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Thursday, March 25, 2021 STARMiles City, Montana $1.00 Holy Rosary recognized Wind farm for diabetes prevention makes By DERRICK CALHOUN Star Staff Writer

Holy Rosary Healthcare announced that it has earned a CDC full recogni- progress tion for their continued efforts around diabetes prevention. By HANNA KAMBICH Liu reported that they The outstanding com- Star Staff Writer were receiving all the cor- mitment shown from Holy rect permits for the proj- Rosary Healthcare’s The Clearwater Wind ect. Healthy Lifestyles Pro- Farm is still proceeding He was also traveling to gram to deliver the high- forward despite COVID-19. Helena yesterday to meet est quality of education The Custer County Com- with the Montana Sage and resources to prevent missioners met with Dex- Grouse Oversight Team to type 2 diabetes in eastern ter Liu, project director, discuss the Clearwater’s Montana is recognized by and Damon Steelman, con- Compensatory Mitigation this designation. struction manager, from Obligation towards sage According to a press NextEra Energy Resources grouse. release, this recognition is on Tuesday to discuss the The project will be very due to the countless hours Clearwater Wind Farm. similar to the Cedar that Holy Rosary Health- The Clearwater Wind Springs Wind project in care’s Healthy Lifestyles Farm is proposed for Douglas, Wyoming. The program has spent with Custer, Rosebud and Gar- similarities so far include the community inside the STAR FILE PHOTO field counties. The original the landscape, ground tex- classroom and even fol- Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City has earned a CDC full recognition for their continued idea for the project began ture, tree and shrubbery. lowing their participants’ efforts of diabetes prevention. in 2011. “Seeing Douglas helps completion of the pro- Steelman emphasized visualize this project,” gram. Liane Vadheim, Clinical create sustainable life- control of your health, and the positive affects of the said County Commissioner Dietitian at Holy Rosary style changes.” empower and energize “This recognition dem- wind farm construction on Jason Strouf who recently Healthcare in a press There’s never been a your commitment, accord- onstrates our continued the economy. traveled through Douglas. release. “This is thanks to better time than right now ing to Holy Rosary Health- efforts to lower the risks According to Steelman, The Commissioners the participation of our to prevent diabetes and care in a press release. of type 2 diabetes and car- employees on this project were unaware of any community and desire to heart disease, optimize See “Prevention,” page 5 diovascular disease,” said and their families will be delays to the project due staying in Miles City in a to the pandemic. variety of housing forms, Beginning in April, the including hotels, housing crew will begin to move and RVs. into Miles City. The first They are estimating this phase of this project is Homecoming Royalty project will create 350 con- estimated to be complete struction jobs. They are around September of 2022. also estimating $217 mil- Once constructed the lion in tax revenue due to wind farm will have a 750 the project. This number is megawatts capacity. estimated over the first 30 (Contact Hanna Kambich years of the project so at mcreporter@midrivers. could possibly change. com or 406-234-0450.)

Catfish tournament sign ups to start next week

By HANNA KAMBICH Star Staff Writer Catfish

Put away your winter Tournament coat and dust off your What: Catfish fishing fishing pole. Rain, snow, or shine, the cat fishing is on. tournament The Custer County Fire Where: Roche Jaune Department will be host- Fishing Access ing a Fire on the Water Catfish Tournament on When: May 1, 8 a.m. May 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to 4 p.m. Registration opens March 29 and will remain Cost: $75 open until April 29. There Contact: Whitney at is a team limit of 40 teams with up to three people on 406-853-0222 a team and one rod per person. door prizes. The raffle There is a $75 entry fee ticket items include hard- and there will also be a $20 ware items, fishing gear STAR PHOTOS/Sharon Moore Big Fish Side Pot. and an eight day and seven During last night’s Pio- The tournament will be night trip to one of three neers volleyball game the held at the Roche Jaune locations in Mexico Homecoming Royal Court Fishing Access headed Door prizes will include was announced. Cade north on Highway 59, just two fishing poles and two Stuff, above, heads to cen- before the bridge. The east alignments. ter court to be crowned boundary is the Kinsey The money raised from King of the MCC Home- Bridge and the west this event will go towards coming Royal Court. The boundary is the Rosebud purchasing items for the court consisted of Jack and Custer County lines. inside of the new fire- Corriveau, as the male Awards will be present- house, as well as purchas- jester, Rebekah Dallinger ed at the conclusion of the ing new fire gear. as the female jester, Sam tournament at the event For more information, Burke as the princess, headquarters. registration forms, and Dylan Rudalch as the Calcutta will be held on rules contact Whitney Hill- prince, Autumn Porter as April 30 at Parkers Bar, 13 iard at 406-853-0222 or the queen and Stuff as the South 10th Street, in Miles [email protected]. king. City at 6:30 p.m. During (Contact Hanna Kambich the Calcutta there will be at mcreporter@midrivers. raffle tickets sold and com or 406-234-0450.) Visit our Website at www.milescitystar.com 2 – Thursday, March 25, 2021 LOCAL / MONTANA Miles City Star

Dear Abby Calendar

THURSDAY continues through Sunday and symptomatic indi- nAdult Art Class: Photo Promising relationship falls nWake Up & Lace Up at 4 p.m., WULU Facebook viduals, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Tips, Tricks and Chips, 5:30- (WULU) online auction, page for items and bid- by Agri-Sports Complex 7 p.m., WaterWorks Art Mu- victim to miscommunication continues through Sunday ding. across from Spotted Eagle seum, 85 Water Plant Rd. at 4 p.m., WULU Facebook n Miles City Soup Kitchen, Recreation Area with en- Call 234-0635 to register. DEAR ABBY: Two months be daughter-in-law is implying page for items and bid- 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., First trance off Pacific Avenue. n Open trap shooting, 6 ago, I met a lady I will call that his haircut isn’t good ding. United Methodist Church nMiles City Public Li- p.m., Spotted Eagle Trap Amber. We were instantly enough. As the wife and future nShare the Love Used basement, 24 N. 11th St. brary’s Preschool Story- Range. attracted to each other. The mother-in-law, I’m unsure how Bookstore, 2-6 p.m., United 234-5013. time, 11:15 a.m., Miles City n Open Alcoholics Anony- first date went well, and we to handle this situation. Help, Christian Church, 1006 S. n Senior Congregate Meals Public Library, 1 S. 10th mous Candlelight meet- reached first base (kissing). please. — GROOMING Strevell Ave. 406-531-3317. for anyone 60+ years, 11 St. ing (nonsmoking), 8 p.m., On the second date, we GROOM’S DAD IN GEORGIA nCity of Miles City Hu- a.m.-noon, 600 Cafe. Take nPinochle (with 4 table Convent Keepers Com- reached second base (fon- DEAR G.G.D.I.G.: Try to man Resource Committee out boxes available for members), 1 p.m., Drop-In munity Center (formerly dling). get your offended spouse to meeting, 4 p.m., Miles City seniors who prefer not to Center. Miles City Academy), 1411 On the third date, which laugh about it. Point out that Hall Conference Room and eat in the restaurant dur- nLenten Fish Fry (all- Leighton Blvd. was also going well, after I fin- EVERYONE looks better with Zoom. ing COVID-19 (may come you-can-eat), 5:30-7 p.m., n “How Al-Anon Works,” ished paying the check for a fresh haircut and a trim. nCuster Rod and Gun Club in and pick up meal or Sacred Heart Parish Cen- 8 p.m., main floor Confer- dinner, I asked her if she Even you and me. Most people Action Pistol Shooting, 6 wait outside after coming ter, 520 N. Montana Ave. ence Room 2 at Convent wanted to continue where we want to spruce up and make p.m., Sunday Creek Rifle in to order take out, or call Knights of Columbus also Keepers Community Cen- had left off. Amber said no. I themselves more presentable Range. from outside and staff will will collect canned goods ter (formerly Miles City was fine with it. for a special event. Why FRIDAY bring meal out). for “Food for Families” Academy), 1411 Leighton Later that night, when we should your husband be any nWake Up & Lace Up n Community COVID-19 that will be donated to the Blvd. 406-853-5577 or 406- spoke over the phone, I point- different? (WULU) online auction, testing for direct contacts Custer County Food Bank. 851-1118. ed out, nicely, that she did not even say thank you for dinner, DEAR ABBY: My son is and Amber got offended. I getting married in a couple of decided to end things after weeks. Due to COVID-19, he that phone call. I felt she was and his fiancee are having to being disrespectful of my feel- downsize the list of invitees. ings by not listening to what I This includes asking those Community Roundup was saying. who have already RSVP’d Fast-forward: Her birthday “yes” and/or have already What’s Happening They are urged to follow every second counts. 1-37-39-40-42, Star Ball: 2, is in two weeks, and I don’t given them a wedding gift not these safety tips: Plan an ASB: 2, estimated jackpot: know if I should bury the to attend. Tips for planning emer- escape route, test smoke Lottery Numbers $4.17 million; Mega Millions hatchet by dropping her a Should they return the wed- gency escapes from homes alarms, choose an outside — estimated jackpot: $137 Happy Birthday text that day ding gifts to those they are — The Miles City Fire/Res- meeting place, make a regu- HELENA (AP) — These million; Montana Cash — because I really did overall disinviting to the wedding? — cue crew members remind lar reminder, and practice Montana lotteries were 18-25-37-39-43, estimated like her. — BRAND-NEW IN WONDERING IN THE local and area residents to home fire drills. In a typical drawn Wednesday: Big Sky jackpot: $160,000; and Pow- NEW JERSEY SOUTH make sure everyone in their home fire, you and your fam- Bonus — 14-22-24-28, Bonus: erball — 4-9-17-27-38, Power- DEAR BRAND-NEW: DEAR WONDERING: Your homes has a way to escape in ily might only have one to 17, estimated jackpot: ball: 18, Power Play: 2, esti- Amber may have become son and his fiancee should at a fire and/or emergency. two minutes to escape, so $2,282; Lotto America — mated jackpot: $220 million. offended when, after she least OFFER to return the declined to proceed with fur- gifts. Considering the reason ther intimacy, you told her she for the downsizing, some of “hadn’t even” thanked you for the no-longer-invited guests the dinner. may tell them to keep them Today in History When I read that line, for a along with their good wishes, Today is Thursday, March ham. officials said Britain’s Stockwell is 60. Actor Mar- moment I wondered if you while others will not. 25, the 84th day of 2021. In 1987, the Supreme Prince Charles had tested cia Cross is 59. Author Kate equated the two and had There are 281 days left in Court, in Johnson v. Trans- positive for the coronavirus. DiCamillo is 57. Actor Lisa expected that after buying her DEAR ABBY: My mom died the year. portation Agency, ruled 6-3 Pennsylvania lawmakers Gay Hamilton is 57. Actor dinner you were guaranteed five years ago. I didn’t talk to that an employer could pro- voted to delay the state’s pri- Sarah Jessica Parker is 56. sexual favors in return. The her the last few months before Today’s Highlight in History mote a woman over an argu- mary by five weeks to June Baseball Hall of Famer Tom two of you have a significant her death because of the On March 25, 1911, 146 ably more-qualified man to 2. With Broadway theaters Glavine is 55. TV personality communication deficit. Con- extreme stress she put me people, mostly young female help get women into higher- dark, the Tony Awards, set Ben Mankiewicz is 54. Olym- tact her again only if you are under. I finally told my broth- immigrants, were killed ranking jobs. for June 7, were postponed. pic bronze medal figure willing to acknowledge that er it was his turn to deal with when fire broke out at the In 1988, in New York skater Debi Thomas is 54. fact and hope she is willing to her because she had always Triangle Shirtwaist Co. in City’s so-called “Preppie Today’s Birthdays Actor Laz Alonso is 50. Sing- work on it with you. been sweet to him. I dealt with New York. Killer” case, Robert Cham- Film critic Gene Shalit is er Melanie Blatt (All Saints) DEAR ABBY: Our son, her issues for 40 years and bers Jr. pleaded guilty to 95. Former astronaut James is 46. Actor Domenick Lom- “Justin,” is getting married. could no longer continue. Mom On This Date first-degree manslaughter in Lovell is 93. Feminist activ- bardozzi is 45. Actor Lee He told his dad the other day was greedy, self-centered and In 1634, English colonists the death of 18-year-old Jen- ist and author Gloria Pace is 42. Actor Sean Faris that his fiancee would like for narcissistic. She caused many sent by Lord Baltimore nifer Levin. (Chambers Steinem is 87. Singer Anita is 39. Comedian-actor Alex my husband to go with Justin issues between my brother arrived in present-day Mary- received 5 to 15 years in Bryant is 81. Actor Paul Moffat (TV: “Saturday Night to his salon to get his hair cut and me. land. prison; he was released in Michael Glaser is 78. Singer Live”) is 39. Former auto and beard trimmed for the My question concerns her In 1776, Gen. George 2003 after serving the full Sir Elton John is 74. Actor racer Danica Patrick is 39. wedding. ashes. I have them. My broth- Washington, commander of sentence.) Bonnie Bedelia is 73. Actor- Actor-singer Katharine My husband is upset about er wanted nothing to do with the Continental Army, was In 1990, 87 people, most of comedian Mary Gross is 68. McPhee is 37. Comedian- it because he feels his soon-to- them, and I don’t know how to awarded the first Congres- them Honduran and Domini- Actor James McDaniel is 63. actor Chris Redd (TV: “Sat- dispose of them. I have consid- sional Gold Medal by the can immigrants, were killed Movie producer Amy Pascal urday Night Live”) is 36. ered spreading them in the Continental Congress. when fire raced through an is 63. Rock musician Steve Singer Jason Castro is 34. mountains since she liked In 1915, the U.S. Navy lost illegal social club in New Norman (Spandau Ballet) is Rapper Big Sean is 33. Rap camping and fishing, but I its first commissioned sub- York City. 61. Actor Brenda Strong is DJ-producer Ryan Lewis is don’t know if it is legal. Other- marine as the USS F-4 sank 61. Actor Fred Goss is 60. 33. Actor Matthew Beard is wise, they will sit in my base- off Hawaii, claiming the Ten Years Ago Actor-writer-director John 32. ment forever. — NEEDS A lives of all 21 crew mem- Canadian opposition par- SOLUTION 1717 M S bers. ties brought down the Con- ain treet DEAR NEEDS: Contact the In 1931, in the so-called servative government in a 232-4457 • 1-800-775-4460 funeral home or crematorium Visit our Web site! LocaLLy owned & FamiLy operated “Scottsboro Boys” case, nine no-confidence vote, trigger- that handled your mother’s miles city young Black men were taken ing an election that gave remains and ask what the Glenn shOres, age 65, of Miles off a train in Alabama, Prime Minister Stephen www.milescitystar.com rules are in your state about City. Visitation will be held on accused of raping two white Harper a clear Conservative the disposition of ashes. 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The Rolling Stones known as Jeanne Phillips, Published daily Monday through Friday by the Star Printing Company, JOhn Williams, age 53, of claimed 111 lives; 31 men unleashed two hours of thun- and was founded by her 818 Main St., Miles City, MT 59301. Periodical postage paid Miles City. A memorial service will survived. dering rock and roll on an mother, Pauline Phillips. at Miles City, Montana. Postmaster: Send address changes be held on Friday, March 26, 2021 In 1954, RCA announced it ecstatic crowd of hundreds Contact Dear Abby at www. to Miles City Star, Box 1216, Miles City, MT 59301. at 1:00 p.m. at the Powder River had begun producing color of thousands of Cubans and Congregational Church in Broadus. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box television sets at its plant in foreign visitors in Havana; Who’s in charge? 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Local ranchers diversify revenue stream with new meat processing shop

By AlissA Miller finished in time.” with Ry and Cassie at the In November came the helm and will hire as needed Farming and ranching opportunity to apply for the as the business grows. have long been a part of Growth Through Agriculture When posed the question Montana’s past and continues Grant (GTA). This grant is on what they want new busi- to be our number one indus- through the Montana Depart- nesses to know before start- try today. With prices of live- ment of Agriculture and usu- ing, Cassie answered “There stock and crops ever chang- ally opens around July and are so many free resources ing, the next generation of focuses on diversifying Mon- available in our area and peo- ranchers have had to diversi- tana’s agriculture industry ple need to take advantage of fy their revenue to make through development of new them. The SBDC, EPEDC, ends meat and keep both par- agricultural products and and GNDC not only provide ents at home to raise a fami- processes. This grant business help but also put on ly. With National Ag Day on requires the investment of at workshops that really help as March 23rd, I reached out to least a dollar-for-dollar well.” a couple who have dived match in grant or loan assis- Lames Jones Meats are head first in diversifying tance received. The applica- excited to be able to serve their revenue streams. tion was for $20,000 for a our local communities. We Cassie from Broadus and smoker and sausage stuffer are local ranchers who Ry from Plevna met in high to expand and diversify what understand. Check them out school during an FFA compe- Lames Jones Meats would be on social media and more tition in Baker.. They went able to offer. If selected in information on their opening on to college and attended the top rankings of the grant date. Dickinson State University. process, each applicant is (Alissa Miller is the Food At college they both attended required to present to the and Agriculture Assistant a meat cutting class where GTA committee on what with Eastern Plains Econom- Ry especially took an inter- submitted Photo/libby Kick Creative their project is about. This ic Development Corporation. est in the trade. After college Cassie and ry O’Connor, shown here with their children, are diversifying their Plevna ranch was done virtually in Febru- Alissa’s office is located in Ry and Cassie O’Connor got income by opening a meat processing shop. ary 2021. The beginning of Baker, serving the counties of married and moved to Plevna across a Small Business to explore what was in and if awarded the $150,000 that March 2021, Lame Jones Carter, Fallon, Wibaux, Daw- and purchased part of Ry’s Development post that the Lames Jones Meats they originally applied for. Meats was announced as one son, and Prairie Counties. family ranch. There they piqued her interest. Cassie would be eligible for the This money helped with get- of the chosen recipients of Alissa is there to help with raise cattle and sheep of reached out to Tracey Baker Meat Processing and Infra- ting the building put up. The the GTA grant. grant writing, business plan- their own, run a food truck, in the Miles City SBDC structure Grant that was COVID grant was unique As of today, the O’Connor’s ning, trainings, agritourism, and added a couple kids too! office. from that point other made available through the because matching funds and their contractors are or farm to school programs. The O’Connor couple organization were looped CARES funding allotted to were not required for it. working everyday to get If you have food and agricul- started the conversation on into the process. the State. When the grant With the grant came a dead- Lame Jones up and running ture business or training how they could add more The team was made up of was not awarded for their line to have the building up as a custom exempt facility ideas call or email Alissa at income to their operation and Tracey Baker (SBDC), Tami project, Ry and Cassie decid- by the end of year, 2020. with plans to eventually be (406) 852-3735 or fada@ also help their communities Burke (GNDC-Food and ed to reduce their project Even though they hit the USDA certified. Ry and epedc.com.) struggling with the fear that Agriculture Development and obtain financing on their ground running, with having Cassie are hoping to open COVID was or could cause Center), Beth Epley (EPEDC- own. been in contact with contrac- Lame Jones Meats in about food shortages; causing peo- Executive Director), Dara In September, the tors, this deadline was going two months. With the social ple to want to stock up on Deines (EPEDC- Community O’Connor’s got a call from to be a challenge. Thankful- media page up and running, meat for their freezers. Development Specialist), and Jim Auer with the Montana ly the deadline was pushed they have already received Through researching their Shandy Hanks (GNDC- Department of Agriculture back otherwise according to numerous calls and messag- Knights of Columbus options and while scrolling SBDC). Together with Cassie, that more funds came avail- Ry, “it would have been es. As of right now Lames on social media, Cassie came ALL YOU CAN EAT the team scheduled meetings able and that they would be close, but they wouldn’t have Jones Meats will be running FISH FRY! EVERY Watercraft inspection stations open FRIDAY through March 26th By stAr stAff of a used boat purchased in Kalispell office will expand ensure their watercraft, ing; all watercraft launching Wisconsin. The motorboat its availability with inspec- trailers and gear are clean, anywhere within the Flat- 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Montana’s first watercraft was en route to Sandpoint, tions offered on weekends drained and dry before head Basin that were last Parish Center Hall inspection stations are open- Idaho, and according to Ana- and holidays from 9 a.m. to 5 transporting and need to be launched on waters outside ing for the 2021 season. conda inspectors, the mus- p.m. starting April 5. aware of Montana’s inspec- of the Flathead Basin must 520 N. Montana Inspection stations opened sels were dry and dead. Montana’s first line of tion rules. These rules be inspected; anyone trans- Adults $11 earlier this month near Dil- Inspections are also defense to prevent the move- include all watercraft com- porting watercraft must stop lon and Ravalli and in Ana- offered by the Montana Fish, ment of aquatic invasive spe- ing into Montana from out of at all open watercraft inspec- Kids age 7-12 $5 conda on March 20. Wildlife and Parks Region cies (AIS), watercraft inspec- state must be inspected prior tion stations they encounter. 6 & Under Free The first mussel fouled one office in Kalispell from 8 tion stations protect Montana to launching; all watercraft For a map and list of inspec- $30 Family Charge boat of the year was inter- a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday from species that could have traveling west across the tion stations, visit CleanDrain- (Parents & minor children) cepted at the Anaconda sta- through Friday, in addition to devastating impacts on Mon- Continental Divide into the DryMT.com or call the FWP tion. Zebra mussels were the roadside watercraft tana waterways. Columbia River Basin must Aquatic Invasive Species found attacked to the anchor inspection stations. The Boat owners should be inspected prior to launch- Bureau at 406-444-2440. Yellowstone seeks comment on telecommunications proposal

BILLINGS (AP) — Offi- Gazette reported. The instal- whelmed, operations that ing 9-1-1, telephone, cellular age areas in the park, but VFW cials at Yellowstone National lation would cause tempo- depend on the data network communications, emergency would improve coverage Auxiliary 1579 Park are seeking public com- rary traffic delays extending become impossible to per- services radio, and data,” the quality in existing developed ment on an environmental from April to November for form.” assessment said. That had areas. No new cellular tow- Hamburger Night assessment to consider three years. The park currently relies occurred three times in the ers would be installed under replacing the park’s aging “The existing telecommu- on large outdated microwave last five years, the report this proposal; however, the Friday • 5 - 7 p.m. telecommunication system nications infrastructure antennas built atop moun- said. assessment notes that with an underground fiber within the park offers very tains that bounce signals Park officials are now pro- removing the towers could Hamburger w/chips optic line. limited capacity, has little across the park, officials posing building the under- “lead to requests by service Public comment, which redundancy, and is unreli- said. The communication ground fiber optic line with providers to construct cell Cheeseburger w/chips will be accepted through able,” the assessment said. links have been at capacity cables that would run along towers in developed areas or Dbl. Burger w/chips April 21, is expected to ana- “The existing infrastructure since 2009. 187 miles (300 kilometers) of to add equipment to existing lyze whether to grant New routinely reaches capacity “The current microwave the park, tying together infrastructure.” Dbl. Cheeseburger Jersey-based Diamond Com- and is overwhelmed with radio network leaves many developed areas and admin- The park will make a final w/chips munications a permit to use data requests throughout areas of the park vulnerable istrative offices. decision about the proposal the park’s right of way to the season, and once the to being isolated from all The proposal would not following the public com- bury the cable, the Billings existing network is over- telecommunications includ- expand cellular phone cover- ment period. Happy Hour • 5-6 pm Mon-Sat Bar closed on Sundays Montana Senate moves bill to end same-day voter registration No Membership Required th HELENA (AP) — Mon- It faces third reading in Native American lawmak- same-day voter registration 30 days prior to an election. 119 N. 6 • Miles City, MT • 234-1154 tana’s Senate is moving for- the Senate and must return ers argued ending same-day will eliminate long lines on ward with a bill to end same- to the House for approval of voter registration will hurt Election Day and allow elec- day voter registration. an amendment that would their turnout because new tions staff to focus on the The bill to close voter reg- make the lkaw take effect voters could have to travel election. Supporters also istration at noon on the Mon- immediately upon approval. twice to elections offices that argue people can register day prior to a primary or Montana has had same-day can be many miles away. and vote immediately at a general election day was voter registration since 2005 Supporters argue ending county election office in the endorsed 32-18 on second and voters supported its con- reading Tuesday. tinuation in a 2014 referendum. Montana News Brief UMRBNM Interpretive Center to open for the 2021 season The Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument (UMRBNM) Interpretive Center in historic Fort Benton, MT, will bring natural and cultural history to life. Serving as a window to the past, the Interpretive Center has showcased the Monument to visitors from around the world through vivid displays and presentations since 2005. The 20 anniversary of the Monument Special programs and events will be taking place throughout the summer. From April 1st through May 28th, 2021, the Interpretive Cen- ter will be open 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Starting on Saturday, May 29th, 2021 and continuing through Labor Day, 2021, the Center will be open seven days a week, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Call the Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center for more infor- mation at 406-622-4000. – By star staff M iles C ity S tar4 – Thursday, March 25, 2021 Miles City Star4 OPINION

Targeted COVID Package Will Reopen Our Economy

ne year into this pandem- Oic, Montanans Jon are finally starting to see the light at the end Tester of the tunnel. Our vaccines are U.S. safe and effective, Senator COVID cases are fall- ing thanks to the tire- less efforts of our frontline health care workers, and Spring is on the horizon. But even with this good news, we still have work to do before we get through the worst public health and economic crisis in generations. Over the past year I’ve had hundreds of conver- sations with families, workers, doctors, educators, veterans, farmers, Tribes, and small businesses from every corner of our state about the devastat- ing effects this pandemic continues to have on Montana and our economy. The Free Money Game: When Will Republicans Wise Up? And those conversations have made clear what Montanans need to finally get this virus under con- very election cycle, the politically connected market economics, they trol so we can fully reopen schools, get our econo- you can count on with dollar-for-dollar reduc- would have laughed at such a my booming again, and get back to our normal ERepublican candi- tions in their tax bills. At the proposal, pointing out that lives: vaccinations. dates promising to reduce Roger end of the day, it comes out businesses train their We need to be getting shots in the arms of Mon- the size and cost of govern- Koopman of the treasury, just as if employees based on actual tanans as quickly and safely as possible. And that’s ment, and in general, getting they were sent a check. need and actual value of exactly what the targeted COVID relief package government out of our busi- Guest Moreover, a fair and equi- their investment. But now, that the President signed into law this month does. nesses and out of our daily Columnist table tax policy demands that they reject the free market I helped secure $20 billion in critical vaccine lives. Yet as every session of businesses be treated equal- and embrace the quasi- funding that will boost our vaccine supply so we the legislature demonstrates, ly. Tax deductions for busi- socialist belief that business- that pledge – for the majority ness expenses do that. Every es must be induced with gov- make sure every Montanan who wants a shot can of Republican lawmakers – business can deduct opera- ernment tax credits to make get one-free of charge. has a distinctly hollow ring. tional expenses and reduce the right decisions – includ- These investments are already leading to posi- Not unlike their Democratic simple tax code, each one their net taxable income ing employee training. Two tive results on the ground, including steady counterparts, the GOP’s com- designed to use the taxing accordingly. That’s fair. So kinds of responses will result increases in vaccinations in Montana each week mitment to controlling gov- powers of the state to influ- are across-the-board tax cuts from such a law: (1) the busi- and the state’s recent announcement that all Mon- ernment and reducing wel- ence human behavior in a that benefit everybody and ness will make a bad deci- tanans 16-years-old and up are eligible for the vac- fare dependency is highly way our elected officials have fuel economic growth (i.e., sion, based on the lure of cine come April 1st. selective. For their friends, decided is “good” or “socially true economic development.) free money, or (2) the busi- Because of this legislation, the economy in 2021 the free money game contin- responsible.” You’d be blown Tax credits are another story, ness will be a “free rider” ues unabated. away by all the favored busi- because only favored compa- that collects the tax credit is expected to grow 6.5 percent-up from 4.2 percent One of the most sainted of nesses and interest groups nies can take them, by mak- for doing something it in December-and our national unemployment is wealth transfer schemes for that are jumping through the ing business decisions deter- planned to do anyway. now projected to fall to 4.5 percent by the end of the Republicans is the Holy required hoops to get to their mined by government. Beyond the taxpayers the year. Tax Credit, generally targeted fair share of the booty. Several tax credit bills are themselves, perhaps the big- All of this is essential to getting folks back to toward specific types of busi- But their share is anything currently flying through the gest victims of this crony cap- work and reopening our economy as quickly as pos- nesses and business activities but fair. It’s mostly a reflec- legislature, opposed by a italism are the previously sible. that – so the GOP argument tion of how good their lobby- small minority of intrepid independent businesses that But reopening is only one piece of the puzzle. goes – are worthy of tax-fund- ists are at convincing legisla- lawmakers with the courage now beg for more tax credit Too many workers, towns, schools, and small ed inducements and rewards tors to transfer the wealth of to point out that these mea- subsidies. It’s free enterprise for “doing the right thing.” others into their particular sures are little more than turned on its head. How businesses are operating deep in the red, and I’ve What is the right thing? Gov- bank accounts and balance dressed-up corporate welfare, quickly they have forgotten heard from Montanans that we’ve got to provide ernment will decide. Who will sheets. It’s a giveaway game, with no public benefit and that no free people will barter targeted relief to help them get out of the hole. pay for it? You and I will. where the winners get govern- considerable public harm. their liberties for a place in That’s why I fought to include priorities Montan- That sounds amazingly ment backing and the losers Take HB 252, advanced by line at the government trough. ans told me to champion, like my legislation to like big government inter- are those unfortunate entre- the governor’s office, that (Roger Koopman operated restore daily long-distance Amtrak passenger ser- ventionism and the welfare preneurs who still choose to gives companies back 50% of a private employment agency vice to the Hi-Line, so the farmer in Glasgow can state to me – the very things be independent and free. the cost of training an exist- in Bozeman for 37 years. He safely and conveniently visit her parents in Seattle Republicans rail against. Tax credits are just a ing employee in one of 28 also served four years in the for the first time in more than a year. But if it quacks like a duck… backdoor form of govern- endorsed “trades,” to a maxi- Montana House of Represen- Currently, there are over ment spending. They are mum of $25,000 per year. tatives, and eight years on I secured more than $1.3 billion for Montana’s 40 specific tax credits clutter- essentially a government At a time when Republi- the Montana Public Service state and local governments, which has allowed our ing Montana’s anything-but- “credit card” that provides cans still believed in free Commission.) mayors to keep cops, firefighters and other first responders on the beat, and $382 million for Mon- tana’s K-12 schools, which will help make sure stu- dents in towns like Lame Deer get back in the class- Stardust room full-time as soon as possible. And we finally made good on former President People and Perspectives from Miles City's past Trump’s goal of providing larger direct checks for hardworking Montanans. We also included new relief for families with children, so the Butte cou- 25 YEARS AGO (1996) Vidalia sweet onion sales. former Jammie M. Whitney. ing Wednesday evening with ple who has two kids under 6 and makes $75,000 a Merilynn Hirsch and Mal- Helen Muri presiding. Mrs. year will receive an additional $8,800 as well as lorey Vera, two local fourth 50 YEARS AGO (1971) 75 YEARS AGO (1946) Esther Nichols gave a talk. new childcare benefits. grade elementary school stu- Local Key Clubbers will Roy Irion, high school stu- I’ve heard some politicians in Washington say it dents, have been selected to attend the state convention in dent, made his first private 100 YEARS AGO (1921) would have been better for Congress to sit on its participate in the All-State Missoula this week. Attending cross country solo flight from Treated royally by their Children’s Honor Choir. The from Custer High are Tom the local airport yesterday, friends who escorted them in hands and do nothing. honor choir will be held in Bart, Tim Cain, Ken Groah, going to Mildred and Glen- a promenade in a gayly deco- But too many Montanans have told me that they Laurel on Saturday. John Bryce Hatcher, Paul Holkup, dive. He had previously made rated vehicle down Main need more from their elected leaders than for us to Baber, a music teacher in the Brent Holladay, Dennis Holla- the same route on a duo flight street following the ceremo- bury our heads in the sand in the face of this crisis. Billings school system and day, Allen Kelm, Dale Kison, and yesterday’s flight was ny, the wedding of Palmer I voted for this package because it’s going to get former Miles City resident, Doug Kosty, Paul Lemire, Jim part of his course when he Anderson and Mrs. Jennie this virus under control, get folks back to work, will be the conductor. McMillan, Rick Merchant, planned his own navigation Palmer White, was solem- fully reopen schools, and create jobs. Terry Annalora, Custer Tom Mohs, Tom O’Dea, Der- and made the flight alone. nized with the Rev. D. O. Ray And now that it’s been signed into law, we’ve got County District High School rick Rodgers, Mark Rogstad, Spirited group singing, of the Baptist church offici- to make sure this relief makes it into the hands of choral director, has been Randy Seright, Terry Stewart, under the leadership of ating at the Albertson resi- selected to be the director of Tim Stoltz, David Thompson, Arthur Davidson, Mrs. Kay dence on Woodbury in the Montanans as quickly as possible and that we the Eastern Montana All- Dale Valach, Cole Waldo and Arnold at the piano, got the presence of Emil Newquist, exercise strict oversight over these programs so State Junior High Chorus in Charlie White. Attending from 27th annual American Legion acting as best man, and Mrs. that we can root out waste, fraud, or abuse. Laurel. Joyce Vera, CCDHS Sacred Heart are Rick Crone, Birthday Dinner off to a good Hansen, as bridesmaid. We are going to get through this crisis and accompanist, will accompany Russ Laney, Joe Munsell, Jeff start Saturday night at the Gus Drange, a prominent reopen our state. for the choir. Reid, Joe Zawada, Rob Zigne- Elks Home. An estimated 250, rancher near Ismay, was a vis- And I’m going to keep defending Montana and The 18th annual Cowboy go and Charlie Carranco. including Legionnaires and itor here yesterday. Mrs. Gus holding the federal government accountable on and Cowgirl Lift-A-Thon Chaperoning will be Roger Auxiliary members and their Drange, who has been con- behalf of rural America. raised just over $5,000 to Brewer, Dick Christopherson ladies and escorts, sat down to fined in the local hospital for (U.S. Senator Jon Tester can be reached at 202- finance the repair and pur- and Reuben Oberlander. the tables tastefully decorated the last six weeks with a bro- chase of equipment for the The Railpax Corporation with candles and place cards. ken limb, was released yester- 224-2644.) advanced physical education has completely jumped the P. E. O. members were day and she expects to return program at CCDHS. “This tracks on its first run out, guests at a potluck dinner and to Ismay with her husband. years’ is by far the best we’ve Congressman John Melcher the home of Mrs. Ruth Rehn A social organization, to be ever done,” said coordinator charged today in response to on Monday evening preceding known as the “Pastime Club,” John Polich. The event fea- the Corporations’s announce- their regular meeting. Mrs. filed articles of incorporation Letters to the Editor tured 151 students who aver- ment of the basic system rail Juanita Berges was elected yesterday with Clerk and aged lifting 8.4 tons each. passenger service it will president during the business Recorder J. F. Bohling. The The Star welcomes letters to the editor from its readers expressing Shirley Lawrenz presented maintain that will not include meeting. Other new officers club will maintain headquar- opinions on any issue of public interest. Letters should be signed a program about herbs at the a route across southern Mon- elected are Mrs Bernice ters at the club billiard room (unless emailed) and include an address and daytime phone number second February meeting of tana that connects the state’s Gloege, vice president; Mrs. on Eighth street. It is not orga- for verification. They should be legible and less than 500 words in Beta Sigma Phi held at largest cities. Ruth Hawkins, recording sec- nized for profit and has no cap- length. Please limit letters to one per month. The Star reserves the Audrey Sasse’s home. Kathy Thomas Hyslop, son of Mr. retary; Mrs. Alma Schultz, ital stock. Frank Handy, Frank and Mrs. Thomas B. Hyslop, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Davis and Elmer Stokes com- right to edit letters for length, taste and possible libel. Meyer was hostess and Chris Evans was co-hostess. has been promoted to technical Fred Campbell, treasurer; pose the board of directors. Noble Jim Linderman of the sergeant in the U. S. Air Force. Mrs. Helen Maille, chaplain; A. N. Hotchkiss left last Miles City Shrine Club has vol- Sergeant Hyslop is a technical Mrs. Marjorie Clarke, guard. night for his home in Holly- P.O. Box 1216 unteered to chair the Scottish instructor at Canute, AFB, Ill., Mrs. Blanche Trzcinski, out- wood, Calif., after spending Miles City, MT 59301 Rite “Shoes for Kids” program. in a unit of the Air Training going president, was the two weeks in Miles City and Nobles Rick Parker and Earl Command. The sergeant is a recipient of a beautiful gift. Baker. Mr. Hotchkiss is well [email protected] Whitney have taken on the 1952 graduate of Custer Coun- The Degree of Honor known here and is the owner chairmanship of the Shrine ty High School. His wife is the Lodge held their regular meet- of a ranch in this section. Miles City Star Markets Thursday, March 25, 2021 – 5

US jobless claims Biden leaves door open for fall to 684,000 Senate change to pass agenda WASHINGTON (AP) — The could prove to be a long-term number of people seeking hindrance: Typically, many peo- WASHINGTON (AP) — unemployment benefits fell ple who have been unemployed President Joe Biden at his first sharply last week to 684,000, the for extended periods struggle news conference Thursday left fewest since the pandemic to find work even as the econo- the door open to pushing for erupted a year ago and a sign my regains its health. fundamental changes in Senate that the economy is improving. The economy has been show- procedures to muscle key ele- Thursday’s report from the ing signs of emerging from the ments of his agenda such as Labor Department showed that pandemic crisis with renewed immigration and voting rights jobless claims fell from 781,000 vigor, with spending picking up, past firm Republican opposi- the week before. It is the first manufacturing strengthening tion “if there’s complete lock- time that weekly applications and employers adding workers. down and chaos.” for jobless aid have fallen Hiring increased in February, The 78-year-old president below 700,000 since mid-March with 379,000 added jobs — more also, for the first time, said his of last year. Before the pandem- than double January’s total. The “plan is to run for reelection, ic tore through the economy, economy expanded at a 4.3% that is my expectation.” applications had never topped annual rate in the final three Biden at first backed a mod- that level. months of last year, the govern- ification — but not elimination The number of people seek- ment estimated Thursday, — of the filibuster. But he then ing benefits under a federal slightly faster than its previous suggested, at least on certain program for self-employed and estimate. That pace is widely issues, he would go further. “If contract workers also dropped, expected to accelerate in the there’s complete lockdown and to 241,000, from 284,000 a week coming months, fueled by sub- chaos, as a consequence of the earlier. All told, the number of stantial government rescue aid. filibuster, then we’re going to applicants fell below 1 million Credit card data from JPM- have to go beyond what I’m for the first time since the pan- organ Chase showed that con- talking about,” he said. demic. sumer spending jumped last “I want to get things done. I aP PHOtO Economists are growing week as the $1,400 checks that want to get them done consis- President Joe Biden speaks during a news conference in the east room of the White House, more optimistic that the pace of are going to most adults under tent with what we promised thursday, March 25, 2021, in Washington. layoffs, which has been chroni- President Joe Biden’s $1.9 tril- the American people,” said Biden, who spent decades in cally high for a full year, is lion emergency aid package bling his original goal on that have cropped up along the a podium against a backdrop of the Senate. “I am going to say finally easing. began to be paid out. The Trea- COVID-19 vaccines by pledg- way. flags. But due to the pandemic, something outrageous: I have “While the level of claims sury says it has so far distribut- ing that the nation will adminis- While seemingly ambitious, the White House limited atten- never been particularly poor at remains elevated,” said Nancy ed 127 million payments worth ter 200 million doses by the end Biden’s vaccine goal amounts dance and only 30 socially dis- calculating getting things done Vanden Houten, an economist $325 billion. of his first 100 days in office. to a continuation of the existing tanced chairs for journalists in the United States Senate.” at Oxford Economics, “we Last week, Federal Reserve The administration had met pace of vaccinations through were spread out in the expan- A pair of mass shootings, expect they will continue to policymakers substantially Biden’s initial goal of 100 mil- the end of next month. The U.S. sive room. rising international tensions, recede as the recovery gains boosted their forecast for the lion doses earlier this month — is now averaging about 2.5 mil- “It’s an opportunity for him early signs of intraparty divi- momentum.” economy this year, anticipating before even his 60th day in lion doses per day and an even to speak to the American peo- sions and increasing numbers Still, a total of 18.9 million growth of 6.5% for 2021, up office — as the president push- greater rate is possible. Over ple, obviously directly through of migrants crossing the south- people are continuing to collect from an estimate of just 4.2% es to defeat a pandemic that the next month, two of the bot- the coverage, directly through ern border are all confronting jobless benefits, up from 18.2 three months ago. That would has killed more than 545,000 tlenecks to getting Americans all of you,” White House press the young Biden administra- million in the previous week. be the fastest rate of expan- Americans and devastated the vaccinated are set to ease as secretary Jen Psaki told tion, which is also navigating Roughly one-third of those sion in any year since 1984. nation’s economy. the U.S. supply of vaccines is reporters aboard Air Force the COVID-19 pandemic and recipients are in extended fed- The Fed also projects that But while Biden had held off on track to increase and states One on Tuesday. “And so I its resulting economic devasta- eral aid programs, which means the unemployment rate will on holding his first news con- lift eligibility requirements to think he’s thinking about what tion. they’ve been unemployed for at reach 4.5% by the end of this ference so he could use it to get shots. he wants to say, what he wants “I am going to deal with all least six months. year, down from the current celebrate progress against the The scene looked very dif- to convey, where he can pro- of those problems,” Biden Their prolonged joblessness 6.2%. pandemic and passage of a ferent from what Americans vide updates, and, you know, pledged. giant COVID-19 relief package, are used to seeing for formal looking forward to the opportu- Biden opened his first for- he was quickly pressed about presidential news conferences. nity to engage with a free mal news conference by dou- all sorts of other challenges The president still stood behind press.” Prevention assist and encourage your US report: Bald eagle populations soar in lower 48 states Continued from page 1 success; all within the first WASHINGTON (AP) — appearance since being sworn pairs in 1963 in the lower 48 Department scientists and The Healthy Lifestyle months of their core, person- The number of American bald in last week, hailed the eagle’s states. But after decades of conservationists. This work classes start on April 7. Reg- alized program. eagles has quadrupled since recovery and noted that the protection, including banning could not have been done with- istration before March 31 is According to a press 2009, with more than 300,000 majestic, white-headed bird the pesticide DDT and place- out teams of people collecting $100 and $150 after that release, there is six months birds soaring over the lower has always been considered ment of the eagle on the and analyzing decades’ worth date. Safe, in-person classes of follow-up curriculum 48 states, government scien- sacred to Native American endangered species list in of science ... accurately esti- with virtual connection upon completion of the pro- tists said in a report Wednes- tribes and the United States more than 40 states, the bald mating the bald eagle popula- options are available if need- gram, involving group ses- day. generally. eagle population has continued tion here in the United States.’’ ed. sions with lifestyle coaches, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife “The strong return of this to grow. 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He’s and a mini-pickup, and mid-March. also witnessed April snow- motored into a field to check “A lot of guys are getting storms that were difficult on on this year’s calves. close to wrapping it up at young calves. He’s also Debbie Andersen, who this point,” Bilbao said. “But experienced 70 percent grew up here on the family there’s always stragglers, humidity during tempera- ranch along McDonald too, that take their time and tures that dipped some 20 Creek in Paradise Valley, get into April.” degrees below zero, making drove her four-wheeler Ken Morris, who serves it difficult to get calves through scattered clumps of on the board of directors of dried off. snow as a group of cows and the Montana Cattleman’s Clyde Park-area rancher their new calves milled Association, said many Bill Sarrazin, who is Debbie about in the unseasonably ranchers are opting for calv- Andersen’s cousin, said that warm sun. ing in March or even early when he began in the busi- Her husband, Jerry April. Morris has been in the ness in 1974 most area Andersen, made his way business for about 40 years ranchers calved in February. toward another group of cat- and ranches on the Rocky “That was just when tle gathered across the field Mountain Front between everybody calved was in as their son, Kyle, and Kyle’s Choteau and Augusta. He February,” Sarrazin said. “I oldest daughter, Daisy, 3, said cold temperatures in would say over the last four returned from a short walk YELLOWSTONE NEWSPAPERS PHOTO/Justin Post recent years are behind the or five years there’s been a after finding a deer antler. Lily Andersen, center, prepares to tag a calf’s ear and administer a vaccine while her husband, decision for some ranchers lot of people move from Feb- The Andersens are like Kyle, at left, holds the calf recently at a ranch on McDonald Creek in Paradise Valley, Montana, to switch to a later calving ruary to March. Some that many Park County ranchers on March 3, 2021, as Jerry Andersen looks on from a four-wheeler. It’s that time of year for Mon- season. had calved in March for who are working through the tana ranchers — calving season. On a recent afternoon, three generations of the Andersen fami- “I’ve always calved in years even moved to April.” annual calving season, which ly climbed onto four-wheelers and a mini-pickup and headed out to check on this year’s calves. February and needed to get Sarrazin said a neighbor typically wraps up later this calving out of the road suggested he try calving in month or in early April, the “There are some people pneumonia. choose to begin calving, with before I do my farm work,” May because “you can go out Livingston Enterprise that have even moved it Josh Bilbao, agriculture spring calves typically sell- Morris said. there in your tennis shoes reported. back to May and June, but extension agent with the ing in the fall and usually Modern technology has and shorts and check them.” On Tuesday morning, for us it’s worked good, so Montana State Universtiy- around October, he said. helped Morris during the Still, Sarrazin said he plans Andersen said about a dozen we’re going to stick to what Park County Extension “Market and weather pat- calving season in recent to stick with his March calv- pregnant beef cattle we use,” Debbie said of calv- Office in Livingston, said a terns play a factor into why years. Morris said he outfit- ing routine. remained on the ranch, ing in January. late winter or spring calving spring calving is the domi- ted his ranching operation “The first of May is a lit- where the family operates a The family, which oper- season is typical for Park nant use around here,” Bil- with cameras and security tle too late for me,” he said. dairy farm in addition to ates the Skattum-Andersen County ranchers, with a bao said. lights in his calving lots and Not many of Sarrazin’s raising beef cattle. Ranch on McDonald Creek, handful starting in late Janu- Most of the cattle born sheds. That allows him to neighbors are still calving in Personal preference puts out copious amounts of ary. Breeding is usually done this year in Park County are keep an eye on his calves by February. While some largely dictates when ranch- straw and huts for the cows in June or July each year to sold to buyers in the Mid- watching monitors from the choose to calve earlier in an ers choose to put calves on to keep warm during cold coincide with a late winter west and shipped to feed lots warmth of his home, but effort to send heavier ani- the ground. For a number of winter days. or spring calving season, in Oklahoma, Nebraska, added that he still makes mals to market, Sarrazin reasons, the Andersen fami- Debbie, whose parents Bilbao said. Kansas and Texas — routine in-person checks on believes calves born later in ly long ago settled on late also live at the ranch, said “Most are going by the although some cattle remain the animals. March or April also benefit January to begin calving, yet the goal is to start calving time mid-February rolls in the area, he said. “We’ve saved a lot of from not experiencing the other ranchers shoot for before the spring thaw when around,” Bilbao said. Aside from a stretch of calves with those cameras,” stress of being born during calving in March or April, or she said calves can be sus- Market availability is also sub-zero weather in Febru- he said. colder months. later. ceptible to infection and tied to when ranchers ary, Bilbao said Park County Morris also pointed out “It all evens out,” he said.

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By TARA ANDREWS most soils are not ideal and fall to be dry for proper stor- between 55 and 65. Warm sea- will need some amendments ing. son plants include beans, Montana Stockgrowers meet The warmer weather has to improve them. Most Mon- It is important to pay atten- cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, got me thinking about garden- tana soils are alkaline. Have tion to the “days to maturity” and tomatoes grow best with Taiwan representative ing this summer and although soil tested to determine if fer- listed on the seed packet or between 65-85. Many warm The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) it is still too cold to start plant- tilizer or compost is recom- pot tag of transplants to be season vegetables can’t toler- hosted Daniel Kuo-ching Chen, Taiwans Director ing outside, it is not too early mended and follow the recom- sure it will have time to ate cold temperatures or to start plants indoors and get mendation. See MSU Mont- mature before the end of the mature in our short seasons General and Ting K.T. Chen, Vice Consul, this past that garden plot ready. guide, Home Garden Soil Test- season. Miles City has approx- and should be planted as Tuesday for trade opportunity talks involving Mon- If this is the first year you ing and Fertilizing Guidelines, imately 120-125 frost free transplants. tana beef producers. are going to plant a garden, available in your local Exten- days starting after Mother’s For warm season crops The Montana Grain Growers Association and the you need to consider the loca- sion office or on the Montana Day and going through mid- sheet mulches help warm the Montana Farm Bureau Federation also had repre- tion. Six to eight hours of sun- State University Extension September. Days to maturity soil and reduce weed competi- sentatives present. These representatives shared light is essential to growing a website. of vegetables that are direct tion. Set the plants through their inclination towards creating additional healthy and productive vege- How vegetables are orga- seeded refer to the date of flaps cut in the fabric. Seed export opportunities for Montana agricultural table garden. Some plants, nized in the garden is also planting the seed, while days cucumbers and squash direct- commodities. such as tomatoes and squash, important. Orient all rows in a to maturity of transplants is ly in the soil beneath flaps cut will require substantial daily north-south direction to take from the date the transplant is in the material. “With Taiwan’s import of Montana beef growing sunlight, while crops like spin- advantage of the sunlight dis- put in the ground. For more information on and the opportunity to have a more direct trade ach and lettuce can prosper tribution. Plant tall vegetables Cool season vegetables gardening in Montana contact relationship, we are very hopeful there will be with some shade every day. like corn on the north or include beets, carrots, lettuce, your Extension office or go to more Montana beef served in Taiwan,” said MSGA You also want to be sure you northeast side to reduce shad- peas, radishes, spinach, and the Montana State University Vice President John Grande in a press release. have easy access to water. ing. Plant vegetables that need swiss chard. These vegetables Extension website. Currently, Taiwan is one of Montana’s top five The next consideration is heavy watering in the fall germinate at a lower soil tem- (Tara Andrews is the Mon- trade partners and mostly trades agricultural soil. Ideal soil is a good mix of away from those like onions, perature, and young plants are tana State University Exten- products said a press release. silt, sand, nutrients, and potatoes, and other root crops, frost tolerant and hardy. They sion Agent for Custer Coun- MSGA also sponsored a reception, hosted by organic matter. Unfortunately, which need less water in the grow best in temperatures ty.) Austin Knudsen, Attorney General. This reception welcomed the delegation to Mon- tana. Knudsen and Gov. Greg Gianforte expressed their appreciation for the relationship involving USDA agency launches new site trade between Montana and Taiwan. for science-minded students — by Star Staff By STAR STAff of AgLab, which offers a Conservation district has water variety of content to pro- The U.S. Department of mote a greater under- reservations available Agriculture’s (USDA) standing of how agricul- Agricultural Research tural research is helping The Custer County Conservation District has Service launched AgLab, meet the food, fiber, feed water reservations available for agricultural irri- a new science-education and fuel needs of a grow- gation. website available for stu- ing world population The district has been granted a reservation of dents and educators. while also safeguarding 18,301 acre-feet of water from the Yellowstone According to a press our environment and nat- River as well as 10,177 acre- feet from the Powder release, the website is ural resources. River and its tributaries. aglab.ars.usda.gov, and One thing offered The water carries a priority date of December builds on the past suc- through AgLab are ideas cesses of its predecessor, for science projects 15, 1978. Sci4Kids, in educating through “Let’s Get to This reservation is available to any irrigator or students about the criti- Work,” a page offering a potential irrigator of agricultural land in Custer cal intersect of science series of instruction- County. Following the application process, the irri- and agriculture in their based experiments, gator will receive a legal document that grants Switch to DISH daily lives. including on food fluores- him permission to use a portion of the water right. These include wrinkle- cence, vitamin C content These permissions cannot be taken away. To pre- free cotton, edible coat- Better Faster and soil erosion. serve the water reservation, the district and the ings that keep apple slic- Other features include; irrigator must adhere to the rules. es from turning brown, a an interactive map show- TV Internet low-glycemic sweetener, ing what ARS research is There is a $150 filing fee which helps cover the DEET insecticide, and a underway at locations cost of processing the application as well main- from from bounty of new varieties of near you; mobile apps like taining the reservation. A $700 fee by the state fruits and vegetables. “FoodData Central,”; and may apply for a change in authorization. Applica- Kids kindergarten learn and explore sec- tions are available in the district office at 3120 $ 99 $ 99 through twelfth grade tions that help students Valley Drive East. For more information about /mo. with an interest in food discover the wonders of water reservations and applications, contact the /mo. 49 and science are the target 52 agricultural science. Offer ends 7/14/21. Internet not provided by DISH. Requires additional purchase of OTA antenna. Restrictions apply. Custer County Conservation District office at 406- Eagle Call us today! Visit our website at 232-7905 extension 3242. — by Star Staff Satellite 800-386-7222 www.milescitystar.com – 7Miles City Star Thursday, March 25, 2021 – 7Miles SPORTS Pioneers drop regular season Maryland overwhelms Alabama; dangerous finale to Bismarck State College Terps on to Sweet 16 By DERRICK CALHOUN Star Staff Writer SAN ANTONIO (AP) — half. That trio was also on the Maryland and its offensive last Sweet 16 team. The Miles Community Col- juggernaut are rolling fast Angel Baker and lege Pioneers volleyball team and easy into the Sweet 16, Shamarre Hale each had 10 battled hard but couldn’t put getting 19 points from Angel points for the 13th-seeded it all together, dropping their Reese and overwhelming Raiders (19-8), who got out- regular season finale at Alabama 100-64 on Wednes- scored 40-20 after halftime. home last night against Bis- day. Sedona Prince scored 22 marck State College. The second-seeded Terra- points, Nyara Sabally took The Pioneers fell in pins (27-2) came into the over late and sixth-seeded straight sets to the Mystics; women’s NCAA Tournament Oregon beat No. 3 Georgia, dropping game one, 25-13, with the nation’s highest- 57-50, to advance to its fourth game two, 25-22 and game scoring offense and have yet straight Sweet 16. three, 25-12. to take their foot off the gas. Sabally scored six straight With the loss the Pioneers The Terps are averaging 99 points — including a putback end their regular season with points in their two tourna- of her own missed shot — to a record of 10-13, 8-10 in ment wins after scoring 91.3 break open a tie game and MonDak Athletic Conference per game in the regular sea- give the Ducks a 54-48 lead play. son. with less than a minute to go. On offense freshman mid- Maryland hit the 100-point She finished with 15 points, dle blocked Nadja Gale led mark for the seventh time including 10 in the second the way at the net, totaling this season. The Terps also half, and nine rebounds. nine kills in the three-set played aggressive, suffocat- Oregon (15-8) is in the night. Freshman outside hit- ing defense against the sev- tournament for the 16th time ter Angela Youngs and fresh- enth-seeded Crimson Tide. overall, but this Ducks team man middle blockers Sydney Maryland advanced to came in less heralded than Johnstone and Cassidy Acor play No. 6 Texas in the those led by Sabrina Ionescu, also helped at the net, put- STAR PHOTO/Sharon Moore Hemisfair Region. who missed out on her final ting up six, five and four kills Miles Community College Pioneers freshman middle blocker Sydney Johnstone receives a serve Jasmine Walker led Ala- chance at a national title last respectively. Freshman during the Pioneers game against Bismarck State College last night. The game was the Pioneers bama (17-10) with 23 points. year because of the pandem- Jacey Rowland set up her regular season finale as well as their last home game of the season. It was also sophomore night Celeste Taylor scored 24 ic. Louisville awaits Oregon teammates well in the game, for the Pioneers, honoring sophomores Matilda Dietz, Kadyn Acor, Abigail Dudley, Olivia Easton points and Kyra Lambert in the regional semifinals. finishing with 26 assists. and Celsa Castro. added 17, leading Texas to Jenna Staiti had 18 points On defense sophomore the 71-62 victory over UCLA. and nine rebounds for Geor- libero Matilda Dietz led the Coach Chase Soennichsen The Pioneers will open January, and then dropping a The start of the game was gia (21-7), which was looking team with 15 digs and John- said. their Region XIII playoffs on five-set thriller on March 15. delayed about 25 minutes to reach its first Sweet 16 stone had one and a half Last night’s game was the Friday night, taking on Daw- “We just have to take care because Iowa State and Texas since 2013. blocks. last home game for the Pio- son Community College in of our side of the net, and A&M went into overtime on Kianna Smith scored 16 “We are very good individ- neer sophomores as well as Glendive. The match time hopefully we can get some- the court on the other side of points and No. 2 seed Louis- ual players, and have seen sophomore night. The team against Dawson is 7 p.m. thing to land in our favor,” the Alamodome. ville advanced to the Sweet great glimpses of gelling, but honored sophomores Dietz, The Pioneers have played Soennichsen said. The long wait didn’t seem 16 by rallying from an early if we want to pull this quar- Kadyn Acor, Abigail Dudley, Dawson Community College (Contact Derrick Calhoun to bother Texas (20-9), which 18-point deficit to beat sev- terfinal out we have to play Olivia Easton and Celsa Cas- three times this year, beating at mcsportsreporter@gmail. outscored the Bruins 22-6 in enth-seeded Northwestern, as a team,” Pioneers Head tro. them 3-1 and 3-0 at the end of com or at 406-234-0450.) the second to go up 35-14 at 62-53. halftime. That including hold- The Cardinals (25-3) got ing UCLA (17-6) scoreless for off to another rough start, nearly 6:30 minutes during a trailing 25-7 late in the first Transfers boost Sampson’s Cougars, others into Sweet 16 12-0 run. quarter. Louisville slowly Michaela Onyenwere had started to chip away on INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — 21 points for third-seeded offense and played stellar Kelvin Sampson never set UCLA. defense. The deficit was out to take a once-proud Elle Ruffridge had a 40-28 midway through the Houston program back to career-high 20 points with third quarter before the Car- national prominence by five 3-pointers, Jasmine dinals scored 17 straight leaning on transfers. Franklin had a double-double points. “Sometimes that’s just and fifth-seeded Missouri The Wildcats (16-9) closed the way it works out,” State is going to its second to 53-50 on Jordan Hamilton’s Sampson said. consecutive Sweet 16 after 3-pointer with 3:26 left. They And there’s no reason to knocking off Wright State, had a chance to move closer, change that approach, 64-39. but Veronica Burton missed either. Not after the trans- The Lady Bears (23-2) two free throws 30 seconds fer-led Cougars are back in pulled away in the second later. the Sweet 16 for the sec- half when Ruffridge had 17 Hamilton scored 17 points ond straight NCAA Tourna- of her points. Franklin had 11 for Northwestern. ment – making them one of points and 11 rebounds. Grace Berger scored 17 multiple teams still alive Ruffridge and Franklin points and Indiana used in Indianapolis with a are among nine current Lady another suffocating defen- boost from players who Bears who were also part of sive effort to beat Belmont, started their college the Sweet 16 team two years 70-48, sending the fourth- careers on other campuses. ago that lost to Stanford, the seeded Hoosiers to the pro- “That’s just the way it is same team they will play in gram’s first Sweet 16. today,” Sampson said. the Alamo Region semifinal Belmont was the first Ohio “Thirty years ago, people Sunday. Valley Conference team to that didn’t know what they Missouri State went ahead win a tournament game since didn’t know turned their on two tiebreaking free 1990, but its chances of nose up at transfers. They AP PHOTO throws by Brice Calip with 2 becoming the fifth No. 12 thought something was Michigan guard Chaundee Brown (15) dunks the ball during the second half of a second-round minutes left in the second seed to advance to the region- wrong with them. It shows game against LSU in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium Mon- quarter before Mya Bhinhar al semifinals were smothered you how little they knew day, March 22, 2021, in Indianapolis. swished a 3-pointer for a by the Hoosiers’ defense and though. 24-19 halftime lead. Sydney the Bruins’ own dismal “Now, if you’re not tak- Nembhard from Florida, to with the 6-foot-5 senior on both sides of the floor,” Manning’s 3-pointer capped a 3-point shooting through the ing transfers, you’re fellow No. 1 seed Baylor scoring a season-high 21 said teammate Jalen Tate, 12-3 run to start the second first three quarters. behind.” adding a third-team AP points to exceed his output a graduate transfer from That philosophy has All-American in Davion from the previous three Northern Kentucky. “He worked for the Cougars Mitchell (Auburn) and games combined. offensive rebounds with Property Assessment Visits (26-3), the No. 2 seed in the MaCio Teague (UNC Ashe- The Razorbacks, mean- the best of them. He’s an NCAA’s Midwest Region, in ville) as double-digit scor- while, have five transfers exceptional athlete. He can Property valuation staff may be visiting your property during continuing the program’s ers. among their top nine play- move his feet and guard 1 the upcoming tax year to conduct an on-site review for best sustained run since “I think it all comes ers – earning the nickname through 4 or 1 through 5. property tax purposes. Notify your local DOR in writing within the “Phi Slama Jama” days back to one thing, and that “Transfer U” from Samp- … I think a lot of the 30 days of this publication if you wish to be present. of Hakeem Olajuwon, is knowing your team and son. That group includes younger guys, even some Clyde Drexler and coach knowing your culture: Indiana graduate Justin of the vets, look to him for For an appointment or further Guy Lewis in the 1980s. who’s going to fit in and Smith, a 6-7, 230-pound a lot of direction.” information, contact your local DOR Houston has started represent your program forward who enters the Sampson’s seventh team field office. For locations and contact four transfers in the past the way you want it repre- Sweet 16 having gone from enters Saturday’s game information, visit MTRevenue.gov five games: Associated sented, if you bring in peo- reliable contributor to the against 11th-seeded Syra- or call (406) 444-6900. Press third-team All-Amer- ple that add to that,” Bay- Razorbacks’ best player of cuse as the Midwest’s top ican Quentin Grimes (Kan- lor coach Scott Drew said. late. remaining seed. A win sas), No. 3 scorer DeJon “No matter which avenue “I certainly think that would put the Cougars in Jarreau (Massachusetts), you look to bring in some- NBA teams are taking note their first regional final Justin Gorham (Towson) one, do they meet what of his play,” Arkansas since 1984, when Olajuwon and Reggie Chaney ONLINE you’re really looking for?” coach Eric Musselman led Houston to a second (Arkansas). 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Designed for current teachers grabbing nearly 40% of seeking career advancement and individuals with non-teaching The Wolverines are Tech, a game that also saw move much quicker — and degrees interested in becoming a teacher. available offensive playing without senior for- him successfully defend Sampson’s ready for it. rebounds. ward Isaiah Livers, who is Texas Tech’s final shot to “There’s no wrong way,” SECONDARY EDUCATION The other top seeds in out indefinitely with a foot help secure Arkansas’ first Sampson said. “There’s PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH K-12 each region have transfers injury. They needed and trip to the Sweet 16 in 25 only your way – whatever SPECIAL EDUCATION K-12 playing a key role, too, got a big game from Wake years. you believe in and it EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PRE K-GRADE 3 from top-ranked Gonzaga Forest transfer Chaundee “He just does so many works, then that’s a good TEACHER LIBRARIAN adding point guard Andrew Brown Jr., against LSU, great things on the court way.” BUSINESS & COMPUTER APPLICATIONS ROAD REPORTS (406) 683-7537 | [email protected] call 511 or 800-226-7623 8 – Thursday, March 25, 2021 COMICS Miles City Star

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Call - Credit card size up to prioritize hazard mitigation Tournaments & other pro Lori, 234-7755. Profession- with no service? 11”x17”. Star Printing and measures; determine nec- shop duties. ally managed by Prairie Supply, 818 Main. 406- essary updates to exist- Call Jeff Boggs Salary negotiable, golfing Homes Management. Equal 233-1175. ing plans(s); ensuring that 406-234-3307 privileges. Housing Opportunity. 1-701- revisions are consistent 519 Main St. Suite C Kitchen: COOK PT, nights 356-9501, TTY 1-800-366- 307 Pets & Supplies with state and FEMA re- Miles City & weekends. 6888 quirements and develop a Wage DOE + tips, Golfing STUDIO APARTMENT. schedule for the two coun- privileges. AKC BLACK LAB PUPS Downtown location with ties for hosting community 102 GIVEAWAY Kitchen: STAFF/SERVER D e w c l a w s R e m o v e d , meetings. Successful con- PT Vet Check, First Shots, parking. Newly remodeled. $400.00 monthly includes tractor is required to attend FREE WOOD pallets be- Wage DOE + tips, Golfing Wormed. 3/27/21. $700. utilities. 415-845-3238 all community and govern- hind Miles City Star in park- privileges. 406-374-2292. Pictures ment meetings. ing lot. WOOD ones only. Call 406/234-1500 for more Available. THE CORNERSTONE, All proposals must be - information. 2007 Clark, 2 and 3 bed signed and shall not ex- 103 Announcements 313 Feed Seed & Plant room units with dishwasher, ceed ten (10) pages. Pro- laundry rooms, off street posals must include letter THE LOCAL Hotline for FOR SALE HAYBENT parking, all utilities paid, of transmittal, statement of Domestic violence and BARLEY SEED Located at centrally located. Rent as- qualifications and experi- sexual assault. 1-888-820- Lindsay, MT Contact James sistance available. Section ence, staffing and project 5437. All day, all night, at 406-939-3575 8 accepted. Income limits management, history of toll-free apply. NO PETS, NO SMOK- - 315 Wanted to Buy ING. For application contact the firm, work to be per 213 Services formed, references, fees 109 Lost & Found MC Housing Authority, 406- and schedule. Project 234-3433, or HDA Manage- WANTED: DEER & Elk - AFAB SUMP & Septic 7 ment, 888-837-7368,(www. must be finalized and ap HANDTOOL FOUND IN antlers. Brown or white. proved not later than April days a week. Call Howard hdamanagement.com). Alley Behind MC Star. Call Sheds, racks, mounts. 406- 23rd,2021. For questions at 406-853-0199. Equal Housing Opportunity. or Come to Identify 853-6554 or complete copy of the RFP, contact Dale Butori, 406-778-7121 or email: [email protected]. (Published: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2021) MNAXLP

NEWS STAFF Help Wanted ACROSS 49 Actress Reid Tony 1 Girl 50 Andean land 28 Outtakes, often The Livingston Enterprise newspaper is Looking for full time pressman to help keep 5 Snitch 51 Under the 32 “Me Talk Pretty seeking a full- or part-time community up with the daily publication of papers and 8 Pleasing weather One Day” 12 Skin breakout 52 List-ending humorist David journalist to assist in local coverage of maintenance of pressroom. Must able to lift up to 50 lbs (not often), be able to reach 13 Schedule abbr. abbr. 33 Reviewed, as Park County. The job includes reporting approximately 7ft, discern colors (i.e. not 14 Austen heroine 53 Suffix with song the books 15 Lena of “The or gab 35 With it, once on a wide range of local events and issues, color blind) AND must be dependable. photography, sports coverage and other Reader” 54 “Mayday!” 36 Cutesy- — This job is Mon-Fri, maybe some weekends. 16 “Give — break!” 55 Univ. division 38 Beyond repair general assignments. Contact Josh at 406-234-0450 or 17 Slightly open 39 October [email protected] 18 Excellent DOWN birthstones Resumes should be emailed to Enterprise 20 Division word 1 Asian nation 42 — the Great Managing Editor Justin Post at 22 Eye candy 2 Rights org. (kid-lit 26 City-related 3 Use scissors detective) [email protected]. 818 Main St., Miles City 29 British ref. 4 Mali neighbor 43 Snare work 5 Stallone role 44 Pretzel topper 30 Mineral suffix 6 Exist 45 Tanning lotion 31 Bakery buy 7 Movie promo letters The latest issues are 32 Knight’s 8 “Swell!” 46 Shoe width address 9 “Just kidding!” 48 “Xanadu” band 33 Pantry pests 10 Nashville-based Available 34 “I love,” in Latin awards org. 35 Coop dweller 11 Listening device 36 Washington 19 Harry Potter NOW ! Sound pal 37 Was attractive 21 Silent assent Pick one up TODAY 40 Dad 23 “Nothing —!” at the Miles City Star • 818 Main Street • Miles City, MT 59301 41 Scoreboard 24 Diminutive count suffix 45 Leak out slowly 25 Take five 47 Irish actor 26 Russian river Stephen 27 Former QB Previous Day 10 – Thursday, March 25, 2021 WEATHER / NEWS Miles City Star

“ Local 5-Day Forecast Miles City Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon 3/25 3/26 3/27 3/28 3/29 Weather LOCAL CONDITIONS Only in Temperatures: High yesterday: 54 54 / 27 46 / 28 57 / 33 70 / 38 66 / 25 Overnight low: 21 Mostly sunny, with a Mostly cloudy, with a Mostly sunny, with a Mostly sunny, with a A 20% chance of rain As of 12:00 p.m: 49 high near 54. Southwest high near 46. high near 57. West wind high near 70. after noon. Mostly sunny, Record high: 78, 1993 wind 5 to 9 mph becom- West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing with a high near 66. Record low: -13, 1964 to 13 to 18 mph in the Sunday Night: Mostly ing northwest in the around 8 mph. Precipitation: afternoon. afternoon. clear, with a low Monday Night: Mostly America ... Friday Night: A slight around 38. cloudy, with a low As of 5:00 a.m.: 0.00 Tonight: Mostly cloudy, chance of rain, mixing Saturday Night: Mostly around 25. Month to date: 0.14 with a low around 27. with snow after 9pm, clear, with a low Year to date: 0.62 Florida family finds dead snake North wind 7 to 11 mph. then gradually ending. around 33. Normal for month: 0.41 Partly cloudy, with a low Normal for year: 0.96 inside their clothes dryer around 28. West south- west wind 3 to 8 mph. Humidity Avg: 56% GROVELAND, Fla. (AP) — After their clothes Chance of precipitation dryer began blowing out a lot of lint, a Florida family is 20%. Barometer: called a repair man who discovered a dead snake 29.55 at 12:00 a.m. rather than a jammed motor. 29.54 at 5:30 a.m. 29.61 at 12:00 p.m. “I was like oh — that’s what caused the motor to mm - data is missing blow,” Alyson Pring told Orlando television sta- Sunrise: 6:57 am Sunrise: 6:55 am Sunrise: 6:53 am Sunrise: 6:51 am Sunrise: 6:49 am Credit NOAA tion WKMG. Sunset: 7:22 pm Sunset: 7:23 pm Sunset: 7:25 pm Sunset: 7:26 pm Sunset: 7:27 pm Repairman Darrell Cobble stopped by to take a City Elevation Hi/Lo/PCPN/SNFL City Elevation Hi/Lo/PCPN/SNFL City Elevation Hi/Lo/PCPN/SNFL Moon look at what was causing the problem, the station Baker Muni Apt 2929 : 51 / 25 / 0.00 Brusett 4SE 2643 : 49 / 36 / 0.00 Plentywood Apt 2250 : 48 / 32 Phases Billings Logan 3567 : 48 / 35 / 0.00 / / M Chinook Apt 2414 : 52 / 34 Poplar Airport 2036 : 52 / 34 reports. Bozeman Yell Apt 4475 : 44 / 31 / T / / M Choteau Apt 3947 : 46 / 30 / 0.00 Poplar 13NE 2085 : 52 / 31 / 0.00 “He just stands up, and he walks off. He’s like, Butte Mooney Apt 5550 : 39 / 28 / 0.00 Circle 2421 : 52 / 28 / 0.00 Power 7NE 3778 : M / M / 0.00 Cut Bank Muni Ap 3838 : 46 / 28 / 0.01 / / M Culbertson 1953 : M / M / 0.00 Raynesford 3W 3998 : 46 / 35 / 0.00 Full ‘There’s a dead snake in there,’” Pring said. Dillon Airport 5200 : 41 / 28 / 0.00 / / 0 Deer Lodge Apt 4693 : 43 / 28 Ronan Airport 3084 : 41 / 34 / 0.00 Mar 28 Glasgow Wokal Ap 2285 : 53 / 40 / 0.00 / 0.0 / 0 Denton 7NE 3585 : 48 / 32 / 0.00 Roundup Apt 3485 : 47 / 34 Cobble told the station that while it’s not common, Glendive Airport 2457 : 53 / 32 / 0.00 Ennis Airport 5383 : 39 / 28 / 0.00 Roy 1E 3562 : 50 / 31 / 0.00 Great Falls Apt 3664 : 48 / 28 / 0.00 / 0.0 / 0 Fairfield 6N 3867 : 48 / 27 / 0.00 St Mary 4575 : 35 / 27 / 0.00 snakes can find their way into dryers. He said there Havre Airport 2585 : 52 / 28 / 0.00 / 0.0 / 0 Fort Benton Apt 2869 : 52 / 36 Scobey Airport 2432 : 47 / 36 Last Helena Airport 3828 : 46 / 33 / 0.01 / M / M Geyser 6E 4048 : 46 / 28 / 0.00 Simms 13SW 4300 : 39 / 27 / 0.01 Apr 4 is usually a grate that prevents snakes and other ani- Jordan Airport 2662 : 52 / 31 / 0.00 Grass Rnge 11NW 3808 : 47 / 31 / 0.00 Stanford 5SE 4385 : 46 / 30 / 0.00 Kalispell Glac 2965 : 42 / 31 / 0.11 Hamilton Apt 3642 : 46 / 30 Thompson Fls Ap 2467 : 38 / 33 mals from entering the dryer. But Pring’s central Lewistown Apt 4145 : 47 / 28 / 0.00 / / 0 Hardin Big Horn 3025 : 55 / M / 0.00 Ulm 8S 3634 : 45 / 29 / 0.00 Florida home did not have one. Livingston Apt 4653 : 45 / 35 / 0.00 Harlowton 1N 4362 : 44 / 29 / 0.00 Utica 11SW 5070 : 41 / 26 / 0.01 New Miles City Apt 2628 : 54 / 32 / 0.00 Judith Gap 1NE 4638 : M / M / 0.00 W Yellowstone 6644 : 33 / 21 / / / 34 Apr 11 They’ll be keeping an eye out now, Alyson Pring Missoula Airport 3202 : 44 / 32 / 0.02 / 0.0 / 0 Laurel Airport 3517 : 41 / M / 0.00 White Sulphur S 5061 : M / 28 / 0.00 Sidney Airport 1985 : 52 / 34 / 0.00 Malmstrom AFB 3527 : 47 / 31 / 0.00 / / M Winifred 7S 3663 : 48 / 32 / 0.00 said. Wolf Point Apt 1980 : 53 / 32 / 0.00 Malta Airport 2254 : 54 / 34 / 0.00 Anaconda Apt 5030 : 39 / 27 Moore 4NE 4120 : M / M / 0.00 First “Could’ve been much worse, but I’m glad it was Bannack SP 5971 : 39 / 25 / 0.01 NBar Grass Rng 4446 : 46 / 25 / 0.00 Apr 20 Big Timber Apt 4492 : 45 / 34 / M Plains Airport 2467 : 39 / 32 dead, done, fixed it up and ready to go,” she said. North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles in message to US By KIM TONG-HYUNG range ballistic missiles. solid-fuel system modeled Associated Press “This activity highlights the after Russia’s 9K720 Iskander threat that North Korea’s illicit mobile ballistic missiles. SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — weapons program poses to its The low-flying missiles, North Korea on Thursday test- neighbors and the international which analysts see as potential- fired its first ballistic missiles community,” said U.S. Indo- ly nuclear capable, are since President Joe Biden took Pacific Command spokesper- designed to be maneuverable office as it expands its military son Capt. Mike Kafka. so they have a better chance at capabilities and increases pres- The launches came a day evading missile defense sys- sure on Washington while after U.S. and South Korean tems. nuclear negotiations remain officials said the North fired The North had conducted at stalled. short-range weapons pre- least 16 launches of these mis- Japanese Prime Minister sumed to be cruise missiles siles and other new short-range Yoshihide Suga said North into its western sea over the systems from 2019 to 2020. Korea’s resumption of ballistic weekend. Trump had been accused of testing threatens “peace and North Korea has a history of giving North Korea room to safety in Japan and the testing new U.S. administra- advance its weaponry by region,” and that Tokyo will tions with missile launches and repeatedly dismissing its short- closely coordinate with Wash- other provocations aimed at range missile tests despite the ington and Seoul on the North’s forcing the Americans back to threat they posed to South military activities. the negotiating table. Korea and Japan. South Korean Foreign Min- Still, Thursday’s launches If Biden takes a different ister Chung Eui-yong, after were a measured provocation approach by imposing addi- meeting his Russian counter- compared to the nuclear and tional sanctions over short- AP PHOTO part in Seoul, expressed “deep range ballistic launches, the intercontinental missile tests in TV screens showi a news program reporting about North Korea’s missiles with file footage at an concern” and urged the North North may use it as an excuse 2017 that inspired war fears electronic shop in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, March 25, 2021. North Korea on Thursday test- to uphold its commitments for for more provocative tests, before the North shifted fired its first ballistic missiles since U.S. President Joe Biden took office, as it expands its military peace. Russian Foreign Minis- including those involving sub- toward diplomacy with the capabilities and increases pressure on Washington while nuclear negotiations remain stalled. ter Sergey Lavrov called for a Trump administration in 2018. marine-launched missile sys- swift resumption of dialogue to Analysts expect the North to The missile launches fol- country’s traditional alliance with Kim in 2018, the North tems, said Cheong Seong- resolve the standoff with North gradually dial up its weapons lowed a trip by Secretary of with China while exchanging has not conducted nuclear or Chang, an analyst at South Korea. displays to gain bargaining State Antony Blinken and messages with Chinese Presi- long-range missile tests, Korea’s Sejong Institute. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs power as it angles to get back Defense Secretary Lloyd Aus- dent Xi Jinping in an apparent although analysts believe it has Kim Jong Un’s powerful sis- of Staff said the two short- into stalled talks aimed at tin to Japan and South Korea response to Biden’s efforts to pressed ahead with both pro- ter last week berated the Unit- range missiles were fired at leveraging nuclear weapons last week as Washington push- coordinate action on North grams. ed States over its latest round 7:06 a.m. and 7:25 a.m. on the for badly needed economic es to restore its alliances in Korea with his allies. The North has continued of combined military exercises North’s eastern coast and flew benefits. Asia. The negotiations over the short- and medium-range mis- with South Korea this month, 450 kilometers (279 miles) on North Korea has so far During the trip, Blinken North’s nuclear program fal- sile testing during its suspen- warning Washington to an apogee of 60 kilometers (37 ignored the Biden administra- sternly criticized North tered after the collapse of sion of nuclear and long-range “refrain from causing a stink” miles) before landing in the tion’s efforts to reach out, say- Korea’s nuclear program and Kim’s second summit with tests, expanding its ability to if it wants to “sleep in peace” sea. ing it won’t engage in meaning- human rights record and President Donald Trump in strike targets in South Korea for the next four years. A senior U.S. official, who ful talks unless Washington pressed China to use its “tre- February 2019, when the and Japan, including U.S. bases The North’s short-range spoke on condition of anonymi- abandons its “hostile” policies. mendous influence” to con- Americans rejected North there. tests on Sunday were its first ty to discuss military observa- It’s unclear how the Biden vince the North to denuclear- Korean demands for major Kim Dong-yub, an analyst known missile firings since tions, matched the information administration will respond ize. sanctions relief in exchange from South Korea’s Institute April 2020. Biden played down from Tokyo and Seoul, saying before it completes its policy North Korean state media for a partial surrender of its for Far Eastern Studies, said those launches, telling report- that initial assessments sug- review on North Korea in com- had said Tuesday that leader nuclear capabilities. the flight data suggests the ers, “There’s no new wrinkle in gest the North fired two short- ing weeks. Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his Since Trump’s first meeting North possibly tested a new what they did.” Colorado shooting suspect makes his 1st court appearance By COLLEEN SLEVIN and ple were fatally shot, the sus- for suspect Ahmad Al Aliwi Soopers supermarket in Boul- According to the arrest affi- the supermarket. PATTY NIEBERG pect appeared in court Thurs- Alissa, provided no details der on Monday and treated at a davit, the suspect bought a More than 500 people bun- Associated Press day for the first time and his about what he might suffer hospital for a leg wound. Ruger AR-556 pistol — which dled in winter jackets and wool defense lawyer asked for a from. Alissa was last seen hand- resembles an AR-15 rifle with a hats attended a downtown can- BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — health assessment “to address During the brief hearing, cuffed and being led out of the slightly shorter stock — on dlelight vigil Wednesday night Three days after he was led his mental illness.” Alissa appeared in court wear- supermarket by police. He had March 16, six days before the to mourn the victims and com- away in handcuffs from a Boul- Kathryn Herold, the lawyer ing a mask. He didn’t speak removed all clothing except his attack. Authorities have not dis- fort one another. They der supermarket where 10 peo- other than to say “yes” to a shorts before being taken into closed where the gun was pur- observed a moment of silence; question from the judge and custody. A rifle, a green tactical chased. violins soothed the crowd; a was advised of the 10 charges vest and a handgun were recov- According to two law woman sang “Ave Maria” as of first-degree murder he ered inside the grocery store, enforcement officials, Alissa candle flames flickered in the faces. He did not enter a plea, according to an arrest affidavit. was born in Syria in 1999, emi- crisp air. A star-shaped light which will come later in the While most Colorado court grated to the U.S. as a toddler usually turned on for the holi- judicial process. proceedings have been con- and later became a U.S. citizen. days glowed on a mountain Alissa, 21, remains held ducted with suspects appearing He would need to be a citizen to overlooking the open square. without bail. A prosecutor said by video during the pandemic, buy a gun. The officials were Michele Weiner-Davis, a that authorities planned to file District Judge Thomas Francis not authorized to speak public- Boulder family therapist, more charges. Mulvahill ordered Alissa to ly and spoke to AP on condition offered the community some A law enforcement official appear before him in court of anonymity. words of wisdom. briefed on the shooting had though the public and the An AR-15-style gun recov- “Whatever you’re feeling, previously said the suspect’s media were not allowed inside. ered inside the supermarket whatever you’re thinking, no family told investigators they Dozens of media trucks and was believed to have been used matter how uncomfortable, it’s believed Alissa was suffering reporters stood outside the in the attack, said a law completely natural,” Weiner- some type of mental illness, courthouse on a cold, clear Col- enforcement official briefed on Davis said. “Be patient with including delusions. orado morning. There was no the shooting who was not autho- yourself. Additionally, be just Relatives have described sign of protesters or victims’ rized to speak publicly and as compassionate with the peo- times when Alissa told them families. spoke to the AP on condition of ple in your lives who might also people were following or chas- In addition to Boulder police anonymity. be struggling.” ing him, which they said may Officer Eric Talley, 51, the vic- In addition to Boulder Earlier Wednesday, hun- have contributed to the vio- tims are Denny Stong, 20; police Officer Eric Talley, 51, dreds of people paid their lence, the official said. The offi- Neven Stanisic, 23; Rikki Olds, the victims are Denny Stong, respects during a police pro- cial was not authorized to speak 25; Tralona Bartkowiak, 49; 20; Neven Stanisic, 23; Rikki cession for Talley as his body publicly and spoke to The Asso- Suzanne Fountain, 59; Teri Olds, 25; Tralona Bartkowiak, was taken to a funeral home in ciated Press on condition of Leiker, 51; Kevin Mahoney, 61; 49; Suzanne Fountain, 59; the Denver suburb of Aurora. anonymity. Lynn Murray, 62; and Jodi Teri Leiker, 51; Kevin Police also announced that It was the first time that Waters, 65. Leiker, Olds and Mahoney, 61; Lynn Murray, people whose cars were left in Alissa was seen in public since Stong worked at the supermar- 62; and Jodi Waters, 65. Leik- the supermarket parking lot he was arrested inside the King ket. er, Olds and Stong worked at Monday could retrieve them.