GLENDIVE RANGER REVIEW Sunday, February 7, 2021 • Vol. 59, No. 11 • Glendive, Montana $1.00 Boys and Girls Club clears out of old location By Hunter Herbaugh for the club. Stedman clarified on Ranger-Review Staff Writer Friday that the course will not be sold and will instead be returned Following its closure in the midst to the person who originally con- of the COVID-19 pandemic and structed it. announcement that it would be going That also leaves the question of up for sale, the building that recently what will happen to the building. housed the Boys and Girls Club of According to Jason Stuart, execu- the Mondak - Dawson Unit has offi- tive director of the Dawson County cially been sold, according to club Economic Development Council, he CEO Elaine Stedman. The club made has met with the new owners of the the announcement that it would be property and spoke with them about closing the Dawson Unit indefinitely their plans for it. However, those last May as the pandemic compound- plans are still in the early stages, ed on top of staffing and enrollment with Stuart noting that the new own- GROW: issues that made it difficult for the ers are not ready to share details, but Glendive Recycles Our club to remain open. says he believes the new business The club officially announced its will be an “awesome” addition to the Waste has found a building in downtown Glendive was community. home for its cardboard for sale last November, citing the “They’re not ready to go public so cost of the mortgage as the primary I’m not going to say anything more baler. The group will reason they decided to move. The but I think it’s a fantastic business begin taking cardboard announcement that the building was Hunter Herbaugh photo idea for downtown,” Stuart said. sold came on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Sted- The building that once housed the Boys and Girls Club of the Mondak - Dawson Unit Particularly, an aspect that Stuart donations weekly, man added that the club is looking was packed up and extra items were sold on Friday as the club prepares to turn the really appreciated about their plan Page 2 at reopening in the fall at the start building over to the new owners. The club is working on a new location to open in the is their intention to preserve the of the new school year. She said fall of this year. historical nature of the building. It is the club found another location, but a contributing building to the down- didn’t want to divulge many details location will be smaller than the pre- for in the new location. Among the town historic district, though is not yet as the purchase of the new loca- vious location, it will be more afford- items advertised for sale were kitch- individually listed, so the new owner tion still has to be approved by the able for the club. en equipment, desks, office supplies could technically remodel it however club’s board of directors. To accommodate the move, the and various miscellaneous items. they want but Stuart said they are “We potentially (have a new loca- club held a “Make an Offer” sale However, also advertised was the adamant about retaining the historic tion) but we have to wait for board on Friday, selling off what Stedman club’s miniature golf course, which appearance. approval next week,” Stedman said. said were “overflow” goods, things raised some eyebrows as the course Reach Hunter Herbaugh at rrre- She added that though the potential that they won’t have room or a need was sponsored by local businesses [email protected]. County officials voice support Rep. Phalen’s MILESTONE: Landowners and bill will hunters benefits from for the Keystone XL Pipeline By Hunter Herbaugh 25 years of FWP’s block Ranger-Review Staff Writer allow county management program Page 15 After being sworn into office on Jan. 20, President Joe Biden set to to add work on issuing several executive orders in the first hours of his admin- istration. One of those orders revoked the presidential permit issued by utility fees President Donald Trump for the Key- stone XL Pipeline, a move that envi- ronmental activists have praised but to taxes state and county officials have been far less enthusiastic about. By Hunter Herbaugh In response to the project’s can- Ranger-Review Staff Writer cellation, the Dawson County Com- missioners sent a letter to Montana A legislative fix to the issue Attorney General Austin Knudsen of how county sewer fees are BIG GAME: on Jan. 27, encouraging him to join assessed is moving forward in the them in supporting the pipeline and state house of representatives. Dawson Community letting their disappointment in the Rep. Bob Phalen introduced HB College prepares for president’s decision be known. 268, “Revise laws related to main- “We, the Dawson County Commis- tenance district assessments,” on its annual Play 4 Kay sioners would like to invite you to Jan. 28. It is scheduled for a hear- fundraiser game that join us in our support for TC Ener- ing by the house Local Goverment gy’s Keystone Pipeline construction Committee on Thursday, Feb. 11. supports breast cancer project and let you know how dis- The legislation being carried by awareness, appointed we are to receive news Phalen was crafted in partnership that President Biden has decided to with the Dawson County Commis- Page 9 cancel the federal permit,” the letter sioners and the Montana Associa- reads. tion of Counties (MACo). The com- The pipeline would have included missioners are hopeful that the a 42-mile stretch through Dawson bill will be passed into law so that County. In their letter, the commis- sewer operation fees can be added sioners particularly noted the loss of back to county taxes, rather than the “much-needed” economic boost having to bill them separately. the project would have provided to Sewer operations fees had to be the county from both the initial con- separated from county residents’ struction spending and the property taxes in 2019 following the elimi- tax from the completed project. nation of the county’s Metropoli- Biden revoked the presidential per- tan Sewer District No. 1 to a Rural mit for the project on Jan. 20 as part Special Improvement District. In of his campaign promise to combat the RSID, the county sewer sys- climate change. In the order, Biden tem interfaces with the City of cited a 2015 study from the Depart- Glendive’s sewer system and uses ment of State that determined the the city’s wastewater treatment project would not adequately serve plant. Since the county doesn’t own the national interest, as economic the treatment facility, operations benefits would be minimal compared expenses for the system couldn’t to the environmental impacts. The Submitted photo be taxed. VACCINE: study also asserted the nation should This meant the county had to The Keystone XL Pipeline project path is depicted with the dotted line. The exisitng County’s latest report focus more on developing renewable send utility bills, something the energy sources and generating more Keystone Pipeline system is the solid green line. county had not done before. This includes the number jobs around those. The president’s came with a few headaches, as of local residents who executive order echoed that senti- the domestic economy from harm- economy but the important long-term Commissioner Dennis Zander has ment. ful climate impacts, and to create property tax boost would add stability previously stated, and resulted in have received one “Climate change has had a grow- well-paying union jobs as part of the to our local tax base for generations ongoing expenses for county resi- and two doses of the ing effect on the U.S. economy, with climate solution,” the order reads. to come,” the commissioners said. dents. climate-related costs increasing over The county commissioners however Likewise, all of Montana’s political HB 268 includes language that COVID-19 vaccine, the last four years. Extreme weath- argue that the economic boost from leadership has voiced support for would amend MCA 7-13-141 to give er events and other climate-related the project would be highly impactful the project. In his first press confer- county commissioners the author- Page 7 effects have harmed the health, safe- to Dawson County, especially noting ence after the executive order was ity to establish charges for ser- ty, and security of the American peo- that the initial construction spending issued, Gov. Greg Ginaforte voiced vices and benefits to a district that ple and have increased the urgency could jump start the local economy, his disappointment with the presi- are billed to a metropolitan storm for combatting climate change and which has taken some pretty tough dent’s actions, noting it’s a project sewer system that benefits the accelerating the transition toward a hits, especially over the last year. that both he and his predecessors district. Specifically, the amended clean energy economy. The world “The initial economic impact from were in support of. must be put on a sustainable climate construction cannot come soon pathway to protect Americans and enough to revive our hard-hit local See KEYSTONE, page 2 See SEWER, page 2

Pag e 2Glendive Ranger-Review Sunday, February 7, 2021฀•฀Page 2Glendive

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Cardboard recycling in Glendive will now be offered on a weekly basis, replacing the once a month drives currently being held. Beginning this Wednes- day, volunteers from Glen- dive Recycles Our Waste will be receiving corrugat- ed cardboard from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Wednesday weatherforyou.com at GROW’s new recycling center in the old Kmart building, now a community center. Cardboard can be dropped off at the doors on the west side of the building toward the back. “This is a win/win for the community and for us,” Bonita Jenkins, GROW president, noted, adding that GROW members have 100 Ford Ave. been looking for a home Glendive, MT for a recycling center for a (406) 345-3673 long time. We Believe in Glendive The community support for the recycling effort has been tremendous, Bruce Peterson, GROW member, commented. Community members and local busi- nesses have supported the effort with donations of money and time as well as helping make the drives a success by saving their Chris Reynolds Mandy Johnson Jess Johnson cardboard and bringing it to the monthly drives. Peterson added special thanks to Kathy Cross for her efforts in transform- Makoshika Wellness up ing the Kmart building into a community center and working with GROW and running at new location to rent space to set up a Submitted photo baler and receive and store By Hunter Herbaugh cardboard in the warehouse A baler purchased by GROW will allow the group to bale cardboard Ranger-Review Staff Writer part of the building. Den- on their own, rather than hauling it to Miles City as they have been in nis Snow, Todd Kinney and recent months. The revitalization of the for- Jeremy Alley volunteered mer K-Mart building in West their time and expertise in merce and Agriculture and activities around recycling Glendive took another huge moving the baler and set- Cross Country Brewing to cardboard after conversa- step forward recently when ting it up in the new center establish GROW. tions with the city showed local non-profit Makoshika while Shawn Walker did the concern at the amount of Wellness opened its doors to electrical hookup for it. cardboard going into the the public on Jan. 18. Makoshi- “So many people worked “So many people city landfill, Checketts ka Wellness is one of five enti- behind the scenes,” Jenkins worked behind the reported at the first com- ties calling the building, offi- said. “They are all truly munity meeting. At the cially retitled the Uran Center, appreciated.” scenes. They are all time, the cardboard market home along with MEGA Gym- Bruce Smith and Dennis truly appreciated,” was also more stable than nastics, MEGA Minds Pre- Getz were both members of the plastic market and card- school, Eastern Montana Mar- the original recycling com- board was easier to process. tial Arts Academy and GROW. mittee and worked hard to Bonita Jenkins, In an April 2019 GROW According to Makoshika promote the effort, Peter- meeting, Jenkins and Sue Wellness executive director son said. Smith was involved GROW president Peterson reported on a Sara Plummer, Makoshika Submitted photo in the establishment of an baler they had found for Wellness patrons have so far Makoshika Wellness is now moved into its new space in the Uran Cen- earlier recycling center in sale at the Sidney Shopko been thrilled with the new, ter, the former KMart building. Glendive. This center was which was closing its Sid- larger space. Since the move, destroyed by an arson fire ney store. The group decid- she noted that gym member- Features include: been huge,” she said. in 2004. ed to purchase the baler, ship has spiked in a short time. •฀Extra฀space฀to฀easily฀allow฀ Aside from the patrons, Other GROW executive and it was in storage in “We’re doing really good social distancing. Plummer noted that she, her- board members are Lon- Glendive until the move to actually. We’ve actually •฀Keyless฀entry฀ self, is happy to see the space nie Cross, treasurer, and In September 2018 the its new location. A baler increased out membership by •฀Classes฀for฀all฀ages฀and฀fit- being utilized, seeing it as a Melissa Checketts, vice group held its first card- will allow the group to bale probably about 25% in less ness levels much-needed boon for the president. Millie Robinson board drive in the parking cardboard rather than haul- than a month,” Plummer said. •฀BrainTap฀headset:฀A฀head- community. has set up and managed lot of the Eastern Plains ing it to Miles City as volun- “I think the fact that we have set that provides a guided “It’s pretty awesome to be the GROW Facebook page. Event Center. Monthly teers have been doing. such a large space and every- mediation with light and sound honest, to see this building Erik Dion has hauled trailer drives were held through In moving to weekly col- thing is so spaced out, it’s a therapy to aid with relaxation, being utilized again and not loads of cardboard to Miles 2019. In November 2019, lections and to baling the huge benefit, especially now.” sleep, smoking cessation, sitting just vacant and hav- City every month and Deb- GROW became an indepen- cardboard, GROW will also Plummer also credited the weight loss, etc. ing so much health and well- bie Sevier chairs the educa- dent entity, establishing a be in need of additional vol- location with the increase in Overall, Plummer said ness stuff, and so many activi- tion outreach committee, he board of directors, drawing unteers, Peterson said. The membership, as they are the patrons have been enjoying ties for kids all under one added. up bylaws and filing for group hopes to form small only gym located on the West- the new space, as well as see- roof makes it super nice, and GROW had its start nonprofit status which was teams to receive and bale ern side of the river. She said ing the long-abandoned build- there’s still more to come. We in 2017 when Dawson granted in December 2019. the cardboard on a rotating she has already received sev- ing coming back to life. Peo- still have the whole center Resource Council formed a In March 2020, the group basis. Anyone interested in eral comments from patrons ple have even started using part (of the building) to get committee to look at inter- signed a buy/sell agreement being part of a team should who said they started coming the facility as Plummer and rented out here, hopefully, est in recycling. Commit- to purchase a Williston contact Peterson or Jenkins just because the location was the heads of the other orga- in the next couple of months tee members researched Basin Inc. building, but the or visit the GROW Facebook closer to their home. nizations in the building had and that will be a whole other neighboring recycling cen- building was on Burlington page for more information. Plummer noted that they hoped, with families taking addition too,” she said. “It’ll ters, surveyed the commu- Northern Railroad land and While excited by the new also still have all their fitness advantage of the convenience be really neat.” nity and held six commu- BN would not agree to lease developments, Peterson classes and are on the lookout of multiple activities all in the Memberships start at $40 nity meetings to measure the land to a recycling cen- uttered a note of caution, for sponsors to help get new same place. per month. For more informa- interest. The DRC commit- ter. That loss was a big saying, “I don’t know if we equipment. She added that “They really enjoy it. I know tion or to take a look at the new tee then formed a coalition disappointment but in the can make a go of it, but there are also openings for some of the parents that take space please stop by Monday- with Makoshika State Park, end was a positive as it led we’ll sure try.” a couple more instructors as their kids to gymnastics are Thursday 12-5 p.m. or e-mail Dawson Community Col- to the Kmart opportunity, well. Fitness classes include already coming over here [email protected] lege, Glendive Schools, the Jenkins noted. Reach Cindy Mullet at kick boxing, yoga, dance fit- while their kids are at gym- Reach Hunter Herbaugh at Glendive Chamber of Com- GROW decided to focus [email protected]. ness and other activities. nastics to work out, so that’s [email protected]. KEYSTONE: from page 1 SEWER: from page 1 “(Biden’s) executive order halting to Biden stating his support for the text reads “the board of county Phalen could not be reached for County clerk and recorder Shirley construction of the Keystone XL Pipe- pipeline, according to Montana Public commissioners has authority by comment on his bill. Kreiman noted that since Olness and line is a bad deal for Montana. All the Radio. ordinance or resolution to fix and Another complication of the sys- Associates didn’t keep track of how members of our congressional delega- During an all-night vote session on establish just and equitable rates, tem that has affected the county many hours they spent on each item, tion, both Republican and Democrat, Thursday and into Friday, Daines charges, and rentals for the services was noted at the Feb. 2 meeting she couldn’t be sure what exactly support the Keystone XL Pipeline. added an amendment to a budget and benefits directly or indirectly of the Dawson County commission- caused all of the extra work hours Both of my last two predecessors, in bill being discussed in the Senate to afforded by any sanitary or storm ers when the county’s audit con- but assumed that the sewer billing this office, support the Keystone XL overturn Biden’s actions, according sewer system operated by, con- tract with accounting firm Olness resulted in more work. Pipeline. There is broad, bipartisan to the Washington Post. The amend- trolled by, and under the jurisdiction and Associates increased in price. “I think it was probably because support for the project here in Mon- ment passed in the very early hours of of a metropolitan sanitary and/or Where the contract placed the cost they spent more time reviewing the tana,” Gianforte said. Friday morning with Tester voting in storm sewer district formed under of an audit of fiscal year 2020 at sewer district, because it was our On Tuesday, Sen. Steve Daines and favor of it as well. this part or billed to a metropolitan $18,850, the amendment voted on first year with the utility billing,” Rep. Matt Rosendale introduced leg- Knudsen’s office did not respond to sanitary and/or storm sewer district by the commissioners raised that Kreiman said. “That’s what I’m islation to authorize the project to the a request for comment. formed under this part for the pur- price to $22,100 due to an increase guessing it was.” U.S. House and Senate. On the same Reach Hunter Herbaugh at rrreport- poses of providing sanitary and/or in estimated hours the audit took to Reach Hunter Herbaugh at rrre- day, Sen. Jon Tester wrote a letter [email protected]. storm sewer services to the district.” perform, from 225 hours to 295. [email protected]. 10-Week Classes Starting Soon! ACT 106 BMGT 228 Classes begin – Beginning Conditioning & Fitness March 1, 2021 HTH 110 – EthicalCAPP Social 131 Legal Issues for Human Resources [email protected] BMGT 237 – Personal Health & Wellness 406-377-9400 HTH 201 – Basic MS Office www.dawson.edu – Human Relations in Business – Health Issues for Educators

Pag e 3Glendive Ranger-Review Sunday, February 7, 2021฀•฀Page 3Glendive UI waiting week reinstated in Montana Obituary The Montana Department new claims filed will be sub- ing week. Eliminating the The rule change to rein- of Labor & Industry (DLI) ject to the non-payable one- waiting week was done in state the regular wait- Estil Earnest Franks, Jr. today announced that the week waiting period. This response to a Coronavirus ing week has been pub- one-week waiting period for change will not impact exist- Aid, Relief, and Economic lished, with an effective On Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, Unemployment Insurance ing claims. Only one waiting Security (CARES) Act pro- date of Sunday, January Daddy saddled up his horse (UI) claimants will be rein- week is served per benefit vision that provided 100% 31, 2021. The notice of this for his final ride. He rode stated, effective Sunday, Jan- year. federal funding to states to rule change is available up to Passage Falls where uary 31, 2021. In March 2020, at the start finance the first week of here: http://uid.dli.mt.gov/ he tossed in a fly to catch Beginning the UI week of the COVID-19 pandemic, benefits. That provision has Portals/55/Documents/ one last cut throat at his ending February 6, 2021, Montana waived the UI wait- since been removed. news/24-11-369adp-arm. cabin. He made his way up to Burnt Flats, and over to Thompson Lake. One last trip through Big Pine Basin and up Prairie Ridge as he made his way to mount Wal- lace. He rode down Grizzly Creek, around Hell Roaring, Carpenter Lake, and over Blotter to Knox Lake. When he got The Glendive Police and the Dawson Ave., stalking 7:43 p.m., Hwy. 16, shots fired to the Gates of Heaven, he County Sheriff Departments received Friday, January 22 4:19 p.m., 200 block of S. Pearson looked back at all of us and a total of 177 calls from January 21-29, 11:59 a.m., 500 block of N. Meade Ave., stolen vehicle whispered, “It’s been a hell of a ride.” Grandpa Franks 2021. Five accidents were reported. Ave., fight 9:57 a.m., 1700 block of N. Merrill met him at the Gates of Heaven, turned back to Grandma Here is a selection of other calls 7:35 a.m. Rd. 254, death reported Ave., fraud and said, “Bessie, Jr. is here! Get this youngin somethin reported to law enforcement this Thursday, January 21 8:16 a.m., 200 block of Chestnut Ave. to eat!” week: 11:23 a.m., 200 block of W. Bell St., FP, stolen vehicle Estil Earnest Franks, Jr. was born Oct. 25, 1941 in a Friday, January 29 wanted person reported Sunday, January 31 small cabin up Mill Creek near Pray, Mont. to Estil Ear- 9:52 a.m., 1800 block of N. Merrill - - - - - 3:36 p.m., 200 block of E. Hughes nest Franks, Sr. and Bessie Franks. The family eventually Ave., theft The Glendive Police and the Dawson St., partner family assault moved to Livingston, where Estil would attend and gradu- Thursday, January 28 County Sheriff Departments received 3:04 p.m., 200 block of W. Antelope ate from high school. It was there on 10th Street where he 4:28 p.m., 400 block of E. Raymond a total of 175 calls from January 28 Ave., mental health would meet the love of his life, Diane Morgensen, at the St., criminal mischief reported to Fen. 4, 2021. Two accidents were Saturday, January 30 ripe young age of 16. Those two houses, merely a block 3:53 p.m., 600 block of E. Clement St., reported. 10:01 p.m., Hwy. 16, assault report- apart, would become the canvas and the start of a fai- fraud reported Here is a selection of other calls ed rytale relationship. From that day forward the two would 10:37 a.m., 400 block of N. Sargent reported to law enforcement this 2:32 p.m., Eyer Park, assault report- become inseparable for the next 63 years. They married Ave., criminal trespass reported week: ed May 11, 1963 in St. Mary’s Church in Livingston. Estil 9:43 a.m., 1200 block of W. Bell St., Thursday, February 4 9:23 a.m., Hwy. 16, criminal mis- worked for the City of Livingston for a short time until criminal trespass reported 1:35 p.m., 200 block of California St., chief reported he landed a position with Burlington Northern Railroad, Wednesday, January 27 death Friday, January 29 where a lifelong career as an electrician would transpire. 4:27 p.m., 700 block of B. Ave. E., Wednesday, February 3 10:41 p.m., 200 block of California He loved his job, and he was damn good at it. In 1986 he criminal trespass reported 10:39 p.m., 1100 block of S. Sargent Dr., mental health was transferred to Glendive, where he would again teach 2:34 a.m., 1900 block of N. Merrill Ave., alcohol violation reported 9:18 p.m., 200 block of California his family how to make the best of any situation life threw Ave., DUI drugs or alcohol 8:46 p.m., 300 block of W. Valentine Dr., alcohol or intoxicant possession your way. He had an amazing sense of humor and a great Tuesday, January 26 St., fight reported 2:05 p.m., 2000 block of Montana attitude. He didn’t demand respect, people just respected 8:47 p.m., intersection of Allard St. 5:31 p.m., 200 block of Chestnut Ave. Ave., theft reported him. One of his co-workers once asked Diane, “Is he and Anderson Ave., fire FP, ungovernable youth reported 9:52 a.m., 1800 block of N. Merrill always happy? He smiles and whistles all day at work.” 12:57 p.m., 2100 block of W. Towne Tuesday, February 2 Ave., theft reported Yes, that infectious smile beamed with pride and confi- St., theft 3:45 p.m., 2000 block of Montana 8:55 a.m., Dry Creek Rd., partner dence, knowing no job was too tough for him. He loved his Monday, January 25 Ave., death family assault reported co-workers, and called most of them “friends.” He was a 11:17 a.m., Hwy. 16, assault (partner 12:26 p.m., 100 block of N. Sargent Thursday, January 28 man of his word. If he said it, he meant it. After 38 years family member assault-strangulation) Ave., hit and run 4:28 p.m., 400 block of E. Clement of service, Estil retired from the railroad in Glendive. Sunday, January 24 10:17 a.m., Big Sky Dr., fraud St., criminal mischief reported The love and life lessons Estil taught his family, chil- 6:18 p.m., 200 block of E. Barry St., 8:49 a.m., corner of E. Towne St. and 3:53 p.m., 600 block of E. Clement dren, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will be child abuse N. Sargent Ave., DUI St., fraud reported cherished for generations. Whether it was going out and Saturday, January 23 8:09 a.m., E. Clement St. and N. Tay- 10:37 a.m., 400 block of N. Sargent getting meat for the hook and teaching us to process it 9:24 p.m., 100 block of S. Kendrick lor Ave., bomb threat Ave., criminal trespass reported ourselves, to building a fire, or even just lending a caring Ave., stolen vehicle Monday, February 1 9:43 a.m., 1200 block of W. Bell St., ear, he did it with attentiveness and meaning. He was the 4:54 p.m., 1900 block of N. Merrill 10:46 p.m., Hwy. 16, hit and run criminal trespass reported greatest “Life” teacher we have ever known. His love of his grandchildren was top priority. He lived for his grandkids. He even loved his grandchildren’s friends, who many would also address him as “Papa.” His garage walls are still plastered with artwork from his “babies,” and he never got tired about telling the stories behind them, and you never got tired of hearing them. There were no boundaries when it came to pleasing his ounty appenings grandkids and great-grandkids…NONE. Makeup? Yep. C H Paint your fingernails Papa? Yep. Toe nails? Sure. It During this time of adjust- Commission will meet in the (406) 345-4154 or albertsd@ 2) The Senior Citizen Center didn’t matter. If it made them smile or laugh, he was all ment to combat the spread Dawson County Courthouse dawsoncountymontana.com, will begin a phased reopening in. He would always light up like a Christmas tree with a of the COVID-19 virus, nor- Community Room. for the public to access. and will be publishing their teary twinkle in his eye when they would show up or sur- mal services of the Dawson AGENDA - - - - - plan as it changes. The Meals prise him. He truly cherished them. County Commissioners, Mr. •฀Wynne฀Variance฀Request,฀ The Dawson County on Wheels program will con- Estil Earnest Franks, Jr. It was an honor to call him Sanderson, Contract Planner Forest Park Zoning District. Commissioners have tinue as normal and congregate Son. It was an honor to call him Brother, Husband, Uncle, for Dawson County and the - - - - - announced the following lunches will continue to be Dad and Papa…but most of all, it was an honor to call him Dawson County Fair Office The regularly scheduled updates in protocol for coun- served as a curbside pick-up, “Friend.” have been altered or, in some public meetings of the Daw- ty offices: to-go service, please make res- He was preceded in death by his parents, Estil Earnest cases, eliminated all togeth- son County Commissioners •฀All county boards and meet- ervations as normal. Franks, Sr. and Bessie Franks; brothers, Garret Franks er. Contact these agencies for are held at 10 a.m. on the ings can once again be held in 3) The Glendive Public and Clyde Franks; sisters, Rhonda Wiltgen and Wino- the latest updates. first Tuesday of the month person but only in venues that Library will be opening and na Horsely; half-brother, Paul Franks; and half-sisters, - - - - - and at 5:30 p.m. on the third allow for social distancing programming will have new Nancy Hedgecock and Joanne Osborne. On Feb. 8, 2021 at 1:15 p.m., Tuesday of the month. practices, all board meetings operating practices than nor- Estil is survived by his wife, Diane Franks of Glendive; there will be a meeting of Anyone wishing to meet still need to be posted and open mal so please follow the posted his children, Michelle Franks Bailey (Joe) of Belgrade the Dawson County Health with the commissioners to the public as normal. procedures when entering the and Mark Franks (Bekki) of Glendive; grandchildren, Department board. can either call or make an •฀ The฀ Board฀ of฀ County฀ library. Tyler (Lindy) Allen, CJ (Cassi) Berberet, Lane Berberet, Call-in information: appointment to be put on the Commission sessions will con- 4) The Dawson County Jaxon Bailey, Trista Bailey, Alissa Bailey, Lexi Bailey, Please join my meeting agenda. Normally, at least tinue to follow the normal Health Department is closed Morgan Franks and Axton Franks; great-grandchildren, from your computer, tablet one member of the board schedule and operation while to walk-in traffic but open for Cooper and Carter Berberet, Maddison, Joseph, Tony or smartphone. will be present in the office practicing social distancing. appointments. Please call the and Christian Allen, and Kole, Cruz, Duncan and Amara https://www.gotomeet.me/ from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday •฀All฀community฀and฀confer- Health Department prior to Bailey; sisters, Margaret (Peter) Napthine of Livingston, TimberDempewolf through Thursday, excluding ence rooms normally available arrival or to make an appoint- Loretta Goben of York, Neb. and Kathy (Ric) Bailey of You can also dial in using holidays. to the public will once again be ment. Austin, Minn.; brother, John (Deb) Franks of Livingston; your phone (571) 317-3112 The commissioners agenda open for reservations but 5) The Treasurers office is sisters-in-law, Sheila Franks of Livingston, Jamie Franks Access Code: 437-147-101 is posted on the website at capacity will be limited for currently open but closed to of Austin, Minn., Colette (Ray) Olson of Livingston and For more information, call www.dawsoncountymontana. social distancing practices. unannounced visits. Muriel Morgensen of Livingston; brother-in-law, Steve Laureen Murphree at (406) com and posted on the door •฀ All฀ County฀ offices฀ will฀ be฀ Appointments can be made by Wiltgen of Livingston; and countless nieces and nephews. 377-5213 of the commissioner’s office open to the public but the pub- phone or in person. The family will be receiving friends to celebrate the - - - - - at the courthouse by Friday lic is highly encouraged to con- •฀ The฀ Dawson฀ County฀ life of Estil from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, On Feb. 10, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., noon before the Tuesday ses- duct business over the phone, Correctional Facility will 2021 at the Silha Tribute Center. Silha Funeral Home of the Richey Historical Society sions. mail and/or electronically if remain closed to all visitors Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements. Board will meet at the Richey - - - - - possible. and the public. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the Museum. For more informa- Denise Alberts is the con- 1) The Dawson County •฀The฀Dawson฀County฀Urban฀ family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com. tion, call Wanda Zuroff at tact for the public to access Fairgrounds and facilities will Transportation Buses will (406) 773-5825. when Mr. Sanderson, Con- be open for public use and return to normal operations but - - - - - tract Planner for Dawson event booking but health rec- riders฀ are฀ required฀ to฀ wear฀ On Feb. 11, 2021 at 5:15 County, is not in the office. ommendations should be fol- masks or face covering while p.m., the Zoning and Planning Denise can be reached at lowed for events. on the bus. Community Calendar During this time of adjust- Tuesday of the month. •฀ All฀ county฀ boards฀ and฀ on Wheels program will con- ment to combat the spread Anyone wishing to meet meetings can once again be tinue as normal and congre- of the COVID-19 virus, nor- with the commissioners held in person but only in gate lunches will continue to mal services of the Dawson can either call or make an venues that allow for social be served as a curbside pick- County Commissioners, Mr. appointment to be put on the distancing practices, all board up, to-go service, please make Sanderson, Contract Planner agenda. Normally, at least meetings still need to be post- reservations as normal. for Dawson County and the one member of the board ed and open to the public as 3) The Glendive Public Dawson County Fair Office will be present in the office normal. Library will be opening and have been altered or, in some from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday •฀ The฀ Board฀ of฀ County฀ programming will have new cases, eliminated all togeth- through Thursday, excluding Commission sessions will con- operating practices than nor- er. Contact these agencies for holidays. tinue to follow the normal mal so please follow the posted the latest updates. The commissioners agenda schedule and operation while procedures when entering the - - - - - is posted on the website at practicing social distancing. library. On Feb. 10, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., www.dawsoncountymontana. •฀All฀community฀and฀confer- 4) The Dawson County the Richey Historical Society com and posted on the door ence rooms normally available Health Department is closed Board will meet at the Richey of the commissioner’s office to the public will once again be to walk-in traffic but open for Museum. For more informa- at the courthouse by Friday open for reservations but appointments. 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County, is not in the office. possible. by phone or in person. the time comes, we can help you create a granite AGENDA Denise can be reached at 1) The Dawson County •฀ The฀ Dawson฀ County฀ memorial that captures her memory. And yours. •฀Wynne฀Variance฀Request,฀ (406) 345-4154 or albertsd@ Fairgrounds and facilities will Correctional Facility will Forest Park Zoning District. dawsoncountymontana.com, be open for public use and remain closed to all visitors Call today for more information. - - - - - for the public to access. event booking but health rec- and the public. The regularly scheduled - - - - - ommendations should be fol- •฀ The฀ Dawson฀ County฀ PINE STREET INC. public meetings of the Daw- The Dawson County lowed for events. Urban Transportation Buses son County Commissioners Commissioners have 2) The Senior Citizen Center will return to normal opera- Contact: Keith & Marcia Mitchell are held at 10 a.m. on the announced the following will begin a phased reopening tions฀but฀riders฀are฀required฀ first Tuesday of the month updates in protocol for coun- and will be publishing their to wear masks or face cover- 365-4576 and at 5:30 p.m. on the third ty offices: plan as it changes. The Meals ing while on the bus.

pinion Glendive฀Ranger-Review O Sunday,฀February฀7,฀2021฀•฀Page฀4 Guest Letters Science, as established by a “Report due to its size. Sidney High School is Opinion Card” provided annually by the State the only school in the area close to the GUSB should of Montana. same฀size฀as฀DCHS,฀and฀it฀scored฀15฀ According฀to฀the฀2018-2019฀“Report฀ points better in Math and seven points Card,”฀78%฀of฀DCHS฀students฀ranked฀ better in Science skills . . . enough to BY BOB BROWN less฀than฀mediocre฀in฀Math,฀and฀62%฀ be฀ranked฀53rd฀by฀USN&WR฀.฀.฀.฀not฀ address district’s less than mediocre in Science skills. enviable, unless your school is in the Perhaps it would be illuminating to bottom quarter. The only regional high compare DCHS scores to other high school, besides DCHS, ranked one of academic schools in this part of the state. Richey the฀23฀worst฀high฀schools฀in฀the฀state฀ and Terry High Schools get evalu- was Custer County High School (Miles Anti-labor ated on a different basis, due to the City). inadequacies size of the schools. However, as a How can the Glendive School Board parent, if your primary concern was justify spending almost half of a meet- Dear Editor: your child’s academic advancement, ing discussing and allowing “Academic legislation At the January Glendive School you would send him or her to Richey; Variances,” while ignoring, month after Board meeting, the board spent more Richey student’s scores (including month, “Academic Deficiencies” such than฀21฀minutes฀of฀a฀48฀minute฀meeting฀ Reading skills) have regularly been as the recurring dismal performances discussing and approving a mechanism, the highest in the region. On the other of their students in Science and Math? “Academic Variance,” for students hand, DCHS’s Math scores have been Clearly, at least one student has been is harmful to receive a DCHS diploma without significantly worse than those of any identified who will be unable to obtain For much of our history leader Jim McGarvey, met meeting the published requirements other school in the region; eight per- a diploma, this year, without an “Aca- Montana has been one of and spoke with Meany not for graduation. Yet, the fact that U.S. centage points worse than Circle, and demic Variance.” But how about the the most unionized states in long before Meany’s death News and World Report (USN&WR) 26 percentage points worse than those 56฀(or฀so)฀seniors฀who฀will฀graduate฀ America. That was certainly in฀1979.฀A฀union฀teacher,฀Jim฀ considers Dawson County High School posted by Baker High School. Nota- this year, and will still be “Less than the case at the time of the said Meany told him that he to be, academically, one of the worst bly, Baker High school also scored 12 Proficient”฀in฀Math?฀How฀about฀the฀49฀ 1950฀census฀when฀union- foresaw a major role devel- high schools in Montana doesn’t seem points better than DCHS in Science (or so) seniors who will graduate this ized mines and saw mills oping for public employees to be a problem big enough to war- skills,฀and฀is฀ranked฀#37฀in฀Montana฀by฀ year, and be “Less than Proficient” in were operating, and a single in collective bargaining rant the board’s attention. USN&WR’s USN&WR. Wibaux High School Math Science? paycheck could comfortably within the union movement. opinion of DCHS is probably based, at scores฀were฀considerably฀higher฀(23฀ Respectfully, support a family. Montana’s Certainly that has happened. least in part, on the very poor perfor- percentage points) than DCHS, but Jon Fitch per capita income, then, was Another new reality in mances of DCHS students in Math and Wibaux is not ranked by USN&WR Glendive tenth in the nation. Montana is that there now The leader of the union appears to be a more con- movement at that time was certed effort to weaken the the legendary George Meany. power of unions than at any When I was young my family time I can remember. Gov- got most of our news from ernor Greg Gianforte has the radio. I remember hear- not made his position clear ing this raspy voice speaking on union legislation, but in a heavy Brooklyn brogue previous Republican Gover- about “the woikuz.” I had nors Marc Racicot and Judy no idea what a woikuz was. Martz, both with union roots, From that experience my were clearly not advocates of mother explained to me about destroying labor unions, and accents. Mr. Meany was say- legislation to do so was not ing the word “workers” in his supported by them or passed accent. during either of their admin- Years later I learned that istrations. Meany, an outspoken anti- Labor unions are a proud communist, feared that the and productive part of Mon- union movement in the Unit- tana’s heritage and history. ed States might be taken over It is not necessary or even by government as he feared desirable for government to was happening in Europe. legislate them out of exis- Wages, benefits and working tence. Certainly it is not conditions were being deter- desirable from the workers mined by labor governments. point of view. I very much Meany thought that a govern- doubt there are many, or ment that could give could even any Montana employees also take away. His position with good middle class union was that unions should not jobs, pay and benefits, who become dependent on gov- would willingly consent to ernment. They should be the weakening or destruction able to bargain, collectively, of the unions that made their within the capitalist system, jobs possible. for their own legal contracts, Our current legislature that couldn’t be taken away is proud to be conservative, except through further bar- and a fundamental principle gaining. of conservatism is to not The key, though, was the rush into change. This was term “collective” in bargain- made clear centuries ago by ing. Meany argued that the conservative British states- workforce represented at the man Viscount Lucius Cary bargaining table had to be when he succinctly said, unified as were the owners “Where it is not necessary to on the other side of the table. change, it is necessary not to If management could “pick- change.” That principle per- Right-to-Work means working for off” and give better deals fectly applies to the unnec- to selected individuals and essary anti-labor legislation groups within the workforce, currently before our modern the result would be to break day conservative legislature. lower wages and fewer benefits the union. So called “right Not only is it not necessary, to work” laws, creating an but the change it proposes Right-to-Work Means of thousands of unionized “every man for himself “ sit- would do more harm than “Work for Lower Wages and workers who make Mon- uation were a dagger at the good. Fewer Benefits” Guest tana’s communities their heart of collective bargain- When I was a unionized home. The tens of thousands ing and therefore the very Bob Brown, Whitefish, is a worker for 18 years, my of union workers who volun- existence of labor unions. former MT Secretary of State worksite was twice as safe Opinion tarily stay with their union, One of my good friends, and State Senate President. and my wages and benefits knowing they could leave at the late Montana union He is a retired teacher. were฀23%฀more฀than฀a฀non- by any time. unionized workplace in my Right to Work legislation field. The union was my HANNAH NASH is trying to take money out choice and was optional. of union families and fund- Now, I work for that same ing out of Montana cities and union because I believe in towns. Union jobs are a fun- County Commission what unions do for employ- entirely, disenfranchising law, and have been for years damental part of Montana’s ees.฀I฀represent฀over฀1000฀ workers and denying them now: employees may with- economy and these bills seek District 1 workers from Great Falls their rights and their free- draw in writing, employees to kill Montana jobs. eastward and each of them dom to collectively bargain. do not have to sign up, dues Contact your local repre- Brad Mitchell has that same choice. These bills do not maximize must be authorized by the sentation to strongly encour- Phone: 345-4101 These union workers economic freedom; they employee in writing, mem- age NO votes on HB168, E-mail: mitchellb are the essential front line remove workers’ ability bership cannot be coerced, HB251,฀and฀SB89฀to฀protect฀ before, during, and after to choose unionization. It and an employee’s right jobs and Montana liveli- @dawsoncountymontana.com Covid. They maintained the removes Montanans’ existing to work is not in any way hoods. District 2 roads you drove on today, freedoms. infringed by membership or Hannah Nash is a Field Dennis Zander – Chairman the safe drinking water we The bill language implies non-membership in a union. Representative for AFSCME Phone: 345-4102 all enjoy, the toilets that that unionization in Montana Every unionized employee Montana Council 9. AFSCME flushed, the safety of our is mandatory. That is inaccu- in this State already has represents 54 affiliates E-mail: zanderd communities, and dozens of rate: the Janus vs AFSCME these “Right to Work” free- across Montana representing @dawsoncountymontana.com other careers that surround SCOTUS decision removed doms: The Freedom to Work, public employees including District 3 you every day. Every single mandatory unionization. Freedom of Choice, and State snow plow drivers and community in Montana is Unions in the State of Mon- Voluntary Deductions Pro- mechanics, police officers, Joe Sharbono served by union workers. tana are compliant with tected. detention officers, nurses, Phone: 345-4103 Each and every one of Janus v AFSCME and none These bills try to solve school district employees, Email: sharbono those workers in Montana are mandatory. “problems” that don’t exist university employees, public is in their union by choice. Most provisions of these in Montana work sites. What defenders, librarians, and @dawsoncountymontana.com HB168,฀HB251,฀and฀SB89฀ anti-union bills are already they will accomplish is to numerous city and county aim to remove that choice covered and enforced under harmfully impact the tens employees.

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The Ranger-Review will not edit sentence structure, grammar and spelling errors. egislature Glendive Ranger-Review L Sunday, February 7, 2021฀•฀Page 5 Revising lethal injection Online tool brings legislative - and reviving a death transparency to users’ fingertips penalty in legal limbo Montana Free Press, the stripes understand how their contained in the guide, includ- state’s premier digital-first non- representatives in the legisla- ing legal review notes, is not profit newsroom, has launched ture are running the state.” directly accessible to the pub- for importing or manufacturing the By Alex Sakariassen a comprehensive interactive The guide compiles informa- lic without making records drugs compliant with Montana require- Montana Free Press digital guide to the 2021 Mon- tion, updated daily, about every requests to legislative staff. ments stopped making them available tana Legislature. lawmaker, every bill and the Montana Free Press is a as a “matter of corporate protest.” Lawmakers heard arguments The 2021 Montana Capi- critical steps in the legislative 501(c)(3) nonprofit newsroom Sherlock’s ruling then took pentobarbi- Wednesday morning about a bill to tol Tracker, which is free to process, along with additional that provides Montanans with tal off the table, too. revise Montana’s death penalty law use, helps Montanans make context, including the election in-depth, nonpartisan state- “So while we have had the death in a way that would allow the state sense of the lawmaking pro- results that brought each of the wide news coverage. MTFP’s penalty legal on the books for years, to resume administering lethal injec- cess through an easy-to-use state’s 50 senators and 100 rep- experienced team of five full- we have not technically been able to tions. searchable interface that deliv- resentatives into office. The time reporters and two editors execute anyone since 2015 because we House Bill 244 would strike the state’s ers straightforward graphics, Montana Capitol Tracker also is based in Helena, Missoula, have not been able to get an ‘ultra- current lethal injection requirements tables and detailed information points readers to MTFP’s in- Bozeman and Billings. fast-acting barbiturate,’” Knudsen said. and broaden the variety of drugs Mon- on all aspects of the legislative depth reporting on the session. Web design, data wrangling “Those drugs are no tana can use to execute process. “This is a valuable and easy- and other reporting for this longer available in the death row inmates. The “So while we have “Our 2021 Montana Capitol to-use transparency tool for guide were done by MTFP data U.S.” bill’s sponsor, Rep. Den- Tracker includes a page for anyone and everyone who reporter Eric Dietrich. Contact had the death penalty Gallatin County Attor- nis Lenz, R-Billings, told every Montana lawmaker and cares about what lawmakers in edietrich@montanafreepress. ney Marty Lambert members of the House legal on the books for every bill introduced so far Helena are doing on their con- org with bug reports, questions and Broadwater County Judiciary Committee this session,” said MTFP data stituents’ behalf,” said MTFP or suggestions. years, we have not te- Attorney Cory Swanson that HB 244 is “a simple reporter Eric Dietrich. “It’s a founder and editor-in-chief, The digital guide is available also spoke in support of bill,” but that the sub- hcnically been able to comprehensive digital guide John S. Adams. at: montanafreepress.org/capi- the bill, as did represen- ject it addresses is not that helps Montanans of all Some of the information tol-tracker. simple. execute anyone since tatives for the Montana “The state of Montana 2015 because we County Attorneys’ Asso- is the only state that ciation and the Montana specifies the death pen- have not been able Police Protective Asso- alty be accomplished to get an ‘ultra-fast- ciation. The latter two by an ultra-fast-acting echoed Knudsen’s char- HB 226 would make curbside alcohol barbiturate,” Lenz acting barbiturate,’” acterization of HB 244 said. “The other states as a “technical change.” employing the death SK Rossi, testifying penalty either specify a Austin Knudsen, in opposition on behalf sales a permanent thing in Montana of the Montana Inno- particular drug or mere- Montana Attorney By Eric Dietrich state’s previous restrictions at drive-through windows. cence Project, said ly state the execution is General Montana Free Press on alcohol sales would make it Additionally, the bill includes to take place by means such a characterization easier for hospitality businesses provisions that simplify “dock was “a little disingenu- of lethal injection, and A bill heard at the Montana to recover from the pandem- sales” by alcohol distributors ous.” While Rossi con- that is what we’re going Legislature Tuesday would ic. They also said the tempo- and make it easier for them to ceded that the change to do here.” allow curbside alcohol sales by rary curbside sales rules issued deliver shipments to hard-to- in language is minor, Lenz’s bill would bars, breweries and restaurants by former Gov. Steve Bullock reach customers like mid-slope its effect would have remove those four spe- on a permanent basis, extending last year haven’t caused major ski lodges. repercussions across cific words — “ultra- temporary rules adopted to help issues. No one spoke in direct opposi- the criminal justice system for the fast-acting barbiturate” — from state businesses struggling during the “It worked during a global pan- tion to the bill at Tuesday’s hear- guilty and the innocent alike. law, replacing them with language that COVID-19 pandemic. demic, so if it can work suc- ing. Republican Rep. Neil Duram “While this is a small change to the would include any substance that, in a House Bill 226, sponsored by cessfully then, I believe it can of Eureka, however, did indicate statute, it would functionally reinsti- lethal quantity, is “sufficient to cause Katie Zolnikov, R-Billings, is work successfully all the time,” he was concerned about Mon- tute the death penalty in Montana, death.” supported by a coalition of hos- Zolnikov said Tuesday during tana seeing higher numbers of which means that the state can now The death penalty is still on the books pitality sector business groups the bill’s initial hearing before fatal crashes involving impaired proceed with executions where they in Montana, but its ultra-fast-acting that have often disagreed over the House Business and Labor drivers last year. haven’t been able to before,” Rossi requirement was at the center of a alcohol-related bills in the past. Committee. Bill supporters said the bill said. “And the reason that impacts peo- 2015 district court lawsuit that resulted Among the measure’s support- If passed by the Legislature, does nothing to change the ple who may be innocent is because as in a legal moratorium on the practice. ers are the Montana Tavern the bill would let businesses with state’s existing open container you all know, wrongful convictions do The case was brought by the ACLU Association, Brewers Associa- alcohol licenses sell both pack- law. happen, and since the 1970s, over 170 of Montana on behalf of Ronald Allen tion, Restaurant Association and aged alcohol and prepared mixed The House Business and Labor people who have been on death row [in Smith and William Gollehon, the only Beer & Wine Distributors Asso- drinks to-go. It also includes a committee will vote on moving the U.S.] have been exonerated.” death row inmates currently housed at ciation. provision that would explicitly the bill forward in the legislative The ACLU of Montana also opposed the Montana State Prison. In his ruling, Supporters said relaxing the let those businesses sell alcohol process at a later date. Judge Jeffrey Sherlock found that pen- the bill, with Legislative Program tobarbital — a barbiturate that several Manager Sam Forstag forecasting that lethal injection states turned to in 2011 its passage would not make Montana due to shortages of other previously safer, but instead result in a broad, used drugs — did not meet Montana’s ambiguous death penalty law, as well Concealed carry expansion bill passes Senate ultra-fast-acting provision. as costly litigation. Matt Brower, exec- By Eric Dietrich events with armed security per- hibit firearms on their premises, Sherlock barred the use of pentobar- utive director of the Montana Catholic Montana Free Press sonnel on site. but the bill allows for no mecha- bital. He also noted in his conclusions Conference, began speaking against Under current law, concealed nism for a small business owner, that if the state intended to continue HB 244 but was cut off by Usher for HELENA — A bill expanding carry is prohibited in govern- a bar manager, or an employee administering the death penalty, its violating his stipulations regarding tes- the locations where Montanans ment offices, banks, and bars. to determine if someone is con- remedy was to “ask the Legislature to timony. can legally carry concealed fire- Current law doesn’t include a cealed carrying on their private modify the statute to allow the use of “I know we all want to grandstand arms cleared the state Senate blanket ban on open firearm property,” Gross said. pentobarbital or other slower acting on both sides of the death penalty, but Wednesday, and is expected to carry in bars and restaurants, The portion of the bill spe- drugs.” that’s not what this bill is about,” Usher head to the desk of Gov. Greg though proprietors may apply cific to college campuses may According to the nonprofit Death said. “And we will have that day, we do Gianforte. their own prohibitions. also conflict with a provision in Penalty Information Center, Montana have that bill coming. That day is not Proponents say House Bill 102 “You’ve got to remember the the Montana Constitution that has executed three people by lethal today.” is a way to cut back on restric- bad guys don’t follow the laws. lets the state Board of Regents injection since adopting that method in Rep. Ed Stafman, D-Bozeman, has tions that keep responsible gun We’re affecting law-abiding control the university system. 1995. Those are the only three execu- requested a bill to repeal the state’s owners from carrying firearms citizens here, and we’re taking Those education officials have tions the state has performed in more death penalty. That bill is still in the to protect themselves and others. away their Second Amendment opposed the measure, saying it than 40 years. drafting process. In its current form, the bill rights if we don’t pass this,” Sen. could result in more gun suicides At the outset of Wednesday’s hear- In response to Usher’s admonish- would let Montanans carry con- Keith Regier, R-Kalispell, said and accidental shootings on cam- ing, committee chair Rep. Barry Usher, ment, Brower wrapped up his state- cealed firearms in public set- in debate on the Senate floor puses. R-Roundup, stated that in keeping with ment, noting that if he continued, he tings such as banks and bars Tuesday. The bill passed its final vote in Sherlock’s ruling, the discussion on HB would indeed “run afoul” of Usher’s regardless of whether they have Opponents expressed concern the Senate Wednesday afternoon. 244 was “not about the death penalty, rules. a concealed carry permit. Peo- that having more guns on hand It now goes back to the House for it is about the fast-acting barbiturate,” Staff reporter Alex Sakariassen cov- ple with permits would also be in bars and on college campuses a vote to reconcile amendments and instructed anyone testifying to ers the education beat and the state allowed to carry in government would make those places more made by senators, and then, if it avoid making comments that might Legislature for Montana Free Press. offices. dangerous. passes there, on to the governor’s fall outside the scope of the bill. Alex spent the past decade writing The bill would also limit the Sen. Jen Gross, a Billings Dem- desk. Republican Attorney General Aus- long-form narrative stories that spot- restrictions the state university ocrat who works as a bartender Eric Dietrich is a journalist and tin Knudsen rose in favor of the bill, light the people, the politics, and the system can place on possession and casino attendant, said she data designer and the founder which his office requested, stating that wilds of Montana. A North Dakota of firearms on college campuses. doesn’t think guns and alcohol of the Long Streets economic it would resolve a technical problem native, he splits his free time between The bill provides an outright mix safely in a late-night bar reporting project. His reporting that has made Montana’s death penalty Missoula’s ski slopes and the quiet ban on concealed carry in secure setting. focuses broadly on Montana’s law unworkable. The reason the state trout water of the Rocky Mountain law enforcement facilities, fed- “It’s true that the bill does governance and economic oppor- started using pentobarbital, Knudsen Front. Contact Alex by email at asa- eral buildings, courtrooms, K-12 allow for private property own- tunity, with particular focus on said, was that companies responsible [email protected]. schools and university sporting ers and small businesses to pro- the state budget and taxes.

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amily F Sunday,฀February฀7,฀2021฀•฀Page฀6Glendive฀Ranger-Review MSU Extension discusses federal Senior Citizens and Montana earned income tax By Deanna Mitchell an appointment. The Senior Center has restarted According to Montana State Uni- $548 to $6,660,” Goetting said. “The that individuals must have invest- its exercise program. The exer- Thank you to the following indi- versity Extension, some Montanans amount depends on income and num- ment income below $3,650 in the year cise program is held on Monday, viduals for their donations to the can qualify for state and federal tax ber of children.” they claim the credit, must have a Wednesday and Friday mornings center: Patty Wiidanen and Betty credits that may provide funds for If individuals’ earned income was valid Social Security number and be at 9 a.m. All other center activi- Diede. working families with children who higher in 2019, they can use the 2019 a U. S. citizen or a resident alien for ties are still suspended until fur- Thank you to the following have faced dire financial consequenc- amount to figure their federal EITC the entire year. In order to claim the ther notice. individuals for their memorials es during the COVID-19 pandemic. for 2020. This temporary relief is credits, individuals have to file both Due to Covid-19 the Center’s donated to the center: Scott and Marsha Goetting, MSU Exten- provided through the Taxpayer Cer- a federal 1040 form and Montana noon congregate meal will con- Marilyn Harkins in memory of sion family economics specialist, tainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of Individual Income Tax Return, also tinue to be offered as curbside Alice Kampshror; Velma Kinsey said Montanans should look into the 2020, Goetting said. known as Form 2. pick-up only until further notice. in memory of Willie Hall, Rob- earned income tax credit, the fed- For 2019, earned income and adjust- “For most people in Montana, the If you would like a meal, please ert Patterson, Dorothy Kaufman, eral government’s largest program ed gross income at the federal level state EITC is worth 3% of the federal call the center The Day Before Larry Schlenz, LaVerne Fulton, for helping working Americans. Cre- must each be less than $50,162 — EITC claimed,” Goetting said. “The at 377-3791 to reserve your meal. Ester Joyce Kinsey and Glen ated in 1975, the EITC is a refundable $55,952 married filing jointly — with credit is refundable, meaning that if it Meals may be picked up from Olson; Dennis and Sandy Snow in federal income tax credit for low- to three or more qualifying children; exceeds the total amount of taxes you 11:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. memory of Estil Franks. moderate-income workers. When the $46,703 — $52,493 married filing owe, you will receive the difference.” Next week’s menu: Monday The AARP Tax Program will be EITC exceeds the amount of taxes jointly — with two qualifying chil- For those who are unsure whether - Swiss hamburger steak; Tues- offering its services again this owed, Goetting explained, the result dren; or $41,094 — $46,884 married they can claim the EITC, use the day - chicken alfredo lasagna; year at the Senior Center start- is a refund to eligible taxpayers who filing jointly — with one qualifying EITC assistant from the IRS at irs. Wednesday - meatloaf; Thursday ing on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Please claim and qualify for the credit. child. gov/credits-deductions/individuals/ - Polish dog w/ kraut; Friday - call the center at 377-3791 for “For 2020 the earned income tax For the Montana EITC, Goetting earned-income-tax-credit/use-the- chicken noodle soup. more information or to schedule credit at the federal level ranges from said, the basic qualifying rules state eitc-assistant. Reviewing the P ast Following are articles as they school district is the price of the mailcarriers continue to brave the at the Dawson College recreation ––––––––– appeared in the Ranger-Review, the district’s hired negotiator, Rick cold to deliver the mail. room. 32 paddle wielding artists The most stupendous and most Dawson County Review, and Glen- D’Hooge. As of Friday, there was Nentwig, who has delivered mail will gather around eight tables of marvelous spectacle ever seen dive Independent, 25, 50 & 94 years still no written contract between for 15 years, said he can remember play to see who is the top player in on the screen was the universal ago this month. the Montana School Board Associa- experiencing weather this cold dur- the area. The tourney is being spon- verdict of all who saw Ben Hur 25 Years Ago tion and the Glendive School Dis- ing three other winters. sored by the Glendive Kiwanis Club which was shown at the Rose Time and energy was not the trict for D’Hooge’s services in his “On my route, I’m outside about 5 and according to President Fred Theater last night and this after only things spent during the recent position as negotiator for the board. 1/2 hours. You just try to stay warm Schepens interest is high among noon and will be shown again this negotiations between the Glendive According to District Clerk Fay by dressing appropriately. I wear the entrants. Jim Swanson is chair- evening. Public Schools and the Glendive Dear, total expenses reimbursed ski bibs, a parka, an extra stock- man and tourney director for the No other picture can approach Education Association (GEA) ––– to the MSBA by the district is ing cap over a face mask, gloves event. this remarkable masterpiece finances also played a big part for $1,059.78 The expense has been ...,” said Nentwig. “It does take The 32-man competition has been in its theme, its superb acting, both sides. split equally between the high longer to deliver the mail because set up in four divisions. At conclu- its gorgeous scene settings, its Both spent money advertising and school and elementary budgets. Of you move slower, and it’s harder to sion of play Sunday a champ will pathos and its final triumph. promoting their position during the the total expense, $898.50 was paid finger the mail with gloves. Also if be named in each division and next For a generation Ben Hur has lengthy negotiations. The school for mileage, $36 for meals, and people don’t shovel their sidewalks, Sunday the four winners will play been a masterpiece of literature district also took on the additional lodging costs were $125.28. you trudge through deep snow. But off to determine the tourney titlist. and now its film production bids cost of hiring an outside negotiator - - - - - you stay warm by walking, and you Trophies will be awarded to the top fair to be the masterpiece of the through the Montana School Boards The bitter weather that has pace yourself.” three players. movies for another generation. Association. gripped the state with tempera- Nentwig said that finding shelter Paddles will be furnished by the There is a remarkable four- Advertising costs for the school tures dipping well below zero may in the mail vehicles doesn’t help college, but players can bring their teen piece orchestra which alone board during the negotiations were have most people staying inside much because they don’t get warm. own if they desire. However, sand- is worth the price of admission. split equally by the high school and avoiding the extreme cold at “You are more tired, though, paper covered paddles are illegal The music adds immeasurably district and the elementary district. all costs. when you get home,” he said, refer- in tourney competition, according to the magnificence of the great Advertising costs were also But for some people, working out- ring to working in the sub-zero to tourney officials. picture. Glendive was indeed for- requested from the Education side is a daily part of their job –– weather. Spectators are welcome and the tunate to secure this production Association, but President Bruce rain or shine, 70 above or 70 below. 50 Years Ago coffee bar at the college will be in which has been playing only in Peterson declined to release the As the windchill brought tem- Sunday, Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. the East- operation during the tourney. the larger towns, the company information. peratures of -70 this week, mailcar- ern Montana Table Tennis champi- 94 Years Ago jumping from Billings to Glen- Another cost accrued by the rier Perry Nentwig and his fellow onship tourney will get underway BEN HUR dive and thence to Fargo.

Pag e 7Glendive Ranger-Review Sunday, February 7, 2021฀•฀Page 7Glendive MT House advances bill providing virus liability shield By Iris Samuels and move ``away from impracti- intentionally spread the virus. tions against liability claims relat- “This bill actually lets folks who AP/Report for America cal government mandates.’’ He has Business owners would not be ed to COVID-19 for businesses, are bad actors evade accountabil- also said more vulnerable Montana required to uphold federal or state health care providers and educa- ity for creating an unsafe work- HELENA, Mont. (AP) – Montana residents would have to receive mask requirements or tempera- tional institutions, according to the place. It undermines businesses House lawmakers voted Monday COVID-19 vaccines before he lifts ture-check requirements if they National Conference of State Leg- that have been responsible, have to advance a bill that would pro- the mask mandate put in place by remain in place. islatures. spent time and money creating a tect businesses and health care his Democratic predecessor. The bill was advanced by the Proponents of the bill say it is safe workplace for their employ- providers from coronavirus-relat- As of Monday, almost 27,000 Republican-dominated House in necessary in order to reopen busi- ees, and it leaves thousands of ed lawsuits, a step the Republican Montana residents _ representing a preliminary 66-33 vote largely nesses that have not operated dur- Montana workers vulnerable,’’ governor said was necessary to 2.5% of the state population _ had along party lines. The House will ing the pandemic out of fear of said House Minority Leader Kim remove a statewide mask man- received both doses of the COVID- vote on the bill for a third and final being sued over their handling of Abbott, a Democrat from Helena. date. 19 vaccine. time later this week. The measure the pandemic. Rep. Mark Noland, a Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte endorsed Under the bill, businesses could has already passed a vote in the Opponents said the bill would from Bigfork, said the bill would the move last week during his not be sued by individuals exposed Senate and could land on Gian- give businesses immunity even prevent frivolous lawsuit relating State of the State address, say- to the coronavirus on their prem- forte’s desk next week. if they put their customers and to the pandemic as long as busi- ing it would allow businesses to ises, except in cases of ``gross Montana joins at least 20 other employees in danger of contract- nesses owners are “making good safely open during the pandemic negligence’’ or when businesses states that are considering protec- ing the virus. faith efforts.’’ DAWSON COUNTY Latest COVID-19 Numbers Surprise your Sweetie

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Page 9Glendive Ranger-Review Sunday, February 7, 2021฀•฀Page 9Glendive Dawson game raises money for an important cause By Romeo Lagmay, Jr. affecting women. Join us in lege Women’s Basketball Dawson Community uniting one million people will highlight their Play 4kay College Dawson to beat cancer- YOU are the campaign on Monday, Febru- Play 4Kay is a move- POWER of ONE. ary 15 at 5:30 .p.m against ment uniting play- The month of February County Dawson Community Col- United Tribes Technical Col- will be the annual Play 4Kay lege and the Glendive com- lege. ers, coaches, offi- Breast Cancer Awareness munity has taken part in this As always, the gym, the cials, and fans to do campaign presented by the Healthy special event annually since nets, the players, and official Women’s Basketball Coach- the arrival of head coach game ball will be decked out something for the es Association. Romeo Lagmay, Jr. in 2014. in pink! greater good that far Play 4Kay is a movement Communities The last two years, DCC Flyers and additional uniting players, coaches, Women’s Basketball has announcements will be made exceeds wins and officials, and fans to do raised the most money within the next week. If losses in competi- something for the greater “Promote and ensure among all of the two-year there are any questions, or good that far exceeds wins colleges in the nation. Daw- interests in contributing or tion. The Play 4Kay and losses in competition. a healthy sustainable son and the Glendive Com- donating to the Play 4Kay initiative is high- The Play 4Kay initiative is community.” munity are hoping to keep event, please contact Romeo highlighting the Power of that streak alive. Lagmay at rlagmay@daw- lighting the Power One…Million! On our team, there is ONE goal: End ALL cancers Dawson Community Col- son.edu or 406-377-9450. of One…Million! Cupid’s Corner Your Valentine’s Guide

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“Shania helps add depth perform well “Kylee has a great person- to our back row posti- ality and works hard every tions. She is always day in practice. She has willing to play anywhere a killer serve and prides she is needed and has a in Helena herself on pumping up her great attitude. She has The Mount Helena Open was sixth for her all-around. teammates and encourag- improved her confidence Gymnastics Meet was the Nomi Deserly of Wolf Point over the past semester second meet of the season also competed in that age ing them to be the best they for the Eastern Montana group and was second on can be.” and earned a valuable role on our team.” Gymnastics Team on Jan. 31. vault and tied for seventh – Coach Dina Fritz Because of Covid-19 on bars. Kylee Drane Shania Hansen – Coach Dina Fritz Freshman Freshman restrictions, the meet was Three EMG gymnasts com- Broadus, Mont. Fort Lupton, Colo. held over three days and had peted in the Silver’s Older 5’7” RS/Setter 5’4” Def. Specialist 13 sessions that included Division of ten gymnasts. smaller numbers of competi- DaRae Deserly of Wolf Point “Logan brings a lot of “Nicole’s fun and tors. Seven of EMG’s Sil- was tied for second on bars excitement to the team. encouraging attitude ver gymnasts competed in and was fifth on vault, beam Her high-emergy attitude helps bring the team up the Silver B session, while and for her all-around. Abbey helps bring the team’s level in intense situations. She seven Gold EMG gymnasts Gibbs of Circle finished tied competed in the Gold A ses- for fourth on floor, while her of play up. She is a good helps push the team in sion. The EMG team won sister Ali was tied for third offensive weapon both as a drills and strives to bet- nine first places and the on beam. hitter and as a setter.” ter herself and her team- Gold Team ended in third In the Younger Division – Coach Dina Fritz mates daily.” place out of all the seven of thirteen Silver gymnasts, – Coach Dina Fritz teams in both sessions. Win- Emma Hove and Justine ning first places were Jill Massar, both of Circle, had Logan Stetzner Nicole Green Deserly of Wolf Point, Sage their best showings on the Freshman Freshman Sportsman of Glendive, She- balance beam with Emma Anaconda, Mont. Hardin, Mont. lica Deserly of Wolf Point, finishing in seventh place 5’6” Ride Side/Setter 6’5” Outside Hitter Jada Sportsman of Glendive and Justine in 10th. and Ashlynn Johannessen of This was the first com- Wolf Point. petitive meet for Justine Gold gymnasts Jill, Sage Massar and it was the first DCC VOLLEYBALL and Shelica competed in meet of the season for Jill, the Older Division of nine Shelica, DaRae and Nomi Pioneers on Saturday night on their in assists and aces with 28 assists and girls, with Jill winning the Deserly and Abbey and Ali home court at 7 p.m. 6 aces. all-around, Sage winning Gibbs. Besides the Circle Lady Bucs ------uneven bars and balance gym, other teams at the beam and Shelica winning meet were from Billings Volleyball loses vault. Jill was also tied for (2 gyms), Kalispell, Con- Lady Bucs Lady Buccaneers second on vault, second on rad/Great Falls, Helena (2 bars, tied for fourth on beam gyms), Bozeman, Missoula tough first match and fifth on floor. Sage was (2 gyms), Miles City, Liv- Volleyball gets first win on the road tied for second for her all- ingston, Hamilton and Buf- The Lady Bucs volleyball team opened around and was fourth on falo, Wyoming. their season on Friday night against win of the season The Dawson Community College vol- floor. Shelica was fourth for Gold Scores (Vault, Uneven Bars, rival Miles Community College and suf- The Lady Bucs got a 4-1 win against leyball team went on the road on Wednes- her all-around and was third Balance Beam, Floor, All-Around): fered a 3-1 loss on the road. With scores Williston State College on Tuesday night day night against the Lady Tetons of on uneven bars. Jada Sportsman (9.2, 9.35, 8.8, 9.4, of 21-25, 14-25, 25-23 and 23-25, the Lady with scores of 25-15, 25-20, 24-26, 25-16. Williston State College, and came out Competing in the Gold 36.75), Jill Deserly (9.3, 9.05, 8.9, Bucs started off the match slow but The Bucs bounced back after two loses with their second win of the season in Younger Division of eight 9.2, 36.45), Sage Sportsman (8.6, became more comfortable in the third to open the season. three straight sets 25-17, 25-20, 25-22. girls, Jada had first places 9.1, 9.3, 9.25, 36.25), Shelica Deser- and fourth sets, but couldn’t complete DCC coach Dina Fritz said, “I loved This brings the Lady Bucs to 2-2 on the for her all-around, uneven ly (9.35, 9.0, 8.7, 8.95, 36.0), Aspen the comeback. our energy tonight. We came out fired season. bars and floor, with second Boje (9.0, 8.5, 8.35, 9.05, 34.9), Ava Coach Dina Fritz said, “I am excited up and ready to prove that we were bet- Coach Dina Fritz says, “I am happy place on beam and a tie for Hove (8.7, 8.75, 8.05, 9.1, 34.6), Ken- that we finally got to start our season. ter than we played the weekend before. with the turnaround we have had since first on vault. Teammate dra Linder (8.9, 7.5, 7.55, 9.0, 32.95) We obviously wanted to start it off with We are a young team of all freshman last weekend. We are working together Aspen Boje of Glendive fin- Silver Scores: Ashlynn Johan- a win but I feel like the team grew more and they are working hard to show that as a team and playing very well, but still ished tied for third for her nessen (9.2, 8.95, 9.3, 8.85, 36.3), and more confident and got better as they can compete in a tough confer- have yet to reach our potential, which is all-around, vault and beam DaRae Deserly (9.2, 9.0, 9.05, 8.5, the game progressed. I am happy with ence.” exciting!” and was third on floor. Ava 35.75), Nomi Deserly (9.25, 9.0, 8.8, the potential we have and excited to see The Bucs will take on Williston State Kill leader tonight was Haydin Hen- Hove of Circle was second 8.55, 35.6), Abbey Gibbs (8.9, 8.4, where the rest of the season takes us.” again on Wednesday night February 3 at schel putting down 12, Nicole Green on floor and was tied for sec- 8.5, 9.0, 34.8), Ali Gibbs (8.9, 7.7, 9.1, The Lady Bucs were led by Ellie 7pm in Williston. The next home game and Shelby Fronk both added 7 as well. ond on uneven bars. Kendra 8.9, 34.6), Emma Hove (8.65, 8.5, 8.6, Meeks with 23 digs and Haydin Hen- will be Saturday February 6 at 7pm as Henschel also led the team in digs with Linder of Glendive added a 8.65, 34.4), Justine Massar (8.75, schel chipped in 17. Kaylee Johnson led well. 10 and Logan Stetzner added 9. Stetzner tie for fourth on floor and a 8.7, 8.25, 8.4, 34.1). the team in blocks with 3 and Seeara Haydin Henschel led the team in kills also led the team in blocks with 1. Fronk tie for fifth on vault. Six EMG gymnasts were Wojtczak was right behind her with 2.5. with 17 and Nicole Green added in 10. led the team in assists with 24 while In the Middle Division of unable to attend the Helena Henschel also was the kill leader with Ellie Meeks was leader in digs with 12 Stetzner and Green had high aces with the Silver gymnasts, out of meet but the entire team of 11 and three other Bucs all had 6 kills. and Green and Henschel also rounded 2 each. 12 gymnasts, Ashlynn had twenty gymnasts is planning Shelby Fronk was team leader in assists out the digs with 11 and 10 respectively. The Lady Bucs are back at home on her first-place finish on the to attend the Watford City (17) along with aces (3). Seeara Wojtczak dominated the block- Saturday, Feb. 6 against Lake Region balance beam. She also was meet, which will follow the The Bucs face off again against the ing with 4. Shelby Fronk led the team State College at 7 p.m. tied for third for vault and Billings meet. Charles Lampten is Lady Bucs suffer first loss of the season The Lady Buccaneers such a driving force for types of games.” cis contributed 12 points, player of the week suffered their first loss of Miles. We’re a great defen- Ashya Klopfenstein 4 assists, 4 rebounds, and the season on the road to sive team with lots of hard made her presence felt 3 steals. Dawson’s Charles Lampten Miles Community College work and effort, but some- as well, scoring 24 points, Dawson returned to is the Mon-Dak men’s bas- 70-84. The loss snapped times problems arise when with 9 rebounds, and shoot- action on Thursday, Feb 4 ketball player of the week. Dawson’s 3 game winning there is no answer in the ing 12-13 from the free at hosting Rocky Mountain The 6’11” sophomore center streak to open the season. game. Our girls are tough, throw line. Tamiya Fran- College JV. led the Buccaneers to a 3-0 It was a close battle with and they will bounce back. record last week, includ- both teams striking at each We just have to get back ing two road wins. Lampten other with 12 lead changes into practice and come up had a double- double in each and 5 ties; however, it was with a plan to play in those game, shooting 52% from the MCC’s Rebekah Dallinger The Dawson Jackpot Association field and 3-4 from three-point who poured on the heat. Dallinger led the game would like to thank Tractor Supply for donating range while scoring 37 points, all the boys high point prizes for our 2020 season. having 30 rebounds, 3 assists, with an amazing 42 points, 4 steals, and 8 blocked shots. 8 assists and 6 rebounds. Jase Rau, Pacen Buller, Lampten is from Roanoke, She shot 15-24 from the Texas and he attended Byron field and 10-16 from the Dace Dempewolf, Dempsey Dempewolf Nelson High School. Charles Lampten foul line. The Lady Bucs Coach Joe Peterson com- of!” didn’t have an answer for mented, “This honor is well- Lampten and the Bucs are her, and she didn’t shy deserved for Charles. He 5-0 on the season and will away from driving to the does many things that show return to action with a home basket and scoring at will. up in the stat sheet, but many game against Rocky Moun- Lili Long added 22 points others that don’t. He affects tain College JV on Thursday and 9 rebounds. the game in so many ways on at 7:30 before returning to DCC head coach Romeo both ends. The scary thing is conference action next Mon- Lagmay, Jr. was still proud that he is just scratching the day at home against Williston of his team, “That was a surface of what he’s capable State College. great game. Rebekah was

Page 11Glendive Ranger-Review Sunday, February 7, 2021฀•฀Page 11Glendive Red Devils get nailbiter win in Miles City

By Ranger-Review Staff Miles City answered back in the team in red, did not pay off. crucial times,” he said. Murphy 11, Taven Coon 8, Parker Buckley 7, third quarter and the Red Devils “I was really proud of the kids Junior Max Eaton had a big game Riley Basta 7, Jentz Scarpholt 2 The Dawson County High School found themselves down by six head- hanging in there when things didn’t for the Red Devils with a double/ 3-point goals (2): Coon (2) Red Devils boys’ basketball team ing into the final quarter. look so good,” Coach Wade Murphy double, putting in 12 points and tak- Rebound leaders: Eaton 11, Murphy 9, won their second nailbiter in less Down by one point with only sec- said. “We made some plays when we ing down 11 rebounds. Buckley 4, Basta 4 than a week when they defeated ond left in the game, junior Taven needed to and just kinda stayed the “And Taven, of course, hit the Assists: Buckley 2 conference foes Custer County Coon hit a jump shot to put the course.” big shot, but overall I thought we Steals: Murphy 2 Cowboys by one point in Miles City Devils up by one. The team and Red Murphy attributes the team’s suc- defended pretty well and that’s Blocks: Murphy 2 Tuesday. Devil fans went wild with the time- cess so far this season to the fact good to see as we move into the The Red Devils are now 6-3 for After falling behind 7-12 at the clock showing the game was over. that the team has a number of play- stretch run of the season,” Murphy the season with a conference record end of the first quarter, the Red However, game officials put .8 ers who contribute in a variety of said. of 4-2. Devils stepped up their game with a second back at the clock, allowing areas. DCHS 7 17 11 12 - 47 The team is on the road next week 17-point effort to take the 24-23 lead Miles City to attempt a near-half “We’ve had some different kids MC 2 11 18 5 - 46 in Wolf Point Thursday and Billings heading into halftime. court shot that, fortunately for the step up throughout the season at Glendive scoring: Max Eaton 12, Michael Central Saturday.

Photos courtesy of Marissa Wahl The three Lady Devils seniors have been key players in the team’s and Mikah James. Litwiller led the team in points with 15 on Tuesday DCHS girls lose efforts this season. Pictured (L to R) Madison Wahl, Jillian Litwiller in the game against Custer County. Wahl followed with 9 points. to Custer County The Lady Red Devils lost senior leaders for their con- a conference game 41-27 to tributions to the team. the Custer County Cowgirls “Tuesday was senior at home on Tuesday. This night, a celebration we held also marked Senior Night early in the home season for the Lady Red Devil team. to make sure these girls “Senior night always got the recognitiation they brings with it a lot of ‘noise’ deserve. Jill (Litwiller), and emotion, but I just never Madison (Wahl) and Mikah really felt like we had the (James) are huge assets to momentum or energy we our team and they all bring needed to win that game,” something different to the Coach Kayla Rivas said. table in terms of what they Injuries continue to plague contribute to our program,” the Lady Red Devil team Rivas said. “I appreciate and with very few players their loyalty, dedication and on the bench, Rivas said it effort they have put into is difficut to fill all posi- their basketball program.” tions on the floor with play- Miles City 41, Glendive 27 ers who are comfortable in Miles City 9 14 7 11 — 41 those spots. Glendive 8 7 2 10 — 27 Shooting continues to be MILES CITY: Lainey Smith 19; an issue as well. Alora Baker 10; Natalie Notbohm “It is also very difficult to 4; Maddie Moore 3; Veronica win a basketball game when Turck 2; Reagan LaPlante 2; Kay- you don’t shoot the ball very lee Hirsch 1. well,” Rivas said. “We let GLENDIVE: Jillian Litwiller 15; a couple girls from Miles Madison Wahl 9; Codi Nagle 2; City get hot from the perim- Jane Harrison 1. eter and we just couldn’t The Lady Devils’ confer- answer back with makes ence record is 2-4, with an on the other end. When our overall record of 3-6. shots start falling, games The Lady Devils were on will start going our way.” the road Friday to take on Rivas commended her Fergus County. Red Devil wrestlers ranked in new poll Three Dawson County DCHS’ Hayden Azure, a High School wrestlers were senior, is ranked in the No. 4 ranked in the top six posi- position at 138 lbs. tions in their weight classes Junior Cody Harrington is in the most recent Class A ranked in the No. 3 position wrestling poll released Fri- in the 145 lbs. weight class. day. The poll is determined The Red Devils were by Class A coaches. scheduled to wrestle at Lau- Red Devil sophomore Aus- rel this weekend, taking on tin Berry is ranked third in Billings Central and East the state at 113 lbs. Helena.

chool P age 12Glendive Ranger-Review S Sunday, February 7, 2021฀•฀Page 12Glendive Glendive Almanac DCHS honor Roll SCHOOL MENU Glendive Elementary and The following students were Bryn Snideman, Marissa VanDyke,฀Alena฀Vogele,฀Alex฀ ton฀ Konieczka,฀ Orion฀ LaPi- February 8-12 All School Dawson County High School named to the Dawson County Ward Whitmer,฀Owen฀Wolff,฀Keisha฀ erre, Mia Lucido, RyLeigh Lunch Unified Board of Trustees High School honor roll for the •฀Seniors:฀Addie฀Pasok,฀Syd- Ylarde Mittelstaed,฀ Aspen฀ Nelson,฀ Monday: Cheeseburger w/ - - - - - second฀quarter,฀2021. nee Wyse •฀ Sophomore:฀ Katana฀ Bil- BrookLynn Reynolds, Casey Potato The monthly meeting of the “A” Flush honor roll Minimum GPA of 3.140 lington, Case Dempewolf, Rounseville, Logan Sasse, Tuesday: Turkey Bacon Glendive Elementary and minimum grade point •฀ Freshmen:฀ Troy฀ Arveson,฀ Gabriel Dominguez, Saddie Gemma Sharples, Carly Sick- Melt w/ Potato Chips Dawson County High School average of 4.000 Raiden Bialorucki, Michael Egan, Tristen Jarvis, Korbin ler, Madeline Steinbron, Cole Wednesday: Chicken Unified Board of Trustees will •฀ Freshmen:฀ Abigail฀ Bar- Carney, Monica Carpenter, Lantis, Michael Murphy, Storlie, Shane Wolff Drummies w/ Potato be฀ held฀ virtually฀ at฀ 7฀ p.m.฀ on฀ nick, Jenna Brown, Ramey Chase Crockett, Elsie Eckert, Kadence฀ Nissley,฀ Lillian฀ •฀ Seniors:฀ Tiana฀ Car- Thursday: Hamburger Monday,฀Feb.฀8,฀2021. Coon,฀Anna฀Hull,฀Codi฀Nagle,฀ Griffin Eslick, Carson Flem- Olmstead,฀ Abigail฀ Osterman,฀ ney, Casey Carpenter, Dil- Vegetable Soup w/ Dinner Roll Live-Stream directions will Taden Sokoloski, Jace Ward ing, Branson Fornall, Brook- Grace Peoples, Mallory Rob- lon Cullinan, Brodie Eckert, Friday: Sack Lunch be posted on www.glendive- •฀Sophomore:฀Austin฀Berry,฀ lyn Gutcher, Jane Harrison, inson, Keaton Shanks, Abi- Makenna Gabbert, Jadyn ------schools.org the day of the Janaya Brown, Megan Frank, Connor Higbee, Parker Knoll, gail Stinnett, Justin Swanson, Hart, Torri Hart, Mikah Salad bar served daily event. Gabrielle Higbee, Quinn LaPi- Tucker Knoll, Milia Lucido, Mataya Tipton, Loren Voss, James, Jillian Litwiller, Ren- at WMS and DCHS ––––––––––––––– erre, Heng Sheng Li, Michael Mauri Mickelsen, Hunter Angelia Zimdars nee McCloy, Rikki Mischel, ------AGENDA: Marley, Sophia Schock, Moos,฀ Alexis฀ Newton,฀ Casey฀ •฀ Juniors:฀ Riley฀ Basta,฀ Madison Ralston, Jentz Scar- February Red Devil I. Call To Order Jazmine Toups Parker,฀ Riley฀ Phipps,฀ Isaac฀ Sophie Eckert, Cody Har- pholt,฀Sydney฀Schock,฀Izabell฀ Breakfast Menus II. Introduction Of Guests •฀ Juniors:฀ Parker฀ Buckley,฀ Reynolds, Ailey Skerritt, rington, Rhett Hoffer, Josiah Siegle, Bridger Stroh, Keely Monday: Waffles and III. Approval of Consent Taven Coon, Tneea Deshner, Sage Sportsman, Kylie Swan- Hull, Jersi Jimison, Brittany Undem, Madison Wahl, Karly Sausage Agenda Molly Eaton, Jessica Price, son, Tayla Undem, Morganne Kaufman, Scott Keiser, Pey- Yakel Tuesday: Sausage Muffin w/ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ A.฀ Minutes฀ of฀ Jan.฀ 11,฀ Egg 2021 Meeting Wednesday: Whole Grain ฀฀฀฀฀฀฀B.฀EL฀&฀HS฀Claims฀and฀ Donut Financial Reports Thursday: Bacon, Egg and ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ C.฀ HS฀ Activities฀ Acct.,฀ Cheese Croissant Revenue and Budget Balances, 7:15-8:10 a.m. Cash Balances Richey education A lmanac ------฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀D.฀Personnel฀Actions Lincoln Breakfast Menu IV. Communication RICHEY SCHOOL Oleos •฀Basketball฀at฀Plentywood Thursday, February 11 ******Because of Covid-19 ฀฀฀฀฀A.฀Public฀Comment SCHOOL MENU Wednesday: Grilled Cheese 4:30฀ p.m.฀ –฀ JV฀ Girls฀ (aux฀ •฀ Basketball฀ vs฀ Culbertson฀ pandemic, no visitors are ฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀B.฀Board฀Communication February 8-11 and Tomato Soup gym); JV Boys (main gym); V at Richey allowed at lunch.*** ฀฀฀฀C.฀Reports:฀Superintendent;฀ All School Breakfast Thursday: Fish-n-Chips Girls +20; V Boys +20 3฀ p.m.฀ –฀ JV฀ Girls;฀ JV฀ Boys฀ Monday: Muffins, Cheese Special Services Director; Monday: Ham n Egg Friday:฀No฀School Tuesday, February 9 +20; V Girls +20; V Boys+20 Stick Technology Coordinator; Sandwich All meals are served with •฀ Basketball฀ vs฀ Circle฀ at฀ Tuesday: Breakfast Wrap Facilities Director; Activities Tuesday: Breakfast vegetable, fruit and milk. Richey Friday, February 12 •฀NO฀SCHOOL Wednesday: Waffles Director; DCHS Principal; Casserole Salad bar available for all 3฀ p.m.฀ –฀ JV฀ Girls;฀ JV฀ Boys฀ • Thursday: Cereal, Cheese WMS Principal; LES Principal; Wednesday: Cereal Muffins grades. +20; V Girls +20; V Boys +20 Basketball at Savage Stick JES Principal Thursday: Cinnamon Rolls ------SENIOR NIGHT 1฀ p.m.฀ –฀ JV฀ Girls;฀ JV฀ Boys฀ Milk and fruit or juice served ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ D.฀ Report฀ to฀ Inform฀ of฀ Friday: No฀School WHAT’S HAPPENING ––––––––––––––– +20; V Girls +20; V Boys +20 with all meals Trustee Filing Timeline Week of February 8-13 STATE CROSS COUNTRY Saturday, February 13 ------฀ E.฀ Superintendent฀ All School Lunch TEAM RECOGNITION •฀ District฀ 2C฀ Basketball฀ Jefferson Breakfast Menu Evaluation Reminder Monday: Winner Wrap, Monday, February 8 Boys฀and฀Girls฀Play-In฀Games฀ Monday: Peanut Butter and V. Reports, Discussion and Baked Beans •฀ FFA฀ Leadership฀ CDE฀ at฀ Wednesday, February 10 at Culbertson Jelly w/ Yogurt Policies Tuesday: Supreme Potato Sidney 1฀p.m.฀–฀7,฀8,฀9,฀10฀Seeds Tuesday: Waffle w/ Sausage ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ A.฀ Finance฀ Committee฀ Wednesday: Muffins w/ Report Yogurt VI. Action Items Thursday: Cereal w/ Donut ฀ ฀ ฀ A.฀ Award฀ Alternative฀ Friday: Sack Lunch Project Delivery Contract for Milk, and fruit or juice WMS HVAC to Bartlett and served with all meals West Subject to Final Review Scholarships ------and Approval of Service Washington Middle School Agreement ServeMontana, Reach unteerism in Montana and scholarship is intended for website. Breakfast Menu ฀฀฀฀฀฀B.฀฀Call฀for฀Elections฀and฀ Higher Montana, and Mon- engages฀citizens฀in฀service.฀ students in the accounting b) Must be half way Monday: Scrambled Eggs w/ Levies tana Campus Compact Visit฀serve.mt.gov. or฀business฀fields. through their college pro- Cheese ฀฀฀฀฀฀C.฀Makoshika฀Tournament฀ are฀ pleased฀ to฀ extend฀ the฀ - - - - - Commenting on the gram. Tuesday: Early Riser Facility Request application deadline for the The Glendive Medical awards, Foundation Direc- c) Must be enrolled in an Wednesday: Biscuit and ฀฀D.฀Possible฀MOU฀with฀GEA Youth ServeMontana Schol- Center (GMC) Foundation tor฀ Jaime฀ Shanks฀ said,฀ “I฀ accredited institution as a Gravy VII. Action: Other Upcoming arship฀to฀February฀28,฀2021. has announced that appli- have been so happy to be full-time student in a four- Thursday: Cereal w/ Muffin Events Up to 100 of Montana’s cations are now being a part of the work that the year baccalaureate program Friday: Sack Lunch ฀฀฀A.฀Regular฀Meeting:฀March฀ high school seniors will be accepted for their scholar- GMC Foundation has done in or฀at฀the฀graduate฀level. Milk, and fruit or juice 8,฀2021฀at฀7฀p.m. selected to receive a $1,000 ship awards for the 2021- the area of providing schol- d) Must submit a sealed, served with all meals ฀฀฀฀B.฀Regular฀Meeting:฀April฀ scholarship for their volun- 2022฀ school฀ year.฀ ฀ Appli- arships.฀ ฀ So฀ many฀ talented฀ official transcript with ------12,฀2021฀at฀7฀p.m. teer service in their respec- cations are being accepted area students have benefit- proof of a cumulative Grade WHAT’S HAPPENING VIII. Volkert and Wagesser tive฀ communities.฀ Qualify- now through April 15 on the ed฀ from฀ this฀ program.฀ We฀ Point฀ Average฀ (GPA)฀ of฀ 3.0฀ Week of February 8-13 Request – CLOSED (if appli- ing students will have com- GMC website—www.gmc. encourage students to apply or฀better฀on฀a฀4.0฀scale. cable) pleted 50 hours or more of org/foundation. on our website -- it is a very e) Must provide three ref- Monday, February 8 IX. Action to Adjourn direct service within the last The Sobotka Scholarship easy process, and all appli- erence฀letters. •฀7-9฀p.m.฀–฀Glendive฀Public฀ ––––––––––––––– 12 months and will attend a will provide a $5,000 award cations will be reviewed The deadline for all appli- Schools Board Meeting; DCHS If฀you฀wish฀to฀publicly฀com- Montana Campus Compact to a student who is seek- after April 15 by the Foun- cations to be received in Auditorium ment on the agenda, please go Institution฀this฀fall. ing a high level profession dation Board’s scholarship the Foundation office is Tuesday, February 9 to www.glendiveschools.org Virtual, remote, and in฀ the฀ medical฀ field.฀ ฀ This฀ committee.” April฀15฀at฀5฀p.m.฀฀For฀ques- •฀Pops฀Concert and click on the appropriate COVID-19฀ response฀ ser- scholarship endowment was The criteria established tions about the Foundation’s Wednesday, February 10 public comment link on the vice hours are accepted a gift from local ranchers, for applicants are as follows scholarship program, please popup฀ window.฀ These฀ links฀ and฀ encouraged.฀ COVID- Auggie and Mary Sobotka, a) Must fill out the appli- call Director Jaime Shanks Thursday, February 11 will฀ be฀ open฀ from฀ 4-6฀ p.m.฀ on฀ 19 response and related and฀ sixteen฀ local฀ students฀ cation provided on the GMC at฀(406)฀345-2627. •฀ All฀ Northwest฀ Choir฀ in฀ Feb.฀ 8,฀ 2021.฀ All฀ appropriate฀ service will be taken into have received this award Spokane,฀Wash. comments will be read during consideration and weight- since฀2004. •฀ Girls฀ Basketball฀ vs฀ Wolf฀ the appropriate public com- ed during the application ฀The฀MJB฀Nursing฀Schol- Point฀฀4/5:30/7฀p.m. ment฀section฀of฀the฀agenda. scoring฀ process.฀ Because฀ arship is a $1,000 award •฀ Boys฀ Basketball฀ at฀ Wolf฀ This meeting will be live- this scholarship honors stu- intended for a registered dents’ dedication to their nursing student or a student Savage ed A lmanac Point฀฀4/5:30/7฀p.m. streamed.฀ Please฀ go฀ to฀ www. Friday, February 12 glendiveschools.org and follow communities, it does not use pursuing a degree in a medi- SAVAGE SCHOOL Thursday: Mini Doughnuts All฀ Northwest฀ Choir฀ in฀ the directions on the popup GPA as a factor when deter- cal฀ profession.฀ ฀ Preference฀ SCHOOL MENU All School Lunch Spokane,฀Wash. window฀to฀watch฀it฀live.฀After฀ mining฀eligibility. for this award is given to February 8-11 Monday: Tostados Saturday, February 13 the meeting, the recording Please read the schol- those students working at All School Breakfast Tuesday: Pork Roast and •฀ All฀ Northwest฀ Choir฀ in฀ will be put on the website arship FAQ to learn more GMC. Monday: Biscuits and Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Spokane,฀Wash. within 24 hours of the meet- about the scholarship and The MJB Scholarship Gravy Bake Wednesday: Chicken Strips •฀Girls฀Basketball฀vs฀Billings฀ ing. eligible service activities, was created in 2012 by an Tuesday: Assorted Bagels and Hashbrown Casserole Central฀฀1/2:30/4฀p.m. Board packet can be found then฀head฀online฀to฀apply. employee฀at฀GMC.฀฀฀ Wednesday: Cinnamon Roll Thursday: Pancakes and •฀Boys฀Basketball฀at฀Billings฀ at: https://www.glendive- The฀ Governor’s฀ Office฀ The GMC Foundation French Toast Bake Sausage Central฀1/2:30/4฀p.m. schools.com/o/gps/page/board- of Community Service also offers the Barbara ------meetings--14 expands฀ and฀ promotes฀ Markham Endowed Schol- BOARD MEETING (48 hours before meeting) national service and vol- arship.฀฀Barbara฀was฀a฀long- time employee at GMC and the scholarship was creat- ed in her honor by Former CEO฀ Scott฀ Duke฀ and฀ for- mer Board Member Craig Anderson.฀ ฀ This฀ year฀ the฀ award will be $800 and this Classifieds ฀406-377-3303฀•฀[email protected]฀•฀rangerreview.com Glendive฀Ranger-Review Sunday,฀February฀7,฀2021฀•฀Page฀13

MISCELLANEOUS HELP HELP PUBLIC RENTALS FOR SALE WANTED WANTED NOTICES

______60X120 SHOP BUILDING STEEL CONTAINERS, for EATON RANCH, AN agricultural CONTRACTORS NEEDED on said obligation and other If the Trustee is unable to W/ offices. Located on Hwy sale or rent. 2 door and 4 Corporation located in Lindsay to install satellite internet sys- charges against the prop- convey title for any reason, 16 next to interstate. 365- MT with land in Dawson County tems. Pays $150+per install. erty or loan. By reason of the successful bidder’s sole door, new or used, 8’x20’ said default, the Beneficiary and exclusive remedy shall 8900. 3/14ctf and 8’x40’ available. Call MT,, has an opening for a Live- Possible to earn $1500- Mitchell Rentals & Sales, stock worker. Duties include: $2000+ weekly. Work avail- has declared all sums owing be the return of monies paid 939-1200. 2/2ctf Feed and water livestock and able year round. We provide on the obligation secured by to the Successor Trustee and ______monitor food and water supplies. free certification classes. Call said Trust Deed immediately the successful bidder shall PROTECT YOUR news- Drive trucks, tractors, and other AGSL Technology at 866- due and payable. The total have no further recourse. RENTALS paper from wind and rain equipment to distribute feed to 443-2501 for more informa- amount due on this obliga- This is an attempt to collect APARTMENTS with a newspaper tube. On animals, break ice as needed. tion or send your resume tion is the principal sum of a debt and any information sale for $6 at The Ranger- Examine animals to detect illness, to [email protected]. $174,215.96, interest in the obtained will be used for that ______Review office, 119 W. Bell. injury, or disease, and to check 2/4p2/28 sum of $7,844.01, escrow purpose. WYOMING AVENUE 5/26ptf physical characteristics, such as advances of $3,992.65, other Dated this 12th day of Janu- CONDO available Jan. 1. 2 rate of weight gain. provide medi- amounts due and payable ary, 2021. Jason J. Hender- Bd, 2 Ba, $1,000/mo. plus cal treatment, such as adminis- in the amount of $8,854.76 son Substitute Trustee 38 deposit and utilities. Owner tering medications and vaccina- for a total amount owing of 2nd Avenue East WANTED $194,907.38, plus accruing Dickinson, ND 58601 Tele- pays yard and snow main- tions, or arrange for veterinarians JOBS WANTED tenance. Call Carolyn 406- TO BUY to provide more extensive treat- interest, late charges, and phone: 801-355-2886 Office 871-5859. 11/29pctf ment. Mix feed, additives, and other fees and costs that may Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM ______medicines in prescribed portions. ______be incurred or advanced. (MST) File No. MT10934 DORM & FULL APTS. Fur- BUYING GUNS, JEWELRY, Inspect, maintain, and repair WE PAY YOU TO HAUL Your The Beneficiary anticipates Publish: 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/21 nished. All util. paid, WiFi. gold, silver, coins, indian equipment, machinery, buildings, junk vehicles away. Call 365- and may disburse such 31 $450 & $650 w/ lease. 406- artifacts, DVDs, games, pens, yards, and fences. Move 8900. 12/13ctf amounts as may be required MNAXLP 989-0433. 5/14ct almost anything of value. equipment or livestock from one to preserve and protect the ______Glendive Pawn. 377-6666, location to another, manually or property and for real prop- PRAIRIE WEST HAS ONE 1506 Crisafulli Dr. 9/9ctf using trucks or carts. Clean stalls, erty taxes that may become bd apts avail. Util and laundry ______pens, and equipment, using disin- due or delinquent, unless incl. No smoking, some pets BUYING FIREARMS, fectant solutions, brushes, shov- LIVESTOCK such amounts of taxes are ok. $500/mo. 406-989-1068 reloading equipment and els, water hoses, or pumps. Mark paid by the Grantor. If such NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S 6/3ctf accessories. Call 377-3969 livestock to identify ownership amounts are paid by the Ben- SALE or 365-3974 after 6 p.m. and grade, using brands, tags, ______eficiary, the amounts or taxes To be sold for cash at a Trust- 8/5ctf paint, or tattoos. Herd livestock to FOR SALE YEARLING will be added to the obliga- ee’s Sale on June 1, 2021, at pastures for grazing or to scales, Angus bulls. AHIR perfor- tions secured by the Deed of 11:00 AM in the lobby at the trucks, or other enclosures. Shift mance tested. Selling Private Trust. Other expenses to be Main Entrance of the Dawson HOUSES FOR animals between grazing areas Treaty. Have heifers also out charged against the proceeds County Courthouse located SALE HELP to ensure that they have suffi- of sire: RZ Traveler 719. GRS of this sale include the Trust- at 207 West Bell, Glendive, cient access to food. Order food Angus Ranch 406-687-3778, ee’s fees and attorney’s fees, MT 59330, the following de- WANTED costs and expenses of the scribed real property situated ______for animals, and arrange for its Sturgis Angus Call Bob Bux- delivery. Perform duties related baum 687-3438. 1/7c2/28 sale, and late charges, if any. in Dawson County, State of to livestock reproduction, such Beneficiary has elected, Montana: GLENDIVE as calving and helping with ani- and has directed the Trustee Lot 7AP (Amended Plat) of SCHOOLS mal births. Segregate animals to sell the above described Block 3, Forest Park Subdi- according to weight, age, color, property to satisfy the obliga- vision, Plat Amendment No. 2020 – 2021 and physical condition. Patrol PUBLIC tion. 12, Dawson County, Mon- The sale is a public sale tana, filed as Document No. SCHOOL YEAR grazing lands on horseback or NOTICES using all-terrain vehicles. Main- and any person, including the 367064 on March 27, 1984 • Pre-K SpEd Teacher tain growth, feeding, production, Beneficiary, excepting only at 2:05 PM in the office of the • SpEd Teacher and cost records. groom, clip, the Trustee, may bid at the County Clerk and Recorder in • DCHS Assist. VB Coach sale. The bid price must be and for Dawson County, Mon- trim, or castrate animals, dock NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S • WMS Track Coach ears and tails, or shear coats to SALE paid immediately upon the tana. • DCHS Track Coach collect hair. Spray livestock with To be sold for cash at a close of bidding in cash or More commonly known as • 5th Grade 1-boys/1-girls cash equivalents (valid mon- 214 Chestnut Avenue, Glen- 1908 VICTORIAN HOME disinfectants and insecticides, or Trustee’s Sale on May 20, FOR sale. 2 story, 3 BD/2 BA, basketball coaches dip or bathe animals. Minimum 2021, at 11:00 AM Lobby ey orders, certified checks dive, MT 59330. entirely remodeled, new kitch- • PT Custodian Requirements: 3 months experi- at the main entrance to the or cashier’s checks). The Bruce Stairs, as Grantor, en, floors, large laundry, com- • WMS Half Time Band ence with the job duties listed. Dawson County Courthouse, conveyance will be made by conveyed said real property puter room. Make offer. Call • Paraeducator(s) Qualified applicants send resume 207 West Bell Street, Glen- Trustee’s Deed, without any to Khechok Langchung / As- ken 928-713-8195. 10/8ctf • School Psychologist to: Eaton Ranch, ATTN: Lana dive 59330, the following de- representation or warranty, sistant Controller, as Trust- • Route Bus Drivers Eaton,103 ETN Road, Lindsay scribed real property situated including warranty of title, ex- ee, to secure an obligation • Substitute teachers, MT 59339. 2/4p2/7 in Dawson County, State of press or implied, as the sale owed to Mortgage Electronic aides, custodians, cooks Montana: is made strictly on an as-is, Registration Systems, Inc. & bus drivers Lot Two (2) of Block Five (5) where-is basis, without limita- as designated nominee for To apply contact: http://bit.ly/ of Prospect Heights Addition tion, the sale is being made The Federal Savings Bank, GPSCurrentOpenings in the City of Glendive, Mon- subject to all existing condi- beneficiary of the security in- tana, according to the revised tions, if any, of lead paint, strument, its successors and official plat thereof, now on mold or other environmental assigns, by Deed of Trust on ACCEPTING Applications for: file and of record in the of- or health hazards. The sale July 24, 2017, and filed for Ranger-Review Books Vice President of Business and fice of the County Clerk and purchaser shall be entitled to record in the records of the 118 W. Benham • 406-377-3303 Finance, Enrollment Manage- Recorder in and for Dawson possession of the property County Clerk and Recorder on the 10th day following the in Dawson County, State of When USGS director John ment: Admissions Specialist, County, Montana. Assistant Director of Recruit- More commonly known as sale. Montana, on August 11, 2017 Wesley Powell reported to The Grantor, successor in as Instrument No. 462064, of Congress in 1878, how many ing, Part-time tutor Adult Basic 1304 North Meade Avenue, Education, EM: Online Spe- Glendive, MT 59330. interest to the Grantor, or any Official Records. acres did he suggest were other person having an inter- The Deed of Trust was as- cialist and Academic Advising, Janelle Olberding and Mark needed for a single homesteading est in the property, has the signed for value as follows: Part-time Tutor. Go to: https:// R. Olberding, as Grantors, family to make ends meet in right, at any time prior to the Assignee: The Money www.dawson.edu/employ- conveyed said real property eastern Montana? Source Inc. ment-opportunities/ to First American Title Com- Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Montana Trivia by Janet Spencer pany, as Trustee, to secure Beneficiary, or the successor Assignment Dated: Novem- an obligation owed to Mort- in interest to the Beneficiary, ber 24, 2020 gage Electronic Registration the entire amount then due Assignment Recorded: De- Systems, Inc., as designated under the Deed of Trust and cember 10, 2020 nominee for Stockman Bank the obligation secured there- Assignment Recording In- of Montana, beneficiary of by (including costs and ex- formation: as Instrument No. the security instrument, its penses actually incurred and 471968 successors and assigns , by attorney’s fees) other than All in the records of the Deed of Trust on May 26, such portion of the principal County Clerk and Recorder 2016, and filed for record as would not then be due had for Dawson County, Montana in the records of the County no default occurred and by Jason J. Henderson is the Clerk and Recorder in Daw- curing any other default com- Successor Trustee pursuant son County, State of Mon- plained of herein that is capa- to a Substitution of Trustee tana, on May 26, 2016 as ble of being cured by tender- recorded in the office of the Instrument No. 458912, of ing the performance required Clerk and Recorder of Daw- Official Records. under the obligation or to son County, State of Mon- The Deed of Trust was as- cure the default, by paying tana, on December 28, 2020 signed for value as follows: all costs and expenses actu- as Instrument No. 472071, of Assignee: Citizens Bank, ally incurred in enforcing the Official Records. N.A. obligation and Deed of Trust The Beneficiary has de- Assignment Dated: January with Successor Trustee’s and clared a default in the terms 27, 2020 attorney’s fees. In the event of said Deed of Trust due to Assignment Recorded: Jan- that all defaults are cured the the Grantor(s) failure to make uary 29, 2020 foreclosure will be dismissed monthly payments beginning Assignment Recording In- and the foreclosure sale will July 1, 2020, and each month formation: as Instrument No. be canceled. subsequent, which monthly 469336 The scheduled Trustee’s installments would have been All in the records of the Sale may be postponed by applied on the principal and County Clerk and Recorder public proclamation up to 15 interest due on said obligation for Dawson County, Montana days for any reason. In the and other charges against the Jason J. Henderson is the event of a bankruptcy filing, property or loan. By reason of Successor Trustee pursuant the sale may be postponed said default, the Beneficiary to a Substitution of Trustee by the Trustee for up to 120 has declared all sums owing recorded in the office of the days by public proclamation on the obligation secured by Clerk and Recorder of Daw- at least every 30 days. said Trust Deed immediately SUNDAY’S...... Thursday 5pm son County, State of Mon- THURSDAY’S...... Tuesday Noon tana, on December 29, 2020 as Instrument No. 472088, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has de- clared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to the Grantor(s) failure to make monthly payments beginning October 1, 2019, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due

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Who Does It? due and payable. The total amount then due under the services to the general pub- amount due on this obliga- Deed of Trust and the obli- lic, elderly and persons with tion is the principal sum of gation secured thereby (in- disabilities within the Daw- $230,167.67, interest in the cluding costs and expenses son County Transportation sum of $4,752.98, escrow actually incurred and attor- District. advances of $0.00, other ney’s fees) other than such The application is on file at amounts due and payable portion of the principal as 511 E Slocum in Glendive, in the amount of $2,615.33 would not then be due had MT 59330. If requested, a A to Z for a total amount owing of no default occurred and public hearing will be held $237,535.98, plus accru- by curing any other default and public notice indicat- ing interest, late charges, complained of herein that is ing the location, date and Directory of and other fees and costs capable of being cured by time of the hearing will be that may be incurred or ad- tendering the performance provided. For more informa- vanced. required under the obliga- tion contact Urban Trans- local service providers The Beneficiary antici- tion or to cure the default, portation District of Dawson Accounting Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Air Conditioning pates and may disburse by paying all costs and ex- County, Leslie Hunter, Ad- such amounts as may be penses actually incurred in ministrator at 377-1364. Shannon L. May, CPA HOLDEN required to preserve and enforcing the obligation and Public Notice for Capital Individual & Business TOTAL Electric HEATING & COOLING protect the property and Deed of Trust with Succes- Assistance Non-profits for real property taxes that This is to notify all inter- Accounting • Tax • Consulting Heating & Cooling sor Trustee’s and attorney’s Quickbooks Consulting Licensed & Insured LEVI HANSEN may become due or delin- fees. In the event that all ested parties that the Urban quent, unless such amounts defaults are cured the fore- Transportation District of & Training 941-3869 SALES฀•฀SERVICE฀ 406-939-1541 406-939-1648 • INSTALLATION of taxes are paid by the closure will be dismissed Dawson County is applying [email protected] Heating & Cooling Grantor. If such amounts and the foreclosure sale will for $28,982.00 through the 210 W Towne Street 406-377-2991 Duct Cleaning are paid by the Beneficiary, be canceled. capital assistance grant. Alternative Wellness Appliances & Repair Appliances & Repair Art Sales the amounts or taxes will The scheduled Trustee’s The capital assistance is Barnick’s be added to the obliga- Sale may be postponed by funded by the Federal Tran- Medical Lee’s International artists tions secured by the Deed public proclamation up to 15 sit Administration (FTA) and Marijuana Clinic Hometown Brand center Appliance & TV PAMELA HARR & of Trust. Other expenses to days for any reason. In the administered by the Mon- Glendive Service HARVEY RATTEY be charged against the pro- event of a bankruptcy filing, tana Department of Trans- Alternative Carl Barnick Reconditioned Appliances Sculptures of all sizes ceeds of this sale include the sale may be postponed portation. The FTA funds Wellness Montana BridgerBronze.com For more info or to schedule (406) 377-2388 (406) 989-1168 the Trustee’s fees and at- by the Trustee for up to 120 will be used to purchase a an appointment please 126 N. Merrill 1518 Crisafulli Drive 406-687-3743 torney’s fees, costs and ex- days by public proclamation 6-passenger AWD Mini Van 406-672-3172 Glendive, MT [email protected] penses of the sale, and late at least every 30 days. to provide transportation call Glendive, MT 59330 461 Hwy 16 Glendive, MT 59330 charges, if any. If the Trustee is unable services to residents of the Auto Parts Cabinets Cleaning Concrete Beneficiary has elected, to convey title for any rea- Urban Transportation Dis- and has directed the Trust- son, the successful bidder’s trict of Dawson County. Used Parts For ee to sell the above de- sole and exclusive remedy The application is on file at CARS & TRUCKS KEY Janitorial Fisher Service Ready Mix Co. scribed property to satisfy shall be the return of mon- 511 E Slocum in Glendive, If we don’t have • Carpet & Upholstery the part, try our Orion Part Ready Mix Concrete • Crushed Gravel the obligation. ies paid to the Successor MT 59330. If requested, a Beautiful, Affordable, Cleaning Washed Sand & Gravel • Asphalt The sale is a public sale Trustee and the successful public hearing will be held Locating Network. • Strip & Wax Tile Floors Custom Cabinets with Road Gravel and any person, including bidder shall have no further and public notice indicat- GLENDIVE AUTO PARTS Endless Design Possibilities. • Disaster Clean Up 5 miles west of Glendive • Residential & Commercial on Hwy 200 S. the Beneficiary, excepting recourse. ing the location, date and 1021 West Bell M-F 9:00-5:00 After hours appointments www.keyjanitorial.net 687-3383 only the Trustee, may bid This is an attempt to col- time of the hearing will be (406) 377-7730 (406) 365-4480 Ken & Virginia Young 1-800-775-3383 at the sale. The bid price lect a debt and any informa- provided. For more informa- www.calscarpet.com (406) 377-3597 must be paid immediately tion obtained will be used tion contact Urban Trans- Concrete Construction Construction Reserve Space upon the close of bidding for that purpose. portation District of Dawson Knoll’s Ready A-Z CARPENTRY General฀Contractor Reserve a space in cash or cash equivalents Dated this 20th day of Jan- County, Leslie Hunter, Ad- Mix Concrete & General Registered & Insured for your (valid money orders, cer- uary, 2021. Jason J. Hen- ministrator at 377-1364. Construction In Business 25 Years The Montana Department Sand & Gravel - Glendive • Interior • Exterior • Drywall • Texturing business today! tified checks or cashier’s derson Substitute Trustee Also: Road Base • Remodeling • Framing • Concrete 377-3303 checks). 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Outdoors Sunday,฀February฀7,฀2021฀•฀Page฀15Glendive฀Ranger-Review Landowners and hunters benefit from 25 years of FWP’s Block Management program

2020 marked the 25th anni- the development of the coal sportsmen’s groups from habitat and convenience. versary of Fish, Wildlife & mine and power plant. across the state,” McRae “We can leave here in the Parks’ Block Management “One of the things that recalled. “He pulled up in his morning and be out there to Program. really attracted us to the pro- personal pickup, heaped with hunt without spending a lot This popular access pro- gram is that you could make wire and supplies donated of travel time,” he said. gram started locally across it what you wanted to make from as far away as the Bit- Brabec is a member of the Montana in the mid-1980s. it,” Clint McRae said of Block terroot Valley. We put in 6 Colstrip Sportsman’s Club However, through HB195 Management, as it came to miles of fence in really rough and attends the Block Man- in the 1995 Legislative Ses- be called. “We were so busy country, by hand, in one day.” agement appreciation dinner sion, it created the program with cow work that we did Without it, the cattle and in Miles City every year. He as it’s formally known today not have time to deal with the horses could have roamed for and his wife help to round up starting with the 1996 hunt- inundation of hunters.” miles after the fire burned door prizes for cooperators ing season. Block Manage- FWP offered to provide a 250,000 acres. honored at the event. It’s one ment provides public hunting resource manager on site to “Those hunters kicking way he can show apprecia- opportunities on private land administer access and act as in was really appreciated,” tion for the program and for across the state and has cre- a buffer. McRae said. “They didn’t families like the McRaes. ated positive working rela- “That helped us manage not have to do that.” “They’re allowing hunters tionships among landowners only the game, but also hunt- “I am deeply indebted to to keep our tradition and get and hunters. ers,” McRae said. the hunting public in Mon- out in the hills and hunt,” Funding for Block Manage- It seemed like a viable tana for doing that,” he said. Brabec said. ment comes from the sale step for the operation that McRae has always been “He’s just a good guy,” of various licenses, includ- McRae’s great-grandfather happy to let people come McRae said of Brabec. ing a portion of the resident had established along Rose- out and hunt, particularly “Those kinds of things I cer- and nonresident base hunting bud Creek in 1882. That origi- Road, along with his wife, enough where you can form the locals, whom he knows tainly appreciate. He knows license, nonresident upland nal homestead, run by a cous- Jeanette. McRae credits the it to work for you. They don’t appreciate it. He has even there’s pressures we feel, gamebird licenses, nonresi- in, is just up the creek from Kruegers for much of the dictate how you graze cattle, designated a Hunter Educa- and we don’t have to do this.” dent combination deer/elk Rocker Six’s current head- successful operation, along or that you rest and rotate tion area for first-year hunt- One of those pressures is licenses and chances sold in quarters on the Rosebud, and with the flexibility that the [pastures].” ers to harvest their first a steady increase in non- the Supertag license lottery. the southeastern boundary is program offers. The contract has worked deer. resident hunters, who for For the 2020 hunting sea- the Tongue River. A bad hunting experience well for many years. There “That’s pretty important, the first time, outnumbered son, nearly 1,300 landown- “We said, ‘Let’s do it on a shaped the way McRae want- were certainly times when and builds relationships and locals this year. McRae is ers enrolled about 7.2 million trial basis,’ and I’ve joked ed to regulate access on his dismal cattle markets made builds bridges,” he said. happy to welcome visitors, acres of land in the program. with the [FWP] region that family’s land. While hunting the family question the wis- By now, McRae is seeing but he thinks some educa- FWP staff recently visited we’ve been on trial ever as a college student on public dom of staying in Block Man- second, and third genera- tion is needed. This year he with landowners in the south- since,” McRae said. land, he rose up from a deep agement versus outfitting or tions come to hunt, which drafted a letter sharing his east, south central and north- In the program’s infancy, coulee to view an elk through leasing their land. But anoth- pleases him. One of his long- philosophy about access and east areas of Montana who there were few properties his rifle scope, and his vision er major fire – and incredible time hunters is Darrell Bra- had Krueger give it to every have been involved with the enrolled and not much finan- suddenly filled with orange generosity shown by sports- bec of Colstrip. Brabec met hunter. Block Management program cial incentive to join. Eventu- as another hunter crossed his men and women – convinced Wally McRae and his wife, “It’s a privilege, and we since its early days. ally, FWP was able to offer path. McRae to continue in the pro- Ruth, in church in the 1980s. have to treat it as such; I some funding, but for several “It really scared me. I gram. “Wally told me he started think that word needs to get Southeast Montana years, the McRaes donated didn’t even know anybody “The acid test was in 2012, in Block Management, and out,” McRae said. ‘You could make it what it back to help grow the pro- was in the area,” he said. with the Ash Creek Fire,” to come on out – he needed Summing up his 32 years in you wanted to make it’ gram and take some pressure For that reason, the McRaes McRae said. “We lost 8,000 some does shot,” Brabec Block Management, he said, In 1988, after being off their lands. They felt hav- only allow one group of hunt- acres of our place in a matter recalled. “It’s a three-way agreement approached by a biolo- ing an on-site manager was ers in designated areas per of hours. That was the worst Brabec has been coming between sportsmen, land- gist from FWP, southeast- compensation enough. day. day of my life. There were 26 ever since. His son, Bran- owners and the department. ern Montana rancher Clint Today, the ranch offers “That’s the way I would miles of fence lying on the don, started coming at age It has lasted the test of time McRae and his father, Wally, almost 31,000 acres of public have wanted to hunt, so that’s ground after that first day. 12, and he’s now 45. Next and is worthwhile to carry decided to give a new pub- hunting, including a couple the way I wanted to set it up,” I can’t stress what a hit that came the grandkids. Bra- on. There are trials, tribula- lic hunting access program small parcels of state and fed- he said. was; it was such a helpless bec has also brought many tions and changes, but we a try. eral land accessed through McRae feels one of the big feeling.” friends with him, along with have to carry on.” It was a chaotic time. Rose- the private property. It is misconceptions about the “To the credit of [FWP] their kids and grandkids. “I’m very comfortable with bud County had just been hit excellent habitat for mule program is that, “If you go Region 7, and specifically a “It’s been a longtime fam- this program, and I appreci- by the Early Bird Fire, one of deer and white-tailed deer, into Block Management, FWP game warden by the name of ily hunting tradition,” he ate the way I’ve been treated the biggest the area had ever antelope and upland birds. tells you how to set up the Bill Dawson, he put a crew said. by the public and the depart- seen. Rocker Six Cattle Com- This past season marked program, and that just sim- together of 20-some people Brabec likes the Rocker ment, and the public sup- pany was one of very few Hunting Access Technician ply is not true. It’s flexible – most I didn’t know – from Six’s signup process, diverse ports it,” McRae said. ranches that allowed hunting Omer Krueger’s 20th year of access, and they were inun- administering permission to dated with hunters. Nearby, hunt Rocker Six land from Colstrip was booming due to his trailer on Rosebud Creek FWP continuing to offer online hunters safety courses Montana Fish, Wildlife & days all done with the dedica- ing mentors to work and prac- At this time, students ages Parks is continuing to offer tion of our excellent volun- tice safe firearm and archery 10 and 11 (under age 12 before free online courses for youth teer instructors,” said Wayde equipment handling skills with Jan. 16, 2022) will not have an and adults interested in hunter Cooperider, outdoor skills new hunters and bowhunters. option for an online course. and bowhunter education. and safety supervisor for FWP has also added a virtual Those students can hunt as In response to social dis- FWP. “We believe that becom- field course component to the an apprentice this year and/or tancing requirements and ing a safe and ethical hunter online curriculum for Hunter take a traditional course when restrictions on group gather- requires not only knowledge, Education students. they resume. To learn how to ings, FWP moved to all online but also safe and ethical han- To take the online hunter sign up for the hunter appren- courses for hunter and bow- dling of firearms and archery education course, students tice program, go to: https:// hunter education certification equipment.” can register at https://www. fwp.mt.gov/hunt/education/ in May of 2020. These free, In the absence of a require- hunter-ed.com/montana/. For apprentice-hunter online-only courses will con- ment for a field course for bowhunter education, please Please call your local FWP tinue to be available to stu- the online courses, Cooperider go to https://www.bowhunter- office or 406-444-9947 for dents age 12 (by Jan. 16, 2022) encourages parents or hunt- ed.com/montana/. more information. and older until we can resume in-person classes. The online courses include text, videos, and interactive scenarios to engage students. Students will need to pass a final test to qualify for a cer- tificate. Although FWP is not requir- ing a field day associated with the online courses, students are encouraged to attend a field course when they become available, or if they desire, to take a traditional classroom course when they resume. “We value our hands-on classroom courses and field

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ut and AO bout P age 16Glendive Ranger-Review Sunday, February 7, 2021฀•฀Page 16Glendive Neighbors Helping Neighbors is able Federal Bonding Program is to increase donations in second year employer By Hunter Herbaugh to the Dawson Community College Founda- pleased with the results from last year. Ranger-Review Staff Writer tion, DCC Athletics and the Dawson County “For it to be like it was last year, I’m really Food Bank each. happy with how things went. People really In its second year of operations, Neighbors- seem to like the store, our stuff sells pretty webinar focus helping-Neighbors Furniture and More was quick,” Carter said. “For it to be like it was last year, I’m The Job Service offices in Glen- able to increase its donations to local organi- However, she also noted that 2021 has start- dive, Miles City, Sidney and Wolf zations, even as the ongoing pandemic created really happy with how things went. ed out on a rough foot. Encountering a main- Point have put together a series of difficulties along the way. tenance issue resulted in a pretty big bill, but People really seem to like the store, educational sessions for employers Neighbors-helping-Neighbors is a non-profit Carter said she expects the rest of the year to – Eastern Montana Business Webi- furniture store in downtown Glendive that our stuff sells pretty quick,” be pretty productive from this point on. nars. They take place via ZOOM distributes donations to other local charitable “I will have to say, starting off this year, the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each organizations at the end of the year. It started January was pretty tough. We did have a big month at 10 a.m. operations on March 7, 2019. Tina Carter, heater bill that we had to pay in January, but The next presentation is scheduled Store director Tina Carter said she was February has started off really good,” she Neighbors Helping Neighbors for Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. happy they were able to provide donations, said. Michelle Robinson, IWT Program and even provide more than they did last Looking ahead, Carter noted that she and the & Federal Bonding Manager for year, in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic tak- Neighbors board of directors are considering State of Montana, will be providing ing a toll on them. She noted that they made it In January of this year, donations were a few different fundraising events. However, information on the Federal Bonding through the year primarily thanks to state and given out in $200 increments again. Accord- given the unpredictable nature of the ongo- Program. Federal Bonding is pro- federal relief programs and also the support ing to Carter, one went to the Glendive Public ing pandemic, she noted that nothing is set in vided to employers at no-cost, as an of the community. Library, Friends of Makoshika, Babe Ruth stone just yet. The events considered include incentive to hire individuals identi- “Our sales were quite a bit lower last year Baseball and the Glendive Community Cancer bringing back the cheese cake luncheon in fied as at-risk. Bonding provides an but with the help we received it all turned out Fund. The Dawson County Food Bank also May and some kind of anniversary event for insurance protection against losses really good. We will be doubling our donation received two donations totalling $400. the store in March. caused by fraudulent or dishonest from last year,” Carter said. Carter also noted that donations have still acts (theft, forgery, larceny/embez- At the beginning of 2020, Neighbors was been at comparable levels to the previous Reach Hunter Herbaugh at rrreporter@rang- zlement) of the bonded employee. able to donate a total of $600, with $200 going year, despite the pandemic. Overall, she was erreview.com. Additional information regarding eligibility and benefit to business: Who is eligible for bonding? Indi- viduals who are considered an at- risk applicant (i.e. ex-offenders, GMC Urgent Care returns to full-time services recovering substance abusers, wel- fare recipients and disadvantaged For several weeks, Glendive Medical Center President of Patient Care Services, “It was suspect they have COVID-19 symptoms will youth/adults who lack a work histo- (GMC) Urgent Care staff have noticed a con- part of our triage plan to completely sepa- need to call ahead at (406) 345-3311 to notify ry, persons dishonorably discharged sistent downward trend of COVID-19 patients rate patients with COVID-19 symptoms from staff of their arrival. Specific instructions from the military). Self-employed and an upward return of patients seeking our clinic.” Last summer, Urgent Care was will be given to these patients. As always, are not eligible. treatment for minor illnesses and injuries. opened up part-time to walk-in patients for the space is thoroughly sanitized between Benefits of bonding – $5,000 Due to the low positive cases of COVID-19, regular services and has remained at this patients. Temperature checks and masks are bonds are good for first 6 months of GMC has announced Urgent Care will be level. All patients had to notify staff of to be expected. employment; can be issued same day returning to full-time regular patient care their arrival by ringing the outside doorbell Urgent Care hours remain the same as Registration is required for each services beginning Wednesday, February 3rd. where a staff member would escort them in before, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. webinar. “Since last March, Urgent Care has been separately to be seen. While patients seeking and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For a complete Employers wanting to register can designated for patients experiencing COVID- treatment for minor illnesses and injuries can list of Urgent Care treatment services, please call Job Service Glendive at 406-377- 19 symptoms,” states Shawna Dorwart, Vice now walk in without notification, patients who visit www.gmc.org/services/urgentcare. 3314.

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