we hold in viduals, organizations, and from the IRS, about 8 million stimulus payment could paper check,” the statement the EIP Card. More informa- common in Montana. Is the government. payments were sent out as receive either a paper check read. tion about the cards can be mainstream narrative of Humanities Montana’s prepaid Visa debit cards. or the debit card in the mail. EIP Cards are being sent found at EIPcard.com. “two Americas” an oversim- “Why It Matters” programs “EIP Cards are safe, con- “Taxpayers should note in a white envelope that Reach Hunter Herbaugh at plification that threatens our are free, online public venient and secure. EIP Card that the form of payment for prominently displays the [email protected]. political, economic, and social humanities conversations futures? This conversation made possible by The Fed- will reframe the narrative eration of State Humanities with nuance, and include Councils as a part of a $1.96 Indigenous experiences. million grant by The Andrew Gas prices rise after months of little change Visit www.humanitiesmon- W. Mellon Foundation to tana.org/why-it-matters to explore civic participation as Gasoline prices in Mon- in 2017 and $1.90/g in 2016. week’s $2.21/g. GasBuddy. “In addition, with register. it relates to electoral engage- tana have risen 1.8 cents Including the change local- Billings- $2.29/g, up 5.6 rumors swirling that Presi- Laura Nelson is a freelance ment in a multi-vocal democ- per gallon in the past week, ly during the past week, pric- cents per gallon from last dent-elect Biden plans to can- journalist and author of Leg- racy. averaging $2.28/g yesterday, es yesterday were 24.7 cents week’s $2.23/g. cel approval of the Keystone acies: The Values, Principles “Our Rural/Urban Political according to GasBuddy’s per gallon lower than a year Wyoming- $2.21/g, up 2.0 XL pipeline, which would cut and Purpose of the Montana Divide” is the second of four daily survey of 615 stations in ago and are 5.9 cents per cents per gallon from last off reliable Canadian oil to Farm Bureau Federation. She panels in the Why It Matters Montana. This compares with gallon higher than a month week’s $2.19/g. the U.S., oil prices may see has previously covered rural series. Visit www.humani- the national average that has ago. The national average has “Gas prices have jumped to additional pressure in the communities as an award- tiesmontana.org/why-it-mat- increased 4.2 cents per gallon increased 15.6 cents per gal- yet another multi-month high coming days. For now, the winning journalist and edited ters to register for all panels: versus last week to $2.38/g, lon during the last month and as crude oil price rise amidst upward trend in gas prices the Big Timber Pioneer. “Our Rural/Urban Political according to GasBuddy. stands 17.4 cents per gallon perceived improvement in may slow from the sharp rise Rob Saldin is the director Divide” on February 3, “The Average gasoline prices on lower than a year ago. the COVID-19 pandemic, in the last week, but motor- of the Mansfield Center’s Native Vote in Montana” on January 18 in Montana have Areas near Montana and which continues to pump ists shouldn’t expect much Ethics and Public Affairs March 3, and “The Political ranged widely over the last their current gas price cli- prices up as demand shows of a break from rising gas Program and a professor of Power of Young People” on five years: mate: renewed signs of recovery,” prices, which now stand less political science at the Uni- April 7 from 4:00-5:15 p.m. $2.53/g in 2020, $2.27/g in Idaho- $2.20/g, down 0.6 said Patrick DeHaan, head than twenty cents from their versity of Montana. His most MST. 2019, $2.57/g in 2018, $2.28/g cents per gallon from last of petroleum analysis for year-ago levels.”