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Local marine returns home after nearly five years of active duty

By G.Q. Hansen month security detail in the rugged Pioneer Staff Writer battle-scarred region of Afghani- stan, the graveyard of empires. losing five years of “It gave me a new perspective active duty and making just how good we have it,” he said. his way around the “People think everything sucks but globe, corporal Ian Gar- it could always be worse.” cia finally returned When asked what Afghanistan homeC to Big Timber late last month. was like, he said with a smile, After spanning the continents, “hot.” grasping cultures and christened in The base he would be stationed faraway customs, Garcia, of 1st at was attacked prior to his arrival Batallion, 7th Marines, has jour- and he mentioned there was antici- neyed home with a Navy and pation, that the troops were expect- Marine Corps. Achievement Medal ing something again. to his name. “You settle into a rhythm after a After he graduated from Sweet while and realize the bombs going Grass County High School, Garcia off, ‘alright that’s normal,’” he said. remembered lightheartedly coach- His company was tasked with ing his last Little Herder football providing security detail for mili- game before he left a few days lat- tary advisors to Afghan forces and er for the employ of the Comman- instructing soldiers within the dant, for God and Country, in the province. A duty that seemed frus- United States Marine Corps. Dis- trating and futile at times. tinctly leaving one life and begin- “It’s like teaching a toddler to ning another. cook,” he said motioning, “Stir with Garcia was part of a security the spoon please.” force regiment known as a Fleet Devoid of any partisan convic- Anti-Terrorism Security (FAST) tions, he showed compassion for team trained to give security to the plight of the people in the United States Government Installa- region. tions worldwide and conducted photo courtesy of Ian Garcia “They’re tired of war that’s been base defense plans. Ian Garcia, in uniform, celebrates his boot camp graduation with adoptive family, Jeremiah and Missy Evans and their going on since the beginning of Garcia recalled how his deploy- children on Jan. 24, 2016. (expletive) time,” he said. “There ments took him around the world. A snowstorm atop the mount rience in the Marine Corps,” he to rifle ranges in Guam and train- were Afghan troops shooting them- Sojourning in Japan. was another humorously pitiful joked. ing South Korean Navy Police in memory. He roamed from soaking wet the Demilitarized Zone. His odys- “Yeah I got rained on for 32 MARINE/see page 3 hours on Mount Fuji,” he said. “It was so miserable, worst expe- nights in Japan, to the Philippines, sey finally culminated in a six- SGCHS junior uses grant to track and study cattle

By G.Q. Hansen cow moves, after it has been collars compatibility with Pioneer Staff Writer weaned, is hereditary. her GPS units and has plans She’s curious if the lazy to track calf movement early A Junior at Sweet Grass cattle that mill around the next spring. County High School, Avery water tank all day will pass Her work has caught the Durfee, is on a mission to such traits on through gen- eye of Quest Integration, a track the movement of cat- erations, or, if active, roam- manufacturing supplier out tle. Last year she earned a ing cattle can be bred for of the Pacific Northwest with $1,000 Supervised Agricul- offspring. a presence in Bozeman. ture Experience Grant as “If we know the way they Quest provides local manu- part of Future Farmers of move is genetic, it can help facturers with 3D CAD, America. Durfee is using determine replacement heif- Finite Element Analysis, her funds to track calf ers,” she said. Computational Fluid Dynam- movement with GPS collars, As a testing ground for ics, as well as 3D scanners. hoping to better understand her inquires she’ll be assess- Last year she had a live grazing patterns and help ing cattle on the CW Bar stream over their Youtube farmers select replacement ranch where her father is channel discussing her proj- heifers. foreman. ect. Durfee’s analysis will Working with hardware in Alive with an infectious track the movement of an ultramodern, silicon-val- sense of optimism, like any calves over the course of 90 ley sense, Avery is using impassioned creator, Avery days. Using heavy duty computer aided design pro- told, “I think it would be so 3D-printed tac collars, she grams (CAD) to help create cool, it could be really bene- will examine five different the acrylic collars housing ficial to track heifers for calves in three different her GPS tracking units. larger ranches. I’d love to Photo courtesy of Avery Durfee pastures for 30 days. Her Working with Tuscano see if anybody would be Sweet Grass County High School junior Avery Durfee stands in front of a herd of cattle as the aim is to see if the way a Machine, she is testing the interested in my technology.” sun sets.

Sweet Grass County Ambulance uses CLEAN MACHINE: device to sanitize buildings in town

By Ryan Peerboom purchase an AeroClave, a machine that done a lot to keep things clean.” Pioneer Editor uses a non-toxic chemical dispersed in The machine uses fog or a spray han- the air to eliminate any potential conta- dle to spray a chemical called Vital Sweet Grass County Ambulance gions or pathogens. Oxide, into rooms or on surfaces. The Director Rob Farnum has been making “We were lucky enough that they fog reaches cracks and crevices that stops around town to sanitize various approved us, because I could’ve never normal cleaning would not be able to, community centers and non-profit orga- afforded this,” Farnum said. Farnum said. nizations. What sounds like a tall task – This model of machine, the RDS 3110, The AeroClave can fog a room in even before the onset of COVID-19 – has can treat smaller rooms. around ten minutes, after just two min- been made easier. “This unit, as a standalone unit, can utes of set-up time, Farnum said. In addi- Recently, Sweet Grass County Ambu- treat up to a 5,000 cubic foot space,” Far- tion to being a time saver, the device also lance used a grant awarded by the Sweet num said. limits potential exposure to the virus Grass County Community Foundation to In addition to community centers, Far- when cleaning areas like an ambulance assist with COVID-related problems to num said the machine has serviced Pio- that has transported a COVID patient. neer Medical Center, as well as their “When we have done transports for equipment. patients that are positive with COVID, Pioneer photo by Ryan Peerboom “We have used this mainly for commu- we get back, we can put the machine in The AeroClave RDS 3110 can clean nity non-profit organizations,” he said. “We’ve done PMC quite a bit, different rooms up to 5,000 cubic feet in just over AEROCLAVE/see page 3 ten minutes. areas of PMC. The ambulances we’ve

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Obituaries Sandra Rae Strobel Halvorson September 6, 1970 - November 2, 2020

Business College in Portland Sandra was diagnosed with Oregon in 1989 and lived Colon/Liver cancer in Febru- w i t h h e r A u n t H e l e n ary of 2019 and fought it like Croskrey’s family while a true warrior for almost 2 going to school. After finish- years. Sandra’s family and ing school, Sandra returned close friends said their final to Big Timber and started goodbyes to her on Novem- work at Bob Faw Chevy/Olds ber 2, 2020. in January of 1990. Sandra Sandra leaves in her wake worked for Bob and Judy a lifetime full of family and Faw until the dealership sold friends including, her hus- to Tonya House; owner of band Darren, sons Reese and B e a r t o o t h C h e v y a n d Devin, father Cort Strobel, Beartooth Ford in 2008. San- and sister Julie (John dra went to work for Tonya Dodge). Sandra also had a at that time. Sandra always few special people in her life took pride in her work and “daughter” nieces in Jackie was commuting to Beartooth Fischer and Shelby Schmidt Ford in Columbus with the and sister Marcie Halvorson. help of her dad Cort, up until Sandra was preceded in the end. death by her mother Barbara S a n d r a R a e S t r o b e l Sandra met her life love and her brother Jim. Halvorson was born Septem- Darren Halvorson in 1988 Graveside services were ber 6th, 1970 in Livingston, before heading off to school held Friday November 6, MT to Harvey Cort and Bar- in Portland. Upon returning 2020 at Mountain View Cem- bara Catherine Purcell Stro- to Big Timber, the couple etery in Big Timber and a bel. Sandra’s folks brought reconnected and were mar- Celebration of her life will be her home to Upper Deer ried on June 21, 1991. Sandra held at a later date. Creek where she spent her and Darren created a beauti- Memorials in Sandra’s youth growing up with her ful home and family on name may be made to Hearts older siblings, brother Jim Upper Deer Creek. Their and Hands Hospice, PO Box and sister Julie. sons, Reese James, came 1337, Big Timber, MT 59011 Sandra attended both Grey along on February 17, 1992 or Sweet Grass Cancer Alli- Cliff and Big Timber Grade and Devin Harvey on August ance, PO Box 517, Big Tim- Schools and graduated from 7, 1996. Sandra loved her ber, MT 59011. Sweet Grass County High boys and was immensely To leave condolences for School in 1988. After high proud of the men they have the family, please visit www. school she attended Trend become. stenbergfuneralhome.com J. Everett Bare June 4, 1928 - September 29, 2020

1948, living South of Colum- ry, Ron (Teresa) Bare, grand- bus for a few years, then, children Jennifer (Duwain) moved back to the ranch at Aamodt, Sarah (Walt) Ste- Reed Point where he spent vens, Becky (Jason) Deffin- the remainder of his life. baugh, Tara (Joel) Schumach- Everett was a member of er, Mike (Kenda) Larson, the Reed Point Evangelical Derek (Shelly) Larson, Eli Church, National Farmers Berry, Ethan (Kristi) Berry, Organization, Stillwater Jake Bare, Whitney (Tanner) County Sheriff’s Posse, Men Dockery, Cade Bare, Cole for Missions, Gideons, and Bare, great-grandchildren R-Calf USA. Isabella Saavedra, Kael Everett passed away from Aamodt, Tori Schumacher, Everett was born June 4, natural causes September 29, Jace, Callie, and Carter Ste- 1928 to Charley G. and Mary 2020 at the age of 92 years. vens, Finn and Zane Deffin- Bertie Cullip Bare in a log Everett was preceded in baugh, Wyatt and Cameron house on the family ranch death by his parents, Charley Larson. Everett is also sur- near Reed Point along the and Bertie, his wife of almost vived by his brother Roy Yellowstone River. He began 64 years, Lois, brother (Jean) Bare, sister-in-law his school years at the West Charles (Harriet), sister Evelyn (Hap) Bokma, broth- White Beaver country school, Frances (Bill) Bokma, son-in- er-in-law George Bokma, and then, transferred to Reed law Matt Berry, brother-in- sister-in-law Astrid Lorash. Point Schools, ultimately law Charles (Mary Lou) Memorials may be given to graduating from Columbus Lorash, brother-in-law Bill Reed Point Evangelical High School after his family Lorash, and sister-in-law Church, Reed Point Public moved from Reed Point to Laverne Bokma. Schools, or the charity of the Stillwater Valley. He is survived by his chil- your choice. Everett married Lois dren, Ann (Joe) Costello, Sal- Services will be held at a Lorash on September 19, ly (Ron) Larson, Karen Ber- later date. Clarence Alfred Todd February 17, 1945 - November 4, 2020

ing graduation, he attended but missing his kids, the Mechanic School in Denver, mountains, and Montana’s CO in 1964. freshwater streams, he On June 20, 1965, he mar- decided to come back in ried Sandra Hetland in Big 2015. Timber, MT. They then set- In addition to his parents tled at the family ranch and he was predeceased by a raised their 3 children Brett, brother Donald (Sonny) Todd Brenda, and Shelly on Work and a sister Peggy Todd. Sur- Creek. He fed cattle at the viving are his son Brett feedlot at the mouth of Work (Julie) Todd of Big Timber Creek and then converted the MT, and daughters Brenda feedlot into a 90-sow year (Terry) Baumgardner of Har- around hog operation. In the lowton, MT and Shelly (Greg) summer months they also Schubert of Pierz, MN. His had a custom hay stacking grandchildren include Gary business. In 1980, as a means (Heidi), Jackie (Corey). Tedi- to supplement the ranch Jo (Jack), Carlie, Jill, Shelby income, he bought his first (Evan), and Seth (Nikki). semi and started hauling flat- Great grandchildren include Clarence Alfred Todd, age bed loads in the lower 48 Garrett, Anna, Emme, Elou- 75, passed away unexpected- states and Canada. In the ear- ise, and Colter. He is sur- ly at the Roundup Memorial ly 90’s he semi-retired from vived by his sister Pat Wied- Hospital on November 4, trucking and sold firewood in mier of Braymer, MO, and 2020. Family and friends the surrounding communi- many nieces and nephews. knew him better as Brov ties. A service of remem- Todd. Brov was born Febru- In 2006, he moved to Mis- brance will be held Novem- ary 17, 1945 in Livingston, souri to help his sister Pat ber 14, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at MT to Donald and Helen and brother-in-law Leonard Brett and Julie Todd’s at 664 Todd. on their family farm. As an Highway 10 East, Big Tim- Brov attended all 12 years added bonus, his mother Hel- ber, MT 59011. of school in Reed Point and en also lived nearby, so he Those who wish to donate graduated from Reed Point could check in on her when in Clarence’s name can do so High School in 1963. Follow- needed. Brov liked Missouri, to a memorial of their choice.

Leah Michelle Hammersmark October 23, 1968 - November 6, 2020 “Oh! I have slipped the by her family, including both surly bonds of earth” and sets of grandparents and left now am free. with many very fond memo- Leah slipped away quietly ries of her childhood. They on Friday Nov. 6th at her spent lots of time riding home South of McLeod. She horses, skiing the slopes, was very tired after a long snowmobiling, canoeing and battle with ALS which she many more outdoor activi- dealt with courageously for ties. She and her pony Elmer the last 12 years. She was 52 were frequently the champs years old. at the many O-mok-see’s they Leah was born in Bozeman, went to. She was an accom- MT to Marcia (Hoskins) and plished sprinter, even going Steve McNeil on October 23, to a Hershey’s track meet in Leah Michelle Hammersmark 1968. North Carolina, one of the Leah grew up surrounded CONTINUED on page 3

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CONTINUED from page 2 selves in the foot just to get inspection from the divi- day, Garcia reminisced on off the front lines.” sion. On short notice, after his time in the service and few places she ever ran into in 1996. Leah excelled at McNeil and Sister-in-law He finished his deploy- long restless days, Garcia’s spoke of a new community, anyone faster than her. Fam- being a mom, and fiercely LoraLee (Lonnie) Clark, Jim ment in Afghanistan early, armory was the only cage in adding to the comfort of ily and friends may remem- loved Wyatt and Tyler. She Favinger and Tom Hammers- to oversee his company’s the battalion to pass inspec- coming home. ber her as being “slightly” shared many of the same mark. Also Molly, Frisky, armory, a “cage,” account- tion. Earning Corporal Ian “It doesn’t matter where competitive - in a good way. experiences from her child- Thumper, Buddy, Bandit, able for four million dollars Garcia of the 1st Battalion, you served or what you did, During her teenage years hood with them, doing many Elmer, PeeWee, Deuce and worth of military gear. Gar- 7th Marines a Navy and you’re my brother or sis- her family moved to McLeod, of the same things she grew Skeeter (and more). Leah’s cia was the only non com- M a r i n e A c h i e v e m e n t ter.” where she, Laine, Marcia, up doing. She was a very Heaven is populated with missioned officer in charge, Award. Now, Garcia is back and and Mike (with lots of help supportive, patient and them all. tasked with proper knowl- “As I see it, I was really adjusting to his new life, from family and friends) understanding teacher and Leah is survived by her edge of procedures, clean- just doing my job,” he said. resuming an adjourned built their cabin from bottom mentor for them. She tried husband Roger, sons Wyatt ing weapons, maintaining “I wrote him (the other offi- existence in his close-knit to top while living in the shed to pass on her skiing and and Tyler, mother Marcia, field supplies and logging cer under his command) up community. next door for the summer. skating skills to Roger too, father Steve, and brother all operations. A tall order for award.” “It is what it is,” he said. The same cabin where she with more limited success. Laine (Shirley). Also lots of for a short staff missing He continued, “I got the “Now, if I want to go hang- spent her later summers sit- Many more good times were extended family and many two officers. work ethic from my par- out with my sisters, I can. ting in her swing outside had helping her boys with friends. “I had to teach myself ents, they should’ve gotten I’m blessed, man. soaking up just as much sun- pigs and steers for the fair & Thank you to her many Microsoft Excel,” he joked. the award,” he mentioned “There’s a special kind of shine as she could. She loved sports (especially helping friends for the help, thoughts Near the onset of COV- sincerely. people here, this communi- going to sleep listening to the coach them at soccer). and prayers. We are very ID-19, Garcia’s armory was With Nov. 10 being the ty has been very good to many frogs just out the back Leah loved ranching, being sad to see her go, but scheduled to receive an Marine Corps. 245th birth- me.” door. She acquired some sur- outdoors, and was a dynamo relieved for her suffering to prising and varied talents for getting things done. She end. Cremation has taken during these formative loved all of her dogs and place and no services are years, including cow jumping horses, but was very close to planned at this time. Please and learning to bondo and Molly, who was almost visit www.Never-Gone.com/ paint her own car - repeated- always nearby. The two of Memorials/LeahHammers- ly. them spent quite a few hours mark. More stories and mem- She met Roger in high in the saddle together. ories of Leah will be greatly school and they were mar- Leah was preceded in death appreciated. ried in 1989. She became a by her grandparents Paul Condolences for the family mother in 1994 when Wyatt and Kathryn Hoskins, Bettye can also be made at www. was born and Tyler followed (Mimi) White, Charlie stenbergfuneralhome.com

Richard (Dick) Lee Remley December 17, 1937 - November 9, 2020 os. He rode saddle broncs, brother Bill Remley of Coeur bare back and bulls winning d’Alene, Idaho; sisters Char- Photos courtesy of Ian Garcia buckles along the way. lene Delyea of Gillette, WY; ABOVE: Garcia, in full uniform, holds a Working on a ranch in Big Sharon Butterfield of Harri- dog during his deployment. Timber, Montana is where he son, Idaho; Kathy McDaniels LEFT: Zoey Evans gives Garcia a kiss on met his wife Alice of 58 of Rose Lake, Idaho; sons, the cheek at his bootcamp graduation. years. They were married Jay (Martha) Remley, grand- BELOW: Garcia stands atop a tank. January 5, 1962. They then sons Sepp Remley and Ivan moved to Glendive, Montana Remley of Lockhart, Texas; where their sons Jay and Shawn (Pam) Remley, grand- Shawn were born. son Gage (Mattie) Remley of In 1972 they moved to Gillette, WY and grand- Wyoming to work at Rocky daughter Allison (Tyler) Col- Point Grazing Association, by of Gillette, WY. Numerous staying there four years nieces and nephews, and hon- Richard (Dick) Lee Rem- before moving to The Trail orary granddaughters; Grace ley, 82, passed away Novem- Creek Association. This is Davis and Kelly Davis. ber 9, 2020 at Lasting Legacy. where Dick spent the next 42 He is preceded in death by At Dick’s request, there years, working a job he his parents, Charles and will be no services. loved. He made many long Doris Remley and sister Bon- He was born December 17, lasting friendships along the nie Waters. 1937 in Harrison, Idaho to way and he continued to Memorials and condolenc- Charles and Doris Remley. rodeo. Dick and his good es may be sent in care of Dick lived the life of a true friend Joe Toohey participat- Walker Funeral Home 410 American Cowboy. He left ed in team roping at The Old Medical Arts Court, Gillette, Harrison, Idaho at the age of Timer’s Rodeo for many WY 82716. 15 and went to Montana years. Condolences may also be working on various ranches. Dick is survived by his expressed at www.walkerfu- Days off were spent at rode- wife Alice of Gillette, WY; neralgillette.com

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and let it run,” Farnum said. planning committee and “Right now, because of Big Timber Farnum said he has had unified command, Farnum the size of the gym, it may (406) 932-5311 discussions with adminis- said, so they have discussed not work really well there,” trators about potentially how the machine could he said. Harlowton (406) 632-4373 using the machine in the effectively be used in the However, Farnum said schools as they continue to schools. classrooms that have had TOLL FREE see cases rise and students With the high school bas- students test positive for (877) 568-2405 SweetThursday Grass - Thursday Churches quarantined. ketball seasons fast the virus would be a good Sweet Grass County High approaching, Farnum will place to start with cleaning EMMAUS LUTHERAN MISSION BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH School Superintendant have to get creative to find the schools. (LCMS) 38 McLeod St. 209 E. Fourth Ave. Corey Austin is a member a proper way to sanitize the AeroClave’s Vice Presi- 601 E. Fourth Ave., (406) 224-3695 P.O. Box 97 Associate Rob Liss of the local emergency gym with the machine. dent of sales Martin Bobek Rev. Chad Schopp, Pastor Trevor Martin, Pastor (406) 381-7514 said the machine isn’t limit- Sunday - 9 a.m. Sunday School ed to COVID-19. Bobek said Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Worship, Sunday 10 a.m., 4 p.m. Services Saturday - 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School the chemical, which is non- School, 9:45 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. Service 10:45 a.m. Worship Service toxic and environmentally Wednesday - 6 p.m. Worship Tuesday - 1:00 p.m. Women’s Bible friendly, can also kill influ- Visit emmauslutheranmt.org BIG TIMBER Study enza, MRSA, tuberculosis, EVANGELICAL CHURCH hepatitis A, B and C, ebola BOULDER VALLEY Third and Bramble ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH (SBC) (406) 932-5637 and various other patho- Fifth and Busha, (406) 932-4950 Bryan Baker, Lead Pastor Fourth and Hooper gens. David Jiles, Pastor Kyle Zigweid, Associate Pastor Reverend Bryan Beveridge Bobek mentioned a com- (406) 932-5712 pany that employed the use Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship Service of the machine for 4 years Sunday - 10 a.m. Worship Service followed by Fellowship Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Worship Bouldervalleybaptist.com and saw a 36 percent 10:30 a.m. Worship Service, Sunday During this time of social distancing, decrease overall in number School & Children’s Church St. Mark’s Worship is offered via a BIG TIMBER LUTHERAN CHURCH of sick days. ZOOM Gathering. If you wish to join Fourth and Hooper Farnum said the plan is to Al-Anon Meetings Fri, at Noon us, please send your email to: (406) 932-5723 or (406) 932-5358 use the machine for com- [email protected] Pastor Julia Seymour CHURCH OF GOD munity organizations and asking that you be added to our 216 E. Second Ave., (406) 932-5141 non-profits only, because he worship gathering. Thursday - 12:00 p.m. Bible Study, Pastor Billy Durstine doesn’t want to take cus- Gospel of Mark via-ZOOM REED POINT tomers of traditional clean- 6:00 p.m. BTLC Council Meeting, Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship EVANGELICAL CHURCH ing services. via-ZOOM Monday - 5-7 p.m. IGNITE! Youth Group 1st Ave. South & South Park St. Sunday - 9:00 a.m. Worship, Tuesday - 10:00 a.m. Ladies Bible Study Loren Eder, Pastor via-FACEBOOK Live). Wednesday - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study (406) 326-2263 Monday - 7:00 p.m. Bible Study, via-ZOOM FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Worship Thursday - 12:00 p.m. Bible Study, 9:15 Sunday School via-ZOOM CHURCH OF CHRIST Fourth and Anderson, Wednesday - 3:30-5:00 p.m. Kids (406) 932-5736 Night Out (1st-6th grade) 6:30-8:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study Check our Facebook for live streamed Rev. Duane Bartz 7:00-8:30 p.m. HS Youth Group worship and video options for the Sunday - 10 a.m. Sunday School and 1st Monday of the Month coming week. Worship followed by coffee hour 6:30-8:00 p.m. Men & Women https://www.facebook.com/ Tuesday - 7 a.m. Women’s Study and Group’s Meet BigTimberLutheranChurch Support Group at Bonnie Conners’s Homeland Circle - First Thursdays AA Meetings - Mon, Tue, Thur, @ 2:00 p.m. & Fri, & Sat, at 8:00 p.m. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Third Thursdays @ 9:30 a.m. OF LATTER DAY SAINTS Senior Pantry - Second Tuesdays 1110 E. Second Ave., (406) 855-4168 @ 1:00-2:30 p.m. MELVILLE LUTHERAN CHURCH Tracy Haag, Branch President 413 Melville Rd. Pastor Julie Gellert Sunday - Meetings Start 10 a.m.

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Page 4 | Big Timber Pioneer www.bigtimberpioneer.net | Thursday, XXX XXX, 2020 Opinion Beavers on the NOTES FROM AROUND THE BLOCK: West Boulder by Cheri Block Sabraw aspen grove next to the river beavers are very very good. er than to pump my 10-lb been rolled into a circle wood- burning stove that was before I could get back to After inspecting the river weights to the music of the where it became easier to sitting atop two saw horses, May 2020 Montana next week. bank, the trapper suggested Sons of the Pioneers. put it around their trunks, I waiting to be carried into a It’s amazing what one can Slogging along the river- that someone cover the But never mind that hands, held it with verve, trying to small house. The two of them do when motivated. bank, listening to the pound- trunks with wire. biceps, and knees were unac- extract one of the three ties could have covered 20 trees Think back on your life to ing of millions of gallons of Were I a line-worker at the customed to a day of hard that protruded from my in the time it took to realize a time when motivation snowmelt rush by in a tor- Tesla plant, tasked with fit- labor. The beavers by the riv- mouth like thin black ciga- they needed help. superseded knowledge, ener- rent, I wondered just how a ting the USB port into the er are eating my trees! I rettes. I applied the ties to each gy, and finances. You were beaver could even stop at dashboard on about 50 cars a must protect them and wrap Some of you at this point wire casing and when I fell motivated to impress that our place, even have the day, my hands might have all 75 of them this afternoon. might be wondering where is onto the wet grass, fewer other person you had a crush locomotion to exit the flow of been strong and nimble. But I proceeded to measure your husband? than 20 trees had been pro- on, and so you bought him a the river to take down two I am not on an assembly line: the trunks of my new best My husband was with his tected. ski sweater with a zig-zag trees in a short period of I am a simple retired woman friends, the aspens. I viewed friend staring at a 200-lb But, it was a start. Alpine design that you time. whose hands have been used their individuality and got up couldn’t really afford. You Time was of the essence, to oil paint, blow dry my hair, close and personal. I cut were motivated to lose belly so I called a beaver trapper and chop garlic. enough wire with snippers Letters to the editor fat so you gave up beer for who arrived the next snowy Were my biceps formed melded to my hands like towns. On Friday I accident- life. morning. We are new to the like a chiseled statue of the super glue. I awkwardly car- Response to ly locked my keys in my car Such was my motivation Big Timber area and to those first woman weightlifter, ried wire three feet high and previous letter and a very personable and when I realized that a beaver of us who are tired of over- they would surely have been did my level best to wrap it friendly Deputy Sheriff and had taken down two aspen populated places, snow in ready to lift a 100-foot role of around the exposed and vul- Editor, his trainee quickly had me trees in front of our house May is very good. Below galvanized wire from the Big nerable bark of my friends, In response to J. Alexander back on the road. Such fine and had gnawed on four oth- freezing in May is even bet- Timber Hardware store. But Ann, Isabelle, and Eddie Adams. Jr. in last weeks let- service was very much ers. My gosh, that beaver ter. Rattlesnakes, mountain I am not that statue: my Aspen. ter to the editor, he is better appreciated. might destroy my small lions, bears and yes, even biceps haven’t been used oth- Once the rigid wire had known as Alex by his class- mates of SGHS class of 62. I Steve Hicks won’t go into all the who and White Sulphur Springs what stuff, but he made it sound as though Trump made TIME OUT WITH LOIS: Shots and armadillos the virus him self and dis- By Lois Olmstead need this shot, Lois” I am l e f t o u t needs to get done. Do it. persed it around the world. If Letter about the taking it!” there hang- Second take-away this so how did Wuhan,China end This week it was tempting Going through my cancer ing around week is we can do something up testing it? And how did President to ask all my editors to fill back in 1992 took away any somewhere about the uptick in mental the US give Wuhan $3.4 mil- Editor, my space with an old col- fear I had of needles and lab in Texas?” issues, and depression in lion to test it And for what Our President called Sena- umn. My arm is sore. But work. It was just a case of T h e r e i s these often fearful times. reason? I would hardly call tor John McCain a loser then I said “Pull up your putting something important nothing like Celebrate Recovery is a several members of the CDC because he was shot down bootstraps, Lois. After all it off to the side, it was not that in Mon- world-wide organization that and FDA competent public over Hanoi early in the Viet- was just a flu shot.” Besides fear. tana – oops, helps people deal with hurts, servants when one of them at nam War. my boots date back to my What I am afraid of is an t h e n I habits and hang-ups. Check a convention 3 years earlier McCain was a POW in the barrel racing days, prolly armadillo. I did not know I r e m e m - in your local area for a projected that the next presi- Hanoi Hilton for over five not “bootstrap type boots” was afraid of them because I b e r e d w e group. They have a terrific dent (Trump) would inherit a years and suffered life-long anymore. had never seen one up close h a v e t h e track record. catastrophic pandemic. He injuries from his tortire. When Doc Coleman asked and personal before! I did paddlefish. Fear is a tricky thing. It promised he would drain the Trump also said that mili- me if I had got a flu shot yet, not touch it. Eldon had Look them up. They are pre- can make us forget reality. swamp of people against the tary people and veterans are I said, “No, I was waiting for caught him in a live trap he historic too. What if I gave up sitting on Us and our Constitution and suckers and losers. This you to ask me so you would had set at the edge of their Eldon took the armadillo the deck because I saw one that is why what he did with alienated many Americans know for sure I got one.” The deck. That was the deck I sat out of town to uninhabited armadillo? I don’t even know members of the CDC. Keep and Countless members of reason for that is my bout on every morning while I desert type place. I did not if they bite or jump at you. high fiving and dancing in his own party. For the first with shingles in 2011. I in was in Texas to have my go along. Who knows what But other fears can be real. the streets with your social- time in history, the Presi- bed for 30 days. It was awful. devotion time. It was also else lurked out there? You That is why God says lots ists friends but remember, It dent recently deployed US The bad part was that he where I so enjoyed watching can be sure I looked the area about fear in His Word. Ain’t Over Till The Fat Lady Troops against the American had told me more than once the squirrels and their acro- on the deck over each time I My prayer is that you look Sings. people; this in order to pro- to get the shingles shot and I batics in the trees. parked in my favorite deck to Him. We can laugh about vide a photo op in front of a Dick Christ did not do it. My intentions If he, the armadillo had chair. What a joy to enjoy the likelihood of an armadil- church while holding a were good, my insurance walked by me while I was the resting times and the lo attack. But I can testify Big Timber Bible. All he needs to do is was not covering it. It was sitting there, I believe God view of the lake. Again, God can lead you, as He has look in the mirror to find the easy to put off. A week into could have just beamed me thank you Eldon and Karen me, safely in your hour of answer to his election loss. my case of shingles, I told right up to heaven. This is for your gracious hospitali- need. You can get a free ref- Thanks for the Hope you had a happy and him, “I would have sold one not an average run-of-the- ty. erence list of verses on fear Safe Veteran’s Day. of our sons, maybe all three mill small creature. To me it There are two take-aways by emailing me (loistime- help of them, just to have gotten is a left over from the dino- this week. First, like me, [email protected]) or writing Editor, David Otteson that shingles shot!” I said, saur age. That alone is scary. maybe you have been put- for one in care of this news- I just love small Montana Big Timber “From now on, you say, “You I asked myself, “What else is ting something off – that paper. Your opinion matters! We’d like to hear what you have to say — and you have options. 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The chil- Suzanne Wilson, and Kimber- 1 C. boiling water • Recognize that preference will be given to letters from and when many households are dren will walk there (and/or li McCullough for sharing 1/2 C. buttermilk pertaining to the Sweet Grass County area quarantining or even experi- hop, skip, and lie on the side- these favorites. Kimberli, 2 whole beaten eggs • Letters from outside this area will be considered for encing positive Covid tests. walk sobbing that it wasn’t our FCS teacher at Sweet 1 t. baking soda publication if we believe them to be of sufficient interest to Parents might find it diffi- Sienna’s turn to be door hold- Grass County High School, 1 t. vanilla our local readership cult to decode tactful teacher er). If you’d like to chaper- was recently named Montana For frosting: • Note that the only thank you letters we accept are those talk, but as a really old teach- one (for the love of God) FCS Teacher of the Year for 1/2 C. finely chopped from nonprofit organizations er, I can offer some assis- please tell Mrs. Kenney. 2020 by her colleagues. Con- pecans tance decoding traditional At the fire station, Captain gratulations, Kimberli! 1 3/4 stick butter conference phrases. “Your Joe (or whoever draws the 4 T. (heaping) cocoa child is very social” can be short straw) will teach the Lisa Wagner’s Chicken 6 T. milk THE BIG TIMBER translated as your kid never class fire safety basics. (Pre- Mexican Casserole 1 t. vanilla shuts up--he’s like the Ener- pare to hear your child bel- 4-5 chicken breasts, cut in 1 pound (minus 1/2 C.) pow- gizer bunny on speed. “Your low, “Stop, drop, and roll” 36 small pieces dered sugar IONEER child needs to improve his/ times a day as well as wake 1 can cream of mushroom Cake: In a mixing bowl, P her time on task” really you regularly at 2 A.M. con- soup combine flour, sugar, and means that your kid will not vinced he/she smells smoke.) 1 can cream of chicken salt. In a saucepan, melt but- get to work, takes frequent The captain will hand out soup ter. Add cocoa. Stir together. 105 W. Second Ave. — P.O. Box 830 self-guided in house field posters, pamphlets, and col- 1 can green chilies Add boiling water and allow Big Timber, MT 59011 trips to the restroom, and oring books (that, ironically, 1 can black olives mixture to boil for 30 sec- digs in his desk like a badger will make your home even 1 can mushrooms (stems onds. Turn off heat. 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Thursday, November 12, 2020 | www.bigtimberpioneer.net Big Timber Pioneer | Page 5 On the record A summary of the week’s activities of law enforcement and judicial authorities in Sweet Grass County

but were unable to find work to pay Nov 5 – A request to check on an and went and spoke to the driver Nov 6 – A 911 call came in regard- Gregory Miller Ruth forfeited a Complaints for the vehicle and now the owner abandoned building on Yellowstone who moved their vehicle. ing an individual that was passed $135 bond on Nov 5 on an Oct 10 was saying they were going to re- Ave came in. The caller stated that it out and not breathing but was charge of Careless Driving. Nov 1 – A report came in of a hit port it stolen if he doesn’t return or appeared that there were two indi- Nov 7 – Dispatch received an ac- conscious and talking at the time on and run on Seventh Ave. and Harris pay for it. The caller is worried and viduals trying to live there and had cidental 911 call. the Main Boulder Road. Dispatch Brady Claire Boyce forfeited mul- St. The caller stated that the driver wanted to speak with an officer. thrown food at them when they had paged SGCAS who responded to tiple bonds on Nov 6 on charges had fled their vehicle and appeared walked by. An officer was advised the scene and transported the indi- from Oct 18. The first bond for $135 to be injured. Dispatch contacted and was going to go down to the Nov 7 – A caller called to report vidual to PMC. Nov 3 – An individual came into that they had stopped at a business was for Careless Driving while the an officer who went to the scene to the Sheriff’s office to report that building to check it out. second bond for $125 was for Op- investigate. Pioneer Medical Center in Melville and while standing out- they were missing a bull on Dry side they heard a gunshot and then erating with Expired Registration- was contacted to see if anybody Creek Road and thought that it Nov 5 – A call came in wondering if Fire Failure to Register. had come in with injuries and a a bullet went right by them. They might have gotten mixed in with anyone had turned in their spouse’s observed a couple of hunters and rotational wrecker was contacted to the neighbors. An officer spoke with wallet. Dispatch advised the caller Nov 6 – A 911 call came in to report assist with the tow. it appeared like they were shooting James Ward Devine forfeited a $140 the individual and was going to go that it was there. across another road with no back- a tractor/trailer traveling eastbound bond on Nov 6 on an Oct 18 charge check with the neighbors. stop. Dispatch gave the caller the on I-90 near mile marker 360 that of Careless Driving. Nov 1 – Dispatch received a 911 Nov 5 – An individual called to number for Fish and Game. had a wheel on fire. During this call with nobody on the line. Called Nov 3 – A report that an individu- report that they had received phone time dispatch received several other the number back and was informed calls regarding fires starting in the Clayton Francis Stout forfeited a al’s dogs on the Main Boulder Road calls from someone threatening to Nov 7 – A vehicle unlock was $135 bond on Nov 4 on an Oct 18 that the caller had hit a deer by the had gotten out and were bothering kill them and their family. The indi- median as a result of this. Dispatch Stock yard and that the animal was requested on Sheepherder Lane. The paged BTVFD who went out and charge of Basic Rule-Reasonable their cats. The caller stated that a vidual stated that they had no idea vehicle unlock was successful. and Prudent-First Offense. still alive. No damages to the vehicle deputy had already been out before who it could be. Dispatch advised a extinguished the fires. were reported and the caller would to address this matter and that the deputy who went out to patrol the dispose of the deer. Dispatch con- neighbors were about ready to pop area but nothing seemed out of the Nov 7 – An officer performed a traf- Officer’s issued three speeding tick- tacted Fish and Game who would the dogs. Dispatch advised an of- ordinary. fic stop on I-90 near mile marker Justice Court ets. The highest speed was 100 in an come out and pick up the carcass. ficer of the complaint. 370. The officer assisted the driver 80 mph speed zone. with trailer wiring. Nov 5 – A caller called to report Oscar Carrillo Hernandez forfeited Nov 1 – An officer radioed in about Nov 3 – Reports of cows out on the that there was an elk on the side of a $135 bond on Nov 2 on a March an abandoned vehicle on Interstate Old Boulder Road were reported. the road on the Main Boulder Road 18 charge of Careless Driving. 90 on the eastbound lane near mile Contacted the owner who was go- that was still alive. Dispatch advised Accidents marker 361 that appeared to have a ing to go down and put the animals an officer who was going to go out Zachary Samuel Dumont forfeited flat tire and was barely off the pass- back into their pasture. and take care of the animal. Nov 1 – Whistler towing called to ing lane. Hanser’s was contacted to a $55 bond on Nov 5 on an Oct 2 report that they were dispatching a charge of Speed-Exceed Restricted come and tow the vehicle. tow truck to I-90 near mile marker Nov 4 – An officer performed a Nov 5 – An individual came into Speed Limit Established Local 389 for a car vs. deer accident. Mon- traffic stop on Big Timber Loop. the Sheriff’s office to do a child Authority. tana Highway Patrol was advised Nov 1 – The caretaker from the The driver of the semi was issued a exchange according to their parent- of the accident and spoke with rest area on I-90 near mile marker citation. ing plan and the other party was the driver who said there were no 380 called about an individual that refusing to bring the child. The injuries and that the vehicle was off had been parked at the rest stop individual wanted to speak with an Nov 4 – Dispatch received a call the roadway. for more than 12 hours and when officer regarding this. asked to leave was refusing to do so. from an individual on the west- bound lane of I-90 near mile Dispatch contacted Department of Nov 5 – A 911 call came in about marker 358 who was requesting Nov 5 – Dispatch received a call Transportation to find out if there either a possible drunk driver or lights while they got going. Dis- regarding a noise complaint and was a time limit to be at a rest area accident on I-90 near mile marker patch notified both Park County West Second Ave. An officer went and was informed that there is no 387 the caller wasn’t sure. The caller and MHP who were going to assist to the area to investigate but didn’t time limit as long as no camp site stated that the vehicle went through the driver with lights. hear any loud music. was set up. the median and was now flipped over. Dispatch notified both MHP Nov 1 – An individual just called Nov 4 – A suspicious vehicle was re- Nov 5 – Dispatch received two ac- and SGCAS who responded to the about a corgi dog by the transfer site ported on Lower Deer Creek Road. cidental 911 calls. accident. at Dornix Park that didn’t have a The caller said that it had been sitting there all morning and would collar. Animal Control was notified. Nov 6 – A caller called to report Nov 5 – A caller called to report like an officer to check it out. a vehicle that was speeding and that they had hit a deer. The deer Nov 1 – A vehicle unlock was re- swerving on I-90 near mile marker was in the median, there was mini- quested at the car wash. The vehicle Nov 4 – Church Hill Equipment 359. Dispatch notified MHP of the mal body damage and they were unlock was a success. called requesting traffic control for call. driving off. Dispatch advised the an oversized load heading north at caller to go to MHP website to the Thank You !! the railroad bridge. An officer as- Nov 6 – An individual reported self report form. Nov 2 – An individual called in to sisted with traffic control. report that while they were traveling getting an alert on their phone for To all the folks who sent cards, west on I-90 near mile marker 377 the alarm at their home on East Nov 5 – A car vs. deer was reported a U-Haul with an enclosed trailer Nov 4 – Church Hill Equipment Sixth Ave. and when they checked on the eastbound lane of I-90 near caring wishes & donations. passed them going over 90 mph. called requesting traffic control for the camera they saw an officer was mile marker 374. The caller stated Dispatch notified both MHP and an oversized load heading south at there and was just wondering why. that the deer was in the middle of And to all of the GREAT caring staff Park County. the railroad bridge. An officer as- The officer advised dispatch that the passing lane and there appeared sisted with traffic control. he was dropping of homework for to be no injuries. A group page for at the Pioneer Medical Center students. SGCAS, Big Timber Volunteer Fire Nov 2 – An officer assisted a driver Nov 4 – Dispatch received a 911 Department, MHP and Hanser’s who helped us through this trying time !! on I-90 near mile marker 364 that went out to assist with the accident. appeared to have run out of gas. A hang up call. When they called the Nov 6 – An individual came into gas voucher was issued to the driver number back and spoke with the the Sheriff’s office about some to help them. subscriber they were told it was events that had happened at the Nov 6 – A caller called to report The Nancy Moulden Family accidental. Dispatch could hear in trailer court involving another indi- that they had hit a deer while the background someone telling vidual in the court. An officer was traveling in the westbound lane of Nov 2 – A caller reported that they them to hang up and not give any advised of the individual and would I-90 near mile marker 388 and had might be getting scammed and information. go and speak with them. pulled off to the side of the road. would like to talk to a deputy when Dispatch paged MHP, SGCAS and one is available. Advised multiple BTVFD to assist with the accident. deputies and gave them the indi- Nov 4 – A caller was calling to Nov 6 – A 911 call came in regard- vidual’s number. report that their vehicle was broke ing a deer that had been hit on I-90 down on the eastbound lane of I-90 near mile marker 377 and was still Nov 7 – A car vs. deer was reported Open House near mile marker 359 and that they alive. An officer went out to the on the eastbound lane of I-90 near Nov 2 – A call came in from Howie did have a tow coming for it. Dis- deer and dispatched it. mile marker 367. The caller stated beer and wine served Road from an individual wishing patch advised an officer of the call. that no airbags were deployed and to speak with the sheriff in regards 805 hooper, big timber Nov 6 – A call for a coroner on the no injuries. Dispatch advised MHP to someone being on the property and Hanser’s of the accident. that wasn’t supposed to be there. Nov 4 – An individual reported a Main Boulder Road was requested Advised the caller the sheriff was deer in the middle of the road on for an unattended death. unavailable but a deputy would be Highway 10. Dispatch advised an right out to speak with him. officer who was going to go out and Nov 6 – A vehicle unlock was Ambulance take care of the carcass. requested at West First Ave. The Nov 2 – An officer assisted an in- vehicle unlock was successful. Nov 3 – A 911 call came in to report dividual with a ride on Big Timber Nov 4 – Dispatch received one ac- an individual on Highway 10 East Loop when their vehicle overheated. cidental 911 call. Nov 6 – An individual called to that was breathing but not respond- report that a fogging system had set ing to anyone. Dispatch paged Sweet Grass County Ambulance Nov 2 – A caller reported that a Nov 5 – A caller called stating that an alarm off on West Fifth Ave. and their spouse was acting funny. The they were having trouble turning Service who went to the scene and couple of their stolen vehicles were transported the patient to Pioneer on Big Timber Loop by Hanser’s caller stated that they were in an the alarm off. Dispatch contacted 287,000 open marriage and that their spouse BTVFD to see if they knew how to Medical Center for further treat- $ yard. The caller stated he had posted ment. the items on Facebook and some- was going on a date with someone disarm the alarm. one commented that they thought else and the last they had spoken to completely remodeled modern home them they were speaking very qui- Nov 5 – A transfer was requested that they were near the loop road Nov 6 – A caller called to report 1/2 and looked wrecked. Contacted etly and said they would text them. that there was a deer that needed to from the PMC to Billings. The 4 BED • 2 BATH • 2,296 sq ft An officer was advised and located transfer was successful. Hanser’s who stated that they had be discarded just north of the Yel- Little blue properties 406.930.1267 not towed any vehicles matching the the individual who appeared to be lowstone Bridge on Highway 191. license plates given. fine and was on their phone. An officer went out and removed the deer from the roadway. Nov 2 – An officer assisted a driver Nov 5 – An individual called to who was experiencing mechanical report that their van had broken Nov 6 – Dispatch received a report problems with their vehicle. down on them on West First Ave. of a vehicle heading east on I-90 and they thought it might be on near mile marker 365 that was private property and were wonder- all over the road. Park County Nov 2 – Livingston dispatch called ing if a deputy could go and check to advise that there was an individu- advised that this was a vehicle they as the caller was going to go and get were looking for as well and that al traveling in the westbound on a trailer to tow the vehicle. I-90 who sees a train that is throw- if caught to let Park know. An ing off a lot of sparks. Montana Rail officer was advised but was unable Link was contacted but didn’t know Nov 5 – Dispatch received a call to locate the vehicle in question. anything about it. Dispatch advised regarding a semi that a blown a tire Stillwater County was advised of the Park County that an officer did go and was losing tread while traveling situation. out and check but was unable to east on I-90 near mile marker 355. locate anything. DOT was advised of the call. Nov 6 – A vehicle unlock was requested at West First Ave. The Nov 2 – An officer performed a traf- Nov 5 – A request for extra patrols vehicle unlock was successful. fic stop at the car wash. The driver in Strobel Trailer Court was re- was issued a warning. quested as several people there have Nov 6 – A caller called in advis- reported having had items stolen ing that their two dogs had gotten from there. Nov 2 – An officer performed a traf- out again from East Fourth Ave. fic stop on East First Ave. The driver and was wondering if dispatch had of the vehicle was issued a citation. Nov 5 – An individual came into heard anything. the Sheriff’s office to report that they were being stalked. They stated Nov 6 – A report of a front door Nov 3 – A caller called to report that they had been down at the that they believed someone had burglar alarm at River Street was re- fairgrounds with their child and the ported. Both officers and key holder slashed both theirs and their signifi- individual had parked in such a way cant others car tires on Dustin Lane. inspected the building and found as to conceal themselves and then everything to secure. A deputy was advised. when they had left they had fol- lowed them to a local business and Nov 3 – A individual reported that school. An officer was advised and Nov 7 – An individual called to they were in a bad situation with a went and spoke with the individual. report a vehicle trespassing near the vehicle that they were trying to buy, DeHart Exit. An officer was advised

Page 6 | Big Timber Pioneer www.bigtimberpioneer.net | Thursday, November 12, 2020 An archaeologist’s look at the Melville area Local archaeologists recollects on his findings at a Melville ranch

By G.Q. Hansen Lahren discovered multiple Native Americans usually Pioneer Staff Writer teepee rings and “vision- roamed in groups of around quest structures” on Cre- 10-15 people and ranged sev- The past can often dissolve mer’s Ranch. eral hundred miles in diame- into ideas rather than facts “Most of these sites con- ter. but historical revision sharp- tain firepits, hearths, stone As an anecdote to the area ens times and events that tools, basic camp activities,” these people would drift and bleed together, anchoring he said. the trade routes they used, lives and context. But, much Lahren spoke of a lifelong Lahren told of an artifact of our history tends to stand friendship developed with found in Ohio, made of Yel- still up to a point, where the George Cremer, owner of lowstone obsidian dating range opens, the horizons Cremer’s ranch. back to 600 A.D. seem to fade and our bear- “He’s such an intelligent “Lewis and Clark were ings swiftly melt away. Pre- and curious man,” he said. late,” he grinned. historic portrayals are often “Through all the headache of Lahren also maintained where the familiar pavement running a large ranch, he that at one point, he believes through time ends and the still cared about the past and Sweet Grass and Otter Creek gravel begins. preserving it.” were once one large conflu- What started as a young From 1978-1988 his dig ence, a large river flowing intrigue in his grandfather’s sites within the area held through the area. collection of arrowheads in annual workshops with inter- He asserted that glacial an old pouch of Bull Durham national scholars, teachers, melting at the end of the last tobacco, led Larry A. Lahren, students and locals. The ice age greatly changed the Ph.D., on a lifelong work to workshops educated people landscape, filling up chan- add color and context to the on how to build stone tools nels and creating a massive prehistoric Native American from the thousand-year-old drainage basin. Which is why culture of the high plains of Native American culture in we now see Upper Glaston Montana. the area. Lake. Lahren specializes in The artifacts distinguish- “The early stuff is really Native American history pri- ing Lahren’s work are the buried deep,” he said. There or to white contact. As his former possessions of foot was so much filling in the canvas, the vast chasm of nomads, long before any con- whole Melville area, you’d forgotten time has provided tact with Europeans. He said probably have to dig about a new, perhaps re-scripted, the earliest people in the 100 feet deep to find every- perspective on much of the area were the Shoshoni thing. area surrounding Sweet around 1,000 years ago, with “It’s good to put this histo- Grass County. the Crow arriving later, ry back in small town muse- There’s much to find, by around 400-500 years ago. ums.” peering beyond most of the The woolly mammoth is Lahren referred to second- history with which we associ- often used in the narrative of hand inspiration and the for- ate, long before the land the past, like a metaphoric tune of meeting Cremer. He came to be The United landmark used to fix points casually summarized a life’s States. and trace the meandering tri- work. Lahren spent almost two al of ancient history. The “A chance meeting and a decades working around the people at these sites Bull Durham sack of arrow- Melville area, specifically undoubtedly walked with and heads and we provided a lot the Cremer Ranch, and hunted such creatures. of information for the area,” uncovered and unearthed Lahren divulged that he he said. ancient campsites and arti- found an undisclosed site on facts from a time near the the ranch dating back to Photo courtesy of Larr Lahren twilight of the last ice age, about 11,000 years. A poster detailing the findings roughly 10,000 to 11,000 Lahren mentioned that of Larry Lahren of George Cre- years ago. Specifically, these pockets of prehistoric mer’s ranch in Melville.

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Thursday, November 12, 2020 | www.bigtimberpioneer.net Big Timber Pioneer | Page 7 Sports SGCHS’ Boshart named 2nd Team All-Conference “held her own in the back Moving forward, Boshart row,” and was strong from has a chance to improve on the service line. her junior campaign next Boshart’s value extends year as a senior. Like any beyond her statistics. Ste- player, Stephens said she can phens mentioned Boshart’s see Boshart getting even bet- aggressive mindset and lead- ter. It all starts with consis- ership by example as some- tency, as eliminating errors thing that helps motivate her and increasing her attacking teammates. She won’t be the efficiency will go a long way loudest one on the court, Ste- toward making her one of the phens said, but she will be most dangerous players in one of the hardest workers the District 5B Conference, and “raises the bar” for the Stephens said. rest of her teammates. Stephens said her consis- “She’s the quiet kid,” Ste- tency will improve as her phens said. “She’s never teammates gain more experi- going to be the loudest one in ence so she can make her the gym, but her presence is attacks from more spots on felt.” the floor.

Pioneer file photo by Ryan Peerboom Sweet Grass County’s Alyssa Boshart (7) strikes the ball over two Jefferson defenders during a game this season at Sweet Grass County High School.

By Ryan Peerboom 136. She also tallied 29 season. Because of her expe- Herders haven’t seen anyone Pioneer Editor blocks, which placed her sev- rience, opposing coaches in in the conference that can enth in the conference. Her the conference knew Boshart match her leaping ability, Rocky Sweet Grass County High 27 aces and 165 digs were was the one to game plan Stephens added. School junior volleyball play- also good enough to place against. Boshart’s availability also Mountain er Alyssa Boshart has been Boshart in the top 15 in those “Every kill she got, she increased her value for named 2nd Team All-Confer- categories. really had to work for it,” SGCHS as she played in all Design ence for District 5B. “Without Alyssa, we’re a Stephens said due to her 60 sets for the Lady Herders Boshart, a strong attacker very different team,” head work as a sophomore. this season. Additionally, Interiors from the middle hitter posi- coach Kasey Stephens said. S t e p h e n s m e n t i o n e d Boshart progressed from last 601 W. Park Street tion, played a pivotal role for Stephens also mentioned Boshart’s height, 5-feet season and was able to play Livingston, MT 59047 the Lady Herders this sea- that Boshart was one of the 11-inches, and her vertical as all six rotations, including 406.222.6262 son. Lady Herders’ most experi- key factors to her game that the back row, something that Hours: M-F 9-5 We do: Boshart finished third in enced returners after a large help her play an important wasn’t in her repertoire last the conference in kills with senior class graduated last role at the net. The Lady season. Stephens said she 4020 Valley Commons • Shades Bozeman, MT 59715 • Blinds 406.582.9300 Hours: M-F 10-5, Sat. 12-4 • Custom Draperies www.rockymountaindesign.com • Drapery Hardware HARDWORK on the HARDWOOD

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Page 10 | Big Timber Pioneer www.bigtimberpioneer.net | Thursday, November 12, 2020 BUSINESS ON THE BACK PAGE FROM FARM TO TABLE Todd Family Meats aims to bring locally grown beef to tables in Big Timber

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Photo courtesy of Heidi Todd by Christine Bakke Photography The Todd Family with their cattle in the background. Gary, center, and Heidi, right, aim to bring locally sourced beef to Big Timber. Their children, from left to right, Garrett, 9, Anna, 7, and Emme, 3.

By G.Q. Hansen ing all Ag operations and Hei- The Todd’s have been log- Pioneer Staff Writer di overseeing the business ging a treasury of data for the sphere by managing orders genetic records of their cat- Immersed in uncertainty, and designing labels. tle, enhancing selective this year has inclined most to “She’s the brains of the breeding and refining the reassess every surface of life. operation, kind of our public bulls they buy. Emerging from the unraveled relations director,” joked “We’ve been doing it a reality left in the wake of the Gary. while,” said Gary. “We have pandemic, The Todd’s send their cattle some real data to go buy.” Big Timber natives Gary to T&C Feeders, an estab- Cuts from Todd Family and Heidi Todd, are bringing lished feeder out of Park City. Meats will be sold at a new a locally grown beef product Keeping their cattle locally meat shop within Pioneer from birth to harvest, with raised was key to the busi- Meats, with hopes to open high quality care by way of ness, allowing them to regu- around the first of the year. their new business, Todd larly oversee their cattle. In Giving back to the commu- Family Meats. contrast, Gary mentioned that nity is a priority for the “We’re still in the early many big time feeders are out Todd’s. stages,” Heidi said. “It wasn’t of Nebraska, making regular “We want people to be able even on our radar but we saw assessments for other pro- to fill their freezer just like the demand. We had availabil- ducers few and far between. we fill ours,” said Heidi. ity, we thought we might as well give it a try.” With backgrounds in ranch- ing and collegiate livestock judging, both Gary and Heidi have long maintained a pas- sion for agriculture. In the past, their cattle had always made it into the vast system of food production. However, now the two are undertaking all operations from the begin- ning. “It’s a little more stressful to have ownership in the whole process,” said Heidi. Heidi spoke to the craving for quality and clarity. “From the pandemic people wanted to know where their food was coming from,” she said. Todd Family Meats recog- nizes that local, in all its ease, won’t do at the expense of quality. “We love our livestock, that’s why were doing it,” Heidi said. “They’re not mak- ing anymore land, we have to take care of it.” Gary has worked as a USDA Beef Grader and was also a meat inspector for the state of Montana, which allowed him to speak authori- tatively on what constitutes high quality cuts. ” H i s e x p e r i e n c e h a s allowed us to know what will work and what doesn’t,” Heidi mentioned. The two compliment each other nicely with Gary head-